Saturday, August 17, 2019

Necklace Cord for the Knotted Beaded Charms


To make the necklace cord for the knotted bead charm, you will need the following:

–> 1mm Chinese Knotting Cord

–> 1.5 mm Sterling Silver or Gold Filled Clasp

–>  Poly Zap Super Glue

–> Thread Burner

–> Chain Nose Pliers

For longer cords and smaller charms, I like to use a thinner Chinese Knotting Cord, so look at the New Fine and Fine size, and even the Extra Fine size as possible options. Or choose a thicker Chinese Knotting Cord such as the HDQ weight cords for a heavier charm. 

Or forgo the clasp and use a square knot slide closure. That's the same closure used for the Square Knot Bracelet Trio. 

–> Square Knot Bracelet Trio Kits and Tutorials

Go to the previous post for the tutorial on how to make the Knotted Bead Charm. 

Here are some bracelet - beaded charm combo, I like...



Knotted Bead Charms with Hematite or Halo Ring Beads | DIY Video Tutorial

Gold Halo Beads, with Hematite Bead Centers
Bracelet Knotted with C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord
Charm knotted with C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord Tex 135
Necklace cord made with 1mm Black Chinese Knotting Cord


Knotted Bead Charms with Hematite or Halo Ring Beads | DIY Video Tutorial

All Hematite, with Pearlescent White Hematite Beads
Bracelet Knotted with C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord
Charm knotted with the standard size of C-Lon Bead Cord
Necklace cord made with New Fine 201 Pearl Grey Chinese Knotting Cord



Knotted Bead Charms with Hematite or Halo Ring Beads | DIY Video Tutorial

Bracelets made with Gunmetal Halo Beads, and Pearlescent Pink Coral Hematite Beads, knotted with Chinese Coral, Pink Lemonade and Charcoal C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord.

Charm knotted with the standard size of C-Lon Bead Cord, with Hematite Ring Beads and Pearlescent Pink Coral Hematite Beads.
Necklace cord made with 1mm Black Chinese Knotting Cord


Knotted Bead Charms with Hematite or Halo Ring Beads | DIY Video Tutorial


Hematite and Halo Ring Beads are very inspiring... I just designed the Square Knot Bracelet Trio using these beads... and I wanted a small necklace to go with them, a small addition that could be made with either leftover beads or just a few additional purchased beads... the idea became the knotted bead charms.



Square Knot Bracelet Trio Tutorial



For making the charms use the following materials:

Hematite Rings Perfect Surrounds for 6mm Round Beads

Hematite or Rainbow Titanium Coated Hematite Ring Beads available HERE

or

Knotted Bead Charms with Hematite or Halo Ring Beads | DIY Video Tutorial

Halo Zamak Beads made in Greece available in Antique Brass, Copper or Silver, Gunmetal, Gold or Rose Gold finishes available HERE - All nickel and lead free and meeting European jewelry standards. 

6mm Hematite, Rainbow or Pearlescent Hematite Beads for the center, available HERE

or 
6mm Swarovski Crystal Pearls available HERE

+

4mm Hematite, Rainbow or Pearlescent Hematite Beads for the center, available HERE

or 
4mm Swarovski Crystal Pearls available HERE

Materials & Tools for the Knotted Bead Charm


As for tools, you will need a macrame board, a bead mat, 1 1 3/4" T-pin, beeswax, a large fine point reamer, a thread burner, beading tweezers, scissors. All these are available HERE

As to cords, use C-Lon Bead Cord with the Hematite Rings, and C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord Tex 135 with the Halos. You will need about 24 inches or 60 cm per bead charm. 

For the necklace cord for the charm, use Chinese Knotting Cord, it is a braided nylon and it look great as a neck cord and use a small sterling or gold filled clasp. Go to the next post for the video tutorial on how to make the necklace cord for the charms...

Friday, August 16, 2019

Turkish Flat Bead Crochet Tutorial on Video


The Turkish Flat Bead Crochet Bracelet tutorial got an update and is now available as a video tutorial. Enjoy!

Tools and Materials are available here: https://store.jewelsinfiber.com/kitturkcro.html

Written instructions: https://jewelsinfiber.blogspot.com/2012/12/turkish-flat-bead-crochet-bracelet.html

Tibetan Knot Bracelet Tutorial - The Easy Way to Tie Snake Knots




I have been carrying Tibetan 5 Color Cord in various sizes for a while in my online store, and I got curious about what could be made with it... 

Check this video out. Let me know what you think! Marion

The full tutorial is available HERE.