technique videos + patterns

My first two Bead Simple videos are up!

First, here’s how to make a bead into an earring, embellishment, or pendant, like the Solo Earrings:

And here’s the wire looping technique to make a Vintagesque Necklace:

Here are the patterns and tutorials for sewing your own versions of these gorgeous projects:

•The Vintage-Style iPod Cozy on page 203 by Natalie Zee Drieu — follow this link to download the PDF.

•The Circles in the Square Tote on page 204 by Sarah Place-Minshall — here’s a lovely photo tutorial for sewing the bag.

Of course, you can always embellish a bag you already have… but it’s nice to stitch up your very own original piece too!

I also filmed eight more in the series of short jewelry-making technique videos — everything from how to make a wrapped loop to knotting, briolette-wrapping, crimp beads, and opening jump rings. I’ll post the rest of them here soon!

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Great Tutorials! thank you

Comment by Iris Mishly — May 4, 2008 #
Thank you for the wonderful videos with such clear instructions. I am surely going to check out your book.

Comment by Meeta — May 5, 2008 #
Great! You have a very clear way of explaining the techniques. “Live demos” are such a helpful complement to the book - I’ll be grabbing the book and then watching the videos. I look forward to more. Cheers!

Comment by Sara — May 28, 2008 #