Introduce yourself to thread work with this easy cross thread technique, using Swarovski crystals. The result is not only fun but beautiful. Designed
DESIGNER’S NOTE
To adjust length, increase or decrease the number of beads added in Step 7.
STEP ONE
Cut the craft line in half. Hold the two ends together with sticky tape or Blu-Tack, approximately 15cm from the ends.
STEP TWO
Thread on one 5mm bicone onto one strand and sew through the bead with the other strand in the opposite direction so that the craft line crosses through the bead.
STEP THREE
Thread six delicas onto each strand.
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Retro Is Back
Incorporating hanging donuts into stringing is made easy with this design by Nicky Dierens from Dot.e Designs.
Spirals of Silver Pendant
An easy start to PMC silver torch firing by May Bartrum.
Mediterranian Blue
Blue, Crystals and Aqua in a soft flowing lariat and matching earrigns project to remind you of holidays – designed by Gem Jewels.
Sweet Surrender
Surrender your chain to embellishing with crystals and pearls. Designed by Terrena from Terrena’s Treasures.
Floral Fantasia
A collaboration between Chicky Babe and Wendy Bergamin in Floral Fantasia.
Textured Hollows
Using Hollow Glass Beads and Wool this design has great texture for something strikingly different. Designed by Diana from That Bead Shop.
Crystal Cascade
A simple right angle weave with a firm structure to hang dangles from designed for Crystal Park by Angel Dreams.
Beachy Dream Set
You will dream of cool green palms and pearly beaches when you wear this set designed by Beadiac using a shell pendant that you wire a design to.
Red Coral: A Living, Beading Wonder!
RED CORAL HAS BEEN USED IN JEWELLERY AND DECORATIVE ITEMS SINCE THE AGES OF THE PHARAOHS AND REMAINS A VERY POPULAR CHOICE TODAY, AND NOT JUST FOR ROYALTY. SARAH EZZY-DICKSON DIVES INTO THE HISTORY AND USES OF THIS SOUGHT-AFTER SEMI-PRECIOUS BEAUTY.
A Career Made from Glass
AMAZING GLASS ARTIST PAULINE DELANEY TALKS ABOUT HER PASSION FOR ALL THINGS GLASS.