Instructables: exploring - living - jewelry - bead - featured http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 14:03:10 PDT BLOX v1.01 Book Bead Earrings http://www.instructables.com/id/Book-Bead-Earrings/
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By: Erratic.Chromatic

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Thu, 9 May 2013 22:52:45 PDT
Embellished Chain Dangle Earrings http://www.instructables.com/id/Embellished-Chain-Dangle-Earrings/
Embellished Chain Dangle Earrings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/E8A6/GZV1CHPH/FGHE8A6GZV1CHPH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/E8A6/GZV1CHPH/FGHE8A6GZV1CHPH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/E8A6/GZV1CHPH/FGHE8A6GZV1CHPH.SMALL.jpg Vahyla This instructable is a little more incomplete than I might usually do as I was rushed tonight to finish them in time for tomorrow! It will give a good idea of how to go about creating most of the elements that went into this earring and allow you to create a similar pair. For these earrings you wi...
By: Vahyla

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Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:52:56 PDT
Spring Stop for Beading http://www.instructables.com/id/Spring-Stop-for-Beading/
Spring Stop for Beading - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/2VGK/GTFK24T0/F2E2VGKGTFK24T0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/2VGK/GTFK24T0/F2E2VGKGTFK24T0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/2VGK/GTFK24T0/F2E2VGKGTFK24T0.SMALL.jpg sandgurl I would like to admit that I've never lost a strand of beads while beading but thats is in no way true.  I kept meaning to get a stop or end for beads while at the store but always seemed to forget.  I got into my boyfriend's springs and there they were.  A spring with loops on the end.  I figured...
By: sandgurl

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Thu, 6 Oct 2011 14:09:45 PDT
Cone Shaped Bead Cap out of a Paper Clip http://www.instructables.com/id/Cone-Shaped-Bead-Cap-out-of-a-Paper-Clip/
Cone Shaped Bead Cap out of a Paper Clip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/JCES/GTXKAQ5W/FLPJCESGTXKAQ5W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/JCES/GTXKAQ5W/FLPJCESGTXKAQ5W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/JCES/GTXKAQ5W/FLPJCESGTXKAQ5W.SMALL.jpg sandgurl I wanted to make a cone shaped bead cap and figured a paper clip would be perfect for it! Supplies: Paper Clip Pen (but you can use anything that you can wrap around to make a cone shape) Cutters To Make Earrings or Pendant: beads Headpins round nose pliers Unravel and Wrap Open up the paper cl...
By: sandgurl

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Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:43:37 PDT
Bead and Feather Strand Hairclip http://www.instructables.com/id/Bead-and-Feather-Strand-Hairclip/
Bead and Feather Strand Hairclip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/S53W/GCHHT0LY/F2ZS53WGCHHT0LY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/S53W/GCHHT0LY/F2ZS53WGCHHT0LY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/S53W/GCHHT0LY/F2ZS53WGCHHT0LY.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Here is my next recreation of a hip hair accessory from the Renegade Craft Fair.  These beaded feather hair clips are the perfect bohemian accessory.  They cost $250 but you can make them yourself for only $10. These clips are inspired by the Paradise Collection by Jeeyun Ha Designs Materials ...
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Thu, 5 Aug 2010 13:41:54 PDT
Elegant Homemade Necklace http://www.instructables.com/id/Elegant-Homemade-Necklace/
Elegant Homemade Necklace - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/LH0R/G0ZWH7D2/FQILH0RG0ZWH7D2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/LH0R/G0ZWH7D2/FQILH0RG0ZWH7D2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/LH0R/G0ZWH7D2/FQILH0RG0ZWH7D2.SMALL.jpg ERCBIENG This simple necklace is beautiful and easy to make. It makes a perfect gift to a girlfriend for valentines, birthday,christmas(hopefully this isn't all you get her), or just to say "I Love You".  You can use these techniques to create more stylish works.  I will be showing you how to make the neckla...
By: ERCBIENG

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Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:42:28 PDT
Make a Funky Safety Pin Bracelet http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Funky-Safety-Pin-Bracelet/
Make a Funky Safety Pin Bracelet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/7XWR/FZG43IE9/F5I7XWRFZG43IE9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/7XWR/FZG43IE9/F5I7XWRFZG43IE9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/7XWR/FZG43IE9/F5I7XWRFZG43IE9.SMALL.jpg Lettucehead This safety pin bracelet is cool, easy to make, and gets rid of that big box of safety pins in your closet! All you need is 80 safety pins,(the bigger the better!) elastic cord, and seed or E beads in colors of your choice. Depending on the wrist size, you might use more or less safety pins. You ca...
By: Lettucehead

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Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:05:13 PDT
How to Make Polymer Clay Beads http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Polymer-Clay-Beads/
How to Make Polymer Clay Beads - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/NHXC/FSPRPTS6/FRHNHXCFSPRPTS6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/NHXC/FSPRPTS6/FRHNHXCFSPRPTS6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/NHXC/FSPRPTS6/FRHNHXCFSPRPTS6.SMALL.jpg thickneckarts I love to make rather large polymer clay beads but the bigger the bead, the heavier the weight, which is no good for jewelry. I decided using a wood "filler" bead might help cut down the weight. Turns out it did and it also cut down my expenses b/c I wasn't using nearly as much clay! And that transl...
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Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:29:22 PDT
Disc Bead Bracelet - Cheap, Easy, and recycled shrinky plastic! http://www.instructables.com/id/Disc-Bead-Bracelet-Cheap-Easy-and-recycled-shr/
Disc Bead Bracelet - Cheap, Easy, and recycled shrinky plastic! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/MFS3/FRNMPNII/FQYMFS3FRNMPNII.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/MFS3/FRNMPNII/FQYMFS3FRNMPNII.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/MFS3/FRNMPNII/FQYMFS3FRNMPNII.SMALL.jpg DotatDabbled This is a fun and easy project, costs less than $1 to make, has tons of possibilities for customization, requires no jewelry making skill or real tools, and is a way to recycle stuff that would be thrown away! What could be better??This was inspired by something I used to do when I was a kid, make ...
By: DotatDabbled

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Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:26:00 PST
How to make a head out of clay. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-head-out-of-clay./
How to make a head out of clay. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F03/9QX2/U1DES9J4HQ9/F039QX2U1DES9J4HQ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F03/9QX2/U1DES9J4HQ9/F039QX2U1DES9J4HQ9.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F03/9QX2/U1DES9J4HQ9/F039QX2U1DES9J4HQ9.SMALL.jpg Yakeyglee This instructable will demonstrate how to construct a head out of clay. It is a very easy method which provides a realistic result. As a bonus, it is always looking at you, similar to the effect of the "Mona Lisa" except it uses a concave-convex illusion. I hope you enjoy this and create ma...
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