How to Make a Top Drilled Beaded Pendant

Tutorial of How to Make a Briolette Bead Pendant

Supplies Needed:

* Needle nose pliers

* Wire Cutters

*20g beading wire

* Top drilled bead (Briolette Bead)

 

 

Step1: String Bead onto approx 5-6 inches of 20g beading wire.

Step 2: Cross wire evenly at the apex of the bead.

 

 Step 3: Twist wire 3-4 time above the apex of bead.

Step 4: Use needle nose pliers to wrap wire at the apex into a loop.

Step 5: Begin to wrap one wire piece around the twisted part of the pendant.

Step 6: Be sure to make it tight and smooth for a polished, even look.

Step 7: Continue to wrap single wire piece all the way to the base of the twisted wire.

 

Step 8: Use wire cutters to cut off excess wire once you have reached the end of the twisted portion.

 

Viola! You now have a handmade pendant from a top drilled bead. Depending on the size of your bead and the size of the drilled hole you can vary the gauge of the wire used.

Jules Jewelry Box Contest Time!!

 Ok! So it has been awhile since my last post. I know, I know. 

But seriously I have some fun new things to share! 

First I want to share that I want to make a real GO at jewelry.

I finally have some of my items in a retail location. 

Belleza Med Spa in Albuquerque. (www.bellezamedspa.com) and my 

Etsy page is really taking shape! (Check out my link above!!)

Below I wanted to share some of my newest items AND I wanna try my hand in a contest to give away some of my items and get some recognition as well!! 

 

So it's CONTEST time!!

Comment on this post. Let me know what you like about it. 

On May 31st, 2012 I will select a winner from the comment section on this post. 

The winner will get to select any one (1) item from my Etsy page up to $18 value.

I am also hosting another contest for a drawing 

of Jules Jewelry Box jewelry on my Facebook page. 

 

My Favorite Beauty Product for March!!

Lancome Artliner

Q: What is it?

A: Felt tip liquid eye liner

Q: Why is it worth while?

A: Easy to use, long lasting, variety of colors available and looks the best!

Q: Where can I get it?

A: Any Lancome counter. Macy's. Dillards, Sephora and other major retailers.

Lancome

DIY Spring Time Yellow Dangle Earrings

DIY Spring Time Yellow Dangle Earrings
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 Supplies you are going to need...
~ Needle Nose Pliers
~Floral Wire Cutters
~ 4 Straight Head Pins
~ 4 Large Bead Caps
~ 4 Small Bead Caps
~ 2 Wire Connectors
~ 2 Large Round Beads
~ 2 Small Beads

1. Start by threading the small bead cap and the large bead cap onto a head pin.

2. Thread the big bead after the first set of bead caps.
3. Thread the next two bead caps onto the head pin.

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5. At the base of the beads bend the head pin at a 90 degree angle.

6. Cut the excess head pin.

7. Be sure to leave about 1/4 inch on the head pin.

8. Using the needle nose pliers bend the head pin into a loop.

9. Next bend the next head pin into a loop.
10. Cut the "head" off the same head pin, so you can thread the bead onto it.
11. Next thread the small bead onto this head pin.

12. Open the loop on the end of the small bead head pin, attach to the connector.
13. Close the loop of the head pin.
14. You should have the finished beads at this point and it can be attached easily to an earring hook.

15. Completed earring

16. The Finished Pair of DIY Spring Time Yellow Dangle Earrings.

My Favorite Beauty Product for February!!

IMAGE Ageless Total Facial Cleanser

Q: What is it? 

A: Hands down the BEST cleanser for Normal/ Combination Skin.

Q: Why? 

A: It works like a charm for many skin concerns because 

its packed with Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid and Eucalyptus!

Q: Where can I get it?

A: It is a medical grade skincare product but you can buy it at Belleza Med Spa.

Review: I love this product, it leaves my skin feeling smooth, refreshed and glowing. I have combination skin, so this product has helped to keep my break outs to a bare minimum, evened out my skin tone and really gives me a fresh faced feeling without stripping my skin. I have used it for 2 1/2 years and I love it. It is typically sold in medical spas and they usually have trial packs for FREE. Happy Skin All!!

This Cleanser is Amazing!! I love it.

For More info check out IMAGE Skincare.

How to use a nail stamp!!

DIY Konad Nail Stamp

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The supplies you will need are...

~100% Acetone (Removes polish the easiest and cleans rubber stamp and plate the best.)

~2 colors of nail polish that are contrasting. (A light color and a dark color.)

~A quick drying top coat.

~Konad rubber stamp, design plate and scraper.

~100% real hair fiber brush. (The one used to do the DIY French Tips works great!)

 

 

 

1. Begin with a clean nail OR dry nail polish.

(I  am going to stamp over my new french tips!)

2. Paint the stamping color in a thick line above the design of choice.

3. Make sure your stamp is clean and free of lint and polish. (Rub it with Acetone and a cotton ball.)

4. Using the scraper, scrape the paint across the design. (Do this in one firm motion.)

5. When you are done it should look like this.

6. Next roll the stamp from left to right across the design. (Use one firm motion for best results.)

7. Now line the design up to your nail and in a similar motion press the design in place.

8. Make sure to clean your stamp off after each transfer. (Stamp has to be clean to work.)

9. If all goes well then your stamp will be transferred.

10. If the stamp transferred onto other parts of the nail where it is not wanted, 

just use our brush and Acetone to remove the excess.

11. Repeat steps 1-10 to all the nails as desired.

12. Finish off with a Quick Dry Top Coat and Voila!!

Have Your Own Salon Style French Tips in Any Color!!

DIY Salon Inspired French Tip

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You will need the following items...

~100% Pure Acetone ( Works best, but regular polish remover will work too.)

~Any Color of Nail Polish (Even Glitter Polish!!)

~100% Natural Bristle Brush ( Roughly size of a fingernail and rounded at the top.)

~Quick Dry Top Coat

  

 1. Paint the tips of all your nails with 2 coats of nail polish. 

2. Poor Acetone into the cap and dip the brush in it.

3. Gradually begin removing polish in a round pattern until desired thickness is achieved.

4. Repeat Steps 1-3 on all nails.

5. For best results allow polish to dry completely before beginning, 

only paint the tips and use 100% Acetone.

Voila, you can now create an easy and professional salon inspired look in minutes... 

And for a fraction of the cost!!

How to Make a Beautiful Beaded Charm

DIY Beaded Charms!

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For this fun project you will need the following...

~Wire Cutters (Craft or Floral are best.)

~Round Needle Nose Pliers

~Selection of Beads of your Choice

~Fancy Head Pins

1. Thread your bead onto the fancy head pin.

2. About 2mm above the bead bend your head pin at a 90-120 degree angle.

3. Begin to wrap your head pin around the round nose pliers to form a loop.

 4. After forming a loop, start to wrap the wire around towards to the bead.

 5. The goal is to make the wrapping even, and gradual.
It should fit snugly at the top of the bead.

6. Once you have reached the top of the bead, cut the excess wire off using the wire cutters.

Voila!! You have made a beautiful, one of a kind beaded charm!