For the holidays, nothing’s easier than decorating gift boxes, wreaths, your tree and doors with beaded snow flakes. Learn how to make a super fast and easy beaded snow flake.
It’s amazing how something so simple can add a ton of elegance to any holiday decorating project.
You will need:
- Snowflake ornament wire form
- Assortment of brilliant beads (crystals, rhinestones, metals)
- Clear rubber earring backs
- Organza ribbon
Instructions:
Slide your beads onto the form. Starting with a 4mm bicone works best and creates a shiny center.
Cap off the ends with the clear earring backs. You can of course end your wires with any wire technique.
Wrap organza ribbon around one point and hang! Wasn’t that simple. Just imagine beautiful beaded snowflakes all over your home. Give as gifts. Hang on wine bottles. In front of mirrors. Have fun and happy beading!
The above tutorial is a simple piece of jewelry to make, once you have mastered uncomplicated designs like this and learned how to make a button bracelet you will ultimately start wanting to make more intricate pieces. When you make the beaded snowflake you will probably buy all your supplies from a retailer or wholesaler. If you are going to be making lots of beaded jewelry it is advisable to use eBay to find cheap beads. The internet is full of wholesalers that offer all sorts of supplies. eBay is a great place to source your supplies as all wholesalers have a feedback score. Its easy to find a company that has been trading online for a while and built up a good reputation.
Beads can be made from many different types of materials depending on the market that you are targeting will determine the type and cost you will spend. Handmade glass beads are basically beads made from glass with various tints and colors, but involve a higher degree of knowledge and expertise to perfect. depending on who you are targeting for your jewelry designs will once again determine the time and effort that you are going to put into your jewelry craft. The more complex and custom your designs are the more you will be able to make from each individual piece. If you make 10000 of the same bracelet you are unlikely to make a huge markup. One unique, quality piece of jewelry can bring in a great profit. There are markets for all types of jewelry so you just have to decide where you want to take your business and how much you are willing to learn to become a unique designer or aim for the more mass produced market.
Happy Beading!
Jennifer Thoden shares her love of beads and creativity with beginner beaders and jewelry designers. Her love of color and unique design shows in her bead patterns. Find her bead patterns and tutorials at http://www.beadpatternsonline.com
