"Goa" Earrings Tutorial

List of materials used in this project:

Blue version

• indicolite 4mm bicones;
• turquoise 3mm bicones;
• chalkwhite blue grey ceramic look Kheops by Pucca;
• ivory ceramic look SuperDuos;
• metallic chocolate 11/0 Miyuki seed beads;
• metallic copper dark bronze 15/0 Miyuki seed beads;
• opaque turquoise blue 15/0 Miyuki seed beads.

Pink version

• fuchsia 4mm bicones;
• padparadscha 3mm bicones;
• jet Kheops by Pucca;
• aquamarine travertin SuperDuos;
• galvanized muscat 11/0 Miyuki seed beads;
• metallic forest green iris 11/0 Miyuki seed beads;
• galvanized muscat 15/0 Miyuki seed beads;
• gunmetal 15/0 Miyuki seed beads.

Video Tutorial

"Sintra" Necklace Tutorial

List of materials used in this project:

• dark purple 6mm pearls;
• aquamarine travertin SuperDuos;
• topaz 4mm sew-on strass;
• medium amethyst 5x16mm daggers;
• metallic forest green 11/0 Miyuki seed beads
• galvanized muscat 11/0 Miyuki seed beads.

Video Tutorial

"Nisa" Bracelet Tutorial

List of materials used in this project:

• turquoise green matte SuperDuos;
• red copper matte Minos by Pucca;
• ligth gunmetal 11/0 Miyuki seed beads.

Bracelet with 4 rows of SuperDuos

Video Tutorial

"Almeida" Pendant PDF Tutorial

This is my latest design, the "Almeida" pendant. Named after the portuguese historic village of Almeida, this pendant reminds me of its shaped star fortress.

Almeida was one of the most important strongholds in Portugal in the modern age. It played a crucial military role, defending the portuguese border in the first years of the country independence.

The aerial view of this stronghold reveals 2500 meters of walls forming the shape of a 12 point star.

Although the pendant only has 9 points, I thought it was a fine name for this design. 

List of materials needed for this project:

• 14mm rivoli;
• 4x3mm rondelles;
• 4mm fire-polished beads or bicones;
• 11/0 Miyuki seed beads (2 colours or more).

For a closer look at the pendant and more information about the beading process watch the video below.

"Bloom Square" Component Tutorial

Use this component to make a bracelet or a necklace.
Be creative!

List of materials used in this project:

• dark purple 6mm pearly beads;
• padparadscha 3mm Swarovski bicones;
• fuchsia 4mm Swarovski bicones;
• opaque crocus 11/0 Miyuki seed beads;
• galvanized muscat 11/0 Miyuki seed beads;
• galvanized muscat 15/0 Miyuki seed beads.

Video tutorial

Decoupage Photo Frames

I have been away from beading this month. My sister hired me to make some crafts to handout as birthday presents: photo frames. I gave her one on her birthday last November and she loved it!
All you need to make some easy customized decoupage photo frames are:

• unfinished wood frames;
• acrylic paint;
• scrapbook papers;
• white glue (or decoupage glue);
• varnish (or sealer).

Here are the results.

Ear Stud Earrings Tutorial

We are back to bugles with these cute little ear stud earrings. They are very easy to make and look amazing. All you need for this project are sew-on strass, bugles, seed beads and ear studs. The tutorial is available in our YouTube Channel and in our Shop.

Your ears will look beautiful with these earrings!

Materials and colours used:

• 4mm topaz AB sew-on strass;
• 3mm matte metallic patina iris Miyuki bugles;
• 11/0 galvanized muscat Miyuki seed beads;
• 15/0 gunmetal iris Miyuki seed beads;
• 4mm ear studs.

Video tutorial