Watch as Karla Schafer, Auntie's Beads designer, demonstrates the basics of earring construction. Karla will show you the main types of earrings and how to create them.
I will demonstrate the even count peyote tube construction. I did a Karla Kam on Flat Even Count Peyote, I then designed a bracelet using peyote tube beads. I have answered many questions on the construction of the tube itself so tune in for a "how to" on peyote tube beads!
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Okay you asked for it, so I did some practice pieces and I am ready for a Pearl Knotting Karla Kam! I am teaching it the way I learned it, from Nick Regine of Swarovski, with the Tri-Cord Thread Knot Tool. This like many techniques, gets better with practice.
Karla Schafer, Auntie's Beads Designer.
In this Karla Kam I will demonstrate the Square Stitch. I will go over the stitch using a large seed bead so that you can see the stitch before we work on the bracelet I designed.
This project was requested by one of our customers. She wanted to see a demonstration of how to wire wrap a briolette so that she could make earrings out of them. Thanks for the ideas, and keep them coming!
A customer suggested these, book thongs, now I am hooked! These are easy, fun and oh yes a great gift idea! The themes and the color options are endless! I am suggesting 4 themes and colors options, but that is just what I thought up! So join me for a Book Thong (book mark) demonstration on Karla Kam!
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The coiling gizmo is just that, a gizmo, that can transform wire and a few seed beads into a unique funky bead. I will demonstrate how to make a beaded coiled bead and continuous coils. I may come up with a few other items to show too!
Want a fast and easy way to create a beaded coil bracelet? Memory Wire is the answer! This tempered wire holds it's coiled shape making this medium fun to create and work with. It is so versatile, you can make one coil or multiple coils! I will demonstrate a multiple coiled bracelet using some simple beads, that create a rich, warm wrap for the wrist!
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This stitch was brought to my attention by a customer and found by one of our designers. This stitch is easy and works up quickly! It is a flat variation of Spiral Rope. So join me as I demonstrate this great stitch! I may have a new favorite!.
Peyote is a classic stitch and is widely used. It is a technique originated by Native Americans of the Southwest United States. They used it to adorn objects used in religious ceremonies as well as everyday life. We will be learning the basic stitch and create a beautiful bracelet with a Swarovski Button closure.
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Since I did a how to on crimping techniques I thought I would show you how to use them in an illusion style necklace project. This is also something that has been requested by you so keep the suggestions coming!
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Why do you suggest split rings over jump rings? How do I put split rings on? How do you properly open a jump ring and why are some open and some closed? These are some of the questions I answer all the time, so I thought I could demonstrate a few uses and a basic understanding of a few of the tools used to apply them.
Learn to make this beautiful design as Karla Schafer, Auntie's Beads Designer, demonstrates how to crochet a necklace. You can pause and rewind at anytime you want if you missed a step or need to watch it again.
Learn to create a spiral rope bracelet as our talented designer Karla Schafer, Auntie's Beads Designer, demonstrates the techniques required for this project.
The Swarovski Twist Sew On Stone can be very versatile. In this Karla Kam I will make it into a pendant hanging from suede and to complete the design dangles from the bottom.
Make this beautiful bracelet with a right angle weave base of seed beads and then adorning it with a Czech glass rounds. This is a needle and Fireline project so bring your patience!
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Join links together with jump rings to create a stunning bracelet using the Swarovski Cosmic Baguette and hammered sterling silver links. I will also demonstrate how to use jump rings to join different sized loops together, to create earrings including Swarovski Crystals and a dangling charm.
I will demonstrate the Tubular Peyote Stitch in this weeks Karla Kam using 8/0 seed beads and Firline. I will transform the tube created into a cuff like bracelet using a small magnetic clasp complete with a small catch chain.
