Crystals with Stretchy Cord (Design Originals) How to Make Jewelry using Clear Elastic Cord, including Lariat Necklaces, Bracelets, Pins, Earrings, Brooches, and Bags, Decorated with Ribbon and Beads

Product Description

Learn how to make your own handmade jewelry without the fuss by using elastic cord!

Easy projects for necklaces, bracelets, pins, brooches, amulet bags, and earrings
Inexpensive materials are easy to find, including clear elastic cord, assorted beads, glue, and decorative ribbon
Step-by-step diagrams show beading direction and patterns to ensure your jewelry comes together beautifully
A beginner-friendly craft, jewelry making is great for all ages and can be enjoyed as a family on a rainy afternoon

Create handmade gorgeous jewelry pieces you will treasure for years!
With all the brilliant colors of the rainbow and the rich tones of precious gems, lead crystal beads are filled with fabulous fire and flash. Bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and other accessories are sure to please the most discriminating tastes. Combine these fiery beads with all the ideas in Crystals with Stretchy Cord to create fun homemade jewelry you’ll be proud to wear or gift!
Try all these easy homemade projects:

Lariat Necklaces using cube beads and bicone beads
Rondel Bracelet and Earrings using Crystal rondel and spacer beads
Heart Earrings with gold filled jump rings and faceted beads
Rosebuds Pin using amethyst hearts, purple lined iridescent seed beads, and edge ribbon
Daisy Bracelet made with a rainbow variety of faceted beads
Amulet Bags using ribbons, fusing tape, and hook-and-loop dots or snaps
Dragonfly Brooch using silver wire, faceted beads, and seed beads
Gold Ribbon Choker using topaz and gold beads
And many more!

A slim 20-page booklet packed with easy and elegant beading fun for all ages, Crystals with Stretchy Cord is the perfect project collection to occupy long weekends and rainy days, with designs for every age. Kids will enjoy making their own basic bracelets with a variety of colors that, when complete, will slip easily on and off the wrist without a clasp due to the versatile stretchy cord. Teens will zero in on the choker and mini bags while grown-ups will love the elegant earring, necklace, and pin designs.
Get started making your own elastic jewelry at home, with Crystals with Stretchy Cord!

About the Author

Deborah Campbell is a designer who has taught workshops, authored several books, and demonstrated new products.