Kate's Creative Connection: Steadfast, an epic wrap bracelet.

As we continue our series to keep connected, Kate's working on an EPIC wrap bracelet.  All videos are below, along with an ingredients list and photos. We'll continue to update this blog post as she works on her wrap! Enjoy...

Ingredients

1 Jumbo Swivel Clasp- Antique Brass

1 Spool Fine C-Lon in Sable

1 Nest Waxed Linen- Country Red

1 Pkg .5mm Distressed Gray Leather 

1 Pkg 1.5mm Distressed Gray Leather

1 Pkg 2mm Distressed Gray Leather

1 Strand Popcorn Padres- New Blue Grey

1 Strand Shadows- Antique Brass

1 Tube SB18-2006 Matte Metallic Dark Bronze Miyuki Cubes

1 Tube 11-4481 Duracoat Opaque Eucalyptus

1 Pkg Circle of Bronze

1 I Ching Coin

2 Serpentine Donuts

You'll also want to have:
Flush Cutters
Thread Snips
Project Tray and Insert
Clampers
Mini Ruler or Handy Tape
Zap Gel or GS Hypo Cement

Episode 1: Tuesday, 3.24.20, we started with the Button Knot! For more on this knot, check out Pages 7-8 of these Episode Notes.

Episode 2: Wednesday, 3.25.20, Kate started working on macramé and laddering.

Episode 3: Friday, 3.27.20, a third wrap with beaded alternating half-hitch knots was created. Find more information on the basics of this knotting technique in Brittany's Young Love handout.

Episode 4: Wednesday, 4.1.20, a little more macramé and a clasp have been added. For more on the "Alley Splice" technique, check out Pages 13-14 of these Episode Notes.

Episode 5: Wednesday, 4.7.20, the epic conclusion! Kate has added .5mm leather to herringbone with, and this piece is finished! And this bracelet now has a name: Steadfast!

Kate's Creative Connection: Wire Pendant Necklace

Hey gang! This pendant/necklace is all about working with WIRE! Take a peek at her gorgeous work and ideas...The ingredients lists, episodes, and photos are below! Happy beading...

Spiral Pendant and Necklace (Epic Journey)

1 Spool ParaWire- Vintage Bronze 16g

1 Spool ParaWire- Gold 24g

1 Spool ParaWire- Bare Copper 26g

1 Spool 4-Ply Walnut Waxed Linen

1 Pkg 1mm Distressed Mahogany Indian Leather

1 Strand Popcorn Padres- Water

1 Strand 2mm Hematite Cut Cubes- Gold

1 Strand 8mm Robles Round

1 Strand Czech Smooth Drops- Sea Green Picasso

1 Pkg Aventurine Faceted Rondelles

1 Pkg Slice of Life 6- Silver

1 Pkg Circle of Bronze

1 Tube SB18-2006 Matte Metallic Dark Bronze Miyuki Cubes

1 Tube 11-4481 Duracoat Opaque Eucalyptus

1 Tube DBC-0021 Delica Cut Nickel Plated Cut
1 Tube Metallic Mix O Beads

8 Brown Serpentine- Large Rounds

6 Saturns- Green Turquoise Picasso

5 Serpentine Donuts

2 I Ching Coins

1 Turquoise Picasso Roller

1 Indicolite Briolette

Round Pendant
Medium Brown Serpentine Round
Bare Copper 22g
11-4481 Duracoat Opaque Eucalyptus
DBC-0021 Delica Cut Nickel Plated Cut
SB18-2006 Matte Metallic Dark Bronze Miyuki Cubes
2mm Hematite Cut Cubes- Gold

You will also want to have:
Chain Nose Pliers
Bent Nose Pliers
Maxi Shear Flush Cutters
Round Nose Pliers
Nylon Jaw Pliers
Chasing Hammer
Bench Block

Episode 1: Thursday, 3.19.20, Kate creates a spiral wire pendant, hammers it flat, and begins to embellish.

Episode 2: Friday, 3.20.20, round beads have been wire-wrapped for later use!

Episode 3: Friday, 3.27.20, tassels are taking shape.

Episode 4: Tuesday, 3.31.20, the embellishment continues! Wire wraps galore!

Episode 5: Thursday, 4.2.20, Kate is ready to string a necklace to add her pendant to.

Episode 6: Wednesday, 4.8.20, entwined strands coming together...

Episode 7: Thursday, 4.9.20, working on that neckpiece some more...

Episode 8: Tuesday, 4.14.20, finishing touches! Kate adds a clasp to complete the project.

Kate's Creative Connection: Embellished Peyote Stitch Ring

With two videos to watch, this project will keep you busy! Kate started this ring on 3.17.20 and finished it the next day, 3.18.20, so both videos are embedded here. Find her ingredients list and some in-progress photos below!

Ring Base Ingredients
1 Spool KO Thread- Black
1 Tube 11-4481 Duracoat Opaque Eucalyptus
1 Tube DBC-0021 Delica Cut Nickel Plated Cut

Optional/Extra Embellishment Ingredients
Fragrant Blossom Button- Antique Copper
Button Pearl
8mm White Large Hole Potato Pearl
Aventurine Faceted Rondelle
SB18-2006 Matte Metallic Dark Bronze Miyuki Cubes
Indicolite Briolette
Circle of Bronze
2mm Hematite Cut Cubes- Gold

You'll also want to have:
Size 10 English Beading Needles or Size 10 Sharps
Beeswax
Thread Snips
Project Tray and Insert

Kate's Creative Connection: Tornado Earrings

Thanks Gang for joining me on the broadcast this AM. As promised, here is the photo and materials list for the Tornado Earrings project. Stay safe and healthy everyone and thanks for watching!

Materials Needed:

1 Spool 24 G wire. I used Titanium Plate

2 Briolettes. I used Green Amethyst

1 tube 11-4481 Duracoat Eucalyptus 

1 tube DBC-0021 Nickel Plated Cut Delicas

SB18-2006 Matte Metallic Bronze 1.8mm cube

Niobium Earwires

Wrapped Link Chain in Antique Silver

Faceted Rondelle- Aventurine

Circle of Bronze

Spring Skies!

Kate's latest bead mix has arrived...were you able to snag one? These Limited Edition mixes go fast, so we hope you got one. Want to see Kate's ideas for using it? Read on...


String Along
Kate wanted to make a long strung necklace that could be converted to a bracelet. Using Size 2 Griffin Silk you can create a convertible piece just like Kate. So many silks work with this mix of blues...add end tips and a toggle clasp for ease of converting from a necklace to a bracelet and back again. Supplement the mix with more pearls, Czech glass, and some cute Bugles and 11/0s.

Here's a list of what Kate's got her eye on:
Size 2 Griffin Silk: Try Grey, Beige, Amethyst, Dark Pink
Bugles: BGL2-401FR, BGL2-2031, BGL2-414FR
11/0s: 11-576
Toggle Clasp: try Shelter!
Daisy Spacer
Classic End Tips
4mm Blue Nebula Turquoise Czech Glass Fire Polish
Gray Petite Rice Pearls

Sakura Tree of Life

What better way to use our tree-inspired Monthly Mix for March 2020 than with a tree-inspired piece of jewelry?? The Tree of Life design technique has been a long-time popular staple, but add the Sakura Skies twist and you really have perfection! Watch Kate create today on Free Tip Friday...

Here's your ingredient list:

1 Tube Sakura Skies- March 2020 Monthly Mix

1 Pkg ParaWire Bare Copper- 26g Round

1 Pkg Round Hoops- Antique Copper

2 Ft Smooth Sailing Chain- Antique Copper

2 Heart Leaves- Milky Pink Glow

1 Heart Leaf- Milky White

1 Chrysoprase Briolette

1 Small Swivel- Antique Copper

1 Pkg 1.5" Headpins- Antique Copper