Charmed Life Bracelet

This weeks' project is really original! It's made for madcowbeads.com by Veronica Tinkler.
Alongside designing some super feminine jewellery, Veronica also teaches jewellery making. So, if this free project leaves you inspired, have a look at Veronica's  website: www.udelovichdesigns.vpweb.co.uk

The 'charmed life' bracelet looks intricate, but is suitable for improvers, or even beginner jewellery makers if you have some crafting experience. So, don't be shy - give it a go!

The chainmaille weave is very versatile and will work with lots of different size jump rings. You could try it in the jumbo 16mm size for a chunkier look. It's a great twist on a charm bracelet.

All materials from www.madcowbeads.com 

You can view, download and print off the free instructions here


Enjoy!
Georgie

Release your Inner Witch this Halloween...

I hope you like my latest creation - I've been playing with some giant hibiscus flowers and Jolie Vache pearls to make a funky Halloween hair slide - perfect for a party, or maybe a bit of 'trick or treating'

If you're more 'Hula Girl' than 'Witch' -there's another colour scheme idea below.

Easy to make, and no tools, so give it a whirl tonight. Suitable for beginners, and takes less than 30 minutes.

Supplies:

• 3 28mm Lucite Hibiscus Flowers 
• 3 6mm Jolie Vache Pearls (I used black with the orange hibiscus and royal purple with the pink Hibiscus)
• 1 14 loop metal haircomb (I used gold with the pink, and silver with the orange)
• Fine nylon monofilament thread, or fishing line. You could also use fine craft wire

Method:

Cut a manageable amount of nylon - about 18"
Thread it through the first loop on the haircomb and tie it to itself in a square (reef) knot, leaving about 2" on the tied end
Thread on a hibiscus and then a pearl.
Thread back through the hibiscus and pull tight against the haircomb
Wind the nylon around the haircomb and then over the petals if needed to secure the hibiscus in place.
Repeat with the other 2 hibiscus
Weave the nylon thread in and out of the haircomb teeth as near the top as you can manage, working back to where you started
Tie the end to the 2" length you left at the beginning. Tie a reef knot and pull really tight.
Secure with a dot of clear nail varnish or a dab of glue.
Snip the ends very closely once the varnish or glue is totally dry
Wear :-) Enjoy admiration!

Have a great weekend!
Georgie