tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39566290857346441732012-01-26T20:17:38.128-08:00Welcome to Oh So Bella's handcrafted beaded jewelry design blog by beaded jewelry designer Sylvia Jimenez. This blog will give you basic tips and helpful hints on different beading jewelry techniques. From basic strining to handcrafting with wire, color schemes and more. The most difficult is creating the perfect beaded jewelry design. Enjoy! Visit my webstore at http://www.ohsobella.com or http://ohsobella.etsy.comohsobella.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374747439425596775noreply@blogger.comBlogger31100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956629085734644173.post-58115949751107887772009-04-01T08:46:00.000-07:002009-04-01T09:01:56.734-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sxaN6TyArtg/SdONEt4wOgI/AAAAAAAAABY/_Q-Bux5CscY/s1600-h/cluster+rings.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319750697031318018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sxaN6TyArtg/SdONEt4wOgI/AAAAAAAAABY/_Q-Bux5CscY/s320/cluster+rings.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>These rings are stretchable and will fit most ring sizes. They are very comfortable to wear and are fun and unique.<br /><br />They are made of sterling silver spacer beads and dangling Swarovski crytals.<br /><br />Please visit <a href="http://ohsobella.etsy.com/">http://ohsobella.etsy.com</a> to see more views of these rings.<br /><br />Happy Beading!<br />Sylvia.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3956629085734644173-5811594975110788777?l=ohsobella.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ohsobella.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374747439425596775noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956629085734644173.post-88033793300968398052008-10-05T07:04:00.000-07:002008-10-05T07:18:19.855-07:00I found this Halloween bead project really cute! If you are interested in making a beaded spider web with a tiny spider. This project is fun and easy!<br /><br />Check it out at: <a href="http://www.artsncrafts-ideas.com/halloween-craft.php">http://www.artsncrafts-ideas.com/halloween-craft.php</a><br /><br />Have fun beading!<br /><br />Sylvia<br /><a href="http://ohsobella.com/">http://ohsobella.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3956629085734644173-8803379330096839805?l=ohsobella.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ohsobella.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374747439425596775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956629085734644173.post-66808129638869505992008-10-04T18:27:00.001-07:002008-10-04T18:53:04.052-07:00I'm so excited about getting started with blogging. I plan to include helpful links and tips on how to start beading jewelry. It's very simple, but of course there are many techniques. I will cover the basics first.<br /><br /><p>What you'll need: </p><ul><li>Round Nose Pliers (are a must have) </li><li>Chain Nose Pliers</li><li>Wire Cutters</li><li>Stringing Material (I recommend stainless steel nylon coated string)</li><li>Crimp beads </li><li>Beads of your choice</li><li>Clasp</li><li>Bead Board or as a beginner you can use a towel to layout your bead design</li></ul><p>Once you have your design all layed out (which I think is the most difficult part of beading) you can begin stringing your beads.</p>1. Get your string and simply begin stringing your beads in a way or fashion. Unless you have a design layed out, then start at the top end and work your way around until you've used up all your beads. Remember that it's your creation so let your imagination go wild!<br /><br />2. Once you have your desired length, cut the string with the Wire Cutters leaving at least an inch and a half to two inches of excess string.<br /><br />3. Pass the crimp bead through the string as your last bead.<br /><br />4. Pass your Clasp (with or without rings) through the string.<br /><br />5. Fold the string over the clasp ring or circle and pass it through the crimp bead.<br /><br />6. Pull the string with your Round Nose Pliers and leave about 1/8" of slack between the crimp bead and the clasp.<br /><br />7. For a simple crimp... Use the Chain Nose Pliers to squeeze the crimp bead on the string.<br /><br />8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 for the other end of the necklace or bracelet you are making.<br /><br />9. The final step is to trim the excess string as close to the crimp bead as possible with the wire cutters.<br /><br />And, voiala... you have a nice piece of jewelry!<br /><br />Have fun beading!<br /><br />Sylvia<br /><a href="http://www.ohsobella.com/">www.ohsobella.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3956629085734644173-6680812963886950599?l=ohsobella.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ohsobella.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374747439425596775noreply@blogger.com1