Large Hole Bead Solution

Every Tuesday, Vicki with The Artisan Beaders team, posts very useful tips regarding jewelry making, and this week, she has given us an excellent tip for taking the "wobble" out of large hole beads. Lampwork beads often have larger holes, and when you slide them onto a headpin, they wobble to and fro, and it can drive you nuts as to what to do about it. Well...the solution is something so simple that you'll wonder why you didn't think of it yourself! Vicki used this simple solution with these fabulous lampwork earrings! See more of Vicki's beautiful jewelry at Orion Designs. And click here to view her solution for large hole beads.

Don't you just love......wire?

I've been bitten by the wire bug!!! I've been making jewelry for 3 years now, but never tried my hand at wire designs. I do the basic wire techniques, but always thought making jewelry with wire would be too hard for me. I have arthritis and major nerve damage throughout my body and especially my hands, so I just always thought I couldn't do it. Well....once again, I learned something the hard way... Never ever underestimate your abilities!!! I made these lovely freshwater pearl hoop earrings, and I was so surprised at how easy it really is! I love the way they turned out! I'm having a lot of fun with wire, so look for more wire pieces to come! Find my "Wrapped in Aqua" hoop earrings in my Etsy Shop. If you like them, but want them in a different color of pearls, send me a convo through my shop. I love custom orders!