Crystal Wrist Wraps

I recently taught my Crystal Wrist Wrap class at beadFX. 

In this class, students embellish a pre existing rubber bracelet with an array of Swarovski Elements bicones and 22 gauge ParaWire. 

It's really an easy design and makes up quickly. Watch for the pattern in an upcoming issue of BeadStyle. 

Fish Felt Crystal Cuff

What? A fish felt crystal cuff? Yes!!!

I received the latest product in the Metal Complex line from John Bead, Second Skin. It's a soft and supple product that comes in a juicy assortment of colours. Craft goddess, Carmi Cimicata, invited me to participate in a blog hop to showcase the different ways that the product can be used. I'm looking forward to what my co-creators have come up with as I had a blast with the challenge.

Supplies used:

Second Skin Fish Leather in Fuschia
Brass cuff
Special leather scissors courtesy of John Bead
Felt rovings
Pre-made felt balls
E6000 glue
SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS:
Art. 5000 6mm Fire Opal
Art. 5744 Flower Bead 8mm Fuchsia
Art. 3240 16mm Crystal Volcano

Watch the video for how I made the cuff.

Ask your bead store for Second Skin and other Metal Complex and Dazzle-It products. Or visit www.johnbead.com yourself.

Let me know what you think of the movie. I created it on my iPhone 4S using the iMovie app!!! My first of many instructional videos to come.