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I found this on Pintrest and thought it would be a good article for slider beads as well, for those that like to bead weave. 35 5mm Tile beads 75 size 11/0 seed beads  140 size 11/0 rounds 170 size 15/0 round  You'll also need the following tools and supplies: A size 10 English beading needle (or similar beading needle of your choice) Size D nylon beading thread in cream Beading scissors Thread conditioner or beeswax A 12mm Vintaj dark brass lobster clasp Two 5mm Vintaj brass jump rings A 9mm Vintaj brass figure eight connector Two pairs of chain...

Wire wrapping slider beads to make wonderful earrings and necklaces What to be a unique handmade jewelry designer? Create unique looks and styles that people will say "You didn't MAKE that!"  Trust me, I get it all the time, to the point I had to video me MAKING something similar, to prove it is handmade! No, I didn't just put a charm on a hook, however, I've done that, these are actually wire wrapped and take a bit of talent to do, but easy for use creative folks.  Are you ready to have a loop on the top, so you...

Have you ever wanted to make a pendant or earring out of a slider bead and just not sure how to do it?   I am here to tell you that it's not hard at all and I'm going to use images and to demonstrate.  I hope this will en-light you on how much fun working with slider beads can certainly be.  And, these projects will also, eventually make it to our project's pages.   That across the top is supposed to the wire.  Making images "pretty" sometimes isn't the best. Okay, so we are going to start with a...

  I am here to explain that wire wrapping with slider beads is a great way to make a modern style looking handmade jewelry piece in very little time.  But, everyone will love it!  I have gotten so many compliments on this bracelets and "where did you get it?"  and "Can you make me one?"  That is may end up being sold off my wrist. First, I always start out with extra wire, heck it's cheap enough and there's nothing worse than getting close and have to come up with a creative way to ADD wire to your design without...