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Created by: Kayla HeflingDesigner TipsInspired by the mood jewelry of the '60s and '70s, Mirage Beads™ are thermo-sensitive polymer beads that change color with small temperature changes.Separate the bee beads and coral bead groupings by a repeating pattern of 8mm round glass, gemstone or pearl beads to form a symmetrical design.Uses 10 branch coral beads in each grouping.String on beading cable. See: Beading Cable Technique Sheet (PDF)This design originally used 8mm round fiber optic beads …

Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsTape the stamping blanks to the steel block. Use a permanent marker to draw lines where you want to stamp the phrase "BUSY BEE".When stamping, make sure that each letter is facing the correct way before you stamp.Use the pein (round) side of the hammer to texturize the stamping blank around the edges.Use the metal hole punch to make a hole at the bottom of the stamping blanks.Antique the brass with Novacan Black.Polish the blanks, so the lettering and textur …

The moody bee and sensitive side beads on this adjustable Shamballa-style macramé bracelet change color with slight temperature changes, like mood rings from the 70's!by: Michelle Horning   Designer TipsFor step-by-step knotting instructions, see our DIY Shamballa-Style Macrame Bracelet Tutorial.All beads can be strung onto the bottom of the anchor cords before anchoring to the board, and slid into place as you knot. All 4 cords can fit through the bee bead, so I put the small beads on, wor …

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue   Designer TipsOne of the things I love about this bangle bracelet, is that it's extra small, so fits me perfectly. However, that means it doesn't fit many other adults... So keep that in mind when ordering this bracelet: It's best for petite people. We also have larger plain brass bangles you can texture, punch and add eyelets to.This design uses 1 copper honeybee charm, 1 copper "small blossom" charm, 1 lotus petal charm, and 3 small small gold honeybee charm …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor a step-by-step tutorial with images, check out the How to Create a Reliquary Pendant blog post.Cut and shape the blank: Measure and cut a brass blank 1 x 1-3/4" in size. File the blank to soften the corners.Mark and punch holes: Measure and mark the hanging holes: 3 holes, 1/8" from the top and spaced to match the holes of the triangle filigree and the wire-lashing holes; 2 holes, 1/8" from each side and 5/8" from the top. Punch holes in the marked posi …