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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 …

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 …