Monday, May 5, 2014


I love the look of a full statement necklace and this pretty beaded cluster necklace is definitely a bold piece. With the help of these step by step instructions you to can now make one yourself.




 Tools Needed:
 
• Long Nose Pliers
• Round Nose Pliers
• Crimping Pliers














Materials Needed:


• Bead Stringing Wire
• Assorted Round Glass Beads
• 2 Eye Pins
• 2 10mm Round Glass Beads
• 4 Jump Rings
• 2 pieces of chain 20 inches
• 1 Lobster Clasp
• 2 Crimp Beads



Preparation: 
Secure your glass beads to headpins.

• 6 - 10mm round glass beads
• 38 - 8mm round glass beads
• 33 - 6mm round glass beads
(you can also combine a few 6mm bead with an 8mm bead, it helps add some fullness to the finished necklace)

Step One:

Attach the jumpring at the end of both strands of chain. Then secure the 10mm bead onto the eye pin by doing another loop at the end of the wire. You will need 2 of these for either side of the necklace. Attach your beading wire to the end of the eye pin loop. As pictured on the left!



Step Two:

Slide the glass pearl beads onto the stringing wire. I grouped the beads before stringing to get them in an arrangement that was pleasing to me. String them onto the wire which ever way you like.



Step Three:

When you are finished stringing on all the beads then its time to secure the chain to the finished end. Crimp off the end of the strand. Attach the loop end of the beading wire onto the loop of the eye pin which has the other 10mm. Then secure that to the jump ring which is attached on the other piece of chain.



Step Four:

Finish off your necklace with the lobster clasp and jump ring. And voila your finished beaded necklace. So pretty.

I would love to see your finished necklaces please feel free to comment and share. You can find this and other pretty pieces in my Etsy shop: www.sparklingtwi.etsy.com



Monday, April 21, 2014

Love earrings, or looking for a unique gift idea? Sparklingtwi's earrings of the Month Club is a great way to send earrings to a loved one each month or to treat yourself to a new surprise pair of earrings arriving in the mail each month.

The purchase of this listing includes three pairs of earrings, sent to the recipient of your choice over the next three months. The first pair of earrings will be shipped out immediately upon purchase.

The earrings that you will receive with your order will be similar in style to the earrings pictured. Each pair of earrings are always made with the the highest handmade quality.

During checkout you will have the option of choosing which metal type you like best. Whether you prefer Silver Plate, Gold Plate, Copper, Brass or Mixed Metals the choice is yours! Please leave a message to seller if you have any other specific requests such as colour, size, ear wire type etc.

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Sunday, February 9, 2014

Chocolate Charm Bracelet


This stunning bracelet is loaded with beauty and lots and lots of beads. Featuring yummy lampwork beads, an assortment of glass pearl beads, lucite flowers and silver hearts. Plenty of sparkling Swarovski crystals. Finished off with antique silver toggle clasp. Absolutely gorgeous!

DETAILS:
- measures 7 1/4" inches
- finished off with antique silver
- handmade lampwork beads
- pretty assortment of glass pearl beads
- lovely lucite flower beads
- sparkling Swarovski crystals
- silver plate heart charms

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See more of my designs here:
www.sparklingtwi.etsy.com

Monday, February 3, 2014

Reinventing earrings into a necklace!

This stylish necklace has been up-cycled with vintage style clip on earrings and turned into beautiful accents on this gorgeous multi-strand necklace. Features ten layers of sweeping golden chain, accented with pearls and glass beads. Absolutely stunning!!
Finished off with gold plated lobster clasp closure.

Comes beautifully packaged for immediate gift giving or as as a treat for yourself!


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See more of my designs here:
www.sparklingtwi.etsy.com

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Who loves hearts?


Treat yourself this Valentines day to a gorgeous heart pendant. Features a gorgeous hand-forged heart frame, embellished with pretty 4mm glass beads. A fabulous addition to any wardrobe and a great look for any occasion, day or night. Add your favorite chain and you've got yourself a pretty little necklace. Finished off with a hand-forged jumpring bail. So, so sweet!!

Shop here for these and other pretty jewels... www.sparklingtwi.etsy.com

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Valentine Facebook Giveaway!!



Woohoo!! My very first giveaway contest on facebook!
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