| Here are some free tutorials! Whether you're a beginner, getting a refresher, or boning up for one of Rachel's intermediate classes, these tutorials can help you bring your work up a notch or create something new! | |||
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Make this cute and sparkly bracelet with 4mm Swarovski crystals. Four patterns are included along with blanks to design your own! You must already know how to do right-angle weave. |
Wrap a Briolette without a bead choose: There is more than one way to wrap a briolette or briolette-shaped bead, but this is by far the easiest. In this version, there is no additional bead added. |
Quick Fix Jump Rings This small finding can be purchased pre-made, or you can make your own to custom fit. These jump rings are made of 18-gauge wire in dead soft sterling silver, but can be made out of any wire you like. Flat/round-nose pliers are ideal but a round-nose pliers are more likely to be on hand. |
Done easily with smaller gauges, but many gauges can be used. Follow these directions step-by-step to make a spiral headpin with wire. |
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There is more than one way to prepare stitching material, or stitching work can begin without any preparation at all—just cut a piece of stitching material, needle the thread, and go. However, here are outlined two different methods of thread preparation with the intention of making bead working easier. |
Learn to make a spiral rope necklace of Japanese seed beads and preview my new style of directions. This is a pretty big file designed for those who have a fast connection. |
Basic loop, Eye pin loop, and Handmade Headpin Learn to make these 20-gauge (and larger) loops perfectly--the Rachel way! Get this technique into your head and make loops that look machine-made. No really! |
Need a clasp? Have wire? Here are directions for making an easy custom clasp. |
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Tired of lumpy, misshapen wrapped loops? Learn to make even, round 24-gauge (and smaller) wrapped loops with Rachel's not-so-secret secrets! |
the hard way There is more than one way to wrap a briolette or briolette-shaped bead. In this version a bead is added above the briolette. |
This is a great loop to know how to make. I love the look of a dangle earring with this loop to topping it off. This is also a great loop to finish off a pendant which will be strung on a thick cord--something a little more substantial to thread a thick cord through. |
Done easily with smaller gauges, but many gauges can be used. Follow these directions step-by-step to make a spiral bead cap with wire. |
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