Seed Bead Wraps!

In this video we are using Michaels Stores Czech Seed Beads and new Beadwork Findings from John Bead to create a wrap of seed beads on wire! Thank you to Lena Gillespie who shared this technique with Danielle Wickes!

Main products used in this video.

Honeybee Czech 10/0 Seed Beads Palette Pack 

All Michaels Czech Seed Beads 3 Pack Palettes 

Beadwork Findings are available online at Michaels

Beadwork Findings at Amazon USA Amazon

Beadwork Findings at Canadian Amazon

Honeybee Czech 10/0 Seed Beads Palette Pack

You’ll also need 26 gauge craft wire, Nylon Jaw Pliers, Flush Cutters, Chain Nose Pliers and Round Nose Pliers

About our Instructor Danielle Wickes
Danielle Wickes is the Creative Director for  John Bead. She specializes in working with seed beads, bead-weaving, and looming, creating hand-knotted mala and yoga jewelry, crochet, and jewelry made with leather and wire.

Danielle on Instagram linked here.
Danielle on Facebook linked here.

Odd Count Peyote Button Cuff! Free Workshop with Michaels Classroom

The project PDF:  Odd Count Peyote Button Cuff
Join us for a technique-focused workshop introducing odd-count peyote! We will work this stitch using a seed bead mix we created in last week’s color theory class.
The Recorded Class

Will be here Monday

About our Instructor Danielle Wickes
Danielle Wickes is the Creative Director for  John Bead. She specializes in working with seed beads, bead-weaving, and looming, creating hand-knotted mala and yoga jewelry, crochet, and jewelry made with leather and wire.

Danielle on Instagram linked here.
Danielle on Facebook linked here.

Designing With Color Theory! Free Workshop with Michaels Classroom

The project PDF:  Designing with Color

The Recorded Class

About our Instructor Danielle Wickes
Danielle Wickes is the Creative Director for  John Bead. She specializes in working with seed beads, bead-weaving, and looming, creating hand-knotted mala and yoga jewelry, crochet, and jewelry made with leather and wire.

Danielle on Instagram linked here.
Danielle on Facebook linked here.

Odd Count Herringbone Stitch! Free Workshop with Michaels Classroom

Class Description
Join us for a technique-focused workshop using a lesser-known technique, odd count herringbone. Most herringbone designs are made using an even-count configuration, where each column has two beads. In today’s class we will show a method to turn an odd-count, embellished edge in herringbone stitch.

The Recorded Class

About our Instructor Danielle Wickes
Danielle Wickes is the Creative Director for  John Bead. She specializes in working with seed beads, bead-weaving, and looming, creating hand-knotted mala and yoga jewelry, crochet, and jewelry made with leather and wire.

Danielle on Instagram linked here.
Danielle on Facebook linked here.

BEADWORK FINDINGS Unboxing!

New BEADWORK Findings Collection
Now Available in Silver!
This line was specially curated to complement seed bead designs.
The gold collection was an instant hit and we were asked for silver, and we are so pleased to have them here so quickly!
Many are ideal for fringe earrings. They can be beaded around the edges, through open spaces or used as a simple component.
We also included some beadable clasps to finish off the collection.

Double Flat Spiral Rope Bracelet! Free Workshop with Michaels Classroom

The project PDF: Double, Flat Spiral Rope
Class Description
Take a trip down memory lane with us to revisit our first-ever class with Michaels Stores! Over 100 classes ago, we kicked off our seed beading with this classic: a seed beaded tennis bracelet! We’ve placed a link to the original class in the project PDF. In today’s class, we’ll revisit the original in a new, ombre pattern, then build an additional bracelet onto the original for a double spiral design.

The Recorded Class

About our Instructor Danielle Wickes
Danielle Wickes is the Creative Director for  John Bead. She specializes in working with seed beads, bead-weaving, and looming, creating hand-knotted mala and yoga jewelry, crochet, and jewelry made with leather and wire.

Danielle on Instagram linked here.
Danielle on Facebook linked here.

Poppy Flowers Gemstone Bracelet! Free Workshop with Michaels Classroom

The project PDF:  Gemstone Bracelet
Class Description
Join us for a wire wrapping adventure creating this wildflower-inspired bracelet! In class we will explore a variation for creating wrapped links using bail forming pliers.
Each link is connected with jump rings to form a gorgeous bracelet embellished with gemstone chips and gold bead clusters.

The Recorded Class

About our Instructor Danielle Wickes
Danielle Wickes is the Creative Director for  John Bead. She specializes in working with seed beads, bead-weaving, and looming, creating hand-knotted mala and yoga jewelry, crochet, and jewelry made with leather and wire.

Danielle on Instagram linked here.
Danielle on Facebook linked here.