We're in love with the crystal Opal Shimmer colors and the Iridescent Dreamy Rose pearls!
Our Facebook Live Design Challenge videos feature Artbeads Chief Jewelry Designer Cynthia Kimura making jewelry with beads picked out by someone else. This Live Challenge Mix features crystal Opal Shimmer colors, Iridescent Dreamy Rose pearls, a beautiful patina focal, and an enameled Gardanne Beads flower for a sparkling spring look. Watch Cynthia design with this mix on Facebook.
You can use all of the items from our mix, or pick your favorites. Try a whole new direction and shop all of our other jewelry-making components to create your own style inspired by some pieces from this mix . Remember, you can use the categories on the left of our search pages to shop by color, theme, and more.
Make something special with your chosen items. You can use these pieces for making necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or something else entirely. Try making a matching jewelry set. See what Cynthia made with these items while watching the video. You'll find basic instructions for each design she made in the steps below. If you need more inspiration, make sure to check out all of the fabulous free instructions in our Design Studio.,
Necklace
Slide a 4mm Bicone in Iris AB 2x onto a gold-filled 2-inch 26 gauge head pin with ball end, followed by a TOHO 8/0 Demi Round bead in Hybrid ColorTrends transparent warm taupe, a 6mm round crystal pearl in Iridescent Dreamy Rose, an 8/0 Demi Round, and an Iris AB 2x bicone. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads. Repeat to make another dangle.
Add a seed bead from the Artbeads Perfectly Purple Designer Blend to a ball-end head pin, followed by a 5mm Bicone in Chrysolite Opal Shimmer, a TOHO 6/0 Demi Round Bead in matte-color iris teal, an Iris AB 2x bicone, and an 8/0 Demi Round. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads.
Add a 4mm Bicone in Cyclamen Opal Shimmer to a ball-end head pin, followed by a 6/0 Demi Round, a 5mm Bicone in Rose Water Opal Shimmer, an 8/0 Demi Round, a Chrysolite Opal Shimmer bicone, a 6/0 Demi Round, and a Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads.
Attach two of your dangles to one side of the top of the large brass fancy pierced shell pendant with patina using a TierraCast gold-plated brass large oval open jump ring. Attach the other two to the other side of the pendant using an oval jump ring. Make sure the two pearl dangles are on separate jump rings.
Add a Chrysolite Opal Shimmer bicone to a gold-filled 2-inch eye pin, followed by a Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone, an 8/0 Demi Round, a pearl, an 8/0 Demi Round, a Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone, and a Chrysolite Opal Shimmer bicone. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads. Attach this beaded link to the bottom of the patina focal using an oval jump ring. Attach the Gardanne Beads lilac purple enameled brass small pansy pendant to the bottom of the link using an oval jump ring.
Cut a length of jewelry wire approximately 22 inches long. Slide one end through one of the jump rings at the top of the patina focal. Add four seed beads to the wire to the inside of the jump ring and then go through the other jump ring at the top of the focal.
Add the following bead pattern to one side of the wire: one seed bead, one 6/0 Demi Round, three seed beads, and one 8/0 Demi Round. Then add one Chrysolite Opal Shimmer bicone, one 6/0 Demi Round, one Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone, one 8/0 Demi Round, one pearl, one 8/0 Demi Round. Then add one Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone, one 6/0 Demi Round, one Rose Water Opal Shimmer bicone, one 8/0 Demi Round, one Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone, one 8/0 Demi Round, one Rose Water Opal Shimmer bicone, one 6/0 Demi Round, one Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone, one 8/0 Demi Round, one pearl, one 8/0 Demi Round, one Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone.
Next, add the following pattern: one 6/0 Demi Round, one Chrysolite Opal Shimmer bicone, one 6/0 Demi Round, one Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone, one 8/0 Demi Round, one pearl, one 8/0 Demi Round, one Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone, one 6/0 Demi Round, one Rose Water Opal Shimmer bicone, one 8/0 Demi Round, one Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone, one 8/0 Demi Round, one Rose Water Opal Shimmer bicone (repeat this sequence three times). Then, add a 6/0 Demi Round and an 8/0 Demi Round to the end of the pattern.
Repeat the entire bead pattern on the other side of jewelry wire.
Slide a 14K/20 gold-filled 2x2mm crimp tube onto the end of the wire, followed by an oval jump ring attached to half of the TierraCast antique gold large beaded clasp set. Bring the wire back through the crimp tube and crimp in place. Repeat on the other end of the necklace.
Slide an Iris AB 2x bicone onto a head pin, followed by an 8/0 Demi Round, a Chrysolite Opal Shimmer bicone, an 8/0 Demi Round, and an Iris bicone. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads. Repeat for a total of two dangles.
Add an Iris bicone to a head pin, followed by an 8/0 Demi Round, a Rose Water Opal Shimmer bicone, an 8/0 Demi Round, and an Iris bicone. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads.
Add these three dangles to the loop of an eye pin using an oval jump ring.
Add an 8/0 Demi Round to the eye pin, followed by a pearl, an 8/0 Demi Round, and a Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads.
Open the loop of a gold-filled sparkle bass clef earwire and attach it to the top of the wrapped loop. Close the loop.
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Nouveau Garden Live Challenge Mix
Color Palette featuring Crystal Opal Shimmer Bicones, Iridescent Dreamy Rose pearls, Patina Focal, and an Enameled Flower
designed byBecky Dahl
We're in love with the crystal Opal Shimmer colors and the Iridescent Dreamy Rose pearls!
Our Facebook Live Design Challenge videos feature Artbeads Chief Jewelry Designer Cynthia Kimura making jewelry with beads picked out by someone else. This Live Challenge Mix features crystal Opal Shimmer colors, Iridescent Dreamy Rose pearls, a beautiful patina focal, and an enameled Gardanne Beads flower for a sparkling spring look. Watch Cynthia design with this mix on Facebook.
Gardanne Beads Lilac Purple Enameled Brass Small Pansy Pendant
Code PEND1597
$11.39
TOHO Demi Round Bead 6/0 Matte-Color Iris Teal 2.5-Inch Tube
Code TBDMR6-706
$4.37
PRESTIGE 5810 6mm Round Crystal Pearl Iridescent Dreamy Rose - Min Qty 5
Code 5810-IRDR6
$0.23
Step-by-Step Instructions
You can use all of the items from our mix, or pick your favorites. Try a whole new direction and shop all of our other jewelry-making components to create your own style inspired by some pieces from this mix . Remember, you can use the categories on the left of our search pages to shop by color, theme, and more.
Make something special with your chosen items. You can use these pieces for making necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or something else entirely. Try making a matching jewelry set. See what Cynthia made with these items while watching the video. You'll find basic instructions for each design she made in the steps below. If you need more inspiration, make sure to check out all of the fabulous free instructions in our Design Studio.,
Necklace
Slide a 4mm Bicone in Iris AB 2x onto a gold-filled 2-inch 26 gauge head pin with ball end, followed by a TOHO 8/0 Demi Round bead in Hybrid ColorTrends transparent warm taupe, a 6mm round crystal pearl in Iridescent Dreamy Rose, an 8/0 Demi Round, and an Iris AB 2x bicone. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads. Repeat to make another dangle.
Add a seed bead from the Artbeads Perfectly Purple Designer Blend to a ball-end head pin, followed by a 5mm Bicone in Chrysolite Opal Shimmer, a TOHO 6/0 Demi Round Bead in matte-color iris teal, an Iris AB 2x bicone, and an 8/0 Demi Round. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads.
Add a 4mm Bicone in Cyclamen Opal Shimmer to a ball-end head pin, followed by a 6/0 Demi Round, a 5mm Bicone in Rose Water Opal Shimmer, an 8/0 Demi Round, a Chrysolite Opal Shimmer bicone, a 6/0 Demi Round, and a Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads.
Attach two of your dangles to one side of the top of the large brass fancy pierced shell pendant with patina using a TierraCast gold-plated brass large oval open jump ring. Attach the other two to the other side of the pendant using an oval jump ring. Make sure the two pearl dangles are on separate jump rings.
Add a Chrysolite Opal Shimmer bicone to a gold-filled 2-inch eye pin, followed by a Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone, an 8/0 Demi Round, a pearl, an 8/0 Demi Round, a Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone, and a Chrysolite Opal Shimmer bicone. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads. Attach this beaded link to the bottom of the patina focal using an oval jump ring. Attach the Gardanne Beads lilac purple enameled brass small pansy pendant to the bottom of the link using an oval jump ring.
Cut a length of jewelry wire approximately 22 inches long. Slide one end through one of the jump rings at the top of the patina focal. Add four seed beads to the wire to the inside of the jump ring and then go through the other jump ring at the top of the focal.
Add the following bead pattern to one side of the wire: one seed bead, one 6/0 Demi Round, three seed beads, and one 8/0 Demi Round. Then add one Chrysolite Opal Shimmer bicone, one 6/0 Demi Round, one Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone, one 8/0 Demi Round, one pearl, one 8/0 Demi Round. Then add one Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone, one 6/0 Demi Round, one Rose Water Opal Shimmer bicone, one 8/0 Demi Round, one Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone, one 8/0 Demi Round, one Rose Water Opal Shimmer bicone, one 6/0 Demi Round, one Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone, one 8/0 Demi Round, one pearl, one 8/0 Demi Round, one Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone.
Next, add the following pattern: one 6/0 Demi Round, one Chrysolite Opal Shimmer bicone, one 6/0 Demi Round, one Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone, one 8/0 Demi Round, one pearl, one 8/0 Demi Round, one Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone, one 6/0 Demi Round, one Rose Water Opal Shimmer bicone, one 8/0 Demi Round, one Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone, one 8/0 Demi Round, one Rose Water Opal Shimmer bicone (repeat this sequence three times). Then, add a 6/0 Demi Round and an 8/0 Demi Round to the end of the pattern.
Repeat the entire bead pattern on the other side of jewelry wire.
Slide a 14K/20 gold-filled 2x2mm crimp tube onto the end of the wire, followed by an oval jump ring attached to half of the TierraCast antique gold large beaded clasp set. Bring the wire back through the crimp tube and crimp in place. Repeat on the other end of the necklace.
Slide an Iris AB 2x bicone onto a head pin, followed by an 8/0 Demi Round, a Chrysolite Opal Shimmer bicone, an 8/0 Demi Round, and an Iris bicone. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads. Repeat for a total of two dangles.
Add an Iris bicone to a head pin, followed by an 8/0 Demi Round, a Rose Water Opal Shimmer bicone, an 8/0 Demi Round, and an Iris bicone. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads.
Add these three dangles to the loop of an eye pin using an oval jump ring.
Add an 8/0 Demi Round to the eye pin, followed by a pearl, an 8/0 Demi Round, and a Cyclamen Opal Shimmer bicone. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads.
Open the loop of a gold-filled sparkle bass clef earwire and attach it to the top of the wrapped loop. Close the loop.
