Polymer Clay Appliqué/ Embroidery Pendant

 A striking handmade clay dollar pendant in rich red hues, elevated with delicate clay appliqué detailing that adds depth and texture to its surface. Suspended on a sleek rat tail cord, the piece embraces a clean monochrome aesthetic—simple yet bold. Its minimal design highlights craftsmanship while making a refined statement, perfect for everyday elegance or subtle styling.

Here’s a clear, step-by-step tutorial for your red clay pendant with appliqué on a rat tail cord:

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Materials

• Polymer clay (red +black small amount for appliqué details)
• Blade / needle tool
• Toothpick  
• Rat tail cord
• Oven (for baking)
• Sandpaper / varnish (optional)

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Step 1: Create the Base

Condition your red clay well until soft and smooth. Roll it into an even slab (about 3–4 mm thick).
Cut a round “dollar” shape using a cutter or bottle cap.

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Step 2: Add Appliqué Design

Roll tiny pieces of red clay mixed with tiny little black clay into thin coils or small shapes (leaves, vines, motifs).
Gently place them on the base and press lightly to secure—this creates the raised appliqué effect.
Use a needle tool to refine edges and add fine details.

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Step 3: Make the Hole ( channel for Cord ) 

I used to take small ball of clay .Use a toothpick or skewer to create a hole through the ball for the cord. Glue the ball on top of pendant with Bake & Bond. Keep it clean and centered.

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Step 4: Bake

Place on a tile or parchment and bake at 275°F (130°C) for 45–60 minutes (based on thickness).
Let it cool completely before handling.

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Step 5: Finishing (Optional)

Lightly sand edges for a smooth finish.
Apply varnish if you want a slight sheen, or keep it matte for a natural look.

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Step 6: Assemble

Thread the pendant onto a rat tail cord.
Adjust length and tie simple knots—no clasp needed for a minimal lariat-style finish.

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Style Tip

Keep it monochrome red for a bold, elegant look, or lightly antique the appliqué with a darker shade for depth.

Beaded Fringe Earrings

 Here’s a peacock feather–inspired fringe earring diagram (text pattern) using black seed beads, bugle beads, and gold 11/0 accents. This follows a brick-stitch top with graduated fringes to mimic the feather shape.

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🧵 Materials

• Black 11/0 seed beads
• Gold 11/0 seed beads
• Black bugle beads (6–9 mm)
• Beading thread (FireLine) + needle
• Ear wire

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🧩 Top (Brick Stitch Base – 8 beads wide)

Row 1:
B B G B B G B B
(B = black, G = gold)

Row 2 (decrease edges):
B G B B G B

Row 3:
G B B G

Attach ear wire at center of Row 1.

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🌿 Fringe Layout (Peacock Feather Shape)

Attach fringes to each bead in bottom row. Center fringe longest.

Left → Right (6 fringe points)

1: B – Bugle – B – G – B
2: B – Bugle – B – G – B – Bugle – B
3: B – Bugle – G – B – Bugle – G – B
4 (Center): B – Bugle – G – B – Bugle – G – B – Bugle – B
5: mirror of 3
6: mirror of 2

Tip: Always return through last bead to secure each fringe.

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👁️ Peacock “Eye” Detail (Optional Center Fringe)

On the longest (center) fringe:

• Add sequence near top:
  Gold → Black → Gold
  This creates a subtle “eye” highlight.

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✨ Design Notes

• Bugle beads create sleek feather “spines”
• Gold beads add contrast + richness
• Keep tension even for clean drape
• You can curve slightly by tightening outer fringes

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🎯 Result

A tapered, flowing fringe that resembles a stylized peacock feather with elegant black-and-gold contrast—lightweight, dramatic, and perfect for statement earrings.

Polymer Clay Lariat

 

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Handcrafted lariat-style necklace made with smooth Fimo polymer clay beads in a soft coral-pink tone, individually knotted for flexibility and durability. The evenly spaced knots add structure while giving the strand a fluid, draped movement.

Each end is finished with a delicate hand-sculpted floral cluster, featuring tiny blue blossoms arranged around a metal base, creating a dimensional, garden-inspired focal. The contrast between the matte coral beads and the intricate floral drops adds visual interest and balance.

Designed as a no-clasp lariat, the necklace slips on easily and can be styled in multiple ways—worn long, looped, or loosely knotted—making it both versatile and elegant.

A unique blend of minimal beadwork and detailed floral artistry, perfect for statement yet wearable everyday styling.

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Citrine - Filigree Earrings

 

Simple DIY Citrine Earrings Tutorial

Citrine Earrings DIY

Materials:

• 8mm citrine beads

• Filigree connectors                 

• Daisy spacers

• Ball pins

• Ear wires

• Round nose pliers

  
  

Steps:

1. Take a ball pin and add one daisy spacer, one citrine bead, and another spacer if you feel like adding one more.

2. Create a loop at the top using round nose pliers and trim excess wire. Make 3–4 of these bead dangles.

3. Attach the dangles to the bottom loops of the filigree connector.

4. Open the top loop of the connector and attach the ear wire.

5. Close all loops securely.

   
   
   

   
   

Your elegant citrine drop earrings are ready to wear.

Black & Gold Strung Beaded Necklace

This elegant necklace features fine black seed beads accented with small gold spacers and a central row of oval gold beads for a balanced, classic look. The symmetrical design creates a delicate yet striking contrast, perfect for everyday or traditional wear. Lightweight and minimal, it drapes beautifully on the neckline. 

Bead Sizes -

Black seed beads: size 11/0 (standard, small and delicate look)

Small gold spacer beads: about 2–2.5 mm

Oval gold beads (center section): about 5–6 mm length

This combination gives that balanced, elegant mangalsutra-style spacing.

Materials Needed

Black seed beads (11/0)

Small round gold beads (2–2.5 mm)

Oval gold beads (5–6 mm)

Tiger tail wire (or beading wire 0.015–0.018”)

2 crimp beads

Lobster clasp + jump ring

Crimping pliers / flat nose pliers

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Start the clasp

Insert tiger tail into a crimp bead + clasp

Loop back and flatten the crimp securely

2. String one side (half necklace)

Add:

~1–1.5 inches of black seed beads

1 small gold bead

Repeat this spaced pattern until you reach the center area

3. Create the center design

Follow this sequence:

3 black seed beads

1 small gold

1 oval gold

1 small gold

Repeat evenly (keep count same on both sides)

4. Mirror the other side

Repeat step 2 in reverse order for symmetry

5. Finish the necklace

Add final crimp bead + jump ring

Loop back and secure tightly

Trim excess wire

Pro Tips:

Keep tension slightly loose for a soft drape

Use bead stoppers while working

Count beads on one side and mirror exactly for a neat finish.

Pattern Layout

• ● = Black seed beads (11/0)

• ○ = Small gold round bead (2–2.5 mm)

• ◎ = Oval gold bead (5–6 mm)

  Center Section 

  ● ● ●  ○  ◎  ○  ● ● ●  ○  ◎  ○  ● ● ●  ○  ◎  ○  ● ● ●

 Side Sections

●●●●●●●●●●  ○  ●●●●●●●●●●  ○  ●●●●●●●●●●

👉 Add a small gold bead every 1–1.5 inches

Mirror Other Side

Repeat side pattern exactly

Finish

• Crimp + jump ring

• Secure and trim

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Length Guide

• Standard: 16–18 inches

#stonebeads #handmadejewelry 

🩸 💀Gothic Earrings skull 💀 🩸

​Getting ready for Halloween?

Yes I’m . I made an easy pair of earrings. 

But before that I have to share a small story.

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So I had a pair of Skull beads in my stash which I picked from Hobby Craft somewhere near Thames valley during our stay In Reading. That  time I was just starting with crafty ideas had no idea which , where what to find . And my husband was traveling daily by train . He spotted the Hobby Craft shop in a nearby town and he took me there over one weekend. So much memory over just a bead 😇.

I used it to make Pair of earrings, the pointed red crystals perfect addition for a simple gothic earrings . What do you think. Tutorial available on YouTube & Pinterest.

Yt : https://youtu.be/PsLL65OvNHM

📌 Pinterest : https://pin.it/35EPyGm

How To Make Gothic Earrings ? Day of Dead Jewelry / Halloween themed Jewelry Making:

This tutorial shows you how to make handmade skull & bleed earrings in few quick and easy steps: Supplies Needed :-

• Skull 💀 Beads 

• Drop red beads 

• Jump rings

• Eyepins 

• Earwires

• Pliers ( round & cutter) 

These skulls from my stash I bought from Hobby craft Reading, uk back in 2014. Those red crystals are from my recent Aliexpress haul. Jump ring from Firemountain Gems and beads. 

Steps:

• Slide skull to eyepin. Trim if required 

• Add crystals ( indicating bleeding drops)🩸 using jump ring 

• Connect all together into earrings.

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Pine Cone Moose

​Let’s do some nature crafts.

Wondering what ?

Nothing big …

Collect some Pine cones.

You can either pick some outside they are plenty. Wash it thoroughly preferably using bleach. Let them dry in sun or in oven bake 5-10 minutes.

Or easy way ! Grab a bag from dollar store. 

  WATCH HOW TO MAKE 👇🏾

https://pin.it/ScGW9NL

Pine Cone Crafts / Diy Moose From Pinecones And Twigs / Nature Crafts: Let’s make an animal using pinecones / twigs / wooden Beads. 

What you need:

• Pine cones ( full & separated pieces for ears & tail )

• Dry Twigs ( thick for legs, thin for antlers)

• Oval wooden bead for head

• Red round wooden bead for nose

• Glue Gun 

• Twine for hanging 

Glue all pieces in place as shown. This is a perfect activity for doing with kids . But take care of glueing hazards. 

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Thank you 😊❤️