I’m doing something I’ve never done before today. A few weeks ago I received a little package from Soft Flex. In case you don’t know, Soft Flex is a company that makes beading wire. I was so excited to receive this package and I waited until I could share opening it with you all.
Join me on a mesmerizing journey as I dive into the world of mystery and elegance with the Soft Flex Deco the Halls Beading Challenge Kit. In this exciting video, I reveal the stunning necklace and earrings I've made, each piece infused with a touch of mystery and a dash of festive flair!
What's Inside the Kit?
The Soft Flex Deco the Halls Beading Challenge Kit is a treasure trove of exquisite beads, dazzling crystals, and high-quality materials. As I unwrap and explore the contents, you'll witness the beauty that awaits, inspiring creativity at every turn.
Watch as I transform a simple vision into a stunning necklace. Follow along as I showcase my beadwork techniques and share my best tips.
Materials
Soft Flex Deck the Halls Beading Design Challenge Kit
Tools
- Chain Nose Pliers x 2 pairs (New Zealand / US)
- Flush Cutters (New Zealand / US)
- Round Nose Pliers (New Zealand / US)
- Xuron 4 in 1 Crimping Pliers 14cm (New Zealand / US)
- Magical Crimpling Pliers (New Zealand / US)
Instructions
For step by step instructions please watch the video.
I used three of the gold flowers to make a focal for the necklace and then I strung some of the beads using the Soft Flex wire which, by the way, is amazing.
I also made a pair of small earrings as I didn’t want to detract from the necklace.
Jewellery I’m Wearing
In this week’s tutorial I’m wearing my Forever Summer Turquoise Necklace.
The earrings I’m wearing are made from the dangles on the necklace. I just added an ear wire to the wire wrapped loop.
I don’t have a tutorial for the bracelet but I can share with you the technique that I used to make it. I used some 8x6 faceted glass rondelles, 6mm round turquoise beads, 6mm silver beads and some daisy spacer beads.
Useful Techniques
Here are some links to some techniques that I used in the video:
- Jump Rings 101
- Wire Wrapped Loops
- 3 Ways to Crimp
- Ways to Hide a Crimp
- Magical Crimping Tool
- Wire Guardians
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