Wanderlust Jewelry Tutorial

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Feeling the need to explore the great outdoors this fall? The limited-edition #Wanderlust Jewelry Making Kit is the perfect expression of you and your adventures! Join Anna as she teaches beginning beader Amber how to create amazing jewelry with the #Wanderlust Beginning Jewelry Making Kit that is fun, fast, and user friendly! This is an upload of a Facebook Live recorded on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Wanderlust Jewelry Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
30mm Glass Cabochon - 1 cabochon
Super New Glue - 1 tube
Wood 30mm Cabochon Bezel with Bail - 1 piece
Faceted Disc Pendants - 2 pieces
GP 5mm Jump Ring 20G - Gold Plated, 2 pieces
GP Head Pin 1" 24g - Gold Plated, ~10 pieces
Czech Faceted Round Beads 4mm - Montana Blue, ~10 beads
Mini Cotton Tassel 1cm - Bordeaux, 2 pieces
Coiled Earwires - Gold, 2 pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Galvanized Gold, ~1 gram
Mookite Gemstones Beads 6mm - ~18 beads
Pewter Beads - Shell Rondelles Antique Brass, ~18 beads
Waxed Linen Cord - Natural, 1 roll
Cup Button - Jet Bronze Matted, 1 button

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Pendant: Glue the glass cabochon into the wood bezel. Let dry and attach to the pre-made necklace cord.
Knotted Wrap Bracelet/Necklace: Measure and cut the waxed linen cord. Knot between added beads at desired intervals for a personalized look. Finish with a loop that fits over the cup button for closure.
Earrings: Thread beads onto head pins and create a loop at the top. Open jump rings, attach beads, the pendant, and tassel, then close. Hook the earwire through the jump ring to finish.

Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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Item Description

Feeling the need to explore the great outdoors this fall? The limited-edition #Wanderlust Jewelry Making Kit is the perfect expression of you and your adventures! Join Anna as she teaches beginning beader Amber how to create amazing jewelry with the #Wanderlust Beginning Jewelry Making Kit that is fun, fast, and user friendly! This is an upload of a Facebook Live recorded on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.

Designer's Material List

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
30mm Glass Cabochon - 1 cabochon
Super New Glue - 1 tube
Wood 30mm Cabochon Bezel with Bail - 1 piece
Faceted Disc Pendants - 2 pieces
GP 5mm Jump Ring 20G - Gold Plated, 2 pieces
GP Head Pin 1" 24g - Gold Plated, ~10 pieces
Czech Faceted Round Beads 4mm - Montana Blue, ~10 beads
Mini Cotton Tassel 1cm - Bordeaux, 2 pieces
Coiled Earwires - Gold, 2 pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Galvanized Gold, ~1 gram
Mookite Gemstones Beads 6mm - ~18 beads
Pewter Beads - Shell Rondelles Antique Brass, ~18 beads
Waxed Linen Cord - Natural, 1 roll
Cup Button - Jet Bronze Matted, 1 button

Project Steps

Pendant: Glue the glass cabochon into the wood bezel. Let dry and attach to the pre-made necklace cord.
Knotted Wrap Bracelet/Necklace: Measure and cut the waxed linen cord. Knot between added beads at desired intervals for a personalized look. Finish with a loop that fits over the cup button for closure.
Earrings: Thread beads onto head pins and create a loop at the top. Open jump rings, attach beads, the pendant, and tassel, then close. Hook the earwire through the jump ring to finish.