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New Colours for Ori Crystal Collection

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Carmi Cimicata

Available in 6,8 and 10mm sized beads and in 8inch strands!

Lovely Knots – The Virtue Knot

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Carmi Cimicata

These black chandelier earrings are featured in the new booklet written and designed by Fernando DaSilva.

I think they beautifully illustrate how a simple knot can become a focal point in a jewelry setting.

Lovely Knots cording is designed for this type of knot tying.

Fernando used the “virtue knot” (which is explained in the book) with filigree and crystal briolette accents.

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New Semi Precious Dyed Agate Beads!

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Carmi Cimicata

There are five new colours of semi precious dyed agate in four sizes; 4mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm.

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Head Pins and Eye Pins

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Carmi Cimicata

The John Bead catalog has 45 new headpins and eye pins to choose from! Lots of metallic colours and sizes to choose from!

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Lovely Knots Cord

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Carmi Cimicata

Lovely Knots Cord now available in 180 yard spools in thirteen colours!

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End Cap and Bail Featured Stunner!

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Carmi Cimicata

There are moments when I review new projects submitted by Fernando Dasilva where I just hold my breath. This stunning necklaces is indeed a showstopper!

Fernando wanted to showcase our new end caps. This is the first time I have ever seen a three tiered kumihimo strand necklace.

The new oval gold endcap made it possible to connect three strands so beautifully.

The new kumihimo butterfly bail steals the show however! The pearls and extra butterfly charms are now dangling in just the right spots.

These bail sliders also help create the tiered charms in place.

I hope this gives you a little inspiration today!

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Lovely Knots – The How To Projects

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Carmi Cimicata

The new Lovely Knots book is just filled with inspiration!

One of the featured knots Fernando DaSilva shows you how to make is the DOUBLE COIN KNOT.

Fernando always seems to come up with new and fabulous ways to showcase special beads and pendants. The green and white cords he selected are so vibrant and perfect for this summer. If you love this design as much as I do, you will be happy to know he has provided you with a complete step by step with pictures showing you how to make it in the booklet.

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Lovely Knots Good Luck Earrings

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Carmi Cimicata

How I love this picture of a Lovely Knots project! These could easily become earrings or a pendant. I am showing this to you to highlight one of the special knots you can learn in our new booklet Lovely Knots – An Introduction to Chinese Knotting written and designed by Fernando DaSilva. The knot you see here is the GOOD LUCK KNOT.

The instructional booklet is our newest release and with it we have stocked a fabulous new collection of Lovely Knots cords which make these projects super easy!

The first knot Fernando shows you how to make is the DOUBLE CONNECTION KNOT.

Once you learn these two knots your design options are endless. Fernando used 3 double knots and the good luck knot to make these wonderful earrings!

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The New End Caps!

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Carmi Cimicata

Nothing showcases our new end caps better than a necklace designed by Fernando DaSilva.

There really are so many lovely new styles to choose from.

This end cap is ideal for projects such as the kumihimo braid Fernando created for his necklace.

This end cap is available in silver, gold and gun metal.

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New Lovely Knots Introduction To Chinese Knotting Booklet

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Carmi Cimicata

This is my first Lovely Knots project. It is a small one but I have been dying to use the new lovely knots cord as both a necklace and an accent in a summer lightweight wearable project.

Fernando DaSilva is the author and designer of all the pieces in John Beads new book. This booklet (36 pages) is a fantastic introduction to the ancient art of Chinese knotting and has me thinking about different ways to add knots to my projects.