The John Bead Friends and Family Shop to purchase these kits is linked here.
Embark on your shopping journey today and uncover our vision of the perfect bead kit, brimming with inspiration that encapsulates the very essence of John Bead. Discover exclusive specialty kits meticulously crafted to ignite your creativity and elevate your crafting experience. Happy shopping!
Enjoy the art of beading with our new Creative Beading Kits and bonus PDFs and Free online classes!
Immerse yourself in the world of beadwork with our all-inclusive beading kits, designed to spark your creativity and enhance your skills. Danielle Wickes guides you through the intricacies of beading techniques, ensuring you not only create beautiful pieces, but also master the art of beadwork. Each kit has a project PDF and Online workshop. Videos will be live May 13, 2024
Where to purchase:
The John Bead Friends and Family Shop to purchase these kits is linked here.
Toronto, Canada – The John Bead Outlet (starting May 13)
Blasdell, New York – The John Bead Outlet (starting May 13)
Pingxi Lantern
In the video, Danielle Wickes from John Bead shows steps to create the Pingxi Lantern earrings.
Float a wish into the air on these inspiring and unique lantern earrings.
Beginner-friendly, symmetrical brick-stitch pattern. Recommended for new beaders!
Pingxi Lantern Kit Includes:
3 Colors of beads – White, Gold Silver-Lined + Thread
Fish Hook Ear Wires 6
4mm Jump Rings 18
Lentil Chain Segments 6
Fine Cable Chain Segments 12
Kit makes one pair of earrings with lots of extra supplies.
Project PDF linked here: Pingxi Lantern Earrings
Video Workshop is linked here.
Fall Leaves
In the video, Danielle Wickes from John Bead shows steps to create the Fall Leaves earrings.
Create an earth-glow comet of falling leaves with golden accents.
Advanced brick-stitch pattern with large increase and combination of two size beads.
This is an Intermediate Level Workshop.
Fall Leaves Kit Includes:
3 Bead Colors – Metallic Pink, Orange, and Blue Iris + Thread
Lever back Fancy Ear Wires 6
4mm Jump Rings 6
3mm Gold Cubes 66
Higher skill rating due to brick-stitch with multiple size beads, lengthwise pattern, and ladder increase.
Kit makes one pair of earrings with lots of extra supplies.
Project PDF linked here: Fall Leaves
Video Workshop is linked here.
Boho Geometric Earrings Kit
A Boho-Chic Geometric Earrings Pattern in Vacation Colors!
Beginner-friendly brick-stitch design with one, indented decrease.
Your workshop Instructor is Danielle Wickes. Recommended for Experienced Beginner.
Boho Geometry Kit Includes
3 Bead Colors – White, Orange, Metallic Turquoise
6 Fish Hook Ear Wires
12 4mm Jump Rings
6 Gold Drop Charm
Thread
Kit makes one pair of earrings with lots of extra supplies.
Project PDF linked here. Boho Geometric Earrings
Video Workshop is linked here.
Sonora Chevrons
In the video, Danielle Wickes from John Bead shows steps to create the Sonora Chevrons earrings.
Southwestern vibes with an eye-catching shape!
Intermediate brick-stitch technique involving recurring increase and decrease stitches.
Recommended for experienced beginners.
Sonora Chevrons Kit:
3 Bead Colors – Matte White, Grey, Matte Red + Thread
4mm Jump Rings 24
Fine Cable Chain Segments 12
Silk Tassels 6
You will need 2 ear wires.
Kit makes one pair of earrings with lots of extra supplies.
Project PDF linked here. Sonora Chevrons
Video Workshop is linked here.
Stargazer Lily
In the video, Danielle Wickes from John Bead shows steps to create the Stargazer Lily earrings.
Create beautiful, floating flowers with a modern accent, suspending gracefully on golden chain.
Intermediate brick-stitch pattern with easy-to-follow indents and segments.
Recommended for Intermediate Beaders.
Stargazer Lily Kit Includes:
3 Bead Colors – Blush, Carnation, Metallic Pink + Thread
Hammered Ear Wires 6
4mm Jump Rings 12
Delicate Oval Jump Rings 12
Chain Segments 6
Gold Obelisk Charms 6
Kit makes one pair of earrings with lots of extra supplies.
Project PDF linked here. Stargazer Lily Earrings
Video Workshop is linked here.
Manhattan Gold In the video, Danielle Wickes from John Bead shows steps to create the Manhattan Gold earrings. Bold, city colors in a geometric style! Beginner-friendly brick-stitch, great pattern to learn the repeating decrease technique. Recommended for Beginner Beaders. Manhattan Gold Kit Includes: 3 Bead Colors - Silver Lined Gold, Iris Green, White + Thread Lever back Round Ear Wires 6 4mm Jump Rings 6 Kit makes one pair of earrings with lots of extra supplies. Project PDF linked here. Manhattan Gold Video Workshop is linked here.
Crystal Cumulus Earrings Description: In the video, Danielle Wickes from John Bead shows steps to create the Crystal Cumulus earrings. Create a gold-lined cloud raining sparkly crystal raindrops! Recommended for Intermediate to Advanced beaders, as it includes some wire work as well as intermediate pattern brick-stitch. Crystal Cumulus Kit: 2 Bead Colors: Silver-Lined Gold and White + Thread Fancy Hook Ear Wires 6 4mm Jump Rings Round 6 Dainty Oval Jump Rings 24 Head Pins 12 (plus 2 extra) Fine Cable Chain Segments 12 Crystal Briolette’s 12 Kit makes one pair of earrings with lots of extra supplies. Project PDF linked here: Crystal Cumulus Video Workshop is linked here. Extra Tip: Creating the briolette wrap with the headpins is challenging. The head pins in the kit are hard wire and you might want to switch to a softer craft wire.