Did you know that I have many of my tutorials available as a PDF?
First, the legal stuff (no fun, I know, but lets just get it all out of the way):
These pattern are for your own personal use. I do not give permission to teach these patterns. I also do not give permission to sell the finished pieces on Etsy. Please ask written permission if you would like the sell your finished bracelet on other venues.
These tutorials are sent via email (PDF) upon receipt of payment. I’m sorry, if you need these patterns to be printed and shipped, then I will charge an additional fee. You are purchasing a tutorial only. Listing does not include a finished piece of jewelry.
Okay, now the fun stuff!
BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE LEVEL BEADWEAVING PATTERNS
Available at http://www.goodrivergalleries.com/catalogkitsbeginninginter.htm
![]() Brocade and Bead Embroidered Bracelet TUTORIAL $12.00 BEGINNING PROJECT Use seed beads and brocade ribbon to make your own version of this hand beaded bracelet. The width of the finished bracelet depends on the brocade you use.
Don’t know bead embroidery? Its okay, this shows you how to do it, step by step.
Buy the Brocade and Bead Bracelet Tutorial $12.00
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![]() Cascade Pendant TUTORIAL $12.00 BEGINNING PROJECT This fantastic pendant can be made with a lampwork bead of your choice, headpins and chain, and either swarovski crystal or pearls.
Don’t know wirewrapping? Its okay, this pattern shows you how to do it step by step.
Buy the Cascade Pendant Tutorial $15.00
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Chunky Cubes Steampunk Bracelet
EASY INTERMEDIATE PROJECT Use Miyuki Cube Beads to make your own version of this handbeaded bracelet.
Students SHOULD BE ALREADY FAMILAR WITH FLAT EVEN COUNT PEYOTE STITCH before they begin this project and know how to read a peyote beading graph.
Buy the Chunky Cubes Steampunk Tutorial $8.50
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![]() Color Theory for the Beader
ALL LEVELS This 60+ page tutorial is mainly geared toward the seed beader, but has useful information for any beader or beadmaker. A heavy dose of how to design and recognize a “good” palette with a sprinkling of information on seed bead sizes, shapes and finishes.
Buy The Intro to Color Theory Tutorial $12.00
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DNA Spiral Necklace Tutorial
EASY BEGINNING PROJECT I know, doesn’t look easy does it? It really is! We discuss a basic fringing technique, the DNA spiral chain (its a strong finished piece, but unlike “dutch spiral” which is based off peyote/twill stitch, this is super easy), and some color theory in this tutorial, since this is not a cookie-cutter tutorial.
Buy the DNA Spiral Tutorial $15.00
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Japanese Screen Peyote Bracelet
BEGINNER PROJECT Kit includes 2 oz each of 12 premium (Japanese Seed Beads) Miyuki delica colors and 14g wire. You need to supply beading thread and some wire tools.
Instructions teach basic peyote and a little bit of basic wireworking. If you have a custom color combination you want, then please email me and I’ll be happy to accomodate you.
Buy The Japanese Screen Kit $40.00
Buy The Japanese Screen Tutorial $10.00
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![]() Make Love Not War: Summer of Love Pendant BEGINNING PROJECT Don’t know peyote stitch? That’s okay, this tutorial teaches tubular peyote stitch and a basic fringe technique. Uses a rifle casing as the base. Buy the Make Love not War Pendant Tutorial $10.00
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Micromacrame Pendant
TUTORIAL BEGINNING PROJECT A beginning level micromacrame project that teaches you the very basics of the stitch but still doesn’t cost you a lot of time. Use a lampwork bead, add some fringe and you’ve got a great focal piece!
Buy the Micromacrame Pendant Tutorial $7.50
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Micromacrame Tibetan Prayer Style Bracelet TUTORIAL
BEGINNING PROJECT A beginning level micromacrame project that teaches you the very basics of the stitch but still doesn’t cost you a lot of time. Use lampwork beads or “bling” beads for a really trendy look.
Buy the Tibetan Bracelet Tutorial $5.50
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Micromacrame Treasure Bracelet TUTORIAL
INTERMEDIATE PROJECT Use size 8/0 seed beads, crystals and lampwork beads to make this lush bracelet. A micromacrame project that teaches you the very basics of the stitch but I’ve rated this as an intermediate project because it takes a significant amount of time.
Buy the Micromacrame Treasure Bracelet Tutorial $8.00
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Ndebele Herringbone Cubes Bracelet
BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE PROJECT Use Japanese cube beads, Czech glass seeds & Czech pressed glass to make your own version of this bracelet.
Buy the Ndebele Cubes Bracelet Tutorial with Clasp $10.00
Buy just the Toggle Clasp Tutorial (intermediate level) 5.00
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Netted Bracelet or Necklace TUTORIAL
BEGINNING PROJECT Learn how to create a complex looking elegant spider web of beads. Its actually really easy! The original netting work is an eons old technique, the fringe and the embellishment is what makes it looks so fancy.
Buy the Embellished Netted Necklace Tutorial $15.00
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Overembellished Bead Woven Bracelet
TUTORIAL $10.00 BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE PROJECT Use seed beads and leftover “bead soup” to make your own version of this handbeaded bracelet.
Don’t know peyote stitch? Its okay, this shows you how to do it, step by step. Instruction, in color, discusses the pattern and separate possibilities for clasp techniques as well as an embellishment technique.
Buy the Overembellished Bracelet Tutorial $10.00
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Peyote Chain Necklace TUTORIAL
BEGINNING PROJECT Don’t know peyote stitch? Its okay, this shows you how to do it, step by step. Instruction, in color, discusses the pattern as well as an tassel design technique. NEW – I’ve just added a peyote stitch disk option to this tutorial that will bring you right up to an intermediate level. A great showcase for a treasured lampwork bead. Don’t have one? That’s okay, I make them, just email me!
Buy the Peyote Chain Tutorial $15.00
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Peyote Toggle Clasp TUTORIAL
INTERMEDIATE PROJECT Use delicas and glass seeds to make your own version of this handbeaded toggle clasp. Swap out dagger beads for the drops for a really dramatic look. Clasp requires that you ALREADY know basic peyote stitch.
Buy the Peyote Toggle Tutorial $5.00
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![]() Steampunk Velvet Cuff Bracelet TUTORIAL BEGINNING PROJECT Use seed beads and brocade ribbon to make your own version of this hand beaded bracelet. The width of the finished bracelet depends on the brocade you use.
Don’t know bead embroidery? Its okay, this shows you how to do it, step by step.
Buy the Steampunk Velvet Cuff Bracelet Tutorial $15.00
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![]() • Etsy Success Guide and Successful Online Marketing This tutorial explains how to set up your shop or give it a makeover to gain hits and sales through site stats and keywords. Combine this with the online marketing tutorial for a full marketing and sales plan. Social Media Marketing is the best way to get the word out to potential customers about your products. Learn how to use social media marketing to drive traffic to your Etsy or Ebay shop, or to your website. • Combine Etsy & Social Marketing $15.00
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![]() • GUIDE TO SELLING AT BEAD SHOWS Its finally here! An extensive step-by-step for anyone who is considering selling bead shows or anyhow who wants to increase sales at shows you already do. 70+ pages. • Buy The Guide to Selling at Bead Shows $15.00
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