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Non-Jewelry Items You Can Make With Beads!

June 18th, 2012 | Posted by OrenS in Mode Beads - (0 Comments)

crystal beadsChances are if you enjoy making things out of crystal beads, you enjoy making jewelry. Although making jewelry is fun and rewarding you can also use wholesale jewelry supplies to make a host of other cool items. These ornamental items are a great way to learn new artistic skills and are another theater for you to show off your impressive abilities.

A great project to take on if you want a break from making jewelry items, is a dream catcher. It’s a lot easier than it looks. Then you can use your beads and other supplies to decorate it and make it your own. Don’t think your decoration is limited to only beads; you can also use paint, glitter, feather and just about anything else you can find.  Making a dream catcher is a good way to expand your skill set while displaying your talents.

Another fun project to take on is making a wind chime with beads and other ornaments. The good thing about making a wind chime is the level of creative freedom. As long as it makes noise when the wind blows, technically, it’s a working wind chime! Other than that you can make it however way you want.

What other kinds of projects do you use your Mode Beads for? Share in the comments section below!

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Fresh Summer Jewelry

May 14th, 2012 | Posted by OrenS in Mode Beads - (0 Comments)

seed beadsNow that summer is in full swing (almost) you should make sure you have plenty of season friendly jewelry and wholesale jewelry supplies. This summer is all about jewelry and accessories over simple items, so be prepared. Do you have enough supplies? If not make sure to get some fast!

Make sure you buy seed beads in light summery colors like green, blue, and pink. Long flowing necklaces featuring these colors are sure to be a big hit. Try to also incorporate some summery items like feathers, leaves, butterflies and flowers. The same is true for earrings. Another popular item this summer will be natural crystals. Try to incorporate natural style crystals with the more symmetrical cut of conventional beads and stones. Another fun and easy to incorporate item is stands of fabric. These play well against beads and look wonderful flowing in the summer breeze.

Tribal inspired items are also popular this season so keep that in mind when you undertake your jewelry construction. Since these pieces can be busy or attention grabbing you should wear them with something low key, like a white t-shirt or a solid color tank top. All that jewelry is sure to look great shining and shimmering in the summer sun.

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Mix and Match

May 7th, 2012 | Posted by OrenS in Mode Beads - (0 Comments)

crystal beadsA prominent trend in jewelry making today is mixing conventional items, like crystal beads, with more unique items like feathers or recycled materials. Not only do these items look great, they give jewelry makers the opportunity to incorporate everyday items into beautiful works of fashion.

An easy way to incorporate a non-bead item into your work is by attaching it to a large hole bead. You can take wire and run it through the hole in the bead and then wrap the wire around the non-bead item. Make sure you wrap the wire tightly so it does not become undone. Another option you have is just punching a hole in the item and using at as you would a bead. The method you use for securing said item will depend on the size, shape, weight and build of the object itself and the piece you are creating.

I have seen jewelry made from soda pull tabs, children’s toys, natural objects and a lot more. With the proper wholesale jewelry supplies anything and everything can become part of your designs.  Just take whatever inspires you and work with it! If you are feeling a bit lost, look online for other jewelry designs people have created using found objects.

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Quirky Style And Homemade Jewelry

April 17th, 2012 | Posted by TimD in Mode Beads - (0 Comments)

With the charms of quirky hipsters finally making their way to the mainstream through things like Zooey Deschanel’s New Girl and the new HBO series Girls, things like self made jewelry made with wholesale jewelry supplies are more and more the cool thing to do. In a culture where unique looks and individual taste are the norm doing it yourself can make a humongous stylistic difference.

Making your own jewelry with the wide variety of beads(Czech beads, seed beads, etc.) available from Mode Beads is a great way to stand out from the pack in a fun and kitschy way. You can design the sort of jewelry that you favored back in the days of Strawberry Shortcake and Jem and the Holograms without losing your more adult sense of self. It can be a great playful balance between youthful ingenuity and an adult sense of personal style.

The great thing about these new moves towards self designed fashion are obvious. Suddenly looking good is not about getting the most expensive this or the biggest brand name that, suddenly being who you are has become the coolest and hottest fashion choice. It is a great move forward for women and for style and it’s a great chance to get creative.

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Mixed Strands for Inspiration

March 5th, 2012 | Posted by OrenS in Mode Beads - (0 Comments)

crystal beadsAs a jewelry maker it can be hard to get inspired. You can look through magazines, in store windows, online and through your personal jewelry box for ideas. Sometimes however, it is best to simply start creating and see what happens. That is why, when it comes to wholesale jewelry supplies, a mixed stand of beads can give the inspirational boost you need.

When you get a wide variety of beads you can experiment, get exposed to materials you would have otherwise not known about, and have plenty left over for future projects. Crystal beads come in so many varieties it’s impossible to see them all. Mixed bead strands offer a good cross section of what is out there and can inform you on future purchases.

If you have some ideas in mind for a collection you should start by getting some mixed bead strands. That way you can try out your ideas before committing to a large order of beads. Remember that any bead you find on a mixed strand you can order in bulk. Sometimes simply having all those shiny beads at your disposal can inspire you. Challenge yourself by using materials you normally don’t work with and see if you end up with something you like.

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Totally Tools Are Great for the Amateur or Professional!

February 13th, 2012 | Posted by ChristineM in Mode Beads - (0 Comments)

Beading jewelry is all about the tools you use. With wholesale jewelry supplies, you need the best tools in your arsenal to make some beautiful pieces of jewelry.  It’s all about having high quality crimpers, pliers and cutters. Totally Tools is one of those brands that works well for everyone, from the beginning amateur to professional jewelry makers. And there’s a whole line of these great tools at Mode Beads.

They come in easy, new packaging and are the kind of quality that you know is going to last you a long time. You don’t want to have to keep buying a new cutter  because your last one broke, and Totally Tools are the kind of choice that will last you years, so you won’t waste money having to constantly replace them.

Wholesale jewelry supplies should be easy to buy, easy to use, and worth your money. That’s why Mode Beads offers such a great line like Totally Tools.  Pair it together with some great Czech beads in a variety of colors, some great wire and a few added accent beads and you’ll be making some really fabulous accessories. Whether you’ll be wearing them yourself of selling them, you’ll be ready with Totally Tools.

New At Mode Beads: Coolwery

February 6th, 2012 | Posted by ChristineM in Mode Beads - (0 Comments)

Wholesale jewelry supplies can be a little confusing when you are a beginner. You don’t know where to start or what patterns you want to create.  Maybe you feel like you want to get the hang of actually creating a piece in general before having to come up with your own. That’s where Coolwery comes in. It’s a kit set up for someone who wants the tools handed to them.

Each Coolwery set comes with  genuine czech crystal or glass beads to create dazzling pieces, from necklaces to matching bracelet and earring sets. Some sets don’t require any tools at all, but most only require the basics of clippers, a round nose plier and crimper. It’s an easy way to learn how to properly use these tools, as you’ll get step-by-step instructions on putting the piece together.

It’s never been easier to get started with a do-it-yourself project than it is with Coolwery. With beautiful czech beads in a variety of colors and designs that you’ll fall in love with, you can get started on your new hobby. Hopefully it will give you the inspiration to try out some unique designs and pieces of your own!

Get over to ModeBeads.com and order yourself some Coolwery today!

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Wholesale Jewelry Supplies That Are a Must

January 24th, 2012 | Posted by ChristineM in Mode Beads - (0 Comments)

There’s a lot of different wholesale jewelry supplies out there, tools that do different things based on your projects. But there’s tools that everyone needs as basic necessities.  If you are just getting interesting in beading and creating your own pieces, you must have the following to get started.

  • Crimper: A crimper crushes specific beads made for ending a piece of jewelry, keeping the beads that are on it from sliding off and creating a more finished look. This is a must in every arsenal of tools.
  • Cutters: Cutters allow for you to, well, cut wire. It’s important you get ones meant for these projects because they’ll be strong enough to cut through a variety of materials.
  • Pliers: Pliers let you bend materials as well as hold them in place with precision as you work on a necklace, bracelet, or other item.
  • Bead Board: For those who like to be organized and plan things out visually ahead of time, this is a great choice. It lets you lay out your beads in whatever pattern you’d like, seeing how the colors, shapes and sizes work together to make a piece. It’s always good to plan before you start any project.

Wholesale jewelry supplies and tool kits can be found at ModeBead.com at an affordable price. There, you can get you started right away!

Welcome to Mode Beads Blog!

January 17th, 2012 | Posted by ChristineM in Mode Beads - (0 Comments)

Welcome to Mode Beads blog!

Creating your own jewelry can be a wonderful hobby that can turn into an equally profitable business.  It takes creativity to come up with designs, patience to bead them and add the right cinches and clasps, and great style to wear them all. The great thing about beads is they can be used in all types of jewelry: necklaces, bracelets, earrings, watch bands and rings.

Mode Beads has all of your wholesale jewelry supplies, which include a variety of styles like crystal beads and Czech beads, as well as the tools you need to put them all together. Don’t forget cute findings to add more detail to your design and get creative with the kind of clasps you use.  Whether you are beginner or a pro, the company has everything you could ever want to create the unique looks you can show off to your friends and family and sell to potential customers!

This blog will guide you through everything, from jewelry ideas to explanations of tools and pieces, as well as keep you updated on any sales or discounts going on at the site. So keep us bookmarked and happy beading!

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