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Little Czech pyramids all lined up in a row. All sitting atop a bed of intricately woven seed and Czech O-beads. A sturdy yet pliable narrow bracelet that can be worn on its own but will really wow when worn with several stacked together. 

As the name implies, the cuff is almost devoid of adornment, be it embellishments or colour variations. The beauty of the single crystal button is allowed to shine through from a base of monochromatic matt and shiny colours.

Made in 2-drop peyote weave, this project is great for those who have already tested their mettle on the regular single drop peyote. It allows you to feel the variation in tension and weave as opposed to tight weave of single drop peyote.

Not only that, the cuff is so simple, elegant and sophisticated that you are bound to draw compliments every time you wear it.

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The tutorial does NOT come with word charts.

Elegant and sophisticated. Long and dangling earrings that gently brush the shoulders. Crystals sparking in the light. These shoulder dusters will grace the ears of the lady who is not afraid to be noticed.

A beautiful Swarovski crystal chaton is bezelled and form the centrepiece of the earrings. Sounding it are more gleaming crystals set in a prismatic right angle weave border around. Hanging from the lower end of the earring, feminine and elegant floral findings that sweep gently to and fro.

The Shoulder Dusters – fun, glamorous, elegant and sophisticated.

Just like the caterpillar for which it is named, the Rizopillar Bracelet is long and “furry”. 
It wraps around your wrist just like its namesake, until it is ready to morph into a beautiful butterfly or moth.

“Furry” rizo beads form the “defence” mechanism that all caterpillars have. But unlike the caterpillar, the Rizopillar Bracelet is completely harmless. It will never evolve into a beautiful butterfly or moth but stay like adorable caterpillars around your wrist.

Embellished right angle weave is the basis of the Rizopillar Bracelet. Rice shaped Rizo™ beads are woven as part of the RAW units to give the bracelet its furry look. Slinky, pliable and fluid strips sit comfortably and is closed by a cubic right angle weave column at each end with sparkly Swarovski crystals forming the toggle.

Alexandrina Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India, the second longest serving British monarch, is a woman so well-loved and regarded that she created a whole fashion movement all on her own. Many attribute the tradition of brides wearing white on their wedding day to this fashionable sovereign.

During her rule, a middle class began to emerge, sparking a demand for jewellery for the mass market. Jewels that paid homage to the ornate, decorated and rich style that the Queen herself worn, first in rich luxurious colourful jewels and later in life, after the death of her beloved Albert, in all black.

What however is little known is that the Queen was not called Victoria at all but the affectionate Drina. It was only upon her coronation that she became known as Victoria.

The Queen’s Cuff is a tribute to this well-loved monarch. A central embellished crystal component has pride of place in the middle of the cuff - sparkling and gleaming in the light. Embellished little cabochons and embellished are woven into the strap to edge the central component. The strap features two rows of sparkling precious metal plated fire polished beads

Mary, Mary, quite contrary,
How does your garden grow?
With silver bells, and cockle shells,
And pretty maids all in a row.

So the nursery rhyme goes. And that is exactly what this cuff is – contrary just like Mary.
Goth spikes meet über elegance.

Modified right angle weave is used to secure each individual Czech spike neatly and securely in rows. Flexible, elegant, sophisticated and yet quirky in the use of the spikes,
this cuff will definitely be a talking point.

P-Nut2 is inspired by the beautiful tiny peanut shaped beads. Depending on the colourway P-Nut2 can be either a fun piece jazzing up your weekend gear or a sophisticated elegant piece well suited to grace your wrist on any occasion.

A right angle weave base is fully embellished with these peanut shaped beads. The surface is further embellished with tiny round seed beads. This allows the cuff to look very rich and luxurious while still feel very light in spite of the heavy embellishments.

An innovative clasp made fun by a large peanut closure gives this piece its Squared name – a big peanut securing the small peanuts – P-Nut2. To prevent the two ends of the cuff from opening when worn, a button hole is created at one end. On the other, the big P-Nut and a loop with an overlap area.

Definitely a challenging piece even for the expert beader. You will be well pleased with your accomplishments once its on your wrist. It will certainly “wow” your audience as well.

A dainty disk of beads, just like a luscious candy lollipop.

A central pearl is bezelled and surrounded within high quality seed beads. Half Tilas form a “fence” around the centre standing vertically on its end. They are then embellished with larger round seed beads which also form the linking points for each Candy.

Make as many Candies as you want. Combine colors for a cheerful festive collection. Join them in as many configurations as your imagination would allow.

Note :
Instructions are for the beaded component only. 

A perfectly symmetrical pendant of 5 Swarovski rivolis. Each of the 5 rivolis are bezelled with high quality Japanese seed beads. Joining the rivolis are bezelled Swarovski crystal chaton montees embellished with matching magatamas. The bail is a delicate strip of crystal chaton montees.

The pendant is suspended from a right angle weave neckstrap. The clasp features a crystal rivoli bezelled and beaded to resemble a cone.

Like little mountain peaks, bead studs line up in a row.

Each little peak is framed in modified cubic right angle weave and connected end to end to another peak. Each peak sits on a bed of glittering Swarovski crystals sparkling discreetly on the edge. A netting base maintains the integrity and stability of the cuff.

The cuff is a gently curving and seamless bracelet around your wrist with the toggle clasp in the same shape and embellishments.

Romantic, elegant and luxurious – Parisian Nights is reminiscent of romantic walks along the Champs-Elysees in Paris; an evening at the opera ... A world of elegance and luxury. Simple yet elegant - a series of linked Swarovski crystal frames.

Strips of peyote link the frames. Embellished either with seed beads or sparkling crystal bicones, This glamorous and sophisticated centrepiece is suspended from flat spiral rope necklace that is resplendent in color and richness.

A pagoda is a tapering tiered tower, built in the traditions originating in historic East Asia. These pagodas are usually built for religious reasons for the devout of Nepal, India, China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and Burma. They are sometimes Taoist houses of worship or can be structures where sacred relics are kept safe and venerated. Depending on the culture, pagodas can come in many forms from the easily recognisable tiered structure to dome-like stupas.

Traditionally pagodas have odd number of tiers. This is to relate to the Yin Yang concept, where the odd symbolises the Yang and even symbolises the Yin. Since the majority of pagodas were religious, the number of tiers is odd to symbolise the Yang, and to the effect of ridding of evil spirits, and of the positive and auspicious.

Precisely placed cylindrical Delica beads in increasing or decreasing counts allow the various tiers of the ring to enlarge or shrink symmetrically giving the appearance of a pagoda. A completely self-supporting structure, the ring is a statement piece that is strong, sturdy and yet comfortable and light to wear.

The main color that is visible from the top of the pagoda hides a little secret. Turn the ring over and the soffit is a different color. Swap the colors round if you like for a completely different look.

These rings are guaranteed to give you endless hours of beading fun and will have your friends and family clamouring for you to make them one.