Tag: Free Design

Pantone® Colors of the Year Rose Quartz and Serenity – Yes they Exist!

Pantone Colors of the Year - Found in Nature

Since the Colors of the Year were announced by Pantone, we’ve been trying to create some designs which feature our authentic Murano Glass Beads. And I was having a bit of difficulty with the colors. Then at a girl’s softball practice, there they were – and created by nature for all of us to see.…

Make an Adjustable Charm Bangle with Beadalon Bracelet Jig

VenetianBeadShop Adjustable Bangle Bracelet Free Design

We love this Beadalon Bracelet Jig to make an adjustable charm bangle. It was voted “Hot” Product of CHA in 2015 (CHA is the Craft Hobby Association). It is simple and so very popular this year thanks to Alex and Ani. You’ll want to make dozens. Wear them in stacks. You don’t have to have…

Making a Boro Tube Necklace

Boro Necklace,Murano Lampwork Necklace

These are very popular in Venice, and combining both traditional Murano Glass beads for the center piece and Borosilicate Glass, commonly called “boro” for the curved tubes. The tubes are curved working in the flame. Here are some suggestions for center beads. You will need a bead that is at least 20mm to command the center, or…

Halloween Bracelet – Skulls & Charms

Free Design Project from VenetianBeadShop

For some people Halloween is the best holiday of the year. Count us in, we love dressing the kids up and strolling through the neighborhood. We have even taken Halloween costumes to the kids in Murano – now thanks to the same manufacturers who flood our markets with costumes, Venetians can find them locally. While it’s…

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