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C-Lon Bead Cord - Compare Colors

December 7 > Gunmetal C-Lon Bead Cord is back in stock!

Just in: GM Gunmetal - 3rd color in second row. > C-Lon Bead Cord

Why is this color important? Grays are tricky, they can be fairly neutrals, or slightly blueish, greenish, purplish... And it makes a lot of difference in the final look of a piece. As to depth of color GR and GM are similar, but when GR Grey is a bit too blue, consider GM as the greener, more earthy, alternative.

Yay, I just send all the backorders of this color... I even gave away my partially used spools to desperate designers...

 
Silk Thread for Beading

December 7 > About Silks

Just in: Lots of colors of Kanagawa 100 Denier Embroidery Silk that have been out of stock for a long time.
> Kanagawa and Fujix Tire Silks

Why are these silks so great? The two brands are comparable using one of the strongest silk filament available worldwide, plus together they offer one of the largest color palette.

Consider these silks for your next Mala. They make great tassels. > Tassels

Silks are hard to get and to keep in stock... Availability of Fujix Tire #16 Buttonhole Twist looks good. The sole importer and distributor seems to keep a good stock, however, the availability of the Kanagawa is unclear. There may be a switch of the importer and distributor of this product and all the colors may no longer be imported. I will let you know as I find out...

 
Czech Fire Polished Beads

December 7 > New 4mm Czech Fire Polished Beads

They are so much fun...I keep getting new ones, experimenting, playing around. Try them with these designs...

Czech Fire Polished BeadsCzech Fire Polished Beads
Czech Fire Polished BeadsCzech Fire Polished Beads

A mix of Etched Gold Ore, Indigo Crystal Gold Ore, Etched Argento, and Crystal Argento, Etched Vitrail made into Multi Strand Bracelets and Design 3 of the SQK Bracelet Trio.

 
Large Focal Beads for Kumihimo

November 15
> Focal Beads for Kumihimo

Decorate your braids with handmade large focal beads with large holes. Slide these large focal glass beads over kumihimo cords and move them around.

Large Focal Beads for KumihimLarge Focal Beads for Kumihim
Large Focal Beads for KumihimLarge Focal Beads for Kumihim

These borosilicate beads are handmade in the United States by lampwork artisans. They have silver or copper inclusions, plus dichroic chips inside the glass.

 
Multi Strand Bracelets with Floating Beads

November 10 > Multi Strand Bracelets with Floating Beads

This is the Design 4 of the Far Niente series. Why Far Niente? Because this bracelet is easy to wear, and easy to make and reminds us of a sweet and lazy lifestyle... Oh, Dolce Far Niente.

Czech Fire Polished BeadsCzech Fire Polished Beads

Shown with Rainbow Hematite, and 3 colors of C-Lon Bead Cord Tex 400, but available with many types of bead and Tex 400 colors. The possibilities are limitless as far as beads and there are 116 colors of C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord.

Check the bracelet kits. The tutorial is available as a combined PDF manual and step by step video.
> Multi Strand Bracelets

 
Video Introduction to Multi Strand Bracelets

This video is an introduction to these bracelets. The full step by step video is available for purchase with the PDF manual, or full kits.

These bracelets have been an ongoing project for a while. I have made many samples, sold many bracelets to delighted customers in the past few years while testing beads, knots and finding the easiest and simplest way to make and teach these bracelets.

> Introduction to Multi Strand Bracelets with Floating Beads

 
Czech Fire Polished Beads

November 10 > 4mm Czech Fire Polished Beads

Amazing finishes are available on these faceted Czech beads.

Czech Fire Polished BeadsCzech Fire Polished Beads

Shown on right with kumihimo PIP Bead Bracelet available as a kit HERE.

Find out more about these beads that come with a wide rang of finishes. Mix and match them for amazing bracelets made with C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord.

Find out all about this new bracelet design. > Multi Strand Bracelets

 
Czech Druk Beads

November 10 > 4mm Druk Beads

Interesting finishes are available on these slightly oblong rounded beads.

Czech Druk BeadsCzech Druk Beads

Shown on right with kumihimo PIP Bead Bracelet available as a kit HERE.

The 4mm Druk beads fit perfectly onto the C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord with a self needle made with beeswax and are great for Multi Strand Bracelets with Floating Beads.

Find out all about this new bracelets design. > Multi Strand Bracelets

 
Sterling Silver and Gold Filled Smart Beads

November 10 > 4mm Smart Beads

What are Smart Beads? Sterling silver and 14k gold filled beads with a silicone insert allowing them to be positioned on cord or wire. Once positioned, the beads remain in place.

Sterling Silver and Gold Filled Smart BeadsSterling Silver and Gold Filled Smart Beads

The 4mm smart beads fit perfectly onto the C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord and are great for Multi Strand Bracelets with Floating Beads.
> Multi Strand Bracelets

These beads can be positioned on cord or metal wire from 0.8 mm in diameter to 1.3 mm.

 
Macrame Tool Sets

November 10 > Macrame Tool Sets

Macrame tools are now available as sets specifically designed for all these new bracelets designs.

Sets comes with:

  • 1 Beadsmith Mini Macrame Board
  • 1 Bead Mat
  • 2 Tapestry Needles, Size 18 and 20
  • Assorted T-Pins
  • Thread Magic
  • Small Organic Beeswax Cake
  • 1 Large Fine Tip Reamer

+ SuperMax Thread Burner

+ Beading Tweezers
+ Titanium Coated Serrated Scissors

Depending on which combination you decide to get...

 
Findings for Earrings

November 10 > Findings for Earrings

Leverbacks earring findings are now available in sterling silver, 14k rose gold filled, and 14k gold filled finishes.

These are the leverback earring findings packaged with the kumihimo PIP earrings. > Kumihimo PIP Earrings

Earring findings is the most common source triggering metal sensitivity, so dermatologists recommend nickel and lead free findings for the ear.

 
Knotted Bead Charm Tutorial

August 11 - Knotted Bead Charms
New Video Tutorial
s

Knotted Bead Charms TutorialKnotted Bead Charms Tutorial
Knotted Bead Charms TutorialKnotted Bead Charms Tutorial

Watch the video tutorials > Knotted Bead Charm Video Tutorial

More info about the materials and tools used to make these bead charms
> Post on Knotted Bead Charms

> Subscribe to Marion Jewels in Fiber Video Channel

 
Square Knot Bracelet Trio KIt and Tutorial


August 11 - New Kits - Square Knot Bracelet Trio Kit & Tutorial

Square Knot Bracelet KIt and TutorialSquare Knot Bracelet KIt and Tutorial
Square Knot Bracelet KIt and Tutorial Square Knot Bracelet KIt and Tutorial

Includes 3 bracelet designs all made with square knots. The designs are a modern departure from the more traditional shambhala bracelets made with Hematite Rings, Halos, 6 and 4mm beads and C-Lon Bead Cord Tex 400.

The tutorial is also available by itself. No prior beading or knotting experience is necessary.

> Square Knot Bracelet Trio

The full kits include a complete tutorial making this project perfect for beginners. The tutorial also includes tips useful for professionals interested in making high quality production jewelry... and this project includes beads and C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord , and so many combinations are possible... that the beads are also available by themselves, packed with the bracelets in mind to minimize extra beads leftover after the project is done... Check the new page on beads > Beads
 
Halo Round Beads - Perfect Surrounds for 6mm Beads and for Squae Knot Bracelet Designs

August 11 - Halo Beads + 6mm Beads

Ring shaped beads with holes going through the sides, so they can be strung. Their centers are perfectly sized for a 6mm round bead. Made in Greece out of zamak. Zamak is a high quality zinc alloy that meets European standard for jewelry requiring them to be lead and nickel free. Offered in 6 high quality metal finishes.

Halo Round Beads - Perfect Surrounds for 6mm Beads and for Squae Knot Bracelet DesignsHalo Round Beads - Perfect Surrounds for 6mm Beads and for Squae Knot Bracelet Designs

Perfect for the new Square Knot
Bracelet Trio Design 1 & 2

> Halo Beads

Plus beads to fit inside the Halos
> 6mm Hematite Beads
> 6mm Swarovski Beads

 
12mm Hematite and Rainbow Hematite Ring Beads for Square Knot Bracelet Designs

 

August 11 - Hematite Ring Beads

Just as the Halos - these man-made hematite beads are perfect surrounds for the 6mm beads.

12mm Hematite and Rainbow Hematite Ring Beads for Square Knot Bracelet Designs12mm Hematite and Rainbow Hematite Ring Beads for Square Knot Bracelet Designs
12mm Hematite and Rainbow Hematite Ring Beads for Square Knot Bracelet Designs12mm Hematite and Rainbow Hematite Ring Beads for Square Knot Bracelet Designs

Perfect for the new Square Knot
Bracelet Trio Design1 and 2

> Hematite Ring Beads

Plus beads to fit inside the Rings
> 6mm Hematite Beads
> 6mm Swarovski Beads

 
4mm Hematite, Rainbow Hematite, and Pearlescent Hematite Beads for Square Knot Bracelet Designs and More

August 11 - 4mm Beads - Perfect for Design 3

Man-made hematite beads in the natural grey hematite look, or with electroplated rainbow titanium or pearlescent coatings.

Or Swarovski Crystal Pearl Beads are renown for the quality of the finishes and the consistent size of the beads

> 4mm Hematite Beads
> 4mm Swarovski Beads

4mm Swarovski Crystal Pearl Beads for Square Knot Bracelet Designs and More
 
Twisted Metalllic Cord

July 25 - New Metallic Thread
Filato Metallico from Italy

Very shinny soft polyester fibers combined with a thin metallic thread twisted around them.

This metallic thread behaves and feels like a thread, not like a metallic cord or wire. Use Filato Metallico in strands as a blending element for kumihimo. The cord diameter is a bit thinner than C-Lon Micro Cord.


Comes in 3 colors
Available
in 10 yd bobbins
100% Polyester

> Filato Metallico from Italy

 
Twisted Metalllic Cord

July 25 - New Metallic Cords

More choices in metallic cord are always great. The braided new cords add more color and sizes. The twisted cords are new. All of the cords can be melted and cut with a thread burner.

Platinum Metallic Cord
Gold Metallic Cord

Braided Metallic Cords in Platinum and Rich Gold in 0.9 and 0.7mm Ø.
> Metallic Braided Cords

+ New Twisted Metallic Cords, with individual filaments twisted in a clockwise monocord type of construction. 0.7mm + 0.5mm + 0.4mm Ø available in Rich Gold and Rich Silver.
> Metallic Twisted Cords

 
New Satin Cord

July 6 - New Ultra Soft Satin Cord

These new ultra soft nylon satin cords are woven with multiple thin nylon cords without an inner cord or core, making them very flexible. They are incredibly soft to the touch yet very strong.

They are currently available only in soft black. As they are made out of nylon, they can be cut and melted with a thread burner making them a great choice for any uses where the cords ends need to be melted.

These new cords will make great pendants and medallion cords, or used them as center cores for braids and kumihimo projects, or use them singly or in multiples of 3 or more as centers for tubular bead crochet ropes.

They come in 3 diameters; 1.1 mm, 1.8 mm , and 2.5 mm. In black only for now.

> Ultra Soft Nylon Satin Cord

 
Shambhala Bracelet Tutorial

July 1 - New Updated Tutorial

This tutorial was one of my first tutorial and it just got a complete update.

It is now an 8 page PDF tutorial available online with over 15 large diagrams and photos making this project easy.

You do not even need to print it, you can look at it on your computer or your iPad.

Two knots are used for this project, the square knot and the overhand knot. Instructions on how how to tie these knots are included in the tutorial.

Check the bead and cord kits available for this project. The kits include Swarovski Crystal Beads, and some include Swarovski Beadelle Pave Beads while they last. The Beadelle Pave Beads have been out of production now for several years, but I still have some on hand.

> Shambhala Bracelets

 
New Scissors

June 19 - New Tools - New Scissors

Just in, a new scissors collection... One classic stainless steel pair, one stork with golden handles, and three pairs with rainbow titanium coating.

> Scissors

To celebrate, the new arrival, the tool page has been redesigned as a gateway to individual pages to better show the tools in an organized fashion.

> Tools

 
Madeira Silk Floss

June 15 - Madeira Silk

Great news: All the colors are in stock.

Why is Madeira Silk Floss so great? It really feels and looks like silk. The silk cocoons are grown in the Swiss Mountains. Plus it is dyed and packaged with precision in Germany.

> Madeira 100% Swiss Mountain Silk Floss

 

June 10 - Easy Access to Videos - Now videos are available right on this website without the need to go to YouTube unless you want to access to better control such as full screen, closed captions, access to French subtitles... > Videos

 

June 4 - More about videos - Last night I added close caption subtitles in English (click cc), and French (pour ceux qui ne comprennent pas l'anglais ... cliquez sur cc, puis sur le petit symbole comme une vis à droite, puis sur sous-titres / cc, puis sur French). I plan to add cc subtitles in English and French for all my future videos. Also for anyone who has a hard time hearing my voice over the music background, I uploaded a version of the Turkish Flat Bead Crochet Video called Take 2 - with no music. I appreciate everyone who took the time to leave comments! - Marion

 
YouTube Marion Jewels in Fiber Video Channel

June 1 - Marion Jewels in Fiber Video Channel on YouTube

This new video tutorial revisits Turkish Flat Bead Crochet Bracelets, available as kits HERE.

The step by step tutorial is available on my blog, follow this link. It is one of my most visited post and I have made hundreds of these bracelets watching TV with my husband. Many of my customers at shows want to buy the finished bracelets. And I have testimonials of customers who have also made hundreds of them for their friends or to sell...

> Turkish Flat Bead Crochet

Doing videos is a brand new venture, something I wanted to do for a long time... I had to jump over a few hurdles, mostly in my head. It took me a while to finally get started, but now I love it, so do subscribe to my channel as I have many more videos planned!

> Subscribe to Marion Jewels in Fiber Video Channel

 

 
Leather Wrap Bracelet Kits and Tutorial with Tila Beads

May 25 - Multi Wrap Bracelet Kits

The leather wrap bracelet with Tila bead kits are now available in a multi wrap bracelet design in new colors: Coral Sands, Minoa, Atlantis and Silver Crystals, in addition to Green Patina and Tuxedo which are now also offered as a multi wrap design.

Leather Wrap Bracelet Kit and TutorialLeather Wrap Bracelet Kit and Tutorial
Leather Wrap Bracelet Kit and TutorialLeather Wrap Bracelet Kit and Tutorial

> Multi Wrap Bracelets

 
Leather Wrap Bracelet Kits and Tutorial with Tila Beads

May 16 - Leather Wrap Bracelet with Tila Bead Kit and Tutorial

The tutorial has been completely re-written going from a two page printed instructions to a 12 page step by step PDF tutorial available online with over 30 close-up pictures making this project much easier to follow. Plus now it includes a multi wrap design for your second project.

The tutorial can be purchased by itself if you already have all the supplies. Full kits or extra Beads, Button & Leather Cord packs, Miyuki Tila Bead Mixes in 10 g or 50 g bags are available.

Leather Wrap Bracelet Kit and Tutorial

> Leather Wrap Bracelets

 
Tibetan Knot Bracelet Tutorial | Learn Interlocking Snake Knots the Easy Way!

May 14 - Tibetan Snake Knot Bracelet Tutorial - Interlocking Snake Knots the Easy Way!

Tibetan Knot Bracelet Tutorial | Learn Interlocking Snake Knots the Easy Way! Tibetan Knot Bracelet Tutorial | Learn Interlocking Snake Knots the Easy Way!
Tibetan Knot Bracelet Tutorial | Learn Interlocking Snake Knots the Easy Way! Tibetan Knot Bracelet Tutorial | Learn Interlocking Snake Knots the Easy Way!

I learned how to tie snake knots many years ago, but it is not until this year that I rediscovered the easy Tibetan method while experimenting. This new way is so much easier and faster, and it becomes a meditation... Oh and this is my very first YouTube channel video!

More Info > Watch the Demo on YouTube

> Tibetan Bracelet Tutorial

 
Silk Ribbon Knit Scarf Free Tutorial

April 29 - Knitted Scarf with Silk Ribbon | Free Pattern

Silkie Ribbon is a hand dyed silk ribbon perfect for kumihimo. 10 mm wide, a center rib divides the ribbon into two sides: one side is more shiny, the other more matte.

Silk Ribbon Knit Scarf Free TutorialSilk Ribbon Knit Scarf Free Tutorial
Silk Ribbon Knit Scarf Free TutorialSilk Ribbon Knit Scarf Free Tutorial

Silkie Ribbon knits perfectly too,
check these easy scarves.

> The pattern is free HERE!

 
Tibetan Buddhist Cord Turkish Flat Bead Crochet Bracelet Kits

April 6 - Tibetan Buddhist Cord Turkish Flat Bead Crochet Bracelet Kits - 2 Color Choices - Makes 3 Bracelets

Tibetan Buddhist Cord Turkish Flat Bead Crochet Bracelet Kits
Antique Gold Heart Buttons
with Tibetan Buddhist 5 Color Cord
with Black & Metallic Gold

Tibetan Buddhist Cord Turkish Flat Bead Crochet Bracelet Kits
Antique Gold Heart Buttons
with Tibetan Buddhist 5 Color Cord
with Blue & Metallic Gold

> Turkish Flat Bead Crochet Kits

 
Turkish Flat Bead Crochet Bracelet Kits

April 6 - Turkish Flat Bead Crochet Bracelet Kits - New Colors and Combinations Available

left: Green Raku Beads
with 4 Clover Leaf Button

Turkish Flat Bead Crochet Bracelet Kits
Gunmetal Beads
with Black Dot Buttons

Turkish Flat Bead Crochet Bracelet Kits
Gunmetal Beads
with Ant Silver Heart Buttons
and Fluo Mix Braided Nylon Cord

> Turkish Flat Bead Crochet Kits

 
Kumihimo Copper River Bracelet Kit

February 11 - New Kit Version
Kumihimo Copper River Bracelet

Occasionally a specific bead, a cord, yarn, ribbon or something else used in a kit is no longer available. Then the kit needs to be shelved or it needs to be remade with new material available.

Check this new version - with Halo Blue and Tangerine Lily Petal Beads, plus Czech Copper Crystal 6/0s.

The design includes two designs, one with alternating Lily Petal Beads, the other one with a transition from one bead color to the next. The latter version is shown here on the left.

> Kumihimo Copper River Bracelet

 

January 28 - For Valentine Heart Buttons - They are all on one page now!

Heart Buttons just in time for Valentine Day.

> Heart Buttons

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January 23 - New Comfort Cushion - Perfect for the Lacis Steel Crochet Hooks - Best for Bead Crochet
Crochet HookComfort Cushion

Turn the Lacis crochet hooks handles into comfortable cushioned handles.

I really like the Lacis crochet hooks because you can use a smaller hook than other brands for the same cord size. The actual hook ends have small heads and large indentations for the cord to slide through. This profile, thin head but hook that can handle larger cords without snagging them makes this crochet brand my favorite for tubular bead crochet and bead crochet. But the handles are very thin and really need cushioning.

> Crochet Comfort Cushion

 

January 8 - Pantone Color of the Year 2019 compared to C-Lon Bead Cord and More
Living Coral is definitively bright, lively, vibrant yet mellow at the same time. And yes it matches C-Lon Chinese Coral. To lighten it up, add a bit of Pink Lemonade (PL) to the mix. Darken it and make it unforgettable with Poinsetta. Add a bit of Sea Shell or Peach Glow for the bright edges and you capture the coral and clown fish perfectly.

Pantone 2019 color of the Year

> C-Lon Bead Cord (0.5 mm)

> Tex 400 - Heavyweight (0.9 mm)
Look for Chinese Coral, Pink Coral, or Poinsetta, and Sea Shell.

> Chinese Knotting Cord
Look for Chinese Coral, Guava or Light Guava, Pink or Light Coral. Size E and New E is great for tassels.

> Kanagawa/Fujix Tire Silk
Look for Chinese Coral, Guava or Light Guava, Pink or Light Coral.

> Griffin Jewelry Silk
Look for Coral. This silk comes in two sizes and i has a matt finish.

> More Info on Post on Living Coral

 
 
Pantone 2019 color of the Year

January 8 - Pantone 2019 Spring & Summer Fashion 2019 compared to C-Lon Bead Cord

> Read full post for more colors

Shanghai Red - Fiesta is a bright festive color radiating energy.

Red - Jester Red is a deeper rich classic color.

Popsicle Orange - Turmeric brings life and joy.

Chinese Coral - Living Coral is the Pantone Color of the year. It is vibrant and full of life with a golden undertone.

 
 
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