Master classes
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Candy Christmas tree on a bottle: DIY New Year bouquet
Beginner2 hrFreeHow to make a candy Christmas tree on a bottle: choose heavy 300 g/m² cardboard, shape the cone around the bottle, glue 2–3 rounds of tinsel, attach candy in rows, then add ornaments, small bows, beads, and a large bow.
Beaded Rope with a Needle: How to Make a Beaded Rope Without a Crochet Hook
BeginnerFreeThis material presents a video tutorial on weaving a beaded rope with a needle, without a crochet hook. The author explains that ropes like this are often crocheted, but this method suits people who do not have crochet skills, special thread, a hook, or findings. A beaded rope can be used as a pendant base instead of a chain, as a standalone necklace, as a bracelet, or as a base for jewelry with woven bead charms. The step-by-step diagrams and process are shown in the video.
How to Make a Trendy Knotted Headband
Beginner40 minFreeA step-by-step tutorial for sewing a knotted headband: measure the plastic base, draft a pattern for the fabric cover with extra length for the knot, cut stretch fabric across the grain, sew and turn the cover right side out, slide it onto the base, and tie the knot through the slits.
Embroidered Hair Ties: Make Your Own Accessory Design
Beginner1 hrFreeA tutorial for embroidered hair ties: cut round fabric pieces, satin-stitch a flower motif, gather the piece around a button, make a backing with the elastic attached, and join the two pieces together.
Big Satin Ribbon Kanzashi Rose. Tutorial.
BeginnerFreeHere's how to make a big kanzashi rose: cut and singe the ribbon, fold the small and large petals, shape the leaves over a candle, glue the petal rows onto the base, and twist the center.
Embroidered Star Brooch
BeginnerFreeThis material presents a video tutorial for embroidering a Star brooch. The brooch center uses a 12 mm Rivoli crystal, though a 14 mm crystal can also work. The materials include bugle beads, stiff bullion wire, seed beads, sequins, beads, rhinestone chain, a very thin regular chain, an embroidery base, a brooch pin, backing material, thread, and a bead-embroidery needle. The author provides a star template and suggests adding any materials you like. The detailed process is shown in the video.
Beaded Lucky Clover Brooch
Beginner3 hrFreeA tutorial for a beaded lucky clover brooch: trace a clover template onto felt, decorate two petals with shibori ribbon, embroider a rivoli crystal centerpiece with beads, cover the remaining petals with seed beads and bugle beads, then back the piece with leather and finish the edge with a whipstitch.
Magical Blue Whale: Embroidering a Summer Brooch
Beginner2 hrFreeA detailed tutorial for a bead-embroidered whale brooch: transfer the design onto felt, set the tail and front flipper with rhinestones, embroider the belly and back outlines with beads in different shades, cut out the figure from felt, reinforce it with a cardboard backing and a leather back piece with a clasp, then finish the edge with a beaded border.
Making a Simple, Delicate Felt-and-Zipper Brooch for Beginners
Beginner1 hr 30 minFreeA step-by-step tutorial for making a felt-and-zipper brooch: cut a heart out of green felt, trim its edge with a cut zipper piece whose raw edge has been sealed with flame, add a decorative zipper coil and metal leaf details, fill the gaps with beads and bugle beads, cut a backing piece from black felt, sew the two layers together, and attach the brooch pin.
How to Make Shibori Earrings
Beginner2 hrFreeA tutorial for shibori earrings: bead a bezel around a rivoli crystal, prepare felt petals with shibori ribbon, embellish them with beads and bicones, make a suede or leather backing, and attach an ear wire.
