10 Unique Ways to Use Bugle Beads in Jewelry Making

Hey beautiful! ✿ It’s Gina from . Do you like working with bugle beads in your jewelry making projects? Perhaps you bought a few tubes several years ago, and they have been hiding in the corner of your bead stash ever since. Don’t feel bad; bugle beads are a challenging shape to work with, and some people simply don’t like using them, for various reasons. If you don’t consider yourself to be a fan of the bugle, perhaps you could give them another chance? Each design featured in the video has it’s own corresponding blog post, and full video tutorial, with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions. If you are struggling to come up with ways to use bugle beads, or haven’t desired to give them a second look, perhaps something here will pique your interest. ✿ Blog Post: ✿ Shop Bugle Beads: Eureka Crystal Beads: Potomac Beads: Etsy: Beadaholique: The more, the merrier! Please follow for more real-time jewelry making content: ✿ FACEBOOK: ✿ INSTAGRAM: ✿ PINTEREST: ✿ TWITTER: Looking for my beading patterns, or want to purchase one of my beaded jewelry creations? ✿ Shop Instant Download Beading Patterns: ✿ Shop One-of-a-Kind, Handmade Jewelry: Wondering which bead box is the best? ✿ See the Master List of Beading Boxes, and Coupons: ✿ View this video for more: Here is a compiled a list of my must-have beading products. ✿ See Gina’s Favorite Beading Supplies / Gift Ideas for Beaders: Don’t get lost in the shuffle! ✿ View all of my Video Playlists, organized by content type: Visit the Design Index to see all of Gina’s beading designs, organized by type, skill-level, and more! ✿ Visit the Orchid and Opal Design Index Wanna trade?! If you have beading supplies to swap, especially beads or findings which have come in monthly bead boxes, here is the group for you: ✿ Join the Bead Swap Facebook Group: Businesses, or viewers, who wish to contact me personally may reach me here: ✿ E-mail: orchidopaljewelry AT gmail DOT com GENERAL: ✿ Copyright: Especially pertaining to Orchid and Opal original jewelry designs, please do NOT reproduce, or copy video content, or written instructions, in any format, without my consent. You may email me to inquire about discounted pricing for written patterns used in group instruction. ✿ Credit: Artists spend countless hours on their designs from concept to completion. I have the utmost respect for other artists, and the time/energy behind their original designs. I will always make a point to give credit where credit is due because I expect the same in return. Of course, in some rare circumstances, artists’ beading designs may overlap in certain ways; after all, there are only so many combinations in which beads may be put together. It’s possible for artists to simply “be on the same wavelength.” “Great minds think alike,“ and all that. :) ✿ Selling: You may sell any of the jewelry you have made from my tutorials. If you are able to credit, or tag me, as the designer, it is much appreciated. ✿ Commenting: I am honored to have you here! In order to maintain an upbuilding environment, please note that I have no tolerance for hate speech, bullying, spam, or comments that rudely criticize others, or myself, without the intent of offering constructive suggestions. ✿ Please note: Orchid and Opal is a one-woman show. I (Gina) happily work full-time creating new designs, finished pieces, written patterns, and video content. However, there’s so much more work that goes unseen. I state this to let you know (1) how passionate I am about what I do, and (2) as a fellow human, I make mistakes, and do the best I can while also trying to maintain a work-life balance. I always strive to thoroughly research topics, educate myself, and present you with the most accurate content, to the very best of my ability. Thanks for joining me on this creative journey! FTC Disclosure: This information may contain affiliate links, in which I might earn a small commission based on your purchase, at absolutely no cost to you. Regardless, I only recommend products and services I trust. Updated: 2021-04-04 #beadedjewelry #jewelrymaking #beadworking #beads #jewelry #diy #beading