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 Pugster Heart Mother & Daughter Beads Charm- Pandora Charms Bracelet Compatible Gifts For Mom Sale Price: $9.99  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionThis Heart Mother & Daughter Beads Charm- Pandora Charms Bracelet Compatible Bead is compatible with Pandora bracelets, and interchangeable with Pandora charms / beads! Made of pewter plated with silver, will stand up beautifully to the test of time and wear...  |
 Starter Master Bracelet for Pandora, Troll, Biagi and Charmilia Style Beads - Removable Lobster Claw - Beads Won't Fall Off + 1-1/2" Extension Chain - Silver Tone Metal (8-1/2") (FB119) List Price: Sale Price: $6.24 You save: $23.76 (79%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionBeautiful snake chain bracelet has a "twist off" lobster claw end to easily load Pandora, Biagi, Chamilia, Troll style core beads. Once assembled back, beads WILL NOT slide off the bracelet which makes putting the bracelet on much simpler... |
 Bling Jewelry 925 Sterling Silver White Swarovski Crystal Bead Fits Pandora Pugster List Price: Sale Price: $12.99 You save: $14.00 (52%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours DescriptionMade from .925 Sterling Silver and dazzling iridescent crystals, this White Crystal Bead is compatible with Pandora bracelets, and Pandora charms! An exciting variety of available patterns will allow you to create your own stylish bead bracelet... |
 Ten (10) Pack of Assorted Crystal Rhinestone Beads (Styles you will receive are shown in picture) Charms Spacers for European Style Bracelets Fits Pandora, Biagi, Troll, Chamilla and Many Others Sale Price: $11.75 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionIf you have any questions about bracelet comparability, or any other questions,Feel free to send me a message "Pro Jewelry" I will answer as promptly as possible. |
 Sterling Silver Pandora compatible Charm Bracelet List Price: Sale Price: $16.99 You save: $30.00 (64%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours |
 Pugster Mothers Day Gifts Heart Best Mom Charm Beads Fit Pandora Charms & Beads Sale Price: $9.49 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionThis Heart Best Mom Charm Bead Fit Pandora Beads Bead is compatible with Pandora bracelets, and interchangeable with Pandora charms / beads! Made of pewter plated with silver, will stand up beautifully to the test of time and wear... |
 Special Aunt Love Expressively Yours Bracelet List Price: Sale Price: $9.99 You save: $10.00 (50%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionSend your aunt a gift for a special birthday, holiday or gift giving occasion and let her know just how special she is. Silver like and aqua crystal beads decorate this special Aunt Bracelet. Ages 13+ 8" long |
 Pugster Mother's Day Gifts Heart Grandma Charm Bead - Pandora Beads & Charms Compatible Sale Price: $12.49 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionThis Heart Grandma Charm Bead - Pandora Beads & Charms Compatible Bead is compatible with Pandora bracelets, and interchangeable with Pandora charms / beads! Made of pewter plated with silver, will stand up beautifully to the test of time and wear... |
 Sister, Friend, Forever Silver & Crystal Expressively Yours Bracelet Sale Price: $6.49 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionEnjoy the beauty of this silver-plated and crystal Expressively Yours bracelet. The Sister, Friend, and Forever Words are on both sides of the silver bead. It is finished off with a heart charm and a toggle clasp... |
 Pandora Style Charm Bead (Z62) Murano / Lampwork Style Glass (14mm x 10mm) (fits Troll too) ~ Solid Single Core Design List Price: Sale Price: $2.99 You save: $5.00 (63%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionMade of murano style lampwork glass, these beads will fit all Pandora, Biagi, Chamilia, Troll and other similar style master bracelets. Simply slide them on as you would any other unthreaded bead. Solid single core of bead measures approx 4... |
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Beaded Sandals
Warmer weather will be here before you know it. Turn your knack for crafting into a fashion statement. Beaded sandals are all the rage but can be pretty pricey. Why not design and make your own?
The cost of your beaded shoes will depend on the shoes that you select . The rest of the materials and tools are very inexpensive. You might even go shopping in your own closet for dull-looking sandals that could use a pretty update! If you make jewelry for profit, beaded sandals can be a very profitable expansion of your product line.
What You Will Need- Materials for Beaded Sandals
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1 pair sandals, synthetic uppers are easiest to work with.
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SuppleMax 0.30mm illusion cord
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Your choice of beads and charms
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Masking tape
Beading Tools
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Flexible measuring tape
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Sharp sewing needle
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Scissors
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Needle nose pliers
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Bead Board
How to Bead Your Sandals
With flexible measuring tape, measure the length of the area you want to bead. Lay out your design on the bead board. Cut a length of illusion cord equal to two times the length you want plus 2 feet. For example, if the length you beaded is 9 inches then you will need 42 inches of illusion cord (9 x 2 + 24 inches = 42 inches).
Thread the illusion cord onto the needle; from the top, sew through the sandal strap as close to the sole as you can. Sew back through to the top about 3/16" to one side, exiting as close as possible to the sole.
Pull the cord through so that both lengths are equal. This provides the two strands for the double row design. Double-knot the two lengths together; tape one length to the bottom on the sandal to keep it out of your way while you bead the first row.
Each section of beads in this design is secured in place by sewing through the sandal strap to the back and then back through to the top. For example, string a section of 3-4mm beads; sew the cord through the strap; then sew back up to the top very close to the first hole. The needle nose pliers are used to help pull the needle through the strap.
The larger beads can be individually secured: string a large bead; sew through the strap; sew back through the strap to the top, ready for the next bead(s). Don’t be concerned if the bead or beads don’t lie exactly straight. You can adjust and secure them better when you bead the second row.
When you’ve finished the first row of beads, sew through to the back of the strap; un-tape the other strand of illusion cord; and tape the end of the cord you just completed to the sole of the sandal to keep it out of the way while you string the second strand.
For the second row, you only need to add the small beads. When you come to a large bead, run the needle through the bead and position the holes that you sew to secure and straighten the bead. When you reach the end, sew through to the back. Un-tape the first piece of illusion cord. Double-knot the two strands together.
To hide the ends and prevent them from irritating the wearer’s foot, use the needle to run each strand horizontally into the strap between the layers of strap material and exit at the back. Snip the end flush with the strap. If you can feel the end when you run your finger over the area, the wearer will be able to feel it on her foot and you will need to trim closer. Now you have your lovely footwear masterpiece!
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Leonard Steward
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