Barbara Briggs Designs Jewelry Kits

Send requests to Barbara@BarbaraBriggsDesigns.com or BriggsDesigns@aol.com.

Shown here is a preview of the "Bedazzled Spiral Cuff" pattern. The 4x6 photo at the left side of the pattern will give you an idea of the size of the instruction photos. Patterns for all my kits are in this format.

I welcome feedback - below are several comments regarding my kits:

"Barbara, I love the beading kit I ordered from you! The directions are so easy to follow and the photos really help. I'll be ordering again when I finish this project!" Diane T

"Hi Barbara!  The kits are here and they are incredible.  I just love the colors. I am just starting the “Shells” cuff, but I am so impressed with your kits (and I love to have a substantial beading backlog), that I just thought I would order a couple more!" Holly M.

"I just wanted you to know I'm thrilled with the materials in the two kits I ordered from you. The beads and Swarovski crystals are gorgeous! Making these is the fun part, but I can't wait to wear my new bracelet and necklace when they are finished!" Anne J.

"I love the colors.  I am very excited to get started on it. The directions are really easy to read and follow." Gail L.

The following kits offered on my BigCartel page: The "Potpourri" Bracelet kit, "Shell and Spines Cuff" kit, "Fit for a Queen" Necklace kit, "The Princess Collar" kit, and "Bedazzled Spiral Cuff" kit. Please contact me directly if you wish to order other kits from this page.

The "Bedazzled Spiral Cuff"kit - $95
Kit with pre-finished polymer clay beads - $110
Pattern only - $22

Luscious! I love this undulating spiral and the bold colors. This bracelet is sure to get noticed! And, because different techniques and mediums are used, it's an exciting project to create and wear! You'll stitch a spiral and accent it with textured custom colored polymer clay beads, a beaded toggle, and a metal clay clasp of your own creation. Of course, if you aren't interested in working with metal clay, you can always make a clasp by stitching a beaded ring clasp - I'll include extra beads for you! And if you don't want to work with polymer clay, you can order the kit with the polymer clay beads already finished and ready to string for $15 extra. How versatile is that! This kit is available in jewel tones, neutrals, earth tones, sunset brights, or pastels, or you may order it in your favorite colors - just email me with your request. *Note: Due to fluctuating silver prices and the expense of stocking silver, the metal clay is not included in this kit, but I will provide sources from whom it can be purchased.

The "Bedazzled Spiral Cuff" kit contains:
*Japanese seed beads, Delicas, and triangle beads
*Swarovski bicone crystals
*Three wooden beads
*Polymer Clay (four custom blended colors)
*Pearlescent powder
*Paint brush
*Acrylic finish
*Plastic work surface
*Four sterling silver crimp beads
*Stringing wire
*Thirteen pages of easy to follow step-by-step instructions with full color step-by-step photos

*Please note that I do not include needles or thread in my kits as most beaders have preferences regarding these materials.

 

The "Potpourri" Bracelet Kit - $70
Pattern only - $22

This bracelet incorporates a little bit of everything…four colorful polymer clay beads in several shapes, a right angle weave pod bead woven with Japanese seed beads, and a lovely flower bead, curved flower disks, and a flower shaped clasp made of fine silver metal clay.  A leaf shaped clasp of polymer clay will attach to the bracelet with 18 gauge silver wire. These sculptural components combine to create a fanciful potpourri of delicious colors and textures. *Note: If you do not wish to work in metal clay, you may substitute the metal clay bead and disks with polymer clay - enough polymer clay is included in the kit to do this if you wish. * Note: Due to fluctuating silver prices and the expense of stocking silver, the metal clay is not included in this kit, but I will provide sources from whom it can be purchased.

The "Potpourri" bracelet kit contains:
*Polymer clay (six colors) *note: Please request your choice of colors.
*One 16mm bisque bead
*Wooden beads (four 16mm round and one 14mm x 20mm barrel bead)
*Pearlescent powder
*Paint brush
*Acrylic finish
*Plastic work surface
*Seed beads from Japan in size 15/0, 11/0, 8/0, and 6/0
*Four sterling silver crimp beads
*Stringing wire
*Two seamless brass circle cutters (10mm and 16mm)
*One 1 1/4" piece of 18 gauge balled tipped argentium sterling silver
*One closed sterling silver jumpring
*One ball tipped sterling silver jumpring
*One brass bead
*One cocktail straw
*Fifteen pages of easy to follow step-by-step instructions with full color step-by-step photos

*Please note I do not include needles or thread with my kits as most beaders have preferences regarding these materials.

 

The "Sculptural Earring Stand" Kit - $29
Pattern only - $10

It's wonderful to have a jewelry case with partitions of all different sizes specially designed to house earrings and bracelets and nifty little knobs from which to hang necklaces.  But, if you have one or more special pieces, it might be nice to display them.  Rather than being stored out of sight, I enjoy gazing upon my favorite pieces when they aren’t being worn.  I made the sculptural earring stand for just this purpose!  So, for those of you who would like to display a special pair of earrings, I’ve written directions and am offering the earring stand as a kit.  It’s an easy, speedy, and fun project and you don’t have to be an artist to make one! The earrings featured on the stand are not included - a pattern for the earrings "Moroccan Surprise" is offered separately.

The "Sculptural Earring Stand" kit contains:
Heavy gauge steel wire
Polymer clay
Pearlescent powder
Acrylic finish
Paint brush
Four pages of step-by-step instructions with full color step-by-step photos

 

 

The "Moroccan Surprise" earring kit - $68
Instructions without kit - $20

Do you like earrings that are just a bit on the flamboyant side and sure to be conversation starters? Would you like a fun project that combines brick and peyote stitch and polymer clay? Do you like harmless snakes? Then this is the kit for you! Order in the color way shown or you may request water colors, jewel tones, or whatever colors your heart desires! This kit is recommended for the intermediate to advanced beader.

The "Moroccan Surprise" earring kit includes:
* Two 12mm Swarovski crystal rivolis
* Two metal heishi beads
* Two 4mm bi-cone crystals
* One 2” long 20 gauge head pin
* Premo Sculpey Polymer Clay
* Pearlescent powder
* Two handmade 20 gauge sterling silver earwires
* A selection of Miyuki Delica beads, 15/0 seed beads, and charlottes
* Eight pages of clear and concise step-by-step instructions including full color step-by-step photos

*Please note: I do not include needles and thread in my kits, as most beaders have a personal preference as to which brand and types of needles/thread they like to use.

"Easy and Elegant" Polymer Clay Beads kit - $39
Instructions without kit- $12

Have you ever wanted to make Polymer clay beads but don't quite know where to start? Look no further...this kit is for you! The design possibilities are endless. These directions will show you how to create a single design which you can alter in a myriad of ways to create a bevy of beautiful art beads! This project is suitable for all levels of expertise and may be ordered in neutrals, earth tones, water tones, jewel tones, brights, or pastels.

This kit contains the following:
*Five colors of polymer clay
*Twelve wooden beads in various shapes and sizes
*Pearlescent powder
*A vial of acrylic finish
*Paint brush
*Three disk cutters
*polyester batting
*Five pages of easy to follow step-by-step directions with step-by-step color photos

 

 

The "Fit for a Queen" necklace kit - $110
Instructions without kit - $20

Swarovski rivolis are bezeled with Delicas and seed beads. The 12mm rivoli at the bottom of the necklace is accented with Charlotte beads and lies below the main focal "jewel", a large Swarovski crystal. Peyote stitched round and oval rings link to segments of antiqued sterling silver chain . A sterling silver "S" hook clasp finishes this beauty!

The kit contains the following:

* Six - 2 1/2 to 3 inch segments of sterling silver chain
* One handmade sterling silver "S" clasp
* Three Swarovski 12mm rivolis
*One Swarovski 27mm x 18.5mm crystal
* Delicas, charlottes, and 15/0 seed beads in assorted colors
* Six pages of easy to follow step-by-step instructions with color step-by-step photos
*Please note: Needles and thread are not included in my kits as most beaders have a personal preference as to which kinds of needles/thread they like to use.

This kit may be ordered in the above color way, neutrals, earth tones, water colors, or jewel tones.

 

"Lariat Rope With Sculptural Polymer Dangles" kit - $95
Instructions without kit - $20

This beaded lariat rope is truly a versatile piece of artwear! It is stitched in right angle weave, then embellished with vertical lines of seed beads. One-of-a-kind polymer clay sculptural pendants are attached with sterling silver "S" hooks giving you the option of adding your own beads or pendants. This kit is recommended for the beginner to intermediate beader. Please request your color preference: earth tones, water colors, neutrals, or jewel tones.

The Lariat Rope kit contains:
*Enough beads to make a 34" rope. Beads included are 11/0 Delicas, charlottes, 11/0 and 15/0 Japanese seed beads.
*Two one-of-a-kind polymer clay sculptural dangles
*Two sterling silver "S" hooks
*Seven pages of clear, concise step-by-step instructions including full color step-by-step photos.
*Please note: I do not include needles and thread in my kits, as most beaders have a personal preference as to which brand and types of needles/thread they like to use.

 

"Shell and Spines Cuff" kit - $125
Instructions without kit - $20

This bracelet reminds me of colors and creatures I glimpsed on the ocean floor when I used to scuba dive. Spiny dagger beads sit upon a base of right angled weave. The focal stone is a 27mm Swarovski crystal encased in a tubular peyote bezel of Japanese seed and Delica beads embellished with keishi pearls and tiny crystals. I've created an Opihi Shell button from polymer clay which fits into a branch fringe loop of tiny seed beads. Star Urchin buttons (shown below) made of polymer may be substituted if you like. Presently I'm offering this kit in neutrals, water colors, pastels, and jewel tone combinations, but you may request your favorite color combinations and I'll make up a kit especially for you! Recommended for the intermediate to advanced beader.

The " Shell and Spines Cuff" kit includes the following items:
* One 27mm Swarovski rivoli in Crystal AB
* One hundred forty-eight Czech glass dagger beads in three colors
* One polymer clay star urchin button
* Thirty-two 4mm Czech fire polished crystals
* Delicas, 8/0, 11/0, and 15/0 Miyuki and Czech seed beads,13/0 charlottes
* Eighty 3mm Swarovski bicone crystals
* Miscellaneous embellishment beads (keishi pearls, 3mm Swarovski crystal and pearls, assorted seed beads
* Eleven pages of clear, concise step-by-step instructions including full color step-by-step photos
*Please note: I do not include needles and thread in my kits, as most beaders have a personal preference as to which brand and types of needles/thread they like to use.

"Shell and Spines Cuff - Coral Tones"

This kit includes all of the above materials. I'm sorry to report that the light coral colored dagger beads used in the above bracelet are no longer in stock, so I will substitute another color dagger bead if you order this kit. The Burgundy 27mm Swarovski rivoli will be substituted with Purple Haze which is beautiful! *Please note: I do not include thread in my kits, as most beaders have a personal preference as to which brand of thread they like to use.

"Shell and Spines Cuff - Water Colors"

These are the colors I've put together for the "Water Colors Shell and Spines Cuff" kit. The 27mm Swarovski crystal is Aquamarine, but I can substitute Crystal AB if you'd rather have that color. *Please note: I do not include thread in my kits, as most beaders have a personal preference as to which brand of thread they like to use.

 

 

 

The "Treasure Basket Drop Earrings" kit - $68
Instructions without kit - $20

Hone your brick stitch and wire working skills with these delightful earrings. At 2 1/4" in length, they make a colorful statement and are such fun to wear! You may order the kit as shown or in your choice of colors. This kit is recommended for the advanced beginner and intermediate beader.

"Treasure Basket Drop Earrings" kit contains:
*Delicas, charlottes, and a selection of pearls, crystals, and seed beads.
*Long ball tipped sterling silver headpins
*Two handmade sterling silver earwires
*Two 2" pieces of 20 gauge bronze wire
*Two metal heishi beads
*Nine pages of clear and concise step-by-step instructions including full color step-by-step photos

*Please note: I do not include needles and thread in my kits, as most beaders have a personal preference as to which brand and types of needles/thread they like to use.

 

 

"Interlocking Rings" Bracelet kit - $98
Instructions without kit - $20

Colorful beaded rings connect with each other in this project. The bracelet is finished with a handmade one-of-a-kind fine silver metal clay toggle and clasp in a brushed or antiqued finish. Please request your color preference: earth tones, water colors, or jewel tones. This kit is utilizes tubular and flat peyote stitch and is recommended for the advanced beginner to intermediate beader.

This beading kit includes:

* Delicas 10/0 and 11/0 in an assortment of colors
* One handmade pure fine silver toggle and clasp
* Easy to follow step-by-step instructions with full color step-by-step photos.

*Please note: I do not include thread in my kits, as most beaders have a personal preference as to which brand of thread they like to use.

"Beaded Bronze Links" Bracelet kit - $70
Instructions without kit - $20

This bracelet has links similar to the above, but here I've added handmade bronze metal clay rings that link with the beaded rings. It also has a nifty beaded toggle. This bracelet is worked in peyote stitch and is recommended for the advanced beginner to intermediate beader. Please request your color preference: earthtones, water colors, or jewel tones.

This kit contains the following:

*Size 10/0 and 11/0Delicas, seed beads, charlottes, and Swarovski crystal pearls
*Seven handmade bronze metal clay rings
* step-by-step instructions with full color step-by-step photos.

*Please note: I do not include needles and thread in my kits, as most beaders have a personal preference as to which brand and types of needles/thread they like to use.

 

"The Princess Collar" kit is now available - $98
Instructions without kit - $20

This graceful piece is the picture of understated elegance...from it's center Aurora Borealis focal "jewel" to the tiny pearls and crystals edging the collar. A woven netting of shimmering Delicas and dark ruby AB seed beads are suspended from ladder stitched Miyuki gunmetal bugle beads. A handmade sterling silver "S" clasp at the back is the perfect finish. This project uses, ladder stitch, brick stitch, and woven netting and is recommended for intermediate to advanced beaders.

This kit includes the following:
* One Swarovski 16mm rivoli
* Miyuke bugle beads
* Fifty Swarovski 4mm crystal pearls
* Fifty Czech fire polished crystals
* One Sterling Silver "S" clasp
* Delicas, 15/0 seed beads and charlottes
* nine pages of easy to follow step-by-step instructions with color step-by-step photos
*Please note: I do not include needles and thread in my kits, as most beaders have a personal preference as to which brand and types of needles/thread they like to use.

Order in the above color way or you may request earth tones, water colors, or jewel tones.

"We'll Always Have Paris" earring kit - $24
Instructions without kit - $10

I can't help but think of "Casablanca", the classic Bogart and Bergman film, when I wear these Eiffel Tower earrings . This is a very quick and easy project that uses ladder and Ndebele stitch. The finished earrings measure 1 1/2" in length. This kit is recommended for beginning beaders who have basic beading experience.

This earring kit includes the following:

* Two extra long 20 gauge handmade sterling silver headpins
* Miyuki bugle beads
* 8/0 and 15/0 seed beads
* Two 6mm teardrop or oval crystals
* Two 4mm bicone crystals
* Two 2mm round sterling silver beads
* Beading needle
* Step-by-step instructions accompanied by color step-by-step photos

*Please note: I do not include needles and thread in my kits, as most beaders have a personal preference as to which brand and types of needles/thread they like to use.

This kit is available with Matte Metallic Bronze (shown), Gunmetal , or Metallic Bronze Iris bugle beads.