Barbara Briggs Designs Jewelry Kits

I will be adding new jewelry and beading kits as they become available so you may want to peruse this page often!

Send requests to Barbara@BarbaraBriggsDesigns.com or BriggsDesigns@aol.com. You'll also find several of these kits offered on my BigCartel page.

"Lariat Rope With Sculptural Polymer Dangles" kit - $90
Directions Only - $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/intermediate beader. Please request your color preference: earthtones, 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
*Size #12 and #13 beading needles
*Seven pages of clear, concise step-by-step instructions including full color step-by-step photos
*Please note: I do not include thread in my kits, as most beaders have apersonal preference as to which brand of thread they like to use.

 

 

"Shell and Spines Cuff" kit - $115
Directions Only - $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)
* Size #12 and #13 needles
* Eleven pages of clear, concise step-by-step instructions including 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.

"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 - $60.
Directions only - $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
*Needles
*Nine pages of clear and concise step-by-step instructions including 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.

The "Moroccan Surprise" earring kit - $60
Directions only - $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 colorway shown or you may request earth tones, 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
* Beading needles
* 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 thread in my kits, as most beaders have a personal preference as to which brand of thread they like to use.

 

 

"Interlocking Rings" Bracelet kit - $98
Instructions only - $20

Colorful beaded rings connect with each other in this project. The bracelet is finished with one of my handmade one-of-a-kind fine silver metal clay toggle/clasps. Please request your color preference: earthtones, 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 heavy weight, handmade pure fine silver toggle/clasp
* needles
* 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 - $60
Instructions only - $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 thread in my kits, as most beaders have a personal preference as to which brand and type of thread they like to use.

 

 

The "We'll Always Have Paris" earring kit - $22
Instrucions only - $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 thread in my kits, as most beaders have a personal preference as to which brand of thread they like to use.

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

 

 

The "Fit for a Queen" necklace kit - $98
Instructions only $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 cystal. Peyote stitched round and oval rings link to segments of antiqued sterling silver chain . A sterling silver "S" hook clasp finishes this 28" long beauty...of course, you can make it shorter!

The kit contains the following:
* seven 3 - 4 inch segments of sterling silver chain
* one handmade sterling silver "S" clasp
* three Swarovski 12mm rivolis
* one Swarovski focal rivoli (Please note: the large center stone shown in the photo is vintage Swarovski and no longer available. A comparable Swarovski square octagon stone will be included in the kit instead).
* Delicas, charlottes, and 15/0 seed beads in assorted colors
* needles
* easy to follow step-by-step instructions with 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.

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

 

"The Princess Collar" kit is now available - $98
Instructions only - $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
* Beading needles
* nine pages of easy to follow step-by-step instructions with 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.

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