Designs Ideas from the FHFTeam:
Everyone who knows about jewellery, knows about big-hole-beads, or BHBs. They're on the High Street, in the media, and probably on your wrist! The whole idea behind them is to make a special, meaningful bracelet, and one way to do that is to buy unique handmade artisan beads; with that in mind, here are a few ideas for a special Valentine's themed BHB bracelet.
First up, you're going to need something to put the beads on; if you want a simple snake chain to highlight your beads,
ARJewellery have a sterling silver chain available, all ready for threading.
If, on the other hand, you want to make a bold statement with your chain as well,
mizgeorge makes a handmade sterling version complete with a stunning, handmade, gemstone accented toggle clasp.
And for the beads...
For the traditional Valentine's touch, this trio of beads by
HelenPetersBeads provide a soft palette of pinks that fits well with an ultra-romantic theme.
Continuing the colour scheme is
dilunahs' beautiful silver glass bead featuring a subtle interplay of pastel pinks and purples, and finished off with a sterling silver core, which is textured to add that special detail.
Sometimes you need a bit more silver to complement your beads, and
mizgeorge's handmade charms will work perfectly; and their inspirarion, a style of Russian wedding ring, adds an extra romantic significance.
For a bit of passion and vibrancy, this bead pair by
ScarletImpressions will make a statement, with their ruby red depths, without causing too much of a stir amongs the softer colours
And finally, if you really want to include an extra personal effort, have a look at beadweaving tutorial for bubbly beads - the pattern has scope for experimentation, so you can adapt it to fit your bracelet, and use your beloved favourite colours
Hope you enjoy!
If, on the other hand, you want to make a bold statement with your chain as well, mizgeorge makes a handmade sterling version complete with a stunning, handmade, gemstone accented toggle clasp.
For the traditional Valentine's touch, this trio of beads by HelenPetersBeads provide a soft palette of pinks that fits well with an ultra-romantic theme.
And finally, if you really want to include an extra personal effort, have a look at beadweaving tutorial for bubbly beads - the pattern has scope for experimentation, so you can adapt it to fit your bracelet, and use your beloved favourite colours
