I thought I had gone inside Aladdin's cave when I wandered into Israeli, Isabella Lam's shop, Bead4Me. She uses all kinds of cabochons and gemstones. But it is her Swarovski crystal beaded tutorials which sparkle. Literally.
Are you a teacher? Isabella also licences her tutorials for teaching. Check out her about page which lists her terms. Contact her if you need clarification.
Before You Go:
- Book Review : Mastering Beadwork
- Easy Swarovski Rivoli Beaded Ring Tutorials
- How to Make Swarovski Crystal Earrings Tutorials
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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I stumbled onto Isabella Lams webshop a few years ago when I had just started bead weaving. I was determined to make some of her beautiful designs, and even though I was a beginner, her instructions were clear and easy enough for me to have success. I’ve made several versions of “Genesis” and “Scarlet”, as well as other Lam designs. You can use almost any 13x18 cabochon for Genesis. That’s a very common siize for some beautiful vintage cabochons. (See Etsy)
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When you can’t or don’t want to find some of the special jewels and beads that Isabela uses in her designs, you can always order a kit from her. I’ve ordered several and they’re exactly as advertised.
Thanks for showcasing my favorite and first bead weaving designer. These patterns are where it all started for me!