How to Decorate Champagne Flutes or Wine Glasses with Beads

Decorative, beaded stemware is amazing, but can be very expensive. Why pay a ton of money when you can make your own with beads, cabochons, and glue?!

I live in Florida, and my husband and I got married on beautiful Anna Maria Island. Of course, all of my decor was beach wedding themed. That inspired me to make these beautiful DIY champagne flutes specifically with a beach wedding in mind. Of course, you can make yours in any colors or themes you can dream up. Not getting married? Whip some of these up to keep around your home, or to give as gifts. You could also use wine glasses, and pop in some tea lights. So many awesome things you can do. 

Let's get started!

Step 1

What you'll need:

Gloves (totally optional, but recommended if you have sensitive skin)

Towel, Wax Paper (or other covering for your surface)

Champagne Flute or Wine Glass

Waterproof Glue

Beads and Cabochons (click here to get my kit to make this design shown - even includes glue!) 

Step 2

This isn't necessary, BUT highly recommended. Lay out your basic design before applying glue. E6000 glue starts curing in about 2 minutes, so while you can move your beads and cabs after you've glued them down, you really don't have much time. Easier to give yourself a visual idea of where you're going to place your decorations first. 

Step 3

Before you begin gluing make sure you're in a well ventilated area!! This glue is industrial strength and very, very strong smelling. I worked right by an open window. Now, you have two ways you can apply your glue. You can spread glue over small sections directly to the glass (as shown here) or, you can apply glue directly to your larger beads and cabs and glue them down. Either way, you have about 1-2 mins before the glue starts to cure, so you'll need to work quickly. One big benefit of the E6000, besides being waterproof, is that it is self leveling which is very handy in projects like this. 

Step 4

Glue down your first "layer" of beads and cabs, and cover the entire foot/base of the glass (continue up the stem, if desired). Above I show the different methods of gluing down - section at a time, or applying glue to the larger cabs and beads first. The seed beads I sprinkle over the glue almost like you would glitter.

Step 5

You really can add as many or as few decorations as you'd like! I added a second "layer" of cabochons a top the seed beads to make them really stand out. You really can add as many layers as you'd like, just be sure you have plenty of glue. 

Step 6

The only thing left to do is let your decorated champagne flute dry! It will take 24-72 hours to fully cure - if you're in a hurry, heat will help speed the process. Once it is completely cured, your glass is really for drinking! Keep in mind the glass must be hand-washed very gently. Enjoy!

What is the best adhesive or glue for jewelry making?

So, what truly is the best glue for jewelry and beading? With out a doubt, my opinion is E6000. It's amazing for a variety of uses like glue on bails, cabochons, and more. I love it most because it's not only good for jewelry bonding, but so much more. E6000 is a staple in my house.Why? It's waterproof, and can used on wood, metal, glass, fiberglass, ceramics, leather, rubber, vinyl, and most plastics. One of the best parts is that it dries clear, is easy to use, is paintable  AND can be run thru the washer/dryer. The only downside to this miracle glue is the smell; however, you can use it outdoors or crack open a window.

Bead and Cord Sizing Chart in Millimeters (MM) a Free PDF Printable

Bead and jewelry supply sizing can be confusing, especially in the beginning. Jewelry supply size is always referenced by millimeters. I created this simple, printable bead and cord sizing chart. I didn't make it fancy, and make it black and white so as not to tax your printer too much, and it's about the size of a business card. Hope this helps!

click the image below to be taken to the PDF download (no worries, you don't have to sign up for anything - I promise!)

****if your printer settings default to 'fit to page', make sure to uncheck this before printing****

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DIY Gift Idea Even Kid's Can Make for Mother's Day!

You or your kids can make this beautiful charm bracelet for mom and grandma this mother's day. Every mom and grandma loves any gift from their children, however this DIY charm bracelet jewelry kit is so gorgeous it's a handmade gift that's stylish, too.

This is just a quick post to give you a little DIY stacking bracelet inspiration. No need to give instructions. Simply gather up some beading supplies that you already own (or you can purchase the kit here as shown below in my shop) and string them into a love charm bracelet. The mixed metals of gold and silver in this bracelet insures it will coordinate with all her jewelry. 

When you're finished with the bracelet, you can create an adorable handmade jewelry bag to gift it in. It's even no sew!! Click the pic below for instructions. 

DIY No Sew Jewelry Bag Tutorial, Quick and Easy!

Need ideas for packaging your jewelry that you're selling or giving as gift? This DIY no sew pouch is not only adorable, but super easy and very affordable. If you own a jewelry business, you could have a stamp made of your logo to really personalize and add a professional touch.

Let's get started making this DIY jewelry bag.

Here's what you need:

Hot glue gun

Ribbon

Flour sack towels (sold at Walmart, Target, etc)

Stamp and Ink 

Ruler

Pinking shears (or regular scissors if you don't have pinking shears)

Step 1:

Fold the towel in half, and cut on three sides (top and sides). I made mine larger so that a business card could be added, and cut 6" x 5" (remember, this is doubled, so once unfolded it will be 12" x 5").

Step 2:

Unfold the cloth, and apply a small, thin bead of hot glue along the long (12") edge, and fold over.

Do this until the entire edge is glued down, then repeat on the second side. 

Step 3:

 

Lay cloth out (glued seam side up), and lay your ribbon across as shown. Put a thin bead of glue along the cut edge, and fold over as shown (be sure to not glue down the ribbon!). Glue all the way across.

Step 4:

Repeat on the other side. 

Step 5:

Starting at the middle point, add a thin bead of glue along the edge all the way up to the top, then fold together (it's starting to look like a pouch!).

Now glue the other side. 

Step 6: 

Should look like this! You're almost finished! 

Step 7 (optional, but highly recommended!):

Before stamping, make sure to put cardboard or paper in the bag otherwise the ink will bleed thru. 

Step 8:

Get A LOT of ink on your stamp, and then press down with force onto the bag. 

DONE!!!!!!!!

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