Enamel Charms

  Metal charm beads also come with enamel coating which makes the object "pop" and look like more realistic. Enamel beads are great for individulaizing your bracelet and making it symbolize who you are, what you enjoy, and what is important to you. For example, beads come in the shape of many objects, for example: Animal shapes for your favorite animal, sports objects like golf clubs, basketballs, ect to signify your favorite sport, music notes, instruments, food items, hobbies, .. your favorite things are out there. This is a good base to start creating your individual bracelet or a special gift for someone you know. The enamel comes in all colors so you can use them well in any color scheme. So think about it, and decide what defines your lifestyle. Then start your journey here, looking for some beads. http://stores.ebay.com/Kimbalina-Charms/Enamel-/_i.html?       _fsub=1687948011&_sid=8249671&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322  

Dont see what you are looking for?  Please email me and ask. My supplier has a wealth of bead items and chances are good that I can order for you. I will also help you custom design a bracelet  using your ideas, and I love to do this, so please just ask! 

Beads with Stones - go for the Bling!

Beads with stones can add some color and sparkle to your bracelet. You can find these in a wide range of colors and shapes. I like to choose one  color,  or 2 or 3 colors which look good together, and then choose several rhinestone beads with different shapes. You can match colors with your glass beads. You can also put some clear stone beads (like diamonds) on any bracelet as the clear stones will go with almost anything. Here are a few samples of beads with stone. There is glass rhinestone and you can have faux pearl or other gemstone.  So check out my selection of Rhinestone Beads at http://stores.ebay.com/Kimbalina-Charms/Rhinestone-/_i.html?_fsub=363052011&_sid=8249671&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

What is a Spacer?

       Last week I showed you some examples of the glass beads. This week I will show some metal beads. These are often used as "spacers".. What is a spacer?  OK,.. it can be any bead used to separate other beads, to give your bracelet a more attractive and less cluttered look. For example, you could use a plain (or fancy) metal spacer between beads which are more colorful or have a busier pattern. This will distract your eye and make your focal beads stand out more.
Here is an example of how to use spacers:

                                                                                 

The primary focus on these 2 bracelets are the turquoise beads. They are not all bunched up together, but separated by metal spacer beads. Some of the metal spacers are quite fancy, and come in different shapes, for example barrel beads, tube beads, round, square, rondell,  heart shape, and can all have any variey of ornate patterns ...bali,scroll,celtic,diamond,ect.... so spacers do NOT have to ever be boring! Check out my collection of metal beads in my store at http://stores.ebay.com/Kimbalina-Charms/Metal-/_i.html?_fsub=363051011&_sid=8249671&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322