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The step-by-step tutorial for the Dancing Skeletons amulet and earrings is available at no charge with no ads on Marion's Blog > Dancing Skeleton Tutorial
The step-by-step tutorial for the neckpiece is available with the kit listed below or by itself HERE. It is a 21 page manual available as PDF online over 40 large images to make this project easy to follow.
The step-by-step tutorial for the bracelets is available here. Just change the beads. > Shambhala Bracelet Tutorial
I bought a large bag of these skull beads at a bead show a few years ago... Initially, I made some shambhala bracelets with them for in-person fall shows. Later, I designed the dancing skeleton charms, amulets, and earrings and made the neckpiece for a Dia De Los Muertos exhibit at the Chico Art Center in California. The dancing skeletons are easy to make and fun to wear. The little skull beads look like they are having a great time; they are laughing. I call them Calaveras Feliz or Happy Skulls. Please check the online tutorial and make fun jewelry for yourself, your family, and your friends for Dia De Los Muertos, Halloween, or any other day of the year! - Marion
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Dancing Skeleton Neckpiece and Earrings DIY Kit Bag
Beads and cord to make one necklace, one pair of earrings with enough leftover to make an extra charm. |
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What's in the kit bag? |
- 14 Calavera Beads, 2 each of Green, Purple, Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, and Turquoise
- 1 Stand of 6mm Black Ebony Beads
- 1/2 Stand of 10mm Black Ebony Beads
- 1 Pair of Calavera Beads for Earrings
- 1 Pair Sterling Silver Leverbacks
- New Fine Chinese Knotting Cord: 10 yd bobbin of Black, and 2 yd of each: Scarlet Red, Hot Magenta, Purple, Cyan, Emerald Green, Golden Yellow, Neon Orange
- 12" of C-Lon Micro Cord
- 1 Tapestry Needle Size 18
- Clear vinyl bag to hold all the supplies
- + PDF Manual - Instructions/Link in kit
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| Tools needed for this project are: a Fine Point Bead Reamer Tip as the holes of the Calaveras need to be enlarged a bit, it can be done by hand however a Pro Electric Bead Reamer is best, a
Mini Macrame Board, T-Pins, a Thread Burner or Zapper,
Bead Tweezers, and Scissors. |
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| Calavera Skull Beads |
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Carved out of magnesite, dyed. Also known as Tibetan Hand Carved Skull Beads. Sold individually or stranded on an elastic cord with 15 beads. Each bracelet has 2 beads in 7 colors and 1 bead in the 8th color. The stretchy bracelet fits most wrists as is.
Calavera Skull Beads |
- ~ 13.5 mm long x 10mm wide x 12mm deep
- ~ 0.5 mm hole
- Bead holes are easy to ream
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Individual Beads |
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Mixed Colors |
15 Beads Strand Calavera Bracelet |
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WOOD BEADS
Wood beads are a great lightweight addition for any beading project to lessen the overall weight, as wood is lighter than gemstone and glass beads. Try adding them as spacers between gemstone beads or to Malas to lighten the overall weight.
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Black Ebony Round Beads
Made from natural ebony, a hardwood with a natural sheen and luster. It has a beautiful finish, a natural black shade with a touch of brown. Ebony is an exotic hardwood with a nice feel and weight.
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Beads might have been stained for an even tone. Handcrafted in the Philippines.
6 mm Black Ebony Round Beads |
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Strand ~ 71 Beads |
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8 mm Black Ebony Round Beads |
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Strand ~ 52 Beads |
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10 mm Black Ebony Round Beads |
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Strand ~ 43 Beads |
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Tiger Ebony Round Beads
Tiger ebony beads have the same deep, lustrous features as the black ebony beads. The current stands in stock have a natural chocolate brown coloring. Ebony is an exotic hardwood with a nice feel and weight.
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Handcrafted in the Philippines.
6 mm Tiber Ebony Round Beads |
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Strand ~ 71 Beads |
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8 mm Tiger Ebony Round Beads |
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Strand ~ 52 Beads |
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10 mm Tiger Ebony Beads |
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16" Strand ~ 43 Beads |
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White Wood Round Beads
Made from pangantuon wood, a natural light-colored softwood with an even texture.
Weight: lighter than ebony. Color: similar to ivory. |
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Handcrafted in the Philippines.
6 mm White Wood Round Beads |
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Strand ~ 67 Beads |
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8 mm White Wood Round Beads |
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Strand ~ 41 Beads |
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10 mm White Wood Round Beads |
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Strand ~ 41 Beads |
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Dyed Black Wood Round Beads
Made from fast-growing cultivated Taiwanese cheesewood, dyed and cleanly drilled, then waxed for a smooth surface to the touch. Weight: lighter than ebony beads. Color: Deep black with a blue-violet hue.
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Handcrafted in the Philippines.
6 mm Dyed Black Round Beads |
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Strand ~ 71 Beads |
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8 mm Dyed Black Round Beads |
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Strand ~ 52 Beads |
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10 mm Black Round Beads |
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16" Strand ~ 43 Beads |
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Graywood Round Beads
Graywood comes from an evergreen tree commonly known as the Philipine Kunawom Tree. The twigs are used for making beads. Weight: in between the lighter woods and ebony. Color: subtle smoky grey-brown hue.
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Handcrafted in the Philippines.
6 mm Graywood Round Beads |
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Strand ~ 71 Beads |
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8 mm Graywood Round Beads |
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Strand ~ 52 Beads |
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10 mm Graywood Beads |
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16" Strand ~ 43 Beads |
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| Dancing Skeleton Neckpiece PDF Instructions - PDF Access |
$5.00 each
#PDF-DANCESK |
Access to the 21 page PDF manual with over 40 pictures. This will take you directly to a Paypal checkout payable with any major credit or debit card. Once your payment is complete you will be redirected to a web page with the link to the PDF, plus the password to open the PDF. Bookmark the page for future viewing and save the password for opening the PDF document.
Please Note: These instructions are copyrighted and are for personal use only. If you would like to use these instructions to teach, either buy a set of instructions per student or a full kit for each student. Do not duplicate this document either in print or in an electronic manner. When purchasing this PDF, it is assumed that you agree with the terms of the copyright of this document. As to bracelets, make as many as you wish, but if you use the designs in the PDF or website as is, without any changes, please assign the design credit to Marion Jewels in Fiber.
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About colors - While every attempt was made to reproduce colors accurately, colors on your monitor may not precisely match actual thread colors. Dye lots from manufacturer may vary!
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