Jewelry

we do custom orders! aer@corgibeadlabs.com

i currently offer five different strand options
cubic-right-angle-weave (CRAW), classic, & spirals: russian, single, double

i started making jewelry for two reasons

1) i'm allergic to nickel and it is very difficult for me to find jewelry that i can wear. it turns out that a lot of stuff labeled "nickel-free"... isn't nickel-free! :(

2) i have issues with my wrists. traditional clasps are hard for me to put on/take off by myself, so i greatly prefer magnetic clasps


put these two factors together, and i started making my own jewelry. so many people have told me that they have the same issues regarding nickel and jewelry :( add in a convenient model at the ready, a passion for creativity, and behold, CorgiBeadLabs.com! 

stitches currently available

cubic-right-angle-weave (CRAW)

this stitch forms a squared-off rope with repeating patterns of five beads on each side.

time: intensive (4/5)
beads required: more (4/5)

russian spiral

this elegant stitch forms a soft, flexible rope with an alternating pattern of large beads and smaller beads. this can be used to make a polka-dot pattern as well.

time: average (3/5)
beads: average (3/5)

single/simple spiral

this stitch forms one center strand with a small beaded spiral going along the center strand

time: average (3/5)
beads required: average (3/5)

double spiral

this stitch forms two beautifully intertwined spirals. 

time: intensive (4/5)
beads required: more(4/5)

classic strand

beads on a string :)

time: quickest (1/5)
beads: fewer beads, but higher quality

stop! please :)

before wearing or gifting: 

double check that the recipient of your piece does not have a pacemaker, ICD, or other medical devices that are sensitive to magnetic fields

These clasps are super-strong, but avoid tugging on the strands of the jewelry! My pieces are tension-tested, but not unvulnerable! To open the clasp without tugging on the strands, twist them apart, sort of similar to a bottlecap. 

We use these because each individual Mag-Lok clasp is one solid piece - meaning that there is no magnet to fall out, or glue to dissolve. These are super strong, super secure, and super easy to put on! They are also completely nickel-free!

From their website:
"MAG-LOK® is the premier magnetic jewelry clasp.  

Clasps are self-aligning using 2 very powerful magnets. 

All clasps are Made in America without any glue to fail or cast loop to break off."