Are you a fan of bead shops, craft stores, and gem shows when they come in town? Do you end up with several strands of gorgeous beads....or even just a couple of left over beads that you thought you could use for a necklace project but it didn't lay straight due to the hole being on a skinny neck of the bead?

This design and tutorial can be used for lampwork beads, briolettes, or any beads that have a hole that is drilled horizontally on the top of the bead. After you have all of your materials assembled, they only take a few minutes to make each pair, so it is a great design for people who want to sell at craft fairs or Christmas shows.

I'm also including a variation that turns the beads into angels - perfect for the holidays or for people who are angel fans.