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A Whirl of Pearls by Debba Rofheart
p. Q+E 6
Fancy Filigree by Stephanie LaRosa
Quick + Easy
p. Q+E 28
In the Fast Lane by Doris Coghill
p. Q+E 10
Ten of Diamonds by Jennifer Airs
p. Q+E 32
Steppin Out with the Band by Alicia Grebe
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NIGHT ON THE TOWN Julie DAmico Beres Simple two-needle right-angle weave and netting techniques combine beautifully in this sophisticated bracelet FANCY FILIGREE Stephanie LaRosa Construct a focal piece of antique brass squares using easy wireworking techniques
Q+E 32 STEPPIN OUT WITH THE BAND Alicia Grebe Frame a favorite cabochon with peyote stitch and display it on a freeform band of brass components Q+E 36 LINKED UP FROM DOWN UNDER Carolyn Cave A peyote-stitched toggle clasp, gemstone beaded beads, and clever seed bead rings give this necklace its distinctive look Q+E 40 RICKRACK BRACELET Carole Ohl Create a fun zigzag pattern by linking triangular shapes worked in peyote and herringbone stitch Q+E 44 TUBULAR TWIST Venetia Perry This versatile peyote-stitched component made with seed beads and twisted bugles is easy to incorporate into your jewelry designs Q+E 48 MORE TECHNIQUES
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Q+E 10 TEN OF DIAMONDS Jennifer Airs The diamonds on this bracelet take shape using an oddcount peyote-stitch technique thats easy to learn Q+E 12 A WHIRL OF PEARLS Debba Rofheart Circular peyote-stitched medallions become striking crystal earrings for special occasions Q+E 16 SEASIDE SPIRAL Jenika Perry Showcase your favorite pendant on a Russian spiral rope Q+E 28 IN THE FAST LANE Doris Coghill Work up this fabulously fast square-stitched bracelet
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TECHNIQUES
two-needle right-angle weave netting
See pp. Q+E 48 and 94 for helpful technique information.
BEADWORK QUICK+EASY
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TOOLS
Scissors 2 size 12 beading needles FINISHED SIZE: 7"
weave techniques to work the bracelet base, starting at the end of the clasp loop: Clasp loop: Place one needle on each end of 10' of thread and string the 6mm soldered jump ring, centering it on the thread. Using either needle, pass through the ring again and knot the thread. String 5A on one end and 4A on the other. Use the second needle to pass back through the fifth A (Fig. 1). Unit 1: On one end, string 6A and 1B. On the other end, string 6A; pass back through the B just added (Fig. 2). Units 215: On one end, string 1A, 1C, 1A, and 1B. On the other end, string 1A, 1C, and 1A; pass back through the B just added (Fig. 3). Repeat thirteen times for a total of 15 units.
Fig. 1: Attaching
the clasp ring
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Clasp:
On one end, string 7A. On the other end, string 6A; pass back through the seventh A. *On one end, string 4A and the ring on the lobster clasp. Pass through the ring a second time, then pass back through the 4A, the 7A, and the B just added. Repeat from * using the other thread and working on the opposite side of the pearl (Fig. 4).
editors tip
Once youve finished embellishing the bracelet, reinforce your work by starting a new thread through a pearl at either end and making a second thread pass through all the pearls and crystals.
2) EMBELLISHMENT. On one end, string 7A. On the other end, string 6A; pass back through the seventh A. On each end, string 6A; cross both needles through the next B. Repeat across all the pearls (Fig. 5). Secure the thread and trim.
JULIE DAMICO-BERES owned and operated a bead store for six years, but now does her beading and crafting out of her home. She travels extensively both in and out of the United States and enjoys looking for beads in exotic locales. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and their two dogs. RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Delica cylinder beads, FireLine braided beading thread, and all other materials: jewelsby jewels@wi.rr.com.
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fancy filigree
Stephanie LaRosa
TECHNIQUE
wirework
See pp. Q+E 48 and 94 for helpful technique information.
simple wireworking techniques to create a geometric centerpiece for this lovely necklace. A series of wrappedloop components becomes the coordinating chain.
MATERIALS
31 green-and-amber 4mm fire-polished rounds (A) 5 blue Picasso 86mm pressed-glass flowers (B) 10 forest-green jade 8mm rounds (C) 12 brass 8mm filigree rounds (D) 13 brass 16mm filigree squares 14 brass 4mm daisy spacers (E) 11 brass 2" ball-end head pins 44 brass 5mm jump rings 2 brass 8mm jump rings 1 brass 823mm hook-and-eye clasp 4' of gunmetal 20-gauge craft wire
TOOLS
Wire cutters Round-nose pliers 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE: 21"
join the filigree squares, then embellish with decorative dangles: Filigree: Lay out the 13 filigree squares according to Fig. 1 and link the open corners together using 5mm jump rings. Dangles: Use 1 head pin to string 1A and 1D; form a wrapped loop that attaches
to the bottom corner of the top-left filigree square. Use 1 head pin to string 1A and 1B (wide end first); form a wrapped loop that connects to the left corner of the filigree square below the previous loop. Repeat for a total of 6 brass round dangles and 5 flower dangles, referring to Fig.1 for placement.
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2) STRAPS. Create the necklace straps by forming wireworked links: Link 1: Use 4" of wire to form a wrapped loop; string 1A, 1D, and 1A and form a wrapped loop. Use one 8mm jump ring to attach one end of the link to the top-left corner of the centerpiece. Link 2: Use 4" of wire to form a wrapped loop; string 1A, 1E, 1C, 1E, 1C, 1E, and 1A and form a wrapped loop. Use one 5mm jump ring to attach one end of the link to the free end of Link 1. Link 3: Use 4" of wire to form a wrapped loop; string 1D and 1C and form a wrapped loop. Use one 5mm jump ring to attach the first loop formed to the free end of Link 2.
Use 4" of wire to form a wrapped loop; string 1A, 1E, 1C, 1E, and 1A and form a wrapped loop. Use one 5mm jump ring to attach one end of the link to the free end of Link 3. Link 5: Use 4" of wire to form a wrapped loop; string 1A, 1D, and 1A and form a wrapped loop. Use one 5mm jump ring to attach one end of the link to the free end of Link 4. Link 6: Use 4" of wire to form a wrapped loop; string 1A, 1E, 1C, 1E, and 1A and form a wrapped loop. Use one 5mm jump ring to attach one end of the link to the free end of Link 5. Attach the clasp: Use one 5mm jump ring to attach the hook half of the clasp to the free end of Link 6.
Link 4:
Repeat the entire step on the right side of the centerpiece using the other half of the clasp.
STEPHANIE LaROSA is a stay-at-home mom to a rambunctious three-year-old. She has been beading for five years and believes that anything can be turned into a piece of jewelry, whether it is a favorite photo, piece of fabric, or scrapbooking embellishment. Visit www.leclairrosedesigns.etsy.com. RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Filigree squares: MJ Beads, www.mel12 .etsy.com. Filigree rounds and head pins: Artful Market, www.artfulmarket.etsy.com. Flowers: Beadslinger, www.beadslinger.etsy.com. Spacers, jump rings, clasp, similar jade rounds, and fire-polished rounds: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, (888) 739-4120, www.joann.com. Wire: Ornamentea, (919) 834-6260, www.ornamentea.com.
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ten of diamonds
Jennifer Airs The design for this symmetrical bracelet came about while testing the possibilities of two-needle odd-count peyote stitch. If you arent familiar with this easy twoneedle technique, youll enjoy adding it to your stitch repertoire.
of two-needle odd-count peyote stitch to make the bracelet: Rows 1 and 2: Place one needle at each end of 7' of thread. Note: Using both a long and short needle makes it easier to follow the pattern. Use the short needle to string 5A, 3B, and 5A to the center of the thread (Fig. 1blue thread).
TECHNIQUES
two-needle peyote stitch square stitch picot
See pp. Q+E 48 and 94 for helpful technique information.
Working with 1 bead in each stitch in this and subsequent rows, use the long needle to peyote-stitch 2A, 1B, 1C, 1B, and 1A; string 1A (Fig. 1red thread). Note: In this and subsequent figures, red thread represents the path traveled by the long needle; blue thread represents the short needle. Row 4: Pass the short needle through the 1A strung at the end of Row 3; work 1A, 1B, 2C, 1B, and 1A. Row 5: Use the short needle to work 1A, 1B, 3C, and 1B; string 1A (Fig. 2 blue thread). Row 6: Pass the long needle through the 1A strung at the end of Row 5; work 1B, 4C, and 1B.
Row 3:
1 3 Fig. 1: Working Rows 13 1 3 5 Fig. 2: Adding Rows 4 and 5 1 3 5 7 9 Fig. 3: Working Rows 610
ARTISTS TIPS
Once you are comfortable with this two-needle method, differentiating the needles by size is not necessary. Or, identify your threads by using different colors of permanent markers. Lay out the beads for each row in advance.
Use the short needle to work 3A, 1B, and 2A; string 1A. Row 18: Pass the long needle through the 1A at the end of Row 17; work 2A, 2B, and 2A (Fig. 6). Repeat Rows 318 nine times or until the desired length is reached. When working the final diamond, use 1C in place of 1D in Row 9 and omit Row 18. Secure the thread and trim.
Row 17:
MATERIALS
6 g gray-lined clear size 11 seed beads (A) 6 g matte silver size 11 seed beads (B) 2 g transparent black diamond AB size 11 seed beads (C) 2 g red-lined crystal 3.4 mm teardrops (D) 1 silver 13mm shank button Gray size D nylon beading thread Thread conditioner
Use the long needle to work 1B and 5C; string 1B (Fig. 3red thread). Row 8: Pass the short needle through the 1B strung at the end of Row 7; work 6C. Row 9: Use the short needle to work 3C, 1D, and 2C; string 1C (Fig. 3 blue thread). Row 10: Pass the long needle through the 1C at the end of Row 9; work 6C (Fig. 3red thread). 1st picot: Use the long needle to string 3B; pass back through the first bead of Row 9 and exit the end of Row 7. Pass through the 3B just added; string 1B (the first Row 11 bead) and squarestitch it to the first bead of Row 9. Exit the last bead added in Row 10 (Fig. 4). Row 11: Use the long needle to work 5C. 2nd picot: Pass the long needle through the end beads of Rows 10 and 9; string 3B and pass back through the last bead of Row 9 and exit the end of Row 7. Pass through the 3B just added; string 1B (the last Row 11 bead). Weave through beads to exit the B just added, away from the beadwork (Fig. 5). Row 12: Pass the short needle through the 1B at the end of Row 11; work 1B, 4C, and 1B. Row 13: Use the short needle to work 1A, 1B, 3C, and 1B; string 1A. Row 14: Pass the long needle through the 1A at the end of Row 13; work 1A, 1B, 2C, 1B, and 1A. Row 15: Use the long needle to work 2A, 1B, 1C, 1B, and 1A; string 1A. Row 16: Pass the short needle through the 1A at the end of Row 15; work 2A, 2B, and 2A.
Row 7:
clasp to the bracelet: Use 12" of new thread to stitch the shank of the button to the center of the last diamond, passing through the center C of Row 9. Repeat the thread path to reinforce; secure the thread and trim. Loop: Start 12" of new thread that exits toward the beadwork from the second A of Row 1. String 2A, 1B, 14C, 1B, and 2A; pass through the second-tolast A of Row 1 (Fig. 7blue thread).
Button:
TOOLS
Size 10 short and long beading needles Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Fig. 4: Adding
the first picot
Weave through beads to the first bead of the loop, pass through all the loop beads again, and exit toward the center of the beadwork (Fig. 7red thread). Check to make sure the loop fits over the button but is not too loose and add or remove beads as needed. Repeat the thread path at least three times to reinforce; secure the thread and trim.
JENNIFER AIRS is addicted to beads, passionate about color, and happiest when planning a new piece of beadwork. Her first design was published in 2007. Since then about eighty other designs have been featured in numerous magazines, books, and on Bead TV. Visit www.jdjewellery.co.uk. RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Miyuki teardrops, Toho matte silver beads, and KO beading thread: Stitchncraft Beads, www.stitchncraft.co.uk. Other Toho seed beads: Beads Direct, www.beadsdirect.co .uk. Seed beads (U.S. source): Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www .firemountaingems.com. Toho beads (U.S. source): Artbeads.com, (866) 715-2323.
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a whirl of pearls
Debba Rofheart
TECHNIQUES
flat and circular square stitch circular peyote stitch ladder stitch picot
See pp. Q+E 48 and 94 for helpful technique information.
of gold seed beads and pearls for a pair of earrings with the classic look of fine jewelry.
MATERIALS
1 g silver-lined light topaz size 15 seed beads (A) 1 g bronze-lined black diamond luster size 15 seed beads (B) 2 g permanent-finish gold size 11 seed beads (C) 18 cream 4mm crystal pearls 2 foil-backed Montana blue 14mm crystal rivolis 1 pair of gold- or silver-plated 4mm ear studs with ball post with loop and ear nuts Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors Size 12 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 1" Link several components to create dazzling bracelets.
1) BEZEL. Use circular square and peyote stitch to encase a rivoli: Round 1: Use 5' of thread to string 12C, leaving a 6" tail. Pass through all of the beads again and exit the third C strung (Fig. 1blue thread). Round 2: String 1C; pass through the last bead exited and the C just strung. String 2C; pass through the next C in the previous round and the 2C just strung. Repeat around to add a total of 18C, alternating between 1C and 2C in each stitch (Fig. 1red thread). Repeat the square-stitch thread path through the first bead added to snug the round. Secure the tail thread and trim.
Round 3:
Repeat Round 2.
Squarestitch 2C to the last C exited (Fig. 2 green thread). Note: These form the anchor beads; always push them toward the inside of the beadwork. This side will become the back. Ladder-stitch 2C to the last C exited in Round 3, with 1 bead in each stitch (Fig. 2blue thread). Note: These 2 beads form 1 prong for the front of the bezel. Weave through beads to exit 3 beads away from the last one exited in Round 3 (Fig. 2red thread). Repeat around to add a total of 18 anchor beads and 9 prongs. Exit the tip of a prong.
Fig. 1: Forming
Rounds 1 and 2
Fig. 2: Adding
anchor and prong beads in Round 4
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Fig. 3: Stitching
Rounds 58
Fig. 5: Forming
the bail
ring post: String 5A; pass through the last 2 anchor beads exited and the first 4A just strung (Fig. 5green thread). Rows 2 and 3: Work 2 rows of square stitch 3C wide with 1 bead in each stitch. Weave through beads to exit the center bead of Row 3 (Fig. 5blue thread). Loop: String 5C, the loop of 1 earring post, and 3C; pass back through the second C just added. String 1C; pass through the last C exited in Row 3 and the next C (Fig. 5red thread). Repeat the thread path twice to reinforce. Picots: String 3B; pass through Row 2. String 3B; pass through Row 1. String 3B; pass through Row 2. String 3B; pass through Row 3. Secure the thread and trim.
Row 1:
ARTISTS TIPS
To make threading your needle a breeze, use flat-nose pliers to first flatten one end of the thread. Be sure to cull any beads that your needle doesnt pass through easily. To make sure the rivoli is centered in the bezel, check the back to make sure the point of the crystal is in the middle of the Round 1 circle. If it isnt, gently squeeze the stone and bezel until the crystal is centered. Instead of making earrings, simply use one component as a striking pendant!
String 2A and pass through the tip of the next prong; repeat around to add a total of 18A using loose tension. Exit the tip of a prong. Place the rivoli faceup in the beadwork and pull the thread tight to snug the beads (Fig. 3purple thread). Repeat the thread path to secure and exit the tip of a prong. Round 6: String 3B and pass through the tip of the next prong; repeat around to add a total of 9 picots. Exit through the base of a prong; work a turnaround to continue working clockwise (Fig. 3blue thread). Round 7: String 1 pearl and pass through the base C of the next prong; repeat around to add a total of 9 pearls. Exit through the first pearl added (Fig. 3green thread).
Round 5:
String 3A and pass through the next pearl; repeat around to add a total of 9 picots (Fig. 3red thread). Exit the tip of a picot. Round 9: Pass down through the nearest Round 4 anchor bead. String 2A and pass up through the next anchor bead, the tip of the nearest Round 8 picot, and down through the next anchor bead; repeat around to complete the back of the bezel and secure the remaining Round 8 picots (Fig. 4 blue thread). Exit from the tip of a Round 8 picot. Round 10 (outside picots): String 3B, pass through the last A exited, and weave through the nearest As and pearl to exit the tip of the next Round 8 picot; repeat around to add a total of 9 picots (Fig. 4red thread). Weave through beads to exit an anchor bead.
Round 8:
DEBBA ROFHEART is a self-taught beader, designer, and all-around craft junkie. She sells her designs under the debbaworks name and teaches at Naturally Jennifers in San Luis Obispo, California. Visit www.debbaworks.etsy.com. RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Toho permanent-finish gold seed beads, Swarovski rivolis and pearls, and all other materials: Naturally Jennifers, (805) 547-1578, www .natuallyjennifer.com.
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seaside spiral
J e n i k a Pe r r y
TECHNIQUES
Russian spiral-stitch variation wirework
See pp. Q + E 48 and 94 for helpful technique information.
favorite art bead on a classic stitched rope thats a variation on the technique known as Russian spiral.
MATERIALS
5 g gray-blue-lined clear size 15 seed beads (A) 5 g metallic-lined deep blue size 15 seed beads (B) 8 g gray AB 1.8mm cube beads (C) 8 g matte metallic bronze 3.4mm drop beads (D) 2 copper 3mm rounds 2 copper 4mm filigree rounds 1 ceramic 2432mm vertically drilled starfish tab 1 copper 22-gauge 2" head pin 2 copper 41mm spacers 1 copper 610mm lobster clasp with ring 1 copper 512mm figure-eight Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors Size 12 beading needles Flat- or chain-nose pliers Round-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE: 18"
Note: Before starting, reserve 20A and 12B and mix the rest of the A and B beads together. Beads from the mix are referred to in the instructions below as AB.
1) ROPE. Stitch a Russian spiral rope:
Rounds 1 and 2:
Use 5' of thread to string {2AB and 1C} three times, leaving a 10" tail. Tie the tail and working thread together with a surgeons knot and pass through the first 2AB strung. String 1C and 2AB; skip the nearest 1C and pass through the following 1AB. String 1C and 2AB; skip the next 1AB and 1C and pass through
the following 1AB. Repeat, adding a total of 6AB and 3C. Rounds 36: String 1C and 2AB; skip the next 1C from the previous round and pass through the following 1AB. Repeat until youve added a total of 18C to the spiral. Round 7 and on: Continue working in the established pattern, substituting 1D for 1C in every fourth stitch, until the rope is 17" long. To end the rope, continue the pattern using 1C and 2AB in each stitch until you have added a total of 18C. Repeat the thread path of the last round twice to reinforce.
Fig. 1: Stitching
Rounds 1 and 2
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string the pendant: With your thread exiting 1C on the final round, string 5A, 1 copper 4mm filigree round, 3B, the figure-eight loop, and 3B. Pass back though the filigree round, string 5A, and go through a bead on the opposite side of the final round. Repeat the thread path to reinforce (Fig. 2). Repeat on the opposite end of the necklace, using the lobster clasp in place of the figure-eight. Pendant: Use the head pin to string 1 copper 3mm round, 1 spacer, the ceramic tab, 1 spacer, and 1 copper 3mm round. Form a wrapped loop that attaches to 1C at the center of the rope (Fig. 3).
Clasp:
ARTISTS TIPS
Be sure to check that your drop beads are facing outward before stitching the next row over them. For a more subtle look, use transparent, color-lined drops. For a more dramatic spiral, use opaque or metallic-colored drops. Instead of attaching the pendant to the rope, use a large-hole lampwork bead as an interchangeable focal piece.
JENIKA PERRY is a bead hoarder and owner of Beadles Originals Beads in Logan, Utah. Her mother taught her to make her first bracelet in 2000, and she hasnt put her beading tools down since. Jenikas goal is to someday visit the Czech Republic and Japan to watch beads being made. Visit her website, www.beadlesoriginals.com. RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Seed beads and drops: Beadles Originals Beads, www.beadlesoriginals.com. Ceramic pendants, FireLine braided beading thread, and all other materials: Artbeads.com, (866) 715-2323.
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Two New MustHave Tools for JEWELRY MAKERS An Insider Look at Spring & Summer Trends 2012 with CREATE YOUR STYLE with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
Two exciting spring and summer jewelry trends next year include romantic elements and natureinspired colors. Add a romantic touch to your jewelry with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS new collection of five heart shapes, each symbolizing a different stage of love. The Crazy 4 U Heart and Truly in Love Heart make sweet necklace focals. In contrast, the asymmetrical line down the center of the Forever 1 Heart adds serious drama. The organic Devoted 2 U Heart features an off-center hole thats perfect for lighthearted earrings. With its heartshaped center hole, the Miss U Heart makes a beautiful bracelet centerpiece or an elegant necklace with chain or dangles hanging from the bottom. Spring and summer designs always burst with color. Four fresh summer colors from SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS include the leaf-inspired Chrysolite Opal, rich and earthy Crystal Bronze Shade, romantic Crystal Vintage Gold Pearl, and innovative Crystal Blend. The Crystal Blend shapes morph two colors into one. Amethyst Blend swirls from palest violet to deep purple, while Topaz Blend moves from champagne to warm brown. Learn more at WWW.CREATE-YOUR-STYLE.COM. If youre traveling this summer, youll want to check out two lightweight battery-operated tools for jewelry designers. The Micro Engraver lets you add a personal touch to your jewelry. It can engrave metal, glass, wood, ceramics, and more. You could make custom pendants with your own engraved designs or create a personalized jewelry tag with your initials to hang on your finished pieces. To use the Micro Engraver, hold it like a pencil and lightly touch the button with your thumb or forefinger. Then touch the tip to the item youre engraving. The Thread Zap II trims, burns, or melts thread to finish beadweaving projects in a neat and professional way. To use the Thread Zap II, press the button to warm the heated tip. Holding the button, briefly touch the tip to the thread to melt. Let the thread cool for a few seconds before continuing your beading. Both tools are priced at under $20 each, making them affordable additions to your toolbox. To find stores in your area, visit www.beadsmith.com.
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Be Inspired In nspired by Tohos New H HANDCRAFTED ANDCR AF TED GILDED MARBLE BEADS
Beadweavers understand the patience it takes to make something beautiful that lasts. So does Toho. They spent years studying and experimenting how to add a gilded marble finish to their high-quality, precision-cut beads. Gilded marble is an age-old traditional decorating technique in Japan, often seen on dishware or other household items. To achieve the elegant look of its new gilded marble beads, Toho overcame several challenges, including trying to use machinery to achieve this artistic effect. In the end, Toho decided that to get the best results, they needed highly skilled craftsmen to apply the gilded effect by hand. The results are amazing. These opaque beads come in nine gorgeous colors, including a rich cobalt blue patterned with gold that would be perfect for creating aquaticinspired jewelry this summer. The round beads come in sizes 3, 6, 8, and 11. Bugles in 3mm and 6mm are available. Cubes and triangles are also available. No matter what you create with these extraordinary gilded marble beads, everyone will want to take a second look. Learn more at www.tohobeads.net.
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TECHNIQUES
square stitch picot
See pp. Q+E 48 and 94 for helpful technique information.
in a wide range of beads, colors, and finishes. For variety, work multiple strands on a single bracelet, as shown here, or stitch a stack of single strands and wear them all together.
MATERIALS
20 g matte metallic dark olive green size 6 seed beads (A) 104 black iris 3mm drop beads (B) 1 silver 423mm 3-strand clasp Smoke 4 or 6 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors Size 10 beading needles
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
BRACELET. Work 2 square-stitched strands with picots: First strand: Center a needle on 6' of thread and tie the ends using a surgeons knot. Pass through the end loop on one half of the clasp and through the thread loop to form a larks head knot. Adjust the surgeons knot so it is about 1" from the clasp loop (Fig. 1). Rows 1 and 2: String 2A; pass through the clasp loop and the first A again (Fig 2). String 2A; pass through the next A in the second column. String 1B; pass through 2A in the first column (Fig. 3). Rows 351: Repeat Row 2 forty-nine times or to the desired length. Hide the knot and a few inches of the thread tails in the beads as you work.
ARTISTS TIP
This bracelet looks best when the seed beads are matte and the drop beads are shiny, or vice versa.
Fig. 1: Knotting the thread
on the clasp loop
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ARTISTS TIPS A
To make a single-strand bracelet, start the strand using a soldered jump ring or split ring on one end and a lobster clasp with a split or soldered jump ring on the other. For a wider bracelet, use a slide clasp with more than three loops and attach as many strands of beadwork as you can fit.
Clasp:
Line up the other clasp section to make sure its in the right position for closing. Pass through the end loop and the next A in the second column. String 1B and pass through the next A in the first column. Pass through the end and middle clasp loops and the next A in the second column (Fig. 4). Pass through the B just added and the next A in the first column. String 1B and pass through 2A in the second column, 1B, and 2A in the first column (Fig. 5). Do not trim the thread.
Attach a new thread to the available clasp loop to make a second bracelet strand. Finishing: Using the working thread at either end of the bracelet, pass through the end and middle clasp loops, the 2A in the end row closest to each other on each strand, the middle clasp loop, and the first A in the end row (Fig 6blue thread). Square-stitch the next pair of adjoining A on each strand (Fig. 6red thread). Secure the thread and trim. Repeat at the other end of the bracelet.
Second strand:
DORIS COGHILL left the corporate world in 2000 to pursue beading full time. She keeps busy with her website, www.beadsbydee.com, and designing and teaching her creations. RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: All materials: Clasp: Beads by Dee, www .beadsbydee.com.
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TECHNIQUES
tubular and flat peyote stitch wirework
See pp. Q+E 48 and 94 for helpful technique information.
MATERIALS
3 g matte black size 15 cylinder beads (A) 3 g matte bronze size 11 cylinder beads (B) 33 bronze 4mm crystal pearls 2 bronze 5mm crystal pearls 3 opaline alexandrite 54mm rondelles 1 painted 30mm cabochon 4 brass 2mm rounds 1 antique brass 16mm dimpled ring 10 antique brass-plated 6mm jump rings 3" of antique brass 917mm oval chain 2" of antique brass 23mm infinity chain 1 antique brass 1219mm 3-oval link 1 antique brass-plated 15mm round toggle clasp 8 antique brass 1" head pins Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
1) BEZEL. Work tubular peyote to bezel a cabochon: Rounds 1 and 2: Use 4' of thread to string enough B to surround the widest part of the cabochon, leaving a 6" tail. Use an even number of beads. Knot the working and tail threads to form a circle and pass through 1B after the knot. Round 3: Work 1B in each stitch. Step up through the first B added in this round. Round 4: Work 1A in each stitch. Step up through the first A in this round. Round 5: Repeat Round 4. Round 6: To form the decorative front edge of the bezel, string 1A and pass through the next 3A of Round 5, Round 4, and Round 5. Repeat around the bezel. Weave through beads to exit any bead in Round 1 (Fig. 1blue thread).
Place the cabochon in the beadwork faceup. Repeat Round 4 three times (Fig. 1red thread). Add a final round of A to secure the cabochon, if necessary. Connectors: Weave through beads and exit a bead in Round 2. Working off the beads in Round 2, form a strip of peyote stitch 4B wide and 15 rows long (Fig. 2).
Rounds 79:
Scissors Size 12 beading needle Chain- or flat-nose pliers Round-nose pliers Wire cutters
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
ARTISTS TIP
This easy bezel may find its way into many of your designs. Stitch only one of the connecting strips, use it as a bail, and hang the cabochon as a pendant.
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Feel free to adapt the bracelet band by choosing whatever findings, components, and embellishments you have available.
Pass the strip through the brass 3-oval link, fold the strip so Rows 2 and 15 line up, and zip the beads together to form a tube. Repeat on the opposite edge of the cabochon, using the dimpled ring in place of the brass ovals. Secure the threads and trim. Bezel embellishment: Start 2' of thread that exits a bead in Round 2. String 1C and 1A; pass back through the 1C and through the next bead in Round 2 (Fig. 3). Continue around the cabochon. Secure the threads and trim.
Zip:
decorative embellishments: Use 1 head pin to string one 5mm pearl and form a simple loop; repeat. Use 1 head pin to string 1A, one 4mm pearl, and 1A and form a simple loop; repeat twice. Use 1 head pin to string 1 rondelle; form a simple loop. Use 1 head pin to string one 2mm round, 1 rondelle, and one 2mm round; form a simple loop. Cut the head off the remaining head pin and form a simple loop, then string one 2mm round, the remaining rondelle, and one 2mm round; form a simple loop to create a link. Set all aside. Chain: Using wire cutters, cut the 3" oval-link chain into two 2-link segments. Cut the 2" piece of infinity chain in half.
Embellishments:
check the length, and attach the components and clasp: Plan: Lay out the components as shown (Fig. 4) or as desired. Adjust the length of the bracelet band before you connect the components, allowing an additional 1" for the clasp. Connections: Use 1 jump ring to connect the oval chain to the dimpled ring on one side of the cabochon. Use 1 jump ring to connect the infinity-chain segment to the same component. Attach 1 jump ring to the end of the oval chain and connect that jump ring and the end link of the infinity chain with another jump ring. Attach that jump ring to one end of the rondelle link. Repeat on the other side of the cabochon, omitting the rondelle link. Finishing: Attach the pearl and rondelle dangles to the bracelet band as shown (Fig. 4) or as desired. Use a jump ring to attach each end of the clasp to the ends of the bracelet band.
ALICIA GREBE lives in Waterford, Connecticut. She has been beading and creating jewelry for more than ten years. She teaches classes and sells her jewelry online at www.beadingaway.com. RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Cabochon: authors collection. Delica cylinder beads, Swarovski pearls, FireLine braided beading thread, and all other materials: Artbeads .com, (866) 715-2323.
Fig. 4: Connecting
the band components
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TECHNIQUES
peyote stitch stringing wirework
See pp. Q+E 48 and 94 for helpful technique information.
spiky ball seedpods of the liquid amber tree outside her Australian home. In her necklace, she links them together with a clever seed bead chain. Her beads also work well as dangles for a lovely pair of earrings.
MATERIALS
10 g gold-luster peach size 15 seed beads (A) 3 g iris dark brown size 11 seed beads (B) 52 brown natural snowflake jasper 6mm rounds (C) 20 gold-plated 10mm twisted jump rings Smoke and crystal 6 lb braided beading threads
ARTISTS TIPS
Vary the size of the beaded beads as desired for a bolder or subtler look. Dress up the piece by using glass pearls or crystals in place of the stone beads.
TOOLS
2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers Size 10 beading needle Toothpick or slim crochet hook
FINISHED SIZE: 25"
and small beaded beads and add loops to form links: Round 1: Use 14" of smoke thread to string 1C and 1B; pass back through the C, leaving a 6" tail. String 1C and 1B, then pass back through the C just added and pull the beads up against the previous C (Fig. 1); repeat to add a third C/B and complete the 3C/3B cluster. Tie the tail and working threads using a square knot so the beads sit in a three-leaf clover shape. Tie another knot to secure. Round 2: Repeat Round 1 for a second 3C/3B cluster. Again, tie the tail and working threads using a square knot, pulling tight so the second 3C/3B
cluster is snug against the first 3C/3B cluster and the knot is between Rounds 1 and 2. Tie a second knot to secure. Adjust the working and tail threads so they exit in opposite directions from the center. Loops: String 1C and 7B; pass back through the C (Fig. 2). Pull tight to snug the loop up against the 3C/3B cluster of Round 2. Repeat on the other end with the tail thread. Secure the threads and trim. Repeat the entire step twice for a total of 3 large beaded-bead links. Repeat the entire step four times, omitting Round 2, for a total of 4 small beaded-bead links. Set aside.
Fig. 1: Starting
Round 1
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Fig. 3: Creating
a simple link
OP TION
To create an easy pair of earrings, follow the instructions for making a small beaded-bead link; but instead of making two loops on the bead, make only one for the earring top. For the second loop, string only one bead so the earring has a decorative end. Finish by adding an ear wire to the loop. Repeat for a second earring.
Fig. 4: Adding
the toggle-bar loops
Fig. 5: Connecting
the first two circles
Fig. 6: Joining a
simple link
Fig. 7: Making
the clasp loop
2) SIMPLE LINKS. Use 8" of smoke thread to string 3C and 7B; pass back through the 3C, leaving a 6" tail. String 7B; weave through all the beads again to reinforce. Knot the tail and working threads together (Fig. 3). Repeat for a second simple link. Set aside. 3) BEADED CIRCLES. Use 6" of crystal thread to string 40A. Leaving a beads width of space, knot the ends together to form a circle. Note: This space gives the link flexibility. Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Repeat thirty-one times for a total of 32 circles. Set aside. 4) TOGGLE BAR. Use flat peyote stitch
Loops:
Weave through beads to exit the fourth B from one edge. String 17A, then pass through the next B of the nearest row. String 17A; pass back through the last B exited (Fig. 4).
to form the toggle bar: Tube: Use 24" of smoke thread and evencount peyote stitch to work a strip 8B wide and 12 rows long. Fold the beadwork so the beads of Rows 1 and 12 interlock and zip up the ends. Exit one end of the tube. String 1C and 1B, then pass back through the C and through the center of the tube; repeat to embellish the other end of the tube.
5) ASSEMBLY. Link the necklace together using the beaded circles: Toggle connection: Attach 1 jump ring to the loops of the toggle. Looped section: Fold 1 beaded circle in half; pass one end of the fold through the previously added jump ring. Bring both folded ends together and insert a toothpick (or crochet hook) through the two loops just made (this maintains the fold in the circle). Fold a second circle in half, remove the toothpick, and slip it through the two loops made by the previous circle. Bring both folded ends together and insert the toothpick into those loops (Fig. 5). Repeat once more for a total of 3 connected circles. Link connection: Remove the toothpick and use 1 jump ring to join the folded ends of the last circle to one end of 1 simple link. Connect 1 jump ring to the free end of the simple link (Fig. 6).
Repeat the looped section and link connection eight times, alternating 1 small beaded-bead link and 1 large beaded-bead link for the first 6 links, then using 1 small beaded-bead link for the seventh link and 1 simple link for the final link. Repeat the looped section once more. Clasp loop: Fold 1 circle in half; pass one end of the fold through the remaining circle. Remove the toothpick from the final looped section and use 1 jump ring to join the folded ends of the last loop to the folded ends of the first circle in this section (Fig. 7).
Finishing the necklace:
CAROLYN CAVE has been beading for six years. She has learned the art by reading books and magazines, looking at articles of beadwork, and experimenting. Although she is a very busy persona home-schooling mom, musician, and community-group participantshe fits beading projects into her schedule to fulfill her creative passions. RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Jasper, seed beads, FireLine braided beading threads, and jump rings: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.fire mountaingems.com.
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Design by Fernando Dasilva courtesy from Modern Expressions by North Light Books. The necklace was made using Beadalon 49 Strand White wire, Chain, and ndings. You can learn how to make this design at: http://www.beadalon.com/ spatial_spheres_necklace.asp
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