Professional Documents
Culture Documents
presents
Special
2014
COLLECTORS
EDITION!
Bead Stitches
37
best-ever
beading
projects
featuring
bracelets, necklaces,
and earrings by the
WORLDS TOP BEADERS
Make Stand-Out Jewelry Using
32
FAVORITE
TECHNIQUES
-Herringbone
-Right-angle weave
-Peyote and more!
make this
stunning cuff with
bead embroidery
p. 35
BEAD CROCHET
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CHEVRON CHAIN
NETTING
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CLEARLY KUMIHIMO
Learn the ins and outs of this Japanese braiding technique
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HERRINGBONE
Heaven
Project by
Jill Wiseman
Find this comprehensive book perfect for expanding your beadwork at:
shop.beadingdaily.com/MasterHerringbone
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contents
15
59
120
56
68
39
projects
6 Fire Flower Bracelet Carole Ohl
10 Diamonds Squared
Linda Lehman
20 Shimmering Tapestry
Michele Anderson
48 Runway of Pearls
Barbara Falkowitz
68 Snow in Jerusalem
Svetlana Dubinsky
81 Heavenly Hexagons
46 Lucky Clovers
Rachel McEnroe
Mikki Ferrugiaro
4 EDITORS LETTER
126 TECHNIQUES
Melanie Potter
on the cover
Ripple Effect by Sherry Serafini, page 35
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123
100
65
18
Bead Crochet 10
Knotting 20
Bead Embroidery
stitch index
Backstitch Bead Embroidery
15, 35, 68
Brick Stitch
Brick-Stitch Edging 15, 35
Circular Brick Stitch 18, 108
Flat Brick Stitch 22
Tubular Brick Stitch 68
Chevron Chain
Circular Chevron Chain 116
Flat Chevron Chain 52, 72, 116
Crimping 18
Fringe
Basic Fringe 6, 20, 28,
42, 108
Leaf Fringe 39
Gem-Setting 62
Herringbone Stitch
Circular Herringbone Stitch
Loomwork 20
Netting
Circular Netting 32, 52, 56, 84
Flat Netting 46, 48, 52, 78, 84
Tubular Netting 91
Peyote Stitch
104, 108
project rating
Our three-level project rating system is found
on the opening page of each project.
BEGINNER LEVEL
Quick and easy
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Moderate time commitment
ADVANCED LEVEL
Longer time commitment
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editors letter
Favorite
presents
Find
Your
Favorites
WHAT CRITERIA MUST A PROJECT MEET in order to be considered a
favorite? Of course, this question doesnt have just one answer! What makes
one beader fall in love with a project may be the exact thing that makes
another beader say, No thanks. When choosing this issues collection of
37 projects from past Beadwork issues, our editors kept taste differences in
mind and picked our best, most-fun-to-bead designs in a variety of styles,
a range of difficulty levels, and a large array of techniques32, to be exact
(yes, you read that right, 32!).
Love bead embroidery? If so, try your hand at our gorgeous cover project,
Ripple Effect (page 35), by bead-embroidery expert Sherry Serafini. Looking
for an everyday style? Then start with my This & That bracelet (page 78),
a quick project with casual style. Craving crystals? Go for Cynthia Rutledges
irresistible Cascading Links Bracelet (page 62) or Carole Ohls sparkling
Riviera Rivoli (page 112). Wanting to play with shaped beads? Try Tila beads
in Hatsumi Oshitanis Sleek in Silver (page 42) or in Heather Kahns
Moroccan Tiles bracelet (page 120).
From crystal elegance to casual chic, this collectors issue is sure to have
something you love. To choose your next project from our extensive list
of 32 techniques, turn back to our handy Stitch Index on page 3.
Bead Stitches
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Danielle Fox
EDITOR Melinda Barta
SENIOR EDITOR Jean Campbell
MANAGING EDITOR Linda Harty
ASSISTANT EDITOR Megan Lenhausen
PROJECT EDITOR Kate Wilson
COPY EDITOR Liz McGehee
BEADING DAILY EDITOR Jennifer VanBenschoten
SENIOR DESIGNER Connie Poole
SENIOR PRODUCTION DESIGNER Mark Dobroth
PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHY Joe Coca, Ann Swanson
ILLUSTRATION Bonnie Brooks
ADVERTISING TEAM LEADER, BEAD & JEWELRY Marilyn C. Koponen
mkoponen@interweave.com, (877) 613-4613
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jennifer.mcintosh@interweave.com, (877) 613-4634
AD TRAFFICKERS Melissa Marie Brown, Kathy Depperschmidt
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Camille Vogt
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Have fun,
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HAPPENINGS
* All New Quick + Easy Projects. Dont miss our super-sized collection of
all-new, easy-to-bead, and quick-to-make beadwoven designs: Quick +
Easy Beadwork. Check your local bead shop and newsstand for this
special issue October 7.
Beadwork presents Favorite Bead Stitches is an annual special issue of Beadwork (ISSN
1528-5634) and is published by Interweave, a division of F+W Media, Inc., 201 E. Fourth St.,
Loveland, CO 80537-5655. (970) 669-7672. All content of this issue of
Beadwork presents Favorite Bead Stitches are copyrighted by F+W Media, Inc., 2014.
All rights reserved. Projects and information are for inspiration and personal use only. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited, except by permission of the publisher.
* Crazy for Kumihimo. Learn one of the hottest new beading techniques
from expert Jill Wiseman in the newest addition to our Beadwork
Designer of the Year DVD Series, Kumihimo with Beads. Available as
a DVD or digital download at shop.beadingdaily.com/KumihimoDVD.
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back of
bracelet
TECHNIQUES
basic fringe
tubular peyote stitch
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
2 g bronze size 14 Japanese seed beads (A)
3 g matte green bronze iris size 11 Japanese
seed beads (B)
74 bronze 3mm crystal pearl rounds (C)
60 Siam 3mm crystal bicones (D)
60 dark topaz 57mm pressed-glass
teardrops (E)
6 Siam or garnet 8mm crystal rounds
1 antique brass 9mm ball-and-socket clasp
Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 8"
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Artists Tips
To get a teardrop to sit flush to the circle of seed beads, pull on the size 14 at
the tip of the petal with one hand as you pull your working thread with the
other hand, just after adding the teardrop.
Editors Tip
Feel free to use glass
3mm rounds in place
of the crystal pearls.
Since these beads
are hidden by the
petals, this is one
place you can easily
make some pennysaving substitutions.
The more passes of thread you can make in the outer circle, the more stable the
flower will be. Keep in mind, however, you will still need to be able to stitch
through those beads when assembling the components.
Use one flower to create a pendant to complement your bracelet.
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diamonds squared
LINDA LEHMAN
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TECHNIQUE
bead crochet
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
20 g bronze olivine iris size 11 seed beads (A)
5 g each metal size 8 seed beads in brass (B),
matte copper (C), and antique zinc (D)
Brown size 20 crochet cotton thread
TOOLS
Big-eye beading needle
Scissors
Size 8 (1.4mm) steel crochet hook
Thin tapestry needle
FINISHED SIZE: 8"
Sizing Guide
Alter the fit of the bangle with the
following changes:
To increase the size of the bangle by ",
increase the number of rounds to 34,
stringing 8A in Rounds 1734.
To increase the size by 1", increase the
number of rounds to 36, stringing 8A
in Rounds 1635 and 9A in Round 36.
To increase by 1", increase the
number of rounds to 38, stringing 8A in
Rounds 1637 and 10A in Round 38.
To decrease the size by ", work
Rounds 1629 with 8A as before,
but decrease the number of beads
in Round 30 to 6A and eliminate
Rounds 31 and 32.
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TECHNIQUE
flat peyote stitch
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Artists Tips
Since no clasp is required, the
cuff needs to be large
enough to slip over your
hand. To increase the size,
repeat Rows 621 a
thirteenth time before
working Rows 616 at the
end of Step 1.
For a bracelet with more
sparkle, embellish every
window with a crystal.
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royal medallions
KELLI BURNS
TECHNIQUES
backstitch bead embroidery
tubular peyote stitch
brick-stitch edging
picot
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
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MATERIALS
14 matte gray size 15 seed beads
1 g each size 15 seed beads in silver-lined
aqua, silver-lined pink, silver-lined ruby,
amethyst luster, and opaque salmon
1 g each size 11 cylinder beads in
galvanized gold, matte gold, light gray,
and dark gray
4 g 24k gold size 11 cylinder beads
4 g galvanized gold iris size 11 seed beads
3 g dark gray size 11 seed beads
1 g dark gray size 8 triangles
4 g matte gold size 8 triangles
5 crystal 12mm rivolis in aqua, salmon
padparadscha, amethyst, Siam,
and fuchsia
1 sterling silver 14mm toggle clasp
4 gold-filled 4mm 20-gauge jump rings
1 sterling silver 4mm 20-gauge jump ring
1 sterling silver 6mm 18-gauge jump ring
4 gold 56mm soldered oval rings
6 sterling silver 56mm soldered oval rings
10" square of white Lacys Stiff Stuff
beading foundation
10" square of dark brown Ultrasuede
Size D nylon beading thread to match
beads
E6000 adhesive
Beeswax (optional)
TOOLS
Plastic circle template
Pen
Scissors
Size 12 beading needles
2 pairs of chain-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE: 8"
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around the circle, and string 1 gold soldered ring between the next 2 stitches.
Continue in regular brick stitch around the
rest of the circle. When you almost meet
the first bead added in the round, check
that you have an even number of beads
and adjust accordingly. Make the final
stitch and string a second gold soldered
ring as you stitch together the first and
last beads of the round (Fig.4). Exit up
through the first bead of the round. Dont
trim the thread.
5) PICOTS. String 3 aqua size 15s. Pass
connect the soldered rings on the medallions in the following order: padparadscha,
amethyst, Siam, aqua, and fuchsia. Use the
silver 4mm jump ring to attach the fuchsia
medallion to the clasp ring; use the silver
6mm jump ring to attach the padparadscha medallion to the clasp bar.
KELLI BURNS has been beading since 2001 and
owns The Hole Bead Shoppe in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
On any given day or night, you can find Kelli talking
about beads, plotting new beading strategies,
or sketching in her idea book. Reach her at
www.theholebeadshoppe.com.
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
contact: All beads and findings: The Hole Bead
Shoppe, (918) 338-2444, www.theholebead
shoppe.com. Template: Check your local craft
or office supply stores.
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peyote sunburst
JENNIFER VanBENSCHOTEN
TECHNIQUES
circular brick stitch
flat peyote stitch
stringing
crimping
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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FLOWERS
1) BASE RING. Use 5' of conditioned
Fig. 2: Adding 2A to
form the beginning
of the base ring
TOOLS
FINISHING
Scissors
Size 10 beading needle
Crimping pliers
Wire cutters
Fig. 3: Working
brick stitch to create the base ring
Fig. 6: Adding a
fringe petal
MATERIALS
8 g transparent luster dark golden rose
size 11 Japanese cylinder beads (A)
8 g silver-lined peridot size 11 Japanese
cylinder beads (B)
8 copper AB 6mm vintage crystal
aspirin beads
5 bronze 8mm crystal round pearls
20 champagne 4mm vintage
pressed-glass nuggets
12 olivine 4mm fire-polished rounds
10 copper luster 6mm fire-polished rounds
10 transparent light green 89mm vintage
German pressed-glass dimpled ovals
32 sterling silver 3mm rounds
1 sterling silver 8mm box clasp
2 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes
2 sterling silver 4mm crimp covers
Nymo size D beading thread to match
cylinder beads
22" of .014 beading wire
Thread conditioner or beeswax
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shimmering tapestry
MICHELE ANDERSON
TECHNIQUES
loomwork
knotting
basic fringe
square stitch
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
2 g gold size 15 Japanese seed beads
12 g metallic gold size 11 cylinder beads
5 g mixed purple iris and forest iris size 11
cylinder beads
2 metallic bronze 68mm glass faceted
rondelles
2 burgundy 4mm crystal bicones
Assortment of 410mm accent beads in
various shapes and colors to complement
cylinder beads
2 bronze 8mm round bead caps with
granulated star pattern
Black beading thread
G-S Hypo Cement
TOOLS
Scissors
Beading loom to accommodate 26 warp
threads and 13" of weft
Size 10 beading needle
Big-eye needle
Tapestry needle or T-pin
FINISHED SIZE: 7 1"
ChartA
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summertime blues
H E AT H E R K A H N
TECHNIQUES
flat brick stitch
picot
wireworking
PROJECT
VARIATION
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
1 g metallic deep-blue size 11 cylinder
beads (A)
1 g metallic deep-blue-iris-lined crystal size
11 seed beads (B)
2 g cobalt iris 8 seed beads (C)
4 g matte metallic-lined sapphire size 8
triangle beads (D)
33 sapphire 3mm crystal bicones (E)
2 sapphire 4mm crystal rounds
5 sapphire 6mm crystal rounds
1 silver 1438mm decorative hook-and-loop
clasp
12" of silver 48mm oval filigree chain
5" of sterling silver 22-gauge wire
Blue nylon beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needles
Chain- or flat-nose pliers
Round-nose pliers
Wire cutters
FINISHED SIZE: 19"
Option
For a coordinating bracelet, create
two 5-fan strips and connect their
6mm crystal rounds using right-angle
weave, 3mm crystal rounds, and
cylinder beads. Partial fans add a
decorative element to the clasp ends.
Fig.3: Forming the
second row
Fig.4: Adding
picots
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Artists Tip
Because the beads increase
in size from one row to the
next, allow your thread
tension to be slightly loose
when stitching the larger
beads so the work remains
flat. If you notice your work
starting to curl at the edges,
ease up on your tension.
2) ASSEMBLY. Cut the chain into 2 pieces,
each 6" long. Set aside. Secure 2' of thread
to 1 fan, exiting the first 1C in Row3.
String 1B and one end of 1 piece of chain;
pass back through the 1B just added. Pass
through the first 1C, 1B, 1A, 6mm round,
1A, 1B, and 1C along the top edge of the
fan. *String 1B, 1E, 1D, 1E, and 1B; pass
through 1C, 1B, 1A, 6mm round, 1A, 1B,
and 1C of the next fan (Fig.5). Repeat
from * three times to connect all 5 fans.
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winter solstice
MARCIE CARROLL
Artists Tips
Use the smallest needle that you are
comfortable with, since youll be making
multiple passes through the size 15 beads.
Be sure to use a thread color that matches the
color of the A beads.
You can create a pendant out of one filigree
component or link a few of the small star
components together to create festive
earrings. The possibilities and color
combinations are endless!
TECHNIQUE
circular peyote stitch variation
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 or 13 beading needle
Fig.1: Stitching a
small star
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Fig.4: Connecting
the large stars
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arabesque bracelet
JULIE WALKER
MAIN
COLORWAY
Bead your
own clasp!
TECHNIQUES
basic fringe
circular peyote stitch
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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Fig.1: Adding
Round2 in Unit1
Fig.2: Stitching
Round3 in Unit1
MATERIALS
10 g amethyst AB size 14 seed beads (A)
3 g amethyst AB size 11 cylinder beads (B)
19 total 3mm crystal bicones: 10 clear AB (C)
and 9 aquamarine AB (D)
40 total 4mm crystal bicones: 20 olivine AB
(E), 5 amethyst AB (F), 6 vintage rose AB (G),
4 salmon pink (H), 3 smoky quartz (I), and 2
light Colorado topaz (J)
10 vintage rose 63mm flat pressed-glass
rondelles (K)
Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
2 size 12 beading needles
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
through the sixth B added in this section. Repeat the thread path to reinforce
and exit from the B at the end of the
shank (Fig.7).
Button: Repeat Unit1, using the bicones
and only adding a C to the front of the
button. Secure the thread and trim.
JULIE WALKER owns The Bead Cage in Kettering,
Ohio, and is grateful she gets to share what she enjoys
each day at work. She is mom to a gaggle of grown-up
kids, has two grandsons who remain the apples of her
eyes, and is a bead and Zentangle addict.
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
contact: Delica cylinder beads, Swarovski crystal
bicones, pressed-glass rondelles, and FireLine
braided beading thread: FusionBeads.com,
(888) 781-3559.
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rich ruffles
SHELLEY NYBAKKE
TECHNIQUE
flat peyote stitch
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 10 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Fig. 1: Working
Rows 13 and 14
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marrakech earrings
LISA KAN
TECHNIQUES
flat peyote stitch
circular herringbone stitch
picot
circular netting
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
2 g green teal luster size 15 seed beads (A)
3 g chartreuse luster size 15 seed beads (B)
2 g gunmetal size 15 cylinder beads (C)
2 g metallic green iris 1.5mm cube beads (D)
8 blue zircon 3mm crystal bicones
2 metallic sage 34mm potato pearls
1 pair of gold-filled ear wires with 3mm ball
Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needles
Chain- or flat-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE: 1"
Artists Tips
To create a hexagonal
component that can be used
for many other design options,
work two more triangles to
connect Triangles 1 and 4. One
option would be to connect
the hexagonal medallions into
a bracelet.
Dont be tempted to tie a knot
after working Round1; your
subsequent thread passes will
be difficult, and you may risk
breaking your base cylinder
beads in successive beading.
Fig. 2: Working
herringbone stitches
and adding cubes
Fig. 3: Adding
the nets
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Back of
earring
Fig. 9: Peyote-stitching
along the link
to the right-side D of the previous triangle and adding 1 bicone between Triangles 2 and 3.
Triangle 4: Repeat Triangle 2, this time
starting with 30" of thread, connecting
to the right-side D of the previous triangle, and adding 1 bicone between Triangles 3 and 4; do not trim the thread.
Pearl: Weave through beads to exit the 1A
of Round4 at the top of Triangle 4, away
from the beadwork. String 1B, 1 pearl,
and 1B; pass through the 1A at the top
of Triangle 1. String 1B; pass through
the 1A at the top of Triangle 2. String
1B; pass through the 1A at the top of
Triangle 3. String 1B; pass through the
1A at the top of Triangle 4. Repeat
thread path to reinforce and weave
through beads to exit 1A at the rightmost corner of Triangle 4 (Fig.7).
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ripple effect
SHERRY SERAFINI
on
the
cover!
TECHNIQUES
backstitch bead embroidery
tubular peyote stitch
brick-stitch edging
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
5 g dark gold metallic size 15 seed beads (A)
5 g silver-lined lime green size 15 seed
beads (B)
5 g matte purple metallic size 15 seed
beads (C)
5 g purple metallic size 15 seed beads (D)
5 g matte black size 11 seed beads (E)
10 g dark gold metallic size 11 seed beads (F)
3 g heather matte gold iris metallic size 11
cylinder beads (G)
144 matte black AB 4mm fringe drops (H)
46 green luster 3mm glass rounds
68 purple 4mm crystal pearl rounds
1 yellow/green/tan brown 2530mm round
lampwork cabochon
1 bar clasp with 3 loops
Clear 6 lb braided beading thread
Size D beading thread in color to
match Ultrasuede
2 7" beading foundation
2 7" piece of Ultrasuede in
coordinating color
Clear craft adhesive
White tacky glue
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 11 beading needle
Ruler
Toothpicks
Fine-line permanent marker
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
1round of pearls around the bezeled cabochon. Exit up through the foundation
between 2 pearls and the bezel. String 6A
and pass down through the foundation
between the same 2 pearls, except on the
other side of the pearl circle; repeat to add
a loop of 6A between each pearl (Fig.2).
Fig.2: Embellishing
the pearl circle
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the Ultrasuede and the beading foundation 1 beads width from the last point
exited, then pass back through the F just
added (Fig.4); repeat to brick stitch an
edge around the entire cuff, connecting
the Ultrasuede and the beadwork at the
same time. Connect the edging ends by
passing down through the first bead
added, then passing up through the last.
Secure the thread and trim.
Picots: Center a needle on 12' of thread
and knot the ends. Secure the thread
at the edge of the bracelet and exit up
through a brick-stitched F. String 1A,
1H, and 1A; pass down through the next
F along the edge and up through the following one (Fig.5); repeat around the
entire bracelet. Secure the thread
and trim.
Clasp: Center a needle on 3' of thread and
knot the ends. Secure the thread at one
end of the bracelet. Place one half of the
clasp along one end of the beadwork to
determine the proper placement. Weave
through beads to exit up through a
brick-stitched F that coincides with the
clasps top loop. String 1F, 1 pearl, and
3F; pass through the top loop of the
clasp. String 3F and pass back through
the pearl, the first F added, and the last
edge F exited. Note: These numbers may
Artists Tips
When determining which seed
beads to use, its best to lay them
next to one another outside the
tubes. The beads always look
different when stitched in place.
Use Rit dye to color the beading
foundation so its not visible
through the beadwork.
Make the cuff look chunkier by
using 6mm or 8mm round beads
instead of the 4mm pearls.
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garden lace
K E L LY W I E S E
TECHNIQUES
leaf fringe
picot
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
10 g light sapphire gray luster size 15
seed beads (A)
4 g transparent dark purple AB size 11
seed beads (B)
64 amethyst 3mm crystal bicones (C)
66 amethyst 4mm crystal bicones (D)
2 amethyst luster 4mm fire-polished
rounds
Purple size D nylon beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 158 7"
Artists Tip
Add more flowers to
make the cuff into an
elegant choker.
a
b
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Fig.7b: Adding a
clasp loop
Option
Work one row of flowers instead
of two for a smaller bracelet.
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sleek in silver
H AT S U M I O S H I TA N I
TECHNIQUES
St. Petersburg stitch variation
basic fringe
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
Option
This design can
accommodate many
different kinds of beads
as an embellishment for
the edges or the fringe.
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MATERIALS
Artists Tip
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needle
Split-ring pliers (optional)
FINISHED SIZE: 19"
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center front:
Right fringe: Weave through beads to
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lucky clovers
RACHEL McENROE
TECHNIQUES
flat right-angle weave
flat netting
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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Artists Tips
Select a similar color for the
pearls and size 11 beads to
make the crystal flowers appear
more vibrant.
To strengthen the bracelet,
pass back through the base
a second time.
TOOLS
Flower 2: Repeat Flower 1 to embellish the
MATERIALS
3 g clear silver-lined crystal size 11 Japanese
seed beads (A)
32 Indian sapphire 4mm crystal bicones (B)
28 emerald 4mm crystal bicones (C)
46 light gray 6mm crystal pearls (D)
1 clear 13mm glass faceted button
Crystal 6 lb braided beading thread
Scissors
Size 10 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
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runway of pearls
BAR BAR A FALKOW I T Z
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
flat right-angle weave
flat netting
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
1) BASE. Stitch a right-angle-weave
base 43 units wide and 5 rows long
with 4C per unit:
Row 1, Unit 1: Use 6' of thread to string
4C, leaving a 4" tail. Pass through the
beads again to form a circle; exit
through the first C.
Row 1, Unit 2: String 3C; pass through the
last C exited and the first 2C just added.
Row 1, Units 343: Repeat Row 1, Unit 2,
forty-one times or to the desired length
minus the clasp width. Exit from the top
C of the final unit.
Row 2, Unit 1: String 3C, pass through
the last C exited, the 3C just added,
and the next top C in Row 1.
Row 2, Unit 2: String 2C; pass through the
nearest side C from the previous unit,
the last C exited in the previous row, and
the first C just added.
Row 2, Unit 3: String 2C; pass through
the next top C of the previous row, the
side C of the previous unit, the 2C just
added, and the following top C of the
previous row.
Row 2, Units 443: Repeat Row 2,
Units 2 and 3, to the end of the row.
Rows 35: Repeat Row 2 three times.
Secure the thread and trim.
2) ZIGZAG EMBELLISHMENT. Stitch
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 10 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
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elegant endings
K E L LY W I E S E
TECHNIQUES
circular and tubular peyote stitch
circular and flat netting
square stitch
flat chevron chain variation
MAIN
COLORWAY
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
1) BEZELS. Work a combination of tubular
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needles
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
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Fig.4: Working
Rows13 of the
bezel tab
Fig.5: Adding
Rows4 and 5
Fig.6: Embellishing
the tab
Artists Tip
This bracelet can easily be
made longer or shorter by
adjusting the length of the
chains that form the strap.
a bezel:
Rows1 and 2: Weave the working thread
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Fig.10: Starting
Connection 1
Fig.12: Connecting
the toggle ring
Fig.13: Connecting
the toggle bar
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bezeled beauties
BONNIE CLEWANS
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
circular peyote stitch
circular netting
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 English beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 13 8"
Artists Tips
If you cant find the rounded
square crystal cabochons,
simply substitute a 12mm round
crystal rivoli or button. You may
have to increase or decrease the
number of size 15 seed beads
in the prong to get the bead to
sit snugly in the frame. A round
bead or button will also fit nicely
in the frame.
You may substitute size 14
seed beads for the size 15s.
Just decrease the number of
beads in the prong to get a
snug fit.
Fig.1: Adding
Side 1
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Options
Link several components
for a coordinating bracelet
or necklace. Also try
working the pattern with
round frames for circular
components.
Round1, and pass through the following A; repeat the peyote stitching
around to add a total of 12A, incorporating the B from the prongs in the round
(Fig.5, red thread). Secure the thread
and trim.
Add 1 ear wire to the loop added in Step 1.
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affinity series
JEAN POWER
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
circular and tubular peyote stitch
ladder stitch
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
9 g silver metallic size 11 seed beads (A)
13 g silver metallic size 8 seed beads (B)
176 raspberry metallic 4mm fire-polished
rounds (C)
Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 11 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 6"
Option
Form wider versions of the bangle
using these bead combinations:
Medium Bangle
11 g size 11 seed beads (A beads)
15 g size 8 seed beads (B beads)
192 pressed-glass 6x4mm rondelles
Large Bangle
35 g size 8 seed beads (A beads)
25 g size 6 seed beads (B beads)
136 pressed-glass 8x5mm rondelles
Artists Tips
If youd like to wear several
bangles at once, note that theyll
nestle together only if theyre
stitched with the same bead
combination (that is, size 11s,
size 8s, and fire-polished rounds).
Fig. 2: Adding
Round 6
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Fig. 5: Stitching
Round 11
red thread).
Round 11: String 1A and pass through the
Fig. 6: Adding
Rounds 12 and 13
Tales
Attic
from the
EX PLOR E A
TR EA SUR E TROV E
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TECHNIQUES
flat and tubular peyote stitch
picot
gem-setting
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
Artists Note
The number of stones and settings required for this
project depends on the desired length of your bracelet.
Plan on one stone per " pattern repeat.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
6 g metallic bronze size 15 seed beads (A)
2 g olive-lined light sapphire size 11 seed
beads (B)
5 g metallic bronze 3mm magatama drops (C)
9 round 6mm faceted cubic zirconia, labgrown, or natural stones in light rose, rose,
and amethyst
9 gold-filled 6mm 6-prong round settings
Piece of paper in any color
Khaki nylon beading thread
Beading wax (optional)
TOOLS
Small sharp scissors
Size 12 and 13 beading needles
" diameter dowel or round wooden needle
case
Clean, soft, cotton cloth
FINISHED SIZE: 6"
back of
bracelet
clasp loop
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Repeat the entire thread path to reinforce; secure the thread and trim. Set
the link aside.
Repeat entire step six more times for a
total of 7 links. Note: The bracelet shown is
6" long and fits a 5" wrist. Increase or decrease the number of links for sizing.
2) CLASP LOOP. Make 1 link to be used as
the loop half of the clasp: Repeat Step 1,
but use 37A for one of the loops instead of
9A. Repeat the thread path to reinforce;
secure the thread and trim. Set the clasp
loop aside.
3) CLASP BUTTON. Make 1 link to be
used as the button half of the clasp:
Bezel: Repeat Step 1, omitting the magatamas and loops.
Shank: Weave the working thread through
beads to exit from Round6. String 11A
and pass through 1A on the opposite
side of Round6 to form a loop. String
1A, skip the last A just added, and pass
back through the next 9A of the loop.
String 1A and pass through the first
bead exited in this step (Fig.10). Repeat
the thread path to reinforce.
Embellishment: Weave through beads to
exit from a Round4 bead beneath a
Round10 bead that is next to a prong.
*String 3C and pass through the next
Round4 bead to stitch in the ditch and
form a picot. Weave through the nearest
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ROXANNE ROGERS
TECHNIQUES
square stitch
flat and tubular peyote stitch
picot
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
15 g mixed metallic size 15 seed beads (A)
15 g mixed metallic size 11 seed beads (B)
39 antiqued brass 4mm crystal pearl rounds
5 platinum 4mm crystal pearl rounds
6 antiqued brass 6mm crystal pearl rounds
Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 8"
Artists Tips
Make sure when joining the chain links
that you reinforce the thread path
several times. Reinforcing this way will
ensure that the links dont come apart.
For more sparkle, use round crystals
instead of pearls.
Fig. 1: Turning
square-stitch strips
into links and connecting the links
links:
Link: Use 2' of thread to square-stitch a
strip 17B long and 2 rows wide. Fold the
strip so the ends touch; square-stitch
the ends together to form a ring (Fig.1,
blue thread). Repeat the entire thread
path several times to reinforce. Secure
the thread and trim; set aside.
Chain: Repeat the link, but before stitching the ends of the strip together, pass
it through the previous link (Fig.1, red
thread). Repeat twenty times to form
a chain with a total of 22 links.
Fig. 2: Adding
Rounds 1 and 2 of
a large charm
Fig. 3: Stitching Rounds 3
and 4 of a large charm
Fig. 6: Forming a
small charm
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snow in jerusalem
SVETLANA DUBINSKY
TECHNIQUES
backstitch bead embroidery
tubular brick stitch
picot
tubular peyote stitch
triangle weave
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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Fig. 2: Brick-stitching
Round 2 of the bezel
MATERIALS
3 g gilt-lined white opal size 15 seed beads (A)
5 g black-lined light olive green size 15 seed
beads (B)
2 g metallic brown iris size 15 seed beads (C)
3 g metallic brown iris size 11 seed beads (D)
2 g metallic olive green iris size 11 cylinder
beads (E)
3 g metallic brown iris size 8 seed beads (F)
36 black diamond AB 3mm crystal bicones (G)
6 black diamond AB 4mm crystal bicones (H)
36 powder green 4mm crystal pearls (I)
12 powder green 6mm crystal pearls (J)
42 iris brown 4mm fire-polished rounds (K)
1 white 2535mm osmina shell cabochon
2 white 1625mm osmina shell cabochons
1 silver 1711mm 2-loop filigree box clasp
2 8" piece of white leather
3 10" piece of white beading foundation
Brown size D nylon beading thread
Crystal 6 lb braided beading thread
Clear crafters glue
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needles
FINISHED SIZE: 6"
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Artists Tips
If working with different-size cabochons, make small size
adjustments by changing the number and/or size of beads used
in the center round of Step 2. For larger adjustments, change the
number of stitches worked for the triangle-weave rings.
If substituting the shell cabochons with another style, be sure the
replacements are at least 10mm tall to support the bezel.
Fig. 6: Embellishing
the bezel front
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passion flower
LISA KAN
TECHNIQUES
tubular and circular peyote stitch
flat chevron chain
picot
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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tubular peyote stitch, and picot embellishment to make a flower for the clasp:
Rounds 1 and 2: String 1 pearl, leaving a
6" tail. String 6B and pass through the
pearl again; repeat to add 6B to the
other side of the pearl (Fig.4a). Pass
through the first 6B; string 2B and pass
through the second set of 6B. String 2B
and pass through the adjacent 1B
(Fig.4b).
MATERIALS
7 g amethyst AB size 15 Japanese seed
beads (A)
3 g amethyst gold luster size 11 Japanese
seed beads (B)
1 g bronze 1.5mm Japanese cubes
1 golden shadow 7.519mm crystal teardrop
79 copper iris 3mm fire-polished rounds
2 champagne 6mm pearls
1 natural brass 45mm filigree 8-petal flower
3 natural brass 5mm jump rings
1 natural brass 7.55mm filigree bead cap
1 natural brass 1" head pin
Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needles
Round-nose pliers
Chain-nose pliers
Wire cutters
FINISHED SIZE: 16"
Artists Tips
If increasing or decreasing the
length of the collar, figure 10
units of chevron stitch are equal
to about 1".
a
b
Fig.4: Rounds 1 and 2 of the
flower closure
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rickrack bracelet
CAROLE OHL
TECHNIQUES
circular herringbone stitch
circular peyote stitch
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
3 g matte metallic teal iris size 14 seed
beads (A)
3 g semi-matte metallic bronze iris size 11
seed beads (B)
30 matte metallic bronze 3mm cubes (C)
1 antiqued copper 13mm spiral toggle clasp
Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needles
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Artists Tips
If you want a sharper point on each
triangle, add 1A between the 2A on
the points in Round6.
If you need to add more length,
add more connector rows to each
end before adding the clasp, or add
another row between each triangle.
You can even add more triangles,
but there must be an even number
in order to keep the clasp straight.
Its possible to use 4mm cubes in
this design without changing the
bead counts.
Using similar colors for the cubes
and the size 15s will accentuate the
color of the size 11s. If you want a
more monochromatic look, use a
combination of matte and shiny
colors to create a subtle contrast.
Weave the long thread from the first triangle through beads to exit a set of 6A from
Round6. String 6A and pass through the
set of 6A just exited; repeat the thread
path to reinforce, exiting the 6A just
added. Pass through a set of 6A of Round6
of a second triangle and through the 6A
added in this step (Fig.2). Repeat the
thread path to reinforce. Weave through
beads to exit from the other side of the triangle just added. Repeat entire step to connect all 10 triangles in a strip. Weave
through beads to exit from the set of 6A of
Round6 at the end of the bracelet. Note:
Use the bracelet photo to help determine
where each triangle will connect. They
should form a zigzag.
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MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
flat peyote stitch
flat netting
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
3
2
4
3
4
Artists Tips
If adjusting the length of the bracelet, make sure
the number of beads used in the peyote rows is
divisible by four, plus one.
A little twisting is okay, but hold the beadwork as
flat as possible while working the peyote-stitch
rows to prevent the work from twisting too much.
4
3 2
1
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heavenly hexagons
MIKKI FERRUGIARO
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUE
circular peyote stitch
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 10 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Artists Tip
To make the bracelet " smaller,
change the 6mm bicones to
4mm bicones. To make it "
larger, change them to 8mm
bicones.
Fig.1: Starting
Rounds1 and 2
of Side 1
Round 1 =
Round 2 =
Round 3 =
Round 4 =
Round 5 =
Round 6 =
Round 7 =
Round 8 =
Round 9 =
Round 10 =
Round 11 =
Round 12 =
Round 13 =
Round 14 =
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Round 16 =
Round 17 =
Round 18 =
Round 19 =
Round 20 =
Round 21 =
Round 22 =
Round 23 =
Round 24 =
Round 25 =
Round 26 =
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go for baroque
MELANIE POTTER
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
tubular peyote stitch
circular and flat netting
picot
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
TOOLS
Scissors
Chain- or flat-nose pliers
Size 12 beading needles
FINISHED SIZE: 1 2" (pendant)
Fig.2: Adding
Loop 2
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Artists Tips
You can use 3mm rounds in
place of the 2mm rounds for a
bolder look on the large bezel.
Instead of using a purchased
chain or rope, bead a thick chain
using spiral rope or peyote. A
chain that is 3mm or 4mm in
diameter looks great.
pendant:
Round1 of the bezel. Work a peyotestitch thread path to turn the strip into
a loop (Fig.12). Weave through beads to
exit Round2, opposite the bail connection.
Connect: Stitch the small bezel to a B at
the tip of one of the large bezels loops,
repeating the thread path to reinforce
(Fig.13). Secure the bails thread and
trim.
back of
pendant
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TECHNIQUES
MAIN
COLORWAY
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 or 13 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 6"
Editors Tip
To keep the beadwork
firm, use tight tension
when stitching the ring.
1
2
3
5
7
3
5
7
9
11
13
8
10
3
5
10
Fig.2: Stitching the toggle ring
10
11
12
13
14
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2
4
6
8
10
12
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option
Use the toggle
ring to create an
eye-catching
pendant.
Embellish the
toggle ring by
stringing a
seed-bead-andcrystal center and
adding pearl and
crystal dangles
and fringe.
Fig.6: Embellishing
the toggle-bar end
Artists Tips
For a wider bracelet, string additional
strands. String 2D where the additional
side strands connect to the ring to
accommodate the curve of the ring.
To strengthen the toggle bar, place
a trimmed toothpick inside of the
beaded tube before working the
second end embellishment.
CSILLA CSMIRAZ has been making beaded
jewelry for four years. Her favorite beads include
Japanese seed beads and crystals, but she hopes to
learn to make her own lampworked beads one day.
By nationality Hungarian, she now lives in London.
Visit her website, www.beadtimes.co.uk, and e-mail
her at shilabead@gmail.com.
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
contact: Pearls: Buffys Beads, www.buffysbeads
.com. Delica cylinder beads, FireLine braided
beading thread, and all other materials: JBS
Beads, www.jbsbeads.co.uk. Similar materials:
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137,
www.firemountaingems.com.
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jasmine pearls
NANCY CAIN
TECHNIQUES
tubular peyote stitch
tubular herringbone stitch
tubular netting
stringing
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
FOCAL
TOOLS
No Tangle thread bobbin or small reclosable
plastic bag
Scissors
Size 12 beading needles
FINISHED SIZE: 19" (necklace); 2" (focal)
13
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Side 2
Side 1
9
6
4
2
1
3
5
7
9
5
3
1
2
4
6
8
10
11
12
14
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Fig.7: Stitching
Rounds2931
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Fig.8: Transitioning
to netting
Fig.9: Transitioning to
herringbone stitch
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Fig.11: Adding
the clasp loop
bead/loop clasp:
Round1: Use the working thread of the
Side1 rope to string 1B, then pass down
through the next B of the previous
round, and up through the following B;
repeat three times and step up through
the first B added in this round.
Round2: String 1B and pass through the
next B of the previous round; repeat
three times. Repeat the thread path
to reinforce.
Bead: String 2C, 1 pearl, 1 beaded bead,
1pearl, and 1B; pass back through the
pearl, beaded bead, and pearl. String 2C
and pass down through a B on the opposite side of Round2 (Fig.10). Repeat the
thread path several times to reinforce.
Secure the thread and trim.
8) CLASP LOOP. Use the working thread
of the Side2 rope to repeat Step 7,
Rounds1 and 2. String 2C and 48B; pass
back through the second C just added.
String 1C and pass down through a B on
the opposite side of Round2 (Fig.11).
Make a pair of
matching earrings.
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miriam bangle
JEAN POWER
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
tubular peyote stitch
wireworking
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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bezel a rivoli:
Rounds12: Use 6' of thread to string
MATERIALS
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needle
Memory-wire cutters
Round-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE: Adjustable
Artists Tips
Always make sure you step up
at the end of your rounds to
be in the correct place to
continue.
When working the rope, you
know youre ready to step up
for the next round when you
reach a B bead.
Forming the wire loops so
they sit perpendicular to the
memory wire makes it
possible for the rivolis to sit
facing up and away from your
wrist rather than pointing
toward each other.
Fig.3: Adding Round9 of the bezel
8
6
2
4
7
1
3
5
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edwardian ruffles
LESLIE FRAZIER
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
circular peyote stitch
circular right-angle weave
circular herringbone stitch
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needles
FINISHED SIZE: 6"
Artists Tips
Use very tight tension with this project
to achieve the proper ruffling of the
heptagon and hexagon components.
After each section of peyote stitch, keep
your tension tight by pulling firmly but
gently by the thread, not the needle,
after entering the first bead of the
herringbone column.
Slight size adjustments may be made by
changing the location of the clasp. You
can also lengthen or shorten the bracelet
by varying the number of hexagons.
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2 1
2 1
3
3
Fig. 5: Planning the zipping of all bracelet components (numbers refer to the
number of beads worked at the points in Round 12)
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the dome
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metallic ribbon
bracelet
VENETIA PERRY
TECHNIQUES
flat peyote stitch
flat right-angle weave
picot
square stitch
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
Artists Tips
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 738"
a
Fig.3: Stitching Unit1, Layer 1
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Fig.8: Completing
the clasp loop
corner B at the other edge of the bracelet. Repeat the picot edging to mirror
the first side.
Ball: Repeat the socket thread path to add
the ball half of the clasp. Secure the
thread and trim.
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fiori necklace
JEAN CAMPBELL
TECHNIQUES
circular brick stitch
tubular peyote stitch
flat right-angle weave
basic fringe
wireworking
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needle
Chain-nose pliers
Round-nose pliers
Wire cutters
FINISHED SIZE: 17" (Adjustable to 19")
Artists Tips
Be sure to use clear thread for
this project as dark thread will
show through the crystals.
Use a small paintbrush and
Future acrylic floor polish to
give the beadwork several light
coats; allow to dry on paper
towels. The acrylic will keep
the fringe in place and will
strengthen the thread.
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Artists Tip
If youre having trouble keeping the rivoli in
place while you bead the last few rounds, stick
a tiny piece of double-sided craft tape to the
edge of the rivoli before you place it in the
bezel. The tape will act as a third hand and
will be neatly hidden within the beadwork
once youre done.
b
Fig. 6: Starting the
brick-stitch ring
Fig. 7: Adding fringe
to the ring
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create a second small flower that connects to the opposite side of the same
medium flower and the upper-right
8mm round focal fringe; leave 1 unattached fringe between connection
points on the left side of the medium
flower, causing the beadwork to curve
toward the left (Fig.8b). Note: When
working the fringe of the small flower
thats opposite the 2 fringes that connect to the medium flower, string the
bicone and 1C as before but before passing back through the bicone, string one
6mm round and pass through the C at
the tip of one of the focals 8mm round
fringes; pass back through the new
beads just strung and the small flowers
new fringe.
Small flowers and connections (left
side): Repeat entire step to connect the
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riviera rivoli
CAROLE OHL
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
circular herringbone stitch
square stitch
flat and circular peyote stitch
ladder stitch
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
3 g green tourmaline amber size 14
seed beads (A)
3 g mottled aqua gold luster size 11
seed beads (B)
4 g olive matte iris 3mm cubes (C)
78 olivine AB2X 3mm crystal bicones (D)
2 olivine AB2X 4mm crystal bicones
28 olivine AB2X 6mm crystal bicones (E)
1 foil-backed aquamarine 14mm crystal rivoli
Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
Smoke 8 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 11 or 12 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Artists Tips
When stitching the bezel,
keep the tension tight to
create a sturdy setting for
the rivoli.
To make the bracelet longer,
add an extra seed bead or
two between the bezel and
the spacer bar. You can also
add length by making the
stem of the clasp and toggle
connection a little longer.
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spacer bar:
Base: Use 3' of 6 lb thread to form a ladder-
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wildflower earrings
MELANIE POTTER
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
flat and circular chevron chain
tubular peyote stitch
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
a shaped petal:
Row1, Unit1: String 9B; pass back
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needles
Wire cutters
Chain- or flat-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE: 1"
Artists Tip
If you prefer working with a
shorter length of thread and
dont mind tying on new thread,
tie off your tail threads inside
the units of chevron chain, not
along the outer edges of the
beadwork.
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4
12
5
11
6
Fig. 8: Finishing Row2
10
a
7
8
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H E AT H E R K A H N
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
flat peyote stitch
square stitch
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
TOOLS
Scissors
Extra thin Japanese beading needles or size 13
English beading needles
FINISHED SIZE: 6"
Artists Tips
Because two-hole beads are so thin,
they are more likely to chip than
other seed beads. Take extra care
with their storage and handling.
Each additional completed diamond
adds about ".
W hen working on the center
embellishment, leave the thread
tension a little looser than usual
or the two-hole beads will pull
toward the center and distort
the shape of the diamond.
Fig.1: Stitching
Rows1 and 2
Fig.2: Adding
Row3
Fig.3: Stitching
Row4
Fig.4: Adding
Rows5 and 6
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Repeat Rows16 six times or to the desired length, always attaching the D in the
Row1 repeat to the D added in the Row6
repeat. Weave through beads to exit up
through the right hole of the center D in
the final Row4 repeat.
2) EMBELLISHMENT. String 1E; pass up
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floradora necklace
GLORIANNE LJUBICH
TECHNIQUES
stringing
whipstitch
wireworking
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MATERIALS
2 g mauve-lined clear size 11 cylinder
beads (A)
13 light rose satin AB 3mm crystal bicones (B)
6 cyclamen opal 6.511mm crystal
briolettes (C)
13 soft pink opal copper 53mm
fire-polished rondelles (D)
16 opaque amethyst luster 3mm glass
rounds (E)
16 opaque topaz/pink luster 3mm glass
rounds (F)
12 amethyst 46mm glass teardrops (G)
42 opaque light dusty purple luster 46mm
pressed-glass teardrops (H)
6 milky light amethyst 68mm glass
teardrops (I)
12 milky opal 811mm pressed-glass topdrilled petals (J)
17 gold-plated 19mm round pointed-edge
filigree components (K)
1 gold-plated 27mm round pointed-edge
filigree component (L)
2 gold-plated 29.5mm domed round filigree
frames (M)
1 gold-plated 34mm round pointed-edge
filigree component (N)
2 brass 35mm violet 6-petal filigree
components (O)
13 antique gold-plated pewter 115mm
scalloped bead caps (P)
57 gold-filled 45.5mm 20.5-gauge oval
jump rings (Q)
1 gold-filled 12.5mm 2-strand round filigree
box clasp with 23mm oval jump rings
Clear 6 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
the D and P and down through an opening in the O as close as possible to the
center (Fig.3). Note: Since the filigree
used here and many of the filigrees used
in the following steps have no center
opening, pass down through an opening
that is opposite the opening last exited
so the beads are centered. Repeat the
thread path to reinforce. Secure the
thread and trim. Set aside.
Repeat this entire step to form a second
large pressed-glass flower filigree.
2) LARGE CRYSTALFLOWER FILIGREE.
Editors Tip
If you find a three-strand
box clasp that you love, as
Glorianne did for this project,
you can still incorporate it in
this design. Simply omit the
middle ring at each end of
the clasp when connecting
the final filigrees.
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Artists Tip
If you have difficulty
fitting the jump rings into
any of the filigrees, try
using an awl to open the
hole in the filigree a bit.
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techniques
PASS THROUGH
VS PASS BACK THROUGH
Pass through means to move the needle in
the same direction that the beads have
been strung. Pass back through means to
move the needle in the opposite direction.
FINISHING AND STARTING
NEW THREADS
Tie off the old thread when its about 4" long
by making an overhand knot around previous threads between beads. Weave
through a few beads to hide the knot, and
trim the thread close to the work. Start the
new thread by tying an overhand knot
around previous threads between beads.
Weave through several beads to hide the
knot and to reach the place to resume
beading.
CRIMPING
Crimp tubes are seamless metal tubes used
to secure the end of a beading wire. To use,
string a crimp tube and the connection
finding (i.e., the loop of the clasp). Pass back
through the tube, leaving a short tail. Use
the front notch of the crimping pliers to
gently press the length of the tube, causing
the tube to form into an oval and the wire
ends to line each side of the tube. Move the
tube to the back notch of the crimping pliers and firmly press the tube down, enclosing the wire ends in separate chambers of
the crescent shape. Rotate the tube 90 and
use the front notch to fold the two chambers onto themselves, forming a clean cylinder. Trim the excess wire. Twisted crimp
tubes are added to wire and findings in the
same way, but they are secured by squeezing once with chain- or flat-nose pliers.
STOP BEAD
A stop bead (or tension bead) holds your
work in place. To make one, string a bead
larger than those you are working with,
then pass through the bead one or more
times, making sure not to split the thread.
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STRINGING
Stringing is a technique that uses beading
wire, needle and thread, or other material
to gather beads into a strand.
FRINGE
Exit from the foundation row of beads or
fabric. String a length of beads plus 1 bead.
Skipping the last bead, pass back through
all the beads just strung to form a fringe
leg. Pass back into the foundation row or
fabric.
PICOT
A picot is a decorative net, most often
made with 3 beads, used to embellish a
beadwork surface.
BRICK STITCH
Stitch a foundation row in one- or twoneedle ladder stitch. String 2beads and
pass under the closest exposed loop of the
foundation row and back through the second bead. String 1bead and pass under
the next exposed loop and back through
the bead just strung; repeat.
HERRINGBONE STITCH
Form a foundation row of one- or twoneedle even-count ladder stitch and exit up
through the final bead. String 2 beads, pass
down through next bead in the ladder, and
up through the following bead; repeat to
the end of the row. Step up for the next row
by wrapping the thread around previous
threads to exit up through the last bead
strung. To form the next row, string 2 beads
and pass down through the second-to-last
bead of the previous row and up through
the following bead. Repeat, stringing
2 beads per stitch, passing down then up
through 2 beads of the previous row, and
stepping up as before. The 2-bead stitch
will cause the beads to angle in each column, like a herringbone fabric.
SQUARE STITCH
String a row of beads. For the second row,
string 2beads; pass through the second-tolast bead of the first row and through the
second bead just strung. Continue by
stringing 1bead, passing through the thirdto-last bead of the first row, and through
the bead just strung. Repeat this looping
technique to the end of the row.
RIGHT-ANGLE WEAVE
For one-needle right-angle weave, string
4beads and pass through the first 3beads
again to form the first unit. For the rest of
the row, string 3beads and pass through
the last bead exited in the previous unit
and the first 2just strung; the thread path
will resemble a series of figure eights, alternating directions with each unit. To begin
the next row, pass through beads to exit
the top bead of the last unit. String 3beads
and pass through the last bead exited and
the first bead just strung. *String 2beads,
pass back through the next top bead of the
previous row, the last bead exited in the
previous unit, and the 2beads just strung.
Pass through the next top bead of the previous row, string 2beads, pass through the
last bead of the previous unit, the top bead
just exited, and the first bead just strung.
Repeat from * to complete the row, then
begin a new row as before.
LADDER STITCH
For one-needle ladder stitch, string
2beads and pass through them again.
Manipulate the beads so their sides touch.
String 1bead. Pass through the last stitched
bead and the one just strung. Repeat, adding 1bead at a time and working in a
figure-eight pattern.
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PEYOTE STITCH
For one-drop even-count flat peyote
stitch, string an even number of beads to
create the first two rows. Begin the third
row by stringing 1 bead and passing back
through the second-to-last bead of the previous row. String another bead and pass
back through the fourth-to-last bead of the
previous row. Continue adding 1 bead at a
time, passing over every other bead of the
previous row.
NETTING
String a base row of 13beads. String
5beads and pass back through the fifth
bead from the end of the base row. String
another 5beads, skip 3beads of the base
row, and pass back through the next;
repeat to the end of the row. To turn, pass
back through the last 3beads (one leg of
the last net). String 5beads, pass back
through the center bead of the next net,
and continue.
LOOMWORK
Follow the manufacturers instructions for
warping your bead loom. Note that you will
need one more warp thread than you have
number of beads in a row. Tie a thread to an
outside warp (tie onto the left warp if you
are right-handed, the right warp if you are
left-handed). Use a needle to string the first
row of beads and slide them down to the
knot. Bring the beaded weft thread under
the warp threads and push the beads up so
that there is one bead between each two
warp threads. Hold the beads in place and
pass back through all the beads, making
sure that the needle passes over the warp
threads. End the threads by weaving back
through the beadwork, tying knots
between beads.
SLIPKNOT
With the tail end of the thread in your palm,
wrap the working thread around your index
and middle fingers, and lay the working
thread across the tail end, forming an X.
Spread your fingers slightly and push the
working thread through your fingers from
the back of your hand. Pull this loop up
slightly while holding the tail end of the
thread to form a knot. Place the loop onto
the crochet hook and pull working thread
to adjust the tension.
SLIP STITCH
*Insert crochet hook in stitch, yarn over and
draw loop through stitch and loop on hook;
repeat from *.
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CHAIN STITCH
Make a slipknot on crochet hook, *yarn
over and draw through loop of slipknot;
repeat from * drawing yarn through last
loop formed.
BEAD CROCHET
Work 5 chain stitches, incorporating 1 bead
in each stitch.
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