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p. Q+E 36
Center of Attention
by Deborah Harmanson-Pulos
p. Q+E 10
Nesting Bracelet
by Marcie Abney
Quick
+ Easy
Sea Breeze
by Jenika Perry
p. Q+E 14
Crystal Key Earrings
by Kristal Wick
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Chance for Romance
by Melissa Grakowsky
OC TOBER/NOVEMBER 2011
SUBSCRIBER BONUS PROJEC T DOWNLOADS
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CONTRIBUTORS
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REFINED RUFFLES Nora Farnsworth

Enhance wire ribbon ruffles with embroidered crystals and
seed beads
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LIVELY LACE Julie Glasser

A centerline of crystal bicones complements interlocked
triangle-weave motifs
Q+E 10 NESTING BRACELET Marcie Abney

Use seed beads and gemstones to shape easily linked
components
Q+E 14 CRYSTAL KEY EARRINGS Kristal Wick
Create glitzy netted earrings whose glamour belies their
simplicity
Q+E 16 CHANCE FOR ROMANCE Melissa Grakowsky
Simple stitching grants this bracelet a lacy nineteenthcentury look
Q+E 28 FIGURE-EIGHT BRACELET Julie DAmico-Beres

This versatile piece is worked using a variation of twoneedle right-angle weave
Q+E 32 CENTER OF ATTENTION Deborah Hermanson-Pulos
Herringbone-stitch strands pay homage to an eye-catching
centerpiece
Q+E 36 SEA BREEZE Jenika Perry
Enrich a basic strand of beads with short fringe and
whimsical starfish
Q+E 40 THIS & THAT Melinda Barta
Connect peyote-stitch strips in a flash with simple netting
Q+E 44 PRINCESS PEARLS C. J. Bauschka
Capture a regal sense of elegance in this bracelet of crystals
and pearls
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FEATURED ARTISTS
contributors
When creating a piece of

beadwork, do you design
in advance or create as
you go?
Usually my ideas start with a shape or a particular stitch, but they evolve as I work. Most of my
designs have individual segments that connect,
and thats when true creativity comes into play.
My goal is to use all the pieces in an interesting
design while maintaining the right length and
constructing the perfect closure.
JULIE GLASSER
I keep paper and pencil at hand so that I can

sketch out ideas when and where they hit me,
but most of my work is created as I go. I really
like that little bit of magic that happens when
my imagination and the practical application of
beadweaving techniques meet and then diverge
into something completely unexpected.
I almost always create as I go. Ill start with a

general idea of a design, but getting to that final
piece is a journey of trial and error. The fun part
of designing this way is that you never know what
ideas will sprout and grow as you work, and the
end result is always a surprise.
MARCIE ABNEY
DEBORAH HERMANSON-PULOS
My jewelry is a work in progress from the

moment I spot the inspirational bead or pendant
that I want to work with. I leave it in a teacup on
the corner of my workbench and add bits of this
and that to complement it. When my cup is full,
I know that I have a good mlange with which to
begin my design.
Im a create-as-you-go kind of girl. I start with

one thing in mind and end up with something
totally different, which is not always helpful
when I have to go back and write up my instructions. Thats why the majority of my designs are
truly one of a kind.
C. J. BAUSCHKA
JENIKA PERRY
If its a strung piece, I create as I go. I may have
colors or a style in mind, but I work better when I
try things Ive never tried before. If its needle-andthread work, I design in advance or I get frustrated.
Bead size and shape are so important for certain
stitches that I wouldnt know where to begin
without proper planning.
With seed beads, Im totally a design-first type

of beader. I sketch my design, then translate it
into components and give it a try. I usually make
another one in different colors and incorporate
the things I learned making the first. Both pieces
rarely turn out the same, and its good to make
the second while the first is fresh in my mind.
JULIE DAMICO-BERES
KRISTAL WICK
Often, a design just pops into my head. Ill rework

the design in my mind, adding and subtracting
elements before I sit down to translate what I
have envisioned to the physical piece. This process
takes time, but it gives me a definite direction to
follow as I work on perfecting the design.
NORA FARNSWORTH
Both! I often have some concept beforehand and

sketch it out to have a place to start. Regardless
of how thorough the idea is, I always end up
modifying and changing it as I work because its
impossible to know exactly how the piece is
going to look until I put the beads in place.
Want to become a
BEADWORK CONTRIBUTOR?
See our submissions guidelines and deadlines
at beadworkmagazine.com.
CORRECTION:
On page Q+E 24 of the August/September 2011 issue,

the beads pictured at bottom left are not TOHO
beads. We regret the error.
MELISSA GRAKOWSKY
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N O R A FAR NSWO R T H
TECHNIQUES
bead embroidery
whipstitch
wirework
See pp. Q+E 48 and 94 for helpful
technique information.
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USE A FEW TWISTS OF wire ribbon to create a ruffle ready to
embellish with a border of crystals. Complete the necklace

with silk cord and a sprinkling of embroidered seed beads.
MATERIALS
2 g light-aqua bronze-lined size 15
seed beads (A)
180 Indian sapphire AB 3mm crystal
bicones (B)
2 borosilicate 6mm end caps
1 sterling silver 1" hook-and-eye clasp
2 sterling silver 6mm oval jump rings
6" of sterling silver 20-gauge wire
24" of taupe 38" silk cord piping
3' of dark brown 12mm tubular wire
mesh ribbon
Smoke 4 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
1) NECKLACE BAND. Stitch crystals and
seed beads to a wire mesh ribbon that

encases a silk cord:
Embellish: Secure 3' of thread about
" from one end of the ribbon. Using
whipstitch, stitch 1B and 3A close to
the edge, spacing the beads about 116"
apart (Fig. 1). Repeat along both edges,
leaving " at each end of the ribbon free
of beads. Secure the thread and trim.
Twist: Cut the silk cord, if desired, to adjust
the finished length. (The clasp will add
about 2" to the length.) Slide the ribbon
over the cord, keeping the cord centered
inside the ribbon. Note: Use the dowel
(or knitting needle), if necessary, to help
open the ribbon before sliding it over
the cord. Twist and gather the ribbon
around the cord so it forms a 10" length
of swirls and ruffles. Gently pull the
ribbons edges outward to expand it
and add volume.
Attach: Center the gathered ribbon on the
cord so equal lengths of cord extend on
each end. Stitch the ribbons ends to the
cord to hold the ribbon in place. Embellish these stitches with crystals and seed
beads (Fig. 2).
Artists Tip
After stitching beads onto the
ribbon, pull the wire mesh back into
shape if the stitching has distorted it.
Size 10 beading needle

Scissors
Smooth round 38" dowel such as a knitting
needle (optional)
Round-nose pliers
Chain- or flat-nose pliers
Wire cutters
FINISHED SIZE: 22"
Fig. 1: Stitching the edge beads
Fig. 2: Sewing the ribbon to the cord
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Fig. 3: Attaching a wire to the cord
Fig. 4: Finishing the cord end
2) FINISHING. Use wire and end caps to
finish the cord ends and attach the clasp:

End caps: Use 3" of sterling silver wire to
form a wrapped loop that attaches to

the cord about " from the cords end
(Fig. 3). String 1 end cap (wide end first)
and 1B; form a wrapped loop. Repeat
using the remaining end cap at the other
end of the cord.
Embellish: Start 3' of new thread near the
ribbon on one end of the necklace.
Working with 1 bead in each stitch, sew
A randomly along the exposed sections
of cord, adding slightly more beads to
the cord where its closer to the ribbon
and fewer toward the end caps (Fig. 4).
Repeat on the other end of the necklace.
Clasp: Use 1 jump ring to attach one half
of the clasp to 1 wrapped loop. Repeat at
the other end of the necklace using the
other half of the clasp.
Option
Enjoy making this
necklace in many
different colors of wire
mesh ribbon.
NORA FARNSWORTH has been designing

jewelry for several years. Shes always on the lookout
for new and interesting materials to add to her work
and loves creating with fibers, wire mesh, and beads.
To see more of her work, visit www.sonoranbeads
.com and contact her at orders@sonoranbeads.com.
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop
or contact: WireLace wire mesh ribbon, FireLine
braided beading thread, Swarovski bicones, and
all other materials: Sonoran Beads, (480) 664-7093,
www.sonoranbeads.com.
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WHEEL-SHAPED MOTIFS
IN TRIANGLE WEAVE are
lively lace
enhanced with a centerline

of crystal bicones in this easy,
casual bracelet.
JULIE GLASSER
1) FIRST WHEEL. Use triangle weave
and charlottes to form the initial wheel:

Unit 1: Use 6' of conditioned thread to
string 9B, leaving a 6" tail. Pass through

the beads again to form a ring and exit
the first 3B (Fig. 1blue thread).
Unit 2: String 6B; pass through the last
3B exited and the first 3B just added
(Fig. 1red thread).
(Fig. 2green thread).
Unit 4: Repeat Unit 2 (Fig. 2blue
thread).
Unit 5: Repeat Unit 3 (Fig. 2red thread).
Unit 6: Pass through the nearest 3B of
Unit 1. String 3B; pass through the nearest 3B of Unit 5, 3B of Unit 1, and the 3B
just added (Fig. 3). Note: Dont pull the
thread too tight or the wheel will warp.
Option
TECHNIQUES
triangle weave
peyote stitch
If you substitute size 11

cylinder beads on the
toggle, as shown on the
blue bracelet, make the
strip 12 beads wide.
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2) SUBSEQUENT WHEELS. Continue

working partial wheels in triangle weave:
(Fig. 4purple thread).
Unit 8: String 6B; pass through the
3B just exited and the 6B just added
thread).
Unit 10: String 3B; pass through the nearest 3B of Unit 5 and the last 3B exited in
Unit 9. Weave through beads to exit the
top of Unit 8 (Fig. 4red thread).
Repeat Units 710 fourteen times or until
you reach the desired length, minus 12" for
the clasp.
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MATERIALS
Fig. 1: Forming the first two units
Fig. 2: Adding Units 35
1 g bronze size 11 charlottes (A)

9 g light bronze iris size 8 charlottes (B)
16 light topaz AB 4mm crystal bicones
Brown size D nylon beading thread
Thread conditioner
3) CRYSTALS. Pass through the 3B shared
TOOLS
by Units 8 and 9 to exit toward the beadwork. String 1 bicone; pass through 3B to
exit the center of the next wheel (Fig. 5).
Repeat along the centerline of the bracelet
to add 16 bicones. Repeat the thread path
to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim.
Scissors
Size 10 beading needles
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
4) TOGGLE AND LOOP. Leaving a 6" tail,
use 3' of conditioned thread and evencount flat peyote stitch to make a strip
10A wide and 8 rows long. Zip the ends to
form a tube. Exit the third A of Row 1 and
string 2B. Pass through the sets of 3B and
bicones in the centerline of the bracelet to
exit the other end (Fig. 6blue thread).
String 1B and 19A; pass back through the
last B added, the centerline of the bracelet,
and the 2B before the toggle. Pass through
the third A of Row 2 (Fig. 6red thread).
Repeat the entire thread path to reinforce.
Secure the thread and trim. Note: Dont
pull too tight or the bracelet will pucker.
JULIE GLASSER has been beading since 1980,
when she inherited her grandmothers wire and seed
beads. She focuses mostly on beadweaving
techniques and teaches various beading classes at
an art school in Atlanta. She is an accomplished
metalsmith, combining sterling silver and seed
beads in her work. Visit www.julieglasser.com.
Fig. 3: Completing the first wheel
Fig. 4: Weaving Units 710
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or

contact: Similar charlottes: Applegate Lapidary,
(209) 296-0929, www.applegatelapidary.com.
Swarovski bicones, Nymo nylon beading thread,
Thread Heaven thread conditioner, and all other
materials: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads: (800)
355-2137, www.firemountaingems.com.
Fig. 5: Embellishing with bicones
Fig. 6: Creating the

toggle bar and loop
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nesting
bracelet
MARCIE ABNEY
TECHNIQUE
circular peyote stitch
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INSPIRED BY THE LITTLE WIRE-WRAPPED nests that are so
popular for wireworkers, Marcie created a similar version with

seed beads for beaders.
Artists Tip
MATERIALS
Be sure to condition your thread

since you are passing through
gemstones.
4 g matte metallic brown size 11 seed

beads (A)
30 semimatte Picasso jasper 4mm rounds (B)
10 copper 6mm closed (soldered) jump rings
2 copper 6mm open (unsoldered) jump rings
5 copper 12mm open (unsoldered) jump rings
1 copper 13mm round toggle clasp
Size D nylon beading thread
Beading wax
TOOLS
The back view of
a bracelet.
Scissors
2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE: 714"
1) NEST. Use circular peyote stitch to form
beaded nests using jasper rounds and

seed beads:
Round 1: Use 3' of waxed thread to string
{1A and 1B} six times, leaving a 6" tail.
Tie an overhand knot to form a circle.
Pass through all the beads again, exiting
from 1B (Fig. 1purple thread).
Round 2: String 2A and pass through the
next 1B; repeat five times. Step up
through the first A added in this round
next A of Round 2, then string 3A, skip
1B of Round 2, and pass through the
next A of Round 2; repeat five times.
Step up through the first A added in this
round (Fig. 1blue thread).
next 3A of Round 3, then string 1A and
pass through the next A of Round 3;

repeat five times. Weave through
beads to exit 1A of Round 1 (Fig. 1
red thread).
Round 5: String 3A, skip 1B, and pass
through the next A of Round 1. Pass
back through the third A just added
(Fig. 2green thread). *String 2A, skip
1B, and pass through the next A in
Round 1. Pass back through the
second A just added. Repeat from *
three times (Fig. 2purple thread).
String 1A; pass back through the first
A added in this round and the nearest
A of Round 1. Pass through the first A
added in this round (Fig. 2blue
thread). Pass through the 6A in the
inner circle formed by this round
twice (Fig. 2red thread). Weave
through beads to exit the first A of a
BEADWORK QUICK+EASY
Fig. 1: Stitching Rounds 14
Fig. 2: Adding Round 5
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Artists Tips
You dont have to use the same color
of stonesuse different colors to
create a different effect.
The creative options for these little
components are endless. Use them
to create earrings, bracelet charms,
or even a fun pendant.
3A set added in this round, toward the

back of the nest.
Back arms: *String 2A; pass through the
nearest A of Round 3. Pass back through
the 2A just added, the last A exited in
Round 5, and the next 2A of Round 5
(Fig. 3). Repeat from * five times. Exit
from the second A added for the first
arm, toward the outer edge of the nest.
Loops: *String 5A and one closed 6mm
jump ring; pass down through the next
arm of beads. Weave through beads of
the inner circle to exit the arm directly
across from the loop just made (Fig. 4).
Repeat from *. Secure the threads
and trim.
Repeat this entire step four times for a
total of 5 nests.
2) ASSEMBLY. Attach one open 6mm

jump ring to one half of the clasp. Use one
12mm jump ring to attach the open 6mm
jump ring just added to the closed 6mm
jump ring on one end of 1 nest. Use one
12mm jump ring to attach the closed
6mm jump ring on the other side of the
nest just added to the closed 6mm jump
ring on another nest; repeat three times.
Note: Make sure all of the components face
the same direction, with the jump rings
facedown. Attach the remaining open
6mm jump ring to the other half of the
clasp. Use the remaining 12mm jump ring
to attach the open 6mm jump ring just
added to the closed 6mm jump ring on the
final nest.
MARCIE ABNEY is a self-taught beader living

in Wilmington, North Carolina. She loves to find
inspiration in architecture and architectural shapes
and spends her spare time playing with beads.
You can see more of her work at www.labellajoya
.blogspot.com.
contact: Seed beads, jump rings, and clasp: Michaels,
(800) 642-4235, www.michaels.com. Jasper rounds:
Janes Fiber and Beads, (423) 639-7919,
www.janesfiberandbeads.com.
Option
Fig. 3: Forming the arm on

the back of a nest
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Fig. 4: Creating a loop
For an adjustable
bracelet, use a
lobster clasp at one
end and a chain of
jump rings at the
other.
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crystal key
earrings
K R I S TA L W I C K
WHIP UP these easy-to-
make netted earrings in

the morning and flash your
sparkling new accessories
that night.
1) BODY. Stitch a netted disc to form the
body of the earring:

Inner ring: Use 6' of thread to string
{1A and 1B} six times, leaving a 6" tail.
Pass through all the beads again and tie
a square knot with the working and tail
threads to form a tight circle. Weave
through beads to exit from the second A
(Fig. 1blue thread).
Net loops: String 4A, 1B, and 4A: pass
through the last A exited and the next
B and A of the inner ring; repeat to add
a total of 6 loops. Weave through beads
to exit through the fifth A added in this
section (Fig. 1red thread).
Outer ring: String 1B and pass through
the middle A/B/A added in the next
loop; repeat to add a total of 6B. Exit
from 1B (Fig. 2).
Connector loops: String {1A and 1B}
twice. String 1A; pass through the last
B exited on the outer ring and the first
A/B/A just added (Fig. 3green
thread). String 6A and pass through the
last A exited. Repeat the thread path to
reinforce, then weave through the outer
ring beads to exit from the B opposite
the one where the connector loop was
just stitched (Fig. 3blue thread).
Repeat from the beginning of this
section to add a second connector loop.
Weave through the outer ring beads
on each side of the body to reinforce
(Fig. 3red thread).
TECHNIQUE
netting
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MATERIALS
3 g rose-lined clear size 11 seed beads (A)
44 fuchsia AB2X 4mm crystal bicones (B)
2 dark pewter 1232mm metal key charms
2 dark pewter 5mm jump rings
2 sterling silver 78" ear wires with 3mm
rhinestone embellishment
Fig. 1: Stitching
the inner ring
and net loops
TOOLS
Scissors
Flat- or chain-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE: 314
Fig. 2: Completing
the outer ring
2) ASSEMBLY. Use 1 jump ring to connect
a charm to one of the connector loops.

Connect the ear wire to the other connector loop.
3) Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to form the second
earring.
KRISTAL WICK , Swarovski ambassador and
previous editor of Beading Daily, has written two
books, Sassy Silky Savvy and Fabulous Fabric Beads.
She has also created two DVDs, Mixed Media: Beaded
Bracelets with Fiber Beads, Crystals, Resin, and Wire
and Mixed Media: Jewelry Making with Handmade
Beads, Crystals, Resin, and More! See more of her
work at www.kristalwick.com.
Artists Tip
Fig. 3: Adding the
connector loops
Reinforce the beadwork

several times to make the
earring sturdy, but dont
pull so tightly that the
beadwork buckles.
RESOURCES Check your local bead store or

contact: FireLine braided beading thread, Swarovski
bicones, and all other materials: FusionBeads.com,
(888) 781-3559.
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chance for
romance
MELISSA GRAKOWSK Y
TECHNIQUES
picot
peyote stitch
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THIS ROMANTIC BRACELET, inspired by Victorian-era trims
and jewelry, is a cinch to stitch. Dont be fooled by its delicate

good looks; the lacy beading is worked off a sturdy base.
MATERIALS
2 g transparent smoke topaz gold iris size 15
seed beads (A)
2 g metallic bronze size 11 seed beads (B)
2 g matte rose gold iris size 8 seed beads (C)
100 transparent ruby frosted rainbow 3.4mm
Japanese drop beads (D)
12 gold 6mm crystal pearls
1 glass 17mm shank button
Crystal 6 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
1) BASE. Add a tension bead to 3' of
thread. String 1C. String {1 pearl and 3C}

twelve times. String 48A to create the
button loop; pass back through the C just
exited. String 1C and pass through 1C, 1
pearl, and 1C (Fig. 1); repeat eleven times
to continue peyote-stitching along the initial strand. Remove the tension bead.
String 1B, 9A, the button shank, and 9A;
pass back through the 1B, 1C, 1 pearl, and
2C (Fig. 2blue thread).
2) EMBELLISHMENTS. Use seed beads
Artists Tip
and drop beads to add loops and picots:
Braided beading thread is an

excellent choice for making this
design a strong, long-lasting
bracelet. You wont have to work
with doubled thread or make
additional passes through any
sections to reinforce them.
Small picots and loops: *String 1B, 1D,
and 1B; pass through the C just exited.

String 1B, 3A, 3B, 3A, and 1B; skip 1C/
1 pearl/1C and pass through the next C
(Fig. 2red thread). Repeat from * ten
times. String 1B, 1D, and 1B; pass
through the C just exited, the next C,
and 8A of the button loop (Fig. 3
blue thread).
Fig. 1: Peyote-stitching along the base
Fig. 2: Attaching the button and working small picots and loops
BEADWORK QUICK+EASY
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Artists Tips
Work with tight thread tension since
you wont repeat many of the thread
paths, and youll only go through some
beads once.
Try using glass or acrylic 6mm rounds
in place of the pearls to change the
look of the bracelet.
If you cant find 4mm drop beads, you
can substitute size 8 beads to get a
very similar look.
Fig. 3: Stitching the
button-loop picots
Button-loop picots: String 1B, 3D, and
1B, then skip 2A and pass through 13A;

repeat twice, passing through only 8A
the second time. Pass through 2C
(Fig. 3red thread).
Repeat the small picot-and-loop embellishment along the bottom edge of the
bracelet, passing through 1C, 1 pearl, 1C,
1B, and 18A at the end of the bracelet. Pass
back through the end B and C.
Large picots: String 7A; pass through the
D of the nearest small picot. *String 3A;
pass through the first 2B of the nearest
loop. String 1B, 3D, and 1B; pass
through the B just exited and the next B
of the loop. String 3A; pass through the
D of the next small picot (Fig. 4). Repeat
from * ten times. String 7A; pass
through the 3D, 1B, 28A, 1B, and 3D on
the button loop (Fig. 5).
Repeat the large picots to embellish the
bottom edge of the bracelet. Pass through
the nearest C and B of the button loop.
Secure the thread and trim.
Fig. 4: Adding a
large picot
MELISSA GRAKOWSKY is a self-taught beadweaver from Connecticut. She has a background

in physics and painting and is intrigued by the
three-dimensional possibilities of working with
seed beads, a needle, and thread. You can view
Melissas beadwork online at www.grakowsky.net
or find her on Facebook.
contact: Toho seed beads: Bobby Bead, (888)
900-2323, www.bobbybead.com. Miyuki drops,
Swarovski pearls, and FireLine braided beading
thread: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800)
355-2137, www.firemountaingems.com. Lampwork
button by Greg Hanson: Hanson Stone Handmade,
www.hansonstonehandmade.etsy.com.
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Fig. 5: Linking the small

picot to the button loop
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a beadwoven or metal bail to a 40mm red aventurine,
carnelian, or tigereye donut.
Gemstone Teardrops: String a flat teardrop onto a
head pin and form a wrapped loop to create a simple
but striking pendant with cappuccino jasper or red
creek jasper.
If youre one of the many fans of the popular 2-holed

flat square TILA beads, youll be excited to learn about
the thirty new color options coming this fall. This brings
the total number of available colors to sixty-one. While
the original beads featured mainly neutrals such as
white and black, along with various metallics, the new
shades include a mix of brights such as cobalt blue,
cherry red, and sunny yellow and soft pastels such as
rose, mint green, and peach. As with the original beads,
the new colors come in a range of finishes including
opaque, transparent, matte, and AB.
Visit WWW.MIYUKI-BEADS.CO.JP/ENGLISH/TILA/
for a full-color palette. Youll also find design ideas for
using TILA beads with herringbone stitch, loomwork,
and other beadweaving stitches, along with simpler
projects using stringing. Cant wait for the new TILA
beads to arrive? You can play with them online by
clicking on Play Mode. Use your mouse to move the
beads around the screen to see what colors look best
together. Its lots of fun!
Faceted Gemstones: Try stitching several of these

brilliant small (12mm) gemstones together for an
eye-catching focal. Choose an unusual shape such
as axe and star for extra attention.
Shell Pendants: If you find gemstones too heavy,
consider a lightweight iridescent shell pendant in
black tab or brown lip. Available in large sizes (45mm),
they make the perfect background for layering charms
or beaded dangles.
Handmade Scrabble Pendants by HomeStudio:
Use chain to string these cute pendants featuring
fawns, rabbits, squirrels, and other woodland creatures.
Visit FUSIONBEADS.COM for a wide selection of
fall pendants and more design ideas.
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If the mats start to gather dust, simply rinse them with
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Double Your Beading Fun

WITH TWO TYPES OF
BEADING THREAD
By matching the color of nylon thread to your beads,
you can make the thread disappear into the background
and allow your beadwork to shine. But as both new and
long-time beaders can attest, ordinary nylon thread
can be frustrating to use because it easily breaks and
frays. Luckily, Toho Beads makes One-G, a strong nylon
thread thats less likely to fray and tangle. A special
coating on the thread makes messy waxing unnecessary. It also makes it easier to rethread your needle.
Choose one of twelve colors or get the assortment that
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If you hate threading beading needles, youre in luck!
Amiet is a 100% polyester thread with a thin but sturdy
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and leather, in addition to beads. Amiet is available
in eighteen colors, including rich fall shades such as
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more than a dozen ideas for knotted, strung, and
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Find a shop near you at WWW.BEADSMITH.COM.
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If the cold days of fall have sapped your creativity, get
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folded, knotted, or glued. Use it instead of beading
wire to string beads, knotting in between each bead
for an extra burst of color and texture. Or jazz up a
plain strand of beads or chain by placing them completely inside the mesh tube. Use Artistic Wire Mesh
as an embellishment, wrapping it like a ribbon around
a large gemstone cabochon or bail and tying a simple
knot. You can even create your own necklace focals by
stretching this permanently colored copper wire into
freeform, 3-D shapes such as flower petals and leaves.
Finish your necklace or bracelet by knotting, wirewrapping, or crimping. Use C-Crimp findings (the kind used
for ribbons) or string beading wire through the mesh
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Scrimp, or EZ-Crimp. Available in two widths and six
colors, Artistic Wire Mesh will wake up your creativity
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Freshwater pearls can be challenging to use in

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not uniform. Sometimes the holes require a bead
reamer before stringing. Pearls also require special
care when worn, since they can be easily damaged.
Crystal Pearls from Swarovski Elements eliminate these
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baroque, twist, and drops. Ranging in size from 3mm
to 14mm, crystal pearls also come in a variety of colors,
including popular metallics such as copper, bright
gold, and bronze. A new large-hole version is perfect
for beadweaving, since it accommodates multiple
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beads and pendants from Swarovski Elements, making
it easy to finding matching and contrasting colors,
shapes, and sizes.
Get inspired by free jewelry and home decor ideas at
WWW.CREATE-YOUR-STYLE.
To find stores near you, visit WWW.ARTISTICWIRE.COM.
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OW YOU CAN MASTER bead
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With thread-path diagrams,
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Do you remember the first time bea
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in a gift shop in the old Denver Stap
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when the sweetest white-and-yellow
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Sure, Id seen beaded bracelets befo
I truly saw beads. I studied and stud
connected those tiny beads until I
re. But this was the first time
ied the thread paths that

was able to make my own. That
daisy-chain bracelet was just the tip
of the iceberg.
Now is your time to fall in love with
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Watch along as I show you step by
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jewelry with peyote and herringbone
stitch. We start with the basics
and then step it up a notch with adva
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begin creating right away!
Melinda Barta
artist, designer, and senior editor
of Bea
dwork magazine
WORKSHOP
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bracelet
J U L I E D A M I C O - B E R E S
TECHNIQUE
two-needle right-angle weave variation
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WHEN TIME IS SHORT and youre looking for a satisfying
project to finish without fuss, stitch this pearl and crystal

bracelet in two-needle right-angle weave.
MATERIALS
8 g clear AB size 11 seed beads (A)
62 clear AB 4mm crystal bicones (B)
11 clear AB 6mm crystal bicones (C)
22 cream rose 4mm crystal pearls (D)
24 cream rose 8mm crystal pearls (E)
1 sterling silver 11mm lobster clasp
1 sterling silver 4mm clasp ring with
connector loop
TOOLS
2 size 10 or 12 beading needles
Scissors
Chain-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Fig. 1: Stitching Row 1, Units 1 and 2
Fig. 2: Adding the

clasp and forming
Row 2, Unit 1
1) BASE. Use two needles to stitch the

base of the bracelet:
Row 1, Unit 1: Place one needle on each
end of 10' of thread. String 1B and slide
it to the center of the thread. Use the
right needle to string 4A, 1B, and 4A,
then use the left needle to string 4A,
1B, 4A, and 1B; cross the right needle
through the last B strung to form a circle (Fig. 1blue thread).
Row 1, Unit 2: Use the right needle to
string 4A, 1B, and 4A, then use the left
needle to string 4A, 1B, 4A, and 1B;
cross the right needle through the last
B strung (Fig. 1red thread).
Row 1, Units 312: Repeat Unit 2 ten
times to form a total of 12 units. Turn
the work 180 degrees.
Clasp: Pair the needles together and string
6A, the clasp, and 6A.
Row 2, Unit 1: String 1B on the right
needle and pass the left needle back

through the same B (Fig. 2blue
thread). Use the right needle to string
4A, pass through the nearest B of Row 1,
Unit 12, and string 4A. Use the left needle to string 4A, 1B, 4A, and 1B. Cross
the right needle through the last
B strung (Fig. 2red thread).
Row 2, Unit 2: Repeat Row 2, Unit 1,
eleven times to add a total of 12 units.
Ring: Pair the needles together and string
6A, the clasp ring through the connector
loop, and 6A. Separate the needles and
cross through the first B added in Row 1,
Unit 1. Weave the right needle through
the nearest 1A and set aside. Weave the
left needle through the nearest 4A and
1B (Fig. 3).
BEADWORK QUICK+EASY
Fig. 3: Adding the clasp ring
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Artists Tips
To make it easier to get braided
beading thread through your needle,
grasp the end with chain-nose pliers
and pull. This straightens out and
stiffens the thread.
To get the cleanest cut, always use
very sharp scissors when cutting
braided beading thread.
Fig. 4: Embellishing the center

and adding the pearls
Fig. 5: Adding the side

embellishments
2) EMBELLISH. Decorate the base with
bicones and pearls:

Center: Use the left needle to string 1A,
1C, and 1A, then pass through the next
B between rows (Fig. 4blue thread);
repeat ten times to add a total of 11C.
Weave through beads to exit from the
top B of Row 2, Unit 1. Set the left
needle aside.
Pearls: Use the right needle to string
1A, 1E, and 1A, then lay the strand
diagonally across the unit and pass
through the A next to the B on the
opposite side of the unit, toward the
B, and the nearest A of the next unit,
away from the B; repeat to embellish
each unit in Row 1 (Fig. 4red thread).
On the final stitch, pass through the
second A of the final unit away from the
B and continue through beads to exit
the nearest edge B of Row 1, Unit 12. Set
the right needle aside. Use the left
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You can give this bracelet a more

petite look by using 12 seed beads in
each figure-eight circle instead of 16.
needle to embellish Row 2 the same way.

Set the left needle aside.
Sides: Use the right needle to string 2A,
1D, and 2A, then pass through the next
edge B of Row 1 (Fig. 5); repeat ten times
to add a total of 11D. Secure the right
thread and trim. Use the left needle to
embellish Row 2 the same way, passing
through the top B. Secure the left thread
and trim.
JULIE DAMICO-BERES teaches math in grades
six through eight. She lives in Wisconsin with her
husband of eighteen years and their two dogs. She
travels extensively and enjoys looking for beads in
exotic locales. Experienced in many forms of crafting,
she found her passion in beading about eight years
ago. Contact her at jewelsbyjules@wi.rr.com.
RESOURCES Check your local bead store or
contact: Swarovski bicones and pearls, FireLine
braided beading thread, and all other materials:
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137,
www.firemountaingems. com.
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DEBORAH HERMANSON-PULOS
TECHNIQUES
ladder stitch
tubular herringbone stitch
fringe
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CHOOSE A STUNNING FOCAL BEAD
and let its color scheme inspire your

seed bead and crystal selections.
MATERIALS
Artists Tip
As you stitch the strands, keep the beads close to each other
with tight tension so the weight of the focal bead doesnt
create segments of stretched thread.
1) STRA NDS. Work 3 tubular herringbone
strands:
Round 1: Use 6' of waxed purple thread
to form a ladder-stitch strip 1 bead

high and 4 beads long, using B for the
first 2 stitches, C for the third and
fourth stitches, and leaving a 14" tail
(Fig. 1blue thread). Stitch the first
and last beads together to form a circle,
exiting up through the first 1B (Fig. 1
red thread).
Round 2: String 2B; pass down through
the next 1B and up through the following 1C (Fig. 2blue thread). String 2C;
pass down through the next 1C and step
up through the following 2B (Fig. 2
red thread).
Rounds 35: Repeat Round 2 three times.
Round 6 (embellishment): String 1A; pass
down through the next 1B and up
through the following 1C of the previous
round (Fig. 3blue thread). String 1A;
pass down through 1C and up through
the next 1B of the previous round

(Fig. 3red thread).
Round 7 to end: Repeat Round 2 twice,
then Round 6; repeat this sequence until
the strand is 1814" long or the desired
length (total necklace length minus
4" for the final rounds and clasp). Note:
Push the A to the outside of the strand
as you work.
Final rounds: Repeat Round 2 five times.
Weave through the final round, following a ladder-stitch thread path. Secure
the thread but dont trim it. Set the
rope aside.
Fig. 1: Joining the

ladder-stitch strip
3 g silver-lined crystal size 15 seed beads (A)

4 g matte silver-lined purple size 11 cylinder
beads (B)
5 g silver-lined purple size 11 cylinder
beads (C)
4 g matte silver-lined orange size 11 cylinder
beads (D)
5 g silver-lined dark orange size 11 cylinder
beads (E)
4 g transparent fuchsia size 11 cylinder
beads (F)
5 g silver-lined dark rose size 11 cylinder
beads (G)
1 g silver-lined crystal size 11 seed beads (H)
9 padparadscha 4mm crystal bicones
9 fuchsia 4mm crystal bicones
9 light-purple 4mm crystal bicones
2 padparadscha 8mm crystal bicones
1 salmon/fuchsia/ shimmer white/violet
swirled 40mm polymer clay coin
20 silver-plated 4mm daisy spacers
2 Bali silver 1117mm 3-to-1 triangle
connectors
1 sterling silver 15mm round toggle clasp
Dark pink, orange, and purple size D nylon
beading thread
Microcrystalline wax
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 10 or 12 beading needles
FINISHED SIZE: 22" (necklace);

4" (focal)
Fig. 2: Starting the

herringbone rope
BEADWORK QUICK+EASY
Fig. 3: Embellishing the

herringbone strand
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3) FOCAL. Create a bail and fringe for the
clay coin:
Purple bail and fringe: Add a tension
Fig. 4: Attaching
the toggle bar
Fig. 5: Forming
the fringe and
bail
Repeat this entire step with orange thread,

using D and E for B and C, and again with
dark pink thread, using F and G for B and
C (continue to use A for all embellishments) for a total of 3 strands.
2) NECKLACE ASSEMBLY. Using the tail
thread on the B/C strand, string {1 spacer
and 1 light purple 4mm bicone} three
times; pass through the first hole on the
wide end of 1 connector. String 7C, 3H, the
toggle bar, and 2H; pass back through the
first H added. Weave back through all of
the following beads and connector just
added to exit the last 1B exited on the
necklace strand. Pass up through the next
1B on the end of the rope (Fig. 4). Repeat
the entire thread path, secure the thread,
and trim.
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Repeat this entire step using the tail

thread on the D/E strand, padparadscha
4mm bicones for the light purple bicones,
E for C, and passing through the center
hole of the connector and the 5H already
added. Repeat again using the F/G strand,
fuchsia 4mm bicones for the light purple
bicones, G for C, and passing through the
last hole of the connector and the 5H
already added.
Repeat this entire step again using the
other ends of the ropes, making sure they
arent twisted, and the toggle ring.
bead to 3' of waxed purple thread,

leaving a 12" tail. String 30C, 1 spacer,
1 padparadscha 8mm bicone, the coin,
1 padparadscha 8mm bicone, 1 spacer,
15C, 1 light purple 4mm bicone, and 1A;
skip the 1A and weave back through
beads to exit the first spacer (Fig. 5
blue thread). Wrap the first 30C around
the 3 strands of the necklace. Remove
the tension bead and pass through the
30C of the loop. Pass through the
spacer/8mm bicone/coin/8mm bicone/
spacer and string 15C, 1 light purple
4mm bicone, and 1A; skip the 1A and
weave back through beads to exit the
first spacer (Fig. 5red thread).
Orange bail and fringe: String 30E; circle
the 3 necklace strands. *Pass through
the spacer/8mm bicone/coin/8mm
bicone/spacer. String 15E, 1 padparadscha 4mm bicone, and 1A; skip the 1A
and weave back through beads to exit
the first spacer. Pass through the 30E.
Repeat from * twice for a total of
3 fringes, omitting the last pass
through the 30E.
Fuchsia bail and fringe: Repeat as for the
orange bail and fringe, using G for E and
fuchsia 4mm bicones for the padparadscha 4mm bicones. Secure the working
thread and trim; dont trim the tail.
Final fringe: Add a needle to the tail
thread and pass through the spacer/
8mm bicone/coin/8mm bicone/spacer.
String 15C, 1 light purple 4mm bicone,
and 1A; skip the 1A and weave back
through beads to exit the first spacer.
Secure the thread and trim.
DEBORAH HERMANSON-PULOS has
been an unrepentant seed bead addict for
ten years. She teaches at Bead Quest in Grand
Rapids, Michigan.
contact: C-Lon nylon beading thread, Delica cylinder
beads, and size 15 seed beads: Caravan Beads,
(800) 230-8941, www.caravanbeads.net. Swarovski
bicones: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800)
355-2137, www.firemountaingems.com. Connectors,
spacers, and clasp: Bead Quest, (616) 726-5908,
www.beadquest.com. Polymer coin: Deborah Pulos
Designs, www.deborahpulosdesigns.com.
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JENIKA PERRY
TECHNIQUE
fringe
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SHORT FRINGE topped off with teardropsplus a
few seaworthy starfish beadsbestow rich texture

on a simple seed bead strand.
MATERIALS
3 g matte metallic mauve iris size 15 seed
beads (A)
26 g total mix of matte metallic size 6 seed
beads in silver, copper, and gold (B)
222 bronze metallic 3.4mm teardrops (C)
1 dark-orange 13mm hollow cloisonn
starfish bead
1 dark-orange 18mm hollow cloisonn starfish
bead
1 copper 15mm round toggle clasp
TOOLS
Tools
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
1) BASE. Use 8' of thread to string 7A, the
toggle bar, and 5A, leaving a 6" tail. Tie a

knot to form a circle and pass through the
first A strung. String 75B, 6A, the toggle
ring, and 6A; pass through the last B
strung (Fig. 1).
2) EMBELLISHMENT. Use fringe to
embellish the base and add starfish beads:

Row 1: String 1B, 1A, 1C, and 1A; pass
back through the B just strung and

through the next 1B on the base (Fig. 2).
Repeat down the length of the bracelet.
Pass through the 12A of the clasp loop
and back through the nearest 1B.
Artists Tip
To prevent the thread from tangling
around previous fringe work, hold the
bracelet over the index finger of your
nondominant hand and cup the majority
of the project in your palm. This leaves
only a few fringe beads exposed over the
top of your finger and is an immense help
in reducing tangles.
Fig. 1: Building the bracelet base
Fig. 2: Forming the first fringe of Row 1
BEADWORK QUICK+EASY
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Artists Tip
Keep in mind that the fringe creates a
much smaller inside diameter on the
bracelet than the length of beads you
first strung. To lengthen the bracelet by
1", add 114" of size 6 beads to the base
and make sure you start with an odd
number of beads in the base row.
Fig. 3: Attaching the

small starfish bead
Row 2: Repeat Row 1. For the last fringe,
string 3A, the small starfish bead, 2A,

1C, and 2A; pass back through the starfish bead and the first 3A added. Pass
through the next B (Fig. 3), the 12A of
the clasp loop, and back through the
nearest 1B.
Row 3: String 19A, the large starfish bead,
1C, and 2A; pass back through the first
17A just added (Fig. 4). Note: Most of the
17A will be hidden inside the starfish.
Work fringe as in Row 1 down the
length of the base. Secure the threads
and trim.
Fig. 4: Adding the

large starfish bead
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 and watch beads being made firsthand.
contact: Magatama teardrops, seed beads, clasp, and
FireLine braided beading thread: Beadles Originals
Beads, (435) 755-3171, www.beadlesoriginals.com.
Starfish beads: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800)
355-2137, www.firemountaingems.com.
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M E L I N DA B A R TA
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.
TECHNIQUES
peyote stitch
netting
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CONNECT TWO QUICK-TO-STITCH STRIPS of peyote into a
bracelet using simple netting and very few materialsjust

a little bit of this (size 8 seeds beads) and a little bit of that
(size 11 seed beads).
MATERIALS
1 g matte metallic light green size 11
Japanese seed beads (A)
2 g gold size 11 Japanese seed beads (B)
2 g silver size 11 Japanese seed beads (C)
3 g matte metallic leaf green size 8 Japanese
seed beads (D)
1 sterling silver 14x28mm 2-loop hook-andloop clasp
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 714"
1) FIRST STRAND. Use even-count,
flat peyote stitch and netting to work

a base strand:
Rows 1 and 2: Use 3' of thread to string
77D and 7A, leaving a 4" tail. Pass
through the top loop on one half of the
clasp and back through the last D added
(Fig. 1blue thread).
Row 3: String 1D, skip 1D, and pass
through the next; repeat for a total of
38D. String 7A and pass through the top
loop on the other half of the clasp. Tie a
knot with the tail and working threads
and exit the nearest D of Row 2 (Fig. 1
red thread).
Row 4: String 1D and pass through the
next D of Row 2; repeat for a total of
38D (Fig. 2). Pass through the 7A of the
clasp loop and exit the nearest D of
Row 1 (Fig. 3blue thread).
Row 5 (netting): String 3B and pass
through the next D of Row 1, D of
Row 2, and D of Row 1; repeat to add a
total of 19 nets (Fig. 3red thread).
Exit the end D of Row 2.
Fig. 1: Working Rows 13
3
4
1
Fig. 2: Adding Row 4
3
2
4
1
Fig. 3: Working Row 5 off Row 1
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Row 6 (netting): Pass through the 7A of
the clasp loop and exit the nearest D of

Row 4 (Fig. 4blue thread). String 3C
and pass through the next D of Row 4,
D of Row 2, and D of Row 4; repeat to
add a total of 19 nets (Fig. 4red
thread). Secure the threads and trim.
2) SECOND STRAND. Make a second
strand that attaches to the other loop
of the clasp:
Rows 14: Repeat as for the first strand,
nd,
connecting to the clasps bottom loop.
oop.
Row 5: String 1B, pass through the nearest
earest
center B of the first strands Row 5,,
string 1B, and pass through the next
xt
D of Row 4, D of Row 2, and D of Row
ow 4;
repeat to connect all nets. Pass through

the 7A of the clasp loop and exit the first
D of Row 1 (Fig. 5).
Row 6: Repeat Row 5, passing through
beads of Rows 1 and 2, using C in place
of D, and connecting to the center C of
the first strands Row 6. Use tight tension to pull the 2 strands together. Note:
Row 3 of both strands will form the
sides of the bracelet. Secure the threads
and trim.
Option
For a narrower bracelet, use
size 11 seed beads for the
peyote rows and size 15s for
the netted embellishment.
C
p
p
in
t
4
3 2
1
Fig. 4: Adding Row 6 to Row 4
Fig. 5: Connecting the 2 strands
MELINDA BARTA is senior editor of Beadwork,

author of the best-selling books Custom Cool Jewelry
and Hip to Stitch, and coauthor of Mixed Metals
(Interweave, 20052009). Look for her two newest
beadweaving books in 2012 and 2013. Visit www
.melindabarta.com.
contact: Clasp: Objects and Elements, (206)
965-0373, www.objectsandelements.com. Seed
beads and FireLine braided beading thread: Beyond
Beadery, (800) 840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com.
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TECHNIQUES
right-angle weave variation
two-needle right-angle weave
picot
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PEARLS AND CRYSTALS FORM A regal pairing in
this surprisingly simple but elegant bracelet.

MATERIALS
3 g gold-lined crystal size 11 seed beads (A)
59 Colorado topaz 4mm crystal bicones (B)
48 peach 6mm potato pearls (C)
13 gold-finish 4x4mm spacers (D)
Crystal 6 lb and 8 lb braided beading threads
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
1) BRACELET BAND. Stitch the band and

clasp loop:
Unit 1: Use 8' of 6 lb thread to string 1A,
1C, 1A, 1C, 1D, 1C, 1A, and 1C, leaving
an 8" tail. Pass through all the beads
again, exiting the first 1A strung
Clasp loop: String 1D, 11A, 1B, and 3A;
pass back through the 1B just strung.
String 11A; pass back through the 1D
and the beads in Unit 1, exiting through
the 1A below the loop (Fig. 1blue
thread). Pass through the 1D and 6A.
String 3A; pass through the last 1A
exited to form a picot. Continue through
5A, 1B, and 3A; pass back through 1B
and continue through 6A. String 3A;
pass through the last 1A exited to form
a second picot and continue through 5A.
Weave through beads to exit the 1D
between the 2C (Fig. 1red thread).
Unit 2: String 1C, 1A, 1C, 1D, 1C, 1A, and
1C; pass through the last 1D exited and
the first 1C just added (Fig. 2).
Fig. 1: Stitching Unit 1 and the clasp loop
BEADWORK QUICK+EASY
Fig. 2: Adding Unit 2
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Unit 2: String 2B on the right needle and
1B on the left. Use the left needle to

cross through the second B added to
the right needle.
thread).
Unit 4: String 1B on each needle and cross
the needles through the bottom B of
Unit 1 (Fig. 4red thread). Repeat the
thread path several times to reinforce;
secure the thread and trim. Set the
cube aside.
3) ASSEMBLY. Use the bracelets working

thread to string 1D, 1B, the crystal cube,
1B, and 1A; pass back through 1B, the
cube, 1B, 1D, and 1A (Fig. 5). Secure the
thread and trim.
C. J. BAUSCHKA has taught off-loom beadweaving for more than five years. The mother of
eight children, she lives in Adrian, Michigan, with
her husband, Kevin. You can see more of her work
at www.4hisglorycreationsbycj.com and www
.cjbauschka.blogspot.com.
RESOURCES: Check your local bead store or
contact: Swarovski bicones: FusionBeads.com,
(888) 781-3559. Pearls, Lima Beads, (888) 211-7919,
www.limabeads.com. FireLine and all other
materials: Meant to Bead: (419) 842-8183,
www.meanttobead.com.
Fig. 3: Embellishing the edges
Embellishment: String 1A, 1B, 3A, 1B,
and 1A; pass through the lower left 1C

of Unit 1, forming a loop between the
third and second C on one edge. Continue diagonally through the center
1D and exit through the upper right
1C of Unit 2 (Fig. 3blue thread).
String 1A, 1B, 3A, 1B, and 1A; pass
through the lower right 1C of Unit 1.
Continue diagonally through the center
1D and the upper left 1C of Unit 2. Continue through the nearest 1A and the
lower left 1C of Unit 2, exiting through
the 1D (Fig. 3red thread).
Units 311: Repeat Unit 2 and the embellishment for a total of 11 units with
10 edge loops per side.
Unit 12: String 1C, 1A, 1C, 1A, 1C, 1A, and
1C; pass through the last 1D exited and
the first 1C just added.
Embellishment: Repeat the embellishment as before to add a final loop on
each edge and exit through the 1A at the
tip of the bracelet. Dont trim the
thread. Set the band aside.
Fig. 4: Stitching the

crystal cube
Artists Tip
If youre comfortable working with the
recommended 8' length of thread, you can
make this bracelet (with the exception of the
crystal cube) without stopping to add thread
along the way. Youll avoid filling the pearl
holes with extra thread passes, and you
wont have to hide any knots.
Fig. 5: Attaching
the cube
2) CRYSTAL CUBE. Use two-needle right-
angle weave to form a crystal cube for the

other half of the clasp:
Unit 1: Place a needle on each end of 3' of
8 lb thread. On the right needle, string
4B and center the bicones on the thread.
Use the left needle to cross through the
fourth B strung to form the first unit.
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more techniques
CRIMPING
HALF-HITCH KNOT
Half-hitch knots may be worked with two or more

String a crimp tube and pass through the finding.
Pass back through the tube, leaving a short tail.
Use the back notch of a pair of crimping pliers
to pinch the tube into a U, leaving a wire on each
side of the bend. Rotate the tube 90 and use
the front notch to form the pinched tube into a
clean cylinder.
strandsone strand is knotted over one or more

other strands. Form a loop around the cord(s),
pull the end through the loop just formed, and
pull tight. Repeat for the length of cord you want
to cover.
WIREWORK
To form a simple loop, use flat-nose
pliers to make a 90 bend at least " from
the end of the wire. Use round-nose pliers to grasp the wire at the tip; roll the
pliers toward the bend, but not past it, to
preserve the 90 bend. Adjust the pliers as
needed to continue the wrap around the nose of the
pliers. Trim the wire next to the bend. Open a simple
loop just as you would a jump ring (see below).
OVERHAND KNOT
DAISY CHAIN
Begin by stringing a small number of beads and

forming a circle by passing back through the first
bead strung. String 1 bead and pass through the
bead opposite the first bead of the circle, forming
the daisy.
The overhand knot is the basic knot for tying

off thread. Make a loop with the stringing
material. Pass the cord that lies behind the
loop over the front cord and through the loop.
Pull tight.
SQUARE KNOT
F I N I S H I N G A N D S TA R T I N G
NEW THREADS
Tie off your old thread when its about 4" long by
making a simple knot between beads. Pass through
a few beads and pull tight to hide the knot. Weave
through a few more beads and trim the thread close
to the work. Start the new thread by tying a knot
between beads and weaving through a few beads.
Pull tight to hide the knot. Weave through several
beads until you reach the place to resume beading.
The square knot is the classic sturdy knot for

securing most stringing materials. First, make
an overhand knot, passing the right end over
the left end. Next, make another overhand knot,
this time passing the left end over the right end.
Pull tight.
SURGEONS KNOT
GLUING
Place a sparing amount of glue on knots to

secure them (we recommend G-S Hypo Cement)
or use enough glue to completely secure beads to
a surface (E6000, Terrifically Tacky Tape). Allow
any glue to dry thoroughly before continuing.
To form a wrapped loop, begin with a 90 bend at

least 2" from the end of the wire. Use round-nose
pliers to form a simple loop with a tail overlapping the bend. Wrap the tail tightly down the
neck of the wire two or three times. Trim the
excess wire to finish. Make a thicker, heavierlooking wrapped loop by wrapping the wire back
up over the coils, toward the loop, and trimming
at the loop.
The surgeons knot is very secure and good for

finishing off most stringing materials. Tie an overhand knot, right over left, but instead of one twist
over the left cord, make at least two. Tie another
overhand knot, left over right, and pull tight.
To open a jump ring, grasp each side of its

opening with a pair of pliers. Dont pull apart.
Instead, twist in opposite directions so that you
can open and close without distorting the shape.
Wrapped-loop bails turn sidedrilled beads, usually teardrops,

into pendants. Center the bead on
a 3" or longer piece of wire. Bend
both ends of the wire up the sides
and across the top of the bead.
Bend one end straight up at the center of the
bead, then wrap the other wire around it two or
three times. Form a wrapped loop with the straightup wire, wrapping it back down over the already
formed coils. Trim the excess wire.
These basic instructions are for techniques used in this issues projects and are from The Beaders Companion (Interweave, 2005).
Dont have this popular book? Call (800) 272-2193 or visit interweavestore.com.
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REFINED RUFFLES Nora Farnsworth

LIVELY LACE Julie Glasser

Q+E 10 NESTING BRACELET Marcie Abney

Q+E 28 FIGURE-EIGHT BRACELET Julie DAmico-Beres

2011 Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved.

EMAG QE01 Opener_oct11_QE.indd 1

When creating a piece of

I keep paper and pencil at hand so that I can

I almost always create as I go. Ill start with a

My jewelry is a work in progress from the

Im a create-as-you-go kind of girl. I start with

With seed beads, Im totally a design-first type

Often, a design just pops into my head. Ill rework

Both! I often have some concept beforehand and

On page Q+E 24 of the August/September 2011 issue,

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USE A FEW TWISTS OF wire ribbon to create a ruffle ready to

embellish with a border of crystals. Complete the necklace

seed beads to a wire mesh ribbon that

Size 10 beading needle

FINISHED SIZE: 22"

Fig. 1: Stitching the edge beads

Fig. 2: Sewing the ribbon to the cord

Fig. 3: Attaching a wire to the cord

Fig. 4: Finishing the cord end

2) FINISHING. Use wire and end caps to

finish the cord ends and attach the clasp:

form a wrapped loop that attaches to

NORA FARNSWORTH has been designing

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enhanced with a centerline

1) FIRST WHEEL. Use triangle weave

and charlottes to form the initial wheel:

string 9B, leaving a 6" tail. Pass through

If you substitute size 11

2) SUBSEQUENT WHEELS. Continue

Fig. 1: Forming the first two units

Fig. 2: Adding Units 35

1 g bronze size 11 charlottes (A)

3) CRYSTALS. Pass through the 3B shared

FINISHED SIZE: 7"

4) TOGGLE AND LOOP. Leaving a 6" tail,

Fig. 3: Completing the first wheel

Fig. 4: Weaving Units 710

RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or

Fig. 5: Embellishing with bicones

Fig. 6: Creating the

INSPIRED BY THE LITTLE WIRE-WRAPPED nests that are so

popular for wireworkers, Marcie created a similar version with

Be sure to condition your thread

4 g matte metallic brown size 11 seed

FINISHED SIZE: 714"

1) NEST. Use circular peyote stitch to form

beaded nests using jasper rounds and

pass through the next A of Round 3;

Fig. 1: Stitching Rounds 14

Fig. 2: Adding Round 5

3A set added in this round, toward the

2) ASSEMBLY. Attach one open 6mm

MARCIE ABNEY is a self-taught beader living