Beadwork - August September 2018

Fast & Fabulous Tassel Necklaces p.
62
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018
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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018 VOLUME 21 NUMBER 5
Designer of the Year Projects

12 DESERT MIRAGE CUFF
Shanna Steele
Stitch SuperDuos and pearls
into waves that mirror one
another like a mirage
16 CEREUS BLOOM NECKLACE

Laura Graham
Use shaped beads and crystals
to create the prickly blooms of
a nocturnal cactus 20 KITS 12
AVAILABLE
20 ELEANOR BRACELET
Melinda Barta
Combine Swarovski crystals
with CzechMates beads for
a romantic bracelet
Departments
4 Passing Through
6 Cool Stuff
37 Bead Artist: Marianna Zukowsky
85 Techniques
85 Stitch Index
16 38
88 Bead Buzz
KITS
AVAILABLE
Projects
26 DRAGON SCALE CUFF 46 CHAMPAGNE LUSTER BRACELET
Michelle Leonardo Kim Leahy
30 OUROBOROS DRAGON CUFF 50 VICTORIA EARRINGS

Michelle Leonardo Cathy Andrews
38 ETHEREAL GLOW NECKLACE 54 OCEAN FLOWERS BRACELET

Marianna Zukowsky Agnieszka Watts
42 CROSSING THE BRIDGE 58 PEEKABOO PEARL PENDANT

BRACELET Evelína Palmontová
Maggie Thompson
KITS
AVAILABLE
Dragon Scale Cuff
by Michelle Leonardo
page 26
On the Cover
Ouroboros Dragon Cuff
by Michelle Leonardo
page 30
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42 46 50
54 62 65
58 68 69
Project Rating Fast & Fabulous Projects

Our three-level project rating system is found
in the project instructions.
62 ONE HOT NIGHT IN RIO 67 SILVER SHADOW
£¡¡
BEGINNER LEVEL Fernando Dasilva Nealay Patel
Quick and easy 63 FALLING RAIN 68 PLUMB SCRAPPY
££¡ Sandra Lupo Terry Ricioli
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 64 SPARKLE & SWING 69 EARTHLY TREASURES
Moderate time commitment
Erica Stice Tamara Honaman
£££ 65 VERDANT FRINGE 70 KASHGAR
ADVANCED LEVEL
Longer time commitment Debbie Blair Anne Perry
66 PUT A BOW ON IT
For Stitch Index, see page 85. Michelle McEnroe
BEADWORK AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018 3

passing through
The Changing
Seasons EDITORIAL
EDITOR Tamara Honaman
MANAGING EDITOR Lavon Peters
The weather is always a hot topic, wherever I go or with whom- TECHNICAL EDITOR Meredith Steele
ever I talk to. I’m writing this in springtime, when the daffodils ASSISTANT EDITOR Marrissa Bouska
COPY EDITOR Nancy Arndt
are almost done blooming, the tulips are emerging, and some of us are still getting
snow! However, as I think about the weather when this issue will publish, our long MARKETING & ADVERTISING
sunny days will be getting shorter and cooler. Then I wonder, Will it stay hot as we ADVERTISING MANAGER Marilyn C. Koponen
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The piece of this I like the most is that no matter who you are, where you live, or AD TRAFFICKER Cari Ullom
MARKETING MANAGER Hollie Kuhlmann
what your beliefs may be, the weather is something we all have in common. It’s an
equalizer—an easy topic to discuss. If you’re reading this, another thing we have in CREATIVE SERVICES
common, regardless of our backgrounds or beliefs, is beading. And no matter what SENIOR DESIGNER Connie Poole
PRODUCTION DESIGNER Mark Dobroth
kind of beads, type of stitch, or even brand of beading needle you prefer, beading is
ILLUSTRATOR Laura Shell
still an easy topic to discuss and one that helps bring us together. PHOTOGRAPHY George Boe
As the calendar turns to August, we’ll be preparing to come together for Bead
Fest Philadelphia—and we hope to see you there! The show promises to be the best
yet, with a range of classes to fit everyone’s interests and budget, a show floor filled
with products we all need, and a lot of time to sit and talk about beading and jewelry FOUNDER Linda Ligon
DIRECTOR OF CONTENT STRATEGY Stephen Koenig
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DIRECTOR OF MEDIA SALES Julie Macdonald
Speaking of beading, wait until you see this issue! From cover to cover, there’s DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Kimberly Greenlee
something for everyone and plenty to inspire you. You’ll find two versions of a “dragon
scale” bracelet by Michelle Leonardo, one with a freeform dragon’s-head clasp (page 30)
and one with a more traditional slide tube clasp (page 26)—but both equally beauti-
ful! We bring you sophisticated color palettes in Cathy Andrews’s Victoria Earrings
(page 50), as well as pops of bright color in Maggie Thompson’s Crossing the Bridge F+W MEDIA, INC.
Bracelet (page 42). And if you’re looking for a project with a lot of movement, don’t CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Greg Osberg
overlook the nine Fast & Fabulous tassel projects, starting on page 62. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Jennifer Graham
SVP, GENERAL MANAGER, F+W CRAFTS GROUP John Bolton
Whatever the season or the weather, anytime, anywhere, I welcome a conversa-
MANAGING DIRECTOR, F+W INTERNATIONAL James Woollam
tion with you. We can discuss beading, jewelry making, the weather, or anything else VP, CONSUMER MARKETING John Phelan
that’s on your mind. And if you do attend Bead Fest, please stop me to say hello! VP, GENERAL COUNSEL Robert Sporn
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12 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION.
Create this bold, wide, mirror-image bracelet featuring
waves of two-hole SuperDuo beads and pearl accents.
1) BAND 1 SEGMENTS, ROW 1. Use a Center: String 1D and pass back through the TECHNIQUE
variation of circular peyote stitch to create first 2A (inside holes) of Round 1 (Fig. 2, Circular peyote stitch variation
the segments for the first band: blue thread). Pass back through the D and PROJECT LEVEL ££¡
Round 1: Add a stop bead to the end of 18" the last 2A (inside holes) of Round 1
of thread, leaving a 4" tail. String 8A and (Fig. 2, red thread). Remove the stop MATERIALS
pass back through the second (outside) bead; secure the threads and trim. 8 g bronze pale gold 5×2.5mm 2-hole
SuperDuos (A)
hole of the last A strung (Fig. 1, blue Repeat this entire step four times for a total
8 g dark coral pastel 5×2.5mm 2-hole
thread). of 5 segments. Lay the 5 segments on your SuperDuos (B)
Round 2: String 1B and pass through the work surface side by side with the flat edge 7 g dark brown pastel 5×2.5mm 2-hole
next A (outside hole); repeat six times, facing away from you. SuperDuos (C)
then pass back through the second (out- 20 white 4mm crystal pearls (D)
side) hole of the last B added (Fig. 1, red 2) BAND 1 SEGMENTS, ROW 2. Use a 1 antiqued gold 16mm toggle clasp
thread). variation of circular peyote stitch to create Gold size D C-Lon nylon beading thread
Round 3: String 1C and pass back through connections for the segments: TOOLS
the second (outside) hole of the C just Round 1: Note: You’ll be adding new seg- Scissors
strung and the next B (outside hole); ments between the existing Row 1 seg- Size 11 beading needles
repeat five times. Pass through the near- ments. Your first Row 2 segment added will
FINISHED SIZE
est A (outside then inside holes) and the attach the first and second segments of
7½ × 2¼"
following A (inside hole) of Round 1 to exit Step 1. Add a stop bead to the end of
toward the center of the segment (Fig. 2, 18" of thread, leaving a 4" tail. String 8C
green thread). and pass back through the second (out-
side) hole of the last C strung. Pass back
through the top-right B (outside hole) of
the left Row 1 segment and the next C artist’s tips
(outside hole) of the new Row 2 segment ❯ Work with relaxed thread tension
(Fig. 3, blue thread). and flatten your beadwork
Round 2: String 1B and pass through the periodically.
next C (outside hole); repeat four times ❯ Use a thread color that blends with
(Fig. 3, red thread). your beads. The nature of this weave
is airy, and the thread will show in
the spaces between beads.
Fig. 1: Stitching Rounds 1 and 2 of ❯ Try using only two colors of

Band 1 Segments, Row 1 SuperDuos or substituting the pearls
with crystals or gemstone beads.
Fig. 2: Adding
Rounds 3 and 4 of Band 1
Segments, Row 1
Fig. 3: Weaving Rounds 1 and 2

of Band 1 Segments, Row 2
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2018
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Fig. 4: Adding Rounds 3

and 4 of Band 1 Segments,
Row 2
Round 3: Pass through the top-left B (out-

side hole) of the right Round 1 segment
and the next C (outside hole) of this seg-
ment. Pass through the nearest hole of the
first C of the right Row 1 segment and back
through the last B (outside hole) exited
(Fig. 4, green thread). String 1A and pass
back through the second hole of the A just
strung and the next B (outside hole);
repeat four times. String 1A and pass back
through the second hole of the A just
strung and the next B (outside hole) of the Fig. 5: Stitching Band 2
left Row 1 segment. Pass through the last Segments, Row 1
C of this segment (outside then inside
holes) and the following C (inside hole)
(Fig. 4, blue thread).
Center: String 1D and pass back through the
first 2C (inside holes) of this segment. Pass
back through the D and the last 2C (inside
holes) of this segment (Fig. 4, red thread).
Remove the stop bead; secure the threads
and trim.
Repeat this entire step three times, creating
3 new segments that join the remaining seg-
ments of Step 1 side by side. right holes) of the mirror segment of 4) BAND 2 SEGMENTS, ROW 2. Rotate
Band 1 and through the next B (outside the band 180 degrees and Repeat Step 2.
3) BAND 2 SEGMENTS, ROW 1. Use circu- hole) of this segment. Pass through the
lar peyote stitch to create and connect the fourth C (left then right holes) of the mirror 5) CLASP. Start 18" of new thread that exits
segments for the second band: segment of Band 1 and through the next B the second C (inside hole) added at an end
Round 1: Repeat Band 1 Segments, Row 1, (outside hole) of this segment. String 1C segment (see the red start dot in Fig. 6).
Round 1. and pass back through the second hole of String 1B, 1D, and one half of the clasp; pass
Round 2: Repeat Band 1 Segments, Row 1, the C just strung and the next B (outside back through the D and the second hole of
Round 2. hole); repeat. Pass through the nearest A the B just added. Pass through the nearest C
Round 3: Flip the segment vertically so that (outside then inside holes) and the follow- and B (outside holes) of the mirror end seg-
your working thread exits up from the left ing A (inside hole) of Round 1 to exit ment and weave through beads to exit the
side of the beadwork, and position this toward the center of the segment (Fig. 5, first C (inside hole) exited in this step (Fig. 6).
segment below the leftmost segment of blue thread). Repeat the thread path to reinforce; secure
Band 1 not yet connected. String 1C and Round 4: Repeat Band 1 Segments, Row 1, the threads and trim. Rotate the band
pass back through the second hole of the Center (Fig. 5, red thread). 180 degrees and repeat this entire step to
C just strung and the next B (outside hole); Repeat this entire step four times, for a total attach the second half of the clasp on the
repeat. Pass through the third C (left then of 5 segments added to Band 1. opposite end of the bands.
Fig. 6:
Attaching the
clasp
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2018 Cereus Bloom Necklace LAURA GRAHAM
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artist’s tips
❯ Check to make sure that there
aren’t any blocked holes in each of
the two- and three-hole beads
before stringing them. Discard any
DiamonDuos or Arcos par Puca
beads with blocked holes. Trying to
unblock the holes can easily break
these beads.
❯ Switch to a smaller needle if you
have trouble starting the straps.
❯ The chaton can be substituted
with a 14mm rivoli.
❯ Use 6C in the bezel and 3mm
bicones in place of the 4mm bicones
to make smaller focals for earrings.
Inspired by the flowers of a night-blooming cactus, this necklace
features two- and three-hole beads and sparkling crystals.
1) FOCAL. Use a variation of right-angle Round 2: String 1A and pass through the TECHNIQUES
weave, circular netting, and picots to create next 2A, 1C (left hole/base to point), 1B, 1C Right-angle weave variation
the bezeled focal: (right hole/point to base), and 2A; repeat Circular netting
Round 1: Note: “Base” is used to indicate the eight times. Weave through beads to exit Picot
side of a Super Khéops par Puca triangle the second B of Round 1 (Fig. 1, red PROJECT LEVEL ££¡
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MATERIALS
opposite the base. Be sure to add these tail thread and trim.
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1B, 1C (right hole/point to base), and 4A, times. Pass through the first 3A of this Demi Round seed beads (B)
then pass back through the C (left hole/ round (Fig. 2, blue thread). 9 matte copper gold 6mm Super Khéops
base to point) (Fig. 1, green thread); Round 4: Using relaxed tension, string 3A, par Puca 2-hole triangles (C)
repeat eight times, then pass through skip the next 2A/1B/2A, and pass through 47 bronze copper 8×5mm 2-hole
the first 1B, 1C (right hole/point to base), the following A; repeat eight times. Insert GemDuos (D)
and 2A (Fig. 1, blue thread). 1 chaton faceup into the beadwork and 9 metallic suede pink 10×5mm 3-hole
Arcos par Puca beads (E)
snug the beads of this round over the front 9 crystal purple haze 4mm crystal
of the chaton (the chaton will sit on top of bicones (F)
the C); repeat the thread path to reinforce. 1 crystal purple haze 13mm (55ss)
Point Weave through beads to exit 1A of crystal chaton
Round 2 (Fig. 2, red thread). 9 crystal copper rainbow 2mm
Round 5: Note: Lay 9E on your work surface fire-polished rounds (G)
horizontally with the curves facing down. 78 halo cherub 3mm fire-polished
rounds (H)
String 1E (left hole/bottom to top) and 3A;
Base 1 copper 14×44mm hook-and-eye clasp
pass back through the E (center hole/top
Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided
to bottom) (Fig. 3, turquoise thread). beading thread
Note: Take care that the F are situated on
TOOLS
top of the focal and don’t get caught
Scissors
underneath. String 1F and 3A; pass back
Fig. 1: Forming Focal, Size 11 beading needle
Rounds 1 and 2
FINISHED SIZE
19¼"
Fig. 2: Adding Rounds 3

and 4 to the Focal
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Fig. 3: Stitching Focal,

through the F and the E (center hole/bot- Round 5
tom to top) (Fig. 3, green thread). String
3A; pass through the E (right hole/top to
bottom) and the nearest point A of Focal
Round 2 (Fig. 3, blue thread). Repeat this
entire round eight times, then pass
through the first E (left hole/bottom to
top) and 3A of this round (Fig. 3, red
thread).
Round 6: Note: Lay 9D faceup on your work
surface with the holes oriented vertically.
String 3A; pass through the next 3A of the
previous round (Fig. 4, green thread).
String 1D (left hole/bottom to top) and 5A;
pass back through the D just strung (right
hole/top to bottom). String 4A; pass
through the D just added (left hole/bot-
tom to top), the next 5A, the same D (right
hole/top to bottom), and the next 3A of
Round 5 (Fig. 4, blue thread). Repeat this
entire round eight times. Repeat the
thread path of this entire step, skipping
the center A of the sets of 3A to make the
picots pointy, and then pass through the
next 8A (Fig. 4, red thread).
Round 7: String 1G and 1A; pass through
the nearest A of Round 2, back through
the 1A/1G just added, and through the
next 13A (Fig. 5, blue thread). Repeat this
entire round eight times (Fig. 5, red
thread). Secure the thread and trim.
2) STRAPS. Use a variation of right-angle

weave and picots to weave the straps:
Unit 1: Lay 19D faceup on your work surface
with the holes oriented horizontally.
Secure 5' of new thread that exits the
fourth A of a 5A set in Round 6 (see the
black start dot in Fig. 6). String 1H, 1A, 1D
(first/bottom hole), 1A, and 1H; pass
through the center 3A of the 5A set last
exited and the next 1H, 1A, and 1D (same
hole) of this unit (Fig. 6, black thread).
Secure and trim the tail thread.
Unit 2, Pass 1: String 4A; pass back through
the last D added (second hole). String 4A;
pass through the same D (first hole) and
the first 2A of this unit (Fig. 6, pink
thread).
Unit 2, Pass 2: String 1A; pass through the
next 2A, 1D (second hole), and 2A of this
unit. String 1A; pass through the next 2A Fig. 4: Adding Round 6 to
and 1D (first hole). Pass through the next the Focal
5A and 1D (second hole) of this unit
(Fig. 6, turquoise thread).
Fig. 5: Weaving
Focal, Round 7
Back of
focal
Unit 3: String 1A, 1H, 1A, 1D (first hole), 1A,

1H, and 1A; pass through the last D (sec-
ond hole) exited and the next 1A, 1H, 1A,
and 1D (first hole) of this unit (Fig. 6,
green thread).
Units 4–38: Repeat Units 2 and 3 seventeen
times, then repeat Unit 2 (Fig. 6, blue
thread).
Clasp: String 1A, 1H, 7A, and one half of the
hook-and-eye clasp; pass back through
the H. String 1A; pass through the last D
(top hole/left to right) exited (Fig. 6, red
thread). Repeat the thread path to rein-
force. Secure the thread and trim.
Secure 5' of new thread that exits the fourth
A of a 5A set in Round 6, 2D from the previ-
ous connection. Repeat Units 1–38 and
Clasp, using the second half of the hook-and-
eye clasp.
LAURA GRAHAM started beading in 2007

after being diagnosed with lupus. She started
designing and teaching bead weaving in 2014,
has been featured in many publications and
advertisements, and is a proud member of the
BeadSmith Inspiration Squad. She lives in
Las Vegas with her husband. Contact her at
www.desertstarcreations.etsy.com or at
laura@desertstarcreations.com.

retailer or contact: Seed beads: Caravan Beads,
(207) 761-2503, www.caravanbeads.com. Demi
Round seed beads, Super Khéops par Puca
triangles, GemDuos, and thread: Beadaholique,
Fig. 6: (866) 834-4618, www.beadaholique.com.
Weaving the Swarovski crystal bicones and crystal chatons:
Straps Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800)
355-2137, www.firemountaingems.com. 2mm
fire-polished rounds: BeadFX, (877) 473-2323,
www.beadfx.com. 3mm fire-polished rounds:
Eureka Crystal Beads, (401) 603-0983, www
.eurekacrystalbeads.com. Arcos par Puca beads
and kits: Desert Star Creations, www.desertstar
creations.etsy.com. ●
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Inspired by the designer’s love for historic costumes and a visit
to a Welsh castle once ruled by Queen Eleanor, wife of Edward I,
this romantic bracelet features sparkling crystals, two-hole
shaped beads, and peyote stitch.
1) BEZELED RIVOLIS. Use tubular and cir- Round 7: Repeat Round 5 (Fig. 2, red TECHNIQUES
cular peyote stitches to bezel the rivolis: thread). Weave through beads to exit from Tubular and circular peyote stitch
Rounds 1 and 2: Use 7' of thread to string 1C of Round 3. Flip the beadwork over. Netting
30C, leaving a 5" tail. Use the working and Round 8: String 1B and pass through the PROJECT LEVEL ££¡
tail threads to tie a square knot, forming a next C of Round 3; repeat fourteen times.
MATERIALS
circle. Pass through the first 2C strung Pass through the nearest C of Round 2
1 g metallic cosmos size 15° Japanese
(Fig. 1, purple thread). Note: Start by (Fig. 3). Secure and trim the tail thread, but
seed beads (A)
using the size 10 beading needle. If you don’t trim the working thread. Set aside. 2 g nickel size 15° Japanese seed beads (B)
have trouble fitting the needle through Repeat this entire step three times for a total 3 g nickel-plated midnight teal size 11°
the beads, switch to the size 12 beading of 4 bezeled rivolis. cylinder beads (C)
needle. 8 g metallic cosmos size 11° Demi Round
Round 3: String 1C, skip 1C of the previous 2) CENTER LINKS. Use netting to join seed beads (D)
rounds, and pass through the next C; bezeled rivolis at the center of the bracelet: 24 matte metallic silver 6.5×4mm 2-hole
repeat fourteen times. Note: Step up for Pass 1: Note: Take care that the F and bezeled CzechMates diamonds (E)
this and subsequent rounds by passing rivolis are faceup. String 1D, 1A, 1F (right 10 polychrome aqua teal 7mm 2-hole
CzechMates cabochons (F)
through the first bead of the current round hole/top to bottom), 1E, 1D, 1E, 1F (right 12 light gray opal 4mm crystal rounds (G)
(Fig. 1, green thread). hole/top to bottom), 1A, and 1D; pass 4 foil-back denim blue 12mm crystal
Round 4: Work 15 peyote stitches with 1A in through 1C of Round 3 on 1 new bezeled rivolis
each stitch (Fig. 1, turquoise thread). rivoli, then pass back through the adjacent Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided
Round 5: Work 15 peyote stitches with 1B in C of Round 1 and the last D added (Fig. 4, beading thread
each stitch (Fig. 1, red thread). Weave orange thread). TOOLS
through beads to exit from 1C of Round 1. Pass 2: String 5B and 1D; pass back through Scissors
Insert 1 rivoli facedown into the beadwork the second (outside) hole of the nearest E. Size 10 and 12 beading needles
so the front of the rivoli touches Round 5. String 1G; pass back through the next E
FINISHED SIZE
Round 6: Repeat Round 4 (Fig. 2, turquoise (outside hole). String 1D and 5B; pass back
6¾"
thread). through the first D of Pass 1 and the last C
of Round 2 exited on the first bezeled rivoli
(Fig. 4, purple thread). Weave through
beads, following the green thread path in
Fig. 4, to exit from the second C of
Round 2 from the last C of Round 2 exited,
toward Pass 1 (Fig. 4, green thread).
Pass 3: String 1D and 1A; pass through the
nearest F (left hole/top to bottom). String
1E, 1D, and 1E; pass through the next F
(left hole/top to bottom). String 1A and
1D; pass through the second C of Round 3
from the last C of Round 3 exited on the
second bezeled rivoli, away from Pass 1.
Fig. 1: Working
Pass back through the adjacent C of
Rounds 1–5
Round 1 and the last D added (Fig. 4,
turquoise thread).
Fig. 2: Stitching Rounds 6 and 7 Fig. 3: Adding Round 8 Fig. 4: Working a center link
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Pass 4: String 5B and 1D; pass back through

the second (outside) hole of the nearest E.
String 1G; pass back through the next E
(outside hole). String 1D and 5B; pass back
through the first D of Pass 3 and the last C
of Round 2 exited on the first bezeled rivoli
(Fig. 4, red thread). Don’t trim the work-
ing thread. Set aside.
Weave the working thread of the second be-
zeled rivoli through beads to exit from the
sixth C of Round 2 from one pass of the pre-
vious link. Use the working thread of the sec-
ond bezeled rivoli to repeat this entire step,
creating a second center link that connects
to 1 new bezeled rivoli. Note: There should
be 5 unused C of Round 2 on each side of the
bezeled rivoli between the center links.
3) END LINKS. Use netting to add larger

links at the end of the bracelet:
Pass 1: Weave the working thread of the last
bezeled rivoli added in Step 2 through
beads to exit from the sixth C of Round 2
from one pass of the previous link. String
1D and 1A. String 1F (right hole/top to bot-
tom), 1E, 1D, and 1E; repeat. String 1F Fig. 5: Forming Fig. 6: Attaching the
an end link clasp button
(right hole/top to bottom) and 4B; pass
back through the last F (left hole/bottom
to top) added (Fig. 5, purple thread).
Pass 2: String 1E, 1D, and 1E, then pass back from Pass 1. Weave through beads to form from the center 2B at the end. String 1D, 3B,
through the nearest F (left hole/bottom to a turnaround and exit back through the 1D, and 4B; pass through 1B of Round 7 on
top); repeat. String 1A and 1D; pass same C and the last D added in this pass the back of the remaining bezeled rivoli.
through the second C of Round 2 from the (Fig. 5, green thread). Pass back through the last 4B/1D added
last C exited in the bezeled rivoli, away Pass 3: String 5B and 1D; pass through the (Fig. 6, turquoise thread). String 4B; pass
second (outside) hole of the nearest E. through 1B of Round 7 on the rivoli, oppo-
String 1G; pass through the next E (outside site the last B exited. Pass back through the
Alternate hole). String 1D, 1B, and 1D; pass through
the following E (outside hole). String 1G;
last 4B added, the next D, and the first
3B/1D in this step. Pass through the last 2B
Colorway Materials pass through the nearest E (outside hole). of the end link exited at the beginning of
String 1D and 5B; pass through the next 4B this step (Fig. 6, red thread). Repeat the
(Fig. 5, turquoise thread). thread path of this step to reinforce.
1 g metallic cabernet iris size 15° Japanese Pass 4: Repeat Pass 3, but pass back through Secure and trim the thread.
seed beads (A)
the first D of Pass 1 and the first C exited
2 g nickel size 15° Japanese seed beads (B)
on the bezeled rivoli instead of 4B at the 5) CLASP LOOP. Use circular peyote stitch
3 g purple copper metallic gold size 11°
cylinder beads (C) end (Fig. 5, red thread). Don’t trim the to form the clasp loop:
8 g amethyst gold luster size 11° Demi working thread. Set aside. Rotate the Rounds 1 and 2: Weave the working thread
Round seed beads (D) beadwork 180 degrees. of the other end link through beads to exit
24 matte metallic silver 6.5×4mm 2-hole Repeat this entire step at the end of the first from the center 2B at the end. String 39B;
CzechMates diamonds (E) bezeled rivoli in Step 2, this time connecting pass through the last 2B exited in the end
10 saturated metallic dusty cedar 7mm to the C of Rounds 1 and 3 (as when connect- link and the first B just added (Fig. 7, blue
2-hole CzechMates cabochons (F)
ing to the second bezeled rivoli in Step 2, thread).
12 light gray opal 4mm crystal rounds (G)
Pass 1 and Pass 3 turnarounds) to keep the Round 3: String 1B, skip 1B of the previous
4 foil-back antique pink 12mm crystal
rivolis bezeled rivolis aligned. round, and pass through the following B;
Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading repeat eighteen times (Fig. 7, red thread).
thread 4) CLASP BUTTON. Weave the working Repeat the thread path of this round to
thread of 1 end link through beads to exit reinforce. Secure and trim the thread.
OPTION
FOR THE AMETHYST VERSION, CHOOSE ONE RIVOLI CONNECTION METHOD (CENTER LINKS
AND END LINKS) WHEN WORKING STEP 2: CONNECTING TO PAIRS AS IN PASSES 1 AND 3 OR TO
A SINGLE C AS IN PASSES 2 AND 4. YOU’LL FIND THE CONNECTIONS QUICKER TO STITCH WHEN
USING JUST ONE METHOD. THE BRACELET WILL ZIGZAG SLIGHTLY, BUT THE ZIGZAG WON’T BE
NOTICEABLE WHEN THE BRACELET IS WORN, AND IT CREATES A NICE CURVE AROUND THE WRIST.
Fig. 7: Creating MELINDA BARTA is a former editor of RESOURCES Check your favorite bead
the clasp loop Beadwork magazine and the author of six books retailer or contact: Seed beads, Demi Round
published by Interweave. She has filmed many seed beads, Swarovski crystal rounds, and
instructional DVDs on bead-weaving techniques, thread: Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548,
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nationwide, and shared her love of crafting beads: Aura Crystals, (888) 213-9484, www
on DIY, PBS, HGTV, Style, and local television .auracrystals.com. CzechMates diamonds and
networks. Melinda is currently a consultant cabochons and Swarovski crystal rivolis:
for Starman, Inc., and a Starman TrendSetter. Fusion Beads, (888) 781-3559, www.fusion
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Dragon Scale Cuff MICHELLE LEONARDO
Use two-hole daggers and netting to create a gorgeous

scale-like bracelet with an intriguing textual surface.
Main
Colorway
TECHNIQUES
Netting
Peyote stitch
Cubic right-angle weave
Right-angle weave
PROJECT LEVEL £££
Fig. 1: Stitching Bracelet Base, Row 1
MATERIALS
12 g crystal full Labrador size 15°
Japanese seed beads (A)
Japanese seed beads (B)
149 matte green iris 5×16mm 2-hole
daggers (C)
1 silver 10×30mm tube bar clasp
Smoke 8 lb FireLine braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 11 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE Fig. 2: Working Bracelet Base, Row 2
7"
1) BRACELET BASE. Use netting to form

the base of the bracelet:
Row 1: Add a stop bead to 4' of thread, leav-
ing a 10" tail. Note: In this and subsequent
rows, always string the C through the bot-
tom (wider) hole. String 1B, then string {1C
and 3B} four times. String 1C, 1B, 2A, and
1B; pass back through the second (top)
hole of the last C exited (Fig. 1).
Row 2: Note: In this and subsequent rows,
Fig. 3: Forming Bracelet Base, Row 3
the C will lie on top of the previous row.
String 1B, 1C, and 1B, then pass back
through the next C (top hole) of the previ-
ous row; repeat three times (Fig. 2).
Row 3: String 1B, 2A, 1B, 1C, and 1B; pass
back through the next C (top hole) of the
previous row. String 1B, 1C, and 1B, then
pass back through the following C (top
hole) of the previous row; repeat twice.
String 1B, 1C, 1B, 2A, and 1B; pass back
through the last C (top hole) exited (Fig. 3).
Rows 4–33: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 fifteen
times for a total of 33 rows. On the last row,
do not add the last 1B/2A/1B, and exit
through the bottom hole of the last C (see
the blue start dot in Fig. 4).
2) EDGE 1. String 1B and 3A; pass through

the next 1B/2A/1B along the same edge.
*String 3A and pass through the next
1B/2A/1B along the same edge; repeat from *
fifteen times. Weave through beads of Row 1
to exit up through the first B of Row 1 (Fig. 4,
blue thread).
Fig. 4: Adding the edges
Dragon Scale Cuff
artist’s tips
❯ To string the daggers more easily,
position them on your work surface so you
can see the sides with the holes facing you.
❯ Pull the thread straight through the
holes of the daggers so the thread doesn’t
abrade. Some dagger holes can be as sharp
as crystals and will cut your thread. Use
8 lb FireLine to reduce the odds of the
thread breaking—this bracelet is heavy!
❯ The daggers of the bracelet base will be
staggered like fish scales. Keep your
tension consistent so the beadwork stays
Fig. 5: Stitching the back of the bracelet
straight and flat. Be careful not to stretch
or bend the beadwork so the thread
doesn’t break and the beads won’t
misalign. After you work the netting in
Step 4, the rows of daggers will stabilize.
3) EDGE 2. String 3A and pass through the

next 1B/2A/1B along the same edge; repeat
sixteen times, then pass through the nearest
C (top hole) (Fig. 4, red thread). Flip the
beadwork over so the back is faceup and the
working thread is at the right. Weave through
beads of the last 2 rows to reinforce the Fig. 6: Starting End 1
beadwork, exiting up through the first
1B/2A/1B set of Row 33 (see the blue start
dot in Fig. 5; back of beadwork shown).
4) BRACELET BACK. Note: Work with

relaxed tension so the beadwork doesn’t curl.
String 4A and pass through the diagonal B of
the row below, then string 4A and pass
through the diagonal B of this row; repeat
three times. String 4A; pass down through
the following B along the nearest edge Fig. 7: Attaching the end bar
(Fig. 5, blue thread).
Repeat this entire step thirty-one times
(Fig. 5, red thread; only one repeat shown). under the thread between edge beads of repeat the thread path of each cube as you
the previous rows and stepping up for the work to strengthen the beadwork. Secure
5) END 1. Use peyote stitch to finish the first next row by passing back through the last and trim the threads. Set aside.
end of the bracelet: bead added (Fig. 6, blue thread). Repeat this step for a second end bar.
Rows 1 and 2: Note: Remove the stop bead Row 5: Work 13 peyote stitches with 1B in
and relax the thread from Row 1. Set the each stitch (Fig. 6, red thread). 7) END BAR CONNECTION. With 1 end
tail thread aside. Use the working thread to Rows 6–16: Repeat Rows 4 and 5 five times. bar positioned horizontally on your work sur-
string 3B and pass through the next 3B of Repeat Row 4. face, align the top beads of the front face in
Row 1; repeat three times. String 3B; pass Reinforce: Use the tail thread to weave each cube with the beads of End 1, Row 16
through the corner B and pass back through beads from Rows 1–5 to reinforce so the beads interlock like a zipper. Use the
through the last B added (Fig. 6, orange the beadwork. Note: When working this working thread to pass through the 4B of the
thread). end reinforcement, take care to not work end face in the first cube of the end bar and
Row 3: String 1B, skip 1B, and pass back in the same direction as Rows 1 and 2 or through the last B exited (Fig. 7, purple
through the following B; repeat twelve you will undo those stitches. Secure and thread). Weave through beads of the end bar
times (Fig. 6, purple thread). trim this thread. Set aside. and End 1, Row 16 to form a seamless con-
Row 4: Work 13 peyote stitches with 1B in nection (Fig. 7, green thread). Pass through
each stitch. String 1B; form an odd-count 6) END BARS. Use 2' of new thread and B to the 4B of the end face in the last cube of the
turnaround at the end of this and the fol- create a strip of cubic right-angle weave end bar and pass back through the last B
lowing even-numbered rows by passing 13 cubes long. Note: Use firm tension and exited (Fig. 7, blue thread). Weave through
beads, then repeat the thread path of this 9) END 2. Use netting, right-angle weave,
connection to reinforce. Weave through and peyote stitch to form the second end of
beads to exit from the bottom bead of the the bracelet:
front face in the third cube from one end of Row 1: Start 3' of new thread that exits from
the end bar, toward the beadwork (Fig. 7, red the top-left C (bottom hole) and the fol-
thread). lowing B at the other end of the bracelet,
toward the beadwork. String 3B, skip the
8) CLASP CONNECTION 1. Use the work- next C, and pass through the following 1B,
ing thread and B to form a strip of odd-count 1C (bottom hole), and 1B; repeat three
flat peyote stitch 17 beads wide and 11 rows times, exiting up through the final B. String
long. Insert the peyote strip through one half 2A and 1B and pass back through the top
of the clasp and fold the strip so the beads of hole of the last C exited (Fig. 8, orange
Row 11 in the strip and the bottom beads of thread).
the back face in the center 9 cubes of the end Row 2: String 1B and pass back through the
bar interlock like a zipper. Weave through center B of the next 3B set in the previous
beads to form a seamless connection. Weave row, then string 1B and pass through the
through beads and repeat the thread path to top hole of the following C; repeat three the next B of End 2, the last B exited of the
reinforce. Secure and trim the thread. times. String 1B and 2A, then pass through previous unit, the 2B of this unit, and the
the next 1B, 1C (bottom hole), and 1B following B of End 2 (Fig. 9, green thread).
(Fig. 8, blue thread). Repeat the thread Repeat from * five times, but on the last
Alternate path of End 2, Rows 1 and 2 to reinforce.
Pass up through the first B of Row 1, pass
unit, pass through the nearest C (top hole)
instead of a B (Fig. 9, blue thread). String
Colorway Materials through the next B of Row 2 and the fol- 2B; pass through the nearest B of the previ-
lowing C (top hole), and pass up through ous unit, the last C (top hole) exited, and
the next B (Fig. 8, red thread). Note: You’ll the first B of this unit (Fig. 9, red thread).
12 g crystal full Labrador size 15° now begin working in the opposite Repeat the thread path through each
Japanese seed beads (A) direction. right-angle-weave unit, exiting from the
Row 3: String 3B; pass through the nearest C top bead of the first unit, toward the
Japanese seed beads (B)
149 matte metallic copper 5×16mm
(top hole), the 3B just strung, and the near- beadwork.
2-hole daggers (C) est B of End 2, Row 2 (Fig. 9, orange Rows 4–9: Working off the top bead of each
1 silver 10×30mm tube bar clasp thread). *String 2B; pass through the near- right-angle-weave unit in the previous
Smoke 8 lb FireLine braided est B of the previous unit, the last B exited row, use B to form a strip of odd-count flat
beading thread of End 2, and the first B of this unit (Fig. 9, peyote stitch 27 beads wide and 6 rows
purple thread). String 2B; pass through long. Rotate the beadwork 180 degrees.
10) FINISH. Repeat Step 7, connecting the

remaining end bar to End 2, Row 9. Repeat
Step 8, using the second half of the clasp
and taking care that the halves are positioned
to close properly.
MICHELLE LEONARDO is a passionate

designer who creates beautiful jewelry out of the
finest glass seed beads. Her high fashion jewelry
collection is inspired by her travels, particularly
her love of the ocean. With an award-winning
Fig. 8: Working End 2, Rows 1 and 2
career in advertising and graphic design behind
her—plus several recent features in publica-
tions—she launched Michelle Leonardo Design
to sell her jewelry and patterns. Contact Michelle
through her website, www.michelleleonardo
design.com, or connect with her on Facebook at
Michelle Leonardo Design.

retailer or contact: Miyuki seed beads:
Potomac Bead Company, (717) 263-2323,
www.potomacbeads.com. Daggers: Aura
Crystals, www.auracrystals.com. Clasp and
thread: Fusion Beads, (888) 781-3559,
Fig. 9: Stitching End 2, Row 3 www .fusionbeads.com. ●
Ouroboros Dragon Cuff MICHELLE LEONARDO
Stitch a dragon eating its own tail—an ancient

symbol for eternity. This Ouroboros bracelet
and the Dragon Scale Cuff on page 26 are each
ON
unique in their own right. THE
COVER
1) BRACELET BASE. Use netting to form 2) EDGE 1. String 4A and pass through the
TECHNIQUES
the base of the bracelet: next 1A/1C/1A along the same edge; repeat
Netting
Row 1: Add a stop bead to 4' of thread, leav- twelve times, passing through the first
Peyote stitch
ing a 10" tail. Note: In this and subsequent 1C/2A/1C of Row 1. Weave through beads of
Right-angle weave rows, always string the F through the bot- Row 1 to exit up through the first C of Row 1
Ladder stitch tom (wider) hole. String 4C, then string {1F (Fig. 3, blue thread).
Square stitch and 3C} three times. String 1F, 1C, 2A, and
Freeform peyote stitch 1C; pass back through the second (top) 3) EDGE 2. String 1A and pass through the
Freeform right-angle weave hole of the last F exited (Fig. 1). next 1A/1C/1A along the same edge. String
Brick stitch Row 2: Note: In this and subsequent rows, 4A and pass through the next 1A/1C/1A
the F will lie on top of the previous row. along the same edge; repeat eleven times
PROJECT LEVEL £££
String 1C, 1F, and 1C, then pass back (Fig. 3, red thread). Flip the beadwork over
MATERIALS through the next F (top hole) of the previ- so the back is faceup and the working thread
5 g crystal full Labrador size 15° Japanese seed ous row; repeat twice. String 1C, 1F, 1A, 1C, is at the right. Weave through beads of the
beads (A) and 1A; pass back through the second last 3 rows to reinforce the beadwork, exiting
10 black opaque size 15° Japanese seed (top) hole of the last F exited (Fig. 2). up through the first C along the edge (see
beads (B)
Rows 3–27: Repeat Row 2 twenty-five times the blue start dot in Fig. 4; back of beadwork
12 g crystal full Labrador size 11° Japanese
seed beads (C) for a total of 27 rows. On the last row, exit shown).
8 black opaque size 11° Japanese seed through the bottom hole of the last F and
beads (D) do not add the last 1A/1C/1A (see the blue
4 g crystal full Labrador size 8° Japanese seed start dot in Fig. 3).
beads (E)
108 acid-etched sliperit 5×16mm 2-hole
daggers (F)
2 fuchsia 2XAB 4mm crystal bicones
Regular aluminum foil
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE
7½"
Fig. 1: Stitching Bracelet Base, Row 1
Fig. 3: Adding Edge 1 and 2
Fig. 2: Working Bracelet Base, Row 2
Fig. 4: Stitching Bracelet Back
Fig. 5: Finishing Bracelet Back and beginning End 1 Fig. 6: Attaching End Bar
Fig. 7: Working End 2, Rows 1 and 2 Fig. 8: Stitching End 2, Row 3
4) BRACELET BACK. Use netting to stitch Row 3: String 1C, skip 1C, and pass back each cube with the beads of End 1, Row 15
the back of the bracelet: through the following C; repeat eleven so the beads interlock like a zipper. Use the
Row 1: Note: Work with relaxed tension so times. String 1C and form an odd-count working thread to pass through the 4C of the
the beadwork doesn’t curl. String 4A and turnaround by passing under the thread end face in the first cube of the end bar and
pass through the diagonal C of the row between edge beads of the previous rows through the last C exited (Fig. 6, purple
above, then string 4A and pass through and stepping up for the next row by pass- thread). Weave through beads of the end bar
the diagonal C of this row; repeat three ing back through the last C added (Fig. 5, and End 1, Row 15 to form a seamless con-
times, exiting down through the C along green thread). nection (Fig. 6, green thread). Pass through
the nearest edge (Fig. 4, blue thread). Row 4: Work 12 peyote stitches with 1C in the 4C of the end face in the last cube of the
Row 2: String 4A and pass through the diag- each stitch (Fig. 5, blue thread). end bar and pass back through the last C
onal C of the row below, then string 4A Row 5: Work 12 peyote stitches with 1C in exited (Fig. 6, blue thread). Weave through
and pass through the diagonal C of this each stitch. String 1C and form an odd- beads, then repeat the thread path of this
row; repeat twice. String 4A and pass count turnaround at the end of this and connection to reinforce. Weave through
through the diagonal C of the row below, the following odd-numbered rows (Fig. 5, beads to exit from the bottom bead of the
then string 4A and pass down through the red thread). front face in the third cube from one end of
6A along the nearest edge (Fig. 4, red Rows 6–15: Repeat Rows 4 and 5 five times. the end bar, toward the beadwork (Fig. 6,
thread). Don’t trim the thread. red thread). Don’t trim the thread.
Rows 3–25: Repeat Rows 1 and 2 eleven Reinforce: Use the tail thread to weave
times. Repeat Row 1. through beads from Rows 1–5 to reinforce 8) END 2. Use netting, right-angle weave,
Row 26: String 4A and pass through the the beadwork. Note: When working this and peyote stitch to form the second end of
diagonal C of Bracelet Base, Row 1, then end reinforcement, take care to not work the bracelet:
string 4A and pass through the diagonal C in the same direction as Rows 1 and 2 or Row 1: Start 3' of new thread that exits from
of this row; repeat three times, passing you will undo those stitches. Secure and the top-left F (bottom hole) and the fol-
down through the 1C/2A/1C along the trim this thread. Set aside. lowing C at the other end of the bracelet,
nearest edge on the last repeat. (Fig. 5, toward the beadwork. String 3C, skip the
orange thread). 6) END BARS. Use 2' of new thread and C next F, and pass through the following 1C,
to create a strip of cubic right-angle weave 1F (bottom hole), and 1C; repeat twice.
5) END 1. Use peyote stitch to finish the first 12 cubes long. Note: Use firm tension and String 3C; pass up through the top A of the
end of the bracelet: repeat the thread path of each cube as you bracelet base (Fig. 7, orange thread).
Rows 1 and 2: Note: Remove the stop bead work to strengthen the beadwork. Secure Row 2: String 2C. String 1C and pass back
and relax the thread from Row 1. Set the and trim the threads. Set aside. through the center C of the next 3C set in
tail thread aside. Use the working thread to Repeat this step for a second end bar. the previous row, then string 1C and pass
string 3C and pass through the next 3C of through the top hole of the following F;
Row 1; repeat three times and pass down 7) END BAR CONNECTION. With 1 end repeat three times. String 1C and 2A, then
through the first C of Bracelet Base, Row 1 bar positioned horizontally on your work sur- pass through the next 1A, 1F (bottom
(Fig. 5, purple thread). face, align the top beads of the front face in hole), and 1C (Fig. 7, blue thread). Repeat
the thread path of End 2, Rows 1 and 2 to green thread). Work 12 square stitches
artist’s tips
reinforce. Pass up through the first C of with 2E in each stitch (Fig. 9, blue thread).
Row 1, pass through the next C of Row 2 Work 4 rows of ladder stitch with 2E in ❯ Don’t be afraid to jump into
and the following F (top hole), and pass up each stitch (Fig. 9, red thread). Pass freeform peyote stitch. Following the
directions will help you create a
through the next C (Fig. 7, red thread). through the end 2E of the square-stitch
three-dimensional sculptural form,
Note: You’ll now begin working in the section at the opposite end and the end 2E
but be prepared to make small
opposite direction. of the ladder-stitch section just exited; adjustments to adapt it to your
Row 3: String 3C; pass through the nearest F repeat the thread path to reinforce. Weave beadwork.
(top hole), the 3C just strung, and the near- through beads to exit up from the third set
❯ To close the clasp securely, feed the
est C of End 2, Row 2 (Fig. 8, orange of 2E from the ladder-stitch section
tail loop through the nose loop, then
thread). *String 2C; pass through the near- (Fig. 10, blue thread). Pass through the fasten the tail loop over the head.
est C of the previous unit, the last C exited end 2E of the square-stitch section not yet
in End 2, and the first C of this unit (Fig. 8, connected and the center 2E of the ladder-
purple thread). String 2C; pass through stitch section just exited; repeat the thread
the next C of End 2, the last C exited in the path to reinforce and exit up from the first
previous unit, the 2C of this unit, and the E of the square-stitch section (Fig. 10, red
following C of End 2 (Fig. 8, green thread).
thread). Repeat from * four times (Fig. 8, Head: Note: Follow the chart in Fig. 11 as
blue thread). String 2C; pass through the closely as possible to create the dragon
nearest C of the previous unit, the last C head shape. The rows are numbered and
exited in End 2, and the first C of this unit broken into colored sections for easy read-
(Fig. 8, red thread). Repeat the thread ing. Use A, B, C, D, 4mm bicones, and
path through each right-angle-weave unit, sculptural freeform peyote stitch to fill in
exiting from the top bead of the first unit, the head according to the chart in Fig. 11.
toward the beadwork. Repeat on the opposite side of the head. Fig. 10: Joining Dragon Head
Rows 4–9: Working off the top bead of each Eyelids: Use freeform peyote stitch to add Top, Framework
right-angle-weave unit in the previous the eyelid embellishment, following the
row, use C to form a strip of odd-count flat thread path in Fig. 12. Weave through all
peyote stitch 25 beads wide and 4 rows of the beads just added to reinforce.
long. Rotate the beadwork 180 degrees. Repeat on the opposite side of the head.
Secure the threads and trim. Flip the
9) FINISH BRACELET. Repeat Step 7, con- beadwork over. 17 31 29
13 15 19 30
28
necting the remaining end bar to End 2, 11 16 31 29 23
12 14
Row 9. Don’t trim the threads; set aside. 8 23
6
4 7
10 15 18 33 32 33 32 33 32 23 25
13 15
2 5 9 11 17 19 20 20 21 24
10) DRAGON HEAD TOP. Use ladder 3 7 27
12 14 16 18 20 20 22 24 26
1 2 4 6 8 10
stitch, square stitch, and sculptural freeform
peyote stitch to create the top of the
dragon head:
Framework: Use 6' of thread and E to form a
strip of ladder stitch 2 beads wide and 4
Fig. 11: Dragon Head Top chart
beads long, leaving a 6" tail. Exit from 1E at
the end of the strip (Fig. 9, orange
thread). Work 12 square stitches with 2E in
each stitch, then weave through beads to
exit up from the second set of 2E of the
ladder-stitch section of the strip (Fig. 9,
purple thread). Work 17 square stitches
with 2E in each stitch, then weave through
beads to exit from 1E in the first set of 2E of
the ladder-stitch section of the strip (Fig. 9,
Fig. 12: Eyelid Embellishment chart

Fig. 9: Forming Framework for
Dragon Head Top
Fig. 13: Stitching Passes 1–3

of the bottom of the head
Fig. 16: Weaving
Triangle Connector
Fig. 14: Dragon Head

Bottom chart Fig. 15: Stitching
Nose Loop
and Head
Connection
11) DRAGON HEAD BOTTOM. Use through beads and repeat the thread path and 1E wide. Exit from the last E added
right-angle weave to create the bottom of to reinforce; secure the thread and trim. (Fig. 16, blue thread). Work a row of brick
the head: Set aside. stitch 2E long and 1E wide. Exit from the
Prepare: Create a small ball from a piece of last E added (Fig. 16, red thread). Secure
aluminum foil and stuff it into the cavity of 13) HEAD CONNECTION. Using the work- the threads and trim.
the head. Start 3' of new thread that exits ing thread from the top of the cuff, string 6C Loop and Connection: Using the working
from the third E from the nose of the head, and pass up through the bottom-left E of the thread from the bottom of the cuff, string
toward the beadwork, leaving an 8" tail head; pass back through the 6C just strung, 6C and pass through the brick-stitched tri-
(see the green start dot in Fig. 13). through the last C exited of the end bar, angle from base to point along the edge,
Pass 1: Work 1 pass of right-angle weave through the 6C just added, down through then string 1E. String 50C; pass back
with 4 units, passing through 1E of the the last E of the head exited, and up through through the last E strung and the following
framework on each side (Fig. 13, green the next head E (Fig. 15, purple thread). 3E along the edge of the triangle (Fig. 17,
thread). *String 6C, skip the next horizontal C of the orange thread). Pass back through the 6C
Pass 2: Work 1 pass of right-angle weave end bar, and pass through the following hori- just strung, through the last horizontal C
with 4 units, passing through 1E of the zontal C; pass back through the 6C just exited of the end bar, through the 6C
framework on each side (Fig. 13, blue strung, down through the last E of the head again, through the last E of the triangle
thread). exited**, and up through the next head E exited, and through the adjacent E of the
Pass 3: Work 1 pass of right-angle weave (Fig. 15, green thread). String 6C, skip 2 hor- triangle (Fig. 17, purple thread). *String
with 4 units, passing through 2E of the izontal C of the end bar, and pass through 6C, skip the next horizontal C of the end
framework on each side (Fig. 13, red the following horizontal C; pass back through bar, and pass through the following hori-
thread). the 6C just strung, down through the last E of zontal C; pass back through the 6C just
Passes 4–6: Repeat Passes 1–3. the head exited, and up through the next strung, through the last E of the triangle
Finish: Use freeform right-angle weave to fill head E (Fig. 15, blue thread). Repeat from * exited**, and through the adjacent E
in the rest of the dragon head bottom to ** (Fig. 15, red thread). Secure the thread (Fig. 17, green thread). String 6C, skip
according to the chart in Fig. 14, adding and trim. 2 horizontal C of the end bar, and pass
about 14C. Secure the working thread and through the following horizontal C; pass
trim. Don’t trim the tail thread. 14) TAIL LOOP. Use ladder stitch and brick back through the 6C just strung, through
stitch to create and connect the tail loop: the last E of the triangle exited, and
12) NOSE LOOP. Using the tail thread, Triangle: Use 2' of new thread and E to form through the adjacent E (Fig. 17, blue
weave through beads to exit from the side E a strip of ladder stitch 1 bead wide and 4 thread). Repeat from * to **, then pass
closest to the nose of the head. String 22A; beads long, leaving a 6" tail. Exit from the through the next 3E (Fig. 17, red thread).
pass through the mirror E closest to the nose second-to-last E added (Fig. 16, green Repeat the thread path of the loop twice to
of the head (Fig. 15, orange thread). Weave thread). Work a row of brick stitch 3E long reinforce, then secure the threads and trim.
Back
EDITORS’ NOTE: The instructions are based on the best method

for stitching the bracelet ends (25 beads wide, to interlock with
the 12-unit end bars), but the author also had success stitching
the bracelet ends to only 24 beads wide, as shown in the photos.
MICHELLE LEONARDO is a passionate

designer who creates beautiful jewelry out of the
finest glass seed beads. Her high fashion jewelry
collection is inspired by her travels, particularly
her love of the ocean. With an award-winning
career in advertising and graphic design behind
her—plus several recent features in publica-
tions—she launched Michelle Leonardo Design
to sell her jewelry and patterns. Contact Michelle
through her website, www.michelleleonardo
design.com, or connect with her on Facebook at
Michelle Leonardo Design.

Fig. 17: Connecting
retailer or contact: Miyuki seed beads:
Tail Loop Potomac Bead Company, (717) 263-2323,
www.potomacbeads.com. Daggers: Aura
Crystals, www.auracrystals.com, and Back2Bead,
(646) 773-5895, www.back2bead.com.
Swarovski crystal bicones: Fire Mountain Gems
and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.firemountain
gems.com. Thread: Fusion Beads, (888)
781-3559, www.fusionbeads.com. ●
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bead artist
BY LAVON PETERS
Marianna Zukowsky
Marianna Zukowsky recently began contributing to Beadwork magazine.
Marianna shared with us how she got started beading, including her
first experience going into a bead shop. Read on to learn more about
this talented beadwork designer!
Getting Started Beading

I have enjoyed all types of crafts since I was in
grade school. My favorite hobbies are needle-
point and petit point. My son recently pur-
chased a shamballa bracelet on vacation; when
the hemp became frayed, he asked if I could fix Discovering a Local Bead Shop
it for him. I watched videos and read tutorials My first experience going into a local bead
on making this type of bracelet until I was sure I shop was like stepping into another dimen-
could take it apart and put it back together on sion. I had been in craft stores before, such as
new hemp. I was successful! Michaels, Hobby Lobby, and JoAnn’s. But I
My interest was piqued, and I started look- had never set foot in an actual bead store. I
ing at jewelry in a new light. If I saw a necklace don’t know what I expected, but I was fasci-
or earrings in a store or on a passerby, I won- nated and amazed and overwhelmed, all at
dered if I could make a similar piece myself. I the same time!
started out by browsing Pinterest for inspira- Everywhere I looked, walls, shelves, coun-
tion and tutorials, as well as visiting book- ters, and tables were filled with magnificent
stores and watching instructional videos on selections. I didn’t even realize I had been
YouTube when I had time. I eventually taught I have only been beading for a little more holding my breath until I finally released it. I
myself to bead. than a year. However, now that the beading slowly stepped into the store and methodi-
bug is in my bloodstream, I spend most of my cally started making my way around, until I
downtime on my new hobby. Beading relieves found myself back where I started. Once I had
stress and brings me joy. In addition, I enjoy thoroughly surveyed the store, I was ready to
gifting my creations to family and friends. begin shopping.
Again, I slowly made my way around the
shop, going from room to room, display to dis-
play, and carefully placing my selections in my
basket. Upon completing my full circuit, I found
myself repeating my route and placing even
more items in my basket. I repeated this path at
least two more times before my husband gen-
tly brought me back to reality. We had spent an
entire afternoon in one shop. Strangely, I still
felt like I hadn’t seen everything in the store.
Once we arrived home, I laid out my trea-
sures. I admired my bounty and pondered why
I had purchased certain beads, wondering
what I would do with it all! ●
Marianna certainly put her bead purchases

to good use! Turn to page 38 for her Ethereal
Glow Necklace and check out the June/July
2018 issue for her Ombré Cellini Necklace.
For even more from Marianna, including the
inspiration behind her Ombré Cellini Necklace
and options for making and wearing it, visit
www.interweave.com.

Ethereal Glow Necklace MARIANNA ZUKOWSKY
Weave this mystical necklace featuring bezeled glow-in-the-dark

alexandrite coins and a chenille-stitch beaded rope that’s finished
with beaded end caps.
1) ROPE. Use chenille stitch to create the following E; repeat three times. Pass
TECHNIQUES
beaded rope: through the first A of this round (Fig. 2,
Chenille stitch
Round 1: Add a stop bead to 6' of thread, green thread).
Circular netting
leaving a 20" tail. String 8C; pass through Round 2: String 2A, 1C, and 2A, then skip the
Herringbone stitch
Tubular peyote stitch the first 2C to form a tight circle (Fig. 1, next 1G and pass through the following
purple thread). 1A/1E/1A; repeat three times. Pass through
PROJECT LEVEL £££ Round 2: String 1E and pass through the the first 2A/1C of this round (Fig. 2, blue
MATERIALS next 2C; repeat three times. Pass through thread).
2 g metallic bronze size 15° Japanese the first E of this round (Fig. 1, green Round 3: String 1H and pass through the
seed beads (A) thread). next C of the previous round; repeat three
5 g yellow gold size 13° charlottes (B) Round 3: String 2C and pass through the times (Fig. 2, red thread).
13 g metallic bronze size 11° Japanese next E; repeat three times. Pass through Round 4: String 3A, 1C, and 3A, then skip the
seed beads (C) the first C of this round (Fig. 1, blue next 1H and pass through the following C;
0.5 g yellow gold size 11° Japanese
thread). repeat three times. Pass through the first
seed beads (D)
Round 4: String 1E and pass through the 3A/1C of this round (Fig. 3, blue thread).
11 g metallic green iris size 11° cylinder
beads (E) next 2C of Round 3; repeat three times. Round 5: Pass through the next C of the
5 dark alexandrite 12mm Pass through the first E of this round previous round; repeat three times (Fig. 3,
glow-in-the-dark coins (F) (Fig. 1, red thread). red thread). Repeat the thread path
8 tanzanite 3mm crystal bicones (G) Rounds 5 to end: Repeat Rounds 3 to reinforce.
16 olivine AB 4mm crystal bicones (H) and 4 until the rope measures 15½", or Clasp Loop: String 2C, then pass through
2 olivine 6mm crystal bicones (J) until you’ve reached your desired length the next C, the last C exited, and the first C
1 brass 16×12mm filigree heart charm of rope. just added (Fig. 4, green thread); repeat
1 antiqued brass 7×12mm lobster clasp eleven times (Fig. 4, blue thread). Pass
12 antiqued brass 4mm jump rings (small) 2) END 1. Use tubular netting to finish the through the 2C on the opposite side of the
4 gold 6mm jump rings (large)
rope with a beaded end cap and then create end cap and through the last 2C added;
1 antiqued brass 4×6mm chain tag connector
a herringbone-stitch loop for the clasp: repeat the thread path to reinforce (Fig. 4,
Green 6 lb WildFire thermally bonded
beading thread Round 1: String 1A, 1G, and 1A, then skip red thread). Don’t trim the thread.
the next 1C/1E/1C and pass through the
TOOLS
Scissors
2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE
17½" (shortest strand)
OPTION
CREATE MATCHING EARRINGS BY
MAKING TWO MEDALLIONS AND
EMBELLISHING THEM WITH AN
EDGING OF 2MM FIRE-POLISHED
ROUNDS.
Fig. 1: Weaving
the Rope
artist’s tips
❯ Use whatever length of thread Fig. 2: Stitching the End
Caps, Rounds 1–3
is comfortable for you. You’ll be
adding more thread multiple times
while weaving the rope.
❯ If you have trouble obtaining
charlottes, you may substitute
size 15° seed beads.
❯ The glow-in-the-dark beads have
some size variance. If your coins run
a little larger than 12mm, try starting
with 32E for the medallions.
❯ If you adjust the length of the
chenille-stitch rope, be sure to
adjust the length of the beaded
strands as well. Fig. 3: Adding Rounds 4 Fig. 4: Weaving the
❯ Use size 12 beading needles if you and 5 to the End Caps Clasp Loops
have difficulty passing through the
size 15° or charlotte seed beads.
Ethereal Glow Necklace
3) END 2. Remove the stop bead from the

tail and remove the thread from Rope,
Round 1. Add a needle to the tail thread and
make sure it’s exiting 1E of Rope, Round 2.
Repeat Step 2. Secure and trim the threads.
4) BEAD STRANDS. Start 3' of new thread

that exits a C in line with the open side of the
clasp loop at the base of an end cap (see the
blue start dot in Fig. 5). *String 26B and 1D.
String {30B and 1D} eight times. String 26B;
pass through the mirror C of the other side
of the rope and the following 1E/1C. Repeat
from * for a second strand. Secure the threads
and trim.
Alternate
Colorway Materials
BROWN IRIS NECKLACE WITH RIVOLIS

2 g metallic bronze size 15° Japanese seed
beads (A)
5 g metallic bronze size 13° charlottes (B)
13 g brown iris size 11° seed beads (C, D)
1 g metallic bronze size 11° Japanese seed
beads (C, for end caps and clasp loops)
11 g metallic raspberry size 11° cylinder
beads (E)
8 amethyst 3mm crystal bicones (G)
18 amethyst 4mm crystal bicones (H)
4 volcano 12mm crystal rivolis (F)
1 volcano 14mm crystal rivoli (F for center
medallion)
1 antiqued copper 8×13mm heart charm
1 antiqued copper 8×15mm lobster clasp
11 antiqued brass 4mm jump rings (small)
1 antiqued brass 6mm jump ring
(medium)
2 antiqued brass 8mm jump rings (large)
Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading Fig. 5: Adding the Beaded Strands
thread
EARRINGS
1 g metallic bronze size 15° Japanese seed 5) MEDALLIONS. Use tubular peyote stitch thread); repeat. Weave through beads to
beads (A) to create the medallions: exit from 1E of Round 1 (Fig. 6, red
There are no B, C, or D beads in the Rounds 1 and 2: Use 3' of thread to string thread). Flip the beadwork over. Insert 1F
earrings.
30E, leaving a 6" tail. Pass through all the into the beadwork.
1 g metallic green iris size 11° cylinder
beads (E) beads again to form a tight circle and exit Rounds 6 and 7: Work 15 peyote stitches
2 dark alexandrite 12mm glow-in-the- through the first 2E strung (Fig. 6, purple with 1A in each stitch (Fig. 7, blue thread;
dark coins (F) thread). back of beadwork shown); repeat (Fig. 7,
There are no G beads in the earrings. Round 3: String 1E, skip the next E of the red thread). Secure the threads and trim.
2 olivine AB 4mm crystal bicones (H) previous rounds, and pass through the fol- Repeat this entire step four times for a
There are no J beads in the earrings. lowing E; repeat fourteen times. Note: Step total of 5 medallions.
28 olive gold rainbow 2mm fire-polished up for this and subsequent rounds by
rounds passing through the first bead added in 6) MEDALLION CONNECTIONS. Connect
1 pair of gold 10×20mm ear wires the current round (Fig. 6, green thread). the medallions to the beaded rope:
Green 6 lb WildFire thermally bonded
Rounds 4 and 5: Work 15 peyote stitches Connection 1: Secure 5' of new thread that
beading thread
with 1A in each stitch (Fig. 6, blue exits the sixteenth E from the center of the
OPTION
SUBSTITUTE RIVOLIS IN PLACE OF
THE GLOW-IN-THE-DARK BEADS.
Fig. 6: Stitching Rounds 1–5

of the Medallions
Fig. 7: Weaving
Medallions,
Rounds 6 and 7
Fig. 8: Medallion
connections
rope, on the edge opposite the Bead Connections 4 and 5: Repeat Connection 1 MARIANNA ZUKOWSKY enjoys petit point
Strands connections. *String 1C, 1H, and from * twice. Secure the threads and trim. and needlepoint. She recently fell in love with
1C; pass through an E of Round 1 on a bead weaving, her new favorite mode of
medallion. String 1C, 1H, and 1C; skip 2E 7) CLASP. Link 9 small jump rings together relaxation. Contact her at marushaz@yahoo.com.
and pass through the next E of the rope. end to end to form an extender chain. Use
Pass back through all of the beads and 2 large jump rings to join 1 beaded clasp RESOURCES Check your favorite bead
retrace the thread path to reinforce (Fig. 8, loop to the end of the chain. Use 1 small retailer or contact: Toho seed beads, Delica
purple thread). Weave through beads to jump ring to attach the other end of the cylinder beads, and heart charm: Artbeads
exit the fourth E from the last E exited chain to the small end of the tag connector, .com, (866) 715-2323. Charlottes and coins:
(Fig. 8, green thread). then use 1 small jump ring to attach the Bello Modo, (360) 357-3443, www.bellomodo
Connection 2: Repeat Connection 1 from * charm to the large end of the tag connector. .com. Clasp and chain tag: Hobby Lobby,
(Fig. 8, blue thread). Attach 2 large jump rings to the remaining (800) 888-0321, www.hobbylobby.com.
Connection 3: Repeat Connection 1 from *, beaded clasp loop. Use the remaining small Swarovski crystal bicones and all other
using J for H and skipping 3E instead of 2E jump ring to join the clasp to the previous materials: Beadaholique, (866) 834-4618,
(Fig. 8, red thread). 2 large jump rings. www.beadaholique.com. ●
Crossing the Bridge Bracelet MAGGIE THOMPSON
Stitch a crisscrossed bridge of bugles between two

kumihimo ropes to create this bold bracelet.
Main
Colorway
TECHNIQUE
Kumihimo
PROJECT LEVEL ££¡
MATERIALS
2 g teaberry luster size 11° cylinder beads (A)
16 g metallic medium copper size 8° seed
beads (B)
46 silver-lined dark amethyst AB 2×12mm
twisted bugle beads (C) 1) PREPARING THE CORDS. Cut 4 lengths
76 magic violet gray 5×2.5mm 2-hole of cord, each 40" long. Fold the cords in half
SuperDuos (D)
to make eight 20" cords. Add a small amount
80 fuchsia AB 2X 3mm crystal bicones (E)
of glue to the folded ends and insert into
4 antiqued copper 3.5mm crimp ends (inside
diameter 3mm) 1 crimp end. Use the chain-nose pliers to crimp.
4 antiqued copper 6mm oval jump rings
8 antiqued copper 4×5mm wireguards 2) PLACING THE CORDS. Clip the weight
1 antiqued copper 30×10mm 5-loop magnetic onto the crimp end. Hang the weight down
slide clasp through the center hole of the disk and
Dark brown S-Lon medium-weight beading arrange the cords so there is 1 cord on each cords. Carefully remove the braid from the
cord side of the 4 numbered dots. disk. Trim the cords to 4". Apply glue to the
Smoke 8 lb FireLine braided beading thread braided cord section. String the second
Super Glue gel 3) END 1. Work one complete round of crimp end onto the cords, over the glued sec-
TOOLS braiding (see “Kumihimo 101,” page 45) with- tion of the braid. Squeeze the crimp and
Scissors out beads. burn off the cord ends.
Thread burner Repeat Steps 1–6 for a second braid.
6" round kumihimo disk 4) STRINGING THE BEADS. Use a big-eye
Kumihimo weight needle to string each cord as follows, then 7) CLASP ATTACHMENT. Connect the
8 kumihimo bobbins place the end of each cord into the cut slit of 2 braids to the outer loops of the clasp using
Big-eye needle a bobbin and wind it up. Note: If you’re unable 4 jump rings. Make sure the D all sit along the
Size 11 beading needle to string the beads using the needle, dip your edges of the braids and that the clasp is posi-
2 pairs of chain-nose pliers cord ends in Super Glue gel and let dry. tioned to close correctly.
Kumihimo stand (optional)
Thread wax (optional)
Cord 31/32: String 39B. 8) BRAID EMBELLISHMENTS. Embellish
FINISHED SIZE Cord 32/1: String 39B. the braids:
7" Cord 7/8: String {1B and 1D} nineteen times; Top Row: Thread the size 11 needle with
string 1B. 3' of beading thread. Use a surgeon’s knot
Cord 8/9: String 39B. to anchor the thread end between 2B near
Cord 15/16: String 39B. the first D on one end of the braid, leaving
Cord 16/17: String 39B. a 3" tail. *String 2A and pass through the
artist’s tips Cord 23/24: String {1B and 1D} nineteen open (outside) hole of the nearest D
times; string 1B. (Fig. 1, pink thread). String 1A, 1E, and 1A,
❯ Check each hole of the two-hole
beads to make sure both are open.
Cord 24/25: String 39B. and pass through the next D (outside
Throw away any beads that have a hole); repeat seventeen times (Fig. 1,
closed hole, or use a bead reamer to 5) BRAIDING THE BEADS. Braid all of the green thread). String 2A and pass through
open the hole. beads as in “Kumihimo 101,” keeping your the nearest B of the braid. Weave through
tension taut and even. beads to exit 1B on the opposite side of
❯ Do a test braid with the size 8° seed
beads to ensure that you get six the braid (Fig. 1, blue thread).
beads per braided inch. Make note of 6) END 2. Work an additional round of Bottom Row: Repeat Top Row from * (Fig. 1,
any necessary changes and adjust braiding without beads. Remove the weight red thread). Secure the threads and trim.
your pattern accordingly. from the braid and the bobbins from the Repeat this entire step on the second braid.
Fig. 1: Embellishing the Braids
Crossing the Bridge Bracelet
Fig. 2: Stitching
the Centerline
Embellishment
Fig. 3: Adding the End

Alternate Embellishments
Colorway Materials
ANTIQUE BRASS/BEIGE COLORWAY the 1A/1C/1A just strung and the last B
2 g dark topaz rainbow gold luster size 11° exited. Weave through beads to exit the
cylinder beads (A)
nearest D (outside hole, left to right)
16 g beige-lined light beige size 8°
seed beads (B) (Fig. 3, purple thread). Don’t trim the
46 matte khaki 2×12mm twisted thread.
bugle beads (C) End Embellishment 2: Repeat End
76 bronze 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (D) Embellishment 1 on the right end of the
80 medium vitrail 3mm crystal bicones (E) bottom braid (Fig. 3, green thread).
4 antiqued brass 3.5mm crimp ends 9) CENTERLINE EMBELLISHMENT. End Embellishment 3: Continuing with the
(inside diameter 3mm) Note: The second C bead you add in each X thread used for Embellishment 2, string
4 antiqued brass 6mm oval jump rings
should lay on top of the previous C. You’ll al- 1A, 1E, 1C, 1E, 1A, and a wireguard. Attach
8 antiqued brass 4×5mm wireguards
ways be passing through the D from left to the wireguard to the second-from-the-top
1 antiqued brass 30×10mm 5-loop
magnetic slide clasp right. Thread the size 11 needle with 3' of loop of the clasp. Pass back through the
Beige S-Lon medium-weight beading thread. Use a surgeon’s knot to an- 1A/1E/1C/1E/1A just strung and the last D
beading cord chor the thread end between 2B on the left (outside hole) exited (Fig. 3, blue thread).
Smoke 8 lb FireLine braided end of the bottom braid and weave through Secure and trim this thread only.
beading thread beads to exit a D (outside hole), leaving a End Embellishment 4: Use the top thread
Super Glue gel 3" tail (see the green start dot in Fig. 2). *String from Embellishment 1 to repeat End
1A, 1C, and 1A and pass through the oppo- Embellishment 3, attaching to the second-
SILVER/AQUA COLORWAY
site D (outside hole) of the top braid (Fig. 2, from-the-bottom loop of the clasp (Fig. 3,
2 g silver-lined crystal size 11°
cylinder beads (A) green thread). String 1A, 1C, and 1A and red thread). Secure the threads and trim.
16 g teal luster opaque size 8° pass through the opposite D (outside hole) Repeat this entire step for the other end of
seed beads (B) of the bottom braid and the following 1A, 1E, the braids.
46 silver-lined peacock AB 2×12mm 1A, and 1D (outside hole) (Fig. 2, blue
twisted bugle beads (C) thread). Repeat from * eighteen times MAGGIE THOMPSON has been making
76 full Labrador 5×2.5mm 2-hole (Fig. 2, red thread). Secure the threads things all her life, from sewing to quilting,
SuperDuos (D)
and trim. knitting to crochet. She discovered beading in
80 blue zircon 3mm crystal bicones (E)
the early 1990s and fell in love. Maggie’s designs
4 silver-plated 3.5mm crimp ends
(inside diameter 3mm) 10) END EMBELLISHMENTS. have been featured in classes and in kits. Her
4 silver-plated 6mm oval jump rings End Embellishment 1: Thread the size 11 work appears in several galleries, and she has
8 silver-plated 4×5mm wireguards needle with 2' of beading thread. Use a won numerous awards for her kumihimo designs.
1 silver-plated 30×10mm 5-loop surgeon’s knot to anchor the thread end Maggie’s patterns and kits are available on her
magnetic slide clasp between 2B on the bottom-right end of website, www.maggietdesigns.etsy.com. Contact
Turquoise S-Lon medium-weight the top braid, leaving a 3" tail (see the pur- her at maggie.t.designs@gmail.com.
beading cord ple start dot in Fig. 3). String 1A, 1C, 1A,
Crystal 8 lb FireLine braided and one side of 1 wireguard. Attach the RESOURCES Check your favorite bead
beading thread
wireguard to the center clasp loop. Pass retailer or contact: Swarovski crystals and all
Super Glue gel
through the center loop and the second other materials: Beadville USA, (952) 448-1846,
side of the wireguard. Pass back through www.beadvillechaska.com. ●
Kumihimo 101
❯ If your nylon cords are curly, lightly steam them to straighten. Doing so project will look more professional. In addition, using a kumihimo stand
will make stringing your beads much easier. gives you a tangle-free way to store your project if you are interrupted.
❯ Cut a ½" slit in the back side of each bobbin to anchor your cord ends. ❯ If you get interrupted while braiding, move the bottom-left cord to the top
position and leave it there. You’ll have three cords at the top position and
❯ Using a kumihimo stand allows you to use both hands for braiding
you’ll always know exactly where to begin again when you resume your
instead of using one hand to hold your disk while stringing beads and
project. When you start again, pull the top right cord down, turn the disk a
braiding with the other hand. Your tension will be more uniform, and your
quarter turn, and continue.
1. Hold the disk parallel to the floor

with number 32 held away from
you. Tuck the cords into the slots
32
around the disk and place the 31 1
2
30
wire/knot/button through the 29 3
center hole (Fig. a). Add a weight

28
4
to the wire/knot/button below the
27
5
disk to maintain correct tension.
26
6
The braid will form at the center
25
7
hole, extending below the disk as
Fig. a: Load 1 cord into each of
24
8
you work. Do not allow the cords these slots: 7/8, 8/9, 15/16, 16/17
to tangle, and keep the weight (blue thread), 23/24, 24/25, 31/32,
23
9
suspended. and 32/1 (red thread).
22
10
2. Move the bottom left cord
21
between notches 16 and 17 up to 11

20
12
13
the notch between 30 and 31. 19
18 14
Move the top right cord between 17 16 15
notches 32 and 1 down to the

31 32 1
notch between 14 and 15 (Fig. b). 30 2
29 3
Rotate the disk one-quarter turn
28
4
clockwise so number 24 is now at Fig. b: Moving the first two cords. The
27
5
the farthest (top) position where dotted green line shows the cord’s
movement from its starting point to
26
number 32 used to be (shown at
6
its new position. New positions also
the top of Fig. c).
25
7
marked by black arrows.
3. Move the bottom left cord
24
8
between notches 8 and 9 up to
23
9
the notch between 22 and 23.
22
10
Move the top right cord between 23 24 25
22 26
21
11
notches 24 and 25 down to the 21

27
20
12
notch between 6 and 7 (Fig. c).

20
28
13
19
Rotate the disk one-quarter turn 18 14
19
29
17 16 15
clockwise.
18
30
4. Using the cords that are now the

17
31
farthest and closest to you after

the turn, repeat Steps 2 and 3 until
16
32
the braid is the desired length.

15
Fig. c: Moving the second two cords after

5. When making beaded braids, slide making the quarter turn. The dotted
14
each bead to the center hole and green line shows the cord’s movement
from its starting point to its new position.
13
tuck it firmly under the cord that

After the next quarter turn, number 16
12
crosses to the right or left to lock

4
5 will be at the farthest (top) position.

11
the bead in place. Do not allow 10 6
7
the bead to pop up.
9 8
Champagne Luster Bracelet KIM LEAHY
Two-hole cabochons and triangles combine beautifully in

this regal bracelet featuring sparkling crystal chatons.
Main
Colorway
1) SMALL COMPONENTS. Use tubular Round 5: String 3B; pass through the nearest
TECHNIQUES
netting to create the small components: 3B of Round 2. String 3B; pass through the
Tubular and circular netting
Round 1: Note: Lay 6C on your work surface last E (inside hole) exited and the next 2C
PROJECT LEVEL ££¡ with the holes near you and the opposite (bottom holes) and 1E (inside hole) (Fig. 4,
MATERIALS
point facing away. Lay 3E faceup with the blue thread). Repeat from the beginning
0.5 g antique bronze size 15° seed beads (A) holes oriented vertically. Working counter- of this round twice (Fig. 4, red thread).
3 g gold galvanized permanent-finish size 11° clockwise, use 2' of thread to string 2C Round 6: String 2B; pass through the outside
seed beads (B) (right holes) and 1E (right hole/top to bot- hole of the last E exited. String 2B; pass
48 bronze luster iris red opaque 6mm flat tom); repeat twice, leaving a 4" tail. Pass through the inside hole of the last E exited
2-hole front-drilled triangles (C) through the beads (same holes) again to (Fig. 5). Secure the threads and trim.
8 matte metallic antique gold 10×3mm 2-hole form a tight circle; use the working and tail Set aside.
crescent beads (D)
threads to tie a square knot. Pass through Repeat this entire step three times for a total
24 champagne luster opaque 7mm 2-hole
cabochons (E)
the first (bottom) hole of the first C strung of 4 small components.
4 crystal 8mm 39ss crystal chatons (F) and the second (top) hole of the follow-
3 crystal 10mm 45ss crystal chatons (G) ing C (Fig. 1). 2) LARGE COMPONENTS. Use tubular
1 gold 12mm round box clasp Round 2: String 3B and pass through the netting to create the large components:
Light gray One-G or size D Nymo nylon next 2C (top holes); repeat twice. Pass Rounds 1–5: Repeat Small Components,
beading thread through the first 2B of this round (Fig. 2). Rounds 1–5, working one more repeat in
Round 3: String 3B, then pass through the each round for a component with 4E and
TOOLS
Scissors last B exited and the next 1B, 2C (top using G in place of F.
Size 11 or 12 beading needle holes), and 2B; repeat twice. Pass through Round 6: *String 2B; pass through the out-
the first 2B of this round (Fig. 3, blue side hole of the last E exited. String 2B;
FINISHED SIZE thread). Note: You’ll now begin working in pass through the inside hole of the last E
7½" the opposite direction. exited** and the next 2C (bottom holes),
Round 4: Using loose tension, string 4A and 1E (inside hole), 2C (bottom holes), and 1E
pass back through the center B of the next (inside hole) (Fig. 6, blue thread). Repeat
3B set in Round 3; repeat twice. Insert 1F from * to ** (Fig. 6, red thread). Secure
faceup into the beadwork and snug the the threads and trim. Set aside.
beads over the top of the F. Weave through Repeat this entire step twice for a total of
beads to exit back through the first (inside) 3 large components.
hole of 1E (Fig. 3, red thread).
Fig. 1: Forming Small

Components, Round 1
Fig. 3: Stitching Small Fig. 4: Working Small Components,

Components, Rounds 3 and 4 Round 5
Fig. 2: Adding Round 2 to

Small Components
Fig. 5: Adding Round 6 to Small Components Fig. 6: Stitching Large Components, Round 6
Champagne Luster Bracelet
previous component. Repeat from *. String

artist’s tips 1B; pass through the nearest 3B of the pre-
❯ Nylon beading thread is more vious pass and weave through beads to
flexible than FireLine, so it’s better exit from the first 4B of the 5B set in this
Fig. 7: Connecting for this project. pass (Fig. 7, blue thread).
the components
❯ Adjust the size of the bracelet by Pass 3: String 1B; pass through the nearest
altering the number of large or small 1E (inside hole), 2C (bottom holes), and 2B
components, adding or subtracting of the next component. String 1B, 3D (top
crescent beads in the connections, or holes), and 1B; pass through the nearest
using a larger clasp. 2B, 1E (inside hole), and 2B of the next
❯ Try using different-colored component. String 1B; pass through the
cabochons in the large and small next 3D (bottom holes). String 1B; pass
components for more variety. through the nearest 2B, 2C (bottom holes),
and 1E (inside hole) of the previous com-
ponent. String 1B; pass through the near-
est 3B of the previous pass. Weave through
beads to exit from the 2C (bottom holes) at
the end of the last small component
(Fig. 7, red thread). Don’t trim the threads.
Flip the beadwork over.
Fig. 8: Attaching the clasp Alternate

Colorway Materials
3) CONNECTIONS. Use circular netting to
connect the small and large components:
Pass 1: Note: Lay each component facedown GREEN
on your work surface, arranged according 0.5 g antique bronze size 15° seed
to Fig. 7. Lay 8D vertically on your work beads (A)
surface with the inside curves facing right. 3 g gold permanent-finish size 11°
seed beads (B)
Start 3' of new thread that exits from the
40 Picasso luster opaque 6mm flat 2-hole
top left 2B of Round 6 on the bottom-most front-drilled triangles (C)
small component, toward the beadwork, 9 oxidized bronze clay 10×3mm 2-hole
leaving an 8" tail. String 1B, 3D (top holes), crescent beads (D)
and 1B; pass through the nearest 2B, 2C 12 Pacifica poppy 7mm 2-hole cabochons
(bottom holes), and 1E (inside hole) of the (E, use for Small Components)
next component. String 5B; pass through 8 Persian turquoise bronze 7mm
2-hole cabochons (E, use for Large
the next 1E (inside hole), 2C (bottom Components)
holes), and 2B of the current component. 4 crystal 8mm 39ss crystal chatons (F)
String 1B; pass through the next 3D (bot- 2 crystal 10mm 45ss crystal chatons (G)
tom holes). String 1B; pass through the 1 gold 12mm triangle box clasp
mirror 2B of the previous component, then Light gray One-G or size D Nymo nylon
weave through beads to exit from the beading thread
fourth B of the 5B set in this pass (Fig. 7,
green thread). WATERMELON/RED
0.5 g antique bronze size 15°
Pass 2: String 1B; pass through the nearest
seed beads (A)
2B, 2C (bottom holes), 1E (inside hole), 2C 3 g gold permanent-finish size 11°
(bottom holes), and 2B of the next compo- seed beads (B)
nent. String 1B, 1D (bottom hole), and 1B, 40 sueded gold ruby 6mm flat 2-hole
then pass through the nearest 2B, 2C (bot- front-drilled triangles (C)
tom holes), 1E (inside hole), 2C (bottom 7 sueded gold hyacinth 10×3mm 2-hole
holes), and 2B of the next component; crescent beads (D)
repeat. String 5B; pass through the next 20 Pacifica watermelon 7mm 2-hole
cabochons (E)
2B, 2C (bottom holes), 1E (inside hole), 2C
4 crystal 8mm 39ss crystal chatons (F)
(bottom holes), and 2B of the current com-
2 crystal 10mm 45ss crystal chatons (G)
ponent. *String 1B; pass through the next 1 gold 7×16mm rectangle box clasp
D (top hole). String 1B; pass through the Light gray One-G or size D Nymo nylon
nearest 2B, 2C (bottom holes), 1E (inside beading thread
hole), 2C (bottom holes), and 2B of the
4) CLASP. String 4B; pass through the last RESOURCES Check your favorite bead
2C (bottom holes) exited and the first 2B just retailer or contact: Seed beads, crescent
added (Fig. 8, blue thread). String 1B and beads, cabochons, and thread: Bobby
one half of the clasp; pass back through the Bead, (888) 900-2323, www.bobbybead.com.
last B added and pass through the next Triangles: Potomac Bead Company,
2B/2C (bottom holes) (Fig. 8, red thread). www.potomacbeads.com. Crystal chatons:
Repeat the thread path to reinforce; secure Dreamtime Creations, (866) 874-6748,
the working thread and trim. Don’t trim the www.dreamtimecreations.com. Clasp:
tail thread. Glaspgarten, www.claspgarten.com. ●
Use the tail thread from Step 3 to weave
through beads to exit from 2C (bottom
holes) at the beginning of the first small
component. Repeat this entire step, using
the second half of the clasp and taking care
that the clasp is positioned to close properly.
Repeat the thread path to reinforce; secure
the thread and trim.
KIM LEAHY is a well-published beadwork

designer and teacher. She owns Esther Beadwork
and was a 2016–2017 Starman TrendSetter.
Contact Kim at kimleahy@estherbeadwork.com
or visit www.estherbeadwork.com.
Victoria Earrings CATHY ANDREWS
Use cubic right-angle weave to stitch

these beautiful earrings with seed beads,
sparkling crystals, and elegant pearls.
Main
Colorway
1) FRAMES. Use cubic right-angle weave to
TECHNIQUES
create the diamond-shaped frames:
Cubes 1–5: Use 6' of thread and B to form a
Peyote stitch
strip of cubic right-angle weave 5 cubes
PROJECT LEVEL ££¡ long, leaving a 6" tail. Exit from the fifth
MATERIALS cube at a ninety-degree angle.
16 silver galvanized Duracoat size 15° Cubes 6–9: Use cubic right-angle weave and
Japanese seed beads (A) B to work 4 more cubes. Exit from the
4 g silver galvanized Duracoat size 11° ninth cube at a ninety-degree angle.
Japanese seed beads (B) Cubes 10–13: Use cubic right-angle weave
4 silver galvanized Duracoat size 8° and B to work 4 more cubes. Exit from the
Japanese seed beads (C)
thirteenth cube at a ninety-degree angle.
8 aquamarine 4mm crystal bicones (D)
Cubes 14 and 15: Use cubic right-angle
2 aquamarine 6mm crystal bicones (E)
weave and B to work 2 more cubes (Fig. 1).
2 aquamarine 8mm crystal bicones (F)
Cube 16 (Join): Using the side beads of
2 white 8×11mm pear-shaped crystal
pearl drops (G) Cube 1 as the top of a new cube and the
4 silver 21-gauge 6mm jump rings top beads of Cube 15 as the bottom, join Inside Edge: String 1B and pass through the
2 silver 22-gauge 2" head pins the ends using B and cubic right-angle next inside B, then string 1B and pass
1 pair of silver 8×15mm ear wires weave (Fig. 2). Repeat the thread path of through the corner 2B (Fig. 4, green
White One-G nylon beading thread this cube to reinforce the join. Exit from thread); repeat three times. Weave
1 horizontal B at an inside corner (see the through beads to exit from the top-left B
TOOLS
Scissors
start dot in Fig. 3). of the outside edge of the frame (Fig. 4,
Size 10 or 11 beading needle blue thread).
Chain- or flat-nose pliers 2) EMBELLISHMENTS. Use peyote stitch Outside Edge: String 1B and pass through
Round-nose pliers to embellish the frames: the next B; repeat nineteen times (Fig. 4,
Wire cutters Center: String 1F; pass through the B at the red thread).
opposite (bottom) corner of the frame and Weave through beads to exit from 1 hori-
FINISHED SIZE
the adjacent B. Pass back through the F zontal B at an inside corner of the opposite
1 × 2¾"
just strung and the 2B at the top corner of side of the frame; repeat Inside Edge and
the frame (Fig. 3). Repeat the thread path Outside Edge.
to reinforce. Sides: Weave through beads to exit from the
second centerline B of one of the sides (see
Fig. 1: Stitching the blue start dot in Fig. 5). *String 1A, 1B,
Cubes 1–15 of
1D, 1B, and 1A; pass through the second-
1
the Frames
to-last centerline B of the same side (Fig. 5,
2
blue thread). Pass back through the beads

15
just strung and through the first centerline

14
B exited (Fig. 5, red thread). Weave

13
through beads to exit from the second

12
centerline B of another side. Repeat from *

11
three times, then weave through beads to

7
exit from an outside-corner B of one of the

10
Fig. 2: Adding sides (see the blue start dot in Fig. 6).
9
Frames, Cube 16
Top and Bottom: String 1C; pass through
the last B exited and the C just added
(Fig. 6, blue thread). Repeat the thread
Fig. 3: Weaving
the Center
Embellishments Fig. 5: Weaving the
Side Embellishments
Fig. 6: Adding the

Top and Bottom
Fig. 4: Stitching the Embellishments
Inside and Outside
Edge Embellishments
Victoria Earrings
Alternate
Colorway Materials
artist’s tips
16 gold galvanized Duracoat size 15°
❯ Use firm tension throughout the
Japanese seed beads (A)
project to help structural rigidity.
4 g gold galvanized Duracoat size 11°
❯ Before adding the C in Step 2, Japanese seed beads (B)
make sure the jump rings will 4 gold galvanized Duracoat size 8°
fit through the holes. Japanese seed beads or Demi Round
seed beads (C)
8 emerald 4mm crystal bicones (D)
2 emerald 6mm crystal bicones (E)
path to reinforce. Pass through the point B 2 emerald 8mm crystal bicones (F)
on the opposite face of the frame and the 2 bright gold 8×11mm pear-shaped
last C added (Fig. 6, red thread). Repeat crystal pearl drops (G)
the thread path to reinforce, then weave 4 gold 21-gauge 6mm jump rings
through beads to exit from the opposite 2 gold 22-gauge 2" head pins
outside-corner B of the frame. Repeat from 1 pair of gold 8×15mm ear wires
the beginning of this substep. Secure the Sand ash One-G nylon beading thread
threads and trim. CATHY ANDREWS started beading in 2013 as
a form of muscle therapy after an injury to her
3) ASSEMBLY. Use 1 head pin to string 1G hand. She has been creating her own designs
(wide end first) and 1E; form a wrapped loop. and teaching at Stony Creek Bead in Ypsilanti, RESOURCES Check your favorite bead
Use 1 jump ring to attach the dangle to 1C of Michigan, since 2015. Cathy lives in Belleville, retailer or contact: Swarovski crystal pearl
the frame. Use 1 jump ring to attach 1 ear Michigan, with her husband, where she enjoys drops: Artbeads.com, (866) 715-2323.
wire to the opposite C. rock hunting and cooking when she isn’t Swarovski crystal bicones and all other
beading. Find more of Cathy’s designs and materials: Stony Creek Bead, (734) 544-0904,
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Ocean Flowers Bracelet AGNIESZK A WATTS
Use crescent beads to weave a stream

of colorful sea urchin–inspired floral
components.
1) LARGE COMPONENTS. Use a variation Round 3: String 1C and pass through the
TECHNIQUES
of tubular peyote stitch to create the large next 2D (outside holes); repeat seven times
Tubular peyote stitch variation
components: (Fig. 2, blue thread). Repeat the thread
Circular peyote stitch
Round 1: Note: Lay 8E vertically on your path of this round to reinforce, snugging
PROJECT LEVEL £¡¡ work surface with the inside curve of each the beadwork so it cups. Note: This round
MATERIALS E facing to the left. Working counterclock- forms the bottom of the component; the
1 g golden bronze size 15° Japanese seed wise, use 4' of thread to string 1E (bottom inside curves of the E in Round 1 should
beads (A) hole) and 1A; repeat seven times, leaving a face out and the inside curves of the D in
4 semi-glazed burnt orange size 11° 12" tail. Pass through the beads (same Round 2 should face in. Set the working
Japanese seed beads (B) holes of the E) again to form a tight circle; thread aside; don’t trim it.
1 g pastel frosted mudbrick opaque size 8° use the working and tail threads to tie a Center: Add a needle to the tail thread and
Japanese seed beads (C)
knot and pass through the first (inside) pass through the nearest A of Round 1.
80 turquoise bronze Picasso 10×3mm 2-hole
crescent beads (D)
then second (outside) holes of the first E String 1G; pass through the opposite A of
40 Picasso luster opaque 10×3mm 2-hole strung (Fig. 1, blue thread). Note: You’ll Round 1, pass back through the G, and
crescent beads (E) now begin working in the opposite pass through the first A exited in this cen-
40 Pacifica tangerine 10×3mm 2-hole direction. ter (Fig. 2, red thread). Repeat the thread
crescent beads (F) Round 2: Note: Lay 16D vertically on your path of this center to reinforce. Weave
16 metallic suede light green 4mm work surface with the inside curve of each through beads to exit from the 2D (outside
pressed-glass rounds (G) D facing to the left. Working clockwise, holes) of Round 2 opposite the 2D that the
string 2D (bottom holes) and pass through working thread is exiting from. Don’t trim
TOOLS the nearest E (outside hole); repeat seven the threads. Set aside.
Scissors times. Pass through the first D (inside then Repeat this entire step four times for a total
Size 11 beading needle outside holes) of this round (Fig. 1, red of 5 large components, this time securing
FINISHED SIZE
thread). and trimming the tail threads; don’t trim the
7½" working threads.
2) SMALL COMPONENTS. Use a variation

of tubular peyote stitch to create the small
artist’s tips components:
❯ Emphasize the texture of the Round 1: Note: Lay 8F vertically on your
components by experimenting with work surface with the inside curve of each
2–3 different colors of crescent beads. F facing to the right. Working counter-
❯ Create matching earrings out of clockwise, use 2' of thread to string 1F
two large components. (bottom hole) and 1A; repeat seven times,
leaving a 6" tail. Pass through the beads
(same holes of the F) again to form a tight
circle; use the working and tail threads to
Fig. 1: Stitching tie a knot and pass through the first
Large Components, (inside) then second (outside) holes of the
Rounds 1 and 2 first F strung (Fig. 3, blue thread). Note:
You’ll now begin working in the opposite
direction.
Fig. 2: Working Large

Fig. 3: Forming Small
Components, Round 3
Components, Rounds 1 and 2
and Center
Ocean Flowers Bracelet
Fig. 4: Starting
Small Components,
Center
Fig. 5: Connecting
the components
Fig. 7: Attaching the

Fig. 6: Forming
clasp button
the clasp loop
Round 2: String 1A and pass through the through 1F (outside hole), 1A, and 1F (out- through the next 1G/1B. Work 8 peyote
next F (outside hole); repeat seven times. side hole) of 1 small component, opposite stitches with 1A in each stitch (Fig. 6, red
Repeat the thread path of this round to its working thread. String 1A; pass through thread). Secure the thread and trim.
reinforce, snugging the beadwork so it the last 2D (outside holes) exited in this Button: Use the tail thread of the opposite
cups. Pass through the first A of this round large component (Fig. 5, blue thread). end large component to string 3A, 1B,
(Fig. 3, red thread). Note: The inside Repeat the thread path of this connection and 3A; pass through the last 2D (outside
curves of the F should face in. Set the to reinforce. Secure the working thread holes) exited. Repeat the thread path to
working thread aside; don’t trim it. and trim. reinforce, then pass through the first 3A/1B
Center, Top and Bottom: Add a needle to Connection 2: Use the working thread of strung (Fig. 7, green thread). String 3A,
the tail thread and use it to repeat Large the last small component added, opposite 1G, and 2A; pass through the G of the
Components, Center (Fig. 4). Secure and the previous connection, to string 1A; pass remaining small component (Fig. 7, blue
trim the tail thread. Use the working through the 2D (outside holes) of 1 large thread). String 2A; pass back through
thread to repeat Large Components, component, opposite its working thread. the G. String 3A; pass through the last B
Center, adding a second G to the bottom String 1A; pass through the last 1F (outside exited (Fig. 7, red thread). Repeat the blue
of the small component. Pass through the hole), 1A, and 1F (outside hole) exited in and red thread paths in Fig. 7 to reinforce.
nearest F (outside hole). Don’t trim the this small component (Fig. 5, red thread). Secure the thread and trim.
working thread. Set aside. Repeat the thread path of this connection
Repeat this entire step three times for a total to reinforce. Secure the working thread AGNIESZKA WATTS is a jewelry designer and
of 4 small components; use these first 4 com- and trim. teacher. She resides in Lemont, Illinois, but also
ponents in Step 3. Repeat this entire step for Repeat Connections 1 and 2 three times, al- spends time living in her home country, Poland.
a fifth small component that’ll be used as the ways using the working thread of the last com- She became an Illinois Artisan in 2014, and she is
clasp button in Step 4, omitting the second ponent added in the previous connection. an associate instructor for Art Clay World in Oak
G added in the center; secure and trim the Lawn, Illinois. Contact her at agnieszkawatts@
working and tail threads. 4) CLASP. Use circular peyote stitch to cre- gmail.com and visit her website, www.agnesse
ate a closure: .weebly.com, and Etsy shop, www.agnesse
3) ASSEMBLY. Connect the components: Loop: Use the working thread of the last artistry1.etsy.com.
Connection 1: Note: Take care to connect large component added to string 3A, 1B,
each component faceup. Make sure the and 3A; pass through the last 2D (outside RESOURCES Check your favorite bead
first large component formed (with the tail holes) exited. Repeat the thread path to retailer or contact: Toho seed beads: Out On A
thread still intact) is the endmost compo- reinforce, then pass through the first 3A/1B Whim, (800) 232-3111, www.whimbeads.com.
nent at one end of the bracelet; its tail strung (Fig. 6, green thread). String 15A, Crescent beads and pressed-glass rounds:
thread will be used to attach one half of 1B, 1G, 1B, and 15A; pass through the last B Agnesse Artistry 1, www.agnesseartistry1.etsy
the clasp. Use the working thread of the exited (Fig. 6, blue thread). Work 8 peyote .com. Thread: Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548,
large component to string 1A; pass stitches with 1A in each stitch. Pass www.beyondbeadery.com. ●
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Peekaboo Pearl Pendant EVELÍNA PALMONTOVÁ
Weave this bold-and-sparkly

donut pendant that features an
eye-catching pattern of SuperDuo
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1) CORE. Use circular right-angle weave to Unit 12: String 1F; pass through the nearest
TECHNIQUES
create the core of the donut: E of Unit 1. Pass back through the next
Circular right-angle weave
Unit 1: Use 12' of thread to string 4E, leaving Core E and through the last E exited in
Circular netting
a 6' tail; pass through the 4E again to form Unit 11 and the F just strung (Fig. 2,
PROJECT LEVEL ££¡ a tight circle, then pass through the first E red thread).
MATERIALS strung (Fig. 1, green thread; beadwork Round 1: String 2C and pass through the
2 g metallic bronze size 11° seed beads (A) flattened for clarity). next F; repeat eleven times. Pass through
2 g metallic bronze size 8° seed beads (B) Units 2–11: String 3E, then pass through the the first 2C (inside holes) of this round and
6 g olivine Picasso opaque 5×2.5mm 2-hole last E exited and the first 2E just added; back through the second (outside) hole of
SuperDuos (C) repeat nine times (Fig. 1, blue thread). the C just exited (Fig. 3, blue thread;
24 crystal argent flare 3mm crystal bicones (D) Unit 12: String 1E; pass through the end E of some core beads removed for clarity).
108 metallic bronze 3mm fire-polished Unit 1. String 1E; pass through the end E of Note: You’ll now begin working in the
rounds (E) Unit 11 and the first E just added (Fig. 1, opposite direction.
24 metallic bronze 4mm fire-polished
red thread). Round 2: String 2C; pass through the next C
rounds (F)
12 lime green 4mm glass pearl rounds (G)
(outside hole). String 1F; pass through the
12 lime green 8mm glass pearl rounds (H) 2) SIDE 1. Use circular right-angle weave next C (outside hole). Repeat from the
Crystal 8 lb FireLine braided beading thread and circular netting to form the first side of beginning of this round eleven times. Pass
the donut: through the first 2C (inside holes) of this
TOOLS Unit 1: String 1E, 1F, and 1E; pass through round and back through the second (out-
Scissors the last E exited and the first E just strung side) hole of the C just exited (Fig. 3, red
(Fig. 2, orange thread; some core beads thread). Don’t trim the thread.
FINISHED SIZE removed for clarity).
2" Unit 2: String 1F and 1E; pass back through 3) SIDE 2. Flip the beadwork over. Add a
the next Core E and through the last E needle to the tail thread and pass through
exited in the previous unit, the F and E the nearest inside E. Repeat Step 2.
just strung, and the next Core E (Fig. 2,
purple thread). 4) EDGE. Use circular netting to create the
Unit 3: String 1E and 1F; pass through the edge and connect the two sides:
last E of the previous unit, the Core E Round 1: Continuing to work with the
just exited, and the E just strung (Fig. 2, thread from Side 2, string 1F and pass
green thread). through the next C (outside hole) (Fig. 4,
Units 4–11: Repeat Units 2 and 3 four times green thread; flattened edge view shown
(Fig. 2, blue thread). for clarity). String 1B, 1H, and 1B; pass
through the next C (outside hole) of the
opposite side (Fig. 4, blue thread). Repeat
from the beginning of this round eleven
times (Fig. 4, red thread). Secure the
Fig. 1: Stitching working thread and trim.
the Core
Fig. 2: Adding Side 1, Units 1–12 Fig. 3: Stitching Rounds 1 and 2 of Side 1 Fig. 4: Weaving Edge, Round 1
Peekaboo Pearl Pendant
Fig. 5: Adding
Round 2 to Edge
Alternate Fig. 6: Stitching Edge,

Colorway Materials Rounds 3 and 4
PINK Round 2: Use the thread from Side 1 to

2 g orchid galvanized permanent-finish string 1F and pass through the next C (out-
size 11° seed beads (A) side hole) (Fig. 5, green thread; flattened
2 g aluminum galvanized permanent- edge view shown for clarity). String 1B;
finish size 8° seed beads (B)
pass back through the next H. String 1B;
6 g iris purple 5×2.5mm 2-hole
SuperDuos (C) pass through the next C (outside hole) of
24 crystal argent flare 3mm crystal the opposite side (Fig. 5, blue thread).
bicones (D) Repeat from the beginning of this step
108 silver 3mm fire-polished rounds (E) eleven times, then weave through beads
24 silver 4mm fire-polished rounds (F) to exit the nearest H (Fig. 5, red thread).
12 medium pink 4mm glass pearl Round 3: String 3A, 1G, and 3A; pass
rounds (G) through the next H in the same direction
12 medium pink 8mm glass pearl you exited the last H so that the beads lay Fig. 7: Weaving Rounds 5
rounds (H)
diagonally (Fig. 6, purple thread). Repeat and 6 of Edge
Crystal 8 lb FireLine braided beading
thread from the beginning of this round eleven
times (Fig. 6, green thread).
RED Round 4: String 3A; pass back through the EVELÍNA PALMONTOVÁ is a proud mother of
2 g metallic bronze size 11° seed beads (A) previous G. String 3A; pass back through two children and works as a dental assistant. She
2 g gold size 8° seed beads (B) the previous H (Fig. 6, blue thread). did Gobelin embroidery for thirteen years but
6 g lustered coral red 5×2.5mm 2-hole Repeat from the beginning of this round now fills her free time with making beaded
SuperDuos (C) eleven times (Fig. 6, red thread). jewelry. Contact Evelína at www.svetrucnych
24 crystal argent flare 3mm crystal Round 5: String 1D and pass through the prac.sk.
bicones (D)
next 6A; repeat eleven times (Fig. 7, green
108 metallic bronze 3mm fire-polished
rounds (E) thread). Pass through the first D added in RESOURCES Check your favorite bead
24 metallic dark bronze 4mm fire- this round and the next 3A, the nearest G, retailer or contact: SuperDuos: Starman
polished rounds (F) and the following 3A of the other side (wholesale only), 888-683-2323, www
12 red 4mm glass pearl rounds (G) (Fig. 7, blue thread). .starmanwholesale.com. Preciosa crystals and
12 red 8mm glass pearl rounds (H) Round 6: String 1D and pass through the all other materials: Fire Mountain Gems and
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thread thread). Secure the thread and trim. gems.com. ●
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EASY-GOING INSPIRATION
From elegant and demure to big and

bold, the tassels in these nine projects
showcase the many different looks
that leather, chain, cord, and fabric
can lend to your jewelry designs.
(Instructions follow on page 72.)
Use similar techniques

to make matching
earrings.
One Hot Night in Rio

Fernando Dasilva
Add a little vibrancy to your wardrobe with
fall’s most desirable hue. Assemble cup-chain
bracelets filled with orange and red crystals,
then combine with leather and a premade
tassel for a necklace that wows!
62 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION.

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to make matching
earrings.
Falling
Rain
Sandra Lupo
Create a tassel that sways as you move by
making a custom cone with sterling
silver wire and attaching beaded chain
and a sparkling crystal.
SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. BEADWORK AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018 63

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to make matching
earrings.
Sparkle
& Swing
Erica Stice
Sterling silver is beautiful on its own, but
a few offset cubic zirconias and a tassel
really make it sparkle. Use jump rings to
connect all the components together for
super-easy assembly.

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Verdant Fringe
Debbie Blair
Create a rustic-style tassel from sari silk
ribbon, then add sparkly links of crystal
and glass for a modern take on the
timeless tassel trend.

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Put a
Bow on It
Michelle McEnroe
Use a combination of your favorite chains
and a beautiful artisan ceramic connector to
create this stunning tassel necklace. Unique
vintage and Czech-glass beads enhance the
elegance of the design.

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to make a matching
bracelet and earrings.
Silver
Shadow
Nealay Patel
A small tassel doesn’t necessarily mean
a simple tassel. This design features a
unique approach to wire wrapping for a
fun and sassy focal.

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Plumb
Scrappy
Terry Ricioli
Use recycled shirts, leftover ribbon,
yarn, and strands of chain to create a
one-of-a-kind tassel. And, for the tassel
cap, shop the plumbing aisle at your
local hardware store!

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Earthly
Treasures
Tamara Honaman
Use leather fringe and various lengths
of chain adorned with crystals and
charms to create a modern tassel
design with loads of personality.

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Kashgar
Anne Perry
Like the town on the Silk Road that is its
namesake, this piece combines elements from
disparate regions, including imitation
cinnabar, bamboo coral, shell, and a vibrant-
colored Tibetan bead.

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the settings in the following order, starting with the 12" of sterling silver 26-gauge wire
clasp/loop end of the bracelet: 3 hyacinth, 3 scarlet, 36" of sterling silver 18-gauge wire
and the faux-stone charm. TOOLS
5. Use 1 jump ring to attach 1 bracelet from Step 3 Wire cutters
to 1 leather cord end; repeat. Use 1 jump ring to Cone mandrel tool set
attach the free end of 1 bracelet to the 2mm gold Round-nose pliers
ring; repeat. Chain-nose pliers
6. Use 1 jump ring to attach the crystal end of
Bent-nose pliers
the bracelet from Step 4 to the gold ring so it sits
Liver of sulfur (optional; for custom wire cone)
opposite the previous 2 bracelets. Use 1 jump
ring to attach the tassel to the loop on the FINISHED SIZE
faux-stone charm. 23½" (with 4" focal)
1. Cut nine 2–3" sections of beaded chain so that

each section has a bead on one end and chain
links on the other. Gather all of the chain sections
together and thread the top link of each section
onto the 26-gauge wire. Fold the wire in half and
form a small loop close to the gathered chains.
One Hot Night in Rio Using your fingers, twist the wire together from
Fernando Dasilva
the loop to the ends.
TECHNIQUES 2. Attach the largest mandrel in the cone mandrel
Gluing set to the base of the tool. Insert one end of the
Stone setting 18-gauge wire into the hole at the base of the
Simple wireworking mandrel. Holding the wire in one hand and the
MATERIALS tool base in the other, turn the tool to wrap the
21 hyacinth 8mm crystal chatons FERNANDO DASILVA is a jewelry designer, published wire around the cone portion of the mandrel.
15 scarlet 8mm crystal chatons author, and trendsetter, as well as an avid cook. His Work from the base of the mandrel to the tip,
1 gold-plated 8mm faux-stone charm for
designs have been featured on Women’s Wear Daily and keeping each wrap snug against the previous
cup-chain bracelets in Harper’s Bazaar. Follow Glamnando on Instagram to wrap. Use wire cutters to cut the wire at the tip of
6 gold-plated 6mm jump rings chart his bold style. the mandrel and from the hole in the base of the
1 gold-plated 20mm ring mandrel. Remove the cone from the tool.
RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer
2 gold-plated 7mm glue-in leather cord ends 3. Fit the gathered chains into the cone and
or contact: Swarovski crystals, faux-stone charm, and open
1 orange 4" tassel adjust the size of the cone as needed by snipping
cup-chain bracelets: Las Vegas Rhinestones, (401) 681-4107,
3 gold 8.5mm 15-setting open cup-chain bracelets
off one or more rounds on the top of the cone to
www.lasvegasrhinestones.com. Jump rings, 20mm ring, cord
hide the gathered wire. If necessary, cut a round
4½' of metallic gold 2mm round leather cord ends, leather cord, and Bead Fix gel: Beadaholique, (866)
from the cone’s bottom end to reduce the diame-
4½' of red 2mm round leather cord 834-4618, www.beadaholique.com. Tassel: Ben Franklin Crafts,
(423) 246-1323, www.benfranklinonline.com. ● ter for the gathered tassel. Note: As you customize
3' of brown round leather cord
the size of the cone, cut each round to use as a
Jewelry adhesive
jump ring for future projects. They will be slightly
TOOLS graduated in size and are great to use as sturdy
2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers jump rings. Optional: If desired, use liver of sulfur
Nylon-jaw pliers to oxidize the finished cone, then polish it before
Scissors assembly. Do not oxidize the beaded chain.
FINISHED SIZE 4. Thread the twisted wire with chains through the
28" (with 7½" focal) cone. String the 8mm crystal bicone onto the wire
ends and form a wrapped loop to fit the necklace
1. Remove any extender chains and/or jump rings end. Thread the tassel component onto the center
attached to the cup-chain bracelets and set aside. of the beaded chain necklace.
Cut the gold leather into three 16" pieces; repeat
SANDRA LUPO is a New Jersey artist who teaches at
using the red leather. Cut the brown leather into
bead shops, museums, and Bead Fest events. She also
two 16" pieces. Mix the strands of leather together
creates instructional videos and contributes how-to
so they are in a random order.
projects to various publications. As an inventor, Sandra
2. Place a few drops of glue into one leather cord
is excited to share her designs, instructions, and demos
end and place one end of the strands into the cord
based on her Conetastic Cone Mandrel Tool Set and
end. Repeat using the other leather cord end.
Falling Rain accessories. Watch some of her videos and contact
3. Place 1 hyacinth crystal into the end setting of
Sandra Lupo her at www.sandsstones.com.
1 bracelet. Use nylon-jaw pliers to gently close the
TECHNIQUE
prongs around the crystal. Repeat in this manner, RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer
placing the crystals in the following order: 2 hya- Wireworking or contact: Swarovski crystal bicone: Bead Dazzle, (732)
cinth, 3 scarlet, 3 hyacinth, 3 scarlet, and 3 hyacinth. MATERIALS 295-6679, www.beaddazzlepoint.com. All sterling silver
This forms one side of the necklace. Repeat entire 1 crystal silver night 8mm crystal bicone materials: Halstead Bead, (800) 528-0535, www.halsteadbead
step to form the other side of the necklace. 1 sterling silver 24" beaded chain necklace .com.Conetastic Cone Mandrel tool: Beadalon/Artistic Wire,
4. Cut the third bracelet so that it is 7 settings long. with attached clasp (866) 423-2325, www.beadalon.com and Halstead Bead,
Save the remaining settings to make matching ear- 36" of sterling silver 1.6mm beaded cable chain (800) 528-0535, www.halsteadbead.com. ●
rings or for use in another project. Place crystals in with 3mm beads

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order: 1 small jump ring, 1 small jump ring, 1 large

jump ring, 1 small jump ring, 1 large jump ring,
1 brass ring link, and 1 large jump ring.
4. Use one 1½" piece of wire to form a simple loop
that attaches to the previous large jump ring. String
1B and 1C; form a simple loop. Use one 2" piece of
wire to form a simple loop that attaches to the previ-
ous link. String 1A, 1D, and 1B; form a simple loop.
Use 1 large jump ring to attach the decorative ring
to the previous link. Attach 1 large jump ring to the
decorative ring, opposite the previous link.
5. Use one 2½" piece of wire to form a simple loop
that attaches to the previous large jump ring. String
1B, 1C, 1A, and 1B; form a simple loop. Use one
2½" piece of wire to form a simple loop that
attaches to the previous link. String 1D, 1B, 1A, and
1C; form a simple loop.
Verdant Fringe
Sparkle & Swing 6. Attach 1 large jump ring to the previous link.
Debbie Blair
Erica Stice (Note: This jump ring will be used to attach the
TECHNIQUE
TECHNIQUE
tassel later.)
Simple wireworking
7. Use one 3" piece of wire to form a simple loop
Simple wireworking MATERIALS that attaches to the previous large jump ring. String
MATERIALS 5 palace green opal 8mm faceted crystal rounds (A) 1C, 1B, 1A, 1C, and 1B; form a simple loop. Use
3 sterling silver 4×9mm bezel links with 12 peridot mirror 8mm fire-polished rounds (B) 1 large jump ring to attach one end of the “breathe”
4mm cubic zirconias 5 brass 6mm fluted rounds (C) connector to the previous link. Attach 1 large jump
3 sterling silver 6×13mm bezel links with 3 brass 9×8mm rondelles with ring to the free end of the connector.
6mm cubic zirconias rhinestone/bead inlay (D) 8. Use one 2" piece of wire to form a simple loop
1 sterling silver 8×9mm Y-link with 2 antiqued brass 12mm ring links that attaches to the previous large jump ring. String
5mm cubic zirconia
1 brass 25mm decorative ring 1B, 1A, and 1B; form a simple loop. Use one 2" piece
1 sterling silver 25mm chain tassel with
1 hammered brass 13×17mm cone of wire to form a simple loop that attaches to the
3 and 4mm round beads
1 brass 10×40mm “breathe” connector previous link. String 1B, 1D, and 1B; form a simple
1 sterling silver 5×10mm lobster clasp
1 brass 5×10 mm lobster clasp (small) loop. Use 1 large jump ring to attach the simple loop
16 sterling silver 4mm jump rings
1 brass 6×12mm lobster clasp (large) to 1 brass ring link. Attach 1 large jump ring to the
16" of sterling silver 2mm rolo chain
1 copper ¾" head pin previous brass ring link, opposite the simple loop.
TOOLS
7 brass 4mm jump rings (small) 9. Cut two 2" pieces of sari silk ribbon and set aside.
2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers Use the remaining ribbon to wrap around your fin-
1 brass 5mm jump ring (medium)
Wire cutters gers several times. Use one 3" piece of wire to pass
10 brass 7mm jump rings (large)
FINISHED SIZE 2 antiqued brass 10mm ribbon crimp ends through the center of the ribbon loop, then use the
19" 18¾" of brass 2×4mm oval chain wire to string the cone. Form a wrapped-loop bail
36" of moss green sari silk ribbon
that attaches to the jump ring from Step 6. Holding
1. Cut the rolo chain into the following pieces: one 11" of chocolate 10mm leather strap
the cone, use scissors to cut the ribbon loop. If
5¼", one 4½", two 1¾", two ¾", and two ¼". desired, cut a few ends of the ribbon a bit shorter for
18½" of copper 18-gauge wire
2. Using jump rings between each section, connect an uneven look and use your fingernails to fray the
Fabric glue (optional)
components together in the following order to form ends of a few other ribbons.
TOOLS 10. If desired, wrap one 2" piece of ribbon around
one side of the necklace: the 4½" chain, one 6mm
link, one ¾" chain, one 6mm link, one 1¾" chain, 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers 1 crimp end and secure with fabric glue; repeat.
one 6mm link, and one ¾" chain. Use 1 jump ring to Wire cutters
Round-nose pliers DEBBIE BLAIR is the former editor of Jewelry
connect the last segment to the left side of the
Scissors Stringing and Beadwork magazines. She currently
Y-link.
enjoys the challenge of teaching art and jewelry
3. Using jump rings, connect components together FINISHED SIZE
classes in her local community. See what she’s up to
in the following order to form the other side of the 19½" (chain necklace)
at www.pinkdahliacreative.com.
necklace: the 5¼" chain, one 4mm link, one 25½" (tassel necklace)
¼" chain, one 4mm link, one ¼" chain, one 4mm RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer
link, and one 1¾" chain. Use 1 jump ring to connect 1. To create the chain necklace, use 1 small jump or contact: Swarovski crystal rounds, brass fluted rounds,
the last segment to the right side of the Y-link. ring to attach the medium jump ring to one end of and head pin: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137,
4. Use 1 jump ring to connect the tassel to the bot- the chain. Use 1 small jump ring to attach the small www.firemountaingems.com. Fire-polished rounds: Fusion
tom of the Y-link. Use 1 jump ring to connect the lobster clasp to the free end of the chain. Use the Beads, (888) 781-3559, www.fusionbeads.com. Similar brass
clasp to one end of the necklace. Connect 1 jump head pin to string 1B and form a simple loop; use rondelles with rhinestone inlay: PandaHall, www.pandahall.com.
ring to the other end of the necklace. one small jump ring to attach the dangle to the cen- TierraCast Flora ring links and chain: Rings & Things, (800)
ter link of the chain. 366-2156, www.rings-things.com. Eternity Garden 25mm ring,
ERICA STICE is the studio coordinator at Halstead
2. Use chain- or flat-nose pliers to attach one ribbon clasps, and jump rings: Vintaj (wholesale only), www.vintaj.com.
Bead.com, where she enjoys hosting monthly Facebook
crimp end to one end of the leather strap; repeat. Cone: AD Adornments, www.adadornments.com. “Breathe”
Live posts and writing for the Halstead blog.
Use 1 small jump ring to attach the large lobster connector, ribbon crimp ends, wire, and fabric glue: Beadahol-
RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer clasp to one crimp end. ique, (866) 834-4618, www.beadaholique.com. Sari silk ribbon:
or contact: All materials: Halstead (wholesale only), 3. Form a chain attached to the free crimp end by Darn Good Yarn, www.darngoodyarn.com. Leather: LeatherCord
(800) 528-0535, www.halsteadbead.com. ● attaching rings to one another in the following USA, (877) 700-2673, www.leathercordusa.com. ●

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the remaining blue oval link to the previous nugget TOOLS

link. Use one 4mm jump ring to attach the 4" large Nylon-jaw pliers
rolo-chain segment to the previous blue oval link. Chain-nose pliers
5. Use one 6mm jump ring to attach the free end of Wire cutters
the 4" large rolo-chain segment to the free end of Round-nose pliers
the 1½" large rolo-chain segment. Use one 6mm FINISHED SIZE
jump ring to attach the bow connector to the previ- 38" (with 3" focal)
ous jump ring.
6. To form the tassel, gather the remaining chain 1. Using nylon-jaw pliers, attach 1 crimp end to one
segments and string one 6mm jump ring through end of the knitted wire; repeat on the free end of the
the end link of each chain segment. Use one 6mm knitted wire. Use 1 jump ring to attach the toggle
jump ring to attach the previous jump ring to the bar to 1 crimp end.
bottom of the bow connector. 2. Use the 26-gauge wire to form a wrapped loop.
MICHELLE M C ENROE has been making jewelry and String the crystal round, the crystal oval, and 5 seed
designing beadwork since 2008. She is a regular beads. Form a wrapped loop that attaches to the
participant in the monthly challenge at www.artbead tassel but do not trim the excess wire.
scenestudio.com, and her work has been published in 3. Use the wire tail to form a messy wrap around the
numerous magazines. Michelle enjoys the sunshine in seed bead portion below the crystal oval, stringing
Plano, Texas, where she lives with her husband, a large additional seed beads as you wrap. Tuck the end of
Put a Bow on It collection of guinea pigs and bunnies, and her three the wire into the wrap.
Michelle McEnroe 4. Use 1 jump ring to attach the toggle ring and the
adult children when they are home. Visit her Etsy shop
TECHNIQUE at www.mcenroemoments.etsy.com. crystal/tassel focal to the crimp end on the free end
Simple wireworking of the necklace.
RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer
MATERIALS
or contact: Fire-polished rounds, rolo chain, and long-and- NEALAY PATEL works as an art director in Tulsa,
4 jet 2mm fire-polished rounds
short chain: Lima Beads, (734) 929-9208, www.limabeads.com. Oklahoma, and designs for Jesse James Beads. He
3 black Picasso 9mm faceted-glass nuggets practices his craft by designing, teaching, and
Faceted-glass nuggets: Arte Bella Surplus, www.artebellasurplus
2 blue-and-black marbled 15mm vintage publishing various works of jewelry. His accomplish-
.etsy.com. Vintage ovals: Reduction Nation, www.reduction
flat glass ovals
nation.etsy.com. Bow connector: Ceramic Fantasy by Lina, ments include authoring three jewelry-making books;
1 black-with-gray-dots 47×35mm ceramic hosting workshops at various trade shows; appearing
bow connector
www. ceramicfantasybylina.etsy.com. Eye pins, jump rings,
and rosary chain: Fab Beads, www.fabbeads.etsy.com. ● on Beads, Baubles & Jewels and Jewel School on JTV; and
2 matte black 20-gauge 2" eye pins
maintaining his own brands, Beads & Bubbles and
7 matte black 4mm jump rings SilverSilk & More.
4 matte black 6mm jump rings
7¼" of matte black rosary chain with 4mm RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or
blue denim pressed-glass rounds contact: Seed beads, crystals, jump rings, tassel, and 26-gauge
8¾" of matte black 4mm rolo chain (small) wire: Jesse James Beads, (848) 379-7936, www.jessejamesbeads
22" of matte black 7mm rolo chain (large) .com. Crimp ends, clasp, and knitted wire: SilverSilk & More,
41⁄8" of matte black 6×10mm/5mm orders@silversilkonline.com, www.silversilkonline.com. ●
long-and-short chain
TOOLS
Wire cutters
2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers
Round-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE
25" (with 57⁄8" focal)
1. Cut the small rolo chain into one 3¾" piece and
one 4¾" piece. Cut the large rolo chain into one
1½" piece, one 4" piece, and one 15½" piece. Cut the
rosary chain into one 2½" piece and one 4½" piece. Silver Shadow
2. Use 1 eye pin to string one 9mm faceted-glass Nealay Patel
nugget and form a simple loop; repeat twice. Use TECHNIQUES
1 eye pin to string one 2mm fire-polished round, Crimping
1 vintage glass oval, and one 2mm fire-polished Stringing
round and form a simple loop; repeat.
MATERIALS
3. Use one 4mm jump ring to connect 1 nugget link Plumb Scrappy
30 matte metallic silver size 11° seed beads
to the 1½" large rolo-chain segment. Use one 4mm Terry Ricioli
jump ring to connect 1 blue oval link to the previous 1 dark gray 6mm faceted crystal round
1 brown 20×30mm faceted crystal oval TECHNIQUES
nugget link. Use one 4mm jump ring to attach
2 silver-plated 3mm jump rings Simple wireworking
1 nugget link to the previous blue oval link. Use one
4mm jump ring to attach the 15½" large rolo-chain 2 sterling silver 5mm flat crimp ends Stringing
segment to the previous nugget link. 1 silver 27mm toggle clasp Knotting
4. Use one 4mm jump ring to attach the remaining 1 gray 30×22mm ribbon flower tassel Drilling
nugget link to the free end of the 15½" large rolo- 24" of silver 26-gauge dead-soft wire Hammering
chain segment. Use one 4mm jump ring to attach 38" of silver knitted wire Patina

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MATERIALS 6. Use the waxed linen cord to form a lark’s head 1 copper 16×25mm angel wings charm
7 topaz jade 10mm rounds knot on the loop of the toggle ring, leaving a 4" tail. 1 copper 20×30mm star charm
8 red 10×6–8mm bamboo coral rondelles String 1 copper rondelle, 1 jade round, 1 coral ron- 6 copper 19-gauge 6mm jump rings
2 red/yellow/blue 14×24mm ceramic ovals delle, 1 jade round, 1 ceramic oval, 2 coral rondelles, 2 copper 18-gauge 8mm jump rings
8 antiqued copper 4×7mm rondelles 1 jade round, and 1 copper rondelle. 1 copper 10mm glue-in cord end
1 antiqued copper 13mm 5-petal flower 7. String the tassel. Repeat Step 6, reversing the 52" of copper 4mm curb chain
scrapbook embellishment (small) stringing sequence and forming the lark’s head knot 2" of orange 3mm flat leather
1 brass 21mm pinwheel petal scrapbook on one end of the 24" piece of curb chain. 1 orange 2½ × 4" leather fringe
embellishment 8. Use one tail of waxed linen cord to string 1 cop- 7" of copper 16-gauge wire
1 antiqued copper 24mm 5-petal flower per rondelle, 1 coral rondelle, and 1 copper rondelle. Leather adhesive
scrapbook embellishment (large) Form an overhand knot about 1" from the end.
TOOLS
1 oxidized copper 9mm filigree bead cap Repeat entire step using the other tail.
Toothpick or craft paintbrush
1 copper ½" diameter cap (copper pipe fitting) 9. Use 1 jump ring to attach the toggle bar to the
free end of the 24" piece of curb chain. Wire cutters
1 antiqued copper-plated 29mm hammered
toggle clasp 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers
TERRY RICIOLI divides her time between her Round-nose pliers
2 copper 6mm jump rings
grandchildren, designing jewelry and craft items, FINISHED SIZE
12" of fine copper 2.5×3mm cable chain
and teaching art to homeschoolers. Find her work
12" of brass 3mm/3×7mm Figaro chain 33" (with 10" focal)
at www.terryriciolidesigns.blogspot.com.
36" of antiqued copper 5×7mm curb chain
Scraps of red plaid fabric (or old shirt) RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or 1. Fold the 2" strip of flat leather in half and then
24" of red sari silk ribbon contact: Jade, bamboo coral, ceramic ovals, copper rondelles, center the ends along top edge of the leather fringe,
24" of orange sari silk ribbon Tim Holtz Idea-ology flower embellishments, bead cap, curb chain, making sure the loop of flat leather is mixed in with
48" of variegated orange cotton tape yarn deer-tan leather lace, waxed linen, and wire: JoAnn Fabric and the fringe. Use a toothpick or craft paintbrush to
12" of red 3⁄16" wide deer-tan leather lace Crafts, (888) 739-4120, www.joann.com. Similar pinwheel apply a bead of adhesive along the top edge of the
16" of brown waxed linen cord embellishment: Vintaj Salvage, www.vintajsalvage.etsy.com. leather fringe. Roll up the fringe tightly, keeping the
Copper cap: Home Depot, www.homedepot.com. Nunn Design finished edge even as you roll up the leather. Allow
8" of 20-gauge copper wire
clasp, jump rings, Figaro chain, and cable chain: Artbeads.com, the adhesive to cure.
Liver of sulfur
(866) 715-2323. Recycled sari silk: Darn Good Yarn, (518) 2. Using the toothpick or paintbrush, apply a bit of
(Note: An 18mm bead cap can be substituted for the
831-1703, www.darngoodyarn.com. Cotton tape yarn: Purls adhesive to the inside of the leather cord end. Push
copper cap if you wish to skip the steps that involve
drilling, hammering, and patinating.) of Joy, (707) 433-5697, www.purlsofjoy.com. Liver of sulfur the coiled end of the leather fringe tassel into the
and Pro Polish pad: Beaducation, (650) 394-4644, cord end. This will be a tight fit so work slowly and
TOOLS
www.beaducation.com. ● carefully to ensure the tassel is inserted correctly
Polishing pad
and evenly. Allow the adhesive to cure.
Scissors
3. Cut a 32" length of chain and use one 6mm jump
Electric drill with 1mm bit ring to join the ends of the chain together to form
Wood block a necklace.
Chasing hammer 4. Form a wrapped loop on one end of the wire.
½" metal rod or wood dowel String the jasper bead; form a wrapped loop. Use
2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers one 8mm jump ring to attach 1 wrapped loop to the
Round-nose pliers center of the necklace chain. Use one 8mm jump
Wire cutters ring to attach the other wrapped loop to the tassel.
FINISHED SIZE 5. Cut the remaining chain into 5 to 6 sections of
31" (with 7½" focal) various lengths that are long enough to extend
below the leather fringe. Gather one end of each
1. Cut the red plaid fabric into 2 strips, each ½ × 12" length of chain onto one 6mm jump ring and con-
in size. Cut the sari silk ribbon, cotton tape yarn, and nect the jump ring to the loop of flat leather inside
deer-tan leather lace into 12" pieces. the tassel fringe.
2. Place the copper cap on the wood block and drill 6. Using 6mm jump rings, connect the charms and
a hole in the center top of the cap. Place the metal crystal pendant to the free ends of the chains so
rod or wood dowel inside the cap and use the ham- they are arranged in a pleasing manner.
mer to texture the outside of the cap. TAMARA HONAMAN is passionate about all forms of
3. Dip the copper cap in liver of sulfur solution. jewelry making, including bead weaving, mixed media,
Rinse, dry, and remove excess patina with the pol- metal clay, and wire. Tamara shares her knowledge and
ishing pad. designs through video and print, at live events, and on
4. Cut the curb chain into one 12" and one social media. Find her at www.tamarahonaman.com.
24" piece; set aside the 24" piece. Lay out the
12" sections of all chains and the fabric, ribbon, Earthly Treasures RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer
cotton tape yarn, and deer-tan leather lace so the Tamara Honaman or contact: Swarovski crystal sun charm and copper
ends align with one another. Use the copper wire TECHNIQUES wire: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137,
to form a wrapped loop around the center of the Simple wireworking
www.firemountaingems.com. Similar red creek jasper:
chains, fabric, etc. Artbeads.com, (253) 857-3433. Copper charms, cord end, and
Gluing
5. Use the wire tail to string the copper cap, the all leather: The Lipstick Ranch, www.thelipstickranch.com.
MATERIALS
brass pinwheel, the large copper flower, the Jump rings: TierraCast (wholesale only), (800) 222-9939.
1 crystal volcano 12mm crystal sun charm Chain: Primitive Earth, (727) 321-2486, www.primitivearth
small copper flower, 1 jade round, and the cop-
1 red creek jasper or similar 24×58mm oval beads.com. Fiebings Leathercraft Cement: The Buckle Guy,
per bead cap. Form a wrapped loop that
attaches to 1 jump ring. 1 copper 5×22mm heart bar charm (978) 213-9989, www.buckleguy.com. ●

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1 silver with turquoise-and-red inlay 24×9mm ANNE PERRY is the director of two learning centers in
Tibetan flat circle Southern California. She has been beading in her spare
1 silver 20-gauge 2" head pin time ever since her best friend cleaned out her craft
2 silver 2mm crimp tubes closet and gave Anne all of her beads.
4 red 11×35mm nylon tassels with rhinestone cap
RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or
22" of silver .015 beading wire
contact: Miyuki seed beads: Amazon, www.amazon.com.
TOOLS Cinnabar: Exim Beads, (626) 579-5799, www.eximbeads.com.
2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers Coral rounds, spacers, head pin, crimp tubes, and wire: Michaels,
Round-nose pliers (800) 642-4235, www.michaels.com. Tibetan bead: Tenzin
Wire cutters Imports, (562) 235-5032, www.tenzinimports.com. Shell bicones:
FINISHED SIZE Shell La Vie, (626) 893-6857, shellavie@gmail.com. Tassels:
18" Beadlanta, www.beadlanta.etsy.com. ●
1. Use the head pin to string 1 bamboo coral round

and the Tibetan flat circle; form a wrapped loop. Use
the beading wire to string 1 crimp tube, 21 seed
beads, the Tibetan bead dangle, and 21 seed beads.
Pass back through the crimp tube and use pliers to
Kashgar
flatten.
Anne Perry
2. String {1 bamboo coral round and 1 silver-plated
TECHNIQUES
spacer} twenty-six times.
Stringing 3. String 3 silver-plated spacers. String 1 cinnabar
Simple wireworking bicone, 6 spacers, 1 tassel, 2 spacers, 1 shell bicone,
MATERIALS 2 spacers, 1 tassel, and 2 spacers.
84 silver-lined crystal size 11° cylinder beads 4. String 1 shell bicone. Repeat Step 3, reversing the
2 red 10×18mm imitation cinnabar bicones stringing sequence.
53 red 4mm dyed bamboo coral rounds 5. Repeat Step 2, reversing the stringing sequence.
3 shell 15×30mm bicones String 1 crimp tube and 42 seed beads; pass back
82 silver-plated 4mm spacers through the crimp tube and flatten.
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Come in and explore Springfield’s largest bead store, over 2,500
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Texas
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techniques
STITCH INDEX
BRICK STITCH For odd-count flat peyote stitch, string an the two previous rounds. It may be neces-
Brick stitch 30
Stitch a foundation row in one- or two- uneven number of beads to create Rows 1 sary to adjust the bead count, depending
Chenille stitch 38 needle ladder stitch. String 2 beads and and 2. String 1 bead, skip the last bead on the relative size of the beads, to keep the
Crimping 67 pass under the closest exposed loop of the strung, and pass through the next bead. circle flat.
Gluing 62, 69 foundation row and back through the sec- Repeat across the row (this is Row 3). To add
Herringbone stitch 38 ond bead. String 1 bead and pass under the the last bead, string 1 bead and knot the
Knotting 68 next exposed loop and back through the tail and working threads, clicking all beads
bead just strung; repeat.
Kumihimo 42 into place. Start the next row (Row 4) by
Ladder stitch 30 passing back through the last bead added.
Netting 16, 20, 26, 30, 38, 46, 58 Continue in peyote stitch, turning as for
even-count at the end of this and all even-
Peyote stitch 12, 20, 26, 30, 38,
numbered rows. At the end of all odd-
50, 54
numbered rows, add the last bead, pass
Picot 16 under the thread loop at the edge of the
Right-angle weave 16, 26, 30, previous rows, and pass back through the
50, 58 last bead added.
Square stitch 30
Stringing 67, 68, 70
Wireworking 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, For even-count tubular peyote stitch,
68, 69, 70 string an even number of beads and knot
To decrease within a row, string 1 bead
the tail and working threads to form the
and skip a loop of thread on the previous
row, passing under the second loop and first 2 rounds; pass through the first 2 beads
PASS THROUGH strung. To work Round 3, string 1 bead, skip
back through the bead.
VS PASS BACK THROUGH 1 bead, and pass through the next bead;
Pass through means to move the needle in repeat around until you have added half
the same direction that the beads have the number of beads in the first round.
been strung. Pass back through means to Step up through the first bead added in this
move the needle in the opposite direction.
Begin a midproject peyote-stitch round. For the following rounds, string
increase by working a stitch with 2 beads 1 bead and pass through the next bead of
in one row. In the next row, work 1 bead in the previous round; repeat, stepping up at
FINISHING AND STARTING
To increase within a row, work 2 stitches each stitch, splitting the pair of beads in the the end of each round.
NEW THREADS
Tie off the old thread when it’s about 4" long in the same loop on the previous row. previous row. For a smooth increase, use
by making an overhand knot around previ- very narrow beads for both the two-drop
ous threads between beads. Weave and the one-drop between.
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. PEYOTE STITCH
For one-drop even-count flat peyote To make a midproject peyote-stitch
stitch, string an even number of beads to Work odd-count tubular peyote stitch
decrease, simply pass the thread through
STOP BEAD create the first two rows. Begin the third the same as even-count tubular peyote
2 beads without adding a bead in the “gap.”
A stop bead (or tension bead) holds your row by stringing 1 bead and passing back stitch; however, it isn’t necessary to step up
In the next row, work regular one-drop
work in place. To make one, string a bead through the second-to-last bead of the pre- at the end of each round.
peyote stitch over the decrease. Work
larger than those you are working with, vious row. String another bead and pass with tight tension to avoid holes.
then pass through the bead one or more back through the fourth-to-last bead of the
times, making sure not to split the thread. previous row. Continue adding 1 bead at a HERRINGBONE STITCH
time, passing over every other bead of the Form a foundation row of one- or two-
previous row. needle even-count ladder stitch and exit up
through the final bead. String 2 beads, pass
down through the next bead in the ladder,
and pass up through the following bead;
STRINGING repeat to the end of the row. Step up for the
For circular peyote stitch, string 3 beads next row by wrapping the thread around
Stringing is a technique that uses beading
and knot the tail and working threads to previous threads to exit up through the last
wire, needle and thread, or other material
form the first round; pass through the first bead strung. To form the next row, string
to gather beads into a strand.
bead strung. For the second round, string 2 beads and pass down through the
2 beads and pass through the next bead of second-to-last bead of the previous row
Two-drop peyote stitch is worked the
the previous round; repeat twice. To step and up through the following bead. Repeat,
same as one-drop peyote stitch, but with
up to the third round, pass through the first stringing 2 beads per stitch, passing down
2 beads at a time instead of 1 bead.
PICOT bead of the current round. For the third then up through 2 beads of the previous
A picot is a decorative net, most often round, string 1 bead and pass through the row and stepping up as before. The 2-bead
made with 3 beads, used to embellish a next bead of the previous round; repeat stitch will cause the beads to angle in each
around, then step up at the end of the column, like a herringbone fabric.
beadwork surface.
round. Continue in this manner, alternating
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LADDER STITCH NETTING through the last bead of the previous unit,
Master the For one-needle ladder stitch, string

2 beads and pass through them again.
String a base row of 13 beads. String
5 beads and pass back through the fifth
the top bead just exited, and the first bead
just strung. Repeat from * to complete the
basics. Manipulate the beads so their sides touch.
String 1 bead. Pass through the last bead
bead from the end of the base row. String
another 5 beads, skip 3 beads of the base
row, then begin a new row as before.
Sharpen added and the bead just strung. Repeat, row, and pass back through the next bead;
your skills. adding 1 bead at a time and working in a
figure-eight pattern.
repeat to the end of the row. To turn, pass
back through the last 3 beads (one leg of
Learn more must-know the last net). String 5 beads, pass back
techniques from through the center bead of the next net,
and continue.
Melinda Barta
CHENILLE STITCH
Add a stop bead, leaving a 6" tail. String
8 beads; pass through the first 2 beads to
form the foundation round. String 1 bead For cubic right-angle weave, string
and pass through the next 2 beads; repeat 4 beads, leaving a 3" tail. Pass through the
three times, then step up for this and all beads again to form a tight circle; use the
subsequent rounds by passing through the For circular netting, string {1A and 1B} six working and tail threads to tie a square
first bead of the round. *String 2 beads and times; pass through the beads again to knot and pass through the first bead
pass through the next bead; repeat three form a circle for the foundation round and strung. For the first face of the cube, string
times and step up. String 1 bead and pass pass through the next 1B. *String 1A, 1B, 3 beads and pass through the last bead
Mastering and 1A; skip 3 beads and pass through the exited at the bottom of the cube, then pass
through the next 2 beads; repeat three
Herringbone Stitch times and step up. Repeat from * until following bead in the previous round to through the first bead just added. For the
you’ve reached your desired length of rope. form a “net.” Repeat from * twice, then step second face of the cube, string 2 beads and
Remove the stop bead and unweave the up for the next round by passing through pass back through the next bead at the
foundation round for a symmetrical ending. the first 2 beads of the first net. String 2A, bottom of the cube, then pass up through
1B, and 2A; pass through the middle bead the nearest bead on the side of the first
of the nearest net in the previous round. face, pass through the 2 beads just added,
Repeat twice, then step up for the next and pass through the next bead at the bot-
round by passing through the first 3 beads tom of the cube. For the third face of the
of this round. Work each round the same cube, string 2 beads; pass down through
way, increasing the number of A beads as the nearest side bead on face 2, pass
necessary to keep the work flat, and step- through the next bead at the bottom of the
ping up by passing through the first half of cube, and pass up through the first bead
the first net. just added. For the fourth face of the cube,
Mastering string 1 bead; pass down through the
Peyote Stitch nearest side bead on face 1, pass back
through the next bead at the bottom of
the cube, pass up through the nearest side
bead of face 3, and pass through the first
Our editors bead just added. Pass through the 4 beads
at the top to complete the cube. For sub-
also recommend sequent cubes, the beads at the top of the
previous cube will act as the bottom of the
SQUARE STITCH new cube.
String a row of beads. For the second row,
string 2 beads; pass through the second-to-
last bead of the first row and through the
second bead just strung. Continue by
stringing 1 bead, passing through the third-
RIGHT-ANGLE WEAVE
to-last bead of the first row, and passing
For one-needle right-angle weave, string
through the bead just strung. Repeat this
4 beads and pass through the first 3 beads
looping technique to the end of the row.
again to form the first unit. For the rest of
the row, string 3 beads and pass through
the last bead exited in the previous unit
Stringing Style
and the first 2 beads just strung; the thread
by Jamie Hogsett path will resemble a series of figure eights,
alternating direction with each unit. To
begin the next row, pass through beads to
exit from the top bead of the last unit.
String 3 beads and pass through the last LARK’S HEAD KNOT
bead exited and the first bead just strung. Lark’s head knots are
*String 2 beads; pass back through the next great for securing string-
top bead of the previous row, the last bead ing material to another
exited in the previous unit, and the 2 beads piece, such as a ring or a
just strung. Pass through the next top bead donut. Fold the stringing
of the previous row. String 2 beads; pass material in half. Pass the
fold through a ring or
Stringing Style 2 donut, then pull the ends
by Jean Campbell through the loop created
and pull snug.
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WIREWORKING To form a wrapped loop, begin with a CRIMPING GLUING
To open a jump ring, grasp each side of its 90° bend at least 2" from the end of the Crimp tubes are seamless metal tubes used Place a sparing amount of glue on knots to
wire. Use round-nose pliers to form a sim- to secure the end of a beading wire. To use, secure them (we recommend G-S Hypo
opening with a pair of pliers. Don’t pull
string a crimp tube and the connection Cement) or use enough glue to completely
apart. Instead, twist in opposite directions ple loop with a tail overlapping the bend.
finding (i.e., the loop of the clasp). Pass back secure beads to a surface (E6000, Terrifically
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distorting the ring’s shape. wire two or three times. Trim the excess
the crimp tube in the front notch of the oughly before continuing.
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looking wrapped loop by wrapping the tube into an oval. Use the back notch of the
wire back up over the coils, toward the crimping pliers to press the length of the
loop, and trimming at the loop. tube down between the wires, enclosing
them in separate chambers of the crescent
shape. Rotate the tube 90° and use the
For a simple loop, use flat-nose front notch of the pliers to fold the two
pliers to make a 90° bend at chambers onto themselves, forming a clean
least ½" from the end of the cylinder. Trim the excess wire.
wire. Use round-nose pliers
to grasp the wire at the tip;
roll the pliers toward the
bend, but not past it, to pre- For a coil, use one hand to hold the end of
serve the 90° bend. Adjust the wire against a mandrel. With the other
the pliers as needed to con- hand, wrap the wire MORE
tinue the wrap around the
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around the mandrel
in tight loops. To
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Fast & Fabulous Tassel Necklaces p.

John Bead Corporation — Beads, Crystals & Components

Designer of the Year Projects

16 CEREUS BLOOM NECKLACE

30 OUROBOROS DRAGON CUFF 50 VICTORIA EARRINGS

38 ETHEREAL GLOW NECKLACE 54 OCEAN FLOWERS BRACELET

42 CROSSING THE BRIDGE 58 PEEKABOO PEARL PENDANT

Project Rating Fast & Fabulous Projects

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Maggie T Designs Beads, stringing materials,

Made with MultiPliers™

Life is what you make it.

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Fig. 1: Stitching Rounds 1 and 2 of ❯ Try using only two colors of

Fig. 3: Weaving Rounds 1 and 2

Fig. 4: Adding Rounds 3

Round 3: Pass through the top-left B (out-

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Fig. 2: Adding Rounds 3

Fig. 3: Stitching Focal,

2) STRAPS. Use a variation of right-angle

Unit 3: String 1A, 1H, 1A, 1D (first hole), 1A,

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Pass 4: String 5B and 1D; pass back through

3) END LINKS. Use netting to add larger

Sparkling Two-Hole and

Eleanor Bracelet Kits Available in Blue & Pink

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Use two-hole daggers and netting to create a gorgeous

1) BRACELET BASE. Use netting to form

2) EDGE 1. String 1B and 3A; pass through

Fig. 4: Adding the edges

3) EDGE 2. String 3A and pass through the

4) BRACELET BACK. Note: Work with

10) FINISH. Repeat Step 7, connecting the

MICHELLE LEONARDO is a passionate

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Stitch a dragon eating its own tail—an ancient

Fig. 1: Stitching Bracelet Base, Row 1

Fig. 3: Adding Edge 1 and 2

Fig. 2: Working Bracelet Base, Row 2

Fig. 4: Stitching Bracelet Back

Fig. 7: Working End 2, Rows 1 and 2 Fig. 8: Stitching End 2, Row 3

Fig. 12: Eyelid Embellishment chart

Fig. 13: Stitching Passes 1–3

Fig. 14: Dragon Head

EDITORS’ NOTE: The instructions are based on the best method

MICHELLE LEONARDO is a passionate

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Getting Started Beading

Marianna certainly put her bead purchases

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Weave this mystical necklace featuring bezeled glow-in-the-dark