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Melinda eylinder beads, tiny erystal -: decorative picots give silky :: and glamorcus flair Use the s= elernents to enhance your s--- - ^
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ARTIST'S TIPS
e !f using "lapanese or Czech seed

beads in place of cylinder beads, you may have to ad"iust the number of beads used for Rounds '1 and 2. Be sure an even number of beads surrounds the pearl (including the anehor beads).

1) BEADED BEAD. Ernbellish a Pearl using tubular peyote stitch: .Anchor bcads: Leaving a 4" tail, use 3' of thread to string the pearl and 1B; pass back through the pearl. String 1B, pass through the peari and the first B. and pass back through the pearl. Tie a knot with the tail and working threads
(Fig. t

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a 't -:

-.ecting
beads

" : "'

*Y

-blue thread). Pass through the

nearest B (fig. t -red thread).

Rounds'! and 2! String i6B, pass through the anchor B on the other side of rhe

. The holes ofthe crystal rounds

can be sharp and cut your thread, so it's bestto work Rounds 4 and 5

with slightly loose tension, then

pass through all the beads in these rounds again to reinforce.

pearl, string 168, and pass through the first anchor B exited (rig. z) ,\o:-:, Make sure your tension is not too tight; this circle of beads slc:- j': =

'

When stringing a cornpnent, pass yout'needle or wire between the beads of Rounds 1-3 before and after passing through the hole of the pearl.

Work IB in ea;l-- =--:: - :. l Round4: Work lC in eaci. :::::---'i: :1 i through beads to esir Rou:- i - -: ' Round 5: Work lC in each srirch ::-- :i-=
Round 3:

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tubular peyote stitch picot

2) EMBELLISHMENT. \feare

th:::.:'

beads to exit Round 2 . String 3-{: I =. .

PRO.IEC'I' LEV EL 8
See p. 94
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throughthe nextbead ofRound I Repeat around for a total of 17 picc:.

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h,IATERIALS & TOOLS

Size 15'seed beads or charlottes (A) Size
1

MELINDA BARTA is senior editor of B;a; ': '' magazine. She is the author of the besr-se - . books Custom Cool Jewelry (lnterweave, 2CC S
and Hip to Stitch (lnterweave, 2005) and coauthor of Mixed Metals (lnterweave, 2009

Fig. 5: Embel[ishing

1' cylinder beads (B)

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picots

34 (per component) 2mm crystal rounds (C) Large-hole 14mm crystal pearl 6 lb braided beading thread
Scissors Size 12 beading needle

Visit www.melindabarta.com.
RSOURCES Check

your local bead shop or

Fusion Beads.com,

contact: Swarovski pearls:

FINtSllIlt)

9lZEz7 /a" (component)

(888) 781 -3559. FireLine braided beading threac Delica cylinder beads, Swarovski rounds, and all

other materials: Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5543

wwwbeyondbeadery.com.

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ARTIST'S TIPS
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r Afraid of color? Do yourself

wheel. lt is a wonderfultooll

favor and invest in a small color

ffi

r Work the rings on the tight side so they hold their shape well. lf you're a light stitcher, the trick is to tighten each stitch as you go; then, instead of letting the
thread drop while you pick up the next bead, tuck the thread behind the forefinger ofyour holding hand whi!e you pick up the next bead,

RING COLORS TECHNTQUES

flat and circular peyote stitch netting
Mix your own bead color combinations or follow the colors Cynthia used in her desgn Note: Rin85 4- 1 6 form the center chain.
Ring 1 is shown in the top

rigft of photograph- Nng 16 is illustrated in the instrudions,

Ring
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PROJECT LEVEL OOC

See p. 94

Ring 1: l,A, Q Ring 2: M, C, F, S

Ring6: l,A,C,O
RingTr K,B,D,S
Ring 8:

i" E, D, R

Ring16: M,A,B,S
Ring 17: l- G, E O Ring'18: N,H,B,O Ring 19: l, E, C, R

Ring12: L,D,Da
Ring 1 3: Ring 14:
K, A, A, P

lor helpful technique and p roj ect-l evel i nf or mati on.

Ring3: J,B,A,S Ring 4: M, H, B, O Ring5: l-B,E,Q

G, G, R

Ring 9: M, A, A, O

Ring 1O: N,

F,

[, R

Ring15:

\. B, B, R iC C,R

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Cynthia Rutledge has been sharing

the art of beading for eighteen years. Her focus is the use of offloom weaving to create jewelry
designs

that have a contemporary

but timeless elegance. Passionate

about history Cynthia incorporates

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.g and clnnecting one simple decorative creates dimension

historical perspective in almost all

for impact and ; ,rcated color palette for drama in this

necklace.

of her art, transporting the viewer of her work to the world of fourteenth- to eighteenth-century Europe and the Mediterranean. She teaches around the United States and
internationally, her goal being to keep the art form of beading alive and well. Please visit Cynthia,s website at ww w. cy nth i ar utl e d ge. n et.

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Round 6:

String 3A,

pass

through E,TATNJRIALS
3 g bronze

- ,orm
-

ring:

: 2 r Use 6' of waxed dark ..--:ead to string 57M, leav- arl.

the next M of Round 5, the following M of Round 4, and the

: . s back through the third: i,{ just strung. Work

. .:itch with lM in each - ,, addatotalof2SMin

' -: " needle to the tail thread. , : :he beadwork around your ::: pass the tail into the first
other end of Row I : "-blue thread), and pass the ' :'i:ng thread through the first - . is at the other end of Row 3 : -:m a tubular band (rig. r-red ' ::i ), "\6le: You'Il nowbe work. -r rounds. lr( . . :5 4 and S: Workpeyote stitch : . iM in each stitch to add a .- of28M in the round; step
..

next M ofRound 5; repeat thirteen times for a total of 14 picots. Push the picots up at a right angle to the band as you work. -Weave through beads to exit an M of Row l, rnaking sure the M aligns with an M that begins a picot in Round 5 (rig. z-blu"
thread). Round?: Repeat Round 6. Step up

metallic size'15'seed beads (A)

.15.

seed beads (B) 3 g bronze-lined aqua size 15. seed beads (C) 3 g olivine/raspberry metallic AB size 15" seed beads (D) 3 g deep raspberry metallic size 15. seed beads (E)
3 g amber/green luster size '15. seed beads (F) 3 g black/green metallic size 15. seed beads (G) 3 g deep teal/green metallic AB size 15. seed beads (H) 8 g deep yellow/gold metallic size 1.1. cylinder beads (l)

gbronze/raspberry metallic AB size

6 g black/green metallic size

f i.cylinder beads
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(J)

4 g higher metallic copper size

.cylinder

beads (K)

is

at the

through the second A added in this round (Fig. z-red threaa). Set
the beadwork aside.
Fearl ring: Slide a needle

4 gbronze AB metallic size l l.cylinder beads (L)

4 g olive-green AB metallic size l1 "cylinder beads 4 g deep coppey'brown metallic size beads (N)
1 g deep 1g
11

(M)

.cylinder

to the center of3' oflight beige thread, wax the doubled thread, and

teal/green metallic AB size 11. seed beads (O) bronze-lined aqua size 1 1' seed beads (p)

1 g bronze metallic size'l'lo seed beads

1g

(e)

string 29 pearls. Wrap the strand

around the beaded ring, adjustso they sit between the picots, and tie a knot to form a pearl ring. Secure the working

olivine/purple metallic AB size

1.1. seed beads (R)

ing the pearls

1 g deep raspberry metallic size 11. seed beads (S) 1 g ambey'green luster size 11. seed beads (T)

551 cream 3mm crystal pearls

-: :rrough the first M added in

' -. round. Repeat to add a sec-i

thread by passing through the

pearls in one direction; secure t he ta i I th read by passi ng

vermeil 24mm S-hook with 6mm soldered rings Dark beige and light beige nylon beading thread
1

round. Secure the tail

Microcrystalline wax

-:=ad and trirn.

l'{,}0N,s
Size'12 beading needles Small sharp scissors

through the pearls in the opposite direction. Trim the thread.

Thread burner (optional)

Fl

Sl I El.) SlZ,f): 231/2"

9,1: Zippingthe

beadvrorlz

a ring

Fig. 2: Addiig P.t:rnds 6

anC 7

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Round 8: Use

the working thread from Round 7 to string 38' iS, and 3B; then pass through the rniddle A of the

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next Round 7 Picot; rePeat thirteen times for a total of 14 nets. SteP uP

iv -.1{--) tffi E t*9 . f i,.--.1

,

through the first

blue thread). Round 9:

S added (ris'

sFig. 3: Stirrhing Rounds 8

and 9 of the ring

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String 38 and pass through the next middle A of the nearest picot in Round 6, then string 38 and Pass
rhrough the next S added in Round 8; repeat thirteen times to connect all
the nets and picots (Fig. l-red thread)' Secure the thread and trim. Set the

zip: Add a needle to the tail

the beadwork around an end ring of the center chain plus one loose ring' Pass the tail into the first 3 beads at the other end of Row 1 and Pass the

'6t"2d

\\'rap

Fig.4t

Ad.cling

Round 7 of the first band

ring aside.
Repeat this step six tirnes for a total

of - individual rings,changing the color combination of each ring and using one
or trgo different colors ofsize l5os in Round 6-9 and one color of size 1los Round 8. Set 6 rings aside.

working thread through the first 3 beads at the other end ofRow 3 to tubular band (rig. t ). btet You will now be working in rounds' forrn
a Rounds 4 and 5:

in

Work peyote stitch with 1I in each stitch to add a total of 22I

tubular band (rig. r). bte, Yo" will nowbe working in rounds. Rounds 4 and 5: Work peyote stitch with form
a

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l6f
:

in the round; steP uP through the first I added in this round. RePeat to add
a second

1I

in

each stitch to add a total

of15l

To form the center ofthe necklace, repeat Rows l-3 and Rounds 4-9' but 'cefore zipping the beadwork after Row
3. .r'rap the strip around the seventh :ingjust forrned to connect the rings'

round. Secure the tail thread

and trirn.
Rnund 6:

in the round; step up through the firs: I added in this round. RePeat to add a second round. Secure the tail threai
and

WorkPeyote stitch with lL in each stitch to add a total of 22L in the round. Repeat the thread path

trim.

lrn

Round 6:

Continue making and connecting rings --n rhe same tnnner to form a chain of -3 rings. Once again, change the color -ombinat ion ol each ring. 2) BAN DS. Peyote-stitch bands to connect the loose rings: R ows 1 and 3: Use 3' of waxed dark beige thread to string 45I, leaving a 6" tail'
Row 3: Pass

to reinforce. Weave through beads to exit from Row 1. Round 7: Repeat Round 6 (rig' +)' Secure the thread and trirn'
Repeat this entire steP twice, this time

Work peyote stitch with lL in each stitch to add a total of 15L in the round. Repeat the thread Path

to reinforce. Weave through beads to exi.t from Row 1. Round 7: Repeat Row 6. Secure the thread and trim' Repeat this step on the other end ring' 4) ATTACHING THE CLASP. Use I'of .tared darkbeige thread to string 15S and i soldered ring; pass through a clasp band and tie a knot to form a tight circie, Pass through the 15S and jurnp ring
agarn to form a loop; repeat the thread

connecting an individual ri'ng to the

ringjust placed.
Repeat this entire steP to add 3 rings to

back through the third-to-W-ork peyote stitch just strung. last I rr.ith lI in each stitch to add a total of

the other end ofthe center strand'

22I in this row.

ARTIST'$ TIPS
o

3) CLA.SP BAND5. Workbands to connect to the clasP: R.oqrs'! and 2: lJse 2' of waxed dark berqe thread to string 3lI, leaving a 6" taii
Row 3: Pass back

oa,l

se.'eral times to reinforce. Secure

waxed thread l-rslEls th beads in pla{ bettr and helpr ts create a bit more etrr"tctur within the beadwork' The wax alsp lubricates the thread 5 it remain in better eondition as it's being used'

through the third-ro

last I just strung. Work peyote strtch with 1I in each stitch to add a total o;

:r: ',hread and trirn. Repeat at the other .:ri :i:he necklace using the remaining . - j:rei nng. Attach the S-hook to the s--j.:ei rings. +
-

l5I in this row.

zip: Add a needle to the taii
Pass

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i:3 - iC eS Check your local bead shop or .c--.:c:: ): ca ry inder beads and all other
:.

the beadwork around an end ring the tail into the first 3 beads at the other end of Row I and Pass the working thread through the first 3
beads at the other end ofRow 3 to

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<..-dra's Beads, (805) 489-2899, www

c Csior trick: Beads with an AB finish

,:-:-_::.:c:.com, one-G nylon thread color -:: : - 1! :'d kits: CYnthia Rutledge, www
:. _: ^t

offer a grat insPiration for picking egtrtrs. Use the color wheel and the
bead finishes to Your advantagel

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DESIGNER af the Year

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T'{.t{;}{l{t{"}{ I!iti
brick stitch peyote stitch

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See p. 94
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for helpful technique and

ect-l ev el i nf o r m ati o n.

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Str#p"p*ryt
: rall brick-stitched ovals are linked together and .,ctly embellished with crystals to form this gracet'ul,
.

Ke\\Niesehas
been beading

for

more than fourteen years and has

been teaching

locally and nationally for many

of

those years. She

often makes
beaded components that are then connected together for the flnal piece. Kelly likes using round

ttomporary bracelet.

elements and circular thread paths to construct many of her designs. For her, going in circles is a good thing. Visit
Kel ly's w eb site : www.b
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adp arl o r.

co

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AL

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KS. Brick-stitch ovalcomponents:

L I f.i

Connect: Pass

Use 3' of black thread to string -eaving a I' '

='. sit side

tail.

Pass

through the
so

up through the inner B of the right side's Row 15 and down through the inner B of the left side's Row 15 (Fig. 3-blue thread). Secure the

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1 g silver-lined 5 g black size

crystal size 15o Japanese

seed beads (A)

.is again and manipulate them

byside (rig. t-greenthread). Brick-stitch across the row for a .- ol 38 (rig. t-btue thread).

tail thread and trim. Row 16: Use the working thread to brickstitch across the rowwith 38.
Row 17:

11' cylinder beads (B) 3 g silver-lined crystal size '11' cylinder beads (C)
12
'17

Brick-stitch across the rowwith

jet 3mm crystal bicones jet 4mm crystal bicones

3rick-stitch across the row for

. of48 (rig. t-redthread).

: -15 (right sid;:

String 28,

pass

'.=: rhe next loop of the previous

2B (rig.3-redthread). Secure the thread and trim. Set the oval link aside. Repeat the entire step eleven times to
12 components with B. Repeat the entire step seven tirnes using white thread and C.

12 clear AB 4mm crystal bicones Black and white size D nylon beading

threads
Thread conditioner (optional)

form

.nd
=:-

pass back

through the second

thread); repeat Set the working
a

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Size 12 beading needles Scissors

-.: added (rig. z-blue

:imes to add

total of 12 more

, Fig. 2-red thread). .,: aside.

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: 71/4,

-" 5 (left side), Place a needle on the

. ar-e =

through beads to exit from

end B of Row 3. String 2B, -::der the next loop ofthe previ: - ..,. and pass back through the

,::n

Fig. 1: Eric*tltching
KOWS

Fig.2:
Rows

Brlc&.

..-i B just added; repeat eleven -, :: add a total of12 rows. Exit
.-- :-rough the inner B of Row 15.

t-1

stitching

Fig. 3: Cornecting the left and right

portions o Row 15 and adding Raws 16

4-15

an 17

iTIST'5 TIP
l : fferent

- K rows

look, add two more for a wider bracelet.

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2) T06Lf BAR. Peyote-stitch a toggle bar: strip: IJse 3' ofblack thread to work a strip of peyote stitch l2B wide and
6 rows long.
Tube:

Fig.4:

Adding the ends to the toggle bar

Zip the first and last rows together to forrn a tube. Exit from a B along
the tube's edge.

Ends:

String I clear bicone and 18.

Pass

back through the bicone, pass under a

thread loop at the end of the tube, and pass through the bicone and lB; repeat to secure and center the crystal, passing under neighboring thread
loops with each pass. Weave through beads to exit the other end of the tube and repeat (rig. +). Repeat the thread path to reinforce; secure the thread and

right C in Row I of the previous link, and through the beads added to the
center of the previous link. Weave through beads to exit down through the center C in Row 16 of the linkjust added (rig.6). Repeat four times to connect all of the silver links. but on the final link, dont add the beads to the center (this is the toggle ring). 'Weave through beads to exit down through the left C in Row 1 of the

trim.

Fig.7: Addingthe
picot to the toggle ring

3) CENEk. Stitch together and embellish the center ofthe bracelet: Toggle: Start 2' of newwhite thread that
exits up through the left C in Row
17

final link.
Picot! String I iet 4mm bicone and 3A;
pass back

through the bicone and the

1 (rig.

of

silver

link. String 8C,

pass

right C in Row

z). Repeat the

through 28 at the rniddle of the toggle bar, string 8C, and pass down through the right C in Row 17 of the

thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim.

Fig. 6: Stitching

link.

Repeat the thread path to

rein-

force. Wave through beads to exit down through the center C in Row 16
(rie. s).

5lnCS. Connect and embellish the blacklinks, then connect them to the center strip:
4.)

together the silver linhs to form the center strip

outer strip nd outer edging: Start 2' of new thread that exits down through the left end B in Row 14 of a black
pass through the next up bead; repeat four times. 'Weave through beads to exit down

center strip; String

34, I jet 3mm bicone, lA, I jet 4rnrn bicone, 14, l jet 3rnrn bicone, and 34. Pass through the center C of Row 2 and the left C in Row 1
of the same link. String I jet 4rnrn bicone, pass down through the left C

the clearbicone, and the right lB

Row I of the

initial link.

.Weave

in

link. String lAand

through beads to exit down through the left end bead in Row 14 of the link just added (rig. e). Repeat four times
to connect 6 black links.-Weave through beads to exit down through the left end B in Row I of the final

in Row

17

of another silver link, up

through the left 18 of Row 1. String 1 clear bicone and pass through the
Ieft lB of Row 17 of another black link. Pass up through the right 18 ofRorv 17,

through the right C ofRow 17, back through the biconejust added. the

link added.

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Connection and inner edging: I

String lA, jet 4mrn bicone, and 1A; pass down through the left end C in Row 6 of the silver toggle-ring link. String lA and pass down through the left end C in
Row 4 of the sarne silver
blue thread). IMeave

link

(rig.

e-

through beads to exit up through the left end C in

Row 8 of the silver toggle-ring

* *

link.

String lA and

pass

up through the

Fig.8: Connecting
black linhs ta fornt n outer strip

next up bead on the silver toggle-ring link; repeat once. *Pass up through the right end B in Row 4 ofthe nearest black link, pass up through the left end C in Row 14 of the nearest silver link, and up through the right end B in Row 6 of the nearest black link. String 1A and pass up through the next up bead along the edge ofthe black link; repeat twice. Pass up through the left end C in Row 4 of the next silver link, up through the right end B in Row 14 of the nearest black link, and up through the left end C in

t tt

A RT

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TIP
For chandelier-

style earrings, stitch four links and cnneet thern as you would for the bracelet, then add <{rop beads.

Fig. 1O: Finishing the

strip connectian

Row 6 of the nearest silver link. String 1A and pass through the next up bead of the silver link; repeat twice (Fig.9-redthread). Repeat frorn * to cornpletely connect the black strip

to the left side of the center strip. Finish the connection by exiting up
}lil.i::iia....

-. I

.. r r*;..:fr:.'r ,,ll ,:l _--i,.!r'.-. r ..| :l

through the left end B in Row 17 of the first black link added, then stringing 14, I jet 4rnm bicone, and 1A; pass up through the left end C in
Row 12 of the silver toggle-bar link. String lA and pass up through the

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next up bead on the silver link (rig. ro). Secure the thread and trirn. Repeat the entire step to forrn another black strip and connect it to the other side of the center strip. *"
RfsUR*f.$ Check with your local bead shop or
contact: Delica cylinder beads, Swarovski bicones, and all other beads: Beyond Beadery, (800)
840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com. Kits: Kel y Wiese, www.beadparlor.com.

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backstitch embroidery
peyote stitch

brick-stitch edging

p&{}JIi{lT' x,uYEL 88rt,l

See p. 94

for helplul technque and

el i nf o r m at o n.

pr oj e ct-

I ev

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. Jennik's spiraling glass cabochon inspired the

Sherry Serafini lectures and

teaches throughout the

United States and has won

numerous awards for excellence in design. She has

written articles for several well-known magazines, and her work has been featured on the covers oftrade magazines and catalogs. Sherry
js

::
:

i patterns tn this glrgeous

bead-embrotdered

the coauthor of the Art

ot' Bead Embroidery

When you make your own version of thrs

(Kalmbach, 2007) with artist Heidi Kumml| Beading Across America with Amy Katz and Paulette
Baron (Kal m ba ch, 2011 ), and Sen sation al Bead

:: ,,,1seriment with different bead finishes as you

- teads for the circular pattern and watch the
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art is owned and worn by Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Fergie, and Grammy-winner Melissa Etheridge, to
name
a few.

Embroidery (Lark Books, 2011). Her beaded

Sherry resides in Natrona HeighG,

Pennsylvania,

with her two daughters, Erika and

Nikki, and her Boston terrier, Baily.

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5 g dark gold metallic size 15' seed beads (A)

silver-lined lime green size 15' seed beads (B) matte purple metallic size 15'seed beads (C) 5 g purple metallic size 15'seed beads (D) 5 g matte black size 1 1' seed beads (E)
5g 5g

10 g dark gold metallic size 11 " seed beads (F) 3 g heather matte gold iris metallic size 1'l " cylinder beads (G)

144 malte black AB 4mm fringe drops (H)

46 green luster 3mm glass rounds 68 purple 4mm crystal pearl rounds
1

yellow/green/tan brown 25-30mm round

lampwork cabochon

'

centerline vertically and ' : -:::ally on the beading foundation. : ::-a! on your wrist and subtract the : = :; rhe clasp plus 72". Measure and -:r ::rt length on the beading foundation, : : - :1q it at the crossed lines, but don't -'. - se the craft adhesive to glue the cabo-. .: the beading foundation where the i ::oss. Let dryfor 15 to 20 rninutes.
S

:I

1 bar clasp

with 3 loops to match

E. \,{easure a

ARTIST'S TIP
Make the cuff lok chunkier by usirrg 6mnr or Smrn nound beads instead q{ the 4mrn pearls.

Clear 6 lb braided beading thread

Size D beading thread in color

Ultrasuede 2 x 7" beading foundation 2 x 7" piece of Ultrasuede in coordinating color Clear craft adhesive White tacky glue

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Size 11'beading needle Scissors

: i 3OCHON. Use backstitch and peyote

-, :o bezel the cabochon:

Ruler

Toothpicks
Fine-line permanent marker

r:; 'ounds I and 2: Tie a strong knot at the : i cf 3' ofbraided beading thread and
the needle at the other end. Pass ':-::ugh the foundation frorn back to front
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near the cabochon. String 4G, slide them to the foundation, and lay them alongside the cabochon. Pass down

through the foundation next to the last bead added. Pass up through the foundation between the second and third beads just added, then pass through the third and fourth beads. String 2G, lay them alongside the cabochon, pass down through the foundation next to the last bead stmng, and pass up through the beads just added; repeat, working backstitch
around the cabochon.
,fote;

Fig, 1: Bezeling the

cnbochon

ARTIST'5 TIPS
r When determining whieh seed beads to use, it's best to lay thern next t on another outside the
tube. The beads alu/ays

lock different when stitehed in place.

c Use Rit dye to co|ol. the

This

round will create the first two rounds of the bezel. Make sure the round contains an even number ofbeads. Bezel round 3: fMork tubular peyote stitch

beading foundation so itns

not visible through the beadwork.

Fig. 2: Embelli shin g
pearl circle
th
e

offthe backstitched

beads, using

lG in

each stitch. Step up for the next and

following rounds by passing through the first bead ofthe current round
-green thread). Bezel rounds 4 and 5: Repeat Bezel round 3
1

4) BAN D. Bead-embroider the bracelet

band (rig. s)'
enterline: String 1 pearl, lay it against the foundation, and backstitch it in place, stitching through it twice. Exit up through the foundation in the corner where the pearljust placed and the ring of 3rnrn glass rounds rneet. Backstitch I round ofA around the pearl followed by 1 round of B, I round of C, and I round of D. Repeat this section along the centerline to add a total of6 pearls ernbellished
bfe:

(Fig.

twice or as many times as necessary so that the beadwork "hugs" the cabochon (rig. 1 -btue thread). Bezel round 6: Work tubular peyote stitch with 1A in each stitch (rig. r -red thread). \Meave through beads to exit down through the foundation, then weave up through the foundation to exit at the base of Round l. bta If the thread is frayed orworn, start a new thread. 3) 5UR RtL,lNDING RlNcS. Backstitch I round ofpearls around the bezeled cabochon. Exit up through the founda-

with half circles of seed beads. Depending on your bracelet's length, it rnay be necessary to alter the rounds around the final pearls

tion between 2 pearls and the bezel. String 6A and pass down through the foundation between the sarne 2 pearls,
except on the other side of the pearl cira loop of 6A between (rig. z). Backstitch 1 round of each pearl 3rnrn glass rounds around the 4mrn cle; repeat to add pearls. Pass up through the foundation to exit outside a 3mm glass round that
sits on a center horizontal line.

in the center and side iines by not forming complete rings. Secure
Side

the thread and trirn. line: Start 3' of new thread that exits up through the foundation in a corner between the first circle along the centerline and the 3mrn glass rounds. Backstitch 1 pearl, then backstitch the same sequence of seed bead rings around the pearl as you did along the centerline. Repeat to add 6 pearls

Fig. 3: Enc,kstlrching
the bc.nd

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Add^ing the brickstitched edging

and the beading foundation I bead,s width from the last point exited, then pass back through the F just added (rig. +); repeat to brick stitch an edge around the entire cuff, connecting the Ultrasuede and the beadwork at the same time. Connect the edging
ends by passing down through the

first bead added. then passing up through the last. Secure the thread
and

trim.

Picots; Center a needle on 12' of thread

Fig, 5: Stitching
the picots

Fig.6: Attaching
the clasp

at

and knot the ends. Secure the thread the edge ofthe bracelet and exit up
a

embellished with quarter circles of seed beads along the edge ofthe centerline's embroidery. Repeat down the other side ofthe centerline. Secure the thread and trim. Oqtline: Start 3' ofnewthread that exits up through the foundation at the end
of one of the side lines. Backstitch lE and lF; repeat around the entire design, avoiding the bracelet ends.
Secure the thread and trim. Repeat the entire step to embroider

brick-stitched F. String 1A, pass down through the next F along the edge and up through the following one (rig.5); repeat around the entire bracelet. Secure the thread and trim. Clasp: Center a needle on 3' of thread

through

lH, and lA;

and knot the ends. Secure the thread at one end ofthe bracelet. Place one

half of the clasp along one end of the beadwork to determine the proper placement.'Weave through beads to
exit up through
a brick-stitched F that coincides with the clasp's top loop.

the other side ofthe bracelet.

5) FINISHING. Stitch the backing to the beadwork and add a clasp: Glue: Trim the excess beading foundation close to the beadwork, taking care to avoid cutring stitches. Add a thin,
even layer oftacky glue to the back

StringlF, I pearl, and 3F; pass through the top loop ofthe clasp. String 3F and pass back through the
pearl, the first F added, and the last edge F exited. ,fofer These numbers maybe adjusted to make the cuff Iooser or tighter.'Weave through
the foundation and beads to exit up through the brick-stitched edge F that coincides with the clasp's center loop; repeat the connection as above, then repeat for the final clasp loop (rig. e). Secure the thread and

of

the beadwork and press it onto the IJltrasuede. Don't let the glue seep out around the edges. Let dry for 20 minutes. Trim the excess ljltrasuede close to the beadwork.
Edging:

trim. Repeat

Start 3'ofnewthread that exits up through the edge ofthe foundation, outside the beadwork. String 2F, sew up through the edge of the Ultrasuede and the beading foundation
2 beads'

this entire section to add the other clasp half to the other end of the
bracelet.

width frorn the last point

exited, then pass back through the second !)u.et zde ^Stt:21 )f sev 4n

RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Cabochon: www.robertjennik.com. Seed beads: Knot Just Beads, (414) 771-8360, www .knotjustbeads.com. Ultrasuede, Lacy,s Stiff Stuff beading foundation, and clasp: Fire Muntain

Eenszz/)2222/222p))2))Jzzzz2

through the edge ofthe (Jhrasuede

mountaingems.com.

2:2y,2,4t2,P,4- r-:.:- i::.4 --221t? _??

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You may short*n the bracelet to 57s" by reducing the lattice to four diamonds and the serPentine chain lo

See p. 94

for helpJul technique and

fit. Your bead

pr oj ect-

I ev

will also have an ef,{eet on the length rf the bracelet, espeeially the size f the B beads.
siee

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Carol Wilcox Wells is an artist, teache

and author: Her two books, Creative Bead Weaving(Lark

Books, 1996) and The Art

Elegance

of

a lattice of right-

Beadweaving

(Lark

Book,2002) are
among the top sell-

with peylte-stitched stones

-. form this delightful bracelet.

,r;d.

world Carol has also compiled two other books on bead artists, 500 Beaded Objects: New Dimensions in
Ca

ers in the bead

ntem p o rary Beadw o r k

(Lark Bo oks,

g;qrgel
lattice

l
l
l

2OO4) and Masters Beadweaving: Major

Works by LeadingArtists (Lark Books,

*sing nylon thread, use white for the : goid for the chain, clasp, and toggle.

2008). Her work has been collected and exhibited internationally and has been featured in numerous publications. Carol
lives in Hot Springs, North Carolin4

.:

. Work tubular peyote-hed bezels connected with right-

lTle

where she is currently pursuing her creative spirit. See her hits atwww.schoolof beadworh.com.

-.--e rveave strips to form a lattice made ' :,:rnected squares:

i,r::el
1, Rounds 1

and z, Use B' of

thread to
ft,f ,4'&'}rt{ ,{

,,..trg {lC and lD} four times, leaving i : tail. Tie a knot to form a tight :::ile and pass through the first D
,::r-rng.

,$

1 g Ceylon cream size 15. seed beads (A)

ii.r:e
:

3: String lC, skip the next ofthe previous round, and pass =.d :-:cugh the following bead; repeat :,:ee times to add a total of 4c. Step -: .hrough the first C added in this
1, Round

3 g white-lined amber size 15. seed beads (B) 2 g matte chartreuse size 11. seed beads (C) 5 g white,lined clear size 11 . seed beads (D)
1

Bezel 1, Stone:

.rd

String one 4rnm round, pass through the C on the opposite side ofRound 3, passbackthrough the 4mm round just strung, and into

6 g gold-lined chartreuse size 1 1. seed beads (E)

18 goldstone 4mm rounds

1 jasper 1Omm round Gold and white size B nylon beading thread or crystal 6 lb braided beading thread

(rig. t ).

Bezel

the original C exited (rig. z). T, Round4: String 2C and pass through the next C ofRound 3; repeat three times to add a total of 8C. Step up through the first 2C added in
(Fig.

Beading wax (optional)

"$*{}{},F4
Scissors Size 12 and 13 beading needles
F'l 3
f

this round

3-blue thread).

Sit

F:-)

Bezel 1, Round 5:

ig.

i::: ''

1: Srlrching
Round3

Fig.2: Adding the

first bezel's stone

String 2A and pass through the next 2C ofRound 4;

repeat three tirnes to add a total of 8A
(Fig.

9Xl{"1": 7 1/c"

3-red thread). Weave through this

and the last round again to reinforce.

through beads to exit a D in Round l. Strip 7: Use D to work a S-unit strip of

Weave

444aaz:<ze.rzar'
the bezel, rein{orcing each unit as it's

{armed. E*tl
blue thread)-

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g) ,'{l \J
/\ -"\--y
I Sn'ip

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Fig.6; Farnting Beze!

j,

3,

Bezel 4, and StriP 4

Bezel 2, Rounds 1

and:: String {lC and iD} three tirnes, then string lC and pass through the last D exited on the strip;
repeat the thread path again to reinforce. Exit from lD (rig.+-redthread).

*'e

dh

Bezel 2, Rounds 3*5: Repeat Bezel I, Round 3, Bezel 1 Stone, and Bezel

1,

Rounds 4 and 5. Weave through beads

It,t
Fig.7: ConPletingri:t
lartice base

D in Round I next to the C where the first strip connects' srrip 2: Repeat Strip 1 (rig. s).
to exit frorn
a Bezl 3 and

$trip 3: Repeat Bezel 2 and 2, forming the third side of Strip

a

square.

sion bead, leaving a 6" tail. String 3E, 38, and 2E; pass back through the

Fig.8: Worlring
Stitches 1-3 the chain

af

Bez|4ndStrlp4: Repeat Bezel 2 and

first E strung to form

green thread).

triangle (rig' a-

Strip 2, forrning the fourth side of a square. Connect the final right-angleweave unit to the nearest D on Round I of Bezel 1. Weave through beads on Bezel I to exit the D in Round 1 that's
opposite the one to which the strip was connected (rig. o). Repeat this step, connecting to the nearest bezel frorn the previous square to

stitch 2: String 7E; pass back through the third B added in Stitch 1 (rig' a-btu"
thread).

stitch 16: String 7E; pass back through the secondbead added in Stitch 15. Stitch'17: String 3B and 2E; pass back

stiteh 3: String 38 and 2E; Pass back through the fifth bead added in Stitch 2
(Fig.

through the fifth bead added in

Stitch 16.
stitch 18: String 6E; pass back through the third bead added in Stitch 17. stitch'!9: String 48 and 2E; Pass back

a-red thread).

$titches 4-1 3: String 6E, Pass back

form

a second

square. RePeat three

rnore tirnes to form a total of5 squares. Secure the working thread and trim (ris. z). Dottt trirn the tail thread.
Set the lattice aside.

through the third bead added in the previous stitch, then string 38 and 2E and pass back through the fourth bead added in the 6E stitchjust made' Repeat four times to add a total
of l0 stitches.
st*th 14: String 7E; pass back through the third bead added in Stitch 13'
Stite h'!5: String 2B and 2E; Pass back through the fifth bead added in

through the fourth bead added in stitch 18. stitsh 2t: String 5E; pass back through the fourth bead added in Stitch 19. Stiteh 2't: String 5B and 2E; Pass back through the thirdbead added in
Stitch 20. $titch 22: String 2E and 4B; Pass back through the fifth bead added in

;:l sT.pf.i'.i"1!rjil t":t-iili, $iill1 'i. work

a

continuous U-shaped serpentine chevron chain to weave through the lattice: Stith'!: Use 8' of thread to string a ten-

Stitch 14.
The bach view oJ

sritch
the bracelet.

21.

Stiteh 23: String 5E; pass back through

- -'+ +i*4

.-

ifr
,11*

the third bead added in Stitch 22. S*iteh 24: String 5B and 2E; Pass back

through the third bead added in

Stitch 23.
Stiteh 25: String 5E; pass back through

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fifth bead added in Stitch 24. stitch 26: String 48 and2B; Pass back through the third bead added in
the

stitch 25.

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through the fourth bead added in

Stitch 27.
stitch 29: String 7E; pass back through

the third bead added in Stitch 2g.

stitch 3or String 3B and 2E; pass back

through the fifth bead added in Stitch 29. sritch 3t: String 7E; pass back through
ihe third bead added in Stitch 30. 5:itch 32r String 38 and 2E; pass back :hrough the fifth bead added in Srirch 31.

Fig. 10: Finislting the

aval chain end

i:

tch 33:
::1e

String 6E;

pass back

through
Stiteh 9: String 28 and 2E; pass back

third bead added in Stitch 32. i: :ch 34: String48 and 2E; pass back
:rrough the fourth bead added in
S:rtch 33.

through the fifth bead in Stitch g9.

Fig. 9: Repeattn g Stitch es 23-37 to farm Stitches 38*82 Note:Stars indicate the beads

j:

String 5E; pass back through :.re fourth bead added in Stitch 34. .; :rh 36: String 58 and 2E; pass back
:ch 35:

Stitch 91; String 7E; pass back through the second bead in Stitch 90. Stitstr 92: String 3B and 2E; pass back

you'll

pass through in both

:
'

.:::ch 35::r 3z: String2E and 48; passback

,-..

:-:ough the third bead added

in

direftions.

through the fifth bead in Stitch 91. stiteh 93: String 6E; pass back through the third bead in Stitch 92.
$titch 94: String 38 and 2E; pass back through the fourth bead in Stitch 93.
Stithes gS*1OZ:

rugh the fifth bead added

.tt)-

in

I :_ -arl
: : - es

38-82: Repeat Stitches 2g_37 .-.::e more times for a total of four -.r es (Fig. 9). T,r.n the work over for :: -: new repeat so that the direction
::
..

.:e stitch rernains the same as the ,::uctions.

String 6E, pass back through the third bead added in the previous stitch, then string 38 and 2E, and pass back through the fourth bead added in the 6E stitch just made.
Repeat three times to add a total
B stitches.

of

::, :he end of the chain following

'

$titch'!oB: String 7E; pass back through the third bead in Stitch 102.

'

: .:ird
3+;

t: String 5E; pass back through bead in Stitch 82.

String 28 and 2E; pass back through the fifth bead in Stitch 103. $titch"tOS: String 7E; pass back through
$tieh 184:

:.
' '

String 58 and 2E; pass back :Jh the third bead in Stitch 83.

-itring 5E; pass back through : ,:-:h bead in Stitch 84. '' , " 3: i1ri1g 48 and 2E; pass back '.- , -.ii rhe third bead in Stitch g5.
- E 7: -irring 6E; pass back through - . : _.:rrh bead in Stitch 86. , - i 3: 38 and 2E; pass back -i:r11g
:

' : - 8 5,

the second bead in Stitch 104. stiteh'!o6: String 38 and 2E; pass back through the fifth bead in Stitch 105. stitch '!07: String 6E; pass back through the third bead in stitch 106. $titeh 1o8: String48 and 2E; pass back

through the fourth bead in Stitch

107.

Stitch'!09: String 5E; pass back through the fourth bead in Stitch 108.
Stiteh 1x8: String 58 and 2E; pass back through the third bead in Stitch l0g. Stiteh 11: String 2E and 48; pass back

'

-i jr :he fourth bead in Stitch 87. - I e S:ring 7E; pass back through r

-.r: r 'oead in Stitch 88.

through the fifth bead in Stitch ll0.

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Fig. 12: Stltchnrg the chain together (the lattice has been remo'ted from this figure lor clarity)

Fig. 13: Adding the inner

{ine of the oval chain end (the latttce has been re.noved
til

from this figure for clarity)

Fig. 11 : Completing the

chain's seconri side

4.: $il$39&Tif"dn flH,qtS;, SI**" , Con-

tinue working the other side of the

String 2E and pass back through the fourth bead added in Stitch 176 (Fig. 12-blue thread). String 4E and pass back through the first 3E and lB in Stitch I (rig. tz-redthread). Tighten to form a smooth join. Don't cut the
thread. Rernove the tension bead from the tail; secure the tail thread, avoiding knots within the B, and trim.

Stitch 5: String 28 and 2E; pass back

il
n

through the fifth bead in Stitch 4. Stitch 6: String 7E; pass back through
the second bead in Stitch 5.
Stitclr z: String 38 and 2E; pass back

through the fifth bead in Sritch 6.

$titches 8*17; String 6E, pass back

chain, following

Fig. 11:

Stltches 1't2-17't; Repeat Stitches 23-37

four times. $titch 1?2: String 5E; passbackthrough

the third bead in Stitch l7l. Stiteh't73; String 58 and 2E; pass back through the third bead in Stitch 172.

stitch't74: String 5E; pass back through the fifth bead in Stitch 173. Stitch'!?5: String 48 and 2E; pass back through the third bead in Stitch 174.
Stiteh't?6: String 6E; pass back through the fourth bead in Stitch 175 (rig. r r ).

Add

tension bead to the working thread to hold the stitches in place.

a

$j 1l{hJil{a -S{fi. Pass the chain'sworking thread through the nearest B on the inside of the chain. String 1B and pass through the next 28 (an edge set) along the inside of the chain; repeat twice (rig. r a). Pass through the top C in Round I of the lattice's end bezel (rig. r +). Continue adding 18 between each edge set along the inside of the chain, connecting the other end bezel in the same
manner

through the third bead in the previous stitch, then string 3B and 2E, and pass back through the fourth bead in the 6E just added. Repeat four tirnes
to add a total of10 stitches. stitch 18: String 7E; pass back through the third bead in Stitch 17.
Stitch 19: String 28 and 2E; pass back

through the fifth bead in Stitch lB. stitch 20: String 7E; pass back through
the second bead added in Stitch 19.
Stiteh 21: String 38 and 2E; pass back

will
5i
S5tr&ll#i".Y" Braid, then connect

the first. bte: Some edge sets be 2B, others will be 38; the point
as

through the fifth bead in Stitch 20. stitch 22: String 6E; pass back through

is to tighten and srnooth the inside

of

the lattice and chain: Eraid: Lay the lattice, bezels side up, on the work surface. Place the looped end

the chain.

in stitch 21. Stitch 23: String 48 and2E; pass back through the fourth bead in Stttch 22.
the third bead

it

T)

{tlq$P

i".fl}*P" IMork a clasp loop

ofthe chain

so

it

sits above a bezel at

one end ofthe lattice. IMeave one side ofthe chain through the lattice so it
goes over, then under the strips

it

sirnilar to the oval end of the chain: Stiteh 1: Use 4' of thread to string a tension bead, leaving a12" tail. String 3E, 58, and 2E; pass backthrough
the first E.
Stiteh 2: String 6E; pass back through

crosses. Do the sarne with the other side ofthe chain to forrn a braidFinl el'rain

Iike look. rtitch: Remove the tension from the working thread and bead string 28. Pass back through the nearest B in Stitch I (Fig.12-gteen thread).
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fifth B in Stitch l.
Fig. 14: Attaching the lttice
ta the chain

stitch 3: String 3E and 28; pass back through the fourth bead in Stitch 2.
Stitch 4: String 7E; pass back through

\u;d

the third bead

in Stitch

3.

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Turn the bracelet over

side faces up.

so

that the back

Stitch 24: String 2E and pass through

a

right-side C in Round I of the end

bezel where the chain is attached.

String 2E and pass back through the fourth bead in Stitch 23 (ng.1S-btue
thread). Don't

trim the thread.

Fig. 16:
Working the toggle

tension bead from the tail and repeat Stitch 24 on the left side of the end bezel's Round I (rig. rsred thread). Don't trim the thread. i.,-se the working thread to string 38; :ass through the nearest B on the other .ide of the chain (Stitch l) and the nea".st 2E (Fig. 1S-bluethread). W.urr. through .:eads to exit up through the nearest 3E ,f Stitch 23 and the nearest B. Repeat
'.",'ith

Stitch 25: Remove the

.ili T!

',mm
itl 'n

the tail thread, moving in the op:osite directio.r (rig. tS-redthread). Exit

. , ;-i:.., ,1.:Y,l

^:

'3
_

::om an inner-edge B. :nner tine: Add lB between each edge set

along the inner edge ofthe oval as in Step 6. Reinforce the inner line with
the working thread.
Tack: Weave

e] T**ffitfi. Stitch the toggle and attach it to the bracelet with right-angle weave:
nd: IJse

Bandr IJse E to

work 3 right-angle-weave

units off the E in the second loop,

connecting to the fifth, seventh, and ninth E in that loop. Use E to work a total of 5 right-angle-weave rows 3

exit from

through beads on the oval to a point where the side of the

clasp oval touches the side

ofthe

chain-end oval. Securely sew the clasp ro the chain; repeat on the other side of the clasp ringwith the tail thread.
Secure the threads and

trim.

4' of thread to string the l0mm round, lE, one 4mm round, and 3E, leaving a 6" tail. Pass back through the 4rnm round, lE, and the l0mm round. String lE, one 4mm round, and 3E; pass backthrough the 4mm round and lE just added and continue through the l0mm round, next lE, and 4mm round. Repeat the thread path several times to reinforce (rig. t e-

units across

(Fig.

16-blue thread). Nofa

If

the bracelet needs to be shortened or lengthened, reduce or add rightangle-weave rows here. Attach:
so each is back side

Turn the toggle and bracelet over up. Use E to work I

right-angle-weave
pass

orange thread).

Loops:

String l3E or an odd number that fits snugly around the side of the lOmm round. Pass through the 10mm round to forrn a loop around the

unit. String lE and through the end C in Round I of

lOrnm round's side; repeat the thread path several tirnes to reinforce. Repeat to add a second l3E loop (or an odd nurnber tht fits snugly around the
side of the lOrnm round) around the

the bezel at the opposite end ofthe clasp ring; string lE, and pass through the bottom bead ofthe previous row's second unit. IJse E to work a

third right-angle

weave unit.'W-ork a

seventh row ofright-angle weave using E and incorporating the side C in

Round I of the bezel (rig. re-red

thread).'Weave through beads to exit

10mm round. Exit from the seventh E

through the seventh E of the first loop, then string lE, and pass through the seventh E ofthe second loop to form a
pass

in the loop. String lE,

from the fifth row ofright-angle

weave; tack the band to the chain to

stabilize the toggle. Secure all threads and trirn. +

f{.${}US{li.$ Checkyour local bead store for individual items or contact: Kits: School of
Beadwork, www.schoolofbeadwork.com.

right-angle-weave unit, connecting

Fig. 15: Securing the
clasp loop

the loops. Weave through beads to exit the fifth E added in the second loop
(Fig. t

o-green thread).

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Ready

o sp{.u slt

for a fun and easy project? Use a Japanese braiding technique known as kumihimo to make a colorful bracelet with a button closure and a
playful tassel.

) CLASP L*OP" Set up the kumihimo disk and work a braided section without beads to form a clasp loop: set-up: Cut eight 60" strands ofcord. Gather them so the cords are parallel and knot them together temporarily at
1

the center. Feed one end ofthe cords through the kumihimo disk so the

knot is underneath. Distribute the

8 cords around the disk as shown the box on p. 4l (rig. r). for 2t/+" or long enough to
Loop: Remove

in

araid: Follow the braiding pattern shown

fit around

.".

& %.

your clasp button the cords from the disk and undo the temporarY knot. Fold the braided section in halfto form a loop, feed the loop through the center of the kurnihirno disk, and arrange the
cords around the disk
as

(Figs.2 and 3).

before, but

this tirne use a pair ofcords in each slot. Attach the weight to the loop. :.) tsR.,qlA \i/lTFl tsEADS. Prepare the cords, string the beads, and braid the

length ofthe bracelet:

Prepare the cords:

Before stringing beads

onto each Pair of cords, stiffen and seal the ends with seam sealant or glue. Let dry. String 30 size 6o seed
beads onto each pair of cords and secure the beads

with a temPorarY

knot

Make the braidr

the cord ends. Follow the kumihirno braiding pattern as established. Before
at

you reposition a pair ofcords, bring the next bead on those cords to the hole in the center of the disk. Slide the bead under any cords that cross over the pair you're holding, so the bead
rnoves into place on the braid. Once

the bracelet is the desired length and all beads are woven into the braid, remove the cords from the disk. Tie the cords together close to the end of the braid using an overhand knot.

TifillhiEtiti
kumihimo braiding T3[t{.}.}

l']{l't' {,Ti\'

:,t,

&CC

See p. 94 for helPful technque and project-l ev el i nf o r m ation'

: : S E L. Add a button clasp and bead : :-,:.rment to create a tassel:

-:
asp:

SUZ,4Nh{ BR.ANeA of

G.ain of Sand has been

$l,A'g'ti{ t;{},$
25 g Picasso-finish size 6'fire-polished

'" :

Undo the ternporary knot ---= :rd of one pair of cords. String 'i : -:ion on one cord about 1/2" lrorn " - -:-j of the braid, go through the

dabbling in jewelry design '3 " .rears. She enjoys finding new things to incluce : ier,,vork and to
share

3-cut seed beads

20 or more 6-8mm accent beads
1 glass 18mm

with other beaders,

RE$OUR{S Check your local bead shop or

button

contact:

Fray Check seam sealan:. C-Lon cord, and

Black 3-ply nylon beading cord Seam sealant or clear glue

:- again to keep it in place, then

all other materials: A Grain of Sand ,70a)

- :-; 3 or 4 seed beads and 1 or -:1r beads, each separated by - - :.. \Iake the rest of the tassel " . ,-- i s rhe sarne way but without the - : -:r. using the cords as singles or
:r -: :

660-3125, www.agrainofsand.com.

T'{X}[.$
Scissors

Kumihimo braiding disk

Large alligator clip or kumihimo weight

-:s and varying the lengths

as

, -:= , Glue the final knot on each : and trirn. *

,_MiHttu4t BRAtntrs#
--:old the disk parallel to the floor ::- nurnber 32 held away from you.

- ,:ibute the cords around the disk , .: ihrough the center hole (rig. r ). -. :'-rng a weight or alligator clip to the . , :s below the disk helps with the -. -.:a1 tension. The braid will forrn at - : :enter hole, extendingbelow the -.,. as you work. - I.fove the cord between notches : .nd 17 to the notch between 30 and
-

the cord between notches 14 and 15 (rig. z). Rotate the disk one-qurter turn clockwise so nurnber 24 is now at the far edge (shown at the top of rig. :). 3) Move the cord between notches 8 and 9 to the notch between 22 and 23. Move the cord between notches 24 ar'd 25 to the notch between 6 and 7 (rig. r). Rotate the disk one-quarter
31. Move

4) Using the cords that are now the

farthest and closest to you after the turn, repeat the established crossover pattern as in Steps 2 and 3 until the braid is the desired length. 5) When rnakingbeaded braids, slide each bead to the center hole as you transfer the cords to their new positions around the disk. Movingthe
cords back and forth across the disk as described above locks each bead in place.

3l and 32 to the notch between

turn clockwise.

.[,

,1,

g. 1: Distributing the sirands ta get stclrted

: the dish paralle! to the floor.

ft

Fig. 2: Repositiotting the first two

cords. The dotted green line shows the cord's movement fron irJ startirg paiitt to its new pasitionr marhed by the red arrow.

Fig. 3: Repositior ing the secan two cords. After the next quarter-turn, ntLmber 15 vill

be

al

the faythest (top) position.

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elspeth's collar
Nancy Peterson 6*.

'g:,.e
:

The picot edge of this regal-looking necklace is reminiscent of classic Edwardian lace. Even though it looks complex, it is relatively simple to make with ladder and netting stitches and affordable fire-polished beads. .;

TECHNTQTTES
ladder stitch

netting
picot

PROJI]CT I,EVEI, 8OC

See
p

p.94 for helpful technique and

roj ect- I ev el i nlo r m at o n.

MATERIALS
22 g sparkle metallic gold-lined crystal size o 1 1 seed beads (A) 131 champagne 4mm fire-polished rounds (B) 45 tanzanite with gold speckle 6mm firepolished rounds (C)
2 gold 5mm

:I

5 E.

\Vork

' ::d netting to establish the base: ,'., " ' Using 9' of thread, string lC and
-. : ass through the lC again, leaving
,,

combination of ladder

2) EMBELLTSHMENT AND CLASP. Use fire-polished rounds and seed beads in netting stitch to embellish the
necklace:
Row 1

jump rings

2 gold 6mm split rings 1 gold-plated 25mm round toggle clasp Crystal 6 lb braided beadlng thread

, rr- :

:ail

(rig.

t-blue thread).

-itring 7A; pass through the lC - : -,:e first SAjust added (rig. r-rea
3 and

(bottoml: String 2A; pass through the next 1A. String 1A, 1B. and 1A;

TOOLS
Size 10 or 12 beading needle Scissors

pass

through the seventh 1A from the

:r:.:s

r:

-ast

+: String 3A; pass through 3Aexited in Stitch 2 and the

:
,,,
':

--'-:st added. Repeat to add a second :'i 3A (rig. z).

5,

previous Stitch 2. Repeat across the bottom edge (rig. +). bte: You will end by stringing 2A, then passing through the next 7A to exit near the top of the

2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers

FINISHED SlZEt191/2"

first C.
R.ow 2

;.
..:
:

String 2A, lC, and 2A;

pass

: :'rgh the 3A of the previous stitch

r''eave

through beads to exit the - - :st strung (rig. s).

String lA; pass through the next 1A. String 1A, 18, and 1A; pass through the first lA of the next stitch 2. Repeat across the
(top) and loop;

ARTIST'S TIP
To help the pieots hold their shape on the bottom edge of

:::

Stitches 2-5 forty-three tirnes or i'ou reach the desired length,

: -. ihe clasp. Repeat Stitch 2, this " -. : assing through the TAjust added.

top edge (rig. s). For the last stitch, string lA and pass through 5A; string 4A, I split ring, and 5A. Pass through the last 3A exited and repeat the thread path to reinforce. fe: During this step, the necklace will begin to
gently curve.

the necklace, use a cotton s\Mab to dab the beads with a small amount of Future floor polish. l-et dry for a few hours to overnight.

il

11tng

Stitches 3 and 4

.:

..,..J,

ri
Fig.4:Stitc&ing Row 1
Fig. 5: Forming Row 2

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'1:

! ,

..'':-

Row 3 (bottorn):'Weave

through beads to exit toward the beadwork frorn the 2A

forrn

picot and through the next 9A. Repeat across the bottorn edge (rig. za

below the first C. String 7A; pass through the 2Abelow the next C of Row l. Repeat across the bottorn edge.
Pass

green thread).

through 5A at the end ofthe base; string 4A, the rernaining split ring,
and 54. Repeat the thread path to

reinforce

(rig. 6-blue thread).

through beads to exit toward the beadwork frorn the lA above the final C. String 7A; pass through 1A from Row 2. Repeat across the top edge (rig. 6-red thread). Row 5 (bottom): IMeave through beads to exit the fourth lA in Row 3. String 3A; pass through the lAjust exited to
Row 4 (top): IMeave

through beads to exit the fifth lA of Row 4. String lA, 18, and 1A; skip 5Aand pass through the next 3AofRow 4. Repeat across the top edge (rig. z-blue thread). Row 7 (top): Weave through beads to exit the second-to-last lA of Row 6. String 2A; pass through the A.i B/A of Row 6. Repeat across the top edge. Secure the threads and trim (Fig. z-red thread).
Row 6 (top): Weave

NANCY PETERSON enjoys the challenge of exploring all types of beadweaving. She teaches regularly at the Garden of Beadin' in Bartonsville, Pennsylvania. Visit http://stores.lulu.com/nlp beaddesign and www.npbeading.blogspot.com; contact Nancy at nlp.bead.design@gmail.com.
RESOURCES Check

your local bead shop or

contact: Miyuki seed beads: Fox Den Designs, (262) 634-2323, www.foxdendesigns.com.
Fire'polished rounds and clasp: Shipwreck Beads,

(800) 950-4232, www.shipwreckbeads.com. FireLine braided beading thread: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.fire
mountaingems.com. Kits: A Beadaful World by Lanai
Kinsky, (503) 686-8974, www.lanaikinsky.com.

Clasp: lJse

jump ring to attach 1 of the

split rings to one half of the clasp.

Repeat on the other end of the necklace

using the other half oi rhe clasp.

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ups and downs

Csilla Csirmaz
The simple insertion of accent beads between herringbone-stitched columns turns a plain-Jane band into a versati le and eye-catching accessory.

{ilh

filllm

TCI{f,lIQUnS
herringbone stitch ladder stitch

I,ROJECT I,EVAI, OCC

See p. 94
p

for helplul technique and roject-l evel i nlormati on.

lI
rru ,

E.

\\brk rows of herringbone

r " ::ir accent beads: , - s: 6' of thread to form a ladder:-

i
r

strip lC high and 13C long, -r:g a 6" tail. String I pearl, then
=d

:'::-stitch 6C with lC in each stitch - - . ;a i nst the pearl just strung; ' '": =": rtice. String I pearl, then lad.iich 1lC with lC in each stitch t i 1 . .\bte: Don't use tension that is . : --;'ht: the correct tension will ,. : ' subsequent rows ofbeads to : :.. -. in typical herringbone-stitch :r :l:rn. Work a turnaround to exit up
.I:-i
'r

herringbone stitches with 2C in each stitch (rig. z). Repeat frorn * three times. Continue working 2C in each heningbone stitch for the entire row. Work a turnaround to exit the last C. Row 3: Work 6 stitches p'ith 2C in each stitch. Exit up through the last C
2

MATERIALS
1g

metallic bronze iris size 15'seed

o

beads (A) 2 g metallic light copper size 1l beads (B)

seed
6o

39 g matte metallic dark blue iris size seed beads (C)

8 light copper 8mm crystal pearls

added over the nearest pearl. *String

1 brass-plated pewter 10x21mm 3-strand

:: :Eh the last C added.

tLr',"

: String 2C, pass down through the :-.: C of the previous row, and exit ,: ::rough the following C; repeat : -: :imes for a total of 5 herringbone
-

.:::es. *String lC, 58, and lC; skip

down through the next C over the pearl and up through the following C. Work 2 herringbone stitches with 2C in each stitch (Fig.:). Repeat from * three times. Continue working 2C in each herringbone stitch for the entire row. Work a turnaround to exit the last C. Row 4: Repeat Row 2, decreasing the 58 to 38. Row 5: Repeat Row 3, decreasing the 4B to 28.
pass
Row

lC, 4B, and lC;

magnetic slide clasp

Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread

TOOLS
Scissors Size 10 beading needles

ITINISHED SlZil71/2"

=: :he nearest pearl, pass down .----,ugh the next ladder-stitched C,

6:'Work 5 herringbone stitches with

.:i

up through the following C. Work

C. *String lC, 18, and lC; pass down through the next C over the pearl and

Fig. 1: Starting Row

ARTIST'S TIP

r
Fig.2: Worhing
Raw 2

lnstead of Srnm parls, you can adapt this design using faceted crystals/ fire-polished rounds, gemstones/ or lampwork beads.

O PTIO N
lf you work with smaller seed beds, add another set of accent beads"
Fig.3:, Adding
Row 3

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2011

Fig. 4t Warhing

Rows 6* 10

up through the following C. String 2C; pass down through the next C of the previous row. String 18; pass up

Pass up through the next C of Row 10, ladder-stitch the next 6C ofRow10, and string I Pearl

string I pearl.

through the next C.IMork I herringbone stitch with C. Repeat from * three tirnes (Fig.4-*"roon thread). Continue working 2C in each herringbone stitch for the entire row. Work a turnaround to exit the last C. Ros' v: Work 4 herringbone stitches with 2C in each. *String 2C, pass down through the next C, string 28, and pass up through the next C. Work 2 herringbone stitches with 2C in each. Repeat frorn * three times (Fig.4green thread). Continue working 2C in each herringbone stitch for the entire row. lMork a turnaround to exit the
last C.
Row 8: Repeat Row 7,

(Fig.

+-red thread); repeat twice.

Ladder-stitch the remaining beads in Row 10. Secure the thread and trim. 2) FlNlSHlNG. Attach the clasp and ernbellish the top and bottorn edges: lasp: Secure 3' of newthread and exit down through the C at the end of Row 8. String 44, the first loop of the clasp, and 4A; pass back through the

first A strung and down through

the next 2C. Repeat to attach the
2 rernaining clasp loops. Exit down through the end of Row I (ris. sblue thread).

rmbellishrnent:

working

herring-

bone stitches instead of 4 at the start and increasing 28 to 38 (rig. +aqua

thread).

String lB; pass uP through the second colurnn ofbeads to exit on the other edge ofthe bracelet. String 18; pass down through the next column of beads (rig. s-red
thread). Repeat across the bracelet,

Fig. 5; Attaching the clasp

and addin g embellish ntents

Row 9: Repeat

4R (i" 4-outo\ettrread.\

Row 7, increasing 28 to
-

za-4'-a-<-p-z-.7'-/aza.>a/
(rtg. +-otue thread).

nassino

t\

pearls

CSILLA CSIRMAZ has been making beaded lewelry {or {our years. Her {avorite beads inctude

Rw '!oi Repeat Row B, itcreasing 28 to

ing a B on the increases.

Repeat to add the other iralf of the clasp

58

to fearn to make herown fampwork :i:.- rilrtl day.By nationalityHungarian,sheno,,, {rr r'
London. Visit her website, www.beaC-! and emai( her at shiht>ead@gmail.com,

Final pearls:

Following a ladder-stitch

onthe other end ofthebracelet. Secure

the threads and

-:.

..::

thread path, weave through beads to exit the fourteenth bead of Row l0;

trim.

your local bead shop or contact: Pearls: Buffy's Beads London, www .buflsbeads.com. Seed beads: JBS Beads, www jbsbeads.co.ul and Beadworks Bead Shop, www .beadworks.co.uk. FireLine braided beading thread and similar materials (U.S. source): Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.fire
RESOURS Check

mountaingems.com.

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Riana orckers
A collage of interesting geometric components, this distinctive bracelet has colors inspired by the beautiful landscapes of Damaraland, Nambia.

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flat, circular, and tubular peyote

stitches

AR,TIST'S TIP
j'T' g.*.'l\t*:.*,

herringbone stitch
33{}"$i{
See p. 94

tC

hoose a different gemstone coin and adapt your colors accordingly to achieve a very different look.
e

for helpful technique and

proj e ct- I ev el nJo rm ati o n.

For example, try turquoise coins with silver-lined silver, teal, and matte teal cylinder beads.

- '" ir:-f-5. Use peyote and

-.;,:ne stitches to forrn 6 triangles:

r

, ' "'
.

- nd z: Use 8' of thread to string --. lD, and 13E) three times.

zip:Zip the end of ile .rrip to the side of a triangle with rrrnrred threads (rig.:).
Repeat the entire step t\!'ice for a total

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2 g silver-lined silver size 15o seed beads (A) 2 g white-lined topaz size 15' seed beads (B)
1g

metallic silver size '15" seed beads (C)

::e thred to forrn a circle; exit

of 3 double triangles. Secui:e rhe threads

and

2 gsilver-lined crystal size

11'cylinder

,-

-- :::e first D strung. : i *Srring lD, lA, and lD; skip 1A , ::ss through the next iD. Work ; .' -:e stitches using lE, lF, lE, lF, and lE with
1

trim.
trian-

beads (D)
7 g silver-lined gold size 1'1' cylinder beads (E) 3 g gunmetal size 11o cylinder beads (F) 4 g matte bronze size 11' seed beads (G)
3

Join: Overlap the ends of 2 double

gles opposite the connecting srrrps. Tck firrnly in place. Stitch i coin

, : - '. ,
.r

bead in each

on top of the overlapped tips (rig. +).

Repeat to connect the

tigereye 12mm faceted coins

-, Repeat from * twice. Step up : :sr the first D added in this

Fig.

third double

Cream nylon beading thread

triangle to the second.

''{.}{}r,3{
Scissors Size 10 and'12 needles

1-pink thread).
Fig. 1: Stiiching
Rounds

s *String lD, 1A, and lD; skip 1A

3-6

r -,1ss through the next lD. Work : -, ,:e stitches using lF, 0E' , and lF
-, - 'eead

lrl\T$T i!:.$: $3!.: 7"

in

each stitch. Repeat

:-, * rryice. Step up

,

through the first

(Fig.

:.

i:r.'

.,

::i:d in this round

1-gr"en

ap ",

$',,.;-,Q

..

: s *String lD, 1A, and 1D; skip lA : : ass through the next 1D. Work ': .', rte stitches using 2E, lF, lE, lF,

r.' ,v
tYa, '
.

'' i :11.i

; \4.!
!i

'+,
rr.:: :,:,.i

\-

- -:. and 2E with I bead in each . ,:. Repeat frorn * twice. Step up - rsh the first D added in this
,.
, --d (rig. I -btue thread). *String 1D, 1A, and " : sr

iD; skip lA
',

- i :ass through the next lD. Work -.\'ote stitches using 2F, 6E, and - .. rrh 1 bead in each stitch. Repeat ' ::: * twice (rig. t-redthread). . =.: entire step five tirnes for a total - :::angles. Secure the threads; only - :ie threads on 3 triangles.

-:,a'a,: a"i a,l ! /_r'n-.!-_r-i

i-' / .: a:'
./ i\
:

n,r .:.r ',-r :-.'

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i.l l..r i-,

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.:

:-; .{
,.1. ..ir, a , \.i; :.v

_-..'!1r

T{iN1-ilS" Connectthe '... -i 2 triangles with a strip of flat :: to cteate a double-triangle -' : lnent: , * " , Using the working thread of 1 tri,:-,.ie, step up through the last lD, lA,

- :i:i-il

:r Vdy

,;-

,
,ir..'li':l

I.ll,'i

.,-l lD added. Work ll

,
,:

peyote stitches

tE, lF, lE, lF, and 3E ..h 1 bead in each stitch (rig. z). i : ns 2-14: Using lE in each stitch, work
ng 3E, lF,

:. rne-drop, odd-count peyote stitch.

I;

*
.

t5: lMork

11

peyote stitches using 3E,

1F,

1E, lF,

lE,

and 3E with I bead

tig. 4: Jorni,tg tva ouble triangles and ad.aing a oin

::'- each

stitch.

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2011

;il iltuiSf t.T-Ttil*i*{ii4 " Start I' of new thread that exits the middle double trifirst E of Row 3. String lB; pass through the next lE of Row 3 (rig.5). Continue topstitching iB between each peyote stitch in Rows 3-13. Secure the thread and trirn. te: The
angle's strip frorn the

Fig. 5: Iopsutching the

mrddle strip ),t

peyote strip "':j

will curve dramatically.

Leaving a 6" tail, use 4' ofthread and one-drop, odd-count flat peyote to form a base 9G wide and 35 rows long. Repeat for a total of 2 strips; set I strip aside. *Center one end of I strip inside one of the center triangles, under the side with the coin. lJse the working thread to zip the strip to the triangle (rig. o). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Exit from lG on the
edge of the strip. String 1A, pass down

*{ti*fi{}#l'i* STil!f5.

Fig.6:

Adding a

bachground strtp

AR.TIST''S TIP
To lengthcet the braeelet, add a few extra rews wher working the strips in Step 2 {always keep ta an uneven number of rows)

through the following G, and weave

through beads to exit the last G entered. Repeat down the side of the strip to embellish (ng.t). Zip the other end of the strip to the opposite triangle. Repeat ernbeliishrnent on the other side of the strip. Secure the thread and trirn. Repeat from * to attach the other strip to the other rniddle triangles.

Do not Nengthe n the center strip, only the outside double-triangl {rnlprnent$.

:.i l"ll'*Ll.

Use tubular peyote stitch

to bezel a coin:
R.ounds'! a*d 2: Use

2' of thread to string

32E, leaving a I' tail; pass through the first 2E strung (rig. s-green thread).
Round 3; IMork

'

Fig. 7: Ernbellishing the bachground srrip

tubular peyote stitch with lE in each stitch for a total of 16E. Step up after this and subsequent rounds by passing through the first

Rounds

I a*d 9: Insert a faceted coin and continue with the tail thread. Work

Fig.8:

Sezeling the faceted coin

Roumd

bead added (rig. a-pint< thread). 4;'Work tubular peyote stitch with

tubular peyote stitch with lC in each stitch for a total ofl6C in each ofthe
2 rounds.
Roarnd 1o:

lC in
(Fig.

each stitch for a total

ofl6C

8-orange thread).

Rounds 5 and 6: JMork

tubular peyote stitch with 1A in each stitch for a total of 16A

String lC and pass through 2C frorn the previous round; repeat

around to add
a

is a beadweaving artist from Randfontein, South Africa. She teaches from her home studio, has created more than seventy

Alli i}:-a"iilil!

projects for various bead magazines since 2004, and

is a

coauthor of

The Beadweaving Edition

(fhe

in

each of the 2 rounds (rig.8-purple

and blue threads).

Rouerd ?:

String lA and pass through 2A frorn the previous round; repeat

around to add
a

total of 8A (rig. s-red thread). Secu"e the thread and trirn.

total of 8C. A.ttcr!: Exit frorn lC of Round l0; string . 2D and pass through lD, 1A, and lD at the tip of an end triangle. String 2D and pass through lC opposite the C just exited. Reinforce the thread path. Secure the threads and trim. *

BeadBook, 2010). Visit www. rianaolckers .blogspot.com.

.::.::::-'i-l i..;.:::i Check your local bead shop or contact: Toho One-G nylon beadingthread: Land of Odds, (615) 292-0610, wwwlandofodds.com. Delica cylinder beads and all other materials: Ubeadit Sacramento, (916) 488-2323, www ubeadlrscramento.com.

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Create this bracelet quickly and easily by weaving wheel-medallion units in one continuous bracelet. Matte metallic cubes and bugle beads make the seed beads glow, and the crystal margaritas add a sparkling center to each wheel.

Smadar Grossman

T'E{l}{\,*Lrf,l}
circular peyote stitch fringe
square stitch

right-angle weave xlg{}"x

See p. 94
p

'*...v{

$i{i'g' !,i\'*i g.

&&c

for hel,pful technique and. roject- I ev el i nlo r m ati on.

&3'!'Xi3r{ ,Fi
3 g metallic forest-green size 15' Japanese seed beads (A)

'

CtPSh! ni\tT'1. Stitch the first .heel component: ; : rnds 1 and 2: Use 3' of thread to strin{.
16A, leaving a 9" tail. Pass through all the beads again and tie a square knot

R.Eund

6: String 18 and lF: pass through

5 g light olive-lined crystal size 11o Japanese seed beads (B)

the next C of Round 4. String lF and 2C; pass through the firsr F added, the last C exited, and the last F added' String 18 and pass through the top C in the next fringe (rig.3). Repeat seven tirnes to connect each Round 5 fringe.

20 g metallic forest-green size 8o Japanese seed beads (C) 15 g matte raku green vine iris 3mm cube beads (D) 20 g matte raku green vine iris 4mm cube beads (E)
15 g matte olive 9mm bugle beads (F)

to form
Round B:

circle.

String 18, skip 1A frorn the previous round, and pass through the

followingA; repeat to add a total of

BB. Step up through the first B added

in this round
Round 4:'Work

(rig. 1-blue thread).

circular peyote stitch with

lC in

each stitch for a total of BC. Step

(rig. 't-red thread).

through beads to exit from the first B added in this round. Rosnd 7: String lA, pass through the next C of Round 6, string 18, pass through the following C of Round 6, string lA, and pass through the next B/C/B
IMeave

vitrail medium 6mm crystal flower margaritas 2 gold 5mm jump rings 1 gold 9mm ball-and-socket clasp Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
5 crystal

up through the first C added in this

round
Round 5:

String lD, lC, lE, and lC; pass back through the E/C/D and through the next C ofRound 4. Repeat seven times to add a total of B fringes. Step up through the second C added in this round (rig. z).

top of the next fringe (rig. +); repeat seven tirnes. \Meave through beads to exit up through the first B
at the

Scissors Size 10 and 12 beading needles 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers

added in this round.

ilXT9*I{:.*} $f 14!.: B%" (rrve wHrrrs), 6%" (roun wnerr-s)

Fig. 1: Stitchiirg
Rounds

Fig.2: Adding
fnnge in
R.ound 5

1-4

Fig.4i

Stitching

Raund 7

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Love textifes?
designs taken

We certainly da, and

this year's Pattern Ftay highlights bead

rightfrarn the warld af f abrics. Notice the resemblance to batitzs in these porcelain .pendants, the diagonal stripes of

e mn's tie in this euff, and the geametric sha.pes af a.pteeed quilt in this bracelet.

:EP

:>

Le.

Instructions begin on page 6o.

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INSPIRED BY Laura McCabe's beautiful Harlequin Cuff (June/uly 2010, page 38), I designed the diagonal striPes on the base of this bracelet to resemble the fabric of a
silk necktie. The tailored edging keeps with the masculine theme, but the embellishments lend a feminine touch.

MATERIALS
'15' seed 3 g 24k gold electroplated size
l

beads (A) 3 g each size

ls
t'

rfl

11'cylinder beads in seafoamlined clear AB (B), pearl (C), and matte metallic bronze (D)

I t
E

2 g gold galvanized size 11" cylinder beads (E) 4 g gold permanent-finish size 11" seed beads (F)

20 Pacific opal 4mm crystal bicones 21 smoked top az 4mm crystal bicones
12 sand opal 4mm crystal bicones

9 light Colorado topaz 4mm crystal bicones 2 Pacific opal 8x6mm crystal rondelles

giKs $

White size D nylon beading thread TOOTS

Scissors Size 12 beading needle

@'
'; ::

Microcrystalline wax (oPtional)

Fl NISII

lil) SlZli:

63/+"

TECr-rNrQUES odd-count peyote stitch picot PROJECT I-EVEL

-&R"TIST'S TIP
Accentuate the striped motif by placing the crystal embellishments on their matching color stripes; soften it by placing crystals of contrasting colors on the stripes as shown here"

&8C

See p. 94 for helpJul technique and proj ect-l ev el nf o r m ati on.

1) BASE. Use cylinder beads to work flat odd-count peyote stitch, forrning the cuff's base' Rows 1 and 2: Add a tension bead to 10' of
waxed thread, leaving a 4' tall. String

2) CLASP RONDELLES. Weave the working thread through beads to exit the second base bead in the last row. String lA, 28, l rondelle, and 3A; Pass
back through the rondelle, 28, and

r :...11,,-r* ll il- :' !;rl>li ,i:" -i,:f ';r,',

,

sBn;:

iA.

98, 2E, and 6C. Rows 3-36: Following Fig. 1 for bead color placement, use B, C, D, and E to work
odd-count peyote stitch with 1 bead in each stitch. Rows 37-'185: Repeat the pattern established in Rows 1-36 five tirnes; repeat Rows 1-5 or until 72" short of the
desired length. bte: If lengthening, add 12 rows ('/n") ut a tirne so n

Repeat to add another rondelle between the seventh and eighth beads in the last

BHBSHHqrr' .,' - rjr r: "GHHgHEffiP*nffiHH3HHqn-'

,

:f!',

.;ri.i,

row. fMeave back across the row and into the rondelles to reinforce (rig. z).

*ilHEHSEHEH * -rGHngr
UGgG

3) STJRFAC EMBELLISHMENTS. Add crystal and picot embellishments to the

stripes:
erystal enrbellishnrents:'Weave the working

!lr: |
Fig.

*rt

thread throughbeads to exit toward

the beadwork from the first base bead in the sixth-to-last row. Jfota The bead

,.i: -,_,r, i..la *- *

1 : Rows
1

-1r,,;'-r11

embellishment can be added to the

last stripe.

) ':*" 1-- - -36 of

base

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l:ii:j. rnarks the center (from top to

L

::,: rartial wide stripe (and the sev:: L-:nrh wide stripe) will have only
r:::':ellishment; all others will have 4. i .:::rq lF, 14, 1 smoked topaz bicone, -!-. a:od lF; skip 3 diagonal base beads .,: i :ass through the fourth (or count + :':b's up and 3 beads to the left)
:,E 3-blue thread). mo'rxr \\ave

, :- -

:n) of the first wide stripe. This

u
Fig,2: Adding the rondelles Fig.3:
Embellishing the stripes

through beads to exit the E

-: :ie last row. String 3A; skip 1E :::gonally (in Ro* 184), pass through

:-: next E (in Row 183). Repeat, addpicot over every other E (rig. s.ce thread). Nofa The first and last i:npes of picot embellishrnent will - ate only 5 picots; the rest will have
-ga

r\

r::

rr
Fig. 5: Securing the side
embellishment

Fig.4; Forming a clasp loop

I picots.
rr

:.re through

beads to exit toward the

r't,.dr'.ork from the edge bead that is -::iered top to bottom in the next wide

5) SIDE EMBELLISHMENTS. Remove the tension bead on the tail thread.

CALLIE MITCHELL beads at her home studio in Houston, Texas, when not traveling with her family. Her jewelry pieces are primarily designed
as "souvenirs"

String 6F;

pass

through the exposed

of beloved and beautiful places.

r::oe. Continue adding crystal ernbel:.irnents down the center of each wide
r,;:1pe
:

-:

nd picot ernbellishments between rride stripes. IJse sand opal for the

thread loop between the edge E and the next edge bead (between Rows ll and 13) on the side of the base. Pull the thread snug to align the Fs along the outside
edge. Pass back through the 2 nearest Fs

See her finished jewelry and patterns at

www

.peregrinebeader.etsy.com and her blog at peregrinebeader.blogspot.com.

RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Delica cylinder beads: Beadazzled (410)

,.;:ond, eighth, and fourteenth wide .:dpes; Pacific opal for the third, sixth, -:nth, twelth, and fifteenth wide i:ripes; smoked topaz for the fourth,
i.eventh, tenth,

and pass under the nearest thread loop on the edge; repeat twice. Pass through

837-2323, www.beadazzled.net. Toho

cyl

inder

beads: Michaels, (800) 642-4235, www.michaels .com. Swarovski bicones and rondelles: FusionBeads .com, (888) 781 -3559. Size 11' seed beads: Beadie's

thirteenth, and six-

:.enth wide stripes; Colorado topaz for ::e fifth, eleventh, and seventeenth

-ide stripes.
4) CLASP LOOPS. Work lE in each .ritch off Row 1. Weave through beads to
exit the second-to-last E just added. String l7F; pass through the last lE exited to form
Pass
a

the 6F (rig. s). Continue adding beads along the length of the base, using 6F (or 7F as needed to fill anygaps) and adding 3F for the lst stitch. Making sure both clasp rondelles are on top of the base, work lE in each stitch long the
end of the base. Repeat the entire step along the second side of the band.
Secure the threads and

Beadwor (44O) 263- 5283, www.beadiesbead work.com. Size 15' seed beads: Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com.

trirn. +

loop

(rig. +-blue thread).

through all beads again to reinforce

ARTIST'S TIP
lf the clasp loops are too tight at first, insert a pencil into the loops and gently apply pressure to loosen them. The nylon beading thread will stretch slightly to accommodate the rondelles.

and exit the first F of the loop. String 3A, skip lF, and pass through the next
F; repeat around to add a total
8

of

picots (rig. +-red thread). Repeat the entire step to add a second loop to the second E ofthe edge row. Secure the thread and trirn.

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TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS AGO, Sue made a quilt for her daughter featuring the tumbling block Pattern. ln this charming bracelet, she has adapted that pattern using a triangle shape she learned in Julia S. Pretl's book Llttle Beading Boxes. Notice how the triangles form six-pointed stars as well as 3-D blocks'
/IATERlALS 5 g light olive matte size 1'l' cylinder
beads (A) 5 g mauve matte size 11' cylinder beads (B) 5 g light teal matte size 11' cylinder beads (C) 5 g mauve-lined crystal size 11" cylinder beads (D)
'1

:1

mauve 1Omm 2-hole button

Gray size D beading thread

TOL5
Scissors Size 10 beading needle
FINf SHED SIZE:63/q"

TecFiNrquES
circular peyote stitch herringbone stitch PRCIJECT LVEL

&&O

See p. 94 for helpful technique and p roj ect-l ev el i nlor m ati on.

Fig. 1: Sutching

1) TRIANGLE. Workpeyote and herringbone stitches to forrn a triangular cor:nponent:

Round 1:

R.ound 2

String lC; pass through the nearest C in the previous round. Step up through the first C added in this round
Rounds

(rig. z-blue thread).

String 1A, lB, and 1C; pass through all again to forrn a circle, leaving a 4" tall. Exit from the C. Round 2: String lC and lA; pass through theAin Round l. String lAand lB; pass through the B in Round 1. String lB and lC; pass through the C in Round 1. Step up for the next round bypassing through the first C added in this round (rig. r). Round 3: String 1C and 1A; pass through the nearest A in the previous round. String 1A; pass through the nearestA in the previous round. String lA and lB; pass through the nearest B in Round 2. String lB; pass through the nerest B in the previous round. String 18 and 1C; pass through the rrerest C in the previous round.

4-6: Repeat Round 3 three tirnes,

but work 2 peyote stitches between each of the triangle's herringbone-stitched corners in Round 4, 3 peyote stitches in Round 5, and 4 peyote stitches in

Round 6
Round 7:

(Fig.

z-red thread).

String 1D, pass down through

Fig.2: Ad.ding
Rounds

3*6

the nearest bead in the previous round to form a corner, thenwork 5 peyote stitches with lD in each stitch to forrn the side; repeat twice. JMeave through beads to exit frorn the first

D added in this round (rig.3). Don't trim the thread; set the triangle aside.
Repeat the entire step seven times to

total of 8 embellished triangles. Repeat Rounds l-G of the triangle twenty-two times to lotrrt22 unembellished triangles.

forrn

Fig. 3: Strtching
Round 7

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: RCLE 1 " Join the triangles together : -: following order by zipping the :r::s. forrning a circle: " i:gles 1 and 2: Use the thread of . :nembellished triangle (triangle r) to ::: ro the side ofan ernbellished tri::-gle (Triangle z), rnaking sure the side - -iors match. Use lD to add an inside - - rner to Triangle 2 (ng. c). - angles 2 and 3, Zip t}'e next side of Trilgle 1 to an embellished triangle (Tri::gle 3), again rnaking sure the side - -,lors match. Add lD to the nearest -rtside corner ofTriangle l, add lD ::i each stitch to the outside edge of Triangle l, add 1D to the nearest out.rde corner of tiangle 1, then weave -hrough beads to exit frorn the open
'
:dge of Triangle 2 (rig. 5-orange thread). " :ngles2 and4:Zip to the side of an

AR,TIST'S TIP
The triangles work equally well using size "l "5o or 11o seed beds.

'rnembellished triangle (rriangle +), add lD to the nearest outside corner ,rf Triangle 4, add 1D in each stitch to the outside edge of Triangle 4, and add lD to the nearest outside corner
of

Fig.6: Adding
half circle

Tiiangle 4

(rig. s-pinkthread).

'riangles4and

s:Zipto the side of an

embellished triangle (Triangle s), add lD to the nerest inside corner of Triangle 4, andweave throughbeads to exit frorn the open edge of Triangle 5
q

previous circle (rig.6). Repeat to add a total of7 conjoined circles. Secure the thread and trim.

(Fig. 5-green

thread).

4) CLASP. Stitch a button/loop clasp: guttonr Start I' ofnewthread that exits
abowrr/z"

riangles5 anda:Zip to the side of an

from one end of the brace-

unernbellished triangle (rrian$e e) and

add lD to the nearest inside corner

of

tiangle

rriangles 6 and

6 (rig. s-utue threaa). l: Zip to the open side of Tiiangle 3, add 1D to the nearest outside corner of Triangle 6, add lD in each stitch to the outside edge of Tiiangle 6, and add lD to the nearest outside corner ofTriangle 6. \Meave through beads to exit frorn the open
side of Triangle 5 (rig. 5-red thread).

let. String the button and 3D; pass down through the next hole in the button and into the beadwork. Repeat the thread path several times to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Loop: Start I' ofnew thread that exits from a D at the outside corner ofone of the triangles at the other end of the bracelet. String 28D; pass through the
nearest outside coner ofthe adjacent

Repeat the thread path to reinforce; secure the thread and

trirn. +

5U MAGUIR. considers herself an unashamed beadaholic, who came to beadwork via patchwork and embroidery. She
is

aTrustee ofThe

triangle. String lD,

pass

through the

Beadworkers Guild of Great Britain, www .thebeadworkersguild.org.

RESOURCES Checkyour local bead shop

3) CIRCLES 2-6. Use the same zipping technique as in Circle I to form a half circle that includes I ernbellished and 2 unembellished triangles and butts up against the nearest 2 triangles in the

nearest outside corner of the next triangle, and exit through the first 2D added in this section (rig. z-utu" thread). String lD, skip 1D, and pass

or

contact: Delica beads at www.Charisma Beads .co.uk., Unit 2[, 80/81, Walsworth Rd., Hitchin,
Herts., SG4 9SX. Similar beads: Beyond Beadery

through the following lD; repeat to add a total of t3D (ris. 7-red thread).

(800) 840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com.

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Heather Kahn
Stitch a bracelet using twohole beads to reflect the geometric mosaic patterns of Moroccan tile designs.

lffi-';]; q:*:!'rs-!.
T*'i{l$gR &{}{ iibi
peyote stitch square stitch 3m$"T
See p. 94
p i

*:,;*#$

di-

, *4*

$iC'*'

L*i\j

,,,

&&O

for helpful technique and

roject- I ev el i nf o r m ati o n.

i ,\'{'{r
I i l Work modified and ernbeli pevote and square stitch to form
:
Row*: String
pass

l'{ .'{ fi ,S

1 g metallic teal size 15" seed beads (A)

,'

- =se

ofthe bracelet:

Use 3' of thread to pass down

-ugh the left hole of lD, then ::rg 18, lC, and 1B; pass up through = right hole of the same D. String _ iC, arru lB; pass down through 1v, and ru, Pa uvwtr trrruuBrr --. ieft hole of the sarne D, the nearest - tl B, and up through the right hole
:
,,

lA, 18, lC 1B. 1A, and ID; down through the right hole of the top D added in Ror'' 3. String the left hole oflD and pass dorvn through the right hole ofthe bottom D added inRow3. StringlD, 1A, 18. lC, 18, and lA; pass up through the left hole of the bottorn D added in Rov-3
(Fig.

2 g metallic teal size 11'seed beads (B)

100 matte metallic teal 3mm drop beads (C)

B0 matte metallic teal/bronze flat 2-hole

beads (D)
7 shiny metallic tealf bronze beads (E)
1

flat 2-hole

gold 10x8mm 2-strand filigree box clasp

with soldered rings

Size D nylon beading thread

3-green thread). Weave through

''{}{}.$
Scissors

beads to exit down through the

ieft

::he D (rig. r-bluethread). * z, String the left hole of

lD and pass

hole of the bottorn D added in this row (rig.3-bluethread). String 18, lC,

Extra thin Japanese beading needles or size 13 English beading needles

-: through the right hole of the last - exited; repeat the thread path to
:=inforce and exit down through the ,=it hoie of the D just added (rig. r'ed thread).

i : d 3:

String lA, 1B, lC, lB, lA, and lD;

:ass up through the right hole of the f added in Row 2 (rig. z-blue thread).

Srring iD,

lA, lB, lC, 1B, and 1A;

:ass down through the left hole of the D added in Row 2, the nearestA/B/C/

3/4, and up through the left hole of .he first D added in this row, the right
hole of the next D, and the left hole -,he top D (rig. z-red thread).

of

and lB; pass up through the right hole ofthe last D exited (rig.3-redthread). Row 5: String lD and pass up through the right hole of the nearest D in Row 4; repeat once. String lB, lC, and lB; pass down through the left hole of the last D exited. IMeave throughbeads to exit up through the right hole ofthe top D in Row 4 (rig. +-blue thread). Row d: String 1A, 18, lC, IB, and lA; pass down through the right hole of the nearest D added in Row 5. String lD; pass down through the right hole ofthe next D added in Row 5. String lA, 1B, 1C, lB, and lA; pass up

trI\tS1

I ;.

\1lV

1;,:

61/2"

through the right hole ofthe nearest D in Row 4.-Weave through beads to exit down through the right hole of the first D added in Row 5 (rig. a-

StringlA, 18, lC, lB, and lA; pass up through the right hole of the D added in this row. String 1A, lB, lC, 1B, and lA; pass down
redthread).

through the right hole of the nearest D in Row 5.'Weave through beads to exit up through the right hole of the D added in this row (rig. s).

Fig. 1: Stitcfiing
Rows 1 nnd 2

ARTIST''$ T!P
Wl"ren working on the center embeNlishment, leave the thread

Fig.4:

Adding

tension a little !ooser than usuai sr the two-hole beads will pull toward the center and distort the shape of the diamond.

Rorls 5 nnd 6

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ARTIST'S TIPS
. Because two-hole beads are so thin, they are more likely to chip than
other seed beads. Take extra care with their storage and handling.

Each additional completed diamond adds about 3/*".

Repeat Rows 1-6 six tirnes or to the de-

ofthe center D in the next Row 4 repeat. Repeat the entire step to ernbellish the center of each diamond.

sired length, always attaching the D in the Row I repeat to the D added in the Row 6 repeat. IMeave through beads to exit up through the right hole ofthe center D in the final Row 4 repeat.

3) (LA$F. Securely sew one half of the clasp to the D at each end ofthe bracelet. *

:)

E4SnLf-NShlMhi. String lE; pass

t'l,,ATH.R

up through the right hole ofthe last D exited and down through the right hole of the E just added. String 18, lC, and 1B; pass up through the left hole of the E just added, down through the left hole of the last D exited, and up through the left hole of the E just added (rig. o-blu" thread). String 18, 1C, and lB; pass down through the right hole of the E just
added
(Fig.

Kl'lN grew up beading at her parents'

bead business, Caravan Beads. She recently launched her own line of costume-inspired jewelry with her business partner, Jeff Witkavitch. Visit Chrononaut Mercantile at www.chrononaut mercantile.com.
RSOURC.5 Check your local bead shop or contact: Tila two-hole beads, Miyuki seed beads, C-Lon nylon beading thread and all other materials: Caravan Beads, (800) 230-8941, www
.caravan beads.com.

6-red thread).'Weave through

beads to exit up through the right hole

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wtuen tupestry cuff

Claudia Chase
Are you a fiber enthusiast as well as an avid beader? Use this simple weaving technique and a mix of interesting fibers to create a colorful bracelei accented with beads.

TECFINIQUES
loomwork
whipstitch

PROJECT T,EVEL &&.])

See p. 94
p

for helpful technique and

roj e ctJ ev el i nlo r m ati o n.

u A RP. Following the rnanufacturer,s

MATERIALS
COLOR BLENDING
Weave
2 g metallic mix of size 11" seed beads
as

irlrf:::ons for your loom, use the nylon Ll'i :? \arp the loom so there are f ,ua:Fs spaced at l0 warps per inch.

with

thin fibers

your weft.

1g

metallic mix of size 8' seed beads

subtle blending technique, start with one pair of colors and gradually replace one of the colors with a new one.
a

For

1 brass 1" wide cuff blank

Spool of fine-weight 3-ply nylon beading cord

Size D beadingthread

-',"'CVEN
nu :racelet:
ilurye Cut

BASE. Weave the

bodyof
across

i' of nylon cord.'Weave

;:: lrarp
='g t
rryqare:

For exarnple, cut your weft fibers into 8" and 4" Iengths. When a shorter piece runs out, replace it with a longer one.
ADDING BEADS

Various yarns including silk, pearl cotton, linen, rayon floss, and novelty fibers
2 x 8" piece of Ultrasuede

threads for 1/a", forming a r,e--der that you'll turn under later
)'

Clear craft adhesive

IJse one of the following tech-:1ues to weave the bracelet band for -- or long enough to cover your brass

::fr.
r

As you work, use your fingers to

rrpress the fibers into a tightly

;*:31-sn

fxflfg.

bfe:

Don't start or end

.'eft fiber

at the edge

ofthe bracelet.

S:art in the body of the piece and push ie tails through to the back of the
-.rear.ing; you'll

To transfer seed beads onto your weft fiber, center abeadingneedle on 10" ofthread and knot the ends. Put the end ofyour weft through the thread loop. String 14 size 8os and slide thern down the beading thread onto the weft fiber (rig. z). Ifyou're using 2 strands of fiber as the weft, thread the beads onto just one of them. Position the beads in the
shed, spacing the beads evenly across the warp threads (rig. s). Wrap the weft fiber around the outside warp thread once.

TOOLS
Scissors

Beading loom with shedding device Ten-dent coil or reed

Size 10 beading needle

Blunt-edge tapestry needle

Ioothpick
FINISHED SIZE.,7"

trim and hide those -,ails when you finish the piece.
lCLlD COLOR -::rg I or 2 strands of fiber as your ,={. weave as rnany rows as desired.

Then, change the shed and continue weaving the weft fiber as before. Add rows ofbeads as desired as you weave the
length ofthe bracelet.

ARTIST'S TIP
The size of your individual weft threads, whether silk, cotton, or novelty yarn, should not be any

:rperiment with different yarns to r.: a feel for how each yarn looks.

thicker than the warp cord. lf the

weft is thicker than the warp cords, it may not cover them completely.

G
Fig, 1: Weaving cords
through the warp

GGG

Fig. 2: Striirging
beads onta the cord

weaving terms
warp: The fixed vertical threads added to the loorn. you'll weave

fibers or beads through these threads.

Weft: The horizontal threads or strands of beads woven through the separated warp threads.
Shed: Shedding devicer

The space between the raised and lowered warp threads. Any rnechanism that raises and lowers every other warp thread to create a shed.

Fig, 3: Weaving the beads

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Finish:

piece of nylon cord to weave for aV+" footet as at the start. Lightly glue the edge of the header

Cut

a 1'

and footer so the weaving doesrit ravel when you remove it from the loom. Cut the piece off the loom, leaving at

3) ASSEMBtY. Finish the bracelet: Ultrasuede: Trace the woven piece onto the back of the Ultrasuede and cut out the bracelet backing. Gluinge IJse a toothpick to spread a thin, even layer of adhesive onto the back
of the woven piece and the Ultrasuede. Place the brass cuff blank between the two and sandwich thern together. Smooth and align the woven piece and the Ultrasuede. Tiim the Ultrasuede if it extends past the edge
Sdging: Place

Fig. 4: Whipstitching
the cuff's edge

end. Tie overhand knots with warp pairs close to the edges and trirn the warp ends to 72". Turn the header and footer toward the back of the band, adjusting the length as needed to cover the brass cuff, and glue them
least 5" of warp threads on each

ofthe woven piece.

into place.

abeadingneedle on 3'of beading thread and tie a knot at one end. Pass through the weaving, hiding the knot, and exit at one corner close to the edge. String 3 size llos and pass through both layers. Repeat, stitching
one bead's width frorn the last spot

ARTIST'S TIPS
*
fulake sure you don't pull the weft too tightly when you wrap areund the edges; you $/ant t rnak sure yur edges remain straight.

exited around the entire edge (rig. +). Secure the thread and trim. *
CLAUDIA CHASE
is

the owney'inventor of Mirrix

* The woven beads will help keep your piece at an even width, s add a row of, beads at least every 1/2" tQ 3/q".

Tapestry and Bead Looms. When she is not on the road showing off her looms and/or teaching, she
can be found in southern New Hampshire

You can use any tapestry techniques in this cuff, but I suggest that beginners start with simple lines and weft blending.

indulging in all her bead and fiber related

passions,

writing in her blog and running Mirrix. your local bead shop or

r Varythe edge beads usingfringe beads, crystals, bugle beads,

rr

any other small beads of your choice.

RESOURCES Check

contact: C-Lon beading cord and thread, loom, and all other supplies: MirrixTapestry and Bead Looms, (603) 547 -627 8, www.mirrixlooms.com.

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SPoTLtGHT ON SEED BEADS

simply seeds {rvrosArco EARRTNGS

Maggie Meister

My peyote-stitched eal'ring design references the ancient mosaics found in the floors of Ponrpei i and Herculaneum.

) BOTTOM DISK. Work circular peyote stitch to form the front of the disk that hangs at the bottom of the earring: Round 't: IJse 2' of tlread to string 4A; pass through the beads again to form a tight circle, leavilg a 4" tail to weave in later.
1

Fig.2:

Adding Rounds 5*9 of the frcnt bottom disk

Round 7:

Round 2r

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String lB and pass through the next A of Round I ; repeat three times to add a total of 48. Step up through the first B added in this round (rig. rString 2B and pass through the next B of Round 2; repeat three tirnes to add a total of BB. Step up through the first B added in this round (rig. tblue thread).

green thread).

Rsund 3:

circular peyote stitch with I bead in each stitch, repeating this bead order four tirnes: lB, 1A, lC, 1A. The round will contain BA, 4B, and 4C. Step up through the first B added in this round (rig. z-blue thread). Rounds I and 9: Work circular peyote stitch with lA in each stitch for a total of 16A in eac-h of 2 rounds, always stepping up through the firstAadded in the round (rig. 2-red thread). The work will cup. Secure the thread and trim; set
the disk aside.
Repeat the entire step to

'Work

Fig. 1: Stitching
Rounds

2-4 of the
dish

form

a second

frant bottom

TECHNIQUES
circular peyote stitch

right-angle weave

PROJECT I,EVEL
See p. 94

&80

Round 4r

for helpful technique and project-level

information.

MATERIALS
3g
1g

white luster size 11' cylinder beads (A)

matte black size'1'1'cylinder beads (B) 3 g metallic antique gold size 11' cylinder
beads (C) 2 spinel

7x9mm briolettes
2mm rounds

'12 spinel

String lB, pass through the next B of Round 3, string lC, and pass through the following B of Round 3; repeat three times to add a total of 48 and 4C. Step up through the first B added in this round (rig. 1-red thread). Round i: String lC and pass through the next bead added in Round 4; repeat seven tirnes to add a total of 8C. Step up through the first C added in this

disk, but this tirne use all As and don't trirn the thread. Zip: Arrange the two disks so their edge beads interlock like a zipper. Use the working t-hread to weave the beads of each disk togedrer, lonming a coin shape (rig. 3). Don't trirn the thread.

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Fig. 3: Zipping tagether the bottom dishs

2 gold ear posts

with 1Omm flat disks

round
Round 6:

(rig. 2-orange thread).

2) POST DISK. Work circular peyote

stitch to forrn a disk that covers the ear post:
Round 1: Use

Gold nylon beading thread

TOOLS
Scissors Size'10 or 12 beading needle

FINISHED SIZE:2x3/c"

String 28, pass through the next C added in Round 5, string 2C, and pass through the following C added in Round 5; repeat to add a total ofSB and 8C. Step up through the first B added in this round (rig. z-green
thread).

I' of t}read to string 3C; pass

tlrough
Round 2:

the beads again to forrn a tight

cirde, leaving a 4" tail to weave in later. String lC and pass through the next C of Round l; repeat twice to add

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3: repeat fir'e trmes to

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-t .-i--rirrS 1C and pass through iri i ::::: ,] of dre prewious round; - .:e:: =-een tirnes to add a total of , ;, =ach of 4 rounds (rig. +-r- r e3d.i
.

-a :; C fig.4-green thread) ; !-:--: -C ald pass through the r-:r;: - :, i.:u:]ti1: repeatfivetimes . " : - ": :: j of 12C (rig. 1-btuethread).

Fig.
the

5:

beadworh

Placing the ear post

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Fig. 6: Stitching Rounds 1-0-13 af the plst ttisl?

3) ASSEMBLY. Attach the post disk and the bottom disk with right-angle-weave strips:
strip I : String 3C; pass through the last C exited and the first 2C just added; repeat three tirnes to form a rightangle-weave strip 4C long (rig. z-green thread). connction r : String

Fig.7:

Addng the

frst

strip and connecting it to the bottom dish

F:

F " :: ::- ar post so the disk touches the

h,t

,:' , : rk iFig. s).

Nsnu.: 10:

Strrlg lC,

pass

through the

:,:':
i.

Ain

"--':rd :-;ld 9 ; repeat around to add a total

C of Round 9, te nearest C of 8. and te following C of

:::C.
lc
und
1 1

lC; pass through an Round 9 of the bottorn disk's front side. String IC; pass through the Iast C exited, the first C just added, and the A in Round 9 to forrn a rightangle-weave

forming 6 decreases (rig.6:

unit

:, nr thread).

String lC and pass through the

:-xt C of Round l0; repeat five times :' add a total of 6C (Fig. 6-green thread).
roqnd 12: String

through beads to exit the fourth A in Round 9 of the bottom disk.

Strip 2 and Connecrion

'Weave

(rig. 7-blue thread).

Fig.8: Enbellishtng
the post
disl.<

!:

Repeat Strip

l,

lC, pass through the next C ofRound 11, the nearest C of Round 10, and the following C of

then repeat Connection 2, this tirne attaching to a C on the post disk one
bead away frorn the starting C

of

Round 1l; repeat five tirnes to add a rotal of 3C (rig. 6-btue thread). Round i3: String lC and pass through the nert C of Round 12; repeat twice to add a total of 3C (rig. 6-red thread). \feave throughbeads to exit frorn Round 7.

Strip l.-W.eave through beads to exit from the starting C exited on the post
disk (rig. 7-red thread).
Fost-disk embellishrnent:

String one 2rnm through the next C in Round 7 of the post disk; then string lC and pass through the following C in Round 7 of the post disk; repeat to add a total of six 2rnm rounds and 6C (rig. a-blue thread). Secure this thread

round and

pass

and trim.
Bottom-disk embellishment: Weave the

working thread of t.he bottom disk trough beads to exit from the bottorn center A in Round 9. String 4C, I briolette, and 2C; pass back through the second C originally added. String lC and pass through the last A exited
8-red thread). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim.
Fig. 4: Worhing Rc-the post dish
.

MAGGIE MEISTER is a beadwork artist who is inspired by jewelry, mosaics, andfrescoes found in antiquity. She translates her passion for ancient
history into jewelry using seed beads and semiprecious stones. Maggie teaches both nationally and internationally, and her book, Classical Elegance, part of Lark's Masters Beadweaving
Series, will be available in August 20.11. RESOURCES Checkyour local bead shop or contact: Similar materials: FusionBeads.com, (ggS)
781 -3559.

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Repeat all steps to forrn the second

earring. +

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This sinuous herringbone-stitched necklace takes its sculptural shape from metallic seed beads surrounding brilliant crystal stones.

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f OPE. Create an arcedherringbone:ied rope to forrn the base ofthe

3 rounds using C. String 104 and through the C opposite the C just

pass

N{ATERIAT,S
9

transparent teal uster size

I

11

'

seed

:::ace:
i,: rnds l and 2: IJse 6' of thread to work a

-"ider-stitched srrip 2 beads high and * beads long; stitch the first and sec' rd stacks with A and the third and :: rrth stacks with c. stitch the first =ld last stacks together to form a circle. Erit up through the first stack of C. rund 3: Begin working in herringbone siitch. String 2C; pass down through --he next top C and up through the rlearest top A in Round 1 (rig. t ). String 2A; pass down through the next top A, then pass up through the nearest C ofthe previous round and rhe first C added in this round.
Rounds

exited. Reinforce the thread path. Secure the thread and trirn. claspr Repeat the loop instructions on the other end of the rope. String 64, the clasp, and 6A in place of 10A. 2) CABOCHCINS. Add a round of square stitch around the settings ofthe
cabochons:

beads (A) 6 g galvanized rose gold permanent-finish size 11o seed beads (B) 15 g galvanized rose gold permanent-finish size 8o seed beads (C) 15 foil-backed rose satin 8mm pointed-back crystal cabochons in 4-hole gold settings

2 light rose satin 5x9mm top-drilled crystal

pendants 'l fuchsia 5.5x11mm top-drilled crystal

Pendant
1 gold-filled 6x13mm lobster clasp Blue nylon beading thread

Stitch'i: Secure 2' of thread to 1 prong on a crystal setting. Exiting one of the holes, string 48; pass through the next hole, exiting the hole across frorn
the one enter.d
(rig. 3-orange thread).

'0(}1,s
Scissors Size 11 beading needles

stitch 2: String 48; pass through the next hole, exiting the opposite hole (rig. sgreen thread).

Fl\

IS H li

D SIT;;,

61/2"

4-16: Repeat Round 3. bta This

completes the first arc.

Stitrh 3: String 5B; pass through the next

Round 3, using C in place ofAandAinplace ofC (ris.z). -\bte: Switching the beads will cause the rope to arc the opposite way. R.ounds 18-32: Repeat Round 17. Repeat, switchingAfor C, and C forA every 16 stitches for a total of15 arcs. toop:'Work l0 rounds of herringbone stitch using C, l0 rounds usingA, and
Round 17: Repeat

hole, exiting the opposite hole (rig.

blue thread).

ls-

Stitch 4: String 58; pass through the next

hole, exiting the opposite hole (rig.

purple thread). Gap beads: Pass

through 48, string lB to hole, pass through 58, and string 1B; repet to add a total of 4B to
cover
a

cover the 4 holes. Pass through 3B

(rig.

l-red thread).

Fig.2: Worhing
the

first two

arcs

ARTIST'S TIP
Use

tight thread tension while

creating the herringbone arcs.

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ART'5T NOTE
lf y*u
r*se $ettings witl"r two holes instead of four and need tc adjust

your thread path in Step 2 to aeconnwrndate them, be sure the base round has 228 befsre beginnlng the square-$titch round.

Fig. 4: 5qurire-stitchrirg
araunrJ. a cabachatt

Square stitah: B

String lB; pass through the just exited and the next B in the base round (ris. +). Contimre squarestitching, adding lB in each stitch for atotal of 22B. Pass through the22B just added twice to reinforce. Do not

trirn the threads.

bte:

These beads

will sit on top of the first round.

Repeat entire step fourteen times using

the remaining cabochons.

Center saboEhen:

Exiting frorn the top

Fig. 5: ttccirg
the embellishment

round next to a prong on the setting, string 28, I light rose satin pendant, lB, the fuchsia pendant, 18, the other light rose satin pendant, and 2B; pass through the 58 just skipped on the
bottom edge of the cabochon, forming a fringe (rig. s). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Set aside. 3) 5SEMBLY" Using the thread frorn I cabochon, square-stitch the top round of beads to the As on the inside of one

YASM!f.l .IACOB SARFAII has been beading for ten years and owns a bead store, www.beadingwith-beads.com. She lives in lsrael.

herringbone arc working with 2 or

3 beads per stitch. Repeat using the rernaining cabochons. For the center cabochon, attach the 88 opposite the fringe

your local bead shop or contact: Toho One-G nylon thread and all other
RESOURC,S Check

materials: Beading with Beads, www.beading-withbeads.com. Settings for Swarovski 1028 cabochons: BeadsnGems.com. Similar Swarovski'17704 chaton

to the center 8A or 9A of the center arc. Secure the threads and trim. *

monte cabochons (U.S. source): Gerri's Crystals, www.gerriscrystals.com, and Artbeads.com, (866) 715-2323. Swarovski 1028 cabochons and similar pendants and seed beads: FusionBeads.com,
Adapt the pattern

(888) 781 -3ss9.

for a fun pair of

earrings.

The back of the nechlace,

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