AD PRESENTS BRICK-STITCH BEADED BUTTERFLIES Karen Parkercontents BRICK-STITCH BEADED BUTTERFLIES Introduction .......... Brick-Stitch Basics........... coset eeeteeeeee Butterfly Basics -....ecsevrsecseseeeeesrstenes African Monarch Butterfly, Apollo Butterfly .... Blue Morpho Butterfly Crimson Callicore Butterfly. Glasswing Butterfly .....0..0.ccscecee I? Finishing ....0.0.... Green Birdwing Butterfly........... loles Daggerwing Butterfly........2.-. 21 Marcella Pansy Daggerwing Butterfly .....23 Pearl Morpho Butterfly, Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly Purple Spotted Swallowtail Butterfly .....29 Western Blue Charaxes Butterfly. ve PY be DE OY (OUP Mei, ec Al sights reserve FsW Mila grants perttatonfoe sy oral pages inthis te cope or peesmal edt eras ome pica.Introduction ‘come from two worlds, being both an artist and a scientist. Asa biologist, I revel in the precision of my experiments and the molecular nature of my research tools. However, I've always main- tained an interest in fiber arts, Sewing and quilting let me express myself in colors and textures that are lacking in my research Over the years, my interests have turned toward weaving and embel- ishments on fabric, particularly beaded embellishments! The diseav- ery of Carol Wilcox Wells’ book Creative Bead Weaving changed the way Hook at my art, I wholeheartedly embraced the concept of off-loom bead weaving to form a fabric. While I loved reproducing some of the projects in Carol's book, I knew: I wanted to create something that allowed me to connect with nature in the same way as my research has always done, A chance encounter with a microscopic image of butterfly wing seales was a turning paint for me (they so closely resembled the seed beads in my stash!), and I began a series of bead-waven butterflies. Within the pages of this book, I've endeavored to mimic the dimensions of each butterfly, the subtle shading of colors, and the balance of light and dark to render them lifelike. This careful attention to shape and color will result in pieces that are both pleasing to the eye and rewarding to the soul. Whether you work your way through all the projects in the book, or just afew, [hope you will come to appreciate the infinite beauty of nature's creations as much as I do. —Karen Parker Karen Parker is a scientist and bead artist living in upstate New York. Karenshas had a long career as a molecular biologist and has lived in Switzerland, England, and the United States. Saddened by alackof colors and textures in her molecular work, Karen had always maintained an interest in fiber arts. This has recently evolved into a love of bead weaving and the creation of a series of beaded insect jewelry. 1 PeW Media Ine. All gts reverved, PAW Media grans permission for any all ages Tes tae coped Yor peso ae wr oer wacom PAGE 3Brick-Stitch Basics Il the projects in this book are A sade using brick stiteh—a strong, versatile stitch that got its name from the staggered, brick-wall-like pattern it creates. The most common way to begin brick stitch is by first working one ladder- stitched row, but you can also start by usingatwo-row start, which is demonsteated below. Thariks to Jennifer VanBenschoten for sharing this helpful technique. Pigea Ag.5 (OFF WY Modi, ae AE sgltsrservd FW Matis pants pos ‘Two-Row Start Use a comfortable length of thread to string 3 beads; pass back through the first bead strung (Fig. 1). Pull fiemly on the thread so the beads stack as shown (Fig.2). String 1 bead and pass up through the top-right bead (Fig. 3). Pull firmly on the thread so the beads stack as shown (Fig. 4). Fig. Fig. 6 Inthe to cope far rel oe ease eae pice Continue in this manner across the first 2 vows of the pattern, always adding 1 bead ata time. Your piece will resemble Fig. 5. Working Brick-Stitch Noce: Bach timeyou starta new brickestitch vow, youll add 2 beads, String 2 beads (these will be the first 2 beads of the new row), pass under the nearest connecting thread betweon 2 beads of the previous row, and pass hack through the second bead just added (Fig.6). If you pass under the second connecting thread of the previous row, the new row willbe indented halfa bead’ width asshownin Fig. 7. Fig. Fig. io Foray a a pagesIf you pass under the first connecting Grick-Stitch Increase through the last bead exited and up thread of the previous row, the new row To workean increase, you'll weed to use through the bead just added (Fig. 14, will extend half a bead's width overthe adder stitch. The end of the row will look black thread): previous row (Figs. 8 and 9) like Fig. 11. To begin the increase, start the row as befove, referring to Figs. 12 Continue working Ladder stitch across the Ta work the rest of the rornatring 1 bead, and 13, raw until you've increased the row-to the pass under the next connecting thread of desired length (Figs. 18 and 16) the previous row, and pass back through To form the increase, pass down through the bead just added (Fig. 19), the first bead previously strung (Fig. 14, red thread), String 1 bead: pass down, gaz mgas d eee (© FeW Modi, Inc Allrightsresereed.PeW Mola grantepermlesion for any oral gee Tn rue tube copa for perieal wrt weedtarwea come PAGE 5After you've added the last new bead, weave through beads toexit from the far-left bead (Fig. 17, red thread) After you've worked the increase, use brick stitch to continue adding mere beads across the row. If necessary for the pattern, use ladder stitch to work an increase un each side. Fig a7 Grick-Stitch Decrease Its even casier to decrease at the end of Deceeases in brick stitch are easy! vow. Simply stop at the last bead, turn, ‘To form adecrease at the beginning ofa _and begin the new raw. row, weave through beads af the previous row to exitfrom 1 bead directly below the spot you'd like the new row to start (Fig. 18, red thread). Add the first 2 beads of the new briclestitch row as usual (Figs. 19.and 20). Continue working in brick stitch across the row. Fig. 18 Fig. 19 (©F+} Medi inc, ll righ reserved. [oY Media grants permission foram ora pages ‘hua tbe coped or personal ase orang ncernouave, comm PAGE 6Butterfly Basics u'll work each butterfly in this Y= in the same manner, First, follow each butterfly's aceompa- nying chart to stitch the wings (the rows sre numbered along the left side of each chart for your convenience). Complete the butterfly by forming the body separately and stitehing it to the wings. Choosing Your Beads 've designed these butterflies using Delica cylinder beads for asmooth, neat finish. You could use round seed beads, but the shape and texture of the resulting, butterfly would be quite different thats the one pictured. Choosing Your Thread and Needle it's best to use erystal 6 Ib FireLine braided beading thread for stitching the butterflies. [like to use permanent markers to customecolor the exposed edg threads, after I've stitched a butterfly, Note: Start by wsing a reasenable length of thread (3-6) and add more thread later if needed. A lengthy starting thread can become unwieldy and troublesome. | recommend using a size 10 or 11 Fig Fig.2 beading needle to:stitch the wings. use English beading needles, but you may use whatever style suits you. Working the Wings Use a comfortable length of thread to brick:stitch Rows 1 and 2, using the two- row start method (see Brick Stitch Basics, page 4) to wark them simultaneously, Work brick stitch back and forth across the rows, warking the chart from bottom to tap, until you reach the upper wings, At this point, the wings will form a"V" and you'll stitch each wing separately. Work the first upper wing, then return to the last bead exited before working the second upper wing, Stitch the second upper wing, Note: You may cithee start a new length of thread for the second upper wing or weave through beads to exit back through the starting paint. After you complete both upper wings, return to Row 1 and work the two lower iin the same manner as the upper es. Once finished, weave back through beads (or start 12" ef new thread) to exit from the center bead marked with both the bead color number and an "x" on the chart. Set the beadwork aside. Nore: You'll later use this thread to.ttach the wings to the body of the butterfly, Forming the Body Use wite eutters to cut one 6” piece af 26-gauge colored wire; bend the wire in half, Use one end of the wire to string 4 size 11° cylinder bead; let it slide down to the bend (Fig. 1). Use both wires to-string three 6mm fire-polished rounds (Fig. 2) Use bath wires to-farm an overhand knat above the last fire-polished round and pull tightly (Figs.3 and 4). ‘Trim the antennae to the desired length, String 1 size 11° cylinder bead onto cach wire. Use round-nose pliers to form a simple loop on each wire end, trapping the eylinder bead within the loop. Glue each cylinder bead in place sa they cover the wire ends (Fig. 5). i Fig a Fea (© FW Media le Align renrved. FW Mein gra perindon for any al pages ‘the taut be copied for parvo wie sawtnav ee com ‘iin 3B ut te rfly B a sl CS (continued) Attaching the Body to the Wings Wrap the thread that exits from the center of the wings around the wire of the badly, between the upper? fire-polished rounds. Pull tightly so the thread is hid- den between the beads. Pass through the last head enited on the wings (the one marked with an “X* on the chart} and weave through beads to exit from 1 bead four rows below. Weap the thread around the wire of the body again, this time between the lower 2 fire polished rounds, Pull firmly so the thread is hidden between the beads. Weave dawn through the rest of the beads at the center of the butterfly. Secure the thread with a series of half-hitch knots down the inside edge of one of the lower wings. Trim the thread clase to the worl, TIPS FORWORKING THE WINGS + Ithelps to place a ruler just above the row youre working on. This way, you can double check for mistakes by ensuring that the veining and other patterns are lining up. + Choose the beads for the row you'e about to work and set them ‘ut on your work surface inthe ‘erder you're going to-use them before you start the row. This speeds upthe process and decreases the chance of mistakes, OF WM Allighs escrved PW Medi grass periecton or any oral pes tus tube coped fo presona sewn Enter eae. coun AGE &African Monarch Butterfly ie ee ea OnE ae Oe ee Me TE i M , FW? Meds Inc Allis reserved. FeW Modi rants peraion For aor all panes ‘nth a ueta be copied fr period use ww tater wede.comn WAGE 9MATERIALS Size 11° Delica cylinder beads: 1 = 1.69 apaque black (0810) 3 g transparent color-lined white (DB66) 3= 1 gtransparent yellow gold luster (DB118) 420.79 silver-tined translucent smoke topaz (DB612) 5 = 1.1 g silverined translucent frosted squash (DB681) 6205 g silvertined translucent chocolate (DB150) 7 = 04g silverdined translucent opal light peach (08621) Blight topaz 6mm fire-polished rounds 6" ofbrown 26-gauge craft wire Jewelry cement (G-5 Hypo Cement) Crystal 6 Ib FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle Round-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE: 3° 214" i Tastee plea [TS ST rT x ic ox a les sess ap] OF W Me Al rigs reserved. PW Medi grants pemieton for any otal piesApollo Butterfly ary (© FeW Madi tne AD siphasrenrred PM Meda grmtaperiinn for any oral pages ‘ethistmn tbe coped or perma wea ar. termes com ceheieayApollo Butterfly MATERIALS Size 11" Delica cylinder beads: 1 = 14g opaque ceyion color-ined silver gray (08242) 2=233 g transparent colordined white (0B66) 3 = 1.3 g silver-ined translucent gold (DB42) 420.7 9 opaque black (0810) 5 = 0.3 g silverdined translucent dark silver (DB48) 6 = 0.24 silvertined translucent cranberry (DB43) 7-= 0.4 silver-tined translucent smoke (08613) 8=0.1 g silver-fined translucent red (DB602) Scrystal/red 6mm fire-polished rounds 6" of silver 26-gauge craft wire Jewelry cement (G-S Hypo Cement) Crystal 6 Ib FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle Round-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE: 3%" x 215" LLUL Ses reserve FW Med grant periin foracy oa pages ‘oop for prvonal we srr Entareeae, come caneBlue Morpho Butterfly {© F-WMek Inc A ihe enced PAY Mia rani ero ony orl pape thc tvuctoe oped sped we eet eae com GeMATERIALS Size 11° Delica cylinder beads: 0.5 9 opaque iris blue (082) g transparent rainbow dark cobalt blue (08178) 3=0.69 transparent color storm blue (0858) 4= 12g transparent color ined electric blue (08920) 5 = 14g transparent turquoise blue (0B1318) 6 =0.3 g silver-ined translucent chocolate (DB150) 2 ed rainbow Blue Morpho Butterfly 3 cobalt 6mm fire-polished raunds 6" of silver 26-gauge craft wire Jewelry cement (G-5 Hypo Cement) Crystal 6 Ib FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle Round-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE: 2%" x 2%" eri MelBSW Medias Ine All rights reerved. oW Mesa rats permleiofor arora pane ths eur ca becopia for persona use wndaterwenve smn AGE 15.MATERIALS. 3 dipped décor red 6mm fire-polished rounds Size 11° Delica cylinder beads: 6" of silver 26-gauge craft wire 1 = 2.8.g opaque black (0810) Jewelry cement (G-5 Hypo Cement) 250.99 silversined translucent red (OB602) Crystal 6 Il FireLine braided bea ding thread 3=0.1gsilverdined translucent frosted orange (DB682) TOOLS 4= 0.69 silvertined translucent frosted ruby red ‘Scissors (DB583) Size 10 beading needle 5 = 0.69 silver-tined translucent smoke (DB613) Round-nose pliers 6 = 0.3 g transparent color-lined dark cherry (08295) FINISHED SIZE: 236" x 1%" ae Eee Cay Pace) Co ie aie! ree Me Ney 121" | Pee ee STS] ite ater Pare ee ese 1] NUN ieee eae et Poe Eee Or ee ees @°F/H Melis Inc All gis reterved. FeW Moi grants permlaion fora or al pagesClasswing ButterflyGlasswing Butterfly MATERIALS. Jewelry cement (G-S Hypo Cement) Crystal 6 Ib Firel ine braided beading thread Size 11* Delica cylinder beads: TOOLS Scissors gS g a 2 z = 3 Bg E32 PE a2 EG ao a9 29 6 'g transparent crystal (DB141) 4= 02 g silverdined translucent chocolate (DB150) Size 10 beading needle Round-nose pliers Kehakl (BB7) .6.g silverined translucent bronze (DB144) 3 Capri gold AB 6mm fire-polished rounds 6" of copper 26-gauge craft wire 3 g opaque FINISHED SIZE: 2%" = 1%" @°F/H Melis Inc All gis reterved. FeW Moi grants permlaion fora or al pages ‘nth a ueta be copied fr period use ww tater wede.comn PAGE 13Green Birdwing Butterfly (© FrW Medi ic All ightsvecervd, FoW Matis grants permlaion foray oral pages Techn tab coped Yor esol ae ww aw wade com PAGEGreen Birdwing Butterfly 6" oflime green 26-gauge craft wire Jewelry cement (G-S Hypo Cement) MATERIALS. Size 11* Delica cylinder beads: Crystal 6 Ib FireLine braided beading thread 1.8.g opaque black (D810) 1 2 = 0.49 silverdined translucent frosted olive (DB690) TOOLS Scissors g opaque color-tined lime green (08274) 4= 02 g silverdined translucent smoke {08613} Size 10 beading needle Round-nose pliers 3.5 g transparent rainbow lime (08175) 13 g silver-iined translucent frosted medium green (DB688) 03.9 opaque FINISHED SIZE: 2%" x 1%6" green (083) fire-polished rounds 7 3 two-tone clear AB and metallic amber gold 6mm Al rigs reserved. PW Medi grants pemieton for any otal pies itsuctn be coptel let personal use rw. tater weavecome OF W Me PAGE 20(0 FW Mein doco AD gh serv. Fe Medle grcte pero foray pag sath net hecpied ferprrvonal ore ewe intererearectme feeMATERIALS. Size 11° Delica cylinder beads: 1 =2.1g opaque black (0810) 2=0.4q silver-lined translucent frosted ruby red (0B683) 3=0.5g silvertined translucent frosted orange (08682) 4= 06g silver-ined translucent fuchsia (081340) 5 = 0.4 silver-lined translucent blue (0847) 6 = 0.2g transparent color-ined electric blue (08920) 7 = 1 gtransparent color-lined chocolate cherry (08297) 8 = 0.1 silver-tined translucent orange (DB 45} D ggerwing But erfly 3cobalt 6mm fire-polished raunds 6" of black 26-gauge craft wire Jewelry cement (G-$ Hypo Cement) Crystal 6 Ib FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle Round-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE: 2%" x 2%" erwin, fl gia reasrvedFeW Moin yas pean far al papen ‘nthe txoetn be roped fr persona ose wetter wete-coer ncaa"Marcella Pansy Daggerwing Butterfly PL Media Ine. Allvights eceved. PY Media grants pele for anor al pages ths eur ca becopen for pevond use wenedaterwenre tn maeMarcella Pansy Daggerwing Butterfly MATERIALS Size 11° Delica cylinder beads: 1 = 2.1 g opaque dark chocolate (DB734) 1.5.g opaque light orange (DB651) 3=055 gsllverdined translucent orange (0845) 4=02 g silver-Jined translucent dark orange (DB601) 5 = 0.4 g silverined translucent fuchsia (081340) 6 =05 g silverdined translucent dark rose (081342) 720.4 silvertined translucent smoke topaz (0B612) 8 =0.4g transparent colorlined champagne (08907) 9=0.6g transparent luminous color-lined neon sun yellaw (082032) 10= 05 g silver-lined translucent wine (0B611) 3transparent amethyst purple AB 6mm fire-polished rounds 6" ofbrown 26-gauge craft wire Jewelry cement (G-5 Hype Cement) Crystal 6 Ib FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle Round-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE: 2%" x 2%" Ses reserve FW Med grant periin foracy oa pages ‘oop for prvonal we srr Entareeae, come eee:Pearl Morpho Butterfly (© Fo YY Beda. A igs reserved. FW Mea grants parison fr any or apap, adh xu copa Gr personal wre. wwwntereea com PAGE 25.MATERIALS Size 11* Delica cylinder beads: 1 = 02g opaque iris purple (084) 220.29 opaque coloriined cobalt (06277) 3 =0.6g transparent colorined electric blue (06920) 4= 1.24 transparent yellow gold luster yellow-green (06124) 5 = 1.6.9 opaque rainbow robin's egg blue(DB215) 6 = 0.3 g opaque iris khaki (067) 7 = 06g transparent rainbow amethyst purple (DB 173) 8=02 gsilvertined translucent aqua blue (0844) Pearl Morpho Butterfly 3 peridot green Gmm fire-polished rounds 6" of silver 26-gauge craft wire Jewelry cement (G-S Hypo Cement) Crystal 6 Ib FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle Round-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE: 236" x 2" OF W Me Al rigs reserved. PW Medi grants pemieton for any otal piesPipevir ar fly reuse ar:MATERIALS. Size 11* Delica cylinder beads: 1 = 044g silver-lined translucent smoke (08613) 2.2 0.1,g opaque rainbow cream (DB157) 3= 044g transparent rainbow dark cobalt blue (DB178) 4= 1.2.g opaque matte black (08310) 5 =0.2g silver-ined translucent light orange (0B1333) 6 =0.1 gsilverdined translucent lime yellow (DB147) 7 =0.5 g silvertined translucent blue (DB47) 1.2 g opaque iris blue (DB2) Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly 3smoke ABGmm fire-polished rounds 6" of blue 26-gauge craft wire Jewelry cement (G-5 Hypo Cement) Crystal 6 Ib FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle Round-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE: 21" 175" Mel Allrighs escrved PW Medi gras uct be copia let personal use ewe. tater weaveome semiarion Foran oral pages PAGE 38Purple Spotted Swallowtail Butterfly © PW Meas as AR crv. Fs W Media grants permleion for ary oral pages Age 39Purple Spotted Swallowtail Butterfly MATERIALS, 3 two-tone clear AB and metallic amber gold 6mm Size 11* Delica cylinder beads: fire-polished rounds 1 =3.4g opaque dark chocolate (08734) 6" ofbrown 26-gauge craft wire (2 = 0.6.9 transparent luminous color-lined Jewelry cement (G-5 Hypo Cement) neon purple (082038) Crystal 6 Ib FireLine braided beading thread 3=0.49 silver-lined translucent bronze (DB 144) 4= 0.5 g transparent luminous color-lined neon TOOLS green (DB2053) Scissors 5 = 0.6.9 opaque rainbow robin's egg blue (DB215) Size 10 beading needle 6 = 0.6.9 opaque rainbow yellow-green {DB169) Round-nose pliers 7 = 0.8 silverined translucent chocolate (DB150) 8=0.1g opaque color-ined lime green (08274) FINISHED SIZE: 3° x 2’%" 9 = 0.4.9 opaque white glazed luster mint (0B1536) as rt 14 1 eisai OF W Me Allrighs rescrved PW Medi grass persion for any oa pes tutu be coped fo presonal use wr Enter eave. coun PAGE 40Western Blue Charaxes Butterfly ‘SEW is Ine Asis ree BW Mela any emo oral ce du eat tobe capil fr pessral re ww incenweare ome GEWestern Blue Charaxes Butterfly MATERIALS Size 11° Delica cylinder beads: 1 = 14g silverstined translucent frosted cobalt (08696) 220.9 transparent luminous color-lined neon teal blue (DB2054) 3=0.9.g opaque iris blue (DB2) 4=05 9 opaque colorlined cobalt (06277) 5 =0.1 g opaque ceyion pearl white (DB231) 6 = 0.4g transparent colorlined rainbow storm blue (DB58) 7 =04 transparent rainbow amethyst purple (DB173) 8 = 033 g transparent colordined electric blue (06920) OF W Me 3 pale blue 6mm fire-polished rounds 6" of blue 26-gauge craft wire Jewelry cement (G-S Hypo Cement) ‘Crystal 6 Ib FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle Round-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE: 2%" x2" Allrighs rescrved PW Medi grass persion for any oa pes tutu be coped fo presonal use wr Enter eave. coun PAGE 42Finishing ‘ou've created your butterfly, but Yom will you do with it? You could sewon a pin back for a peetty brooch or justadmire it aseis, but [like to use these components.as pendants for neclilaces, For nearly every necklace I've created, I've used the spiral rope technique and seed beads to make a coordinating strap. I love the versatility of the stitch and how just a few changes in col bead sizesan alter the look of a necklace sand Working a Spiral Rope [t's best to learn the basic spiral rope technique with two colars af seed beads (referred to.as colors A and B), Use a comfortable length of thread to string 4 and 38; pass up through the 4 and push the 3B to the lett (Figs. 1and2). String 1A and 3B; pass up through the last 4A, Pull firmly on the thread while pushing the 3B just added to the left (Figs. 2 and 4}. Continue in the same manner until you reach the desired length for half of the necklace: set this rope aside, but don’t trim the threads, Start a new thread and form a second spiral rope for the other side of the necklace, this time reversing the spiral hy pushing the 3B ta the right with each stitch Fig. Attaching the Pendant Use the working thecad of 1 of the spiral ropes te sevr diteetly into the beads at the tip of a wing on the pendant, stitching back and forth between the wing and the rope tomake a strong connection; repeat toattach the second rope to the other wing. Secure the threads and trie Note; Iéyou prefer a short necklace, sew Into the beads on the outside-edge of the wings. For a long necklace, sew into the top row of the wings, near the center of the pendant. Fig P+ H Media Inc All gis reserved. 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