Beadwork Bonus June-July 2011 PDF

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A Whirl of Pearls
by Debba Rofheart
p. Q+E 28
In the Fast Lane
by Doris Coghill
Quick
+ Easy
p. Q+E 6
Fancy Filigree
by Stephanie LaRosa
p. Q+E 10
Ten of Diamonds
by Jennifer Airs
p. Q+E 32
Steppin Out with the Band
by Alicia Grebe
JUNE/JULY 2011
SUBSCRIBER BONUS PROJEC T DOWNLOADS
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NIGHT ON THE TOWN Julie DAmico Beres

Simple two-needle right-angle weave and netting techniques combine beautifully in this sophisticated bracelet
Q+E 32 STEPPIN OUT WITH THE BAND Alicia Grebe

Frame a favorite cabochon with peyote stitch and display it
on a freeform band of brass components
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FANCY FILIGREE Stephanie LaRosa

Construct a focal piece of antique brass squares using easy
wireworking techniques
Q+E 36 LINKED UP FROM DOWN UNDER Carolyn Cave

A peyote-stitched toggle clasp, gemstone beaded
beads, and clever seed bead rings give this necklace
its distinctive look
Q+E 10 TEN OF DIAMONDS Jennifer Airs

The diamonds on this bracelet take shape using an oddcount peyote-stitch technique thats easy to learn
Q+E 12 A WHIRL OF PEARLS Debba Rofheart
Circular peyote-stitched medallions become striking crystal
earrings for special occasions
Q+E 16 SEASIDE SPIRAL Jenika Perry
Showcase your favorite pendant on a Russian spiral rope
Q+E 28 IN THE FAST LANE Doris Coghill
Work up this fabulously fast square-stitched bracelet
Q+E 40 RICKRACK BRACELET Carole Ohl

Create a fun zigzag pattern by linking triangular shapes
worked in peyote and herringbone stitch
Q+E 44 TUBULAR TWIST Venetia Perry
This versatile peyote-stitched component made with seed
beads and twisted bugles is easy to incorporate into your
jewelry designs
Q+E 48 MORE TECHNIQUES
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J u l i e D A m i c o - B e r e s
TECHNIQUES
two-needle right-angle weave
netting
See pp. Q+E 48 and 94 for helpful
technique information.
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THIS SOPHISTICATED BRACELET pairs crystals
and pearls using an easy two-needle right-angle-weave

technique.
MATERIALS
2 g metallic gold size 15 cylinder
beads (A)
15 cream 10mm crystal pearls (B)
28 fuchsia 8mm crystal bicones (C)
1 gold-filled 6mm soldered jump ring
1 gold-filled 610mm lobster clasp
with 4mm soldered ring
Crystal 8 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
2 size 12 beading needles
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
1) BASE. Use two-needle right-angle-
weave techniques to work the bracelet

base, starting at the end of the clasp loop:
Clasp loop: Place one needle on each end
of 10' of thread and string the 6mm
soldered jump ring, centering it on
the thread. Using either needle, pass
through the ring again and knot the
thread. String 5A on one end and 4A
on the other. Use the second needle to
pass back through the fifth A (Fig. 1).
Unit 1: On one end, string 6A and 1B.
On the other end, string 6A; pass
back through the B just added (Fig. 2).
Units 215: On one end, string 1A, 1C,
1A, and 1B. On the other end, string
1A, 1C, and 1A; pass back through the
B just added (Fig. 3). Repeat thirteen
times for a total of 15 units.
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Fig. 1: Attaching
the clasp ring
Fig. 2: Forming the

first unit
Fig. 3: Adding the

second unit
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Fig. 4: Attaching the lobster clasp
On one end, string 7A. On the

other end, string 6A; pass back
through the seventh A. *On one end,
string 4A and the ring on the lobster
clasp. Pass through the ring a second
time, then pass back through the 4A,
the 7A, and the B just added. Repeat
from * using the other thread and
working on the opposite side of the
pearl (Fig. 4).
Clasp:
2) EMBELLISHMENT. On one end,

string 7A. On the other end, string 6A;
pass back through the seventh A. On
each end, string 6A; cross both needles
through the next B. Repeat across all the
pearls (Fig. 5). Secure the thread and
trim.
Fig. 5: Embellishing the pearls
editors tip
Once youve finished embellishing the
bracelet, reinforce your work by starting
a new thread through a pearl at either
end and making a second thread pass
through all the pearls and crystals.
JULIE DAMICO-BERES owned and operated a

bead store for six years, but now does her beading
and crafting out of her home. She travels extensively
both in and out of the United States and enjoys
looking for beads in exotic locales. She lives in
Wisconsin with her husband and their two dogs.
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
contact: Delica cylinder beads, FireLine braided
beading thread, and all other materials: jewelsby
jewels@wi.rr.com.
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fancy filigree
Stephanie LaRosa
TECHNIQUE
wirework
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LINK ANTIQUE-STYLE BRASS components using
simple wireworking techniques to create a geometric

centerpiece for this lovely necklace. A series of wrappedloop components becomes the coordinating chain.
MATERIALS
31 green-and-amber 4mm fire-polished
rounds (A)
5 blue Picasso 86mm pressed-glass
flowers (B)
10 forest-green jade 8mm rounds (C)
12 brass 8mm filigree rounds (D)
13 brass 16mm filigree squares
14 brass 4mm daisy spacers (E)
11 brass 2" ball-end head pins
44 brass 5mm jump rings
2 brass 8mm jump rings
1 brass 823mm hook-and-eye clasp
4' of gunmetal 20-gauge craft wire
TOOLS
Wire cutters
Round-nose pliers
2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE: 21"
1) CENTERPIECE. Use jump rings to
join the filigree squares, then embellish

with decorative dangles:
Filigree: Lay out the 13 filigree squares
according to Fig. 1 and link the
open corners together using 5mm
jump rings.
Dangles: Use 1 head pin to string 1A and
1D; form a wrapped loop that attaches
to the bottom corner of the top-left

filigree square. Use 1 head pin to
string 1A and 1B (wide end first);
form a wrapped loop that connects
to the left corner of the filigree square
below the previous loop. Repeat for
a total of 6 brass round dangles and
5 flower dangles, referring to Fig.1
for placement.
BEADWORK
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Fig. 1: Connecting the

filigree squares and
dangles
2) STRAPS. Create the necklace straps

by forming wireworked links:
Link 1: Use 4" of wire to form a wrapped
loop; string 1A, 1D, and 1A and form
a wrapped loop. Use one 8mm jump
ring to attach one end of the link to
the top-left corner of the centerpiece.
loop; string 1A, 1E, 1C, 1E, 1C, 1E,
and 1A and form a wrapped loop. Use
one 5mm jump ring to attach one end
of the link to the free end of Link 1.
loop; string 1D and 1C and form a
wrapped loop. Use one 5mm jump
ring to attach the first loop formed
to the free end of Link 2.
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Use 4" of wire to form a wrapped

loop; string 1A, 1E, 1C, 1E, and 1A
and form a wrapped loop. Use one
5mm jump ring to attach one end of
the link to the free end of Link 3.
loop; string 1A, 1D, and 1A and form
a wrapped loop. Use one 5mm jump
ring to attach one end of the link to
the free end of Link 4.
loop; string 1A, 1E, 1C, 1E, and 1A
and form a wrapped loop. Use one
5mm jump ring to attach one end of
the link to the free end of Link 5.
Attach the clasp: Use one 5mm jump ring
to attach the hook half of the clasp to
the free end of Link 6.
Link 4:
Repeat the entire step on the right side

of the centerpiece using the other half
of the clasp.
STEPHANIE LaROSA is a stay-at-home mom to a
rambunctious three-year-old. She has been beading
for five years and believes that anything can be
turned into a piece of jewelry, whether it is a favorite
photo, piece of fabric, or scrapbooking embellishment. Visit www.leclairrosedesigns.etsy.com.
contact: Filigree squares: MJ Beads, www.mel12
.etsy.com. Filigree rounds and head pins: Artful
Market, www.artfulmarket.etsy.com. Flowers:
Beadslinger, www.beadslinger.etsy.com. Spacers,
jump rings, clasp, similar jade rounds, and
fire-polished rounds: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores,
(888) 739-4120, www.joann.com. Wire: Ornamentea,
(919) 834-6260, www.ornamentea.com.
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ten of diamonds
Jennifer Airs
The design for this symmetrical bracelet
came about while testing the possibilities
of two-needle odd-count peyote stitch.
If you arent familiar with this easy twoneedle technique, youll enjoy adding it
to your stitch repertoire.
1) BRACELET. Work a repeating pattern
of two-needle odd-count peyote stitch to

make the bracelet:
Rows 1 and 2: Place one needle at each end
of 7' of thread. Note: Using both a long
and short needle makes it easier to
follow the pattern. Use the short needle to string 5A, 3B, and 5A to the
center of the thread (Fig. 1blue thread).
TECHNIQUES
two-needle peyote stitch
square stitch
picot
Working with 1 bead in each stitch

in this and subsequent rows, use the
long needle to peyote-stitch 2A, 1B,
1C, 1B, and 1A; string 1A (Fig. 1red
thread). Note: In this and subsequent
figures, red thread represents the
path traveled by the long needle; blue
thread represents the short needle.
Row 4: Pass the short needle through the
1A strung at the end of Row 3; work
1A, 1B, 2C, 1B, and 1A.
Row 5: Use the short needle to work 1A,
1B, 3C, and 1B; string 1A (Fig. 2
blue thread).
Row 6: Pass the long needle through the
1A strung at the end of Row 5; work
1B, 4C, and 1B.
Row 3:
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Fig. 2: Adding Rows 4 and 5
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9
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ARTISTS TIPS
Once you are comfortable with this
two-needle method, differentiating
the needles by size is not necessary.
Or, identify your threads by using
different colors of permanent
markers.
Lay out the beads for each row in
advance.
Use the long needle to work 1B

and 5C; string 1B (Fig. 3red thread).
1B strung at the end of Row 7; work
6C.
Row 9: Use the short needle to work 3C,
1D, and 2C; string 1C (Fig. 3
blue thread).
1C at the end of Row 9; work 6C
(Fig. 3red thread).
1st picot: Use the long needle to string
3B; pass back through the first bead of
Row 9 and exit the end of Row 7. Pass
through the 3B just added; string 1B
(the first Row 11 bead) and squarestitch it to the first bead of Row 9. Exit
the last bead added in Row 10 (Fig. 4).
Row 11: Use the long needle to work 5C.
2nd picot: Pass the long needle through
the end beads of Rows 10 and 9; string
3B and pass back through the last bead
of Row 9 and exit the end of Row 7.
Pass through the 3B just added; string
1B (the last Row 11 bead). Weave
through beads to exit the B just added,
away from the beadwork (Fig. 5).
1B at the end of Row 11; work 1B, 4C,
and 1B.
Row 13: Use the short needle to work 1A,
1B, 3C, and 1B; string 1A.
1A at the end of Row 13; work 1A, 1B,
2C, 1B, and 1A.
Row 15: Use the long needle to work 2A,
1B, 1C, 1B, and 1A; string 1A.
and 2A.
Row 7:
Use the short needle to work 3A,

1B, and 2A; string 1A.
and 2A (Fig. 6).
Repeat Rows 318 nine times or until
the desired length is reached. When
working the final diamond, use 1C in
place of 1D in Row 9 and omit Row 18.
Secure the thread and trim.
Row 17:
2) FINISHING. Attach a button-loop
clasp to the bracelet:

Use 12" of new thread to stitch
the shank of the button to the center
of the last diamond, passing through
the center C of Row 9. Repeat the
thread path to reinforce; secure the
thread and trim.
Loop: Start 12" of new thread that exits
toward the beadwork from the second
A of Row 1. String 2A, 1B, 14C, 1B,
and 2A; pass through the second-tolast A of Row 1 (Fig. 7blue thread).
Button:
Fig. 4: Adding
the first picot
Fig. 5: Forming the

second picot
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MATERIALS
6 g gray-lined clear size 11 seed beads (A)
6 g matte silver size 11 seed beads (B)
2 g transparent black diamond AB size 11
seed beads (C)
2 g red-lined crystal 3.4 mm teardrops (D)
1 silver 13mm shank button
Gray size D nylon beading thread
Thread conditioner
TOOLS
Size 10 short and long beading needles
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Weave through beads to the first

bead of the loop, pass through all
the loop beads again, and exit
toward the center of the beadwork
(Fig. 7red thread). Check to make
sure the loop fits over the button
but is not too loose and add or
remove beads as needed. Repeat
the thread path at least three times
to reinforce; secure the thread and
trim.
JENNIFER AIRS is addicted to beads,
passionate about color, and happiest when
planning a new piece of beadwork. Her first
design was published in 2007. Since then
about eighty other designs have been
featured in numerous magazines, books, and
on Bead TV. Visit www.jdjewellery.co.uk.
Fig. 6: Completing the first diamond

contact: Miyuki teardrops, Toho matte silver
beads, and KO beading thread: Stitchncraft
Beads, www.stitchncraft.co.uk. Other Toho
seed beads: Beads Direct, www.beadsdirect.co
.uk. Seed beads (U.S. source): Fire Mountain
Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www
.firemountaingems.com. Toho beads (U.S.
source): Artbeads.com, (866) 715-2323.
Fig. 7: Attaching the clasp

loop
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a whirl of pearls
Debba Rofheart
TECHNIQUES
flat and circular square stitch
circular peyote stitch
ladder stitch
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SURROUND RIVOLI CRYSTALS WITH A BEZEL
of gold seed beads and pearls for a pair of earrings

with the classic look of fine jewelry.
MATERIALS
1 g silver-lined light topaz size 15 seed
beads (A)
1 g bronze-lined black diamond luster size
15 seed beads (B)
2 g permanent-finish gold size 11 seed
beads (C)
18 cream 4mm crystal pearls
2 foil-backed Montana blue 14mm crystal
rivolis
1 pair of gold- or silver-plated 4mm ear
studs with ball post with loop and ear nuts
Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 1"
Link several components to
create dazzling bracelets.
1) BEZEL. Use circular square and

peyote stitch to encase a rivoli:
Round 1: Use 5' of thread to string 12C,
leaving a 6" tail. Pass through all of
the beads again and exit the third C
strung (Fig. 1blue thread).
Round 2: String 1C; pass through the
last bead exited and the C just strung.
String 2C; pass through the next C
in the previous round and the 2C just
strung. Repeat around to add a total
of 18C, alternating between 1C and
2C in each stitch (Fig. 1red thread).
Repeat the square-stitch thread path
through the first bead added to snug
the round. Secure the tail thread
and trim.
Round 3:
Repeat Round 2.
Squarestitch 2C to the last C exited (Fig. 2

green thread). Note: These form the
anchor beads; always push them
toward the inside of the beadwork.
This side will become the back.
Ladder-stitch 2C to the last C exited
in Round 3, with 1 bead in each stitch
(Fig. 2blue thread). Note: These 2 beads
form 1 prong for the front of the
bezel. Weave through beads to exit 3
beads away from the last one exited
in Round 3 (Fig. 2red thread). Repeat
around to add a total of 18 anchor
beads and 9 prongs. Exit the tip
of a prong.
Round 4 (anchor beads and prongs):
Fig. 1: Forming
Rounds 1 and 2
Fig. 2: Adding
anchor and prong
beads in Round 4
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2) BAIL. Create a bail to attach an ear-
ring post:
String 5A; pass through the last
2 anchor beads exited and the first 4A
just strung (Fig. 5green thread).
Rows 2 and 3: Work 2 rows of square stitch
3C wide with 1 bead in each stitch.
Weave through beads to exit the center
bead of Row 3 (Fig. 5blue thread).
Loop: String 5C, the loop of 1 earring
post, and 3C; pass back through the
second C just added. String 1C;
pass through the last C exited in
Row 3 and the next C (Fig. 5red
thread). Repeat the thread path twice
to reinforce.
Picots: String 3B; pass through Row 2.
String 3B; pass through Row 1. String
3B; pass through Row 2. String 3B;
pass through Row 3. Secure the
thread and trim.
Row 1:
Fig. 4: Working Rounds 9
Fig. 3: Stitching
and 10 on the back
Rounds 58
Fig. 5: Forming
the bail
ARTISTS TIPS
To make threading your needle a
breeze, use flat-nose pliers to first
flatten one end of the thread.
String 2A and pass through the

tip of the next prong; repeat around
to add a total of 18A using loose tension. Exit the tip of a prong. Place the
rivoli faceup in the beadwork and pull
the thread tight to snug the beads
(Fig. 3purple thread). Repeat the thread
path to secure and exit the tip of
a prong.
Round 6: String 3B and pass through the
tip of the next prong; repeat around
to add a total of 9 picots. Exit through
the base of a prong; work a turnaround to continue working clockwise
(Fig. 3blue thread).
Round 7: String 1 pearl and pass through
the base C of the next prong; repeat
around to add a total of 9 pearls.
Exit through the first pearl added
(Fig. 3green thread).
Round 5:
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String 3A and pass through the

next pearl; repeat around to add a
total of 9 picots (Fig. 3red thread). Exit
the tip of a picot.
Round 9: Pass down through the nearest
Round 4 anchor bead. String 2A and
pass up through the next anchor bead,
the tip of the nearest Round 8 picot,
and down through the next anchor
bead; repeat around to complete the
back of the bezel and secure the
remaining Round 8 picots (Fig. 4
blue thread). Exit from the tip of a
Round 8 picot.
Round 10 (outside picots): String 3B, pass
through the last A exited, and weave
through the nearest As and pearl to
exit the tip of the next Round 8 picot;
repeat around to add a total of 9 picots
(Fig. 4red thread). Weave through beads
to exit an anchor bead.
Be sure to cull any beads that your

needle doesnt pass through easily.
Round 8:
To make sure the rivoli is centered in

the bezel, check the back to make
sure the point of the crystal is in the
middle of the Round 1 circle. If it
isnt, gently squeeze the stone and
bezel until the crystal is centered.
Instead of making earrings, simply
use one component as a striking
pendant!
DEBBA ROFHEART is a self-taught beader,

designer, and all-around craft junkie. She sells her
designs under the debbaworks name and
teaches at Naturally Jennifers in San Luis Obispo,
California. Visit www.debbaworks.etsy.com.
contact: Toho permanent-finish gold seed beads,
Swarovski rivolis and pearls, and all other materials:
Naturally Jennifers, (805) 547-1578, www
.natuallyjennifer.com.
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seaside
spiral
J e n i k a Pe r r y
TECHNIQUES
Russian spiral-stitch variation
wirework
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DISPLAY YOUR BEACH-COMBING TREASURE or
favorite art bead on a classic stitched rope thats a variation

on the technique known as Russian spiral.
MATERIALS
5 g gray-blue-lined clear size 15 seed
beads (A)
5 g metallic-lined deep blue size 15 seed
beads (B)
8 g gray AB 1.8mm cube beads (C)
8 g matte metallic bronze 3.4mm drop
beads (D)
2 copper 3mm rounds
2 copper 4mm filigree rounds
1 ceramic 2432mm vertically drilled
starfish tab
1 copper 22-gauge 2" head pin
2 copper 41mm spacers
1 copper 610mm lobster clasp with ring
1 copper 512mm figure-eight
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needles
Flat- or chain-nose pliers
Round-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE: 18"
Note: Before starting, reserve 20A and

12B and mix the rest of the A and B beads
together. Beads from the mix are referred
to in the instructions below as AB.
1) ROPE. Stitch a Russian spiral rope:
Use 5' of thread to string

{2AB and 1C} three times, leaving a
10" tail. Tie the tail and working
thread together with a surgeons knot
and pass through the first 2AB
strung. String 1C and 2AB; skip the
nearest 1C and pass through the following 1AB. String 1C and 2AB; skip
the next 1AB and 1C and pass through
Rounds 1 and 2:
the following 1AB. Repeat, adding a

total of 6AB and 3C.
Rounds 36: String 1C and 2AB; skip the
next 1C from the previous round and
pass through the following 1AB.
Repeat until youve added a total of
18C to the spiral.
Round 7 and on: Continue working in the
established pattern, substituting 1D
for 1C in every fourth stitch, until the
rope is 17" long. To end the rope, continue the pattern using 1C and 2AB in
each stitch until you have added a total
of 18C. Repeat the thread path of the
last round twice to reinforce.
Fig. 1: Stitching
Rounds 1 and 2
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2) FINISHING. Attach the clasp and
string the pendant:

With your thread exiting 1C on the
final round, string 5A, 1 copper 4mm
filigree round, 3B, the figure-eight
loop, and 3B. Pass back though the
filigree round, string 5A, and go
through a bead on the opposite side
of the final round. Repeat the thread
path to reinforce (Fig. 2). Repeat on
the opposite end of the necklace,
using the lobster clasp in place of the
figure-eight.
Pendant: Use the head pin to string
1 copper 3mm round, 1 spacer, the
ceramic tab, 1 spacer, and 1 copper
3mm round. Form a wrapped loop
that attaches to 1C at the center of the
rope (Fig. 3).
Clasp:
Fig. 2: Attaching the clasp
ARTISTS TIPS
Be sure to check that your drop beads are facing outward
before stitching the next row over them.
For a more subtle look, use transparent, color-lined drops. For
a more dramatic spiral, use opaque or metallic-colored drops.
Instead of attaching the pendant to the rope, use a large-hole
lampwork bead as an interchangeable focal piece.
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Fig. 3: Stringing the pendant
JENIKA PERRY is a bead hoarder and owner

of Beadles Originals Beads in Logan, Utah. Her
mother taught her to make her first bracelet in
2000, and she hasnt put her beading tools down
since. Jenikas goal is to someday visit the Czech
Republic and Japan to watch beads being made.
Visit her website, www.beadlesoriginals.com.
contact: Seed beads and drops: Beadles Originals
Beads, www.beadlesoriginals.com. Ceramic
pendants, FireLine braided beading thread, and all
other materials: Artbeads.com, (866) 715-2323.
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thats perfect for lighthearted earrings. With its heartshaped center hole, the Miss U Heart makes a beautiful
bracelet centerpiece or an elegant necklace with chain
or dangles hanging from the bottom.
If youre traveling this summer, youll want to check

out two lightweight battery-operated tools for jewelry
designers.
The Micro Engraver lets you add a personal touch to
your jewelry. It can engrave metal, glass, wood, ceramics, and more. You could make custom pendants with
your own engraved designs or create a personalized
jewelry tag with your initials to hang on your finished
pieces. To use the Micro Engraver, hold it like a pencil
and lightly touch the button with your thumb or forefinger. Then touch the tip to the item youre engraving.
The Thread Zap II trims, burns, or melts thread to finish
beadweaving projects in a neat and professional way.
To use the Thread Zap II, press the button to warm the
heated tip. Holding the button, briefly touch the tip to
the thread to melt. Let the thread cool for a few seconds before continuing your beading.
Both tools are priced at under $20 each, making them
affordable additions to your toolbox.
To find stores in your area, visit www.beadsmith.com.
Spring and summer designs always burst with color.

Four fresh summer colors from SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
include the leaf-inspired Chrysolite Opal, rich and
earthy Crystal Bronze Shade, romantic Crystal Vintage
Gold Pearl, and innovative Crystal Blend. The Crystal
Blend shapes morph two colors into one. Amethyst
Blend swirls from palest violet to deep purple, while
Topaz Blend moves from champagne to warm brown.
Learn more at WWW.CREATE-YOUR-STYLE.COM.
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Eliminate Beadweaving
Headaches with
Worry-Free WILDFIRE
BEADING THREAD
Be Inspired
In
nspired by Tohos
New H
HANDCRAFTED
ANDCR AF TED
GILDED MARBLE BEADS
Beadweavers understand the patience it takes to make
something beautiful that lasts. So does Toho. They
spent years studying and experimenting how to add a
gilded marble finish to their high-quality, precision-cut
beads. Gilded marble is an age-old traditional decorating technique in Japan, often seen on dishware or
other household items. To achieve the elegant look
of its new gilded marble beads, Toho overcame several challenges, including trying to use machinery to
achieve this artistic effect. In the end, Toho decided
that to get the best results, they needed highly skilled
craftsmen to apply the gilded effect by hand. The
results are amazing. These opaque beads come in nine
gorgeous colors, including a rich cobalt blue patterned
with gold that would be perfect for creating aquaticinspired jewelry this summer. The round beads come
in sizes 3, 6, 8, and 11. Bugles in 3mm and 6mm are
available. Cubes and triangles are also available.
No matter what you create with these extraordinary
gilded marble beads, everyone will want to take
a second look.
If youve ever accidentally pierced your thread with a

needle, struggled with stretchy thread, or scrubbed off
the gray film on your hands after beadweaving, youll
want to try U.S.-made WildFire Beading Thread. This
amazing beading thread features the strength and durability of DandyLine with a smooth thermally bonded
coating. Its strong, waterproof, and knots wells. Its
also zero-stretch, which means that it holds the tension
well in your beadwork, and the finished piece will drape
nicely when worn. Because WildFire does not fray at
the ends, it is easy to thread on a needle and wont be
accidentally pierced while working. Its also colorfast,
so it wont discolor your fingers while you work. Any
beader who has spent precious beading time untangling beading thread will appreciate WildFires packaging: it comes on a spool with a plastic cover that keeps
it neat until your next beading session. WildFire Beading Thread is available in .006 and .008 sizes in green,
black, and frost.
To learn more about WildFire Beading Thread,
visit www.beadalon.com.
Learn more at www.tohobeads.net.
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Have you seen

this UNIQUE SHAPE
SEED BEAD?
Miyuki just introduced a new bead called the Long
Magatama Bead (LMA). This petal-shaped bead
measures 4x7mm and is cut at a slight angle with a
hole near the top. (Magatama means curved bead
in Japanese.) This large size allows more light to go
through the glass, giving it additional sparkle. The
Long Magatama Beads make easy fringe on necklaces,
bracelets, or earrings. The beads are available in about
seventy colors and thirteen finishes, including transparent, silverlined, galvanized, glass enamel, opaque, and
metallic. Depending upon the colors and finishes you
choose, you can give your jewelry a completely different look. For example, you could choose pearl white
Long Magatama Beads to create a flower-shaped pin
for a summer wedding using circular peyote stitch.
(Add green Long Magatama Beads as leaves.) Or you
could use the transparent sapphire Long Magatama
Beads at the ends of chandelier-style pearl earrings.
Or what about simply stringing the elegant bronze
Long Magatama Beads to make a multistrand textured
bracelet for evening? The possibilities are endless.
Learn more at www.miyuki-beads.co.jp/english/
Add Sparkle to
Summer Jewelry with
NEW BEADS AND
PENDANTS
No matter what kind of jewelry you make, youll love
these four new beads by SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
from FusionBeads.com.
The linear facets on both sides of the Stairway bead
create a chessboard effect. Its square shape and sidedrilled hole makes it easy to incorporate into todays
jewelry trends.
If you love charm bracelets, take a look at the Be
Charmed beads in the briolette and helix shapes. Both
have a stainless steel core with a 4.5mm hole, making
them ideal for stringing over ribbon, cord, herringbone rope, or made to fit silver large-hole chain.
The asymmetrical Organic Cosmic Triangle gives
a modern look to jewelry. With its large center hole,
it would make an excellent centerpiece for a faux
lariat-style necklace.
Unlike most sew-on stones, the rectangular Space Cut
Sew-On Stone doesnt have a foil back, so you dont
have to worry about the wrong side accidentally showing when its worn. Try using jump rings through the
holes on each end in a long necklace.
For the best selection of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS,
visit FusionBeads.com.
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Take the Next Step

in Your Journey as
a JEWELRY ARTIST
Give Your Jewelry an

Edge with GUNMETAL
WIRE AND CLASPS
Gunmetal is a dark black/silver metal color that gives
jewelry a modern look. Its especially striking in nighttime jewelry, as well as the popular vintage, mixedmedia, and steampunk-style looks. Despite gunmetals
growing popularity, its still difficult to find high-quality
gunmetal jewelry materials. Luckily, Fire Mountain
Gems offers several new gunmetal supplies, including
.019 Gunmetal Accu-Flex beading wire. This professional-quality beading wire is strong, flexible, kink-resistant,
and easy to knot and crimp. Fire Mountain Gems also
offers machine-woven knitted copper wire with a black
finish. This fine 3mm or 4.5mm wire creates a flexible and supple drape and can hold medium to heavy
beads such as lampwork or gemstone focals. You can
knot it between beads and either glue or crimp the
ends. This gorgeous wire could easily become a stunning mixed-media necklace in under an hour by adding
a handmade resin pendant, silk ribbon, and a gunmetal
toggle or S-hook clasp.
Looking to dive into a new technique or boost the skills

you already have? Interweave offers a range of digital
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DVD collections will help you get there.
All of our watch-and-learn DVDs let you learn at your
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Skip the guesswork with up-close images and stepby-step how-tos in a convenient format you can watch
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Interweave has to offer.
For more information, visit interweavestore.com/
JewelryDVDs
To discover more gunmetal jewelry ideas,

visit www.firemountaingems.com.
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in the
fast lane
Doris Coghill
TECHNIQUES
square stitch
picot
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THIS BRACELET WORKS UP QUICKLY and looks great
in a wide range of beads, colors, and finishes. For variety,

work multiple strands on a single bracelet, as shown here, or
stitch a stack of single strands and wear them all together.
MATERIALS
20 g matte metallic dark olive green size 6
seed beads (A)
104 black iris 3mm drop beads (B)
1 silver 423mm 3-strand clasp
Smoke 4 or 6 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
BRACELET. Work 2 square-stitched

strands with picots:
First strand: Center a needle on 6' of
thread and tie the ends using a surgeons knot. Pass through the end loop
on one half of the clasp and through
the thread loop to form a larks head
knot. Adjust the surgeons knot so it is
about 1" from the clasp loop (Fig. 1).
Rows 1 and 2: String 2A; pass through the
clasp loop and the first A again (Fig 2).
String 2A; pass through the next A
in the second column. String 1B; pass
through 2A in the first column (Fig. 3).
Rows 351: Repeat Row 2 forty-nine
times or to the desired length. Hide
the knot and a few inches of the
thread tails in the beads as you work.
ARTISTS TIP
This bracelet looks best when the
seed beads are matte and the drop
beads are shiny, or vice versa.
Fig. 1: Knotting the thread
on the clasp loop
Fig. 2: Starting the

first strand
Fig. 3: Adding a square

stitch and picot
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ARTISTS TIPS
A
To make a single-strand bracelet,
start the strand using a soldered
jump ring or split ring on one end
and a lobster clasp with a split or
soldered jump ring on the other.
For a wider bracelet, use a slide
clasp with more than three loops
and attach as many strands of
beadwork as you can fit.
Fig. 4: Attaching the other end of the clasp
Line up the other clasp section to

make sure its in the right position for
closing. Pass through the end loop
and the next A in the second column.
String 1B and pass through the next A
in the first column. Pass through the
end and middle clasp loops and the
next A in the second column (Fig. 4).
Pass through the B just added and the
next A in the first column. String 1B
and pass through 2A in the second
column, 1B, and 2A in the first
column (Fig. 5). Do not trim the thread.
Clasp:
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Fig. 5: Adding the end picot
Attach a new thread to the

available clasp loop to make a second
bracelet strand.
Finishing: Using the working thread at
either end of the bracelet, pass
through the end and middle clasp
loops, the 2A in the end row closest to
each other on each strand, the middle
clasp loop, and the first A in the end
row (Fig 6blue thread). Square-stitch
the next pair of adjoining A on each
strand (Fig. 6red thread). Secure the
thread and trim. Repeat at the other
end of the bracelet.
Second strand:
Fig. 6: Square-stitching the end beads
DORIS COGHILL left the corporate world in

2000 to pursue beading full time. She keeps busy
with her website, www.beadsbydee.com, and
designing and teaching her creations.
contact: All materials: Clasp: Beads by Dee, www
.beadsbydee.com.
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the band
Alicia Grebe
TECHNIQUES
tubular and flat peyote stitch
wirework
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LINK AN ASSORTMENT of brass findings to create an
asymmetrical bracelet band for a striking cabochon.
MATERIALS
3 g matte black size 15 cylinder beads (A)
3 g matte bronze size 11 cylinder beads (B)
33 bronze 4mm crystal pearls
2 bronze 5mm crystal pearls
3 opaline alexandrite 54mm rondelles
1 painted 30mm cabochon
4 brass 2mm rounds
1 antique brass 16mm dimpled ring
10 antique brass-plated 6mm jump rings
3" of antique brass 917mm oval chain
2" of antique brass 23mm infinity chain
1 antique brass 1219mm 3-oval link
1 antique brass-plated 15mm round toggle
clasp
8 antique brass 1" head pins
Fig. 1: Stitching Rounds 19 of the bezel
TOOLS
1) BEZEL. Work tubular peyote to bezel
a cabochon:
Rounds 1 and 2: Use 4' of thread to string
enough B to surround the widest part
of the cabochon, leaving a 6" tail. Use
an even number of beads. Knot the
working and tail threads to form a
circle and pass through 1B after
the knot.
Round 3: Work 1B in each stitch. Step
up through the first B added in
this round.
Round 4: Work 1A in each stitch. Step up
through the first A in this round.
Round 5: Repeat Round 4.
Round 6: To form the decorative front
edge of the bezel, string 1A and pass
through the next 3A of Round 5,
Round 4, and Round 5. Repeat
around the bezel. Weave through
beads to exit any bead in Round 1
(Fig. 1blue thread).
Place the cabochon in the

beadwork faceup. Repeat Round 4
three times (Fig. 1red thread). Add a
final round of A to secure the cabochon, if necessary.
Connectors: Weave through beads and
exit a bead in Round 2. Working off
the beads in Round 2, form a strip of
peyote stitch 4B wide and 15 rows
long (Fig. 2).
Rounds 79:
Scissors
Chain- or flat-nose pliers
Round-nose pliers
Wire cutters
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
ARTISTS TIP
This easy bezel may find its
way into many of your
designs. Stitch only one of
the connecting strips, use it
as a bail, and hang the
cabochon as a pendant.
Fig. 2: Creating the

peyote connector
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ARTISTS TIP
Feel free to adapt the bracelet band by choosing
whatever findings, components, and embellishments
you have available.
Pass the strip through the brass

3-oval link, fold the strip so Rows 2
and 15 line up, and zip the beads
together to form a tube. Repeat on the
opposite edge of the cabochon, using
the dimpled ring in place of the brass
ovals. Secure the threads and trim.
Bezel embellishment: Start 2' of thread
that exits a bead in Round 2. String
1C and 1A; pass back through the 1C
and through the next bead in Round 2
(Fig. 3). Continue around the cabochon. Secure the threads and trim.
Zip:
2) BAND. Form the bracelet bands
decorative embellishments:
Use 1 head pin to string
one 5mm pearl and form a simple
loop; repeat. Use 1 head pin to string
1A, one 4mm pearl, and 1A and form
a simple loop; repeat twice. Use 1 head
pin to string 1 rondelle; form a simple
loop. Use 1 head pin to string one
2mm round, 1 rondelle, and one
2mm round; form a simple loop.
Cut the head off the remaining head
pin and form a simple loop, then
string one 2mm round, the remaining rondelle, and one 2mm round;
form a simple loop to create a link.
Set all aside.
Chain: Using wire cutters, cut the 3"
oval-link chain into two 2-link segments. Cut the 2" piece of infinity
chain in half.
Embellishments:
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Fig. 3: Embellishing the bezel
3) ASSEMBLY. Lay out the components,
check the length, and attach the components and clasp:

Plan: Lay out the components as shown
(Fig. 4) or as desired. Adjust the length
of the bracelet band before you connect the components, allowing an
additional 1" for the clasp.
Connections: Use 1 jump ring to connect
the oval chain to the dimpled ring on
one side of the cabochon. Use 1 jump
ring to connect the infinity-chain
segment to the same component.
Attach 1 jump ring to the end of the
oval chain and connect that jump ring
and the end link of the infinity chain
with another jump ring. Attach that
jump ring to one end of the rondelle
link. Repeat on the other side of the
cabochon, omitting the rondelle link.
Finishing: Attach the pearl and rondelle
dangles to the bracelet band as shown
(Fig. 4) or as desired. Use a jump ring
to attach each end of the clasp to the
ends of the bracelet band.
Fig. 4: Connecting
the band components
ALICIA GREBE lives in Waterford, Connecticut.

She has been beading and creating jewelry for
more than ten years. She teaches classes and sells
her jewelry online at www.beadingaway.com.
contact: Cabochon: authors collection. Delica
cylinder beads, Swarovski pearls, FireLine braided
beading thread, and all other materials: Artbeads
.com, (866) 715-2323.
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SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS introduces
LOVE STORY
OF THE HEART
In partnership with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS,
Indias most celebrated design talent, Manish
Arora, has conjured up a witty, touching and
deeply romantic story on the theme of love. Love
Story of the Heart is a collection of ve heart
shapes in crystal; each one tracks a different stage
of love, going by the whimsical names of Crazy 4 U
Heart, Devoted 2 U Heart, Miss U Heart, Forever 1
Heart and Truly In Love Heart. Available in one color
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Crystal Astral Pink, they conjure warm Indian spices and
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Find out more about the latest collection on the CREATE YOUR STYLE website!
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down under
Carolyn Cave
TECHNIQUES
peyote stitch
stringing
wirework
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CAROLYNS EASY BEADED BEADS resemble the
spiky ball seedpods of the liquid amber tree outside her

Australian home. In her necklace, she links them together
with a clever seed bead chain. Her beads also work well as
dangles for a lovely pair of earrings.
MATERIALS
10 g gold-luster peach size 15 seed
beads (A)
3 g iris dark brown size 11 seed beads (B)
52 brown natural snowflake jasper 6mm
rounds (C)
20 gold-plated 10mm twisted jump rings
Smoke and crystal 6 lb braided beading
threads
ARTISTS TIPS
Vary the size of the
beaded beads as
desired for a bolder or
subtler look.
TOOLS
Dress up the piece by

using glass pearls or
crystals in place of the
stone beads.
2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers

Toothpick or slim crochet hook
FINISHED SIZE: 25"
1) BEADED-BEAD LINKS. Make large
and small beaded beads and add loops to

form links:
Round 1: Use 14" of smoke thread to
string 1C and 1B; pass back through
the C, leaving a 6" tail. String 1C and
1B, then pass back through the C just
added and pull the beads up against
the previous C (Fig. 1); repeat to add a
third C/B and complete the 3C/3B
cluster. Tie the tail and working
threads using a square knot so the
beads sit in a three-leaf clover shape.
Tie another knot to secure.
Round 2: Repeat Round 1 for a second
3C/3B cluster. Again, tie the tail and
working threads using a square knot,
pulling tight so the second 3C/3B
cluster is snug against the first 3C/3B

cluster and the knot is between
Rounds 1 and 2. Tie a second knot to
secure. Adjust the working and tail
threads so they exit in opposite directions from the center.
Loops: String 1C and 7B; pass back
through the C (Fig. 2). Pull tight to
snug the loop up against the 3C/3B
cluster of Round 2. Repeat on the
other end with the tail thread. Secure
the threads and trim.
Repeat the entire step twice for a total of
3 large beaded-bead links. Repeat the
entire step four times, omitting Round 2,
for a total of 4 small beaded-bead links.
Set aside.
Fig. 1: Starting
Round 1
Fig. 2: Adding the

first loop
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OP TION
Fig. 3: Creating
a simple link
To create an easy pair of earrings, follow the

instructions for making a small beaded-bead link;
but instead of making two loops on the bead,
make only one for the earring top. For the second
loop, string only one bead so the earring has a
decorative end. Finish by adding an ear wire to
the loop. Repeat for
a second earring.
Fig. 4: Adding
the toggle-bar
loops
Fig. 5: Connecting
the first two
circles
Fig. 6: Joining a
simple link
Fig. 7: Making
the clasp loop
2) SIMPLE LINKS. Use 8" of smoke

thread to string 3C and 7B; pass back
through the 3C, leaving a 6" tail. String
7B; weave through all the beads again to
reinforce. Knot the tail and working
threads together (Fig. 3). Repeat for a second simple link. Set aside.
3) BEADED CIRCLES. Use 6" of crystal
thread to string 40A. Leaving a beads
width of space, knot the ends together to
form a circle. Note: This space gives the
link flexibility. Repeat the thread path
to reinforce. Secure the thread and
trim. Repeat thirty-one times for a total
of 32 circles. Set aside.
4) TOGGLE BAR. Use flat peyote stitch
to form the toggle bar:

Tube: Use 24" of smoke thread and evencount peyote stitch to work a strip 8B
wide and 12 rows long. Fold the beadwork so the beads of Rows 1 and 12
interlock and zip up the ends. Exit
one end of the tube. String 1C and 1B,
then pass back through the C and
through the center of the tube; repeat
to embellish the other end of the tube.
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Weave through beads to exit the

fourth B from one edge. String 17A,
then pass through the next B of the
nearest row. String 17A; pass back
through the last B exited (Fig. 4).
Loops:
5) ASSEMBLY. Link the necklace

together using the beaded circles:
Toggle connection: Attach 1 jump ring to
the loops of the toggle.
Looped section: Fold 1 beaded circle in
half; pass one end of the fold through
the previously added jump ring. Bring
both folded ends together and insert a
toothpick (or crochet hook) through
the two loops just made (this maintains the fold in the circle). Fold a second circle in half, remove the
toothpick, and slip it through the two
loops made by the previous circle.
Bring both folded ends together and
insert the toothpick into those loops
(Fig. 5). Repeat once more for a total of
3 connected circles.
Link connection: Remove the toothpick
and use 1 jump ring to join the folded
ends of the last circle to one end of
1 simple link. Connect 1 jump ring to
the free end of the simple link (Fig. 6).
Repeat the looped

section and link connection eight
times, alternating 1 small beaded-bead
link and 1 large beaded-bead link for
the first 6 links, then using 1 small
beaded-bead link for the seventh link
and 1 simple link for the final link.
Repeat the looped section once more.
Clasp loop: Fold 1 circle in half; pass one
end of the fold through the remaining
circle. Remove the toothpick from the
final looped section and use 1 jump
ring to join the folded ends of the last
loop to the folded ends of the first circle in this section (Fig. 7).
Finishing the necklace:
CAROLYN CAVE has been beading for six years.

She has learned the art by reading books and
magazines, looking at articles of beadwork, and
experimenting. Although she is a very busy
persona home-schooling mom, musician, and
community-group participantshe fits beading
projects into her schedule to fulfill her creative
passions.
contact: Jasper, seed beads, FireLine braided
beading threads, and jump rings: Fire Mountain
Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.fire
mountaingems.com.
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We
make it easy for you

to make great jewelry
Design by Fernando Dasilva

courtesy from Modern
Expressions by North Light Books.
The necklace was made using
Beadalon 49 Strand White wire,
Chain, and ndings. You can learn
how to make this design at:
http://www.beadalon.com/
spatial_spheres_necklace.asp
Making your own jewelry is fun, easy, and very

gratifying. Save money and express your style
by creating your own earrings, bracelets and
necklaces. Visit our website for hundreds of design
ideas, step-by-step instructions, product videos,
and inspirational ideas to discover how easy it is
for you to make great jewelry.
Create Something Great

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rickrack
bracelet
Carole Ohl
TECHNIQUES
herringbone stitch
circular peyote stitch
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TRIANGULAR COMPONENTS COME TOGETHER for
a rickrack-ribbon effect. Using contrasting colors or finishes

accentuates the triangular connectors.
MATERIALS
3 g matte metallic teal iris size 14 seed
beads (A)
3 g semi-matte metallic bronze iris size 11
seed beads (B)
30 matte metallic bronze 3mm cubes (C)
1 antique copper 13mm spiral toggle clasp
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
1) TRIANGLES. Stitch triangular com-
ponents using herringbone and circular

peyote stitch:
Round 1: Use 6' of thread to string 3C,
leaving a 10" tail. Tie a knot to form a
tight circle; pass through the beads
again and exit from the first bead
strung (Fig. 1aqua thread).
Round 2: String 2B and pass through the
next C; repeat twice to add a total of
6B. Step up through the first B added
in this round (Fig. 1orange thread).
Round 3: String 2B, pass through the
next B of Round 2, the next C of
Round 1, and the following B of
Round 2; repeat twice to add a total of
6B. Step up through the first B added
in this round (Fig. 1green thread).
String 1B, pass through the next

B of Round 3, string 6A, and pass
through the following B of Round 3;
repeat twice to add a total of 3B and
18A. Step up through the first B
added in this round (Fig. 1pink thread).
Round 5: String 2B, pass through the
next 6A of Round 4, string 2B, and
pass through the next B of Round 4;
repeat twice to add a total of 12B. Step
up through the first 2B added in this
round (Fig. 1blue thread).
Round 6: String 6A, pass through the
next 2B of Round 5, string 2A, and
pass through the next 2B of Round 5;
repeat twice to add a total of 24A
(Fig. 1red thread). Secure the thread, but
dont trim. Set the component aside.
Round 4:
Fig. 1: Stitching Rounds 16
ARTISTS TIPS
If you want a sharper point on each
triangle, add 1A between the 2A on the
points in Round 6.
If you need to add more length, add
more connector rows to each end before
adding the clasp or add another row
between each triangle. You can even add
more triangles, but there must be an
even number in order to keep the clasp
straight.
BEADWORK QUICK+EASY
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Repeat the entire step nine times using

2' of thread for a total of 10 triangles.
Secure and trim the thread on all of the
triangles except the first one.
2) CONNECTING THE TRIANGLES.
Weave the long thread from the first triangle through beads to exit a set of 6A
from Round 6. String 6A and pass
through the set of 6A just exited; repeat
the thread path to reinforce, exiting the
6A just added. Pass through a set of 6A
of Round 6 of a second triangle and
through the 6A added in this step (Fig. 2).
Repeat the thread path to reinforce.
Weave through beads to exit from the
other side of the triangle just added. Repeat entire step to connect all 10 triangles in a strip. Weave through beads to
exit from the set of 6A of Round 6 at the
end of the bracelet. Note: Use the bracelet
photo to help determine where each
triangle will connect. They should
form a zigzag.
Fig. 2: Joining
the triangles
Fig. 3: Attaching the toggle ring
Fig. 4: Stitching the toggle bar
3) CLASP. Stitch the clasp to the
bracelet:
String 6A, pass through the
last 6A exited, and repeat the thread
path to reinforce; repeat twice to form
a tab (Fig. 3blue thread). String 3B, pass
through the connector loop on the
ring half of the clasp, pass back
through the last B added, string 2B,
and pass through the opposite end of
the set of 6A just exited (Fig. 3red
thread). Repeat the thread path twice
to reinforce. Secure the thread
and trim.
Toggle bar: Weave the 10" tail from the
first triangle through beads to exit
from the set of 6A of Round 6 at the
open end of the bracelet. String 6A,
pass through the 6A just exited, and
repeat the thread path to reinforce;
repeat twice to form a tab. String 7B,
pass through the connector loop on
Toggle ring:
ARTISTS TIPS
Its possible to use 4mm cubes in
this design without changing the
bead counts.
Using similar colors for the cubes
and the size 15s will accentuate
the color of the size 11s. If you
want a more monochromatic look,
use a combination of matte and
shiny colors to create a subtle
contrast.
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the bar half of the clasp, pass back

through the last B added, string 3B,
pass back through the third B added,
string 2B, and pass through the opposite side of 6A just exited (Fig. 4).
Repeat the thread path twice to reinforce. Secure the threads and trim.
CAROLE OHL is a graphic designer who has

been beading for more than seven years. Teaching
and sharing with others is what she loves best.
Carole is also a Certified Zentangle Teacher.
Visit www.bead-patterns.com for more of
Caroles designs and read her blog at
www.openseedarts.blogspot.com.
contact: FireLine braided beading thread:
Artbeads.com, (866) 715-2323. Miyuki seed
beads: Charlenes Beads, (760) 530-9436,
www.cbbeads.com.
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Ve n e t i a P e r r y
TECHNIQUES
peyote stitch
picot
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THESE EASY PEYOTE-STITCHED beaded beads are
quick, economical, and versatile. String them on leather

cord, link them with chain, or dangle them from ear wires.
MATERIALS
1 g matte bronze size 15 seed beads (A)
1 g iris bronze size 15 seed beads (B)
1 g matte brown size 11 Japanese seed
beads (C)
1 g opaque lime size 11 Japanese seed
beads (D)
24 bronze size 26mm Japanese twisted
bugle beads (E)
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 1"
1) BASE LAYER. Work flat even-count
peyote stitch to form a beaded bead:

Rows 1 and 2: Use 3' of thread to string
2D, 1E, 2C, 1E, and 2D, leaving
a 12" tail.
Row 3: Work 1D, 1E, 1C, and 1D with
1 bead in each stitch.
Rows 412: Repeat Row 3 nine times
for a total of 12 rows (Fig 1).
Tube: Fold the peyote strip so the ends
meet and zip Row 1 and Row 12
together to form a tube. Weave
through beads to exit toward the
beadwork from a D adjacent to an E.
2) EMBELLISHMENT. Add a second

layer of bugles, stitch the center detail,
and finish the edges:
Bugle-bead layer: String 1E; pass through
2C in the base. String 1E; pass
through 1D on the base and through
the adjacent 1D, heading toward the
center of the tube. Repeat, adding a
total of 12D (Fig. 2). Note: To avoid skipping any beads in this layer, count out
12 bugles in advance.
Center detail and edging: Weave through
beads to exit an E just added, working
toward the center of the tube. String
1B, 1D, and 1B; pass through an E
Fig. 1: Stitching the peyote base
Fig. 2: Adding the second layer
ARTISTS TIP
Dont be afraid to experiment!
Theres no limit to the ways
you can vary the colors or
finishes when making a single
bead or a series.
BEADWORK QUICK+EASY
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on the first picot in this round. String

1A and pass through the tip of the next
picot; repeat twice. (Add 2A if you plan
to string the beaded bead on leather or a
thick cord.) Use the tail thread to repeat
this step on the opposite end of the
beaded bead. Secure the threads and
trim.
VENETIA PERRY uses bead therapy to unwind
from her busy health-care job. See more of her
work at www.jdnative.etsy.com.
contact: Bugle beads: Fox Den Designs, (262)
634-2323, www.foxdendesigns.com. Leather lace:
Tandy Leather Factory, (817) 872-3200, www
.tandyleatherfactory.com. Copper chain and spacer
beads: LLB Findings and Chain, www.llbfindings
.com. Seed beads and FireLine braided beading
thread: Shipwreck Beads, (800) 950-4232, www
.shipwreckbeads.com.
diagonally across from where the

thread is exiting toward the tubes
edge. String 1B, 1A, and 1B; pass
through the next E, working toward
the center of the tube. String 1B; pass
through the D just added. String
another 1B; pass through the E diagonally across from the E just exited,
creating an X pattern between the
bugle beads. String 1B, 1A, and 1B;
pass through the E exited at the start
of this step, working toward the center
(Fig. 3blue thread). Pass through the
next B, D, B, and E. String 1B, 1A,
and 1B; pass through the next E.
String 1B, 1D, and 1B; pass back
through the E diagonally across from
where the thread is exiting. String 1B,
1A, and 1B; pass through the next E,
working toward the center of the tube.
String 1B; pass through the D just
added. String another 1B; pass
through the E diagonally across from
the E just exited. Pass through the B,
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Fig. 3: Embellishing
the tube
Fig. 4: Finishing the

edges with picots
A, and B along the edge and the E

(Fig. 3red thread). Continue around the
tube, forming 6 Xs around the tubes
center and adding 15s around the
bugle edges.
3) FINISHING. Complete the beaded
bead with a final round of picot edging:
Weave through beads to exit a D along
the edge of the base layer. String 1B, 1A,
and 1B, then pass through the adjacent
D and exit through the next D (Fig. 4);
repeat twice. Weave through the B and A
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more techniques
CRIMPING
String a crimp tube and pass through the connection finding. Pass back through the tube, leaving a
short tail. Use the back notch of a pair of crimping
pliers to pinch the tube into a U, leaving a wire on
each side of the bend. Rotate the tube 90 and use
the front notch to form the pinched tube into a
clean cylinder.
F I N I S H I N G A N D S TA R T I N G
NEW THREADS
Tie off your old thread when its about

4" long by making a simple knot between beads.
Pass through a few beads and pull tight to hide
the knot. Weave through a few more beads and
trim the thread close to the work. Start the new
thread by tying a knot between beads and weaving
through a few beads. Pull tight to hide the knot.
Weave through several beads until you reach the
place to resume beading.
G LU I N G
Place a sparing amount of glue on knots to secure

them (we recommend G-S Hypo Cement or clear
nail polish) or use enough glue to completely
secure beads to a surface (E6000, Terrifically
Tacky Tape). Allow any glue to dry thoroughly
before continuing. Seal large glue-beaded surfaces
with Mod Podge.
H A L F - H I TC H K N OT
O V E R H A N D K N OT
The overhand knot is the basic knot for tying

off thread. Make a loop with the stringing
material. Pass the cord that lies behind the loop
over the front cord and through the loop.
Pull tight.
S Q U A R E K N OT
The square knot is the classic sturdy knot for

securing most stringing materials. First make an
overhand knot, passing the right end over the left
end. Next, make another overhand knot, this time
passing the left end over the right end. Pull tight.
To form a wrapped loop, begin with a 90 bend

at least 2" from the end of the wire. Use roundnose pliers to form a simple loop with a tail overlapping the bend. Wrap the tail tightly down the
neck of the wire two or three times. Trim the
excess wire to finish. Make a thicker, heavierlooking wrapped loop by wrapping the wire back
up over the coils, toward the loop, and trimming
at the loop.
S U R G E O N S K N OT
The surgeons knot is very secure and therefore

good for finishing off most stringing materials.
Tie an overhand knot, right over left, but instead
of one twist over the left cord, make at least two.
Tie another overhand knot, left over right, and
pull tight.
TENSION BEAD
A tension bead (or stopper bead) holds your work

in place. To make one, string a bead larger than
those you are working with, then pass through the
bead one or more times,
making sure not to split the
thread. The bead will be able to
slide along but will still provide
tension to work against when
beading the first two rows.
To open a jump ring, grasp each side of its opening with a pair of pliers. Dont pull apart. Instead,
twist in opposite directions so that you can open
and close without distorting the shape.
Wrapped-loop bails turn sidedrilled beads, usually teardrops,
into pendants. Center the bead on
a 3 or longer piece of wire. Bend
both ends of the wire up the sides
and across the top of the bead.
Bend one end straight up at the center of the bead,
then wrap the other wire around it two or three
times. Form a wrapped loop with the straight-up
wire, wrapping it back down over the already
formed coils. Trim the excess wire.
WIREWORKING
Half-hitch knots may be worked with two or more

strandsone strand is knotted over one or more
other strands. Form a loop around the cord(s),
pull the end through the loop just formed, and
pull tight. Repeat for the length of cord you want
to cover.
To form a simple loop, use flat-nose pliers to make a 90 bend at least " from
the end of the wire. Use round-nose pliers to grasp the wire at the tip; roll the pliers toward the bend, but not past it, to
preserve the 90 bend. Adjust the pliers as
needed to continue the wrap around the nose of the
pliers. Trim the wire next to the bend. Open a simple loop just as you would a jump ring (see below).
These basic instructions are for techniques used in this issues projects and are from The Beaders Companion (Interweave, 2005).
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NIGHT ON THE TOWN Julie DAmico Beres

Q+E 32 STEPPIN OUT WITH THE BAND Alicia Grebe

FANCY FILIGREE Stephanie LaRosa

Q+E 36 LINKED UP FROM DOWN UNDER Carolyn Cave

Q+E 10 TEN OF DIAMONDS Jennifer Airs

Q+E 40 RICKRACK BRACELET Carole Ohl

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

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THIS SOPHISTICATED BRACELET pairs crystals

and pearls using an easy two-needle right-angle-weave

1) BASE. Use two-needle right-angle-

weave techniques to work the bracelet

Fig. 2: Forming the

Fig. 3: Adding the

Fig. 4: Attaching the lobster clasp

On one end, string 7A. On the

2) EMBELLISHMENT. On one end,

Fig. 5: Embellishing the pearls

JULIE DAMICO-BERES owned and operated a

LINK ANTIQUE-STYLE BRASS components using

simple wireworking techniques to create a geometric

1) CENTERPIECE. Use jump rings to

join the filigree squares, then embellish

to the bottom corner of the top-left

Fig. 1: Connecting the

2) STRAPS. Create the necklace straps

Use 4" of wire to form a wrapped

Repeat the entire step on the right side

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1) BRACELET. Work a repeating pattern

of two-needle odd-count peyote stitch to

Working with 1 bead in each stitch

Use the long needle to work 1B

Use the short needle to work 3A,

2) FINISHING. Attach a button-loop

clasp to the bracelet:

Fig. 5: Forming the

Weave through beads to the first

Fig. 6: Completing the first diamond

RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or

Fig. 7: Attaching the clasp

SURROUND RIVOLI CRYSTALS WITH A BEZEL

of gold seed beads and pearls for a pair of earrings

1) BEZEL. Use circular square and

Squarestitch 2C to the last C exited (Fig. 2

Round 4 (anchor beads and prongs):

2) BAIL. Create a bail to attach an ear-

Fig. 4: Working Rounds 9

and 10 on the back

String 2A and pass through the

String 3A and pass through the

Be sure to cull any beads that your

To make sure the rivoli is centered in

DEBBA ROFHEART is a self-taught beader,

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DISPLAY YOUR BEACH-COMBING TREASURE or

favorite art bead on a classic stitched rope thats a variation

Note: Before starting, reserve 20A and

Use 5' of thread to string

the following 1AB. Repeat, adding a