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JUNE/JULY 2015 VOLUME 18 NUMBER 4

Designer of the Year Projects 30 GARDEN JEWEL NECKLACE Cindy Holsclaw

KITS AVAILABLE See page 48

Bezel a crystal with an assortment of shaped and two-hole Japanese seed beads and then string it, along with some easy-to-make beaded beads, onto a delicate spiral rope 36 DUO DROP EARRINGS Barbara Falkowitz and Amy Haftkowycz

This project brings together beadweaving and simple wireworking in one enchanting pair of earrings 40 REGAL ROPE NECKLACE Penny Dixon

Fringe creates cheerful accents to the spiral herringbone rope while pillows of O beads give a whimsical, playful feel to the large beaded bead

Feature 26 PATTERN PLAY: DANCING DIAMONDS BRACELET Carole E. Hanley

Projects 22 QUICK & EASY: RAINDROPS BRACELET Abigail Myer

48 “O” SO CHARMING BRACELET Megan Milliken

52 PHARAOH’S FINERY BRACELET Michelle Gowland

56 AMPHORA NECKLACE Glorianne Ljubich

62 BLUET BLOOMS BRACELET Csilla Csirmaz

66 GYROSCOPE NECKLACE Sandie Bachand

70 HIDDEN GEMS BRACELET Evelína Palmontová

74 VICTORIAN LACE NECKLACE Sue A. Neel

78 HOPSCOTCH BRACELET Rae Burns

Stitch Index brick stitch 26, 52 crimping 66 fringe 30, 40, 48, 66, 74 herringbone stitch 40, 56, 70 ladder stitch 26, 40, 56, 66 netting 30, 40, 62, 70, 78 peyote stitch 18, 22, 36, 40, 70, 78 picot 36 right-angle weave 40, 62, 70, 74 spiral rope 30 square stitch 56 stringing 62, 66 triangle weave 48 wireworking 36

“O” So Charming Bracelet by Megan Milliken

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passing through Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em, Shaped Beads Are Here to Stay In the past few months, I’ve received more email messages than usual from our readers. Thank you to those who have reached out to me! What’s on your mind? Shaped beads, of course. About half of you love them and the other half, well, let’s just say you’re not big fans of them. Everyone here at Beadwork agrees that it’s challenging to keep up with all the latest bead styles, but we’re thrilled about the buzz they’re creating. No matter where you stand, isn’t it great to see how such tiny beads can create such a huge stir? If you’re up for trying a new bead shape, choose from these projects, plus several more designs, in this issue: Quickly create Abigail Myer’s Raindrops Bracelet (page 22) with a splash of SuperDuos and two-hole lentils. Sweet and tiny O beads add dimension to Megan Milliken’s triangle weave “O” So Charming Bracelet (page 48). Give pyramid bead studs a try in Glorianne Ljubich’s stunning Amphora Necklace (page 56) and in Pharaoh’s Finery Bracelet, our cover project by Michelle Gowland (page 52). If shaped beads haven’t yet won you over, create these projects with more common materials: Evelína Palmontová brings us an embellished cubic rightangle-weave bangle made of seed beads, pearls, fire-polished rounds, and crystal bicones (page 70). The attractive components in Csilla Csirmaz’s Bluet Blooms Bracelet require only seed beads, pearls, and rivolis (page 62). Put your Delicas to work in our new Pattern Play four-part series, featuring a decorative brick-stitch bracelet by Carole E. Hanley (page 26). No matter which side of the shaped bead divide you stand on, I think we can all agree that we love beads and beadweaving. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Have fun,

Melinda Barta Editor, Beadwork magazine [email protected]

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HAPPENINGS NEW PROJECT VIDEO + KITS! Bead along with Editor Melinda Barta while she makes Michelle Gowland’s Pharaoh’s Finery Bracelet (page 52) in our newest Beadwork Magazine Project Workshop. Purchase the download at interweavestore.com. Find a limited quantity of kits for this project at shop.beadingdaily.com/PharaohsFineryBracelet. Kits are also available for Megan Milliken’s “O” So Charming Bracelet (page 48) at shop.beadingdaily.com/OSoCharmingBracelet.

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READER’S TIP I MADE THIS PIECE FOR MY DAUGHTER USING SIZE 11° TAKUMI LARGEHOLE ROUNDS AND SATIN SIZE 8° SEED BEADS, BECAUSE SHE PREFERS A MORE MUTED EFFECT.

DAWN DOUCETTE of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, shares her necklace inspired by Wendy Lueder’s Sunset Spiral (Beadwork, August/September 2013).

KATHLEEN TUCKER of Portland, Oregon, put her own twist on Maria Rypan’s Rising Curtains Necklace (Beadwork, June/July 2014).

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USING A SINGLE STRAND OF LEAVES FROM BARBARA’S CUFF, I ADDED PICOT FLOWERS TO MAKE A FORGET-ME-NOT BRACELET.

REGINA HOLZ of Düsseldorf, Germany, adapted Gwen Fisher’s Archimedes’s Star bracelet (Beadwork, August/September 2009) by adding buttons from Csilla Csirmaz’s Confection Cuff (Beadwork, April/May 2014). Visit her website, www.glizzeria.k13.eu.

CELIA MARTIN of Walla Walla, Washington, shows her bracelet inspired by Barbara L. Grainger’s Diagonal Leaf Cuff (Beadwork, February/March 2013).

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What’s your most valuable secret beading trick?

Since I love working with tiny seed beads, it sometimes can be challenging to thread a very thin needle, such as a size 15. I use a pair of pliers to grasp and steady the needle while it’s being threaded. This enables me to thread from either side of the needle without it slipping through my fingers.

Planning ahead! For sculptural peyote work, planning ahead is the key. Even if I don’t know where I’m going, I generally start with a math count in a multiple of twelve. This gives me options of even and odd. —Nancy Cain

When selecting beads for your next project, try color combinations before stitching by placing beads together, as in a pattern row, onto a beading needle, because beads in a tube look very different when used in small numbers.

I like to design necklaces directly on a display bust. It helps me determine proper spacing and ensures the necklace will sit correctly when worn. —Megan Milliken

—Carole E. Hanley

—Sandie Bachand

I apply copious amounts of microcrystalline wax to the ends of FireLine and WildFire beading thread and then depress the end of the thread with flat-nose pliers to make a chiseled edge that slides right into the eye of a needle! —Rae Burns

I started making most of my clasps removable by sewing The Beadsmith’s wire guardians at the ends of my pieces, picot style. This allows me to attach clasps with jump rings, and it also spreads out the strain on the piece. No matter what thread I bead with, I use 6 lb or 8 lb FireLine beading thread for this step, make a number of reinforcing passes, and add a drop of G-S Hypo Cement. —Michelle Gowland

I like to add new thread by tying the tail and the new threads together. I hold the threads parallel, create a loop, and push the ends of the two threads through the loop together. Then, I hold one thread in one hand and one thread in the other hand and pull them apart, causing the knot to move right down to the beadwork. Then, I weave in the tails, pulling the knot into the beads. —Glorianne Ljubich

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Whenever I receive magazines in the mail, I cut out color combinations and jewelry pieces as well as paint swatches I like and put them in an inspiration binder. If I’m having a hard time designing new patterns, I flip through my binder and it helps me get through my beader’s block. —Abigail Myer

Like many things in life, keep it simple! Simplicity is the key to making things readily wearable. Complex designs that use many bead sizes and over-the-top construction yield stunning pieces, but I want to wear my jewelry in everyday life, not hide it in the jewelry box for one special day. Keep the lines clean and neat. Jewelry should enhance the wearer’s style, not overpower it.

My secret trick is more of a personal preference. I don’t like to end the thread while beading; therefore, I cut a much longer thread than the instructions indicate, so that it lasts longer. —Evelína Palmontová

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What a delightful combination of beads and colors in this kit! Inspired by these candy-like hues, I evoked my inner eight-year-old and stitched a cuff bracelet for her. I made the base with flat peyote stitch, embellished it with modified right-angle weave, and added little circular square-stitched and fringed blossoms as a focal point. Using the soutache ribbon as an adjustable closure lets both little and big girls wear this cuff.

I’ve made jewelry for more than twenty years but only recently started beadweaving, so I was excited to see the seed beads. The beautiful colors remind me of summers at the beach. I love the ocean, so I especially like the blues and greens. I combined them with some Swarovski crystals and used circular brick stitch to create these “Ocean View” earrings.

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THE STASH: This summery kit included a clasp, pearls, chain, Crystaletts Swarovski crystal buttons, soutache braid, WireLace ribbon, seed beads, and O beads.

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The colors in the kit immediately reminded me of a beautiful quilt I had seen. Not being much of a quilter, I decided to create a beaded quilt cuff. Beading in 10mm squares was a challenge! I added some Swarovski stairway beads and bicones, orange seed beads, yellow soutache braid, and a brass cuff. I had never used WireLace before, but it gave a soft edge to the bracelet.

The challenge kit spoke to me of rainbows and nature. I created a rainbow chain and three pendants: two sliders and one snap-on. My wildflower garden pendant (shown here) features agate, smoky quartz, and moonstone beads, along with apache leaf–stitched leaves.

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tapestry needle are included with purchase for $14.95 at www.clover-usa.com. 3. Half Moon Beads from The BeadSmith are 8×3mm half-circle beads with round edges and two holes set 4mm apart. Use these beads to add round, smooth ridges to designs. Visit www.beadsmith.com (wholesale only) or check your favorite bead retailer.

4. Starman is bursting with new bead shapes. Their CzechMates Crescent resembles a dainty melon wedge, perfect for constructing curved architecture and adding rounded textures. The 2mm fire-polished rounds feature facets that perfectly catch the light on these small beads. The new smaller-than-ever 3mm rondelles can be used as spacers in designs. Visit www.starmanwholesale.com

(wholesale only) or check your favorite bead retailer. 5. Mix up your bead stash with Artbeads’ Swarovski Designer Blends, featuring bead mixes in coordinated colors. Crystal pearl blends come in 4 and 6mm sizes, and crystal bicone blends are available in 2.5, 3, 4, and 6mm sizes. See all assortments, starting at $9.99, at Artbeads.com.

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hand and Buddha fancy stones, or check your favorite bead retailer. 7. The BeadSmith’s Ultra Thread Zap has an extrafine tip that burns or melts thread with precision. This battery-powered tool’s special features include a retractable tip for added safety, an ergonomic and compact design for comfort, and an extra tip that stores in the battery compartment. Visit www.beadsmith

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stitch pro TECHNIQUES YOU CAN’T BEAD WITHOUT

Master Thread Tension for Tubular Peyote Stitch Guest Contributor Nancy Cain

Learning and understanding the foundational aspect of peyote stitch and the role of thread tension is the key to starting a structural shape. Whether you work tubular or circular peyote stitch, the first five rounds are the most important for setting tension for the entire piece. The following information will help you master these starting rounds, so you’ll be on your way to creating super-tight tubular peyote–stitch structures.

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THE DESIGN: ROUNDS 1 AND 2

THE TENSION: ROUND 3

MATCH IT: ROUND 4

These rounds highlight the importance of math, bead shape, and size in deciding what you want to make. Let the beads do the work! Deciding what you want your size and shape to be will be the determining factor in choosing what type, size, and number of beads are appropriate. Use size 15° or 11° seed beads for rounded areas and cylinder beads such as Delicas, Treasures, or Aikos for flat areas. To form these first two rounds, string the beads needed, then pass through all the beads again, plus two more. You now have a direct line from your tail to needle thread. Notice that you’re not using a knot at this point!

This round determines the tension of the piece. Work this round flat as you would circular peyote stitch, keeping equal and tight tension between the working and tail threads. Adjust tension as needed, keeping it consistent throughout this round by pulling on both threads. If you have difficulty making tight stitches, see tips for thread waxing in “Solving Problems with Peyote Stitch” on page 19. Note that it’s possible to use tension that’s too tight, especially when working with matte beads. All beads added in this round should sit to the outside of Rounds 1 and 2; if the beads flip or twist inward, you’ve passed through or under the existing threads in Rounds 1 and 2 and the stitch(es) should be redone.

This round matches the tension set in Round 3 and makes a tube. The beads of the previous round have more spaces between them than the beads of Round 1. Stitching this round tight with equal tail tension will reduce the spaces and pull the beadwork into a tube. After three stitches, pull equally with the needle and tail thread, then pinch the stitches in place with your thumb and index finger. You’re matching the tension you’ve set in Round 3. At the end of this round, pull on the tail and needle threads simultaneously and don’t let go until you’ve worked through Round 5.

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This round stabilizes the tension. You can tell if you’ve successfully maintained equal tension between Rounds 3 and 4 if Round 5 results in straight sidewalls. Are the sidewalls curving inward? This tells you that Round 3 wasn’t tight enough and Round 4 was over-tightened. Are the sidewalls bulging outward? This tells you that Round 4 didn’t match Round 3 tension. Practice Rounds 1–5 until you can get the walls nice and straight. The tension is now set for the rest of the piece.

The following rounds create your sculpture. From here on out, you’re in control of creating the shape. You may use increases, decreases, or any other techniques in your arsenal and even play around with adjusting your tension. Your shape is entirely what you want it to be. ● NANCY CAIN has taught peyote stitch since

1996 and is the 2015 Bead & Button Show Master Class instructor on bead engineering with peyote stitch. She has taught extensively nationally and internationally and was a Beadwork Designer of the Year in 2010. Her work has been published in many books and exhibited in the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art. Visit her website, www.nancycain.com.

Solving Problems with Peyote Stitch Why is it curling? ❯ Most people struggle with peyote stitch because of the twist and curl that usually forms in Round 3. Curl is caused by unequal tension between the tail and the working threads in Round 3. If you pull tighter on your working thread, the beads will follow and curve to your dominant hand. If you pull tighter on your nondominant hand, the beads will curve toward that hand. The key is to maintain equally tight tension between the two threads. ❯ Convention holds that we use beeswax or microcrystalline wax (my personal favorite) and wax the working thread. The tension problem isn’t with your dominant hand . . . that hand knows what’s going on; the problem is with your nondominant hand that controls the tail. What I do is wax the tail where you grip it. This will give you the tension you need.

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What about the twist? ❯ Simply stated: As you work Round 3, if you weave under your starting threads in Rounds 1 and 2, the beads are simply following your directions! The beads will go with the thread and twist to the inside. ❯ Tightening up your threads will help prevent you from mistakenly passing under previous threads.


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FAST AND FASHIONABLE MUST- MAKE DESIGNS

Raindrops Bracelet Abigail Myer

Only three simple rounds of circular peyote stitch are needed to make the medallions with dewdrop embellishments for this versatile bracelet.

TECHNIQUE

circular peyote stitch PROJECT LEVEL }{{ MATERIALS

2 g bronze gold size 11° Japanese seed beads (A) 70 black AB 5×2.5mm SuperDuos (B) 24 honeydew luster Picasso 6mm 2-hole lentils (C) 36 matte peridot 4×6mm Czech teardrops (D) 1 antiqued brass 18mm round toggle clasp Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread Microcrystalline thread wax TOOLS

Scissors Size 11 beading needle FINISHED SIZE

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1) MEDALLIONS. Use circular peyote stitch to form the round components: Round 1: Use 2' of waxed thread to string {1A and 1C} four times, leaving a 4" tail; pass through the beads again to form a circle. Use the tail and working threads to tie a knot. Pass through the first 1A/1C (inside hole), then through the second (outer) hole of the same C (Fig. 1, green thread). Note: You will change stitching direction with each round. Round 2: String 1A, 2B, and 1A, then pass through the outer hole of the next C in Round 1; repeat three times. Pass through the first 1A/1B (inside hole) of this round, then through the second (outer) hole of the same B (Fig. 1, blue thread). Round 3: String 2A, 1B, and 2A; pass through the outer hole of the next B in Round 2. String 1D; pass through the outer hole of the next B in Round 2. String 2A, 1D, and

2A; pass through the outer hole of the next B in Round 2. String 1D; pass through the outer hole of the next B in Round 2. Repeat from the beginning of this round. Pass through the first 2A/1B (inside hole) of this round, then through the outer hole of the same B (Fig. 1, red thread). Don’t trim the threads; set the medallion aside. Repeat this entire step five times for a total of 6 medallions. 2) ASSEMBLY. Use the working thread of

one medallion to string 1B; pass through the outer hole of the same B. Pass through the outer hole of the B in Round 3 on a second medallion that’s opposite the B where the working thread exits. String 1B; pass through the outer hole of the same B and the outer hole of the first B exited in this step (Fig. 2). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the threads and trim.


artist’s tips ❯ For a more dramatic look, use longer daggers or larger drops in place of the teardrops or substitute two-hole triangle beads for the lentils. ❯ Experiment with colors and textures of the beads to make a fun statement piece. ❯ Be sure to thoroughly wax your braided beading thread and use a size 11 or smaller beading needle because it will allow you to make many passes through each bead. Fig. 1: Stitching the medallion

Fig. 2: Joining the medallions

Fig. 3: Attaching one half of the clasp

Repeat this entire step four times to join the medallions; on the first and last medallions, trim only the tail threads and leave the working threads in place. 3) CLASP. Weave the working thread of one

end medallion through beads to exit the outer hole of the Round 3 end B. String 6A, one half of the clasp, and 3A; pass back through the third A added in this step. String 2A; pass through the outer hole of the last B exited (Fig. 3). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Repeat this entire step at the other end of the bracelet, using the other half of the clasp. ●

ABIGAIL MYER is a self-taught beader who started beading in 1995 at the young age of ten and hasn’t stopped since. She now specializes in beadweaving and netting and is always looking to incorporate new beads and twists into basic stitching. You can contact Abigail at [email protected] or www.facebook.com/abigailelizabethdesigns. RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or contact: Toho seed beads, thread, and lentils: Artbeads.com, (866) 715-2323. SuperDuos and TierraCast clasp: Auntie’s Beads, (866) 262-3237, www.auntiesbeads .com. Teardrops: Funky Pretty Beads, (207) 747-5135, www.funkyprettybeads.com.


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PATTERN PLAY: Project 1

Dancing Diamonds Bracelet

Carole E. Hanley

Use brick stitch to create this smooth, flexible, ribbonlike bracelet with an elegant scalloped edge and an adjustable closure.

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TECHNIQUES

ladder stitch brick stitch PROJECT LEVEL }{{ MATERIALS

2 g tarnished silver galvanized size 11° cylinder beads (A) 2 g opaque Ceylon cream size 11° cylinder beads (B) 2 g opaque turquoise green size 11° cylinder beads (C) 1 g opaque dark blue size 11° cylinder beads (D) 1 g silver-lined gold size 11° cylinder beads (E) 1 gunmetal 6×12mm lobster clasp with attached 4mm soldered jump ring 1 gunmetal 6mm jump ring 2" of gunmetal 3.5×5mm soldered curb chain Cream size B nylon beading thread TOOLS

Scissors Size 11 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE

6½" (adjustable to 9½")

This diamond bracelet from British designer Carole E. Hanley is the first project in

1) BAND. Use ladder stitch and brick stitch to form the bracelet band: Row 1: Use 6' of thread to string 2A; pass through the beads again and exit the first A strung, leaving a 6" tail (Fig. 1). Row 2 (increase): String 1A and 1B; pass under the exposed thread loop between the 2A of Row 1, then pass back through the B just added (Fig. 2, blue thread). String 1A; pass under the same exposed thread loop and back through the last A added (Fig. 2, red thread). Row 3 (increase): String 1A and 1B; pass under the nearest exposed thread loop and back through the last B added. String 1B; pass under the next exposed thread loop and back through the last B added. String 1A; pass under the same exposed thread loop as in the previous stitch and back through the last A added (Fig. 3, blue thread). Row 4 (increase): String 1A and 1B; pass under the nearest exposed thread loop and back through the last B added. String 1C; pass under the next exposed thread loop and back through the C just added. String 1B; pass under the next exposed thread loop and back through the last B added. String 1A; pass under the same exposed thread loop as in the previous stitch and back through the last A added (Fig. 3, red thread).

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Fig. 1: Working Row 1

Fig. 2: Stitching Row 2

for more of Carole’s inventive beadwork in our August/ September 2015, October/ November 2015, and December 2015/January 2016 issues. artist’s tip Carole used the following Delica color numbers for this project: #254 for A, #203 for B, #658 for C, #726 for D, and #42 for E.

Fig. 3: Working Rows 3 and 4


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artist’s tips ❯ Use medium tension so the bracelet remains flexible. ❯ A light-colored thread is recommended for the body of the bracelet. If the thread shows too much where it is stitched around the chain and clasp, use a permanent marker to color the thread to match the end beads.

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REPEAT ROWS 25-44 THREE TIMES


Rows 5–19 (increases): Continue in brick

stitch, following the pattern in Fig. 4, to form increases. Note: The last 2 stitches of each row will be formed in the same exposed thread loop. Row 20 (decrease): String 2A; skip the nearest exposed thread loop and pass under the next exposed thread loop. Pass back through the last A added (Fig. 5, blue thread). Pass back through the first 2A of this row to make the edge bead sit flat against the previous row (Fig. 5, red thread). Continue brick-stitching the row as before, adding 1 bead to each exposed thread loop and following the pattern in Fig. 4. Note: The last 2 stitches of decrease

rows are not formed in the same exposed thread loop as when making increases (Fig. 6). Rows 21–44: Continue in brick stitch, following the pattern in Fig. 4. When working increase rows, follow the thread path of Row 4; when working decrease rows, follow the thread path of Row 20. Rows 45–104: Repeat Rows 25–44 three times. Rows 105–109: Continue in brick stitch, following the pattern in Fig. 4, to form increases and decreases. Rows 110–127 (decreases): Continue in brick stitch, following the pattern in Fig. 4, to form decreases. 2) CLASP. String the ring of the clasp and pass through the 2A of Row 127; repeat the thread path several times to reinforce. Secure the working thread and trim. Using the tail thread, repeat this entire step to attach one end of the chain to Row 1. Add the 6mm jump ring to the open end of the chain. ● CAROLE E. HANLEY came to beading almost by accident via a knitting group. She lives in the northeast of England, where she knits, crochets, quilts, and continues to explore her main passion—beadwork. RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or contact: Delica cylinder beads, Nymo nylon beading thread, and all other materials: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.firemountaingems.com.


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Garden Jewel Necklace

CINDY HOLSCLAW


Bezel a crystal with an assortment of shaped and two-hole Japanese seed beads and then string it, along with some easy-to-make beaded beads, onto a delicate spiral rope. 1) PENDANT. Use a fringe variation and cir-

cular netting to form the pendant: Pendant Round 1: Use 5' of thread to string 1E, 1J, and 1E, leaving a 6" tail; pass back through the J and through the first E (Fig. 1, green thread). String 1B, 3A, 1H, 1A, 1F, and 1A; pass through the second hole of the same H. String 1A and 1F; skip the first 2A added in the previous 3A set and pass through the next 1A/1H (first hole)/1A, then string 2A and 1B (Fig. 1, blue thread). Repeat from the beginning of this round five times. Step up through the first 1E/1J/1E added in this round to

form a ring (Fig. 1, red thread). Note: You will now begin working in the opposite direction. Pendant Round 2: String 1B and 2A; pass through the next 1A/1H (second hole)/1A of Pendant Round 1. String 2A and 1B; pass through the next top E of Pendant Round 1. Repeat from the beginning of this round five times (Fig. 2, blue thread). Pendant Round 3: String 1B, 1C, and 1D; pass through the next H (inside hole) of Pendant Round 1. String 1D, 1C, and 1B; pass through the next top E of Pendant Round 1. Repeat from the beginning of this round five times. Step up through the first 1B/1C/1D added in this round (Fig. 2, red thread).

Fig. 1: Forming Round 1 of the pendant

TECHNIQUES

circular netting fringe variation spiral rope PROJECT LEVEL }}{ MATERIALS

6 g teal luster size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 6 g teal luster size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 11 g metallic teal Duracoat size 11° Japanese seed beads (C) 1 g copper Duracoat size 11° Japanese seed beads (D) 6 g copper Duracoat size 8° Japanese seed beads (E) 17 g metallic gold iris 3.4mm magatama drops (F) 1 g silver-lined teal 3.4mm magatama drops (G) 5 g crystal Capri gold 5mm 2-hole Tilas (H) 6 light sapphire 3mm fire-polished rounds (J) 1 foil-back zephyr blue 27mm crystal rivoli 1 copper-plated 5.5×7mm magnetic clasp Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS

Scissors Size 11 or 12 beading needle FINISHED SIZE

17½" (with 1½ × 17/8" pendant)

artist’s tip

Fig. 2: Stitching Rounds 2 and 3 of the pendant

Some Tila beads have a different color on each side, giving them a distinct front and back. If you’re using these two-sided beads, check to make sure that they’re facing the desired side when you’re stringing them.


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Fig. 3: Working Round 4 of the pendant

Fig. 4: Adding Rounds 5–9 of the pendant (back view of pendant)

Fig. 5: Stitching Rounds 10 and 11 of the pendant (back view of pendant)

Pendant Round 4: String 1C, 1G, and 1C;

pass through the next D of Pendant Round 3. String 1A, 1G, 1C, 1G, and 1A; pass through the following D of Pendant Round 3. Repeat from the beginning of this round five times (Fig. 3, blue thread). Weave through beads to exit back through the nearest bottom E of Pendant Round 1, toward the back of the beadwork (Fig. 3, red thread). Pendant Round 5: Turn the beadwork over. Place the rivoli facedown in the beadwork so the front touches Pendant Round 1. While holding the rivoli in place, string 1B, 2A, 1B, 1E, 1B, 2A, and 1B, then pass back through the next bottom E of Pendant

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Round 1; repeat five times, pulling tightly to enclose the crystal. Step up through the first 1B/2A/1B/1E of this round (Fig. 4, purple thread). Pendant Round 6: String 2B, 1D, and 2B and pass through the next E of Pendant Round 5; repeat five times. Step up through the first 2B/1D of this round (Fig. 4, orange thread). Pendant Round 7: String 2B, 1D, and 2B and pass through the next D of Pendant Round 6; repeat five times. Step up through the first 2B/1D of this round (Fig. 4, green thread). Pendant Round 8: String 1A, 1D, and 1A and pass through the next D of Pendant

Round 7; repeat five times. Step up through the first 1A/1D of this round (Fig. 4, blue thread). Pendant Round 9: String 1B and pass through the next D of Pendant Round 8; repeat five times. Repeat the thread path of this round to secure. Weave through beads to pass back through a bottom E of Pendant Round 1, exiting to the right of the E (Fig. 4, red thread). Pendant Round 10: String 1B, 4A, 1C, 1F, 1C, 4A, and 1B, then pass back through the next bottom E of Pendant Round 1; repeat five times. Step up through the first 1B/4A/1C/1F of this round (Fig. 5, blue thread).


Pendant Round 11: String 1C and 1A; pass

through the next F of Pendant Round 1 with your needle pointing toward the work. String 1A, 1C, 1F, 1C, and 1A; pass through the following F of Pendant Round 1 with your needle pointing away from the work. String 1A and 1C; pass through the next F of Pendant Round 10. Repeat from the beginning of this round five times. Weave through beads to exit from the third A added in this round (Fig. 5, red thread). Secure but don’t trim the thread. 2) BAIL. Use a fringe variation to form

the bail: First Side: Use the working thread of the

pendant to string 1C, 1A, 1F, 1A, 1H, 1A, 1F, and 1A and pass through the second hole of the same H and through the next 1A/1F/1A; repeat five times. String 1C (Fig. 6, blue thread). Second Side: Pass back through the 2B/1D/2B of Pendant Round 6 on the back of the pendant directly below the first H of the first side of the bail so that the bail forms a loop. String 1C and pass through the 1A/1F/1A on the other side of the previous H; repeat five times. String 1C; pass through the 1A/1C/1F/1C/1A of Pendant Round 11 (Fig. 6, red thread). Weave through the beads that border the H on each side of the bail to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim.

Fig. 6: Forming the bail (back view of pendant)

artist’s tips ❯ Try varying the number and positions of the beaded beads. The beaded beads should fit snugly on the spiral rope, with just enough room to be strung but snug enough to stay in place once positioned in the desired spot on the rope. Use firm but not super-stiff thread tension to stitch your beaded beads so that they will fit on the rope. If needed, stitch them to the rope to hold them in place. ❯ A small lobster clasp can be used instead of the magnetic clasp.


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Fig. 8: Working the spiral rope

Fig. 7: Stitching the beaded beads

3) BEADED BEADS. Work a fringe variation to stitch the beaded beads: Beaded Bead Round 1: Use 2' of thread to string 1A, 1F, 1A, 1H, 1A, 1F, and 1A. Pass through the second hole of the same H and the first 1A/1F/1A just strung. String 1C. Repeat from the beginning of this round five times. Pass through the first 1A/1F/1A to form a tight circle. Pass through the nearest H (first hole) and the next top 1A/1F/1A (Fig. 7, blue thread). Note: You will now begin working in the opposite direction. Beaded Bead Round 2: String 1C, then pass through the next top 1A/1F/1A of Beaded Bead Round 1; repeat five times, forming a barrel-shaped ring (Fig. 7, red thread). Repeat the entire thread path to reinforce. Secure the threads and trim. Set the beaded bead aside. Repeat this entire step five times to form 6 beaded beads. 4) SPIRAL ROPE. Form the necklace using

spiral rope: Rope: Add a stop bead to 6' of thread, leav-

ing a 6" tail. String 5B, 1A, 1C, 1E, 1C, and 1A; pass through the 5B just added to form a loop (Fig. 8, blue thread). *String 1B, 1A, 1C, 1F, 1C, and 1A; pass through the last 4B exited and the B just added (Fig. 8, red thread). Pull the loop tight and move it to the left. String 1B, 1A, 1C, 1E, 1C, and 1A; pass through the top 4B and the B just added. Pull the loop tight and move it to the left. Repeat from * for 16" or to the desired length minus 1" for the clasp. Clasp: String 1B, 4A, one half of the clasp, and 4A; pass back through the B just

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Fig. 9: Adding the clasp

added and through the last loop of the rope and the final 5B at the core of the rope. Repeat the thread path to reinforce (Fig. 9). Secure the working thread and trim. Remove the stop bead at the other end of the rope and place a needle on the tail thread. Repeat from the beginning of this step at the other end of the rope, using the second half of the clasp. Secure the thread and trim. 5) STRINGING. Use the spiral rope to string 3 beaded beads, the bail, and the remaining 3 beaded beads. Situate the beaded beads at the desired positions on the rope to complete the necklace. ● CINDY HOLSCLAW is a beading designer and

a national teacher who specializes in beadwork inspired by science, geometry, and the natural world. As a trained biochemist, Cindy’s background in science shapes her approach to her designs, and she loves incorporating geometric and chemical structures into her beadwork. Visit interweavestore.com for Cindy’s on-demand webinar, How to Make Beaded Beads. Visit her website at www.beadorigami.com. RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or contact: Tila 2-hole squares: Caravan Beads, (800) 230-8941, www.caravanbeads.com. Swarovski crystal rivoli: Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com. Seed beads, magatama drops, clasp, and all other materials: Out On A Whim, (800) 232-3111, www.whimbeads.com.


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Duo Drop Earrings

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BARBARA FALKOWITZ AND AMY HAFTKOW YCZ

This project brings together beadweaving and simple wireworking in one enchanting pair of earrings.

1) BODY. Form a wire hoop for the base

Row 2: Use 3' of thread to string 1B; pass

TECHNIQUES

structure, string beads onto the wire, and then work peyote stitch and picots: Row 1: Use one 4½" piece of wire to form a small (3mm) simple loop. String 3B, 1F (narrow end first), 5D, and 1F (wide end first). String {1C and 1A} nine times. String 1C, 1F (narrow end first), 5D, 1F (wide end first), and 3B; form a simple loop at the other end of the wire. Note: The beads will fit very loosely on the wire; the wire will later be trimmed to resize the loop. Shape the beaded wire into a round hoop (Fig. 1).

through the B again to form a stop bead, leaving an 8" tail. Pass through the bottom hole of the first C added in Row 1. String 1D; pass through the bottom hole of the next C. String 1C and pass through the bottom hole of the next C; repeat six times. String 1D; pass through the bottom hole of the last C in Row 1 (Fig. 2, green thread). Row 3: String 1B; pass back through the bottom hole of the last C exited and weave through beads to exit back through the top hole of the first C added in Row 2. String 3A; pass through the bottom hole of the C just exited to form a picot (Fig. 2, blue thread).

peyote stitch picot wireworking

Fig. 1: Stringing Row 1 and forming the hoop

PROJECT LEVEL }{{ MATERIALS

1 g sage Picasso size 15° seed beads (A) 1 g metallic mauve size 11° seed beads (B) 2.5 g dark eggplant metallic 5×2.5mm SuperDuos (C) 32 soft jonquil gold opal 2×1.5mm crystal rondelles (D) 6 soft jonquil gold opal 4×3mm crystal rondelles (E) 12 antiqued copper 3×1mm fluted bead caps (F) 2 antiqued copper 14×18mm 1-to-2-hole filigree connectors 1 pair of antiqued copper 11×12mm lever-back ear wires Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread 9" of copper half-hard 22-gauge wire TOOLS

Size 10 beading needle Wire cutters Round-nose pliers 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE

2¾"

artists’ tips ❯ Use half-hard wire so the hoops maintain their shape. ❯ Keep your thread tension loose to prevent buckling the beadwork.

Fig. 2: Working Rows 2–4 of the body


❯ Before beginning this project, be sure to check that both holes of the SuperDuos are open.

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Row 4: String 1D and pass through the bot-

tom hole of the next C; repeat. String 2C and pass through the bottom hole of the next C; repeat. String 1D and pass through the bottom hole of the next C; repeat. String 3A; pass back through the top hole of the C just exited (Fig. 2, red thread). Weave through beads to exit from the last C added in this row (Fig. 3, green thread). Row 5: String 3A; pass through the bottom hole of the C just exited. String 1E; pass through the bottom holes of the next 2C. String 1E; pass through the bottom hole of the next C. String 3A; pass through the top hole of the C just exited, the top holes of the next 3C, the 3A previously added, the bottom hole of the last C exited, and the first E added in this row (Fig. 3, blue thread). Row 6: String 1B, 1F (narrow end first), 1E, 1F (wide end first), and 1B; pass back through the second E of Row 5 (Fig. 3, red thread). Secure and trim the working thread; don’t trim the tail thread. Untie the stop bead, leaving the bead on the tail thread. Add a needle to the tail thread. Pass through the bottom hole of the first C in Row 1 and the next 4 beads. Secure the thread and trim.

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Fig. 3: Stitching Rows 5 and 6 of the body

2) FINISHING. Slide the beadwork down

the wire until it sits next to one of the simple loops. Trim the end of the wire farthest from the beadwork ¼" past the end of the beadwork and form a 3mm simple loop. Reshape the hoop as needed. Position the simple loops so that you look at the sides, not through the loops, while the beadwork is flat on your work surface. Opening and closing the simple loops as you would jump rings, attach each simple loop to one bottom hole of the connector. Attach 1 ear wire to the top hole of the connector. 3) Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a second earring. ●

BARBARA FALKOWITZ and AMY HAFTKOWYCZ , along with Barbara’s daughter

Laina Goodman, are co-owners of Artful Beads Studio and Workshop in Pennington, New Jersey, and run an Etsy shop: www.artfulbeadstudio .etsy.com. Their signature style of work often combines a love of beadweaving techniques with pressed-glass beads and other interesting findings. Contact Barbara and Amy at www.artfulbeadstudio.com and info@artful beadstudio.com. RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or contact: All materials: Artful Beads Studio and Workshop, (609) 737-1077, www.artfulbeadstudio.com, www.artful beadstudio.etsy.com.


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Regal Rope Necklace

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Pillows of O beads create a cheerful accent to the spiral herringbone rope and add a whimsical, playful feel to the large beaded bead. 1) ROPE. Use ladder and spiral herringbone

stitches to form the necklace ropes: Rope Round 1: Use 6' of thread to string 4C, leaving a 6" tail; pass through the first 2C again, arranging the beads so they sit side by side in 2 equal columns. String 2C, then pass through the last 2C of the previous stitch and the 2C just added; repeat three times to form six 2-bead–high columns. Stitch the first and last columns together to form a ring, exiting from the top C of the first column (Fig. 1). Rope Round 2: String 2C, then pass down through the next C of the previous round and up through the following C; repeat twice. Step up through the first C added in this round (Fig. 2, green thread; shown flat for clarity). Rope Round 3: String 2C, then pass down through the next C of the previous round and up through the following 2C of the previous 2 rounds; repeat twice. Step up through the first C added in this round (Fig. 2, blue thread; shown flat for clarity). Note: This type of step up begins the twisted spiral. Rope Round 4 (fringe): String 1F and 1D; pass back through the F to form a fringe. Pass down through the next 2C of the previous 2 rounds and weave through beads to exit the first C exited at the beginning of this round, following the thread path of Round 3 (Fig. 2, red thread; shown flat for

clarity). Note: Make sure this and the following fringes face the outside of the beadwork. Rope Rounds 5–7: Repeat Rope Round 3 three times. Rope Round 8: String 2C; pass down through the next C of the previous round and up through the following C. String 1F and 1D; pass back through the F, down through the next 2C of the previous 2 rounds, and up through the following 3C of the previous 3 rounds. Pass down through the next 2C, up through the following 3C, down through the next 2C, and up through the following C (Fig. 3; shown flat for clarity). Rope Round 9: String 2C; pass down through the next C of the previous round and up through the following 2C of the previous 2 rounds; repeat. String 2C; pass down through the next 2C of the previous 2 rounds and up through the following C. Step up through the first C added in this round (Fig. 4; shown flat for clarity). Rope Rounds 10 and 11: Repeat Rope Round 3 twice. Rope Round 12 to end: Repeat Rope Rounds 8–11 until the rope is 7¼". Secure the working and tail threads, but don’t trim either thread. Finish: Weave through the beads of the final round, following a ladder-stitch thread path and without adding any beads. Set aside.

TECHNIQUES

tubular and spiral herringbone stitches ladder stitch fringe tubular peyote stitch right-angle weave variation tubular netting PROJECT LEVEL }}} MATERIALS

2 g metallic light gold permanent-finish size 15° seed beads (A) 0.5 g gold-lustered light violet size 15° seed beads (B) 20 g metallic light gold permanent-finish size 11° seed beads (C) 0.5 g seafoam-lined light topaz size 11° seed beads (D) 0.5 g metallic mauve permanent-finish size 11° seed beads (E) 8 g jet vitrail 2X 3.8×1mm O beads (F) 1 g matte peridot vitrail 3.8×1mm O beads (G) 12 erinite 3mm crystal bicones (H) 4 pink metallic suede 3mm pressed-glass rounds (J) 40 full amber 5×2.5mm SuperDuos (K) 16 pink metallic suede 5×2.5mm SuperDuos (L) 1 gold-plated 5.5×9mm round magnetic clasp Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS


18¼"

Fig. 1: Stitching Rope Round 1

artist’s tip When attaching the center components to each half of the large beaded bead in Step 5, use your fingers to pinch the work inward to help create a dome shape. Fig. 2: Working Rope Rounds 2–4

Fig. 3: Adding Rope Round 8

Fig. 4: Stitching Rope Round 9


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Fig. 5: Forming Small Bead Rounds 1 and 2

2) SMALL BEADED BEAD. Use tubular peyote stitch, right-angle weave, and tubular netting to form a small beaded bead at the end of a rope: Small Bead Round 1: Use the working thread of the previous rope to string 1A, then pass down through next C of the previous round and up through the following C; repeat twice. Pass through the first A added and the next 2C of the final round of the rope (Fig. 5, blue thread; shown flat for clarity). Note: You will now begin stitching in the opposite direction. Small Bead Round 2: String 1A, then pass back down through the next C of the previous round and up through the following C; repeat twice. Pass through the first A added in this round (Fig. 5, red thread; shown flat for clarity). Small Bead Round 3: String 1E and pass through the next A of the previous rounds; repeat five times and step up through the first E added in this round (Fig. 6, turquoise thread; end view of rope shown for clarity). Small Bead Round 4: String 1E and pass through the next E of Small Bead Round 3; repeat five times and step up through the first E added in this round (Fig. 6, orange thread). Small Bead Round 5: String 1A, 1K, and 1A; pass back through the next E of Small Bead Round 4, through the 1A/1K (inner hole)/1A just added, and through the following E of Small Bead Round 4. *String 1A and 1K; pass through the nearest A of the

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previous stitch, the last E exited, and the A just added. String 1K and 1A; pass back through the next E of Small Bead Round 4, the last A exited in the previous stitch, the 1K (inner hole)/1A just added, and the next E of Small Bead Round 4. Repeat from * and pass through the first A added in this round. String 1K; pass through the last A added and weave through beads to exit from the last K (inner hole) added (Fig. 6, purple thread). Note: You will now begin stitching in the opposite direction at the end of this and many of the following rounds. Small Bead Round 6: String 1E and pass back through the next K (inner hole) of Small Bead Round 5; repeat five times. Pass through the first E added in this round and the inner and outer holes of the next K (Fig. 6, green thread). Small Bead Round 7: String 1A, 1H, and 1A, then pass through the outer (second) hole of the next K of Small Bead Round 5; repeat five times. Pass through the first 1A/1H added in this round (Fig. 6, blue thread). Small Bead Round 8: String 1A, 1K, and 1A, then pass through the next H of Small Bead Round 7; repeat five times. Pass through the first 1A added in this round and the inner and outer holes of the next K (Fig. 6, red thread). Small Bead Round 9: String 1E and pass through the second hole of the next K of Small Bead Round 8; repeat five times (Fig. 7, orange thread; beads of Small Bead Rounds 1–7 removed for clarity).

Fig. 6: Adding Small Bead Rounds 3–8

Small Bead Round 10: String 1A, 1E, and 1A;

pass through the last K (second hole) exited and the 1A/1E/1A just added. Pass back through the next K (second hole) of Small Bead Round 8. **String 1A and 1E; pass through the nearest A of the previous stitch, back through the last K (second hole) exited, and through the last A added. String 1E and 1A; pass through next K (second hole) of Small Bead Round 8, the nearest A of the previous stitch, the 1E/1A just added, and back through the next K (second hole) of Small Bead Round 8. Repeat from ** and pass through the first 1A/1E added in this round (Fig. 7, purple thread). Small Bead Round 11: String 1A and pass through the next E of Small Bead Round 10; repeat five times. Pass through the first A added in this round (Fig. 7, green thread). Small Bead Round 12: String 1A and pass through the next 2A of Small Bead Round 11; repeat twice. Pass through the first A added in this round (Fig. 7, blue thread). Small Bead Round 13: Pass through the 3A added in Small Bead Round 12 (Fig. 7, red thread). Small Bead Round 14 (fringe): Weave through beads to exit 1H of Small Bead Round 7. String 1C, 1F, and 1D, then pass back through the F, string 1C, and pass through the next H of Small Bead Round 7 (Fig. 8); repeat five times. Secure the working thread and trim. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to form a second rope and small beaded bead.


Fig. 8: Working Small Bead Round 14 (fringe) Fig. 7: Stitching Small Bead Rounds 9–13

Fig. 9: Forming Large Bead Rounds 1 and 2

3) LARGE BEADED BEAD HALVES. Use

tubular right-angle weave, peyote stitch, and fringe to form two halves of the Large Beaded Bead: Large Bead Round 1: Use 3' of new thread to string {1D and 1K} eight times, leaving a 14" tail. Pass through all the beads again, the first D, and the inner and outer holes of the first K strung (Fig. 9, blue thread). Large Bead Round 2: String 1B, 1C, 1G, 1L, 1G, 1C, and 1B; pass through the outer (second) hole of the K last exited and the first 1B/1C added in this stitch. *String 1G, 1L, 1G, 1C, and 1B; pass back through the next K (second hole) of Large Bead Round 1. String 1B; pass through the first C of the previous stitch and the 1G/1L/1G/1C added in this stitch. String 1B; pass through the next K (second hole) of Large Bead Round 1. String 1B, 1C, 1G, 1L, and 1G; pass through the nearest C of the previous stitch, the first B of the current stitch, the last K (second hole) exited in Large Bead Round 1, and the next 1B/1C. Repeat from * twice. String 1G, 1L, and 1G; pass through the nearest C of the first stitch in this round. String 1B; pass through the nearest K (second hole) of Large Bead Round 1. String 1B; pass through the nearest C of the previous stitch (Fig. 9, red thread). Repeat the entire thread path of this round. Secure the thread, but don’t trim it.


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Fig. 11: Stitching Center Rounds 1–7

Fig. 12: Working Center Rounds 8–10

Fig. 10: Adding Large Bead Rounds 3–6

Large Bead Round 3: Use the tail thread to

pass back through the inner (first) hole of the nearest K of Large Bead Round 1. String 1C, 1D, and 1C; pass back through the last K (first hole) exited and the first C added in this stitch. **String 1D and 1C; pass through the next K (first hole) of Large Bead Round 1, the nearest C of the previous stitch, and the 1D/1C just added. Pass back through the next K (first hole) of Large Bead Round 1. String 1C and 1D; pass through the nearest C of the previous stitch, the K (first hole) last exited, and the last C added. Repeat from ** twice. String 1D; pass through the nearest C of the first stitch in this round, the nearest K (first hole) of Large Bead Round 1, the C of the previous stitch, the last D added, and the first D added in this round (Fig. 10, purple thread). Large Bead Round 4: String 1A and pass through the next 2D of Large Bead Round 3; repeat three times. Pass through the first A added in this round (Fig. 10, green thread). Large Bead Round 5: String 1C and pass through the next A of Large Bead Round 4; repeat three times. Pass through the first C added in this round (Fig. 10, blue thread). Large Bead Round 6: Pass through the 4C added in Large Bead Round 5 (Fig. 10, red thread). Secure the tail thread, but don’t trim it; weave through beads to exit from 1C of Large Bead Round 5. Set aside. Repeat this entire step to form the second half of the large beaded bead.

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4) CENTER COMPONENTS. Use tubular peyote stitch, netting, and fringe to form components that will be used to join the two halves at the center of the large beaded bead: Center Round 1: Use 2' of new thread to string 4C, leaving a 4" tail; pass through the first 2C to form a circle (Fig. 11, pink thread). Center Round 2: String 1C and pass through the next C of the previous round; repeat three times. Step up through the first C added in this round (Fig. 11, turquoise thread). Center Round 3: Repeat Center Round 2 (Fig. 11, orange thread). Center Round 4: String 2C and pass through the next C of Center Round 3; repeat three times. Step up through the first C added in this round (Fig. 11, purple thread). Center Round 5: String 1A; pass through the next C of the previous round. String 1C and pass through the next C of the previous round; repeat twice. Repeat from the beginning of this round and step up through the first A added in this round (Fig. 11, green thread). Center Round 6: String 1A and 1C; pass through the next C of the previous round. String 1C and pass through the next C of the previous round; repeat. String 1C and 1A; pass through the next A of the previous round. Repeat from the beginning of this round and pass through the next 1A/3C (Fig. 11, blue thread).

Center Round 7: String 3A; pass through

the last 2C exited and the next 3C to form a net. String 3A; pass through the last 2C exited and the next 1C/3A/3C to form a net. Repeat from the beginning of this step and weave through beads to exit from the fifth C added in Center Round 4 (you will exit toward an A of Center Round 5) (Fig. 11, red thread). Center Round 8 (fringe): String 1F and 1D; pass back through the F and through the next C of Center Round 4. Weave through the next 5 beads of Center Rounds 3 and 4 to exit from the first C added in Center Round 4. String 1F and 1D; pass back through the F and through the next C of Center Round 4. Weave through 2 beads to exit from the third C added in Center Round 2 (Fig. 12, green thread). Center Round 9: *String 1F and 1D, then pass back through the F and through the next C of Center Round 2; repeat three times. Pass through the nearest C of Center Round 1 (Fig. 12, blue thread). Center Round 10: String 1F and 1D; pass back through the F. Pass through the third C of Center Round 1. Weave through beads to exit a 3A net of Center Round 7 (Fig. 12, red thread). Secure and trim the tail thread, but don’t trim the working thread. Repeat this entire step three times for a total of 4 center components. Set all but one aside.


5) LARGE BEADED BEAD ASSEMBLY.

Use the center components to join the two halves of the large beaded bead: Connection 1: Using the working thread of 1 center component, pass through the second hole of 1L in Large Bead Round 2 on the wide end of one large beaded bead half. Pass through the 3A of the next Center Round 7 net and the nearest C of Center Round 7 (Fig. 13, purple thread). *String 1A, 1J, and 1A; pass through the next C of Center Round 7, the 3A of the next Center Round 7 net, and the second hole of 1L in Large Bead Round 2 of the other large beaded bead half. Pass through the nearest 3A/1C of Center Round 7. Repeat from * and pass through the nearest 2A of Center Round 7 (Fig. 13, green thread). String 1A; pass through the second hole of the next L of Large Bead Round 2 on the first half of the large beaded bead. String 1A; skip the first A of the nearest Center Round 7 net of a new center component and pass through the next 2A (Fig. 13, blue thread; shown flat for clarity). Connection 2: Repeat Connection 1, using the working thread of the new center component, and instead of adding the second J, pass back through the first J added in the previous connection (Fig. 13, red thread). Secure the thread and trim. Connection 3: Repeat Connection 2 using the working thread of the third center component. Secure the thread and trim.

Connection 4: Repeat Connection 2, using

the remaining center component and instead of adding any J, pass back through the J of Connection 1 and Connection 3. Weave through the top and bottom edges of Connection 1 and Connection 2 to reinforce the beadwork. 6) NECKLACE ASSEMBLY. Connect the

components to complete the necklace: Joining beaded beads: Use the working

thread of Connection 4 to weave through beads to exit from 1C of Large Bead Round 5 on one half of the large beaded bead and string 2G; pass through 1A of Small Bead Round 12 on 1 small beaded bead. Pass back through the 2G just added and through the last C exited in Large Bead Round 5 and the next C of Large Bead Round 5 (Fig. 14, purple thread). Pass through the 2G just added and the next A of Small Bead Round 12. Pass back through the 2G and the first C exited of Large Bead Round 5 (Fig. 14, green thread). Pass through the 2G and the next A of Small Bead Round 12. Pass back through the 2G and through the next C of Large Bead Round 5 (Fig. 14, blue thread). Pass through the 2G and the nearest 2A of the small beaded bead (Fig. 14, red thread). Secure the thread and trim. Repeat this entire step on the other side of the large beaded bead using the working thread from Connection 1 and the remaining small beaded bead.

Clasp: Using the tail thread of 1 rope, repeat

Small Bead Round 1, using C in place of A and adding a total of 6C. Pass through the 6C just added and the first 2C again (Fig. 15, blue thread). String 3A, one half of the clasp, and 3A; pass back through the fifth C just added, the 3A/clasp/3A just added, and the second C added in this section (Fig. 15, red thread). Repeat the thread path several times to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Repeat this entire section using the tail thread of the other rope and the second half of the clasp. ● PENNY DIXON became captivated with

beading in 2009. She loves the constant learning and limitless creativity that beading offers. Teaching and being a TrendSetters designer for Starman Inc. has only enhanced her love for beading and design. Contact her at pendixon@ gmail.com or visit her at www.pennydixon designs.com. RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or contact: Seed beads and pressedglass rounds: Bohemian Beads and Button, (208) 221-2053, www.bohemianbeadsand button.com. Clasp, beading thread, and all other materials: FusionBeads.com, (888) 781-3559.

Fig. 13: Stitching Connections 1 and 2


Fig. 14: Joining the beaded beads

Fig. 15: Attaching the clasp

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Fig. 1: Forming Stitch 1

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1) BAND. Use triangle weave to form the

TECHNIQUES

band:

triangle weave fringe

Row 1, Unit 1: Use 5' of thread to string 1A,

PROJECT LEVEL }}{ MATERIALS

16 g metallic bronze size 8° Japanese seed beads (A) 16 g matte peridot AB 3.8×1mm O beads (B) 1 celsian half-coat luster 8mm fire-polished round White 10 lb WildFire thermally bonded beading thread TOOLS


7"

1 2

1B, 2A, 1B, 2A, 1B, and 1A, leaving an 8" tail. Use the working and tail threads to tie a square knot and form a circle; pass through the first 1A/1B/2A strung (Fig. 1, orange thread). Row 1, Unit 2: String 1B, 2A, 1B, 2A, and 1B; pass through the last 2A exited and the first 1B/2A/1B/2A just added (Fig. 1, purple thread). Row 1, Unit 3: Repeat Row 1, Unit 2 (Fig. 1, green thread). Row 1, Unit 4: String 1B, 2A, 1B, 2A, and 1B; pass through the last 2A exited and the first 1B/2A just added (Fig. 1, blue thread). Row 1, Units 5 and 6: Repeat Row 1, Unit 4 twice (Fig. 1, red thread). Row 2, Unit 1: Repeat Row 1, Unit 2 (Fig. 2, pink thread). Row 2, Unit 2: Repeat Row 1, Unit 4 (Fig. 2, turquoise thread). Row 2, Unit 3: Repeat Row 1, Unit 2 (Fig. 2, orange thread). Row 2, Unit 4: String 1B; pass through the nearest 2A of the previous row. String 1B, 2A, and 1B; pass through the last 2A exited in the previous unit. Weave through beads to exit the 2A added in this unit (Fig. 2, purple thread).

3 4 5

8 7

6

through the nearest 2A of the previous row. String 1B; pass through the last 2A exited and the 1B/2A just added (Fig. 2, green thread). Row 2, Units 6 and 7: Repeat Row 1, Unit 4 and Row 1, Unit 2 (Fig. 2, blue thread). Row 2, Unit 8: String 1B; pass through the nearest 2A of the previous row. String 1B, 2A, and 1B; pass through the last 2A exited in the previous unit. Pass through the next 1B/2A/1B/2A of the previous unit to exit toward the top right end of the beadwork (Fig. 2, red thread). Row 3: Repeat Row 2, this time exiting toward the bottom right end of the beadwork after completing Unit 8 (Fig. 3). Note: If desired, flip the beadwork so you’re working bottom to top as when following Fig. 2. Rows 4–16: Repeat Row 2 thirteen times. Note: If adjusting the length of the bracelet, repeat Row 2 until the bracelet is about ¾" shorter than the desired length, ending with an even number of rows.

1 2

6 5

Fig. 1: Forming Row 1 of the band

Row 2, Unit 5: String 1B, 2A, and 1B; pass

3 4

4 3

5 6

2 1

7 8

Fig. 2: Adding Row 2 of the band Fig. 3: Stitching Row 3 of the band


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“O” So Charming Bracelet KITS AVAILABLE artist’s tips ❯ Use a monochromatic mix of seed beads and O beads for a subtle finish. ❯ Use 3mm bicones in place of the seed beads for a sparkly, shimmering look.

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❯ After securing the threads with a knot, finish the ends with a thread burner for added security.

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Fig. 4: Working Row 17 of the band

Fig. 5: Creating the clasp loop

Fig. 6: Forming the fringe bead for the clasp

Row 17, Unit 1: Weave through beads to

exit down through the second 2A set added in Row 16, Unit 6. Repeat Row 1, Unit 4 (Fig. 4, blue thread). Row 17, Unit 2: Repeat Row 2, Unit 5 (Fig. 4, red thread). 2) CLASP. Form a clasp by making a short fringe and a loop: Loop: Pass through to the next 1B/2A/1B/ 2A/1B of the current unit. String 14A; pass back through the second B added in Row 17, Unit 1 and the next 2A/1B/2A/ 1B/2A (Fig. 5, blue thread). Pass back through the 14A of the loop and the nearest 2A of Row 17, Unit 2 (Fig. 5, red thread). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the working thread and trim; don’t trim the tail thread.

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Fringe: Add a needle to the tail thread.

Weave through beads to exit back through the second B added in Row 1, Unit 3 (Fig. 6, green thread). String 3A, the 8mm round, and 1A; pass back through the 8mm round and the next A to form a fringe. String 2A; pass through the third B added in Row 1, Unit 4 and the next 2A/1B/2A/1B/2A (Fig. 6, blue thread). Pass back through all the beads of the fringe, the first 2A set of Unit 3 in Row 1, and the next 1B/2A (Fig. 6, red thread). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. ●

MEGAN MILLIKEN is a designer and instructor specializing in beadwork and assemblage jewelry. She has created tutorials for Beadaholique and CraftArtEdu, is a member of the 2014–2015 Starman TrendSetters team, and creates jewelry and tutorials for her own line, Megan Milliken Designs. Contact Megan at www.meganmillikendesigns.com. RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or contact: Toho seed beads, O beads, fire-polished round, and WildFire thread: Beadaholique, (866) 834-4618, www.beadaholique.com.


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Pharaoh’s Finery Bracelet Feel like a pharaoh’s queen in this lush bracelet featuring pyramid bead studs, Rullas, leather, and a simple variation of brick stitch.

MICHELLE GOWLAND

ON THE COVER

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brick stitch variation PROJECT LEVEL }{{ MATERIALS

0.5 g yellow size 15° seed beads (A) 5 g silver-lined copper AB size 8° seed beads (B) 5 g metallic antiqued copper size 8° seed beads (C) 10 g chalk travertine Picasso 5×3mm Rullas (D) 14 opaque green Picasso 12mm 2-hole pyramid bead studs (E) 52 turquoise 6×4mm crystal rondelles (F) 56 antiqued copper 4×1mm daisy spacers (G) 1 antiqued copper 22mm shank button 6' of brown 1mm leather cord Natural SoNo nylon thread Microcrystalline wax Jewelry cement TOOLS

Scissors 2 size 11 beading needles Painter’s tape 8½ × 11" clipboard Awl FINISHED SIZE

7"

1) INNER BAND. Use a variation of brick

Inner Stitch 2: String 1F and 1G; pass

stitch to create the inner portion of the bracelet: Prepare: Fold one 3' piece of cord in half. Tape the edge of the folded end to the left side of the clipboard, with the clipboard in a landscape orientation. Adjust the top and bottom cords so they run parallel to each other and are 1" apart. Add a needle to the center of 6' of thread and bring the ends together to form a 3' doubled thread. Knot the end of the doubled thread onto the bottom cord next to the tape. Inner Stitch 1: String 1F, 1G, 1E (left hole), 1G, and 1F; arrange the beads between both cords, then pass the needle under the top cord. Pass over the top cord and back through the beads just strung, exiting over the top of the bottom cord. Adjust this first stitch so that 11⁄8" of exposed cord remains at the fold or enough to fit around the button; this forms the clasp loop. To work a forward stitch, pass behind the bottom cord and up through the center opening, pulling the needle and thread toward the second hole of the E just added (Fig. 1, blue thread). Note: This will wrap the thread around the cord; work the following forward stitches in the same manner. Make sure all E are strung faceup.

through the second (right) hole of the E just added. String 1G and 1F; arrange the beads between the cords, then pass under and then over the top cord and back through the beads added in this stitch, exiting over the top of the bottom cord. Work a forward stitch, exiting about 3⁄16" away from the last bead exited (Fig. 1, red thread). Inner Stitches 3–26: Repeat Stitches 1 and 2 twelve times for a total of 13E. Inner Stitch 27: Work 2 forward stitches, exiting ¾" away from the last bead exited. String 1G, 1E (left hole), and 1G; arrange the beads between the cords, pulling the cords toward each other to bend them around the last 2F added and aligning the E with all previously strung E. Pass under and then over the top cord and back through 1G/1E (same hole)/1G, exiting over the top of the bottom cord. Work a forward stitch (Fig. 2, blue thread). Inner Stitch 28: Repeat Stitch 27, passing through the second (right) hole of the E in Stitch 27 instead of stringing a new E and omitting the final forward stitch (Fig. 2, red thread). Secure the threads and trim.

Fig. 1: Working Inner Stitches 1 and 2

Fig. 2: Forming Inner Stitches 27 and 28


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artist’s tips ❯ Once you’ve gained an understanding of the general technique, vary the size of the stud beads, mix in Czech 2-hole tile beads, work additional rows, add edgings with picots or other stitches, and play around with more fun material variations. ❯ Make a narrow version by weaving only the inner band. ❯ Only shank buttons will work; buttons with holes would be too difficult to attach. ❯ Braided beading thread can be used instead of nylon thread; be sure to choose a color that blends well with the cord. ❯ If needed, work more than one forward stitch to get to where you need to be to add the next stitches.

2) OUTER BAND. Use a variation of brick stitch to add a row around the entire inner band: Outer Stitch 1: Remove the tape and clipboard. Lay the beadwork on your work surface and center one 3' piece of cord at the folded end of the Inner Band, with the new (outer) cord’s ends parallel to the top and bottom inner cords. Place a needle at each end of one 6' piece of thread. Wrap the middle of the thread around the center of the folded end of the inner cord formed in Inner Stitch 1. Use one needle to string 1D, 1B, and 1C; pass under and then over the outer cord, then back through the 1C/1B/1D (same hole) just strung, exiting over the top of the inner cord. Work a forward stitch (Fig. 3, blue thread). Outer Stitch 2: Pass through the second (right) hole of the D just added. String 1B and 1C; pass under and then over the outer cord, then back through the 1C/1B just added and the second hole of the D just exited, exiting on top of the inner cord. Work a forward stitch, exiting 1⁄8" away from the last bead exited (Fig. 3, red thread). Outer Stitches, Top and Bottom: Using the current (top) needle and working along the top inner cord, repeat Outer Stitches 1 and 2 seven times; set this top needle and thread aside. Use the other (bottom) needle

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Fig. 3: Working Outer Stitches 1 and 2

to repeat Outer Stitches 1 and 2 seven times along the bottom inner cord; set this bottom needle and thread aside. Repeat Outer Stitches 1 and 2, continuing to alternate between top and bottom edges to maintain even tension, until both edges meet the last F of the inner band (Fig. 4, blue thread). Note: Add as many stitches as needed to keep the work flat; this sample has a total of 118 stitches (59 D). Outer Stitches, End (Top): Shape the top outer cord into a gentle curve to position it outside the top inner cord and final E. Use the top needle to repeat Outer Stitches 1 and 2, but don’t work the final forward stitch. Note: This will leave a triangular gap between the last 2D added (Fig. 5, red thread). Outer Stitches, Triangular Gap: Pass down through the beadwork below the top inner cord, then *pass the thread up in between the last 2D added in the top outer stitches. String 2A, 1B, and 1C; pass under and then over the top outer cord, back through the 1C/1B/2A just added, over the top inner cord, and down through the beadwork (Fig. 5, green thread). Pass up through the last 2A/1B added. String 1C; pass under and then over the top outer cord, then back through the last 1C/1B/2A exited (Fig. 5, blue thread).

Fig. 4: Completing Outer Stitches, Top and Bottom and forming Outer Stitches, Top End

Outer Stitches, End Gap: Weave through

beads to exit down through the last B at the end of the beadwork, exiting toward the second hole of the last D added. String 1B and 1C; pass under and then over the top outer cord and back through the 1C/1B just added. Work 2 forward stitches above the final 1G/1E (Fig. 5, red thread). Secure the top thread and trim. Outer Stitches, End and Gaps (Bottom):

Use the bottom needle to repeat Outer Stitches, End, Triangular Gap, and End Gap on the bottom edge. Secure the bottom thread and trim. 3) CLASP BUTTON. Join the 2 top cords

with an overhand knot as close as possible to the top-right corner of the last E; repeat using the 2 bottom cords at the bottom-right corner of the last E. Note: Use an awl to help position the knots as close as possible to the last E. Turn the beadwork over. Use 1 top cord and 1 bottom cord together to string the button with the front facedown, matching the direction of the tops of the E; tie an overhand knot. Pull the remaining top and bottom cords up over the shank and use an overhand knot to join all 4 cords, positioning this knot on top of the previous one. Dab jewelry cement on the knots to secure, and trim the cords about ¼" from the final knot (Fig. 6; back view of beadwork). ●


Fig. 5: Filling Outer Stitches, Triangular Gap and End Gap

Fig. 6: Attaching the clasp button

MICHELLE GOWLAND lives in Bluffton, South

Carolina, with her boyfriend and three dogs. Savannah, Hilton Head, and Charleston supply Michelle with all the colors, scenery, and two-hole bead supplies she needs for beaded bliss! Michelle beads with the Coastal Bead Society (www.coastalbeadsociety.org); you can contact her at [email protected].


RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or contact: Seed beads and Rullas: Goody Beads, (952) 938-2324, www.goody beads.com. Bead studs: Beads on Cannon, (843) 723-5648, www.beadsoncannon.com. Daisy spacers and leather cord: Michaels, (800) 642-4235, www.michaels.com. Thunder Polish crystal rondelles, SoNo beading thread, and G-S Hypo Cement: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.firemountain gems.com. Button: Hancock Fabrics, (877) 322-7427, www.hancockfabrics.com.

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GLORIANNE LJUBICH

Capture the glow of richly hued two-hole stud beads by enveloping them with gilded seed beads and drops, lending an air of antiquity to this magnificent three-dimensional pendant.

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square stitch tubular and flat herringbone stitches ladder stitch PROJECT LEVEL }}} MATERIALS

16 g gilded marble lavender size 11° Japanese seed beads (A) 3 g metallic dark gold 3.4mm Japanese drops (B) 7 silver purple glow 12mm 2-hole pyramid stud beads (C) Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread Thread conditioner TOOLS

Scissors Thread burner Size 12 beading needles FINISHED SIZE

20¼" (with 2" pendant)

1) PLAIN BEZELS. Work square stitch

around pyramid bead studs to form plain bezels: Plain Round 1: Use 4' of thread to string 1A, 1C (right hole), and 1A, leaving a 4" tail; pass back through the C (right hole) and the first A strung (Fig. 1, green thread). String 3A; pass through the second hole of the same C. String 3A; pass through the second A added in this round (Fig. 1, blue thread). String 9A; pass through the nearest 4A along the bottom side of the C. String 11A; pass through the next 1A (Fig. 1, red thread). Weave through the A of this round again to reinforce, tying knots between beads. Secure and trim the tail thread; secure but don’t trim the working thread. Note: Make sure all C are strung faceup. Plain Round 2: Use A to work 1 round of square stitch off of Round 1 so that Round 2 lies closer to the top of the C (Fig. 2, blue thread; side view shown for clarity). Weave through the 28A of this round to reinforce, exiting from 1A of Round 1 adjacent to a hole of the C (Fig. 2, red thread; side view shown for clarity). Set aside. Repeat this entire step four times for a total of 5 plain bezels.

Fig. 1: Forming Round 1 of a plain bezel

Fig. 2: Adding Round 2 of the plain bezel

2) EMBELLISHED BEZELS. Work square stitch around new plain bezels to form embellished bezels: Embellished Rounds 1 and 2: Use 5' of thread to repeat Step 1, Rounds 1 and 2. Weave through beads to exit from the fourth A from a corner of Round 1 (the center A along the side of the C). Embellished Round 3: Work square stitch off of Round 1 with 1 bead in each stitch in the following order: 1B, 1A, 1A, 1B, 1B, 1A, and 1A; repeat three times (Fig. 3, blue thread; back view of beadwork shown for clarity). Pass through all of the beads added in this round again to reinforce; exit from the second A added in this round (Fig. 3, red thread). Set aside. Repeat this entire step for a total of 2 embellished bezels. 3) CUBE. Stitch plain and embellished

bezels together to form the body of the pendant: Cube Faces 1–4, bottom join: Add a needle to the remaining thread of 1 plain bezel, pass through the nearest hole of the C, exiting between Plain Rounds 1 and 2, and then remove the needle; repeat with 3 more plain bezels. Line up the previous 4 plain bezels faceup so the holes of the C run from left to right and the threads exit right. Add a needle to the thread of the first plain bezel. String 1B, then pass through the bottom hole of the C in the next plain bezel, being careful to pass between Plain Rounds 1 and 2 on the side of the bezel; repeat twice. String 1B; pass between Plain Rounds 1 and 2 and through the bottom hole of the C in the first plain bezel to form a cube with the points of the C facing out (Fig. 4, blue thread). Repeat the thread path to reinforce and tighten. Secure the current thread and trim.

Fig. 3: Forming Round 3 of an embellished bezel

Fig. 4: Connecting Faces 1–4


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Fig. 5: Joining Faces 1–4 to the top bezel

Fig. 6: Forming Rounds 1 and 2 of the crown

Fig. 7: Stitching Rounds 3–6 of the crown

Cube Faces 1–4, top join: Add a needle to

the second plain bezel’s thread; if you’re not already in position, weave through beads to exit from the right of the top hole of the C, exiting between Plain Rounds 1 and 2. Repeat Cube, Faces 1–4, bottom join, this time passing through the top holes of the C (Fig. 4, red thread). Repeat the thread path to reinforce and tighten. Secure all of the threads and trim. Top assembly: Hold 1 embellished bezel over one open end of the cube with the C pointing out. *Use a square-stitch thread path to connect the 5 nearest center beads of Embellished Round 3 to the 5 nearest center beads of Plain Round 1 in 1 plain bezel along the top of the cube. Pass through the nearest B of Embellished Round 3. String 1B; pass through the next B of Embellished Round 3 and the nearest A of Plain Round 1 of the next plain bezel along the top of the cube, snugging the B just added between and below the 2B of Embellished Round 3. Repeat from * three times (Fig. 5; only the top side beads of Round 1 in Faces 1–4 are shown for clarity). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Bottom assembly: Repeat Top assembly, connecting the remaining embellished bezel to the bottom of the cube.

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4) CROWN. Work ladder and tubular herringbone stitches to form a crown for the top of the cube: Crown Rounds 1 and 2: Use 6' of thread to form a ladder-stitched strip 2A high and 8A long, leaving a 3' tail (Fig. 6, blue thread; shown flat for clarity). Pass up through the first 2A, down through the last 2A, then up through the first 2A again to form a ring (Fig. 6, red thread). Note: This will form the top of the crown. Crown Rounds 3 and 4: Work 4 stitches with 2A in each stitch for a total of 2 rounds (Fig. 7, green thread; shown flat for clarity). Crown Round 5: String 2A, then pass down through 2A in the next column and up through 2A of the following column; repeat three times. Step up through the first A of this round (Fig. 7, blue thread; shown flat for clarity). Crown Round 6: String 2A and pass down through the next A of Crown Round 5, then string 1B and pass up through the next A of Crown Round 5; repeat three times. Step up through the first A of this round (Fig. 7, red thread; shown flat for clarity). Crown Round 7: String 2A, then pass down through 2A in the next column, through the nearest B of Crown Round 6, and up through 2A of the following column;

repeat three times. Step up through the first A of this round (Fig. 8, green thread). Crown Round 8: String 2A; pass down through the next A of Crown Round 7. String 1A, 1B, and 1A; pass up through the next A of Crown Round 7. Repeat from the beginning of this round three times. Step up through the first A of this round (Fig. 8, blue thread). Crown Round 9: String 2A, then pass down through 2A in the next column, through the nearest 1A/1B/1A, and up through 2A of the following column; repeat three times. Step up through the first A of this round (Fig. 8, red thread). Remove the needle; don’t trim the thread. 5) BAIL. Use flat herringbone stitch to form

a bail on the other end of the crown: Row 1: Rotate the beadwork 180 degrees

and add a needle to the crown’s tail thread. String 2A; pass down through the next A of Crown Round 1 and up through the following A. String 2A; pass down through the next A of Crown Round 1. Step up for this and subsequent rows by passing under the nearest connecting threads of the previous rows and passing back up through the bead just exited and the last bead added in the current row (Fig. 9, green thread).


Row 2: Work 2 flat herringbone stitches with

2A in each stitch (Fig. 9, blue thread). Row 3: String 2A; pass down through 2A in the next column and up through 2A in the following column. String 2A; pass down through 2A in the next column and step up (Fig. 9, red thread). Row 4: String 2A; pass down through the next A of the previous row. String 1B; pass up through the next A of the previous row. String 2A; pass down through the next A of the previous row and step up (Fig. 10, pink thread). Row 5: String 2A; pass down through 2A in the next column, back through the nearest B, and up through 2A of the following column. String 2A; pass down through the next A of the previous row and step up (Fig. 10, orange thread). Row 6: String 2A; pass down through the next A of the previous row. String 1A, 1B, and 1A; pass up through the next A of the previous row. String 2A; pass down through the next A of the previous row and step up (Fig. 10, purple thread). Row 7: String 2A; pass down through 2A in the next column, back through the nearest 1A/1B/1A, and up through 2A of the

following column. String 2A; pass down through the next A of the previous row and step up (Fig. 10, green thread). Row 8: String 2A; pass down through 3A in the next column, through the nearest 1A/1B/1A, and up through 3A of the following column. String 2A; pass down through 2A in the next column and step up (Fig. 10, blue thread). Row 9: String 2A; pass down through 4A in the next column, back through the nearest 1A/1B/1A, and up through 4A of the following column. String 2A; pass down through 2A in the next column and step up (Fig. 10, red thread). Row 10: Repeat Row 6. Row 11: Repeat Row 7. Row 12: Repeat Row 4. Row 13: Repeat Row 5. Row 14: Repeat Row 3. Bail connection: Bend the strip of beadwork so the end meets Crown Rounds 1 and 2 on the other side of the crown. Use a herringbone-stitch thread path to connect Row 13 to Crown Rounds 1 and 2 and form the bail loop (Fig. 11, blue thread). Weave through beads to exit from Crown Round 9 (Fig. 11, red thread).

artist’s tips ❯ For immediate gratification, hang the pendant from a chunky metal chain. ❯ Try other metallic colors, such as nickel, for the seed beads and different glowing gem colors for the studs. ❯ The vessel is hollow, so wear it as a talisman by placing something significant to you inside before attaching the top.

Fig. 9: Stitching Rows 1–3 of the bail

Fig. 8: Adding Rounds 7–9 of the crown

Fig. 10: Forming Rows 4–9 of the bail


Fig. 11: Connecting the bail

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6) ATTACH CROWN. Pass through the center A of Embellished Round 2 along one end of the cube, then pass up through the 2A in the next column of the crown and down through the bottom 2A of the previous column. Repeat the thread path to reinforce, then weave through beads to exit from the A of Crown Round 9 in the next column (Fig. 12). Repeat from the beginning of this step three times to fully connect the crown to all 4 sides at the top of the cube. Secure all of the threads and trim. Set the pendant aside.

Fig. 13: Working Stitches 1–5 of the clasp button connection

7) ROPE. Use 6' of thread to form a ladderstitched strip 2A high and 4 columns long, leaving a 2' tail. Ladder-stitch the first and last stacks together to form a ring. Use A to work tubular herringbone stitch off of the ladderstitched ring for 19½". Use the rope to string the bail. 8) CLASP BUTTON. Attach the remaining plain bezel to one end of the rope: Button Stitch 1: Use the rope’s working thread to string 2A, then pass down through 2A of the next column and up through 2A in the following column; repeat. Step up (Fig. 13, pink thread). Button Stitch 2: String 2A, then pass down through the next A, string 1B, and pass up through the following A; repeat. Step up (Fig. 13, orange thread). Button Stitch 3: String 2A, then pass down through the 2A in the next column, through the nearest B, and up through the next 2A; repeat. Step up (Fig. 13, green thread). Button Stitch 4: String 2A, then pass down through the 3A in the next column, through the nearest B, and up through the next 3A; repeat. Step up (Fig. 13, blue thread). Button Stitch 5: String 2A, then pass down through the 4A in the next column,

Fig. 12: Attaching the crown to the cube Fig. 14: Connecting the clasp button

through the nearest B, and up through the next 4A; repeat. Step up (Fig. 13, red thread). Button connection: Secure and trim the threads on the remaining plain bezel and position it between the 2 spines just formed in this step, with the top of the C facing away from the rope and the holes of the C on the same sides as the spines. Pass down through the nearest A of Plain Round 1 on the bezel, the nearest hole of the C, and the nearest A on the other side of the bezel. Pass down and then up through the end A of the second spine. Pass up through the nearest A of Plain Round 1, the second hole of the C, and the nearest A of Plain Round 1 on the first side of the bezel. Pass up and then down through the end A of the first spine (Fig. 14; back view of beadwork shown for clarity). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. 9) CLASP LOOP. Form the clasp loop: Loop Stitches 1–5: Repeat Button

Stitches 1–5. Loop Stitches 6–10: Repeat Button Stitch 5

five times. Note: With each successive stitch, you’ll pass down and up through more A as the columns get longer;

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continue to step up by exiting the end of the work. Loop Stitches 11–20, side one: String 2A, pass down through 2A in the next column, then loop the thread between beads and pass back up through the last 3A exited in the same column; repeat ten times. Weave through beads to exit up through 1A on the opposite spine. Loop Stitches 1 –20, side two: Repeat Loop Stitches 11–20, side one. Loop connection: Use a herringbone-stitch thread path to weave the spine ends together, forming a continuous loop. Secure the thread and trim. ● GLORIANNE LJUBICH has been beading

since 2000. She utilizes stringing, wireworking, and beadweaving in her designs, but finds her “Zen” state while beadweaving. She teaches her designs in Seattle and has been published in several publications. Contact Glorianne at [email protected]. RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or contact: Two-hole studs: Kandra’s Beads, (805) 686-8804, www.kandrasbeads.com. All other materials: FusionBeads.com, (888) 781-3559.


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Bluet Blooms Bracelet

CSILLA CSIRMAZ

Bright rivolis blaze from simple right-angle-weave bezels in high-contrast colors.

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right-angle weave netting stringing PROJECT LEVEL }{{ MATERIALS

3 g bronze-lined aqua size 15° seed beads (A) 5 g matte bronze-lined turquoise size 11° seed beads (B) 5 g silver-lined peach size 11° seed beads (C) 26 petrol 6mm crystal pearl rounds (D) 1 g bronze-lined aqua 3.4mm magatama drops (E) 5 foil-back padparadscha 8mm crystal rivolis (F) 1 antiqued copper 17×21mm toggle clasp Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS


6¾"

1) CLASP 1. Use 6' of thread to string 1D, 1C, 7A, and the bar half of the clasp; pass back through the 1C/1D just added, leaving a 6" tail. String 3C; pass through the 1D/1C/7A and the bar half of the clasp. Pass back through the first C added, the D, and the next 2C (Fig. 1, purple thread). 2) CHAIN SEGMENT. Use right-angle

weave to form units between bezels: Unit 1: String 1E, 1C, and 1E; pass through

the last C exited and the first 1E/1C just added (Fig. 1, green thread). Unit 2: String 1C, 1B, and 1C; pass through the last C exited and the first 1C/1B just added (Fig. 1, red thread). 3) BEZEL. Use netting to form a four-sided bezel around the rivoli: Round 1: String {1D and 1B} three times. String 1D; pass through the last B exited and the first D just added (Fig. 2, green thread).

Round 2: String 3C and pass through the

next D; repeat twice. Pass through the next B (Fig. 2, red thread). Round 3: String 1A, 1B, 1C, 1B, and 1A, then pass through the last B exited and the next 1D/1B; repeat three times. Pass through the nearest 1A/1B/1C (Fig. 3). Note: You will now begin working in the opposite direction. Round 4: String 3B and pass through the next C of Round 3; repeat twice. Place 1F faceup into the beadwork so the back touches Round 1. String 3B; pass through the next C of Round 3 (Fig. 4, green thread). Repeat the entire thread path of this round to snug the beads around the F, then weave through beads to exit down through the center C of the second set of C added in Round 2 of the bezel (Fig. 4, red thread).

artist’s tips ❯ Omit the strung section of pearls created in Step 4 and make bezeled rivolis for the entire length instead. ❯ For a different look, substitute another type of 6mm beads for the pearls.

Fig. 1: Adding the toggle bar and the chain segment

Fig. 2: Stitching Rounds 1 and 2 of the bezel

Fig. 3: Working Round 3 of the bezel

Fig. 4: Forming Round 4 of the bezel


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Fig. 5: Stitching the bracelet body and attaching the second half of the clasp

4) BRACELET BODY AND CLASP 2.

Repeat Steps 2 and 3 four times, creating 5 connected bezeled rivolis. Repeat Step 2, Unit 1. String {1C and 1D} five times. String 1C, 7A, and the ring half of the clasp; pass back through the last C strung and the next 9 beads. String 1C; pass through the last C at the end of the bracelet body (Fig. 5). Repeat the entire thread path of this step to reinforce. Secure the threads and trim. ●

CSILLA CSIRMAZ has been making beaded jewelry since 2006. Her favorite beads include Japanese seed beads and crystals, but she hopes to learn to make her own lampwork beads one day. Hungarian by nationality, she now lives in London. Visit her shop at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ shila66 and email her at [email protected]. RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or contact: Similar clasp and all other materials: FusionBeads.com, (888) 781-3559.

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Gyroscope Necklace

SANDIE BACHAND

Suspend a large pearl as the axis inside a frame of seed beads and rose monteés.

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fringe ladder stitch stringing crimping PROJECT LEVEL }}{ MATERIALS

1 g metallic gold size 15° seed beads (A) 2 g amethyst-lined purple size 11° seed beads (B) 2 g silver-lined amethyst AB 6mm (size 3) twisted bugle beads (C) 60 amethyst 4mm crystal rose monteés (D) 180 gold 2mm glass pearl rounds (E) 30 metallic violet 2mm glass pearl rounds (F) 36 lavender 4mm glass pearl rounds (G) 30 dark purple 8mm glass pearl rounds (H) 4 lilac 14mm acrylic pearl rounds (J) 1 lilac 16mm acrylic pearl round (K) 1 antiqued silver–plated 7x30mm hook-andeye clasp 2 silver-plated 2mm crimp tubes 2 silver-plated 3mm crimp covers Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread 20" of silver 0.25mm beading wire TOOLS

Scissors Size 11 beading needle Crimping pliers Wire cutters

1) SMALL BEADED BEAD FRINGES. Use

fringe to surround a 14mm pearl: Prepare: Use 10" of thread to string 1G, 1J, and 1G; pass back through the J and through the first G added. Repeat the thread path, but don’t knot the threads. Set aside. Note: The G form temporary stop beads on both ends of the J to keep the holes centered within the beadwork. End Loop 1: Use 4' of thread to string 12B, leaving a 5" tail. Pass through all the beads again to form a circle, and tie a square knot with the tail and working threads. Pass through the first bead strung (Fig. 1, green thread). Fringe: *String 12B; skip the last B strung and pass back through the following 11B to form a fringe. Skip the next B of End Loop 1 and pass through the following B of End Loop 1. Repeat from * five times. Pass through the 12B of the first fringe (Fig. 1, blue thread). End Loop 2: String 1B and pass through the end B of the next fringe; repeat five times, but leave the thread loose (Fig. 1, red thread). Place the J from the beginning of this step between the end loops, centering the 2 stop beads within the loops; tighten the thread to surround the J. Repeat the

thread path of this end loop twice to reinforce, exiting 1B at the end of a fringe. Pass down through the next 5B to exit the seventh B of the nearest fringe (Fig. 2, green thread). 2) SMALL BEADED BEAD EMBELLISHMENTS. Add embellishments between the

fringes: Bugle Row 1: String 1C; pass up through the

mirror B on the fringe to the left and back through the C just added. Pass down through the last B exited on the previous fringe and the next B on the same fringe (Fig. 2, blue thread). Bugle Rows 2 and 3: Repeat Bugle Row 1 twice, this time exiting the last C added on the second repeat (Fig. 2, red thread). Join: Weave through the last 3C added using a ladder-stitch thread path to join the C, exiting the C of Bugle Row 1 (Fig. 3).

FINISHED SIZE

19½"

Fig. 1: Stitching End Loop 1 and Fringe and beginning End Loop 2 of the Small Beaded Bead

Fig. 2: Finishing End Loop 2 and working Bugle Rows 1–3 of the Small Beaded Bead

Fig. 3: Joining Bugle Rows 1–3 of the Small Beaded Bead


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artist’s tips ❯ This design may be adapted to fit other sizes of core beads by changing the number of seed beads in each fringe and altering the sizes of bugle beads and rose monteés. ❯ Try using 2mm gemstones or 2mm metal beads in place of the 2mm glass pearls. ❯ Create a playful look of confetti by using different colorways for each beaded bead.

Pearl Embellishment: String 1E, 1F, and 1E;

Fig. 4: Adding the Pearl Embellishment of the Small Beaded Bead

Fig. 5: Stitching the Crystal Embellishment of the Small Beaded Bead

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pass through the C of Bugle Row 3. String 1E; pass back through the F just added. String 1E; pass through the C of Bugle Row 1 (Fig. 4, blue thread). Pass up through the seventh B of the nearest fringe and the next 2B (Fig. 4, red thread). Crystal Embellishment: String 1D; pass down through the mirror B on the fringe to the right, back through the D just added, and up through the last B exited on the previous fringe. Weave through the next 3B of the current fringe and the next 2B of End Loop 2 (Fig. 5, green thread). String 1E; pass down through the top (vertical) hole of the D just added and behind Bugle Rows 1–3. String 1D and 1E; pass through the mirror B of End Loop 1, back through the 1E/1D just added, and behind Bugle Rows 1–3. Pass back through the first 1D (second hole)/1E added, through the last B exited in End Loop 2 and the next B of End Loop 2, and weave through beads to exit down through the third B of the following fringe (Fig. 5, blue thread). Pass through the nearest D (horizontal hole), up through the mirror B on the fringe to the left, back through the D, and down through the B last exited on the previous fringe. Weave through beads to exit down through the seventh B of the fringe to the right (Fig. 5, red thread). Repeat this entire step five times to embellish the space in between each fringe. Secure the thread and trim. Remove the G stop beads and the thread that holds them. Set aside.

Repeat Steps 1 and 2 three times for a total of 4 Small Beaded Beads. 3) LARGE BEADED BEAD FRINGES.

Make variations to the Small Beaded Bead base to surround the 16mm pearl: Prepare: Repeat Step 1, Prepare, using 1K in place of 1J. End Loop 1: Repeat Step 1, End Loop 1, using 6' of thread. Fringe: Repeat Step 1, Fringe, using 14B for each fringe. End Loop 2: Repeat Step 1, End Loop 2, using K for J and this time passing down through 6B to exit the eighth B of the nearest fringe (Fig. 6, blue thread). 4) LARGE BEADED BEAD EMBELLISHMENTS. Add embellishments between the

fringes: Bugle Rows 1–3: Repeat Step 2, Bugle

Rows 1–3, using 1B/1C/1B for C. Note: Treat each set of 1B/1C/1B as if it were 1 bead. At the end of Bugle Row 3, do not pass through the final B; exit the C as before (Fig. 6, red thread). Join: Repeat Step 2, Join. Note: Don’t include the B on each side of the C in the ladder stitch. Pearl Embellishment: Repeat Step 2, Pearl Embellishment. This time after exiting the C of Bugle Row 1, pass up through the eighth B of the nearest fringe and the next 3B (Fig. 7). Crystal Embellishment: Repeat Step 2, Crystal Embellishment, this time stringing 1A before and after each horizontal hole of the D and treating each set of 1A/1D/1A as


Fig. 6: Finishing End Loop 2 and working Bugle Rows 1–3 of the Large Beaded Bead

if it were 1 bead. This time weave through beads to exit down through the eighth B of the fringe to the right (Fig. 8). Repeat from the beginning of this step, this time omitting the B strung before and after each C in Bugle Rows 1–3. Repeat this entire step twice. Note: The embellishments will alternate so that every other section has the extra B added in Bugle Rows 1–3. Secure the thread and trim. Remove the G stop beads and the thread that holds them. Set aside. 5) ASSEMBLY. Use the wire to string

1 crimp tube and one half of the clasp; pass back through the tube and crimp. Cover the tube with 1 crimp cover. String {1G and 1H} fourteen times. String {1G, 1 small beaded bead, 1G, and 1H} twice. String 1G. String the large beaded bead and then repeat from the beginning of this step, reversing the stringing sequence and using the other half of the clasp. ● SANDIE BACHAND lovingly dedicates this

necklace design to her mother, Miss Ann, who always knew how to wear a tasteful amount of bling. Sandie stitched this piece in North Georgia under the watchful eyes of her extended family and two kitties. RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or contact: Acrylic pearl rounds: Shipwreck Beads, (800) 950-4232, www .shipwreckbeads.com. Swarovski rose monteés, Beadalon beading wire, FireLine beading thread, and all other materials: Bead Gallery, (707) 447-1777, www.beadgalleryca.com.

Fig. 7: Adding the Pearl Embellishment of the Large Beaded Bead


Fig. 8: Stitching the Crystal Embellishment of the Large Beaded Bead

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Hidden Gems Bracelet

EVELÍNA PALMONTOVÁ

Peek-a-boo pearls with beautiful seed bead–and-crystal bezels embellish the outside edge of this cubic right-angle-weave bangle.

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TECHNIQUES

cubic right-angle weave tubular netting flat and tubular peyote stitch tubular herringbone stitch PROJECT LEVEL }}{ MATERIALS

2 g metallic light bronze size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 5 g frosted amethyst transparent rainbow size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 4 g starlight gold permanent-finish galvanized size 11° Japanese seed beads (C) 8 g frosted grass green transparent rainbow size 8° Japanese seed beads (D) 120 purple iris 4mm fire-polished rounds (E) 40 amethyst 4mm crystal bicones (F) 10 grass green 6mm crystal pearl rounds (G) Crystal 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS


7" (inside circumference)

1) BASE. Use cubic right-angle weave to form the bangle base: Cube 1: Use 6' of thread to string 4E, leaving a 6" tail. Tie the working and tail threads together to form a circle. Pass through the first 2E strung to form the first face of the cube. String 3E, then pass through the last E exited and the first 2E just added to form the second face; repeat to form the third face (Fig. 1, blue thread). String 1E; pass through the end E of the first face. String 1E; pass through the last E exited in the third face and the first E added in this fourth face (Fig. 1, red thread). Pass through the bottom 4E and the top 4E of the cube to reinforce, exiting from a top E. Cube 2, Face 1: String 3D; pass through the last E exited in the previous cube and the first D just added (Fig. 2, orange thread). Cube 2, Face 2: String 2D; pass back through the next top E of the previous cube and up through the nearest side D of Cube 2, Face 1. Pass through the 2D just added and the next top E of the previous cube (Fig. 2, purple thread). Cube 2, Face 3: String 2D; pass down through the nearest side D of Cube 2, Face 2. Pass through the last D exited at the top of the previous cube and up

through the first D just added (Fig. 2, pink thread). Cube 2, Face 4: String 1D; pass down through the nearest side D of Cube 2, Face 1. Pass back through the next top E of the previous cube. Pass up through the nearest side D of Cube 2, Face 3 and through the D just added (Fig. 2, blue thread). Cube 2, Top: Pass through the 4D at the top of this cube again and then through the next top D (Fig. 2, red thread). Cubes 3 and 4: Repeat Cube 2, Faces 1–4 and Top, twice. Cube 5, Faces 1–4: Repeat Cube 2, Faces 1–4, using D at the sides and E at the top of each face (Fig. 3, blue thread). Cube 5, top: Pass through the 4E at the top of this cube again and then through the next top E (Fig. 3, red thread). Cube 6, Faces 1–4: Repeat Cube 2, Faces 1–4, using E at the sides and top of each face (Fig. 4, blue thread). Cube 6, top: Pass through the 4E at the top of this cube again and then through the next top E (Fig. 4, red thread). Cubes 7–49: Repeat Cubes 2–6 eight times. Repeat Cubes 2–4. Note: When repeating the cubes, repeat instructions for all of the faces and the top.

Fig. 1: Stitching Cube 1 Fig. 2: Adding Cube 2 (top view of Cube 1 shown)

Fig. 3: Working Cube 5

Fig. 4: Working Cube 6


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Fig. 5: Joining Cube 49 to Cube 1

Fig. 6: Embellishing the edges

Fig. 7: Working the center and Rounds 1 and 2 of the bezel

Fig. 8: Adding Rounds 3 and 4 of the bezel

Cube 50 (join): Making sure the base isn’t

twisted, hold the beadwork so that the top of Cube 49 touches the bottom of Cube 1. Repeat Cube 2, Faces 1–4, this time using the bottom 4E of Cube 1 as the top beads of this cube to join the ends (Fig. 5). Weave through beads to exit a side D of the nearest cube. 2) EMBELLISHMENT. String 1B and pass

through the next bead (D or E, whichever is next) along the outside edge of the base; repeat forty-nine times (Fig. 6, blue thread). Weave through beads to exit from the inside edge of the base and peyote-stitch 1B between each side bead along this edge as before (Fig. 6, red thread). Weave through beads to exit from an unembellished edge of the base and repeat this entire step to embellish the base’s 2 remaining edges in the same manner. Secure the thread and trim. 3) BEZEL. Use tubular netting, peyote stitch, and herringbone stitch to bezel a 6mm pearl on the outside edge of the base:

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OPTION MAKE A RING TO MATCH THE BANGLE BY ATTACHING A SINGLE BEZEL TO A FLAT RIGHT-ANGLE-WEAVE BAND.

Fig. 9: Completing Rounds 5–7 of the bezel

Center: Start 2' of new thread that exits 1E

Round 4: String 1C; pass down through the

on the outside of the base. String 1B, 1G, and 1B; pass back through the E opposite the first E exited. String 1B; pass back through the G. String 1B; pass through the first E exited to form an X embellishment (Fig. 7, green thread). Round 1: String 2C and pass through the next E; repeat three times. Step up through the first C added in this round (Fig. 7, blue thread). Round 2: String 2C; pass down through the next C of Round 1. String 3B; pass up through the next C of Round 1. Repeat from the beginning of this round three times. Step up through the first C added in this round (Fig. 7, red thread). Round 3: String 2C; pass down through the next C of Round 2. String 1B; pass through the middle B of the nearest 3B net in Round 2. String 1B; pass up through the next C in Round 2. Repeat from the beginning of this round three times. Step up through the first C added in this round (Fig. 8, blue thread).

next C of Round 3. String 1B and pass through the nearest B of Round 3; repeat. String 1B and pass through the nearest C of Round 3. Repeat from the beginning of this round three times. Weave through beads to exit from the second B added in this round (Fig. 8, red thread). Round 5: String 1C, 1F, and 1C, then skip the next 1B/1C/1B of Round 4 and pass through the following B of Round 4; repeat three times. Step up through the first 1C/1F/1C added in this round (Fig. 9, green thread). Round 6: String 1C and pass through the next 1C/1F/1C of Round 5; repeat three times. Step up through the first C added in this round (Fig. 9, blue thread). Round 7: String 5A and pass through the next C of Round 6; repeat three times (Fig. 9, red thread). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Repeat this entire step nine times to add a bezel to the outside face of each cube made with E in the base for a total of 10 bezels. ●


artist’s tips ❯ A band with ten cubes will create a bangle with a 7" inside circumference. Each additional five-cube section will increase the circumference by about ¼". ❯ Because the size 11° beads added in Step 2 will make the base smaller and tighter, make the base slightly oversized using the sizing tip above.

EVELÍNA PALMONTOVÁ is a proud mother of two children and works as a dental assistant. She did Gobelin embroidery for thirteen years but now fills her free time with making beaded jewelry. Contact Evelína at www.svetrucnych prac.sk. RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or contact: Toho seed beads, fire-polished rounds, Swarovski bicones, and FireLine beading thread: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.firemountaingems.com.

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Victorian Lace Necklace

SUE A. NEEL

A little vintage and a little modern, this piece brings both ends of the spectrum together in an elegant and sophisticated right-angle-weave necklace.

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TECHNIQUES

flat right-angle weave and right-angle weave variation fringe PROJECT LEVEL }}{ MATERIALS

8 g gunmetal gray iris size 15° seed beads (A) 10 g gunmetal gray size 11° seed beads (B) 3 g transparent gray AB size 8° seed beads (C) 12 fuchsia 4mm crystal bicones (D) 42 light gray 4mm pearl rounds (E) 5 light gray 6x9mm pearl drops (F) 1 silver-plated 9mm round filigree box clasp Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS


16½"

artist’s tip It’s important to use tight thread tension when building the base in Steps 1–4 to keep the right-angle weave laying straight. It also helps to repeat the thread path for each stitch, adding stability by filling the beads with thread.

1) END RING. Use 9' of thread to string {1B

Section 1, Ring 1: String 1C; pass through

and 1C} seven times, leaving a 6" tail; pass through the beads again to form a tight ring. Tie an overhand knot with the tail and working threads and pass through several beads to hide the knot, exiting from 1B (Fig. 1, orange thread).

the next top B of the previous row. String {1C and 1B} five times. String 1C; pass through the top B of the second unit in the previous row. Repeat the thread path to reinforce; weave through beads to exit from the second B added in this ring (Fig. 2, green thread). Section 1, Row 10: String 3B; pass through the last B exited in Section 1, Ring 1 and the first B just added to form a unit. String 2B; pass back through the next B of Section 1, Ring 1 and through the nearest side B of the previous unit. Pass through the first B just added (Fig. 2, blue thread). Section 1, Row 11: Repeat Section 1, Row 1 (Fig. 2, red thread). Note: Connect the new units to the top beads of the previous row. Section 1, Rows 12–18: Repeat Section 1, Rows 10 and 11 four times. Repeat Row 10 again. Note: When working the Row 10 repeats, connect the new units to the top beads of the previous row. Section 1, Ring 2: String {1C and 1B} five times. String 1C; pass through the top B of the first unit in the previous row. String 1C; pass through the top B of the second unit in the previous row. Repeat the thread path to reinforce; weave through beads to exit from the fourth B added in this ring (Fig. 3, purple thread).

2) SECTION 1. Use firm tension to work right-angle weave, forming the first section of the necklace: Section 1, Row 1: String 3B; pass through the last B exited on the end ring, the 3B just added, and back through the next B of the end ring to form a unit. String 2B; pass through the nearest side B of the previous unit, the last B exited on the ring, and the 2B just added (Fig. 1, green thread). Section 1, Row 2: String 3B; pass through the last B exited in the previous row and the first B just added to form a unit. String 2B; pass through the next top B of the previous row, the nearest side B of the previous unit, and the first B just added (Fig. 1, blue thread). Section 1, Rows 3–9: Repeat Section 1, Rows 1 and 2 three times. Repeat Row 1 again (Fig. 1, red thread). Note: When working the Row 1 repeats, connect the new units to the top beads of the previous row.

Fig. 1: Forming the end ring and Section 1, Rows 3–9

3) SECTION 2. Form the first diamond

using a right-angle weave variation: Section 2, Rows 1 and 2: Repeat Section 1,

Fig. 2: Adding Section 1, Ring 1 and Section 1, Rows 10 and 11

Fig. 3: Stitching Section 1, Ring 2 and Section 2, Rows 1–5


Rows 1 and 2. Note: Take care that the right-angle-weave units are worked off of the rings as described so that the necklace continues to curve in one direction (Fig. 3, orange thread). Section 2, Row 3: String 2B, 1E, and 2B; pass through the last B exited in the previous row to form a unit. Pass through the 2B/1E/1B just added. String 1B; pass through the next top B of the previous row. String 2B and 1E; pass through the third B of the previous unit and all the beads of this unit to exit up through the last E added (Fig. 3, green thread). Section 2, Row 4: String 1D and 2E; pass through the last E exited and through the D just added. String 2E; pass through the next top E of the previous row, the nearest D, and the top E just added (Fig. 3, blue thread).

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Fig. 4: Adding Section 2, Rows 6 and 7 and Section 2, Ring 1

Section 2, Row 5: String 5B; pass through

the last E exited, the 5B just added, and the next top E of the previous row. String 4B; pass through the nearest B of the 5B set of the previous unit, the last E exited, and the first 3B just added (Fig. 3, red thread). Section 2, Row 6: String 3B; pass through the last B exited and the first B just added to form a unit. String 2B; pass through the third B of the first 5B added in Row 5 of Section 2, the side B of the previous unit, and the first B just added (Fig. 4, green thread). Section 2, Row 7: Repeat Section 1, Row 1 (Fig. 4, blue thread). Note: Connect the new units to the top beads of the previous row. Section 2, Ring 1: Repeat Section 1, Ring 1 (Fig. 4, red thread). Section 2, Rows 8–12: Use B to work 5 rows of right-angle weave, 2 units wide, off of the ring as before. Section 2, Ring 2: Repeat Section 1, Ring 2. 4) SECTION 3. Repeat Section 2, Rows 1–7 and Section 2, Ring 1. Weave through beads and work a turnaround to exit the second B of the last ring added. Repeat this entire step four times. 5) SECTION 4. Repeat Section 2, Rows 8–12.

Repeat Section 1, Ring 2. Repeat Section 2, Rows 1–7. Repeat Section 2, Ring 1. Repeat Section 1, Rows 12–18. Repeat Section 1, Ring 2. Repeat Section 1, Rows 3–9. Repeat Section 1, Ring 1. 6) CLASP. Weave through beads to exit from the third B added in the final ring. *Pass up through one loop of one half of the clasp, down through the other loop, and through the last 1B/1C/1B exited (Fig. 5). Repeat the thread path several times to reinforce. Secure the working thread and trim. Add a needle to the tail thread and pass back through the 1B/1C/1B/1C/1B at the end the

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Fig. 5: Connecting the clasp

ring. Repeat from *, taking care to add the second half of the clasp so it connects correctly with the first half. 7) EDGES. Use light tension to form the

necklace edges: Top edge, Section 1: Start 3' of new thread

that exits toward the top edge of the beadwork, from the end ring’s fourth C. *String 1A and pass through the next side B along the top edge; repeat eight times. String 1A; pass through the nearest 1C/1B/1C. Repeat from * (Fig. 6, green thread). Top edge, Section 2: String 1A and pass through the next side B; repeat. String 1A; pass through the next 2 side B. String 2A; pass through the next side E (Fig. 6, blue thread). String 6A; pass through the last E exited to form a loop. String 2A; pass through the next 2 side B. String 1A and pass through the next side B; repeat. String 1A; pass through the nearest 1C/1B/1C (Fig. 6, red thread). String 1A and pass through the next side B; repeat four times. String 1A; pass through the nearest 1C/1B/1C. Top edge, Section 3: String 1A and pass through the next side B; repeat. String 1A; pass through the next 2 side B. String 2A; pass through the next side E. String 6A; pass through the last E exited to form a loop. String 2A; pass through the next 2 side B. String 1A and pass through the next side B; repeat. String 1A; pass through the nearest 1C/1B/1C. Repeat from the beginning of this section four times. Top edge, Section 4: Continue adding A edge beads as in Top edge, Sections 1 and 2. Weave through beads to exit toward the bottom edge of the beadwork, from the final ring’s seventh C. Bottom edge, Sections 1–4: Repeat this entire step along the bottom edge of the beadwork.

8) POINTS. Continue to use light tension to

weave through beads along the top edge of the necklace to exit from the first 3A along the top of an E, moving from left to right. String 1A, pass through the next 5A (Fig. 7), and weave through beads along the top edge of the necklace to exit from the first 3A along the top of the next E; repeat five times. String 1A; pass through the next 5A and continue weaving through all of the top edge beads, around the final ring, and through the bottom edge beads to exit from the first 3A along the bottom of the next E, moving from right to left. String 1A; pass through the next 5A and weave through the bottom edge beads to exit from the bottom 1C/1B/1C/ 1B/1C of the ring before the next diamond and the nearest A. 9) FRINGE. String 15A, 1D, 1F (large end first), and 1A; pass back through the F and D. String 15A; pass through the A just before the next ring, the bottom 1C/1B/1C/1B/1C of the next ring, and the following A (Fig. 8). Repeat this entire step four times. Weave through the bottom edge beads, adding a point to the final diamond as in Step 7. Continue weaving through the bottom edge beads to the end ring. Secure the thread and trim. ● SUE A. NEEL specializes in custom beadwork design, repairs, and reconstruction of vintage pieces. She also enjoys teaching beadwork around Chicago, helping others to find their creative “groove.” You can reach her at [email protected] or see her work and class schedule at facebook.com/arcabeadies. RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or contact: Miyuki seed beads: Facets of Isis, (847) 705-6614, www.facetsofisis.com. Swarovski crystal bicones, pearl rounds, pearl drops, clasp, and FireLine beading thread: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.firemountaingems.com.


Fig. 6: Adding the Top edge, Sections 1 and 2

Fig. 7: Forming the points

Fig. 8: Stitching the first fringe


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Hopscotch Bracelet

RAE BURNS

A simple combination of netting and peyote stitch forms a stackable bracelet that is sure to inspire multiple versions.

Main Colorway

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peyote stitch netting PROJECT LEVEL }{{ MATERIALS

3.5 g total size 11° Japanese seed beads in a mix of matte yellow, matte metallic red, matte brown, and Picasso cream, black, and turquoise (A) 0.5 g matte black size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 7 g jet 5×2.5mm SuperDuos (C) 76 Hartford green 3mm glass pearl rounds (D) 1 gunmetal 5×9mm round magnetic clasp Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS


8" (inside circumference)

1) BASE. Use flat peyote stitch to form the bracelet base: Row 1: Use 4' of thread to string 1C, 3B, one half of the clasp, and 3B, leaving a 4" tail; pass through the second (top) hole of the C just added (Fig. 1, green thread). Note: Mix all of the A beads and choose the colors at random throughout the entire project. String {2A and 1C} thirty-seven times. String 3B, the second half of the clasp, and 3B; pass through the second (bottom) hole of the last C exited (Fig. 1, blue thread). Row 2: String 2A and pass through the bottom hole of the next C; repeat thirty-five times. String 2A; tie an overhand knot using the tail and working threads. Pass through all of the beads and clasps again to reinforce and weave through beads to exit from the top hole of the first C added in Row 1 (Fig. 1, red thread).

2) EDGES. Form nets along the top and bottom edges of the base: Row 3: String 1A, 1D, and 1A, then pass through the top hole of the next C in Row 1 to form a net; repeat thirty-seven times. Note: The bracelet will begin to curve after the first 3 nets are added. Use medium thread tension and expect a bit of ruffling; don’t force the beadwork to lay flat/straight. Pass through the nearest 3B/ clasp/3B/1C (bottom hole) (Fig. 2, blue thread). Row 4: Repeat Row 3 along the bottom edge of the base. Weave through beads to exit from the first D added in Row 3 (Fig. 2, red thread).

artist’s tips ❯ While joining the nets of Rows 3 and 4, use the thumb and index finger of your nondominant hand to squeeze the beads together, making them easier to join while working Rows 5 and 6. ❯ Don’t substitute Twin two-hole seed beads for the C beads; their less-tapered ends won’t nest against the pearls like SuperDuos. ❯ Japanese seed beads are a must for this project because their larger holes will accommodate multiple passes of thread. ❯ Pearls measuring 2mm can be used in place of 3mm pearls, but more thread will be visible. Using 4mm pearls will make the bracelet twist into waves rather than curving into a smooth bracelet.

Fig. 1: Forming the base of the bracelet

Fig. 2: Stitching the edges of the bracelet


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Fig. 3: Adding the top of the bracelet

3) TOP. Join the 2 netted edges together to form the outside top edge of the bracelet: Row 5: String 1C and pass through the next D of Row 3; repeat thirty-six times. Pass through the nearest A of the current Row 3 net and the top hole of the nearest C of Row 1 (Fig. 3, green thread). Note: Keep the tension tight while adding the C of this row. Pass through the nearest 3B/clasp/3B, the bottom hole of the last C exited, and the first A of the nearest Row 4 net (Fig. 3, blue thread). Row 6: Pass through the next D of Row 4 and the bottom hole of the next C of Row 5; repeat thirty-six times. Pass through the next D of Row 4, the following A of the current Row 4 net, and the bottom hole of the first C added in Row 1 (Fig. 3, red thread). Secure the threads and trim. ●

RAE BURNS owns the wholesale and retail

bead business The Hole Bead Shoppe. She sells kits for her designs in the store and on their website; contact The Hole Bead Shoppe staff at [email protected] or www.theholebeadshoppe.com. RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or contact: All materials and kits: The Hole Bead Shoppe, (918) 338-2444, www.theholebeadshoppe.com.

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Bunches of Beads—Lodi

Thistle Beads—Niantic

www.thunderbirdsupply.com

Beading experience in the heart of Lodi. Only 5 minutes from Hwy. 99. Vast assortment of beads, stringing supplies, findings, and more. Classes, parties, repairs, and fun! Family owned, offering a bead-friendly atmosphere.

Family owned and operated bead store right near the shore with jewelry and gifts too. Come in and enjoy the casual atmosphere and make a necklace or bracelet. We also offer classes, private parties, and custom work. We offer a large variety of beads including seed beads, Swarovski’s, fire polish, Czech glass and rare finds. Hours: Open 7 days a week! MonSat 10-6pm Thurs 10-8pm, Sunday 11-5pm.

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Thunderbird Supply Company—Flagstaff More than just another bead store, an inspiration store! Filled with findings, metal beads, strands, seed beads, stringing and wire wrapping supplies. We carry a complete line of fabricated sheet and wire in silver, nickel, and copper product. Mon-Sat 9am-6pm. 2227 E 7th Ave.

(928) 526-2439

Creative Destination—Mesa

www.bunchesofbeads.com

100 W. Pine St.

(209) 367-1207

Ruby Tuesday Bead Company— Long Beach

www.2-old-beadies.com

www.beadstrands.com

See our beautiful showroom on our website. We specialize in Swarovski crystals, Delica beads, seed beads, interesting lampwork, creative classes—and much, much more! Join us for our monthly Beadathon. We’re worth a visit!

Full-service bead store with an amazing selection of glass and semiprecious beads. Come see our wall of beads. Great prices. Quality beads. Friendly, helpful staff.

1660 S. Alma School Rd., #108

(480) 755-4367

Bead World Inc.—Phoenix and Scottsdale www.beadworldinc.com

Best selection of quality gemstones, Tierra Cast, seed beads, chain, metals, SS, GF, Swarovski, pearls, leather, jewelry making kits, and more. Classes daily. 6068 N. 16th St., Phoenix 8764 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale

(602) 240-BEAD (480) 948-2323

398 Ximeno Ave.

(562) 433-9393

Creative Castle—Newbury Park www.creativecastle.com

Ventura County’s largest selection of beads. Seed, Delica, Czech glass, and vintage glass beads; freshwater pearls; gemstones; Swarovski crystals; charms; findings; sterling; and gold-filled. Over 450 book titles and visiting guest teachers. Please visit our website for complete class listings or call and current newsletter will be mailed. 2321 Michael Dr.

(805) 499-1377

The Bead Garden of Sedona—Sedona

Beadahs—Santa Monica

www.Sedonabeadgarden.com

www.beadahs.com

Tools and supplies for the bead artist! Northern Arizona’s largest selection of beads, tools, and supplies. We offer classes and private lessons. Mon–Sat 10–5, Closed Sunday.

Bead inspired in a 2,000 sq. ft. world of rare beads, unique findings and exotic treasures. Just steps from the famous 3rd Street Promenade. Open 7 days a week; call for hours.

3150 W. State Rte. 89A, Ste. 1

203 Arizona Ave.

(928) 282-7334

Beaded Lady—Benton

www.beaddreams.biz

Scrumptious beads! Knowledgeable staff. Large selection of beads, tools, findings, ss wire, and chain. Stop and browse. Classiest parties. We repair, re-string, knot, and restore costume jewelry. Thu– Sat 1–6. [email protected]

You will love our huge Swarovski selection, stones, pearls, pressed glass, and seed beads of all sizes and varieties. We have a wall of Czech hanks, tubes of Japanese seed beads, as well as all Delicas. Private and group instruction available. Check us out at www.beaddreams.biz. On the Miracle Mile, between I–5 and Hwy. 99.

7103 Samples Rd.

2103 Pacific Ave. at Dorris Pl.

(501) 794-2647

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Beads on Main—Vacaville

California

Bead Inspirations—Alameda www.beadinspirations.com

Best selection & prices of Vintaj brass. Gorgeous, quality beads, findings, & unique kits. Focal gems & gem strands. Metal stamping. Picture frame pendants by Nunn Designs & Tierracast. Czech glass, Swarovski crystals & pearls. Ranger Inks. Metalsmithing. Inspiring Classes. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Shop online too. 1544 Park St.

(510) 337-1203

www.beadsonmain.com

We specialize in unique quality beads and components. Extensive selection of Swarovski, semiprecious, and silver. We also have many gorgeous freshwater pearls and funky glass beads. Come check out our inspiring classes or come and have a beading party. Tue–Thu 10–6, Fri 10–5, and Sat 11–5. 313 Main St.

(707) 446-1014

Colorado

South Park Pottery & Back Room Beads— Fairplay

Beads, books, gourds, tools, workshops, metals, and friendly advice. Beginning and Advanced workshops. Tue–Wed 11–7; Thur 11–9; Fri 11–6; Sat 10–6; Sun 12–5.

Bunches of beads—lampwork, raku, Czech, Delica, gemstones, and more. Seven days 9–5. Don’t miss the Fairplay Bead & Fiber Show during the 2nd weekend in August. Vendors wanted!

325 E. Live Oak Ave.

417 Front St.

www.backroombeads.com

(626) 447-7753

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The Joy of Beading—Arroyo Grande

Alley Cat Beads—Northglenn

Large selection of seed beads, Swarovski Japanese pearls and crystals, books, Vintaj™, Findings and tools, classes Closed Sunday & Monday. Tue–Sat 10–5.

Exciting inventory of gemstones, Czech glass, seed beads, pearls, lampwork, tools, Swarovski crystals, Bali silver, findings, dichroic glass, handmade clay, and one of the largest selections around of different pendants/focal beads. We have wonderful bead-stringing and -weaving supplies at great prices, plus we’re adding new items all the time! Classes and parties available.

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1054 E. Grand Ave., Ste. A.

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Just Bead It!—Concord www.justbeaditconcord.com

11928 N. Washington

Beads to thread, wire and just admire. All for beading to your heart’s desire. Family owned since 2003. Open Mon, Wed, Thu, and Fri 11–7, Sat 11–6, Sun 12–5. 2051 Harrison St., Ste. C

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The Bouncing Bead—La Mesa

(303) 451-1900

Beadsong—Salida

10–5 Mon–Sat. Czech glass, gemstones, Bali, seed beads, Delicas, bugles, charms, sterling and gold-filled findings and beads, books, tools, supplies, and much more. Email: [email protected]. 107 F St.

(719) 530-0110

www.thebouncingbead.com

We are your friendly neighborhood bead store! We have a huge inventory of beads - from seed to fire polish and everything in between. Tools, findings, chain, leather, charms, and just about all the supplies you’ll need to create fabulous jewelry. And, we are the Swarovski Flat Back headquarters for San Diego! Check out our class schedule for metal, wire, and beading workshops. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is here to help you! 8876 La Mesa Blvd.

(619) 460-2323

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Beaded Envisions—Cape Coral www.beadedenvisions.com

Beads & handcrafted creations that embrace your soul. A unique Bead Store offering not only an array of beads but a place that’s also warm, inviting and nurturing to your creativity. Come spend a day with us and enjoy complimentary coffee & soothing music while you shop. Browse through our selection of Miyuki Seed beads, Swarovski crystals, Czech glass, Semi-Precious Stones, Indian & Greek Leather, tools, findings as well as unique handcrafted jewelry & gifts from our local artists and much more. We also offer daily classes, beading & birthday parties. See our website for a list of classes and upcoming events. SEASONAL HOURS (November- March) MON 10am-2pm, TUES, WED & FRI 10am7pm, THURS & SAT 10am-4pm, Sundays CLOSED. OFF SEASON (AprilOctober) Sun & Mon CLOSED, TUES, WED & FRI 10am-7pm, THURS & SAT 10am-4pm. 130 Del Prado Blvd. S., Ste.7

www.laurasbeads.com

Laura’s Beads is more than just a bead shop, it is a place to gather, to learn, and to create. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, we’re here to assist you in finding what you need for your latest project. Specializing in bead-weaving, we offer a range of classes for both beginners and experienced beaders. Best of all, we are stocked with a gorgeous selection of beads, findings, and supplies at great prices. 8143 State Rd. 52

(727) 495-0803

Bead & Art—Lighthouse Point (Pompano) www.beadandart.com

South Florida’s friendliest bead store. Tons of semiprecious, pearls, Czech, Swarovski, sterling, tools, supplies. Original lampwork beads. Classes and kits. Check out our website for store location and class schedules. 5034 N. Federal Hwy.

(954) 418-3390

Beads Etc.—Maitland

Connecticut

The Bead Hive—Guilford www.beadhivect.com

Exceptional, ever-changing selection of semiprecious and glass beads, silver, findings, seed beads, Delicas, pendants, charms, pearls. Classes and individualized lessons. Mon–Fri 12–6, Sat 10–5, Sun 12–5. [email protected] (Strawberry Hill) 1310 Boston Post Rd.

(203) 453-6681

Beads Etc. is Orlando’s Premier Teaching Center & Full Service Bead Store. Featuring Japanese Seed Beads, Swarovski, Gemstones, Pearls, Thunder Polished Crystals, Fine metals & Mixed Metal Findings and Chain. Lots of Kits and a Special order Catalog. 110 N. Orlando Ave.

(407) 339-BEAD (2323)

The Bead Strand—Ocala www.thebeadstrand.com

Come visit Ocala’s hidden treasure! Offering a wide selection of gemstones, Swarovski crystals, seed beads, and now featuring a huge selection of findings, Czech glass, and lampwork beads. Also newly added is our accessory boutique offering unique gifts and jewelry. Visit our website for more information or to see our class schedules. 6140 SW Hwy. 200

(352) 620-2323

Bead Bar Full Service Bead Store—Orlando www.beadbar.com

Central Florida’s Favorite Bead Store since 1992. Featuring the area most complete inventory of the latest greatest Seed Beads, Crystals, Gemstones, Pearls, Tools, and Supplies. Rare and unusual beads and baubles and lots more. Retail & wholesale. Friendly Talented Staff of expert Beaders ready to help you. 1319 Edgewater Dr. {College Park area}


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Donna’s Beads—Sarasota www.donnasbeads.com

Are you a beginner or advance bead weaver, come in for inspiration or classes. Great selection of Swarovski crystals/pearls, japanese seed beads, fire polish, preciosa and finds. Great prices and the friendliest gals in town. come in and bead with us. 2717 Beneva Rd.

(941) 444-7457

BEADS!—Tampa www.eBeads.com

THE LARGEST SEED BEAD COLLECTION IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA! We stock 1,097 Delica colors, Tilas, Half Tilas, Cubes, Magatamas, Rounds, Berry Beads, and more! Czech glass, SuperDuos, Fire Polish, Tiles, and more! Gemstones, Freshwater Pearls, base metal findings, Swarovski Crystals, and lampwork beads. Classes by local and nationally known artists. Visit our website for hours and class schedule. [email protected] 12807 W. Hillsborough Ave., Ste. H

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Laura’s Beads—Hudson

www.beadstoreorlando.com

San Gabriel Bead Co.—Arcadia www.beadcompany.com

55 Pennsylvania Ave.

(310) 395-0033

Bead Dreams—Stockton

Arkansas

www.thistlebeads.com

(813) 258-3900

Raintree Craft and Design Corp.—Titusville

Complete bead shop. Large selection of seed beads, gemstones, crystals, glass, metal and novelty along with findings, wire and books. Classes and workshops daily. A variety of finished jewelry, gifts and collectibles are available. Sears Town Mall, 3550 S. Washington Ave., Ste. 15 (321) 383-1556

www.beadsgonewild.com

Capture the complete beading experience at Florida’s largest most COMPLETE bead shop since 1990. Meet Glenda, Beadwork’s 2014 Designer of the year! Go wild in 2300 Sq. feet of beads and everything bead related including original design kits. Over 100 Original Classes not taught elsewhere. Email: [email protected]. 4058 Forest Hill Blvd.

(561) 649-9909

Imagine Beads—Valparaiso

We carry a great assortment of all sizes of seed beads, freshwater pearls, “BASHA” and other nationally known lampwork beads, semiprecious beads, and finished jewelry from artists across the country. We have a great assortment of vintage purses and jewelry. We offer classes and workshops with nationally recognized teachers. Visit us online for more information. Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 10–5, Thu 10–8, Sat 10–4.

Largest seed bead and Swarovski dealer in the area. Classes available. Large selections of books, findings, and stones, from the rare to the unique. Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 10-5; Wed, Fri 10-6; Sat 10-4; Sun Closed.

www.studiobeads.com

816 Waukegan Rd.

Best selection—lowest prices! Japanese & Czech seeds. Semi-precious stone. Pearls. Area’s widest variety Swarovski beads & pendants. Vintage & new Czech glass including many 2-hole beads. Fire polish. Sterling, gold-filled & base metal findings. 150+ chains. Tools. Mon-Sat 10-6. Tues til 8. Near O’Hare.

Come to browse. Stay to bead. Awesome selection. Friendly service. Swarovski, Czech glass, semiprecious, seed beads, Bali silver, hill tribe silver, and more. We love to help you create. Classes—Parties— Repairs—Custom designs. Open beading always. Visit our sister location, The Bead Shop in Overland Park.

1942 River Rd.

13964 Santa Fe Trail Dr. 9009 Metcalf (Overland Park)

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(847) 699-7959

Largest bead store on the North Shore. Parties, classes, and everything to make jewelry. Bali, sterling, and gold-filled parts, seed beads, Swarovski crystals, pearls, semiprecious beads, fancy glass beads, tools, and stringing supplies. eBay store. Mon–Fri 10–5:30, Sat 11–5, Sun 12–4. Fax: (847) 681-0681. Email: [email protected].

A Bead Garden— Clarkesville on the Square www.abeadgarden.com

We have over 1100 seed beads in different colors and sizes for you to choose from as well as hundreds of Gemstones, Leather, Kumihimo Supplies, Swarovski Crystals, Czech Glass, Charms and a huge wall of Finding. Hours are Wed - Sat 10:00 to 6:00 and Tuesdays late. Classes to fit your Schedule. 1442 Washington St.

(706) 499-5336

Artzy Beads LLC— Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County www.artzybeads.com

The artsy jewelry design center for NE Georgia. Offering basic to advanced classes, Girl Scouts jewelry making classes and jewelry repair. We also host jewelry making events such as bridal, birthday parties and ladies night out. Wide selection of Toho beads, gem stones, metal, Swarovski crystals, findings, Lava, wood and bone beads, hand crafted jewelry gifts and more! [email protected] (770) 545-8000

Gone With The Bead— Watkinsville (Athens) www.gonewiththebead.com

Come and see our unique and exciting shop. We have 2,400 sq. ft. featuring artisan beads and focals, Czech beads and buttons, Kumihimo, vintage beads and stampings, Miyuki, Swarovski, Venetian beads, TierraCast, Wire Lace and Wire Knitz, Hill Tribe Silver, Kazuri, African metal and trade beads, pearls, stone, wood, and horn. See our gallery tour at www.gonewiththebead.com. Please check website for hours. 16 N. Main St., Ste. D (Entrance at the back)

(706) 769-2012

Idaho

Pandora’s Baubles and Beads—Idaho Falls pandorasbaublesandbeads.com

The area’s best and largest selection of high quality gemstones, German vintage beads, Tibetan, Bali, Thai, and Turkish silver beads and findings, Czech glass, Japanese and Czech seed beads, trade beads and much more. We also specialize in extraordinary pearls, all of which are handpicked from all over the globe. Classes from beginner to advanced. Monday thru Friday 11:00-5:30 and Saturday 12:00-5:30. Check out our Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. 440 Park Ave.

(208) 529-3696

Illinois

1799 St. Johns Ave.

(847) 433-3451

Bead In Hand—Oak Park www.beadinhand.com

An extraordinary selection of beads and beading supplies. Birthday parties, classes, repairs. Space for customers to “stay and play.” Closed Wed. 145 Harrison St.

(708) 848-1761

Bead World—Palatine Jewelry and gift items from around the world, specializing in ancient and new Indonesian glass beads, (Indonesian glass beads available wholesale) and recycled glass beads. Jewelry repair—books—findings—body jewelry—piercings. 8 S. Brockway

(847) 776-BEAD (2323)

Facets of Isis—Palatine www.facetsofisis.com

Beautiful selection of Sterling Silver Findings, Swarovski Crystals, Czech Fire Polish, German Vintage & natural Gemstone beads. BeadSmith authorized dist. Classes, Artist Demos, Trunk Shows. 225 N. Northwest Hwy

(847) 705-6614

Free to Bead—Peoria

www.citybeadschicago.com Seed Bead and AIKO Specialists! Huge inventory of vintage Czech glass beads, new shaped beads, Gary Wilson cabochons, pearls and semiprecious stones. Nationally and internationally renowned teachers! DISCOUNT PRICES! Open Tuesdays 12-5, Saturdays 11-4 or by appointment. For class schedules and more information, visit our website or call to be added to our mailing list. (312) 316-1910

The only full-service bead store in the Peoria area. We have silver, Bali, semiprecious, crystals, pearls, glass, seed beads, supplies, tools, and classes. Everything you need and more. Come bead with us. 3301 N. Prospect Rd.

(309) 682-2323

Pumpkin Glass—Peoria www.pumpkinglass.com

Central Illinois’ oldest and largest full service bead and artisan jewelry store. We have the best prices and largest selection in lampwork, crystal, firepolish, natural stone, sterling silver, pewter, copper, brass, etc. We also have a large selection of artisan jewelry, jewelry making kits, and lots of classes.

www.br-beads.com

We’re a large full-service bead store specializing in natural stone, freshwater pearls, glass beads, seed beads and multitudes of charms and pendants in various metals. Classes offered on many techniques, parties for ages 8+ and shopping assistance from experienced and knowledgeable beaders. M-F 10 AM to 5 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, closed Sunday. Near the intersection of Sherwood Forest Blvd. and Coursey Blvd. 11943 Coursey Blvd., Ste. A

(225) 292-3633

BEADS ON THE KENNEBEC— AUGUSTA www.beadsonthekennebec.com

Our customers say we are the “Best Little Bead Shop in ME”. Friendly, helpful atmosphere. Large selection of sterling, Swarovski, glass, stone, bone, and seed beads. Precious metal and Artistic Wire. Tools and Supplies for all your beading needs. Classes and Repairs. Tue–Fri 10–5, Sat 10–3. 333 Water St.

(207) 622-1666

Maryland

Accents Beads—Rockville (White Flint area) Large showroom with a huge selection of semi-precious gemstones, Swarovski crystals, pearls, seed beads including Delicas, 14k, gold-filled, sterling silver beads findings, and classes for all skill levels. 12112 Nebel St.

(877) 262-9245

Atlantic Gems, Inc.—Silver Spring www.atlanticgems.com

Best pricing on Swarovski Crystal. Factory distributor of Findings/ Chains in Sterling Silver, Gold-Filled, & 14K Gold. Plated Chains/Findings in 6 finishes. Miyuki Delicas – 650 colors. Full selection of SemiPrecious Beads, Freshwater and Akoya Pearls, & Tools. 8609 Second Ave., #103B

(301) 565-8094 (888) 422-GEMS

(309) 966-3495

Beads N Botanicals—Urbana www.beadsnbotanicals.com

Beginner or seasoned pro, you will find inspiration & help from our small but friendly staff. Check out our ever-changing assortment of findings, seed beads, freshwater pearls, Swarovski Crystals ™, Semiprecious beads, and finished jewelry from local artists. Classes from beginner to advanced: wire wrapping, Kumihimo, loomwork & more. Classes—Parties—Repairs—Custom designs—Trunk Shows. Check out our Facebook, Twitter and website online for more information. HOURS: Tue 11-4:30, Wed- Fri 11–6, Sat 10–5, Sun 12-5. (217) 365-9355

Massachusetts

Bead Addiction—Walpole www.bead-addiction.com

2000 sq ft of fabulous beads and beading supplies. We carry many name brands, including Czech glass, Kazuri, Lillypilly, Miyuki, Thunderpolish crystal, Swarovski, Fuseworks, TierraCast, Artistic wire. Huge tool selection and tons of wire choices. We also offer classes, Ladies Night Out, birthday parties, or any event you can think of. We are open Tue–Sun, closed on Monday. Check our website for hours and directions or call or email us at [email protected] . 2000 Main St.

(508) 660-7984

Michigan

Indiana

Bead Palace—Indianapolis (Greenwood) www.beadpalaceinc.com

Largest selection (5,000 sq ft) of Gemstone & Diamond Beads, Swarovski, Sterling Silver beads & findings in the country. Direct manufacturer from India & China means lowest prices. Beadalon distributor. Mon–Sat 10:30–6. [email protected] 163 S. Madison Ave. (7 m. S. of Indy)

Louisiana

Baton Rouge Bead Company— Baton Rouge

www.accentsbeads.com

www.freetobead.com

Junction City Shopping Center 5901 N. Prospect Rd., Ste. 4

(913) 888-0231 (913) 642-3131

Maine

www.beadworldbeads.com

117 N. Broadway Ave.

City Beads—Chicago

3928 N. Rockwell St.

www.heartlandbeadmarket.com

www.chelseasbeads.com

(770) 283-4411

178 E Crogan St., Ste. #250

Kansas

Heartland Bead Market—Lenexa

www.beadjoux.com

New bead store northeast of Atlanta! Great products including Swarovski, Czech fire polish, seed beads, a great selection of clasps and featuring a full line of vintage W. German and Japanese glass beads, lucite beads and crystals! Check our website for class schedule, national instructor calendar, directions and hours.

(219) 299-2270

bodacious beads—Des Plaines

Chelsea’s Beads—Highland Park

6750 HWY 53, Ste. 103

103 E. Morthland Dr., Ste. 1

(847) 607-8702

Georgia

Beadjoux—Braselton

www.labeadalocabeads.com

(317) 882-5522

Munro Crafts—Berkley www.munrocrafts.com

Great Prices and Discounts. Swarovski, Czech, pearls, wood, bone, glass, metal, acrylics, Sterling Silver, Silver Filled and Gold Filled beads and findings. Polymer Clay, Beadalon, craft supplies, charms, books, tools, beading supplies and classes. Please see our website for discount information. Email: [email protected] 3954 12 Mile Rd.

(248) 544-1590

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Beads Gone Wild/Crystal Creations— West Palm Beach

Studio Beads—Deerfield

Bead Bohemia—Farmington www.facebook.com/beadbohemia

Low prices *friendly service.* Unique selection. A wide variety of beads and components including semi-precious gems and Czech glass to artist pieces, seed beads, designer brass lines, and more. Ask for your free “Bead Addiction” card!


33321 Grand River Ave.

(248) 474-9264

Pam’s Bead Garden—Farmington

22836 Orchard Lake Rd.

(248) 471-2323

(866) 342-3237

Bead Haven—Frankenmuth www.beadhaven.com

Come shop 5,000 sq. ft. of Michigan’s largest bead store! Filled with the best selection of beads from around the world, no matter what type of beading you’re doing. Free classes, open 7 days, and now shop online! We carry everything! 925 S. Main St., E-1

(989) 652-3566

The Creative Fringe LLC—Grand Haven www.thecreativefringe.com

We’re a full-service bead shop offering an extensive collection of beads, findings, wire, tools, books, lampworking, silver clay, sheet metal and metalsmithing supplies. Cultivate your creative side with classes and parties. Open workstations available. Come to the Fringe! Your creativity awaits you. Open 7 days a week. 210 Washington

(616) 296-0020

We are the ONLY Full Service Bead Store in the Downriver Area. We carry everything for your beading needs: Seed beads, Swarovski crystals, Czech glass, Semi-precious stones, Tools, Beading thread, Artistic wire and more. If we don’t have it, we’ll order it for you. We offer monthly stitch and wire groups, metal and silversmithing are offered on request. Individual classes, birthday parties, ladies night out, open studio time & free classes. Call store for more information. 3138 Biddle Ave.

(734) 759-0112

Stony Creek Bead & Gallery— Ypsilanti Twp. www.stonycreekbead.blogspot.com

Supporting the artist inside of you! Huge collection of Seed & Czech Beads. Bali, pearls, and stones. Lampwork & Polymer Clay by MI artists. Classes, kits, books & so much more! I-94 to exit 183. South 1 mile. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Tue–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–5. www.StonyCreekBead.blogspot.com. 2060 Whittaker Rd.

(734) 544-0904

Minnesota

BOBBY BEAD—Minneapolis www.bobbybead.com

Several thousand varieties of TOHO Japanese seed beads including more than 1,000 different colors in AIKO Precision Cylinder beads. Beautiful handmade beads, findings by our own silversmiths in Bali and Java. Largest Full-Line Bead Store in Minnesota! [email protected]. 2831 Hennepin Ave. South

Nevada’s most comprehensive bead store, catering to all bead enthusiasts. Huge selection of findings, pressed glass, seed beads. Full line of Swarovski. Free classes daily. Mon–Sat 10–6. Closed Sun. 7575 W. Washington Ave., Ste. 131

www.beadstorm.com

20+ years of experience shows in our vast selection of seed beads, pressed glass, Swarovski crystals, Bali silver, sterling, and gold-filled beads. Shop in-store or online. Mon–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–5. No print catalog. 725 Snelling Ave. N.

(702) 233-2450

www.beadit.biz

We’ll bend over backwards for you! We search the world for beautiful, unique beads – stone, pearl, glass, sterling, g.f. etc. Interesting clasps. Over 2500 different Japanese seed beads. Classes, parties, and worktables. Definitely worth the trip! Open Tuesday through Sunday. Our online shop is now open. Wrap yourself in beads...it’s great therapy! 146 N. Main St.

(603) 223-0146

Just Beading Around—Epping www.justbeadingaround.com

We carry a huge selection of high quality beads, findings and beading supplies. Miyuki and Toho seed beads, Swarovski, Preciosa, Pearls, Kazuri, Czech, Lampwork, Gemstones & more. Classes and Parties. Plenty of parking. Handicap accessible. Awesome staff!! (603) 734-4322

Santerre’s Stones ‘N Stuff—Exeter www.santerresstones.com

Looking for the real thing? We have a huge selection of semi-precious & precious gemstone beads, Miyuki seed beads, Delicas, Swarovski, Kazuri, Czech & more. Custom cutting & drilling. Classes/parties. Easy to locate. Helpful, friendly staff. Open 7 days a week. 42 Water St.

(603) 773-9393

Bead With Style—Salem www.beadwithstyle.com

We offer a large selection of bead weaving, stringing and wirework classes. We carry a large selection of seed beads, precious stones, crystals, stringing supplies, findings & more. Located close to the MA border in southern NH exit 2 off 93. 22 Stiles Rd., Unit 104

(603) 458-2730

www.ladybugbeads.net

Midwest’s favorite bead shop. Over 3000 sq. ft. of beads that focus on Toho and Miyuki Seed Beads, a large selection of Czech Glass and Tierra Cast Pewter. Full selection of Swarovski Crystals and Freshwater Pearls. We are a teaching store. Also check out our Etsy Shop at LadybugbeadsSTL. Mon, Wed, Fri 10–6, Tue and Thu 10–8, Sat 9–4, Sun 12–4. 7616 Big Bend Blvd.

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(314) 644-6140

Bead Dazzle—Point Pleasant www.BeadDazzlePoint.com

Bead Dazzle: Ocean County’s largest full service Bead Store. We have a huge selection of seed beads (all sizes and shapes), Swarovski Crystal, Semi-Precious Stones, and much more. We offer many classes in a warm and friendly atmosphere. 2319 Bridge Ave.

(732) 295-6679

Take a journey into the colorful wonderland of beads galore. Eclectic collection gathered from around the world awaits you! Come one, come all, sit and stay, we’ll help you create it all. Ladies’ parties/birthdays/original kits and instructions. 216 E. Ridgewood Ave. (201) 444-5144

New Mexico

Thunderbird Supply Company— Albuquerque www.thunderbirdsupply.com

A beader’s candy store! Albuquerque’s largest and must complete bead store! Filled with findings, metal beads, strands, seed beads, stringing and wire wrapping supplies. We carry a complete line of fabricated metal sheet and wire in silver, nickel, and copper product. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm MST 2311 Vassar NE

(505) 884-7770

The Beaded Iris—Albuquerque

Specializing in Japanese seed beads, Delicas, rare vintage beads, and handmade beads, just to name a few. A relaxed atmosphere with cheerful gals to help you! 1512 F Wyoming Blvd. NE

29 Howard St.

(603) 654-2805

New Jersey Beads by Blanche—Bergenfield www.beadsbyblanche.com

(Only miles from NYC.) Visit East Coast’s premier bead shop. 3,000+ colors/styles of Japanese seed beads, glass, crystal, semiprecious, lampwork, and more! Classes by local and nationally known artists. Extensive inventory for unlimited possibilities! 106 N. Washington Ave.

(201) 385-6225

Jubili Beads & Yarns®—Collingswood www.jubilibeadsandyarns.com

Everything you need under one roof! Fabulous full-service source for Miyuki & Czech beads, crystals, yarns, supplies. Eight-torch lampworking studio, weaving, knitting, crocheting, PMC, & more! Repairs, custom jewelry, and parties. Contact us via email at [email protected]. 713 Haddon Ave.

(505) 299-1856

Thunderbird Supply Company— Gallup www.thunderbirdsupply.com

Our main showroom store is just off I-40, located just minutes from the Navajo and Zuni Nation, is filled with over 13,000 items; fabricated metal sheet and wire (silver, nickel, and copper), findings, metal beads, metalsmithing tools, beading supplies, natural and man-made strands. Mon-Sat 8:30am-6pm MST 1907 W Highway 66

(800) 545-7968

New York

www.ladybeadandrook.com

Beautiful, quality beads to inspire your creativity and accentuate your style. Emphasis on European beads: Czech crystals, pressed glass, seed beads, pearls, and semiprecious. Artisan-created jewelry for fine gift giving. Ample parking. Thu–Sat 9–5:30, Sun 11–4. At the Riverview Mill Artist Shops.

Let’s Bead!—East Rochester www.letsbead.com

3,200 sq. ft. bright full-service bead shop. Ever-growing selection of tools, books, beads, stringing materials, findings, wire, chain mail, kumihimo, Swarovski crystals, classes, and more! Relax, use our tools, and get friendly help at our in-store design station. 349 W. Commercial St.

(585) 586-6550

Beads Mosaic—Nanuet www.BeadsMosaic.com

Exclusive beads boutique! Huge selection of quality semiprecious, precious and gem stones, sterling silver beads, charms and findings, copper and brass beads/findings, seed beads, pearls, shell pearls, raku, Swarovski, Kazuri, artist lampwork, beading supplies, tools, and more! Open 7 days/week. Exit 14 off I-87/NY Thruway, 40 minutes north of NYC. Beading classes and store hours at www.BeadsMosaic.com. 78 S. Middletown Rd.

(845) 501-8295

Beads World Inc.—New York www.beadsworldusa.com

From beads to crystals to leather cords and more. Beads World is your one-stop shop. Quality selections in the heart of NYC’s fashion district. Mon-Fri 9-7, Sat-Sun 10-5. 57 W. 38th St. (near the corner of 6th Ave.)

(212) 302-1199

(856) 858-7844

Sojourner—Lambertville

BEAD SHOP at Lady Jane Craft Center— Queens (Ozone Park)

Sojourner stocks freshwater pearls, semiprecious stones, Swarovski crystals, Czech glass and seed beads, sterling beads, Chinese enamel beads, castings, charms, ethnic beads, findings—including our own design sterling silver box clasps bezel set with vintage and semiprecious elements. Open daily 11-6.

Largest selection outside Manhattan, Classes, Swarovski, Preciosa, Pearls, Fire polish, Hanks, Myuki, TOHO, Glass beads, Leather, Semi-precious Strands, Pendants, Cabachons, Findings, Chains, Metal, Stamps, Tools, Books. Open 7 days. Off Belt Parkway, Exit 17.

www.sojourner.biz

Lady Bug Beads—St. Louis

(732) 591-8233

Ladybead and Rook—Wilton

(651) 645-0343

Missouri

411 Rt. 79

www.bazaarstarbeadery.com

Bead It!—Concord

285 Calef Highway, Rte. 125

www.thebirdsand thebeads.com

Bazaar Star Beadery—Ridgewood

New Hampshire

(888) 900-2323

Stormcloud Trading Co. (Beadstorm)— St. Paul

(702) 432-2323

www.beadhavenlasvegas.com

Wicks and Stones Plus— Downtown Wyandotte

www.wicksandstonesplus.com/ - Find us on Facebook

Surround yourself in beads! Incredible collection of hand-selected stone, pearl, glass and shell beads. Plus, all the best seed beads, tools, books, findings, and Swarovski crystals. Please call or stop by for further information and our extensive class schedule.

Bead Haven—Las Vegas

www.toocutebeads.com

31711 Grandriver

www.beadjungle.com

1590 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 160

Too Cute Beads—Farmington Our business is based on one principle—giving everyone the opportunity to create beautiful and unique jewelry at a reasonable price. We carry Swarovski crystal, pendants, pearls, gold-filled beads, chain, sterling silver beads, cultured pearls, Murano glass, artist glass, tools and wire, kits, and much more. Visit our website for class schedule and for our sale of the week.

The Birds and the Beads—Morganville

Most complete bead shop in the Las Vegas area with the largest variety of beads and findings. Classes, silversmithing, parties, workshops, and volume discounts. Minutes from the Strip. Please visit website for shop hours.

www.pamsbeadgarden.com

We specialize in Japanese seed beads. Full-service bead store featuring Czech glass, pearls, Swarovski crystal, Delicas, silver, and tools. Free classes, visiting artists, and lots more. Open six days, closed Sunday. Call for more information.

Nevada

Bead Jungle—Henderson (Las Vegas area)

26 Bridge St.

(609) 397-8849

www.ladyjanecraftcenter.com

137-20 Crossbay Blvd.

(718) 835-7651

Beads of a Feather—Sidney We care to share. Free classes monthly. Always new inventory and ideas. New Store in New York! Seed beads, lampwork, handblown glass, pearls, semiprecious, huge selection of Swarovski Crystals, ceramics, base metals, precious metals, Unicorn, Grace Lampwork, Vintaj, Tierra Cast, Soft Flex, tools, classes, and parties! Low prices. 27 Division St.

(607) 563-2829

www.ParkAveBeads.com

Long Island bead store with friendly, experienced staff with over 30 years of experience, carrying gemstones, freshwater pearls, seed beads, Swarovski, Thunder Polish, Czech, findings, sterling silver, gold filled, threads, tools, leather and chain at the lowest prices. Classes, parties, and groups. [email protected]. 3341 Park Ave.

www.azillionbeads.net

“More beads than you can imagine!” NEW LOCATION IN BEND. Over 2,000 sq. ft. of beads. Call for directions. Email [email protected]. 910 Harriman St., #100

Root’s Beads—Depoe Bay

www.roots-beads.hostedbywebstore.com 2000 square feet of beads including over 2500 seed bead choices, plus thousands of strings of stones, pearls, glass, crystal, bone, shell, coral, and wood, and everything else you need for your projects. Open daily 10:00-5:00. Located 2 miles north of Depoe Bay on 101. 3150 Fogarty Ave.

KAT‘S BEAD BOUTIQUE—Allentown

North Carolina

www.chevronbeads.com

Asheville’s premier full-service bead store of 25+ years. Largest selection of seed beads, Old World Trade Beads and Vintage glass in the SE Region. Huge selection of pearls, gemstones, crystals, Czech, ceramic & natural beads, including all the supplies you need. WireLace® Distributor – Open 7 day a week. Importer/Classes/Parties/Workspace – www.chevronbeads.com. (828) 236-2323

Ain’t Miss Bead Haven—Mooresville www.aintmissbeadhaven.com

We are a full-service bead store offering classes, handmade jewelry, and beading supplies. Birthday and private parties, Wine & Bead Night, BYOB Socials (bring your own beads), and Girls Night Out. We offer a large variety of Vintage jewelry and components, Seed beads, Swarovski Crystals, Precious and Semi-precious gemstones, Crystals strands, Sterling Silver, Silver filled, Gold filled, and Vermeil findings. Hours: Monday– Saturday 10–6; Email: [email protected] 152 N. Main St.

(704) 746-9278

Ohio

Biggest Little Bead Shop in PA. Full selection of crystals, seed beads, findings, books, tools, unusual items, and one-of-a-kind jewelry. Classes by local and nationally known teachers. Once a month stitch-for-free day. 725 N. 19th St.

(610) 432-7545

Buttercup Beads—Audubon www.buttercupbeads.com

Let your creativity blossom in our cozy country setting. Classes, Parties, oh-so-pretty sparkly things, and most of all, fun! One-stop shopping in an open workshop environment. Artisan/bead-addict owned and operated. 1123 Pawlings Rd.

(484) 524-8231

The Bead Garden—Havertown www.thebeadgarden.com

Friendly, full-service bead store for all of your jewelry-making needs. Classes for all levels of experience, including beginners. Birthday parties and group outings. Knowledgeable staff that is delighted to help.

www.followyourbeadedbliss.com The tri-state’s best bead shop: create your own jewelry from our evergrowing selection of Swarovski crystal, semiprecious, glass, metals, pendants, lampwork, clay beads, books, tools, and much more! Project assistance, classes & parties, too. Always follow your bliss! 1151 Stone Dr., Ste. E

(513) 202-1706

BEAD PARADISE—Cleveland (Oberlin) www.beadparadise.com

Truly amazing selection! New and vintage glass, gemstones, Swarovski, metal beads and findings. African Trade Beads, ancient , antique and collectible beads in store and online. Just off the Ohio turnpike. Open every day. (440) 775-2233

1 Stop Bead Shop—Columbus www.1stopbeadshop.com

Columbus’ premier bead store – over 3000 sq feet of beads & Studio tables. 90+ classes per quarter – beadweaving, wire, metals, Kumihimo, Soutache & more. Czech Glass, 2000+ seed beads – Japanese & Czech. Swarovski, Semi-precious & more. Online sales welcome. 6347 Sawmill Rd., Dublin, OH

(614) 573-6452

Bloomin’ Beads, Etc.—Columbus (Powell)

Bloomin’ Beads Etc is a full service bead store and more! Everything from crystals to tierra cast to yarn and knitting classes. 4040 Presidential Parkway

(740) 917-9008

Gahanna Bead Shop—Gahanna

Spring Beads—Houston/Spring www.springbeads.com

Best full-service bead store in Texas where we feed your need to bead! Great selection of Swarovski crystals, pearls, gemstones, Czech glass, lampwork, sterling silver, gold-filled, pewter, and copper findings, tools, leather, books, Kazuri and Tagua beads, wire, and so much more! Classes, parties, jewelry design, and repair services offered. Outstanding customer service with friendly faces and bead smart! Old Town Spring. 421 Gentry, #202

(281) 288-9116

Oldest bead store in Columbus, uncommon beads at uncommon prices. Huge selection of findings, vintage porcelain, stone, wood, bone, Miyuki, Swarovski, Czech, cords, leather, and more. Exemplary customer service from friendly, knowledgeable staff. (614) 933-8948

Oklahoma

Beadles—Broken Arrow www.beadlesbeadshop.com

Beads to beat the band! Beads take center stage in our showroom and classroom. Whether you are looking for a rock-star centerpiece or some great back-up beads, our selection and service are sure to make you twist and shout.

Virginia

STUDIO BABOO® “A Big Little™ Bead Store”—Charlottesville www.studiobaboo.com

Full service bead store w/a huge selection of Delicas, seed beads, glass, semi-precious, pearls, polymer and more. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Visit website for class schedule and hours. 1933 Commonwealth Dr.

(434) 244-2905

Gu’s Haus of Beads—Chesapeake www.hausofbeads.com

Huge selection of Miyuki Seed Beads, Czech glass, Swarovski crystals and pearls. Classes in bead weaving, ladies night. Our motto is “You can do it”. Swing by and bead happy. 501 Kempsville Rd,. Ste. H

(757) 549-BEAD (2323)

Beads on Parade—Fredericksburg www.beadparade.com

Blue Santa Beads—Media A newly located artistic venue. Classes available. Customers always come first and always return.

A Bead Abode—Lynchburg

(610) 449-2699

www.bluesantabeads.net

(610) 892-2740

South Carolina

Your Place to Bead–Horse Feathers— Campobello www.horsefeathers1.com

South’s best source for the best selection of Delicas, trim beads, gold and silver findings, Swarovski, semiprecious beads, cabochons, dichroic glass and wire. We offer classes daily or by your schedule. Mon–Fri 11–5, Sat 10–2:00. 18845 Asheville Hwy.

(866) 228-7600 (864) 457-2422

Tennessee

Bead Therapy—Chattanooga

Opening mid May/early June 2015. Tuesday-Saturday. Fabulous selection of Japanese seed beads, Swarovski/Preciosa crystals, natural stone beads, freshwater pearls, Czech firepolish/pressed glass beads and beading supplies. Classes with experienced teachers. Beading night! Come Join us!! 400 East Main St.

10013 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Ste. 105

White Fox Beads—Knoxville whitefoxbeads.com

We have the jewelry-making supplies you need for your next project and those “must haves” for your stash! Seed Beads! Vintage! Czech Glass! Come in today and discover why our awesome classes, expert staff and superb service are well known throughout the region. New for 2015 - Get in our Studio Space and Make Stuff! 5111 Homberg Dr.

(865) 980-0237

Texas

Lapis Lane Beads—Austin www.lapislanebeads.com

(540) 710-0705

www.abeadabode.com

We welcome you to our full service bead shop. You’ll find an ever expanding selection of Japanese and Czech seed beads, Czech pearls, pressed glass and fire polish, Swarovski crystals, semi-precious stones, findings, leather and stamping supplies, books, magazines and tools. We have classes suited for everyone. Open Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Thursdays until 7. Open studio (“Beading Social”) on Thursdays from 12-7. 101 Hexham Dr., just off Enterprise Dr.

(434) 237-1261

Washington

Beads and Beyond—Bellevue www.quiltworksnw.com

Now partnered with QuiltWorks Northwest. Full range of seed beads, charms, sterling, vintage, books, Swarovski, tools, trade beads along with unique fabrics and patterns for the quilter and sewer. This is your shop for creative inspiration. Great local and national instructors. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 10–6; Tue, Thu 10–9; Sun 12–5. 121A 107th Ave. NE

(425) 453-6005

Wynwoods Gallery & Studio— Port Townsend www.wynwoods.com

(423) 509-1907

www.gahannabeadstudio.com

114 W. Dallas St.

(214) 749-0444

Just getting started or a pro, come be inspired by our huge selection of Czech glass, seed beads, silver, pewter, pearls, semiprecious stone, and Swarovski. Great prices and the friendliest staff in town. Classes ongoing.

2122 Darby Rd.

1165 W. Baltimore Pike

Beaded Bliss Designs— Cincinnati (Harrison)

1028 N. Hamilton Rd.

2454 Royal Ln.

www.katsbeadboutique.com

Chevron Trading Post & Bead Co.— Asheville

29 W. College St.

(541) 764-5040

Pennsylvania

(516) 221-7167

40 N. Lexington Ave. (Downtown)

(541) 617-8854

Your one stop bead shop in Dallas: Huge collection of Gemstones, agates, pewter, findings, chain, Chinese crystal, pave beads, rhinestone findings, wood beads, tools, ceramics and sterling silver jewelry studded with semi-precious gemstones. Spend over $300 or more (wholesale) and receive 50% off on selected items. Call us to be included for weekly sales at the shop. Email: [email protected]. Fax: (214) 749-0446

A beautiful and unique bead shop that has everything the beader could need or want. Also, a line of sterling charms and components designed by the shop’s owner, Lois. Daily 10–7. 940 Water St.

(360) 385-6131

Fusion Beads—Seattle www.fusionbeads.com

Visit the largest bead store in Seattle! Stop in & take one of over 80 classes taught by local & nationally known instructors. Shop our extensive line of Swarovski Elements Crystals, Japanese seed beads, gemstones, glass beads, handmade beads & findings, & so much more. Our friendly & knowledgeable staff will help get you started! Mon-Sun 10-6, Tues 10-7 3830 Stone Way N.

(206) 782-4595

Wonders of the World Beadshop— Spokane

Share your passion with our friendly, professional staff. We are Westlake’s premier Bead Boutique, minutes away from downtown Austin. Our showroom is bursting with gemstone and glass beads, tools, supplies, and ideas. Our vast seed bead collection includes new 2-hole shapes. We offer classes, parties, repairs, and finished jewelry from 15+ local artists. All ages and skill levels are welcome. 10-6 Mon-Sat.

Best little bead shop in Spokane. Incredible gemstones, crystals, charms, seed beads, chain, findings, and books for your creative needs. Friendly staff and great prices. Make us your first stop! In the historic Flour Mill.

3654-D Bee Caves Rd.

621 W. Mallon, Ste. 412

(512) 458-3141

www.wondersoftheworldinc.com

(509) 325-2867

(918) 806-8945

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Park Ave Beads—Wantagh

Beads Unlimited Inc.—Dallas

Oregon

Azillion Beads—Bend

www.beadfeather.com

Wisconsin

Madison Bead Company—Madison


www.madisonbead.com

Madison’s favorite bead store! Our friendly staff focuses on providing excellent customer service. Beautiful, bright west-side location with on and off street parking. Great selection of Czech and Japanese seed beads, gemstones, Czech glass, tons of findings, Vintaj brass, and more! A wide array of classes for adults and kids ages 5 and up. Mon 11–5, Tue–Fri 11–7, Sat 11–5, Sun 11–3. 515 S. Midvale Blvd.

SCHOOLS & EDUCATION WILLIAM HOLLAND LAPIDARY SCHOOL of Arts. PO Box 980, Young Harris, GA 30582. Call for information (706) 379-2126; [email protected]; www.lapidaryschool .org. Week-long classes from April–October.

(608) 274-0104

Prairie Flower Beads—Portage www.prairieflowerbeads.com

Friendly store that offers classes, birthday/wedding parties, and open beading. Great selection of seed beads (Czech and Japanese), stone strands, pearl strands, Czech glass embellishment strands, focal pieces, Swarovski Crystals and findings. Our staff has combined experience of 50 years of beading. Magazines, books, tool, cords, leather cords and lots more. See website for hours. 210 W. Cook St.

(608) 742-5900

JSM Bead Coop—Sheboygan www.jsmbeadcoop.com

Sheboygan County’s bead store! Offering a wide variety of beads, findings, tools, books, and more. Workspace, tools, and a friendly, knowledgeable staff available—create right in the store! Classes and special events. Tue–Sat 10–7. 931 N. 8th St.

(920) 208-BEAD (2323)

Meant to Bead—Sun Prairie www.Meant-to-Bead.com

Full-service bead shop. Featuring classes, large selection of beads, books, tools, etc. Specializing in PMC, semiprecious stone, and lampwork and Czech glass beads. Mon–Fri 10–8, Sat 10–5, Sun 12–4. 1264 W. Main St.

(608) 837-5900

Stoned & Wired, LLC Studio/Boutique— Wausau What a lovely addiction!

Interesting selection of stones, gorgeous pearls, glass, metals & findings, Swarovski crystals, seed beads, kumihimo supplies, buttons & more. Unique jewelry designs by Leocadia. Come visit us in our charming atmosphere. Located in downtown Wausau in the historic Landmark Building. Call us for our class schedule. Wed, Fri, Sat 11-5; Tue, Thu 11-6; closed Sundays and Mondays. 221 Scott St.

(715) 298-0862

Canada

Capilano Rock & Gem— North Vancouver, BC www.capilanorock.ca

Stone beads, pearls, Swarovski, Czech glass, sterling silver/gold-filled findings and chains. Distributors for Grobet, EuroTool, TierraCast, Soft Flex, Beadalon, Lortone. Wholesale/retail. We are known for our great prices and friendly staff! Close to downtown Vancouver. 1406 Pemberton Ave.

(604) 987-5311

4 Sirius Beaders—Paris, ON www.4siriusbeaders.com

Over 400 colors of delicas; Miyuki seeds in size 15, 11, 8, 6; crystals; fringe & decorative beads; wire; tools; pattern books; needles; thread; Swarovski; classes & findings. Central to London, Hamilton, Kitchener. Call for store hours. 51 Ball St.

(519) 442-7454

Country Beads—Vancouver, BC www.countrybeads.com

Semiprecious stones, freshwater pearls, sterling silver and gold findings, and beads. Chain by the foot, Swarovski crystals, Delicas, Czech fire-polished, and more. Books, tools, and classes. Wholesale prices to public. A unique shopping experience! Now you can conveniently shop online at our new updated website www.countrybeads.com. 2015 W. 4th Ave.

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Traditional, fine quality czech beads products. Glass beads directly from Czech. Wholesale - retail pack. 2-hole Czech beads, Czech pressed beads, crystal beads, fire polished beads.

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BEAD SOCIETIES Michigan

Great Lakes Beadworkers Guild

PO Box 1639 Royal Oak, MI 48068 Web address: www.greatlakesbeadworkersguild.org Sponsors numerous workshops and programs during year BEAD BONANZA SALE with 80 vendors twice annually. Meets 6:30 on 3rd Tuesdays January–November First Presbyterian Church, 1669 W. Maple, Birmingham, MI.

New Jersey

South Jersey Bead Society

P.O. Box 1242 Bellmawr, NJ 08099-5242 Email: [email protected] Web address: www.southjerseybeadsociety.org Meetings are held the 1st Thursday of the month September–June, at Mount Laurel Fire House, 69 Elbo Ln., from 7–9. SJBS also offers workshops taught by local and national teachers.For more info see the web site.

www.thebeadcagebeads.com The Beadcage. Large selection of seed beads, Crystalized Elements recommended store, large classroom with national instructors often, large gemstone strand selection, and most available with designer discounts. Freshwater-pearl importer. Mon–Sat 10–7. www.toocutebeads.com We carry Swarovski crystal, pendants, pearls, gold-filled beads, chain, sterling silver beads, cultured pearls, Murano glass, artist glass, tools and wire, kits, and much more. Visit our website for class schedule and for our sale of the week. www.wynwoods.com Original cast and hand fabricated charms, findings, resin frames and components. Unique selection of rosary parts & religious medals. Beads, chain and other found treasures. Plus new Czech two hole beads for your new design work. Whimsical charms all designed by Lois Venarchick. (Wynwoods Gallery & Bead Studio, Port Townsend, WA)

CLASSES New Jersey Jubili Beads & Yarns® 713 Haddon Ave. Collingswood, NJ 08108 Ph. (856) 858-7844 Email: [email protected] Website: www.jubilibeadsandyarns.com

Crafter’s ecstasy! Great classes in all levels of beaded jewelry making, bead weaving. Featuring state-of-the-art, 8–torch flame-work studio. Open studio rental available. Mixed-media specialists offering classes and supplies in knitting, crocheting, loom weaving, PMC, wirework, and more! Vintage attic now open!

Texas

Dallas Bead Society

Email: [email protected] Web address: www.dallasbeadsociety.org Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dallas beadsociety/ Join DBS for camaraderie, learning and sharing the love of beads. Meetings are the first Saturday of the month, subject to holidays. We gather at 10 and have a short meeting at 10:30 followed by a program. Bring your lunch and stay after the program for open beading until 4 Check out our website or Yahoo group for specifics on meeting dates, location and programs. DBS brings in national teachers twice a year and regional teachers more frequently. We can’t wait to meet you.

International

Toronto Bead Society

Ste. 43, 155 Tycos Dr. (mail only) Toronto, ON, Canada M6B 1W6 Email: [email protected] Web address: www.torontobeadsociety.org Meetings 2nd Wednesday 7 p.m., September–June. Ryerson University, 380 Victoria St. (East of Yonge, between College and Dundas), Toronto Bead Society has a fair twice a year, 1st weekend in May and 2nd weekend in November. All info on our website, under Fairs.

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New Hampshire Bead Bop

CHRISTINE NORDLUND

New Hampshire Bead Bop is an annual bead event that takes place in southeastern New Hampshire. Bead Bop is a “bead crawl,” in which shoppers visit different bead stores during the event to enter drawings and receive small door prizes and savings on their purchases. Participating bead shops sell “passport” packages that include a canvas bag and a pin, along with a paper passport that has coupons so that customers can enter a raffle for A decorated NH Bead Bop bag. Photograph courtesy of Bead It! each participating store they visit, as well as a grand-prize raffle. Participating stores offer customers a 20 percent or greater discount during NH Bead Bop. In the past, participating stores have worked with vendors to offer free beads, patterns, books, magazines, and more. Other fun events, such as scavenger hunts and bead challenges, are also offered to customers during NH Bead Bop. NH Bead Bop will celebrate its eighth year in 2015. NH Bead Bop 2015 will take place September 23–26, with six shops in southeastern New Hampshire participating. For more information, visit www.nhbeadbop.com.

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techniques PASS THROUGH VS PASS BACK THROUGH Pass through means to move the needle in the same direction that the beads have been strung. Pass back through means to move the needle in the opposite direction.

FINISHING AND STARTING NEW THREADS Tie off the old thread when it’s about 4" long by making an overhand knot around previous threads between beads. Weave through a few beads to hide the knot, and trim the thread close to the work. Start the new thread by tying an overhand knot around previous threads between beads. Weave through several beads to hide the knot and to reach the place to resume beading.

STRINGING Stringing is a technique that uses beading wire, needle and thread, or other material to gather beads into a strand.

CRIMPING Crimp tubes are seamless metal tubes used to secure the end of a beading wire. To use, string a crimp tube and the connection finding (i.e., the loop of the clasp). Pass back through the tube, leaving a short tail. Place the crimp tube in the front notch of the crimping pliers and squeeze to shape the tube into an oval. Use the back notch of the crimping pliers to press the length of the tube down between the wires, enclosing them in separate chambers of the crescent shape. Rotate the tube 90° and use the front notch of the pliers to fold the two chambers onto themselves, forming a clean cylinder. Trim the excess wire.

SPIRAL ROPE The basic formula for a spiral rope has larger beads as the center core, with smaller and more beads in the outer loops. String 4A (core) and 5B (loop). Pass through the 4A again, forming a D shape. *String 1A and 5B; pass through the top 3A and the 1A just strung. Repeat from *.

BRICK STITCH Stitch a foundation row in one- or twoneedle ladder stitch. String 2 beads and pass under the closest exposed loop of the foundation row and back through the second bead. String 1 bead and pass under the next exposed loop and back through the bead just strung; repeat.

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LADDER STITCH For one-needle ladder stitch, string 2 beads and pass through them again. Manipulate the beads so their sides touch. String 1 bead. Pass through the last bead added and the bead just strung. Repeat, adding 1 bead at a time and working in a figure-eight pattern.

PEYOTE STITCH For one-drop even-count flat peyote stitch, string an even number of beads to create the first two rows. Begin the third row by stringing 1 bead and passing back through the second-to-last bead of the previous row. String another bead and pass back through the fourth-to-last bead of the previous row. Continue adding 1 bead at a time, passing over every other bead of the previous row.

Two-drop peyote stitch is worked the same as one-drop peyote stitch, but with 2 beads at a time instead of 1 bead.

Begin tubular herringbone stitch with a foundation ring of one- or two-needle even-count ladder stitch. String 2 beads. Pass down through the next bead and up through the following bead in the ladder. Repeat around the ring. At the end of the round, pass through the first beads of the previous and current rounds to step up to the new round.

To decrease within a row, string 1 bead and skip a loop of thread on the previous row, passing under the second loop and back through the bead.

To increase within a row, work 2 stitches in the same loop on the previous row.

STOP BEAD A stop bead (or tension 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.

HERRINGBONE STITCH Form a foundation row of one- or twoneedle even-count ladder stitch and exit up through the final bead. String 2 beads, pass down through next bead in the ladder, and pass up through the following bead; repeat to the end of the row. Step up for the next row by wrapping the thread around previous threads to exit up through the last bead strung. To form the next row, string 2 beads and pass down through the second-to-last bead of the previous row and up through the following bead. Repeat, stringing 2 beads per stitch, passing down then up through 2 beads of the previous row and stepping up as before. The 2-bead stitch will cause the beads to angle in each column, like a herringbone fabric.

SQUARE STITCH String a row of beads. For the second row, string 2 beads; pass through the second-tolast bead of the first row and through the second bead just strung. Continue by stringing 1 bead, passing through the thirdto-last bead of the first row, and passing through the bead just strung. Repeat this looping technique to the end of the row.

For odd-count flat peyote stitch, string an uneven number of beads to create Rows 1 and 2. String 1 bead, skip the last bead strung, and pass through the next bead. Repeat across the row (this is Row 3). To add the last bead, string 1 bead and knot the tail and working threads, clicking all beads into place. Start the next row (Row 4) by passing back through the last bead added. Continue in peyote stitch, turning as for even-count at the end of this and all evennumbered rows. At the end of all oddnumbered rows, add the last bead, pass under the thread loop at the edge of the previous rows, and pass back through the last bead added.

Begin a midproject peyote-stitch increase by working a stitch with 2 beads in one row. In the next row, work 1 bead in each stitch, splitting the pair of beads in the previous row. For a smooth increase, use very narrow beads for both the two-drop and the onedrop between.

To make a midproject peyote-stitch decrease, simply pass the thread through 2 beads without adding a bead in the “gap.” In the next row, work a regular one-drop peyote stitch over the decrease. Work with tight tension to avoid holes.

For circular peyote stitch, string 3 beads and knot the tail and working threads to form the first round; pass through the first bead strung. For the second round, string 2 beads and pass through the next bead of the previous round; repeat twice. To step up to the third round, pass through the first bead of the current round. For the third round, string 1 bead and pass through the next bead of the previous round; repeat around, then step up at the end of the round. Continue in this manner, alternating the two previous rounds. It may be necessary to adjust the bead count, depending on the relative size of the beads, to keep the circle flat.

For even-count tubular peyote stitch, string an even number of beads and knot the tail and working threads to form the first 2 rounds; pass through the first 2 beads strung. To work Round 3, string 1 bead, skip 1 bead, and pass through the next bead; repeat around until you have added half the number of beads in the first round. Step up through the first bead added in this round. For the following rounds, string 1 bead and pass through the next bead of the previous round; repeat, stepping up at the end of each round.

Work odd-count tubular peyote stitch the same as even-count tubular peyote stitch; however, it isn’t necessary to step up at the end of each round.

NETTING String a base row of 13 beads. String 5 beads and pass back through the fifth bead from the end of the base row. String another 5 beads, skip 3 beads of the base row, and pass back through the next bead; repeat to the end of the row. To turn, pass back through the last 3 beads (one leg of the last net). String 5 beads, pass back through the center bead of the next net, and continue.

OVERHAND KNOT This 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 snug.

WIREWORKING To open a jump ring, grasp each side of its opening with a pair of pliers. Don’t pull apart. Instead, twist in opposite directions so that you can open and close it without distorting the ring’s shape. For tubular netting, string {1A and 1B} six times; pass through them again to form the foundation round. *String 1A, 1B, and 1A; skip 1B and pass through the following 1B in the previous round to form a “net.” Repeat from * twice, then step up for the next round by passing through the first 2 beads of this round. **String 1A, 1B, and 1A; pass through the middle bead of the nearest net in the previous round. Repeat from ** twice, then step up as before. Work each round the same way.

For circular netting, string {1A and 1B} six times; pass through them again to form a circle for the foundation round and pass through the next 1B. *String 1A, 1B, and 1A; skip 3 beads and pass through the following bead in the previous round to form a “net.” Repeat from * twice, then step up for the next round by passing through the first 2 beads of the first net. String 2A, 1B, and 2A; pass through the middle bead of the nearest net in the previous round. Repeat twice, then step up for the next round by passing through the first 3 beads of this round. Work each round the same way, increasing the number of A beads as necessary to keep the work flat, and stepping up by passing through the first half of the first net.

To begin two-needle right-angle weave, add a needle to each end of the thread. Use one needle to string 3 beads and slide them to the center of the thread. *Use one needle to string 1 bead, then pass the other needle back through it. String 1 bead on each needle, then repeat from * to form a chain of right-angle-weave units. To turn at the end of the row, use the left needle to string 3 beads, then cross the right needle back through the last bead strung. Use the left needle to string 3 beads, then cross the right needle back through the last bead strung. To continue the row, use the right needle to string 2 beads; pass the left needle through the next bead on the previous row and back through the last bead strung.

For a simple loop, use flat-nose pliers to make a 90° bend at least ½" 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 by grasping each side of its opening with a pair of pliers. Don’t pull apart. Instead, twist in opposite directions so that you can open and close it without distorting the loop’s shape. RIGHT-ANGLE WEAVE For one-needle right-angle weave, string 4 beads and pass through the first 3 beads again to form the first unit. For the rest of the row, string 3 beads and pass through the last bead exited in the previous unit and the first 2 beads just strung; the thread path will resemble a series of figure eights, alternating direction with each unit. To begin the next row, pass through beads to exit from the top bead of the last unit. String 3 beads and pass through the last bead exited and the first bead just strung. *String 2 beads; pass back through the next top bead of the previous row, the last bead exited in the previous unit, and the 2 beads just strung. Pass through the next top bead of the previous row. String 2 beads; pass through the last bead of the previous unit, the top bead just exited, and the first bead just strung. Repeat from * to complete the row, then begin a new row as before.

PICOT A picot is a decorative net, most often made with 3 beads, used to embellish a beadwork surface.

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BY ANNA HARVILLA

Gail Be

Through blindness, arthritis, ruptured spinal discs, and reconstructive hand surgery, Gail Be has stood by her beads—and now they’re bringing her worldwide attention. As creator of the world’s largest beaded wedding gown, and with Lady Gaga wearing her dress-and-headpiece design Erotic Ice on the cover of the single “Anything Goes,” Gail Be is seeing her ambitions of fame become reality.

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Q: What is your favorite type of bead to work with? A: I love all beads—crystal, metal, plastic, acrylic, pearls, lampwork . . . from seed beads to 20mm beads. I love them all and use a blend of all types in my designs. I like vintage beads the best because the styles and shapes aren’t made anymore. Each time I use vintage beads I feel I get to use pieces of history.

Silver Female Warrior necklace

MYKL RANDLE PHOTOGRAPHY

Erotic Ice headpiece

Fantasy by Gail Be

Q: Do you have any plans to create an even bigger dress than your recordsetting wedding gown? A: Fantasy took more than one million beads and longer than forty months to make, even

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Q: Where do you find inspiration? A: I’m inspired by any form of art that moves the soul. I’ve traveled all over the world to see great museums, palaces, paintings, frescos, furniture, embroidery, and music—great works of art that exude so much energy that they give you goose bumps or bring tears to your eyes.

with twenty-three assistants. I plan on making something that big again, but with four times the number of assistants and double the space. I only stopped the train at twenty feet because I ran out of room in my warehouse.

Q: How has your business been affected by Lady Gaga wearing Erotic Ice? A: Lady Gaga’s name got all the local press to call about Erotic Ice. I told them, “Erotic Ice is my appetizer, but I just made the largest beaded wedding dress in the world,” and I invited them to come and see Fantasy. Once they saw it and wrote articles, Good Morning America and Today called. Then Yahoo! picked up my story as their front-page article. Q: Do you have any other celebrities interested in wearing your designs? A: I have had my jewelry worn by different stars and had one of my dresses on the cover of a Los Angeles fashion magazine. I hope my new bead-and-fabric dresses and statement necklaces will become more mainstream. My goal is to become a member of the Costume Designers Guild. ● See more of Gail’s work at www.gailbe.com.

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