Learn Beaded Jewelry

Leen to L

Stitch Beaded Jewelry

50+ projects you you'll 'll

le to make!

Marla Salezze

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Leen to L

Stitch Beaded Jewelry

50+ projects you you'll 'll l e to make! Marla Salezze



























Dedication To Mom, Dad and Nick, for always reminding me how capable, brave, and significant I am, especially when I have my doubts.

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© 2018 Marla Salezze All rights reserved. Except for brief excerpts for review, this book may not be reproduced in part or in whole by electronic means or otherwise without written permission of the publisher. Numbered step-by-step illustrations by the author. All other photography © 2018 Kalmbach Books except where otherwise noted. The jewelry designs in Learn to Stitch Beaded Jewelry are are the copyrighted property of the author, and they may not be taught or sold without permission. Please use them for your education and personal enjoyment only on ly.. Published in 2018 22 21 20 19 18 1 2 3 4 5 Manufactured in China ISBN: 978-1-62700-506-7 EISBN: 978-1-62700-507-4



























contents

Introduction ................................................ 4 Materials and Tools ................. .................................. .................... ... 5 Basic Techniques ........................................ 9 PEYOTE STITCH .......................................... 12

Once you you learn a handful of stitches, youu’ ll be amazed yo at the jewelry you can create and wear!

All Together Leather Tassel Earrings .......................13 Angular Aztec Bracelet ........................................... 15 Polka Dot Paradise Necklace .................................. 18 SPIRAL ROPE STITCH ................................ 22

Winding Rivu let Bracelet ......................................... 23 Lively Lentil Loop Earrings ...................................... 26 Sparkle Spiral with a Twist Necklace ........... ................. ........... ..... 29 LADDER STITCH ......................................... 32

Art Deco Earrin gs .................................................. .................................................... .. 33 Fork in the Road Necklace ...................................... 36 Chutes and Ladders Bracelet ....... ............. ........... .......... ........... ........... ..... 39 BRICK STITCH .............................................. 43

Steppin g Stone Bracelet ......................................... 44 Stepping Color Blocked Collar ............................................... 47 Coiled Hoop Earr ings .............................................. 50 HERRINGBONE STITCH ........................... 53

Confet ti Bracel Bracelet et ................................................... ..................................................... .. 54 Woven Web Earring s ............................................. ............................................... .. 58 Colonna de Chains Neck Necklace lace ................................... 62

......... .............................. ........... 66 NETTING STITCH ............................ Luminous Lattice Bangle ......................................... 67 Dew Drop Lariat ...................................................... 71 Quirky Quilted Drop Earrings ..................................74 SQUARE STITCH ......................................... 77

Garden Party Bracelet ............................................. 78 Circlet Collar ............................................................ ............................................................ 81 Hula Hoop Earrings ................................................. ................................................. 85 RIGHT-ANGLE WEAVE ......................... ..... ........................ .... 88

Cobble stone Cuff .................................................. Cobblestone .................................................... .. 89 Pearled Floret Ear rings ............................................ 92



























Introduction One of the things I love most about beading is its versatility. After you have learned a handful of stitches, the sky is the limit with the jewelry you can create and make. A unique bead color or shape can turn a basic beadweaving stitch into a truly spectacular piece of jewelry. My goal in writing this book was to introduce you to some of my favorite stitches and new ways to use those stitches to create stunning beaded jewelry. Whether you are brand new to beadweaving, ready to take your beginner skills to the next level, or an experienced beader looking for a refresh on a classic stitch, the projects in this book will propel you forward on your bead journey. I’ve organized each chapter in the book by type of stitch, and I’ve explored nine stitches to offer you 27 innovative beaded jewelry projects. Each chapter contains three projects: a necklace, bracelet, and earrings. I also offer an alternative design option for each project so you can truly customize your beaded jewelry to your personal style preference. The alternative design options build off the techniques from the main project, and include additional skills, stitches, and embellishments to further your beading repertoire. You can certa You certainly inly flip flip through through the book book and and make make a project project that that speaks speaks to you—or you—or dive into a specific chapter with a stitch you love. However, if a beadweaving stitch is brand-new to you, I encourage you to begin with the first project in that particular stitch’s chapter, as it will lay the foundation for weaving that stitch. All other projects in each chapter build from the first project, so a thorough understanding of the basic stitch from that project will give you the skills and confidence you need to successfully create the other ot her projects in that chapter chapter.. You will find my You my personal personal tried-a tried-and-tru nd-true e tips and techniq techniques ues sprinkle sprinkled d througho throughout ut the page pagess of this book. My goal was to share with you as much of my beading knowledge as possible for you to use as a reference. These tips will provide assistance and guidance as you bead. My aspiration for this book is to make you fall in love with bead weaving as much as I have, so I truly hope you enjoy learning the stitches I’ve presented and have fun beading the projects I created. You might find you like some stitches better than others—I’ll admit, I have my favorites, too—but regardless of how you use this book, I hope it inspires your own unique beadweaving exploration. Let it bead, Marla





























Materials and Tools seed beads

Beads As you’ll soon discover, beads come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, materials, colors, and finishes. The projects in this book include glass seed beads in size 15 , 11 , 8 , and 6 ; glass cylinder beads in size 11 and 10 ; and some varying sized beads in various shapes. The most important thing to note about bead sizes is the larger the number size, the smaller the bead. For example, a 15 seed bead is small and a 6 seed bead is significantly larger. 0

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beads with many facets (you will find Swarovski and Czech crystals, among other options). Crystals may be round,

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Findings and components Crimp beads are small metal beads designed to be

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crimped with crimping pliers on beading wire to secure beads on a piece of jewelry. Crimp beads are available in a variety of sizes and metal finishes and are either round or rectangular in shape. The size needed is usually determined by the beading wire being used. Crimp covers are small metal beads that are closed over a crimp bead to hide the crimped crimp bead and provide a decorative element. Using crimp covers is a great way to elevate the finished look of a handmade piece of jewelry. You will You will use clasps to finish your jewelry, and they are available in multiple sizes and finishes. Always choose a clasp that is secure with a finish that will last. All clasps serve the same purpose of securing the beaded jewelry to a neck or wrist. Consider which clasp style will look best with a particular piece of jewelry. Choose from lobster clasps, multi-strand bar clasps (the spring-loaded versions are more secure and reliable then the magnetic ones), toggle and bar





























Materials My favorite type of thread to use is a braided beading thread. I like this type of thread because of its durability. It is available in different weight sizes; the smaller the pound weight, the thinner the thread. The size and material of your beads will dictate which weight thread is best for that project. There is extremely limited color selection; however, I have found the smoke-colored thread works well with most beads, as it easily blends in. With translucent or transparent beads and/or very light-colored beads, use crystal-colored thread. Brands include Fireline, One G, and Wildfire. Beading wire is a type of stringing material used for beading. It comes in varying diameters and string counts. It is used to string beads to make a necklace or bracelet. The specific type of beading wire needed for a project is indicated in the supply list for that particular project. Craft wire is a base metal wire available in a variety of finishes and gauges. The gauge number indicates the wire’s thickness (large gauge = thin wire).

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Tools Beading needles come in a variety of sizes and lengths. Just like with beads, the larger the size, the smaller the needle. Depending upon which size beads you are using helps determine which size needle is best to bead with. Each project indicates which needle size is preferable to complete that particular project. Using a long or short needle is mostly a personal preference, however, sometimes the length of the needle is dictated by the type of bead stitch and/or beading supplies being used and it’s helpful to have both lengths and multiple sizes readily available while beading.

I like to have a few pairs of scissors on hand when beading—each pair solely designated for a specific purpose. I use an inexpensive pair to cut my thread, since Fireline is so strong, it will dull the blade. I also use

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caliper Needle chainnose pliers are used to open and close jump

rings, to hold materials in place, to pull needles through beadwork, and to remove unwanted beads. Roundnose pliers are used to make wire loops. Wire cutters trim wire to the desired length. Crimping pliers are used to put a crimp on a crimp bead strung on beading wire. Using crimping pliers is a two-step process dictated by the two small spaces on the edge of the pliers. The first space flattens the crimp bead, and the second folds it over on itself.

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A thread catcher is a place to put your discarded thread ends, broken beads, and other miscellaneous material to keep your bead surface clear and organized. A thread zapper is a handy accessory to use when ending thread within beadwork. It is a great tool because it burns the thread off, causing the thread to curl into itself and retreat invisibly into the beadwork. You must be careful not to accidentally burn thread not intended to be ended with this tool. A needle puller is a little rubber tube or thin piece of rubber that grabs around the needle and helps to pull it through the beadwork. It is gentler to use than pliers, with less risk of breaking any beads. A retractable ruler is very helpful measuring device to keep handy while beading so you can measure your beadwork and determine the finished and desired length of a piece. A bead reamer is a dull, needle-like tool that can be used to make a bead hole larger by gently applying pressure in a bead’s exiting hole. Use a caliper when shopping for bead supplies. It determines the width and length of beads





























Ba i Te hnique Stop bead A stop bead is a temporary bead added to your thread at the very beginning of any beadwork to keep newly added beads on your thread and to help maintain even tension throughout the first few rows of beading—which are often the most challenging. It gets removed before the beadwork is finished. To add a stop bead to your thread, pick up a bead (I use an 8 seed bead in a different color than the beads in my current project. That way, there is no doubt which bead is the stop bead), and slide it down the thread, leaving a 6–8 in. (15–20cm) tail. Sew through the bead again in the same direction to keep it from moving. You might find it helpful to sew through the bead a few times to keep it in place. 0

Knots Square knot Cross the left-hand end of the thread over the right, and bring it under and back up. Cross the end that is now on the right over the left, go through the loop, and pull both ends to tighten.

Half-hitch knot Pass the needle under the thread path between two beads. A loop will form as you pull the thread through. Cross back over the thread between the beads, sew through the loop and pull gently to draw the knot into the beadwork. To make a more secure half-hitch knot, I like to sew through my loop twice before pulling it closed.































Colonnade Chains Necklace design option, p. 62

Crimping String a crimp bead on your desired length of beading wire. String one end of the clasp on the beading wire, and pass back through the crimp bead, creating a loop around the clasp. Make sure the beading wire strands are lying parallel to each other. Place the crimp bead into the back notch of the crimping pliers, and squeeze the crimp bead. Turn the crimp bead a quarter turn, place it in the front notch of the crimping pliers, and squeeze the crimp bead a second time. This will fold the crimped bead over on itself.































Simple wire loop Bend the wire at the top of the bead to a 90-degree angle with pliers. Grasp the end of the wire with roundnose pliers so the wire is flush with the tool. Rotate the pliers to form a loop. Continue turning the wire until a complete loop is formed. To make perfectly sized loops each time, cut the wire to ¼ in. (6mm), and grasp the wire with the roundnose pliers ¼ in. (6mm) from the tip of the pliers. I mark my roundnose pliers with a permanent marker so I always grab the wire at the same spot with my pliers. It makes for consistent loops.

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All Together Leather Tassel Earrings Learn the basic peyote stitch by weaving flat, even-count peyote strips that are “zipped “z ipped up” around a pre-fabricated metal channel bead. Add a handmade leather tassel to the bottom bot tom end of the channel bead and a pearl to the top to create these trendy tassel earrings.































the “up beads” on both ends of the beadwork, in a zigzag direction, all the way up and then all the way back down until the beadwork is “zipped up” around the channel bead (figure 3). End the threads (Basic Techniques). 8. Repeat steps 1–7 to make a second tassel unit.

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a small dab of glue along the top edge of the leather tassel trim. Attach the headpin to the edge of the trim, and tightly wrap the trim around the headpin. 10. Apply a small dab of glue to the top rolled edge of the trim and insert the tassel into the bottom of the channel bead. Let dry dry.. 11. String an 8mm crystal pearl on the headpin above the channel bead, and make a wire loop (Basic Techniques). Attach the earring to the loop of an earring wire using two pairs of needle chainnose pliers. 12. Repeat to make a second earring.

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Angular Aztec Bracelet Bead a bracelet using flat, even-count peyote with a geometric design while learning how to read and follow a peyote pattern using a bead and word chart. Finish the bracelet by attaching a seamless clasp.

































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Polka Dot Paradise Necklace After you’ve mastered flat, even-count peyote,, it’s time to take this stitch to the peyote next level. Use this circular version of peyote to bezel bezel around crystal crys tal rivolis and then connect them together with bicone crystals cryst als to create a center focal piece that is enhanced with pearl and crystal

































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Stitch a spiral rope focal piece 6mm druk bead 4mm bicone crystal

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Woven Web Pendant Weave one web of seed beads and crystals around a metal open frame hoop using the stitch and techniques in the main project to create a focal pendant that dangles on a metal chain. 1. Refer

to the Woven Web Earrings, p. 58. Work as in steps 1–21 to make one beaded component. 2. Open the 9mm jump ring, and close around the beaded loop. Pass the metal chain through the jump ring on the beaded necklace component, and attach a 6mm jump ring to one end of the chain and a lobster clasp to the other end.



























Colonnade Chains Necklace This necklace takes the herringbone stitch to the next level with tubular construction. Using a combination of seed beads, two-hole beads, and small pearls, a column is beaded in tubular herringbone stitch and multiple beaded columns are connected to a multi-strand clasp to create a layered necklace.



























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a comfortable length of thread, using color A 11 seed beads and leaving a 6-in. (15cm) tail, make a four-bead ladder: Pick up two As and sew through both As again, positioning them side by side so the holes are parallel (figure 1, a–b). 2. Pick up an A, sew through the previous A, and continue through the new A (b–c). Repeat this stitch once (c–d). 3. To connect the strip, sew up through the first A, down through the last A, and up through the first A again (figure 2). 4. Subsequent rows are worked as follows: - Pick up two As, sew down through the adjacent A in the previous row and up through the next A (figure 3). - Pick up two As, sew down through the adjacent A in the previous row and up through the next A in the previous row and the first A added in this row (figure 4). Repeat for a total of 10 rows. 0

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up a half-Tila, and sew down through the available hole of the same half-Tila and the pearl below. Sew up through the next pearl (figure 9). 10. Pick up a half-Tila, and sew down through the available hole of the same half-Tila and the pearl below. Sew up through the next pearl and the corresponding hole of the half-Tila (figure 10).

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as in steps 11 and 12 using As. 21. Repeat steps 11 and 12 23 times with As, ending and adding thread as needed. 22. Connect the strand to the left loop of the clasp following step 23 below.

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up six 15 seed beads and sew through the clasp loop and down through the diagonal 11 (figure 11). Sew up through the next 11 , the six 15 s, and the clasp loop. Sew down through the caddy corner 11 . Repeat two more times to reinforce the thread path. Repeat this entire step on the other end of the rope to connect the other end of the strand to the corresponding loop on the other half of the clasp.

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a comfortable length of thread, leaving a 6-in. (15cm) tail, work as in steps 1–4, then repeat step 4 for a total of five seed bead rows using color A seed beads. 12. Work as in steps 5–10 to stitch a half-Tila and pearl section with color A beads. 13. Repeat steps 11 and 12 18 times, ending and adding thread as needed (Basic Techniques, p. 9). Then work as in step 11 to end with five seed bead rows. 14. Connect the strand to the right loop of the clasp, following step 23 below.

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Lovely Long Necklace Bead one long strand of tubular herringbone instead of three separate strands. This necklace can be worn as a long necklace or wrapped around a few times for a layered look. 1. Refer

to the Colonnade Chains Necklace, p. 62. Follow steps 1–4, then repeat step 4 to stitch five seed bead rows with color A beads. 2. Bead five seed bead rows with color B beads. 3. Work as in step 5 to bead a half-Tila and pearl section with color B beads. 4. Bead five seed bead rows with color B beads. 5. Repeat steps 1–5 for the desired length. 6. Connect the strand to a closed jump ring as in step 23. Attach a lobster clasp to one end of the strand with a jump ring. ring.

tip • Wear this long tubular herringbone strand wrapped around your wrist a few times as a stylish multi-strand bracelet.

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Netted Necklace Using the same stitch and technique as the main project, bead a necklace using the flat netting stitch and include the fire-polished bead embellishments in each row as it is being beaded, instead of adding it to the beadwork later. The beadwork can curve on its own, just by altering a few of the beads being added in every other row.































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Dew Drop Lariat This lovely lariat is open in the center, which makes for a wonderful rope that can easily































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Drops and More Drops Laria Lariatt This necklace includes drop beads in every row of netting. This project also includes instructions on how to add a clasp to a tubular netting stitched piece. 1. Refer

to the Dew Drop Lariat, p. 71. On a comfortable length of thread, pick up two 11 seed beads and a drop bead six times for a total of 18 beads. Tie the beads into a ring using an overhand knot, leaving a 6-in. (15cm) tail. 2. Pick up two 11 s, a drop, and two 11 s, skip a drop, and sew through the drop from the previous row. Repeat this step two more times to complete the row. 3. Sew through the first two 11 s and one drop added in step 2. This is a step-up and places the thread in position to begin the next row. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3, adding netting rows and stepping up for a total of 182 rows, or until the necklace reaches the desired length, ending and adding thread as necessary. 5. To add the clasp, exit a drop at the very end of the necklace, and pick up two 11 s, a crimp bead, and two 11 s. Sew through the drop directly opposite the drop where the thread is exiting, sew back through the newly added two 11 s, crimp bead, and two 11 s, and sew through the drop in the opposite direction 0

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Quirky Quilted Drop Earrings These earrings are a variation of tubular netting, with each netted row filled with crystal pearls. This variation is referred to as filled tubular netting stitch, and it creates a sturdy component for earrings.

































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Garden Party Garden Bracelet Learn to bead the basic square stitch using a vibrant blend of complementary colored beads. This is a great project for bead soup mixes, as the variety of bead colors and finishes paint a beautiful garden on your wrist. Accented with a quick and easy button clasp, this bracelet will bloom faster than the flowers outside.

































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Embellished Embe llished Bracelet Bracelet Use the square stitch to bead a bracelet base and then embellish it with additional beads using the stop stitch. I used the same bead soup mix as I did for the main project, and you can see how the addition of the stop stitch really takes the bracelet to the next level—literally!

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