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Designer of the Year Projects 20 MOUNTAIN LILY CUFF Agnieszka Watts Stitch this fun and stylish zigzag cuff 24 ANCIENT PORTALS Kassie Shaw Crescent beads create the swirl in these fascinating earrings 28 INTERCHANGEABLE HERRINGBONE BRACELETS XX Melissa Grakowsky Shippee 52 20 You can combine these segmented bracelets in infinite ways

Features 6 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Stories that Inspire 16 QUICK-START GUIDE to Seed Beads & Seed Beading

Departments 4 Passing Through 8 Cool Stuff 11 Stitch Tips 42 24 33 Bead Artist: Cristie Prince 85 Techniques 85 Stitch Index 88 Bead Buzz Projects 12 SIMPLY SEEDS: SATURN 45 PIP PETAL PENDANT CONNECTIONS Kim West Carole Ohl 48 VICTORIAN ROSE CORSAGE 34 EBOOK EXCERPT: QUEEN OF Danielle Clarke DIAMONDS BRACELET 52 LACY CABLES BRACELET Cristie Prince Barbara Falkowitz 36 POPPY DELIGHT EARRINGS 56 CRYSTAL RAIN NECKLACE Suz Klumb Annette Holbert 38 PARADE OF DAISIES 60 CLEMATIS VINE BRACELET Alice Haron Jacqui Higgins 42 SERPENTINE CUFF Marie New KITS AVAILABLE

On the Cover Parade of Daisies Saturn Connections by Alice Haron page 38 by Carole Ohl page 12

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Project Rating Fast & Fabulous Projects Our three-level project rating system is found on the opening page of each project. 67 WEATHERED HUES 71 SPRING TAPESTRY £¡¡ Cody Westfall Erin Prais-Hintz BEGINNER LEVEL 68 FANTASTICAL FRIDA 72 SUMMER MARIGOLD Quick and easy Anne Potter Andria McKee ££¡ 69 NESTLED 73 LOVE MORE INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Lorelei Eurto Moderate time commitment Rejetta Sellers 70 GRAY GARDEN 74 MADAGASCAN SUNSET £££ Kristina Hahn Eleniak ADVANCED LEVEL Anne Perry Longer time commitment

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The Season of Beginning EDITORIAL The beauty of spring is that it brings with it a sense of renewal. EDITOR Debbie Blair Think of spring cleaning and how that age-old practice makes MANAGING EDITOR Lavon Peters your home seem fresh and new. Here at Beadwork, we’re PROJECT EDITOR Megan Lenhausen excited to kick off spring with a few added bonuses. For start- ASSISTANT EDITOR Andrea Hoyt ers, we’ve increased the page count to give you more content COPY EDITOR Nancy Arndt and value. And while we’re still providing the same number of MARKETING & ADVERTISING intermediate and advanced projects, we’ve added more con- ADVERTISING MANAGER Marilyn C. Koponen tent suitable to those who may just be starting out, or that may appeal to experi- [email protected], (877) 613-4613 enced beaders looking for a quick project. ADVERTISING & CLASSIFIED MANAGER Stephanie Griess We’re also bringing back the popular Fast & Fabulous section of easy, stylish proj- [email protected], (877) 613-4630 ects (page 67). In these pages, you’ll find bracelet, necklace, and earring inspiration AD TRAFFICKER Cari Ullom featuring spring themes and palettes. In fact, the entire issue is chock-full of delicious, MARKETING MANAGER Hollie Kuhlmann colorful designs—perfect for freshening up your spring wardrobe. Take the Pip Petal CREATIVE SERVICES Pendant by Kim West, with its matte Lucite cabochon center and delightful Pip bead CREATIVE DIRECTOR Debbie Long petals (page 45). Or the Poppy Delight Earrings, in which Suz Klumb used circular SENIOR DESIGNER Connie Poole brick stitch to embellish leather flowers with brightly colored seed beads (page 36). ILLUSTRATOR Bonnie Brooks And Jacqui Higgins’s Clematis Vine Bracelet, which showcases SuperDuo components PHOTOGRAPHY George Boe, Ann Swanson that resemble the delicate petals of the clematis flower (page 60). Another recent change we’re excited about is our upgraded cover paper to a higher- quality matte stock, which we feel better reflects the gorgeous content inside. Although Beadwork’s quality and approach haven’t changed, we’re also eager to wel- FOUNDER Linda Ligon com e new beaders. So during this season of beginning, I hope the projects in this issue DIRECTOR OF CONTENT STRATEGY Stephen Koenig inspire you to try something new, whether it’s a new technique, unfamiliar materials, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Peter Discoe or introducing a friend to the wonderful world of beadweaving! And I hope you’ll find even more to love with the additional content we’ve thoughtfully curated for you!

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To celebrate the twentieth anniver- sary of Beadwork magazine, we’re publishing inspira- tional stories from tammy lawson: you, our readers! We would love to GUIDING LIGHT hear how beading has changed your hen I was six years old, my par- life, how you’ve ents ran a seafood restaurant used beading to Wwhere my older sisters worked as change someone waitresses. Every night after work they else’s life, or any Below: Tammy’s studio would count their tip money, and I would be other inspirational story related to sad that I didn’t make any money to count. beading. Find the So, my mother taught me how to make neck- first inspirational laces using metallic thread, beads, and a sim- stories of this series ple chain stitch. My father, Carl “Pee Wee” in the December Wilson, made a display for my necklaces in 2016/January 2017 the restaurant, and I sold them to customers and February/ for $1 each. That way, at the end of each March 2017 issues night, I would have money to count, too. of Beadwork. Once I was old enough to waitress, making Send your story (300 words or less) and selling my necklaces became a thing of to beadwork@ the past. But when my mother passed away interweave.com. in 1999, I started searching for something to

We will publish one fill the void. Beads became the answer, and COURTESY OF TAMMY LAWSON story in each of the the meditative next four issues of process was Beadwork. If your what helped Thirty-eight years after I sold my necklaces in my story is selected, me through parents’ restaurant, Sherry Serafini, the queen of we will notify you my loss. bead embroidery, came to my hometown of by email and will Madison, North Carolina. She taught workshops ask for photos of you, your beading My sisters en- in the same building that used to be my parents’ projects, your work- couraged me restaurant so many years ago! space, etc. to go to the

COURTESY OF TAMMY LAWSON Bead Expo in I think my mother, Beatrice Taylor Wilson, is my Tammy with Sherry Serafini Charleston, guardian angel. Ever since her passing, she has South Carolina, where I took a workshop opened doors for me and guided me on a path on bead embroidery. They also supported to pursue a life without her. me on a trip to Pennsylvania to take a class with Sherry Serafini. After my first class with her, Sherry Serafini has come back numerous times to teach workshops for my friends and me in the same building. She has become a close friend and a guiding light on my journey with bead embroidery.

Since I began beading again, I have won blue ribbons in local competitions for my beaded designs. My husband, Billy, recently built me a fully furnished jewelry studio where I hope to teach classes one day. I now have a designated space to continue on my journey with beads.

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1. Inspired by America’s national rich colors and finishes, including strung designs. Visit www.czech 5. Use classic stitches and basic parks, such as Redwood, Denali, and red dark travertine and green beads.com (wholesale only) or check materials to create wearable but Shenandoah, the high-relief charms turquoise dark travertine, shown your favorite bead retailer. elegant beaded jewelry for any of the Nature Collection by Nunn here. Visit www.beadsmith .com 4. Give your beadwork the look of occasion in Eve Leder’s Casual Design feature plant and animal (wholesale only) or check your metal—without the weight—with Bead Elegance, Stitch by Stitch imagery, organic shapes, and an favorite bead retailer. the new fire-polished micro spacers (Kalmbach). Organized by stitch, this antiqued finish. They are available 3. Inspired by the colors of vintage from the The BeadSmith. These project-focused book will take you in copper, gold, and silver at www California fruit-crate advertisements, spacers are 2×3mm and come in from simple to more complex .nunndesign.com (wholesale only) the beads of the Pacifica collection eight metallic colors and finishes. Use technique applications, making it or check your favorite bead retailer. by Starman are available in a variety them alongside metallic Silky beads, a great resource for beaders of all 2. The new 3×5mm fire-polished of shapes. With soft, glowing colors, which are now available in 5mm. Visit levels. Available at your favorite donuts from The BeadSmith feature the new 14mm cushion rounds are www.beadsmith.com or check your bead or book store. a lovely faceted texture and twenty beautiful in both beadwoven and favorite bead retailer.

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6. It’s not hard to be charmed by the 7. Unlike a small tube of mixed 8. The bronze kumihimo clasps by black, citrine, red, and clear at Dahlia beads from Nirvana Beads. beads, the new seed bead palettes Kim Fox Jewelry Design are so www.halsteadbead.com. They’re a perfect 14mm in diameter from Fusion Beads can be used to striking and unique that they can 10. With mixes such as Sapphire Ice, and are available in an array of pretty create an entire project from start to easily double as a focal. Held together Cleopatra Gold, and Black Tie, the colors and finishes, such as Picasso, finish, with beads to spare. A palette by strong rare-earth magnets, they new Swarovski crystal and pearl silver, gold, turquoise, and mercury includes ten 5-gram bags of size 8º are exceptionally secure with a designer blends are so pretty that glass. They’re great for stringing but or 11º seed beads in expertly coordi- pleasing heft. Visit www.phxfox.com. you’ll be tempted to leave them can also be used as a button or in nated colors. Find the “Bouquet” 9. Available as two-sided charms, in their tubes. Find them in bead embroidery. Find them in palette pictured here, as well as links, or chains, the new checker- 3mm, 4mm, and 6mm sizes twenty-six colors at www.nirvana fifty-six others, at www.fusion board cubic zirconia crystals from at www.artbeads.com. beads.com (wholesale only) or check beads.com. Halstead offer expansive design your favorite bead retailer. possibilities. Find them in amethyst,

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Thread Tension Jean Cox

Take a look at these two right-angle-weave samples.s. They’re made using the same beads, the same thread,ad, and the same stitch configuration. So, why do theyy look so different? The answer is simple: thread tension. Here, Beadwork’s founding editor Jean Cox shares a few basic techniques to help you get your thread tension right.ght.

DOUBLED THREAD Cutting an extra long length of thread and pulling the needle to the center so you can work with doubled thread is another way to ensure good thread tension. You’ll fill the bead holes more quickly, which gives your work Tension Beads more structural support. When you use dou- You’ll sometimes see instructions that start bled thread, make sure the project doesn’t re- with the advice “Add a tension bead.” A quire multiple thread passes through beads tension bead is any bead that you string on the end of your thread to keep newly added beads too small to accommodate them. from falling off. In my opinion, this is actually misnamed; although temporarily anchoring a A WORD ABOUT WAX REINFORCING THREAD PATHS bead at the start is a great way to stop beads No matter what type of thread you use, wax Passing through the beads after they’ve been from slipping off (the alternative name for this it before you use it. I like to use good old- stitched in place is a great way to reinforce your is a stop bead or stopper bead), it absolutely does not provide tension to your beadwork. fashioned beeswax, even on my FireLine. The beadwork and firm up the tension. Because the stickier the wax, the more it helps hold your beads are already placed, it’s easier to pull your thread in place. (Note that thread conditioner thread tight without having to hold onto newly works, too, but its primary benefit is to make placed beads. And, as with doubled thread, fill- threads slick and demagnetized and to keep ing the bead holes with more thread passes them from fraying. These are all wonderful and adds body to your work. important attributes but not necessarily ideal for helping to increase the thread tension.)

USING THE TAIL Thread Notes My favorite technique for maintaining thread tension You might not think so at first, but is working with the tail thread. I wrap it around the your tension can differ from thread to pinkie of my nondominant hand—the hand that’s thread. A parallel-fiber nylon thread not stitching—so that after each stitch I can pull the such as Nymo will relax a bit once it’s stitched, so pull it to stretch it out beadwork away from the needle with my dominant before you get started. A braided hand. I often also wrap the working thread around beading thread such as FireLine the fingers of my dominant hand to get extra torque doesn’t require pre-stretching. while I’m pulling. This ensures that all the threads are tight, providing surprisingly strong tension.

SEE P. 94 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 4 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2017 11 simply seeds SPOTLIGHT ON SEED BEADS KITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR Saturn Connections THIS PROJECT AT www.interweave.com Carole Ohl

Create components that are out of this world using herringbone and ladder stitches, then form seamless connections for an intriguing bracelet design.

Main Colorway

Fig. 1: Stitching Round 1 and adding the center of a component

TECHNIQUES 1) COMPONENTS. Use circular herringbone Round 3: String 2B and pass down through circular herringbone stitch stitch and ladder stitch to make the the next B of the previous round to form a ladder stitch components: herringbone stitch, then string 4C and pass PROJECT LEVEL ££¡ Round 1: Use 2' of thread to string 16B, leav- up through the following B of the previous ing a 4" tail. Pass through the beads twice to round; repeat three times (Fig. 2, red MATERIALS 0.5 g light smoky pewter galvanized form a circle and exit through the first B thread). size 15° seed beads (A) strung (Fig. 1, green thread). Round 4: String 2B and pass down through 5 g light smoky pewter galvanized size Center: String 1D; pass back through the the next B of the previous round to form a 11° seed beads (B) eighth through first beads strung in herringbone stitch, then string 6C and pass 2 g matte metallic blue slate AB size 11° cylinder beads (C) Round 1 (Fig. 1, blue thread). Pass through up through the following B of the previous 9 polychrome orchid aqua 6mm the D; pass through the ninth through six- round; repeat three times (Fig. 3, green pressed-glass rounds (D) teenth beads strung in Round 1. Pass thread). 1 silver 16×10mm 2-strand tube clasp through the first 2B of Round 1 (Fig. 1, red Round 5: String 2B and pass down through Smoke 4 lb FireLine braided beading thread). the next B of the previous round to form a thread Round 2: String 2B and pass through the next herringbone stitch, then weave through TOOLS 4B of Round 1 to form a herringbone stitch; beads to pass up through the following B of Scissors repeat three times. Note: For this and subse- the previous round; repeat three times. Size 11 or 12 beading needle quent rounds, step up through the first Weave through beads to exit from the near- FINISHED SIZE bead added in the current round (Fig. 2, est 5C of Round 4 (Fig. 3, blue thread). 7" blue thread).

12 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. Fig. 2: Working Rounds 2 and 3 of a component Fig. 3: Finishing Rounds 4 and 5 and the link of a component

artist’s tips ❯ Use only galvanized round seed beads. Different finishes can affect the size of seed beads, which might result in an uneven look. ❯ Knots aren’t required in this project. Numerous thread reinforcements keep the beads in place and provide the structure needed for the turnarounds. ❯ Using tight tension is recommended.

Fig. 4: Connecting the components

Link: String 4B; pass through the last 4C the top B of Round 5 at the herringbone- next to the last B exited (Fig. 4, green exited and the 4B just added (Fig. 3, red stitched corner above the link (Fig. 4, pink thread). String 3B; pass up through the mir- thread). Pass through the last 4C exited thread). *Align 1 new component next to ror B of the first component and weave and the 4B just added to reinforce. Secure the previous component, with the new through beads to exit down through the 4B the threads and trim. Set aside. component’s link to the right. String 3B; of the first component’s link (Fig. 4, blue Repeat this entire step eight times for a total of pass down through the mirror B of the thread). 9 components. new component and weave through Center Connection: Pass up through the beads to exit up through the B of the new center 4C of the nearest edge in the new 2) ASSEMBLY. Use ladder stitch to connect component next to the last B exited component. Pass through the last 4B exited the components: (Fig. 4, orange thread). String 1A; pass on the previous component and the last 4C Top Connection: Add a stop bead to 6' of down through the mirror B of the first com- exited on the new component. Weave new thread, leaving a 16" tail. With the com- ponent and weave through beads to exit through beads to exit up through the top B ponent’s link to the right, pass up through down through the top B at the end of the of Round 5 at the herringbone-stitched cor- the top 5C at the left side of 1 component. herringbone-stitched corner below the first ner above the new component’s link (Fig. 4, Note: The center 6mm round will be raised component’s link (Fig. 4, purple thread). red thread). on one side of each component, creating Bottom Connection: String 1A; pass up Repeat from * seven times to connect the re- the front; when connecting the components, through the mirror B of the new compo- maining components, but after the last repeat, take care that each component is faceup. nent and weave through beads to exit weave through beads of the last component Weave through beads to exit up through down through the B of the new component added to exit up through the 4B of its link.

SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2017 13 Saturn Connections

Alternate Colorway Materials 3) CLASP 1. String one loop of one half of the clasp and pass back through the last 4B AMBER exited (Fig. 5, blue thread); repeat, stringing 0.5 g pewter galvanized size 15° seed beads (A) the second loop of the same half of the clasp 5 g pewter galvanized size 11° seed (Fig. 5, red thread). Repeat the thread path CAROLE OHL has been a beader, teacher, and beads (B) of this step twice. Secure and trim the beadweaving designer since 2003. She also 2 g dark amber sparkling size 11° working thread. served as a Starman TrendSetter in 2015–2017. cylinder beads (C) 9 rose gold topaz luster opaque 6mm She owns a bead store in Kettering, Ohio, called pressed-glass rounds (D) 4) CLASP 2. Remove the stop bead. Add a Bead Stash that serves to inspire and preserve 1 antiqued brass 16×10mm 2-strand needle to the tail thread. String 4B and pass the community’s love of beading. Contact Carole tube clasp through the last 4C exited and the 4B just at [email protected] and find her tutorials at Smoke 4 lb FireLine braided beading thread added; repeat the thread path to reinforce. www.openseed.etsy.com. Repeat Step 3, using the second half of the MULTICOLOR clasp and taking care that the halves are posi- RESOURCES Check your favorite bead 0.5 g metallic dark bronze size 15° seed ● retailer or contact: beads (A) tioned to close properly. Seed beads, Delica 5 g metallic dark bronze size 11° seed cylinder beads, and thread: Charlene’s Beads, beads (B) (760) 530-9436, www.cbbeads.com. Pressed- 0.5 g turquoise AB size 11° cylinder glass rounds: Aura Crystals, (888) 213-9484, beads (C; use for 2 components) www.auracrystals.com. 0.5 g lilac AB size 11° cylinder beads (C; use for 2 components) 0.5 g metallic rhubarb luster size 11° cylinder beads (C; use for 2 components) 0.5 g mallard luster size 11° cylinder beads (C; use for 2 components) 8 bronze clay oxidized 6mm pressed- glass rounds (D) 1 antiqued brass 13mm toggle clasp Smoke 4 lb FireLine braided beading thread

Fig. 5: Attaching the clasp

14 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. FREE Pattern Downloads quick-start guide TO SEED BEADS & SEED BEADING Tammy Honaman

New to seed beading and not sure where to start? Pick out some beads and get your creative juices flowing! We asked Tammy Honaman, web producer for the Interweave Bead and Jewelry groups, founding editor of Step-by-Step Beads, and bead artist extraordinaire, to introduce us to the basics. If you’re a seasoned pro, consider this a refresher or share it with a friend!

16 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM seed beads example, a size 11° Delica does not Seed beads have been around for equal a size 11° seed bead. And a ages, originally used as a commodity in Czech size 11° is not necessarily the trading for other goods and services. same size as a Japanese size 11°. They These tiny pieces of glass are available are close, but if you are looking to in colors beyond the spectrum, thanks Cylinder beads create a pattern using a specific size to finishes and layering techniques, and and manufacturer, and want the design in sizes and shapes unheard of until to be exactly the same, be sure to buy recently, thanks to manufacturers push- beads in the specified size and by the ing boundaries and developing new same company whenever possible. beadmaking techniques. Seed beads used in beadweaving and jewelry making are manufactured primar- ily in glass factories in the Czech Republic shaped seed beads and Japan. Each bead has its own unique It’s fun to work other shaped beads properties, and each manufacturer has a into a design, and it’s fun to see how niche. Beads are sold in tubes and con- Czech beads exchanging a seed bead for a triangle tainers, as hanks, and in bags. or a hex bead completely changes the look of a finished design. (Triangle and Japanese seed beads are generally hex beads are sized the same as seed more uniform in shape, the “donut” be- beads, so this is an easy swap and a differences among ing larger, more square, and taller than good example of a simple substitution.) manufacturers in Czech seed beads. These beads are Here’s an overview of a few of the cut to be precise, but from time to time other shapes available to us today. Czech seed beads are typically donut- you do need to cull misshapen beads. shaped and more irregular than Japa- Japanese seed beads can also be CUBES—these look like mosaic tiles when nese seed beads. This difference, an found in a cylindrical shape called cyl- worked into a woven design; commonly attribute we use to our advantage, inder beads. These beads look almost available in 1.5mm, 3mm, and 4mm sizes. makes Czech seed beads perfect for use square from the side, they have a larger in freeform work, stringing projects, and hole end to end, and their precise cut anywhere a more organic feel will work. means you will rarely have to cull mis- Cubes Czech beads are sold by the hank. shapen beads. Czech Charlotte beads are also Cylinder beads are beautiful in wo- donut-shaped with a facet cut onto the ven designs, creating a smooth finish surface of the bead (just one facet), of- (almost fabric-like), as well as yielding a fering a little sparkle as the facet catches lighter-weight piece because the walls the light. of these beads are much thinner than in traditionally shaped seed beads. BUGLES—long tubes of glass available in a variety of lengths; these work well in seed bead siz ing beaded strands, as fringe, and stitched Czech and to fabric or leather. Bugles typically have Charlotte Seed beads are sold by size; the larger sharp edges, so either string a round the bead, the lower the number. Each seed bead on either end of a bugle manufacturer and each type of bead bead to protect the thread or uses a different metric for measuring, use a stronger stringing material, so this area can be a bit tricky. For such as FireLine or WildFire thread.

Japanese and cylinders

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quick-start OPAQUE—bold solid color. IRIS AND AURORA BOREALIS (AB)—a finish added to the beads creating an oil slick– guide TRANSPARENT—see-through colors of like appearance. glass; offering a more subtle approach to color but hardly boring! FRINGE OR DROP—teardrops or raindrop- shaped beads with a lateral hole at the Transparent W top; when strung, the larger “drop” portion of the beads hang below the thread. Opaque W Iris and Aurora Borealis TWO-HOLE “SEED” BEADS—the latest in- clude BiBo, SuperDuo, MiniDuo, Twins, and Rullas. These beads, Tic-Tac–like in STRIPES—made using a caning process shape, have unique holes, one on each in which different colors are stacked end drilled front to back, not lengthwise SILVER-LINED—a flashy silver lining to a together before pulling and cutting the from end to end. These beads can be transparent color bead. tubes into beads. Striped beads look woven into place like regular seed beads like Old World–trading beads. yet create an entirely different look. COLOR-LINED—a colored lining to a trans- parent color bead. Talk about combina- TWO-HOLE TILE-SHAPED—called Czech- tions that turn your palette on end! Mates Tile or Tila depending on manu- tools facturer, with slight differences between No matter our craft, we must have our the two and with the two holes running tools! The essentials include: parallel to each other, top to bottom. NEEDLES—beading needles are unlike any other needle, sewing or otherwise. The needle, aside from the point, is the same width the entire length, even at the eye. This makes it possible to thread the needle with your stringing mate- rial and still be able to pass the needle through the bead. Brilliant! METALLIC—an opaque bead with a There are several sizes available, as TWO-HOLE HALF TILE—called Czech- reflective surface, often in metal colors well as different lengths and quality. Mates Brick or half-Tila depending on such as gold, silver, bronze, etc. This The lower the number, the thicker the manufacturer. Essentially half of a Tile finish is added differently by each needle. I tend to use size 10 needles or Tila. manufacturer, and in some cases, the for general beading of size 11° and “effect” wears with use. 8° beads and size 12 needles when DROPS—new and updated versions working with size 15° seed beads. If your of the drop and fringe beads. Names METAL—seed beads made from metal. pattern has you weaving several passes include magatama, long magatama, More expensive and a heavier finished of thread through a seed bead, chang- rizo, mini dagger, and thorns. Varied in weight when used in a design, but what ing to a thinner needle will help you to size but each has one hole at the top a great feeling to wear a peyote-woven be able to keep stitching. running across the smaller end, not cuff made from metal seed beads. through the length of the bead. MATTE FINISH—soft, etched look, non- Note: For an in-depth guide on more reflective; a finish applied to an opaque shaped beads, see the “Expanded or transparent color. Guide to Shaped Beads” in Quick + Easy Beadwork 2016.

fi n i s h e s Seed beads are available in every color imaginable. Finishes added to these colors create an even greater color pal- ette. Here’s the rundown of words used to describe seed bead colors and their finishes.

18 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM THREAD—most patterns will offer you the best suggestion on which thread to use for the beads in the design. This advice is usually offered based on trial and error.

Keep cutters or a thread burner on basic stitches hand, too, so when working with Fire- With the beads, tools, and supplies Line or other heavier beading material covered, let’s get to some basic stitches you can cut the material cleanly as well so you can get to weaving! as save the blades of your good scissors. For an illustrated how-to, check out the Techniques starting on page 85.

BRICK STITCH creates a staggered bead pattern, such as in traditional brick laying.

FRINGE is a great way to add flair to the Common thread suggestions include: edge of beadwork, clothing, and even NYLON—a very strong, durable thread, home décor and accessories. Use a drop great for most beading projects. Each bead as the last bead in each row for brand of nylon thread uses letters to even greater impact! indicate size, i.e., Nymo size D (the thickest) or Nymo OO (the finest). Re- HERRINGBONE STITCH creates a beautiful gardless of brand, this type of thread is weave in which the beads lie in a slight available in a wide array of colors. BEADING MAT—many materials can serve V-shaped pattern. you well when it comes to keeping your BRAIDED BEADING THREAD—originally beads in place on your work surface. LADDER STITCH is a good foundation row used for fishing, these threads are great You can simply use a hand towel, a for many stitches. for designs requiring stronger thread. piece of Velux blanket, or a beading These threads are strong yet supple and mat found at your local bead store. The NETTING is often worked off the edge of don’t change the drape of your design needle will not “stick” into the fabric, a beaded trim or other foundation or by much. as it’s dense and foam-like, and the can be used to quickly cover objects. beads will sit high on the surface rather POLYETHYLENE—a very strong cord yet than sink down as they would on softer PEYOTE STITCH creates a similar pattern to also fine and very suitable for weav- material. brick stitch but begins, and is stitched, ing seed beads; especially good when differently. weaving beads with sharp edges such as crystals and bugle beads. Use wire wax es and conditioners RIGHT-ANGLE WEAVE, also known as RAW, cutters, a thread burner, or Fiskars chil- results in an almost fabric-like piece of dren’s scissors to cut this cording. Like our hair, some threads just behave beadwork and can be woven with either better when waxed or conditioned. Tra- one needle or two. ELASTIC—a fun alternative stringing ma- ditionally, beeswax is used to coat the terial that can be finished with a knot for threads, making them less susceptible SQUARE STITCH is a simple stitch that’s a quick and easy stretchy bracelet. to fraying, tangling, and knotting. Mi- wonderful for adding embellishments crocrystalline wax, a synthetic beeswax, to formed metal shapes and for edging GOOD SHARP SCISSORS—having a good is what I prefer over beeswax, because other beadwork. ● pair of scissors on hand for cutting nylon it’s not as sticky and doesn’t require or silk thread is a must. Good scissors softening as beeswax sometimes needs. have a fine point needed for cutting the Thread Heaven, a silicone-based thread close to your beadwork as well conditioner, works the opposite of both as for cutting the end of thread without waxes. It causes the thread to repel, fraying, so you can thread on a needle nearly eliminating tangles; it also and have a clean finished design. creates a nice gliding effect.

BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2017 19 2017 Mountain Lily Cuff AGNIESZKA WATTS designer of the year

OPTION CREATE A CUFF WITH MORE THAN ONE FLOWER.

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20 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. Use tubular diagonal peyote stitch and herringbone stitch to form two multicolored zigzag cuffs, then connect them and attach a three-dimensional flower made with the same techniques.

1) INSIDE CUFF. Use tubular diagonal pey- Rounds 5 and 6: Repeat Round 4 twice. TECHNIQUES ote stitch to form the inner layer of the cuff: Round 7: String 2C; pass down through the tubular herringbone stitch Rounds 1 and 2: Use 5' of FireLine thread to next C of the previous round to form a her- tubular diagonal peyote stitch string {3C, 15D, and 15E} eight times, leav- ringbone stitch (Fig. 2, orange thread). fringe ing a 4" tail. Use the working and tail Work 7 peyote stitches with 1D in each right-angle weave variation threads to tie a square knot to form a loose stitch. Pass down through the nearest cor- PROJECT LEVEL £££ circle, and pass through the first C strung ner 5D of the previous rounds to exit from MATERIALS (Fig. 1, green thread). Note: When tying the nearest D of Round 1 (Fig. 2, purple the knot, leave a 3-bead-wide gap in the thread). String 1H and 1B; pass back 0.5 g orange semi-glazed size 15° seed beads (A) thread; the next 2 rounds will be easier to through the H to form a fringe and pass 0.5 g gold-lined crystal size 15° seed stitch and the beadwork will tighten as up through the nearest corner 6E of the beads (B) you work and close the gap. previous rounds to exit from the nearest 4 g metallic olive opaque size 11° Round 3: String 2C; skip the nearest C of the E of Round 6 (Fig. 2, green thread). Work cylinder beads (C) previous rounds and pass down through 7 peyote stitches with 1E in each stitch 7 g matte metallic gold iris size 11° the next C to form a herringbone stitch. (Fig. 2, blue thread). Repeat from the cylinder beads (D) Work 7 peyote stitches with 1D in each beginning of this round seven times 7 g metallic light bronze size 11° cylinder beads (E) stitch. Skip the next 1D/1E and pass up (Fig. 2, red thread). 7 g zest (lime) galvanized Duracoat through the following E. Work 7 peyote Rounds 8–12: Repeat Round 4 five times. size 11° cylinder beads (F) stitches with 1E in each stitch. Repeat from Rounds 13–22: Repeat Round 4 ten times, 7 g matte metallic olive gold size 11° the beginning of this round seven times. using E for D and D for E. cylinder beads (G) Note: Step up for this and subsequent Round 23: String 1C, 1H, and 1B; pass back 16 California gold-rush 2mm fire-polished rounds by passing through the first bead through the H to form a fringe. String 1C; rounds (H) added in the current round unless other- pass down through the next C of the previ- 22 24k gold-plated 2mm fire-polished rounds (J) wise noted (Fig. 1, blue thread). Take care ous round to form a herringbone stitch 1 polychrome olive mauve 8mm pressed- that the beadwork isn’t twisted. (Fig. 3, purple thread). Work 7 peyote glass round Round 4: String 2C; pass down through the stitches with 1E in each stitch. Pass up Smoke 4 lb FireLine braided beading next C of the previous round to form a through the nearest D of the previous thread herringbone stitch. Work 7 peyote stitches round (Fig. 3, green thread). Work 7 pey- Contrasting color sewing thread with 1D in each stitch. Pass up through the ote stitches with 1D in each stitch (Fig. 3, TOOLS nearest E of the previous round. Work blue thread). Repeat from the beginning Scissors 7 peyote stitches with 1E in each stitch. of this round seven times (Fig. 3, red Size 10 beading needle Repeat from the beginning of this round thread). Secure the threads and trim. seven times (Fig. 1, red thread). Set aside. FINISHED SIZE 7 ¼ " (inside circumference)

Fig. 1: Stitching Rounds 1–4 of the inside cuff

Fig. 2: Forming Fig. 3: Working Round 7 of the Round 23 of the inside cuff inside cuff

SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2017 21 2017 OPTION YOU CAN MODIFY THE LOOK AND SIZE OF designer THE FLOWER BY ADJUSTING THE NUMBER OF of the year REPEATS IN ROUNDS 1 AND 2. TRY REPEATING THE SEQUENCE FIVE, SEVEN, OR EIGHT TIMES FOR A FLOWER WITH FEWER OR MORE PETALS.

Fig. 4: Adding temporary connection stitches

2) OUTSIDE CUFF. Use tubular diagonal 4) CUFF CONNECTION. Note: The follow- peyote stitch to form the outer layer of ing stitch will form the permanent cuff con- the cuff: nection. Use 2' of FireLine thread to connect Rounds 1–7: Repeat Step 1, Rounds 1–7 the outside cuff to the inside cuff by weaving artist’s tips using G for D, F for E, and J for H. through beads of both cuffs around the cir- Rounds 8–12: Repeat Step 1, Round 4 five cumference of the beadwork. Secure the ❯ Use a regular sewing needle to add times using G for D and F for E. threads and trim. Remove the temporary the temporary connection stitches in Round 13: Repeat Step 1, Round 23 using G threads from Step 3. Set aside. Step 3. Sewing needles are stronger for E, F for D, and J for H. Secure the and will be able to push through the cuff layers more easily. threads and trim. 5) FLOWER. Use tubular diagonal peyote stitch and right-angle weave to stitch a ❯ This bracelet fits over a medium- 3) TEMPORARY CONNECTION. Note: flower: sized hand and wrist. Each set of The following stitches will keep the bead- Rounds 1 and 2: Note: The flower is worked 3 beads/15 beads/15 beads added in work aligned when forming the permanent in the same manner as the cuffs. Use 5' of Rounds 1 and 2 of the cuffs adds about 1". To shorten the bracelet, cuff connection and will be removed after FireLine thread to string {3C, 13G, and 13F} string 3 beads/13 beads/13 beads in Step 4. Flip the outside cuff upside down six times, leaving a 4" tail. Use the working Rounds 1 and 2; each set will add ¾". and slide it over the inside cuff so that the and tail threads to tie a square knot to herringbone-stitched corners are aligned form a loose circle and pass through the and the points of the cuffs alternate accord- first C strung. Note: When tying the knot, ing to Fig. 4Fig. 4. TakingT care that the outside cuff leave a 3-bead-wide gap in the thread; the is centeredcentered at the middle of the inside cuff, beadwork will tighten with each subse- use short pieces of sewing thread quent round and close the gap. to adda loose temporary stitches Round 3: String 2C; skip the nearest C of the aroundarou the circumference of the previous rounds and pass down through beadworkbead that connect the cuffs the next C to form a herringbone stitch. (Fig. 4Fig. ). Work 6 peyote stitches with 1G in each stitch. Skip the next 1G/1F and pass up through the following F. Work 6 peyote stitches with 1F in each stitch. Repeat from OPTION the beginning of this round five times. MAKE A BRACELET WITH Note: Step up for this and subsequent ONLY ONE CUFF LAYER BY rounds by passing through the first bead OMITTING STEPS 2–4. added in the current round unless other- wise noted. Take care that the beadwork isn’t twisted.

22 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. artist’s tips ❯ The circumference of the cuffs will be larger when you firstt sstarttart stitching than it will be whenen you finish. As you work eachh subsequent round, the cuffss will tighten to the finished size. ❯ If you’re unsure whether thishis bracelet will fit, stitch a smallall sample. Use size 11º cylinderer beads to string five repeats of 3 beads/15 beads/15 beads; then work seven rounds of peyotee stitch. Measure the space off each repeat to make sure your tensionnsion Fig. 5: Forming the is the same as the sample. seams of the flower

Round 4: String 2C; pass down through the of the previous round. String 1A; pass up 6) FLOWER CONNECTION. Stitch the cen- next C of the previous round to form a through the next F of the previous round, ter of the flower to the center of the cuff by herringbone stitch. Work 6 peyote stitches pass through the nearest A of this seam, weaving back and forth through beads of with 1G in each stitch. Pass up through pass down through the last G exited in the the flower and the outside and inside cuffs. the nearest F of the previous round. Work previous round, and pass through the A Reinforce the connection. Secure the 6 peyote stitches with 1F in each stitch. just added (Fig. 5, green thread). Repeat threads and trim. ● Repeat from the beginning of this round from * twice (Fig. 5, blue thread). Weave five times. through beads to exit down through the AGNIESZKA WATTS is a jewelry designer and Rounds 5 and 6: Repeat Flower, Round 4 second C added in the previous round at teacher. She resides in Lemont, Illinois, but also twice. the next herringbone-stitched corner spends time living in her home country, Poland. Round 7: String 2C; pass down through the (Fig. 5, red thread). Repeat from the She became an Illinois Artisan in 2014, and she is next C of the previous round to form a beginning of this seam five times, making an associate instructor for Art Clay World in Oak herringbone stitch. Work 6 peyote stitches sure the beadwork folds in the same direc- Lawn, Illinois. Agnieszka is a member of the with 1G in each stitch. Pass down through tion each time to create a flower. 2014–2017 Starman TrendSetters team. Contact the nearest corner 5G of the previous Center: Push the center of the flower her at [email protected] and visit her website, rounds to exit from the nearest G of toward the back so that the ends with J www.agnesse.weebly.com, and Etsy shop, Round 1. String 1J and 1B; pass back face up and out and the seams are set www.agnesseartistry1.etsy.com. through the J and pass up through the back. Stitch the 8mm round to the center nearest corner 6F of the previous rounds of the flower by passing through opposite RESOURCES Check your favorite bead to exit from the nearest F of Round 6. Work beadsds at the ccenteren hole of the flower. retailer or contact: Seed beads, Delica 6 peyote stitches with 1F in each stitch. Reinforcenforce the stitch multiple multipl times to rein- cylinder beads, and thread: Beyond Beadery, Repeat from the beginning of this round force.rce. Exit the working thread toward the (800) 840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com. five times. backack of the flower. Fire-polishedFi rounds and pressed-glass round: Rounds 8–13: Repeat Flower, Round 4 six Agnesse ArtisArtistry 1, www.agnesseartistry1 times. Pass down through the second C .etsy.com. added in Flower, Round 13 (See the tur- quoise start dot in Fig. 5). Seams: String 1A; pass up through the near- est C of the previous round at the next OPTION herringbone-stitched corner. String 1A; TO MAKE A BROOCH, ATTACH A PIN TO pass down through the last C exited and THE BACK OF A FLOWER; YOU CAN USE pass through the first A just added (Fig. 5, Back off TUBULAR HERRINGBONE STITCH TO brooch MAKE A STEM. FOR A PENDANT, ADD turquoise thread). *Pass down through A SMALL LOOP TO THE END OF ONE the nearest F of the previous round. String CORNER OF A FLOWER AND ATTACH 1A; pass up through the next G of the pre- A BAIL USING JUMP RINGS. vious round, pass through the nearest A of this seam, pass down through the last F exited in the previous round, and pass through the A just added (Fig. 5, purple thread). Pass down through the nearest G

SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION.T. BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2017 23 2017 Ancient Portals KASSIE SHAW designer of the year

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24 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. Swirling bezels of crescent beads, netting, picots, and right- angle weave draw the eye to sparkling crystal rivolis that look like an entrancing gateway into the past.

1) EARRING. Use netting, picots, and right- Round 5: String 9A and pass down through TECHNIQUES angle weave to bezel and embellish a rivoli: the nearest 5B of Rounds 1 and 2, then tubular and circular netting Round 1: Lay 7D horizontally on your work pass through the next 2C of Round 4 and picot surface with each bead’s inside curve fac- pass back through the following B of right-angle weave ing down. Working counterclockwise, use Round 1 to exit toward the center of the PROJECT LEVEL ££¡ 4' of thread to string 3B and 1D (right beadwork (Fig. 4; back of beadwork hole); repeat six times, leaving a 6" tail. Use shown); repeat six times. Pass through the MATERIALS the working and tail threads to tie a knot first 5A of this round. Note: You’ll now 1 g purple permanent-finish size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) and pass through the first 3B strung begin working clockwise. 2 g silver-lined light gray size 11° (Fig. 1, blue thread). Round 6: String 4B and pass through the Japanese seed beads (B) Round 2: String 2B; pass through the second fifth A of the next 9A set in the previous 2 g nickel size 11° Japanese seed beads (C) (inside) hole of the nearest D. Skip the next round; repeat six times. Pass through the 14 metallic blue saturated 10×3mm 2B of the previous round and pass through first 4B of this round (Fig. 5, blue thread; 2-hole crescent beads (D) the following B. Repeat from the begin- back of beadwork shown). 2 foil-back tanzanite 12mm crystal rivolis ning of this round six times. Pass through Round 7: String 2C and pass through the 24 blue iris 2mm fire-polished rounds (E) the first 2B of this round (Fig. 1, red next 4B of the previous round; repeat six 2 silver 22-gauge 4mm jump rings thread). Pull the thread snug to tighten times. Pass through the first C of this round 2 silver 22×20mm ear wires the beadwork. (Fig. 5, red thread). Flip the beadwork 13" of silver-plated 1.3mm curb chain Round 3: String 2C and pass through the faceup. Note: You’ll now begin working Purple One-G nylon beading thread second B of the next 2B in the previous counterclockwise. TOOLS round; repeat six times (Fig. 2, blue Scissors thread). Note: Take care that the thread Size 12 sharp (short) beading needle and the C pass under the D of Round 1. FINISHED SIZE Repeat the thread path of this round to 3" reinforce, tightening the beads into a ring. Pass through the nearest D (inside hole) and pass down through the following 3B, exiting toward the back of the beadwork (Fig. 2, red thread). Flip the beadwork over. Insert 1 rivoli facedown into the beadwork so the front of the rivoli touches Round 3. Round 4: String 2C and pass back through the first B of the next 3B in Round 1 to exit toward the center of the beadwork; repeat six times (Fig. 3; back of beadwork shown). Fig. 1: Stitching Note: Take care that the thread and the C Rounds 1 and 2 pass under the D of Round 1. Fig. 2: Working Round 3

Fig. 5: Stitching Fig. 3: Forming Fig. 4: Adding Rounds 6 and 7 Round 4 Round 5

SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2017 25 2017 designer of the year

Fig. 6: Working Fig. 7: Forming Round 8 Round 9

Round 8: String 4C; pass through the first C artist’s tips Alternate just added to form a picot, the nearest C of ❯ Toho seed beads are recommended for Colorway Materials the previous round, the next 4B of this project. Other brands might not work Round 6, and the following C of the previ- properly because of size differences. ous round (Fig. 6, blue thread). Repeat ❯ BRONZE/COPPER from the beginning of this round six times. If your jump ring is too thick to fit through the seed bead in Step 2, make a 1 g African sunset gold luster size 15° Pass through the first 2C of this round loop of 5 or 7 size 15º seed beads instead. Japanese seed beads (A) (Fig. 6, red thread). Then attach the ear wire to the loop 2 g silver-lined milky light jonquil size 11° Round 9: String 3C, then pass through the instead of using a jump ring. Japanese seed beads (B) last C exited and the first 2C just added 2 g bronze size 11° Japanese seed ❯ (Fig. 7, purple thread); repeat (Fig. 7, To create simpler earrings or a pendant, beads (C) leave off the chain. 14 metallic gold suede 10×3mm 2-hole green thread). String 1C; pass through the crescent beads (D) nearest C of the next picot in Round 8. 2 foil-back volcano 12mm crystal rivolis String 1C; pass through the last C exited, 24 matte copper 2mm fire-polished the first C just added, and the next 3C of Round 10, Section 1: Note: Always pass rounds (E) the nearest picot (Fig. 7, blue thread). through the outside C of the nearest picot 2 copper 22-gauge 4mm jump rings Repeat from the beginning of this round or right-angle-weave unit unless otherwise 2 copper 22×20mm ear wires four times (Fig. 7, red thread). Note: You’ll noted. String 1A and pass through the 13" of copper 1.3mm curb chain now begin working clockwise. Rotate the nearest C, then string 1E and pass through Dark brown One-G nylon beading thread beadwork clockwise so the thread exits at the next C; repeat (Fig. 8, turquoise RUBY/GOLD the right. thread). String 1A; pass through the near- 1 g mauve permanent-finish size 15° Round 10, Prepare:pare: Cut ttwo 2" pieces est C (Fig. 8, pink thread). Japanese seed beads (A) of chain and one 2 ½"½ " piece of chain. cha Round 10, Section 2: String 1E and one 2" 2 g silver-lined light brown size 11° Set aside. piece of chain; pass through the nearest C. Japanese seed beads (B) StringSt 1A; pass through the nearest C 2 g gold permanent-finish size 11° Japanese seed beads (C) (Fig. 8,F orange thread). 14 bronze iris 10×3mm 2-hole crescent Back of RoundRo 10, Section 3: Repeat Round 10, beads (D) earring Section 2 using the 2 ½ " piece of chain 2 foil-back chili pepper 12mm crystal (Fig. 8, purple thread). rivolis Round 10, Section 4: String 1E and the 24 ruby iris luster 2mm fire-polished remaining 2" piece of chain; pass through rounds (E) the nearest C. String 1E and pass through 2 gold 22-gauge 4mm jump rings the nearest C; repeat (Fig. 8, green × 2 gold 22 20mm ear wires thread). 13" of gold-plated 1.3mm curb chain Round 10, Section 5: String the last link of Sand ash One-G nylon beading thread the first piece of chain in this round, taking care that the chain isn’t twisted, and 1E; pass through the nearest C. String 1A; pass through the nearest C (Fig. 8, blue thread).

26 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HHELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. Round 10, Sections 6 and 7: Repeat 3) Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a second earring, Round 10, Section 5 twice, stringing this time working clockwise in Round 1 and each subsequent piece of chain (Fig. 8, stringing the left hole of the D so the ear- red thread). rings swirl in the opposite direction. All Round 10, Section 8: String 1E and pass subsequent rounds will be worked in the through the nearest C, then string 1A and opposite direction as well. ● pass through the next C; repeat. Note: On the last repeat, you’ll pass through the out- KASSIE SHAW is a bead artist from western side C of the picot (Fig. 8, yellow thread). North Carolina. She has been designing and Secure the threads and trim. making jewelry and beaded art since 2005. Her video workshops on right-angle-weave variations 2) EAR WIRE. Use 1 jump ring to attach and more, plus her book, Beadweaving Beyond 1 ear wire to the center C of the picot in the Basics, can be found at www.interweave.com. Round 8 that isn’t connected to right-angle- See Kassie’s patterns and finished work at weave units. Note: Take care that the front of www.beadingbutterfly.com. the ear wire faces the same direction as the front of the rivoli. RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or contact: Toho seed beads, crescent beads, Swarovski crystal rivolis, fi re-polished Fig. 8: Adding rounds, ear wires, and thread: Bead-Therapy, Round 10 (423) 509-1907, www.bead-therapy.com. Chain: Yadana Beads, www.yadanabeads .etsy.com. Jump rings: Unkamen Supplies, www.unkamensupplies.com.

SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2017 27 2017 Interchangeable Herringbone Bracelets designer of the year

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28 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. MELISSA GRAKOWSKY SHIPPEE

Stitch a segmented tubular herringbone bracelet of dainty seed beads, Demi Round seed beads, and fire-polished rounds finished with a hidden magnetic closure, then bead an extender and turn the bracelet into a wrap or a necklace.

BRACELET Rounds 18–30: Repeat Rope, Round 4 of the TECHNIQUES 1) ROPE. Use herringbone stitch to form bracelet thirteen times. tubular herringbone stitch the rope: Rounds 31 –75: Repeat Rope, Rounds 16–30 right-angle weave variation

Rounds 1 and 2: Use 3' of thread to string of the bracelet three times. PROJECT LEVEL ££¡ 8A, leaving an 18" tail. Pass through all the Rounds 76–81: Repeat Rope, Rounds 16 beads again to form a circle and exit from and 17 of the bracelet . Repeat Rope, MATERIALS the first A strung (Fig. 1, blue thread). Round 4 of the bracelet four times. 4 g matte metallic carnival size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) Round 3: String 2A and pass through the 0.5 g dark antique bronze gold luster nearest A, then skip the next 2A and pass 2) CLASP. Create a hidden closure for the size 11° Demi Round seed beads (B) through the following A; repeat. Note: For bracelet: 1 g dark antique bronze gold luster size 8° this and subsequent rounds, step up by Round 1: String 2A and pass down through Demi Round seed beads (C) passing through the first bead added in the next A of the previous round, then 40 metallic green turquoise Picasso 3mm the current round unless otherwise noted string 1A and pass up through the follow- fire-polished rounds (D) (Fig. 1, red thread). Manipulate the bead- ing A; repeat. Step up through the first A of 2 silver-plated 4×10mm magnetic clasps work into 2 columns by pulling the work- this round, then pass down through the Brown One-G nylon beading thread ing and tail threads in opposite directions. second A of this round (Fig. 4; only TOOLS Round 4: String 2A and pass down through Round 81 of the rope shown for clarity). Scissors the next A of the previous round, then Clasp: String one half of the clasp. Pass down Size 12 beading needle pass up through the following A of the through the fourth A added in Round 81 of FINISHED SIZE previous round; repeat (Fig. 2). the rope and pass up through the first A 3 3 6 ⁄8" (bracelet); 12 ⁄8" (extender) Rounds 5–15: Repeat Rope, Round 4 of the added in Round 81 of the rope (Fig. 5, bracelet eleven times. blue thread; only Round 81 of the rope Round 16: String {1A, 1B, 1D, 1C, 1D, 1B, and Round 1 of the clasp shown for clar- OPTION and 1A} twice, then pass down through ity). Pass through the same half of the the next A of the previous round and pass clasp. Pass down through the third A FOR A DRESSIER LOOK, USE up through the following A; repeat. Step added in Round 81 of the rope and pass 3MM PEARLS OR CRYSTAL BICONES OR ROUNDS FOR up through the first 1A/1B/1D/1C/1D/1B/1A up through the second A added in THE FIRE-POLISHED ROUNDS. added (Fig. 3, blue thread; only previous Round 81 of the rope (Fig. 5, red thread). round of the rope shown for clarity). Weave through beads to reinforce the Round 17: String 2A, then pass down clasp multiple times. Exit from the first A through the next A of the previous round added in Round 1 of the clasp (see the pur- and pass up through the mirror A of the ple start dot in Fig. 6). previous round; repeat (Fig. 3, red thread).

Fig. 4: Adding Clasp, Round 1 of the bracelet

Fig. 1: Stitching Rope, Fig. 2: Forming Rounds 1 –3 of the Rope, Round 4 bracelet of the bracelet

Fig. 5: Attaching Fig. 3: Working Rope, the clasp to the Rounds 16 and 17 of bracelet the bracelet

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Fig. 6: Stitching Clasp, Fig. 7: Forming Band, Fig. 8: Working Band, Rounds 2–4 of the Round 13 of the Rounds 14 –16 of the bracelet extender extender Alternate Colorway Materials Round 2: String 2A and pass down through the next A of the previous round, then string 2A and pass up through the follow- GRAPE/PERIDOT ing A; repeat (Fig. 6, purple thread). 4 g metallic grape size 15° Japanese Round 3: String 2A and pass down through seed beads (A) the next A of the previous round, then 0.5 g matte teal iris size 11° Demi Round seed beads (B) string 4A and pass up through the follow- 1 g dark amethyst gold luster size 8° ing A; repeat (Fig. 6, green thread). Demi Round seed beads (C) Round 4: String 2A and pass down through Fig. 9: Adding 36 peridot opal 3mm fire-polished the next A of the previous round, then Band, Round 17 rounds (D) string 5A and pass up through the follow- of the extender 2 silver-plated 4×10mm magnetic clasps ing A; repeat. Step up through the first A of Blue One-G nylon beading thread this round, then pass down through the PURPLE/BRONZE second A of this round (Fig. 6, blue 4 g purple gold luster translucent size 15° thread). Pass through the nearest 5A of Japanese seed beads (A) this round, then pass up through the next 0.5 g matte teal iris size 11° Demi Round A and pass down through the following A; Round 13: String 1C and 15A; pass back seed beads (B) repeat, tightening the thread up and through the C, pass down through the 1 g dark amethyst gold luster size 8° around the end of the clasp (Fig. 6, red next A of the previous round, and pass up Demi Round seed beads (C) thread). Repeat the red thread path in through the following A (Fig. 7, green 24 bronze clay oxidized 3mm fire- polished rounds (D) Fig. 6 multiple times if necessary to close thread; only beads of the previous round 2 silver-plated 4×10mm magnetic clasps the beadwork around the end of the clasp. shown for clarity). Pass through the C and Blue One-G nylon beading thread Secure the working thread and trim. pass back through the next 15A/1C. Pass Weave the tail thread through beads to exit down through the next A of the previous BRONZE/OLIVINE from 1A of Rope, Round 1 in the bracelet. Re- round and pass up through the first A 4 g metallic antique bronze size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) peat this entire step at the other end of the exited in this round (Fig. 7, blue thread). 0.5 g matte teal iris size 11° Demi Round rope, using the second half of the clasp. Pass through the first 1C/8A added (Fig. 7, seed beads (B) red thread). 1 g dark amethyst gold luster size 8° EXTENDER Round 14: String 15A and pass through the Demi Round seed beads (C) 1) BAND. Use herringbone stitch and a vari- last A exited in the previous round (Fig. 8, 28 copper-lined olivine 3mm fire- ation of right-angle weave to stitch an green thread); repeat the thread path to polished rounds (D) extender that can turn the bracelet into a reinforce. Pass through the first 8A of this 2 silver-plated 4×10mm magnetic clasps necklace or wrap: round (Fig. 8, blue thread). Brown One-G nylon beading thread Rounds 1 –4: Repeat Rope, Rounds 1–4 of Rounds 15 and 16: Repeat Band, Round 14 the bracelet. of the extender twice (Fig. 8, red thread). Rounds 5 –12: Repeat Rope, Round 4 of the Round 17: String 7A, 1C, and 2A; pass back bracelet eight times. through the last C added. String 7A; pass through the last A exited in the previous round and the first 7A/1C of this round (Fig. 9, blue thread). String 2A; pass back through the C. Pass through the next 7A, the last A exited in the previous round, and the first 7A/1C/1A of this round (Fig. 9, red thread).

30 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. OPTION TRY INCORPORATING OTHER BEADS INTO YOUR BRACELET, SUCH AS FOUR- HOLE QUADRALENTILS.

Rounds 18–28: Repeat Rope, Round 4 of the MELISSA GRAKOWSKY SHIPPEE is a RESOURCES Check your favorite bead bracelet eleven times. Note: When working beadwork designer, instructor, and author retailer or contact: Toho seed beads: Beyond Round 18, the 4A at the end of Round 17 inspired by mathematics and nature. She has Beadery, (800) 840-5548, www.beyondbeadery will act as a previous herringbone round. won numerous awards for her elaborate beaded .com. Demi Round seed beads: Fusion Beads, Rounds 29–92: Repeat Band, Rounds 13–28 jewelry and masks. As a Starman TrendSetter she (888) 781-3559, www.fusionbeads.com. of the extender four times. creates exciting new beadwoven jewelry using Fire-polished rounds and thread: Out On A Czech beads. Contact Melissa through her Whim, (800) 232-3111, www.whimbeads.com. 2) CLASP. Repeat Bracelet, Step 2. ● website at www.mgsdesigns.net. Clasps: MGS Designs, www.mgsdesigns.net.

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32 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM bead artist BY TAMMY HONAMAN AND LAVON PETERS Cristie Prince

Cristie Prince’s beadwork is unlike any you’ve seen before. Her designs have the feel of fine jewelry that could be passed down from one generation to the next. We recently interviewed Cristie about her style and the designs in her latest eBook, Bead Royale: Elegance in Beadweaving.

Q: Do you sketch your designs ahead of time, Q: When creating an intricate new design, or do you just pick up needle and thread, how many times do you stop and restart then surround yourself with beads and see before you figure out the pattern and are sat- what happens? isfied with the result? A: I rarely sketch. I’m more of an experimenter. A: It depends. Sometimes, when I see a piece When I attempt to bead what I’ve visualized, of fine jewelry, I’ll automatically visualize the beads don’t always stitch together the way some component or shape from the design I had in mind. When that happens, I experi- already beaded with certain beads. Other ment with other sizes and shapes. Sometimes, times, I just try new shapes in unconventional the end result isn’t at all what I was going for, ways to see what happens. Often, I’ll come up but often I like it better than what I’d originally with a component but not have a clear idea of Q: How did you get started beading? been trying to create. And then other times, how to use it, and I’ll revisit it at a later date. A: I grew up in a family of makers, so I’ve I stubbornly hold on to the vision in my head This was the case with the star-shaped com- always valued handmade over mass produced. until I either come up with a solution or a new ponent with a pearl in the center that became And I love to learn new skills, so my interests bead shape comes along to help make that the Corona Necklace. have taken me on a long and winding creative image a reality. journey. I’ve done sewing, macramé, counted Q: How do you achieve the look of heirloom- cross-stitch, stained glass, and lampwork- quality fine jewelry while using materials all ing—to name a few—but jewelry making has beaders have access to and techniques we been in my life the longest. I remember can all master? stringing seed beads on elastic thread as early A: Beaders today are so lucky to have such a as kindergarten, making chokers as gifts for vast variety of beads, pearls, crystals, and com- my classmates. ponents to work with. Many of these materials In the late 1990s, I was doing stained glass but have the feel of the materials that were used to looking for something to do that was easy to create the treasures of the past. cart around and work on while I waited for my kids at their sports practices. A friend showed Q: Do you have a favorite tip to share? me a peyote-stitched amulet bag, and I was A: Sure! For better tension control when bead- amazed that beads, when woven together, weaving, tighten the thread after each stitch in could create a glass “fabric.” I’ve been bead the same direction as the stitch was made. obsessed ever since! Beadweaving is the per- Often, without realizing it, beaders will make fect activity for me, since I love jewelry, it’s por- a stitch and then, when pulling the thread table, and it fulfills my need to create. through the beads, they pull away from the direction they’ve stitched, which pulls on the bead holding the most recent stitch and results in loose tension. ● FOR A BONUS PROJECT from Cristie, see her Queen of For more of Cristie’s designs, visit her website: Diamonds Bracelet on page 34 www.glassyjewels.com. (excerpted from Bead Royale: Elegance in Beadweaving, which is available at www.interweave.com).

BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2017 33 Queen of Diamonds Bracelet CRISTIE PRINCE

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Bead Royale by Cristie Prince

In her latest eBook, Bead Royale: Elegance in Beadweaving, Cristie Prince outdoes herself with ten projects that are truly fit for royalty. These designs, with their rich materials and impeccable workmanship, are easily Elegance in Beadweaving mistaken for high-end fine jewelry. Stitch a variety of regal necklaces, bracelets, and earrings in this eBook, including the stunning but simple Queen of Diamonds Bracelet featured in this exclusive preview. Bead Royale is available from www.interweave.com. To learn more about Cristie, see page 33.

34 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. 1) COMPONENT 1. Work the first segment 2) COMPONENTS 2–11. Repeat TECHNIQUE of the bracelet: Component 1 ten times, using the last E right-angle weave variation Ring: Use 3' of thread to string {1E, 1A, 1D, exited in the previous component as the first PROJECT LEVEL £¡¡ 1B, 1D, 1C, 1D, 1B, 1D, and 1A} twice, leav- E of the new component. MATERIALS ing an 8" tail. Pass through the first (inner) 1 g silver size 15° seed beads (A) hole of the first E strung and the next 3) CLASP. String 2A, the first then second 2 g nickel-plated size 11° metal seed beads (B) 1A/1D/1B (Fig. 1). holes of one half of the clasp, and 2A; pass 2 g nickel-plated size 8° metal seed beads (C) Center: String 1F through the top 2 holes; through the last E (outer hole) exited, the 88 silver 3.8×1mm O beads (D) pass through the nearest 1B/1D/1A/1E nearest B, the same E (inner hole), and the 12 silver 3×6mm Infinity beads (E) (inner hole)/1A/1D/1B of the ring. Pass next B (Fig. 4, blue thread). String 1A; pass 11 clear 4mm chaton monteés with 4 holes (F) through the bottom 2 holes of the F, then back through the next 2A/clasp (both 1 silver 10×24mm silver fold-over clasp with pass through the next 1B/1D/1A/1E (inner holes)/2A just added. String 1A; pass through rhinestone inlay hole)/1A/1D/1B (Fig. 2, blue thread). the nearest 1B/1E (inner hole) (Fig. 4, red Crystal 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread Repeat this thread path to reinforce, then thread). Repeat the thread path to reinforce; TOOLS weave through beads to exit from the sec- secure the working thread and trim. Scissors ond E (inner hole) of the ring (Fig. 2, red Use the tail thread to repeat Step 1, Link, at Size 12 beading needle thread). Note: It’s best at this point to hold the other end of the bracelet. Repeat this the chaton monteé down inside the ring of entire step, using the second half of the clasp FINISHED SIZE beads and tug gently on the thread to lock and taking care that the clasp is positioned to 7¼" the chaton monteé inside the circle and close properly. ● keep it flush with the top of the beads. Link: String 1B; pass through the second CRISTIE PRINCE creates beaded jewelry that editors’ tip (outer) hole of the last E exited. String 1B; captures the look and feel of heirloom fine After stringing all the beads in Step 1, pass through the inner hole of the E, the jewelry pieces. Her work has been published Ring, use the working and tail threads first B strung, and the outer hole of the E internationally, and she teaches beadweaving to tie a knot before passing through (Fig. 3). classes across the United States. To see more of the next 1E/1A/1D/1B. Cristie’s work, visit www.glassyjewels.com.

RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or contact: Infi nity beads and clasp: Glassy Jewels, www.glassyjewels.com. O beads: The BeadSmith (wholesale only), www.beadsmith.com. Metal seed beads, glass seed beads, and beading thread: Beyond Beadery, www.beyondbeadery .com. 4mm chaton monteés: Dreamtime Creations, www.dreamtimecreations.com. Kits also available at Glassy Jewels, www.glassyjewels.com.

Fig. 1: Forming the ring Fig. 2: Adding the center of Component 1 of Component 1

Fig. 3: Stitching the link of Fig. 4: Attaching Component 1 the clasp

SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2017 35 Poppy Delight Earrings SUZ KLUMB beginner Use circular brick stitch to embellish the edges of vibrant leather flowers, then friendly! add a ring of seed beads to the centers and adorn with smaller leather flowers for an easy pair of earrings.

1) EARRING. Use circular brick stitch to add artist’s tip seed bead edges around a leather-flower Fig. 1: Working Round 1 You can reinforce the component: bead of Round 1 at each Round 1: Use 4' of thread to string 1A; loop corner of the flower by the thread around the edge of one 25mm weaving through beads leather flower and pass back through the to attach it to the nearest A just strung, leaving a 4" tail. Use the 2 holes in the flower. working and tail threads to tie a knot, securing the A on the outside edge of the leather flower (Fig. 1, purple thread). String 1A and loop the thread around the edge of the flower, then pass back through the last A strung so that it sits snug against the previous A at the outside edge of the flower (Fig. 1, green thread); repeat around the edge of the flower (Fig. 1, blue thread). Pass down through the first A of this round, loop around the edge of the flower, and pass up through the first A of this round (Fig. 1, red thread). Round 2: String 2A; pass under the nearest thread of the previous round and pass back through the second A just added (Fig. 2, purple thread). String 1A, pass under the next thread of the previous round, and pass back through the A just added (Fig. 2, green thread); repeat around the edge of the flower (Fig. 2, Fig. 2: Adding Round 2

36 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. blue thread). Note: Because this round TECHNIQUE requires more beads than the previous circular brick stitch round, you’ll sometimes need to form an PROJECT LEVEL £¡¡ increase by passing under the same thread MATERIALS between 2 beads of the previous round. 2 g tutti-berry mix size 11° seed beads (A) Pass down through the first A of this 2 gunmetal 4mm jump rings round, pass under the nearest thread of 4 gunmetal 7mm jump rings the previous round, and pass up through 1 pair of gunmetal 9×12mm ear wires the first A of this round (Fig. 2, red 2 orange 12mm leather flowers thread). Secure the threads and trim. 2 turquoise 25mm leather flowers Center: Use 24" of new thread to string 1A, Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread leaving a 4" tail. Pass up through the cen- TOOLS ter hole in the flower from back to front. Scissors String 1A; pass down through the center Size 10 beading needle hole in the flower from front to back. Use 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers the working and tail threads to tie a knot. Pass through the first A added in the cen- FINISHED SIZE ter, pass up through the center hole in 1 2 ⁄8" the flower, and pass through the second A added (Fig. 3, purple thread). String blue thread). Pass through the 6A just 3A and pass through the last A exited added and the last A exited to form the (Fig. 3, green thread); repeat (Fig. 3, beads into a snug ring (Fig. 3, red thread). Pass down through the nearest hole in the flower, pass through the A at the back of the flower, pass up through the opposite hole in the flower, and pass through the nearest A in the ring (Fig. 4, green thread); repeat twice (Fig. 4, blue then red threads) to secure the ring of 6A to the flower. If necessary, pass through the ring of 6A again to snug the beads. Secure the threads and trim.

2) FINISH. Use one 7mm jump ring to attach one 12mm flower to one hole in the 25mm flower, taking care that the front of the flowers face the same direction. Use one 7mm jump ring to attach one 4mm jump ring to the 12mm flower. Attach 1 ear wire to the 4mm jump ring. Fig. 3: Starting the center 3) Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a second earring. ●

SUZ KLUMB is a bead artist who is drawn to color, textiles, and textures. She loves the business side of creating, and in 2015 she became the owner of Glass Garden Beads, a bead shop based in Faribault, Minnesota. Suz enjoys working in a creative environment, catering to craft enthusiasts, encouraging others to create, and expanding her business’s bead kit line.

RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or contact: Seed beads: Glass Garden Beads, (507) 645-0301, www.glassgarden Fig. 4: Finishing beads.com. Jump rings, ear wires, and thread: the center Fusion Beads, (888) 781-3559, www.fusion beads.com. Leather fl owers: Lilly Pilly Designs, (303) 543-8673, www.lillypillydesigns.com.

SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2017 37 Parade of Daisies ALICE HARON ON THE COVER Bezel large rounds with tubular right- angle weave and peyote stitch, then use circular herringbone stitch to form daisy-like petals.

38 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. 1) COMPONENTS. Use tubular right-angle Round 1: String 1C and pass through the top TECHNIQUES weave, tubular peyote stitch, and circular A of the nearest base unit; repeat twelve tubular right-angle weave herringbone stitch to form the components: times. Note: For this and subsequent tubular peyote stitch Base Strip: Use 3' of thread to string 1B, 1A, rounds, step up by passing through the circular herringbone stitch right-angle weave variation 1B, and 1A, leaving a 4" tail; pass through first bead added in the current round the first 1B/1A/1B of this unit (Fig. 1, green unless otherwise noted (Fig. 4, purple PROJECT LEVEL ££¡ thread). String 1A, 1B, and 1A and pass thread; beadwork shown flat and K MATERIALS through the last B exited in the previous removed for clarity). 1 g bright gold size 15° seed beads (A) unit and the first 1A/1B of this unit (Fig. 1, Round 2: Work 13 peyote stitches with 1F 1 g silver-lined blue size 15° seed beads (B) blue thread); repeat ten times for a total in each stitch (Fig. 4, green thread). 1 g matte aluminum galvanized permanent- of 12 units (Fig. 1, red thread). Round 3: Work 13 peyote stitches with 1G in finish size 15° seed beads (C) Base Ring: String 1A; pass up through the each stitch (Fig. 4, blue thread). Weave 1 g rust-lined crystal gold luster size 15° first B of the first right-angle-weave unit. through beads to exit from 1A at the bot- seed beads (D) String 1A; pass down through the last B tom of 1 base unit (Fig. 4, red thread). 1 g matte starlight galvanized permanent- exited in the previous unit, pass through Note: Rounds 1–3 fold down toward the finish size 15° seed beads (E) the first A just added, and pass up through bottom edge of the base; the base forms 1 g rust-lined crystal gold luster size 11° seed beads (F) the first B of the first unit (Fig. 2; beadwork the inside edge of the bezel. 1 g turquoise luster size 11° seed beads (G) shown flat for clarity). Round 4: String 1C and pass through the 3 g silver-lined light amethyst size 11° seed Center: String 1K; pass down through the bottom A of the nearest base unit; repeat beads (H) opposite B of the base ring (Fig. 3, blue twelve times (Fig. 5, green thread; 24 Aztec gold 6mm 2-hole DiscDuos (J) thread). Pass back through the K and pass beadwork shown flat and K removed 2 turquoise 8mm faceted rounds (K) up through the last B exited. Repeat the for clarity). 37 turquoise 3mm crystal pearl rounds (L) thread path of this center to reinforce. Pass Round 5: Work 13 peyote stitches with 1F 46 turquoise 4mm crystal pearl rounds (M) through the A at the top of the first base in each stitch (Fig. 5, blue thread). Weave 13 bright gold 5mm crystal pearl rounds (N) unit (Fig. 3, red thread). through beads of Rounds 3 and 5 to zip 1 dyed jade 8mm crystal pearl round (O) the beadwork and connect the rounds, 2 turquoise 8mm crystal pearl rounds (P) exiting from 1G of Round 3 (Fig. 5, 1 bright gold 11mm toggle clasp red thread). Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 18 ½ "

Fig. 1: Stitching the base Fig. 2: Forming the base strip of the component ring of the component

Fig. 3: Adding the center Fig. 4: Working Rounds 1–3 Fig. 5: Stitching Rounds 4 of the component of the component and 5 of the component

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Fig. 6: Forming Rounds 6–9 Fig. 7: Assembling the of the component strap center

artist’s tips 2) STRAP CENTER. Use the working thread petals at the bottom of the component ❯ You can use beige nylon thread of 1 component to string 1L, 1J, and 1L; pass between the connection and the strap. In for Steps 2–4 if you don’t want through the nearest F of Round 9. Pass back this and the following units, take care that the thread to show. through the last 1L/1J (first hole) added. the 3mm pearls are at the inside of the ❯ Use medium and even tension. Pass through the second hole of the J strap in order to achieve proper curvature (Fig. 7, blue thread). String 1L; pass through in the necklace. String 1M, 1J, and 1L; pass 1F of Round 9 on 1 new component. Pass through the nearest F of Round 9. Pass back through the last L added and the J back through the last 1L/1J (first hole) Round 6: String 2H and pass through the (second hole). String 1L; pass through the added. Pass through the second hole of last G exited, the nearest F of Round 2, and nearest F of Round 9 on the new component. the J (Fig. 8, brown thread). the next G of Round 3; repeat twelve times. Pass back through the last L added and the J Unit 2: String 1L, 1J, and 1M; pass through Note: For this and subsequent rounds, step (second hole) (Fig. 7, red thread). Secure the last J (second hole) exited and the first up by passing through the first bead and trim the working thread. 1L/1J (first then second holes) of this unit added in the current round (Fig. 6, purple Repeat this entire step three times to con- (Fig. 8, pink thread). thread). Note: You’ll now begin working nect the remaining components to the pre- Units 3–10: Repeat Unit 2 eight times clockwise. vious components, using the working thread (Fig. 8, orange thread). Round 7: String 2H and pass down through of each new component; don’t trim the Unit 11: String 1M, 1N, and 1M; pass through the next H of the previous round and pass working thread of the last component. Note: the last J (second hole) exited and the up through the following H to form a her- Take care to leave 4 herringbone-stitched 1M/1N just added (Fig. 8, purple thread). ringbone stitch; repeat twelve times petals at the top of each component and 5 Unit 12: String 1M, 1N, and 1M; pass through (Fig. 6, green thread). herringbone-stitched petals at the bottom the last N exited and the 1M/1N just added Round 8: Repeat Round 7 (Fig. 6, blue of each component between each connec- (Fig. 8, green thread). thread). tion in order to achieve proper curvature in Unit 13–17: Repeat Unit 12 five times (Fig. 8, Round 9: String 1H, 1F, and 1H and pass the necklace. Arrange the color sequence of blue thread). down through the next H of the previous the components as desired. Clasp: String 3E and the ring half of the round, then string 1D and pass up through clasp; pass back through the 3E just added the following H of the previous round; 3) STRAP 1. Use a variation of right-angle and the last N exited. String 3E and pass repeat twelve times. Exit from the first F of weave to stitch the first strap: through the ring half of the clasp; pass this round (Fig. 6, red thread). Secure and Unit 1: Weave the working thread of 1 end back through the 3E just added and the trim the tail thread but don’t trim the component through beads so that it exits last N exited (Fig. 8, red thread). Repeat working thread. Set the component aside. from 1F of Round 9 opposite the previous the thread path of this clasp to reinforce. Repeat this entire step. Repeat this entire connection. Note: Take care to leave Secure the working thread and trim. step using O for K. Repeat this entire step 4 herringbone-stitched petals at the top of twice using P for K. the component and 5 herringbone-stitched

40 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. 4) STRAP 2. Use a variation of right-angle weave to stitch the second strap: Units 1–16: Starting on the other end of the strap center, repeat Step 3, Units 1–16. Clasp: String 5E, 1L, 2E, and the toggle half of the clasp (Fig. 9, green thread); pass back through the last 2E/1L/2E added (Fig. 9, blue thread). String 3E; pass through the last N exited (Fig. 9, red thread). Repeat the thread path of this clasp to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. ●

ALICE HARON lives in Chicago, Illinois, with her husband and their cat. She specializes in creating wearable jewelry designs, and she teaches beading classes at the Chicago Jewelry School. Contact Alice at [email protected].

RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or contact: Seed beads, faceted rounds, and thread: Studio Beads, (847) 607-8702, www.studiobeads.com. DiscDuos: Potomac Bead Company, (717) 263-2323, www.potomacbeads.com. Swarovski crystal pearl rounds: Bodacious Beads, (847) 699- 7959, www.bodaciousbeadschicago.com. Clasp: Chelsea’s beads, (847) 433-3451, www.chelseasbeads.com. OPTION YOU CAN USE DISCDUOS FOR THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE STRAPS INSTEAD OF USING PEARLS AT THE ENDS.

Fig. 9: Attaching the clasp to the second Fig. 8: Working strap the first strap

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Use varying sizes of seed beads to your advantage and create an undulating base of two-hole crescent beads, then embellish alternating curves with picots.

Main Colorway

42 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. 1) BASE. String a simple base: 2) EMBELLISHMENT. Form picots to add TECHNIQUES Base Row 1: Position each E vertically on frilly embellishments to the base: stringing your work surface with its inside curve fac- Embellishment Row 1: String 1B, 1C, 1F, 1C, picot ing to the left. Add a stop bead to 4' of and 1B, then pass through the last D exited PROJECT LEVEL ££¡ thread, leaving a 6" tail. Working from right and the next 1E (top hole)/1D (Fig. 2, tur- MATERIALS to left, string {1E (top hole) and 1D} six quoise thread); repeat four times (Fig. 2, 1 g matte plum transparent size 15° Japanese times, then string {1E (top hole) and 1A} purple thread). String 1B, 1C, 1F, 1C, seed beads (A) six times (Fig. 1, orange thread); repeat and 1B; pass through the last D exited and 1 g higher metallic violet iris size 15° Japanese four times (Fig. 1, turquoise thread). weave through beads to exit from the next seed beads (B) String 1E (top hole). Snug the beads of this D of the base (Fig. 2, green thread). 2 g silver-lined lavender opal size 11° Japanese row up to the stop bead; pass through the Repeat from the beginning of this row seed beads (C) second (bottom) hole of the last E added four times. Weave through beads to exit 6 g magenta-lined black diamond size 6° (Fig. 1, yellow thread). Note: You’ll now from the first D of Base Row 2 (Fig. 2, Japanese seed beads (D) 61 matte metallic lava 10×3mm 2-hole begin working in the opposite direction. blue thread). crescent beads (E) Base Row 2: String 1D and pass through the Embellishment Row 2: Repeat 60 metallic pink suede 3mm pressed-glass next E (bottom hole); repeat five times Embellishment Row 1, this time exiting melon rounds (F) (Fig. 1, green thread). String 1A and pass from the first B of Embellishment Row 1 1 silver 10×14mm 3-strand filigree box clasp through the next E (bottom hole); repeat (Fig. 2, red thread). Black One-G nylon beading thread five times (Fig. 1, blue thread). Repeat TOOLS from the beginning of this row four times. Scissors Snug the beadwork. Pass through the top Size 12 beading needle hole of the last E exited and the nearest D (Fig. 1, red thread). Note: You’ll now begin FINISHED SIZE working in the opposite direction. 7 ¼ "

Fig. 1: Stitching the base

Fig. 2: Embellishing the base

Back of bracelet

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Fig. 3: Reinforcing the embellishments

artist’s tip Alternate To tighten the beadwork, Colorway Materials weave through the beads of Base Row 1 and Base Row 2 at each curved section of the Fig. 4: Attaching the clasp BLUE base for the length of the 1 g turquoise opaque size 15° bracelet. Japanese seed beads (A) 1 g metallic Polaris permanent- finish size 15° Japanese seed beads (B) 3) FINISH. Strengthen the embellishments the clasp from back to front (Fig. 4, blue 2 g aqua-lined light jonquil and attach the clasp: thread). String 2A; pass through the end size 11° Japanese seed Reinforcement: Pass back through the loop of the clasp just strung from front to beads (C) nearest 1C/1F/1C of the current row; back. String 2A; pass back through the 5.5 g silver-lined repeat five times, connecting the embel- last E (bottom hole) exited and the near- milky dark peridot lishment beads, but skipping the B (Fig. 3, est B (Fig. 4, red thread). size 6° Japanese seed beads (D) green thread). Pass through the nearest B Repeat this entire step to reinforce Embel- 61 blue iris 10×3mm and weave through beads to exit from the lishment Row 2 and to attach the second half 2-hole crescent next B of the current row (Fig. 3, blue of the clasp to the other end of the bracelet, beads (E) thread). Repeat from the beginning of this taking care that the clasp is positioned to 60 dark milky peridot 3mm row four times, exiting from the last E (top close properly. Secure the working thread pressed-glass melon rounds (F) hole) of the base (Fig. 3, red thread). and trim. Remove the stop bead; secure the 1 antiqued brass 10×14mm Clasp: String 2A; pass through one end loop tail thread and trim. ● 3-strand filigree box clasp Black One-G nylon beading thread of one half of the clasp from front to back. String 2A; pass through the center loop of MARIE NEW is a United Kingdom–based textile PINK the clasp from back to front (Fig. 4, purple teacher, an award-winning beadwork designer, 1 g hot pink Ceylon size 15° thread). String 2A; pass through the first and a Starman TrendSetter. She loves experi- Japanese seed beads (A) loop of the clasp just strung, from front to menting with colors and texture. Contact 1 g opaque yellow-lined crystal size 15° Japanese seed beads (B) back. String 2A; pass back through the Marie at www.maztexdesigns.co.uk. 2 g fuchsia-lined crystal size 11° last E (top hole) exited. Pass back through Japanese seed beads (C) the last E (bottom hole) exited, away from RESOURCES Check your favorite 5.5 g pink-lined light topaz the beadwork (Fig. 4, green thread). bead retailer or contact: Toho seed beads, size 6° Japanese seed String 2A; pass through the opposite end crescent beads, and thread: Artbeads.com, beads (D) loop of the clasp from front to back. (866) 715-2323. Melon rounds: Bead Haven, 61 turquoise Picasso String 2A; pass through the center loop of (989) 652-3566, www.beadhaven.com. 10×3mm 2-hole crescent beads (E) 60 Capri blue iris luster 3mm pressed-glass melon rounds (F) 1 brass 10×14mm 3-strand filigree box clasp White One-G nylon beading thread

44 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. Pip Petal Pendant KIM WEST

Create a pretty bezel for a Lunasoft Lucite cabochon using tubular peyote stitch, seed beads, and Pip beads for an easy, eye-catching pendant.

Main Colorway

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1) BEZEL. Use tubular peyote stitch to bezell TECHNIQUE the cabochon: tubular peyote stitch Rounds 1 and 2: Use 3' of thread to string PROJECT LEVEL ££¡ 38C, leaving a 24" tail. Pass through all the MATERIALS beads again to form a tight circle, then 1 g nickel size 15° seed beads (A) pass through the first 2C strung (Fig. 1, 1 g hematite size 11° seed beads (B) green thread). 2 g lilac Ceylon size 8° seed beads (C) Round 3: String 1C, skip 1C of the previous 19 crystal silver rainbow 5×7mm Pip beads (D) rounds, and pass through the next C; 1 pearl 24mm Lucite cabochon repeat eighteen times. Note: Step up for 1 gunmetal 4×5mm wireguard this and subsequent rounds by passing 1 gunmetal 4×13mm bail through the first bead added in the currentnt 1 gunmetal 4×5mm oval jump ring round unless otherwise noted (Fig. 1, Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread blue thread). TOOLS Round 4: Work 19 stitches with 1D in each Scissors stitch (Fig. 1, red thread). Flip the bead- Size 10 beading needle work over. 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers Round 5: Work 19 stitches with 1B in each stitch (Fig. 2, green thread; Rounds 1–3 FINISHED SIZE not shown for clarity). Note: You’ll now × 1 ½ " (1 ½ 2" with bail) begin working the front of the pendant.

artist’s tips Back of pendant ❯ Depending on the manufacturer of the seed beads you use, you may need to adjust the number of beads strung in Rounds 1 and 2. Some seed beads Round 6: Work 19 stitches with 1C in each might be wider than the ones stitch (Fig. 2, blue thread). Pull the thread used here, so you’d need to use tight. Note: The beadwork will cup once fewer in the starting ring. Toho this round is added. If it becomes difficult or Miyuki seed beads are to pass through the B of Round 5, try recommended. angling your needle to get at the hole. ❯ If Rounds 8 and 9 won’t lay flat Make sure the C of this round sit on top against the cabochon, try smaller of the D in Round 4. beads such as Charlottes. Round 7: Work 19 stitches with 1B in each ❯ If Round 11 won’t lay flat stitch (Fig. 2, red thread). Insert the cabo- against the cabochon, use A chon faceup into the beadwork so the beads instead of B. front of the cabochon touches Round 7. Note: The C of Rounds 1–3 will sit at the Fig. 1: Stitching Rounds 1–4 back of the cabochon, and the D of Round 4 will be at the edge. Round 8: Work 19 stitches with 2A in each stitch. Step up through the first A of this round (Fig. 3, blue thread). Round 9: String 1A and pass through the next 2A of Round 8; repeat eighteen times (Fig. 3, red thread). Secure the working thread and trim. Flip the beadwork face- down. Note: The next 2 rounds finish the back of the bezel.

Fig. 2: Adding Rounds 5–7

Fig. 3: Working Rounds 8 and 9

46 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. Fig. 4: Finishing Rounds 10 and 11

Fig. 5: Attaching the wireguard

Round 10: Add a needle to the tail thread KIM WEST became interested in beading when Alternate and, if necessary, weave through beads to a coworker taught her peyote stitch during a Colorway Materials exit from 1C of Round 1. Work 19 stitches lunch break in the mid-1990s. She is the owner with 1B in each stitch (Fig. 4, green of Stony Creek Bead in Ypsilanti, Michigan, where thread; back of beadwork shown). Pull the she teaches classes and creates new designs. 1 g champagne galvanized permanent- thread tight. Contact Kim at [email protected]. finish size 15° seed beads (A) Round 11: Work 19 stitches with 1B in each 1 g higher metallic dragonfly size 11° stitch (Fig. 4, blue thread); pull tight and RESOURCES Check your favorite bead seed beads (B) repeat the thread path to reinforce. Weave retailer or contact: Size 15° Toho seed beads, 2 g pink-lined light amethyst size 8° through beads to exit from 1C of Round 3 Size 11° and 8° Miyuki seed beads, Lunasoft seed beads (C) (Fig. 4, red thread). Rotate the beadwork Lucite cabochon, and all other materials: 19 topaz AB 5×7mm Pip beads (D) so the thread exits at the top. Stony Creek Bead, (734) 544-0904, 1 grape 24mm Lucite cabochon www.stonycreekbead.blogspot.com. 1 antiqued brass 4×5mm wireguard 2) BAIL. String the wireguard and pass 1 antiqued brass 4×13mm bail 1 antiqued brass 4×5mm oval jump ring through the last C exited (Fig. 5; back of Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beadwork shown); repeat the thread path beading thread multiple times to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Use the jump ring to attach the bail to the wireguard. ●

SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2017 47 Victorian Rose Corsage DANIELLE CLARKE beginner Use backstitch bead embroidery to adorn romantic filigree connectors with fire-polished friendly! rounds and a sweet resin rose for a vintage- inspired bracelet.

1) FLOWER FILIGREE. Use backstitch bead embroidery to embellish the flower filigree: Ring, First Half: Use 24" of thread to pass up through Hole 1 of the flower filigree, leav- Fig. 1: Stitching the ing a 4" tail. String 1A; pass down through first half of the flower filigree’s ring Hole 3. Use the working and tail threads to 18 1 2 3 4 tie a square knot. Pass up through Hole 5 17 16 5 (Fig. 1, orange thread). String 2A; pass 6 down through Hole 3. Pass up through 155 7 Hole 6 (Fig. 1, purple thread). String 2A; 14 8 pass down through Hole 8. Pass up 13 9 through Hole 9 (Fig. 1, green thread). 12 11 10 String 1A; pass down through Hole 8. Pass up through Hole 9 (Fig. 1, blue thread). Pass back through the 6A just added. Pass 1 2 3 18 4 down through Hole 1. Tie a half-hitch knot 17 5 on a previous thread. Pass up through 16 6 Hole 2. Pass back through the first A of this 15 7 step (Fig. 1, red thread). 14 8 13 9 Ring, Second Half: String 1A; pass down 121110 through Hole 18. Pass up through Hole 15 (Fig. 2, orange thread). String 2A; pass Fig. 2: Working the down through Hole 17. Pass up through second half of the flower Hole 14 (Fig. 2, purple thread). String 2A; filigree’s ring pass down through Hole 12. Pass up

48 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. through Hole 9 (Fig. 2, green thread). (Fig. 3, turquoise thread). String 1A; pass TECHNIQUE String 1A; pass down through Hole 11. down through Hole 5. Pass up through backstitch bead embroidery Pass up through Hole 9 (Fig. 2, blue Hole 9 (Fig. 3, orange thread). String 1A; PROJECT LEVEL £¡¡ thread). Pass back through the 6A added pass down through Hole 7. Pass up MATERIALS in this half (Fig. 2, red thread). Pass through Hole 12 (Fig. 3, purple thread). 28 green turquoise luster Picasso 3mm through the ring of 12A and pull the String 1A; pass down through Hole 9. Pass fire-polished rounds (A) thread snug to close any gaps in the up through Hole 14 (Fig. 3, green thread). 2 champagne luster opaque 4mm fire- thread. Pass down through the nearest String 1A; pass down through Hole 12. polished rounds (B) hole in the filigree, toward the back. Pass up through Hole 16 (Fig. 3, blue 1 cream 12mm resin rose Secure the threads at the back of the fili- thread). String 1A; pass down through 3 brass 14mm domed square filigree links gree. Dab the knot with adhesive; let dry. Hole 14. Pass up through Hole 1 and pass 2 brass 15×21mm diamond filigree links Trim the threads. through the first 2A added in the ring 1 brass 30mm 6-petal flower filigree link Center: Use a toothpick and adhesive to (Fig. 3, red thread). 12 brass 4mm jump rings attach the back of the resin rose to the First Corner: String 1A; pass down through 1 brass 6mm jump ring front of the flower filigree, centered within the hole at Corner A. Pass up through × 1 brass 6 10mm lobster clasp the ring; let dry. Flip the filigree over. Hole 9. Pass through the third A added in 3 ½ " of brass 2mm teardrop chain Back: Use a toothpick and adhesive to attach the ring, toward Corner A (Fig. 4, green 3 ½ " of gold-plated 3–4×2–3mm wire- wrapped green rondelle chain 1 domed filigree to the center of the back thread). Pass through the last A added and Dark brown size A Silamide waxed nylon of the flower filigree so that the convex pass down through Corner A. Pass up beading thread surface faces out. Set aside. through Hole 7 (Fig. 4, blue thread). Pass Clear craft adhesive through the third through fifth beads TOOLS 2) DIAMOND FILIGREES. Use backstitch added in the ring, toward Corner B (Fig. 4, bead embroidery to embellish the diamond red thread). Scissors Size 7 sewing needle filigrees: Second Corner: String 1A; pass down Toothpicks Ring: Use 24" of thread to pass up through through the hole at Corner B. Pass up 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers Hole 1 of 1 diamond filigree, leaving a through Hole 1. Pass through the sixth A 4" tail. String 1A; pass down through added in the ring, toward Corner B (Fig. 5, FINISHED SIZE Hole 4. Use the working and tail threads to purple thread). Pass through the last A 7 ½ " tie a square knot. Pass up through Hole 7 added and pass down through Corner B. Pass up through Hole 13 (Fig. 5, green thread). Center: String 1B; pass down through Hole 5. Pass up through Hole 13 (Fig. 5, blue 2 3 4 thread). Pass through the last B added and 16 1 pass down through Hole 5 (Fig. 5, red 5 6 2 3 15 4 thread). Secure the threads at the back of 1 the filigree. Dab the knot with adhesive; let 14 13 8 7 16 5 12 15 6 dry. Trim the threads. 9 B A Back: Use a toothpick and adhesive to attach 14 7 1 domed filigree to the back of the dia- 1011 13 8 12 9 mond filigree so that the convex surface faces out and the corners and edges of 11 10 each filigree are aligned. Set aside. Fig. 3: Forming the diamond Repeat this entire step to form a second dia- filigree’s ring mond filigree.gree. Fig. 4: Adding the first corner of the diamond filigree

1 2 3 4 artist’s tips 16 5 ❯ Increase or decrease the 15 6 finished size of the bracelet B A by adjusting the length of 14 7 the chains. 13 8 ❯ To make a matching pair 12 9 of earrings, stitch two 11 10 diamond filigrees and attach an ear wire to one Fig. 5: Finishing the second corner corner of each filigree. and adding the center of the diamond filigree

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3) ASSEMBLY. Connect the filigree compo- DANIELLE CLARKE lives in New Jersey with nents as a focal and attach the chains: her husband and their two sons. She works in Focal: Use one 4mm jump ring to attach information technology, and she is a member of another 4mm jump ring to Corner A on the B’sue Boutiques Creative Group. Contact 1 diamond filigree. Use one 4mm jump Danielle at www.opalrosebydanielle.etsy.com. ring to attach the previous jump ring to the end of 1 petal on the flower filigree. RESOURCES Check your favorite bead Use one 4mm jump ring to attach another retailer or contact: Fire-polished rounds: 4mm jump ring to the end of the opposite Eureka Crystal Beads, (401) 603-0983, www petal on the flower filigree. Use one 4mm .eurekacrystalbeads.com. Diamond links, jump ring to attach the previous jump ring similar fl ower link, teardrop chain, and similar to Corner B on the second diamond rondelle chain: Beadaholique, (866) 834-4618, filigree. www.beadaholique.com. Resin rose, domed Chains: *Attach one 4mm jump ring to square links, and all other materials: Fire Corner A on the last diamond filigree Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, added. Use one 4mm jump ring to attach www.fi remountaingems.com. one 1¾ " piece of teardrop chain and one 1¾ " piece of rondelle chain to the previous jump ring. Use one 4mm jump ring to attach the ends of both chains to the lob- ster clasp. Repeat from *, attaching chains to Corner B on the first diamond filigree and using the 6mm jump ring instead of the lobster clasp. ●

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50 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2017 51 Lacy Cables Bracelet BARBARA FALKOWITZ

Delicate embellishments made of picots and netting dress up this bracelet’s right-angle- weave base with the look of elegant lace cables.

Main Colorway

52 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. 1) BASE. Use a variation of right-angle TECHNIQUES weave to stitch the base: right-angle weave variation Row 1, Unit 1: Use 3' of thread to string {1D picot and 1C} four times, leaving a 4" tail. Pass netting through the beads (same holes of the D) PROJECT LEVEL ££¡ again to form a tight circle; use the work- MATERIALS ing and tail threads to tie a square knot 2 g metallic antique bronze size 15° seed and pass through the first (inside) hole of beads (A) the first D strung. Pass through the second 1 g silver-lined aqua size 15° seed beads (B) (outside) hole of the last D exited (Fig. 1, 4 g metallic antique bronze size 11° seed green thread). beads (C) Row 1, Unit 2: String {1C and 1D} three 7 g turquoise Picasso 4×2mm 2-hole times. String 1C; pass through the last D MiniDuos (D) (outside hole) exited in the previous unit Back of 55 rose gold luster opaque 4mm fire- bracelet polished rounds (E) and the first 1C, 1D (inside hole), 1C, and 36 crystal Picasso 3mm pressed-glass 1D (inside then outside holes) of this unit rounds (F) (Fig. 1, blue thread). 1 antiqued copper 22mm 3-strand box clasp Row 1, Units 3–19: Repeat Row 1, Unit 2 Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread seventeen times, exiting toward the bead- TOOLS work from the first D (inside then outside Scissors holes) of Row 1, Unit 19 (Fig. 1, red Row 2, Unit 2: String 1C; pass through the D Size 10 beading needle thread). (outside hole) at the bottom of the next Row 2, Unit 1: String {1C and 1D} three unit in the previous row. String {1C and 1D} FINISHED SIZE times. String 1C; pass through the last D twice. String 1C; pass through the last D 6 ¾ " (outside hole) exited in the previous row (outside hole) exited in the previous unit of and the first 1C/1D (inside then outside the current row, and weave through beads holes) of this unit (Fig. 2, green thread). to exit from the first D (inside then outside holes) of this unit (Fig. 2, blue thread). Row 2, Units 3–19: Repeat Row 2, Unit 2 seventeen times, exiting away from the Fig. 1: Stitching beadwork from the second D (inside then Row 1 of the outside holes) of Row 2, Unit 19 (Fig. 2, base red thread). Row 3, Unit 1: String {1C and 1D} three times. String 1C; pass through the last D (outside hole) exited in the previous row and weave through beads to exit from the third D (inside then outside holes) of this unit (Fig. 3, green thread). Fig. 2: Row 3, Unit 2: String {1C and 1D} twice. Working Row 2 of String 1C; pass through the D (outside the base hole) at the bottom of the next unit in the previous row. String 1C; pass through the last D (outside hole) exited in the previous unit of the current row, and weave through beads to exit from the second D (inside then outside holes) of this unit (Fig. 3, blue thread). Row 3, Units 3–19: Repeat Row 3, Unit 2 seventeen times, exiting away from the beadwork from the first D (inside hole) of Row 3, Unit 19 (Fig. 3, red thread).

Fig. 3: Forming Row 3 of the base

artist’s tip Keep consistent tension when stitching the base.

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OPTIONS • USE 2MM FIRE-POLISHED ROUNDS, 2×3MM CRYSTAL RONDELLES, OR 3MM PEARLS FOR THE 3MM PRESSED-GLASS ROUNDS. • USE ONE COLOR OF SIZE 15º SEED BEADS INSTEAD OF TWO.

Fig. 4: Adding Edge 1, Rows 1 and 2

2) EDGE 1, ROW 1. Use picots and netting 4) EDGE 1, ROW 3. String 1B, 1C, 1F, 1C, to embellish one edge of the base: and 1B and pass through the second A of the End 1: String 2A; pass through the last D next 3A set in Edge 1, Row 2 (Fig. 5, orange (outside hole) exited (Fig. 4, black thread); repeat seventeen times. Weave thread). through beads to exit from the second A Stitch 1: String 3A; pass through the last D of the nearest 3A set in Edge 1, Row 1 (Fig. 5, Alternate (outside hole) exited (Fig. 4, pink thread). purple thread). Stitch 2: String 1A, 1E, and 1A; pass through Colorway Materials the next edge D (outside hole) (Fig. 4, tur- 5) EDGE 1, ROW 4. String 1B and 1C and quoise thread). pass back through the nearest F of Edge 1, Stitches 3–37: Repeat Stitches 1 and 2 Row 3, then string 1C and 1B and pass 4 g teal purple iris size 15° seed beads (Use for A and B.) seventeen times. Repeat Stitch 1 (Fig. 4, through the second A of the next 3A set in purple thread). Edge 1, Row 1 (Fig. 5, green thread); repeat 4 g wisteria luster size 11° seed beads (C) End 2: String 2A; pass back through the seventeen times (Fig. 5, blue thread). Weave 7 g turquoise blue bronze Picasso 4×2mm 2-hole MiniDuos (D) nearest C and the next 1D (inside hole), through beads to exit from the mirror D 49 amethyst opal luster 4mm fire- 1C, and 1D (inside hole) (Fig. 4, (inside hole) at the other edge of the base, polished rounds (E) green thread). away from the beadwork (Fig. 5, red thread). 32 bordeaux pastel 2mm fire-polished rounds (F) 3) EDGE 1, ROW 2. String 3A and pass 6) EDGE 2, ROWS 1–4. Repeat Steps 2–5. 1 silver 22mm 3-strand box clasp through the last D (inside hole) exited, then Weave through beads to exit from one end Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading weave through beads to exit from the next D C of Row 2 in the base (see the blue start dot thread This variation has 17 units in each base row. (inside hole) of the current row; repeat seven- in Fig. 6). teen times (Fig. 4, blue thread). String 3A; FINISHED SIZE pass through the last D (inside hole) exited 6 ¼ " and the first 2A of the last 3A added (Fig. 4, red thread).

54 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. Fig. 5: Working Edge 1, Rows 3 and 4 Fig. 6: Stitching the centerline

Fig. 7: Attaching the clasp

7) CENTERLINE. String 1A, 1E, and 1A and the last D (outside hole) exited (Fig. 7, pass through the diagonal C of the current red thread). Secure the threads and trim. unit in Row 2 of the base, then weave Repeat this entire step at the other end of through beads to exit from the mirror C of the bracelet, using the second half of the the next unit in Row 2 of the base (Fig. 6, clasp and taking care that the clasp is posi- blue thread); repeat eighteen times (Fig. 6, tioned to close properly. ● red thread). Secure the threads and trim. BARBARA FALKOWITZ is a designer, teacher, 8) CLASP. Start 2' of new thread that exits and former bead store owner. She has been from one end D (outside hole) of Row 1 in the teaching since 2006 and was a Beadwork base, away from the beadwork, leaving a 4" Designer of the Year in 2015. Barbara is currently tail. *String 3A, the end loop of one half of teaching in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey the clasp, and 3A, then pass through the areas and can be contacted at bkfalkowitz@ last D (outside hole) exited; repeat the thread gmail.com. path of the 3A/clasp loop/3A to reinforce. Weave through beads to exit from the next D RESOURCES Check your favorite bead (outside hole) at the end of the base (Fig. 7, retailer or contact: Seed beads, MiniDuos, green thread). Repeat from *, stringing the fi re-polished rounds, pressed-glass rounds, next loop of the same half of the clasp (Fig. 7, and thread: Fusion Beads, (888) 781-3559, blue thread). String 3A, the last loop of the www.fusionbeads.com. Clasp and kits: Diva same half of the clasp, and 3A; pass through Beaders, www.divabeaders.etsy.com.

SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2017 55 Crystal Rain Necklace ANNETTE HOLBERT

Inspired by intricate floor tiles, this eye-catching necklace is constructed by suspending a focal of connected components from dainty chain.

56 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. 1) COMPONENTS. Use circular netting and TECHNIQUES picots to stitch the components: circular netting Round 1: Use 2' of thread to string {3B and picot 1E} four times, leaving a 4" tail. Note: Take PROJECT LEVEL ££¡ care to string each E so the convex side is MATERIALS faceup. Pass through the beads (first/insideide 1 g silver permanent-finish size 15° seed holes of the E) again to form a tight circle;le; beads (A) use the working and tail threads to tie a 3 g matte teal iris size 11° seed beads (B) square knot. Pass through the first 2B 3.5 g matte teal iris size 8° seed beads (C) strung (Fig. 1, orange thread). 12 silver 3.4mm Japanese drops (D) Round 2: String 1A, 1F, and 1A, skip thehe 20 petrol pastel 6mm 2-hole diamond Silky next 1B/1E/1B, and pass through thehe fol- beads (E) lowing B; repeat three times. Passs through 40 aquamarine 3mm crystal bicones (F) the first 1A/1F of this round (Fig. 1,. 1, blue × 3 Caribbean blue 7 13mm crystal thread). Pass through the 4F of this round briolettes (G) to snug the beads into a ring att the cen- 1 silver 13×27mm leaf-motif toggle clasp 4 silver 4×6mm oval jump rings ter. Pass through the next 1A/1B1B (Fig. 1, 13 silver 6mm 20-gauge jump rings red thread). 12" of silver 3×6 / 2×3mm long-and-short Round 3: String 1F and 1B, thenen pass back oval chain through the F just added andnd pass Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread through the last B exited inn Round 1 and TOOLS the next 1B/1E (inside hole)/2Ble)/2B (Fig. 2, purple thread); repeat threehree times. Pass Scissors Size 10 or 12 beading needle through the first 1F/1B of this round OPTION (Fig. 2, orange thread). 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers PLAY WITH THE NUMBER, Wire cutters Round 4: String 3B and passss through the CONNECTION STYLE, AND second (outside) hole of the next E,E then FINISHED SIZE LAYOUT OF THE COMPONENTS string 3B and pass through the following B IN YOUR NECKLACE. 19 ½ " of Round 3 (Fig. 2, blue thread); repeat three times. Pass through the first 3B of this round (Fig. 2, red thread). Dangle: Use 1 round jump ringng to string 1D, Round 5: String 5B and pass through the 1G, and 1D; attach it to the center C off the nearest 7B (Fig. 3, purple thread); repeat 3C set in Round 6 along the bottom flat three times. Pass through the first 3B of edge of the component. this round (Fig. 3, orange thread). Repeat this entire step twice for a total of Round 6: String 3C and pass through the last 3 large-dangle components. Repeat this B exited and the next 6B to form a picot entire step twice, this time stringing 3D in (Fig. 3, blue thread); repeat seven times the dangle instead of 1D/1G/1D for 2 small- (Fig. 3, red thread). Secure the threads dangle components. and trim.

Fig. 1: Stitching Rounds 1 and 2

Fig. 2: Working Rounds 3 and 4

Fig. 3: Adding Rounds 5 and 6

SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2017 57 Crystal Rain Necklace

Alternate Colorway Materials

PURPLE NECKLACE 1 g copper permanent-finish size 11° seed beads (A) 3 g purple iris size 11° seed beads (B) 4 g purple metal size 8° seed beads (C) There is no D in this colorway. 24 Bordeaux pastel 6mm 2-hole Back diamond Silky beads (E) of necklace 2) ASSEMBLY. Connect the components 48 purple rainbow 3×4mm crystal rondelles (F) and attach the chain: 1 Alexandrite blue 10×18mm crystal Connect: Use 1 round jump ring to connect briolette (G) the center C of f the top-right picot on 1 copper 10×25mm hook-and-eye clasp 1 large-dangle component to the center 8 copper 4×6mm oval jump rings C of the top-left picot on 1 small-dangle ANNETTE HOLBERT has an associate degreedgree 1 copper 8mm jump ring component, then connect the right-side in nursing, but she now creates and repairs 10" of antiqued copper 1×2mm oval/3mm picot on the large-dangle component to jewelry and teaches classes on beading, wire, ball link chain the left-side picot on the small-dangle metal, and polymer clay. Annette works and Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading component in the same manner; repeat displays her jewelry at A Better Bead and Crafts in thread three times, connecting each new compo- Brevard, North Carolina. With the encouragement DARK BLUE EARRINGS nent to the last component added and of her family and friends, she publishes her own 1 g silver permanent-finish size 11° seed alternating large-dangle and small- jewelry patterns. beads (A) dangle components. 2 g dark cobalt transparent size 11° seed RESOURCES Check your favorite bead beads (B) Straps: Use 1 oval jump ring to attach one retailer or contact: 2 g jet AB size 8° seed beads (C) half of the clasp to one 6" piece of chain, Seed beads and Silky There is no D in this colorway. then use 1 oval jump ring to attach the beads: Cindy’s Crafts, (423) 926-0050, 8 jet Azuro 6mm 2-hole diamond Silky other end of the chain to the center C of www.beadlady.biz. Japanese drops: beads (E) the top-outside picot on one end compo- Bead-therapy.com, (423) 509-1907. 16 metallic blue 3mm crystal rondelles (F) nent in the focal; repeat for the other end Swarovski crystal bicones, clasp, jump 2 Alexandrite blue 6×11mm crystal of the necklace, using the other half of rings, and chain: A Better Bead and Crafts, briolettes (G) the clasp. ● (828) 884-5920, www.abetterbead.com. × 1 pair of silver 9 11mm ear wires Crystal briobriolettes: Cherry Tree Beads, 4 silver 5mm jump rings (828) 505-2505-2328, www.cherrytreebeads.com. Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TEAL EARRINGS OPTION 1 g silver permanent-finish size 11° seed THE LIGHTWEIGHT COMPONENTS beads (A) MAKE GREAT EARRINGS, OR YOU CAN 2 g matte teal iris size 11° seed beads (B) CONNECT MULTIPLE COMPONENTS 2 g matte teal iris size 8° seed beads (C) INTO A BRACELET. 6 silver 3.4mm Japanese drops (D) 8 petrol pastel 6mm 2-hole diamond Silky beads (E) 16 aquamarine 3mm crystal bicones (F) There is no G in this colorway. 1 pair of silver 9×11mm ear wires 4 silver 5mm jump rings Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread

58 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. ®

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BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2017 59 Clematis Vine Bracelet JACQUI HIGGINS

The components of this netted and peyote-stitched bracelet are made of SuperDuos that resemble the delicate petals of the clematis flower.

Main Colorway

60 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. 1) COMPONENTS. Use circular netting to Round 4: String 1C and pass through the TECHNIQUES create the components: next C (outside hole); repeat (Fig. 4, circular and flat netting Round 1: Lay 1D on your work surface with orange thread). String 1B; pass through peyote stitch the holes oriented vertically and the round the next C (outside hole) (Fig. 4, purple PROJECT LEVEL ££¡ side faceup. Add a stop bead to 3' of thread). String 1C and pass through MATERIALS thread, leaving a 6" tail. String the D (left the next C (outside hole); repeat twice 1 g silver size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) hole) and 3C (Fig. 1, green thread); pass (Fig. 4, green thread). Repeat from the 4 g white opaque funky blue size 11° back through the D (right hole) (Fig. 1, beginning of this round (Fig. 4, blue Japanese seed beads (B) blue thread). String 3C; pass through thread). Pass through the first C (inside 10 g nebula chalk 5×2.5mm 2-hole the D (left hole) (Fig. 1, red thread). then outside holes) of this round (Fig. 4, SuperDuos (C) Round 2: Working counterclockwise, red thread). Note: You’ll now begin work- 6 chalk white baby blue luster 6mm 2-hole string 3C; pass back through the first ing counterclockwise. cabochons (D) (inside) holes of the next 3C and the D End 1: String 1C and pass through the next C 12 crystal chrome 4mm crystal bicones (E) (right hole) (Fig. 2, blue thread). String 3C; (outside hole) of the previous round; 1 silver-plated 18mm toggle clasp pass back through the D (right hole) and the repeat (Fig. 5, pink thread). Weave Crystal 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread next 3C (inside holes) (Fig. 2, red thread). through beads to exit from the last C TOOLS Round 3: String 1B and pass through the (inside then outside holes) added, toward Scissors nearest 3C (inside holes) (Fig. 3, green the first C just added (Fig. 5, orange Size 11 or 12 beading needle thread); repeat three times (Fig. 3, blue thread). String 1C; pass through the next C FINISHED SIZE thread). Pass through the second (outside) (outside hole) (Fig. 5, purple thread). 8" hole of the last C exited (Fig. 3, red Weave through beads, following the green thread). Note: You’ll now begin working thread path in Fig. 5 to exit from the oppo- clockwise. site C (outside hole) of Round 4 (Fig. 5, green thread). End 2: String 1C and pass through the next C artist’s tip (outside hole); repeat (Fig. 5, blue thread). Before adding a Weave through beads to exit from the two-hole bead to last C (inside then outside holes) added, your work, pretest toward the first C just added (Fig. 5, red each hole to make thread). Remove the stop bead; secure sure that neither is and trim the tail thread but don’t trim the clogged. working thread. Set aside. Repeat this entire step five times for a total of 6 components. Use the working thread of the last component to string 1C; pass through the next C (outside hole) of End 2. Fig. 1: Working Fig. 2: Forming Round 2 Secure and trim the working thread of the Round 1 of a of a component last component. component

Fig. 3: Adding Round 3 Fig. 4: Stitching Round 4 Fig. 5: Finishing the ends of a component of a component of a component

SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2017 61 Clematis Vine Bracelet

Back of bracelet

Fig. 6: Assembling the components

Fig. 7: Stitching Edge, Row 1

Fig. 8: Working Edge, Rows 2 and 3

2) ASSEMBLY. Note: Take care that each 3) EDGES. Use netting and peyote stitch to round four times. String 1B, 1A, 1E, 1A, component is faceup. Use the working add edges to the bracelet: and 1B; pass through the next C (outside thread of 1 component to string the last C Row 1: Start 6' of new thread that exits up hole) of Round 4 (Fig. 8, purple thread). (outside hole) added in End 1 of 1 new com- through the second (outside) hole of the Weave through beads of the end compo- ponent. Pass through the next C (outside last C added on the end component in nent to exit from the first C (inside then hole) of the first component (Fig. 6, blue Step 2. Following the blue thread path in outside holes) of Round 4 at the bottom thread). Pass through the mirror C (outside Fig. 7, add sets of 3B to the edges of each of the component, toward the beadwork hole) of the new component, the last C component and connection point where (Fig. 8, green thread). Repeat from the (inside hole) added in End 1, and the next C indicated in the figure (Fig. 7, blue beginning of this row along the bottom of (outside hole). Pass through the mirror C thread). Weave through beads to exit from the components. Weave through beads to (outside hole) of the first component (Fig. 6, the nearest C (inside then outside holes) of exit from the first B of the first 15B set in red thread). Repeat the thread path of this Round 4 at the top of the end component, this row (Fig. 8, blue thread). join to reinforce the connection. Secure and toward the beadwork (Fig. 7, red thread). Row 3: Work 7 peyote stitches with 1B in trim the working thread of the first Row 2: String 1B, 1A, 1E, 1A, and 1B; pass each stitch. Weave through beads to exit component. through the next C (outside hole) of from the first B of the next 15B set in the Repeat this entire step four times to join Round 4. String 15B; pass through the previous row (Fig. 8, red thread). Repeat the remaining components, taking care nearest C (outside hole) of Round 4 at the from the beginning of this row nine times that the last component formed in Step 1 top of the next component (Fig. 8, orange to peyote stitch in each set of 15B along is at the end. thread). Repeat from the beginning of this the top and bottom of the bracelet. Secure the threads and trim.

62 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. Alternate Colorway Materials

1 g bronze size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 4 g white opaque funky green size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 10 g matte nebula lemon 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (C) 6 chalk white 6mm 2-hole cabochons (D) 12 aurum 2XAB 4mm crystal bicones (E) 1 bronze 18mm toggle clasp Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading Fig. 9: Attaching thread the clasp

4) CLASP. Start 24" of new thread that exits through beads to exit from the first 3B exited JACQUI HIGGINS is a member of the Starman from 1 set of 3B added in Row 1 of the edges in this clasp (Fig. 9, red thread). Repeat the TrendSetters team. Her designs have been at one end of the bracelet. String 3B, one half thread path of this clasp to reinforce. Secure published in Beadwork and she teaches at bead of the clasp, and 3B; pass back through the the threads and trim. shops throughout the U.S. and at national events. last 3B exited. Weave through beads to exit Repeat this entire step at the other end Contact Jacqui about workshops, patterns, and from the next 3B at this end of the bracelet of the bracelet, using the second half kits at [email protected]. (Fig. 9, blue thread). String 3B; pass through of the clasp. ● the same half of the clasp. String 3B; pass RESOURCES Check your favorite bead back through the last 3B exited. Weave retailer or contact: All materials: Lucy’s Bead Boutique, (848) 232-3690, www.lucys beadboutique.com.

SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2017 63 Get started beading with shaped beads today!

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et’s e riends fast & fabulous EASY-GOING INSPIRATION

Back by popular demand, this section of fast and fabulous designs provides eight simple, stylish jewelry projects guaranteed to add a spring to your step this season. (Instructions follow on page 75.)

Weathered Hues Cody Westfall This delightful beaded necklace features an assortment of glass beads in soft colors for a stylish accessory that’s perfect for any spring or summer outfi t.

BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2017 67 fast & fabulous

Use similar techniques to make a matching bracelet and earrings.

Fantastical Frida Anne Potter Add a pop of color to a mostly chain necklace design by incorporating paper and raku beads in saturated hues.

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Nestled Rejetta Sellers Celebrate springtime by creating a necklace with colorful components that lend themselves to a fun, sprightly design.

BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2017 69 fast & fabulous

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Gray Garden Anne Perry Sweet touches such as the mother-of-pearl clasp and shimmery pearls give this darling necklace a soft, feminine feel.

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Spring Tapestry Erin Prais-Hintz This artist used an assortment of lavender English-cut rounds and green agate slices for a beautiful springtime palette.

BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2017 71 fast & fabulous

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Summer Marigold Andria McKee Showcase a standout pendant by combining it with an assortment of gemstones in corresponding colors for a truly vibrant necklace.

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Love More Lorelei Eurto Use a mix of glass beads and polymer clay components to string this airy springtime necklace.

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Madagascan Sunset Kristina Hahn Eleniak This designer combined soft suede lace and colorful beads to perfectly accent the striking pendant.

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14" of alabaster pastel pink rounds and silver TOOLS cornerless cubes, alternating 1 pink round and Wire cutters 1 cornerless cube at a time; Round-nose pliers 14" of sage green peanut beads; 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers 14" of lilac tri-beads; Scissors 15" of silver cornerless cubes. FINISHED SIZE 3. Remove the bead stopper(s) from the wire ends 26½" on one side of the necklace. Apply a dab of glue to the wire ends, then use chain- or flat-nose pliers to 1. Use the wire to form a wrapped loop. String the secure 1 foldover cord end to the ends of the wires. Frida Kahlo bead; form a wrapped loop. Repeat using the free ends of the wire; let dry. 2. To form the beaded chain, open the second link 4. Weathered Hues Use 1 jump ring to attach the clasp to 1 foldover of the medium oval chain; string 1 purple/blue seed cord end. Use the remaining jump ring to attach the Cody Westfall bead, then close the link (Note: Use two pairs of pli- chain to the second foldover cord end. TECHNIQUES ers to open the link as you would a jump ring). 5. Use 1 head pin to string 1 amethyst luster round; simple wireworking Continue in this manner, adding 1 purple/blue seed form a wrapped loop that attaches to the free end stringing bead to every other link. Attach 1 split ring to one of the chain. Repeat, using 3 sage green peanut MATERIALS end of the chain; repeat. beads. 3. 4 g opaque lavender luster size 11° Japanese Use the beading thread to form an overhand seed beads knot on one of the previous split rings, just above 4 g Ceylon petunia (blush pink) size 11° Japanese the beaded chain from Step 2. String 3 turquoise seed beads seed beads. String {1 pink paper bicone and 1 tur- 4 g opaque rainbow lavender size 11° Delica quoise seed bead} ten times. String 2 turquoise seed seed beads beads, then form an overhand knot on the second 145 fandango pink 2mm glass pearls split ring, above the beaded chain. Place a dab of 135 opaque amethyst luster 3mm jewelry cement on each knot; let dry and trim CODY WESTFALL lives in Seattle, where she teaches pressed-glass rounds thread ends. metalworking classes at the Fusion Beads retail store. 110 pale turquoise midnight iris (seafoam/silver) 4. Attach the small oval chain to one of the previous She specializes in wire wrapping, riveting, and dapping. 3mm fire-polished rounds split rings, just above the turquoise and pink strand; Her jewelry has been featured in both domestic and 60 alabaster pastel pink 4mm pressed-glass rounds repeat. international beading magazines. 200 pale sage green 4×2mm peanut beads 5. Attach the toggle ring to the split ring on one 255 lilac 4mm tri-beads RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or side of the beaded strands. Attach the Frida Kahlo 225 silver 2.5mm cornerless cubes contact: Super New Glue and all other materials: Fusion Beads, bead to the split ring on the other side of the 1 silver-plated 6×12mm lobster clasp (888) 781-3559, www.fusionbeads.com. ● beaded strands. 6. 2 silver 24-gauge 2" ball-end head pins Use one of the remaining split rings to attach the 2 silver-plated 4mm jump rings Frida Kahlo bead to one end of the large curb chain. 2 silver 3.5mm foldover cord ends Use the remaining split ring to attach the toggle bar 6" of silver-plated 3×4mm flat oval cable chain to the free end of the chain. 247" of sterling silver .014 beading wire Jewelry adhesive Tape (optional) TOOLS Wire cutters Bead stopper(s) Tape measure or 18" ruler Round-nose pliers 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE Fantastical Frida 19½" (with 5½" extender) Anne Potter TECHNIQUES 1. Cut the beading wire into thirteen 19" pieces. simple wireworking 2. Placing the bead stopper on one end of each stringing piece of beading wire before adding beads, string MATERIALS ANNE POTTER designs and beads in Illinois, where the following (Note: Attach a bead stopper or piece 15 matte turquoise size 6° seed beads she lives with her husband and five children. When of tape to the second end of each wire after adding 26 matte metallic purple/blue size 6° raku seed beads not beading, she loves to knit, crochet, run, visit flea beads): 10 pink 9×16mm paper bicones markets, and travel. Keep up with the ups and downs 15" of lavender luster Japanese seed beads (repeat 1 decoupaged wood 20×40mm Frida Kahlo bead of her creative life at www.annepotter.com. Find her on for a second identical strand); 1 antiqued brass 17mm toggle clasp Facebook (www.facebook.com/handmadebyanne 15" of Ceylon petunia Japanese seed beads (re- 4 antiqued brass 8mm split rings potter) and on Instagram (@annepotter). peat for a second identical strand); 7½" of antiqued brass 3×5mm oval chain (small) RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or 13" of rainbow lavender Delica seed beads (repeat 8½" of antiqued brass 4×6 oval chain (medium) contact: Seed beads, jump rings, chain, thread, and wire: for a second identical strand); 15" of antiqued brass 5×7mm curb chain (large) Fusion Beads, (888) 781-3559, www.fusionbeads.com. Pink paper 12" of pink glass pearls; 12" of nylon beading thread bicones: Bead Amigas, www.beadamigas.etsy.com. Frida Kahlo 15" of amethyst luster rounds; 4" of antiqued brass 18-gauge wire bead: Priscilla Beads, www.priscillabeads.com. Clasp: Dry Gulch 14" of pale turquoise midnight iris rounds; Jewelry cement Beads & Jewelry, (417) 626-7626, www.drygulch.com. ●

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peanut beads, the Lucite nugget, the purple 1 mother-of-pearl 2-strand 23mm floral box clasp Gladiola flowers, 1 pressed-glass leaf, 1 small Lucite 12 copper 24-gauge 2" head pins melon, 1 wood oval, 2 ceramic discs, the ceramic 2 silver 4mm jump rings leaf, and the small bronze melon. String 1 crimp 4 antiqued brass 7mm jump rings tube, 1 small jump ring, and 1 wireguard; pass back 1 copper 8mm jump ring through the tube. Crimp and cover. 2 antiqued brass 2mm crimp tubes 3. Attach the chain to the previous small jump ring. 2 brass 6×8mm cord ends Attach the remaining small jump ring to the free 17" of mauve/gray 6mm silk cord

end of the chain. 19" of bronze .015 beading wire TOOLS 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers Round-nose pliers Nestled Crimping pliers Rejetta Sellers Wire cutters Scissors TECHNIQUES REJETTA SELLERS is a wife and stay-at-home mom of Jewelry cement simple wireworking two children. In her free time, she creates jewelry and FINISHED SIZE crimping sculpts rustic animal beads out of polymer clay. Find 17" stringing her work at www.jettabugjewelry.etsy.com. MATERIALS RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or 1. Use 1 head pin to string 1 rice/potato/coin pearl; 2 metallic purple 4×2mm peanut beads contact: Similar peanut beads: Jasmine Tea Designs, www form a wrapped loop. Repeat eleven times for a total 1 oxidized bronze 5mm pressed-glass melon (small) .jasmineteadesigns.etsy.com. Pressed-glass melons, Gladiola of 12 pearl dangles. 1 oxidized bronze 8mm pressed-glass melon (large) fl owers, and leaves: Vintaj, (888) 592-6272, www.vintaj.com. 2. Attach 1 brass jump ring to the top loop on the × 2 purple 12 5mm side-drilled pressed-glass Mint green and yellow pressed-glass fl owers: House of Twinkle, box half of the clasp. Use the beading wire to string Gladiola flowers www.houseoftwinkle.etsy.com. Similar wood ovals: Beads and 1 crimp tube and the previous jump ring; pass 1 mint green 14×6mm pressed-glass flower Honey, www.beadsandhoney.etsy.com. Similar ceramic discs: back through the crimp tube and crimp. String 1 yellow 14×6mm pressed-glass flower Intealectual Destash, www.intealectualdestash.etsy.com. Ceramic 70 magatama drops and 1 copper round. String × 2 green 12 14mm pressed-glass leaves leaf: Gaea, (805) 640-8989, www.gaea.etsy.com. Vintage Lucite {1 rice pearl and 1 brass seed bead} sixteen times. × 2 gray 8 24mm side-drilled wood ovals melons and nugget: MK Supplies, www.mksupplies.etsy.com. String 1 rice pearl, 1 copper round, 70 magatama × 4 mint green 13 2mm Greek ceramic discs Vintage Lucite rondelle: Mimis Beads, www.mimisbeads.etsy drops, 1 crimp tube, and 1 brass jump ring. Pass 1 pink 14×17mm ceramic leaf .com. Bird pendant: Artincendi, www.artincendi.etsy.com. Clasp: back through the crimp tube and crimp. Use 1 silver 2 magenta 12mm vintage Lucite melons (small) AD Adornments, (773) 338-3818, www.adadornments.com. Eye jump ring to attach the previous brass jump ring to 1 magenta 16mm vintage Lucite melon (large) pins, crimp tubes, crimp covers, and wireguards: Hobby Lobby, the top loop on the tab half of the clasp. 1 iridescent lavender 18×10mm vintage (800) 888-0321, www.hobbylobby.com. All other materials: 3. Attach the copper jump ring to the pendant. Use Lucite rondelle Lima Beads, (734) 929-9208, www.limabeads.com. ● the silk cord to string half of the pearl dangles, the 1 mint green 18×20mm vintage Lucite nugget pendant, and the remaining pearl dangles. 1 enameled 22×35mm copper bird pendant 4. Use 1 brass jump ring to attach 1 cord end to the 1 brass 8×20mm hook clasp bottom loop on the box half of the clasp. *Place a 2 brass 24-gauge 2" eye pins dab of jewelry cement into the cord end and insert 2 etched 7mm brass jump rings (small) one end of the silk cord; let dry.** Trim the silk cord 1 etched 9mm brass jump ring (large) so the total length is 16½". Repeat from * to **. 2 brass 5mm wireguards 5. Attach 1 brass jump ring to the free cord end. Use 2 brass 2mm crimp tubes 1 silver jump ring to attach the previous jump ring 2 brass 3mm crimp covers to the bottom loop on the tab half of the clasp. 13½" of copper 5mm double cable chain 8½" of bronze .021 beading wire TOOLS 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers Crimping pliers Wire cutters Gray Garden Anne Perry FINISHED SIZE ANNE PERRY is a professional educator who lives in 20½" TECHNIQUES crimping Southern California. She has been beading in her spare time ever since her best friend cleaned out her craft 1. stringing Use 1 eye pin to string the mint green pressed- closet and gave Anne all of her beads. glass flower and form a simple loop; repeat using simple wireworking the yellow pressed-glass flower. Attach the large MATERIALS RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer jump ring to the bird pendant. 16 antiqued brass size 11° seed beads or contact: Magatama drops: Beads and Magic Wishes, 2. Use beading wire to string 1 crimp tube, the 140 silver 3×4mm magatama drops (858) 578-2273. Pearls and E-6000 adhesive: Michaels, clasp, and 1 wireguard; pass back through the tube 17 gray 5×6mm rice pearls (800) 642-4235, www.michaels.com. Pendant: C-Koop Beads, and crimp. Cover the crimp tube with 1 crimp cover. 12 assorted ivory/gray/pink 5–11×5–12mm pearls (218) 525-7333, www.ckoopbeads.com. Clasp: Fire Mountain String the large bronze melon, the flower dangles (rice, potato, coin) Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.fi remountaingems.com. from Step 1, 1 pressed-glass leaf, 1 small Lucite 2 copper 4mm rounds Silk cord and cord ends: Ornamentea, (919) 834-6260, melon, 1 wood oval, 2 ceramic discs, the Lucite ron- 1 copper/silver/pink 40mm stamped aluminum www.ornamentea.com. All other materials: Beadaholique, delle, the large Lucite melon, the pendant, both pendant (866) 834-4618, www. beadaholique.com. ●

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3. String the pendant. Repeat Step 2, reversing the stringing sequence. String 1 crimp tube and the remaining piece of chain; pass back through the crimp tube and crimp. 4. Use the 4mm jump ring to attach the lobster clasp to the free end of 1 chain.

ANDRIA MCKEE lives in Washington State and has been making jewelry since 2011. She loves designing and creating and especially enjoys incorporating textiles into her pieces. Find more of her work at www.mckeejewelrydesigns.com.

RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or contact: Brown pressed-glass rounds, faceted agate rounds, Summer Marigold copper spacers, and chain: Shipwreck Beads, (800) 950-4232, Andria McKee www.shipwreckbeads.com. Turquoise rondelles, jasper rondelles, TECHNIQUES Spring Tapestry crackled agate rounds, and wood rectangles: Michaels, (800) crimping Erin Prais-Hintz 642-4235, www.michaels.com. Indonesian glass rondelles: stringing Happy Mango Beads, (970) 532-2546, www.happymangobeads TECHNIQUES MATERIALS .com. Peach rounds: Craft Warehouse, (503) 589-1377, crimping 4 brown 4mm pressed-glass rounds www.craftwarehouse.com. Pendant: Summer Wind, stringing 8 turquoise 4×2mm rondelles www.summerwindart.etsy.com. All other materials: MATERIALS 16 off-white 5–6mm Indonesian irregular Fusion Beads, (888) 781-3559, www.fusionbeads.com. ● 24 purple size 12° seed beads glass rondelles 16 amethyst 10mm English-cut faceted-glass rounds 4 crackled matte frosted orange 6mm agate rounds 10 orange 4mm quartzite rounds 6 faceted 8mm agate rounds (2 yellow, 2 orange, 26 green 5–8×18–25mm side-drilled agate slices 2 red-orange) 1 purple/green/orange 25mm polymer clay lentil 2 burnt sienna 8×4mm agate saucers 26 copper 10×3mm filigree bead caps 4 crackled blue 8×5mm jasper rondelles 1 copper 8mm magnetic ball clasp 2 crackled matte frosted white 10mm agate rounds 2 copper 2mm crimp tubes 2 light peach 10mm faceted stone rounds 22" of copper .015 beading wire 2 brown 12×20mm carved wood or bone rectangles TOOLS 1 carved-and-painted wood 30×55mm floral Crimping pliers teardrop pendant Wire cutters 22 assorted copper 3–6mm daisy/round/fluted spacers × FINISHED SIZE 1 copper 6 9mm lobster clasp 18¾" 1 copper 4mm jump ring 1 copper 10mm jump ring 1. Use beading wire to string 1 crimp tube and one 2 copper 2mm crimp tubes half of the clasp; pass back through the crimp tube 12¼" of copper 4mm soldered flat cable chain and crimp. 17" of .014 beading wire Love More 2. String 3 quartzite rounds, 1 faceted-glass round, TOOLS Lorelei Eurto and 1 bead cap. String {1 bead cap, 1 faceted-glass Crimping pliers TECHNIQUES round, and 1 bead cap} five times. String 1 bead cap, 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers crimping 1 faceted-glass round, and 1 quartzite round. String Wire cutters simple wireworking {1 agate slice and 1 seed bead} twelve times. String FINISHED SIZE stringing 1 agate slice, 1 quartzite round, 1 faceted-glass 26" (with 2 1⁄8" focal) MATERIALS round, and 1 bead cap. 94 opaque gray size 11° seed beads 3. String the polymer clay lentil. Repeat Step 2, 1. Attach the 10mm jump ring to the top of the 36 ivory 8mm vintage faceted-glass rounds reversing the stringing sequence. Repeat Step 1. pendant. Cut the chain into two 6" pieces. Use the 1 speckled blue 10×15mm lampwork egg bead beading wire to string 1 crimp tube and 1 piece of 1 gray 15×44mm polymer clay “love more” ERIN PRAIS-HINTZ loves to mix patterns, textures, chain; pass back through the crimp tube and crimp. feather link and colors to create one-of-a-kind wearable treasures 2. String 8 Indonesian glass rondelles, 1 copper 1 beige 40mm polymer clay pendant with bird image for her company, Tesori Trovati Jewelry. Her work has spacer, 1 orange 6mm round, 1 copper spacer, 2 tur- and attached wire bail been featured in dozens of publications as well as quoise rondelles, 1 copper spacer, 1 blue jasper ron- 1 silver 4×3mm rondelle instructional videos and art exhibits. Erin lives in delle, 1 copper spacer, 1 wood rectangle, 1 copper 1 antiqued silver 20×30 mm toggle clasp Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with her husband and two spacer, 1 yellow 8mm round, 1 orange 8mm round, 3 antiqued silver 8mm jump rings children. Find her work at www.tesoritrovati.com. 1 red-orange 8mm round, 1 burnt sienna saucer, 2 brass 2mm crimp tubes RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or 1 copper spacer, 1 white 10mm round, 1 copper 20" of .019 beading wire contact: Similar faceted-glass rounds and bead caps: Lima Beads, spacer, 1 brown 4mm round, 1 peach 10mm round, TOOLS 1 brown 4mm round, 1 copper spacer, 1 blue jasper (734) 929-9208, www.limabeads.com. Clay lentil: Humblebeads, 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers rondelle, 1 copper spacer, 1 orange 6mm round, (616) 719-1623, www.humblebeads.com. Similar clasp: Golden Crimping pliers 1 copper spacer, 2 turquoise rondelles, and Twin Clasps, www.goldentwinclasps.etsy.com. All other Wire cutters materials: Michaels, (800) 642-4235, www.michaels.com. ● 1 copper spacer.

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FINISHED SIZE 3. Use 1 eye pin to string 1 size 6° seed bead, the 19" (with 2½" focal) black lampwork rondelle, and 1 size 6° seed bead; 1. Attach 1 jump ring to the toggle bar; set aside. form a simple loop. Use one 3mm jump ring to 2. Use 1 jump ring to attach the wide end of the attach the beaded link just formed to the silver jump feather to the loop on the toggle ring. Use 1 jump ring on the right side of the pendant. ring to attach the polymer clay pendant to the other 4. Use the remaining eye pin to string the remain- side of the toggle ring. ing size 6° seed beads and all of the size 11° seed 3. Use the beading wire to string 1 crimp tube, beads in desired order; form a simple loop. Use one 12 seed beads, and the narrow end of the feather. 3mm jump ring to attach the beaded link just String 11 seed beads; pass back through the crimp formed to the beaded link formed in Step 3. Use one tube and crimp. String {1 faceted-glass round and 7mm jump ring to attach the free end of the beaded 2 seed beads} twenty-nine times. String 1 faceted- link just formed to 1 ribbon crimp end. glass round, the egg bead, and 1 seed bead. String 5. Insert one end of the black flat leather into the {1 faceted-glass round and 2 seed beads} six times. previous ribbon crimp end, then use needle-nose String the silver rondelle, 1 crimp tube, and the pliers to squeeze the ribbon end closed, securing jump ring attached to the toggle bar; pass back the leather; repeat using the remaining crimp end through the crimp tube and crimp. Madagascan Sunset on the free end of the leather. Use one 7mm jump Kristina Hahn Eleniak ring to attach another 7mm jump ring to the previ- TECHNIQUES ous crimp end. simple wireworking 6. Use the 12" piece of suede lace to form a lark’s knotting head knot on the previous 7mm jump ring. Gather all 4 strands of the suede lace and string the silver MATERIALS tube. Form an overhand knot at the end of each 10 matte pink size 11° seed beads strand. Slide the tube to adjust the length of the 9 matte pink size 6° seed beads necklace. 1 black 12×8mm lampwork rondelle 1 orange 12×8mm lampwork rondelle 2 pink 5mm tigereye rounds 1 silver-and-glass 28×44mm moth-wing pendant 1 Bali-style 7×9mm silver tube 2 antiqued 2" brass eye pins 3 antiqued copper 3mm jump rings 12 antiqued copper 7mm jump rings 3 silver 15mm jump rings 2 antiqued bronze 12×5mm ribbon crimp ends 40" of brown 3mm flat suede lace 6½" of black ½ " wide flat leather 4" of antiqued bronze 20-gauge wire TOOLS 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers Needle-nose pliers Round-nose pliers Wire cutters Scissors FINISHED SIZE KRISTINA HAHN ELENIAK is a Canadian designer LORELEI EURTO works in her home studio in 27" (adjustable) and the creative force and founder of Peacock & Lime. upstate New York, creating mixed-media art jewelry She loves to create pieces that combine craftsmanship, 1. and jewelry components. You can purchase her work Use 1 silver jump ring to string four 7mm jump style, and wearability while evoking an emotional at www.loreleieurtojewelry.etsy.com and rings, the moth-wing pendant, and four 7mm jump response from the wearer. Find her work at www.loreleieurtojewelry.com. rings; close the silver jump ring. Attach a second sil- www.peacockandlime.com. ver jump ring to 4 of the previous 7mm jump rings; RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer repeat using the remaining silver jump ring and the RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or contact: Faceted-glass rounds: Allegory Gallery, (724) remaining 4 previous 7mm jump rings. or contact: Seed beads, tigereye rounds, and silver tube: 610-3770, www.store.allegorygallery.com. Lampwork egg: 2. Use one 4" piece of wire to form a wrapped loop. Bedrock Supply, (800) 661-3988, www.bedrocksupply.com. SueBeads, www.suebeads.etsy.com. Pendant and feather link: String 1 tigereye round, the orange lampwork ron- Similar lampwork rondelles: Grace Lampwork Beads, (888) SwoonDimples, www.swoondimples.etsy.com. Clasp: Stinky delle, and 1 tigereye round; form a wrapped loop. 965-9966, www.gracebeads.com. Pendant: Debra’s Divine Dog Beads, www.stinkydogbeads.com. All other materials: Use one 3mm jump ring to attach the beaded link Designs, www.debrasdivinedesigns.com. 3mm jump rings: Fusion Beads, (888) 781-3559, www.fusionbeads.com. ● just formed to the silver jump ring on the left side of Beaducation, (650) 261-1870, www.beaducation.com. 7mm the pendant. Attach one 7mm jump ring to the free jump rings: Treasure Stone Beads, (780) 486-7543, www end of the beaded link. Cut the suede lace into one .treasurestonebeads.com. Silver jump rings and ribbon crimp 12" piece and one 28" piece. Use the 28" piece to ends: Cindy Chan, www.cindychan1.etsy.com. Eye pins and form a lark’s head knot on the previous 7mm wire: Vintaj, (888) 592-6272, www.vintaj.com. Suede lace: jump ring. Beadaholique, (866) 834-4618, www.beadaholique.com. Black fl at leather: Tandy Leather, (877) 532-8437, www.tandyleather.com. ●

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PASS THROUGH BRICK STITCH HERRINGBONE STITCH VS PASS BACK THROUGH Stitch a foundation row in one- or two- Form a foundation row of one- or two- Pass through means to move the needle in needle ladder stitch. String 2 beads and needle even-count ladder stitch and exit up STITCH INDEX the same direction that the beads have pass under the closest exposed loop of the through the final bead. String 2 beads, pass Backstitch bead embroidery 48 been strung. Pass back through means to foundation row and back through the sec- down through next bead in the ladder, and Brick stitch 36 move the needle in the opposite direction. ond bead. String 1 bead and pass under the pass up through the following bead; repeat next exposed loop and back through the to the end of the row. Step up for the next Crimping 69, 70, 71, 72, 73 Fringe 20 FINISHING AND STARTING bead just strung; repeat. row by wrapping the thread around previ- Herringbone stitch 12, 20, NEW THREADS ous threads to exit up through the last bead strung. To form the next row, string 2 beads 28, 38 Tie off the old thread when it’s about 4" long and pass down through the second-to-last by making an overhand knot around previ- Knotting 74 bead of the previous row and up through ous threads between beads. Weave Ladder stitch 12 the following bead. Repeat, stringing through a few beads to hide the knot, and Netting 24, 52, 56, 60 2 beads per stitch, passing down then up trim the thread close to the work. Start the Peyote stitch 20, 38, 45, 60 through 2 beads of the previous row and new thread by tying an overhand knot Picot 24, 42, 52, 56 stepping up as before. The 2-bead stitch around previous threads between beads. will cause the beads to angle in each col- Right-angle weave 20, 24, 28, Weave through several beads to hide the umn, like a herringbone fabric. 34, 38, 52 knot and to reach the place to resume Stringing 42, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, beading. 72, 73 To decrease within a row, string 1 bead Wireworking 67, 68, 69, 70, 73, 74 STOP BEAD and skip a loop of thread on the previous A stop bead (or tension bead) holds your row, passing under the second loop and work in place. To make one, string a bead back through the bead. larger than those you are working with, then pass through the bead one or more times, making sure not to split the thread. Begin tubular herringbone stitch with a Two-drop peyote stitch is worked the foundation ring of one- or two-needle same as one-drop peyote stitch, but with even-count ladder stitch. String 2 beads. 2 beads at a time instead of 1 bead. Pass down through the next bead and up through the following bead in the ladder. To increase within a row, work 2 stitches in Repeat around the ring. At the end of the STRINGING the same loop on the previous row. round, pass through the first beads of the Stringing is a technique that uses beading previous and current rounds to step up to wire, needle and thread, or other material the new round. to gather beads into a strand. 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 FRINGE For circular brick stitch, work increases as strung, and pass through the next bead. Repeat across the row (this is Row 3). To add Exit from the foundation row of beads or needed to keep the work flat; at the end of the last bead, string 1 bead and knot the fabric. String a length of beads plus 1 bead. each round, pass through the first and last tail and working threads, clicking all beads Skipping the last bead, pass back through beads to stitch them together, then string into place. Start the next row (Row 4) by all the beads just strung to form a fringe 2 beads to begin the next round. passing back through the last bead added. leg. Pass back into the foundation row or For tubular brick stitch, join a ladder- Continue in peyote stitch, turning as for fabric. stitched foundation row into a ring by pass- even-count at the end of this and all even- ing through the first and last beads of the numbered rows. At the end of all odd- row, with the holes facing up. *String numbered rows, add the last bead, pass 1 bead and pass under the closest exposed PEYOTE STITCH under the thread loop at the edge of the loop of the foundation ring. Pass back previous rows, and pass back through the For one-drop even-count flat peyote through the same bead and repeat, adding last bead added. 1 bead at a time. Finish the round by pass- stitch, string an even number of beads to ing down through the first bead and up create the first two rows. Begin the third through the last bead of the current round, row by stringing 1 bead and passing back then string 2 beads to begin the next through the second-to-last bead of the pre- round. vious row. String another bead and pass back through the fourth-to-last bead of the PICOT previous row. Continue adding 1 bead at a A picot is a decorative net, most often LADDER STITCH time, passing over every other bead of the made with 3 beads, used to embellish a For one-needle ladder stitch, string previous row. beadwork surface. 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.

BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2017 85 techniques (continued)

Begin a midproject peyote-stitch increase round. For the following rounds, string increasing the number of A beads as nec- by working a stitch with 2 beads in one row. 1 bead and pass through the next bead of essary to keep the work flat, and stepping Master the basics. In the next row, work 1 bead in each stitch, the previous round; repeat, stepping up at up by passing through the first half of the Sharpen your skills. splitting the pair of beads in the previous the end of each round. first net. row. For a smooth increase, use very narrow Learn more must-know beads for both the two-drop and the one- techniques from drop between. Melinda Barta.

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T o make a midproject peyote-stitch decrease, simply pass the thread through BACKSTITCH BEAD EMBROIDERY For tubular netting, string 1A and 1B six 2 beads without adding a bead in the “gap.” Tie a knot at the end of the thread. Pass up times; pass through them again to form the In the next row, work a regular one-drop through the foundation from back to front. foundation round. *String 1A, 1B, and 1A; peyote stitch over the decrease. Work with *String 4 beads and lay them against the skip 1B and pass through the following 1B tight tension to avoid holes. foundation. Pass down through the founda- in the previous round to form a “net.” tion next to the last bead added. Pass up Repeat from * twice, then step up for the through the foundation between the sec- next round by passing through the first ond and third beads just added, then pass 2 beads of this round. **String 1A, 1B, and through the third and fourth beads. Repeat 1A; pass through the middle bead of the from *. nearest net in the previous round. Repeat from ** twice, then step up as before. Work each round the same way. Mastering For circular peyote stitch, string 3 beads Herringbone Stitch 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 NETTING up to the third round, pass through the first String a base row of 13 beads. String bead of the current round. For the third 5 beads and pass back through the fifth round, string 1 bead and pass through the bead from the end of the base row. String next bead of the previous round; repeat another 5 beads, skip 3 beads of the base around, then step up at the end of the row, and pass back through the next bead; round. Continue in this manner, alternating repeat to the end of the row. To turn, pass the two previous rounds. It may be neces- back through the last 3 beads (one leg of sary to adjust the bead count, depending the last net). String 5 beads, pass back RIGHT-ANGLE WEAVE on the relative size of the beads, to keep through the center bead of the next net, For one-needle right-angle weave, string the circle flat. and continue. 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 Mastering path will resemble a series of figure eights, alternating direction with each unit. To Peyote Stitch 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 For circular netting, string {1A and 1B} six bead exited and the first bead just strung. times; pass through them again to form a *String 2 beads; pass back through the next circle for the foundation round and pass top bead of the previous row, the last bead through the next 1B. *String 1A, 1B, and 1A; MORE exited in the previous unit, and the 2 beads For even-count tubular peyote stitch, skip 3 beads and pass through the follow- just strung. Pass through the next top bead string an even number of beads and knot ing bead in the previous round to form a of the previous row. String 2 beads; pass STITCHES the tail and working threads to form the “net.” Repeat from * twice, then step up for through the last bead of the previous unit, first 2 rounds; pass through the first 2 beads the next round by passing through the first the top bead just exited, and the first bead strung. To work Round 3, string 1 bead, skip 2 beads of the first net. String 2A, 1B, and & TIPS! just strung. Repeat from * to complete the 1 bead, and pass through the next bead; 2A; pass through the middle bead of the row, then begin a new row as before. repeat around until you have added half nearest net in the previous round. Repeat the number of beads in the first round. twice, then step up for the next round by Watch free videos at Step up through the first bead added in this passing through the first 3 beads of this www.interweave.com round. Work each round the same way, to learn valuable beading tips and techniques.

86 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM CRIMP BEADS SQUARE KNOT WRAPPED-LOOP Crimp beads are serrated metal beads. This knot is the classic sturdy knot suitable LINKS Our editors Twisted crimp tubes and crimp beads can for most stringing materials. Make an over- Link a wrapped loop to be secured by squeezing them flat with hand knot, passing the right end over the another loop by passing also recommend chain- or flat-nose pliers. left end. Make another overhand knot, this the wire through the pre- time passing the left end over the right end; vious loop before wrap- pull snug. ping the tail down the CRIMP COVERS neck of the wire. Crimp covers hide crimp tubes and give a professional finish. To attach, gently hold a crimp cover in the front notch of the crimp- ing pliers. Insert the crimped tube and WIREWORKING gently squeeze the WRAPPED-LOOP BAILS METAL WIRE comes in many finishes and pliers, encasing the Wrapped-loop gauges. The lower the gauge number, the tube inside the bails turn side- thicker the wire. The hardness or softness of cover. drilled beads, wire is called “temper.” Most wire comes in usually tear- dead-soft, half-hard, and hard tempers. Unless otherwise noted, wire used in this issue drops, into pen- is half-hard—the best temper for making dants. Center the CRIMP/CORD ENDS strong loops and other shapes. bead on a 2" or longer piece of Stringing Style Crimp/cord ends consist of wire. Bend both by Jamie Hogsett a loop attached to a tube. ends of the wire up the sides and across the Dab the leather, plastic, JUMP RINGS top of the bead. Bend one end straight up ribbon, or other cord with Jump rings con- at the center of the bead, then wrap the jewelry glue, then place it nect holes and other wire around it to form a couple of in the crimp/cord end. If loops. Open a coils. Form a wrapped loop with the you’re using a crimp end, jump ring by straight-up wire, wrapping it back down crimp it as you would a grasping each over the already-formed coils. Trim the crimp tube. side of its open- excess wire. ing with a pair of pliers; don’t pull WIREGUARDS apart. Instead, twist in opposite directions CONES Wireguards provide a smooth metal chan- so that you can open and close without dis- Use cones to finish a multistrand piece. nel to protect the stringing material from torting the shape. Attach each strand of beads to a wrapped chafing against a con- loop or an eye pin. Use the wrapped-loop nector. String a crimp wire or eye pin to string the wide end of a tube, then pass up HEAD PINS/EYE PINS cone, covering the ends of the strands; form through one half of the Head pins are straight wires with a flat disc, a wrapped loop at the tip of the cone that guard and down the ball, or other shape at one end. Eye pins are attaches to a clasp. other half. Pass the straight wires that end in a loop. Stringing Style 2 guard and wire by Jean Campbell through the loop of the connector, pass the wire back AVAILABLE AT through the crimp tube, snug the tube up www.interweave.com to the guard, then crimp.

OVERHAND KNOT SPIRAL This is the basic knot for tying off thread. COIL Make a loop with the stringing material. To make a coil, use one hand to hold the To start a spiral (or scroll), make a small loop Pass the cord that lies behind the loop end of your wire against a mandrel (or at the end of a wire with round-nose pliers. over the front cord and through the loop; whatever object you want to coil around). Enlarge the piece by holding on to the spiral pull snug. With the other hand, wrap the wire around with chain-nose pliers and pushing the wire WRAPPED-LOOP DANGLES the mandrel. When finished, slide the coil over the previous spiral with your fingers for Dangles can be off the mandrel. as many revolutions as desired. strung as they are, attached using jump rings, LARK’S HEAD KNOT or linked to other Lark’s head knots are great loops. Use a for securing stringing head pin or eye material to another piece, pin to string the such as a ring or a donut. bead(s), then Fold the stringing material form a simple or wrapped loop. in half. Pass the fold through a ring or donut, then pull the ends through the loop created and pull snug.

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The Mardi Gras Bead Dog: A New Icon for an Age-Old Festival

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Beads, whether they are flying through In recent years, the Mardi Gras bead and donating the proceeds to a local the air or embroidered onto an Indian dog has inspired sculptors, jewelry charity. Jewelry artists have gotten in headdress, have been a staple of New artists, and even a children’s book. The on the fun as well, making cute wear- Orleans Mardi Gras since the 1890s. bead dog reigned in 2012 when these able dogs out of beads, crystals, and Originally made with Czech and colorful tokens of Mardi Gras spirit pearls. Japanese glass, “throw” beads became adorned the streets of New Orleans as ubiquitous when parade revelers part of a public art project called “Paws It isn’t surprising that beads, with all discovered a cheaper, more lightweight on Parade,” put on by the Louisiana their color and personality, would plastic alternative. After a parade, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to become emblematic of such a grand streets would be filled with plastic bead Animals. Many of the sculptures remain, party, and that the bead dog, with its strands, and children soon learned that and a local bakery called Haydel’s playful and spontaneous origin, would they could twist them, like a balloon continues the tradition by commis- emerge as the new Mardi Gras icon. animal, into small shapes. Thus the sioning a New Orleans artist to create a Mardi Gras bead dog was born. new bead dog every year, raffling it off

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