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Bead & Button Creative Beading Vol 10
Bead & Button Creative Beading Vol 10
Creative 10
Beading
The best projects from a year of Bead&Button magazine
VOL.
Creative 10
Beading
The best projects from a year of Bead&Button magazine
WAUKESHA, WI
The jewelry designs in Creative Beading Vol. 10 are the copyrighted property of the authors, and they
may not be taught or sold without permission. Please use them for your education and personal
enjoyment only.
Please follow appropriate health and safety measures when working with materials and equipment. Some
general guidelines are presented in this book, but always read and follow manufacturers instructions.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented; however, the publisher is
not responsible for any injuries, losses, or other damages that may result from the use of the information in
this book.
Published in 2015
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Manufactured in China
ISBN: 978-1-62700-201-1
EISBN: 978-1-62700-202-8
The material in this book has appeared previously in Bead&Button magazine. Bead&Button is registered
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v. : ill.
Annual
Vol. [1] (2006)-
Description based on: vol. 7 (2012).
Latest issue consulted: vol. 7 (2012).
Material in each volume appeared in the previous years issues of Bead&Button magazine.
Includes index.
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745.594/2
African safari............................................................................. 51
Pay homage to two favulous creatures with animal-print bracelets that wont
harm a hair on their heads!
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Piggyback bracelet................................................................... 57
Stack two-hole piggy beads one behind the other for a sophisticated accessory
Tila trellis................................................................................... 70
Two-hole beads make this bracelet easy to stitch up while bicone crystals
add a hint of sparkle
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Happy beading!
Julia Gerlach
Editor, Bead&Button
TOOLS
Chainnose pliers have smooth, flat inner jaws, and the tips taper
to a point. Use them for gripping, bending wire, and for opening
and closing loops and jump rings.
Roundnose pliers have smooth, tapered, conical jaws used to roundnose pliers
make loops. The closer to the tip you work, the smaller the loop
will be.
Crimping pliers have two grooves in their jaws that are used to wire cutters
fold and roll a crimp tube into a compact shape.
bench block
split-ring pliers
beading needles
earring findings
10
nylon threads
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12
13
b c
b
a b
Twisted tubular This technique
b
[1] Work a ladder and two rounds of produces uneven
tubular herringbone as explained above. tension, which
c you
a
can correct by zigzag-
c ging back through the beads in the oppo-
a
site direction or
a bby choosing the Cross-
weave method or Alternative method. b
b
a d
c a
Crossweave technique a
b [1] Thread a needle on each end of a
length of thread,
c and
b center a bead.
[2] Working in crossweave technique,
pick up a bead with b
a d
one needle, and a
cross the other
needle through it c b
(ab and cd).
Add all subsequent
[2] To create a twist in the tube, pick beads in the same manner.
up two beads, sew downd through one
bead in the next stack, then sew up Alternative method
a b
through two beads incthe following
b
stack (ab). Repeatb around, adding two
beads per stitch. Step
a up to the next
ac b a
round through three beads (bc). Snug Forming a ring
up the beads. The twist will begin to [1] Pick up all the beads you need tobreach With your thread exiting the last bead in
appear after the
c
sixth round. Continue the length your project requires. Fold the the ladder, sew through the first bead and
a
until your rope is the desired length. last two beads so they are parallel, and sew then through the last bead again. If using
b
a d through the second-to-last bead again in the Crossweave method or Alternative
a
Ladder stitch the same direction (ab). method of ladder stitch, cross the
Making a ladder threads from the last bead in the ladder
b
[1] Pick up two
c ba d through the first bead in the ladder.
b a a
beads, and sew
through them both b
again, positioning c b
c
the beads side by [2] Fold the next loose bead so it sits a
side so that their holes are parallel (ab). parallel to the previous bead in the
[2] Add subsequent beads by picking up ladder, and sew through the loose bead
one bead, sewing through the previous in the same direction (ab). Continue
bead, then sewing through the new bead sewing back through each bbead until you
a d
(bc). Continue for the desired length. exit the last bead of the ladder. a
c b
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16
Adding rows
[2] In the next row, when you reach
the two-bead space, pick up one bead.
[1] String all the beads needed for the
Zipping up or joining first row, then pick up the first bead of
To join two the second row. Sew through the last
sections of a flat [1] To add a row, sew through the last bead of the first row and the first bead
peyote piece stitch of row 1, exiting an edge bead of the second row again. Position the
invisibly, match along one side. two beads side by side so that their holes
c
up the two pieces are parallel.
so the end rows b
a
fit together. Zip
up the pieces by
zigzagging through
the up-beads on
both ends. [2] Pick up three beads, and sew through [2] Pick up the next bead of row 2, and
the edge bead your thread exited in the sew through the corresponding bead in
previous step (ab). Continue through row 1 and the new bead in row 2. Repeat
the first new bead (bc). across the row.
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Wrapped loop
[1] Using chainnose pliers, make
a right-angle bend
in the wire about
2 mm above a bead
or other component
or at least 1 in.
(3.2 cm) from the
end of a naked piece 1
of wire.
[2] Position
the jaws of the
roundnose pliers
in the bend. The
closer to the tip of
the pliers that you 2
work, the smaller
the loop will be.
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22
FIGURE 2
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the waves
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Row 6: A, A, A, B, C, D, E, F (ef). Row 19: H, G, F, E, D, C, B, A (st). up-bead in the last row that corresponds
Row 7: F, E, D, C, B, A, A, A (fg). Row 20: A, A, B, C, D, E, F, G (tu). with the first loop of the clasp.
Row 8: A, A, A, A, B, C, D, E (gh). Row 21: G, F, E, D, C, B, A, A (uv). [2] Sew up through the loop of the
Row 9: F, E, D, C, B, A, A, A (hi). Row 22: A, A, A, B, C, D, E, F (vw). clasp, and pick up a G and an E. Sew
Row 10: A, A, A, B, C, D, E, F (ij). Row 23: F, E, D, C, B, A, A, A (wx). back through the G and the loop, and
Row 11: G, F, E, D, C, B, A, A (jk). Row 24: A, A, A, A, B, C, D, E (xy). continue through the next up-bead in
Row 12: A, A, B, C, D, E, F, G (kl). [4] Repeat rows 924 for the desired the last row.
Row 13: H, G, F, E, D, C, B, A (lm). length necklace, ending and adding [3] Work as in step 2 to attach the
Row 14: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H (mn). thread (Basics) as needed. Youll notice remaining loops of the clasp. Retrace
Row 15: Color I 60 seed bead, H, G, F, the addition of the Is creates waves the thread path, and end the thread.
E, D, C, B (no). in your beadwork. This 17-in. (43 cm) [4] Remove the stop bead from the tail,
Row 16: B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I (op). necklace has 30 waves. and repeat steps 13. w
Work an increase turn: Pick up an I and
an A, and sew back through the I just Clasp
picked up (pq). This creates a point in [1] Align half of the clasp along one end
the wave. of the necklace. With the working thread,
Row 17: I, H, G, F, E, D, C, B (qr). sew through the beadwork to exit an
Row 18: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H (rs).
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Animal
magnetism
Hear the call of the wild as you
stitch these gorgeous bracelets
representing two favorite animal
prints zebra and peacock.
designed by Josie Fabre
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Zebra
Toggle bar
[1] On 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread, attach
a stop bead, leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail.
[2] Referring to the figure, work in flat
110 Delica beads
even-count peyote stitch (Basics) using
color A cylinders to make a strip that is 18
color B beads wide and 12 rows long. Roll the
strip into a tube, and zip up (Basics) the
first and last rows. End the tail but not
the working thread.
[3] With the thread exiting an end
cylinder in the tube, pick up a 3 mm
fire-polished bead and a 150 seed bead.
FIGURE
Sew back through the 3 mm and the
cylinder your thread exited at the start
of this step, and sew up through the
next end cylinder. Repeat this stitch
around this end of the tube. Add a
3 mm and a 150 to each cylinder at the
other end of the tube in the same way.
ZEBRA PATTERN
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color B color A
color C color B
color D color C
color E color D
color E
b Edging
[1] Add 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread to the
base, and exit an end cylinder along
one edge.
[2] Pick up a 3 mm fire-polished bead
and a 150 seed bead. Sew back through
the 3 mm and the cylinder your thread
exited at the start of this step, and sew
up through the next edge cylinder.
Repeat this stitch along both edges
of the base. End the thread.
[4] Sew through the beadwork to exit
a center cylinder in the bar, and work Peacock
in even-count peyote stitch to create a tab Toggle button
that is two beads wide and 16 rows long. [1] Add 12 in. (30 cm) of thread to
[5] Stitch the end of the tab to the the base, exiting a center cylinder in
center cylinders at one end of the the fifth row from one end. Pick up six
bracelet base. Retrace the thread path cylinders, a 150, a 12 mm button, a 150,
of the join, and end the working thread. and two cylinders. Skip the last two
150s and two cylinders, and sew back
Toggle ring through the next cylinder. Work two
[1] Locate the last row at the other end peyote stitches with one cylinder per
of the base, and notice that one side stitch, sewing through the cylinder
of the row begins with three up-beads. in the base your thread exited at the
Position your beadwork so these beads start of this step.
are on the right. Add 20 in. (51 cm) of [2] Sew through the first cylinder
thread to the base, and exit the second picked up in step 1. Work a peyote
set of three up-beads from the right stitch with two 150s, and then work
with your needle pointing toward a peyote stitch with one 150. Sew
the center of the band. through the next cylinder, 150, button,
[2] Pick up 26 cylinders, and sew 150, and two cylinders. Work a peyote
through the next set of three up-beads stitch with one 150, and then work
with your needle pointing toward the a peyote stitch with two 150s. Retrace
center of the band. This forms a ring. the thread path through the button,
[3] Sew through the beadwork to exit and end the thread (photo b).
this same set of up-beads, and work
a round of peyote off of the cylinders Toggle ring
in the ring (photo a). Work as in steps 14 of Zebra:
[4] Sew through the beadwork to exit Toggle ring, but in step 2 pick up
the first up-bead added in the previous only 23 cylinders.
round. Pick up three 150s, and sew
through the next up-bead. Repeat this Edging
stitch to complete the round, and end Work as in steps 1 and 2 of Zebra:
the thread. Edging. w
PEACOCK PATTERN
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Cute as a button
bracelet
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Edging
[1] Add 1 yd. (1.4 m) of thread
to one end of the band, and exit the
second cube along one edge with the
needle pointing away from the band.
[2] Pick up an 110, three 150s, and an
110. Skip the next cube along the edge
of the band, sew down through the
following cube, and continue up
through the next cube. You have just
completed one edging unit (figure 6).
Repeat this step for the length of
the band. FIGURE 6
[3] Sew through the beadwork to exit
the second cube along the other edge,
and repeat step 2.
[4] Sew through the beadwork to exit
the second cube along the first edge, and
sew through the first 110 in the first c b
edging unit. Pick up an A, skip the three
a
150s, and sew down through the next
110 and the cube directly below it
(figure 7, ab).
[5] Sew through the beadwork to skip
the next edging unit, and exit the first
110 in the following edging unit (bc).
Pick up a color B 3 mm Crystaletts
button, skip the next three 150s, and
sew down through the following 110
and the cube directly below it.
[6] Work as in step 5, but pick up an A
instead of a B.
[7] Repeat step 5, alternating As and Bs,
for the length of the band.
[8] Sew through the beadwork to the FIGURE 7
other edge, and repeat steps 47 to
embellish this edge of the band. End
the thread. w
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Coin pendant
toss
The beads surrounding
this pendant have a
different arrangement on
each side, so the piece
looks great no matter
which side is facing out.
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g h
DESIGN NOTE:
Add a jump ring to the top of the
[8] Pick up two 150 seed beads, an A, at the top of the pendant. Sew through
pendant, making sure it is large
and two 150s. Skip the next Rulla, lentil, the beadwork to exit the B in the picot
enough to accommodate the
and Rulla, and sew through the inside that is at the top of the pendant.
necklace of your choice.
hole of the following lentil. Repeat this [13] Pick up five Bs, and sew through
stitch (photo e) to complete the round, the B your thread is exiting to form
and continue through the first two 150s, a loop. Retrace the thread path.
A, and two 150s added in this round. [14] With your thread exiting the
[9] Pick up a 150, a B, and a 150, and B in the picot, pick up a 150, and sew
sew through the next two 150s, A, and through the next B in the loop. Repeat
two 150s added in the previous step. this stitch around the loop, and retrace
Repeat this stitch (photo f) to complete the thread path of the loop and the join.
the round, and retrace the thread path [15] If the beadwork still seems a little
through all the beads added in this step loose, sew through the pearls and the
and the previous step. Sew through the top hole of the lentils along the outside
inside hole of the following lentil, and edge using a tight tension. You can
continue through the outside hole of also sew through the beadwork to the
the same lentil. inside ring of beads on each side of the
[10] Pick up a B, an A, and a B, and pendant, and retrace the thread path
sew through the outside hole of the through the beads and the coin. End
next lentil. Repeat this stitch (photo g) the thread. w
to complete the round, and continue
through the next pearl. Flip the
beadwork over to the other side.
[11] Pick up three 150s, and sew
through the existing A between the
adjacent Rulla beads. Pick up three
150s, and sew through the next pearl.
Repeat these two stitches (photo h)
to complete the round using a
tight tension.
[12] Rotate the pendant so the top of
the image on the coin bead is positioned
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rings
These little rings
are great for
using cylinder
beads you already
have in your stash
and experimenting
with different color
combinations.
stepbystep [3] Using 5 ft. (1.5 m) of thread, repeat ab). There will be an up-bead and
steps 1 and 2, starting with the same a down-bead between the bridges.
Base rings number of As. Step up at the end of [5] Pick up an A, and sew through the
[1] On 2 ft. (61 cm) of thread, pick up round 4 so your thread is exiting beadwork as shown to exit the same
enough color A 110 cylinder beads to an up-bead. End the tail, but not the up-bead your thread exited at the
fit around your finger, but make sure the working thread. start of this step, but in the opposite
number of cylinders is divisible by direction (bc)
eight. My ring uses 48 cylinders and Bridges [6] Repeat step 2 (cd).
is approximately a size 8. Pick up 40 [1] To begin a bridge, pick up an A, and [7] Sew through the corresponding
cylinders to make approximately a size sew through the next up-bead along the up-bead along the edge of the other
5 ring, and pick up 56 cylinders to edge (figure 1, ab). base ring, and sew back through the
make approximately a size 12 ring. [2] Pick up an A, and sew through the last A added in the previous step (de).
Sew through all the beads again to form A added in the previous step (bc). Sew through the beadwork as shown to
a ring, leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail, and Repeat this stitch to add eight more exit the next up-bead from the bridge
allow some slack between the beads. As for a total of 10 bridge beads (cd). just created (ef).
These beads will shift to form rounds [3] Sew up through an up-bead along [8] Repeat steps 17 to create a total of
1 and 2 as the next round is added. the edge of the other base ring, and sew 12 bridges, and end the thread.
[2] Using As, work two rounds of back through the last A added in the
tubular peyote stitch (Basics) for a total previous step (de). Decorative bands
of four rounds. Be sure to shape the ring [4] Sew through the beadwork as [1] On 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread, pick up
into a tube rather than a flat circle. End shown to exit an up-bead two up-beads three color B 110 cylinder beads, leaving
the working thread and tail (Basics). from the bridge just created (figure 2, a 6-in. (15 cm) tail. Sew back through
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b c
a
a b
FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5
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Herringbone
22 mm focal bead by
Marsha Hedrick
(www.amazingporcelain.com)
15 4 mm magatama beads
bezel
(Miyuki 401, opaque black)
2 g 80 seed beads (Miyuki
401, black)
pendant
1 g 110 Japanese seed
beads (F403, opaque bone
matte; www.whimbeads.com)
1 g 150 seed beads (Miyuki
408, opaque red)
2 6 mm jump rings
necklace cord or chain
Stitch this quick frame for WildFire beading thread
a favorite focal bead or beading needles, #10
cabochon using an easy 2 pairs of chainnose, flatnose,
and/or bentnose pliers
flat herringbone technique.
designed by Jane Danley Cruz
d
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Totally tubular
triangle
beads
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FIGURE 1
DESIGN NOTES:
This technique also works well
knot
with other two-hole beads,
such as half-moons, Twins,
SuperDuos, and lentils, as
FIGURE 2
shown above. Consider mixing
two-hole bead shapes or
replacing the seed beads with
drops or long magatamas.
To add a focal bead, stitch two
equal sections of beadwork,
and then use each working
thread to cross through the
focal bead at least twice before
FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 ending the threads.
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Funky
skunk
stepbystep step. Continue through the next two the next two 110s along the edge of the
110s and 80 (bc). previous row, and the 80 added in this
Base [3] Work as in step 2, but continue step (de).
[1] On a comfortable length of KO through only the next two 110s (cd). [6] Pick up two 110s and an 80, and
thread, pick up two 110 seed beads, an This completes the first row of the base. sew through the next two 110s along
80 seed bead, two 110s, and an 80. Tie [4] Pick up an 80, two 110s, and an 80, the edge of the previous row, the 80
the beads into a ring with a square knot and sew through the two 110s your from the previous stitch, and the two
(Basics), leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail. Sew thread exited at the start of this step 110s added in this step (ef). Flip the
through the beads once more, exiting an (figure 2, ab). Continue through the beadwork so your thread is exiting on
80 (figure 1, ab). beads just added (bc) and the next the right side of the base. This completes
[2] Working in modified right-angle two 110s along the edge of the previous the second row of the base.
weave (Basics), pick up two 110s, an 80, row (cd). [7] Repeat steps 46 for the desired
and two 110s, and sew through the 80 [5] Pick up an 80 and two 110s. Sew length bracelet minus in. (6 mm) for
your thread exited at the start of this through the 80 from the previous stitch, the clasp. End and add thread (Basics)
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FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7
[5] Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the [2] Sew through the same loop of the
remainder of the base, sewing through clasp, and continue back through the DESIGN NOTES:
every other edge bead for each color of same 80 your thread is exiting (cd). Sew As you add each loop of
dagger added. Notice that the As are through the next two 110s and 80 (de). daggers, it may be helpful to
added in a clockwise direction on the [3] Sew through the remaining loop hold up the bracelet before
left side of the base and the Bs are of the clasp, and continue back through tightening the loop so the
added in a counterclockwise direction the 80 your thread is exiting (ef). Sew daggers lie in the correct
on the right side of the base. For the last through the next two 110s and 80 (fg). position. This way you can
repeat, sew through an 80 only. Depend- [4] Sew through the same loop of the also make sure that the
ing on the length of your base, your last clasp, and continue through the next thread is not caught around
row of daggers could end with As or Bs. two 110s on the end of the base (gh). previously added daggers.
End and add thread as needed, making [5] Depending on which color dagger Then slowly snug up the loop
sure to tie your half-hitch knots only in you added last, pick up five daggers of daggers.
the center 110s as before. of the other color, and sew through When adding the clasp, you
the second end 110 from the other edge may find it easier to flip the
Clasp as shown (figure 7, ab). Sew through base and work from the back.
[1] With the working thread exiting the nearest loop of the clasp (bc), and Just flip it back to the front
an end edge 80, sew through one loop retrace the thread path of the clasp after step 4.
of the clasp, and sew back through the connection. End the working thread. You can substitute WildFire
same 80 your thread is exiting (figure 6, [6] Remove the stop bead from the tail, for the KO and Power Pro
ab). Continue through the next two and repeat steps 14 for this end of the threads.
110s and 80 (bc). base. End the tail. w
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Faded
MATERIALS
bracelet 712 in. (19.1 cm)
42 3 mm bicone crystals
(Thunder Polish 42, white gold)
2 g 2 x 4 mm peanut beads
denim
(F912, matte denim)
2 g 80 seed beads (Toho 511F,
higher metallic frosted
Mediterranean blue)
1 g 110 seed beads (Miyuki
bracelet
4207, Duracoat galvanized
pink blush)
1 g 150 seed beads in each of
2 colors: A (Japanese 489,
russet rose galvanized),
B (Japanese 481A, apricot
FIGURE 1
gold galvanized)
toggle clasp
Use peanut beads, crystals, Fireline 6 lb. test
and seed beads to make a b beading needles, #11 or #12
3 mm bicone crystal
stepbystep Retrace the thread path of
3 mm bicone crystal 2 x 4 mm peanut bead
the ring, and continue through
Base the next peanut and 80. 2 x 4 mm peanut bead 80 seed bead
[1] On a comfortable length of [6] Repeat steps 25 for the
80 seed bead 110 seed bead
thread, pick up a 2 x 4 mm peanut desired length bracelet, ending
bead, an 80 seed bead, a peanut, and with step 5 and allowing in. 110 seed bead 150 seed bead, color A
an 80. Sew through all the beads again (1.9 cm) for the clasp. End and 150 seed bead, color A 150 seed bead, color B
to form a ring, leaving an 8-in. (20 cm) add thread (Basics) as needed.
150 seed bead, color B
tail, and continue through the first
peanut and 80 (figure 1). Clasp
[2] Pick up a color A 150 seed bead, [1] Pick up two 110s, the toggle loop,
an 80, and an A, and sew through the and two 110s, and sew through the b
80 your thread exited at the start of end 80 to form a ring. Retrace the d
a
this step to form a ring. Retrace the thread path of the ring several times,
thread path of the ring (figure 2, ab). and end the working thread. e
[3] Pick up an 110 seed bead, a color [2] Using the tail, repeat step 1 c
B 150 seed bead, a 3 mm bicone at the other end of the base,
crystal, a B, and an 110, and sew adding additional 110s if
through the 80 added in step 2 (bc). needed to allow the toggle FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
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Button-it-up
bracelet
Tiny buttons add just the right
amount of sparkle to a simple base.
designed by Sharon Wagner
stepbystep
(Basics), leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail. [4] To begin joining the edges of the
Cuff bracelet Retrace the thread path, and sew base: Pick up an 80, and sew through
Wire form through the next two 80s. the corresponding edge 80 in the first
Cut a 7-in. (18 cm) piece of 12-gauge [2] Work a flat strip of right-angle row (figure 1, ab). Pick up an 80, and
electrical wire. Using nylon-jaw pliers, weave (Basics) using 80s and a tight sew through the 80 your thread exited
shape the wire into a cuff shape to fit tension until you have a total of 47 at the start of this step (bc). Sew through
comfortably around your wrist, leaving stitches, including the ring of beads the beadwork to exit the edge 80 in the
a 1-in. (3.8 cm) gap between the ends. from step 1. If needed, adjust the length next stitch of the same row (cd).
You will not be able to shape the wire by 12-in. (1.3 cm) increments by adding [5] Pick up an 80, sew through the
after it is beaded. or subtracting two stitches at a time, corresponding edge 80 in the opposite
maintaining an odd number of stitches. row, and continue through the next two
Cuff base [3] Add two more rows of right-angle 80s. Sew through the beadwork to exit
[1] Thread an embroidery needle on weave (Basics), ending and adding the edge 80 in the next stitch of the
a comfortable length of 10 lb. Fireline. thread (Basics) as needed. Exit the edge opposite row.
Pick up four 80 seed beads, and tie 80 in the last row, and place the cuff [6] Repeat step 5 for the length of the
them into a ring with a square knot form in the center of the beadwork. base, forming the beadwork around the
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FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
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d
a
e
c
FIGURE 5
[5] Sew through the button diagonally, of the wire touching. You will not be
DESIGN NOTES: and continue through the corresponding able to shape the wire after it is beaded.
After finishing step 4 of Cuff 110 on the opposite side of the round [2] Cut a piece of vinyl electrical tape.
base, if the beadwork is not (figure 5, ab). Sew back through the About 1 in. (3.8 cm) from one end of
long enough to cover the button diagonally, and continue through the wire, wrap the tape around the wire
wire form, work additional the 110 your thread exited at the start at a very sharp angle. Keeping the wire
stitches in tubular right- of this step (bc). ends close together, wrap the tape over
angle weave (Basics). Add [6] Pick up a 150 seed bead, and sew the join, overlapping the tape only
two rounds at a time to through the next 110 added in step 3 a small amount with each wrap so it
maintain an odd number (cd). Repeat this stitch to complete the does not add too much width to the
of stitches. round, exiting the 110 from the start wire. Continue wrapping about 1 in.
You can substitute 6 lb. of this step (de). (3.8 cm) past the join, and trim the tape.
Fireline for the 10 lb. Fireline [7] Sew through the center 80 directly
if you retrace the thread below the 110 your thread is exiting, Bangle base and embellishments
path of each stitch in the sewing in the opposite direction. [1] Leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail, work
right-angle weave bases. Continue through the next two 80s as in steps 13 of Cuff base to stitch
Noncoated 12-gauge craft in the following stitch (ef). three rows of 63 stitches each. Add
wire can be used instead [8] Work as in steps 27 to add a total or subtract two stitches at a time
of electrical wire, but the of 11 button embellishments, skipping to adjust the length, maintaining an
beadwork of the base may a stitch between embellishments. Make odd number of stitches.
shift and twist slightly. The sure the base does not twist and that [2] Join the edges of the base around the
vinyl coating helps grip the you are working on the same center row wire form as in steps 46 of Cuff base.
beadwork. of right-angle weave. End the thread. [3] Join the ends of the base in the same
You can find 12-gauge manner as you joined the edges, making
electrical wire and tape at Bangle bracelet sure the beadwork is not twisted and
most hardware stores or Wire form the rows line up properly. End the
do-it-yourself home [1] Cut a 9-in. (24.1 cm) piece of working thread and tail.
improvement centers. 12-gauge electrical wire for a 2-in. [4] Add a comfortable length of
After completing step 3 of (7 cm) diameter bangle. Using nylon- 6 lb. Fireline to the base using an #11
Bangle base and embellish- jaw pliers, shape the wire into a bangle needle. Work the steps for Crystaletts
ments, there should be an shape that fits comfortably around the embellishments, adding the buttons
even number of stitches. widest part of your hand with both ends around the entire bangle. End
the thread. w
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giraffe bracelet
110 Miyuki Delica cylinder beads
16 g color A (DB0653, opaque pumpkin)
8 g color B (DB0204, opaque luster
light beige) FIGURE 1
leopard bracelet
110 Delica beads
64 3 mm bicone crystals (Thunder
Polish, jet black) color A, DB0653, opaque pumpkin
110 Miyuki Delica cylinder beads color B, DB0204, opaque luster
12 g color A (DB0310, matte black) light beige
10 g color B (DB0353, opaque matte
luster dark cream)
3 g color C (DB0653, opaque pumpkin)
1 g 150 seed beads (Czech, black)
stepbystep
Bracelet bases
Both bracelets are worked in three-drop
peyote stitch, a technique based on two-
drop peyote stitch. Turn to Basics to
brush up on two-drop peyote before
beginning this project.
[1] On a comfortable length of thread,
attach a stop bead (Basics), leaving
a 6-in. (15 cm) tail. Pick up 24 110
cylinder beads for rows 1 and 2 of
the desired pattern.
[2] Work in three-drop peyote stitch
using cylinders. End and add thread
(Basics) as needed while you stitch,
and end the working thread and tail
when you finish.
[3] Choose the appropriate steps below
to add a clasp and edging to the base.
Giraffe
Toggle bar
[1] On 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread, attach
a stop bead, leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail.
[2] Referring to figure 1, work in three-
drop peyote stitch using cylinders to
make a strip that is 18 beads wide
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FIGURE 2
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[8] Pick up a 150, and sew through complete the round, and sew through [6] Cut a 4-in. (10 cm) piece of chain.
a B on the other half of the beaded the first two drops added. Open a 6 mm jump ring (Basics), and
bead. Pick up a 150, and sew through [10] Pick up a drop, and sew through attach an end link of the chain to the
the available hole of the next lentil the other hole of the next lentil. Pick loop of 150s.
(photo a). Repeat this stitch to up a drop, and sew through the [7] Open a jump ring, and attach the
complete the round, and retrace center drop from the previous round other end link of the chain to half of
the thread path. Your thread should (photo c). Repeat these two stitches the clasp. This completes the left side
be exiting a lentil. to complete the round. End the thread. of the neck strap.
[9] Pick up three 3 mm magatama [11] Repeat steps 110 to make nine [8] Work as in steps 17 to complete
drop beads, and sew through the more beaded beads. the right side of the neck strap, but
corresponding hole of the next lentil sew in a clockwise direction in step 3
(photo b). Repeat this stitch to Necklace assembly to make the neck strap curve in the
[1] Add 4 ft. (1.2 m) of thread (Basics) opposite direction.
to a beaded bead, leaving an 18-in. [9] With the 18-in. (46 cm) tail from
(46 cm) tail. Exit a center drop along the left neck strap, sew through the
the edge. beadwork in a clockwise direction to
[2] Pick up a 2 x 3 mm crystal exit the center drop in the third set of
rondelle, and sew through a center drops from the connection point, with
drop along the edge of another the needle pointing to the outside of
beaded bead. Pick up a rondelle, the neck strap. Be sure the neck strap
and sew through the drop your is curving inward.
thread exited at the start of this step. [10] Pick up a pearl, a 6 mm crystal
Retrace the thread path several times. rondelle, the anniversary bead, a
[3] Sew counterclockwise through the 6 mm, a pearl, and a 150, and sew
beadwork as shown in figure 4 to exit back through the pearl, 6 mm, anni-
the center drop in the third set of versary bead, and 6 mm. Pick up a
drops. These drops will be slightly pearl, and sew up through the center
offset from the previous connection. drop in the third set of drops from
This will curve the neck strap as the the connection point on the right
beaded beads are added. neck strap, making sure that both
[4] Repeat steps 2 and 3 to connect neck straps are curving inward. Pick
a total of five beaded beads. up a pearl, and sew through the drop
[5] Pick up nine 150s, and sew through your thread exited at the start of this
the same drop to form a loop. Retrace step. Retrace the thread path several
the thread path several times, and end times, and end the threads. w
the thread.
FIGURE 4
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Piggyback MATERIALS
bracelet 712 in. (19.1 cm)
bracelet
42 4 x 8 mm piggy beads
(black; www.ariadesignstudio.
etsy.com)
8 5 x 7 mm rondelles
(Thunder Polish, silver)
42 3 mm round beads (silver;
www.firemountaingems.com)
1 g 110 large-hole seed beads
(Toho 21F, silver-lined frosted
crystal)
1 g 150 seed beads
(Toho 558, permanent finish
galvanized aluminum)
Stack two-hole piggy 2 6 mm split rings
toggle clasp
beads one behind Wildfire or Fireline, 6 lb. test
the other for a beading needles, #11
sophisticated split-ring pliers (optional)
accessory.
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collar
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Row 4
Work as in Row 3, but add a total of
a c only 13 SuperDuo picots.
b
FIGURE 3
f e d b
c
g
h i
FIGURE 4
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Row 5 [3] Work as in step 9 of Row 2. End the the beadwork to exit the SuperDuo
[1] Work as in step 1 of Row 2 to be working thread. your thread exited at the start of this
in position for the final row. step, and retrace the thread path
[2] Work as in steps 2 and 3 of Row 2 Clasp through the five-bead loop several
to add a drop-bead picot below each [1] Add 8 in. (20 cm) of thread to the times. End the thread.
SuperDuo picot in Row 4, but pick end of the band opposite the tail, and [3] Open a 4 mm jump ring (Basics),
up an 80 instead of an 110 after the first exit an end SuperDuo with the needle and attach the five-bead loop to half
two drop-bead picots, a 4 mm instead pointing away from the band. of the clasp.
of an 110 after the next eight drop-bead [2] Pick up five 110s, and sew through [4] Remove the stop bead, and repeat
picots, and an 80 instead of an 110 after the other end SuperDuo with the needle steps 2 and 3 with the tail on the other
the final two drop-bead picots. pointing toward the band. Sew through end of the band. w
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Row-by-row
pearls
Make a single-strand or
double-decker bracelet
using classic pearls,
seed beads, and bicones.
stepbystep square knot (Basics) with the first nine 110s to secure Retrace the thread path
working thread and tail. Pick the loop (figure 4, ab). several times, and end the
Single-row bracelet up a 3 mm pearl, sew through [4] Pick up a 3 mm, sew working thread (Basics).
[1] On 4 yd. (4.1 m) of the next nine 110s, pick up through the next nine 110s, [7] With the tail, sew through
thread, pick up an 8 mm a 3 mm, and sew through and sew through the 3 mm the first 3 mm, and repeat
pearl and nine 110 seed the following nine 110s. from the previous pearl unit. step 6, but do not end the
beads. Sew through the 8 mm Continue through the next Continue through the next thread. Sew through the next
again in the same direction, 11 beads to exit the 3 mm 10 beads to exit the 3 mm five 110s to exit the center
leaving a 1-yd. (1.4 m) tail. opposite the tail (bc). added in this step (bc). 110 in the loop around one
This forms a loop of 110s [3] Pick up nine 110s, an [5] Repeat steps 3 and 4 side of the first 8 mm.
around one side of the pearl. 8 mm, and nine 110s. Sew until you have a total of 14 [8] Pick up three 150 seed
Pick up nine 110s, and sew through the 8 mm in the 8 mm pearl units. beads, sew through the center
through the 8 mm once same direction, forming [6] With your thread exiting 110 again, and continue
more, forming a loop around a loop of 110s around one the end 3 mm, pick up three through the next four 110s,
the other side of the pearl side of the pearl (figure 3). 110s and half of the clasp. 3 mm, and five 110s (figure 6).
(figure 1). Position the 8 mm so the first Sew back through the last Your thread should be
[2] Sew through the first nine 110s trace a loop around 110, pick up two 110s, and exiting the center 110 in
nine 110s added in step 1 the other side of the pearl, sew through the end 3 mm in the opposite loop around
(figure 2, ab), and tie a and then sew through the the same direction (figure 5). the next 8 mm.
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FIGURE 5
a c
FIGURE 7
[9] Repeat step 8 for the Substitute 6 mm pearls two 110s in the loop around 110, and sew through the last
length of the bracelet, embel- for the 8 mms. one side of the first 6 mm. three 110s in the loop, the
lishing alternating loops and Pick up or sew through [3] Pick up a 3 mm, an 110, next 3 mm, and the following
exiting the end 3 mm. Sew only seven 110 seed beads and a 3 mm. Skip the next two 110s (bc).
through the next five 110s, wherever the instructions three 110s, and sew through [5] Repeat steps 3 and 4 for
and repeat step 8 to embel- indicate nine. the last two 110s in the the length of the bracelet,
lish the remaining loops. Substitute 3 mm bicone loop, the next 3 mm, and embellishing alternating loops
End the tail. crystals for the 3 mm pearls. the following three 110s and exiting the end 3 mm.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until (figure 7, ab). Your thread [6] Repeat steps 25 to
Double-row bracelet you have a total of 16 6 mm should be exiting the embellish the remaining
First row pearl units, but then do not opposite loop around loops. Do not end the
[1] Work as in steps 15 of end the working thread. the next 6 mm. working thread or tail.
Single-row bracelet with [2] With the tail, sew through [4] Pick up an 110, a 3 mm,
the following changes: the first 3 mm and the next and an 110. Skip the next
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FIGURE 8
6 mm pearl
3 mm bicone crystal
110 seed bead
Second row and joining 3 mm, and the following 24 to embellish/join the [2] Pick up three 110s, and
[1] To begin the second row three 110s (figure 8, ab). remaining loops around the sew through the center
of the bracelet, work as in Your thread should be 6 mms. loop of the clasp. Sew back
steps 1 and 2 of First row. exiting the opposite loop through the last 110, pick up
Lay the new row next to the around the next 6 mm. Clasp two 110s, and sew through
embellished row so that the [3] Pick up an 110, a 3 mm, Use any of the remaining the next two 110s and 3 mm
tail from the new row is and an 110. Skip the next threads at either end of the on the other row of the
pointing toward the edge of 110, and sew through the last bracelet to attach the clasp: bracelet.
the embellished row with the three 110s in the loop, the [1] With your thread exiting [3] Work as in step 6 of
3 mm/110/3 mm pattern. next 3 mm, and the following an end 3 mm on either row Single-row bracelet to
[2] Pick up a 3 mm, sew two 110s (bc). of the bracelet, work as in attach the last loop of the
through the 110 in the [4] Repeat steps 2 and 3 step 6 of Single-row bracelet clasp, and end the thread.
nearest 3 mm/110/3 mm for the length of the bracelet, to attach an end loop of the [4] Repeat steps 13 to
pattern on the embellished embellishing/joining alternat- clasp. Sew through the next attach the clasp at the other
row, and pick up a 3 mm. ing loops and exiting the two 110s in the direction of end of the bracelet. End any
Skip the next three 110s, and end 3 mm. the other row. remaining threads. w
sew through the last two [5] Sew through the next
110s in the loop, the next two 110s, and repeat steps
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Scrumptious
scallops
Create an elegant necklace
of scallops using crystal pearls in
a variety of sizes. Add crystal
teardrops for movement.
designed by Carolyn Cave
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6 mm pearl, color B
4 mm pearl, color C
3 mm pearl, color D
110 seed bead
150 seed bead
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
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FIGURE 4
Toggle bead
[1] Remove the stop bead. With the
tail, pick up a 150, an A, four 150s, an
110, an 8 mm pearl, five 150s, a crystal
teardrop, and five 150s (figure 4, ab). DESIGN NOTES:
Sew back through the 8 mm, and cross The 8 mm pearl and 3 mm
through the next 110 (bc), pulling pearls used for the toggle
tight. Pick up four 150s, and sew back clasp can be any of the
through the next A and 150 (cd). Sew colors from the necklace.
through the beadwork, and retrace the Substitute glass pearls
thread path through the toggle bead. and Czech crystal drops
End the tail. for a more budget-friendly
[2] Test the fit of the toggle bead necklace.
with the toggle ring. Add or remove
beads from the toggle ring if needed.
[3] With the working thread, retrace
the thread path through the toggle ring,
exiting the last 150, A, and 150 in the
necklace with your needle pointing
toward the other end of the necklace.
[4] Sew through the Bs and 110s in the
next scallop, and continue through the
following 150, A, and 150. Repeat this
stitch for the remainder of the necklace,
and end the thread. w
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Crystal
corona
bracelet
stepbystep with a square knot (Basics), leaving a aligned with the squaredelle your thread
6-in. (15 cm) tail. Sew through the first is exiting. Working on the back side of
Crystal units 10 beads in the ring, exiting a square- the setting, sew through the two holes at
[1] On a comfortable length of thread, delle. Position the Twin beads so that this end of the setting and the square-
pick up a 150 seed bead, a 2.5 x 5 mm their available holes fall to the outside delle aligned with the hole your thread
Twin bead, a 150, a 5 x 5 x 2 mm of the ring (figure 1). is exiting. Continue through the next
squaredelle, a 3 mm pearl, and a [2] Place an 8 x 10 mm oval sew-on 150 and Twin bead (figure 2, ab).
squaredelle. Repeat this pattern three stone inside the ring so that the two [3] Pick up a 150 and an 110 seed bead,
more times, and tie the beads into a ring holes at one end of the setting are and sew through the available (outer)
d d
e a
a
knot
c e
b c
b
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
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FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5
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TRELLIS
Two-hole beads make
this bracelet easy to
stitch up while bicone
crystals add a hint of
sparkle.
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a e g b d
b 5 x 5 mm Tila bead
e DESIGN NOTE:
2.5 x 5 mm SuperDuo bead For a more casual look, substitute
80 seed beads for the 3 mm bicone
3 mm bicone crystal crystals, and 110 cylinder beads
for the 3.4 mm drops.
d c 3.4 mm drop bead
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of diamonds
These elegant earrings look
like fine jewelry yet are quick
to stitch up and are easier on the
wallet than real diamonds
or gemstones.
stepbystep [3] Pick up a pearl, and sew [6] With your thread exiting stitch three more times to
through the following four a pearl, pick up a color C complete the round, and
Earring front As, pearl, and four As. Pick 4 mm bicone crystal, a pearl, step up through the first two
[1] On 4 ft. (1.2 m) of up a pearl, and sew through and a C. Sew through the As added.
thread, attach a stop bead the next four As, pearl, four pearl your thread exited [3] Pick up a B, two As, and
(Basics), leaving a 6-in. As, and the first pearl added at the start of this step in a B, and sew through the
(15 cm) tail. Pick up a 10 mm in this step (figure 2, ab). the same direction to form next two As added in the
round bead, four color A 110 [4] Sew through the 10 mm a picot (figure 4, ab). previous step (photo b).
seed beads, a 4 mm pearl, and the pearl directly across [7] Pick up a 150 seed Repeat this stitch three more
and four As. Sew through the from the pearl your thread bead, a color D 4 mm bicone times to complete the round.
10 mm again to form a loop exited at the start of this step crystal, and a 150, and sew Do not step up at the end
of beads, and position the (bc). Sew back through the through the next pearl (bc). of the round.
loop around one side of the 10 mm and the pearl from [8] Repeat steps 6 and 7 [4] Pick up three or four Bs,
10 mm (figure 1, ab). Pick the start of the step, going three more times to complete and sew through the nearest
up four As, a pearl, and four in the same direction (cd). the round. This completes the pearl on an outside corner.
As, and sew through the [5] Pick up four color B 110 front of the earring. Pick up three or four Bs, and
10 mm again, positioning the seed beads, and sew through sew through the two As your
new loop around the other the next pearl, positioning Earring back thread exited at the start of
side of the 10 mm (bc). the beads behind the existing [1] Flip the beadwork over this step in the same direc-
[2] Sew through the beads As. Repeat this stitch three to the back, and sew through tion (photo c). Continue
in the first loop. Remove the more times to complete the the next four Bs. through the following B and
stop bead, and tie a square round (figure 3). Retrace [2] Pick up two As, and two As.
knot (Basics) with the work- the thread path of the round sew through the next four [5] Pick up two or three Bs,
ing thread and tail. using a tight tension. Bs (photo a). Repeat this and sew through the nearest
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s
4 mm bicone crystals
(Swarovski)
16 color C (fuchsia)
8 color D (metallic light gold)
1 g 110 seed beads in each of
2 colors: A (Miyuki 457G,
bronze metallic), B (Miyuki
457, gold bronze metallic)
1 g 150 seed beads (Miyuki
457G, bronze metallic)
pair of earring findings
Fireline 6 lb. test
10 mm round bead c b beading needles, #11 or #12
2 pairs of pliers
4 mm bicone crystal, color C
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Flamenco
Pellets
bangle
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FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
d
a
b
FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
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snowflake
earrings
Sparkling crystals and
Swarovski cosmic
rings light the way
in these daring,
dangling earrings.
designed by Graehound
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DESIGN NOTES:
FIGURE 5 Use a firm, but not tight, tension throughout this project. If your
tension is too tight, your earring will buckle.
To use a premade earring finding: Make a plain loop (Basics)
above the A in step 1 of Ear wire, creating a beaded link. Work
step 5, and attach the earring finding to the other loop of the link.
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BEAD WEAVING
For the purposes of these [2] Pick up an 110, and sew [5] Pick up a pearl, an 110, [8] Repeat step 7 to attach
instructions, the Rulla beads through the bottom hole of and three Rullas, and sew the toggle bar at the other
will have a top hole (the one the three Rullas just added. through the previous top 110 end, adding 150s if necessary
closest to you) and a bottom Pick up an 110, and sew and the pearl just added. Posi- to allow the toggle bar to
hole (the one closest to your through the pearl and the first tion the Rullas opposite the slide through the ring. w
work surface), and there will bottom 110 added in this step. Rullas around the previous
be a top and a bottom 110 [3] Sew through the bottom pearl with their available
seed bead that lines up with hole of the first Rulla, pick holes in the bottom position
those holes. up a 150, and sew through (figure 3).
the bottom hole of the next [6] Repeat steps 25 for the
stepbystep Rulla. Repeat this stitch once desired length of the bracelet,
FIGURE 1
more. Sew through the next leaving 34 in. (1.9 cm) for
[1] On a comfortable length bottom 110 and the pearl the clasp, but in step 2, after
of thread, pick up an 110 seed (figure 2). you sew through the Rullas,
bead, a 6 mm pearl, an 110, [4] Sew through the next top continue through the existing
and three 3 x 5 mm Rulla 110 and the top hole of the 110. End the working thread
beads. Sew through the first first Rulla. Pick up a 150 seed and tail (Basics).
110 and the pearl, leaving a bead, and sew through the [7] Add 14 in. (36 cm) of
6-in. (15 cm) tail. Position the top hole of the next Rulla. thread (Basics) to one end, FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
Rullas to the right of the pearl Repeat this stitch once more. and exit the top 110 with the
with their available holes in Sew through the next top needle pointing toward the
the bottom position (closest to 110, the pearl, and the Rullas. Pick up two 150s,
your work surface) (figure 1). following top 110. the toggle ring, and two 150s, 6 mm pearl
and sew through the bottom
110 with your needle pointing 3 x 5 mm Rulla bead
DESIGN NOTE: toward the pearl. Continue 110 seed bead
For a budget-friendly option, replace the Swarovski through the top 110, and
crystal pearls with glass pearls or druks. 150 seed bead
retrace the thread path several
times. End the thread.
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BEAD WEAVING
nduring
drops
necklace
stepbystep tama, and sew through the through the next 110, the bead so the drops in the
available hole of the next inner holes of the next five center are on the bottom half
Pearl units SuperDuo (cd). Repeat this SuperDuos, and the follow- of the bead. On 1 yd. (.9 m)
[1] On 24 in. (61 cm) of stitch three more times (de). ing 110 (cd). Pick up a 150, of thread, sew up through
thread, pick up an 110 seed [4] Pick up three 150s, and and sew through the next the anniversary bead from
bead, a 6 mm pearl, an 110, sew through the inner holes four 110s and SuperDuo. the bottom, leaving a 6-in.
and five 2.5 x 5 mm Super- of the SuperDuos, the next Continue through the (15 cm) tail. Pick up a 6 mm
Duo beads. Sew through all 110, and the pearl (ef). available hole of the same bicone crystal and three 110s.
the beads again to form a [5] Pick up four 110s, a SuperDuo (de). End the Sew back through the 6 mm
ring, leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) SuperDuo, and four 110s, tail (Basics) but not the crystal and the anniversary
tail (figure 1, ab). and sew through the pearl working thread. bead (figure 3, ab).
[2] Pick up three 150 seed in the same direction to form [7] Repeat steps 16 to make [2] Pick up an 110, a 150,
beads, and sew through the a loop (figure 2, ab). Retrace a total of 20 pearl units for a and an 110, and sew up
available hole of the Super- the thread path through the 19-in. (49.5 cm) necklace. through the anniversary
Duo your thread exited at loop, exiting the last four bead, the 6 mm crystal,
the start of this step (bc). 110s (bc). Pendant attachment and the first 110 added
[3] Pick up a 3 mm maga- [6] Pick up a 150, and sew [1] Position the anniversary in step 1 (bc).
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[3] Pick up a 150, a 4 mm [6] Retrace the thread path of the SuperDuo your thread
bicone crystal, and a 150, and down through the anniversary exited at the start of this step
sew through the second drop bead and seed beads at the (figure 4). Retrace the thread DESIGN NOTE:
along the outside edge of a bottom, back up through path two more times, and The split rings for the clasp
pearl unit, the center Super- the anniversary bead and end the working thread. may be omitted if you like.
Duo, and the next drop (cd). 6 mm crystal at the top, [2] Work as in step 1 to
[4] Pick up a 150, a 4 mm and through the connection connect the remaining pearl
crystal, and a 150, and sew points of the pearl units. End units so there are 10 units
through the center 110 added the working thread and tail. on each side of the necklace.
in step 1. Pick up a 150, and Do not end the working
sew back through the 4 mm Necklace assembly threads on the end pearl units.
crystal just added (de). [1] With the working thread [3] With the thread from an
[5] Pick up a 150, and sew from a pearl unit added in end pearl unit, pick up seven
through the second drop Pendant attachment, pick 110s and a split ring with
along the outside edge of up a 150, a 4 mm crystal, half of the clasp attached.
another pearl unit. Continue and a 150. Sew through the Sew through the SuperDuo
through the center SuperDuo second drop from the outside in the same direction to form
and the following drop. Pick edge of another pearl unit, a ring. Retrace the thread
up a 150, a 4 mm crystal, and the center SuperDuo, and path several times to rein-
a 150, and sew through the the next drop. Pick up a 150, force, and end the thread.
third 110 added in step 1 (ef). a 4 mm crystal, and a 150, Repeat this step for the other
and sew through the hole side of the necklace. w
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Cubes
&cradles
The necklace clasps with
a double toggle bar.
stepbystep step, and continue through thread exited at the start of the length of the strand. These
the next cube, 2.4 mm, and this step (de). Sew through will be called the back swags.
Necklace 3 mm round bead (figure 1, the next four beads in the [8] Without picking up any
Strand ab). Snug up the beads to strand (ef). beads, sew through the beads
[1] Attach a stop bead form a loop at this end of [5] Repeat step 4 for the in the loop at this end of the
(Basics) at the center the strand. length of the strand, but on strand, exiting the last 3 mm
of 5 yd. (4.6 m) of thread, [4] Pick up two 2.4 mms, the last repeat, sew through round bead with your needle
and wrap half of the thread two 3 mm bicone crystals, the last five beads. End the pointing toward the other
around a bobbin or piece and a 2.4 mm, and sew back working thread (Basics). end of the strand.
of cardboard. through the last bicone (bc). [6] Remove the stop bead [9] Pick up four 2.4 mms,
[2] Pick up a 2.4 mm round Pick up a bicone, and sew added in step 1. Pick up 17 skip the next 2.4 mm, cube,
bead, a 3 mm round bead, through the second 2.4 mm 2.4 mms, and sew back and 2.4 mm in the strand,
a 2.4 mm, and a 6 mm picked up in this step in the through the first two beads and sew through the closest
crystal cube. Repeat this same direction (cd). Note: added in step 2 to form a 2.4 mm picked up in step 4
pattern 34 more times. Adjust the alignment of the loop at this end of the strand. (figure 3, ab). Sew through
[3] Pick up a 2.4 mm, a 3 mm 2.4 mm so the bead hole is [7] Pick up five 2.4 mms, and the adjacent 3 mm round
round bead, and 18 2.4 mms. parallel to the strand. Pick up sew through the next 3 mm bead and the next 2.4 mm
Sew back through the first a 2.4 mm, and sew through round bead in the strand picked up in step 4 (bc).
three beads picked up in this the 3 mm round bead your (figure 2). Repeat this step for
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a d
c
DESIGN NOTE:
b Reinforcing the swags
with a square stitch
FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 thread path in step 12
of Necklace: Strand
will prevent them
from twisting around
[10] Pick up three 2.4 mms, the last 2.4 mm picked up Double toggle bar the cubes.
skip the next 2.4 mm, in this step. [1] On 1 yd. (.9 m) of
cube, and 2.4 mm in the [12] Work a square stitch thread, attach a stop bead,
strand, and sew through the thread path as follows: Sew leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail.
next 2.4 mm picked up in through the adjacent 2.4 mm [2] Pick up five 3 mm round
step 4. Continue through the in the back swag, the 2.4 mm beads, two bicones, and
adjacent 3 mm round bead your thread exited at the start a 2.4 mm. Sew back through
and the next 2.4 mm picked of this step, and the next the second bicone (figure 5,
up in step 4 (cd). Repeat this 2.4 mm in the front swag ab). Pick up a bicone, five
step for the length of the (figure 4, ab). Repeat this 3 mm round beads, two
strand. These will be called stitch three times (bc). Sew bicones, and a 2.4 mm. Sew
the front swags. through the beadwork to exit back through the second
[11] Pick up four 2.4 mms, the first 2.4 mm in the next bicone (bc). Pick up a bicone,
skip the next 2.4 mm, cube, front swag (cd). Continue and sew through the first
and 2.4 mm in the strand, working a square stitch four 3 mm round beads
and sew through the beads thread path to connect the picked up in this step (cd).
in the loop at this end of remaining front and back [3] Referring to figure 6,
the strand. Step up through swags of 2.4 mms. End wrap the thread one-and-
the thread. a-half times around the
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e b
a c
d
FIGURE 8
adjacent thread bridge, and second 3 mm round bead path through the connecting through all the beads, exiting
sew through the next 3 mm in the spine. Do not end the 2.4 mms. the 2.4 mm, cube, and 2.4 mm
round bead in this column. working thread or tail. [11] With the working thread at the bottom of the earring.
Repeat this stitch three more [6] Repeat steps 15 to make from the second toggle bar, [3] Pick up five 2.4 mms,
times, and exit an end 3 mm a second toggle bar. retrace the thread path and sew through the 2.4 mm,
round bead. [7] With the working thread through the connecting cube, and 2.4 mm at the
[4] Pick up a 2.4 mm, and from the first toggle bar, pick 2.4 mms. Remove the stop bottom of the earring.
sew through the 3 mm round up three 2.4 mms, and sew bead from each bar, and end Repeat this step to create a
bead in the opposite column. through the corresponding the threads. second swag.
Pick up a bicone, and sew 3 mm round bead in the [4] Work as in step 12 of
through the next 3 mm spine of the second toggle Earrings Necklace: Strand to con-
round bead in the opposite bar (figure 8, ab). [1] On 24 in. (61 cm) of nect the two swags of five
column. Referring to figure 7, [8] Pick up two 2.4 mms, thread, attach a stop bead 2.4 mms, and then sew
add three more bicones and and sew through the third (Basics), leaving a 6-in. through the beadwork to exit
a 2.4 mm. 3 mm round bead in the (15 cm) tail. the center 2.4 mm in the
[5] Sew through the next spine of the second toggle [2] Pick up a 2.4 mm round front swag.
four edge 3 mm round beads bar (bc). bead, a 6 mm crystal cube, [5] Work as in step 4 of
to exit an end 3 mm. Flip the [9] Pick up three 2.4 mms, and seven 2.4 mms. Sew Necklace: Strand, and
beadwork so the bicones are and sew through the corre- through the loop of an continue through the next
face down on your work sponding 3 mm round bead earring finding and back two 2.4 mms and the first
surface, and repeat step 4, in the spine of the first toggle through the last 2.4 mm. three beads picked up in
but replace the bicones with bar (cd). Pick up five 2.4 mms, and step 2. Remove the stop
3 mm round beads. This side [10] Pick up two 2.4 mms, sew through the first three bead, and end the working
will be referred to as the and sew through the second beads picked up in this thread and tail (Basics).
spine of the bar. Sew through 3 mm round bead in the step in the same direction. [6] Make a second
the beadwork to exit the spine (de). Retrace the thread Retrace the thread path earring. w
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Bead
embroidered
designed by Abigail Engelking
b c
86
87
Rainbow
bright
bracelet
If youve always
wanted to try bead
embroidery, test the
waters by using
easy stop stitches
to attach sequins in
a rainbow of colors.
88
stepbystep
Embroidery
[1] Cut a strip of beading foundation DESIGN NOTE:
to 1 in. (3.8 cm) wide and the desired Add an image! Before you start
length of your bracelet minus about adding sequins, draw a simple
in. (1.3 cm) for the button clasp. shape like a heart or a kitty face
d
Round the corners of the strip by in the center, and work a line of
trimming them off. Trace the foundation beaded backstitch (Basics) around
onto Ultrasuede or upholstery vinyl, close to the foundation, and trim the the perimeter. Fill in the shape with
and cut it out. thread. Start a new thread as in step 3. sequins, and then work the rest of
[2] Using a ruler and a pencil or the bracelet as described in the
marker, divide the strip of foundation Assembly and edging instructions.
into six equal sections (one for each [1] Place the embellished foundation
color of the rainbow) or as desired on the Ultrasuede or vinyl backing.
(photo a). Apply E6000 or fabric glue to the back
[3] Tie an overhand knot (Basics) at of the foundation, and glue the layers
the end of a comfortable length of together. Allow to dry, placing a book
thread. Sew up through the foundation or other heavy object on top so the
near one edge. Working in stop stitch bracelet dries flat.
(Basics), add color A sequins to the first [2] Tie an overhand knot at the end
section as follows: Pick up a sequin and of 2 yd. (1.8 m) of thread. Sew between
a 150 seed bead, and sew back through the foundation and the backing to exit
the sequin and the foundation (photo b). the front of the foundation about 1 mm
Sew up through the foundation a short from the edge, hiding the knot between
distance away. the two layers.
[4] Work as in step 3 to add color A [3] Pick up two 110 seed beads, sew up
sequins to fill the first section, layering through both layers about one beads
sequins as desired (photo c). Repeat width away from where the thread is
with the remaining colors in the other exiting, and continue up through the
sections. Bead up to the very edge of second bead just added (photo d).
the foundation, and use larger sequins [4] Pick up an 110, sew up through
at the edge to make it easier to add both layers about one beads width
the brick stitch edging later on. When away from where the thread is exiting,
the working thread gets short, sew to and continue through the new bead
the back of the foundation, and sew (photo e). Repeat this stitch around the
through the foundation in the same perimeter of the bracelet. After adding
spot several times. Tie an overhand knot the final bead, sew down through the
89
90
Tuscan colors of
the Bead&Button
20th anniversary
bead in a bead-
embroidered cuff.
91
92
l m n
the anniversary bead sew down and up through Assembly from the edge, hiding the
(photo i). the Ultrasuede and interfac- [1] Cut around the bracelet knot between the layers. Pick
[10] Sew through the ing, and continue through shape, trace it onto a second up two As, and sew through
beadwork to exit the B at the the B to tack it in place piece of Ultrasuede, and cut both layers of Ultrasuede
tip of a 5 x 7 mm drop. Sew (photo j). Sew back through out the shape. about one beads width away.
down and up through the the drop and a few pearls. [2] Align the two layers, Sew up through the second A
Ultrasuede and interfacing, [12] Nestle a petal motif in and mark where the snaps (photo m).
and continue through the B the nearest curve, and sew should go. Half of each set [5] Pick up an A, sew
to tack it in place. down and up through the will be positioned on the through both layers of
[11] Using 3 mm pearls, Ultrasuede and interfacing so outer surface of the top layer, Ultrasuede, and continue up
work in beaded backstitch to the needle exits next to the and the other half of each set through the new A (photo n).
create a wavy line with two pearl. Tack the pearl and the will go on the inner surface Repeat this stitch around the
or three peaks extending Bs at the tips of the drops in of the bottom layer. perimeter. End and add
from the B to about 1234 in. place using the same tech- [3] Using 18 in. (46 cm) thread (Basics) in the edging
(1.31.9 cm) from the end of nique as before (photo k). of thread, sew half of each as needed. After adding the
the band. The side of the Repeat this step to attach a snap set in place (photo l). last bead, sew down through
band that will be on the top petal motif in each curve. Repeat with the other half of the first edging bead and
of the snap closure overlap [13] Sew through the bead- each set on the other layer of through both layers of
will have three peaks; the work to exit the B at the tip Ultrasuede. Ultrasuede, and continue up
side that will be on the bot- of the drop on the other side [4] Align the two layers of through the first bead. End
tom of the overlap will have of the anniversary bead. Tack Ultrasuede. Tie an overhand the thread in the edging. w
two peaks. Make sure you it in place as in step 10, and knot at the end of a comfort-
leave enough room for the then work as in steps 11 and able length of thread, and
snap closure. At the end, pick 12 to embellish this side of sew up through the top layer
up a 5 x 7 mm drop and a B, the band. End the thread. of Ultrasuede about 1 mm
93
Oh,
lolly,
lolly
pendant
Layer soutache lollipops to
create a beautiful pendant that
will make you proud as a peacock!
94
e f g
DESIGN NOTE:
Dont throw away those scraps
of soutache braid! This layering
technique is fast, easy, and a great
way to use up short ends of braid
as well as leftover beads from
your stash. Make small shapes for
h i support elements or large focal
pieces. Make them in pairs if you
stepbystep to left, make three and h). Do not use a tight want a symmetrical pendant. Just
shaping stitches tension. have fun with it!
Lollipops (Soutache Basics). [8] Retrace the thread
[1] Tie a double knot [4] Pick up a 6 mm bead, path through all six braids
(Soutache Basics, p. 97) and sew through the stack two or three times, using
at one end of 12 in. near the knot (photo b). an increasingly firmer
(30 cm) of thread. Trim [5] Working from left to tension each time so the
the tail close to the knot. right, make three shaping braids wrap smoothly
[2] Cut a 1122-in. stitches (photo c). around the bead to make
(3.85 cm) piece of [6] Sew through the bead the lollipop shape.
soutache braid in each and the stack as shown, [9] Make three or four
of three colors, and create exiting near the knot stitches, moving away
a stack (Soutache Basics). (photo d). Sew back from the bead, for about
Locate the center of the through the stack and 12 in. (1.3 cm) (photo i).
stack, and sew through the bead (photo e). [10] Tie an overhand
the center Vs of all three [7] Make a two-sided knot (Basics) close to an
braids from bottom to join (Soutache Basics), outer braid, and trim
top (photo a). keeping the needle close the thread close to the
[3] Working from right to the bead (photos f, g, lollipop.
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n o p q
r s t u
[11] Repeat steps 110 to [3] Moving away from the Final shape
create 17 or 18 lollipops. Be beads, make three stitches [1] Work as in steps 18 of
creative: Increase the number through the combined stacks Lollipops using four 4-in.
of braids in step 2 to create to join them (photo l). End (10 cm) pieces of braid and
thicker stacks, use a variety the thread (Soutache Basics). a 1218 mm bead, and mak-
of different bead shapes, Trim the stacks approximately ing the appropriate number
include bead caps or cones, 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the of shaping stitches for the
or embellish some of the beads (photo m). size of the bead (photo r).
v
lollipops with seed beads. [4] Tie a double knot at the [2] Separate the large stack
If you use a large bead in a end of 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread. below the bead into two
lollipop, you will have to Position another lollipop equal stacks. Pick up a place (photo v). End
increase the number of shap- behind the three-lollipop 46 mm bead, and sew the thread.
ing stitches in steps 3 and 5. component, roughly centered through the nearest four-
between two lollipops braid stack where the hole Neck strap
Joining the lollipops (photo n). Make three tacking of the bead meets the stack attachment
[1] Tie a double knot at stitches (Soutache Basics) to (photo s). [1] Determine where you
the end of 12 in. (30 cm) of attach the new lollipop to [3] Make three shaping want the two neck strap con-
thread. Place two lollipops the component. stitches, and push the ends of nection points to be. Working
side by side, and sew through [5] Center another lollipop the stack behind your work. on the back of the piece, begin
both lollipops at their join behind the two remaining End the stack (Soutache a new 10-in. (25 cm) thread
(photo j). Retrace the thread lollipops in the component, Basics and photo t). and bury the knot (Soutache
path twice, increasing the and work as in step 4 to tack [4] Sew through your work Basics) to exit the outer braid
tension slightly with each the new lollipop in place to exit the other four-braid near the connection point. Sew
pass. (photo o). stack, and work as in steps 2 through the middle braid at the
[2] Sew through a third [6] Add the remaining lolli- and 3 to add another 46 mm connection point, still working
lollipop at the join. Sew back pops, one behind the other, bead (photo u). on the back of the piece.
through all three lollipops at to form an asymmetrical but [5] Position the finial shape [2] Pick up a 6 mm soldered
their joins (photo k). Retrace balanced tree shape (photos over the base of the lollipop jump ring, and sew back
the thread path. p and q). End the thread. component, and tack it in through the same braid on
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Shaping stitches
w x
Sew down through the stack 14 in. (6 mm) from the point
where your thread exited. Working in the same direction,
sew up 116 in. (2 mm) from the point where your thread
exited, and then sew down 14 in. (6 mm) from the last point.
The larger stitches are along the outside of the curve, and the
smaller stitches are along the inside.
Double knot
Tie one overhand knot. Tie another overhand knot, but slide
it down to the first knot before pulling the thread tight.
97
Serpentine
soutache bracelet
designed by Alexandra Sydorenko
98
c d
Materials continued on p. 101
99
h i j
k l
[8] Bring the thread across the back [4] Sew back through the stack [7] Pinch the two stacks together after
of the cabochon, and sew through the about 12 mm away from where your the last SuperDuo, and sew through
foundation and the stack near the knot. thread exited, with the needle at an angle all four braids close to the last bead
Work as in step 6 to secure the stack to (photo g). Pick up a SuperDuo, sew (photo k). Make two small stitches
this side of the cabochon. Then repeat through the available hole of the exist- about 12 mm apart through all
step 7 to add a 4 mm bead. End the ing SuperDuo, pick up a SuperDuo, four braids. This completes the first
thread (Soutache Basics). and sew through the stack where it meets SuperDuo cluster.
[9] Repeat steps 48 along the other the hole of this last SuperDuo (photo h). [8] Work as in steps 37 to add three
two sides of the cabochon (photo e). [5] Sew back through the stack about more SuperDuo clusters (photo l).
12 mm away from where your thread Do not end the thread.
Bracelet bands exited, with the needle at an angle. Sew [9] Make a second center strap.
Center straps through the available hole of the nearest
[1] Tie a double knot at one end of 1 yd. SuperDuo, pick up a SuperDuo (photo i), Side straps
(.9 m) of thread. Trim the tail close to sew through the available hole of the [1] Tie a double knot at one end of 2 ft.
the knot. next SuperDuo, and sew through the (61 cm) of thread.
[2] Cut an 8-in. (20 cm) piece of color stack where it meets the hole of this [2] Cut an 8-in. (20 cm) piece of color B
A and color C braid. Create a two-braid SuperDuo. braid, and fold it in half.
stack with color A on top. Locate the [6] Sew back through the stack about [3] Sew through one of the center
center of the stack, and sew through it 12 mm away from where your thread straps from inside to outside near the
from bottom to top. exited, with the needle at an angle. Sew top hole of the first SuperDuo (photo m).
[3] Sew back through the stack, pick up through the available hole of the last Sew through the B braid near the fold,
a 2.5 x 5 mm SuperDuo bead, and sew SuperDuo, and sew through the other pick up an 80 seed bead, and sew
through the stack on the other side of stack where it meets the hole of this through the other side of the B braid
the SuperDuo (photo f). SuperDuo (photo j). where it meets the hole of the bead
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SOUTACHE BASICS
Double knot
Tie one overhand knot. Tie another
overhand knot, but slide it down
to the first knot before pulling the
thread tight.
q r
Ending a stack
(photo n). Sew back through the B braid, other side of this center strap. This Push the loose ends of the stack
the 80, the B braid, and the stack of the completes one bracelet band. to the back of your work, and fan
center strap. [8] Repeat steps 17 to secure two them out so they lie as flat as
[4] Sew back through the stack and the side straps to the other center strap, possible. Sew up from the back
B braid about one beads width away, completing the other bracelet band. through all the layers, and exit the
pick up an 80, and sew through the B side of one braid on the front of
braid where it meets the hole of the bead. Assembly your work. Sew down through all
Sew back through the B braid, the 80, [1] Position one of the bracelet bands the layers as close as possible to
the B braid, and the stack. Repeat this behind the cabochon component at one the point where the thread exited,
step to add a total of three 80s. of the marked corners. With the work- sewing through the side of the
[5] Sew back through the stack and the ing thread from the center strap, secure same braid. Repeat this stitch
B braid, pick up a SuperDuo, and sew the band to the foundation with small several times to secure the stack,
through the B braid where it meets the stitches up through the foundation and and trim the ends.
hole of the SuperDuo. Continue to back down through the band (photo q).
work as in steps 37 of Center straps [2] Sew through the stack above one Ending the thread
to add a total of three SuperDuo of the 4 mm beads at the end of a side To end the thread. Sew to the
clusters between the B braids, making strap. Pick up an 80, and sew through back of your work, and make a
sure to secure this side strap to the the corresponding stack in the cabo- few small stitches in the closest
center strap (photo o). chon component. Retrace the thread braid. Tie a knot, and trim the
[6] Work as in step 7 of Cabochon path, and then repeat this step to add thread close to the knot.
component to add a 4 mm bead another 80 (photo r).
(photo p), and end the stack. [3] Bring the thread across the back
[7] Work as in steps 16 to make a of the piece, and repeat step 2 for the
second side strap, and secure it to the other side strap on this bracelet band.
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t u v
[4] Sew up through the band and the ends of the stacks. Place the backing and a 4 mm, and sew through the center
foundation at the marked corner of on the back of the piece, and allow strap on the other side of the SuperDuo
the cabochon. Pick up a 3 mm daisy it to dry completely. (photo v). Retrace the thread path
spacer and an 110 seed bead, and sew [4] Tie a double knot at the end of several times, and end the thread.
back down through the spacer, the 15 in. (38 cm) of thread, and sew [3] Repeat steps 1 and 2 at the other
foundation, and the band (photo s). through the edge of the foundation end of the band.
[5] Sew up through the center band and around the cabochon, hiding the knot
the foundation at the base of the nearest between the backing and the foundation. Optional embellishment
SuperDuo cluster, pick up a 4 mm bead, [5] Sew up between the two outside [1] Tie a double knot at the end of 2 ft.
and sew down through the center strap braids to the front of the piece. Making (61 cm) of thread, and sew through
in the band (photo t). Retrace the thread a 2 mm stitch, sew down between the the stack around the cabochon near
path, and end the thread. two outside braids, the foundation, and a 4 mm bead.
[6] Work as in steps 15 to assemble the backing. Repeat these stitches around [2] Pick up a 3 mm fire-polished bead
the other bracelet band on the opposite the entire backing. End the thread. and a 150 seed bead, and sew back
side of the cabochon component. through the 3 mm and the stack.
Clasp [3] Sew back through the stack about
Backing [1] Tie a double knot at the end of one beads width away, pick up an 80
[1] Trace the outline of the cabochon 1 ft. (30 cm) of thread. Sew through and a 150, and sew back through the 80
component and the bracelet bands up the available end of the center strap on and the stack.
to and including the 4 mm beads of one side of the SuperDuo from inside [4] Repeat steps 2 and 3 to embellish
the side straps onto a piece of paper to outside. Pick up a 4 mm bead, an 80, the edge of the cabochon component.
(photo u). Cut out the shape. five 110s, and half of the clasp. Sew back [5] Sew between the backing and the
[2] Trace the shape onto a leather or through all the beads and the stack. foundation to exit the opposite edge of
Ultrasuede backing, and cut it out. Retrace the thread path several times. the cabochon component, and repeat
[3] Apply a small amount of E6000 [2] Sew back through the beads, the steps 24. w
to the back of the piece, covering the clasp, and the five 110s. Pick up an 80
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Sweet
soutache
neck straps
Add soutache beaded chains to
your skill set, and finish any
soutache piece in style.
designed by
Amee K. Sweet-McNamara
103
themselves, and push the jump rings sew through the left stack from inside This sequence of stitches will be referred
into the fold. This will make enough to outside, and then sew back through to as shaping stitches, with the larger
room to thread the orchid braid through the left stack, the A, and the right stack stitches always along the outside of the
the jump rings. Once again, make sure (photo e). curve and the smaller stitches always
the center V is pointing in the same [11] To make a double-sided join: along the inside of the curve. End the
direction as the other two braids. Join the two stacks below the bead stack (Soutache Basics).
[5] Keeping the braids aligned, fold the (Soutache Basics) (photos f and g) [2] Hiding your thread on the back of
stack in half. Separate the jump rings to complete the first half of the double- your work, sew through the join after the
so they are on either side of the fold sided join. 5 mm pearl to exit the right stack.
(photo c), and cut the stack in half at the Working from left to right, sew down [3] Pick up a 4 mm round bead, wrap
fold so you have two 12-in. (30 cm) through the join on the other side of the the right stack snugly around the 4 mm,
stacks, each with a jump ring. Set one A, and then working from right to left, and sew through the right stack where
stack aside. sew up through the join to the left of the the bead meets the stack. Working from
[6] With the working stack, center the A (photo h). Retrace the thread path. left to right, make four shaping stitches.
jump ring on the stack, and fold the This completes the double-sided join. End the stack, and end the thread
(Soutache Basics).
[4] Make a second soutache chain, but
reverse the position of the last two beads
to make this three-bead cluster a mirror
image of the first three-bead cluster.
a
Finishing
Backing
[1] Apply a small dab of glue to the back
of a three-bead cluster, using a toothpick
or the tip of your finger to spread the
glue evenly to the edges. Place the cluster
on the wrong side of a piece of Ultra-
b
suede, and let dry completely.
[2] Trim the Ultrasuede around the
cluster, making sure you cannot see the
outer edge of the cluster from the back
of the piece.
Beaded edge
[1] Tie a double knot at the end of
18 in. (46 cm) of thread. Beginning
at an inside curve of a soutache stack
c d
surrounding a three-bead cluster, sew
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e f
g h i
105
bracelet
designed by Lesha McPhearson
106
PATTERN
107
108
Bead crochet
Sonokos way
Sonoko Nozue is one of the
most well-known international
beaders with a following
of dedicated students
and admirers that
circles the globe.
stepbystep and insert the crochet hook Pull the thread through the pull the thread through both
into it. Work a bead chain stitch in the previous round, loops on the hook. Repeat
Rather than the typical stitch: Slide a bead down to yarn over (photo d), and pull around the ring, working
slip-stitch method that many the hook, yarn over the hook the thread through both loops each stitch into the loop that
people use, Sonoko favors (figure 2), and pull the thread on the hook. This is the first attaches the next bead in the
single crochet, which allows through the loop. Repeat to stitch of the next round. previous round.
more thread to show. She make a total of four bead [4] Continue working in [5] Repeat step 4 for the
features the thread as a design chain stitches (photo a). bead single crochet: Insert desired length. Cut the
element in both her one- and [3] Use a bead single crochet the hook to the left of the thread, leaving a 6-in. (15 cm)
two-bead methods. Sonoko to form the chain into a ring: next bead in the previous tail, and pull the thread
uses Fujix Tire Silk #16 thread Insert the hook to the left of round, and flip that bead to through the last stitch.
and crystal beads for her bead the first bead in the chain, the right (figure 3). Slide a
crochet. You can use Tuff- flipping the bead to the right bead down to the hook, yarn Invisible join
Cord #1 or Amiet size 0 and of the hook (photo b). Slide over (figure 4), pull the thread [1] To bury the ending tail,
seed beads, if you prefer. the next bead down to the through the stitch in the pre- thread a tapestry needle, and
hook, and yarn over (photo c). vious round, yarn over, and carefully sew into the middle
One-bead method
Rope
[1] With the thread on the
spool or card, string the
desired number of beads using
a Big Eye needle. For a 214-in.
(5.7 cm) inside-diameter
bangle, string 30 in. (76 cm)
of 3 mm crystal rondelles.
If desired, use a repeating
pattern of four colors.
[2] Leaving a 4-in. (10 cm)
tail, make a slip knot (figure 1), FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
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DESIGN NOTE: d e f
Sonoko used 2.5 mm
Swarovski bicone
crystals and 3 mm
round crystals in her
necklace. You can
substitute Thunder
Polish beads to save
money and still
achieve the sparkle.
g h i
of the rope, exiting between round. Flip the bead to the Two-bead method
two beads several rounds right as you would if you Rope
into the work (photo e). were crocheting (photo g). If This method creates texture
Sew in and out of the rope you created a pattern in your and a more defined spiral
several times, crossing over rope, this bead should be the look in your rope. For this
the thread within the rope same color as the one your variation, use 34 mm beads
without sewing through any thread is exiting on the other in two colors and shapes.
beads (photo f), and trim the end of the rope. [1] For a 214-in. (5.7 cm)
thread as close to the bead- [4] At the beginning of the inside-diameter bangle, string
work as possible. rope, sew under the loop of approximately 39 in. (.99 m)
[2] Thread a tapestry needle the second bead in the first of 3 mm bicone crystals and
on the beginning tail, which round, sewing toward the 3 x 4 mm crystal rondelles in
is exiting the first stitch in third bead (photo h). a repeating pattern, ending
the first round. On each end [5] Cross over to the tail with a bicone.
of the rope, push the beads end again, and sew under [2] Leaving a 4-in. (10 cm)
down and out so you can the second bead in the final tail, make a slip knot, and
identify the beads in the first round (photo i). insert the crochet hook into
round and the beads in the [6] Continue working back it. Work four chain stitches
last round. The beads in and forth between the ends, without beads.
the last round lie sideways flipping the beads in the final [3] To form the chain into
because they havent been round and matching up the a ring: Insert the hook into
locked into place yet. spiral pattern. Snug up the the first stitch, yarn over, and
[3] Line up the ends of the ends as you work. After pull the thread through the
rope, aligning the spiral youve flipped the last bead on loop. This stitch is a joining
pattern. On the tail end of the tail end, sew under the stitch and will not be sewn
the rope, sew under the loop first bead at the beginning end through again.
of the first bead in the last again. End the tail as in step 1.
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Rizo florets
necklace
Stitch up cute little beaded beads using
Rizos and pearls, and then string them
together for a floral look thats great
for summer.
designed by
Sandie Bachand
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Colorful
blossoms
bracelet
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BASE PATTERN
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Assembly
[1] Using the thread remaining from the
For an increase at the end of a row, crystal embellished with drops, attach
work an additional stitch off the last the brick stitch flower (photo b), sewing
thread bridge in the previous row. through corresponding beads until the
connection is secure. End the thread.
Extended increase [2] Using a thread remaining from
the brick stitch flower, attach it to the
center opening in the base (photo c),
sewing through corresponding beads
To do an extended increase at the start until the connection is secure. End
or end of a row, first work a regular the thread.
increase, and then add one or more [3] Using the threads remaining from
beads in ladder stitch. the other bezels, attach each to a
remaining opening on the base.
Decrease [4] With the thread remaining from
the toggle bar, pick up four Bs, and sew
down through the fifth bead from one
edge at one end of the base. Sew up
Normal brick stitch will result in naturally through the sixth bead from the edge
decreasing rows. To decrease more to center the toggle bar.
dramatically, simply sew through the [5] Pick up a B, skip the last B picked
beadwork to exit the spot where you up in the previous step, and sew back
want your decrease row to begin, and through the next B (photo d). Work one
resume normal stitching. peyote stitch with a B, and sew into
the toggle bar. Retrace the thread path
through the clasp connection, and end
the thread.
E in the round to create a picot. Repeat [6] Add 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread at the
to complete the round. other end of the base, and exit the fifth
[7] Repeat steps 16 to bezel a second bead from one edge. Pick up 31 Es,
crystal. Repeat once more with the final and sew down through the sixth bead
crystal, but in step 6 add drops around from the edge to center the loop. Sew
the edge instead of picots: Pick up a up through the fifth bead again and
6 x 9 mm drop, and sew through the the first bead picked up in this step
next E. Repeat to complete the round, (figure 2, ab).
pushing the drops so they angle up [7] Work 15 peyote stitches with one C
toward the face of the crystal. Dont per stitch (bc).
end the working thread on this bezel. [8] Work 16 stitches with As, picking
up two As per stitch as needed along
the outer curve (cd). End the thread. w
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Twin
purple necklace 32 in. (81 cm)
16 6 mm Czech glass pearls (matte
gold)
flower
2.5 x 5 mm Twin beads
80 g color A (Preciosa 28998, matte
dark purple)
20 color B (Preciosa 01710, matte gold)
2 g 100 Czech seed beads (matte gold)
Fireline 6 lb. test
beading needles, #10 and #12
bobbin
b
c a
c
a b 2.5 x 5 mm Twin bead
a top view
b d
e
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
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Pixie
petals bracelet
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b
5 x 9 mm Lucite flower bead
4 mm pearl
b
3 x 4 mm crystal rondelle
c
a
4 mm bicone crystal
3 mm bicone crystal
FIGURE 3
3.4 mm drop bead c
60 seed bead
FIGURE 1
80 cylinder bead
80 seed bead
110 seed bead, color A a
110 seed bead, color B
110 cylinder bead c b
150 seed bead d a
b c
e
FIGURE 4
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b
c b
d a
a e
Inner row
Outer row
Outside edge loops embellishments, an inner row and an the bottom edge. The embellishment
For the outside edge loops, work with outer row (see figure 7). will lie on top of the base but above
the 60s that are angled toward the front [1] Add a comfortable length of thread the previous flower embellishment.
of the base and skip the 60s angled to the base, and exit the leftmost B in For clarity, the flower embellishment
toward the back. the outer row with your needle pointing is not shown in the figures.
[1] Sew through the beadwork to exit away from the clasp (figure 7, point a). Once again, there are two parallel
the end 60 that is positioned toward [2] Pick up a 150, an A, a drop, an A, rows of Bs from previous embellish-
the front of the base with your needle and a 150, skip an inner-row B, and sew ments, an inner row and an outer row.
pointing away from the beadwork. through the next inner-row B (ab). Pick [1] Sew through the beadwork to exit
[2] Pick up 10 As, and sew through up a 150, an A, a drop, an A, and a 150, the leftmost B in the outer row with
the next 60 that is positioned toward skip an outer-row B, and sew through your needle pointing away from the
the front of the base, sewing in the the next outer-row B (bc). Repeat these clasp on this end.
direction shown (figure 6). Repeat this two stitches for the length of the base. [2] Repeat step 2 of Top edge
stitch for the length of the base, and After the last stitch, your thread should embellishment.
end the working thread. exit the rightmost B in the inner row. [3] Sew through the beadwork to exit
[3] Add 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread to the [3] Sew through the beadwork to exit the rightmost B in the outer row with
other edge of the base, and exit the the previous inner-row B with your your needle pointing toward the clasp
60 that is positioned toward the front needle pointing toward the clasp on on this end (figure 9, point a).
of the base on the same end you started this end (figure 8, point a). [4] Pick up 12 As, skip an inner-row B,
with for the first edge. Your needle [4] Pick up an A, a 4 mm pearl, and and sew through the next inner-row B
should be pointing away from the bead- a 150, and sew back through the pearl (ab) with your needle pointing toward
work. Repeat step 2 for this edge of the and the A. Continue through the B your the clasp on this end.
base, making sure the loops mirror the thread exited at the start of this step, [5] Pick up an A, a 4 mm pearl, and
first edge, and end the working thread. sewing in the same direction (ab). a 150, and sew back through the pearl
[5] Pick up 15 As, skip an inner-row B, and the A. Continue through the B your
Top edge embellishment and sew through the next inner-row B thread exited at the start of this step,
For the purposes of these instructions, (bc) with the needle pointing toward sewing in the same direction (bc).
the front of the base will have a top the clasp on this end. [6] Pick up 12 As, skip an outer-row B,
and a bottom edge. The edge you just [6] Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the length and sew through the next outer-row B
completed will be the top edge, and of the base. Notice the Bs you are with your needle pointing toward the
you will start this embellishment at sewing through do not have stitches in clasp on this end (cd).
the left corner of the top edge. The them from step 2. End and add thread [7] Repeat steps 46 for the length of
embellishment will lie on top of the as needed, but do not end the working the base. Notice the Bs you are sewing
base but under the previous flower thread when you complete the edge. through do not have stitches in them
embellishment. For clarity, the flower from step 2. End and add thread as
embellishment is not shown in Bottom edge embellishment needed, but do not end the working
the figures. The other edge of the base will be the thread when you complete the edge.
Along the top edge of the base are bottom edge, and you will start this
two parallel rows of Bs from previous embellishment at the left corner of
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Clasp embellishments then repeat step 1 once more (de). Embellishments #1, #2, and #3.
For clarity, previous embellishments Sew through the beadwork to exit [2] Sew through the beadwork to exit
are not shown in the figures. End and up through the end clasp loop. These up through the end clasp loop.
add thread as needed. embellishments will not be shown [3] Pick up six As, a rondelle, a
in the remaining figures. flower, a 3 mm bicone, and a 150. Sew
Embellishment #1 back through the bicone, flower, and
[1] Sew through the beadwork to exit Embellishment #3 rondelle. Pick up six As, skip a clasp
the edge 80 cylinder in the last row with The following embellishment will loop, and sew down through the next
your needle pointing toward the bead- lie on top of the clasp loops but clasp loop (figure 14, ab).
work (figure 10, point a). under the previous embellishments. [4] Sew through the beadwork to exit
[2] Pick up a 150, an A, a pearl, and [1] Pick up six As, a 4 mm bicone, the fifth clasp loop from the end (bc),
a 150, and sew back through the pearl and six As. Skip a clasp loop, and sew and repeat step 3 (cd). Retrace the
and the A. Pick up a 150, and sew down through the next clasp loop. thread path through this embellishment
through the next 80 cylinder in the row Continue through the adjacent three to reinforce. End the thread. w
(ab). Repeat this step once more (bc). Bs on the back of the clasp, sewing
[3] Pick up two As, a rondelle, a flower, toward the skipped clasp loop. Sew
a 3 mm bicone, and a 150, and sew back up through the skipped clasp loop
through the bicone, flower, rondelle, and between the beaded loop just DESIGN NOTE:
and A. Pick up an A, and sew through added and the flower embellishment If desired, you can substitute
the next 80 cylinder (cd). (figure 12). 3 x 8 mm star-shaped glass
[4] Repeat step 2 (de), and sew up [2] Work as in step 1 to add four flower beads for the Lucite
through the end loop of the clasp. These more beaded loops. flowers. When adding the
embellishments will not be shown in the star-shaped flowers, replace
remaining figures. Embellishment #4 the 3 mm crystal and 150
With your thread exiting the second seed bead with just an 110
Embellishment #2 clasp loop from the end, pick up seed bead. Star-shaped glass
[1] Pick up a rondelle, a flower, a seven As, an 80 seed bead, a rondelle, flowers can be found at
3 mm bicone, and a 150, and sew back a flower, a 3 mm bicone, and a 150. www.beadhaven.com or
through the first three beads just added Sew back through the bicone, flower, www.fusionbeads.com.
and the clasp loop (figure 11, ab). Pick rondelle, and 80. Pick up seven As,
up three Bs, and sew up through the skip three clasp loops, and sew down
next clasp loop (bc). through the next clasp loop (figure 13).
[2] Pick up an 80 seed bead, a rondelle, Retrace the thread path through the
a flower, a 3 mm bicone, and a 150, and embellishment to reinforce. End the
sew back through the first four beads working thread.
just added and the clasp loop. Pick up
three Bs, and sew up through the next Other end
clasp loop (cd). [1] Add 4 ft. (1.2 m) of thread to
[3] Repeat steps 1 and 2 twice, and the other end of the base, and work
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Double
diamond
delights
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d
blue pendant 178 x 218 in. (4.8 x 5.4 cm)
2 g 80 seed beads, color C
(Czech 105, opaque grey;
www.shipwreckbeads.com)
3 g 100 cylinder beads, color D (Miyuki
DBM0002, dark blue metallic iris;
www.beyondbeadery.com)
1 g 110 seed beads, color A (Toho
F451D, grey mist matte metallic;
a b www.beyondbeadery.com)
1 g 110 cylinder beads, color B (Miyuki
DB0002, dark blue metallic iris)
Nymo D or Fireline 6 lb. test
beading needles, #11 or #12
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sew through the following A and B in using Ds, and then pick up a D, a C,
the next corner without adding any and a D in the corner. Repeat these
beads. Work one peyote stitch using a B stitches to complete the round using a
to complete the first side, and step up. tight tension, and step up.
Round 8: Work two peyote stitches Round 7: Work five peyote stitches
using Bs, sewing through the existing using Ds on the first side, and sew
corner A of round 6 for the second through the next C and D in the
stitch. For each of the next three sides, corner. For the remaining sides, work
work four peyote stitches using Bs, six peyote stitches using Ds, and sew
sewing through the corner A of round 6 through the C and D in the corners.
DESIGN NOTE: for the fourth stitch. Work two peyote Work one more peyote stitch using
When connecting the stitches on the first side using Bs, and a D on the first side, and step up.
diamonds, you can also start step up. Sew through the next two Bs Round 8: Work five peyote stitches using
with 112 yd. (1.4 m) of thread; to exit the last up-bead on this side. Ds, sewing through the corner C for the
then instead of ending the Round 9: Pick up three As, sew through last stitch. For the remaining sides, work
thread at each corner, sew the first B on the next side, and work seven peyote stitches using Ds, sewing
through the beadwork to the three peyote stitches using As. Repeat through the corner C for the last stitch.
next corner. these stitches to complete the round, Work two more peyote stitches on the
and end the working thread and first side using Ds, and step up.
tail (Basics). Round 9: Work three peyote stitches
using Ds, and then work one stitch
Large diamond using a C. Sew through the C in the
[1] On 4 ft. (1.2 m) of thread, pick up corner, and continue through the next
a repeating pattern of three color C 80 D. For the remaining sides, work one
seed beads and 15 color D 100 cylinder peyote stitch using a C, four stitches
beads four times. Sew through the first using Ds, and one stitch using a C. Sew
three Cs, leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail. through the corner C, and continue
[2] The rounds of the large diamond through the next D. To complete the
are worked in the same manner as the first side, work one peyote stitch using
small diamond. a C and one stitch using a D, and step
Round 3: Work eight peyote stitches up. End the working thread and tail.
using Ds, sewing through the corner
Cs. Repeat these stitches to complete Connecting the diamonds
the round, and step up. The front of each diamond will curve
Round 4: On the inside of the ring, outward, and the back will be flat.
work seven peyote stitches using Ds, [1] With the back of the large diamond
and pick up a C at the corner. Repeat facing up, add 14 in. (36 cm) of thread
these stitches to complete the round, (Basics) to the beadwork with the
and step up. needle exiting the C on the inside corner
Round 5: Work six peyote stitches using (photo e).
Ds, and then pick up a C at the corner. [2] Pick up a B, and sew through the
Repeat these stitches to complete the C your thread exited at the start of this
round, and step up. step. Retrace the thread path twice, and
Round 6: Work five peyote stitches exit the B.
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[3] Place the small diamond in the cen- finding, an A, and four Bs, and sew back
ter of the large one with the back facing through the three As to form a loop. Pick
up. Sew through the center A in a corner up three Bs, and sew through the nearest
of the small diamond (photo f), and then up-bead on the other side of the corner
sew through the B again. Retrace the As (photo i). Retrace the thread path
thread path twice, and end the thread. twice, and end the thread. i
[4] Repeat steps 13 for the remaining [3] Make another earring. w
corners, but for the last corner add
1 yd. (.9 m) of thread, and do not end
the working thread.
Bail
[1] Sew through the beadwork to exit
the center C in an outer corner of the
large diamond. Work in ladder stitch
(Basics) using Cs to make a six-bead
ladder, retracing the thread path after
each bead is added (photo g).
[2] With your thread exiting the last
bead in the ladder, fold the ladder
toward the back of the beadwork.
Sew through the center C in the corner
of the large diamond, and continue
through the last C in the ladder again.
Retrace the join several times, and exit
the corner C.
[3] Pick up a D, and sew through the
next C in the ladder. Pick up a D, and
sew through the corner C (photo h).
Retrace the thread path, and then
continue through the next D and C.
Repeat these stitches to add Ds along
the remainder of the ladder, and end the
thread. String the pendant as desired.
Earrings
[1] Work steps 14 of Small
diamond, but do not end the
working thread.
[2] With the back side of the diamond
facing up, sew through the beadwork
to exit the nearest up-bead next to the
corner As. Pick up three Bs, three As,
four Bs, an A, the loop of an earring
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Edgy
elegance
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EARN YOUR
There are many ways to make I find it is best to begin at should be slightly snug to Two rounds of color C 150
beaded beads, but covering the center or equator of the slightly loose. seed beads
existing beads allows you to bead and work my way out [2] With one end of the As you work the rounds of
focus on design rather than to the ends, alternating sides thread, stitch a round of 150s, take advantage of the
worry about structure. as I go. This helps keep the tubular peyote stitch (Basics) size variations between the
When making these beaded beadwork centered on the using cylinders, and step up beads and select the largest
beads, it is best to begin with bead and maintains even through the first bead added As, average-sized Bs, and
bead counts that are evenly tension within the stitches. in this round. Slip the bead- smallest Cs.
divisible by four. Thats work around the equator of [4] On each side of the bead,
because as you work subse- stepbystep the wooden bead. If desired, work a round of modified
quent rounds, youll reduce first wrap the equator with a netting to decrease the num-
the number of beads per Large beaded bead strip of double-sided tape to ber of stitches in the round:
round by half, and then by [1] On 2 yd. (1.8 m) of keep the beadwork in place. Pick up five Bs, skip the next
half again. For example, thread, center 40 110 cylinder [3] On each side of the C in the previous round, sew
if you have a starting round beads, and tie them into a equator, work as follows. through the following C in
of 40 beads, as you begin to ring with a square knot Alternate sides as you go to the round, and sew back
work in peyote stitch, your (Basics). These beads will keep your tension even: through the last B just picked
subsequent rounds will drop shift to form the first two One round of 110 cylinders up (figure 1, ab).
to 20 beads per round. Then rounds as you work the next Two rounds of color A 150 [5] Pick up four Bs, skip the
as you get to the decrease round. Test that the ring of seed beads next C in the previous round,
rounds, youll end up work- beads fits around the equator Two rounds of color B 150 sew through the following C
ing with 10 beads per round. of a 16 mm wooden bead. It seed beads in the round, and sew back
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a
d a
b
e b
c c
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
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Enchanted
garden ring
Wrap your Use crystals, pearls, and seed beads to create a stunning
finger with an flower ring that will catch everyones attention. Handmade
everlasting metal clay leaves are a sweet touch but can be replaced
flower blossom. with charms trimmed from leaf chain if you prefer.
designed by
stepbystep sew through the second A (cd).
[3] Pick up an A, and sew through the
Un-Roen Manarata Large flower petals first A added in step 1 so the needle is
[1] On 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread, pick up pointing away from the tail (de).
nine color A 110 seed beads. Sew back [4] Using As, work four peyote
through the sixth bead, leaving a 6-in. stitches on this side of the beadwork,
(15 cm) tail (figure 1, ab). exiting the end A for the last stitch (ef).
[2] Work two flat peyote stitches [5] Using As, work four peyote
(Basics) as follows: Pick up an A, skip stitches on this side of the beadwork
the fifth A added in step 1, and sew (figure 2, ab). Sew through the next
through the fourth A (bc). Pick up an two As to exit on the other side of the
A, skip the third A added in step 1, and beadwork (bc).
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FIGURE 6
[8] Work one peyote stitch, and sew round, and retrace the thread path (cd). working thread from the small flower,
through the next two Bs (de). Do not end the working thread. secure it to the band as in the previous
[9] Pick up a B to form the tip of the [4] Work as in steps 13 to assemble step, and then sew up through the band
petal, and sew through all the outside the small petals. and the center of the flowers.
edge beads to tighten. Exit the B at the [3] Pick up three 150 seed beads, a 4 mm
tip of the petal (ef). Ring band bicone crystal, and a 150. Sew back
[10] End the tail, but avoid knotting [1] On 2 yd. (1.8 m) of thread, attach through the 4 mm crystal and three 150s.
in the three Bs at the tip of the petal. a stop bead (Basics), leaving a 6-in. Continue down through the center of
Do not end the working thread. (15 cm) tail. the flowers and the band. Cross over a
[11] Make four more small flower [2] Pick up 12 As, and working in flat thread bridge in the band, and sew back
petals, but in step 1 use 24 in. (61 cm) even-count peyote stitch (Basics), make up through the band and center of the
of thread, and in step 10 end the a band to fit around your finger. Do not flowers. Repeat this stitch to add five
working thread and tail. Avoid knotting join the ends of the band yet. to seven crystals in the flower center.
in the three Bs at the tip of the petal. [4] Add 4 mm bicone crystals, 6 mm
Ring assembly pearls, 4 mm pearls, and 3 mm pearls
Flower assembly [1] Center the large flower on the ring under the large flower petals as desired,
[1] Position the large petals as shown band with the petals facing up. With the attaching them as in the previous step.
in figure 6, with the indentation of the working thread from the flower exiting Additional 150s can be added to vary
petals facing up. a tip A, sew straight down through the the lengths.
[2] With your working thread exiting band, continue through the nearest A [5] To add leaves: Pick up three or four
the tip A on the first petal, sew through in the band, and sew back up through 150s, a leaf, and three or four 150s. Sew
the tip A on each petal. Sew through the band. Sew through the next tip A down through the band to attach as
them all again to pull them into a ring in the flower. Repeat this stitch to before. If needed, end the working
(figure 6, ab). complete the round, and sew through thread from the small flower, and switch
[3] Sew through the next A in the same to the back of the band. Do not end the to the working thread from the large
petal, the corresponding A in the next working thread. flower to finish the embellishments.
petal, and the following tip A (bc). [2] Position the small flower face up End both flower threads.
Repeat this stitch to complete the on top of the large flower. Using the [6] Zip up (Basics) the ends of the ring
band, and end the threads. w
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Beaded bangle
trio Make a coordinating
set of bangles to stack
or wear alone.
designed by Marla Salezze
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through the foundation from down through the any threads. Apply E6000 Repeat this stitch around the
back to front next to the foundation. adhesive to the back of the perimeter. After adding the
rivoli. Using 110 cylinder [5] Sew back up through foundation, and place it on last bead, sew down through
beads, work a round of the foundation, exiting next the Ultrasuede, but dont get the first 150 in the round,
beaded backstitch (Basics), to the bezeled rivoli. Using glue near the edge. Trim the the foundation, and the
picking up two beads per 3 x 4 mm rondelles, work a Ultrasuede flush with the Ultrasuede. Sew back
stitch and using an even round of beaded backstitch foundation. through the first 150.
number of cylinders. Sew next to the round of cylin- [8] Tie an overhand knot at [11] Pick up 15 150s, loop
through the first cylinder in ders. Sew down through the end of 2 ft. (61 cm) of around the bangle, and sew
the round. the foundation. thread. Sew between the back through the 150 your
[3] Using cylinders, work [6] Sew up through the foundation and Ultrasuede, thread exited at the start of
one round of tubular peyote foundation to exit between exiting the front surface next this step. Retrace the thread
stitch (Basics) on top of the two rondelles between the to the beadwork. path, and sew through an
round of backstitch. Step up row of rondelles and cylin- [9] Pick up two 150s, and adjacent 150 in the edging.
through the first bead added ders. Pick up seven 150s, and sew down through the [12] Repeat step 11 twice,
in this round. sew through the foundation foundation and the Ultra- and end the thread.
[4] Using 150 seed beads, between the rondelles along suede. Sew back up through [13] Apply a dab of E6000
work one more round of the outer edge. Repeat this both layers and the second adhesive to the back of the
tubular peyote, pulling snug stitch between each pair of 150 picked up. aster embellishment, and
so the 150s begin to cover rondelles. End the thread. [10] Pick up a 150, and sew adhere it to the center of the
the edge of the rivoli. Sew [7] Trim the foundation down through both layers. Ultrasuede. Allow to dry
through the beadwork and close to the beadwork, being Sew back up through both completely. w
careful to avoid cutting layers and the 150 just added.
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Vintage
blooms
necklace
Use leftover beads to
bring a channeled metal
pendant into full blossom.
stepbystep pressed glass leaves, crystals, pearls, and and crystals: Pick up a pearl or crystal
bead caps. Begin by attaching the largest and a 150, and sew back through the
Necklace Lucite flowers first: Exit the peyote band pearl or crystal and into the peyote
[1] On a comfortable length of thread, in the desired place. Pick up a Lucite band (photo c).
attach a stop bead (Basics), leaving a flower, a 3 or 4 mm crystal or pearl, and [6] When the band is fully embellished,
6-in. (15 cm) tail. a 150 seed bead. Skip the 150, and sew wrap it around the channel pendant,
[2] Pick up 16 110 cylinder beads, and back through the remaining beads and and zip up (Basics) the end rows. End
work in flat even-count peyote stitch into the peyote band (photo b). the working thread. Remove the stop
(Basics) to make a band that is long [4] Continue adding Lucite flowers, bead, and end the tail.
enough to wrap around the channel leaves, and bead caps, positioning them [7] Open an 11 mm jump ring (Basics),
pendant and overlap by two rows closer together than you normally and attach the pendant to the middle
(about 4650 rows) (photo a). The band would on a flat band (see Embellish- link of a 20-in. (51 cm) piece of chain.
will shorten up later when you add the ment tips for design suggestions). [8] Open a 6 mm jump ring, and attach
embellishments. As you stitch, make As you work, wrap the band around half of the clasp to an end chain link.
sure the band will fit properly within the channel pendant on occasion to Repeat at the other end of the chain.
the channel. End and add thread see how the embellishments will lie. [9] If desired, cut 24 in. (61 cm) of
(Basics) as needed. [5] After the flowers, leaves, and bead yarn, and tie it to an end jump ring.
[3] Embellish one surface of the peyote caps have all been attached, fill in Weave the yarn through the chain, and
band as desired with the Lucite flowers, between them with additional pearls tie it to the opposite end jump ring.
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bangle
Work up a spiraling bangle in tubular brick stitch,
and finish with a decorative embroidered
centerpiece or fancy clasp.
stepbystep the previous round from back to front, through the B just added (figure 2, ab).
and continue up through the B just [7] Repeat steps 4 and 5 (bc) to
Brick stitch tube added (figure 1, ab). complete round three.
[1] On a comfortable length of thread, [4] Pick up an A, sew under the next [8] Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the
attach a stop bead (Basics), leaving a thread bridge, and continue up through beadwork is the desired length. If youre
6-in. (15 cm) tail. the same A (bc). using an embroidered centerpiece, the
[2] Work in ladder stitch (Basics) to [5] Pick up a B, sew under the next beadwork should fit around the widest
make a four-bead ladder using a color A thread bridge, and continue up through part of your hand minus 1 in. (3.2 cm)
80 seed bead, a color B 80 seed bead, an the same B (cd). Sew down through for the embroidered centerpiece. If
A, and a B. Form the ladder into a ring the first A added in this round and back youre using a clasp, the beadwork
(Basics), and zigzag back through the up through the B just added (de) to should be the desired bracelet length
beads to reinforce the ring. End with complete round two. less the size of the clasp. End and add
your thread exiting an A. This is the [6] Pick up an A and a B, skip the thread (Basics) as needed.
first round of the tube. next thread bridge between the first [9] Work a ladder stitch thread path
[3] Working in modified tubular and last 80s added in the previous through the last round, and end the
brick stitch, pick up an A and a B, round, and sew under the following working thread. Remove the stop bead,
sew under the next thread bridge in thread bridge. Continue back up and end the tail.
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DESIGN NOTE:
To add a clasp to the bangle,
replace the embroidered
centerpiece with a
decorative box clasp.
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And the
bead goes on
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c e
a b d f g
h
i
FIGURE 1
a
b c d e
f
FIGURE 2
round 3
round 5
round 6
round 7
round 8
round 9
round 10
round 11
round 12
round 13
round 14
PATTERN
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MATERIALS
2224 mm beaded bead
1 22 mm wooden bead
23 g 110 Czech seed
beads in each of 3 colors:
A, B, C
Fireline 6 lb. test
beading needles, #10 or
#11
bobbin or piece of
cardboard
DESIGN NOTES:
By interchanging the
As, Bs, and Cs, you
can create a set of
coordinating beads.
Go online to www. Download a blank
BeadAndButton. pattern at www.
com/freeprojects BeadAndButton.com/
to download an freeprojects to design
additional pattern your own patterned
and a blank pattern beaded beads!
you can color in to
make your own
design!
Check your local
craft store for
inexpensive wooden
beads, and then use beadwork to exit an edge B and then work the same in the previous round. Pick
small amounts of in the second right-angle round with the other needle up a B, and sew through the
Czech seed beads weave stitch of the center along the other edge before next two As in the previous
from your stash to chain. Work a stitch with moving on to the next round. round. You will now have 12
keep costs low. a color C 110 seed bead Refer to the pattern on beads per round.
(figure 2, ab), a B (bc), p. 147 as needed. Round 11: C, B (over the
an A (cd), and a B (de). Round 2: C, B, B, C. decrease).
Repeat these stitches five Round 3: C, B, C, A. Round 12: Work a round of
times to complete the round, Round 4: C, C, A, A. peyote using As.
and step up through the first Round 5: C, A, B, A. Round 13 is a decrease
C (ef). Round 6: A, B, B, A. round, and is worked as fol-
[2] Unwind the tail from the Round 7 is a decrease round, lows: Pick up an A, and sew
bobbin. Thread a needle on and the sequence is worked through the next two As. You
the tail, and repeat step 1 as follows: Work will now have six As per
along the other edge of the a stitch with a B, sewing round.
center chain. through the next two Bs. Round 14: Work a round of
[3] Center the beadwork on Work a stitch with a B. Work peyote using As. Retrace the
a wooden bead. For all sub- a stitch with an A. thread path through the
sequent rounds: Work peyote Round 8: A (over the beads in this round, and end
stitches with the indicated decrease), B, B. the threads (Basics). w
sequence of beads, repeating Round 9: A, C, A.
each sequence to complete Round 10 is a decrease
the round and stepping up at round, and the sequence is
the end of each round. Work worked as follows: Pick up
each round with one needle, a B, and sew through the C
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Timeless
lace
collar Stitch a base of SuperDuos to support a
uniquely shaped necklace of seed beads,
crystals, and pearls.
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center of necklace
a c g
6 mm pearl
b d
f
4 mm fire-polished bead
e
3 mm bicone crystal i a
j g d
2.5 x 5 mm SuperDuo bead
FIGURE 1
80 seed bead
c
110 seed bead, color A
110 seed bead, color B
a
b
e
d
c
h f b
FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
150
c
a
FIGURE 4
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Rivoli
rendezvous Crystal rivolis shine when
surrounded by SuperDuos
and bicones in these earrings
designed by Svetlana Chernitsky and coordinating pendant.
stepbystep and a tight tension so the in round 4, and the next [3] Remove the stop bead,
beadwork cups, stepping up 150 in round 5. Repeat this and thread a needle on the
Earrings at the end of each round stitch to complete the round other end of the thread. Place
Bezel front (figure 2). (figure 3). Tie a couple of the rivoli face down into the
[1] Attach a stop bead Round 6: Pick up a 150, and half-hitch knots (Basics), beadwork so the front of the
(Basics) at the center sew through the next 150 in but do not end the thread. rivoli is against the 150s.
of 2 yd. (1.8 m) of thread. round 5, the following 150
With one end of the thread,
pick up 36 110 cylinder a
beads, and sew through the
first six beads again to form b
a ring (figure 1, ab). These
c
beads will shift to form
rounds 1 and 2 as the next
round is added.
[2] Work rounds of tubular
peyote stitch (Basics) as
follows:
Round 3: Work a round using
cylinders, and step up (bc).
Rounds 4 and 5: Work both
rounds using 150 seed beads FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
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c
pendant (p. 26)
b 1 14 mm rivoli (Preciosa,
a Bermuda blue;
d www.fusionbeads.com)
1 11 x 5.5 mm crystal drop
(Swarovski, lavender-chrysolite
blend; www.fusionbeads.com)
11 4 mm bicone crystals
FIGURE 5
(Swarovski, crystal silver night)
2 g 2.5 x 5 mm SuperDuo
beads (pastel petrol/teal;
in the previous round, and Embellishments www.ariadesignstudio.com)
sew through the following [1] With the remaining 1 g 110 cylinder beads
up-bead (figure 4, ab). thread, sew through the (Miyuki DB0111, transparent
11 x 5.5 mm crystal drop Repeat this stitch to complete beadwork to exit a cylinder blue gray rainbow gold luster)
the round, and step up in round 2 of Bezel front 1 g 110 seed beads (Miyuki
4 mm bicone crystal through the first three beads (figure 5, point a). Pick up a 1457, dyed emerald silver-
picked up in this round (bc). 2.5 x 5 mm SuperDuo bead, lined dark sapphire)
2.5 x 5 mm SuperDuo bead
Round 4: Pick up three 150s, a 150, and a SuperDuo, and 1 g 150 Japanese seed beads
110 cylinder bead and sew through the center sew through the next cylinder (399H, amethyst/dark lined;
110 seed bead bead in the next five-bead in the same round (ab). Pick www.beyondbeadery.com)
set. Repeat this stitch to com- up an 110 seed bead, and sew 12 mm hammered ring
150 seed bead
plete the round, and step up through the next cylinder in (TierraCast, gunmetal)
through the first two beads the round (bc). Repeat these 36-in. (.9 m) dyed silk ribbon
Bezel back picked up in this round (cd). two stitches to complete the
Work in rounds as follows: Round 5: Pick up a 150, and round. Continue through
Rounds 1 and 2: Work both sew through the center bead the next SuperDuo, 150, and
rounds in peyote stitch using in the next three-bead set. SuperDuo set, and then sew
150s and a firm tension so Repeat this stitch to complete through the available hole
the beadwork cups around the round, and step up (de). of the SuperDuo your thread
the back of the rivoli. Sew through the six beads is exiting (cd).
Round 3: Pick up five 150s, picked up in this round, and [2] Pick up a 150, a 4 mm
skip the next two up-beads end the thread (Basics). bicone crystal, and a 150,
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g a
c
b
FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7
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Do the
BUMP
A raised peyote embellishment
adds another dimension to
cubic right-angle weave.
designed by Kathleen Stauber
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Bump embellishments
[1] Add 2 yd. (1.8 m) of thread (Basics)
to a square base, and exit the top bead
in the middle unit of a leg, with your
thread exiting the inside of the square.
[2] Pick up four As, and sew through
the top bead in the middle unit of the
next leg. Repeat this stitch to complete
the round, and step up through the first
g h A added in this step (figure 1). This
forms round 1 of the bump.
[3] Work the next seven rounds
as follows:
Round 2: Pick up two As, skip two As
in the previous round, and sew through
the following A. Pick up two As, skip the
corner bead, and sew through the first A
in the next set of four (figure 2, ab).
Repeat these two stitches to complete the
round, and step up through the first two
As added in this round (bc).
Round 3: Pick up a color B 110 seed bead,
and sew through the next two As in the
previous round (cd). Repeat this stitch to
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Clasp
[1] Working as in Square bases, b
make a rectangle that is five units
by six units. This is the toggle ring.
FIGURE 4
[2] Work as in Joining links to
connect the toggle ring to an end
embellished square.
[3] Add 112 yd. (1.4 m) of thread to
the embellished square at the other end. 110 seed bead, color A
Work as in Joining links, but make 110 seed bead, color B
each link three units long. You are 110 seed bead, color C
not connecting these links to another
component, so after you complete the
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how-to
[4] Work a joining unit to connect to an end embellished square, and exit
the links. the top bead in the second unit of a leg,
[5] Sew through the beadwork to exit with your thread exiting opposite the
the top bead in the joining unit so that previous connections.
your thread is pointing away from the [2] Work five units using Ds. Each cubic right-angle weave (or CRAW)
joining unit. Work one unit using Ds, [3] Working off the inner edge of the unit has six surfaces four sides, a top,
and exit the top bead opposite the last unit, work four units using Ds. and a bottom. Each surface is made up
connection with the links (photo i). [4] Working off the outer edge of the of four beads, but since the beads are
[6] Pick up 19 As, and sew through last unit, work four units using Ds. shared, 12 beads are used to make the
the bead your thread exited at the start [5] Repeat steps 3 and 4 six times, first unit, and only eight beads are used
of this step to make a loop (photo j). ending and adding thread as needed, for each subsequent CRAW unit. For
Sew through the first A again. This and then work step 3 again. This will clarity, we used two colors of beads in
forms round 1 of the toggle button. result in a 23-in. (58 cm) necklace. the how-to photos.
[7] Work as in step 3 of Bump To alter the length, work more or fewer
embellishments. repeats of steps 3 and 4. Working the first CRAW unit
[8] Sew back through to a bead in [6] Add a comfortable length of thread [1] On the specified length of thread, pick
round 1, and work step 3 of Bump to the same embellished square, and exit up four beads. Tie the beads into a ring
embellishments on the other side. the top bead in the fourth unit of the with a square knot (Basics), leaving the
End the thread. same leg. Repeat steps 25 to make a specified length tail, and continue through
neck strap on this side of the necklace. the first two beads in the ring. This ring
Necklace [7] Repeat steps 16 on the other side of beads will count as the first stitch of
Pendant and side squares of the pendant. the unit.
[1] Make eight embellished squares. [2] Work two right-angle weave stitches
[2] Work as in Bracelet: Joining links Clasp off of the bead your thread is exiting to
to connect four squares at right angles [1] Working as in Bracelet: Square create a flat strip of right-angle weave
to each other, forming the diamond- bases, make a rectangle that is five (Basics).
shaped pendant. units by six units. This is the toggle ring. [3] To join the first and last stitches: Pick
[3] Working off the remaining legs of Connect the toggle ring to one end of up a bead, sew through the end bead in
one of the squares in the pendant, work the necklace. the first stitch (CRAW 1, ab), pick up a
as in Joining links to connect two [2] Work as in steps 48 of Bracelet: bead, and sew through the end bead in
more squares on each side. Clasp to make a toggle button. w the last stitch (bc). CRAW 2 shows a
three-dimensional view of the resulting
cube-shaped unit.
[4] To make the unit more stable, sew
through the four beads at the top of the
unit (CRAW 3). Sew through the bead-
work to the bottom of the unit, and sew
through the four remaining beads. This
completes the first CRAW unit.
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2 4
a c
the side bead in the previous stitch, the top Units may be joined end to end or corresponding bead in the other unit, the
bead your thread exited at the start of this perpendicular to one another (as previous joining bead, the bead your thread
stitch (CRAW 6), and the next top bead in shown here). exited at the start of this stitch (CRAW 12),
the previous unit. [1] Sew through the beadwork to exit and the bead just added. Sew through the
[4] For the third stitch of the new unit: a top bead in one unit. adjacent bead in the next side.
Repeat step 3 (CRAW 7), and continue [2] For the first stitch of the joining unit: [5] For the fourth stitch of the joining unit:
through the side bead in the first stitch of the Pick up a bead, sew through the corre- All beads are already in place. Simply sew
new unit. sponding bead in the other unit, pick up through the four beads that remain uncon-
[5] For the fourth stitch of the new unit: a bead, and sew through the bead your nected (CRAW 13).
Pick up a bead, and sew through the side thread exited at the start of this step (CRAW
bead in the previous stitch and the top 10). Sew through the first bead added and
bead in the previous unit (CRAW 8). the adjacent bead in the next side. If you
[6] To make the unit more stable, sew are joining pieces at an angle, try to do the
through the beadwork to exit a top bead in stitches on the inside of the angle first.
the new unit, and sew through all four top [3] For the second stitch of the joining unit:
beads (CRAW 9). This completes the new Pick up a bead, and sew through the corre-
CRAW unit. sponding bead in the other unit, the previous
[7] Repeat steps 26 for the desired joining bead, the bead your thread exited at the
number of CRAW units. start of this stitch (CRAW 11), and the bead
just added. Sew through the adjacent bead in
Working a joining unit the next side.
A joining unit is used to connect two [4] For the third stitch of the joining unit:
completed CRAW units to each other. Pick up a bead, and sew through the
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Stacked
RIGHT-ANGLE WEAVE
St. Petersburg
bracelet
160
a
c
b FIGURE 3
e g a
d
h
c i b
f
b
c
FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5
a
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i a
k e c
j g d
h b
f
162
Ribbons
of pearls
ornament
Beaded ornaments make great gifts
just in time for the holiday season.
163
4 mm bicone crystal
110 seed bead
d
f f
c
d d
b e
f b b c
h a
a a b
g g a
h e
e
stepbystep and exit the 4 mm pearl your thread keeping an even tension (bc). For
exited at the start of this step (gh). the last stitch, pick up an 110, and
Embellished bands [6] Pick up seven 110 seed beads, skip sew through the next center 4 mm
[1] On 5 ft. (1.5 m) of thread, pick up the next edge bead, and sew through pearl (cd).
four 4 mm pearls. Sew through all the the following center 4 mm pearl in the [10] Repeat step 9 on this edge of the
beads again to form a ring, leaving a band (figure 2, ab). Repeat this stitch band using an even tension, and exit
6-in. (15 cm) tail (figure 1, ab). 10 more times, alternating edges of the second center 4 mm pearl from
[2] Working in right-angle weave the band (bc). the end (de).
(Basics), pick up a 4 mm fire-polished [7] Pick up six 110s, and sew through [11] Retrace the thread path from
bead, a 4 mm pearl, and a fire-polished the 110 just before the next center 4 mm step 9 through the first four fire-
bead. Sew through the 4 mm pearl your pearl. Continue through the 4 mm pearl polished units, and exit the next
thread is exiting, and continue through and the following 110 (cd). center 4 mm pearl (ef).
the next two beads (bc). Repeat this [8] Pick up five 110s, and sew through [12] Pick up a 4 mm bicone crystal,
stitch three more times for a total the 110 just before the next center 4 mm an 110, and a bicone. Cross the pearl
of four fire-polished units (cd). pearl. Continue through the pearl and unit diagonally, and sew through the
[3] Working in right-angle weave, pick the next 110 (de). Repeat this stitch next center 4 mm pearl (figure 4, ab).
up three 4 mm pearls. Sew through the eight times, alternating edges of the band Repeat the stitch two more times (bc).
4 mm pearl your thread is exiting, and (ef). To complete the last stitch, pick [13] Pick up a bicone, and sew through
continue through the next two beads up six 110s, and sew through the next the last 110 added in the previous step.
(de). Repeat this stitch two more times center 4 mm pearl (fg). Continue Pick up a bicone, and sew through the
for a total of three pearl units (ef). through the next three 4 mm pearls next center 4 mm pearl (cd). Repeat
[4] Repeat step 2 to work four fire- (gh). these two stitches two more times (de).
polished units (fg). [9] Pick up an 110, and sew through End the working thread and tail (Basics).
[5] Work one more pearl unit as in the next 4 mm edge bead (figure 3, ab). [14] Repeat steps 113 to make a total
step 3. Sew through all the beads again, Repeat this stitch 10 more times, of seven bands.
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FIGURE 8
Joining the bands and sew through the next 4 mm pearl Fringe loops
[1] Add 5 ft. (1.5 m) of thread to a band (bc). Repeat this stitch to complete the [1] Pick up three 110s, a fire-polished
(Basics), exiting the first 4 mm edge pearl round (cd), and sew through the next bead, an 110, a bicone, an 110, a fire-
on the right side of the band with the edge 4 mm pearl (de). polished bead, an 110, a 4 mm pearl,
needle pointing away from the beadwork. [5] Pick up an 110, a fire-polished bead, an 110, a 4 mm pearl, an 110, a 6 mm
[2] Pick up a 4 mm pearl, and sew and an 110, and cross diagonally to sew pearl, an 110, a 6 mm pearl, an 110,
down through the first 4 mm edge pearl down through the next edge 4 mm pearl a 10 mm pearl, an 110, a 10 mm pearl,
on the left side of another band with the (figure 7). Repeat this stitch to complete an 110, a 10 mm pearl, an 110, a 6 mm
needle pointing toward the beadwork the round, and end the thread. pearl, an 110, a 6 mm pearl, an 110,
(figure 5, ab). Pick up an 110, a 4 mm [6] Add 212 yd. (2.2 m) of thread to a 4 mm pearl, an 110, a 4 mm pearl,
pearl, and an 110, and sew up through the other end of a band, exiting the an 110, a fire-polished bead, an 110,
the pearl your thread exited at the start end 4 mm pearl. Pick up an 110, a fire- a bicone, an 110, a fire-polished bead,
of this step (bc). Retrace the thread polished bead, an 110, a fire-polished and three 110s. Sew through the end
path, and sew through the beadwork bead, and an 110, and sew through 4 mm pearl in the band in the same
to exit the first 4 mm edge pearl on the the end 4 mm pearl in the next band direction to form a loop (figure 9).
right side of the band just added (cd). (figure 8). Repeat this stitch to complete Retrace the thread path through the
[3] Work as in step 2 to join the the round, and pull tight. The bands loop, and sew through the beadwork
remaining bands and to join the last should fit snugly around the ornament. to exit the end 4 mm pearl in the
band to the first band (de). Place the If they dont, increase or decrease the next band.
beadwork on the ornament. number of beads between the bands in [2] Repeat step 1 to add a loop to
[4] Sew through the beadwork to exit this round for a proper fit. Retrace the each band, and end the thread. w
an end 4 mm pearl on the top of the thread path of the round again, exiting
ornament (figure 6, ab). Pick up an 110, an end 4 mm pearl in a band.
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of petals
that uses seed beads
and round beads
to accent its petals.
166
mauve
13 x 14 mm rose petal beadbracelet colors:
13 x 14 mm rose petal bead 13 x 14 mm rose petal beads
(LS70001, stone topaz luster/mauve;
6 mm bead www.bellomodo.com)
6 mm bead 13 x 14 mm rose petal bead
80 seed bead, color A 6 mm round beads (light rose glass
80 seed bead, color A pearl; www.fusionbeads.com)
80 seed bead, color B 80 seed beads (SB0799, sparkling
80 seed bead, color B 6 mm bead
110 seed bead rose-lined clear; www.fusionbeads.com)
110 seed bead FIGURE 4 11 seedbead,
800seed beads
color(SB2077,
A sparkling
raspberry-lined crystal clear;
80 seed bead, color B
www.fusionbeads.com)
110 seed bead
There is a front and a back to each This bracelet has 17 base rings,
petal bead. For the purposes of including the starting ring from step 1.
these instructions, the front has an End and add thread (Basics) as needed. DESIGN NOTE:
a
indentation in the center, and the The color Bc 80 seed beads are
back has a slight peak. Clasp a guide for attaching the petals
Pick up three 110 seed beads, half of to the base. If you prefer, you a
stepbystep a the clasp, and three 110s. Sew through can workd the base bin just one c
c the last two 80s your thread exited at color of 80.
Bracelet base the start of this step. Retrace the thread
[1] On a comfortable length of thread, path, and exit between the two end 80s d
pick up a color B 80 seedd bead and bseven (figure a2). If necessary, the number of
c
color A 80 seed beads. Sew through the 110s may be adjusted to accommodate
beads again to form a ring, leaving a your clasp.
6-in. (15 cm) tail, and continue through
d b
the next six beads (figure 1, ab). Petals
[2] To work a four-bead join: Pick [1] Pick up a 13 x 14 mm rose petal
up a B and an A, and sew through the bead from back to front, a 6 mm round
last two 80s your thread exited at the bead, and a petal from front to back.
start of this step. Retrace the thread This forms a petal set. Sew down
path, and continue through the c new through the B in the next four-bead a
B and A (bc). join (figure 3, ab).
b c
[3] To work the next base ring: Pick [2] Sew through all four beads in the
up six As, and sew through the B and join to exit the A beside the B (bc). a
c
the A your thread exited
a at the start of [3] Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the length b
this step. Retrace the thread path, and a b base ring.
of the base except for the last c
c d
continue through the next four As (cd). [4] To embellish the last base ring:
[4] Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the desired Repeat step 1, exiting the first B added
length of the bracelet, ending on step 3.a in the base (figure 4). Sew through the b
b a
d
c
d 167
c a 13 x
last petal from back to front, and [5] Pick up two 110s, and sew through
a b d continue through the 6 mm added in the center 110 of the next three 110s b
13
this step (figure 5). Snug up the beads. x 14 mm rose petal bead
added in step 2 (figure 8, ab). 6 mm
13 x 14 mm rose petal bead
c a [6] Pick up two 110s, and sew through 80 see
Top embellishment 6 mm bead the petal in the next set, on the top side
6 mm bead 80 see
[1] Positionb your bracelet horizontally of the base, from front to back (bc).
on your work surface so that the 80 seed
edgebead, [7]A Sew down through the two 80s
of color 80 seed bead, color A 110 s
the bracelet closest to you has the color
80 seed B color
bead, shown
B in the next four-bead join 80 seed bead, color B
80s. This will be referred to as the bottom (figure 9, ab). Continue through the
110 seed bead 110 seed bead
of the bracelet, and the edge farthest following three 80s, exiting the B in
FIGURE 5 away from you will be called the top. the next four-bead join (bc). 13 x 14
Position the last petal to the bottom side [8] Sew through the petal adjacent to
of the base and the other petal in the the B, on the bottom side of the base,
same set to the top side of the base. from back to front (cd). 6 mm bea
Repeat for each petal set13inx the
14 mmbase. [9] Repeat steps 58 for the length
rose petal bead 80 seed b
[2] Pick up three 110s, and sew up of the base.
through the 6 mm in the next petal 80 seed b
6 mm bead
set (figure 6). Repeat this stitch for End petals a and 110 seed
the length of the base. 0 second c clasp half
8 seed bead, color A
[3] With the thread exiting the last [1] With your thread exiting the last
a 80 seed a B
6 mm, pick up three 110s, andbead,
sewcolor
down petal from back to front, pick up five
c c b from front to back
through the 80 shown (figure
110 seed7, ab).
bead 110sd and a petal
Continue through the next three 80s, (figure 10, ab). Sew through the eight
b exiting the B in the next four-bead
d b 80s in the last base ring (bc).
d
join (bc). [2] Sew through the new petal from
FIGURE 6 [4] Sew through the petal adjacent back to front (cd) and the five 110s
to the B, on the bottom side of the base, added in step 1 (de).
from back to front (cd). [3] Sew through the next petal from
front to aback, and continue through the
endc B in the base (ef)c.
b
a d b
c
a
c a
d bb c
c a a
b c c b
a
FIGURE 7 d
b b
a
d d
c FIGURE 9 a
b
b c d
c
a f
b a
a
c d e
b
d
c
b 8
FIGURE
b FIGURE 10
f d
c a
e
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a
a
6 mm
c bead
80 seed bead, color A
8d0 seed bead, color
b B
c a
[4] Pick up an 110, and sew through 110 seed bead
the third 110 added in step 1. Pick b c
up an 110, and sew through the end
6 mm (figure 11).
[5] Sew through the beadwork to a
exit the end A and B, and repeat the d
instructions for Clasp. End the
working thread and tail.
[6] Add 24 in. (61 cm) of thread to
the other end of the bracelet, exiting the
last top-side petal from back to front.
Pick up two 110s, and sew through the a
center 110 added in step 3 of the Topc c a
embellishment (figure 12, ab).
b c
[7] Pick up two 110s and a petal from
front to back, and sew through the 80 d b
shown (bc). Sew through the new petal
b
from back to front (figure 13, ab). a b
d d
[8] Sew through the last two 110s c
added, the center 110, the first two 110s
added, and the following petal from f
front to back (bc). End the thread. w a
e
c a
b b c
d
c
f b a
a
a d
e
b
FIGURE 12
a c
a b
c
FIGURE 11 FIGURE 13
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Studded
CUBIC RIGHT-ANGLE WEAVE / STRINGING
bracelet
Stitch cubic right-angle weave tubes to
string between two-hole bead studs for
an easy-to-wear bracelet.
designed by Dana Rudolph
stepbystep
CRAW tubes
[1] On 18 in. (46 cm) of
Fireline 6 lb. test, pick up
four 110 seed beads, and sew
through all the beads again
to form a ring, leaving a 6-in.
(15 cm) tail. Retrace the
thread path of the ring, and
then sew through the first
three beads to exit opposite
the tail. This is the first right-
angle weave stitch.
[2] Make a flat strip of right-
angle weave (Basics) thats
three stitches long. Form the
strip into a ring: Pick up an
110, sew through the end 110
in the first stitch (figure 1,
ab), pick up an 110, and sew
through the end 110 in the
last stitch (bc). Sew through
the four 110s on top of the
cube, and then do the same
on the bottom (figure 2).
This completes the first
cubic right-angle weave
(CRAW) unit.
[3] Subsequent CRAW units
will be worked off of the
four top 110s in the previous
unit. For clarity, the next unit
is worked in a different color
bead in the photos. With
your thread exiting one of
the top 110s, work the
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&bows
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6 mm pearl a
b
a d
DESIGN NOTE: 5 mm pearl
To alter the length of b c
your necklace, add 4 mm pearl
or omit right-angle e
weave stitches from 3 mm pearl d
c
the neck straps, but 130 Charlotte
make sure the straps FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
are the same length.
Each right-angle weave
stitch adds about 38 in. stepbystep [3] To work the next stitch: and a 130, and sew through
(1 cm) to a strap. Pick up a 130, a 5 mm, a 130, the 5 mm your thread exited
Neck straps a 5 mm, a 130, a 4 mm, and at the start of this step. Con-
[1] On 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread, a 130, and sew through the tinue through the next four
attach a stop bead (Basics), 5 mm your thread exited at beads added in this step (cd).
leaving an 8-in. (20 cm) tail. the start of this step. Continue Pick up eight 130s, and sew
Pick up a 5 mm pearl, a 130 through the next four beads through the 4 mm (de). End
Charlotte seed bead, a 5 mm, added in this step (bc). the working thread (Basics)
a 130, a 5 mm, a 130, a 4 mm [4] Repeat steps 2 and 3 but not the tail.
pearl, and a 130, and sew using a firm tension until [7] Make a second neck strap.
through the beads again you have a total of 20 right-
to form a ring. Continue angle weave stitches. You Embellishing
through the first five beads will have 20 4 mm pearls the straps
to exit the 5 mm opposite along the inner edge and 20 [1] Add a comfortable length
the tail, and snug up the 5 mm pearls along the outer of thread (Basics) to the first
beads (figure 1). You have edge for a 16-in. (41 cm) right-angle weave stitch of
completed the first right- finished necklace. a neck strap, exiting the
angle weave stitch. [5] Pick up a 130, a 3 mm end 5 mm with the needle
[2] To work the next stitch: pearl, a 130, a 5 mm, a 130, pointing toward the outer
Pick up a 130, a 4 mm, a 130, a 3 mm, and a 130, and sew edge (figure 4, point a). Sew
a 5 mm, a 130, a 5 mm, and through the 5 mm your thread through the next 130.
a 130, and sew through the exited at the start of this [2] Pick up three 130s, a
5 mm your thread exited step (figure 3, ab). Continue 3 mm, and three 130s. Skip
at the start of this step. Con- through the next four beads the next 5 mm, and sew
tinue through the next four added in this step (bc). through the following 130,
beads added in this step [6] Pick up a 130, a 3 mm, 5 mm, and 130 to exit the
(figure 2, ab). a 130, a 4 mm, a 130, a 3 mm, inner edge of the strap (ab).
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b
b
a c
d c
e
f
d
FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6
[3] Pick up five 130s, skip through the corresponding [2] Pick up five 4 mms, and steps 25, and exit the center
the next 4 mm, and sew four 130s at the end of the sew through the beads again 8 mm behind the other loop.
through the following 130, other neck strap (ab). Con- to form a ring. Continue [7] Repeat steps 26 on the
5 mm, and 130 to exit the tinue through the next 4 mm through the first three beads, other side of the center 8 mm.
outer edge of the strap (bc). and four 130s (bc), sew back and snug the ring close to the End the thread.
[4] Work as in steps 2 and 3 through the 3 mm, 8 mm, center 8 mm (figure 6, ab).
for the next 18 right-angle and 3 mm just added, and [3] Pick up two 4 mms, a Clasp
weave stitches, ending and sew through the remaining 5 mm, and two 4 mms, and [1] Remove the stop bead
adding thread as needed. four 130s on the first neck sew through the 4 mm your from the tail on one of the
[5] With your thread exiting strap. Retrace the thread path thread exited at the start of neck straps. Pick up three
the end 5 mm (point d), sew through the join several times, this step. Continue through 130s, a 3 mm, and three 130s,
through the next 130. Work and exit the 8 mm (cd). the next three beads added and sew through the 5 mm
as in steps 2 (de) and 3 (ef) in this step (bc). your thread exited at the start
to embellish the remaining Pearl bow [4] Pick up two 4 mms, a of this step. Retrace the thread
stitches of this neck strap. [1] Pick up 12 4 mms, 6 mm pearl, and two 4 mms, path, and exit the 3 mm.
End the thread. and sew back through the and sew through the 5 mm [2] Pick up five 130s and half
[6] Repeat steps 15 for the center 8 mm in the opposite your thread exited at the of the clasp, and sew through
other neck strap. direction to form the first start of this step. Continue the 3 mm again. Retrace the
loop of the bow (de). Pick through the next three beads thread path several times,
Joining the straps up 12 4 mms, and sew back added in this step (cd). and end the tail.
[1] Add 2 ft. (61 cm) of through the center 8 mm to [5] Pick up two 4 mms, an [3] Repeat steps 1 and 2
thread to one neck strap, form the second loop (ef). 8 mm, and two 4 mms, and for the other neck strap. w
and exit the fourth 130 at the Retrace the thread path sew through the 6 mm your
end opposite the stop bead through the loops and the thread exited at the start of
(figure 5, point a). center 8 mm several times, this step (de).
[2] Pick up a 3 mm, an 8 mm and exit the center 8 mm [6] Retrace the thread path
pearl, and a 3 mm, and sew behind one of the loops. through the beads added in
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Stitch a procession of
beaded beads outfitted
in metallics and jewel tones.
Fire-polished beads look like rubies as they peek through these gold- Side 1: Pick up an 110,
tone rondelles stitched with round seed beads and triangles. One a triangle, and an 110. Repeat
this pattern twice more, and
rondelle leads to the next as you work the bracelet as a continuous sew through the three beads
piece, and the end beads hide a magnetic clasp for easy wear. in the base your thread exited
at the start of this step
(photo b).
stepbystep three more times. Sew through side (photo a). This will Side 2: Sew through the
all the beads again to form be the base or bottom of next three beads in the base.
First beaded bead a ring, leaving a 1-yd. (.9 m) the frame. Pick up an 110, a triangle,
Cube-shaped frame tail, and continue through [2] Work in modified cubic and an 110. Repeat this
[1] On 3 yd. (2.7 m) of the first two 110s, triangle, right-angle weave as follows pattern once more, and sew
thread, pick up two 110 seed and 110. Shape the ring to create the sides of the through the nearest three
beads and an 110 triangle into a square with an 110, frame: beads from the previous
bead. Repeat this pattern triangle, and 110 on each side and the three beads in
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d e f
DESIGN NOTE:
g h i Make separate beaded
beads by omitting the
the base. Pull the thread tight to add a 150 at each corner step up through the first connector, and string
to begin forming a three- of side 4 (photo f). Note: three beads added in them on a Pandora-style
dimensional form (photo c). In the photo, side 4 is now this round. bracelet. Use different
Side 3: Repeat side 2 (photo d). facing up for clarity. This Round 2: Pick up a triangle, colors of 4 mm fire-
Side 4: Sew through the last side of the cube will form and sew through the next polished beads to mimic
three beads in the base, and the opening on one end of three beads added in the other gemstones.
continue through the nearest the beaded bead. previous round (photo h).
three beads from side 1. Pick [2] Sew through the nearest The triangles should stack
up an 110, a triangle, and 110 and triangle from side 3. to form a diamond shape.
an 110, and sew through the In the following photos, side Repeat this stitch to complete
nearest three beads from side 3 will be facing up. the round, but do not step up.
3 (photo e). Do not reinforce [3] Work two rounds of [4] With your thread exiting
the base or any of the sides; beadwork off this side the three beads at one corner,
your work should be floppy. as follows: pick up a 4 mm fire-polished
Round 1: Pick up a 150, bead, and sew through the
Embellishments an 110, and a 150, and sew corresponding three beads
[1] Pick up a 150 seed bead, through the next triangle in the previous corner, with
and sew through the next (photo g). Repeat this stitch your needle pointing toward
three beads of side 4. Repeat to complete the round, and the starting corner (photo i).
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Sew through the next 12 Connector Subsequent beaded length; the last two beads
beads, and then work the [1] With your thread exiting beads will be the clasp beads. For
same thread path through an 110, a triangle, and an 110 [1] Pick up an 110, a a 634-in. (17.1 cm) finished
the remaining corners and on the side you just embel- triangle, and an 110. Repeat bracelet, work 16 beaded
the 4 mm. The 4 mm should lished, pick up a 150, an 110, this pattern two more times, beads, not including the
be perpendicular to the side a triangle, an 110, and a 150. and sew through the three clasp beads.
you embellished with 150s in Sew through the three beads beads your thread exited at
step 1. your thread exited at the the start of this step to form Clasp beads
[5] Sew through the next start of this step. Retrace the a ring. Shape the ring into a Work the first clasp bead
triangle, and work a round thread path, and exit the first square with an 110, triangle, just like the other beaded
of beadwork as follows: 150 added in this step. and 110 on each side. This beads, but insert a 516 x 18-in.
Round 3: Pick up two 150s, [2] Pick up an 110, a 150, an will be the base or bottom (8 x 3 mm) magnet into the
and sew through the next 110, a 4 mm, an 110, a 150, of the frame for the next cube-shaped frame before
triangle (photo j). Repeat this and an 110. Sew through the beaded bead. adding the embellishments.
stitch to complete the round, other 150 from the previous [2] Work step 2 of Cube- Make sure the correct
and retrace the thread path step, and sew back through shaped frame and all the (negative or positive) side
through the round. Exit a all the beads just added. Sew steps for Embellishments is facing out and away from
triangle. through the first 150 from and Connector. End and your bracelet. End the
[6] Sew through the adjacent the previous step (photo k). add thread (Basics) as working thread. Work the
triangle in the next side. Your thread should exit both needed. Being careful to second clasp bead with the
Make sure this is not the sides of the 150, and the attach the connectors to the tail, again making sure that
side you embellished with 4 mm in the loop of beads same side each time, continue the correct side is facing out.
150s in step 1. you just made should be adding beaded beads until End the tail. w
[7] Work as in steps 36 to next to the opening of the the bracelet is two beaded
embellish the remaining three previous beaded bead. Sew beads short of the desired
sides. Note: Where the side through the beadwork to exit
you are working on meets a the 110, triangle, and 110
previously embellished side, added in the previous step.
you will have three stacked
triangles as you work round
2. Also, in step 4, make sure
the 4 mm is oriented parallel
to the previous 4 mm(s). If
its not, sew through the
beadwork to exit the three
beads at the next corner
before adding the 4 mm.
[8] Sew through the
beadwork to exit an 110, a
triangle, and an 110 on the
remaining, unembellished
side. Repeat step 1. This is
the opening on the other end
of the beaded bead.
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Super spiral
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a b c
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thread should be exiting the left-hand work as shown (photo f) to join the [4] Open an 8 mm jump ring, and
hole of the A (photo e). This means you end SuperDuos. Retrace the thread attach half of the clasp to the other
will be working in a clockwise direction path of the join, and end the threads. end of a long chain. Repeat to attach
when adding the next round. the other half of the clasp to the other
Round 6: Pick up an A, and sew down Necklace long chain.
through the available hole of the same Beaded bead links [5] Open an 8 mm jump ring, and
A. Continue down through the nearest [1] On 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread and attach the pendant to the center link
hole of the B in the previous round, and leaving an 8-in. (20 cm) tail, work of the short chain.
sew up through the other hole of the steps 110 of Bangle for a total of
same B. Repeat this stitch to add a B 10 rounds. Earrings
and a C, and then continue up through [2] Secure the SuperDuos in round 10 [1] Work steps 13 of Beaded
the A added in this round. Your thread by sewing down through the other hole bead links.
should be exiting the right-hand hole of of the SuperDuo your thread is exiting, [2] On an eye pin, string a 6 mm bead,
the A. This means you will be working down through the nearest SuperDuo a beaded bead, and a filigree cone
in a counterclockwise direction when in the previous round, up through the (wide end first), and make a plain
adding the next round. other hole of the same SuperDuo, and loop (Basics).
[10] Continue working the two rounds up through the nearest hole of the next [3] Open the loop (Basics) of an earring
of step 9, alternating between clockwise SuperDuo in round 10. Repeat until all finding, and attach the top loop of
and counterclockwise stitching and the SuperDuos in round 10 have been the dangle.
adding the correct colors to match the secured. Using the tail, repeat this step [4] Open the bottom loop of the dangle,
spiral. Keep going until the bangle just for the SuperDuos in row 1, and end the and attach a 16 mm link.
fits around the widest part of your working thread and tail. [5] On a head pin, string a 6 mm bead,
hand, ending and adding thread [3] Make another beaded bead. and make a plain loop. Open the loop,
(Basics) as needed. Do not end the [4] On an eye pin, string a 6 mm bead, and attach it to the 16 mm link.
working thread. a beaded bead, and a 6 mm bead, and [6] Assemble the other earring. w
make a plain loop (Basics). Make a
TIP: When starting a new round, second beaded-bead link.
remember this: If your thread is
exiting the left hole, youll bead to Necklace assembly
the left; if its exiting the right hole, [1] Cut two 7-in. (18.4 cm) pieces of DESIGN NOTES:
youll bead to the right. chain (long) and one 4-in. (10.8 cm) Unfortunately, this pattern will
piece of chain (short). not work with Twin beads.
[11] Add 18 in. (46 cm) of thread to [2] Open a 4 mm jump ring (Basics), The size of the jump ring used
the tail end of the bangle, exiting an end and attach a beaded-bead link to one to attach the pendant may have
SuperDuo. Align both ends of the bangle end of the short chain. Repeat on the to be adjusted to accommodate
so that the pattern flows seamlessly, but other end of the chain with the other the pendants hole.
do not twist the beadwork. The bangle beaded bead. To make the earrings a mirror
should lie flat. If it does not, with the [3] Open a 4 mm jump ring, and image of each other, spiral one
working thread (not the thread added attach the other loop of a beaded bead to the left and the other one to
in this step), add rounds until the colors to one end of a long chain. Repeat to the right.
follow the spiral pattern. attach the other beaded bead to the
[12] With the thread on the tail end other long chain.
of the bangle, sew through the bead-
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Metallic
lace bracelet
Embellish a flexible knit-wire
band with a cube bead edging
and overlapping loops of
round beads and seed beads.
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appeal
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3 x 2 mm crystal rondelle
DESIGN NOTES:
80 triangle bead Use a thread color
110 cylinder bead that best matches your
triangle beads.
FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
You can substitute .010
clear monofilament for
stepbystep the beadwork to exit the last Retrace the thread path, the thread, but note that
triangle added. exiting the first triangle monofilament can be
Crystal components [4] Pick up a triangle, and in the circular unit. If the hard to get through the
[1] On 5 ft. (1.5 m) of thread, stitch it to the triangle your triangle loop is a little loose triangles after a few
pick up two 80 triangle beads, thread is exiting. Repeat to around the crystal, retrace passes.
leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail. add 17 more triangles, the thread path through Use Toho triangles
Working in ladder stitch forming a straight row of the triangles in the loop for this project. Miyuki
(Basics), sew through both 18 triangles as shown in to tighten them. triangles wont work.
beads again, positioning figure 2. Use a medium [7] Sew through the bead-
the beads side by side so tension, making sure the work to exit the second
that their holes are parallel. triangles dont rotate out triangle in the circular unit,
Retrace the thread path twice of position. and stitch a triangle to it
using a tight tension. You [5] Hold the 14 x 10 mm (refer to figure 4).
will work this reinforced lad- oval crystal in place, bending [8] Sew through the
der stitch to add all the other the row of triangles around beadwork to exit the third
triangles in the necklace. the crystal. Stitch the last tri- triangle in the circular unit,
[2] Pick up a triangle, and angle in the row to the first and stitch a triangle to it.
stitch it to the previous trian- triangle in the circular unit, With your thread exiting the
gle as in step 1, positioning forming a loop, and exit the new triangle, stitch a triangle
the triangle as shown in first triangle in the circular to one side of it. Repeat twice
figure 1. Exit the triangle unit (refer to figure 3). to add a triangle to the oppo-
just added. [6] Sew through the crystal site side of the same triangle
[3] Repeat step 2 until you and the ninth triangle in and a triangle between the
have a total of six triangles, the loop. The ninth triangle two triangles just added.
positioning them as shown should have a flat side facing [9] Sew through the bead-
in figure 1. Work a ladder outward. Continue back work to exit the next triangle
stitch through the first through the crystal and in the circular unit. Work as
and last triangles to form through the last triangle in in step 7 to add triangles to
a circular unit. Sew through the circular unit (figure 3). the next two triangles in the
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Finishing
Center a 34-in. (86 cm)
ribbon through an end
circular unit. Tie the ribbon
to secure it to the beadwork.
Tie an overhand knot
(Basics) on each end of the
ribbon if needed to keep it
from fraying. Repeat this
step to add the other ribbon
on the other end of the FIGURE 8
beadwork. w
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Fresh
dasy
as a
necklace
stepbystep
Stitch a stunning focal piece to Kumihimo rope
feature on a kumihimo necklace [1] Cut eight 48-in. (1.2 m) pieces of Super-lon cord (or three
times the desired finished length of the rope). Line up the ends,
studded with floral accents. and tie them together with an overhand knot (Basics). Drop
the knot through the hole in the kumihimo disk, and attach
designed by Wendy Speare a 30 g weight to the knot. I use a rubber band to attach a
plastic bag containing six nickels to the knot.
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cord 5 cord 6
PATTERN
FIGURE 1
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Row 2
Row 2
c
b
Row 1
a
Row 1
Row 5 b
Row 5
c Row 6
Row 6 FIGURE 5
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a
c
b
bridge, and sew back through the last the beadwork to exit at point e. next row. Retrace the thread path
two beads (bc). Dont end the thread. through the connection (figure 12), and
[3] Work five peyote stitches. Pick up [10] Make two more leaves, varying end the thread.
an A 110, sew under the adjacent edge the size and shape if desired. [2] Repeat step 1 with the remaining
thread bridge, and sew back through petals, spacing them evenly around the
the last bead added (cd). Bails bezel. There is not a petal for every bead
[4] Work five peyote stitches, sew under [1] On 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread, pick up in the center round of the bezel, so
the adjacent thread bridge, and sew four A 110s. Leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail, begin by adding a petal to every other
back through the last two beads (de). work in flat even-count peyote stitch bead in the round, and then fill in the
[5] Work four peyote stitches, sew (Basics) to make a strip that is 218 in. remaining petals as desired (photo e).
under the adjacent thread bridge, (5.4 cm) long and four beads wide. End [3] Sew through the beadwork to exit
and sew back through the last two with an even number of rows (photo d). a cylinder in the round nearest the face
beads (ef). [2] Zip up (Basics) the ends to form the of the rivoli. Using D one-cuts, work
[6] Work two peyote stitches (fg). strip into a ring. End the tail but not the a round of picots: Pick up three D
[7] Turn, and work two peyote stitches working thread. one-cuts, and sew through the next C
(gh). End the working thread. [3] Make a second bail. cylinder in the round. Repeat around
[8] With the tail, repeat steps 27 the ring (photo f), and end the thread.
(figure 10). Daisy focal assembly
[9] Sew under the adjacent thread Attaching upper petals to the bezel Attaching lower petals to the calyx
bridge and back through the last two [1] Using the thread from an upper [1] Using the thread from a lower petal,
beads (figure 11, ab). Pick up three petal, sew through a C cylinder in the sew through a side picot bead in round 1
color A 150 seed beads, and make a center round of peyote on the bezel, and of the calyx and the adjacent bead in the
picot (bc). Add five more picots as sew back through the adjacent bead at petal (photo g). Retrace the thread path,
shown in cd, and then sew through the end of the petal and a bead in the and end the thread.
d e f g
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Fanciful
flowercup
braid designed by Kerrie Slade
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5 x 7 mm
Flowercup bead
80 seed bead
FIGURE 5
disk. Tie an overhand knot with the 110 picked up in this round (figure 3). the end cap on one end of the braid so
cords at the end of the braid. Remove Rounds 2 and 3: Work two rounds that the wide end of the Flowercup
the weight from the other end, and of tubular herringbone stitch (Basics) beads points away from the end cap.
gently stretch out the cord to adjust (figure 4). [2] Sew down through an 80 in the last
the tension. Check the braid for any Round 4: Work an increase round: Pick kumihimo sequence in the braid, sew up
Flowercup units that may have dropped up two 110s, and sew down through the through the next 80 in the braid, and
inside the braid. Use a pair of pliers or next 110 in the previous round. Pick up continue through the next increase 110
a crochet hook to bring them to the an 110, and sew up through the follow- in the end cap. Repeat this stitch to
outside of the braid. ing 110 in the previous round. Repeat connect the end cap to the braid.
[10] Cut a 12-in. (30 cm) piece of these two stitches to complete the Retrace the thread path several times,
thread, and wrap it tightly around the round, and step up (figure 5). and end the working thread (Basics).
end of the braid just below the knot, Round 5: Work another increase round [3] With the tail exiting an 110 in the
about in. (6 mm) away from the as in round 4. original ring of the end cap, pick up
beaded section, tying several knots as Round 6: Work a round of tubular an 80, and sew through the 110 on the
you wrap. Trim the thread, and cut off herringbone with no increase (figure 6). opposite side of the ring. Sew back
the knot at the end of the braid. Dab the Round 7: Work an increase round. through the 80 just added and the 110
end of the braid with E6000 or other Round 8: Pick up an 110, and sew your thread exited at the start of this
adhesive to prevent fraying. Repeat this down through the next two 110s in the step in the same direction. Retrace the
step on the other end of the braid. herringbone stack. Sew through the thread path, and end the tail.
[11] Make a second braid. increase 110 picked up in the previous [4] Open a jump ring (Basics), and
round, and then sew up through the attach the 80 at the top of the end cap
End caps first two 110s in the following stack. to half of the clasp.
[1] On 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread, pick up Repeat this stitch to complete the [5] Repeat steps 14 for the other
four 110 seed beads, and sew through round, and step up (figure 7). Do not braid.
the beads again to form a ring, leaving end the working thread or tail. [6] For the remaining end caps, work
a 12-in. (30 cm) tail. [3] Make a total of four end caps. as in steps 1 and 2, but note that the
[2] Work in rounds as follows: Flowercup beads will be pointing
Round 1: Pick up two 110s, and End cap and clasp assembly toward the end caps.
sew through the next 110 in the ring. [1] With the working thread from one [7] With the tail from one of the end
Repeat this stitch to complete the of the end caps, sew through the beads caps, pick up an 110, and sew through
round, and step up through the first in round 8 to exit an increase 110. Place the next 110 in the original ring. Repeat
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this stitch to complete the round, and [6] Pick up two 110s, and sew through
step up through the first 110 picked up the last 80 in the core and the first 110
in this round. just added (figure 8, ab).
[8] To join the two end caps: Sew [7] Pick up two 110s, sew through c
through an 110 in the original ring on the two previous 110s, and continue b
the other end cap, and sew through the through the first 110 added in this step
a
next 110 added in the previous step. (bc). Continue working in this manner
Continue to zigzag back and forth to create a strip that is 22 rows long
between the end caps to join. Retrace and two beads wide.
the thread path, and end the tails. [8] Work in square stitch (Basics) to
add a column of 110s along one edge
Spiral rope pendant of the strip (figure 9). FIGURE 8
[1] On 2 yd. (1.8 m) of thread, pick [9] Fold the strip over the join between
up three 80s, a Flowercup bead (narrow the two end caps at the center of the
end to wide end), an 110, an 80, and an necklace, and stitch this end of the strip
110, leaving a 12-in. (30 cm) tail. Sew to the two loops on this side of the
through the first three 80s again to form pendant. End the working thread. FIGURE 9
a loop around the 80s. Move the loop [10] With the tail, secure the end 110s
to the left of the core 80s. on the remaining side of the strip to the
[2] Working in spiral rope, pick up a two loops on this side of the pendant.
Flowercup bead, an 110, an 80, and an End the tail.
110, and sew through the previous three
core 80s. Move this loop to the left of Bracelet
the core. Repeat this stitch two more [1] Work as in steps 15 of Setup, but
times for a total of four Flowercup use 22-in. (56 cm) lengths of cord and
loops around these three 80s in the core. string only 18 sets of Flowercup units
[3] Pick up two 80s, a Flowercup bead, on each of the four Flowercup cords.
an 110, an 80, and an 110. Sew through [2] Work as in steps 110 of
the last 80 in the core and the first two Kumihimo braid.
80s picked up in this step. Move this [3] Work as in steps 1 and 2 of End
loop to the left of the core. caps to make two end caps.
[4] Pick up a Flowercup bead, an 110, [4] Work as in steps 14 of End cap
an 80, and an 110, and sew through and clasp assembly for both ends of
the last three 80s in the core. Repeat the braid, noting that the Flowercup
this stitch three times for a total of beads will be pointing toward one
four loops. of the end caps. w
[5] Repeat steps 3 and 4 until your
pendant is the desired length.
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ella
bijoux
designed by Jimmie Boatright
stepbystep through the pearl, position- Rounds 34: Work two [4] Sew through the bead-
ing the new loop around the rounds of tubular peyote work to exit a cylinder in
Bezeled pearls other side of the pearl (bc). stitch (Basics) using round 7 (figure 2, point a).
End and add thread (Basics) [2] Sew through all the beads cylinders, and step up at Using 150s, work a round
as needed as you stitch each in the first loop, pick up a the end of each round. of peyote off of the cylinders
bezeled pearl. cylinder, and sew through all Round 5: Work a round of in this round. The 150s will
[1] On a comfortable length the beads in the second loop peyote using 150 seed beads, sit on top of the cylinders
of thread, pick up a 10 mm (cd). Pick up a cylinder, and and then sew through the in the ditch between rounds
pearl and 11 110 cylinder sew through the next three beadwork to exit a cylinder 6 and 8. Do not step up at
beads. Sew through the pearl or four cylinders in the first in round 1. the end of the round. Sew
again in the same direction, loop (de). These beads will Rounds 68: Work three through the beadwork as
leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail. shift to form rounds 1 and 2 rounds of peyote using shown in figure 3 to exit a
The cylinders will form a as round 3 of the peyote cylinders, stepping up at the cylinder in round 3 (two
loop around one side of the bezel is added. end of each round. rounds below the 150s along
pearl (figure 1, ab). Pick [3] Work in rounds Round 9: Work a round of the other edge of the bezel).
up 11 cylinders, and sew as follows: peyote using 150s. [5] Pick up two cylinders,
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a b c
d e f
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ring/pendant
Its a ring!
Its a pendant!
Its interchangeable!
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Shibori roses
Use bead-embroidery techniques to turn
shibori silk ribbon into a necklace of roses
encrusted with all your favorite beads.
Then add earrings (or a pin!) to match.
stepbystep right. Hold the knot in place vertical stitch about 4 mm ribbon. This stitch should be
while you sew from back to away from the knot near the lined up with the right-hand
Shibori ribbon roses front through the foundation top edge of the ribbon as edge of the knot (photo d).
[1] Cut a 2 x 2-in. (5 x 5 cm) and the knot, and then sew shown in photo b. You should [6] Continue working as in
square of beading foundation. back down through the knot be sewing through both layers steps 4 and 5 (photos e, f,
Tie an overhand knot and the foundation about of the ribbon. and g) until the rose is
(Basics) at one end of 2 ft. 3 mm away from where [4] Fold the ribbon straight approximately 112134 in.
(61 cm) of thread. your thread exited (photo a). down along the line of the (3.84.4 cm) in diameter
[2] Tie an overhand knot at Make a couple more stitches last stitch (photo c), overlap- and you have at least a 12-in.
one end of a 12-in. (30 cm) to tack the knot to the foun- ping the edge of the knot (1.3 cm) tail. Keep a firm
shibori silk ribbon, making dation, stitching in a crease slightly. Turn the square one tension on the ribbon, and
sure the knot is very close to of the knot. quarter turn counterclock- overlap the edges of the rose
the end of the ribbon. Place [3] Fold the long tail of the wise so the tail of the ribbon slightly with each fold so
the knot in the middle of the ribbon in half so the wrong is again on the right. there are no gaps where the
foundation square, with the sides are together inside the [5] Make a small vertical foundation shows through.
long tail of the ribbon to the fold. Make a small (6 mm) stitch in the center of the
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FIGURE
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intage
vogue
In the Victorian era,
lockets, watches,
and coin purses were
displayed on long
chains. Recreate this
vintage look with an
art bead.
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3 mm drop bead
FIGURE 1 2 mm pearl
110 seed bead, color A
110 seed bead, color B
a
a d cup chain
b c c
c b b a
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
up-bead as follows: Exit the and step up through the first [4] Pick up an A, and sew the thread path through the
up-bead, sew through the drop bead. through the A following join (cd).
Ultrasuede and both layers of [3] Work a round of tubular the next B in the previous [2] Sew through the
foundation to the front of peyote using 3 mm crystals. round. Repeat this stitch beadwork to exit the first
the piece, and sew back [4] Work three rounds of once, and then retrace the A added in the previous step.
down to the back of the tubular peyote using As. thread path. Sew through the 2 mm pearl
piece. Continue reinforcing Retrace the thread path [5] Pick up an A, and sew on the other side of the cen-
the round and tacking down through the last round. Do through the other A added in ter point of the bezel (figure
up-beads until the bezel and not end the working thread. step 4. Sew back through the 4, ab), pick up an A, sew
pendant layers are secure. [5] With the tail, work two A picked up in this step, and through the A to the other
[5] Sew through the bead- rounds of tubular peyote sew through the A your side of the drop bead, and
work to exit an A in the first using As. Retrace the thread thread exited at the start continue through the drop
round of peyote stitch. Pick path through the last round, of this step in the same bead (bc). Retrace the
up a 2 mm pearl, and sew and end the tail. direction. Retrace the thread thread path through the
through the next A in the path, and exit the A picked join. End the thread.
round. Repeat this stitch to Russian spiral rope up in this step. Do not end [3] Center the bail on
complete the round, and end [1] On a comfortable length the working thread. the rope.
the thread in the beadwork. of thread, pick up two As, a [6] With the tail, repeat steps [4] With the working thread
color B 110 seed bead, two 4 and 5. Do not end the tail. from the rope, pick up three
Bail As, and a B. Sew through the As, half of the clasp, and
[1] On 2 ft. (61 cm) of first A again to form a ring, Assembly three As, and sew through
thread, pick up a repeating leaving an 8-in. (20 cm) tail [1] With the thread from the A your thread exited at
pattern of an A and a 3 mm (figure 1). the bail, sew through the the start of this step. Retrace
bicone crystal eight times. [2] Pick up a B and two beadwork to exit a drop the thread path through the
Sew through all the beads As, and sew through the A bead (figure 3, point a). clasp connection several
again to form a ring, leaving following the next B in the Pick up an A, and sew times, and end the thread.
a 12-in. (30 cm) tail, and previous round (figure 2, through a 2 mm pearl [5] With the tail, work as in
continue through the first ab). Repeat this stitch, along the top edge of the step 4 to attach the other half
A and 3 mm crystal. and step up through the bezel to one side of the of the clasp to this end of the
[2] Pick up a 3 mm drop first B and A added in this center point (ab). Pick up rope. w
bead, and sew through the round (bc). an A, and sew through the
next 3 mm crystal in the [3] Repeat step 2 for the A to one side of the drop
previous round. Repeat this desired length rope. bead (bc). Continue through
stitch to complete the round, the drop bead, and retrace
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bracelet and
necklace
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FIGURE 5 FIGURE 7
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C mp nentry
Add bits of beadwork
to metal components
for a lively, linked bracelet.
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g h i
j k l
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q r
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star
necklace
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4 mm crystal pearl
c
3 mm crystal pearl
a
b
3 mm bicone crystal, color A
but do not step up (kl). Retrace the [9] Pick up two Fs, a 4 mm pearl, and next three Fs, and then sew through the
thread path of the round to tighten. two Fs, and sew through the center beadwork to exit the center F in the next
[5] Pick up an F, a color A 3 mm bicone F in the next stitch of round 3 (photo a). loop. Repeat this stitch five times, leaving
crystal, and an F, and sew through the Repeat this stitch to complete the round. one loop without a picot.
center F in the next stitch of round 5 Notice that the 4 mm and 3 mm pearls [14] Sew through the beadwork to exit
(lm). Repeat this stitch to complete occupy the same netted openings, but the second F in the unembellished loop.
the round using a tight tension (mn). that the 4 mms sit toward the back. Pick up eight Fs, skip three Fs in the
The As added in this step will sit between Continue through the first two Fs, loop, and sew through the next two
rounds 5 and 6. 4 mm pearl, and F added in this step. Fs (figure 3). End the working thread
[6] Sew through the next nine Fs toward [10] Pick up an F, a color B 3 mm and tail (Basics).
the outside edge of the beadwork to exit bicone crystal, and an F. Sew through [15] Add 16 in. (41 cm) of thread
the center F in a stitch from round 3. the F right before the next 4 mm pearl, (Basics) to the beadwork, and exit
Sew through the following three Fs in and continue through the 4 mm pearl the B opposite the loop added in the
round 4 (figure 2, ab). (photo b). previous step. Pick up two Fs, a color C
[7] Pick up a 3 mm pearl, skip the next [11] Pick up seven Fs, and sew through 110 seed bead, a B, an 11 x 8 mm pear-
three Fs, and sew through the following the same pearl your thread is exiting shaped pearl, and three Fs. Sew back
four Fs to exit the center F in the next in the same direction to form a loop. through the pear-shaped pearl, B, C,
stitch of round 3 (bc). Continue through Continue through the next F (photo c). and two Fs. Continue through the B
the following three Fs in round 4 (cd). [12] Repeat steps 10 and 11 to complete your thread exited at the start of this
[8] Repeat step 7 to complete the round, the round, and continue through the first step in the same direction. Retrace the
but in the last repeat, do not sew through F, B, and F added in step 10. thread path through the pearl dangle,
the last three Fs. Your thread should be [13] Sew through the first four Fs in and end the thread.
exiting the center F in a stitch from the loop around the next pearl to exit
round 3. Notice that the 3 mm pearls the center F in the loop. Pick up three Fs, Spiral rope
in this round sit near the front of the and sew through the same F your thread [1] On a comfortable length of thread,
netted openings, just below the As is exiting in the same direction to form pick up four Cs, two color G 150 seed
added previously. a picot (photo d). Continue through the beads, a color D 110 seed bead, and two
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DESIGN NOTES:
Nymo D is recommended for the pendant portion of this project;
Fireline may not produce the same results. If desired, you can
switch to Fireline for the spiral rope and bail.
Dont have all the right beads in your stash? You can substitute 110
seed beads for the hex-cuts in round 6 of the pendant. You can also
substitute 80 seed beads for the 3 mm pearls and hex-cuts in the
spiral rope.
The 21 mm crystal drop has a hole in it that will be covered up by The back of
the beadwork. this pendant
is as pretty
as the front.
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Victorian
swagger
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3 mm glass pearl
80 seed bead
110 cylinder bead
110 seed bead, color C
110 seed bead, color D
150 seed bead, color A
150 seed bead, color B
e FIGURE 1
cc c
b bb
aa a
f
FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
the beadwork to exit a cylinder in but do not add an A between the bbcc) until you have a total of 20
round 1 (photo e). Work two rounds of cylinders at the ends of the cabochon. 4 mms including the 4 mm from step 1.
peyote using color A 150 seed beads and End the working thread (Basics). [3] With the right-hand needle, pick up
a tight tension (photo f). [5] With the tail, sew through the a C. With the left-hand needle, pick up a
[3] Rotate the beadwork so that there beadwork to exit a cylinder in round 8. D. Cross both needles through the first 4
is an A in round 9 centered at each Using cylinders, work a round of peyote mm picked up in step 1 to form a ring.
end of the cabochon. Sew through the off of the beads in round 8. Retrace the [4] Place the bezeled cabochon face
beadwork to exit the A in round 10 that thread path twice, keeping a very tight down on your work surface, and
is just to the right of the top center A in tension, and end the tail. position the embellishment ring around
round 9 (figure 1, point a). the bezel so the Cs are nearest to the
[4] Work the next rounds as follows. Embellishment ring outside edge of the bezel. With the right-
Step up after each round unless directed [1] Thread a needle on each end of hand needle, sew through the adjacent
otherwise: 1 yd. (1.4 m) of thread. With one C in the ring, and then sew through a
Round 11: Pick up an A, and sew needle, pick up a 4 mm pearl, and center cylinder in the outer round of the bezel.
through the next three As (ab). Repeat the bead on the thread. Repeat this stitch to attach the ring to
this stitch to complete the round (bc). [2] With the right-hand needle, pick up the bezel, using a tight tension (figure 5).
Rounds 12 and 13: Using a color C 110 seed bead and a 4 mm. Flip the bezeled cabochon face up, and
cylinders and a tight tension, work two With the left-hand needle, pick up a sew through the next C.
rounds of peyote off of the As picked up color D 110 seed bead, and cross [5] Pick up a B and a cylinder, and sew
in the previous round (figure 2). through the last 4 mm picked up through the corresponding D along the
Rounds 14 and 15: Referring to figure 3, with the other needle (figure 4, ab outside edge of the ring (figure 6, ab).
work two rounds of peyote using As, and aabb). Repeat this stitch (bc and Sew back through the cylinder and the
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f e
h
d k
l
g
c
i
FIGURE 9 b
FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11
FIGURE 12
Clasp loop 3 mms. Work three more stitches with a 3 mm, an A, a 3 mm, and an A.
Work as in steps 110 of Small an A and three Bs. [3] Place the large medallion face down
medallions with the following changes: [5] With the thread exiting the last A, on your work
In step 2, work the repeat until you pick up an A, a 3 mm, and two As. Sew surface, and rotate it so that the long
have a total of 11 pearls. through a D along the edge of the clasp axis is in the vertical position. Sew
Skip step 5. loop. Pick up an A, skip the previous A, through the third 80 from the top center
and sew back through the next A, 3 mm, with the needle pointing toward the
Spiral ropes and a few As in the end of the rope. bottom of the medallion (figure 12, ab).
[1] On a comfortable length of thread, Retrace the thread path through the join [4] Pick up an A, skip the last A picked
pick up four As and three Bs, leaving a several times, and end the working up in step 2, and sew through the next
6-in. (15 cm) tail. Sew through the As thread and tail. five beads (bc).
again, forming a loop of Bs around the [6] Make a second rope, but instead of [5] Pick up two cylinders, an A, a D,
As. Move the loop to the left of the As attaching the clasp loop, pick up an A, a an A, and two cylinders. Skip the next
(figure 9). 3 mm, 10 As, a 6 mm round crystal, and seven beads, and sew through the
[2] Pick up an A and three Bs, and sew three As. Sew back through the 6 mm following D to make a diamond shape
through the previous three As and the and the next A, pick up nine As, and (cd). Continue through the next six
new A added in this stitch (figure 10). sew through the first A picked up in this beads to exit the D your thread exited at
Move the loop to the left; each new step. Retrace the thread path through the start of step 2 (de).
loop will rest on top of the previous the join, and end the working thread [6] Pick up an A, and sew through the
loop. Repeat this step once more. and tail. first 3 mm picked up in step 2 and the
[3] Pick up an A and a 3 mm, and sew next seven beads to exit an A (ef).
through the previous three As and the Swag #1 [7] Pick up a 4 mm pearl, and sew
new A added in this stitch (figure 11). [1] On 4 yd. (3.7 m) of thread, attach through the corresponding A on the
Move the loop to the left. a stop bead (Basics), leaving a 6-in. other side of the diamond (fg).
[4] Ending and adding thread (Basics) as (15 cm) tail. Sew through a D along the Continue through the next two
needed, continue in spiral rope working outside edge of a small medallion. cylinders on this side of the diamond
three stitches with an A and three Bs [2] Pick up an A, a 3 mm, and the two cylinders, the A, and the D
followed by one stitch with an A and an A, a 3 mm, an A, a D, two cylinders, on the other side of the diamond (gh).
a 3 mm until you have a total of 31 an A, a D, an A, two cylinders, a D, an A, Sew through the 4 mm again, and
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Pomegranate
pendant
Sink your teeth into wirework with
this juicy accessory seeded
with a handful of beads.
designed by Irina Miech
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stepbystep
[1] Cut an 18-in. (46 cm) piece of
18-gauge wire. Using roundnose pliers
and your fingers, shape the wire into a
spiral thats 1 in. (3.2 cm) in diameter.
Using chainnose pliers, create three
zigzags for the crown of the
b
pomegranate, which will be the bottom
of the pendant. Continue spiraling
the wire, stopping in. (1.3 cm) from
the top of the pendant. Refer to the
template as needed.
[2] To make the bail: Wrap the wire
around the outer arm of the spiral
until you reach the top. Place a pair
of bail-making pliers or a dowel at the
top of the pendant, and wrap twice TEMPLATE
c around it and the outer arm of the
spiral. Wrap twice around just the outer
arm of the spiral, and trim the excess times around the outer arm of the
wire (photo a). spiral (photo c).
[3] Place the piece on a bench block [6] Repeat step 5. Add one more bead,
or anvil. Hammer the spiral, but do but this time wrap around the inner arm
not hammer the bail or wraps. Reshape of the spiral for 38 in. (1 cm). Bring the
the wire if necessary. wire to the next inner arm
[4] Cut a 22-in. (56 cm) piece of of the spiral, and wrap twice (photo d).
26-gauge wire. Leaving a short tail, [7] Add three more beads as before, but
d begin wrapping the wire around the position them between the two inner
outer arm of the spiral next to the arms of the spiral (photo e). Continue
last two wraps from the bail. Continue wrapping around the inner arm of the
wrapping around the spiral for in. spiral that eventually crosses the outer
(1.9 cm), leaving small gaps between arm of the spiral. When you reach the
the wraps (photo b). crossing point, wrap around both arms
[5] String a 4 mm round bead, and until you reach the wraps from the bail.
wrap three times around the nearest Trim both ends of the 26-gauge wire.
inner arm of the spiral, leaving small [8] String the pendant on a silk
gaps between the wraps as before. ribbon or as desired. w
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String a 4 mm bead, and wrap three
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Spiro
playground
Create an elegant look with a
technique inspired by a favorite
childrens toy the Spirograph!
a b c d
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DESIGN NOTE:
For a look reminiscent of
Downton Abbey, use only
pearls for the bead units.
Use MultiStrand connectors to pearl; 4 mm; MOP jump rings, attach each end
Strand 4: 4 mm; 6 mm crystal; of the chain to a MultiStrand
make a necklace that converts
4 mm; MOP; 4 mm; 6 mm connector.
from one, two, three, or four pearl; 4 mm [7] Slide the large jump rings
strands with ease! Strand 5: MOP; 4 mm; 6 mm onto the connector hooks to
crystal; 4 mm; MOP; 4 mm; make the desired necklace
designed by Julia Gerlach 6 mm pearl; 4 mm; MOP; arrangement:
4 mm; 6 mm crystal; 4 mm; 1-strand necklace: Attach
stepbystep total of 47 bead units. MOP; 4 mm; 6 mm pearl; one end of the strand to
[3] Open all the jump rings 4 mm each connector.
[1] Cut a 3-in. (7.6 cm) piece (Basics). [5] Connect the individual 2-strand necklace: Attach
of 24- or 26-gauge wire, and [4] Connect all the bead units strands (in order) into one rings 1 and 6 to one connec-
make a wrapped loop (Basics) in the following order using long strand using large tor, and ring 4 to the other.
at one end. String a 4 mm small (332 in.) jump rings: (4 mm) jump rings. The last 3-strand necklace: Attach
fire-polished bead, and make Strand 1: 4 mm; 6 mm crystal; bead unit attached on each rings 1 and 4 to one
another wrapped loop. Set 4 mm; MOP; 4 mm; 6 mm strand should be linked to connector, and rings 2 and 6
this bead unit aside. pearl; 4 mm; MOP; 4 mm the first bead unit of the next to the other.
[2] Repeat step 1 with all Strand 2: MOP; 4 mm; strand. Attach a large jump 4-strand necklace: Attach
of the 4 mms, 6 mm pearls, 6 mm crystal; 4 mm; MOP; ring to each end of the com- rings 1, 3, and 6 to one
6 mm crystals, and 4 x 8 mm 4 mm; 6 mm pearl; 4 mm; pleted strand. connector, and rings 2 and 5
mother-of pearl (MOP) MOP; 4 mm [6] Cut a 12-in. (30 cm) to the other. w
beads. You should have a Strand 3: MOP; 4 mm; 6 mm piece of chain. Using small
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Charmed
by the sea
necklace
Combine a pastel palette of
crystals and pearls with chain
and charms for the perfect
summer accessory.
DESIGN NOTES
Use a Chain Sta during
Assembly to make it easier to
attach the clusters and dangles
to the shell chain.
If desired, finish each end of the
necklace with strung beads
instead of the oval chain.
If the chain you use for your
chain clusters has links smaller
than 4 mm, consider leaving an
empty link between dangles.
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Assembly
Open the jump ring at the top of a chain cluster, and string
a color A pearl dangle that you set aside in Dangles on one
side of the chain cluster and the starfish charm on the other
side. Attach the jump ring to the center link of the shell chain.
Attach an 8 mm crystal dangle to the next link on each side
of the chain cluster. Working away from the center link,
attach the following to each side of the shell chain:
5th link: Attach a chain cluster.
6th link: Attach an 8 mm crystal dangle.
7th link: Using a jump ring, attach a shell charm and a color
A 6 mm pearl dangle.
8th link: Attach an 8 mm crystal dangle.
Cut two 5-in. (13 cm) pieces of oval chain, making sure
there is a large link at each end. Use a jump ring to attach an
oval chain to each end of the shell chain. Use a jump ring to
attach the lobster claw clasp to one end of the necklace. w
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Pearl vine
bracelet
Knot your way to a casual,
adjustable accessory.
designed by Ayla Phillips Pizzo
stepbystep loop. To make the loop bigger, pull on the pearls, and tie another overhand
the loop. To make the loop smaller, pull knot about in. (1.9 cm) from the
Toggle loop on the long end of the 1.5 mm cord. previous knot (photo f).
[1] Cut four 18-in. (46 cm) pieces [5] Trim both ends of the 1.5 mm cord [3] Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you
of 1 mm leather cord, and keep and the short ends of the 1 mm cords have seven pearl sections. For the
them nearby. close to the coil. You should now have repeats of step 1, string the pearl
[2] Cut a 10-in. (25 cm) piece of four cords exiting the coil (photo d). on alternating outer cords.
1.5 mm leather cord, and make a bend Apply glue to the coil, and let dry for
7 in. (18 cm) from one end. Pinch the two to three minutes. Toggle pearls
doubled cord to form a loop (photo a). [1] On two cords, string a pearl, and
[3] Loosely coil the longer end around Center pearls tie an overhand knot after the pearl
the doubled cord three or four times, [1] On your work surface, arrange at the desired first length for your
coiling toward the loop (photo b). Feed the four cords so they are parallel. On adjustable bracelet (photo g). On the
the long end back through the coil. an outer cord, string a pearl, and slide remaining two cords, string a pearl,
Insert the ends of the four 1 mm cords it close to the coil. Bring the four cords and tie an overhand knot at the desired
into the coil so that they are parallel together after the pearl, and tie an second length. Trim the ends close to
with the long end of the 1.5 mm cord. overhand knot (Basics) with all of the both knots. Apply glue to the knots,
Tighten the coil by pulling on the loop cords, keeping them parallel and in and let dry.
and the long end (photo c). order (photo e). Aim to tie the knot no [2] Slide the toggle pearls away from
[4] Test the size of the loop with an more than in. (1.9 cm) from the coil. the end knots, apply glue to the cords
8 mm pearl, which will serve as a [2] On each outer cord, string a pearl, where the pearls were previously, and
toggle pearl. The pearl and a small knot and slide them close to the previous slide the pearls back over the glue.
must be able to pass snugly through the knot. Bring the four cords together after Let dry. w
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b c d
e f g
CLASP OPTIONS:
This double-toggle
closure allows
you to wear your
bracelet at two
different lengths! Slide
both toggle pearls into
the loop for the shorter
version, or single out
the longest pearl for
more length.
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Knot your
average
pearl necklace
Use two styles of knots to
accent large-hole pearls
strung on leather cord.
Youll be surprised at how easy it is to tie beautiful the long end three or four times, coiling
away from the loop (photo d). Feed the
(and intentional!) knots with 1.5 mm round leather cord. short end back through the coil, but do
Coiled knots take on the look of accent beads while simple not tighten the coil.
overhand knots are the perfect stoppers for pretty pearls. [3] Cut a 3-in. (7.6 cm) piece of cord,
and feed one end into the coil. Tighten
the coil by pulling on the short end,
stepbystep toggle bead. The pearl and a small knot causing the loop to disappear and
must be able to pass snugly through the become part of the coil (photo e). Make
Toggle loop loop. To make the loop bigger, pull on sure that there is about 7 in. (19.1 cm)
[1] Cut a 21-in. (53 cm) piece of leather the loop. To make the loop smaller, of cord between the toggle loop coil and
cord, and make a bend 6 in. (16.5 cm) pull on the short end. the coil just made. String a pearl on the
from one end. Pinch the doubled cord [4] Trim the short end close to the coil, 3-in. (7.6 cm) cord.
to form a loop (photo a). and apply glue to the coil. Let dry for [4] Cut a 21-in. (53 cm) piece of cord,
[2] Loosely coil the short end around two to three minutes. and make a bend 6 in. (16.5 cm) from
the doubled cord three or four times, one end. Work as in step 2 to create
coiling toward the loop (photo b). Feed Center pearl a loose coil. Holding the pearl in place,
the short end back through the coil, [1] Make a bend in the cord 7 in. feed the other end of the 3-in. (7.6 cm)
and tighten the coil by pulling on the (19.1 cm) from the other end, and pinch cord into the coil. Tighten the coil. Trim
loop and the short end (photo c). the doubled cord to form a very small the 3-in. (7.6 cm) cord close to the coils
[3] Test the size of the loop with a (46 mm) loop. (photo f), apply glue to both coils, and
10 mm pearl, which will serve as the [2] Loosely coil the short end around let dry.
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d e f
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Lorelei
links
Learn this
designers new
Lorelei chain mail
weave to make
a two-tone,
bead-studded
bracelet.
stepbystep wherever you have two First pattern between the top and bottom
adjacent pairs of 316-in. jump [1] Slide a -in. jump ring rings (photo c). String a 30
Getting started rings in this project, the pair up through both rings in the seed bead on the -in. jump
[1] Close two 316-in. jump on the left will be called the second pair of 316-in. jump ring so that the bead is posi-
rings, and open all the remain- first pair, and the pair on rings, and continue through tioned along the bottom edge
ing jump rings for the project the right will be called the the top ring in the first pair of your work, and close the
(Basics). second pair. of 316-in. jump rings, exiting new jump ring.
[2] Slide an open 316-in.
jump ring through the two
closed jump rings (photo a),
and close this jump ring.
Repeat this step to double
the new jump ring so that
you have two pairs of 316-in.
jump rings.
a b c
[3] Secure a twist tie to the
first pair of 316-in. jump rings
to help stabilize your weave.
Flatten the jump rings so that
the two pairs lean in opposite
directions, as in photo b.
In each pair, notice that one
jump ring lies on top of the
other. This will be called the
top ring in the pair. Also,
d e f
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g h i
j k l
m n o
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p q
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Plain chain
no e!
mor
The leather and chain craze has taken over!
This adorable bracelet gets you started
with leather and chain.
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Check to make sure the cord youre using CHAIN LINKS LEATHER CORD DIAMETER
doesnt have splices or isnt noticeably
7 mm 22.5 mm
thicker or thinner in places. Remember,
quality is queen! 5.7 mm 1.52 mm
4.8 mm 1.5 mm (or a thicker 1 mm)
Ask the shop to cut the cord on an angle 3.8 mm 1 mm (the thinner the better)
when they remove it from the spool (or do
it yourself when you get home). This will
make the leather much easier to string If you are struggling to get the cord
through the chain or beads. through the links in the chain, here are five
tips to try:
Truths about chain Check to make sure the end of the cord
There may be a 12 mm variation in is cut on an angle.
chain link measurements, but however Pull the cord through your hands to
slight, this can make a huge difference if the straighten it out. You can narrow the
leather cord you choose does not fit stringing end by stretching it slightly.
through the chain. Shake out the chain to loosen the links.
Make sure your leather is properly
When pairing decorative chain with rolo positioned as you weave through the chain.
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a b c d
e f g h
Use chainnose, flatnose, or bentnose [5] Flip your work over, and pick up [8] Thread the right-hand cord through
pliers to pull and nudge the leather the cord that is now on the right-hand the nearest jump ring, the final link in
through a particularly snug spot, being side. Work as in step 4, but do not go the decorative chain, and the following
careful not to mar the surface of through the link in the decorative chain. jump ring. Flip the bracelet over, and
the cord. This cord will lie behind the cord from repeat this step on the back, skipping
the previous step (photo d). Flip your the decorative chain (photo g).
Kinesis bracelet work back to the first side. This will be [9] Trim one cord to within 14 in. (6
[1] Cut two 7-in. (18 cm) pieces of rolo the front of your bracelet. mm) of the last jump ring. Apply a dab
chain and one 7-in. (18 cm) piece of [6] Repeat steps 4 and 5, skipping every of glue to the end of the cord, and place
decorative chain. other link in each rolo chain for the a leather end cap over it (photo h).
[2] Open a 6 mm jump ring (Basics), desired length, ending with one link Repeat for the remaining cord. Allow
and attach a loop of the clasp to the remaining on each of the rolo chains. the glue to dry completely. w
end link of a rolo chain. Repeat for Trim the chain if necessary. Adjust the
the other loop of the clasp and chain decorative chain as you work so all the
(photo a). dangles are on the front, and snug up
[3] Cut 4 ft. (1.2 m) of 1.52 mm the cords so the edges of the skipped
leather cord, and string it through a links in the rolo chain just touch each
jump ring from step 2 so the cord exits other on the back of your work
between the two chains. Pick up an end (photo e). Keep a consistent tension
link of the decorative chain, and string so the cord fits snugly around the rolo
the other jump ring. The decorative chain and the edges of the bracelet
chain will lie between the two rolo are even.
chains (photo b). Center the chains on [7] Open a jump ring, and attach the
the cord. final link on one of the rolo chains to
[4] With the right-hand cord, skip the the corresponding loop of the clasp.
next link in the nearest rolo chain, and Repeat for the remaining rolo chain and
push the cord through the following loop of the clasp (photo f). Test the fit,
link, the nearest link in the decorative and remove links if necessary.
chain, and the corresponding link in the
other rolo chain (photo c).
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