Mee Ys evi ee dh = ers? ZA) Favorite os Bead Stitches 54 of Our . - : = Beading Patterns pas ecm al) tou be balclutae sll Bola) cola} & EASY a Necklace with PROJECTS Crystals PPh idan | top5 fertote} alt=) stitches: ie or a ycontents projects by stitch Herringbone Stitch 6 TWISTS ANO TURNS Yasmin Jaco Safa 10 PEARLVESCENT Kelli Rae Burns 12 CHAINOF JEWELS Cv 16 EMPRESS'S NEW JEWELS Nancy Cain 20 LUXERIVOLIS Carole Oh! 24 CAIRO COLLAR Lynn Davy Netting 28 CRYSTALTWILIGHT Nancy Cain 32 STARFLOWEREARRINGS Jani 36 COCOCHENILLE Nancy Cas 40 GOLDENCONONET Kassie Inman 42. STRING QUARTET Melanie otter 40° BUDOLE WRAP Cynthia Race 50 LACY. BOUQUET Melinda Barta Peyote Stitch 53 NORTH STARNECKLACE Giorienne jubich $8 TOTALLY ABOUT TUBES CaillaCsirmaz 62 -REGALRINGS Cynthia Rutledge 66 LUCKY.DIAMONDS Glerizne Lubich 69. GATEWAYSBRACELET Phyllis Dineenfoss 72 SHIMMERING SHELLS LARIAT Cynthie Rutledge 76 ELEGANT CHOICES Carole Ohl Right-Angle Weave 80 RIBBON BLOSSOM BROOCH Arlene Baker fae x 83 MODERN MATRIX Jennifer Gallagher 86 PRINCESS PEARLS. C.J. awchhe 88 NETTED JEWELEARRINGS Any Hofttowyee %0 94 EAUCLAIRE NECKLACE Jean Campbell 98 QUEEN OF DIAMONDS Kelly Wiese Square Stitch 102 SEQUIN SHIMMER Cine! Slater 104 INAVINTAGE MOOD Orly Burg 107 AWMIRLOF PEARLS Debba Korheare M0. INSUSPENSENECKLACE Cart Wikos Wee 114 BOHEMIAN REVOLUTIONS Janie Hopsece 116 INTHEFAST LANE Doris Coghtt 118 BRASS GARLAND J Lochr mle Hogaettnew projects 125. PRINCESS KATE BRACELET Cristie Prince 128 PURPLE HAZE Laura Landrum 130 GREATCATCH NECKLACE Holly Hancock 132 ROUNDABOUT RING Beth Moser 134. STARBRIGHT Jo 137 FANDANGLES 5 ie Chatham an Jeiale departments 4 Editor's Lettor 140. Techniques onthe cover STITCH INDEX Ty HERRINGBONE 6, 10,12, 16.20 24 51 Ce aa? Pree ewe Cee a Pe eRe yn) DUR nc nh] ayy eC a TRING Ara) Rncent See eae PROJECT RATING @0)0) 00) (Ou tee eeoret Designs fran errata tatngiytem bundan toueedbevdng orto theopenngpage teach experienced bender leoking etabed pro prejct sour pide fer aquckpojet duancedbeader looting —_albngartine commitment decide whieh projects for projet that wort take tomate tt weekstocomplete BEADWORK Favorite Bead Stitches 3HERRINGBONE twists and turns YASMIN JACOB SARFATI ‘This sinuous herringbone-stitched necklace takes ite sculptural shape from metallic seed beads surrounding brilliant crystal stones. TECHNIQUES Inder stch square stitch Seep 10 forhepful tedhinque ntormaton PROJECT LEVEL @D)0) Seep 3orproectlevl information1) ROPE. Create an aced herringbone: stitched rape tafort thebaseof the necklace: Rounds 1 and 2: Use 6'of thread to work a ladder stitched strip 2 beads high and A beads long; stitch the irstand second stacks with A and the thd and fourth stacks with C Suite the first and ast stacks topether to forma circle, Exit up through the first stack of C. Round 3: Begin working in herringbone stitch. String 2C; pass down through the next top Cand up through the near est top Ain Round (Fig. 1). String 2A; passdown through thenext top A, ‘then pass up through thenearest Cof the previous round and the frst C teed in thie rou Rounds 4-16: Repeat Round 3. Note: ‘This completes the Firat are Round 17: Repeat Round 3, using Cin place of Aand Ainplace of C Gig. 2) ‘Note: Switching the beads will cause the rope to arc the opposite way. Rounds 18-32: Repeat Round 17 Repeat, switching A for C, and Cfor A every 16 stitches fora total of 1Sanes. Loop: Work 10 rounds of herringbone stiteh using C, 10 rounds using A, and 3 rounds using C, String 104 and pass Fig 1:St0tng Artist's Tip Use tight thread tension while creating the herringbone ares though the C opposite the Cjust exited Reinforce the thread path Secure the thread and trim, ‘clasp: Repeat the loop instructions on the other end of the rope. String 6A, the clasp, and BA in place of 108. 2) CABOCHONS. Add round of square stitch around the settings ofthe cabochons: Stiteh 1: Secure of thread to prony.on a ‘crystal setting, Exiting one of the holes, string 4B; pass through the next hole, ‘exitingthe hole across from the one centered (Fig 8, orange thread) stiten 2: String 48; passthrough the next hole, exiting the opposite hole (ig. 3, grove howe Stiteh 3: String SB; pa hole exiting the opposi blue chread) Stitch 4: String SB: passthrough the next hole, exiting the opposite hole Fig. 3, purple thread) Gap beads: Pass through 4B, string 18 10 «cover ahole, pass through SB, and string 1B, repeat to add atotalof 48 to cover the 4 holes. Pass through 3B (Pig. 3, red thread). through the next hole MATERIALS 9.9 tamsparentteal luster size 11"seed beads (a) 6 9 galvanized ose gold permanent finish size 1" seed beads (8) Sg galvanized ose gold permanenttnish size 8° seed beads ©) ‘Sf backed rose satin mm painted back “rystl abochons in-hole gold settings 2 Ught rose satin x9 top dled crystal pendants 1 fuchsia 5.51 mm top-died crystal pendant 1 gold- led 613mm lobster clasp Blue nyion beading thread TOOLS Sdasors Size 11 beading needles rsusneo sige 16M Pig. 3: Bezeling BEADWORK Favorite Bead Stitches 7Square stitch: String 18; passthrough the BB just exited and thenext B in the base round (Fig. 4) Continue square-stiteh- ng, adding.1B in each stiteh fora total of 228, Pass through the 228 just added twice to reinforce. Donot trim the threads. Note: These beads wil sit on top ofthe fist round, Repeat entire step fourteen times using the remaining eabochons, Center caboction: Exiting ro round next toa prong on the setting, string 20, 1 light race eatin pendant, 1B, the fuchsia pendant, 18, the other light roxesatin pendant, and 2B: pats through the SB just skipped on the bot- tom edge of the cabochon, forming.a fringe (Fig.5) Repeat the thread path to reinforce, Set aside the top 3) ASSEMBLY. Using the thread from 1 cabochon, square-sitch the top round ‘of beads to the As on the inside of one herringbone arc working with 2 or 3 beads persiteh. Repeat using the remaining cabochon, For the center ‘cabochon, attach the 8B opposite the fringe tathe conter 8A oF 9A ofthe center are. Secure the threads and trim. + ‘Adaptthe patter for ‘fun pair of ‘earings. 8 beadworkmagazine.com Fig 4:Square-stiteing ourd aeabocbon Pig S:Aitaching YASMIN JACOB SARFATI hasbeen beeing for senyearsand owns abead store. wanwrbeatng wth beadscom Shelves in birael AESOUNCES Gheckyou en bead shop or eortat:Toho One-Ginylon tend anal other mates Brag with Bead, wn beading wit bpeagncom. Seung for smarovks 1028 cabochon: leadsnGemscom Similar Swarevsi 17704 chaton rmontee cabochon (US, source) Geri rytas, ew gersrytas cory, ana Abend com (856) 715.2523, Soro 1028 cabochons and seniar peedants and sed beads: FusionBrads.cm, (888) 7AV3558, Smarthinestanes/erystlcabochons in ‘etiam eweley Supplies, 405) 500-3043, eo jsevjowee com Back of necklace Artist’s Tip Ifyou use settings with wo holes Instead of four and need to adjust your thread path in Step 20 accommodate them, be sure the base round has 228 before beginning the square-stitch round,HERRINGBONE pearlvescent KELLI RAE*BURNS ee This substantial bracelet is deceivingly straightforward to make: the ridges are made individually along a base, then connected together with bicones, TECHNIQUES Jade stitch variation herringbone technique infomotion PROJECT LEVEL OO Artist's Tips heiringbone-stitch prongs, -Whan working the p adding the pearls, the pear! loops will begin to fall backward. Once you insert the crystals, the pear! Joops will stand up and fan out Fora different look, use 2mm Czech fice:polished rounds in place of the smm bicones, ding the bicones to join the hertingbone-stitched pr the needle down through the seed beads past the square + Don't use doubled thread; multiple passes through the beads will make the bead holes impassable1) BRACELET SEGMENTS. Stitch together square 2-hole beads to form ‘base and add beaded prongs to hold the pearls: Base: Use 4’of braided beading thread to form a ladder-stitched strip 34Dlong, Teaving.a 6 tal, Exit from the right hole ‘of the lastbead (Pig, 1) Secure the threads and trim, Stitches 1 and 2: Start 6'of purple thread that exits theleft hole ofthe fies base D, String 1C, 2B, and 1C; pass down through the right hole of the D just ‘exited Pig 2, blue thread), Repeat ‘on the other edge of the D, then pass through the first 1C and 1B added in this section the first stack) (Fig. 2, ved thread), Stitches 3 and 4: String 4A; then pass through 28, 1C, the right hole of 1D, 1, and 1B (the second stack); repeat, pass ing through the 1, 18, and 2A of the first stackon the first side (Pig. 3. Stitches 5 and 6: String 1B, 1C, 38, 1C, and 1B; pass through the second stack. ‘on the first side, the D, and the finst stack on the second side, Repeat, exiting the first Cjust added in the firststack ‘onthe first side Pig. 4), Pig. A: Laddersching the 2chole beads together Pig. 3: Alin stitches Sanda ig 4: Forming Shches Sand ‘Adding the pear: String 1 pearl, pass down through thelast Cadded inthe second stack on the second side and up through the first C added in the second stack on the second sie; passback through the pearl and pass up through the 1Cin the second stackon the first side Pig 9). Weave through beads to exit from the left hole ofthe next base D, Repeat Stitches 1-6 and ada the pearlon each D bead, Secure the threads and trim 2) FINISHING, Embellish with aystals and add the elasp: Bicones: Start 2 of braided beading thread that exits down through the Bof the second stack on the final baseD. String 1 bicone pass up through the mirror Bof thenext stackand down through, the neatestB ofthe following stack in thenext segment (Pig, 6), Repeat to add total of 3 bicones. Repeat the entire section on the other side of the bracelet ‘Weave through beads to ext from the last bicone added toward the end of the braceletunderneath the peat Fig. 2: Waving tees tand2 Pig. 5: Adding peat Pig. 6:Embetishing wathbieones| MATERIALS pl iis size 15" seed beads (A) 4.9 purple iiss 11" seed beads () 3M atique gold 4.5mm flat, square 2-hole beads (0) 66 violet 3mm crystalbicones 4 eggplant 4mm crystal pens 1 gold 7mm round magnetic asp Smoke 6 Ib braided beading thread Purple nylon beading thread TOOLS Seissors Size 11 beading | Chain nose pliers FINISHED SIZE:7° Clasp: String 2C, one half ofthe clasp, ‘and 2¢; pass through the end bicone fn the opposite side ofthe segment. ‘Weave through beads to exit the bicone first exited in this section (Fig. 7). Repeat the thread path several times to reinforce. Repeat this section on the otherend ofthe bracelet, attaching the otherhalfof the clasp, Secure the threadsand trim, + KELLI RAE BURNS, owner of The Hoe Bead Shoppe inBartesie, foralmoston years. She her websiand at major bead shows Contact Kel t ‘heholebendshoppeaol com, RESOURCES Checkyourlocal bead shop or ‘contact: Miyuki Tila beads, Toho seedbeads, KO tivead Fiatine braided beading tread ‘Magilok dass, and all other materia: The Hole Bead Shoppe, (018) 338-2444, wwrateholebead. shoppcem, wv ig. 7 Adin the clp BEADWORK. favorite Beadstitches 11HERRINGBONE Artist's Tips + You can substitute size 11"seed isfor the 2mm crystal rounds. +Create different looks by using chain of jewels CRisTic PRINCE Double-layer herringbone stitch forms the undulating strips that hug the sparkling crystal rondelles in this beautiful necklace. TECHNIQUES ladder stitch ‘ubularherringbone stitch Seep 140for helpful recnnque information. PROJECT LEVEt See orproectlevl information1) LINK 1, Herringbone-stitch the first link by forming? strips off aladder-sitch baserring: Base: Use 6'of thread to string 2Aand 2B, leavinga 20" tail. Pass through the 2A and 2B again, manipulating the beads so they sit inside-by-side stacks of 2A and 2B. String 2B; pass through the lst 28 added and the 2B just added to form a third stack. String 2A; pass through the last 2B added and the 2A just added toforma fourth stack, Continueladder- stitching? beads ata time in this ‘sequence 2A, 2B, 2B, and 2A to form a strip 8 stacks long, Fold the beginning, ‘end behind the working end and stiteh the last 24 stack tothe first 2A stack, formingaring, Exit up through the ‘nearest 28 stack and pres the beads into a rectangle (Fig. 2) Strip 1, Row 1: String 2B; workingclock- ‘wise, pass down through the top B of thenext-28 stack in the base and up through the top A of the following 2A. stack (Pig. 2, blue thread), String 2A; ‘working counterelockivte, skip the pre- ‘vious 2B stacks in the base, pass down, through the top Ain the next 2A stack, ‘pass up through the top A in thefollow- ‘ng 2A stack, and pass up through the second A just added, allowing the 2A just added to sit inside the 2B added in this row (Fig. 2, red thread). Note: As this first strip off the base ring i estab Pig. 2: Adding Sip, ow lished, the stacks of A that were at the side of the base rectangle will now poll inward. Strip 1, Row 2: Working counterclockwise, string 2A; pass down through the next ‘Ain theprevious row and up through, the following B (Fig. 3, blue thread), String 28; pass down throughthe next B {in the previous row and up through the following A. Step up forthe next row through the first A added in this row (Pig. 3, red thread). Strip 1, Rows 3-8: Repeat Row 2 six times toforma strip beads long, Weave through beads to exit up through 18 ‘om the opposite side ofthe base ring ig. 4). Strip 2, Rows 1-8: Repeat Strip 1 Rows 1-8, this time using theopen beads on the base ring to begin Row 1. ‘Weave through beads to exit yp through an Aadded in Strip 2, Row 4, fondelle: String, 1 rondelle and pass down through the mirror A added in Strip 1, Row 4, Weave through beads to exit up through the other Aadded in Strip 2, Row 4 (Fig. 5, blue thread) Pass through the rondelle and pass down through the mirror A added in Strip 1, Row 4, Weave through beads to exit down through an A in Strip 1,Row (ig. 5, red thee ig S:Adaing the ‘strondele DP tes? BEADWORK. favorite Bead Stitches 13Embellishment: String. 1 spacer and one 2mm round: pass back through the spacer and up through the nearest Ain Strip 1, Row 2, to forma fringe ig. 6). Weave theough beads todd the same fringe embellishment between the 2.0m the athor elde of Strip 1, Row 1 Weave through beads t exit up through aan Ain Strip 2. Row 8. Join: String 2A; pass down through the mirror AinStrip 1, Row 8, and pass up through the next Bin Strip 1, Row 8. String 2B; pass down through the next B and up through the next A ig. 7, blue thread), String 2A; pass down through thenext Aand up through the next B, String 28 and pass dowa Uuough the next Band up through the following A. Step up forthe rmoxt row through the first A added in this row (Pig. 7, red thread) Hig. 6: S0tching the ‘tit embelshient 14 beadworkmagazine.com Repeat tubular herringbone stitch forone ‘more row Note: The result willend up like ig, 1, but with colors reversed. 2) LINKS 2-25. Repeat Link, from Strip 1, Row, tothe end, twenty-four timer, switching the bead colors (A and B) inevery other link o the beads that hug the rondelle alternate with each link. Embellsh each link at the spot where 2 stripsjoin, For the final lnk, join the strips by work- ‘ing rounds of tubular herringbone stitch so the beginningof Link 1andthe end of Link 25 mateh. If necessary, add more roundstoeach end to adjust for length. Work aladder sited thread path in the (tal round to close the colsinn paps Exit up theough abead atthe center of the final round (hie willbe an A if there are 25 links), lg. Connection theclap Pig 9:Finshing te dsp conection 3) CLASP. Use the tail thread toattach the clasp and work a round to hide the ‘connection: Connect: String 1A, one halfof the clasp, and 1A; pase down through the mirror ‘Aand up through the following A ig. 4, Me thread) String 1A, pace through the clasp, and string 1A: pass down through the mirror A in the final round, up through the next A, and up through the first Aadded in this round (ig, 8, red thread), Repeat the thread path three timesto reinforce. Exit up through aBinthe final round, Finish String 2B; pass down through the next 8, up through the following A of the final ound and the nearest A used to connect the clasp, down through the nearest Aused to connect the dasp and the nearest Af the final round, and thenext B of thefinal round, String 28; ‘sass down through the next Bin the final round and exit up through the nearest 2A (Pig, 8), Work a herring: bone-stiteh thread path through the top round of beads surrounding the clasp, adding ro beads, to close the gaps at the top of the stitches. Work'2 more rounds of herringbone stiteh, ‘beads per round, matching the colors below. After stepping upat the end ofthe second round, passthrough the next Bin the final round. String 2B, pass through thenearest 2A, String 28; pas through thenext 28. Repeat from "once. Repeat the thread path to reinforce: secure the thread and tim. # CRISTIE PRINCE enjoy shang herpanion for ‘beadesjeworywn thers ana has been oesqring andeschingbeadngfor the pastseven years She wes inthe Atta area wither husband andtwo +o, Vit Crti's webu at wr glasses com. [RESOURCES Check youtlocalbeadshap ot ‘ontact:FiteLine braided beading thre anes Fiber and Bend, 123) 620.1792, wwmjanestier “anduendscom Crystal vondeies and rounds ie ‘Nu, wvencbluemud.com, Dany spaces and lisp {WM Crystal (561) 734-210), ww inmeystl com, ‘ts Gls mela mn glesyjemencrHERRINGBONE empress’s ne NANCY CAIN Stitch this flashy ring using herringbone and peyote stitch, or easily turn the ring’s band into a bail and hang it from anecklace instead. Artist's Tip 1) RING BACK. Work her al of 120. Starting in Round 7 of the peyote stitches with eve ig at Cadded ing back, let the shape of tension to form thebackeof the ring: blue thread), the erystal determina your Round 1: Use 7'of thread to string 6A, 2C, pass doven throwigh tension, Pulling your thread leavinga1¥ tail. Pass throughthe beads thenext Cof Round 4, then string 1A to9 tight before then will again toform acircleand weave throuh and pass up through thefallewing Cin ause the beadwork to cup beads to exit from the third bead strung repeat around toadd a total of nar cxiwrannd maar ae Round 2:String 2A and pass through the —_12Cand 6A, Stepup through the first C next 2A of Row atotal of 6A, -din this round, TECHNIQUES Round 3:9 Tyrepeat twicetoadd added in this round Pig. 2, red thread) pupthrough the first A ‘ng 2C and pass down inerionsiich through payote sich string 2Cand pass up through the tunrestich Act Round; repeat oad total of whipstitch 12C. Step up through the first C added Seep. Motor heel ig. 0, Aeceriaer rere Round 4: String 2C, pase down through PROJECT LEVEL OO thenest Caf Round and wp through S26k roundtoadd a Seep 3orproectlevelioformation the following C; repega: s1ering ound » ig 2: Werk Rounds and Round 6: String 2C and pass down through the next Cof Round S. String And pass through the next in Round. String 1A and pass up through the following of Round 5. Repeat from * around toadd a total of 12C and 12A, Step up through the first Cadded in this round (Pig. 3), Round 7: String 2C, pass down through the next C of Round 6, thenstring 4A and pass up through the following C of Round 6; repeattoadd a total of 12C and 240 (Fig. 4, blue thread), taking arent to pull too tightly. Step up through the first Caddedin thisround. Lay the piece on the back of the triangle todetermine the exact amount of cupping needed and adjust the tension accordingly. Round 8: String 2, pass down through the next C of Round 7, the nearest C of Round 6, andthe nearest 4A added {in Round 7, then pass up through the nearest Cs in the next column from Rounds 6 and 7;repeataround to adda total of 12€ (Fig. 4, red thread). Stepup through the first Caddedin this round, Round 9:*Stxing 2C and pass down through the next C of Round 8, then string 6A and pace up theough the fl lowingCof Round, Work a square- stitched thread path on the 2C at the end ofthe Round 8 column just exited to Fig 3: Sitchin Round 6 tighten them, and exit down through the second C. String 1A, 2D, and LA and pass up through the following Cof Round, leavingextra thread space sa ‘beadwork doesnt cup too much (ig. §), Repeat from * twice to add atotal of 24K, 6C, and 6D. Step up through the first C added inthis round. 2) BRACKETS, Work tips of square stiteh off the herringbone-stittied ‘columns, then connect the strip ends tothe ringback, creating brackets to hold the stoneinplace: Sup 1: Working tightly, tring. 2C, pass down through the next Cof Round 9 an the nearest 2Cinthe samecalumn, then pass up through the 4C in the frst colaran to form a square stitch Fig, 6), Repeat twelve times to forma strip. ‘racket 1: Bend the strip soit arches over ‘span of Asadded in Round9. Securely square-stiteh the endof the striptothe 2Catthe top ofthe next herringbone: stitched columnn in Round, takingeare ‘that the strip isnt twisted Fig, 7). Weave through beads to exit up through the fiat € in the next hersinghove stitched eolumn. Repeat Strip Land Bracket 1 twice to forma total of Brackets. Secure the working thread and trim, Adda needle ta the tailthread MATERIALS 119 24klight gold-plated size 15° Japanese seed bends (A) ‘Vosivertined purple size 15° Japanese seed beads (8) 2 924klight gold-plated sze 11° cylinder 1 Bermuda bive 23mm faceted pointed back, ‘rlangular crystal cabochon Goldsize 0 nylon beading thread TOOLS Seisors 2slze 12 beading needles FINISHED SIZE: 1° (ring top) ig. 9:s1ichng noord 2 ls Fig. 6:Adsing eft square stich A. ig. 7: Connecting hebrachet BEADWORK Favorite Bead Stitches 17Pig 9: Adding Row 2 fhe bane Fig. 10. Addo Rows anda of beband ig, 11:2pi9ghebandents Fig. 12: Whpsitching the band edge 18 beadworkmagazine.com Pendant Option 3) BRACKET SUPPORTS, Tiea half-hiteh ‘not where the til thread exits and weave Lturough beads to exit down through the rightside of Bracket 1 (Pig, 8a) Clean yecryotaland insert i into the brackets faceup, ‘String 8A (or enough to span snugly fom bradeet to bracket) and pass up through the left side of Bracket 2 (Big. Rb) to capture one edge ofthe crystal Weave through beads to exit from the right side of Bracket 2 (Pig, 8e) Repeat from* twice to secure the crystal. Repeat thread path to reinforce Secure the thread ard tim, 4) BAND. Work with tight tension to peyote stitch strip off the back of the "ng 10 formaband. Rows 1 and 2: Start 18" of new thread that exita down through thefirat Cof Round 7. Secure the tailthread and trim String AC and pass through the nearest Cof Round 7 (the C that mirrors the one just exited) in the next column, String 1C Pig 9, green thread) and ‘pass back through the 4C originally adied and the first Cexited in this step (Pig. 9, blue thread) String 1Cand pass trough the first 4C added in this step, the nearest Cof Round 7, and the filth C added in this step (Fig. 9, red thread) Row 3: String 1C, skip 1C, pasa through 2C, suring 16, and pass through the last Caddedin the previous rows (ig, 10, Hue thread). Row 4: String 1Candpassback through the next upbead from the previous row String 2C and pass back through the You can turn this design into a pendant by beginning the same peyote-stitched stip as with the fing band, Instead of forming a second peyote-stitched side, though, simply extend the ‘original stip for 33 rows. Zip the ‘end row to the beginning row to make a loop, forming a bail ‘next up bead from the previous row. String 1C, passthe thread under the ‘thread loop between the previous two rovesat the edge of the beadwork, then pass back nough Uhe last C added (ig. 10, red thread) Secure working, thread and trim. Using S'of new thread, repeat Rows 1-4 ‘on the opposite side of thering back Con- tinue working Rows 3and 4 untilthe strip islong enough to fit around your knuckle, ‘ending with an odd-numbered row. Zip: Place the last rows of each peyote stitched section together so the beads {interlock like a zipper, Weave the beads ‘together to forma seamless connection (Pig. 12), Exit out from the first Con one ‘edge ofthe band, Edge: String 18 and pass the thread under ‘theloop that connects the 2Cin the next two rows: repeat to whipstiteh B alongesch edge ofthe ring hand (Pig. 12) Secure the thread and trim. + ‘Beadeg fr twenty years NANCY CAIN has ‘edhbitdher workin national and ternational ‘eadvnrkenbitonn She eadhes her bead a ‘workshop throughout the Uneed Ste, Japan and Europe Like many beads, Nancy feb cpt ‘ant everbetov Dg, cokr, tas. eaborate, ‘ostentatious That being sai. he designed thes pleco so thatthe enstal peaks ont own, without alot of surrounding Dexdor, Aminimaist approach te Incrporting sucha bol esa. Vist Raney ‘notte; wer nancycairbe drt com. RESOURCES Checkyourtocalbeadshop oF ‘entact: Barua hie So 27 (ange: Belle Modo, 360) 3573443, ‘rev bellomodo com. One G nylon thread, Dekca ‘jlinder bead and all other materia Creative asl, (877) 232.3748, wow crestivecate com.luxe rivolis CAROLE OHL Use a smart bezeling technique to give round rivolis a modern square look TECHNIQUES herringbone trenMATERIALS ‘A glight bronze size 14” seed beads (A) 1) BEZEL, Stitch abezeled rivoli: through the first B added in this 3 golive groen iis size 11" seed beads (8) Round 1: Use 3'of thread to string 4D, round (a commer bead), 2 gbronse see 11" seed beads(€) Jeaving a 3° tail, Pass through all the Round 5: String 7A and pass through SSE ‘beads again and tiea knot to forma the next corner B of Round 4 repeat ua eeu tight circle Pass through the next bead. three times to add a total of28A SRuTeeMawuae tea Round 2:String 28 and pass through the (Pig. 3)-Lay the rivoll inside the bead- next D;repeat to adda total of 88, Step __workefaceup, Pullthe thread tight to TOOLS Up through the first Baddded in this secure the rivol in place ‘Size beading needle round (Pig. 1, blue thread). Round 6: String 8A and pass through the penn Round 3: String 28, passthrough the next next comer B of Round 4; repeat three Pearl BofRound2, the nearest Dof Round 1, times toadd a total of 2A. Nece: These andthe fellowingBof Round2;repeat strand will e outside of Round 5, Step toadd a tetalof 8, Step up through the up through the first 8A addedin this first Badded in this round (Pig. 1, round (Fig. 4). red thread), Round 7: String 2Band pass theo 1 Round 4: String 4A, pass through the benexitAe ound ervape ie Artist's Tip next Bof Round, through the Blast times toadd total of 8A (Fg. 5). Weave Ifyou have “stay” vols of ‘exited, and through the first 2Ajust through beads to exit from a 38 set different colors, try using them added (Pig, 2, blue thread). String 1B in Round 4 (on the back of the bezel). all inthessme:bescalet: and pass through the next 2A just Round 8: String SAand pass through the added and the nearest 8. String 3B next 3Bset in Round 4; repeat three and pass through the following B of times toadd a total of20A. Step up Round 3 (Pig. 2, red thread). Repeat though the fist 5A added in this the entivesection three times, pulling round (Fig. 6). tight so the beadwork cups, Step up Pig. 1: Adding Rounds and2 ig. 4 Adding Round lg 8: Sttehing Round? lg, 6: Adding Round BEADWORK. favorite Bead stitches 21ig. 7 stncvag howna9 Round 9:String’38 and pass through the next SA of Round 8; repeat three times to adda total of 128 (Fig. 7), Repeat the thread path to reinforce, Securethe thread and trim, Set the ‘component aside, Repeat entire step eight times for atotal ‘of Oheacle or at many aa needed for length On the final bezel, begin with ofthrexd and don't trim: exit from the first 3Badded in Round 9. 2) JOIN. Lay the final bezel next to another bezel facedown and side by side, ‘String LAand pass up through the nearest 3B set from Round Yo the second bezel. String 1A andl pass down through the last ‘3B set exited on the first bezel Fig. 8) Repeat the thread path twice moreto reine force. Weave through beads on the second bezel to exit the opposite 3B in Round 9, Repeat to joinall thebezelsintoa straight line 3) CLASP LOOP. Peyote stitch aloop for the toggle clasp: ‘Rounds 1 and 2: Exi the outside 38 setin Round9 of the last bezel added. String 26C and pass through the last 3B exited (ig. 9, biue thread), Artist’s Tips Fig 9:Sttchinathe dane loo Round 3: Work circularpeyote stitch with, 1Ain each stitch fora total of 13A (Pig, 9, red thread) Repeat the thread pathtoreinforce, Secure the thread and trim. 41 CLASP BAN, Peyoresttch abar forthe toggle clasp: Tube: Use 3'of new thread to works atrip of peyote stitch 10€ wide and 10 rows long Fold the strip sothe bends ofthe first and lst rows intelodk ke a zipper. Weave the beads together into a seamless tube Ends: Pass the working thread through the tube exiting theother end. String Lerystal ound and 1Aand pass back through the round and tube; repeat to + Real metal seed beads, such as nickel, silver, ar gold, are sometimes ‘little larger and may alter the number of beads needed in each round (especially in Rounds 5-7), Use whatever amount of beads (wsuelly ome leas) that will cover the voli and keep i secure, +To change the length of the bracelet, ladder-stiteh a row of three seed beads to one end of each component. 22 beadworkmagazine.com add around and 1Ato the other end of thetube, Repeat the thread path to rein: force (Pig. 10, blue thread). Weave through beads to ext from the third C tromone end stem: String 9C and pass through the out- side 38 set in Round 9 of the frst bezel. ‘String 2C;pass back through the sev- sth through third © fest added bn this section. String 2C and pass through thethid€ from the tube'sather end ig. 10, red thread), Repeat the thread path several times toreinforce Secure the tread and vim. + CAROLE OHL IvesinDayton, Ohio, whereshe has ‘been afeelnce phic designer for more thn tty yr Shelovecta"baldwah bed wating ile sculpturalteasures to weat Carole teaches er esis athe localbead tre, The Bead age attrag, Osan vat many ofher dsl pterne ‘onde at wo bead paterson, RESOURCES cneckypurtocatbeadshop oF ‘contact: Cubes and seed beads: Charlene Boa (16) 530.9436, wwctbeads.com Feline braided ‘beading thread and arom rok (with ‘ater markt Sahata cating): The Bead Cage (937) 395.0530,HERRINGBONE cairo collar LYNN DAVY Amodern take on a classic style, this deceptively simple choker has plenty of intricate detail with glass drops that mimic hi, nd stones. TECHNIQUE! ladder stitch herrinabone stitch fat and tubular peyote stitch pieot fringe rightangle weave Seep. 140for net! redhmave nformator PROJECT LeveL OOF See p.3 forproecrlevel informationMATERIALS Artist's Tips 1 gantique ood sze 5° cavotes (A) + Work your ladder stitch with even tension, but not too tight, so the neck strap re ains flexible, 2 palace areen opal Amen crystal Bicones To adjust the necklace’s length, stitch extra ladder stacks on each side 5 palace green opal én crystal Bicones (0) of the neck strap, making sure you always have an even number of rows (6 turquoise Picasso 126mm top-diled glass ind allow about Ys" on each side for the clasp. ‘wararop beads) Smoke 6 Ib braided beading thread + Experiment with other colorways or make the entire base with metallic cylinder beads, Add fringes to the centerpiece and straps to make a TOOLS bigger, bolder statement Size 10nd 13 beading neces Scmon, FINISHED SIZE 15M" VCENTERPIECE BASE, Use the size10 Rows 6-1 Use B to work 6 rows of her cede unless otherwise indicated, Work ringhone stitch with 9 stitches in each ladder and herringbone stitch toform the row, Form hidden turnarounds by center's base: weaving through beads asin Fig. of the Rows 1-3: Adda tension beadtotheend of Atthee nal row weave 4 ofthread. Work ladder-stitched strip through beads to exit the third-to Rhigh and 2 rowelong(ig.2). Weave Iadt bead. Re careful not to pull the ‘through beads to exit up through the thread too tight or the herringbone secondh:to-Lat stad will distort Row4:String2B, pass down through the Rows 12-17; Repeat Rows 6-11, this next stack, and up through the follow time working. 7 stitches in each row. {ng stack (ig, 2); repeat to work Rows 18-23: Repeat Rows 6-11, this 1Bherringhone stitches, adding a time working 5 stitches in each row. B. Weave throughbeadsto Rows 24-29: Repeat Rows 6-11, this through the third-to-ast B time working.3 stitches in each row. Added n the row (Fig. 3). Row 30: Use 28 to work 1 herringbone Row 5: Work a total of 11 herringbone stitch, Remove thetension bead. stitlies with 28 in each such, Wea nigh Secure the threads and tr theough beads to exit up the third to-last Badded ig, 4) ig. 2: Werkng nett 2) STRAPS. Start of new thread that exis up through the Bof Row 2in thefirst laclder-at itl stacks Work a stip of ladder stitch 2B high and 90 rows lon (ig. €).Securethe thread and trim. Repeat entire step on the other side of c place base, thie time using 4'of thread. Don't trim the thread, Fig t:Stating Fig 3: topping wp Pig. 4: egpig upto Fig.S:Making hidden Fl. 6 Laddensttchng BEADWORK favorite Bead Stitches 253) EDGE EMBELLISHMENTS. Add Pig. 7: Embelahy various edgings and fringe toembellish "9 89P the base: Herringbone edging: Weave the working, Ahreadof the second strap through beads to exit up through the final ladder tach, eeing toward the conterplece Note: When worn. this edging willhang down from the straps. Work erring: bone stitch along the edge with 2C ineach stitch Pig. 7) for a total of 4S stitches. Exit up through the nearest 3B stack. ‘Crystal fringe: String 1A, 1D, and 4A; pass back through the first ofthe 44, the, and 1A. Pull snug and pass dawn Udrough the last 28 exited and up aay te neat BD stack Cy String 1C, 1A, and 1C; pass down through the neaveet 30 and up through the next 4B wo form apkot (ig, AB): repeat toadd afinigh to the top of each herringbone column on the centerpiece base adding total of ig a agang scrysat Moe andthe fast pest ‘edging othe centerpiece 13 picot stitches, Work 1 crystal fringe and repeat the herringbone edging along the second POINTE stapsedge Secure thethredandtrin — ORR FRR RORLILINTD RRR RR RXR 3 oe) KEY rs 4 ‘ cs s ie S Re $< 5S Ss 4 ey ‘meet bop Pig. 10, Adding thambelish. 4) CENTERPIECE EMBELLISHMENTS. ‘Ada teardrop and erystal fringe to the centerbase ‘Teardrop loop: Start 3'of new thread in the centerbase that exits up through the second Bin Row 5 (marked with the loworlofthand bhae Xin Big. ©) String 1A.1B,1A, 18, 1A, 1B, and 1A;pass down through the fifth B in the same row, Weave through beads toexit up through the eighth B in Row 5 (ig, 10), ‘Add another teardroploop as before, pass down through the eleventh B in Row 5, then weave through beads to ‘exit up through the fourteenth B.Add third teardrop loop and pass down through the seventeenth Bin Row S. ote: Lapa marked with blue Xin Fig 9. Weave through beads to exit up through the third B in Row 10 (marked with the lower right-hand ved Xin Fig. Crystal fringe: String 2, 1D, and 4A; pass hack through the first of the 4, theD, and the nearest A. String 1A and pass down through the next B along the same row (Pig. 11), Weave through the beads of Row 10 to add another crystal fringe that mirrors the one just made, ‘Note: Fringe-attach sent points are marked with red Kain Pig. wt points ere Fig. 81; Adding tne ‘ntl tingeContinue to addloop and fringe embellish ments at the red andblue points marked in ig. 9. Secure the thread and trim. 5) CLASP OAR. Work peyote stitch to form the bar half of the toggle clasp: Dace: Use of thread to form a strip of two-drop peyote stitch 14C wide and 10 rows lone. ‘Tube: Fold the strip so the first and last rows interlocklikea zipper, Weave the beads ofthese rows together to form a seamless tube, Pass through the center of the tube toexit fromone end. Ends: String one 4mm bicone and 1A; pass back through the bicone and the center of the beaded tube; repeat toadd the ‘other end (Php. 12, bive thread). Repeat the thtead path toreinforce, sing the ise 18 needle ifnecessary, Weave through beads to exit from the center of the tube, 8 beads from one end. Attach: Ladder-stiteh 2C tothe last 2C exited on the tube, Continue working, ladder stitch to forma strip 2C tall and 3 stacks ng (ig, 12, blue thread), Ladder stitch the final 2C to the 28 stack at oneend of the necklace (ig, 12, red thread), Repeat the thread path to reinforce, Secure the thread and crim, lg. 12:Adeing the bar ‘endi and atachngthe birsothestra ©) CLASP RING, Work tubular peyote stitch to form the ring half ofthe von clasp: Rounds 1-2: Use 2'of thread to string 31C. Pasatheough the frst 2C again to form acirde. ound 2: Worle 1S stitches with 1Cin each stitch, Step up through the first 2Cadded in Rounds Land and the first Cadded in this round (Fig, 13, blue thread), Rounds 4-5: Work 14 stitches with 2A in cach stitch, then weave through beads toexit from the first Ain Round 1; repeat to adda fifth round, working ott thebeads of Round 1 (Fg 13, red thread), Exit through the first 2C of Resins 1 and. Press Rounds 1 and S together so the head touch on the outside af the circle. Use A toconnect the roundsina right- angle-weave thread path (Pig. 14) Note Bach unit will have2A on the topand bottom and 1A on each side. Weave though beads to exit from the open 20 atthe start ofthe ring 1: sing asp ng Attach: Ladder-stitch 2C to thelast 2¢ ‘exited on the ring. Continue working ladder stitch to forma strip 2C all and ‘3 stacks long, Ladder-stiteh the final 2C tothe 2B tackat the other end ofthe ‘necklace, Repeat the thread path to rein force. Secure the thread and trim. LYN DAVY wes anabeadt ine Unite Kinga sevdconsiders heal eto ther than vintage Wit ‘roen.pemeton daa.net and war neon Thecynder beads used ntsdesgn wee a fer ‘ner much loved beading bey Poe Jeffery. avery ‘pedal ave. and unnylady whe passed away 201. Tisprojects dedicated io Pole’ memory. RESOURCES Checkyourlocalbendshop or ‘oniact:Chaltes: Laura McCabe, ww juste ‘mebead.com, Dela cylinder beads, Swarovski FireMourtah Gems and Be ‘ve remountaiegemscom. ‘0s, (515) 292-0610, wor landofas.com, ig. 24 2p hating wth ght dng ee BEADWORK Favorite BeadsStitches 27NETTING crystal twilight Bead a contemporary-style necklace with sterling silver peyote rings and netted tubes filled with sparkling crystal bicones. TECHNIQUES tubular netting tubular peyote stringing tinge Seep. 40 or hebpfol technique information PROJECT LEVEL OOO1) LARGE RING. Working from the ‘outside ge toward the ined with ang, but not-too-tight tension, ceatea large tubular peyote-stitched ring: Rounds 1 and 2: Use 6 of nylon thread tostring 66C, leaving a2 tail. Pass through allthe beads again to form a circle, exit through the second € strung dorit knot the thread. Round 3; Work 1Cin each stitch fora total ‘of 33C. Step up forthe next and subse- quent rounds by passing through the Get red eldedin the current round. Note: Stitch this round flat and faisly rug to sot the tonclon forthe rast ofthe ring. ounce 4 and 5: Work 1 in each stitch for 2 rounds. Pull the stitches tight to force theflat ring intoa tube, Weave through several stitches without adding beads to anchor the thread. St the working thread aside. Rounds 6-8 (ring back: Place a needle on the tail thread, Work off of Round 1, Using 1A in each stitch for 3 rounds and allowing the A to curve toward the center ofthe ring Secure the tail tdieadand trie Rounds 9 and 10: Use the working thread townrk off Round S,using 1Aineach stitch for2 rounds andallowing the A to curve into the center ofthe ring (Pig. 1) Zip: Pinch the ring together so Rounds 8 and 10 align on the inner side ofthe ring, Weave the beads of each round tocach other, zipping thering closed. Secure the threads and trim. Setthe large ring aside. Repeat entire step for atotal of 2largerings. 2) SMALL RING. Work tubular peyote stitch as before to form a eenaller ving: Rounds 1 and 2: Use d'of nylon thread to string 42C. leaving an 18° tall. Pass {through all the beads again to form 09% 0262 9399 ofe8 sweat 99% Fig A:Lange ring rourdsequence = ° De @ ig. 2: Sealing undiequence Aciteleand continue to ext through the socand C strung: don not the thread. ‘Round 3: Work Cin eachstiteh for a total of 210 Stepup forth nest and subse. quent rounds by passing through the first bead added in the current round, Note: Dorit work with tension that is too tight or the inside ofthe ring will bedifficult to zip closed. Round 4: Work tubular peyote stitch using 1Ain each stitch Pull the stitehes tight to force the ring into a tube, with the Atoward the center of the rng, Weave tdurough several stitches without adding, beads to anchor the thread. Set the working thread aside. Rounds § and 6 (ring back): Place a needle ‘onthe tai thread, Work off of Round 2, using 1A in eachstitch for? roundsand allowing the A to curve toward the cen: terof the ring Secure the tal thread and trim. Rounds 7 and 8: Use the working thread towork tubular peyote stitch off of Round 4, using 1A in eachstiteh for 2 rounds (Fig. 2). Zip: Pinch thering together soRounds 6 tnd 8 alg in eng center, Zip te beads together to complete the ring, Secure the working thread and txim, Set aside Repeat entive step seven times for total of 8 small rings. MATERIALS 169 sterling silver-plated sie 18° Japanese seed beads(A) ‘Ba nickel plated sagelten size 15° Japanese seed beads(8) 10g sterting silver-plated ize 11° Japanese seed beads() 2 grichel plated sage/ea! sce 0° Japanese seed beads(0) ‘asterling siver-plated size Japanese seed beads(E) 264 1ght gold 4mm ersta Bicones ‘Valtver 11et4enm magnetic? loop sliderbar daso “A sterting ser &xSenm wireguards ‘Wite nylon beading theead Smoke 6 Ib braided beading thread TOOLS Sdisor, 2size 12 beading needles 3 bead stopsorother cps FINISHED SIZE 25" shortest strand) Artist's Tips + Work the large ring carefully, keeping Round 3 flat and not allowing itto twist “Adld more or fewer netted strands as desired, +The large rings took best when positioned above or below the collarbone: adjust the length of the connections or add ‘more small rings as needed, “Try varying the length of the strands, slightly overlapping ‘or twisting them for interest, BEADWORK Favorite Bead Stitches 293) ROPE 1. Work with gentle tension, toforen atubular-neited rope: Round 1: Use 6'of nylon thread to string 68, leaving an 8 tll, Pac through the beads again andeait through the second B strung. Dorit knot the thread. Round 2: String 3B, skip a bead fromthe previous round, and pass through the following bead; repeat around toadd a total of98 G nets). Step up through the first 2B added in this round Fig 3). Round 3: String SB and passthrough the center beadof the previous rounds next net; repeat twice to adda totalof 158 Gets. Step up though te fiat 3B added inthis round (ig. 4. Reunde 4-0; Repeat Round 3 sin tes. Round 10 (ringe):String 7A and 1B, pass back through the 7A, and weave through bbeads of the previous round to ext the center 8 of the next net; repeat around toadd total of 3 fringes. Step up through the frst fringe and B added inthis round (Pig 5, blue thread). Round 11: String SBand pass through the B a theend ofthe next fringe; repeat around to adda total of 158, Step up through the frst 3B added in this round (Fig 5, red thread), Rounds 12-19: String SB and pass through the center B ofthe previous rounds next inet: epeat around Step up through the first 3B addedin the round. Repeat to stitch 7 more rounds Repeat Rounds 10-19 seven more times for astrand with atotal of netted tube sections and 8 openwork sections of fringe, Secure the tall thread and trim; dont trim the working thread. Set the ropeaside. 4) ROPE 2, Repeat Rope 1 with these hangs: substitute A for Band B for A throughout; make each netted portion 20 rounde long instead of make Round 10% fringe 108 and 1A long: and repeat the pattern tomake & netted-tube sections with 7 openwork sections of fringe. 30 beadworkmagazine.com Fig. 3:Staing nope! ig §: Adding tinge serons ‘Rounds Yoard 5) ROPE 3. Repeat Rope 1, but repeat the patternso there area totalof11 netted- tube sections and 10 operwork sections of fringe. 6) INNER CORE, ROPE 1. Leaving 2 Y tall, places bead ctop at one end of 3° of braided thread; place a needle on the other end. String 64 bicones and pass through the open end of Strand 1, Slide and massage the netted rope over the crystals. Exit from the center of Round 1 and weave into one of the center 3 end Bs, though the beads of the nearest round of netting andexit 1 end B. Adjust thenetting to space it evenly over the crystals Set this braided thread aside. losing Rownd 1: Hacea needle onthe nylon working thread of Strand 1 String 2R and pace through the center bead ofthe next net; repeat around, tucking the crystals into therope as theend decreases, Step up through the Fig. 4: Aasing| Noun 3 Fig 6: Novking Caing Rounds and? second B added in this round (Fig 6, blue thread), Closing Koune 2: With the erystatsneatly tucked, string 1Band pass through the center bead ofthe previous net (ig. 6, red thread); repeat around. ‘Weave through the ond 6 again to reins force, Secure the ropes working thread and tim. Loop: Use the working end of thebraided thread to string 1D, 18, 1D, 9biones, 1g ring, and 10. Passbackcthrough thefirst 1E and 1D just added and weave {nto the rope end (Pig. 7) Repeat the thread path severaltimes through ‘Send Btoreintorce, Secure the working, thread and trim. Remove the bead stop anu place «needle on the other end of braided thread. Repeat this seetion toadd aloop to the other lange ing, Make sure to remove allslac in thebraided thread7VINNER CORE, ROPE 2. Repeat the sequence asin Step 6, this time adding, ‘Werystalsto the core 8) INNER CORE, ROPE 3. Repeat the sequence asin Step 6, this time adding ‘6 crystals to the core. 9) RING AND CLASP ASSEMBLY. Create? beadlines that connect the large rings to the small rings up tothe clasp: ‘Connection 1 Start 14° of new nylon thread thatexits aC of Round 1 on Llangering Sxing 9B, 1C, 14,18, 14, 1¢, and 3B and passthrough aCof Round! ona mall ving, Weave through the small ring’ beads to exit thenext C of Round 1,String’3B, 1C,and 1A: pase back through the first E added inthis section, String 1A, 1C, and 3B; pass through the next C of Round 1 on the large ring (Pig 8). Repeatthe thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. ‘Connection 2: Start 14° of new nylon thread the small ring exiting the Cof Round 1 onthe other side of the connection, counting 9C away on the left of theriagand 8Con the right side. Note:The connection points are Fig. 7: Connecting slightly offset by 1C along the outside alge ofthe dings to allow the straps to curve around the neck. Repeat Connection 1 to attach this ving toanother ring Connections 3 and 4: Repeat Connee tion 2. Note: Youwill now havea strapof 4 smmallrings connected to Lage ring. Clasp connection: Weave through the beads ofthe final smallring toexit the Cof Round 1 on the other side asbefore String 2B, 1C, 1A, 1E, 28, and 1 wire: {quard; sip the wireguard over one loop ‘onone half ofthe dasp, String 28 and pave ack through the last LE/LA/IC/2B placed; pass theough the next C of Round 1 on the final emall ring (ig. 8, blue thread), String 28, 1C, and 1A; pass through the ast placed. String Band the 1 wirqguard;slip the wire guard over the second loop ofthe clasp half. String 2Band passback through the last 1B/LAVIC/2B placed (Fig, 9, red thread). Repeat the thread pathsas much as posible to reinforce, Secure Ue thread and trim, Repeat entite step to finish the other side of the necklace offsetting the connection points in the opposite direction toallew forthe curve of thenechlace, + ig #:Connwcting the NANCY CAIN has beuded for twenty yrs, ‘dha werhhes apprared ws etonal andes: ‘oral beadwork exibtions Sho teaches Ine bead-ralt workshops thoughout he Vite States, pan. ana trope ecg one othe {avert sbches She finds tvrsatile fat, and ‘lowing plsitcanbebeth uptul rit and two dimensional Marcy feels pushing asttch tofind snvances sone he exctng pars of beading. RESOURCES Checkyourlocalbeadshop ‘or contact: Seraroski crystal cones, Heine ‘wate and One Gon beatin teat, ‘Niyuksteking iver beads Tehorickeplated ‘beads, and al ether materia Creative Castle, (971)2323740,yewmsreavyecatcon Fig 9: Working the cap BEADWORK Favorite Beadsstitches 31NETTING starflower earrings JANIS LOEHR Like many beaders, Janis is drawn toward the sparkle and color play of crystals, for both glamorous and casual occasions. ‘These stellar earrings are made by creating two star halves and joining them together. Artist's Tip Have several needles on hand for corwenlence,s0 you can leave one on the working thread as you complete a step with the tail thread, TECHNIQUES, fringe netting variation Seep 140 for hepa technique information, PROJECT LEVEL @@0) Seep. orprojectievel information,Options Fora larger 104" star, use size 11*soed boads (in place of A), tev rounds (in place of B), 4mm bicones (in place of C), ‘6mm rounds in place of D), 83mm, flowers (in place of 6<2mm flowers), + For variety and contrast, use different: colored D beads for the first and second stars, 1) FIRST STAR, Make fringe around the base thenjoin the topof the fringe: Base circle: Use 20" of thread tostring SA, leaving. 6 tail, Pass through allA, forming a circle. Ext the first A. fing 1A and 1D. String (1A and 1¢} three times. Pass back through the first3 beads (A/D/A) andthe next Ain the circle (Fig 2). Fringes 2-5: Repeat Fringe I four times for total of fringes around the base circle, Weave through beads to ext the fourth AofPringe (Pig 2, ue thread), Rim: String 1B, 1A, 1C, 1A, and 2B, Pass threnigh the A/D/A a thetep ofthe next fringe. Repeat around the cee, making small hal-hitch knots betwen the first ‘Aare Cbeads at the top of each fringe ig. 2, red thread), Secure the working and tail threads and trim, 2) SECOND STAR, Makea second star tojoin tothe frst one: Fringes 1-5; Leavingan 8° tail, use 28 of thread to repeat the base and. Fringes 1-50f Step 1. Exit oom 1Aat the top comer of afringe,avay from the center. Dant trim the threads, ig: Werkingnebane ile and Fnge | ™~ i MATERIALS 1 gmetlic dark bronze sie 15'seed ery 20)et2mm erystalrourds 8) ‘Sometalic tight gold 3mm crystal ‘bicones(C) ‘2O metallic light gold 4mm crystal ‘rounds ©) ‘cota abac 6mm eyatal flowers 1 pair of gold-plated '° ear wires Smoke 41 braided beading thread TOOLS ‘Size 13 beadingneedlos Sisson, Chain- oF lat nose pers SIMISHED SIZE 1 1 Fg. 2: Jing Froges-5 ef BEADWORK Faverite Bead Stitches 333) JOINING. Join the star halves at the center and around the rim: Crystal flowers: Adda needle tothe see: ‘ond sta’ tail thread, String 1 lower and 14; pass back through the flower. Pasathrough the opening inthe center of the second, then first star's base ci cla. String flower and 1A; pase back through the flower (Pig. 3). Repeat the tread path several times to reinforce, Secure the thread and trim, ‘Complete the join: Use theworking, treadof the second star to pass through the nearest B on the frst star, *String 1A, 1C, and 1A, Pass through the next Bon the rim, making sue the beads jst strung lie onthe same sideas the second star and dont flip wo the out- side of the first star. Note: Notice that the fringes ofthe frst star are staggered so thay canbe seen through the epacee between the second star's fringes. Pass thhreaigh the noxt A/C/A atthe tp ofthe next fringe ofthe second star Pass through the next B on the rim, Repeat from "fou times to completely join the two stars, Pass through the first exited inthis step Pig 8). 4) FINISHING, Use seed beads to embel- lish the outer edgewith loops and attach anearwite: Loops: String8A. Pass through the next B/ALCINB, Repeat four times for atotal of Sloops around the earring (Pig. 8). Secure the thiead and trim. Ear wite: Opening the loop of 1 ear wire asyou would a jump ring. attach it to Lseed-bead loop, Close the eat Wireloop, 5) Repeat Steps 1-4 for second earring. + JANIS LOEHR works and aches a he lea ‘ben sop, Sh enjoys helping with color choles and answenng questons about ied bead projets She ranitioned Forineedienerk to beadwork abouttwehe yearsage Contact laniat loehqansyahoocem, RESOURCES checkout loca bead shop or ‘contact Snarovski cones, rounds, and lowers {¢margueite lachrosen arte #3700) FieLine Dae beuding tend anal over rater Lot Bead, 585) 5866550, wow 34 beadworkmagazine conn Pig. 3: Connecting the tro starsusing towers Fig S:Adding oop emboshment Option Instead of making earrings, ‘connect several components Into a necklace, Be sure to use Light tension so the components hold thelr shape.NETTING coco chenille This easy-to-make bracelet, named for chenille (the French word for caterpillar), is fun, fast, and thanks to embellished tubular netting and alittle bit of wirework, it looks more complex . than it really is, . TECHNIQUES tubular netting, vwroworking Seep, 40forheptl techniqueinvormaton PROJECT LEVEL OOO Seep, for project eve information1) BASE, Work tubular netting to form the bracelet’ base: ‘Measure: Use the measuring tape to deter ‘mine the drcumference of your wrist Deduct from that measurement ‘Note: ‘The embellishments causethe ‘bracelet to sit higher on the wrist, increasing the length needed but stil allowing fora 2° clasp, Round 1: Use 4’ of thread to string, leaving an 18" tail Pass throughall the beads again to form acicleand exit from the third B strung; do not knot the thread Round 2: String 3B, skip the next Bin Round 1, and pass through the follow: ing B; repeat around three mote times to adda total of 128 (4 nets). Step up for thenext and subsequent rounds by passing through the first 2B added in the current round (Fig. 3) Round 3: String 3B and pass through the ‘enter B of the next net; repeat around three more times toadda total of 128, nets), pulling tightly with each stitch toform atube (ig 2. lg 1s Stehing the bate’ Round 2 lg. 8: Adding ‘embelshments Round 410 end: Repeat Round 3to the determined measurement. Weave through the inal round againto reinforce, Do not rim the thread. 2) EMBELLISHMENT. Add seed and fringebead embellishmentsto the netted base: Round 1: Adda needle to the tal thread, Pass through the next bead of Round 1 toexitabead that sits between 2 nets of Round. String 1A, 1C, and 1A, skip 18 from the base's Round 1, and pass through the next B; repeat around three more times to adda total of4 nets Step up forthe next and subsequent rounds by weaving through beads of the base to exita Bat the center ofa net in the next round (Fig, 3, blue thread), Round 2: String 2A, 1C, and 2A,then pass through the center bead of the next base net (Fig 3, red thread); repeat around three more times to add a total of 4 nets, Rounds 3to end: Repeat Round? until allbut the last two base rounds are ‘embellished, St this thread aside; donot trim, lg 2: Working Round 3 Artist's Tip MATERIALS 4 gelectroplated palladium size 15° seed beads (A) AW gmatte metalic olive ire size 8" seed beads (8) 9 gsparkle aqua-ine fringe beads () 2 teal 12mm fire-polshed rou 2 sterling silver mm daisy sp 1 sliver 10:22mm S-clasp without jumprings ‘eal rylon beading thread Vofterting silver 16-gauge dead-soft wie oF flatnose pliers Round:-nose pliers Wire cutters 2size 12 beading needles FINISHED SIZE:6¥4" It’simportant to use atleast 16-gauge wire for the internal structure of this bracelet ‘An 18-gauge wire is too thin, BEADWORK. Favorite Bead Stitches 37Final base round: fnecessury, usethe working thread from the base toadd ov subtract base rounds so the beadwork fits snug around the wrist allowing fora clasp. Close the final round’s nets by stitching 1B between each center bead ofthe lst round (Fig, 4). Repeat the read path to reinforce. Secure the theadand tim Final embellishment rounds: Use the {dread rom the embelishment rounds twrepeat Round 2, Repeat Round 1 conbellsheneet to iia Ue crn ofthe bracelet base. Repeat the thread path to reinforce Sacurethe thresd and tim. {VFINISHING. Use the wite to tring, 1 fire: polished round, 1 daisy spacer, the beadworked base, 1 daisy spacer, and 1 fire polished rounds them to within 2° from one end. Form a 90" bend atthe top of the lst fire-polished round strung, then form another 90° bend at the top of the other fire-polished round, eaving a 6" space between the angle and the bead (Fig. 9). Forma lange (3mm) wrapped ioop teach end, Use your fingers to gently bend the bracelet into an oval shape 50 that the loops line up horizontally Attach the clasp to the loops ding fortwenty yeas, NANCY CAIN designs inberheme stad, shows workinexhibtions, and tavels nationaly and international to wach techncaty detailed sculptures and ewe. She fees ‘thatcompllsity and degre of diay tthe only jective mbeadng A granting simple projectthat locks mere compexthanticand an made in one day ia ncechange of pce Herthiteen year old daughte, Tle. ryyswerkingonths projet wth Ihe She encouegesbender "beg wt anew atin of Beaders en tipo RESOURCES Checkyourloca bead shop ‘omtaet:One Gon beading tread and al ethr ‘bends ac findings Jacki Beod Foutiue, (719) 99-300, 38 beadworkmagazine om Rig. 4:Feshinothe ‘al base round Fg. 5: Stinging thebeaTECHNIQUES ‘estar netting variation ftinge Seep, Moforheptul ednique information PROJECT LEVEL OOD ‘See. projet fereintormation, ? corone Stitch a diamond of seed beads and teardrops and embellish it with a beautiful mounted-crystal setting. Connect several for a truly regal bracelet. Artist's Tips *if you have trouble finding size 13° ehadttes, uso ti20 14° or 18 coo beads instead. You can also substitute size 11" cylinder beads for the hex-cut seed beads. *Asingle diamond link makes a great pendant or cocktail ing. To make a ting, use right-angle weave to stiteh a band off of one corner and attach i 10 the oppose comer, Hf you find that the teardrops are popping up on the wrong side, gently looten the outer toad beads and fis the teardrops, tightening the seed. ‘beads up again on the edges, 1) BIAMOND. Stitch four netted trkanges into/adiamond shape, then adda crystal ‘Aettinginto the central opening: ‘Corner 1: Use 3" of thread to string (2Band 1C) threo times. leaving 46 tail Pass ‘through all again to form a tight circle and exit through the first B added (Pig. 1, blue thread), String 2A, 18, and ‘2Aand passthrough the next B in the “original circle; repeat twice, making sure all the Csit on the same side ofthe tri- angle, and step up through the fist 2A and 1B added (Pig. 1, red thread) ‘Commer 2: String 2A. String (Band 1¢) threetimes. Pass through allthe Band © ‘again to form aciele. Bait through the first B added (Pig. 2, Bue thread). String A, 1B, and 2A and passthrough thenext Bin the bead circle just formed: repeat once. Strnsz 2B and pass through thenearest Bof the previous corner. ‘Weave through beads to ext from the middie B of the first net added to this comer (Fg. 2, red thread) ‘Corner 3: String 2A, String (1Band 10) tree times, Pass through allthe B and C ‘againto form acirele. Exit through the fret B added (Fig, 3, blue thread), String 2A, 1B, and 2A and pass through thenext Bin the bead circle just formed; repeat once. String 2 and pace through thenearest Rof the previous corner. Weave through beadsto sit frm the middie B of the second net added to this ‘comer (Pig, 3, red thread)lg. 1: Forming rer! lg. 8: Sitchin Corer 3 Corner 4 String 2A. String (18nd 1) thee times Pass through ll the Band C ‘again to forma circle Exit through the first B added (Pig. 4, blue thread), String 2B and pass through the nearest B of the first triangle (from the inside to the outside), String 28 and pass through the next Bin the bead cide just formed tocomplete the net. String 2A, 18,and 2Aand pass through the next B added tothe bead cick just formed. String 288 and pass through the nearest B in Cor ner 3, Weave through beads to exit between the upper 2A on the inside of Corner 3 Pig. 4, red th Center: String the top hole of I setting and pass throush the mirror A of Comer 1 fon the other side ofthe diamond, Pass through the nearest B and A to exit between the lower2A of Comer 1. Pass through the bottom hole of the setting just added and pass through the mirror Aand B of Comer3, Repeat {the thread path toreintorce. Vreave ‘through beads to exit from the point B of Corner 3 (Pig 5), 2) CONNECTING DIAMONDS. Continue stitching diamonds into achain of 8 in all Diamond 2: Repeat Step V's Corner 3 then Corners 2-4 and Center, Repeat Corner 4, Pig 4: Finny Cexnae Pig. 8: Adis Recent Diamonds 3-8: Repeat Diamond 2six mes to forma chain 8 diamonds long, Secure the threads and trim, and 1 jump ving to attach the netted loop (between the corner Band ©) atone end of the bracelet to one half of the clasp. Repeat at the other end of the bracelet using the remaining jump ring, + MATERIALS 2.4 gold site 13° charlotte seed beads A) TOOLS ie 13 oF 13 beading neectes Sdisors A pals of bent nosa pers FINISHED SIZE: 74" On Option v's easy to create earrings with this technique, Simply fallow the Instructions or the first diamond, add a 5A loop toone comer for attaching an ear wire, and decorate the opposite comer with some seed bead-and-bicone tinge. KASSIEINMAN tvesin weiter North Caaina andhas been beading since 205. She learns nee "tchraques rom beading magzioesand her ‘woncerts, generous Dendy ents. One dy Kate ‘hopes to quther day bara focus saelyon cea, designing and teaching beaded at nd jewel, ‘Vstwinbeadngbuttertycom, RESOURCES Checkyourtocalbendshop or ‘contact: Seed beads: Lace & Fab (628) $6-9500, Teardrops: Sve Armadil, (828) 253-1020, sve sveramadiiocom. tee braced ‘beading thread aaa other mater: ‘Artbeats com, (866) 715-2323 BEADWORK Favorite BeadStitches 41NG string quartet MELANIE POTTER ‘The seed-bead strings connecting quartets of crystals create the look of lace. The result is a collar as delicate as notes created by a classical string quartet. ‘make this collar are tele $000) and drop any beads close to ‘6x9mm with horizontal holes because they make the collar very comfortable to wear. You ‘can use crystal bicones, which make a very pretty collar, but t's not as comfortable. he collar works up! and drops. Fire pols tilly with pearl rounds and pressed:glass beads are also great and affordable options, Soe. 140 fr helpful technique information PROJECT LEVEL @OO Seep. for peoect evel informetion1) COLLAR, Use seed bead and crystals towork rows of right-angle weave and netting: Sizing note: The 14°collar shown tapers tosit comfortably at the back ofthe neck. You canadjust the pattern size by first measuring the base ofthe neck where the collar will sit, Multiply that number by 2, thenadd 1 to make sure {he final number isan odd one. The resulting figure is the number ofloops youll need to workin Row 1. Icesaing the necklace, you will make adjustments teach side ofthe cllar to heop the finished work symmetrical, in the sections where you fallowa SA-strand/loop sequence. Row 1; Use 4 of waxed thread to string tension bead, leaving an 8" tall Steing 9A, 1B, 1C, 1D, and 1; passthrough the Btoform aloop and pull snug (Pig 2); repeat eight times fora total of Sloops. "Note:The numberof beads inthe follow Ing strands will decrease as you workto- ward the center causing the beadwork to ‘curve. Ifyou are creating a different-sized. «lla, add or subtract loops and strand at this point, using 9A in each strand. get. Foning nat oop Rig. Bapiing Row? Repeat the strand loop sequenceone tine using 8A, one timeusing 7A six times using 6A.one timeusing 7A.andone time using 8A. Repeat the strand loop sequence ight times using 9, orif you added or subtracted loopsto adjust the collars size, repeat the numberof times needed tomir~ ror the beginning ofthe strand, String 2A,.1 knot cup,and 1 size 11 seed ead; pass back through the knot cup and Jas $A, 18, 1, 1D, and 1Cadded. String 14, pass through the final 9, net ap, and size 11° seed bead. Pas bck through thelanot up, 9A, 12, 1, and1D to roin force the connection Pi 2, Row 2: String 1A: pas back through the last D exited, String 3A, 1C, 1D, 12, and 1B, pass through the C/D/B just added to form aloop, string 3A, and pass through the bottom D of the next loop inthe previous row (Fig 3); repeat across to add atotal of 26 oops, or ‘Hoop short of the previous row, ‘Row 3: String 1A; pass back through the last D exited. Pass through thelast 3, 18, and 1D added. String 3A, 18,10, 1C, ‘snd 2B, pans through the E/D/C just. added to forma loep, string 3A, and Pig. Adding ano cop sed beadatthe end of Fow 1 MATERIALS ‘Sg amethyst AB size 15° seed beads (A) Damethyst size 1 seed beads 102 amathyst nvm crystal rounds) 102 tanzanite 3mm crystal rounds) 102 crystal golden shadow 3mm crystal ‘rounds () ‘102 smoked topaz 3mm crystal rounds (e) 23 smoked topaz Aen crystal rounds (F) 23 tanzanite dam cryetal rounds (6) 23amethyst mm crystal rounds () 23 crystal golden shadow 5:9mmor5s¥mm ‘horizontally dried crystal briolette) 1 gold-fted 718mm Shook clasp with mon taldared tinge 2 gold filed 3mm knot cups ‘Clear 6b braided beading thread Beeswax or microcrystalline wax Tools Sdissors Size 12beadingneedie Round-nose pliers Chain ae flat nose plore FINISHED SIZE 14" Option Make the pattorn with pears for a perfect bridal necklace BEADWORK faverite Bead Stitches 43‘pass through the bottom D of the next loop in the previous row (Fig. 4); repeat across to ada total of 25 loops or ‘Lloop short of the previous row, Row 4: Repeat Row 2 to adda totalof 24 loops, or loop short of the previous tw. Row 5: Repeat Row 3, this time using the larger rystal rounds and briolettes by substituting F for B, I for D,G for, and H for B (Fig. 5). Secure the working thread and trim, 2) FINISHING. Add the final knot cup and clasp: Knot cup: Remove the tension bead. String 1 knot cup and the remaining size 11° seed bead; pass back through the knot cup and nearest 9A, 18,1, 1D, land 1, String 14; pasa through the nearest 9A, knot cup, and size 11 seed bead, Passback through the knot cup; secure the thread and trim, Clasp: Use round-nose pliers to carefully lose one of the knot cup's hooks over a clasp ring, Use chain: or flat-nose piliets to dose the cup, covering the size 11° seed bead and the tip of the ‘closed hook. Repeat on the other side of the collar + 44 beadworkmagazine.com MELANIE POTTER’ ‘began with taining in couture sewing atthe early age oftwelve. Her sewing experience was arta ‘ranstion ther beadwork designs and aching. The Inspiration fo thisisue's design cae rman od, tattered, andivom piece of lice. She ences across the county and enjoy preseting unique retreats through Sheol of Beadwork, and eats background lg. 5: Ushg ger crystal ad op for Row RESOURCES Checkyourlocal bead shop oF ‘contact: Al sed beads, fdings,Fraine braided beading thread, and Swarovsk crystals School of Bendwerk (05) 440-2613, wow scheok ‘om, Swurovk' crystal alo avalble from: FusionBeadscom, (888) 7813559, or Beyond Beary, 100) 840-5548, wor beyobubble wrap CYNTHIA RUTLEDGE Simple, yet fabulous, beaded beads lend a contemporary look to this wrapped bracelet design. Use pearls to make a great button! TECHNIQUES 844: count tubular peyote stitch i i ttn squaresunen Seep. 40for hep tedhmave nlormaton PROJECT LEVEL Seep. orpropect eve1) TUBE. Form a tubular peyote stiteh rope Rounds 1 and 2: Use 6'of waxed thread tostring 9A, leaving 12" tail Pass through the first SA to form acice Place theringover the armature. Rounds 3 and on: Work odd-count tubu- lar peyote stitch with 1A in each stitch forthe desired length. Yo determine the Jength, measure your wrist, multiply rer by 4, and subtunet 3, Por ‘example, 6" wrist would require a23" tube (64 «24 -1-29), Note Because this is odd "seea Dexa) perpe ned transparent yaw site 1 ned beads 1 gbuelustertansparentlavenderABsize 11" seed beads(K) 9 yellow ovine: ned cleo size 1” seed beads) 1 gpurpletinedicearsice11"seedbeads Mt) ‘ gpimettined green uae 11 seed beads M) ‘aphin-ined dear size 17 seed beads (0) { gturquoisetined clea sce 1'seedbeads P) 1 g cher transparent ster size 11 seed beads () { gbronze ined green size 1” seed beads 1 gtransparentamber A 28112860 Beod() 40aqua3mm tire polished rounds oad ota ABS fire-palhed sounds 40darkolvine aster 3nmtive polished rounds 40dark garnet 3mm fire polihedrounds 40blickdamond ister rm fe polished rounds ‘opurple AB 3mmfire-potshed rounds ‘vosmoky topaz sm te-polshed rounds A0darkomethyst AB meni polished rounds 2 eoppee tm erystalpeatraunes 27 copper émmcrystl perl rounds 2Wantiquebrass Gem crystal pear rounds Aoigenylon beading tvead Microcrystalline wax TOOLS Size R beadingneedies Seisors Thvead buner (optional) Bending armeture fal ther dowel halting needle etc) ravine size:25" Artist's Tip Depending on how tight the tubing was made, the beads may slide on easily. f you have problems with the first beaded bbead, test the beaded beads as you make thom to cee 0 beaded beads directly around the beaded tube. vy net, work the BEADWORK Faverite Bead Stitches 472) CLASP BUTTON. Stitch a button toggle for theclasp: Rings Use ¥ of waned thread to string (2Band copper 6mm pearl five times Slide the beads to the center ofthe thread ‘Tie the throad ends together to form atight circle. Weave the working, threadintothe beads to reinforce: repeat with the tail thread. Secure the threadand trim, Set the ring aside, Stern: Use 144 of waxed thread to string 1A, 15, 1 copper 6mm pear, the pearl ringjust formed, 1 copper 6mm pearl, 1A, 1J, and 1A, leavinga 6 tai, Pass back through the last 2 pearls added and the frst J addedin this section, then pasa thrnupl the initial 12. to form loop (Pig. 2). Repeat the thread path to reinforce Secure thethreads and trim Set the button aside, Connector loop: Use theworking thread fon the tubeto string LJ, 1 copper 3mm pearl, 7A, theloop ofthe button, 1 op: per 3mm copper pearl, and 1J;pass {through the Aon the other side of the same tube end to forma loop and con nect the button (Fig.3, blue thread). String 1); pass back through thenearest pear, the next 7A,and the following pear. String 2); pass through the inital Aon the other side of the same tube ced (Pig 3, ned read). Repeat the thread path to reinforce; weave through heads to exit down through a J added in this section, ig 2: Forming the dsp button 48° beadworkmagazine.com Connector-loop embellishment: String 14, pass up through the nearest J, and