12 Wedding Jewelry Ideas

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BEADWORK PRESENTS:
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12 WEDDING JEWELRY IDEAS FOR THE DIY BRIDE AND MORE
4 Summer Soiree 13 Silver Tie Affair

7 Chain of Jewels 19 Enchanted Rivoli Earrings
10 Elegant Choices 22 Rosebud Rivolis
4 7 10
13 19 22
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BEADWORK PRESENTS:
contents
12 WEDDING JEWELRY IDEAS FOR THE DIY BRIDE AND MORE
26 Xs and Os Bracelet 39 Incanto Earrings

29 Ilona Bracelet 42 Pompadour Bracelet
31 Empress Catherine’s Collar 45 Techniques
35 Swingin’ Soutache
26 29 31
35 39 42
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summer soiree
This elegant necklace, with its clean lines and subtle embellishment,
is the perfect piece to complete a wedding ensemble. Marcia cleverly
beaded around an upside-down, see-through pendant, giving the
appearance of a rare crystal rivoli.
ARTIST’S TIP
Marcia couldn’t resist using a beautiful vintage
crystal that she received as a gift. Search for your
TECHNIQUES own suitable vintage crystal, a contemporary
:: right-angle weave Swarovski triangular fancy stone, or other similar-
:: peyote stitch
shaped cabochon. Sometimes shopping for your
:: fringe
ideal design element is half the fun! Skip the pendant
instructions in Step 4 if using a focal without a hole.
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MATERIALS 1 sterling silver 10×17mm frosted
1 g silver-lined clear size 15° 2-loop tubular slide clasp
seed beads (A) Clear 6 lb braided beading thread
2 g metallic silver size 13° charlottes (B)
320 silver 4mm crystal pearls (C) TOOLS
1 clear AB 26×32mm vintage triangular Scissors
crystal pendant with rounded corners Size 10 or 12 beading needle
35 clear AB 3mm crystal sequins
FINISHED SIZE: 19"
1) STRAP. Use 3' of thread, charlottes, Row 3, Unit 2: String 1B; pass through the plete another unit in the following
and pearls to work one side of the strap: top C of the previous row’s nearest unit. step, it’s best to work a strip with an
Row 1, Unit 1: String {1C and 1B} four String {1B and 1C} twice. String 1B. Pass odd number of rows now so you’ll end
times, leaving an 8" tail. Tie a square through the nearest side C of the previ- up with an even number of spaces for
knot to form a tight circle. Pass ous unit. Weave through beads to exit embellishment.
through the first bead added. the top C of this unit (Fig. 3). Joining row: Fold the strip so the ends touch
Row 1, Unit 2: String {1B and 1C} three Rows 4–31: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 fourteen and make sure it isn’t twisted. Exiting
times; string 1B. Pass through the last times for a total of 31 rows. toward the edge from a top A of the
C exited and the first 6 beads just Row 32: Add the first unit only. Tie a final row, string 1A and pass through
added. half-hitch knot between beads so you the mirror A of the first row. String 1A;
Row 2, Unit 1: String {1B and 1C} three can reverse the thread path and exit pass through the last A exited in the
times; string 1B. Pass through the last from the top C, toward the edge (Fig. final row and weave through the beads
C exited and the first 2 beads just 4). Don’t trim the thread; set aside. just added to exit from the next top A of
added (Fig. 1). Repeat entire step for a second strap. the final row. String 1A; pass through
Row 2, Unit 2: String {1B and 1C} twice. the mirror A of the first row, the previ-
String 1B; pass through the top C of 2) BEZEL. Use 3' of thread to work a ous A added in this step, the last A
the previous row’s nearest unit. String right-angle-weave and peyote-stitch exited in the final row, the A just added,
1B; pass up through the nearest side C bezel: and the next A of the first row. Con-
of the first unit in this row and the first Strip: Use A to stitch a strip of right-angle tinue to join the strip’s ends in this fig-
B and C added in this unit (Fig. 2). weave that is 4 units wide and about ure-eight pattern until all the rows are
Row 3, Unit 1: String {1B and 1C} three 39 units long (or 1 unit shy of being linked. Exit the final A added (Fig. 5).
times; string 1B. Pass through the last C long enough to fit around the edge of
exited and the first 6 beads just added. the pendant). Note: Since you will com-
Fig. 1: Working the first

unit of Row 2
Fig. 3: Working Row 3
Fig. 5: Joining the
first and final rows
Fig. 2: Completing Row 2 of the bezel strip
Fig. 4: Working Row 32
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Fig. 6: Adding charlottes to the bezel Fig. 7: Attaching one strap to the bezel Fig. 8: Embellishing the bezel
Bezel: Pass through each A along one edge 4) EMBELLISHMENT. Work 2 rounds
of the ring, pulling gently to cup the of fringe embellishment around the
beadwork. Place the pendant in the bezel using seed beads and sequins, then
beadwork facedown. Adjust the tension embellish the hole of the pendant:
as needed so the beadwork fits evenly Top round: Start 2' of new thread that exits
around the pendant. Tie a half-hitch from a bottom A of a unit in the bezel’s
knot between beads to hold the tension. top round. String 1 sequin and 1B; pass
Weave through beads to the other edge back through the sequin and through
of the ring. Pass through each A along the bottom A of the next unit to form a Fig. 9: Connecting one
loop of the clasp
the ring’s edge to tighten the beadwork fringe. String 1A; pass through the
around the pendant; adjust and secure bottom A of the following unit. Repeat
the tension as before. If necessary, add 1B around the bezel, adding alternating
between every other A on this edge so the fringe embellishments (Fig. 8). Repeat the thread path to reinforce be-
thread doesn’t show (Fig. 6). Set aside. Back round: Weave through beads to exit fore securing and trimming the thread.
the back of the bezel, from a bottom Repeat entire step to connect the second
3) ASSEMBLY. Position the final row of A in the same round that attaches to strap to the other clasp half, making sure
one of the straps along the side of the the straps. Repeat the embellishment the clasp is positioned so that it can slide
bezel; the single unit should point to- as before, staggering the placement of together when worn. F
ward the top (hole end) of the pendant the sequins and A with those just
(the necklace is designed with the pen- placed; omit the embellishments MARCIA DECOSTER is a beadweaving artist
dant pointing down). String 3B; pass where the strap sits. who lives in beautiful San Diego and loves to share
through the nearest vertical 1A on the Pendant: Weave through beads to exit the
her designs through teaching and publication.
Many of her designs utilize right-angle weave,
second row of the bezel from the front hole of the pendant. String 1 sequin which she finds to be an incredibly versatile stitch
edge. String 2B; pass through the last C and 1B; pass back through the sequin for realizing her visions. The stitch’s capacity to be
exited. Weave through beads to exit the and the pendant. String 1 sequin and structural, fluid, shaped, and embellished is the
last B added. *String 2B, pass through 1B; pass back through the last sequin subject of her book, Marcia DeCoster’s Beaded
the next vertical 1A in the same row of the added and the pendant. Secure the Opulence: Elegant Jewelry Projects with Right-
Angle Weave (Lark Books, 2009). In this issue’s
bezel, string 2B, and pass through the thread and trim.
project, right-angle weave is used to bezel an odd-
next C of the strap. Weave through beads shaped stone and create a very supple neckpiece.
to exit the last B added. Repeat from * to 5) CLASP. Weave the tail thread of one of Marcia considers herself to have the perfect job:
attach the final C (Fig. 7). the straps through beads to exit a C at the sharing her knowledge with others, meeting inter-
Secure the thread and trim. beginning of the strap. String 7B; pass esting beaders, and playing with beads. Visit Mar-
Repeat entire step to attach the second through the first loop on one side of the cia’s website, www.marciadecoster.com, or read
her blog at www.maddesignsbeads .blogspot.com.
strap to the other side of the bezel. clasp and back through the last C exited.
Repeat to connect the other side of the C RESOURCES Check your local bead store
to the same clasp loop. Weave through or contact: Swarovski crystal pendant, pearls,
beads to exit the top C bead of the adja- and Lochrosen sequins; FireLine braided beading
cent unit (Fig. 9). Connect this C to the thread; and all other beads and findings:
Beads by Blanche, (201) 385-6225,
second clasp loop in the same manner.
www.beadsbyblanche.com.
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ARTIST’S TIPS
• You can substitute size 11° seed
beads for the 2mm crystal rounds.
• Create different looks by using size
11° cylinder or size 15° seed beads,
using pearls or other beads in place
of the crystal rondelles, or varying
the lengths of the links.
chain
of jewels
Cristie Prince
Double-layer herringbone stitch forms the

undulating strips that hug the sparkling
crystal rondelles in this beautiful necklace.
TECHNIQUES
ladder stitch
tubular herringbone stitch
PROJECT LEVEL 
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1) LINK 1. Herringbone-stitch the first thread). Note: As this first strip off the MATERIALS
link by forming 2 strips off a ladder- base ring is established, the stacks of A 20 g silver-plated AB size 11° seed beads (A)
stitch base ring: that were at the side of the base rect- 20 g silver-plated size 11° seed beads (B)
Base: Use 6' of thread to string 2A and angle will now pull inward. 100 crystal AB 2mm crystal rounds
2B, leaving a 20" tail. Pass through Strip 1, Row 2: Working counterclockwise, 25 cyclamen opal AB2X 6×8mm
crystal rondelles
the 2A and 2B again, manipulating string 2A; pass down through the
100 antique silver 3mm daisy spacers
the beads so they sit in side-by-side next A in the previous row and up 1 silver 11mm magnetic clasp
stacks of 2A and 2B. String 2B; pass through the following B (Fig. 3—blue Smoke 4 lb braided beading thread
through the last 2B added and the 2B thread). String 2B; pass down through
just added to form a third stack. the next B in the previous row and up TOOLS
String 2A; pass through the last 2B through the following A. Step up for Scissors
added and the 2A just added to form the next row through the first A added Size 12 beading needles
a fourth stack. Continue ladder- in this row (Fig. 3—red thread). FINISHED SIZE: 17"
stitching 2 beads at a time in this Strip 1, Rows 3–8: Repeat Row 2 six times to
sequence 2A, 2B, 2B, and 2A to form form a strip 8 beads long. Weave
a strip 8 stacks long. Fold the begin- through beads to exit up through 1B
ning end behind the working end and on the opposite side of the base ring
stitch the last 2A stack to the first 2A (Fig. 4).
stack, forming a ring. Exit up through Strip 2, Rows 1–8: Repeat Strip 1,
the nearest 2B stack and press the Rows 1–8, this time using the open
beads into a rectangle (Fig. 1). beads on the base ring to begin Row 1.
Strip 1, Row 1: String 2B; working clock- Weave through beads to exit up
wise, pass down through the top B of through an A added in Strip 2, Row 4.
the next 2B stack in the base and up Rondelle: String 1 rondelle and pass down
through the top A of the following 2A through the mirror A added in Strip
stack (Fig. 2—blue thread). String 2A; 1, Row 4. Weave through beads to exit
working counterclockwise, skip the up through the other A added in Strip
previous 2B stacks in the base, pass 2, Row 4 (Fig. 5—blue thread). Pass
down through the top A in the next through the rondelle and pass down
2A stack, pass up through the top A in through the mirror A added in Strip
the following 2A stack, and pass up 1, Row 4. Weave through beads to exit
through the second A just added, down through an A in Strip 1, Row 1
allowing the 2A just added to sit inside (Fig. 5—red thread).
the 2B added in this row (Fig. 2—red
Fig. 1: Forming Fig. 3: Stitching

the base Strip 1, Row 2
Fig. 5: Adding the

first rondelle
Fig. 2: Adding Strip 1, Row 1 Fig. 4: Setting up for Strip 2
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Embellishment: String 1 spacer and one Repeat tubular herringbone stitch for 3) CLASP. Use the tail thread to at-
2mm round; pass back through the one more row. Note: The result will end tach the clasp and work a round to
spacer and up through the nearest A up like Fig. 1, but with colors reversed. hide the connection:
in Strip 1, Row 1, to form a fringe Connect: String 1A, one half of the
(Fig. 6). Weave through beads to add 2) LINKS 2–25. Repeat Link 1, from clasp, and 1A; pass down through the
the same fringe embellishment Strip 1, Row 2, to the end, twenty-four mirror A and up through the follow-
between the 2A on the other side of times, alternating the bead colors (A ing A (Fig. 8—blue thread). String 1A,
Strip 1, Row 1. Weave through beads and B) for each link so the beads that pass through the clasp, and string
to exit up through an A in Strip 2, hug the rondelle alternate with each 1A; pass down through the mirror A
Row 8. link. Embellish each link at the spot in the final round, up through the
Join: String 2A; pass down through the where 2 strips join. next A, and up through the first A
mirror A in Strip 1, Row 8, and pass For the final link, join the strips by added in this round (Fig. 8—red thread).
up through the next B in Strip 1, Row working 2 rounds of tubular herring- Repeat the thread path three times to
8. String 2B; pass down through the bone stitch so the beginning of Link 1 reinforce. Exit up through a B in the
next B and up through the next A and the end of Link 25 match. If neces- final round.
(Fig. 7—blue thread). String 2A; pass sary, add more rounds to each end to Finish: String 2B; pass down through
down through the next A and up adjust for length. Work a ladder-stitched the next B, up through the following
through the next B. String 2B and thread path in the final round to close A of the final round and the nearest
pass down through the next B and up the column gaps. Exit up through a bead A used to connect the clasp, down
through the following A. Step up for at the center of the final round (this will through the nearest A used to con-
the next row through the first A added be an A if there are 25 links). nect the clasp and the nearest A of
in this row (Fig. 7—red thread). the final round, and the next B of
the final round. String 2B; pass
down through the next B in the
final round and exit up through the
nearest 2A (Fig. 9). Work a herring-
bone-stitch thread path through the
top round of beads surrounding the
clasp, adding no beads, to close the
gaps at the top of the stitches.
Work 2 more rounds of herringbone
stitch, 8 beads per round, matching the
colors below. After stepping up at the
Fig. 8: Connecting end of the second round, pass through
the clasp
the next B in the final round. *String
Fig. 6: Stitching the 2B; pass through the nearest 2A. String
first embellishment
2B; pass through the next 2B. Repeat
from * once. Repeat the thread path to
reinforce; secure the thread and trim. ✦
Fig. 7: Beginning CRISTIE PRINCE enjoys sharing her passion for
Link 2
beaded jewelry with others and has been
designing and teaching beading for the past seven
years. She lives in the Atlanta area with her
husband and two sons. Visit Cristie’s website at
www.glassyjewels.com.
Fig. 9: Finishing the RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or

clasp connection contact: FireLine braided beading thread:
Jane’s Fiber and Beads, (423) 639-7919, www
.janesfiberandbeads.com. Crystal rondelles and
rounds: Blue Mud, www.bluemud.com. Daisy
spacers and clasp: INM Crystal, (561) 734-2101,
www.inmcrystal.com. Kits: Glassy Jewels, www
.glassyjewels.com.
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elegant choices
Carole Ohl
This ladder-stitch bracelet has enough
structure to be made as a slip-on
bangle, or you can add a clasp for
a more traditional finishing touch.
TECHNIQUES
ladder stitch
circular and tubular peyote stitch
PROJECT LEVEL
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1) BASE. Ladder-stitch the bracelet
base with triangles: MATERIALS
Circle 1: Use 8' of thread to ladder-stitch 2 g bronze metallic size 15° seed beads (A)
a strip with 8C, leaving a 12" tail. 2 g bronze metallic size 11° seed beads (B)
Note: The strip will begin to curl by 8 g bronze metallic size 8° sharp
triangles (C)
positioning a point of each triangle
29 platinum 3mm glass pearls
toward the middle of the circle (Fig. 1).
16 platinum 6mm glass pearls
The circle may feel a little loose but Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
will be reinforced in later steps.
Ladder-stitch the last triangle to Fig. 1: Top view of the TOOLS
the first triangle. ladder-stitched circle Scissors
Circle 2: Ladder-stitch 1C to the last C Size 11 beading needle
exited (Fig. 2—blue thread). Ladder- FINISHED SIZE: 7"
stitch 7C to the C just added and
stitch the first and last C together to
form a
second circle. Exit the last C added
(Fig. 2—red thread).
Spacers: Ladder-stitch 1C to the last C
exited. Ladder-stitch the last C added
to the nearest C of the previous circle.
Weave through beads to add a C that
mirrors the one just added on the
other side of the base (Fig. 3—blue
thread). Weave through beads to exit
the top of Circle 2 (Fig. 3—red thread). Fig. 2: Working Circle 2
Repeat Circle 2 and the spacers thirteen
times or until you reach the desired
length.
2) EMBELLISHMENTS. Decorate the

base with pearls and seed beads:
Large pearl: Rotate the base so your Fig. 3: Adding the spacers
thread exits up through the final C.
String one 6mm pearl; pass down
through the opposite C in the same
circle and up through an adjacent C
in the same circle (Fig. 4—blue thread).
Seed beads: String 1B; pass back through
ARTIST’S TIP
the last C exited and up through the Fig. 4: Adding embellishment beads If you’re making the bangle version,
next C in the same circle. Repeat the more thread you use, the more
around (Fig. 4—red thread) to add 1B on structure your bangle will have.
top of each of the 8C. Weave through Using a heavier thread, such as 8 lb
beads to exit 1B, string 1A, and pass braided beading thread, will also
through the next B; repeat around to add stability.
add 8A (Fig. 5—blue thread).
Turnaround: Weave through beads to exit
up through the top C, pass through
the 6mm pearl to reinforce, and pass
down through the nearest C. To work
a turnaround, pass up through the C Fig. 5: Adding size 15°
to the left, through the B on top of it, embellishment beads
back through the C, and up through
the nearest spacer C (Fig. 5—red thread).
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ARTIST’S TIP
Experiment with color:
create this bracelet using
String one 3mm pearl; pass
Small pearls: assorted colors of 6mm
back through the spacer C last exited. rounds in place of the
Weave through beads of the next circle 6mm pearls.
to reach the opposite spacer C (Fig. 6—
blue thread). Work a turnaround in the
nearest B to exit up through the
spacer C (Fig. 6—red thread). Add
another 3mm pearl in the same man-
ner. Exit the top C of the next circle.
Repeat this step thirteen times. Repeat
the large pearl and seed bead embellish-
ment on the final circle. Note: Using
the turnaround method gives you the
freedom to add each item however it
makes sense to you; embellish the Fig. 6: Embellishing the spacer
triangles in any order. beads with 3mm pearls
3) CLASP BUTTON. Use tubular

peyote stitch to form the button half of
the clasp:
Anchor: Weave through beads to exit the
end of the final circle. Ladder-stitch
1C to the last C exited. Secure the
thread and trim.
Start: Leaving a 5" tail, use 2' of thread
to string one 6mm pearl and 1B; pass
back through the pearl. String 1B,
pass through the pearl and the first B,
and pass back through the pearl. Tie a
knot with the tail and working
threads. Pass through the nearest B.
Rounds 1 and 2: String 7B, pass through
the anchor B on the other side of the
pearl, string 7B, and pass through the Fig. 7: Creating the button half of the clasp Fig. 8: Forming the loop half of the clasp
first anchor B exited.
Rounds 3 and 4: Work 1A in each stitch.
Weave through beads to exit Round 1. 4) CLASP LOOP. Weave the tail thread CAROLE OHL is a graphic designer who has
Rounds 5 and 6: Work 1A in each stitch through beads to exit the end of the been beading for more than seven years. Teaching
and sharing with others is what she loves best.
(Fig. 7—blue thread). base. Attach an anchor C as in Step 3.
She is also a certified Zentangle teacher. Visit
Connection: String 4B and 3A; pass String 3A, one 3mm pearl, and 30A www.bead-patterns.com for more of Carole’s
through the anchor bead at the end (or enough to fit over the button); pass designs; read her blog at www.openseedarts
of the base. String 3A; pass back back through the pearl. String 3A; .blogspot.com.
through the fourth B added. Pass pass through the anchor C (Fig. 8).
through the third B added, string 2B, Repeat the thread path to reinforce. RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
contact: FireLine braided beading thread and
and pass through 1A on the opposite Secure the thread and trim. Swarovski pearls: Artbeads.com, (866) 715-2323.
side of Round 6 (Fig. 7—red thread). Miyuki seed beads and Toho triangles: Charlene’s
Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Beads, (760) 530-9436, www.cbbeads.com.
Secure the threads and trim.
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silver tie affair
GLORIANNE LJUBICH
A beautiful herringbone-stitched bow

floats along an undulating necklace strap, The back of
forming an elegant and feminine answer the pendant.
to the classic bow tie.
TECHNIQUES
right-angle weave
tubular peyote stitch
ladder stitch
herringbone stitch
picot
PROJEC T LEVEL
52 beadworkmagazine.com
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1) BEZEL. Stitch a bezel for the focal through this round again to tighten and MATERIALS
crystal: reinforce, bezeling the crystal in place. 4 g silver luster size 15° seed beads (A)
Round 1: Use 6' of thread and C to right- Weave through beads to exit down 10 g metallic bronze size 15° seed beads (B)
angle-weave a strip 19 units long, leav- through the first side C in Round 1 10 g metallic silver matte size 11° cylinder
beads (C)
ing a 6" tail. String 1C and pass down at the corner of the bezel (Fig. 1).
2 g metallic dark silver size 11° cylinder
through the end C of Unit 1, then string beads (D)
1C and pass up through the end C of 2) BOW. Form a bow, using the bezel 12 g metallic bronze size 11° cylinder beads (E)
Unit 19 to form a ring; repeat the thread as the center: 297 metallic light gold 2X 3mm crystal
path. Exit through 1C at the bottom of Row 1: String 1E; pass down through bicones (F)
the ring. the last C exited, up through the E just 1 metallic light gold 2X 8×5mm crystal
rondelle
Round 2: String 1A and pass through the added, down through the next side C in
1 silver shade 14×20mm foiled- and pointed-
next bottom A of Round 1; repeat for a Round 1 of the bezel, up through the E back faceted crystal cabochon
total of 20A. Step up through the first A just added, and down through the C just Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
added in this round. exited. Repeat five times to ladder-stitch
Round 3: Work 20 tubular peyote stitches a total of 6E along one long side of the TOOLS
Scissors
with 1A in each stitch. Step up through bezel. Exit up through the final E
Size 12 beading needle
the first A added in this round. Weave (Fig. 2).
through this round again to tighten and Row 2: String 2E, pass down through the FINISHED SIZE: 18"
reinforce, then weave through beads to last E exited, and up through the next E
exit from a top C in Round 1. of Row 1; repeat four times using 2C in
Round 4: Place the cabochon in the bead- each stitch and one more time using 2E
work, faceup. String 1D and pass in the stitch. Work a turnaround to step
through the next top C in Round 1; up for the next and subsequent rows,
repeat for a total of 20D. Step up passing up through the last E added
through the first D added in this round. in this row (Fig. 3).
Round 5: Work 20 tubular peyote stitches Rows 3–6: Work 6 herringbone stitches Artist’s Tip
with 1D in each stitch. Step up through in each of 4 rows in this stitch order: To make the necklace
the first D added in this round. Weave 2E/2C/2C/2C/2C/2E. Note: This is the more versatile, use
stitch-color order for all rows. Begin snaps to attach the bow.
following Fig. 4 for Rows 1–24.
5
4
24
1
23
2 22
3
21
20
19
Fig. 1: Forming the bezel
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
Fig. 2: Adding Row 1 of the bow
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Fig. 3: Forming Row 2 of the bow Fig. 4: Stitching Rows 1–24 of the bow
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Fig. 6: Adding Row 2 of
Fig. 5: Zipping the bow ends the strap
Row 7: Work 1 herringbone stitch with 2E, fourth/fifth and fifth/sixth columns Rows 2–19: Work 2 herringbone stitches
and 2 stitches with 2C in each. Before for a total of 2 rows. with 2E in each stitch. Before working
passing up through the next C of the Rows 20 and 21: Work 6 herringbone the turnaround to step up for the next
previous row, string 1A to form an stitches with a 2A increase between row, string 1B and pass up through the
increase between the center columns. the first/second columns; 3A increases final E added in the row (Fig. 6). Repeat
Work herringbone stitch across the row between the second/third, third/fourth, seventeen times to add a total of
as before. fourth/fifth columns; and a 2A increase 18 rows.
Row 8: Work 6 herringbone stitches with between the fifth/sixth columns for a Note: For the rest of this section (Fig. 7),
1A increases between the second/third, total of 2 rows. begin and end each row with 2E and a 1B
third/fourth, and fourth/fifth columns. Rows 22–24: Work 6 herringbone stitches turnaround as in Rows 2–19 unless other-
Rows 9–11: Work 6 herringbone stitches with 3A increases between each column wise indicated. For each row, add the in-
with 1A increases between each column for a total of 3 rows. crease beads indicated below between the
for a total of 3 rows. Rows 25–44: Repeat Rows 2–21 in reverse 2E columns or weave through the nearest
Rows 12 and 13: Work 6 herringbone order. Work a ladder-stitched thread beads of the previous row and the increase
stitches with 1A increases between the path on the final row to connect the thread path as indicated to form an undu-
first/second and second/third columns, beads. Exit out through an end bead lating shape:
a 2A increase between the third/fourth in Row 44. Rows 20 and 21: Add 1B (Fig. 8, green
columns, and 1A increases between the Connect: Fold the beadwork so Row 44 thread).
fourth/fifth and fifth/sixth columns for touches Row 1. Pass up through the cor- Row 22: Add 2B (Fig. 8, blue thread).
a total of 2 rows. responding E in Row 1; weave through Row 23: Weave through the previous
Rows 14 and 15: Work 6 herringbone beads to exit down through the same E increase (Fig. 8, red thread).
stitches with a 1A increase between the in Row 1 last exited and through the Row 24: Add 1F.
first/second columns; 2A increases next 2C of Row 44. Continue zipping Row 25: Weave through the previous
between the second/third, third/fourth, the ends of the bow together to form a increase.
and fourth/fifth columns; and a 1A seamless join (Fig. 5). Secure the thread Row 26: Add 3B.
increase between the fifth/sixth col- and trim. Row 27: Weave through the previous
umns for a total of 2 rows. Repeat this entire step on the other long increase.
Rows 16 and 17: Work 6 herringbone side of the bezel, forming the other half Row 28: Add 1B, 1F, and 1B. Don’t add the
stitches with 2A increases between each of the bow. second 2E; instead, pass up through the
column for a total of 2 rows. first E on the second column from the
Rows 18 and 19: Work 6 herringbone 3) STRAP SECTION 1. Form the first previous row, pass down through 3E,
stitches with 2A increases between the section of the necklace strap: and pass up through 1B and 2E (Fig. 9).
first/second and second/third columns, Row 1: Use 7' of thread to ladder-stitch Note: All decreases are made on the right
a 3A increase between the third/fourth a strip 4E long, leaving an 8" tail. Exit side of the strap and step-ups are done
columns, and a 2A increase between the from the top of an end E. in the same way. All decrease rows in
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110
109
10
107 8
10
105 6
104
Fig. 7 are marked with pink beads 103
102
in the diagram. 101
Fig. 7: Pattern for 100
Rows 29 and 30: Weave through the
Strap Section 1 99
previous increase. (pink beads indicate 98
97
Row 31: Add 2F. decrease rows) 96
95
Row 32: Weave through the previous 94
93
increase; don’t add the second 2E. 92
Row 33: Add 2B, 1F, and 2B. 91
90
increase. 88
87
85
increase; don’t add the first 2E. 84
Row 36: Add 3F. Don’t add the second 2E. 83
82
Pass down through 2E and pass up 81
through 1B and 1E. 80
79
Rows 37 and 38: Weave through the 78
77
previous increase for 2 rows. 76
75
increase. 72
71
Row 41: Add 4F. 70
68
increase. 67
Row 43: Add 4B, 1F, 4B. 66
64
increase. 63
Row 45: Add 5F. 62
61
increase. 59
57
increase. 55 Fig. 8: Stitching
54 Rows 20–23 of
Row 49: Add 6F. 53 Strap Section 1
52
increase. 50
49
47
increase. 45
44
Row 53: Add 7F. 43
42
increase. 40
39
36
increase. 35 27
34 26
Row 57: Add 8F. 33 25
32 24
31 0 22 Fig. 9: Forming
3
increase. 29 21 Row 28 in Section 1
28 20 of the strap
Row 59: Add 8B, 1F, and 8B. 27 19
26
24
increase. 23
22 1
Row 61: Add 9F. 2 0
2
19
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Row 62: Weave through the previous Row 93: Add 3B. Rows 210–300: Repeat Section 1,
increase. Row 94: Weave through the previous Rows 20–110, to form the third
Row 63: Add 9B, 1F, and 9B. increase. Pass down through 2E, strap section (refer to Fig. 7).
Row 64: Don’t add the first 2E. Weave string 1B, and pass up through 2E. Rows 301–315: Don’t add a central
through the previous increase. Row 95: Add 3B, 1F, and 3B. increase for 15 rows.
Row 65: Weave through the previous Row 96: Weave through the previous
increase. increase. Pass down through 2E, 6) CLASP LOOP. Herringbone-stitch
Row 66: Add 9F. string 1B, and pass up through 2E. the loop section of the clasp:
Row 67: Weave through the previous Row 97: Don’t add the first 2E. Add 2F. Row 316: Work 2 stitches with 2E in each
increase. Don’t add the second 2E. Pass Row 98: Weave through the previous stitch; string 1B before stepping up as
down through 2E, string 1B, and pass increase. before.
up through the nearest 1E from the Row 99: Add 2B, 1F, and 2B. Row 317: Repeat Row 316, but pass down
previous row. Row 100: Weave through the previous through 2E and up through 2E between
Row 68: Weave through the previous increase. Don’t add the second 2E. columns to form a gap (Fig. 11, purple
increase. Pass down through 3E and pass up thread).
Row 69: Add 8B, 1F, and 8B. through 1B and 2E. Rows 318–325: Repeat Row 317 eight
Row 70: Weave through the previous Row 101: Add 1B, 1F, and 1B. times, passing down the first column
increase. Row 102: Weave through the previous and up through the second column with
Row 71: Add 8F. increase. Don’t add the second 2E. Pass each stitch to extend the gap (Fig. 11,
Rows 72 and 73: Weave through the down through 3E and pass up through green thread).
previous increase for each of 2 rows. 1B and 2E. Rows 326 and 327: Repeat Row 316 twice,
Row 74: Add 8B, 1F, and 8B. Row 103: Weave through the previous rejoining the columns (Fig. 11, blue
Row 75: Weave through the previous increase. thread).
increase. Row 104: Add 3B. Pass down through 2E, Row 328: Work 2 stitches with 2B in each
Row 76: Add 7F. string 1B, and pass up through 2E. stitch, but don’t add a B on the turn;
Row 77: Weave through the previous Row 105: Weave through the previous instead, weave through beads to exit up
increase. increase. through the second B added.
Row 78: Add 7B, 1F, and 7B. Row 106: Add 1F. Pass down through 2E, Picot: String 1F and 3B, then pass back
Row 79: Weave through the previous string 1B, and pass up through 2E. through the F and the third B in Row
increase. Row 107: Weave through the previous 328 (Fig. 11, red thread); repeat the
Row 80: Add 6F. increase. thread path to reinforce. Weave through
Row 81: Weave through the previous Row 108: Add 2B. Pass down through 2E, Row 328 in a ladder-stitched thread
increase. string 1B, and pass up through 2E. path to close the columns. Secure the
Row 82: Add 6B, 1F, and 6B. Don’t add the Rows 109 and 110: Add 1B in each of thread and trim.
last 2E. Pass down through 3E and pass 2 rows.
up through 1B and 2E.
Rows 83 and 84: Weave through the 4) STRAP SECTION 2. Work the second
Detail of
previous increase for each of 2 rows. section of the strap the same as the first, the clasp.
Row 85: Add 5F. with some bead-count changes:
Row 86: Weave through the previous Rows 111–123: Work 2 stitches with 2E in
increase. each stitch for 13 rows. Add 1B when
Row 87: Add 5B, 1F, and 5B. working a turnaround for each even-
Row 88: Weave through the previous numbered row.
increase. Rows 124–194: Follow Fig. 10 for increase
Row 89: Don’t add the first 2E. Add 4F. counts and decrease placements.
Row 90: Weave through the previous
increase. Pass down through 2E and 5) STRAP SECTION 3. Stitch the third
pass up through 1B and 2E. strap section:
Row 91: Add 4B, 1F, and 4B. Rows 195–209: Work 2 stitches with 2E in
Row 92: Weave through the previous each stitch for 15 rows. Add 1B when
increase. Pass down through 2E, string working a turnaround for each even-
1B, and pass up through 2E. numbered row.
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194
19392
7) CLASP BUTTON. Weave the tail thread
1 91
at the other end of the strap through beads
1
19089
to exit up through the second E of Row 1.
1 88
Fig. 10: Pattern for
1
String 2E, the rondelle, and 3B; pass back
Strap Section 2
18
through the rondelle. String 2E; pass
7
18685
(pink beads indicate
1
decrease rows) through the third E of Row 1 (Fig. 12).
184 3
18
Repeat the thread path several times to
182 1
18
reinforce. Secure the thread and trim.
180 9
17
178 7
17
8) FINISHING. Start 1' of new thread that

176 5
17
exits from the fifth C in Row 5 of the bow.

174 73
Center the bow on the thin section of the

1 2
17
strap between Sections 1 and 2. Securely

17 70
stitch the bow to the strap’s beadwork,

1
1
16 between Rows 113 and 114. Weave

9
16
8 through the strap beads to exit from the
167
second D in Row 125. Securely stitch
166 the other side of the bow to the strap.
165 Secure the thread and trim. ✦
164
163 GLORIANNE LJUBICH enjoys many forms of
162 beading and likes to mix it up, but she is most able to
achieve a Zen state while beadweaving. She lives in
161 Seattle, Washington, where she designs and teaches.
160 She can be reached at glorianne@cox.net.
159
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
158
contact: Swarovski crystals, FireLine braided beading
157 thread, Delica cylinder beads, and all other materials:
156 FusionBeads.com, (888) 781-3559.
155
154
153
152
151
150
149
148
147
146
145
144
143
142
141
140 9
13
138 37
1
136
135
134 3
13
132
131
130
129 8
12 7
12 6 Fig. 11: Stitching Fig. 12: Adding
12 25 the clasp loop the clasp button
1
4
12
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enchanted rivoli earrings
CSILLA CSIRMAZ
Deceivingly simple to make, these gorgeous

earrings are formed by first bezeling a rivoli, then
wrapping it with a herringbone-stitched rope.
TECHNIQUES
ladder stitch
tubular herringbone stitch
square stitch
PROJEC T LEVEL 
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MATERIALS Rounds 6 and 7: Work 1A in each stitch total of 8 more rounds. Work a ladder-
2 g bronze size 15° seed beads (A) for a total of 15A in each of 2 rounds stitch thread path on the final round to
2 g bronze size 11° seed beads (B) (Fig. 1), pulling the thread tight to close the end. Weave through beads to
2 g bronze size 11° cylinder beads (C) secure the rivoli in place. Secure the exit down through a B in Round 24 that
2 g matte gold luster size 9° seed beads (D)
threads and trim. Set the bezel aside. sits above an E in Round 23.
2 g bronze size 8° seed beads (E)
8 bronze size 6° seed beads (F)
2) ROPE. Work a tubular herringbone– 3) EMBELLISH. String 1B; pass up
4 fuchsia AB 3mm crystal bicones (G)
20 fuchsia AB2X 4mm crystal bicones (H)
stitched rope to wrap around the bezel: through the next B in Round 24 that sits
2 amethyst 6mm crystal bicones (I) Round 1: Use 6' of thread to ladder-stitch a above an E in Round 23, then pass down
2 foil-backed amethyst 12mm crystal rivolis strip 4A long. Stitch the first and last A through the original B exited and the near-
1 pair of brass ¾" ear wires together to form a ring (Fig. 2). est E in Round 23 (Fig. 5, blue thread).
Smoke 4 lb braided beading thread Round 2: String 2A, pass down through Working on the same side of the rope
the next A of Round 1, and up through where the last embellishment was made,
TOOLS
the following A; repeat. Step up for the string 1G; pass up through the next E in
Scissors
next and subsequent rounds by passing Round 23, down through the original E
through the first bead added in the cur- exited in this stitch, and the nearest E in
FINISHED SIZE: 15⁄8" rent round (Fig. 3). Round 22 (Fig. 5, red thread). Using the
Rounds 3–8: Work 2A in each stitch for a same technique, continue adding bead
total of 4A. Repeat five times for a total embellishments along the edge of the rope
of 6 more rounds.
1) BEZEL. Work tubular peyote stitch to Round 9: Work 2B in each stitch for a total
form a bezel for the rivoli: of 4B.
Rounds 1 and 2: Use 3' of thread to string Rounds 10–15: Work 2D in the first stitch
30A, leaving a 6" tail. Tie the working and 2E in the second stitch (Fig. 4); Back of earring
and tail threads together to form a tight repeat five times for a total of 6 more
knot; pass through the first A strung. rounds.
Round 3: String 1C, skip 1A, and pass Rounds 16 and 17: Work 2E in the first
through the next A; repeat fourteen stitch and 2F in the second stitch; repeat
times for a total of 15C. Step up for the once for a total of 2 more rounds.
next and subsequent rounds by passing Rounds 18–23: Work 2D in the first stitch
through the first bead added in the cur- and 2E in the second stitch; repeat five
rent round. times for a total of 6 more rounds.
Rounds 4 and 5: Work 1C in each stitch Round 24: Work 2B in each stitch for a
for a total of 15C in each of 2 rounds. Set total of 4B.
1 rivoli in the beadwork so the back Rounds 25–32: Work 2A in each stitch for
touches Round 1. a total of 4A; repeat seven times for a
6 7
5
4
2 3
1 Fig. 2: Connecting
Round 1 of the rope
Fig. 1: Forming the bezel
Fig. 3: Stitching Round 2 Fig. 4: Adding Round Fig. 5: Embellish-

10 of the rope ing the rope
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in this order: 5H, 1I, 5H, 1G, and 1B.
Weave through beads to exit from Round 1
of the rope.
4) ASSEMBLY. Connect the rope ends to Fig. 6: Connecting the rope ends
and adding the loop
form a circle, add a hanging loop, and
stitch the bezel to the center:
Rope ends: Use the working thread of the
rope to string 1B, 1E, and 1B; pass down
through 1A on the other end of the rope
and up through the adjacent A and the
nearest B just added (Fig. 6, blue
thread).
Loop: String 7A; pass through the first B
added in this step, down through the
next A at the end of the rope, and up
through the adjacent A (Fig. 6, red
thread).
Fig. 7: Connecting the bezel
Reinforce: Repeat the thread path of the to the rope (back view)
rope-end connection and the loop sev-
eral times, taking care to pass through
each A at each end of the rope to seat the
new beads at the center of the rope ends.
Exit from 1A of Round 1, toward the
inside of the circle.
Bezel: Place the bezel in the center of the
rope circle. Use a square-stitch thread
path to secure the inside of the rope cir-
cle to Rounds 3 and 4 of the bezel
(Fig. 7). Note: It may be tricky to get the
needle between the rope and bezel; just
do your best to secure the bezel while
keeping the stitches neat. It’s fine to
pass through 2 beads at a time here; just
make sure the bezel is snug.
Add 1 ear wire to the loop.
5) Repeat Steps 1–4 for a second earring. ✦
CSILLA CSIRMAZ a Hungarian living in London,

United Kingdom, has been making beaded jewelry for
Artist’s Tips
six years. Her favorite materials are Japanese seed • You may use larger rivolis in this earring. Just adjust the
beads and Swarovski crystals, but her biggest dream is bead count in Rounds 1 and 2 of the bezel and be sure to
to learn lampworking so she can make her own beads.
stitch a longer herringbone rope.
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or • For an extra glamorous pair of earrings, stitch two or even
contact: Swarovski bicones and rivolis, ear wires, and three of these earring components together.
FireLine braided beading thread: Fire Mountain
Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.firemountain • If you have trouble finding size 9° seed beads, look for a
gems.com. Size 9° seed beads: Boundless Beads, tube or hank of inconsistently sized 8°s and use the smallest
www.boundlessbeads.com. Delica cylinder beads beads in place of the 9°s.
and size 15°, 10°, and 11° seed beads: Shipwreck
Beads, (800) 950-4232, www.shipwreckbeads.com.
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rosebud rivolis
Sabine Lippert
Stitch three different sizes of sparkling
components, then connect them
together to form this elegant, curving
necklace that evokes a ring of
bezeled rosebuds.
TECHNIQUES
netting
picot
wireworking
28 beadworkmagazine.com
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DESIGNER of the Year
MATERIALS
12 g gold metallic iris size 15° seed
beads (A)
27 g duracoat galvanized champagne
size 11° seed beads (B)
130 sparkle-lined light rose 4mm
glass rounds (C)
17 foil-back rose AB 14mm crystal rivolis
5 foil-back rose AB 18mm crystal rivolis
49 gold 16-gauge 7mm jump rings
1 gold 8×15mm lobster clasp
Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
1) MEDIUM COMPONENTS. Use netting
and tubular peyote stitch to form bezeled TOOLS
rivolis: Scissors
Rounds 1 and 2: Use 3' of thread to string Size 12 beading needle
{3B and 1C} six times, leaving a 3" tail. 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers
Pass through the beads again to form a FINISHED SIZE: 18¾"
circle; exit from 1C. (expandable to 20")
Round 3: String 1B, skip 1B of the previ-
ous round, and pass through the next B,
then string 1B, skip 1B of the previous
round, and pass through the next C; Fig. 1: Adding Round 3 of the
repeat five times. Step up through the medium component
first B added in this round (Fig. 1).
Round 4: String 1B and pass through the
next B of Round 3, then string 5A and
pass through the following B of
Round 3, allowing the beads to arc
around the C; repeat five times. Weave
through beads to exit a B of Round 1 Fig. 2: Stitching
that sits to the right of a C (Fig. 2, Rounds 4 and 5
of the medium
blue thread). component
next B of Round 1, then string 5A and
pass through the following B of
Round 1, allowing the beads to arc over
the C; repeat five times. Weave through
beads to exit from the second A added in
this round (Fig. 2, red thread).
Round 6: *String 3B, skip 1A, and pass
through the next 2A of the current arc.
String 1A, 1B, and 1A; pass through the
first 2A of the arc on the mirror side of
the nearest C (Fig. 3, blue thread).
Repeat from *. Weave through beads to
exit from the second A added to the next
arc over the next C (Fig. 3, red thread).
Note: This and the next 2 figures are
Fig. 3: Forming the first
shown as flat side views for clarity. stitches in Round 6 of the
Repeat this entire section five times to medium component
add 4 picots around each C. Exit from
the third B added in this round.
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Round 7: String 2A and pass through the
nearest B of Round 5, then string 2A
and pass through the next 3B of
Round 6 on this side of the beadwork;
repeat five times. Exit from a center B of
Round 6 on this side of the beadwork
(Fig. 4).
next center B of Round 6 on this side of
the beadwork; repeat five times. Place
one 14mm rivoli into the beadwork so
its front touches the C of Round 1. Hold
the rivoli in position with your thumb
and forefinger and pull the thread tight
to bezel the rivoli. Repeat the Round 8
thread path to reinforce; exit from a cen-
ter B of a 3B set in Round 8 (Fig. 5, blue
thread).
Round 9: String 2A and pass through the
center B of the next 3B set of Round 8;
repeat five times. Repeat the thread
path to reinforce. Weave through beads
to exit from a third B of a picot in
Round 6 on the back of the bezel,
toward the nearest 2A of Round 7
(Fig. 5, red thread).
Loops: *String 4B and pass through the
last 3B picot exited and the first B just
added (Fig. 6, green thread); repeat the
thread path to reinforce. String 1A and
Fig. 4: Adding Round 7 of the
pass through the next B just added; medium component
repeat twice. Repeat the thread path to
reinforce, then weave through beads to
exit from the next Round 6 picot, away
from the center of the rivoli (Fig. 6, blue
thread). Repeat from * to add 1 loop to
the second, fourth, and fifth picots of
Round 6 (Fig 6, red thread). Note: Jump
rings will pass through these loops to
join the components. Secure the thread
and trim. Set aside. Fig. 5: Working Rounds 8
Repeat this entire step nine times for a and 9 of the medium
component
total of 10 medium components.
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Back of bracelet
Option
It’s easy to combine these components
to design other pieces, such as bracelets
or earrings. This sparkling bracelet,
made of all medium-size components,
combines silver and teal iris seed beads
Fig. 6: Adding the loops to with blue rivolis.
the medium component
2) SMALL COMPONENTS. Repeat Step 1, the first, second, third, fourth, and sixth Strap 2: Repeat Strap 1, but start by using
this time forming Rounds 1 and 2 by using picots of Round 6 to form the center 1 jump ring to connect the clasp to the
3' of thread to string {3B and 1C} five component. single loop of the remaining end compo-
times. Work Rounds 3–8 as before, mak- nent. Note: Connect these components
ing five repeats in each round. In Round 9, 4) ASSEMBLY. Use jump rings to connect so the finished strap curves in the oppo-
work 2B in each stitch instead of 2A. Add the loops of the components: site direction from the left side.
loops to the first, second, third, and fourth Strap 1: Connect 6 jump rings together to Center: Use 4 jump rings to connect the
picots of Round 6. Repeat this step three form an extension chain. Use 1 jump medium components at the end of each
times to form the small components. ring to attach the end of the chain to a strap to the 4 top loops of the center
Repeat twice more, but add the loops to single loop of an end component. Mak- component. Use 1 jump ring to connect
the first, second, and fourth picots of ing sure all of the rivolis point in the the dangle to the bottom of the center
Round 6 to form the end components. same direction, use 2 jump rings to component. ✦
Repeat a final time, this time adding only connect the 2 free loops of the previous
1 loop to form the dangle. component to 2 loops of the next com- Originally a physician, SABINE LIPPERT is a crafter
by passion. In 2007 she started beading and hasn’t
ponent, attaching one component to the
looked back. She is the author of Sabine Lippert’s
3) LARGE COMPONENTS. Repeat Step 1, next in the following order: 1 medium, Beaded Fantasies (Lark Books, 2012) and teaches
this time forming Rounds 1 and 2 by using 1 large, 1 medium, 1 small, 1 medium, beading classes internationally. Sabine is a
3' of thread to string {3B and 1C} seven 1 large, 1 medium, 1 small, and Swarovski Elements Ambassador. Visit Sabine
at www.trytobead.com.
times. Work Rounds 3–8 as before, mak- 1 medium. Note: Be sure to arrange the
ing six repeats in each round and using an large components so the pair of Round 6
18mm rivoli instead of a 14mm rivoli. In picots without loops both point down; RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
contact: Miyuki seed beads: Caravan Beads, (800)
Round 9, work 3A in each stitch instead of arrange the small components so the
230-8941, www.caravanbeads.net. Swarovski rivolis:
2A. Add loops to the first, second, fourth, Round 6 picot without loops points FusionBeads.com, (888) 781-3559. Jump rings and
and fifth picots of Round 6. Repeat this down as well. Set aside. similar glass rounds: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads,
step three times to form the large compo- (800) 355-2137, www.firemountaingems.com.
Kits: Sabine Lippert, www.trytobead.com.
nents. Repeat once more, but add loops to
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Xs and Os bracelet
MARIA TERESA MORAN
Use large crystal pearls and fire-polished rounds

as a base for this uniquely colored and structured
take on the traditional Xs and Os bracelet.
TECHNIQUES
two-needle right-angle weave
netting
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1) BASE. Use two-needle right-angle Stitch 2: Use the right needle to string 1C MATERIALS
weave to form the bracelet base: and 3A, then pass through the next E on 5 g bronze size 11° seed beads (A)
Unit 1: Place one needle on each end of 6' the base; repeat with the left needle, 20 indicolite 3mm crystal bicones (B)
of thread. Use the right needle to string passing through the E in the opposite 32 light amethyst Dorado 4mm crystal
bicones (C)
1F, 1A, 1D, 1A, and 1E. Use the left nee- direction (Fig. 2, red thread).
36 powder rose 4mm crystal pearls (D)
dle to string 1A, 1D, and 1A, then pass Stitches 3–16: Repeat Stitches 1 and 2
9 Bordeaux 10mm crystal pearls (E)
back through the last E added to form seven times for a total of 8 crisscrosses. 10 light smoky topaz 6mm fire-polished
the first unit (Fig. 1, green thread). Weave through beads to exit from the F rounds (F)
Note: Because of the nature of two- at the end of the base, with one thread 1 gold pewter 12×15mm fancy toggle clasp
needle right-angle weave, the needles exiting each side. Smoke 8 lb braided beading thread
will switch left and right positions with
TOOLS
each stitch. 3) CLASP RING. Use the right needle to
Scissors
Unit 2: Use the right needle to string 1A, string 3A, 1B, 3A, the clasp ring, and 3A; Size 12 beading needles
1D, 1A, and 1F. Use the left needle to pass back through the B just added. String
string 1A, 1D, and 1A, then pass back 3A; pass through the F at the end of the FINISHED SIZE: 7"
through the last F added to form the base and the nearest 1A/1D/1A (Fig. 3,
second unit (Fig. 1, blue thread). blue thread). Use the left needle to retrace
Unit 3: Use the right needle to string 1A, the thread path of the right needle,
1D, 1A, and 1E. Use the left needle to working in the opposite direction to 4) EDGE EMBELLISHMENT. Turn the
string 1A, 1D, and 1A, then pass back exit from the opposite 1A/1D/1A (Fig. 3, bracelet so the clasp ring points down.
through the last E added to form the red thread). *Use the right needle to string 1B, then
third unit (Fig. 1, red thread). pass through the next 1A/1D/2A/1D/1A
Units 4–18: Repeat Units 2 and 3 seven along the right side of the base (Fig. 4, blue
times or to the desired length minus 1½" thread). Use the left needle to repeat
for the final unit and clasp. Repeat from * on the left side of the base (Fig. 4,
Unit 2 again for a total of 18 units. red thread). Continue adding B on each
Weave through beads so a thread exits
from each side of the final E placed.
2) CRISSCROSSES. Add a crisscross layer

of embellishment over the top of the base:
Stitch 1: Turn the base so the final E added
points down. Use the right needle to
string 3A, 1C, and 1A. Use the left nee-
dle to string 3A and 1C; pass through
the final A added to the right needle
(Fig. 2, blue thread).
Fig. 1: Stitching Fig. 2: Adding the criss- Fig. 3: Attaching Fig. 4: Adding the
Units 1–3 of the base crosses to the base the clasp ring edge embellishments
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side of the base in this manner, keeping
the thread tension even, for a total of 8B
on each side. For the final stitch, use the
right needle to string 1B and pass through
the next 1A/1D/1A/1F at the end of the
base; repeat with the left needle (Fig. 5).
5) CLASP BAR. Repeat Step 3, this time

adding the clasp bar. Secure the thread
and trim. ✦
MARIA TERESA MORAN was a floral designer

and flower-shop owner. Now semiretired, Maria Teresa
is still inspired by flowers as she designs beaded
Artist’s Tip
jewelry with a floral flavor. As you embellish the sides in Step 4, you
may find it helpful to work a few stitches
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
on one side and then a couple on the
contact: Seed beads, Swarovski bicones and pearls,
TierraCast clasp, FireLine braided beading thread, other side. This will help keep even
and all other materials: Discount Beads, (702)360- Fig. 5: Stitching the final edge embellish- tension so the finished bracelet lines
4266, www.discountbeadslv.com. ments and setting up to add the clasp bar up straight.
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ilona bracelet
YA S M I N S A R FAT I
This elegant, sparkly, lacy

bracelet works up very
quickly using simple netting
techniques.
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUE
netting
wireworking
PROJEC T LEVEL
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1) BASE. Use netting to stitch through the to exit up through the following setting MATERIALS
cup chain to form the bracelet base: (Fig. 1, red thread). Repeat from * eight 5 g metallic gold size 11° seed beads (A)
Row 1: Use 6' of thread to pass up through times, then repeat from * to ** for a total 5 g metallic gold permanent-finish size 8°
seed beads (B)
the first setting on the cup chain, leav- of 19 nets on each side of the chain.
5 g opaque green luster 5×3mm 2-hole
ing a 3' tail. *String 1B, 1C, and 3A; pass Clasp loop: String 12A and pass down
seed beads (C)
down through the second (right) hole of through the last setting exited (Fig. 2, 20 crystal 8mm (SS39) crystal chatons
the C just added. String 1B; pass down blue thread); repeat the thread path to 6½" (20 setting links) of brass 8mm
through the next setting on the cup reinforce. Pass through the nearest cup chain
chain (Fig. 1, green thread). String 1B, 1B/1C(right hole)/3A/1C(left hole)/1B, 1 gold-plated 14×20mm crystal-studded
1C, and 3A; pass up through the second the previous setting, and the following magnetic ball clasp
2 gold-plated 6mm jump rings
(left) hole of the C just added. String 1B; 1B/1C(left hole)/1A (Fig. 2, red thread).
Gold nylon beading thread
pass up through the previous setting, Row 2: String 1C and 3A; pass down
then weave through beads to exit down through the left hole of the C just added, TOOLS
through the next setting on the chain the nearest A of the next 3A set of Scissors
(Fig. 1, blue thread).** String 1B, 1C, Row 1, and the right hole of the follow- Size 11 beading needle
and 3A; pass up through the right hole ing C, then pass up through the left hole 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers
of the C just added. String 1B; pass up of the same C and the nearest A of the FINISHED SIZE: 7"
through the next setting on the cup 3A set (Fig. 3). Repeat from the begin-
chain. String 1B, 1C, and 3A; pass down ning of this row seventeen times for a
through the left hole of the C just added. total of 18 nets. Secure the working
String 1B; pass down through the previ- thread and trim.
ous setting, then weave through beads Add a needle to the tail thread and repeat Artist’s Tip
the clasp loop and Row 2 on the other If you can’t find cup
edge of Row 1. chain, you may use
8mm crystal montées.
2) STONES. Place 1 chaton into 1 setting

link of the chain and use the pliers to fold
all 4 prongs over the edges of the chaton to
secure it in place; repeat nineteen times
using the remaining chatons and
setting links.
Fig. 1: Beginning Row 1
of the base 3) CLASP. Use 1 jump ring to attach one
half of the clasp to one clasp loop; repeat
to add the second half of the clasp to the
other clasp loop. ✦
YASMIN SARFATI owns a bead store in Holon,

Israel, called Beading with Beads. Yasmin has been
beading since about 2002 and teaching since 2008.
Fig. 2: Adding the first
clasp loop She sells kits and materials on her website, www
.beadingwithbeads.net. You may also reach her on
Facebook at www.facebook.com/beadingwith
beadskits.
RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer

or contact: Cup chain (39SS): Las Vegas Rhinestones,
(401) 487-5256, www.lasvegasrhinestones.com.
Superduo 2-hole seed beads, Swarovski crystal
chatons, One-G nylon beading thread, and all
other materials: FusionBeads.com, (888) 781-3559.
Fig. 3: Forming the first
stitch of Row 2
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Empress Catherine’s Collar
LESLEE FRUMIN
Tight right-angle-weave stitches are

the secret to this crystal-encrusted,
sleek necklace design.
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1) STRAP 1. Use right-angle weave to form Row 2, Unit 3: String {1A and 1D} twice. TECHNIQUES
one side of the necklace base: String 1A; pass through the next D along right-angle weave
Row 1, Unit 1: Use 6' of thread to string {1A the top of Row 1. String 1A; pass up netting
and 1D} four times, leaving a 6" tail; pass through the nearest side D of the previous
PROJECT LEVEL 
through the beads again and exit from the unit and the first 1A/1D/1A/1D of this unit
third D (Fig. 1, green thread). (Fig. 2, red thread). MATERIALS
Row 1, Unit 2: String {1A and 1D} three times. Row 2, Units 4–31: Repeat Row 2, Units 2 7 g antiqued copper size 15° seed
String 1A; pass through the last D exited and 3, fourteen times. Weave through beads (A)
and the first 1A/1D/1A/1D just added beads to exit from the top D of the final 126 rose gold 3mm crystal bicones (B)
(Fig. 1, blue thread). unit in this row. 21 rose gold 3mm crystal pearl rounds (C)
302 rose gold 4mm crystal pearl
Row 1, Units 3–31: Repeat Row 1, Unit 2,
rounds (D)
twenty-nine times. Weave through beads to 2) STRAP 2. Work right-angle weave off 1 crystal bronze shade 12×20mm crystal
exit from 1D at the top of the final unit of Strap 1 to form the second strap of the cabochette pendant
(Fig. 1, red thread). necklace base: Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
Row 2, Unit 1: String {1A and 1D} three times. Row 1, Unit 1: String {1A and 1D} three times.
TOOLS
String 1A; pass through the last D exited in String 1A; pass through the last D exited in
Scissors
Row 1 and the 1A/1D/1A/1D/1A/1D just Strap 1 and the first 1A/1D/1A/1D/1A/1D
added (Fig. 2, green thread). of this unit (Fig. 3, orange thread). Beading awl
Row 2, Unit 2: String 1A; pass through the Row 1, Unit 2: String 1A; pass through the
next D along the top of Row 1. String {1A next D along the top of Strap 1. String {1A FINISHED SIZE
and 1D} twice. String 1A; pass down and 1D} twice. String 1A; pass down 16½"
through the nearest side D of the previous through the nearest side D of the previous
unit, through the first A of this unit, the unit. Pass through the next A of this unit,
nearest top D of Row 1, and up through the following D of the previous row, and the
the following 1A/1D of this unit (Fig. 2, nearest A of Strap 1, Row 2, Unit 30. Pass
blue thread). through the nearest A of Strap 1, Row 2, artist’s tip
Unit 29 (Fig. 3, green thread).
Reweave all right-
angle-weave units
for very uniform
beadwork.
Fig. 1: Forming Strap 1, Row 1
Fig. 2: Stitching Strap 1, Row 2, Units 1–3 Fig. 3: Adding Strap 2, Row 1; the V reinforcement; and Strap 2, Row 2
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Fig. 6: Stitching the strip into a
tube for the clasp bar
Fig. 4: Forming the bottom and top Fig. 5: Working the first 2 side Fig. 7: Embellishing
center embellishments embellishments the clasp bar
V reinforcement: String 1A; pass back Bottom center embellishment, Pass 1: of this embellishment (Fig. 5, blue thread),
through the nearest A of Strap 2, Row 1, Orient the necklace base so the straps are to but weave through beads to exit from the
Unit 2. Pass through the last 2A exited and the sides and the point is at the bottom. top-right D of this unit (Fig. 5, red thread).
the A just added. Pass back through the first Start 6' of new thread that exits from the A Note: Further embellishments will be done
1A/1D/1A added in Row 1, Unit 2 and con- at the bottom point of the necklace base, in this figure-eight fashion.
tinue through beads to exit from the top D leaving an 8" tail. String 2A, 1B, and 2A; pass Right side embellishments, Rows 2–31:
of this same unit (Fig. 3, blue thread). through the A opposite the last A exited on Continue stitching in the same manner as in
Row 2, Units 1 and 2: String {1A and 1D} the base, back through the beads just Row 1 to completely embellish the strap.
three times. String 1A; pass through the last added, and through the first A exited and Secure the thread and trim.
D exited in the previous row and the first the following 1D/1A (Fig. 4, green thread). Left side embellishments: Start 4' of new
1A/1D/1A/1D/1A/1D of this unit. String 1A; Bottom center embellishment, Pass 2: thread that exits from the mirror D where
pass through the next D along the top of String 6A; pass under the B of Pass 1. Note: Row 1 of the right side embellishments
the previous row. String {1A and 1D} twice. 2A will be hidden under the B. Pass up began. Repeat the right side embellish-
String 1A; pass down through the side D of through the A opposite the last A exited on ments, stitching in the opposite direction.
the previous unit and the first 1A/1D/1A/ the base to form a horizontal strand, then
1D/1A/1D of this unit (Fig. 3, red thread). weave through beads to exit from the bot- 4) CLASP BAR. Stitch a bar for the
Row 3, Units 1 and 2: String {1A and 1D} tom A of the base unit directly above the toggle clasp:
three times. String 1A; pass through the last one just embellished (Fig. 4, blue thread). Strip: Use 4' of thread to repeat Strap 1,
D exited in the previous row and the first Top center embellishment: Repeat bottom Row 1, Units 1–3 and Row 2, Units 1–3,
1A/1D of this unit. String {1A and 1D} twice. center embellishment, but make the final using C instead of D to form a strip 3 units
String 1A; pass through the next D along exit through the top-right D of the unit just wide and 2 rows long. Reweave all the units
the top of the previous row, up through the embellished (right D under the V reinforce- to ensure a tight, strong strip.
side D of the previous unit and through the ment) (Fig. 4, red thread). Tube: Fold the strip so that Rows 1 and 2
first 1A/1D of the second unit in this row. Right side embellishments, Row 1: String touch. Using the C in Rows 1 and 2 as the
Rows 4–29: Repeat Strap 2, Rows 2 and 3, 2A, 1B, and 2A; pass through the top-right D top and bottom of each new unit, use A and
thirteen times. Secure the thread and trim. of the same base unit. String 2A; pass back C to right-angle-weave the rows together,
Note: Strap 1 is worked lengthwise, but through the last B added. String 2A; pass forming a tube (Fig. 6).
Strap 2 is worked widthwise. through the last D exited in the previous Embellish: Stitch embellishments as in
embellishment (which is also the bottom- Step 3, right side embellishments, to embel-
3) EMBELLISHMENTS. Use netting to add left D of the current base unit), then weave lish Rows 1 and 2 of the tube (Fig. 7).
bicones and seed beads to the necklace base: through beads to exit down through the Secure the thread and trim. Note: Leave 1
bottom-left D of the base unit directly row unembellished to leave an area where
below the one just embellished (Fig. 5, you can connect the necklace base.
green thread). Repeat from the beginning
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Fig. 8: Connecting the clasp
bar to the strap
Connect: Start 12" of new thread that exits

from 1D at the end of the right-side strap,
toward the center. String 3A; pass
through the corresponding C on the
unembellished row of the tube. String 1A;
pass back through the last C exited
(Fig. 8, green thread). String 3A; pass
through the last D exited and weave
through beads to exit from the next D at
the end of the strap (Fig. 8, blue thread).
String 3A; pass through the corresponding
C of the tube. String 1A; pass back through
the last C exited. String 3A; pass through
the last D exited (Fig. 8, red thread). Repeat
this entire thread path twice to reinforce.
Secure the thread and trim.
5) CLASP LOOP. Start 8" of new thread that

Fig. 9: Forming the clasp loop
exits from 1D at the end of the other strap,
away from the work. String 30A; pass through LESLEE FRUMIN loves the colors, textures, and
the other D at the end of the strap, toward the shapes that can be formed with beads. Creating
center. String 3A; pass through the first D exited sparkle with simple elegance is her design focus.
in this step (Fig. 9). Repeat the thread path Leslee enjoys teaching her designs around the
twice to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. country and is a Create Your Style Swarovski
Elements Ambassador. Visit Leslee at www
6) PENDANT. Start 8" of new thread that .lesleefrumin.com.
exits from the A at the bottom point of the
necklace. String 13A and the pendant, allow- RESOURCES Check your favorite bead
ing the center 3A to slip inside of the pendant; retailer or contact: Seed beads; Swarovski
pass through the last A exited in the strap to crystal Xilion beads, pearls, bicones, and
form a loop (Fig. 10). Repeat the thread path cabochette pendant; and FireLine braided
three times to reinforce. Secure the thread beading thread: Beads Gone Wild, (561)
and trim. ● 649-9909, www.beadsgonewildstore.com. Fig. 10: Adding the pendant
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Swingin’ Soutache AMEE K. SWEET-M c NAMARA
If you’re intrigued by soutache bead

embroidery, get a tantalizing taste of the craft
while creating this sweetly simple, soft cuff.
Main
Colorway
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1) BRAID STACK. Prepare and assemble 2) LADDERS. Stitch rows of beads between
TECHNIQUES
a stack of braids: folds of the braids:
soutache bead embroidery
Prepare thread: Add a needle to 30" thread; Row 1, Stitch 1: String 1D; wrap the long
brick stitch
tie a large knot at the other end by form- end of the stack snug up and around the
PROJECT LEVEL  ing 2 overhand knots one on top of bead and pass up through the stack about
MATERIALS another. Trim the tail close to the knot. 8mm away from the last place exited
2 g taupe pearl size 11° seed beads (A) Stack: Cut the striped and gold braids in half. (Fig. 1, blue thread). Pass down through
2 g gilt-lined opal size 11° seed beads (B) Orient all 5 lengths of braid so the grain is the top stack and back through the D and
2 g cream-lined clear size 8° seed beads (C) pointed in the same direction and stack the bottom stack. Working from right to
42 cream 6mm glass pearls (D) them in this order: striped, gold, gray, gold, left, pass up through the bottom stack to
9' of gray/ivory striped 1�8" soutache braid striped. Note: When the grain of the braids exit 2mm away from the last bead added,
9' of textured metallic gold 1�8" soutache braid is aligned correctly, all the fibers will lay on toward the tail end of the stack (Fig. 1, red
4½' of gray 1�8" soutache braid the same diagonal when looking at the thread). Note: You will make 2 passes
2 antiqued gold 5.5×9mm round magnetic braids from the side (see detail photo on through each 6mm bead added in this
clasps the next page). step, as shown here.
Gold size B nylon beading thread Secure: Pass down through the stack 3" away Row 1, Stitch 2: String 1C; pass up through
2 × 8" piece of tan Ultrasuede
from the left end. Note: Keep the ribs (the the top stack, down through the top stack,
Fabric glue
inverted centerline running down each back through the C just added, and down
TOOLS strand of soutache) aligned and be sure through the bottom stack (Fig. 2, blue
Scissors the needle is passing through the rib of thread). Pass up through the bottom
Size 10 beading needle each strand. Working from right to left, pull stack, through the C just added, and up
Toothpicks the thread through until the knot rests on through the top stack. Pass down through
10 oz soup can top of the stack, and pass up through the the top stack to exit 1mm from the last
Rubber band stack to exit very close to the knot (Fig. 1, bead added, toward the long end of the
FINISHED SIZE green thread). stack (Fig. 2, red thread). Note: You will
7" make 3 thread passes for each seed bead
added in this step, as shown here.
Use the techniques used in Row 1, Stitches 1
and 2 when working the following stitches:
Row 1, Stitch 3: Add 1B; exit 2mm from the
B just added.
Row 1, Stitch 4: Add 1C; exit 3mm from
the C just added.
Row 1, Stitch 5: Add 1D; exit 2mm from the
D just added.
Row 1, Stitch 6: Add 1C; exit 1mm from
the C just added.
Row 1, Stitch 7: Add 1B, but do not pass
down through the stack at the end of the
stitch; instead, exit up through the top
stack above the B just added (Fig. 3).
Fig. 1: Securing the braid stack and

forming Row 1, Stitch 1
Fig. 2: Adding Row 1, Stitch 2 Fig. 3: Completing Row 1, Stitch 7
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Fig. 4: Finishing Row 2
Fig. 5: Starting End 1
Fig. 6: Finishing End 1
Rows 2–20: Flip the work horizontally at the blue thread). Sew from front to back, taking in the same manner (Fig. 7, red thread).
end of each row to continue working right care to insert the needle very close to where Secure the thread and trim.
to left as you repeat Stitches 1–7 (Fig. 4; the thread last exited. Note: Don’t form these
reinforcing stitches not shown for clarity) stitches through the ribs of the soutache but 5) END 2. Secure 3' of new thread at the
nineteen times for a total of 20 rows. Note: through the sides of individual strands or unfinished end of the bracelet by passing
When sewing down through the bottom even between strands. Sewing through the through the last C of the first row, hiding the
stack, tilt the needle upward to avoid the ribs of the stack, whipstitch the braids of the knot in the bead and exiting away from the
beads in the previous row. stack together very close to the tacking stack. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to finish the end
stitches several times to build a smooth gir- of the bracelet and attach the second halves
3) END 1. String 1D; fold the stack tightly dle of thread (Fig. 6, red thread). Trim the of the clasps, taking care to avoid mismatch-
over the D and pass up through the top stack end of the stack close to the stitches. ing the polarity of the magnets.
(Fig. 5, blue thread). Work 4 running stitches
through the stack, longer on the outside than 4) CLASP. Sew through the work to exit the 6) BACKING. Apply small dabs of fabric
the inside, to curve the stack around the stack above the last D added. Pass through glue to the back of the work. Use your finger
bead (Fig. 5, red thread). Tuck the end of the one loop of 1 magnetic clasp and through or a toothpick to spread the glue evenly,
stack behind the work and flip the work hori- the braid again at the same location; repeat without pushing the glue through beaded
zontally. Holding the stack on the back of the five to six times to firmly secure the clasp areas. Lay the work, glue side down, onto the
work between the thumb and forefinger of (Fig. 7, green thread). Make shallow stitches wrong side of the Ultrasuede, then wrap the
your nondominant hand, sew from back to across the back of the work to exit the stack bracelet (Ultrasuede side in) around the soup
front through both layers of braid, tacking above the end D of the last row (Fig. 7, blue can. Stretch the Ultrasuede slightly if needed
the stack’s braids securely in place (Fig. 6, thread). Attach one half of the second clasp to keep the inside of the bracelet smooth.
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Fig. 7: Attaching one half of both clasps to one end Fig. 8: Edging with brick stitch
Secure the work with the rubber band and backing. Sew under 3 or 4 of the edge artist’s tips
allow to dry completely. Trim the Ultrasuede stitches that have been formed on the back ❯ To keep the bracelet’s shaping
1–2mm away from the work all around. of the work. Trim the thread. ● intact, it’s important to hold the
piece while you’re working on it,
7) EDGE. Start 3' of new thread that exits AMEE K. SWEET-McNAMARA is an artist, rather than stitching it flat on
the work surface.
from the edge stack, between ribs. String 2A; teacher, writer, and the owner of Amee Runs with
pass down through the stack 1 bead’s width Scissors. She is the author of Soutache & Bead ❯ The stack is truly only in alignment
away from the last exit point and pass Embroidery (Kalmbach, 2013) and a juried at the place where it’s held between
through the backing. Pull the thread toward member of the League of New Hampshire your thumb and forefinger. Get in the
habit of running the needle, either
you and over the edge of the work, then pass Craftsmen. Contact Amee at www.ameeruns
up or down, at that place on the
back through the last A added (Fig. 8). withscissors.com.
braid stack.
*String 1B and pass through the rib of the
stack and the backing 1 bead’s width away; RESOURCES Check your favorite bead ❯ Pull your thread tight only until
pull taut and pass back through the bead just retailer or contact: BeadSmith soutache, the stack reaches the desired shape.
Unlike beadweaving techniques,
added. Repeat from * around the bracelet’s Ultrasuede, API Crafter’s Pick Washable
you’ll be more successful with
edge, working a pattern of 1A, 1A, 1B, 1B. To Fabric glue, Nymo nylon beading thread, soutache using low-to-moderate
finish, pass down through the first A of the and magnetic clasps: Amee Runs with thread tension.
edging, the rib of the stack, and out through Scissors, www.ameerunswithscissors.com.
the backing. Pass back up through the first A, Seed beads: Out On A Whim, (800) 232-3111,
down through the second A of the edging, www.whimbeads.com. Pearls: Artbeads.com,
the rib of the stack, and out through the (866) 715-2323.
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Incanto Earrings MONICA VINCI
Use circular netting, picot, and fringe

techniques to create these charming rivoli
earrings for any special occasion.
Main
Colorway
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1) BODY. Use circular netting to bezel a rivoli the bead and a hole through one side of
TECHNIQUES
for the earring body: the bead. We will refer to them as the cen-
circular netting
Body Round 1: Use 3' of thread to string ter hole and the side hole, respectively. For
picot
{1G and 1B} four times, leaving a 4" tail. this round, you will pass through only the
fringe
Use the working and tail threads to tie a side hole of each H. Weave through beads
PROJECT LEVEL  knot, forming a tight circle. Pass through to exit from the next E of Body Round 2
MATERIALS the first G strung (Fig. 1). (Fig. 2, blue thread).
3 g silver size 15° seed beads (A) Body Round 2: String 1A, 1F, 1A, 1E, 1A, 1F, Body Round 4: String 1A, 1F, and 1A, then
18 silver size 11° seed beads (B) and 1A; pass through the last G exited pass through the next E of Body Round 2;
1 g lilac Picasso 5×2.5mm 2-hole seed and the following 1B/1G of Body Round 1. repeat three times (Fig. 2, red thread).
beads (C) Repeat from the beginning of this round Place 1 rivoli faceup into the beadwork so
12 cyclamen opal 3mm crystal bicones (D) three times. Step up by passing through the face touches this round. Snug the
2 foil-back amethyst 12mm crystal rivolis the first 1A/1F/1A/1E/1A/1F (Fig. 2, beads so this round tightens around the
28 powder rose 4mm crystal pearl rounds (E) green thread). rivoli. Repeat the thread path of this round
24 blackberry 4mm crystal pearl rounds (F) Body Round 3: String 2H (side hole inside to to reinforce. Weave through beads to exit
8 white 6mm crystal pearl rounds (G) outside, then side hole outside to inside) from the center hole of the first H in the 2H
16 chalk white pink luster 8×4mm piggy
and pass through the next 1F/1A/1E/1A/1F pair at the top of the beadwork, toward
beads (H)
2 amethyst gold luster 6mm 3-cut faceted
of Body Round 2; repeat three times. Note: the next H in the pair.
pressed-glass rounds Each H has a hole through the center of
1 pair of silver-plated 4mm crystal
rhinestone ear posts
Rose size B nylon beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE
1¼ × 2½"
Fig. 1: Forming
Body Round 1
Fig. 2: Working Body

Rounds 2–4
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Fig. 3: Adding Embellishment
Rounds 1 and 2 and the
fringe drop
Fringe drop: String 3A; pass through the

outside hole of the nearest C in
Embellishment Round 1. String 1A, 1B, 1E,
1D, 1 pressed-glass round, 1D, 1E, and 1A;
skip 1A and pass back through the 1E/1D/
Fig. 4: Forming pressed-glass round/1D/1E/1B just strung.
the bail String 1A; pass through the outside hole of
the next C in Embellishment Round 1.
String 3A; pass through the next 1A/1H
(center hole) of the previous rounds.
Weave through beads to exit from the next
H (center hole) and 1A.
Embellishment Round 2, Stitch 3: Repeat
2) EMBELLISHMENT. Use circular Embellishment Round 2, Stitch 2. Pass
netting, picot, and fringe to embellish through the first 3A of Embellishment
the earring body: Round 2, Stitch 1 (Fig. 3, red thread).
Embellishment Round 1, Stitch 1: String Bail: String 4A: pass through the outside hole
1A, 2C, and 1A; pass through the center of the C in Embellishment Round 2,
hole of the next H in Body Round 3 (Fig. 3, Stitch 1. String 4A; pass through the next
yellow thread). 3A of Embellishment Round 2, Stitch 1.
Embellishment Round 1, Stitch 2: String Weave through beads to exit from the first
1E, 1D, and 3A; pass through the D just 4A of this stitch (Fig. 4, blue thread).
strung. String 1E; pass through the center String 2B, 1 ear post, and 2B; pass through
hole of the next H in Body Round 3 (Fig. 3, the last 4A added and weave through
brown thread). beads to exit from the first 4A of this stitch.
Embellishment Round 1, Stitches 3 Pass through the nearest 2B/ear post/1B
and 4: String 1A, 1C, and 1A; pass through just added, skip 1B, then pass through the
the center hole of the next H in Body outside hole of the nearest C. Skip the first
Round 3. Repeat Embellishment Round 1, B added and pass through the following
Stitch 2 (Fig. 3, orange thread). 1B/ear post/1B again (Fig. 4, red thread).
Embellishment Round 1, Stitches 5–8: Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure
Repeat Embellishment Round 1, the thread and trim.
Stitches 1–4. Step up through the first A
of Embellishment Round 1 (Fig. 3, 3) Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a second
purple thread). earring. ●
Embellishment Round 2, Stitch 1: String
3A; pass through the second (outside) hole Italian beader MONICA VINCI has always
of the nearest C in the previous round. been attracted to working with her hands and
String 1C; pass through the outside hole of learned peyote stitch as a very young girl from
the next C in the previous round. String 3A; her mother and grandmother. As an adult she
pass through the next A of the previous found Swarovski crystals, and it was love at first
round and the center hole of the nearest sight. Monica teaches private classes at local
H. Weave through beads to exit from the bead shops and can be reached through her
first A of Embellishment Round 1, Stitch 3 website, www.loscrignodeigioielli.blogspot.it.
(Fig. 3, green thread).
Embellishment Round 2, Stitch 2: String RESOURCES Check your favorite bead
3A; pass through the outside hole of the retailer or contact: Miyuki seed beads;
nearest C. String 3A; pass through the next Swarovski crystal bicones, rivolis, and pearls;
1A/1H (center hole) of the previous piggy beads; and ear posts: FusionBeads.com,
rounds. Weave through beads to exit from (888) 781-3559. Miyuki nylon beading
the next H (center hole) and 1A (Fig. 3, thread: Caravan Beads, (800) 230-8941,
blue thread). www.caravanbeads.net.
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main
colorway
Pompadour Bracelet Carole Ohl

Madame de Pompadour, a patron of the arts and member of the French court in the 1700s,
inspired the regal style of this stunning bracelet.
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1) BASE. Ladder-stitch seed beads and Stitch 5: Lay 1D next to the beadwork face
TECHNIQUE navettes to form the bracelet base: up so it is even with the last D placed;
ladder stitch Stitch 1: Use 6' of thread to string 3A, 1D pass through the bottom hole of the
PROJECT LEVEL  (top hole), and 3A, leaving a 6" tail; pass new D. String 3A; pass through the top
MATERIALS through the bottom hole of the D and up hole of the current D, down through the
5 g bronze size 11° seed beads (A) through the first 3A. Repeat the thread last 3A exited, through the bottom hole
2 g bronze 2.8mm Japanese drops (B) path to reinforce. Weave through beads of the D just added, and up through the
1 g bronze 5×2.5mm 2-hole half Tilas (C) to exit down through the second set of 3A just added (Fig. 3).
12 white opal 7×15mm sew-on crystal 3A (Fig. 1, purple thread). Repeat Stitches 2–5 ten times, then repeat
navettes in gold 2-hole bezel settings (D)
Stitch 2: String 5A, 1B, and 5A; pass up Stitch 2. Note: The stitch direction will al-
1 gold-plated 9×16mm ball-and-socket clasp
Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread through the first set of 3A in the previ- ternate with each additional D.
ous stitch (Fig. 1, green thread). String
TOOLS
5A, 1B, and 5A; pass down through the 2) CLASP 1. Repeat Stitch 3 (Fig. 4, green
Scissors
second set of 3A in the previous stitch thread). String 1C, 2A, and one half of the
(Fig. 1, blue thread). Pass through all of clasp; pass back through the last A added.
FINISHED SIZE: 6¾" the A, skipping the B. Exit down String 1A; pass through the second hole of
through the second set of 3A in the pre- the C and through the first 3A added in
vious stitch (Fig. 1, red thread). this step (Fig. 4, blue thread). Weave
Stitch 3: String 3A; pass down through the through beads to repeat the thread path
Artist’s Tips
last 3A exited and up through the 3A and exit from the 10A along the bottom of
❯ Use only Swarovski sew-on navette
just added (Fig. 2, blue thread). the last D placed (skipping the B) (Fig. 4,
crystals, because the holes are a
Stitch 4: String 3A; pass up through the red thread).
specific length apart on the metal
last 3A exited and down through the 3A
setting.
just added (Fig. 2, red thread).
❯ Use only 2.8mm or 3mm drops;
using 3.4mm drops will result in a
floppy look.
❯ If you’re unsure of the bracelet
length, leave your working thread
and add the clasp later. You can
always add more navettes if
necessary.
❯ When weaving through the outer
beads of the crystal section, always
skip the drop. This will help create a
tighter shape around each navette.
Fig. 1: Forming Stitches 1 Fig. 2: Adding Stitches 3

and 2 of the base and 4 of the base
Fig. 3: Working Stitch 5 Fig. 4: Adding

of the base Clasp 1
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Fig. 5: Stitching Pass 1 of the edge and Clasp 2
Fig. 6: Forming Pass 2 of the edge
3) EDGES AND CLASP 2. Add half Tilas through the 10A along the top of the
and seed beads to finish the bracelet edge next D (skipping the B); repeat ten
and add the second half of the clasp: times. Weave through beads to exit from
Pass 1 and Clasp 2: String 1C and pass the 7A along the bottom of the final D
through the 10A along the bottom of (skipping the B) (Fig. 5, red thread).
the next D (skipping the B); repeat ten Pass 2: *String 1A and pass through the
times. Exit up through the first 3A of outside hole of nearest C, then string 1A
Stitch 1 (Fig. 5, green thread). Repeat and pass through the bottom 4A of the
Step 2, this time exiting from the 10A next D (skipping the B); repeat ten
along the top of the first D placed times. Weave through beads to exit from
(Fig. 5, blue thread). String 1C and pass the 7A along the top of the first D (skip-
ping the B) (Fig. 6, blue thread). Repeat
from *, this time passing through the A
Artist’s Tips along the top of the D and exiting from
❯ Keep moderate tension when the 7A along the bottom of the final D
working Step 3, Pass 2. If you pull (skipping the B) (Fig. 6, red thread).
too tight, the bracelet might curl. Repeat the thread path to reinforce.
❯ Using 4 lb beading thread allows Secure the threads and trim. ✦
you to reinforce the beadwork
around each navette, as well as RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or
allows for easier passing when contact: Seed beads, half Tilas, Japanese drops,
clasp, and beading thread: FusionBeads.com, (888)
adding the half Tilas and seed
781-3559. Swarovski sew-on crystal navettes and
beads in Step 3. kits: Carole Ohl, www.etsy.com/shop/openseed.
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techniques
PASS THROUGH SQUARE STITCH LADDER STITCH PEYOTE STITCH
VS PASS BACK THROUGH String a row of beads. For the second row, For one-needle ladder stitch, string For one-drop even-count flat peyote
Pass through means to move the needle in string 2 beads; pass through the second-to- 2 beads and pass through them again. stitch, string an even number of beads to
the same direction that the beads have last bead of the first row and through the Manipulate the beads so their sides touch. create the first two rows. Begin the third
been strung. Pass back through means to second bead just strung. Continue by String 1 bead. Pass through the last bead row by stringing 1 bead and passing back
move the needle in the opposite direction. stringing 1 bead, passing through the third- added and the bead just strung. Repeat, through the second-to-last bead of the pre-
to-last bead of the first row, and passing adding 1 bead at a time and working in a vious row. String another bead and pass
through the bead just strung. Repeat this figure-eight pattern. back through the fourth-to-last bead of the
FINISHING AND STARTING
looping technique to the end of the row. previous row. Continue adding 1 bead at a
NEW THREADS
time, passing over every other bead of the
Tie off the old thread when it’s about 4" long
previous row.
by making an overhand knot around previ-
ous threads between beads. Weave
through a few beads to hide the knot, and
trim the thread close to the work. Start the
new thread by tying an overhand knot HERRINGBONE STITCH
around previous threads between beads. Form a foundation row of one- or two-nee-
Weave through several beads to hide the dle even-count ladder stitch and exit up
knot and to reach the place to resume through the final bead. String 2 beads, pass
beading. down through next bead in the ladder, and
BRICK STITCH pass up through the following bead; repeat Two-drop peyote stitch is worked the same
Stitch a foundation row in one- or two- to the end of the row. Step up for the next as one-drop peyote stitch, but with 2 beads
STOP BEAD row by wrapping the thread around previ- at a time instead of 1 bead.
needle ladder stitch. String 2 beads and
A stop bead (or tension bead) holds your ous threads to exit up through the last bead
pass under the closest exposed loop of the
work in place. To make one, string a bead strung. To form the next row, string 2 beads
foundation row and back through the sec-
larger than those you are working with, and pass down through the second-to-last
ond bead. String 1 bead and pass under the
then pass through the bead one or more bead of the previous row and up through
next exposed loop and back through the
times, making sure not to split the thread. the following bead. Repeat, stringing
bead just strung; repeat.
2 beads per stitch, passing down then up
through 2 beads of the previous row and
stepping up as before. The 2-bead stitch For odd-count flat peyote stitch, string an
will cause the beads to angle in each col- uneven number of beads to create Rows 1
umn, like a herringbone fabric. and 2. String 1 bead, skip the last bead
STRINGING
Stringing is a technique that uses beading strung, and pass through the next bead.
wire, needle and thread, or other material Repeat across the row (this is Row 3). To add
to gather beads into a strand. the last bead, string 1 bead and knot the
tail and working threads, clicking all beads
into place. Start the next row (Row 4) by
passing back through the last bead added.
Continue in peyote stitch, turning as for
FRINGE To decrease within a row, string 1 bead Begin tubular herringbone stitch with a even-count at the end of this and all even-
Exit from the foundation row of beads or and skip a loop of thread on the previous foundation ring of one- or two-needle numbered rows. At the end of all odd-
fabric. String a length of beads plus 1 bead. row, passing under the second loop and even-count ladder stitch. String 2 beads. numbered rows, add the last bead, pass
Skipping the last bead, pass back through back through the bead. Pass down through the next bead and up under the thread loop at the edge of the
all the beads just strung to form a fringe through the following bead in the ladder. previous rows, and pass back through the
leg. Pass back into the foundation row Repeat around the ring. At the end of the last bead added.
or fabric. round, pass through the first beads of the
previous and current rounds to step up to
the new round.
To increase within a row, work 2 stitches in

the same loop on the previous row.
PICOT Begin a midproject peyote-stitch increase

A picot is a decorative net, most often For circular brick stitch, work increases as by working a stitch with 2 beads in one row.
made with 3 beads, used to embellish a needed to keep the work flat; at the end of In the next row, work 1 bead in each stitch,
beadwork surface. each round, pass through the first and last splitting the pair of beads in the previous
beads to stitch them together, then string row. For a smooth increase, use very narrow
2 beads to begin the next round. beads for both the two-drop and the one-
drop between.
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techniques
To make a midproject peyote-stitch BACKSTITCH BEAD EMBROIDERY of the nearest net in the previous round. RIGHT-ANGLE WEAVE
decrease, simply pass the thread through Tie a knot at the end of the thread. Pass up Repeat twice, then step up for the next For one-needle right-angle weave, string
2 beads without adding a bead in the “gap.” through the foundation from back to front. round by passing through the first 3 beads 4 beads and pass through the first 3 beads
In the next row, work a regular one-drop *String 4 beads and lay them against the of this round. Work each round the same again to form the first unit. For the rest of
peyote stitch over the decrease. Work with foundation. Pass down through the founda- way, increasing the number of A beads as the row, string 3 beads and pass through
tight tension to avoid holes. tion next to the last bead added. Pass up nec-essary to keep the work flat, and step- the last bead exited in the previous unit
through the foundation between the sec- ping up by passing through the first half of and the first 2 beads just strung; the thread
ond and third beads just added, then pass the first net. path will resemble a series of figure eights,
through the third and fourth beads. Repeat alternating direction with each unit. To
from *. begin the next row, pass through beads to
exit from the top bead of the last unit.
String 3 beads and pass through the last
bead exited and the first bead just strung.
*String 2 beads; pass back through the next
For circular peyote stitch, string 3 beads top bead of the previous row, the last bead
and knot the tail and working threads to exited in the previous unit, and the 2 beads
form the first round; pass through the first just strung. Pass through the next top bead
bead strung. For the second round, string of the previous row. String 2 beads; pass
NETTING
2 beads and pass through the next bead of through the last bead of the previous unit,
String a base row of 13 beads. String
the previous round; repeat twice. To step the top bead just exited, and the first bead
5 beads and pass back through the fifth
up to the third round, pass through the first just strung. Repeat from * to complete the
bead from the end of the base row. String For tubular netting, string 1A and 1B six
bead of the current round. For the third row, then begin a new row as before.
another 5 beads, skip 3 beads of the base times; pass through the beads again to
round, string 1 bead and pass through the
row, and pass back through the next bead; form the foundation round. *String 1A, 1B,
next bead of the previous round; repeat
repeat to the end of the row. To turn, pass and 1A; skip 1B and pass through the fol-
around, then step up at the end of the
back through the last 3 beads (one leg of lowing 1B in the previous round to form a
round. Continue in this manner, alternating
the last net). String 5 beads, pass back “net.” Repeat from * twice, then step up for
the two previous rounds. It may be neces-
through the center bead of the next net, the next round by passing through the first
sary to adjust the bead count, depending
and continue. 2 beads of this round. **String 1A, 1B, and
on the relative size of the beads, to keep
the circle flat. 1A; pass through the middle bead of the
nearest net in the previous round. Repeat
from ** twice, then step up as before. Work
each round the same way.
WIREWORKING
METAL WIRE comes in many finishes and
For circular netting, string {1A and 1B} six gauges. The lower the gauge number, the
times; pass through the beads again to thicker the wire. The hardness or softness of
form a circle for the foundation round and wire is called “temper.” Most wire comes in
pass through the next 1B. *String 1A, 1B, dead-soft, half-hard, and hard tempers.
and 1A; skip 3 beads and pass through the Unless otherwise noted, wire used in this issue
For even-count tubular peyote stitch, following bead in the previous round to is half-hard—the best temper for making
string an even number of beads and knot form a “net.” Repeat from * twice, then step strong loops and other shapes.
the tail and working threads to form the up for the next round by passing through
first 2 rounds; pass through the first 2 beads the first 2 beads of the first net. String 2A,
strung. To work Round 3, string 1 bead, skip 1B, and 2A; pass through the middle bead
1 bead, and pass through the next bead;
repeat around until you have added half
the number of beads in the first round.
Step up through the first bead added in this
round. For the following rounds, string
1 bead and pass through the next bead of
the previous round; repeat, stepping up at
the end of each round.
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BEADWORK

4 Summer Soiree 13 Silver Tie Affair

26 Xs and Os Bracelet 39 Incanto Earrings

Fig. 1: Working the first

Double-layer herringbone stitch forms the

PROJECT LEVEL 

Fig. 1: Forming Fig. 3: Stitching

Fig. 5: Adding the

Fig. 2: Adding Strip 1, Row 1 Fig. 4: Setting up for Strip 2

Fig. 9: Finishing the RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or

2) EMBELLISHMENTS. Decorate the

3) CLASP BUTTON. Use tubular

A beautiful herringbone-stitched bow

to the classic bow tie.

8) FINISHING. Start 1' of new thread that

exits from the fifth C in Row 5 of the bow.

Center the bow on the thin section of the

strap between Sections 1 and 2. Securely

stitch the bow to the strap’s beadwork,

16 between Rows 113 and 114. Weave

Deceivingly simple to make, these gorgeous

PROJEC T LEVEL 

Fig. 1: Forming the bezel

Fig. 3: Stitching Round 2 Fig. 4: Adding Round Fig. 5: Embellish-

5) Repeat Steps 1–4 for a second earring. ✦

CSILLA CSIRMAZ a Hungarian living in London,

PROJEC T LEVEL 

Use large crystal pearls and fire-polished rounds

PROJEC T LEVEL 

2) CRISSCROSSES. Add a crisscross layer

5) CLASP BAR. Repeat Step 3, this time

MARIA TERESA MORAN was a floral designer

This elegant, sparkly, lacy

2) STONES. Place 1 chaton into 1 setting

YASMIN SARFATI owns a bead store in Holon,

RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer

Tight right-angle-weave stitches are

Fig. 1: Forming Strap 1, Row 1

Connect: Start 12" of new thread that exits

5) CLASP LOOP. Start 8" of new thread that

If you’re intrigued by soutache bead

Fig. 1: Securing the braid stack and

Fig. 2: Adding Row 1, Stitch 2 Fig. 3: Completing Row 1, Stitch 7

Fig. 5: Starting End 1

Fig. 6: Finishing End 1

Use circular netting, picot, and fringe

Fig. 2: Working Body

Fringe drop: String 3A; pass through the

Pompadour Bracelet Carole Ohl

Fig. 1: Forming Stitches 1 Fig. 2: Adding Stitches 3

Fig. 3: Working Stitch 5 Fig. 4: Adding

Fig. 6: Forming Pass 2 of the edge

To increase within a row, work 2 stitches in

PICOT Begin a midproject peyote-stitch increase

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