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Beaded Bubbles
by Ann Gilbert p. 6
JEA N CA MP BE
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Global Designs PS
Herringbone Stitch
21 UPS AND DOWNS Csilla Csirmaz
123 102
24 SLIP SLIDING AWAY Sue Jackson & Wendy Hubick
27 WOVEN CAPS BRACELET Riana Olckers
30 RUFFLED CHAIN BRACELET Laina Goodman
34 HERCULES KNOT BRACELET Carole Horn
38 CAMELOT CROSS BRACELET Carole Ohl
Netting
42 EYE ON THE PRIZE BRACELET Csilla Csirmaz
46 SARITA NECKLACE Riana Olckers
50 GYPSY GEM BRACELET Kelly Wiese
54 TREASURED HEIRLOOM Kelly Wiese
58 CHANCE FOR ROMANCE Melissa Grakowsky
61 DEL RIO TRIO Leslie Frazier
66 TREFOIL EARRINGS Melinda Barta
87 76
69 FALLING LEAVES LARIAT Carole Horn
72 CLINGING VINE BRACELET Cristie Prince
Peyote Stitch
76 BRILLIANT BUCKLE BRACELET Diane Dennis
81 URBAN NIGHTS BRACELET Smadar Grossman
84 ALL ANGLES NECKLACE Jean Power
87 TWOFOLD EARRINGS Sue Charette-Hood
90 ROYAL DELTA COLLAR Susan B. Swanson
94 PENTAGON BANGLES Jean Power
98 REED’S GOT CLASS Sherry Serafini
102 REGINA’S PEARLS Cynthia Rutledge
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4 Editor’s Letter
140 Techniques
on the cover
Beaded Bubbles by Ann Gilbert, page 6
61
STITCH INDEX
BACKSTITCH BEAD EMBROIDERY 98
BRICK STITCH 6, 10, 12, 14, 18
FRINGE 34, 46, 69, 72, 81, 87, 98, 114
HERRINGBONE STITCH 21, 24, 27, 30, 34, 38, 42,
46, 76, 84, 87
LADDER STITCH 10, 21, 24, 34, 42, 72
NETTING 12, 46, 50, 54, 58, 61, 66, 69, 72, 81, 102,
108, 111, 132
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PEYOTE STITCH 6, 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, 27, 30, 34, 38,
42, 46, 50, 58, 69, 72, 76, 81, 84, 87, 90, 94, 98,
102, 108, 114, 126, 129
PICOT 27, 50, 54, 58, 66, 72, 90, 129
RIGHT-ANGLE WEAVE 42, 54, 61, 108, 111, 114,
120, 123, 126, 129, 132, 134
SQUARE STITCH 34, 42, 61, 66, 81, 94, 102
WHIPSTITCH 90
WIREWORKING 98
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Cathi Tessier
beaded bubbles
ANN GILBERT
ON
THE
COVER!
TECHNIQUES
brick stitch
peyote stitch
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
beads used in each round as needed, and Exiting an edge bead on 1 beaded circle,
working the edging as before. Make pass through the edge bead of another
1 circle using D for Round 1; make 1 circle beaded circle. Pass through the next edge
using F for Round 1, B for Round 2, and D bead of the first beaded circle and the next
for Round 3; make 1 circle using C for edge bead of the second beaded circle;
Round 1; make 1 circle using C for Round 1 repeat (Fig. 5). Repeat the thread path
and B for Round 2; make 1 circle using B to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim.
for Round 1 and C for Round 2; and make Connect the remaining circles by zipping
2 circles using D for Round 1 and B for together the 3 to 5 touching edge beads
Round 2. in the same manner.
3) LARGE BEADED CIRCLES. Repeat Step 1 5) TOGGLE BAR. Use flat peyote stitch
four times with the bead changes noted to create the toggle bar:
here and sometimes working fewer rounds Bar: Use 2' of thread to peyote-stitch a
for a total of 4 large beaded circles, using strip 16E wide and 8 rows long. Fold the
11
⁄16" O-rings, adjusting the number of beads strip so the first and last rows interlock
used in each round as needed, and working and zip them together to form a seam-
the edging as before: Make 1 circle using B less tube.
for Round 1 and D for Round 2; make End: Exiting an end bead, string 1B and Fig. 7: Connecting the toggle bar
1 circle using F for Round 1, B for Round 2, pass down through 1E on the opposite
and C for Round 3; make 1 circle using B for side of the tube end (Fig. 6). Pass
Round 1, D for Round 2, and C for Round 3, through the center of the tube and
ANN GILBERT is very lucky to live in the
and make 1 circle using F for Round 1, B for repeat the embellishment at the other Minneapolis area—a hotbed of artistic endeavors. In
Round 2, and C for Round 3. end of the tube. Weave through beads addition to having a bead fixation, she is a landscaper,
to exit the ninth bead from one end. doll artist, and the mother of two grown sons. Reach
Ann at [email protected].
4) ASSEMBLY. Lay out all of the beaded Loop: String 21B; pass through the
circles in a pleasing manner (or see photo large beaded circle at the end of the RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
for arrangement) to reach the desired fin- cuff, back through the first 5B strung, contact: FireLine braided beading thread, Thread
ished size. Center 1 large beaded circle (for and through the last E exited on the Heaven thread conditioner, and Toho seed beads:
Bobby Bead, (888) 900-2323, www.bobbybead.com.
the toggle-bar attachment) at one end, and toggle bar (Fig. 7). Repeat the thread
Miyuki seed beads: Stormcloud Trading (Beadstorm),
center 1 medium beaded circle (for the path to reinforce. Secure the thread (651) 645-0343, www.beadstorm.com. O-rings:
clasp ring) at the other end. and trim. ✦ Do it Best, (260) 748-7175, www.doitbest.com.
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dragon bangle
NANCY JONES
Artist’s Tips
• Cull your size 8° seed beads
before you begin. Using beads of
equal height will help keep the
base as flat as possible.
• Make sure your size 8° beads
have a tall profile. If your base
curves more than the inside
diameter of the bracelet, your
size 8° bead hole-to-hole
dimension is too small.
TECHNIQUES
ladder stitch
brick stitch
peyote stitch
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
Fig. 3: Stitching the base ends together Fig. 4: Zipping the inside diameter of the bracelet
Variation
You can achieve a different look for the
inside of the bangle by replacing the
size 8° beads with size 6° seed beads or
stacks of 2 size 11° seed beads. A bangle
made with size 6°s tends to be stiffer
than one made with size 8°s, whereas a
bangle made with size 11°s is the most
flexible of all the options.
MAIN
COLORWAY
dazzling dream
catchers KRISTEN WINTER
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
circular brick stitch
circular peyote stitch
circular netting
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
modern geometry
K E L LY W I E S E
Small brick-stitched ovals are linked together
and subtly embellished with crystals to form
this graceful, contemporary bracelet.
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
brick stitch
peyote stitch
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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pulsating diamonds
DIANE FITZGERALD
TECHNIQUES
peyote stitch
brick stitch
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
herringbone stitch
ladder stitch
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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up through the following C. String 2C; 2) FINISHING. Attach the clasp and
pass down through the next C of the embellish the top and bottom edges:
previous row. String 1B; pass up through Clasp: Secure 3' of new thread and exit
the next C. Work 1 herringbone stitch down through the C at the end of Row 8.
with C. Repeat from * three times String 4A, the first loop of the clasp, and
(Fig. 4, maroon thread). Continue work- 4A; pass back through the first A strung
ing 2C in each herringbone stitch for the and down through the next 2C. Repeat
entire row. Work a turnaround to exit to attach the 2 remaining clasp loops.
the last C. Exit down through the end of Row 1
Row 7: Work 4 herringbone stitches with (Fig. 5, blue thread).
2C in each. *String 2C, pass down Embellishment: String 1B; pass up
through the next C, string 2B, and pass through the second column of beads to
up through the next C. Work 2 herring- exit on the other edge of the bracelet.
bone stitches with 2C in each. Repeat String 1B; pass down through the next
from * three times (Fig. 4, green column of beads (Fig. 5, red thread).
thread). Continue working 2C in each Repeat across the bracelet, passing
herringbone stitch for the entire row. through pearls instead of adding a B on Fig. 5: Attaching the clasp
and adding embellishments
Work a turnaround to exit the last C. the increases.
Row 8: Repeat Row 7, working 7 herring- Repeat to add the other half of the clasp on
bone stitches instead of 4 at the start the other end of the bracelet. Secure the
Artist’s Tip
and increasing 2B to 3B (Fig. 4, aqua threads and trim. ✦
thread). Instead of 8mm pearls, you can
adapt this design using faceted
Row 9: Repeat Row 7, increasing 2B to 4B
CSILLA CSIRMAZ has been making beaded crystals, fire-polished rounds,
(Fig. 4, purple thread). jewelry for four years. Her favorite beads include gemstones, or lampwork beads.
Row 10: Repeat Row 8, increasing 2B to 5B Japanese seed beads and crystals, but she hopes to
learn to make her own lampwork beads one day. By
(Fig. 4, blue thread).
nationality Hungarian, she now lives in London. Visit
Final pearls: Following a ladder-stitch her website, www.beadtimes.co.uk, and email her at
thread path, weave through beads to [email protected].
exit the fourteenth bead of Row 10;
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop
string 1 pearl. Pass up through the next or contact: Pearls: Buffy’s Beads London,
C of Row 10, ladder-stitch the next 6C of www.buffysbeads.com. Seed beads: JBS Beads,
Row 10, and string 1 pearl (Fig. 4, red www.jbsbeads.co.uk, and Beadworks Bead Shop,
thread); repeat twice. Ladder-stitch the www.beadworks.co.uk. FireLine braided beading
thread and similar materials (U.S. source): Fire
remaining beads in Row 10. Secure the Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137,
thread and trim. www.firemountaingems.com.
TECHNIQUES
ladder stitch
flat, tubular, and spiral tubular
herringbone stitch
flat peyote stitch
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
Fig. 1: Forming the first Fig. 2: Stitching base Fig. 3: Adding Round 1 Fig. 4: Stitching Round 2
ladder stitch Rows 3 and 4 of Rope 1 of Rope 1 (side view;
shown flat for clarity)
4) ASSEMBLY. Connect the bracelet ends Embellish: String 1A, pass through the
and add the clasp: next A in the same row, the edge A of the
Slider rings: String the desired number previous row, and pass back through the
of rings on each of the ropes. edge A of the next row (Fig. 7). Repeat to
Rope connection: Use the working thread stitch in the ditch along the entire body
of the second base to connect each rope of the ring. Secure the thread and trim.
end to the base so the connections on Repeat this entire step to add 1 or
Fig. 7: Embellishing
each end mirror each other. 2 stoppers to each rope formed in Steps 2 the stopper
Clasp: Tuck the loops of one half of the and 3, spacing 1 or 2 rings between
clasp into 1 base at the end of the brace- each stopper. ✦
let. Use the tail thread to securely stitch
Sisters SUE JACKSON and WENDY HUBICK
through Base Rounds 1 and 2 and the have been teaching together for more than eighteen
clasp loops so that the loops remain hid- years. They’ve held classes in Mexico, Japan, the
den within the beadwork (Fig. 6). Secure United Kingdom, and throughout the United States.
Sue and Wendy were among the first-place winners in
the thread and trim. Secure the other
the 2006 TOHO competition, which won them a trip to
half of the clasp to the other base end. Japan. They specialize in using Japanese cylinder
beads; their favorite stitches are peyote, square,
5) STOPPERS. Form beaded stopper rings herringbone, and brick. Visit www.humming
beads.com or find them at www.facebook.com/
to add to the ropes: hummingbeads.
Base ring: Use 3' of thread to peyote-stitch
a strip 4A wide and 20 rows long. Wrap RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
contact: Delica cylinder beads and seed beads:
the strip around the first rope about Caravan Beads, (800) 230-8941, www.caravanbeads
1" from the base, interlocking the first .net. Nymo nylon beading thread: Shipwreck Beads,
and last rows like a zipper, and separat- (800) 950-4232, www.shipwreckbeads.com. Oxidized
copper rings: Silk Road Treasures, (866) 775-7710,
ing 1 or 2 previously strung slider rings
www.silkroadtreasures.com. Bali silver rings: Bead
from the rest; weave the beads together Wholesaler, (407) 370-2929, www.beadwholesaler
to form a seamless ring. Note: The .com. Pewter rings: Super Time International,
stopper rings are used to keep the slider (800) 878-2943, www.supertimebeads.com.
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TECHNIQUES
circular and tubular peyote stitch
herringbone stitch
picot
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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TECHNIQUES
circular peyote stitch
herringbone stitch
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
TOOLS
2 size 12 beading needles
Scissors
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Fig. 8: Stitching
the clasp loop
hercules knot
bracelet CAROLE HORN
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
ladder stitch
tubular herringbone stitch
square stitch
flat and tubular peyote stitch
fringe
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
top E of the next 2E stack along the base the next E, string 2E, and pass up TOOLS
and up through the top E of the follow- through the next E. Repeat for a total Scissors
ing stack (Fig. 2). Repeat twice for a total of 24E (Fig. 4, blue thread). Size 10 and 12 beading needles
of 6E. Step up for the next round Round 5: String 2E; pass down through
FINISHED SIZE: 8"
through the first E added in this round. the next E and continue through the
Continue working in tubular herring- next E of Round 4. String 2E; pass
bone stitch until the tube is 3" long, through the next E of Round 4 and pass
stepping up after each round. Your up through the first E on the next stack.
thread will exit a bead in the first stack. Repeat six times, adding a total of Artist’s Tip
Note: Keep the thread tension firm and 12 herringbone stitches with 2E in To change the bracelet’s length,
even as you work. Secure the tail thread each stitch for a total of 24E (Fig. 4, stitch each bracelet section up
and trim. red thread). to the start of the Round 29
Join: Bend the tube into a U shape so the Rounds 6−28: Work a total of 23 rounds decrease. Connect the two sides
ends form 2 side-by-side columns. Posi- with 24E in each round. to form the Hercules knot and
tion the tube so the stack the thread is decide how much more (or less)
exiting is between the 2 columns and you need to stitch to achieve the
the beads in the first stack are next to correct size. Allow about 1¼"
each other. To connect the columns, on each side (2½" total) for the
decreases, finishing rounds,
square-stitch 2 beads on the first stack
and clasp as you make your
of the opposite column to the corre-
adjustments.
sponding 2 beads on the column where
the thread is exiting. Exit through the
same bead as at the start (Fig. 3). Turn
the loop over and repeat on the other
side of the tube ends, square-stitching
the columns together through the
adjoining 2 pairs of beads. Exit through
the end bead of the second square-stitch
connection.
Fig. 1: Ladder-stitching Fig. 2: Starting the Fig. 3: Joining the loop Fig. 4: Increasing the band
the base herringbone-stitch loop
Fig. 8: Working Rounds 1−8 of the bezel Fig. 9: Securing the rivoli Fig. 10: Forming the top fringe
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4) ASSEMBLY. Pass 1 clasp loop through Fig. 12: Attaching the snap
1 knot loop and pass the other clasp loop
through the other knot loop (see photo-
graph at right). Pull the ends away from
each other, gently tightening the loops to
form the Hercules knot. Note: If desired,
start a 1' length of thread at the end of
each knot loop and tack the loop into place
on the bracelet band. Secure the threads
and trim. Snap the peyote strip around
both clasp loops to fasten the bracelet. ✦
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
herringbone stitch
circular peyote stitch
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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TECHNIQUES
ladder stitch
tubular herringbone stitch
square stitch
right-angle weave
peyote stitch
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
Rounds 3–38: Repeat Round 2 thirty-six down through the next D in the previ- FINISHED SIZE: 6½"
times. After completing every fifth row, ous round, up through the following C,
stitch the 2D together to form a rectan- and step up for the next round by pass-
gular shape and step up through the ing up through the first G added in this
first C added to resume beading round (Fig. 4, red thread). Repeat from The back of the
(Fig. 2). the beginning of this round eight times bracelet.
Round 39: String 2C; pass down through to add a total of 9H (1H in each of
the next C in the previous round and up 9 rounds) along the edge of the bead-
through the first C in the previous work. Note: The rope will curve.
round and the first bead just added to
complete a square stitch (Fig. 3, green
thread). String 1E; pass down through
the second C just added and the next C Artist’s Tips
in the previous round and up through • Size 9° seed beads can be difficult to find in the
the following D (Fig. 3, blue thread). U.S. If needed, use the thinnest beads from a tube
String 1D and 1E; pass down through of size 8° seed beads in place of size 9°s.
the next E in the previous round and up • For a different look, use a larger pearl or a bezeled
crystal rivoli at the center of the bracelet.
• Make your bracelet fancier by adding extra
embellishments to the straps.
Fig. 1: Ladder-stitching and Fig. 2: Stitching Fig. 3: Adding Round 39 Fig. 4: Stitching Round 40
connecting Round 1 the center beads
of the round to
form a rectangle
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sarita
necklace
RIANA OLCKERS
Artist’s Tips
• Always use a doubled and waxed
thread when working the netted
tube; this creates a stiffer tube.
• As you work along, make half-hitch
knots at regular intervals through-
out the netted rope in order to
maintain tight tension. Do not,
however, make the half-hitch knots
just before or after the step-ups.
• If you choose to make the copper
and gold colorway as pictured on
page 49, use black thread. The
darkness between beads will help
create a vintage/aged look.
TECHNIQUES
tubular netting
herringbone stitch
fringe
flat and circular peyote stitch
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
netting
picot
circular peyote stitch
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
2) SMALL BEZELS. Use netting to bezel (Fig. 3, red thread). Before tightening, 4) STRAPS. Peyote-stitch large ovals to
two 12mm crystals: place a 12mm crystal onto the netting form the bracelet straps:
Round 1: Use 6' of thread to string 12A, faceup, then pull the thread snug. Round 1: Weave the working thread of one
leaving a 6" tail. Pass through all 12A Round 6: String 1A, 1E, and 1A and pass small bezel so it exits from the fourth A
again to form a circle; exit from the first through the center A of the next net in the Round 4 net that sits directly
A added (Fig. 3, purple thread). from Round 5; repeat five times for a across from the large bezel connection.
Round 2: String 3A, skip the next A from total of 12A and 6E (Fig. 4). Repeat the String 65B; pass through the fourth A of
Round 1, and pass through the next A; thread path to reinforce. Secure the tail the next Round 4 net of the small bezel.
repeat five times for a total of 18A thread. Don’t trim the working thread. String 1C, 1E, and 1C; pass through the
(6 nets). Weave through beads to exit Repeat Rounds 1–6 to form a second be- first A exited in this round and the first
from the second A added in this round zeled 12mm crystal. B just added (Fig. 6, purple thread).
(Fig. 3, orange thread). Round 2: Work circular peyote stitch with
Round 3: String 5A and pass through the 3) CONNECTING THE CRYSTALS. Use 1B in each stitch for a total of 32B.
center A of the next net from Round 2; the large bezel’s working thread to pass Weave through the nearest A on the
repeat five times for a total of 30A. through the fourth A in a Round 4 net of a small bezel, the 1C/1E/1C, and the next
Weave through beads to exit from the small bezel, then string 1B. Pass through A (Fig. 6, green thread).
third A added in this round (Fig. 3, the nearest E in the large bezel. String 1B, Round 3: Work circular peyote stitch with
green thread). then pass through the fourth A of the next 1B in each stitch for a total of 33B.
Round 4: String 7A and pass through the Round 4 net of the small bezel. Pass Weave through the nearest A, the
center A of the next net from Round 3; through the middle B of the next picot on 1C/1E/1C, the next A on the small bezel,
repeat five times for a total of 42A. the large bezel (Fig. 5). Weave through and the first B added in this round
Weave through beads to exit from the beads to the opposite side of the large (Fig. 6, blue thread).
fourth A added in this round (Fig. 3, bezel and repeat to attach the remaining Round 4: Work circular peyote stitch with
blue thread) small bezel, ensuring that the 2 small 1C in each stitch for a total of 32B
Round 5: String 5A and pass through the bezels are directly across from one (Fig. 6, red thread). Secure the thread
center A of the next net from Round 4; another. Secure the thread and trim. and trim.
repeat five times for a total of 30A Repeat the entire step on the side of the
other small bezel to form the second strap.
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Artist’s Tip
Adjust the length of the
bracelet by adding to or
subtracting from the number
of beads in the ovals on the
Fig. 6: Stitching a strap
sides of the bracelet. Just
make sure to use an odd
number of beads.
treasured heirloom
K E L LY W I E S E
TECHNIQUES
right-angle weave variation
netting
picot
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
the final prong (Fig. 1, red thread). Round 2 prong. String 1A, 1C, and 1A; FINISHED SIZE: 14½" (necklace);
Round 3: String 11A and pass through the pass through the middle A of the follow- 2¼ × 4½" (pendant)
middle A at the end of the next prong, ing Round 4 picot. Repeat from *. Exit
then string 7A and pass through the through the first C added in this
middle A at the end of the following round (Fig. 3).
prong; repeat once. Before tightening, Round 6: String 5A, pass through the last
place the rectangular crystal into the C exited, and weave through beads to
beadwork faceup. Pull the thread snug exit from the next C in Round 5; repeat
so the beadwork cups and pass through to add half circles of A over each C
all the beads added in this round again (Fig. 4). Secure the tail thread but don’t
to reinforce (Fig. 2, blue thread). trim the working thread; set the rectan-
gular bezel aside.
Back of
rectangular
bezel
Fig. 1: Stitching the prongs in
Round 2 of the rectangular bezel Fig. 2: Adding Rounds 3 and 4
of the rectangular bezel
2) ROUND BEZELS. Stitch and embellish Round 6: String 5A, pass through the last on the original 14mm bezel, the nearest
a bezel for a 14mm round crystal: C exited, and weave through beads to connector A of the next prong on the
Round 1: Use 5' of thread to string 12A, exit from the next C added in the previ- third 14mm bezel, the fourth A of the
leaving a 6" tail. Pass through the 12A ous round; repeat to add 5A to each C same 5A set on the original 14mm bezel,
again and exit through the first A. (Fig. 5, red thread). Secure the working the fifth A of the next set of 5A from
Round 2: String 5A, then pass through the thread but don’t trim the working Round 6 on the third 14mm bezel, and
last A exited and the first 3A just added; thread; set the 14mm bezel aside. the fifth A of the 5A on the original
repeat twice to form the same type of Repeat the entire step twice to form a total 14mm bezel (Fig. 7).
prong formed in Step 1, Round 2. Weave of three 14mm round bezels, then repeat Side bezels: Use the working thread of a
through the beads to exit 3A from the twice more, this time using 5A in Round 3 12mm bezel to attach it to the 14mm
last A exited in Round 1 and form and 12mm crystals. bezel that sits between the rectangular
another prong; repeat twice for a total bezel and the second 14mm bezel. Make
of 4 prongs. Exit from the end A of 3) CRYSTAL CONNECTIONS. Stitch the the attachment as with the round bezel
the final prong. bezels together: connection, but this time connect to the
Round 3: String 7A and pass through Rectangular bezel: Weave the working second connector A added to the 14mm
the end A of the next prong; repeat thread of one of the 14mm round bezels bezel’s left-side prong that sits between
three times to connect all the prongs. through beads to exit from the first A of the second and third set of 5A. Weave
Before tightening, place a 14mm crystal 5A in Round 6. Pass through the first A through beads to exit from the middle A
in the beadwork faceup. Pass through of 5A on the left side of the rectangular of the third 5A from Round 6 on the
the beads added in this round to rein- bezel’s Round 6, the second A of the 12mm bezel (Fig. 8, blue thread) and
force. Exit from the fourth A added in same 5A on the 14mm bezel, the middle square-stitch it to the middle A of the
this round. A of the nearest picot on the rectangular nearest loop in Round 6 on the topmost
Round 4: String 3A; pass through the last bezel, the fourth A of the same 5A on 14mm bezel (Fig. 8, red thread); don’t
A exited to form a picot and weave the 14mm bezel, the fifth A of the next trim the thread. Repeat this entire sec-
through beads to exit from the middle A 5A set on the rectangular bezel, and the tion to connect the second 12mm bezel
of the next 7A added in the previous fifth A of the same 5A on the 14mm to the right side of the 14mm bezel.
round. Repeat three times to add a total bezel (Fig. 6). Repeat to connect another
of 4 picots. Exit from the second A of the 14mm bezel to the other long side of the 4) FRINGE. Weave the working thread of
last picot. rectangular bezel. the bottom 14mm bezel so it exits the
Round 5: String 1A, 1C, and 1A; pass Round bezels: Weave the working thread fourth A on the third set of 5A in Round 6,
through the end A of the nearest prong; of the 14mm bezel just connected counting down from the rectangular
string 1A, 1C, and 1A; and pass through through beads to the rectangular bezel, bezel’s connection. String 5A; pass
the middle A of the next picot; repeat to exit from the first A of Round 6 on through the last A exited and the first 3A
three times. Weave through beads to the set of 5A directly across from the just added to form a circular unit; repeat
exit from the first C added in this round connection. Pass through the first A of a twice. String 6A, 1 drop bead, and 6A; pass
(Fig. 5, blue thread). 5A set in Round 6 on a third 14mm through the last A exited on the final cir-
bezel, the second A of the same 5A set cular unit (Fig. 9, blue thread). String 1A,
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chance for
romance
MELISSA GRAKOWSK Y
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
netting
picot
peyote stitch
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
Fig. 1: Peyote-stitching along the base Fig. 2: Attaching the button and working small picots and nets
Artist’s Tips
• Work with tight thread tension since
you won’t repeat many of the thread
paths, and you’ll only go through
some beads once.
• Try using glass or acrylic 6mm
rounds in place of the pearls to
change the look of the bracelet.
• If you can’t find 4mm drop beads,
you can substitute size 8° beads to
get a very similar look.
• Braided beading thread is an
excellent choice for making this Fig. 3: Stitching the
design a strong, long-lasting button-loop picots
bracelet. You won’t have to work
with doubled thread or make
additional passes through any
sections to reinforce them.
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Back of
large bezel
TECHNIQUES
netting
square stitch
tubular right-angle weave
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
Fig. 2: Securing the rivoli Fig. 3: Adding Round 3 Fig. 4: Adding Rounds 4
in the small bezel of the small bezel and 5 of the small bezel
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trefoil earrings M E L I N DA B A R TA
TECHNIQUES
netting
picot
square stitch
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
Fig. 1: Working
Rounds 1 and 2
Artist’s Tip
Look for post earrings with soldered
loops so your thread doesn’t slip
through the space of an open loop.
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falling leaves
lariat
CAROLE HORN
TECHNIQUES
netting
peyote stitch
fringe
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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clinging vine
bracelet CRISTIE PRINCE
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
spiral netting
tubular peyote stitch
picot
fringe
ladder stitch
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
2) ROPE. Stitch a spiral netted rope: just placed (Fig. 4, red thread).
Round 1: Use 6' of thread to string {1B and Small fringe: String 1A, 1C, and 1A; pass
2A} three times, leaving a 2' tail. Note: back through the C and first A to form a
Artist’s Tips
Each 1B and 2A set forms a net. Tie a fringe, then pass through the nearest B
knot to form a tight circle and pass at the end of the rope (Fig. 5). Repeat • Sometimes it’s easier to form the
through the first 1B and 1A (Fig. 2, blue five times for a total of 6 small fringes. large fringe and a picot at the same
time. Doing it in rounds is correct,
thread). Slide the circle onto the straw. Large picots: Push the small fringes
too, so choose which way works
Rounds 2 and on: String 1B and 2A, then toward the body of the rope. String 4A,
best for you.
pass through the first A of the next net pass back through the first A just added,
(Fig. 2, red thread); repeat to the length and pass through the nearest B to form • You may substitute 1.8mm cubes
for the 1.5mm ones.
of the memory wire. Note: You’ll know a picot (Fig. 6); repeat five times for a
that the spiral is being stitched correctly total of 6 large picots. • This design also makes a great lariat;
if there are 3B along the top of the spi- just stitch the rope long enough to
ral; if there are only 2B, you’ve dropped drape around your neck. Omit the
memory wire/tubing base, add an
a stitch. Remove the straw.
extra round of peyote-stitched
cubes, and add an extra round
of large fringe.
Fig. 3: Adding the briolette Fig. 4: Securing the brio- Fig. 5: Adding Fig. 6: Stitching a
lette with peyote stitch a small fringe large picot
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DIANE DENNIS
TECHNIQUES
tubular, circular, and flat peyote stitch
herringbone stitch
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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Fig. 6: At-
to fit snugly around a flower. Pass
taching the through the final 2 rows added on the
strip to the tab to exit from 3C on the tab.
base
Fig. 7: Embellishing
the loop with a
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urban nights
bracelet SMADAR GROSSMAN
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
peyote stitch Artist’s Tips
square stitch • If you wish to have netted sections on each
fringe end of the bracelet, start with Rows 1–3,
netting then skip to Rows 27 and 28. Repeat Row 3,
See p. 140 for helpful technique then continue with Rows 4–26.
information.
• If you want to resize the bracelet and keep
PROJEC T LEVEL the symmetry, lengthen or shorten the
See p. 3 for project-level information. panels between crystals on each end.
TOOLS
Size 10 and 12 beading needles
Scissors
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Row 28, Stitch 1: String 1D, 3A, and 1D; Row 28, Stitch 6: Repeat Stitch 2, but use prevent thread abrasion; repeat to sew the
pass through the last B exited in the pre- 3A instead of 4A on the topside of the other clasp loop to the same end of the
vious row and all the beads just added stitch (Fig. 5b). Pass through all the A in bracelet. Secure the thread and trim.
again to reinforce, exiting the first D Row 28 to reinforce and straighten. Repeat at the other end of the bracelet,
(Fig. 5a). Repeat Rows 3–28 five more times, then attaching the second half of the clasp. ✦
Row 28, Stitches 2–5: String 1A and 1D, repeat Rows 3–26 once. Note: Increase or
pass through the next B in the previous decrease row repeats for desired length. SMADAR GROSSMAN is a self-taught
beadweaver who lives in Israel. She teaches beading
row, then string 1D and 4A, and pass Secure the thread and trim. and sells her work online. View more of her creations
through the first D just added; repeat at smadarstreasure.blogspot.com.
the thread path to reinforce, exiting 2) CLASP. Start 1' of new thread that exits
from the second D just added to com- an A at one end of the bracelet lining it RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
plete Stitch 2. Repeat this stitch up with a loop on one half of the clasp. contact: FireLine braided beading thread, seed
beads, Swarovski crystal bicones, and all other
three times. Securely sew the clasp loop to the end of materials: Artbeads.com, (866) 715-2323. Clasp:
the bracelet, reinforcing as much as possi- Claspgarten, www.claspgarten.com.
ble and adding an A, if necessary, to
all angles
necklace JEAN POWER
TECHNIQUES
tubular peyote stitch
herringbone stitch
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
Round 9: Work 3 peyote stitches with 2) FINISHING. Make 1 more triangle, RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
1 bead in each stitch, then pass through stopping at Round 7, and set the working contact: U.K. source: Fine Lines The Bead Business,
www.delicabeads.co.uk. Nymo nylon beading
the next bead of the previous round to thread aside. Start 18" of new thread and
thread, Delica cylinder beads, and all other materials:
form a decrease; repeat twice (Fig. 4, sew the eye half of the clasp into the trian- FusionBeads.com, (888) 781-3559. Kits: Jean Power,
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decreases will be worked this way at triangle is compressed; secure and trim
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twofold
earrings
SUE CHARETTE-HOOD
Artist’s Tip
Tight tension is not
always the way to go.
Use rather loose tension
MAIN while stitching the base.
COLORWAY Otherwise, a few beads
may break as you fold
the earring.
TECHNIQUES
circular peyote stitch
herringbone stitch
fringe
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
Option
For a matching pendant, attach
a jump ring to the top loop
Fig. 3: Working Rounds 7–12 instead of an ear wire.
Fig. 2: Adding Rounds 4–6
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royal delta
collar SUSAN B. SWANSON
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
peyote stitch
whipstitch
picot
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
3) TOP EDGING. Start a 4' thread that 4) BOTTOM EDGING. Start a 4' thread stitching 1B over the Bs at the bottom of
exits up through the first C in Row 1. that exits down through the final B in the triangles and adding a picot of C at the
String 3A and pass the thread underneath Row 1. String 1B and pass the thread point of the triangles (Fig. 5, red thread).
the loop of thread that connects Rows 1 underneath the loop of thread that con- Secure the thread and trim. ✦
and 3. Pass back through the third A just nects Rows 1 and 3. String 1B and pass
SUSAN B. SWANSON is a primarily self-taught
added (Fig. 4, blue thread). String 2A, loop up through the end B in Row 5 and down beader. She lives in Richland, Washington, and also
under the threads between the next two through the end C in Row 7 (Fig. 5, blue enjoys gardening and illustrating. Contact Susan at
rows, and back through the second A just thread). String 4C, pass back through the [email protected].
added (Fig. 4, red thread); repeat down first C just added to form a picot, pass up
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop
the length of the base. Secure the thread through the last C exited on the base, and or contact: Delica cylinder beads and all other
and trim. up through the next B along the edge. materials: Beads ’n’ Beyond/Quiltworks Northwest,
Continue along the base edge, whip- (425) 453-6005, www.beadsandbeyond-wa.com.
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pentagon
bangles JEAN POWER
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
circular and tubular peyote stitch
square stitch
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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TECHNIQUES
backstitch bead embroidery
tubular peyote stitch
fringe
wireworking
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
Artist’s Tips
• If you want more of the earring
component to be visible, work
fewer rounds of embroidery
around the rhinestone to
create a smaller focal.
• If using different-sized
Fig. 1: Starting
Rounds 1 and 2 rhinestones than shown
here, be sure to backstitch
an even number of beads
for Rounds 1 and 2.
Edging: Tie a knot at the end of 24" of 2) FINISHING. Add dangles to the earring SHERRY SERAFINI lectures and teaches
black thread. Sew into the beadwork’s component and attach the focal: throughout the United States and has won numerous
awards for excellence in design. She has written
edge from back to front to anchor the Dangles: Use 1 head pin to string 1E,
articles for several well-known magazines, and her
thread. String 2A, lay the beads down 1 spacer, 1F, 1C, and 4B; form a simple work has been featured on the covers of trade
along the edge of the work, and pass loop that attaches to one bottom loop of magazines and catalogs. Sherry is coauthor of The Art
of Bead Embroidery (Kalmbach, 2007), with artist Heidi
through the edge of the Ultrasuede, the 1 earring component. Repeat eight
Kummli; Beading across America (Kalmbach, 2011),
foundation, and the second A just added; times to add a matching dangle to each with Amy Katz and Paulette Baron; and author of
pull snug (Fig. 4, blue thread). String of the remaining bottom loops (Fig. 6). Sensational Bead Embroidery (Lark Books, 2011).
1A, pass through the edge of the Ultra- Ear wire: Attach 1 ear wire to the top loop Her bead art is owned and worn by Steven Tyler
of Aerosmith, American singer Fergie, and Grammy-
suede, the foundation, and the A just of the earring component. winner Melissa Etheridge, to name a few. Sherry
added (Fig. 4, red thread); repeat along Focal: Use a toothpick or pin to apply a resides in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, with her
the entire edge of the beadwork. Stitch layer of jeweler’s adhesive to the edge two daughters, Erika and Nikki, and her Boston terrier,
Bailey. Visit www.serafinibeadedjewelry.com.
the final A to the first A to close the around the earring component’s center
edging. Exit away from the beadwork hole. Press the focal onto the earring RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
from an A. finding. Don’t let any adhesive seep out contact: Rhinestones: Jan’s Jewelry Supplies, (405)
Fringe loop: String 3A, 1D, 1F, 1D, one around the edges. Let dry overnight. 600-3043, www.jansjewels.com. Aleene’s Tacky white
glue: Michaels, (800) 642-4235, www.michaels.com.
6mm bicone, 1D, 1F, 1D, and 3A; skip FireLine braided beading thread, Swarovski crystal
8A along the edge and pass down 3) Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to make a bicones and rounds, E-6000 jeweler’s adhesive,
through the next A. Stitch through the second earring. ✦ Lacy’s Stiff Stuff beading foundation, and all other
materials: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800)
beadwork’s edge and pass back through 355-2137, www.firemountaingems.com.
the bead last exited (Fig. 5). Repeat the
thread path to reinforce. Secure the
thread and trim. Set aside.
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regina’s pearls
CYNTHIA RUTLEDGE
TECHNIQUES
netting
circular and tubular peyote stitch
square stitch
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
Fig. 3: Stitching Bezel Fig. 4: Stitching the beaded Fig. 5: Adding Bezel
Rounds 5–7 bezel to the prongs Rounds 8–12
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Round 10: Work 1 circular peyote stitch Fig. 10: Adding the
with 1A, splitting the increase from the pendant’s edging
previous round, then work 5 stitches
with 1B in each stitch; repeat five times
for a total of 6A and 30B. Step up
through the first A added in this round
(Fig. 8, blue thread).
Round 11: Work circular peyote stitch with 4) EDGING. Work a series of nets to finish
1A in each stitch for a total of 36A. Step the pendant edge:
up through the first A added in this Round 1: String 7A, skip 1A in Base
round (Fig. 8, red thread). Round 11, and pass through the next A;
repeat seventeen times for a total of
3) LACING. Identify an A in Base 18 nets with 7A each. Exit from an A in
Round 11 that aligns with a 3mm pearl in Round 11 (Fig. 10, blue thread).
Bezel Round 13 and a prong on the bezel; Round 2: String 5" of A, then create a ten-
slide a needle through it to mark the spot. sion bead out of the last A strung, keep-
Move the circle of 8mm pearls around so ing a firm but gentle tension in the
that one pearl is centered over the marked strand. Without adding any beads, pass Fig. 11: Stitching the connec-
bead. Weave the working thread through through the next net from Round 1 tor loop to the base
beads in Base Rounds 11 and 10 and exit from front to back; repeat to wrap each
3A to the left of the marked bead. *String net, adjusting the strand tension with
11A and pass through the centered A in each stitch (Fig. 10, red thread). After
Bezel Round 12. String 11A, skip 5A in the final stitch, remove the tension
Base Round 11, and pass through the sixth bead, remove any excess A from the
A. Weave through beads to exit Base strand, and pass through the first A
Round 11, 6A down from the last A exited added in Round 1. Weave through beads
(Fig. 9). Repeat from * twice. Weave to exit the first A added in Round 11,
through beads to exit from Base Round 11. exiting in the front.
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S P O N S O R E D BY
BEADFEST FAC E B O O K . CO M
/BEADFEST
industrial chic
CALLIE MITCHELL A cool metallic base of right-angle-woven gunmetal beads is
given just the right amount of crystal sparkle in this striking
and glamorous accessory.
Artist’s Tips
TECHNIQUES
• When stitching the base-end embellishments, keep all the crystals oriented
right-angle weave
vertically and the seed beads oriented horizontally. The embellishments
netting
fit together perfectly when this orientation is maintained.
flat peyote stitch
See p. 140 for helpful • Keep firm, even tension when working the right-angle-weave base. Using
technique information. microcrystalline wax on the beading thread is very helpful for maintaining tension.
PROJEC T LEVEL • When adding the embellishments, it’s helpful to tie a half-hitch knot around
See p. 3 for project-level information. the bracelet base threads occasionally. This helps with tension and helps
guard against chafing, which could break a thread.
section to form a right-angle-weave unit unit at the end of the bracelet base
(Fig. 5, red thread). Repeat the thread (Fig. 8), and embellish as before.
path several times to reinforce. Secure Secure the thread and trim. ✦
the thread and trim.
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double-up
bracelet AMY BROOKS
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
right-angle weave
netting
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
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Back of bracelet
Fig. 6: Stitching
Fig. 5: Colorway for Connection 1 (shown
Components 5, 6, and 7 without the flower
embellishments)
spring celebration
CYNTHIA RUTLEDGE Learn lattice weave as you form the base of this
riot-of-spring bracelet that features a beautiful
handmade button festooned with flowers.
TECHNIQUES
lattice weave (right-angle weave
variation)
tubular peyote stitch
branch fringe
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
TOOLS
Scissors
Fig. 1: Stitching Units 1–7 in Base Row 1
Size 12 and 13 beading needles
Ruler or tape measure
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Cone Round 8: Work tubular peyote stitch the following E. Weave through beads to
with 1B in each stitch to add a total of exit from the last B exited in Petal
3B. Pass through the 3B just added Round 1. Tighten the petal. String 1B
to pull the beadwork closed (Fig. 7, and pass through the next B in Petal
red thread). Round 1 (Fig. 9, red thread).
Stamens: String 3C and 1D, skip the last Repeat Petal Round 2 to form a total of
bead strung, and pass back through 6 petals. Weave through beads to exit from
the 3C and through the next B in Cone Cone Round 3.
Round 8; repeat twice to add a total of Leaf Round 1: String 1N and pass through Fig. 8: Adding
the stamens
3 fringes (Fig. 8, blue thread). Repeat, the next B in Cone Round 3; repeat five
this time forming a fringe and passing times to add a total of 6N. Step up
into the nearest Round 7 bead then through the first N added in this round.
forming a fringe and passing into the Leaf Round 2: String 7B, 1N, and 3B; pass
nearest Round 8 bead to add 6 fringes back through the N to form a picot.
(Fig. 8, red thread). Weave through String 7B and pass back through the last
beads to exit from Cone Round 6. Leaf Round 1 bead exited to form a loop
Petal Round 1: String 1B and pass through (Fig. 10, blue thread). String 2N and 1B;
the next B in Cone Round 6; repeat five pass through the first N added in this Fig. 9: Stitching
times to add a total of 6B. Step up round, the 3B picot, back through the the first petal
through the first B added in this round. nearest N, 2B, and last 2N added, and
Note: The beads will seem too small; the last Leaf Round 1 bead exited.
don’t worry, this will be taken care of as Weave through beads to exit the next N
the petals are stitched. from Leaf Round 1 (Fig. 10, red thread).
Petal Round 2: String 1B, 9E, and 1B; pass Repeat Leaf Round 2 to form a total of
back through the last B exited in Petal 6 leaves. Weave through beads to exit from
Round 1 (Fig. 9, green thread). String Cone Round 1. Set the large flower aside.
2M; pass through the fifth E just added, Repeat the entire step twice, but for the
Fig. 10: Forming
back through the 2M just added, first repeat, make these color substitu- the leaf
through the last B exited from Petal tions: G for B, H for D, I for E, O for M, J
Round 1, and the first 5 beads added in for F, and P for N. For the second repeat,
this round (Fig. 9, blue thread). String make these color substitutions: A for B, E
3F, skip the nearest E, and pass through for D, H for E, Q for M, K for F, and R for N.
3 leaves. For a more organic look, try the large flower at the center of the base RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
changing the number of B on each side to stitch the flower to the base so the contact: Seed beads: Kandra’s Beads, (805) 686-8804,
www.kandrasbeads.com. One G thread and
of the leaf to make them shorter or long- stitches also secure the vine under-
microcrystalline wax: www.cynthiarutledge.net.
er. Use different numbers of beads on neath; don’t trim the thread. Repeat Button: Greg Hanson, www.hansonstonehandmade
each side of the leaf to get them to bend. with the other 2 flowers. .etsy.com.
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MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUE
cubic right-angle weave
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
Fig. 5: Working Fig. 6: Adding Fig. 7: Stitching Fig. 8: Connecting the strip into a ring by
Unit 2 of Cube 2 Unit 3 of Cube 2 Unit 4 of Cube 2 forming the first stitch of Unit 12
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MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUE
right-angle weave
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
Artist’s Tip
To ensure a strong bracelet, repeat
all of the thread paths. It’s
especially helpful to repeat each
crystal-embellishment thread path
before moving on to the next one.
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
right-angle weave
tubular peyote stitch
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
Fig. 9: Embellishing
the base
4) CLASP. Form the toggle bar: Embellish: String 1B and 1A; pass back
Tube: Use 3' of thread to peyote-stitch a through the B and the tube to exit the
strip 18A wide by 14 rows long. Fold the other end. String 1B and 1A; pass back
first and last rows together so the beads through the B and pull the beads tight. Option
interlock like a zipper. Weave the beads Weave through the tube beads to exit
To make an earring, work
together to form a tube. Exit from the from the eighth A at the center of the
Square 1. Instead of adding
tube end (Fig. 7). tube (Fig. 8, blue thread). the connector, weave through
Attach: String 5A, 1B, and 5A. Pass beads to exit from a corner A
through the side 3A in Unit 2 of the first away from the corner. String
Artist’s Tips square. String 5A and pass back through 8A and pass through the
• It helps to work the the B just added. String 5A and pass other A on the same corner to
embellishment beads so your through the eleventh A at the center of form a loop. Embellish the
dominant hand doesn’t drag the tube (Fig. 8, red thread). Repeat the square as with the bracelet.
over the new beads as you work. thread path to reinforce. Secure the Add an ear wire to the loop.
For righties, flip the piece with
thread and trim.
the closure loop on the left to
add embellishment from left to
5) EMBELLISH. Start a new 4' thread that PAM MORRISON has been an avid beadweaver
right. For lefties, working from for years and has a large collection of works, including
right to left may be more exits from the bottom right 3A of Unit 3 in
jewelry and tapestries.
convenient. Row 1 of the first square, away from the
toggle bar. String 1A, 1B, and 1A; pass RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
• Keep the diagonal angle of the
through the top 3A of the same unit (Fig. 9). contact: All materials: Fire Mountain Gems and
embellishment beads consistent Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.firemountaingems.com.
throughout the bracelet. Repeat this embellishment for every unit
on the base, making sure the angle of all the
beads is in the same direction. ✦
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MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
right-angle weave
peyote stitch
picot
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
TOOLS
Size 10 beading needles
Scissors
Artist’s Tip 1) BASE AND CLASP. Use right-angle Row 1, Units 4–19: Repeat Units 2 and 3
To form the diamond- weave to form the bracelet’s base and sixteen times, with this change: On the
shaped motifs, keep two-drop peyote stitch to embellish the end unit, pass through 4C twice, as
the tension tight as you clasp loop: before, then continue through the
circle through the beads. Row 1, Unit 1: Use 6' of thread to string next C and 2A, exiting the top A of the
You’ll know the tension {1C and 3A} four times for a total of end unit.
is tight enough when the 16 beads; tie the beads into a tight circle, Row 2, Unit 1: String {1B and 1A} three
beads sit at right angles leaving a 6" tail. Pass through the 4C times, then string 1B; pass through the
to each other. twice, skipping the A. Pass through 2A 1A just exited. Pass through the 4B
(Fig. 1). twice, continue through the next B, and
Row 1, Unit 2: String {1B and 1A} three exit through the first A added in this
times, then string 1B; pass through unit (Fig. 3, orange thread).
the last A exited from Unit 1. Pass Row 2, clasp loop: String 24A; pass
through the 4B twice and exit through through the 1A just exited. Repeat the
the second A added in this unit (Fig. 2, thread path once to reinforce the loop.
blue thread). Working in peyote stitch, pass through
Row 1, Unit 3: String 1A, {1C and 3A} three the first 2A, string 2B, skip 2A, and pass
times, 1C, and 1A; pass through the last through the next 2A. Repeat around the
A exited from Unit 2 and the first A loop four more times for a total of 10B.
added in this unit. Pass through the 4C Weave through beads to exit through
twice, continue through the next 2C, the third A added in Row 2, Unit 1
and pass through the next 2A (Fig. 2, (Fig. 3, green thread).
red thread).
Fig. 1: Stitching
the first unit
Fig. 2: Adding Row 1, Units 2 and 3 Fig. 3: Working Row 2 and the clasp loop
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MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUES
two-needle right-angle weave
netting
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
TECHNIQUE
triangle weave (right-angle weave variation)
See p. 140 for helpful
technique information.
PROJEC T LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
1 2
1 3
2
Fig. 1: Making Triangles 1 and 2 Fig. 3: Completing the
of the Montana center star Montana center star
5
5
7 4 7
4 4 6
6 8
8
3 9
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3 1
2 1 3 10
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3) REMAINING HALF STARS. Following Lime half stars: Use A and D to repeat 4) CLASP. Use 2 jump rings to attach the
Fig. 6, use the established pattern and Step 2, this time connecting the new end of the bracelet to one half of the clasp.
remaining crystals to create stars that get half star to the previous half star (Fig. 6, Secure the thread and trim (Fig. 6).
progressively smaller toward one end of green thread). Repeat again, this time
the bracelet: connecting the new half star to the lime 5) FINISHING. Repeat Steps 2–4 to com-
Olivine half stars: Use A and E to repeat half star just added (Fig. 6, red thread). plete the other half of the bracelet. ✦
Step 2, this time connecting the new Jonquil half stars: Use A and C to repeat
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STOP BEAD
A square knot is the classic sturdy knot suitable for most A stop bead (or tension bead) holds your work in place.
stringing materials. Make an overhand knot, passing the To make one, string a bead larger
right end over the left end. Make another overhand knot, than those you are working with,
this time passing the left end over the right end; pull snug. then pass through the bead one or
more times, making sure not to split
the thread.
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