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CECILIA GUASTAFERRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 1
2 Bracelet with Heart
MIWAKO NARA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 3
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Romantic Ruffle
KELLI BURNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 6
4 Montée Magic
KATHERINE SCHWARTZENBERGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 8
5 Totally Tubular
KRISTAL WICK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 10
Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 12
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Create Jewelry with Crystals:
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I am one lucky ducky; I ve never Bracelet with Heart
wanted to change my name. No, not This heart-felt bracelet is perfect for any age from tween to
even once. (Okay, maybe once, when grandmamma, they d all love wearing this beautiful accessory,
I was seven and couldn t find a cute and the heart toggle is the icing on the cake (or bracelet in this
little wall plaque at the store with my case). I have a heart collection and this one won t be missing
name on it. They always spelled it from it much longer!
wrong!) Thanks, Mom. That said, my
Romantic Ruffle
lifelong love for my namesake crystals
I love how Kelli mixed the Swarovski crystals and pearls
has me adding them to anything
together to give this bracelet an extra touch of glam. I might
and everything I can. I use all types
try a combination of colors (like 3 different blue-colored
of crystals and love hanging them
crystals) as a color variation on this project.
from my rearview mirror as well as from my neck, wrists, and
earlobes, which keeps me constantly surrounded by those
Montée Magic
lovely crystal bead beauties. It also helps being one of 37
This bracelet would be perfect to use up your bicone crystal
worldwide Swarovski Ambassadors. Swarovski elements keep
stash. You could also substitute 6mm pearls for the 6mm
feeding my need to create crystal bead jewelry!
bicones for added texture and variety. You could also
glue on some flat back crystals onto the lobster clasp for
So, what could be better than combining our loves, crystals,
additional bling!
stringing, and bead stitching? Nibbling chocolate while
making these projects utter Utopia! Handpicked for their
Totally Tubular / Kristal Wick
variety and glitz, these beauties are sure to please over-the-
Yours truly created this crystal-rich necklace featuring my
top fellow blingsters, as well as those who want just a touch
own Sassy Silkies, handcrafted silk beads and a removable
of the sparkle. I find no matter my budget or occasion, a bit
clasp attaching the focal piece to the necklace. I filled plastic
of bling always makes me smile, and nothing says fashion
tubing with crystals. A walk down the plumbing aisle in your
forward better than some twinkle in your jewelry.
local hardware store, or pet stores provide you with this
Crystal Edge Bracelet simple tubing.
Top-drilled bicones are fun to work with and give your piece Be sure to make two of each project, one for yourself and one
an interesting dimension! Once I started using top drilled for your BFF. You know she ll take these bracelets right off your
bicones in my jewelry creations, I was hooked! This project wrist! I hate to bling and run, but I simply must dive into these
whispers in my ear,  skip the laundry, who cares about the projects, I hope you do, too. Enjoy!
dirty dishes in the sink, make me NOW.
Kristal Wick,
Beading Daily editor
BEADING DAILY S CREATE JEWELRY WITH CRYSTALS:
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editor, beadingdaily KRISTAL WICK
designer JANICE TAPIA / photography JOE COCA, ANN SWANSON
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crystal edge
bracelet
CECI LI A GUASTAFERRO
Cecilia is inspired every time she gazes at all the colors,
shapes, and sizes of Swarovski crystals available at
her bead store. She loves the way the top-drilled bicone
TECHNIQUES
crystals give this bracelet an edgy look with sparkling
:: two-needle right-
angle weave
sophistication, despite its somber hues.
See page 12 for helpful
technique information.
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1) BASE. Work a base row using two- string 1A and pass the other needle
MATERIALS
needle right-angle weave: back through it. Use one needle to
2 g translucent gray size 11° cylinder
Start: Use 8 of thread with a needle at string 3A, the other half of the clasp,
beads (A)
each end to string 4A, one half of the and 3A; tie a knot to form a loop
4 black diamond AB 4mm crystal
bicones
clasp, and 3A; slide the beads to the and pass through all 7A again to
75 black diamond AB 6mm top-drilled
center of the thread and pass through reinforce, ending so that one thread
crystal bicones
them again to form a circle. Pass exits from each side of the first 1A
26 black diamond 4mm fire-polished
through the first 1A again so that you (Figure 4). Pass each needle back
rounds
have one thread exiting from each
1 silver 8mm filigree box clasp
side of the bead (Figure 1). Use each 8 of FireLine thread
Jeweler s cement
TOOLS
2 Big Eye beading needles
Scissors
Figure 1
FINISHED SIZE: 71D 4"
needle to string one 4mm bicone. Use 1 bicone on top of each base unit. To
one needle to string 1 fire-polished finish, weave one needle through the
Figure 4
round and pass the other needle back first unit, then tie a knot with the
through it (Figure 2). other thread; weave each tail
through several beads, glue the knot,
through a 4mm bicone and the last and trim when dry. F
fire-polished round.
CECILIA GUASTAFERRO discovered beading
2) RIDGE. Work back along the base while completing her graduate degree in mar-
row, adding top-drilled bicones to riage and family therapy. She opened The
form the spine: Beading Place in Tustin, California, with her
Units 1 25: Use each needle to string 1A. daughter Jamie. Cecilia teaches many classes
Figure 2
Use one needle to string 1 top-drilled at her store and can be reached at www.the
bicone and pass the other needle beadingplace.com.
back through it. Use each needle to
RESOURCES
Units 1 25: Use each needle to string 1A, string 1A and pass through the next
Check your local bead shop or contact: All
1 top-drilled bicone, and 1A. Use fire-polished round in opposite
beads and findings: The Beading Place,
one needle to string 1 fire-polished directions (Figure 5). Repeat to add
[phone], www.thebeadingplace.com.
round and pass the other needle
back through it (Figure 3). Pull the
Figure 3
needles in opposite directions to
snug the beads and repeat for
25 pairs or 51D 2".
End: Use each needle to string one
4mm bicone. Use one needle to Figure 5
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bracelet
with heart
MI WAKO NARA
A stylish (and smartly crafted)
heart-toggle closure adds a
sweet surprise to this delicate
bracelet. The instructions
here are for the blue bracelet;
to make the pink variation,
simply use 4mm pearls in place
of bicones when working the
bracelet base.
TECHNIQUES
:: right-angle weave
:: two-drop peyote
stitch
See page 12 for helpful
technique information.
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1) HEART TOGGLE. String 2B; pass through the next
MATERIALS
Unit 1: Use 6' of conditioned thread to 11B in the inside edge of Units 1 7.
4 g blue luster size 15° Japanese seed
string 1B, 1 bicone, 1B, 1 bicone, Pass down through the center bot- beads (A)
2 g silver size 11° cylinder beads (B)
1A, 1B, 1A, and 1 bicone, leaving a tom bicone, the 3A that form the
80 aquamarine satin 4mm crystal
7" tail. Tie a knot to form a circle picot, and the bicone again. Pass
bicones
and pass through beads to exit through the remaining 11B of Units
1 aquamarine satin 6mm crystal faceted
through the first A strung (Figure 1). 8 13 and weave in ends to secure
round
(Figure 3b).
2 sterling silver 6mm filigree bead caps
Blue size B beading thread
a
Thread conditioner
TOOLS
b
Size 12 beading needle
Scissors
Figure 1
FINISHED SIZE: 71D 2"
Units 2 and 3: String 2A; form a picot by
passing back through the second 1B on the inside of the next unit.
bicone of the previous unit. String Pass back through the last 3A just
1B, 1 bicone, 1A, and 3B. Pass strung and first 3A of Loop 1. Pass
through the last A of the picot and through beads to exit the middle
through beads to exit the last A B between Units 2 and 3 (Figure 4c).
Figure 3
strung (Figure 2a). Trim the thread.
Units 4 6: String 2A; pass back through
the bicone of the previous unit. 2) HEART EMBELLISHMENT. a
String 2B, 1 bicone, 1A, and 2B; pass Loop 1: Begin 6' of conditioned thread
through the last A of the picot and and exit the second (inner) B of
b
through beads to exit the last A Unit 1. String 5A; pass through the
strung (Figure 2b). center A of the next picot. String
5A, pass through the first (inner) B
a of the next unit. Pass back through
the last 3A just strung.
Loop 2: String 2A and pass through the
center A of the next picot (Figure 4a).
String 5A and pass through the first
(inner) B of the next unit. Pass back
through the last 3A just strung.
Figure 4
Loops 3 6: String 2A and pass through
b
the center A of the next picot 3) BRACELET BASE.
(Figure 4b). String 5A and pass Row 1, Unit 1: Begin 6' of conditioned
through the first (inner) B of the thread and string 1 bicone and 3A;
next unit. Pass back through the pass back through the bicone and
Figure 2
last 3A just strung. the next B to form a picot. String
Loops 7 10: String 2A and pass through 1B, 1 bicone, 1A, and 2B. Pass
Units 7 8: Repeat Unit 4, stringing 3B the center A of the next picot. String through the last A of the picot and
between the picots instead of 2B. 5A and pass through the second through beads to exit the last A
Units 9 11: Repeat Unit 4. (inner) B of the next unit. Pass back strung.
Units 12 and 13: Repeat Unit 2, connect- through the last 3A just strung. Row 1, Unit 2: String 2A; pass back
ing Unit 13 to Unit 1. Exit through Loops 11 and 12: Repeat Loop 2. through the second bicone to form
Unit 1 s first B (Figure 3a). Loop 13: String 2A and pass through a picot. String 1B; pass through the
Inner round: String 4B; pass back the center A of the next picot. B of the next unit of the toggle.
through the third B just strung. String 5A and pass through the String 1 bicone, 1A, and 2B; pass
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through the last A of the previous pass through the last 3A strung in (small end first), the 6mm round,
picot and through beads to exit the the first set of 6A. Pass through the 1 bead cap (wide end first), and 6B.
last A strung. String 2A; pass back tip of the picot between Units Pass through 1B, the bottom 2A of
through the bicone (Figure 5a). 2 and 3 of the toggle again and the the picot, and the next B. String 6B;
Weave through beads to exit the next 3A. String 3A and pass through pass back through the bead caps
middle of Unit 1 (Figure 6b). the tip of Row 1 s third picot. String and round. String 7B and pass
3A (Figure 7a); pass through the next through the middle beads on the
(third picot) bead. Weave through toggle bar (Figure 9). Repeat thread
beads to exit the last picot bead in
the next row (Figure 7b).
b
Figure 5
a
Figure 7
Figure 9
Repeat Pass 1, working back and forth
across the bracelet base to embellish
all 22 rows. path twice to secure; weave through
beads and trim. F
5) TOGGLE BAR.
Tube: Leaving a 12" tail, use 3' of condi- Contact MIWAKO NARA at wm@bumblebees-
tioned thread, B beads, and two- beads.com or visit her website at www.bumble
drop peyote stitch to make a strip bees-beads.com. Her website is written in
that is 12 beads wide and 6 rows Japanese but is accompanied by easy-to-follow
long. Zip the first and last rows illustrations.
Figure 6
together to form a tube. Exit one
end of the tube. RESOURCES
Check your local bead shop or contact: Crys-
Rows 2 22: Repeat Row 1. Weave Embellish tube: Work 3-bead picots
tals: Pieces of the Past, [phone], www
thread into beads to secure; trim. between each pair of end beads
.piecesbeads.com.
around both ends of the tube (Figure 8).
4) BRACELET EMBELLISHMENT.
Secure 6' of conditioned thread and
exit the bracelet base from the first
picot bead strung in Row 1.
Pass 1: String 3A; pass through the tip
of the first picot of Row 1. String 6A
and pass through the tip of the picot
between Units 2 and 3 of the toggle.
Figure 8
String 6A and pass through the tip of
the second picot (between Units 1 and Attach toggle: Exit a bead in the middle
2 of the base) of Row 1. String 3A and of the tube. String 7B, 1 bead cap
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romantic ruffle
KELLI BURNS
Kelli discovered that working
rounds of increasingly larger
beads in right-angle weave formed
a delightfully wavy edge on the
beadwork without altering the stitch s basic
thread path. She added a row of pearls down the
TECHNIQUES
:: right-angle weave center and pinched in the sides with small stitches,
:: square stitch
giving the bracelet the appearance of a pea pod.
See page 12 for helpful
technique information.
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1) BAND. Work 6 rows of right-angle seed bead and the pearl just strung
MATERIALS
weave, keeping thread tension tight: (Figure 5). Repeat from *, moving from
1 g gold size 15° seed beads (A)
Rows 1 and 2: Use 9' of waxed white
3 g gold-lined white matte size 11°
beading thread and B beads to work
seed beads (B)
a chain of 58 right-angle weave
6 g gold-lined white matte size 8° seed
units (Figure 1). Repeat for Row 2
beads (C)
(Figure 2).
230 crystal AB 3mm crystal bicones
Row 3: Use C beads to work 1 row of
45 gold 4mm crystal pearls
right-angle weave onto Row 2
1 gold-filled 16×18mm toggle clasp
(Figure 3).
2 gold-filled 6mm split rings
White size D nylon beading thread
Figure 5 Crystal FireLine 6 lb beading thread
Beeswax
right to left as you add pearls, for a
Thread conditioner
total of 45 pearls; if the pearls become
TOOLS
too crowded, take a stitch without
Size 12 beading needles
adding a pearl, as needed, to realign
Scissors
the pearls with the center row of B
Chain-nose pliers
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3
beads. Weave through beads to secure
thread but do not trim.
FINISHED SIZE: 71D 2"
Row 4: Use 5' of conditioned FireLine,
bicones, and A beads to work 1 row 3) GATHERS. Join the sides at inter-
of right-angle weave onto Row 3: vals with small stitches to give the the center of the end of the band. Pass
Exiting the first side C in Row 3, bracelet the appearance of a pea pod. through the leftmost B, 1 split ring,
string 1 bicone, 1A, 1 bicone, 1A, Make 3 pinches: and the right B; repeat. Exit the left C,
and 1 bicone. Pass through all the Start 4' of new waxed white thread pass through the right C, and the left
beads in this unit again, exiting the about one quarter of the way from one C again. Exit the left bicone and pass
next C of Row 3 (Figure 4). Repeat end of the beadwork. Pass through a through the right bicone, then the left
pearl, the corresponding C bead in bicone again (Figure 7). Weave the
Row 5, the pearl again, and the corre-
sponding C bead in Row 3 on the op-
posite side of the band. Pass through
the same pearl and repeat the thread
path once to draw the sides up against
the pearl (Figure 6). Knot the thread
Figure 4
Figure 7
across for a total of 58 right-angle thread into the beads, knot to secure,
weave units. and trim. Repeat the entire step at the
Row 5: Weave through beads to exit an Figure 6 other end of the band using the sec-
end B in Row 1. Repeat Row 3. ond split ring. F
Row 6: Repeat Row 4.
and weave through 14 more right- KELLI BURNS has been beading for more than six
2) PEARLS. Backstitch crystal pearls angle units and exit from a side C years and owns The Hole Bead Shoppe in Bartles-
to the center of the band: bead. Repeat entire step twice. ville, Oklahoma. Reach her at www.theholebead
Position the band horizontally in shop.com or [e-mail].
front of you. Leaving a 12" tail, use 9' of 4) CLASP. Gather the ends to cup the
waxed white beading thread to exit beadwork around the last pearls and
RESOURCES
the left side of the second B in Row 2. add the clasp:
Check your local bead shop or contact: All
String 1 pearl; pass through the second Attach a split ring to each half of the
materials: The Hole Bead Shoppe, (918)
B again and the pearl just strung. clasp. Position the band vertically in
338-2444, www.theholebeadshop.com.
*String 1 pearl; pass through the next front of you. Using the tail thread, exit
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montée magic
KATHERI NE SCHWARTZENBERGER
This dazzling bracelet is a terrific way to showcase your favorite
TECHNIQUES
crystal colors. The project instructions are for the magenta
:: two-needle right-
angle weave
bracelet, but it is so fast and easy (and beautiful), you ll be
See page 12 for helpful
tempted to make one in every color!
technique information.
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Dab with glue; allow to dry. Weave in
ARTI ST S TI PS
MATERIALS
ends and trim.
" For an adjustable bracelet,
2 g silver-lined clear size 11° seed
use a 1" piece of chain in
beads
3) EMBELLISHMENT. Work back
place of the jump ring.
60 total 4mm crystal bicones in Siam,
across the band, adding crystals in
" The montées tend to flip
ruby, and fuchsia (A)
the center of the previously formed
so be sure they all face the
15 total 6mm crystal bicones in Siam,
circles:
same direction when passing ruby, and fuchsia (B)
Use 3' of beading thread on one nee-
16 Siam 3.9mm crystal roses montées
through them in Step 3.
dle. Starting at the end without the
1 sterling silver 7×11mm lobster clasp
jump ring, pass through the open
1 sterling silver 6mm soldered jump
hole of the end montée, leaving a
ring
1) CLASP LOOP. Thread one needle 6'' tail. String 1B and pass through the
Crystal FireLine 6 lb beading thread
on each end of 5' of beading thread. open hole of the next montée; repeat
G-S Hypo Cement
String 10 seed beads and the jump ring fourteen times for a total of 15B. Exit
to the center of the thread. Pass each the last montée and string 1 seed
TOOLS
needle in opposite directions through bead; pass back through all montées
2 size 12 beading needles
1 montée, and snug the beads so that and all 15B. Exit the last montée
Scissors
the seed beads cover the thread that next to the tail thread.
passes through the jump ring.
FINISHED SIZE: 63D 4"
4) CLASP. String 5 seed beads, the
2) BAND. Work the band using two- clasp, and 5 seed beads. Tie a sur-
needle ladder stitch: geon s knot with both threads; dab
Use the right thread to string 1 seed the knot with glue and allow to dry.
bead, 1A, 1 seed bead, 1A, and 1 seed Weave ends through several beads
bead; repeat using the left thread. and trim (Figure 2). F
Pass each needle in opposite direc-
tions through a second montée. Re-
peat entire step fourteen times for a
total of 16 montées. Knot threads to
the side of the last montée (Figure 1).
Figure 2
KATHERINE SCHWARTZENBERGER s strong
art background includes just two years as a
bead artist, during which time she has been
completely immersed in the beading world at
her family s bead store, Stony Creek Bead &
Gallery, in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
RESOURCES
Check your local bead shop or contact: All
beads and findings: Stony Creek Bead &
Gallery, [phone], stonycreekbead@
Figure 1
hotmail.com.
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1) Cut the tubing into three 1" pieces
and two ½" pieces. Set aside.
2) Attach one end of one 1" piece of
cable chain to the eye of each eye pin.
Attach the bail to one end of the curb
totally
chain.
3) Use 1 eye pin to string 1 jet AB 4mm
tubular
round, 1 sapphire AB 8mm bicone,
1 glass disc, and one 1" tube. Fill the
tube with 9 crystal copper 3mm
KRI STAL WI CK
bicones, 9 crystal AB 3mm bicones,
3 Capri blue 4mm bicones, 2 light
Colorado topaz 4mm bicones, 5 blue
Kristal's crystal-rich necklace zircon 4mm bicones, 3 aquamarine
4mm bicones, and 2 sapphire 4mm
features her own Sassy Silkies
bicones. Use the same eye pin to
string 1 glass disc, 1 sapphire AB
beads and an amazing focal
8mm bicone, and 1 jet AB 4mm
piece composed of tiny plastic-
round. Form a simple loop that
attaches the dangle to the free end
tubing vestibules filled
of the curb chain.
with crystals.
4) Use 1 eye pin to string 1 jet AB 4mm
round, 1 aquamarine 8mm bicone,
1 glass disc, and one ½" tube. Fill the
tube with 4 crystal copper 3mm
bicones, 4 crystal AB 3mm bicones,
1 Capri blue 4mm bicone, 1 light Col-
orado topaz 4mm bicone, 2 blue zir-
con 4mm bicones, 2 aquamarine
4mm bicones, and 1 sapphire 4mm
bicone. Use the same eye pin to
string 1 glass disc, 1 aquamarine
8mm bicone, and 1 jet AB 4mm
round. Form a simple loop that
attaches to the curb chain 2 links
from the previous dangle.
5) Repeat Step 3, using Montana 8mm
bicones in place of the sapphire AB
8mm bicones and attaching the dan-
gle 2 links from the previous dangle.
6) Repeat Step 3, attaching the dangle
TECHNIQUES
2 links from the previous dangle.
:: stringing
:: wireworking
7) Repeat Step 4, attaching the dangle
See page 12 for helpful
2 links from the previous dangle.
technique information.
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8) Use 1 head pin to string 1 jet 3mm bicone, 1 light Colorado topaz 4mm
MATERIALS
bicone, 1 crystal copper 8mm bicone, 1 silk bead, 1 light Colorado
2 aqua size 6° seed beads
round, and 1 jet 3mm bicone; form topaz 4mm bicone, 1 jet rondelle,
43 crystal copper 3mm crystal bicones
a simple loop that attaches to the 1 cornflake spacer, and 1 jet rondelle.
4 jet 3mm crystal bicones
first (bottom) curb-chain link (the
35 crystal AB 3mm crystal bicones
link the first dangle was attached to 17) Repeat Step 16 using a sapphire
11 Capri blue 4mm crystal bicones
in Step 3). AB 8mm bicone in place of the
14 light Colorado topaz 4mm crystal
Montana 8mm bicone. Repeat Step
bicones
9) Use 1 head pin to string 1 crystal 16 using an aquamarine 8mm
19 blue zircon 4mm crystal bicones
copper 3mm bicone, 1 Montana AB bicone in place of the Montana
13 aquamarine 4mm crystal bicones
cube, and 1 crystal copper 3mm 8mm bicone. String 1 Montana AB
8 sapphire 4mm crystal bicones
bicone; form a simple loop that cube, 1 Montana AB 4mm bicone,
18 Montana AB 4mm crystal bicones
attaches to the second chain link. 1 crystal copper 8mm round, and 3 light Colorado topaz 4mm crystal
rounds
1 jet AB 4mm round.
12 jet AB 4mm crystal rounds
10) Use 1 head pin to string 1 crystal
12 Montana AB 6mm crystal cubes
copper 3mm bicone, 1 aquamarine 18) String 3 light Colorado topaz 4mm
16 jet 6mm crystal rondelles
8mm bicone, and 1 crystal copper rounds and the bail. Repeat Steps
12 copper 8mm crystal rounds
3mm bicone; form a simple loop that 17 15, in that order, reversing the
8 sapphire AB 8mm crystal bicones
attaches to the fourth chain link. stringing sequence. Repeat Step 14.
7 aquamarine AB 8mm crystal bicones
5 Montana 8mm crystal bicones
11) Repeat Step 8, attaching the loop 19) Attach the jump ring at one end of
10 black 13×6mm pressed-glass discs
to the sixth chain link. the necklace to one end of one 17D 8"
6 turquoise 5×20mm handpainted silk
piece of round chain. Repeat for the
beads
12) Repeat Step 9, attaching the loop other side of the necklace. Use 1 jump
8 silver 15×1mm cornflake spacers
to the eighth chain link. ring to attach the lobster clasp to
1 silver 5.5×16mm removable bail
the free end of one of the previous
1 silver 7×14mm lobster clasp
13) Repeat Step 10, using a Montana pieces of chain. F
6 silver 2" head pins
8mm bicone in place of the aqua-
5 brass 3" eye pins
marine 8mm bicone and attaching Editor of Beading Daily, KRISTAL WICK
3 black 5mm jump rings
the loop to the ninth chain link. Set invented Sassy Silkies handpainted silk scroll 2 sterling silver 2×3mm twisted crimp
tubes
aside. beads. Her book, Fabulous Fabric Beads (Inter-
4" of silver 14mm round chain
weave, 2007), can be found in the Interweave
2" of silver 4×7mm curb chain
14) Use the beading wire to string store. She has been featured on HGTV, PBS,
5" of silver 2mm cable chain
1 crimp tube and 1 jump ring; pass and in more than twenty-nine publications and
26" of black .018 beading wire
back through the tube and flatten is looking forward to teaching on cruises.
4" of clear 10mm tubing
using chain-nosed pliers.
RESOURCES TOOLS
15) String 1 seed bead, 1 light Colo-
Check your local bead shop or contact:
Heavy-duty scissors
rado topaz 4mm bicone, 1 Montana
Clear tubing: Home Depot, www.home
Wire cutters
AB cube, 1 Montana AB 4mm depot.com. Swarovski crystals: Artbeads
Chain-nose pliers
.com, [phone]. Removable clasp:
bicone, 1 crystal copper 8mm
Round-nose pliers
Alacarte Clasps, [phone], www.ala
round, 1 Montana AB 4mm bicone,
carteclasps.com. Silver cornflakes: The
1 sapphire AB 8mm bicone, 1 jet
FINISHED SIZE: 241D 2"
Mykonos, [phone], www.mykonos
rondelle, 1 cornflake spacer, and
beads.com. Skinny Silkies handpainted silk
1 jet rondelle.
beads: Kristal Wick Creations, (303) 667-
9573, www.kristalwick.com. Beading wire
16) String 1 Montana AB cube,
and small chain: Beadalon (wholesale only),
1 Montana AB 4mm bicone, 1 crys-
[phone], www.beadalon.com.
tal copper 8mm round, 1 Montana
AB 4mm bicone, 1 Montana 8mm
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TECHNI QUES
Right-Angle Weave (Single Needle) Flat Peyote Stitch
String 4 beads and pass through them again to
form the first unit. For the rest of the row, string
3 beads, pass through the last bead passed through
in the previous unit, and the first 2 just strung; the
thread path will resemble a figure-eight, alternating
directions with each unit. To begin the next row, pass
through the last 3 beads strung to exit the side of One-drop peyote stitch begins by
the last unit. String 3 beads, pass through the last stringing an even number of beads to
bead passed through, and the first bead just strung. create the first two rows. Begin the
*String 2 beads, pass through the next edge bead of third row by stringing 1 bead and pass-
the previous row, the last bead passed through in the previous unit, and the last ing through the second-to-last bead of
2 beads just strung. Pass through the next edge bead of the previous row, string 2 the previous rows. String another bead
beads, pass through the last bead of the previous unit, the edge bead just passed and pass through the fourth-to-last
through, and the first bead just strung. Repeat from * to complete the row, then bead of the previous rows. Continue
begin a new row as before. adding 1 bead at a time, passing over
every other bead of the previous rows.
Start
Right-Angle Weave
(Double Needle)
Using one needle on each end of the
thread, string 3 beads to the center of
the thread.*Use one needle to string 1
Two-drop peyote stitch is worked the
bead, then pass the other needle back
same as above, but with 2 beads at a
through it. String 1 bead on each needle,
time instead of 1.
then repeat from * to form a chain of
B
right-angle units (A). A
To turn at the end of the row, use the
left needle to string 3 beads, then cross
the right needle back through the last Square Stitch
bead strung (B). Use the right needle to Begin by
string 3 beads, then cross the left needle stringing
back through the last bead strung (C). To a row of
continue the row, use the right needle beads. For
D
to string 2 beads; pass the left needle the second
through the next bead on the previous row, string 2 beads, pass through the
C
row and back through the last bead second-to-last bead of the first row,
strung (D). and through the second bead just
strung. Continue by stringing 1 bead,
passing through the third-to-last bead
of the first row, and through the
bead just strung. Repeat this looping
Wireworking
technique to the end of the row.
To make a simple loop, grasp one end of the wire with round-nose pliers.
Holding on to the wire with one hand, gently turn the pliers until the wire
end and wire body touch. Create a 90° reverse bend where they meet.
For a wire-wrapped loop, cut the desired length
of wire and make a 90° bend 2" from one end.
Stringing
Use round-nose pliers to hold the wire near the
Stringing is a technique in which you
angle and bend the short end up and around
use beading wire, needle and thread,
the pliers until it meets itself. Wrap the wire
or other material to gather beads into
tightly down the neck of the wire to create a
a strand.
couple of coils. Trim the excess to finish.
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