Beadwork June July 2011

INSPIRËD DESIGNS FOR THE PASSIONATE BEADER

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eylinder beads, tiny erystal -: decorative picots give silky :: and glamorcus flair Use the s= elernents to enhance your s--- - ^

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earringsr and m0re.

ARTIST'S TIPS e !f using "lapanese or Czech seed

beads in place of cylinder beads, you may have to ad"iust the number of beads used for Rounds '1 and 2. Be sure an even number of beads surrounds the pearl (including the anehor beads).

. The holes ofthe crystal rounds can be sharp and cut your thread, so it's bestto work Rounds 4 and 5

with slightly loose tension, then pass through all the beads in these rounds again to reinforce.

'

When stringing a cornpônent, pass yout'needle or wire between the beads of Rounds 1-3 before and after passing through the hole of the pearl.

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1) BEADED BEAD. Ernbellish a Pearl using tubular peyote stitch: .Anchor bcads: Leaving a 4" tail, use 3' of thread to string the pearl and 1B; pass back through the pearl. String 1B, pass through the peari and the first B. and pass back through the pearl. Tie a

::

.

(Fig. t

-blue thread). Pass through the

Rounds'! and 2! String i6B, pass through the anchor B on the other side of rhe

pearl, string 168, and pass through the first anchor B exited (rig. z) ,\o:-:, Make sure your tension is not too tight; this circle of beads slc:- j': =

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::' : centered perfectlr'on ih: :::':srnall spaces ben.'eer: : e" l. t: :-..--: --

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Work IB in ea;l-- =--:: - :. l Round4: Work lC in eaci. :::::---'i: :1 i through beads to esir Rou:- i - -: ' Round 5: Work lC in each srirch ::-- :i-= beads

in Round

1.

I s-g-s

throughthe nextbead ofRound I Repeat around for a total of 17 picc:. G,s. s).

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for helpful technique and

See p. 94

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h,IATERIALS & TOOLS Size 15'seed beads or charlottes (A)

MELINDA BARTA is senior editor of B;a; ': '' magazine. She is the author of the besr-se - . books Custom Cool Jewelry (lnterweave, 2CC S

34 (per component) 2mm crystal rounds (C)

and Hip to Stitch (lnterweave, 2005) and coauthor of Mixed Metals (lnterweave, 2009

Large-hole 14mm crystal pearl

Visit www.melindabarta.com.

1' cylinder beads (B)

6 lb braided beading thread Scissors Size 12 beading needle

FINtSllIlt)

9lZEz7 /a" (component)

RÊSOURCES Check

your local bead shop or

contact: Swarovski pearls:

Fusion Beads.com,

(888) 781 -3559. FireLine braided beading threac Delica cylinder beads, Swarovski rounds, and all

other materials: Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5543 wwwbeyondbeadery.com.

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tubular peyote stitch picot

1

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Round 3:

2) EMBELLISHMENT. \feare

Size

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nearest B (fig. t -red thread).

beads to exit Round 2 . String 3-{: I =. .

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beads

knot with the tail and working threads

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Fig. 5: Embel[ishing

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ARTIST'S TIPS E

r Afraid of color? Do yourself

a

favor and invest in a small color :. a.

ffi

wheel. lt is a wonderfultooll

r Work the rings on the tight side so they hold their shape well. lf you're a light stitcher, the trick is to tighten each stitch as you go; then, instead of letting the thread drop while you pick up the next bead, tuck the thread behind the forefinger ofyour holding hand whi!e you pick up the next bead,

RING COLORS TECHNTQUES flat and circular peyote stitch netting

PROJECT LEVEL OOC See p. 94

lor helpful technique and p roj ect-l evel i nf or mati on.

Mix your own bead color combinations or follow the colors Cynthia used in her desîgn Note: Rin85 4- 1 6 form the center chain. Ring 1 is shown in the top

rigft of photograph- Nng 16 is illustrated in the instrudions,

Ring 1: l,A, Ç Q Ring 2: M, C, F, S

Ring6: l,A,C,O

Ring

RingTr K,B,D,S

Ring12: L,D,Da

Ring3: J,B,A,S Ring 4: M, H, B, O Ring5: l-B,E,Q

Ring 8:

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Ring 9: M, A, A, O

Ring 1 3: Ring 14:

Ring 1O: N,

Ring15:

G, G, R

F,

[, R

i" E, D, R

K, A, A, P

\. B, B, R iC C,R

Ring16: M,A,B,S Ring 17: l- G, E O Ring'18: N,H,B,O Ring 19: l, E, C, R

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Cynthia Rutledge has been sharing

the art of beading for eighteen years. Her focus is the use of offloom weaving to create jewelry designs

that have a contemporary

but timeless elegance. Passionate

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about history Cynthia incorporates

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creates dimension

for impact and ; ,rcated color palette for drama in this

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necklace.

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.'*brk peyote stitch and

- ,orm tl ,L

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a

ring:

: 2 r Use 6' of waxed dark ..--:ead to string 57M, leav- arl.

-

: . s back through the third: i,{ just strung. Work

. .:itch with lM in each - ,, addatotalof2SMin

' -: " needle to the tail thread. , : :he beadwork around your ::: pass the tail into the first is

other end of Row I "-blue thread), : and pass the ' :'i:ng thread through the first - . is at the other end of Row 3 : -:m a tubular band (rig. r-red ' ::i ), "\6le: You'Il nowbe work. -r rounds. lr( . . :5 4 and S: Workpeyote stitch : . iM in each stitch to add a .- of28M in the round; step ..

at the

Round 6:

String 3A,

pass

next M ofRound 5; repeat thirteen times for a total of 14 picots. Push the picots up at a right angle to the band as you work. -Weave through beads to exit an M of Row l, rnaking sure the M aligns with an M that begins a picot in Round 5 (rig. z-blu" Round?: Repeat Round 6. Step up

through the second A added in this round (Fig. z-red threaa). Set the beadwork aside. Fearl ring: Slide a needle

to the center of3' oflight beige thread, wax the doubled thread, and

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seed beads (B) 3 g bronze-lined aqua size 15. seed beads (C) 3 g olivine/raspberry metallic AB size 15" seed beads (D) 3 g deep raspberry metallic size 15. seed beads (E) 3 g amber/green luster size '15. seed beads (F) 3 g black/green metallic size 15. seed beads (G) 3 g deep teal/green metallic AB size 15. seed beads (H) 8 g deep yellow/gold metallic size 1.1. cylinder beads (l)

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.cylinder

(J)

beads (K)

4 gbronze AB metallic size l l.cylinder beads (L) 4 g olive-green AB metallic size l1 "cylinder beads 4 g deep coppey'brown metallic size beads (N)

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teal/green metallic AB size 11. seed beads (O) bronze-lined aqua size 1 1' seed beads (p)

1 g bronze metallic size'l'lo seed beads

olivine/purple metallic AB size

(e)

1 g deep raspberry metallic size 11. seed beads (S) 1 g ambey'green luster size 11. seed beads (T)

ing the pearls

pearls in one direction; secure t he ta i I th read by passi ng

(M)

.cylinder

1 g deep 1g

1.1. seed beads (R)

551 cream 3mm crystal pearls

vermeil 24mm S-hook with 6mm soldered rings Dark beige and light beige nylon beading thread 1

Microcrystalline wax

l'{,}0N,s Size'12 beading needles Small sharp scissors

Thread burner (optional) Fl

t

f i.cylinder beads

4 g higher metallic copper size

around the beaded ring, adjust-

through the pearls in the opposite direction. Trim the thread.

9,1: Zippingthe

.15.

1g

thread by passing through the

:

metallic size'15'seed beads (A)

gbronze/raspberry metallic AB size

string 29 pearls. Wrap the strand

' -. round. Repeat to add a sec-

-:=ad and trirn.

E,TATNJRIALS 3 g bronze

6 g black/green metallic size

thread).

-: :rrough the first M added in round. Secure the tail

internationally, her goal being to keep the art form of beading alive and well. Please visit Cynthia,s website at ww w. cy nth i ar utl e d ge. n et.

through

the next M of Round 5, the following M of Round 4, and the

so they sit between the picots, and tie a knot to form a pearl ring. Secure the working

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historical perspective in almost all

of her art, transporting the viewer of her work to the world of fourteenth- to eighteenth-century Europe and the Mediterranean. She teaches around the United States and

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a ring

Fig. 2: Addiig P.t:rnds 6

anC 7

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the working thread from Round 7 to string 38' iS, and 3B; then pass through the rniddle A of the

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Round 8: Use

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through the first

S added (ris'

iv -.1{--) EÉâ t*9 tffi . f i,.--.1

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blue thread).

Fig. 3:

String 38 and pass through the next middle A of the nearest picot in Round 6, then string 38 and Pass

Round 9:

rhrough the next S added in Round 8; repeat thirteen times to connect all the nets and picots (Fig. l-red thread)' Secure the thread and trim. Set the

ring aside.

of - individual rings,changing the color combination of each ring and using one

Repeat this step six tirnes for a total

or trgo different colors ofsize l5os in Round 6-9 and one color of size 1los Round 8. Set 6 rings aside.

in

3. .r'rap the strip around the seventh :ingjust forrned to connect the rings'

zip: Add a needle to the tail

'6t"2d

\\'rap

the beadwork around an end ring of the center chain plus one loose ring' Pass the tail into the first 3 beads at the other end of Row 1 and Pass the

tubular band (rig. t ). Àbtet You will now be working in rounds' forrn

a

Work peyote stitch with 1I in each stitch to add a total of 22I

in the round; steP uP through the first I added in this round. RePeat to add a second

round. Secure the tail thread

and trirn.

WorkPeyote stitch with lL in each stitch to add a total of 22L in the round. Repeat the thread path

Repeat this entire steP twice, this time

ARTIST'$ TIPS Â waxed thread l-rslEls thç beads in pla{€ bett€r and helpr ts create a bit more etrr"tctur€ within the beadwork' The wax alsp lubricates the thread 5Ô it remainç in better eondition as it's being used' c Csior trick: Beads with an AB finish

offer a gr€at insPiration for picking egtrtrs. Use the color wheel and the bead finishes to Your advantagel

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Ad.cling

Round 7 of the first band

tubular band (rig. r). Àbte, Yo" will nowbe working in rounds. Rounds 4 and 5: Work peyote stitch with form

1I

connecting an individual ri'ng to the

ringjust placed. Repeat this entire steP to add 3 rings to

the other end ofthe center strand'

3) CLA.SP BAND5. Workbands to connect to the clasP: R.oqrs'! and 2: lJse 2' of waxed dark berqe thread to string 3lI, leaving a 6" taii Row 3: Pass back

through the third-ro

last I just strung. Work peyote strtch with 1I in each stitch to add a total o;

l5I in this row. zip: Add a needle to the taii

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the beadwork around an end ring the tail into the first 3 beads at the other end of Row I and Pass the working thread through the first 3

Pass

beads at the other end ofRow 3 to

in

a

each stitch to add a total

of15l

in the round; step up through the firs: I added in this round. RePeat to add a second round. Secure the tail threai and

Rnund 6:

2) BAN DS. Peyote-stitch bands to connect the loose rings: R ows 1 and 3: Use 3' of waxed dark beige thread to string 45I, leaving a 6" tail'

22I in this row.

Fig.4t

working thread through the first 3 beads at the other end ofRow 3 to

to reinforce. Weave through beads to exit from Row 1. Round 7: Repeat Round 6 (rig' +)' Secure the thread and trirn'

back through the third-to-W-ork peyote stitch just strung. last I rr.ith lI in each stitch to add a total of

-t_.,: t1.-

1..

J

and 9 of the ring

Continue making and connecting rings --n rhe same tnânner to form a chain of -3 rings. Once again, change the color -ombinat ion ol each ring.

Row 3: Pass

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Stirrhing Rounds 8

Rounds 4 and 5:

To form the center ofthe necklace, repeat Rows l-3 and Rounds 4-9' but 'cefore zipping the beadwork after Row

o

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next Round 7 Picot; rePeat thirteen times for a total of 14 nets. SteP uP

trim.

Work peyote stitch with lL in each stitch to add a total of 15L in the round. Repeat the thread Path

Round 6:

to reinforce. Weave through beads to exi.t from Row 1. Round 7: Repeat Row 6. Secure the thread and trim' Repeat this step on the other end ring' 4) ATTACHING THE CLASP. Use I'of .tared darkbeige thread to string 15S and i soldered ring; pass through a clasp band and tie a knot to form a tight circie, Pass through the 15S and jurnp ring agarn to form a loop; repeat the thread

oa,l

se.'eral times to reinforce. Secure

:r: ',hread and trirn. Repeat at the other .:ri :i:he necklace using the remaining . - j:rei nng. Attach the S-hook to the s--j.:ei rings. + -

i:3 - iC eS Check your local bead shop or .c--.:c:: ): ca ry inder beads and all other :.

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<..-dra's Beads, (805) 489-2899, www

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DESIGNER af the Year

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Ke\\Niesehas

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for

been beading

more than fourteen years and has

Str#p"pææ*ryt

been teaching

locally and nationally for many

of

those years. She

: rall brick-stitched ovals are linked together and .,ctly embellished with crystals to form this gracet'ul,

ttomporary bracelet.

.

often makes beaded components that are then connected together for the flnal piece. Kelly likes using round

elements and circular thread paths to construct many of her designs. For her, going in circles is a good thing. Visit Kel ly's w eb site : www.b

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KS. Brick-stitch ovalcomponents:

AL

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L I f.i

Use 3' of black thread to string -eaving a I'

tail.

Pass

through the

.is again and manipulate them '

so

='. sit side

byside (rig. t-greenthread). Brick-stitch across the row for a .- ol 38 (rig. t-btue thread).

3rick-stitch across the row for

a

. of48 (rig. t-redthread). : -15 (right sid€;:

String 28,

pass

'.=: rhe next loop of the previous

.nd

pass back

through the second

-.: added (rig. z-blue =:-

:imes to add

a

thread); repeat

tail thread and trim. Row 16: Use the working thread to brickstitch across the rowwith 38. Row 17:

Brick-stitch across the rowwith

2B (rig.3-redthread). Secure the thread and trim. Set the oval link aside. Repeat the entire step eleven times to

form

12 components with B. Repeat the entire step seven tirnes using white thread and C.

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crystal size 15o Japanese

seed beads (A) 5 g black size

11' cylinder beads (B) 3 g silver-lined crystal size '11' cylinder beads (C) 12 '17

jet 3mm crystal bicones jet 4mm crystal bicones

12 clear AB 4mm crystal bicones Black and white size D nylon beading

threads Thread conditioner (optional)

'$'{}{}x"s Size 12 beading needles Scissors

total of 12 more

, Fig. 2-red thread). .,: aside. r

up through the inner B of the right side's Row 15 and down through the inner B of the left side's Row 15 (Fig. 3-blue thread). Secure the

Connect: Pass

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Set the working

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-" 5 (left side), Place a needle on the '

. ar-e =

through beads to exit from

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end B of Row 3. String 2B, -::der the next loop ofthe previ: - ..,. and pass back through the

..-i B just added; repeat eleven -, :: add a total of12 rows. Exit .-- :-rough the inner B of Row 15.

Fig. 1: Ericà*tltching KOWS

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Fig.2:

Brlc&.

stitching Rows

4-15

Fig. 3: Cornecting the left and right portions oÏ Row 15 and adding Raws 16

anà 17

iTIST'5 TIP l : fferent

.

- K rows

look, add two more for a wider bracelet.

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DESIGNER of the Year

2) T0ç6Lf BAR. Peyote-stitch a toggle bar: strip: IJse 3' ofblack thread to work a strip of peyote stitch l2B wide and

Fig.4:

Adding the ends to the toggle bar

6 rows long.

Zip the first and last rows together to forrn a tube. Exit from a B along

Tube:

the tube's edge. Ends:

String I clear bicone and 18.

Pass

back through the bicone, pass under a

thread loop at the end of the tube, and pass through the bicone and lB; repeat to secure and center the crystal, passing under neighboring thread loops with each pass. Weave through beads to exit the other end of the tube and repeat (rig. +). Repeat the thread path to reinforce; secure the thread and

trim.

3) CENîEk. Stitch together and embellish the center ofthe bracelet: Toggle: Start 2' of newwhite thread that exits up through the left C in Row

of

a

silver

link. String 8C,

17

right C in Row I of the previous link, and through the beads added to the center of the previous link. Weave through beads to exit down through the center C in Row 16 of the linkjust added (rig.6). Repeat four times to connect all of the silver links. but on the final link, dont add the beads to the center (this is the toggle ring). 'Weave through beads to exit down through the left C in Row 1 of the

final link. pass back

through the bicone and the

right C in Row

pass

rein-

1 (rig.

z). Repeat the

thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Fig. 6: Stitching

force. Wêave through beads to exit down through the center C in Row 16

5lnCS. Connect and embellish the blacklinks, then connect them to the center strip:

(rie. s).

outer strip ând outer edging: Start 2' of

Repeat the thread path to

34, I jet 3mm bicone, lA, I jet 4rnrn bicone, 14, l jet 3rnrn bicone, and 34. Pass through the center C of Row 2 and the left C in Row 1

center strip; String

of the same link. String I jet 4rnrn bicone, pass down through the left C

in Row

17

of another silver link, up

through the right C ofRow 17, back through the biconejust added. the

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picot to the toggle ring

Picot! String I iet 4mm bicone and 3A;

through 28 at the rniddle of the toggle bar, string 8C, and pass down through the right C in Row 17 of the

link.

Fig.7: Addingthe

together the silver linhs to form the center strip

4.)

in

new thread that exits down through the left end B in Row 14 of a black

the clearbicone, and the right lB

link. String lAand

pass through the next up bead; repeat four times. 'Weave through beads to exit down

through beads to exit down through the left end bead in Row 14 of the link just added (rig. e). Repeat four times

through the left 18 of Row 1. String 1 clear bicone and pass through the

to connect 6 black links.-Weave through beads to exit down through the left end B in Row I of the final

Ieft lB of Row 17 of another black link. Pass up through the right 18 ofRorv 17,

Row I of the

link added.

initial link.

.Weave

Kelly Wiese

String lA, jet 4mrn bicone, and 1A; pass down through the left end C in Row 6 of the silver toggle-ring link. String lA and pass down through the left end C in

Connection and inner edging: I

e

Row 4 of the sarne silver

link

(rig.

e-

* *

through beads to exit up through the left end C in blue thread). IMeave

Row 8 of the silver toggle-ring

String lA and

Fig.8: Connecting black linhs ta fornt ûn outer strip

pass

link.

up through the

next up bead on the silver toggle-ring link; repeat once. *Pass up through the right end B in Row 4 ofthe nearest black link, pass up through the left end C in Row 14 of the nearest silver link, and up through the right end B in Row 6 of the nearest black link. String 1A and pass up through the next up bead along the edge ofthe black link; repeat twice. Pass up through the left end C in Row 4 of the next silver link, up through the right end B in Row 14 of the nearest black link, and up through the left end C in

Fig. 1O: Finishing the strip connectian

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For chandelier-

style earrings, stitch four links and cônneet thern as you would for the bracelet, then add <{rop beads.

Row 6 of the nearest silver link. String 1A and pass through the next up bead of the silver link; repeat twice (Fig.9-redthread). Repeat frorn * to cornpletely connect the black strip

to the left side of the center strip. Finish the connection by exiting up

through the left end B in Row 17 of the first black link added, then stringing 14, I jet 4rnm bicone, and 1A; pass up through the left end C in

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Row 12 of the silver toggle-bar link. String lA and pass up through the

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next up bead on the silver link (rig. ro). Secure the thread and trirn. Repeat the entire step to forrn another black strip and connect it to the other side of the center strip. *" RfsûUR*f.$ Check with your local bead shop or contact: Delica cylinder beads, Swarovski bicones, and all other beads: Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com. Kits: Kel y Wiese, www.beadparlor.com.

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'I'IrClTNtÇtifiFi backstitch embroidery peyote stitch

brick-stitch edging

p&{}JIi{lT' x,uYEL 88rt,l See p. 94

pr oj e ct-

for helplul technîque and

I ev

el i nf o r m atî o n.

'{g I'LPPE ' -€ffi#* . Jennik's spiraling glass cabochon inspired the

i patterns tn this glrgeous

::

When you make your own version of thrs

- teads for the circular pattern and watch the 'ô

United States and has won numerous awards for excellence in design. She has

written articles for several well-known magazines, and her work has been featured on the covers oftrade magazines and catalogs. Sherry js

bead-embrotdered

:: ,,,1seriment with different bead finishes as you :

Sherry Serafini lectures and teaches throughout the

the coauthor of the Art

Baron (Kal m ba ch, 2011 ), and Sen sation al Bead Embroidery (Lark Books, 2011). Her beaded

art is owned and worn by Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Fergie, and Grammy-winner Melissa Etheridge, to name

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ot' Bead Embroidery

(Kalmbach, 2007) with artist Heidi Kumml| Beading Across America with Amy Katz and Paulette

a few.

Sherry resides in Natrona HeighG,

Pennsylvania,

with her two daughters, Erika and

Nikki, and her Boston terrier, Baily.

$tÂT'tstdtÂT,s 5 g dark gold metallic size 15' seed beads (A)

silver-lined lime green size 15' seed beads (B) matte purple metallic size 15'seed beads (C) 5 g purple metallic size 15'seed beads (D) 5 g matte black size 1 1' seed beads (E) 5g 5g

10 g dark gold metallic size 11 " seed beads (F) 3 g heather matte gold iris metallic size 1'l " cylinder beads (G)

144 malte black AB 4mm fringe drops (H) 46 green luster 3mm glass rounds 68 purple 4mm crystal pearl rounds 1

yellow/green/tan brown 25-30mm round lampwork cabochon

:I

'

1 bar clasp

E. \,{easure a

centerline vertically and ' : -:::ally on the beading foundation. : ::-a! on your wrist and subtract the : = :; rhe clasp plus 72". Measure and -:r ::rât length on the beading foundation, : : - :1q it at the crossed lines, but don't -'. - se the craft adhesive to glue the cabo-. .: the beading foundation where the i ::oss. Let dryfor 15 to 20 rninutes. S

ARTIST'S TIP Make the cuff lçok chunkier by usirrg 6mnr or Smrn nound beads instead q{ the 4mrn pearls.

with 3 loops

Clear 6 lb braided beading thread Size D beading thread in color

to match

Ultrasuede 2 x 7" beading foundation 2 x 7" piece of Ultrasuede in coordinating color Clear craft adhesive White tacky glue

't'{}{}!,s Size 11'beading needle Scissors

: i 3OCHON. Use backstitch and peyote

-

-, :o bezel the cabochon:

i

r:; 'ounds I and 2: Tie a strong knot at the : i cf 3' ofbraided beading thread and -,::

Ruler

Toothpicks Fine-line permanent marker

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the needle at the other end. Pass ':-::ugh the foundation frorn back to front :

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near the cabochon. String 4G, slide them to the foundation, and lay them alongside the cabochon. Pass down

Fig, 1: Bezeling the

through the foundation next to the last bead added. Pass up through the foundation between the second and third beads just added, then pass through the third and fourth beads. String 2G, lay them alongside the cabochon, pass down through the foundation next to the last bead stmng, and pass up through the beads just added; repeat, working backstitch around the cabochon.

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cnbochon

ARTIST'5 TIPS r When determining whieh seed beads to use, it's best to lay thern next tô onç another outside the tubeç. The beads alu/ays

lock different when stitehed in place.

This

c Use Rit dye to co|ol. the

round will create the first two rounds of the bezel. Make sure the round contains an even number ofbeads. Bezel round 3: fMork tubular peyote stitch

offthe backstitched

beads, using

beading foundation so itns

not visible through the beadwork.

lG in

Fig. 2: Embelli shin g

each stitch. Step up for the next and

following rounds by passing through the first bead ofthe current round (Fig.

-green thread). Bezel rounds 4 and 5: Repeat Bezel round 3 1

twice or as many times as necessary so that the beadwork "hugs" the cabochon (rig. 1 -btue thread). Bezel round 6: Work tubular peyote stitch with 1A in each stitch (rig. r -red thread). \Meave through beads to exit down through the foundation, then weave up through the foundation to exit at the base of Round l. Àbta If the thread is frayed orworn, start a new thread.

th

e

pearl circle

4) BAN D. Bead-embroider the bracelet band (rig. s)' €enterline: String 1 pearl, lay it against the foundation, and backstitch it in place, stitching through it twice. Exit up through the foundation in the corner where the pearljust placed and the ring of 3rnrn glass rounds rneet. Backstitch I round ofA around the pearl followed by 1 round of B, I round of C, and I round of D. Repeat this section along the centerline to add a total of6 pearls ernbellished

with half circles of seed beads. Depending on your bracelet's length, it rnay be necessary to alter the rounds around the final pearls

Àbfe:

3) 5UR RtL,lNDING RlNcS. Backstitch I round ofpearls around the bezeled cabochon. Exit up through the founda-

tion between 2 pearls and the bezel. String 6A and pass down through the foundation between the sarne 2 pearls, except on the other side of the pearl cira loop of 6A between (rig. each pearl z). Backstitch 1 round of 3rnrn glass rounds around the 4mrn cle; repeat to add

pearls. Pass up through the foundation to exit outside a 3mm glass round that sits on a center horizontal line.

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in the center and side iines by not forming complete rings. Secure the thread and trirn. line: Start 3' of new thread that exits up through the foundation in a corner between the first circle along the centerline and the 3mrn glass rounds. Backstitch 1 pearl, then backstitch the same sequence of seed bead rings around the pearl as you did along the centerline. Repeat to add 6 pearls

Side

Fig. 3: Enc,kstlrching the bc.nd

S F rq::=-s,

$c:ïr

s

and the beading foundation I bead,s width from the last point exited, then pass back through the F just added (rig. +); repeat to brick stitch an edge around the entire cuff, connecting

Fig.4:

Add^ing the brickstitched edging

the Ultrasuede and the beadwork at the same time. Connect the edging ends by passing down through the

first bead added. then passing up through the last. Secure the thread and

trim.

Picots; Center a needle on 12' of thread Fig, 5: Stitching the picots

{'Ë

and knot the ends. Secure the thread the edge ofthe bracelet and exit up

Fig.6: Attaching

at

the clasp

through

brick-stitched F. String 1A, pass down through the next F along the edge and up through the following one (rig.5); repeat around the entire bracelet. Secure the thread and trim. Clasp: Center a needle on 3' of thread a

lH, and lA;

embellished with quarter circles of seed beads along the edge ofthe centerline's embroidery. Repeat down the other side ofthe centerline. Secure the thread and trim. Oqtline: Start 3' ofnewthread that exits up through the foundation at the end of one of the side lines. Backstitch lE and lF; repeat around the entire design, avoiding the bracelet ends. Secure the thread and trim. Repeat the entire step to embroider

the other side ofthe bracelet.

5) FINISHING. Stitch the backing to the beadwork and add a clasp: Glue: Trim the excess beading foundation close to the beadwork, taking care to avoid cutring stitches. Add a thin, even layer oftacky glue to the back

of

the beadwork and press it onto the IJltrasuede. Don't let the glue seep out around the edges. Let dry for 20 minutes. Trim the excess ljltrasuede close to the beadwork.

Start 3'ofnewthread that exits up through the edge ofthe foundation, outside the beadwork. String 2F, sew up through the edge of the Ultrasuede and the beading foundation

Edging:

2 beads'

width frorn the last point

exited, then pass back through the second !)u.et zàdeà ^Stt:21 )f sev 4n

through the edge ofthe (Jhrasuede

and knot the ends. Secure the thread at one end ofthe bracelet. Place one

half of the clasp along one end of the beadwork to determine the proper placement.'Weave through beads to exit up through

a brick-stitched F that coincides with the clasp's top loop.

StringlF, I pearl, and 3F; pass through the top loop ofthe clasp. String 3F and pass back through the pearl, the first F added, and the last edge F exited. ,Àfofer These numbers maybe adjusted to make the cuff Iooser or tighter.'Weave through the foundation and beads to exit up through the brick-stitched edge F that coincides with the clasp's center loop; repeat the connection as above, then repeat for the final clasp loop (rig. e). Secure the thread and

trim. Repeat

this entire section to add the other clasp half to the other end of the bracelet.

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RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Cabochon: www.robertjennik.com. Seed beads: Knot Just Beads, (414) 771-8360, www .knotjustbeads.com. Ultrasuede, Lacy,s Stiff Stuff beading foundation, and clasp: Fire Môuntain

Eenszz/)2222/222p))2))Jzzzz2

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You may short*n the bracelet to 57s" by reducing the lattice to four diamonds and the serPentine chain lo

will also have an ef,{eet on the length rf the bracelet, espeeially the size ôf the B beads.

fit. Your bead

siee

{ ,;r *"sp*

',/eave serpentine chevron chain through

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Weaving(Lark Books, 1996) and

a lattice of right-

of

(Lark

Book,2002) are ers in the bead

world Carol has also compiled two other books on bead artists, 500 Beaded Objects: New Dimensions in ntem p o rary Beadw o r k

Ca

(Lark Bo oks,

2OO4) and Masters Beadweaving: Major

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Works by LeadingArtists (Lark Books,

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lattice

Elegance

among the top sell-

with peylte-stitched stones

g;qrgel

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Beadweaving

-. form this delightful bracelet.

*sing nylon thread, use white for the : goid for the chain, clasp, and toggle.

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and author: Her two books, Creative Bead

The Art

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an artist, teacheç

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ryffiF-#e{€ - "'gle-weave strips interspersed

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2008). Her work has been collected and exhibited internationally and has been featured in numerous publications. Carol

l

lives in Hot Springs, North Carolin4

lTîle

â. Work tubular peyote-hed bezels connected with right-

.:

where she is currently pursuing her creative spirit. See her hits atwww.schoolof beadworh.com.

-.--e rveave strips to form a lattice made ' :,:rnected squares: i,r::el

1, Rounds 1

and z, Use B' of

thread to ft,f ,4'&'}rtê{ Â,{

,,..trg {lC and lD} four times, leaving i : tail. Tie a knot to form a tight :::ile and pass through the first D 3: String lC, skip the next ofthe previous round, and pass =.d :-:cugh the following bead; repeat :,:ee times to add a total of 4c. Step -: .hrough the first C added in this 1, Round

:

-

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.rd

(rig. t ).

,$

3 g white-lined amber size 15. seed beads (B) 2 g matte chartreuse size 11. seed beads (C) 5 g white,lined clear size 11 . seed beads (D)

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1 g Ceylon cream size 15. seed beads (A)

1

String one 4rnm round, pass through the C on the opposite side ofRound 3, passbackthrough the 4mm round just strung, and into

Bezel 1, Stone:

the original C exited (rig. z). T, Round4: String 2C and pass through the next C ofRound 3; repeat three times to add a total of 8C. Step up through the first 2C added in

Bezel

this round

(Fig.

3-blue thread).

6 g gold-lined chartreuse size 1 1. seed beads (E)

18 goldstone 4mm rounds 1 jasper 1Omm round Gold and white size B nylon beading thread or crystal 6 lb braided beading thread

Beading wax (optional)

"$*{}{}ë,F4 Scissors Size 12 and 13 beading needles F'l 3

f

String 2A and pass through the next 2C ofRound 4;

Sit

F:-Ë)

9Xl{"1": 7 1/c"

Bezel 1, Round 5:

ig.

1: Srlrching

i::: ''

Round3

Fig.2: Adding the first bezel's stone

repeat three tirnes to add a total of 8A (Fig.

3-red thread). Weave through this

and the last round again to reinforce.

through beads to exit a D in Round l. Strip 7: Use D to work a S-unit strip of Weave

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and:: String {lC and iD} three tirnes, then string lC and pass through the last D exited on the strip;

Bezel 2, Rounds 1

repeat the thread path again to reinforce. Exit from lD (rig.+-redthread). Bezel 2, Rounds 3*5: Repeat Bezel I, Round 3, Bezel 1 Stone, and Bezel

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Fig.6; Farnting Beze! Sn'ip

j,

3,

Bezel 4, and StriP 4

dh

*'e

1,

It,t

Rounds 4 and 5. Weave through beads

D in Round I next to the C where the first strip connects' srrip 2: Repeat Strip 1 (rig. s). to exit frorn

, i..

g) ,'{l \J

a

$trip 3: Repeat Bezel 2 and 2, Strip forming the third side of

Fig.7: ConPletingri:t lartice base

Bezël 3 and

a

square.

Bez€|4ândStrlp4: Repeat Bezel 2 and

Strip 2, forrning the fourth side of a square. Connect the final right-angleweave unit to the nearest D on Round I of Bezel 1. Weave through beads on Bezel I to exit the D in Round 1 that's opposite the one to which the strip was connected (rig. o). Repeat this step, connecting to the nearest bezel frorn the previous square to

form

a second

square. RePeat three

rnore tirnes to form a total of5 squares. Secure the working thread and trim (ris. z). Dottt trirn the tail thread.

sion bead, leaving a 6" tail. String 3E, 38, and 2E; pass back through the

first E strung to form

a

;:l sTË.pf.i'.i"1!rjil t":t-iÂili, $iill1 'i. work continuous U-shaped serpentine chevron chain to weave through the lattice: Stit€h'!: Use 8' of thread to string a ten-

a

af

green thread).

stitch 2: String 7E; pass back through the third B added in Stitch 1 (rig' a-btu" thread).

stiteh 3: String 38 and 2E; Pass back through the fifth bead added in Stitch 2

(Fig.

a-red thread).

$titches 4-1 3: String 6E, Pass back

through the third bead added in the previous stitch, then string 38 and 2E and pass back through the fourth bead added in the 6E stitchjust made' Repeat four times to add a total st*t€h 14: String 7E; pass back through the third bead added in Stitch 13' Stite h'!5: String 2B and 2E; Pass back through the fifth bead added in

ifr

.-

,11*È

stitch 16: String 7E; pass back through the secondbead added in Stitch 15. Stitch'17: String 3B and 2E; pass back

through the fifth bead added in Stitch 16. stitch 18: String 6E; pass back through the third bead added in Stitch 17. stitch'!9: String 48 and 2E; Pass back

through the fourth bead added in stitch 18. stitsh 2t: String 5E; pass back through the fourth bead added in Stitch 19. Stiteh 2't: String 5B and 2E; Pass back through the thirdbead added in Stitch 20. $titch 22: String 2E and 4B; Pass back through the fifth bead added in

sritch

Stitch 14. The bach view oJ

- -'+ +i*4

Stitches 1-3 the chain

triangle (rig' a-

of l0 stitches.

Set the lattice aside.

Fig.8: Worlring

the bracelet.

21.

Stiteh 23: String 5E; pass back through

the third bead added in Stitch 22. S*iteh 24: String 5B and 2E; Pass back

through the third bead added in Stitch 23. Stiteh 25: String 5E; pass back through

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fifth bead added in Stitch 24. stitch 26: String 48 and2B; Pass back through the third bead added in the

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stitch 25.

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stitrh 27: String 6E; pass back through the fourth bead added in Stitch 26. stitch 38: String 38 and 2E; pass back

:

z '' -

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through the fourth bead added in Stitch 27. stitch 29: String 7E; pass back through

the third bead added in Stitch 2g. stitch 3or String 3B and 2E; pass back

through the fifth bead added in Stitch 29. sritch 3t: String 7E; pass back through

Fig. 10: Finislting the aval chain end

ihe third bead added in Stitch 30. 5:itch 32r String 38 and 2E; pass back :hrough the fifth bead added in Srirch 31.

i:

tch 33:

String 6E;

pass back

through

third bead added in Stitch 32. i: :ch 34: String48 and 2E; pass back ::1e

Stiteh 9û: String 28 and 2E; pass back

:rrough the fourth bead added in

through the fifth bead in Stitch g9.

S:rtch 33.

j:

String 5E; pass back through :.re fourth bead added in Stitch 34. .; :rh 36: String 58 and 2E; pass back :ch 35:

:-:ough the third bead added

in

.:::ch 35::r 3z: String2E and 48; passback

:

,-..

rugh the fifth bead added

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in

.tt)-

38-82: Repeat Stitches 2g_37 .-.::e more times for a total of four -.r es (Fig. 9). T,r.n the work over for :: -: new repeat so that the direction : : - es

:: ..

.:e stitch rernains the same as the ,::uctions.

::, :he end of the chain following '

:

-

-

: .:ird

:.

'

'

.

e

t: String 5E; pass back through bead in Stitch 82.

String 58 and 2E; pass back :Jh the third bead in Stitch 83.

3+;

' : - 8 5,

-itring 5E; pass back through : ,:-:h bead in Stitch 84. '' , " 3é: i1ri1g 48 and 2E; pass back '.- , -.ii rhe third bead in Stitch g5. '

- E 7: -irring 6E; pass back through - . : _.:rrh bead in Stitch 86. , - i 3: 38 and 2E; pass back -i:r11g :

'

:

-i jr :he fourth bead in Stitch 87. r I e S:ring 7E; pass back through

:

-.r: r 'oead in Stitch 88.

Fig. 9: Repeattn g Stitch es 23-37 to farm Stitches 38*82 Note:Stars indicate the beads

you'll

pass through in both

direftions.

Stitch 91; String 7E; pass back through the second bead in Stitch 90. Stitstr 92: String 3B and 2E; pass back

through the fifth bead in Stitch 91. stiteh 93: String 6E; pass back through the third bead in Stitch 92. $titch 94: String 38 and 2E; pass back through the fourth bead in Stitch 93. Stit€hes gS*1OZ:

String 6E, pass back through the third bead added in the previous stitch, then string 38 and 2E, and pass back through the fourth bead added in the 6E stitch just made. Repeat three times to add a total

of

B stitches.

$titch'!oB: String 7E; pass back through the third bead in Stitch 102.

String 28 and 2E; pass back through the fifth bead in Stitch 103. $titch"tOS: String 7E; pass back through $tiËeh 184:

the second bead in Stitch 104. stiteh'!o6: String 38 and 2E; pass back through the fifth bead in Stitch 105. stitch '!07: String 6E; pass back through the third bead in stitch 106. $titeh 1o8: String48 and 2E; pass back

through the fourth bead in Stitch

107.

Stitch'!09: String 5E; pass back through the fourth bead in Stitch 108. Stiteh 1x8: String 58 and 2E; pass back through the third bead in Stitch l0g. Stiteh î11: String 2E and 48; pass back

through the fifth bead in Stitch ll0.

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Fig. 12: Stltchnrg the chain togeth-

Fig. 13: Adding the inner

{ine of the oval chain end (the latttce has been re.noved

er (the lattice has been remo'ted from this figure lor clarity)

Fig. 11 : Completing the chain's seconri side

4.: $ilâ$39&Tif"dn flH,qtS;, SI**" â, Con-

tinue working the other side of the

chain, following

Fig. 11:

Stltches 1't2-17't; Repeat Stitches 23-37

four times. $titch 1?2: String 5E; passbackthrough the third bead in Stitch l7l. Stiteh't73; String 58 and 2E; pass back through the third bead in Stitch 172.

stitch't74: String 5E; pass back through the fifth bead in Stitch 173. Stitch'!?5: String 48 and 2E; pass back through the third bead in Stitch 174. Stiteh't?6: String 6E; pass back through the fourth bead in Stitch 175 (rig. r r ).

Add

tension bead to the working thread to hold the stitches in place. a

ÂS5tr&ll#i".Y" Braid, then connect

the lattice and chain: Eraid: Lay the lattice, bezels side up, on the work surface. Place the looped end

ofthe chain

so

it

sits above a bezel at

Stitch 5: String 28 and 2E; pass back

thread. Rernove the tension bead from the tail; secure the tail thread, avoiding knots within the B, and trim.

$titches 8*17; String 6E, pass back

$j 1l{hJil{a Ë-€S{fi. Pass the chain'sworking thread through the nearest B on the inside of the chain. String 1B and pass through the next 28 (an edge set) along the inside of the chain; repeat twice (rig. r a). Pass through the top C in Round I of the lattice's end bezel (rig. r +). Continue adding 18 between each edge set along the inside of the chain, connecting the other end bezel in the same manner

one end ofthe lattice. IMeave one side ofthe chain through the lattice so it goes over, then under the strips

it

crosses. Do the sarne with the other side ofthe chain to forrn a braid-

Iike look. rtitch: Remove the tension from bead the working thread and string 28. Pass back through the nearest B in Stitch I (Fig.12-gteen thread).

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the first. Àbte: Some edge sets be 2B, others will be 38; the point as

is to tighten and srnooth the inside

of

the chain.

T)

til

String 2E and pass back through the fourth bead added in Stitch 176 (Fig. 12-blue thread). String 4E and pass back through the first 3E and lB in Stitch I (rig. tz-redthread). Tighten to form a smooth join. Don't cut the

will 5i

from this figure for clarity)

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through the fifth bead in Stitch 4. Stitch 6: String 7E; pass back through the second bead in Stitch 5.

through the fifth bead in Sritch 6. through the third bead in the previous stitch, then string 3B and 2E, and pass back through the fourth bead in the 6E just added. Repeat four tirnes to add a total of10 stitches. stitch 18: String 7E; pass back through the third bead in Stitch 17. Stitch 19: String 28 and 2E; pass back

through the fifth bead in Stitch lB. stitch 20: String 7E; pass back through the second bead added in Stitch 19. Stiteh 21: String 38 and 2E; pass back

through the fifth bead in Stitch 20. stitch 22: String 6E; pass back through

in stitch 21. Stitch 23: String 48 and2E; pass back through the fourth bead in Stttch 22. the third bead

the first E. Stiteh 2: String 6E; pass back through

fifth B in Stitch l.

Stitch 4: String 7E; pass back through

the third bead

in Stitch

3.

!

it

I

sirnilar to the oval end of the chain: Stiteh 1: Use 4' of thread to string a tension bead, leaving a12" tail. String 3E, 58, and 2E; pass backthrough

the

n

Stitclr z: String 38 and 2E; pass back

i".fl}*P" IMork a clasp loop

stitch 3: String 3E and 28; pass back through the fourth bead in Stitch 2.

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{.

Turn the bracelet over

so

,;::'gii

\f i $c:*r \tt*:{ls

that the back

side faces up. Stitch 24: String 2E and pass through a

right-side C in Round I of the end

bezel where the chain is attached.

String 2E and pass back through the fourth bead in Stitch 23 (ng.1S-btue thread). Don't

trim the thread.

Stitch 25: Remove the

tension bead from the tail and repeat Stitch 24 on the left side of the end bezel's Round I (rig. rsred thread). Don't trim the thread. i.,-se the working thread to string 38; :ass through the nearest B on the other .ide of the chain (Stitch l) and the nea".st 2E (Fig. 1S-bluethread). W.urr. through .:eads to exit up through the nearest 3E ,f Stitch 23 and the nearest B. Repeat

Fig. 16: Working the toggle

.ili T!

'â,mm itl 'n

'.",'ith

the tail thread, moving in the op:osite directio.r (rig. tS-redthread). Exit

::om an inner-edge B. :nner tine: Add lB between each edge set along the inner edge ofthe oval as in Step 6. Reinforce the inner line with the working thread. Tack: Weave

exit from

through beads on the oval to a point where the side of the

clasp oval touches the side

ofthe

chain-end oval. Securely sew the clasp ro the chain; repeat on the other side of the clasp ringwith the tail thread. Secure the threads and

trim.

j

^:

. , ;-i:.., ,1.:Y,l

ç'3 _

e] T**ffitfi. Stitch the toggle and attach it to the bracelet with right-angle weave: 4' of thread to string the l0mm round, lE, one 4mm round, and 3E, leaving a 6" tail. Pass back through the 4rnm round, lE, and the l0mm round. String lE, one 4mm round, and 3E; pass backthrough the 4mm round and lE just added and continue through the l0mm round, next lE, and 4mm round. Repeat the thread path several times to reinforce (rig. t e-

Ênd: IJse

connecting to the fifth, seventh, and ninth E in that loop. Use E to work a total of 5 right-angle-weave rows 3

units across

(Fig.

16-blue thread). Nofa

If

the bracelet needs to be shortened or lengthened, reduce or add rightangle-weave rows here. Attach:

Turn the toggle and bracelet over up. Use E to work I

so each is back side

right-angle-weave

unit. String lE and through the end C in Round I of

pass

String l3E or an odd number that fits snugly around the side of the lOmm round. Pass through the 10mm round to forrn a loop around the

the bezel at the opposite end ofthe clasp ring; string lE, and pass through the bottom bead ofthe previous row's second unit. IJse E to work a

lOrnm round's side; repeat the thread path several tirnes to reinforce. Repeat to add a second l3E loop (or an odd nurnber thât fits snugly around the

Round I of the bezel (rig. re-red

side of the lOrnm round) around the

thread).'Weave through beads to exit

10mm round. Exit from the seventh E

in the loop. String lE,

through the seventh E of the first loop, then string lE, and pass through the seventh E ofthe second loop to form a pass

right-angle-weave unit, connecting

clasp loop

work 3 right-angle-weave

units off the E in the second loop,

orange thread).

Loops:

Fig. 15: Securing the

Bandr IJse E to

the loops. Weave through beads to exit the fifth E added in the second loop (Fig. t

third right-angle

weave unit.'W-ork a

seventh row ofright-angle weave using E and incorporating the side C in

from the fifth row ofright-angle weave; tack the band to the chain to

stabilize the toggle. Secure all threads and trirn. + f{â.${}US{li.$ Checkyour local bead store for individual items or contact: Kits: School of Beadwork, www.schoolofbeadwork.com.

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) CLASP L*OP" Set up the kumihimo disk and work a braided section without beads to form a clasp loop: set-up: Cut eight 60" strands ofcord. Gather them so the cords are parallel and knot them together temporarily at

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for a fun and easy project? Use a Japanese braiding technique known as kumihimo to make a colorful bracelet with a button closure and a

Ready

the center. Feed one end ofthe cords through the kumihimo disk so the

knot is underneath. Distribute the 8 cords around the disk as shown the box on p. 4l (rig. r).

playful tassel.

in

araid: Follow the braiding pattern shown

for 2t/+" or long enough to

fit around

(Figs.2 and 3).

your clasp button the cords from the disk and undo the temporarY knot. Fold the braided section in halfto form a loop, feed the loop through the center of the kurnihirno disk, and arrange the

Loop: Remove

.æ".

&

cords around the disk

as

before, but

this tirne use a pair ofcords in each slot. Attach the weight to the loop.

%.

:.) tsR.,qlA \i/lTFl tsEADS. Prepare the cords, string the beads, and braid the

length ofthe bracelet: Prepare the cords:

Before stringing beads

onto each Pair of cords, stiffen and seal the ends with seam sealant or glue. Let dry. String 30 size 6o seed beads onto each pair of cords and secure the beads

with a temPorarY

the cord ends. Follow the kumihirno braiding pattern as established. Before

knot

at

Make the braidr

you reposition a pair ofcords, bring the next bead on those cords to the hole in the center of the disk. Slide the bead under any cords that cross over the pair you're holding, so the bead rnoves into place on the braid. Once

the bracelet is the desired length and all beads are woven into the braid, remove the cords from the disk. Tie the cords together close to the end of the braid using an overhand knot.

TâifillhiEûtiti kumihimo braiding T3[t{.}.}

l']{l't' {,Ti\'

Ë:,t,

&CC

See p. 94 for helPful technîque and project-l ev el i nf o r m ation'

-

: : S E L. Add a button clasp and bead : :-,:.rment to create a tassel: -:

Undo the ternporary knot ---= :rd of one pair of cords. String 'i : -:ion on one cord about 1/2" lrorn " - -:-j of the braid, go through the

'" :

.

:

asp:

:- again to keep it in place, then

- :-; 3 or 4 seed beads and 1 or -

i

G.ain of Sand has been

dabbling in jewelry design '3 " .rears. She enjoys finding new things to incluce : ier,,vork and to share

with other beaders,

RE$OUR{ËS Check your local bead shop or

contact:

Fray Check seam sealan:. C-Lon cord, and

all other materials: A Grain of Sand ,70a)

660-3125, www.agrainofsand.com.

-:1r beads, each separated by - - :.. \Iake the rest of the tassel " . ,-- i s rhe sarne way but without the - : -:r. using the cords as singles or :r

-: :

SUZ,4Nh{Ê BR.ANeA of

-:s and varying the lengths

$l,A'g'tiï{ t;{},$ 25 g Picasso-finish size 6'fire-polished

3-cut seed beads 20 or more 6-8mm accent beads 1 glass 18mm

button

Black 3-ply nylon beading cord Seam sealant or clear glue

T'{X}[.$ Scissors

Kumihimo braiding disk Large alligator clip or kumihimo weight

as

, -:= , Glue the final knot on each : and trirn. *

,_MiHttu4t BRAtntrs# --:old the disk parallel to the floor ::- nurnber 32 held away from you.

- ,:ibute the cords around the disk , .: ihrough the center hole (rig. r ). -. :'-rng a weight or alligator clip to the . , :s below the disk helps with the -. -.:a1 tension. The braid will forrn at - : :enter hole, extendingbelow the -.,. as you work. - I.fove the cord between notches : .nd 17 to the notch between 30 and -

i

.[,

the cord between notches 14 and 15 (rig. z). Rotate the disk one-quârter turn clockwise so nurnber 24 is now at the far edge (shown at the top of rig. :). 3) Move the cord between notches 8 and 9 to the notch between 22 and 23. Move the cord between notches 24 ar'd 25 to the notch between 6 and 7 (rig. r). Rotate the disk one-quarter

4) Using the cords that are now the

3l and 32 to the notch between

farthest and closest to you after the turn, repeat the established crossover pattern as in Steps 2 and 3 until the braid is the desired length. 5) When rnakingbeaded braids, slide each bead to the center hole as you transfer the cords to their new positions around the disk. Movingthe

turn clockwise.

described above locks each bead in place.

cords back and forth across the disk as

,1,

ft

g. 1: Distributing the sirands ta get stclrted

-

31. Move

: the dish paralle! to the floor.

Fig. 2: Repositiotting the first two

cords. The dotted green line shows the cord's movement fron irJ startirg paiitt to its new pasitionr marhed by the red arrow.

Fig. 3: Repositior ing the secanà two cords. After the next quarter-turn, ntLmber 15 vill

al

be

the faythest (top) position.

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elspeth's collar Nancy Peterson

6*.

'g:,.e :

The picot edge of this regal-looking necklace is reminiscent of classic Edwardian lace. Even though it looks complex, it is relatively simple to make with ladder and netting stitches and affordable fire-polished beads. .;

TECHNTQTTES ladder stitch

netting picot

PROJI]CT I,EVEI, 8OC See p

p.94 for helpful technique and

roj ect- I ev el i nlo r m atî o n.

MATERIALS 22 g sparkle metallic gold-lined crystal size o 1 1 seed beads (A) 131 champagne 4mm fire-polished rounds (B)

:I

5 E.

\Vork

a

combination of ladder

' ::d netting to establish the base: ,'., " ' Using 9' of thread, string lC and -. : ass through the lC again, leaving

, rr- :

;

:ail

(rig.

t-blue thread).

:r:.:s

r:

+: String 3A; pass through 3Aexited in Stitch 2 and the

3 and

-ast

--'-:st added. Repeat to add a second :'i 3A (rig. z).

: ,,,

;. ':

5,

String 2A, lC, and 2A;

pass

: :'rgh the 3A of the previous stitch

..:

through beads to exit the - - :st strung (rig. s).

:

necklace: (bottoml: String 2A; pass through the next 1A. String 1A, 1B. and 1A;

Row 1

-itring 7A; pass through the lC - : -,:e first SAjust added (rig. r-rea

,,

2) EMBELLTSHMENT AND CLASP. Use fire-polished rounds and seed beads in netting stitch to embellish the

r''eave

:::

Stitches 2-5 forty-three tirnes or i'ou reach the desired length,

: -. ihe clasp. Repeat Stitch 2, this " -. : assing through the TAjust added.

pass

through the seventh 1A from the

previous Stitch 2. Repeat across the bottom edge (rig. +). Àbte: You will end by stringing 2A, then passing through the next 7A to exit near the top of the

45 tanzanite with gold speckle 6mm firepolished rounds (C) 2 gold 5mm

jump rings

2 gold 6mm split rings 1 gold-plated 25mm round toggle clasp Crystal 6 lb braided beadlng thread

TOOLS Size 10 or 12 beading needle Scissors

2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers

FINISHED SlZEt191/2"

first C. String lA; pass through the next 1A. String 1A, 18, and 1A; pass through the first lA of the next stitch 2. Repeat across the

R.ow 2

(top) and loop;

top edge (rig. s). For the last stitch, string lA and pass through 5A; string 4A, I split ring, and 5A. Pass through the last 3A exited and repeat the thread path to reinforce. Àôfe: During this step, the necklace will begin to

ARTIST'S TIP To help the pieots hold their shape on the bottom edge of

the necklace, use a cotton s\Mab to dab the beads with a small amount of Future floor polish. l-et dry for a few hours to overnight.

gently curve.

il

11tng

Stitches 3 and 4

.:

..,..J,

ri Fig.4:Stitc&ing Row 1

Fig. 5: Forming Row 2

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43

'1:

:

! ,

..'':-

:

through beads to exit toward the beadwork frorn the 2A

Row 3 (bottorn):'Weave

below the first C. String 7A; pass through the 2Abelow the next C of Row l. Repeat across the bottorn edge.

through 5A at the end ofthe base; string 4A, the rernaining split ring,

Pass

and 54. Repeat the thread path to

reinforce

(rig. 6-blue thread).

through beads to exit toward the beadwork frorn the lA above the final C. String 7A; pass through 1A from Row 2. Repeat across the top edge (rig. 6-red thread). Row 5 (bottom): IMeave through beads to exit the fourth lA in Row 3. String 3A; pass through the lAjust exited to Row 4 (top): IMeave

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picot and through the next 9A. Repeat across the bottorn edge (rig. z-

forrn

a

green thread).

through beads to exit the fifth lA of Row 4. String lA, 18, and 1A; skip 5Aand pass through the next 3AofRow 4. Repeat across the top edge (rig. z-blue thread). Row 7 (top): Weave through beads to exit the second-to-last lA of Row 6. String 2A; pass through the A.i B/A of Row 6. Repeat across the top edge. Secure the threads and trim (Fig. z-red thread). Row 6 (top): Weave

Clasp: lJse

1

jump ring to attach 1 of the

split rings to one half of the clasp. Repeat on the other end of the necklace

using the other half oi rhe clasp.

*

NANCY PETERSON enjoys the challenge of exploring all types of beadweaving. She teaches regularly at the Garden of Beadin' in Bartonsville, Pennsylvania. Visit http://stores.lulu.com/nlp beaddesign and www.npbeading.blogspot.com; contact Nancy at [email protected]. RESOURCES Check

your local bead shop or

contact: Miyuki seed beads: Fox Den Designs, (262) 634-2323, www.foxdendesigns.com. Fire'polished rounds and clasp: Shipwreck Beads,

(800) 950-4232, www.shipwreckbeads.com. FireLine braided beading thread: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.fire mountaingems.com. Kits: A Beadaful World by Lanai Kinsky, (503) 686-8974, www.lanaikinsky.com.

''.lI1

ups and downs Csilla Csirmaz The simple insertion of accent beads between herringbone-stitched columns turns a plain-Jane band into a versati le and eye-catching accessory.

TËCI{f,lIQUnS herringbone stitch ladder stitch

I,ROJECT I,EVAI, OCC for helplul technique and roject-l evel i nlormati on.

See p. 94 p

{ilh

filllm

lI

5

E.

\\brk rows of herringbone

r " ::ir accent beads: , - s: 6' of thread to form a ladder-

rru ,

strip lC high and 13C long, -r:g a 6" tail. String I pearl, then

:-

i

=d

:'::-stitch 6C with lC in each stitch - - . ;a i nst the pearl just strung; ' '": =": rtice. String I pearl, then ladr

.iich 1lC with lC in each stitch t i 1 . .\bte: Don't use tension that is . : --;'ht: the correct tension will ,. : ' subsequent rows ofbeads to : :.. -. in typical herringbone-stitch :r :l:rn. Work a turnaround to exit up .I:-i

'r

:: :Eh the last C added.

: String 2C, pass down through the :-.: C of the previous row, and exit ,: ::rough the following C; repeat : -: :imes for a total of 5 herringbone

tLr',"

-

.:::es. *String lC, 58, and lC; skip

:

=: :he nearest pearl, pass down .----,ugh the next ladder-stitched C,

.:i

up through the following C. Work

Fig. 1: Starting Row

herringbone stitches with 2C in each stitch (rig. z). Repeat frorn * three times. Continue working 2C in each heningbone stitch for the entire row. Work a turnaround to exit the last C. Row 3: Work 6 stitches p'ith 2C in each stitch. Exit up through the last C 2

added over the nearest pearl. *String

lC, 4B, and lC;

down through the next C over the pearl and up through the following C. Work 2 herringbone stitches with 2C in each stitch (Fig.:). Repeat from * three times. Continue working 2C in each herringbone stitch for the entire row. Work a turnaround to exit the last C. Row 4: Repeat Row 2, decreasing the 58 to 38. Row 5: Repeat Row 3, decreasing the 4B to 28. Row

pass

MATERIALS 1g

metallic bronze iris size 15'seed

beads (A) 2 g metallic light copper size 1l beads (B)

o

seed

39 g matte metallic dark blue iris size seed beads (C)

6o

8 light copper 8mm crystal pearls 1 brass-plated pewter 10x21mm 3-strand

magnetic slide clasp Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread

TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needles

ITINISHED SlZil71/2"

6:'Work 5 herringbone stitches with

C. *String lC, 18, and lC; pass down through the next C over the pearl and

1

ARTIST'S TIP

r Fig.2: Worhing

Raw 2

lnstead of Srnm p€arls, you can adapt this design using faceted crystals/ fire-polished rounds, gemstones/ or lampwork beads.

O PTIO N lf you work with smaller seed beâds, add another set of accent beads" Fig.3:, Adding

Row 3

june/july

2011

Fig. 4t Warhing

Rows 6* 10

up through the following C. String 2C; pass down through the next C of the previous row. String 18; pass up

through the next C.IMork I herringbone stitch with C. Repeat from * three tirnes (Fig.4-*"roon thread). Continue working 2C in each herringbone stitch for the entire row. Work a turnaround to exit the last C. Ros' v: Work 4 herringbone stitches with 2C in each. *String 2C, pass down through the next C, string 28, and pass up through the next C. Work 2 herringbone stitches with 2C in each. Repeat frorn * three times (Fig.4green thread). Continue working 2C in each herringbone stitch for the entire row. lMork a turnaround to exit the Row 8: Repeat Row 7,

working

7

herring-

bone stitches instead of 4 at the start and increasing 28 to 38 (rig. +aqua

thread).

Row 7, increasing 28 to

4R (çi" 4-outo\ettrread.\

-

za-4'-aà-<-p-z-.7'é-/azàa.>a/

Rôw '!oi Repeat Row B, itcreasing 28 to

58

(rtg. +-otue thread).

Final pearls:

(Fig.

+-red thread); repeat twice.

Ladder-stitch the remaining beads in Row 10. Secure the thread and trim. 2) FlNlSHlNG. Attach the clasp and ernbellish the top and bottorn edges: €lasp: Secure 3' of newthread and exit down through the C at the end of Row 8. String 44, the first loop of the clasp, and 4A; pass back through the

first A strung and down through the next 2C. Repeat to attach the 2 rernaining clasp loops. Exit down through the end of Row I (ris. sblue thread).

String lB; pass uP through the second colurnn ofbeads to exit on the other edge ofthe bracelet. String 18; pass down through the next column of beads (rig. s-red

Êrmbellishrnent:

last C.

Row 9: Repeat

Pass up through the next C of Row 10, ladder-stitch the next 6C ofRow10, and string I Pearl

string I pearl.

Following a ladder-stitch

thread path, weave through beads to exit the fourteenth bead of Row l0;

thread). Repeat across the bracelet,

nassino

t\

pearls

ing a B on the increases. Repeat to add the other iralf of the clasp

onthe other end ofthebracelet. Secure the threads and

trim.

*

Fig. 5; Attaching the clasp and addin g embellish ntents

CSILLA CSIRMAZ has been making beaded lewelry {or {our years. Her {avorite beads inctude

to fearn to make herown fampwork :Éi:.- rilrtl day.By nationalityHungarian,sheno,,, {rr r' London. Visit her website, www.beaC-! and emai( her at shiht>[email protected],

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..::

your local bead shop or contact: Pearls: Buffy's Beads London, www .buflsbeads.com. Seed beads: JBS Beads, www jbsbeads.co.ulç and Beadworks Bead Shop, www .beadworks.co.uk. FireLine braided beading thread and similar materials (U.S. source): Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.fire RESOUR€ËS Check

mountaingems.com.

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Riana orckers A collage of interesting geometric components, this distinctive bracelet has colors inspired by the beautiful landscapes of Damaraland, Nambia.

'â &:,{l$X&${}1,$riF4

flat, circular, and tubular peyote

AR,TIST'S TIP

stitches

herringbone stitch

hoose a different gemstone coin and adapt your colors accordingly to achieve a very different look. e

ê3Ë3{}"$ëi{ See p. 94

j'T' g.*.'l\t*:.*,

tÛC

for helpful technique and

proj e ct- I ev el î nJo rm ati o n.

For example, try turquoise coins with silver-lined silver, teal, and matte teal cylinder beads.

- '" ir:-f-5. Use peyote and

-.;,:ne stitches to forrn 6 triangles: , ' "'

r

.

:

,

,-

- nd z: Use 8' of thread to string --. lD, and 13E) three times.

::e threâd to forrn a circle; exit

-- :::e first D strung. : i *Srring lD, lA, and lD; skip 1A , ::ss through the next iD. Work ; .' -:e stitches using lE, lF, lE, lF,

, :

and lE with

1

bead in each

-, Repeat from * twice. Step up : :sr the first D added in this

- '. ,

.r

in

..

Ë.$

2 g white-lined topaz size 15' seed beads (B)

metallic silver size '15" seed beads (C)

1g

of 3 double triangles. Secui:e rhe threads and

trim.

Join: Overlap the ends of 2 double

trian-

gles opposite the connecting srrrps. Tâck firrnly in place. Stitch i coin

on top of the overlapped tips (rig. +). Repeat to connect the

triangle to the second.

third double

11'cylinder

beads (D) 7 g silver-lined gold size 1'1' cylinder beads (E) 3 g gunmetal size 11o cylinder beads (F) 4 g matte bronze size 11' seed beads (G) 3

tigereye 12mm faceted coins

Cream nylon beading thread

'ê'{.}{}r,3{ Scissors Size 10 and'12 needles

Fig. 1: Stiiching Rounds

3-6

lrl\T$T i!:.$: $ï3!.: 7"

each stitch. Repeat

:-, * rryice. Step up

,

ê ,-q

2 gsilver-lined crystal size

s *String lD, 1A, and lD; skip 1A

-, - 'eead

&l,â'ê'$-;*{

2 g silver-lined silver size 15o seed beads (A)

Repeat the entire step t\!'ice for a total

1-pink thread).

Fig.

r -,1ss through the next lD. Work : -, ,:e stitches using lF, 0E' , and lF

,

zip:Zip the end of ile .rrip to the side of a triangle with rrrnrred threads (rig.:).

through the first

::i:d in this round

(Fig.

i:r.'

:.

.,

$',,.;-,Q

1-gr"en

ap ",çÇ

ôr.' ,v

: s *String lD, 1A, and 1D; skip lA : : ass through the next 1D. Work ': .', rte stitches using 2E, lF, lE, lF,

;ô \4.!

'' i :11.i

\-

'+,ô

tYa, '

!i

.

rr.:: :,:,.i

- -:. and 2E with I bead in each . ,:. Repeat frorn * twice. Step up - rsh the first D added in this ,.

, --d (rig. I -btue thread). *String 1D, 1A, and " : sr

iD; skip lA n,r .:.r ',-r :-.'

- i :ass through the next lD. Work -.\'ote stitches using 2F, 6E, and .. rrh 1 bead in each stitch. Repeat ' ::: * twice (rig. t-redthread). . =.: entire step five tirnes for a total - :::angles. Secure the threads; only - :ie threads on 3 triangles.

a"i a,l -:,a'a,: ! /_r'n-.!-_r-i

',

a:'

f..t ::1r') ..,I}.,;.!.'*.:: i-'

/ .:

:

fr):ff:: l..r

i.l

i-,

r: .:

,.1. a ..ir, À, \.iê; :.v

_-..'!1r

À:r Vdy

Tï{iÂNç1-ilS" Connectthe '... -i 2 triangles with a strip of flat :: to cteate a double-triangle -' : lnent: , * " , Using the working thread of 1 tri,:-,.ie, step up through the last lD, lA,

,;-

,ûÀ I.ll,'iÔ

,ir..'li':l

peyote stitches

tE, lF, lE, lF, and 3E ..h 1 bead in each stitch (rig. z). i : ns 2-14: Using lE in each stitch, work ,

,:

ng 3E, lF,

:. rne-drop, odd-count peyote stitch. I;

* .

-

t5: lMork

1E, lF,

::'- each

11

peyote stitches using 3E,

lE,

stitch.

1F,

and 3E with I bead tig. 4: Jorni,tg tva àouble triangles and ad.aing a oin

BEADWORK june/julv

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i.::'l:.

:-; .{

- :i:i-il

.,-l lD added. Work ll

./ i\

I

2011

ô

;il iltuiSf t.T-Ttil*i*{ii4 î" Start I' of new thread that exits the middle double trifirst E of Row 3. String lB; pass through the next lE of Row 3 (rig.5). Continue topstitching iB between each peyote stitch in Rows 3-13. Secure the thread and trirn. Àôte: The angle's strip frorn the

peyote strip

Fig. 5: Iopsutching the mrddle strip

),t

will curve dramatically.

*Â{ti*fi{}#l'i* STil!f5.

Leaving a 6" tail, use 4' ofthread and one-drop, odd-count flat peyote to form a base 9G wide and 35 rows long. Repeat for a total of 2 strips; set I strip aside. *Center one end of I strip inside one of the center triangles, under the side with the coin. lJse the working thread to zip the strip to the triangle (rig. o). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Exit from lG on the "':j

Fig.6:

Adding a

bachground strtp

edge of the strip. String 1A, pass down

To lengthcet the braeelet, add a few extra rews wher working the strips in Step 2 {always keep ta an uneven number of rows)

through the following G, and weave through beads to exit the last G entered. Repeat down the side of the strip to embellish (ng.t). Zip the other end of the strip to the opposite triangle. Repeat ernbeliishrnent on the other side of the strip. Secure the thread and trirn. Repeat from * to attach the other strip to the other rniddle triangles.

:.i âl"ll'î*Ll.

AR.TIST''S TIP

Do not Nengthe n the center strip, only the outside double-triangl€ {rnlprnent$.

Use tubular peyote stitch

to bezel a coin: R.ounds'! a*d 2: Use

2' of thread to string

'

32E, leaving a I' tail; pass through the first 2E strung (rig. s-green thread).

tubular peyote stitch with lE in each stitch for a total of 16E. Step up after this and subsequent rounds by passing through the first

Fig. 7: Ernbellishing the bachground srrip

Round 3; IMork

bead added (rig. a-pint< thread). 4;'Work tubular peyote stitch with

Roumd

lC in (Fig.

each stitch for a total

ofl6C

8-orange thread).

tubular peyote stitch with 1A in each stitch for a total of 16A

Rounds 5 and 6: JMork

in

each of the 2 rounds (rig.8-purple

and blue threads).

String lA and pass through 2A frorn the previous round; repeat

Rouerd ?:

around to add

total of 8A (rig. s-red thread). Secu"e the thread and trirn.

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I a*d 9: Insert a faceted coin and continue with the tail thread. Work

Fig.8:

tubular peyote stitch with lC in each stitch for a total ofl6C in each ofthe

AlÂli i}:-a"iilil!

Rounds

2 rounds.

String lC and pass through 2C frorn the previous round; repeat

Roarnd 1o:

around to add

total of 8C. A.ttâcr!: Exit frorn lC of Round l0; string . 2D and pass through lD, 1A, and lD at the tip of an end triangle. String 2D and pass through lC opposite the C just exited. Reinforce the thread path. Secure the threads and trim. * a

Sezeling the faceted coin

is a beadweaving artist from Randfontein, South Africa. She teaches from her home studio, has created more than seventy

projects for various bead magazines since 2004, and

is a

coauthor of

The Beadweaving Edition

(fhe

BeadBook, 2010). Visit www. rianaolckers .blogspot.com. .::.::::-'i-l i..;.:::i Check your local bead shop or contact: Toho One-G nylon beadingthread: Land of Odds, (615) 292-0610, wwwlandofodds.com. Delica cylinder beads and all other materials: Ubeadit Sacramento, (916) 488-2323, www ubeadlrscramento.com.

.

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Smadar Grossman

Create this bracelet quickly and easily by weaving wheel-medallion units in one continuous bracelet. Matte metallic cubes and bugle beads make the seed beads glow, and the crystal margaritas add a sparkling center to each wheel.

T'E{l}{\,â*Lrf,l} circular peyote stitch fringe square stitch

right-angle weave xlgâ{}"x See p. 94 p

$i{i'g' !,âi\'*i g.

'*...v{

&&c

for hel,pful technique and. roject- I ev el i nlo r m ati on.

&3Â'!'Xi3ââr{ â,Fi 3 g metallic forest-green size 15' Japanese seed beads (A)

'

CtÂÂPSh! ni\tT'1. Stitch the first .heel component: ; : rnds 1 and 2: Use 3' of thread to strin{.

R.Eund

the next C of Round 4. String lF and 2C; pass through the firsr F added, the last C exited, and the last F added' String 18 and pass through the top C in the next fringe (rig.3). Repeat seven

16A, leaving a 9" tail. Pass through all the beads again and tie a square knot

to form

a

circle.

tirnes to connect each Round 5 fringe.

String 18, skip 1A frorn the previous round, and pass through the

Round B:

through beads to exit from the first B added in this round. Rosnd 7: String lA, pass through the next C of Round 6, string 18, pass through the following C of Round 6, string lA, and pass through the next B/C/B IMeave

followingA; repeat to add a total of BB. Step up through the first B added

in this round Round 4:'Work

lC in

(rig. 1-blue thread).

circular peyote stitch with

each stitch for a total of BC. Step

top of the next fringe (rig. +); repeat seven tirnes. \Meave through beads to exit up through the first B

up through the first C added in this

round

at the

(rig. 't-red thread).

String lD, lC, lE, and lC; pass back through the E/C/D and through the next C ofRound 4. Repeat seven times to add a total of B fringes. Step up through the second C added in this round (rig. z).

Round 5:

Fig. 1: Stitchiirg Rounds

1-4

6: String 18 and lF: pass through

added in this round.

5 g light olive-lined crystal size 11o Japanese seed beads (B)

20 g metallic forest-green size 8o Japanese seed beads (C) 15 g matte raku green vine iris 3mm cube beads (D) 20 g matte raku green vine iris 4mm cube beads (E) 15 g matte olive 9mm bugle beads (F)

vitrail medium 6mm crystal flower margaritas 2 gold 5mm jump rings 1 gold 9mm ball-and-socket clasp Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread 5 crystal

Scissors Size 10 and 12 beading needles 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers

ïilXT9*I{:.*} $f 14!.: B%" (rrve wHrrrs), 6%" (roun wnerr-s)

Fig.2: Adding fnnge in

Fig.4i

R.ound 5

Stitching

Raund 7

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Love textifes?

We certainly da, and

this year's Pattern Ftay highlights bead

rightfrarn the warld af f abrics. Notice the resemblance to batitzs in these porcelain .pendants, the diagonal stripes of designs taken

e mân's tie in this euff, and the geametric sha.pes af a.pteeed quilt in this bracelet.

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Instructions begin on page 6o.

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INSPIRED BY Laura McCabe's beautiful Harlequin Cuff (June/uly 2010, page 38), I designed the diagonal striPes on the base of this bracelet to resemble the fabric of a silk necktie. The tailored edging keeps with the masculine theme, but the embellishments lend a feminine touch.

MATERIALS '15' seed 3 g 24k gold electroplated size beads (A)

l

ls

rfl

I t'

It E

11'cylinder beads in seafoamlined clear AB (B), pearl (C), and matte metallic bronze (D)

3 g each size

2 g gold galvanized size 11" cylinder beads (E) 4 g gold permanent-finish size 11" seed beads (F)

20 Pacific opal 4mm crystal bicones 21 smoked top az 4mm crystal bicones 12 sand opal 4mm crystal bicones

giKs $

9 light Colorado topaz 4mm crystal bicones 2 Pacific opal 8x6mm crystal rondelles

d

White size D nylon beading thread

@'

TOOTS '; ::

Scissors Size 12 beading needle

Microcrystalline wax (oPtional) Fl NISII

lil) SlZli:

63/+"

TECr-rNrQUES odd-count peyote stitch picot PROJECT I-EVEL

&8C

See p. 94 for helpJul technique and proj ect-l ev el î nf o r m ati on.

1) BASE. Use cylinder beads to work flat odd-count peyote stitch, forrning the cuff's base' Rows 1 and 2: Add a tension bead to 10' of waxed thread, leaving a 4' tall. String

98, 2E, and 6C. Rows 3-36: Following Fig. 1 for bead color placement, use B, C, D, and E to work odd-count peyote stitch with 1 bead in each stitch. Rows 37-'185: Repeat the pattern established in Rows 1-36 five tirnes; repeat Rows 1-5 or until 72" short of the desired length. Àbte: If lengthening, add 12 rows ('/n") ut a tirne so ân

embellishment can be added to the last stripe.

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-&R"TIST'S TIP Accentuate the striped motif by placing the crystal embellishments on their matching color stripes; soften it by placing crystals of contrasting colors on the stripes as shown here"

2) CLASP RONDELLES. Weave the working thread through beads to exit the second base bead in the last row. String lA, 28, l rondelle, and 3A; Pass back through the rondelle, 28, and

iA.

Repeat to add another rondelle between the seventh and eighth beads in the last

r :...11,,-r* ll il- :' !;rl>li -i,:f,i:"';r,', ,

sBnË;:

stripes: erystal enrbellishnrents:'Weave the working

thread throughbeads to exit toward the beadwork from the first base bead in the sixth-to-last row. Jfota The bead

:f!',

BHBËSHHqrr' .,' - rjr r: "GHËHgHEffiP*nffiHËHË3HHqn-' ,

row. fMeave back across the row and into the rondelles to reinforce (rig. z).

3) STJRFACÊ EMBELLISHMENTS. Add crystal and picot embellishments to the

.;ri.i,

*ilHEHSEHEH * -rGHngr UGgG

*rt

!lr: |

-1r,,;'-rç11

,.i: -,_,r, i..la *- *

) ':*" 1-- - -

Fig.

1 : Rows

1

-36 of

base

l:ii:j. rnarks the center (from top to L

, :- -

:n) of the first wide stripe. This

::,: rartial wide stripe (and the sev:: L-:€nrh wide stripe) will have only r:::':ellishment; all others will have 4. i .:::rq lF, 14, 1 smoked topaz bicone, -!-. a:od lF; skip 3 diagonal base beads .,: i :ass through the fourth (or count + :':b's up and 3 beads to the left)

u Fig.3:

Fig,2: Adding the rondelles

Embellishing the stripes

:,E 3-blue thread). mo'rxr \\èave

through beads to exit the E

-: :ie last row. String 3A; skip 1E :::gonally (in Ro* 184), pass through

:-: next E (in Row 183). Repeat, addpicot over every other E (rig. s.ce thread). Nofa The first and last i:npes of picot embellishrnent will - ate only 5 picots; the rest will have -ga

r\

r::

rr Fig. 5: Securing the side embellishment

Fig.4; Forming a clasp loop

I picots. rr

:.re through

beads to exit toward the

r't,.dr'.ork from the edge bead that is -::iered top to bottom in the next wide

r::oe. Continue adding crystal ernbel:.irnents down the center of each wide ând picot ernbellishments between rride stripes. IJse sand opal for the

r,;:1pe :

-:

,.;:ond, eighth, and fourteenth wide .:dpes; Pacific opal for the third, sixth, -:nth, twelth, and fifteenth wide i:ripes; smoked topaz for the fourth, i.eventh, tenth,

thirteenth, and six-

:.enth wide stripes; Colorado topaz for ::e fifth, eleventh, and seventeenth

-ide stripes.

5) SIDE EMBELLISHMENTS. Remove the tension bead on the tail thread.

String 6F;

pass

through the exposed

thread loop between the edge E and the next edge bead (between Rows ll and 13) on the side of the base. Pull the thread snug to align the Fs along the outside edge. Pass back through the 2 nearest Fs

and pass under the nearest thread loop on the edge; repeat twice. Pass through

the 6F (rig. s). Continue adding beads along the length of the base, using 6F (or 7F as needed to fill anygaps) and adding 3F for the lâst stitch. Making sure both clasp rondelles are on top of the base, work lE in each stitch âlong the

4) CLASP LOOPS. Work lE in each .ritch off Row 1. Weave through beads to

end of the base. Repeat the entire step along the second side of the band.

exit the second-to-last E just added. String l7F; pass through the last lE ex-

Secure the threads and

ited to form Pass

a

loop

CALLIE MITCHELL beads at her home studio in Houston, Texas, when not traveling with her family. Her jewelry pieces are primarily designed as "souvenirs"

of beloved and beautiful places.

See her finished jewelry and patterns at

www

.peregrinebeader.etsy.com and her blog at peregrinebeader.blogspot.com. RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Delica cylinder beads: Beadazzled (410)

837-2323, www.beadazzled.net. Toho

cyl

inder

beads: Michaels, (800) 642-4235, www.michaels .com. Swarovski bicones and rondelles: FusionBeads .com, (888) 781 -3559. Size 11' seed beads: Beadie's

BeadworÇ (44O) 263- 5283, www.beadiesbead work.com. Size 15' seed beads: Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com.

trirn. +

(rig. +-blue thread).

through all beads again to reinforce

and exit the first F of the loop. String 3A, skip lF, and pass through the next F; repeat around to add a total

of

ARTIST'S TIP lf the clasp loops are too tight at first, insert a pencil into the loops and gently apply pressure to loosen them. The nylon beading thread will stretch slightly to accommodate the rondelles.

picots (rig. +-red thread). Repeat the entire step to add a second loop to the second E ofthe edge row. Secure the thread and trirn. 8

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TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS AGO, Sue made a quilt for her daughter featuring the tumbling block Pattern. ln this charming bracelet, she has adapted that pattern using a triangle shape she learned in Julia S. Pretl's book Llttle Beading Boxes. Notice how the triangles form six-pointed stars as well as 3-D blocks' À/IATERlALS 5 g light olive matte size 1'l' cylinder beads (A) 5 g mauve matte size 11' cylinder beads (B) 5 g light teal matte size 11' cylinder beads (C) 5 g mauve-lined crystal size 11" cylinder beads (D) '1

mauve 1Omm 2-hole button

Gray size D beading thread

TÔOL5 Scissors Size 10 beading needle FINf SHED SIZE:63/q"

TecFiNrquES circular peyote stitch herringbone stitch PRCIJECT LËVEL

&&O

See p. 94 for helpful technique and p roj ect-l ev el i nlor m ati on.

Fig. 1: Sutching

1) TRIANGLE. Workpeyote and herringbone stitches to forrn a triangular

R.ound 2

round

cor:nponent:

String 1A, lB, and 1C; pass through all again to forrn a circle, leaving a 4" tall. Exit from the C. Round 2: String lC and lA; pass through theAin Round l. String lAand lB; pass through the B in Round 1. String lB and lC; pass through the C in Round 1. Step up for the next round bypassing through the first C added in this round (rig. r). Round 3: String 1C and 1A; pass through the nearest A in the previous round. String 1A; pass through the nearestA in the previous round. String lA and lB; pass through the nearest B in Round 2. String lB; pass through the neârest B in the previous round. String 18 and 1C; pass through the rreârest C in the previous round.

Rounds

Round 1:

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(rig. z-blue thread).

4-6: Repeat Round 3 three tirnes,

but work 2 peyote stitches between each of the triangle's herringbone-stitched corners in Round 4, 3 peyote stitches in Round 5, and 4 peyote stitches in

Round 6 Round 7:

Fig.2: Ad.ding Rounds

3*6

(Fig.

z-red thread).

String 1D, pass down through

the nearest bead in the previous round to form a corner, thenwork 5 peyote stitches with lD in each stitch to forrn the side; repeat twice. JMeave through beads to exit frorn the first

D added in this round (rig.3). Don't trim the thread; set the triangle aside. Repeat the entire step seven times to

total of 8 embellished triangles. Repeat Rounds l-G of the triangle twenty-two times to lotrrt22 unembellished triangles.

forrn

Fig. 3: Strtching Round 7

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String lC; pass through the nearest C in the previous round. Step up through the first C added in this

a

:1

: RCLE 1 " Join the triangles together : -: following order by zipping the :r::s. forrning a circle: " i:gles 1 and 2: Use the thread of . :nembellished triangle (triangle r) to ::: ro the side ofan ernbellished tri::-gle (Triangle z), rnaking sure the side - -iors match. Use lD to add an inside - - rner to Triangle 2 (ng. c). - angles 2 and 3, Zip t}'e next side of Trilgle 1 to an embellished triangle (Tri::gle 3), again rnaking sure the side - -,lors match. Add lD to the nearest -rtside corner ofTriangle l, add lD ::i each stitch to the outside edge of Triangle l, add 1D to the nearest out.rde corner of tiangle 1, then weave -hrough beads to exit frorn the open '

l

I

AR,TIST'S TIP The triangles work equally well using size "l "5o or 11o seed beâds.

:dge of Triangle 2 (rig. 5-orange thread). " :ngles2 and4:Zip to the side of an

'rnembellished triangle (rriangle +), add lD to the nearest outside corner ,rf Triangle 4, add 1D in each stitch to the outside edge of Triangle 4, and add lD to the nearest outside corner of

Tiiangle 4

'riangles4and

(Fig. 5-green

a

half circle

(rig. s-pinkthread).

s:Zipto the side of an

embellished triangle (Triangle s), add lD to the neârest inside corner of Triangle 4, andweave throughbeads to exit frorn the open edge of Triangle 5 q

Fig.6: Adding

thread).

îriangles5 anda:Zip to the side of an

4) CLASP. Stitch a button/loop clasp: guttonr Start I' ofnewthread that exits abowrr/z"

unernbellished triangle (rrian$e e) and add lD to the nearest inside corner

previous circle (rig.6). Repeat to add a total of7 conjoined circles. Secure the thread and trim.

of

tiangle

6 (rig. s-utue threaa). l: Zip to the open side of Tiiangle 3, add 1D to the nearest outside corner of Triangle 6, add lD in each stitch to the outside edge of Tiiangle 6, and add lD to the nearest outside corner ofTriangle 6. \Meave through beads to exit frorn the open

rriangles 6 and

side of Triangle 5 (rig. 5-red thread).

3) CIRCLES 2-6. Use the same zipping technique as in Circle I to form a half circle that includes I ernbellished and 2 unembellished triangles and butts up against the nearest 2 triangles in the

from one end of the brace-

let. String the button and 3D; pass down through the next hole in the button and into the beadwork. Repeat the thread path several times to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Loop: Start I' ofnew thread that exits from a D at the outside corner ofone of the triangles at the other end of the bracelet. String 28D; pass through the

Repeat the thread path to reinforce; secure the thread and

trirn. +

5UË MAGUIRË. considers herself an unashamed beadaholic, who came to beadwork via patchwork

nearest outside coîner ofthe adjacent

and embroidery. She

triangle. String lD,

Beadworkers Guild of Great Britain, www

pass

through the

is

aTrustee ofThe

nearest outside corner of the next triangle, and exit through the first 2D

.thebeadworkersguild.org.

added in this section (rig. z-utu" thread). String lD, skip 1D, and pass

RESOURCES Checkyour local bead shop

through the following lD; repeat to add a total of t3D (ris. 7-red thread).

or

contact: Delica beads at www.Charisma Beads .co.uk., Unit 2[, 80/81, Walsworth Rd., Hitchin, Herts., SG4 9SX. Similar beads: Beyond Beadery

(800) 840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com.

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{7'ê"#tr####p? #edrys Heather Kahn Stitch a bracelet using twohole beads to reflect the geometric mosaic patterns of Moroccan tile designs.

g

lffi-';]; q:*:!è'rs-!. i

peyote stitch square stitch ê3m$"T See p. 94 p

$iC'*'

L*i\j

ë,,ê,

&&O

for helpful technique and

roject- I ev el i nf o r m ati o n.

Èdi-

, *4*

*:,;*#$æ

T*'i{l$gR &{}{ iâibi

i Ë ,\'{'{r I i l Work modified and ernbeli pevote and square stitch to form :

- =se

,'

ofthe bracelet:

Use 3' of thread to pass down

,,

lA, 18, lC 1B. 1A, and ID; down through the right hole of the top D added in Ror'' 3. String the left hole oflD and pass dorvn through the right hole ofthe bottom D added inRow3. StringlD, 1A, 18. lC, 18, and lA; pass up through the left hole of the bottorn D added in Rov-3

Row*: String pass

-ugh the left hole of lD, then ::rg 18, lC, and 1B; pass up through = right hole of the same D. String _ 1v, iC, arru and ru, lB; pass down through trrruuBrr Paùù uvwtr --. ieft hole of the sarne D, the nearest - tl B, and up through the right hole

beads to exit down through the

::he D (rig. r-bluethread). * z, String the left hole of

hole of the bottorn D added in this row (rig.3-bluethread). String 18, lC,

:

lD and pass

-: through the right hole of the last - exited; repeat the thread path to :=inforce and exit down through the ,=it hoie of the D just added (rig. r'ed thread).

i : d 3:

String lA, 1B, lC, lB, lA, and lD;

:ass up through the right hole of the f added in Row 2 (rig. z-blue thread).

Srring iD,

lA, lB, lC, 1B, and 1A;

:ass down through the left hole of the D added in Row 2, the nearestA/B/C/

3/4, and up through the left hole of .he first D added in this row, the right hole of the next D, and the left hole -,he top D (rig. z-red thread).

of

l'{ â.'{ fi ,S

1 g metallic teal size 15" seed beads (A)

(Fig.

3-green thread). Weave through

ieft

and lB; pass up through the right hole ofthe last D exited (rig.3-redthread). Row 5: String lD and pass up through the right hole of the nearest D in Row 4; repeat once. String lB, lC, and lB; pass down through the left hole of the last D exited. IMeave throughbeads to exit up through the right hole ofthe top D in Row 4 (rig. +-blue thread). Row d: String 1A, 18, lC, IB, and lA; pass down through the right hole of the nearest D added in Row 5. String lD; pass down through the right hole ofthe next D added in Row 5. String lA, 1B, 1C, lB, and lA; pass up

2 g metallic teal size 11'seed beads (B)

100 matte metallic teal 3mm drop beads (C) B0 matte metallic teal/bronze flat 2-hole

beads (D) 7 shiny metallic tealf bronze beads (E) 1

flat 2-hole

gold 10x8mm 2-strand filigree box clasp

with soldered rings Size D nylon beading thread

'â'{}{}â.$ Scissors

Extra thin Japanese beading needles or size 13 English beading needles

trI\tS1

I ;.È

j

\1lV

1;,:

61/2"

through the right hole ofthe nearest D in Row 4.-Weave through beads to exit down through the right hole of the first D added in Row 5 (rig. a-

StringlA, 18, lC, lB, and lA; pass up through the right hole of the D added in this row. String 1A, lB, lC, 1B, and lA; pass down redthread).

through the right hole of the nearest D in Row 5.'Weave through beads to exit up through the right hole of the D added in this row (rig. s).

Fig. 1: Stitcfiing Rows 1 nnd 2

ARTIST''$ T!P Wl"ren working on the center embeNlishment, leave the thread

tension a little !ooser than usuai sr the two-hole beads will pull toward the center and distort the shape of the diamond.

Fig.4:

Adding

Rorls 5 nnd 6

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ARTIST'S TIPS . Because two-hole beads are so thin, they are more likely to chip than other seed beads. Take extra care with their storage and handling.

r

Each additional completed diamond adds about 3/*".

Repeat Rows 1-6 six tirnes or to the de-

ofthe center D in the next Row 4 re-

sired length, always attaching the D in the Row I repeat to the D added in the

peat. Repeat the entire step to ernbellish the center of each diamond.

Row 6 repeat. IMeave through beads to exit up through the right hole ofthe center D in the final Row 4 repeat.

3) (LA$F. Securely sew one half of the clasp to the D at each end ofthe bracelet. *

:)

EÀ4SnLf-NShlMËhiï. String lE; pass

up through the right hole ofthe last D exited and down through the right hole of the E just added. String 18, lC, and 1B; pass up through the left hole of the E just added, down through the left hole of the last D exited, and up through the left hole of the E just added (rig. o-blu" thread). String 18, 1C, and lB; pass down through the right hole of the E just added

(Fig.

6-red thread).'Weave through

beads to exit up through the right hole

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t'lË,,ATHâ.R

KÂl'lN grew up beading at her parents'

bead business, Caravan Beads. She recently launched her own line of costume-inspired jewelry with her business partner, Jeff Witkavitch. Visit Chrononaut Mercantile at www.chrononaut mercantile.com. RËSOURCË.5 Check your local bead shop or contact: Tila two-hole beads, Miyuki seed beads, C-Lon nylon beading thread and all other materials: Caravan Beads, (800) 230-8941, www .caravan beads.com.

wtuen tupestry cuff Claudia Chase Are you a fiber enthusiast as well as an avid beader? Use this simple weaving technique and a mix of interesting fibers to create a colorful bracelei accented with beads.

TECFINIQUES loomwork whipstitch

PROJECT T,EVEL &&.]) See p. 94 p

for helpful technique and

roj e ctJ ev el i nlo r m ati o n.

u A RP. Following the rnanufacturer,s

irlrf:::ons for your loom, use the nylon Ll'i :? \çarp the loom so there are f ,ua:Fs spaced at l0 warps per inch.

-',"'CVEN

BASE. Weave the

bodyof

i' of nylon cord.'Weave

across

;:: lrarp

threads for 1/a", forming a r,e--der that you'll turn under later ='g t

)'

As you work, use your fingers to

rûrpress the fibers into a tightly

;*:31-sn

fxflfg.

.'eft fiber

Àbfe:

Don't start or end

at the edge

a

ofthe bracelet.

S:art in the body of the piece and push ie tails through to the back of the -.rear.ing; you'll

trim and hide those -,ails when you finish the piece. lCLlD COLOR -::rg I or 2 strands of fiber as your ,={ï. weave as rnany rows as desired.

with

2

thin fibers

as

your weft.

1g

subtle blending technique, start with one pair of colors and gradually replace one of the colors with a new one.

metallic mix of size 8' seed beads

1 brass 1" wide cuff blank

a

Spool of fine-weight 3-ply nylon beading cord Size D beadingthread

Various yarns including silk, pearl cotton, linen, rayon floss, and novelty fibers 2 x 8" piece of Ultrasuede

Clear craft adhesive

IJse one of the following tech-:1ues to weave the bracelet band for -- or long enough to cover your brass r

For

ADDING BEADS

rryqare:

::fr.

Weave

2 g metallic mix of size 11" seed beads

For exarnple, cut your weft fibers into 8" and 4" Iengths. When a shorter piece runs out, replace it with a longer one.

nu :racelet: ilurye Cut

MATERIALS COLOR BLENDING

To transfer seed beads onto your weft fiber, center abeadingneedle on 10" ofthread and knot the ends. Put the end ofyour weft through the thread loop. String 14 size 8os and slide thern down the beading thread onto the weft fiber (rig. z). Ifyou're using 2 strands of fiber as the weft, thread the beads onto just one of them. Position the beads in the shed, spacing the beads evenly across the warp threads (rig. s). Wrap the weft fiber around the outside warp thread once.

Then, change the shed and continue weaving the weft fiber as before. Add rows ofbeads as desired as you weave the length ofthe bracelet.

:rperiment with different yarns to r.: a feel for how each yarn looks.

TOOLS Scissors

Beading loom with shedding device Ten-dent coil or reed Size 10 beading needle

Blunt-edge tapestry needle

Ioothpick FINISHED SIZE.,7"

ARTIST'S TIP The size of your individual weft threads, whether silk, cotton, or novelty yarn, should not be any

thicker than the warp cord. lf the

weft is thicker than the warp cords, it may not cover them completely.

G Fig, 1: Weaving cords through the warp

GGG

Fig. 2: Striirging beads onta the cord

weaving terms warp: The fixed vertical threads added to the loorn. you'll weave

fibers or beads through these threads. Weft: The horizontal threads or strands of beads woven through the separated warp threads.

The space between the raised and lowered warp threads. Any rnechanism that raises and lowers every other warp thread to create a shed.

Shed:

Shedding devicer

Fig, 3: Weaving the beads

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piece of nylon cord to weave for aV+" footet as at the start. Lightly glue the edge of the header

Finish:

Cut

a 1'

and footer so the weaving doesrit ravel when you remove it from the loom. Cut the piece off the loom, leaving at

3) ASSEMBtY. Finish the bracelet: Ultrasuede: Trace the woven piece onto the back of the Ultrasuede and cut out the bracelet backing. Gluinge IJse a toothpick to spread a thin, even layer of adhesive onto the back

end. Tie overhand knots with warp pairs close to the edges and trirn the warp ends to 72". Turn the header and footer toward the back of the band, adjusting the length as needed to cover the brass cuff, and glue them least 5" of warp threads on each

Fig. 4: Whipstitching the cuff's edge

of the woven piece and the Ultrasuede. Place the brass cuff blank between the two and sandwich thern together. Smooth and align the woven piece and the Ultrasuede. Tiim the Ultrasuede if it extends past the edge

ofthe woven piece.

into place.

abeadingneedle on 3'of beading thread and tie a knot at one end. Pass through the weaving, hiding the knot, and exit at one corner close to the edge. String 3 size llos and pass

Sdging: Place

through both layers. Repeat, stitching

ARTIST'S TIPS *

fulake sure you don't pull the weft too tightly when you wrap areund the edges; you $/ant tô rnak€ sure yûur edges remain straight.

* The woven beads will help keep your piece at an even width, sû add a row of, beads at least every 1/2" tQ 3/q".

.

You can use any tapestry techniques in this cuff, but I suggest that beginners start with simple lines and weft blending.

r Varythe edge beads usingfringe beads, crystals, bugle beads,

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one bead's width frorn the last spot

exited around the entire edge (rig. +). Secure the thread and trim. * CLAUDIA CHASE

is

the owney'inventor of Mirrix

Tapestry and Bead Looms. When she is not on the road showing off her looms and/or teaching, she can be found in southern New Hampshire

indulging in all her bead and fiber related passions,

writing in her blog and running Mirrix.

RESOURCES Check

your local bead shop or

contact: C-Lon beading cord and thread, loom, and all other supplies: MirrixTapestry and Bead Looms, (603) 547 -627 8, www.mirrixlooms.com.

SPoTLtGHT ON SEED BEADS

)

simply seeds {rvrosArco EARRTNGS

}

Maggie Meister

My peyote-stitched eal'ring design references the ancient mosaics found in the floors of Ponrpei i and Herculaneum.

) BOTTOM DISK. Work circular peyote stitch to form the front of the disk that hangs at the bottom of the earring: Round 't: IJse 2' of tlread to string 4A; pass through the beads again to form a tight circle, leavilg a 4" tail to weave in later. 1

String lB and pass through the next A of Round I ; repeat three times to add a total of 48. Step up through the first B added in this round (rig. r-

Round 2r

::li.,':-ji-.

I

ir

green thread).

String 2B and pass through the next B of Round 2; repeat three tirnes to add a total of BB. Step up through the first B added in this round (rig. t-

Rsund 3:

blue thread).

Fig.2:

Adding Rounds 5*9 of the frcnt bottom disk

'Work

circular peyote stitch with I bead in each stitch, repeating this bead order four tirnes: lB, 1A, lC, 1A. The round will contain BA, 4B, and 4C. Step up through the first B added in this round (rig. z-blue thread). Rounds I and 9: Work circular peyote stitch with lA in each stitch for a total of 16A in eac-h of 2 rounds, always stepping up through the firstAadded in the round (rig. 2-red thread). The work will cup. Secure the thread and trim; set

Round 7:

the disk aside. Fig. 1: Stitching Rounds

2-4 of the

frant bottom

dish

TECHNIQUES circular peyote stitch

right-angle weave

PROJECT I,EVEL See p. 94

&80

for helpful technique and project-level

information.

MATERIALS 3g

white luster size 11' cylinder beads (A)

matte black size'1'1'cylinder beads (B) 3 g metallic antique gold size 11' cylinder 1g

beads (C) 2 spinel

7x9mm briolettes

'12 spinel

2mm rounds

2 gold ear posts

with 1Omm flat disks

Gold nylon beading thread

TOOLS Scissors Size'10 or 12 beading needle

FINISHED SIZE:2x3/c"

String lB, pass through the next B of Round 3, string lC, and pass through the following B of Round 3; repeat three times to add a total of 48 and 4C. Step up through the first B added in this round (rig. 1-red thread). Round i: String lC and pass through the next bead added in Round 4; repeat seven tirnes to add a total of 8C. Step up through the first C added in this

Round 4r

round

thread).

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(rig. 2-orange thread).

String 28, pass through the next C added in Round 5, string 2C, and pass through the following C added in Round 5; repeat to add a total ofSB and 8C. Step up through the first B added in this round (rig. z-green

Round 6:

Repeat the entire step to

form

a second

disk, but this tirne use all As and don't trirn the thread. Zip: Arrange the two disks so their edge beads interlock like a zipper. Use the working t-hread to weave the beads of each disk togedrer, lonming a coin shape (rig. 3). Don't trirn the thread.

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ffi

Fig. 3: Zipping tagether the bottom dishs

2) POST DISK. Work circular peyote stitch to forrn a disk that covers the ear post: Round 1: Use

tlrough

I' of t}read to string 3C; pass

the beads again to forrn a tight

cirde, leaving a 4" tail to weave in later. String lC and pass through the next C of Round l; repeat twice to add

Round 2:

r

.'r; - -: :--,-ni -i

3: repeat fir'e trmes to

-a :; ÈC fig.4-green thread) ; !-:--: -C ald pass through the r-:r;: - :, i.:u:]ti1: repeatfivetimes . " : - ": :: j of 12C (rig. 1-btuethread).

nlr

-,

É-t .-i--rirrS 1C and pass through iri i ::::: ,] of dre prewious round; - .:e:: =-eïen tirnes to add a total of , ;, =ach of 4 rounds (rig. +-

,fiiwutms

F:

-r- r e3d.i

.

F " :: ::- Êar post so the disk touches the h,t

,:' , : rk iFig. s).

Nsnu.: 10:

:,:':

pass

through the

"--':rd :-;ld 9 ; repeat around to add a total

i.

forming 6 decreases (rig.6-

und

1 1

:

Placing the ear post

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Fig. 6: Stitching Rounds 1-0-13 af the plst ttisl?

3) ASSEMBLY. Attach the post disk and the bottom disk with right-angle-weave strips:

Fig.7:

Addîng the

fîrst

strip and connecting it to the bottom dish

strip I : String 3C; pass through the last C exited and the first 2C just added; repeat three tirnes to form a rightangle-weave strip 4C long (rig. z-green thread).

lC; pass through an Round 9 of the bottorn disk's front side. String IC; pass through the Iast C exited, the first C just added, and the A in Round 9 to forrn a right-

Ain

angle-weave

unit

'Weave

:, nr thread).

lc

5:

the

conn€ction r : String

Strrlg lC,

C of Round 9, tÀe nearest C of 8. and tÀe following C of

:::C.

Fig.

String lC and pass through the

:-xt C of Round l0; repeat five times :' add a total of 6C (Fig. 6-green thread). lC, pass through the next C ofRound 11, the nearest C of Round 10, and the following C of

roqnd 12: String

Round 1l; repeat five tirnes to add a rotal of 3C (rig. 6-btue thread). Round i3: String lC and pass through the nert C of Round 12; repeat twice to add a total of 3C (rig. 6-red thread). \feave throughbeads to exit frorn Round 7.

(rig. 7-blue thread).

Fig.8: Enbellishtng the post

through beads to exit the fourth A in Round 9 of the bottom disk. Strip 2 and Connecrion

!:

Repeat Strip

disl.<

l,

then repeat Connection 2, this tirne attaching to a C on the post disk one bead away frorn the starting C

of

Strip l.-W.eave through beads to exit from the starting C exited on the post disk (rig. 7-red thread). Fost-disk embellishrnent:

String one 2rnm through the next C in Round 7 of the post disk; then string lC and pass through the following C in Round 7 of the post disk; repeat to add a total of six 2rnm rounds and 6C (rig. a-blue thread). Secure this thread

round and

pass

and trim. Bottom-disk embellishment: Weave the

working thread of t.he bottom disk tÀrough beads to exit from the bottorn center A in Round 9. String 4C, I briolette, and 2C; pass back through the second C originally added. String lC and pass through the last A exited (Fig.

8-red thread). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Fig. 4: Worhing Rc-the post dish

.

MAGGIE MEISTER is a beadwork artist who is inspired by jewelry, mosaics, andfrescoes found in antiquity. She translates her passion for ancient history into jewelry using seed beads and semiprecious stones. Maggie teaches both nationally and internationally, and her book, Classical Elegance, part of Lark's Masters Beadweaving Series, will be available in August 20.11.

Repeat all steps to forrn the second

RESOURCES Checkyour local bead shop or contact: Similar materials: FusionBeads.com, (ggS)

earring. +

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d {æs,s-sss This sinuous herringbone-stitched necklace takes its sculptural shape from metallic seed beads surrounding brilliant crystal stones.

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p.94 for helpful technîque and

roj ect- I ev el i nJo

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ati o n.

,

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:".

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-.

f OPE. Create an arcedherringbone:ied rope to forrn the base ofthe

:::ïace: i,: rnds l and 2: IJse 6' of thread to work a

-"ider-stitched srrip 2 beads high and * beads long; stitch the first and sec' rd stacks with A and the third and :: rrth stacks with c. stitch the first =ld last stacks together to form a circle. Erit up through the first stack of C. îrund 3: Begin working in herringbone siitch. String 2C; pass down through --he next top C and up through the rlearest top A in Round 1 (rig. t ). String 2A; pass down through the next top A, then pass up through the nearest C ofthe previous round and rhe first C added in this round. Rounds

4-16: Repeat Round 3. Àbta This

completes the first arc.

3 rounds using C. String 104 and through the C opposite the C just

pass

9

exited. Reinforce the thread path. Secure the thread and trirn. claspr Repeat the loop instructions on the other end of the rope. String 64, the clasp, and 6A in place of 10A. 2) CABOCHCINS. Add a round of square stitch around the settings ofthe cabochons:

Stitch'i: Secure 2' of thread to 1 prong on a crystal setting. Exiting one of the holes, string 48; pass through the next hole, exiting the hole across frorn the one enter.d

N{ATERIAT,S

(rig. 3-orange thread).

stitch 2: String 48; pass through the next hole, exiting the opposite hole (rig. s-

I

transparent teal uster size I

11

'

seed

beads (A) 6 g galvanized rose gold permanent-finish size 11o seed beads (B) 15 g galvanized rose gold permanent-finish size 8o seed beads (C) 15 foil-backed rose satin 8mm pointed-back crystal cabochons in 4-hole gold settings

2 light rose satin 5x9mm top-drilled crystal

pendants 'l fuchsia 5.5x11mm top-drilled crystal Pendant 1 gold-filled 6x13mm lobster clasp Blue nylon beading thread

ï'0(}1,s Scissors Size 11 beading needles

Fl\

IS H li

D SITï;;,

1

61/2"

green thread).

Stitrh 3: String 5B; pass through the next

Round 3, using C in place ofAandAinplace ofC (ris.z). -\bte: Switching the beads will cause the rope to arc the opposite way. R.ounds 18-32: Repeat Round 17. Repeat, switchingAfor C, and C forA every 16 stitches for a total of15 arcs. toop:'Work l0 rounds of herringbone stitch using C, l0 rounds usingA, and Round 17: Repeat

hole, exiting the opposite hole (rig.

l-

blue thread).

Stitch 4: String 58; pass through the next

hole, exiting the opposite hole (rig.

s-

purple thread).

through 48, string lB to hole, pass through 58, and string 1B; repeât to add a total of 4B to

Gap beads: Pass

cover

a

cover the 4 holes. Pass through 3B (rig.

l-red thread).

Fig.2: Worhing the

first two

arcs

ARTIST'S TIP Use

tight thread tension while

creating the herringbone arcs.

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ART'5T NOTE lf y*u

r*se $ettings witl"r two holes instead of four and need tc adjust

your thread path in Step 2 to aeconnwrndate them, be sure the base round has 228 befsre beginnlng the square-$titch round.

Fig. 4: 5qurire-stitchrirg araunrJ. a cabachatt

String lB; pass through the just exited and the next B in the base round (ris. +). Contimre squarestitching, adding lB in each stitch for atotal of 22B. Pass through the22B just added twice to reinforce. Do not

Square stitah: B

trirn the threads.

Àbte:

These beads

will sit on top of the first round. Repeat entire step fourteen times using

the remaining cabochons. Center saboEhen:

Exiting frorn the top

round next to a prong on the setting, string 28, I light rose satin pendant, lB, the fuchsia pendant, 18, the other light rose satin pendant, and 2B; pass through the 58 just skipped on the

Fig. 5: Âttccàirg the embellishment

bottom edge of the cabochon, forming a fringe (rig. s). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Set aside. 3) Â5SEMBLY" Using the thread frorn I cabochon, square-stitch the top round of beads to the As on the inside of one

YASM!f.l .IACOB SARFAII has been beading for ten years and owns a bead store, www.beading-

herringbone arc working with 2 or

with-beads.com. She lives in lsrael.

3 beads per stitch. Repeat using the rernaining cabochons. For the center cabochon, attach the 88 opposite the fringe

to the center 8A or 9A of the center arc. Secure the threads and trim. *

your local bead shop or contact: Toho One-G nylon thread and all other RESOURC€,S Check

materials: Beading with Beads, www.beading-withbeads.com. Settings for Swarovski 1028 cabochons: BeadsnGems.com. Similar Swarovski'17704 chaton

montée cabochons (U.S. source): Gerri's Crystals, www.gerriscrystals.com, and Artbeads.com, (866) 715-2323. Swarovski 1028 cabochons and similar pendants and seed beads: FusionBeads.com, Adapt the pattern

(888) 781 -3ss9.

for a fun pair of earrings.

The back of the nechlace,

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