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APRIL/MAY 2019 VOLUME 22 NUMBER 3

Designer of the Year Projects

20 HAWAIIAN DREAM SONG
NECKLACE
Wendy Ellsworth
Like the beauty of the natural
environment on the islands of
Hawaii, this necklace is bursting with
gorgeous colors and shapes. Use
tubular herringbone and other bead
stitches to create your own tropical
beaded garden.

26 PAISLEY STORM BRACELET 26 32

Susan Sassoon
Two unique must-try shaped beads,
StormDuos and PaisleyDuos, fit
together perfectly to surround crystal
rivolis in this sparkling springtime
bracelet.

32 TYMEO PENDANT
Vezsuzsi
This eye-catching pendant is
made by embellishing a peyote-
stitched crystal bezel with two-hole
cabochons and ZoliDuos.

Feature 54 36
11 101 SHAPED BEADS:
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE

Departments Projects
4 Passing Through 36 BLOOMING FLEUR-DE-LIS
6 Cool Stuff Laura Graham
85 Techniques 42 IRIS IN BLOOM
85 Stitch Index Debora Hodoyer
88 Bead Buzz 46 SOLANGE PENDANT
Anna Bawden
Advertising Section 50 QUATREFOIL LACE BRACELET
Debora Hodoyer
41 GET IN SHAPE
WITH SHAPED BEADS 54 SUNFLOWER EARRINGS
Katie Hacker Edwin Batres
58 CELLO BRACELET
Kim West
61 COMPASS ROSE EARRINGS
Evelína Palmontová

101 Shaped Beads:

The Essential Guide
On the Cover page 11
Hawaiian Dream Song Necklace
by Wendy Ellsworth
page 20

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46 66 67

42 69 70

Project Rating
Our three-level project rating system is found Fast & Fabulous Projects: Geometric Shapes
in the project instructions.

£¡¡ 64 BUSY AS A BEE 68 CIRCLE GETS THE SQUARE

BEGINNER LEVEL Kristina Hahn Eleniak Anne Perry
Quick and easy
65 V-LINK NECKLACES 69 SKY PORTALS
££¡ Tracy Gonzales Michelle Mach
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 66 MODERN EDGE 70 BUCKY’S PLAYGROUND
Moderate time commitment
Cody Westfall Anne Perry
£££ 67 HIP TO BE SQUARE
ADVANCED LEVEL
Longer time commitment Allison Hoffmann

For Stitch Index, see page 85.

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EDITORIAL

Shaped Beads EDITOR Tamara Honaman

TECHNICAL EDITOR Meredith Steele
INTERIM MANAGING EDITOR Katie Hacker

& More COPY EDITOR Nancy Arndt

MARKETING & ADVERTISING

Shaped beads have taken the beading community by storm—a storm that ADVERTISING MANAGER Marilyn C. Koponen
Marilyn.Koponen@fwmedia.com, (877) 613-4613
started in the early 2000s. Tila and tile beads were on the leading edge and CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Stephanie Griess
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tions. For the latest and most comprehensive listing of shaped beads (at AD TRAFFICKER Cari Ullom
MARKETING MANAGER Hollie Goodman
the time of press), see page 11 for our 101 Shaped Beads: The Essential
Guide. This is a resource you’ll want to keep handy. CREATIVE SERVICES
Shaped beads are found throughout this issue in many designs. Laura SENIOR DESIGNER Connie Poole
PRODUCTION DESIGNER Mark Dobroth
Graham’s Blooming Fleur-de-lis Collar (page 36) is a standout favorite in ILLUSTRATOR Laura Shell
the Interweave office. Laura shares a few different colorways for this pat- PHOTOGRAPHY George Boe
tern, making it easy to envision the design in your own favorite palette.
If you’re still getting used to shaped beads or they give you a run for
your money (they sometimes make my mind feel like I’m playing Twister),
the Compass Rose Earrings by Evenlína Palmontová (page 61) will have FOUNDER Linda Ligon
DIRECTOR OF CONTENT, CRAFT Tiffany Warble
you on the right path and seeing straight, in no time. Edwin Batres’s
DIRECTOR OF MEDIA SALES Julie Macdonald
Sunflower earrings (page 54) are also a great place to start. When working DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Kimberly Greenlee
on the sunflower design, think of the seed beads as the base of the flower
and the two-hole DropDuos as the petals, or prongs, to keep the beautiful
sparkling center of the flower in place.
One of my favorite shaped beads to date is the StormDuo bead. The
StormDuo is a two-hole bead that gets its name from the meteorology
symbol for hurricanes. I think I’m partial to it because I love following F+W MEDIA, INC.
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SVP, GENERAL MANAGER F+W CRAFTS GROUP David Pyle
our weather six months out of the year. To see the StormDuo bead in MANAGING DIRECTOR F+W INTERNATIONAL James Woollam
action, be sure to check out Designer of the Year Susan Sassoon’s VP, CONSUMER MARKETING John Phelan
Paisley Storm Bracelet (page 26). Even if you’re not interested in mete- VP, DIGITAL Jason Revzon
orology, this design is sure to call to you. VP, PRODUCT MANAGEMENT Pat Fitzgerald

Despite the beauty, challenges, and variety, you might be one of few
who are not all that into working with shaped beads—fear not! There is
more to the issue than shaped beads. Designer of the Year Wendy
Ellsworth’s Hawaiian Dream (page 20) is filled with luscious seed bead
color and takes you on a tropical journey; Katie Hacker brings us the lat-
est on Beads, Baubles & Jewels (page 88); and there are seven geometrically
inspired jewelry designs starting on page 64. We’ve packed this issue with
inspiration and resources to fuel your next beading project and beyond.
Here’s to a beautiful spring, wherever you are, and to beading bliss!
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Two-Hole Oval and Cylinder Beads

1. Twins 5x2.5mm. Mini Twins
4x2.5mm. Oval with a hole at each end.
2. Twin Roller 9x3.5mm. Capsule bead
with two holes.
3. SuperDuos 5x2.5mm. Pinched oval
with a hole at each of the more tapered
ends. MiniDuos 4x2mm. Miniature
SuperDuos.
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4. Super8s 4.7x2.2mm. Similar to
SuperDuo, but more slender.
5. Es-o Beads 5mm. Es-o Minis 4mm.
Pinched discs with a hole on each flat
face. Like a round SuperDuo.
6. Bi-Bo Beads 5.5x2.8mm.
Flattened hourglass shape.
7. Infinity Beads 4x8x2.7mm or
3x6x2.3mm. Infinity Mini Beads
2x5x2mm. Shaped like an 8,
or infinity symbol.
8. Rullas 5x3mm. Cylindrical
beads with 2 holes 1.5mm apart.
9. Coco Beads (vertical 8x6mm
and horizontal 6x8mm). Flattened
hourglass shape.

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10. RounDuo 5mm. RounDuo Mini
4mm. Slightly pinched round
with 2 holes.
11. Dobble Beads 8mm.
Round beads with two holes.
12. DiscDuo Beads 6mm.
Coin beads with two holes.
13. CzechMates Two-Hole Lentils
6mm. Puffed disc with holes
front-to-back.
14. CzechMates Two-Hole Cabochon,
Baroque Cabochon 7mm. High-domed
with a flat back.
15. Two-Hole Cabochon 6mm. Like
the CzechMates but slightly smaller.
16. Preciosa Candy Beads 8mm or
12mm. Low-domed cabochon
with a flat back.
17. Two-Hole Flower Beads 9mm.
Flattened flower with two holes
in the center.
18. Cup Button Beads 14mm. Domed
bead cap with two holes in the center.
19. Half-Moon Beads 8x3mm. Semi-
Circle Beads 10x5mm. Half of a flat-
tened circle with horizontal holes.
20. CzechMates Crescents 10x3x1mm.
Wedged banana/crescent moon shape.
21. Bow Beads 15x5x3.5mm. Flat,
curved crescent moon shape.
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22. Chexx 6x6x3mm. Square with holes
through center from top to bottom.
23. Criss-Cross Cubes 4x4mm. Cube
beads with offset parallel holes that
criss-cross through the bead but do
not intersect.
24. Tilas 5mm. Half Tilas 5x2.5mm.
Quarter Tilas 5x1.25mm. Flat-edged
and skinnier than Tiles.
25. CzechMates Tiles 6mm. Rounded
square. Mini Tiles 5mm. Smaller
version of Tiles.
26. Groovy Tiles 6mm. Tiles with
a groove in the center.

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27. Arc Tiles 6mm. Tiles with a bump
in the center.
28. CzechMates Bricks 6x3.3mm.
Essentially half of a CzechMates Tile.
29. Ios par Pucas 5.5x2.5mm.
Rectangle, similar to Bricks.
30. CzechMates Bars 6x3x2mm.
Rounded rectangle with holes
at each end.
31. Roof Beads 8x5mm. Rectangular
base, extruded triangular shape.
Holes from point to base.
32. Trios 6x4mm. Rectangular base,
extruded triangular shape. Holes
parallel with the base.
33. Two-hole Pyramid Studs
Multiple sizes. Holes parallel
with the square base.
34. CzechMates Triangles 6mm.
Flat with two holes through the
bottom edge.
35. Tango Beads 6x8mm. Right-angle
triangle shape with vertical holes.
36. Kheops par Pucas 6mm. Holes
running horizontally from one flat
end to one point.
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37. Super Kheops par Pucas 6mm.
Holes parallel to the triangular base.
38. Kite Beads 9x5mm. Kite shape
with a hole at each end.
39. Vexolo Beads 8x5mm. Acute
triangles with a domed, faceted top
and flat bottom.
40. Nib-Bit Beads 6x5mm. Rounded
wedged triangle with horizontal holes.
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Two-Hole Triangles
and Diamonds (continued)
41. EVA Beads 9x6x3mm. Similar to the
3-hole AVA, but with 2 vertical holes.
42. Silky Beads 6mm. Silky Minis
5mm. Diamond shape with two
dimples on the front.
43. Half-Silkys 6x8mm. Silkys
cut down the center vertically.
44. Rhombus 8x10mm. A larger
diamond, wider than it is tall.
45. DiamonDuos 8x5mm. DiamonDuo
Minis 6x4mm. Pointed, multi-faceted
domed top and flat back.
46. GemDuos 8x5mm. Flattened domed
top with facets and flat back.
47. CzechMates Diamonds 6.5x4mm.
Flat with two holes in the center.
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48. Pego Beads 10mm. Flattened
pentagon shape with two holes from
one point to one flat side.
49. Honeycomb Beads 6mm. Flattened
hexagon shape with two parallel holes.
50. Tinos par Pucas 10x4mm.
Trapezoid shape with holes through
the parallel sides.
51. Link Beads 10x3mm. Asymmetrical
wavy shape with a hole at either end.
52. IrisDuos 7x4mm. Domed marquis
shape with a flat bottom.
53. Carrier Beads 17x9mm. Extruded
marquis shape with two holes through
the sides.
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54. LeafDuos 10x7mm. Leaf bead
with horizontal holes.
55. Two-hole Bell Beads 8x5mm.
Flattened bell shape with vertical
holes.
56. PaisleyDuos 8x5mm. Flattened
paisley with horizontal holes.
57. ZoliDuos (left and right) 8x5mm.
Domed, more pointed paisley with
horizontal holes and a flat back.
58. StormDuos 7x3mm. Flattened
wave shape with a hole at each end.
59. Zorro Beads 6x5mm. Z-shaped
beads with holes through each
horizontal leg.
60. Tipp Beads 8mm. Hershey’s kiss
shape with 2 holes parallel to the
flat circular bottom.
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Three-Hole Beads
61. AVA Beads 10x10x3mm. Chevron
bead with one hole in each leg
and one through the point.
62. Arcos par Pucas 10x5mm.
Semi-circular arc with three holes.
63. Cali Beads 8x3mm. Extruded
marquis shape with 3 holes through
the sides.
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64. Trinity Beads 6x6x3mm and
8x8x4mm. Rounded triangle with
one hole at each corner. Three-holed
version of Infinity Beads.
65. eMMA Beads 6x6x3mm. Flattened
triangle with one hole at each corner.
66. CzechMates Beams 10x3mm.
Three-holed version of
CzechMates Bars.
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67. BowTrios 18x4mm. Curved metal
spacer bars with three holes.
68. SnakeTrios 12x5mm. Rounded
wavy metal spacer bars with
three holes.
69. RoundTrios and Faceted
RoundTrios 6mm. Three-holed
version of RoundDuos.
70. Octo Beads 8x8x4mm. Flattened
octagon shape with a divot in the
center. Three parallel holes.

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Four-Hole Beads One-Hole Beads

71. CzechMates QuadraLentils
6mm. Four-holed version of the
Two-hole Lentils.
72. CzechMates QuadraTiles
6mm. Flat square with one hole
at each corner.
73. 4Ceed Beads 5x5x3mm.
Thicker square with one hole
at each corner.
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74. SuperUnos 5x2.5mm.
One-holed version of SuperDuos.
75. O Beads 3.8x3.8x1mm.
Donut shaped beads.
76. One Beads 3.5x5mm.
Flattened oval donut shaped beads.
77. Quad Beads 4mm. Flattened square
beads with 1.5mm hole in the center.
78. Peanut Beads, Berry Beads, and
Farfalles 4x2mm. Bulbous on the ends,
hole is in the narrow center.
79. Pellet Beads 6x4mm. Larger,
flat-ended peanut shape.
80. Demi Round Seed Beads Size 8°
or 11°. Same hole size and diameter
as seed beads but thinner.
81. CzechMates Prongs 5x3mm.
Half of a CzechMates Crescent.
82. Minos par Pucas 3x2.5mm. Barrel
shaped beads with a horizontal hole.
83. Button Beads 4mm. Hershey’s kiss
shape with 1 hole parallel to the
circular base.
84. Dome Beads 6x6x10mm,
7x7x12mm, and 8x8x14mm.
High-domed cabochon with a flat back.
85. Melon Rounds Multiple sizes.
A popular Czech glass bead for bead
weaving. Corrugated round bead.

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86. Long Magatamas 7x4mm.
Petal shape with an angled hole.
87. Rizos 6x2.5mm. Rice-shaped
with a hole at one end.
88. Mini Daggers 6x2.5mm.
Rounded top and tapered end.
89. Thorns 16x5mm. Long spike
with rounded ends.
90. Spike Beads 8x5mm, 13x5mm,
17x7mm, and 18x12mm. Flat-ended
spike with a hole at the wide end.
91. Pyramid Spikes 11x7mm. Spike
bead with a hole at the square end.
92. Chilli Beads 11x4mm. One round
and one pointed end, convex and
concave surfaces. Two holes.
93. Pip Beads 7x5mm. Wedged drop
with the hole at the narrow end.
94. Two-hole Daggers 16x5mm.
Daggers with two holes near the top.
95. Amos par Pucas 8x5mm. Flattened
drop shape with two horizontal holes.
96. DropDuos 6x3mm. Pointed drops
with two horizontal holes.
97. DropDuo Rounds 7x5mm. Rounded
drops with two horizontal holes.
98. Bulb Beads 10x5mm. Rounded
elongated drops with one hole
at the narrow end.
99. DragonScale Beads 5x5x1.5mm.
Kite-shaped beads with one hole
at the top.
100. Gekko Beads 5x3mm.
Wedged kite-shaped beads with
one horizontal hole at the top.
101. Lily Petal Beads 6x4mm.
Curved wedged drop with one hole
at thicker, narrower top.

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 2019 Hawaiian Dream Song Necklace
designer
of the year

ON
THE
COVER

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L ike the beauty of the natural environment on the islands of Hawaii, this necklace is
bursting with gorgeous colors and shapes. Use tubular herringbone and other bead
stitches to create your own tropical beaded garden.
1) ROPE START. Use 12' of waxed doubled
thread to form a strip of ladder stitch 2C
wide and 6C long, leaving a 20" tail (Fig. 1,
green thread). Pass through the first 2C
strung and the last 2C added to form a ring,
then pass up through the nearest 2C (Fig. 1,
red thread).
2) TRIPLE PEAPOD 1. Use tubular her-
ringbone stitch to form the first triple
peapod:
Rows 1–3: Work 3 rows of tubular herring-
bone stitch with 2C in each stitch. Note:
Step up for these and subsequent rows
by passing up through the first bead
added in the row (Fig. 2, turquoise
thread).
Row 4: String 2C; pass down through the
next C. String 1D; pass up through the
next C. Repeat from the beginning of this
row twice (Fig. 2, pink thread).
Row 5: String 2C; pass down through the
next C. String 2D; pass up through the
next C. Repeat from the beginning of this
row twice (Fig. 2, orange thread).
Row 6: String 2C; pass down through the
next C. String 1Q; pass up through the
next C. Repeat from the beginning of this
row twice (Fig. 2, purple thread).
Row 7: String 2C; pass down through the
next C, through the Q of Row 6, and up
through the following C. Repeat from the
beginning of this row twice (Fig. 2,
green thread).
Row 8: Repeat Row 5 (Fig. 2, red thread).
Rows 9–19: Repeat Rows 4–8 twice. Repeat
Row 4.
Fig. 1: Starting
the rope
Fig. 3: Weaving
Barrel 1
SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION.
WENDY ELLSWORTH
Row 20: Work 1 row of tubular herringbone TECHNIQUES
stitch with 2C in each stitch. Ladder stitch
Tubular herringbone stitch
3) BARREL 1. Continue in tubular herring- Square stitch
bone stitch to make a barrel link: Right-angle weave
Rows 1 and 2: Work 2 rows of tubular her- Flat and tubular peyote stitches
ringbone stitch with 2N in each stitch Fringe
(Fig. 3, blue thread). Picot
Row 3: String 2N; pass down through the PROJECT LEVEL ££¡
next N. String 1U; pass up through the
MATERIALS
next N. Repeat from the beginning of this
1 g silver-lined teal AB size 15° Japanese
row twice (Fig. 3, red thread). Note: Take seed beads (A)
care that the U are pointing to the out- 1 g lined red violet AB size 15° Japanese
side of the rope. seed beads (B)
4 g purple-lined transparent size 11°
4) TRIPLE PEAPOD 2. Repeat Triple Japanese seed beads (C)
Peapod 1, using E for C, F for D, and R for Q. 1 g chartreuse opaque size 11° Czech
seed beads (D)
2 g metallic gilt blue-violet size 11°
5) BARREL 2. Repeat Barrel 1.
Japanese seed beads (E)
1 g silver-lined light amethyst Duracoat
6) DOUBLE PEAPOD 1. Continue in size 11° Japanese seed beads (F)
tubular herringbone stitch to form a double 4 g matte lavender purple size 11°
peapod: Japanese seed beads (G)
Rows 1–14: Repeat Rows 1–14 of Triple 1 g transparent chartreuse AB size 11°
Peapod 1 using G for C, H for D, and S for Czech seed beads (H)
Q. 3 g matte silver-lined chartreuse size 11°
Japanese seed beads (J)
Row 15: Work 1 row of tubular herringbone
2 g silver-lined fuchsia size 11° Japanese s
stitch with 2G in each stitch. eed beads (K)
2 g iridescent purple AB size 11° Japanese
7) BARREL 3. Repeat Barrel 1, using O seed beads (L)
for N. 1 g transparent emerald size 11° True Cut
Czech seed beads (M)
8) DOUBLE PEAPOD 2. Repeat Double 2 g matte chartreuse size 8° Japanese
seed beads (N)
Peapod 1.
2 g silver-lined emerald size 8° Japanese
seed beads (O)
9) BARREL 4. Repeat Barrel 3. 2 g matte emerald AB size 8° Japanese
seed beads (P)
21 olivine 4mm pinch beads (Q)
18 matte dark olivine rainbow 4mm
Fig. 2: Forming Triple pinch beads (R)
Peapod 1, Rows 1–8 24 rose opal 4mm pinch beads (S)
18 emerald AB 4mm pinch beads (T)
36 peach-lined topaz 4mm Magatama
drop beads (U)
35 blue zircon 2XAB 3mm crystal
bicones (V)
1 foil-back emerald 12mm crystal rivoli
Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading
thread
Synthetic beeswax thread conditioner
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 short beading needle
Thread-zapper (optional)
FINISHED SIZE
19¾"
BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2019 21
2019 Back of
designer pendant
of the year
Fig. 4: Stitching the
elongated barrel

Fig. 6: Attaching
the toggle
Fig. 5: Forming End 1

Fig. 7: Forming
Pendant, Bezel
Back

artist’s tips
❯ Work with a firm tension when making
decreases.
❯ After placing them, rotate the pinch
beads so a flat surface faces outwards.
❯ You may substitute 4mm cube beads for
pinch beads.
❯ Since the materials list for this project is
extensive, use sticky notes to label bead
piles on your work surface with the
corresponding letters.

10) ELONGATED BARREL. Continue in
tubular herringbone stitch to form a longer
barrel:
Rows 1–3: Work 3 rows of tubular herring-
bone stitch with 2J in each stitch.
Row 4: String 2J; pass down through the
next J. String 1K; pass up through the
next J. Repeat from the beginning of this
row twice (Fig. 4, turquoise thread).
Row 5: String 2J; pass down through the
next J. String 2K; pass up through the
next J. Repeat from the beginning of this
row twice (Fig. 4, pink thread).
Row 6: String 2J; pass down through the
next J. String 1K, 1V, and 1K; pass up
through the next J. Repeat from the
beginning of this row twice. (Fig. 4,
orange thread).
Rows 7–11: Repeat Rows 5 and 6 twice.
Repeat Row 5 (Fig. 4, purple thread).
Row 12: Repeat Row 4 (Fig. 4, blue
thread).
Row 13: Work one row of tubular herring-
bone stitch with 2J in each stitch (Fig. 4,
red thread).
11) BARREL 5. Repeat Barrel 1, using P
for N.
12) TRIPLE PEAPOD 3. Repeat Triple
Peapod 1, using L for C, M for D, and T for Q.
13) BARREL 6. Repeat Barrel 5.
14) ROPE CENTER. Work 12 rows of tubu-
lar herringbone with 2J in each stitch.
15) ROPE HALF 2. Working in reverse
order, repeat Steps 13–2 to stitch the sec-
ond half of the necklace.
16) END 1. Decrease to 2 columns of tubu-
lar herringbone stitch:
Row 1: String 2C; pass down through the
next C and up through the following C.
String 1C; pass down through the next C
and up through the following C. String
2C; pass down through the next C and up
through the following C (Fig. 5, purple
thread).
Row 2: String 2C; pass down through the
nearest C, through the next C, and up
through the following C. String 2C; pass
down through the next C and up through
the following 2C (Fig. 5, green thread).
Row 3: Work 2 tubular herringbone stitches
with 2C in each stitch (Fig. 5, red
thread). Don’t trim the thread. Set aside.
17) END 2. Use the tail thread to work 3
tubular herringbone stitches with 2C in
each stitch, then repeat End 1. Don’t trim
the thread. Set aside.
18) PEAPOD TOGGLE. Use tubular her-
ringbone stitch to form the toggle:
Rows 1 and 2: Use 2' of new thread to form
a strip of ladder stitch 2C wide and 6C

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 Fig. 8: Weaving
Pendant, Bezel Front
and Fringe 1

Fig. 9: Stitching
Pendant, Fringe 2

Fig. 10: Adding

the bail edging

long, leaving a 6" tail. Pass through the
first 2C strung and the last 2C added to
form a ring, then pass up through the
nearest 2C.
Rows 3–11: Repeat Triple Peapod 1,
Rows 1–9.
Rows 12–14: Work 3 rows of tubular her-
ringbone stitch with 2C in each stitch.
Embellishment: Work 1 row of tubular her-
ringbone stitch with 1D in each stitch.
Weave through beads to exit down from
Row 1 and repeat this embellishment.
Secure and trim the threads.
19) ATTACH TOGGLE. Use the tail thread
from End 2 to pass through 2C of Peapod
Toggle, Rows 7 and 8, then pass down
through the nearest 2C of End 2 and up
through the first 2C exited in End 2 (Fig. 6).
Repeat the thread path twice and weave
through beads to exit from the other col-
umn of End 2. Repeat this attachment on
the adjacent 2C of Peapod Toggle, Rows 7
and 8. Secure and trim this tail thread only.
20) CLASP LOOP. Use square stitch to
make the clasp loop:
Rows 1–28: Use the working thread to
string 2C; pass down through the next C
and up through the previous 2C. Repeat
from the beginning of this row twenty-
seven times.
Join: Note: Check that the Peapod Toggle
will fit through the loop before joining.
Pass down through the 2C on the oppo-
site side of the rope, up through the adja-
cent 2C of the rope and the following 2C
of the clasp loop, and down through the
adjacent 2C of the clasp loop. Repeat the
thread path of this join to reinforce.
Secure and trim the threads.
21) PENDANT. Use right-angle weave, flat
and tubular peyote stitches, fringe, and
picot to make the pendant:
Bezel Back: Use 7' of thread to form a strip
of right-angle weave 16 units long and 3
units wide, using A for the sides of each
unit and B for the top and bottom of
each unit, according to Fig. 7. Use B and a
variation of right-angle weave to stitch
the first and last units together to form a
ring (Fig. 7, blue thread). Secure and
trim the tail thread only. Pass through all
of the B along the inside edge of the
bezel, snugging the beads into a ring.
Weave through beads to exit from 1B on
the outside edge of the bezel (Fig. 7, red
thread).
Bezel Front: Insert the rivoli faceup into
the beadwork. Pass through all of the B
on the edge of the bezel strip, snugging
the beads into a ring over the front of the
rivoli. Repeat the thread path, then
weave through beads to exit from the
adjacent B of the bezel strip (Fig. 8, blue
thread).
Fringe 1: String 1V and 1B, then pass back
through the V and through the next B of
the bezel strip; repeat sixteen times

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2019
designer OPTION
of the year Create matching earrings
by making two pendants
attached to ear wires with
simple seed bead loops.

Alternate
Colorway Materials

BRACELET
There are no A or B in this colorway
4 g purple-lined transparent size 11°
Japanese seed beads (C)
1 g chartreuse opaque size 11° Czech
seed beads (D)
2 g metallic gilt blue-violet size 11°
Japanese seed beads (E)
1 g silver-lined light amethyst Duracoat
size 11° Japanese seed beads (F)
There are no G or H in this colorway
2 g matte silver-lined chartreuse size 11° OPTION
Japanese seed beads (J) Create a bracelet
using similar
2 g silver-lined fuchsia size 11° Japanese
techniques.
seed beads (K)
There are no L or M in this colorway
1 g matte chartreuse size 8° Japanese
seed beads (N)
2 g silver-lined emerald size 8° Japanese
seed beads (O)
There is no P in this colorway
15 olivine 4mm pinch beads (Q) WENDY ELLSWORTH began beading
6 matte dark olivine rainbow 4mm pinch professionally in 1970. Her bead art has been
beads (R) (Fig. 8, red thread). Pass through the featured in numerous gallery exhibitions,
There are no S or T in this colorway next 1A/1B of the adjacent unit at the books, and periodicals. She received a
15 peach-lined topaz 4mm Magatama back of the bezel strip. Flip the bead- Fellowship from the Pennsylvania Council on
drop beads (U) work over. the Arts in 2003 that took her to Kenya to study
18 blue zircon 2XAB 3mm crystal Fringe 2: String 3L and 3M, then pass back the beadwork of the Maasai and Samburu. She
bicones (V)
through the 3L and through the next B of had her first solo exhibition at the Hunterdon
Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading
thread the bezel strip; repeat thirteen times Art Museum, Hunterdon, New Jersey, in 2018.
Synthetic beeswax thread conditioner (Fig. 9). Her book Beading—the Creative Spirit: Finding
Bail: Form a strip of flat peyote stitch 6A Your Sacred Center Through the Art of Beadwork
EARRINGS wide and 35 rows long, working off of the was published in 2009. She recently relocated
1 g silver-lined teal AB size 15° Japanese B of the open section of the bezel strip. to Weaverville, North Carolina, with her
seed beads (A) Wrap the peyote strip around the rope husband, David. Visit their website at
1 g lined red violet AB size 15° Japanese center. Align the beads of the last row of www.ellsworthstudios.com.
seed beads (B)
the bezel strip with the B beads of the
There are no C–K in this colorway
open section of the bezel and zip RESOURCES Check your favorite bead
1 g iridescent purple AB size 11° Japanese
seed beads (L) together to form a seamless connection. retailer or contact: Size 15° and 11° Miyuki
1 g transparent emerald size 11° True Cut Weave through beads to exit from the seed beads and Magatama drops: Beyond
Czech seed beads (M) first edge A of the bail. Beadery, (800) 840-5548, www.beyond
There are no N–U in this colorway Bail Edging: String 3B and 1A; pass back beadery.com. Size 11° Czech seed
34 blue zircon 2XAB 3mm crystal through the last B strung. String 2B; skip beads: Shipwreck Beads, (800) 950-4232,
bicones (V) the next edge A of the bail, then pass www.shipwreckbeads.com. Pinch beads:
2 foil-back emerald 12mm crystal rivolis down through the following A and up San Francisco Arts & Crafts, (707) 996-2323,
1 pair of purple niobium 14×12mm ear
through the next A (Fig. 10). Repeat five www.sanfranciscoartscrafts.com. Thread: Fire
wires
Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided
times along this edge of the bail. Weave Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137,
beading thread through beads to exit from the last edge www.firemountaingems.com. Synthetic
Synthetic beeswax thread conditioner A on the opposite side of the bail and beeswax: Fusion Beads, (888) 781-3559,
repeat this edging. Secure and trim the www.fusionbeads.com. Needles: BeadCats,
working thread. (503) 625-2323, www.beadcats.com. ●

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 2019 Paisley Storm Bracelet SUSAN SASSOON
designer
of the year

Main
Colorway

26 WWW.INTERWEAVE.COM SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION.

T wo unique must-try shaped beads,
StormDuos and PaisleyDuos, fit to-
gether perfectly to surround crystal rivolis
in this sparkling springtime bracelet.
1) LARGE COMPONENT. Use circular
netting and tubular peyote stitch to form
the large component:
Round 1: Use 5' of thread to string 1F, 1D
(narrow hole, concave side), and 1D (nar-
row hole, convex side); repeat three
times, leaving a 4" tail. Pass through the
beads (same holes) again; use the work-
ing and tail threads to tie a square knot,
then pass through the first 1F and 2D
(first, inside holes) (Fig. 1, blue thread).
Fig. 1: Forming
Rounds 1 and 2 of Large
Component
Fig. 2: Stitching
Component,
Round 3
Fig. 3: Weaving Rounds 4 and 5
of Large Component
SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL
Round 2: String 3B and pass through the
next 2D (inside holes); repeat three times.
Pass through the first 3B of this round
(Fig. 1, red thread).
Round 3: String 3B and pass through the
next 3B; repeat three times. Pass through
the first 3B of this round (Fig. 2). Repeat TECHNIQUES
the thread path to reinforce. Circular netting
Round 4: Note: Use relaxed tension for this Tubular peyote stitch
round. String 1A, skip the next B, and Right-angle weave variation
pass through the following B; repeat
PROJECT LEVEL ££¡
eleven times. Pass through the first A of
this round. Insert 1 rivoli into the bead- MATERIALS
work facedown so that the front of the 1 g metallic rainbow iris size 15°
rivoli touches Round 1 (Fig. 3, blue Japanese seed beads (A)
4 g metallic rainbow iris size 11°
thread).
Japanese seed beads (B)
Round 5: Work 12 peyote stitches with 1A
32 white teal luster 7×5mm 2-hole
in each stitch, snugging the beads over StormDuos (C)
the back of the rivoli (Fig. 3, red thread). 40 white baby blue luster 8×5mm
Repeat the thread path to reinforce. 2-hole PaisleyDuos (D)
Weave through beads to exit from the 8 purple velvet 3mm crystal bicones (E)
outside hole of the nearest D of Round 1. 5 foil-back crystal AB 10mm crystal
Flip the beadwork over. rivolis
32 shiny beige 4mm glass pearl
rounds (F)
1 antiqued silver 19×17mm heart
toggle clasp
2 silver 5×4mm oval jump rings
Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading
thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 10 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE
8½"
Back
of bracelet
OJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2019 27
2019
designer
of the year
Fig. 6: Stitching
Connection 1
Round 6: String 1C (concave hole) and 1C
(convex hole), then pass through the
next D (outside hole); repeat seven times.
Pass through the first (inside) then sec-
ond (outside) holes of the first C of this
round (Fig. 4, blue thread). Note: You will
begin working in the opposite direction.
Round 7: String 1E; pass through the next
C (outside hole). String 1A, 1F, and 1A;
pass through the next C (outside hole).
Repeat from the beginning of this round
seven times (Fig. 4, red thread). Repeat
the thread path to reinforce, then secure
and trim the threads.
2) SMALL COMPONENTS. Use circular
netting and tubular peyote stitch to form
the small components:
Rounds 1–5: Repeat Large Component,
Rounds 1–5.
Round 6: String 2B; pass through the next
D (outside hole). String 1C (concave hole)
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Fig. 4: Adding Rounds 6 and 7
to Large Component
Fig. 5: Forming Small
and 1C (convex hole); pass through the
next D (outside hole). String 2B and pass
through the next D (outside hole); repeat.
Repeat from the beginning of this round,
then weave through beads to exit from
the second C (inside hole) of this round
(Fig. 5).
Repeat this entire step three times to create
4 small components. Secure and trim the
tail threads only. Lay the components fa-
ceup on your work surface with the large
component in the center with 2 small com-
ponents on each side. Position the 2 small
components on the left so their working
thread is to the right and the 2 small com-
ponents on the right so their working
thread is to the left.
SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION.
Component, Round 6
Fig. 7: Weaving
Connection 2
3) CONNECT. Use a variation of right-
angle weave to connect the components:
Connection 1: Use the working thread of
the small component to the left of the
large component to string 1A and 1B;
pass through the outside hole of the last
C exited. String 1B; pass through the
nearest F of the large component. String
1B; pass through the next C (outside
hole) of the small component. String 1B
and 1A; pass through the inside hole of
the last C exited, and the following C
(inside hole) (Fig. 6). Repeat the thread
path to reinforce; secure and trim the
working thread.
Connection 2: Use the working thread of
the leftmost small component to *string
 artist’s tips
❯ Pay attention to the direction of
the hole when stringing the C and
D beads. They each have a convex
and a concave side. The directions
list which side you’ll pass your
needle into.
❯ Pass through any adjacent C and
D beads one at a time. The holes
will be at opposing angles in the
beadwork and not in a straight
line.
❯ Check to make sure there aren’t
any blocked holes in each of the
multi-hole beads before stringing
them. Discard any beads with
blocked holes.
❯ Repeat the thread path of each
round to reinforce the beadwork.
This will help create a longer
lasting, more durable piece that
you can wear for years to come.
1A and 1B; pass through the outside
hole of the last C exited. String 1B, 1F,
and 1B; pass through the next C (outside
hole) of the same small component.
String 1B and 1A; pass through the
inside hole of the last C exited, then
weave through beads to exit from the F
just added** (Fig. 7, blue thread). String
1B; pass through the nearest C (outside
hole) of the next small component.
String 1B and 1A; pass through the
inside hole of the last C exited and the
following C (inside hole). String 1A and
1B; pass through the outside hole of the
last C exited. String 1B; pass through the
F added in this connection (Fig. 7, red
thread). Repeat the thread path of this
SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION.
OPTION
The size of the bracelet can
be more adjustable by making
one large and two small
components and stitching a
strap with A, B, C, and F beads.
Fig. 8: Adding
Clasp Loop
entire connection. Weave through
beads of the leftmost component to
exit from the opposite D (inside hole)
of Round 6. Don’t trim the working
thread.
Repeat this entire step on the other side
of the large component.
4) CLASP. Repeat Connection 2 from *
to ** (Fig. 8, blue thread). String 1B, 8A,
and 1B; pass through the last F exited
(Fig. 8, red thread). Repeat the thread
path twice to reinforce; secure and trim
the working thread. Use 1 jump ring to
attach one half of the clasp to the clasp
loop. Repeat this entire step on the
other side of the bracelet.
Alternate
Colorway Materials
TAN/MINT
1 g gold size 15° Japanese seed
beads (A)
4 g gold size 11° Japanese seed
beads (B)
32 metallic emerald 7×5mm 2-hole
StormDuos (C)
40 chalk orange glaze 8×5mm 2-hole
PaisleyDuos (D)
8 crystal golden shadow 3mm
crystal bicones
5 foil-back crystal golden shadow
10mm crystal rivolis
32 cream 4mm crystal pearl rounds
1 gold 14mm toggle clasp
2 gold 6mm jump rings
Crystal 6 lb FireLine braided
beading thread
COPPER/GREEN
0.5 g topaz gold luster size 15°
Japanese seed beads (A)
2 g copper rose galvanized permanent-
finish size 11° Japanese seed beads (B)
36 matte copper 7×5mm 2-hole
StormDuos (C)
24 chalk lazure blue 8×5mm 2-hole
PaisleyDuos (D)
8 crystal golden shadow 3mm
crystal bicones (E)
3 foil-back crystal golden shadow
10mm crystal rivolis
28 bronze 4mm glass pearl rounds (F)
1 copper 16mm toggle clasp
Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided
beading thread
BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2019 29
2019
designer
of the year

OPTION
Make a more slender
bracelet by making three
small components and
stitching a strap with A, B,
C, and E beads.

Alternate
Colorway Materials

GOLD/FUCHSIA
0.5 g gold size 15° Japanese seed beads (A)
2 g gold size 11° Japanese seed beads (B)
36 Aztec gold 7×5mm 2-hole
StormDuos (C)
24 full sliperit 8×5mm 2-hole
PaisleyDuos (D)
8 amethyst 3mm crystal bicones (E)
3 foil-back crystal AB 10mm crystal rivolis
28 eggplant 4mm glass pearl rounds (F)
1 gold 13×17mm toggle clasp
Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided
beading thread

SKINNY COPPER BRACELET OPTION

Create a pendant out of
0.5 g russet rose size 15° Japanese
a Large Component by
seed beads (A)
making a loop of A beads to
1 g rose gold size 11° Japanese seed connect a jump ring to.
beads (B)
2 rose gold size 8° Japanese seed beads
32 copper 7×5mm 2-hole StormDuos (C)
24 crystal full capri 8×5mm 2-hole
PaisleyDuos (D)
There is no E in this colorway
8 aqua 4mm crystal bicones (F, Connect)
3 foil-back aqua 10mm crystal rivolis
12 iridescent light blue 4mm crystal pearl
rounds (F, Large Component Round 1)
1 gold 14mm toggle clasp
Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided
beading thread SUSAN SASSOON is an architect and
beader who loves fitting together shapes of
COPPER PENDANT all sizes. She is a member of the Beadsmith
0.5 g russet rose size 15° Japanese Inspiration Squad and sells her tutorials at her
seed beads (A) websites www.sosassybysusansassoon.com
0.5 g rose gold size 11° Japanese and www.etsy.com/shop/sosassysusansassoon.
seed beads (B)
She can be reached on her Facebook Page:
16 copper 7×5mm 2-hole StormDuos (C)
8 crystal full capri 8×5mm 2-hole
So Sassy By Susan Sassoon or via email:
PaisleyDuos (D) sosassybysusansassoon@gmail.com.
8 crystal golden shadow 3mm
crystal bicones (E) RESOURCES Check your favorite bead
12 aqua 4mm crystal bicones (F) retailer or contact: Toho Japanese seed
1 foil-back aqua 10mm crystal rivoli beads, StormDuos, PaisleyDuos, Czech
1 copper 6mm jump ring glass pearls, and clasp: Potomac Bead
Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided Company, www.potomacbeads.com.
beading thread
Swarovski crystal bicones and rivolis:
Aura Crystals, www.auracrystals.com. ●

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 Professional Quality Seed Beads

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 2019 Tymeo Pendant VEZSUZSI
designer
of the year

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 1) BEZEL. Use tubular peyote stitch to
bezel the rivoli:

M ake this eye-catching pendant by

embellishing a peyote-stitched
crystal bezel with two-hole cabochons
Rounds 1 and 2: Use 7' of thread to string
36E, leaving a 4" tail. Use the working and
tail threads to tie a square knot, forming
and ZoliDuos. Change the colors to a relaxed circle. Pass through the first E
reflect your style. strung (Fig. 1, green thread).
Round 3: String 1A, skip the next E of the TECHNIQUES
previous rounds, and pass through the Tubular peyote stitch
following E; repeat seventeen times. Circular netting
Note: Step up for this and subsequent
PROJECT LEVEL ££¡
rounds by passing through the first bead
of the current round (Fig. 1, blue MATERIALS
thread). 0.5 g opaque golden olive luster
Round 4: Work 18 peyote stitches with 1A size 15° Japanese seed beads (A)
in each stitch (Fig. 1, red thread). Weave 0.5 g opaque antique purple size 15°
Japanese seed beads (B)
through beads to exit from 1E of
9 alabaster lila vega luster size 8°
Round 1. Insert the rivoli faceup into the Czech seed beads (C)
beadwork so that the back of the rivoli 18 matte metallic patina iris size 8°
touches Round 4. seed beads (D)
Round 5: Work 18 peyote stitches with 1E 1 g opaque purple gray rainbow luster
Fig. 1: Forming Bezel, Rounds 1–4 size 11° cylinder beads (E)
in each stitch (Fig. 2, green thread).
Rounds 6 and 7: Work 18 peyote stitches 0.5 g opaque golden olive luster size
11° cylinder beads (F)
with 1A in each stitch, snugging the
0.5 g opaque dark olive luster size 11°
beads over the front of the rivoli (Fig. 2, cylinder beads (G)
blue thread); repeat (Fig. 2, red thread). 9 purple vega luster 8x5mm 2-hole
Weave through beads to exit from 1E of left ZoliDuos (H)
Round 1. 9 purple vega luster 8x5mm 2-hole
right ZoliDuos (J)
2) MEDALLION. Use circular netting to 9 matte metallic light green 7mm
2-hole CzechMates cabochons (K)
form the medallion:
1 coated-back crystal lilac 14mm
Round 1: Note: Take care to add the H, J,
crystal rivoli
and K faceup. String 1A, 1K, 1A, 1H (nar- Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided
Fig. 2: Weaving Bezel, Rounds 5–7 row hole, convex side), 1D, 1J (narrow beading thread
hole, concave side), and 1A; pass back
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 10 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE:
17⁄8"

through the second hole of the K just

strung. String 1A; skip the next E of Bezel
Round 1 and pass through the following
E. Repeat from the beginning of this
round eight times, then pass through the
first A of this round (Fig. 3).
Round 2: String 5E; pass through the near-
est A of Medallion Round 1 (Fig. 4, green
thread). *String 4F; pass through the out-
side hole of the nearest H of Medallion
Round 1. String 3A; pass through the
next D. String 3A; pass through the next J
(outside hole). String 4F; pass through
the next A. String 5E; pass through the
next A of Medallion Round 1, skip the
next E and pass through the following E
of Bezel Round 5 and the next A of
Fig. 3: Stitching Medallion Round 1 Medallion Round 1. Pass back through

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2019
designer
of the year

the last 3E added. String 2E; pass through

the next A of Medallion Round 1 (Fig. 4,
blue thread). Repeat from * eight times,
passing through the next 4E of Bezel
Rounds 1 and 5 on the last repeat (Fig. 4,
red thread).
Round 3: String 1F, then pass through the
next E of Bezel Round 5 and the following
1A/1E; repeat eight times, then pass
through the first F of this round (Fig. 5,
blue thread).
Round 4: String 1B, 1C, and 1B, pass
through the next F of the previous round;
repeat eight times. Pass through the first
1B/1C/1B of this round (Fig. 5, red
thread).
Round 5: String 5B; pass through the near-
est 4E of Medallion Round 2. String 5B;
Fig. 4: Weaving
pass through the next 1B/1C/1B of the Medallion Round 2
previous round. Repeat from the begin-
ning of this round eight times, then pass
through the first 5B of this round and the
next 4E/1A/4F (Fig. 6, blue thread).
Round 6: String 5F; pass through the next
3A/1D/3A. String 5F; pass through the
next 4F/1A/4E/1A/4F. Repeat from the
beginning of this round eight times, then
pass through the first 5F of this round
(Fig. 6, red thread).
Round 7: String 1A, 1D, and 1A; pass
through the next 4F of the previous
round. String 1F; pass through the next
4F of the previous round. Repeat from
the beginning of this round eight times,
then pass through the first 1A/1D of this
round (Fig. 7). Flip the beadwork over.

3) BAIL. String 6F; pass through the near-

est D of Medallion Round 1 String 6F; pass
through the first D exited. Pass through the
first 3F added and the last 3F added to
stitch the 2 loops together (Fig. 8). Repeat
the thread path to reinforce; secure and
trim the threads.

VEZSUZSI is a Hungarian bead jewelry

designer and teacher who lives in Austria.
She started making jewelry in 2007 and is
inspired by mathematics, nature, colors,
and texture. Vezsuzsi is a member of the
Starman TrendSetters team. See her patterns
at www.beadsbyvezsuzsi.etsy.com, read her
blog at www.vezsuzsigyongyei.blogspot.com,
or email her at vezsuzsi@gmail.com.
RESOURCES Check your favorite bead Fig. 5: Forming Medallion
retailer or contact: Miyuki seed beads, Czech Rounds 3 and 4
Matubo seed beads, Delica cylinder beads,
ZoliDuos, CzechMates cabochons, and
Swarovski crystal rivolis: The Neat Bead Shop,
www.theneatbeadshop.etsy.com. Thread: Fire
Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137,
www.firemountaingems.com. ●

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 Back of
pendant

Fig. 6: Stitching Medallion

Rounds 5 and 6

Fig. 7: Weaving
Medallion Round 7

Fig. 8: Adding artist’s tip

the bail
Check to make sure there aren’t
any blocked holes in each of the
multi-hole beads before stringing
them. Discard any beads with
blocked holes.

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Blooming Fleur-de-lis Collar LAURA GRAHAM

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 1) COLLAR. Use a variation of right-angle- exited, then weave through beads to exit

S titch this gorgeous collar one unit at a

time using shaped beads and a varia-
tion of right-angle weave.
weave to form the collar:
Unit 1, Pass 1: Note: Lay the F on your work
surface with the inside curve facing up.
from the right hole of the same F (Fig. 2).
Unit 1, Pass 3: Note: Take care to add the D
faceup. *String 1A, 1H, and 1C; pass down
Add a stop bead to 6' of thread, leaving through the nearest E (outside hole).
an 8" tail. String 1E (wide hole, convex String 1H; pass down through the next F
TECHNIQUE side), 1C, 1H, 1A, and 1F (right hole, bot- (right hole). String 2A; pass up through
Right-angle weave variation tom to top); pass back through the sec- the last F (middle hole) exited. String 1A;
PROJECT LEVEL ££¡ ond (inside) hole of the E just strung. pass down through the last F (middle
String 1G, 1F (right hole, top to bottom), hole) exited. String 1B; pass through the
MATERIALS
1E (narrow hole, concave side), 1E (nar- nearest E (outside hole). String 1D; pass
2 g metallic steel size 15° Japanese
seed beads (A) row hole, convex side), 1F (left hole, bot- through the next E (outside hole). String
1 g marbled lavender teal size 11° tom to top), 1G, and 1E (narrow hole, 1B; pass up through the next F (middle
Japanese seed beads (B) convex side); pass up through the first F hole). String 1A; pass down through the
0.5 g amethyst luster size 8° Demi Round (right hole, bottom to top) of this pass last F (middle hole) exited. String 2A; pass
seed beads (C) (Fig. 1). up through the last F (left hole) exited**
19 vitrail translucent 5×7mm Pip beads (D) Unit 1, Pass 2: String 3A; pass down (Fig. 3, blue thread.) String 3A; pass
76 mixed berry polychrome 8×5mm 2-hole through the middle hole of the last F through the next E (outside hole) and the
PaisleyDuos (E)
exited. String 1H and 3A; pass back following 1C/1H/4A. String 1B; pass
57 matte metallic purple 10×5mm 3-hole
Arcos par Puca beads (F) through the H just strung and up through the next 4A and weave through
40 crystal silver rainbow 2mm fire-polished through the F (middle hole). String 3A; beads to exit from the bottom F (right
rounds (G) pass down through the last F (left hole) hole) of this unit (Fig. 3, red thread).
111 crystal tanzanite shimmer 2XAB 3mm
crystal bicones (H)
18 Provence lavender 2XAB 4mm
crystal bicones (J)
1 silver 14×42mm hook-and-eye clasp
Crystal 8 lb FireLine braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors Fig. 1: Forming Unit 1,
Size 11 beading needle Pass 1

FINISHED SIZE
18"

Fig. 2: Adding Unit 1,

Pass 2

Fig. 3: Weaving Unit 1,

Pass 3

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Blooming Fleur-de-lis Collar

artist’s tips
❯ If it’s too difficult to pass through
multiple beads at a time, just pass
through one bead at a time.
❯ To encourage more of a curve to
the collar, repeat the thread path
of Pass 1 in each unit.
❯ Check to make sure there aren’t
any blocked holes in each of the
multi-hole beads before stringing
them. Discard any beads with
blocked holes.

Unit 2, Pass 1: String 1A, 1J, 1A, 1F (left
hole, bottom to top), 1H, 1E (wide hole,
convex side), 1A, 1H, and 1A; pass down
through the top-right E (outside hole) of
the previous unit, then weave through
beads to exit from the last E (first hole) of
this pass (Fig. 4).
Unit 2, Pass 2: String 1C, 1H, 1A, and 1F
(right hole, bottom to top); pass down
through the last E (second, inside hole)
exited. String 1G; pass through the next
F (right hole). String 1E (narrow hole,
concave side), 1E (narrow hole, convex
side), 1F (left hole, bottom to top), 1G,
and 1E (narrow hole, convex side); pass
up through the first F (right hole) of this
pass (Fig. 5).
Unit 2, Passes 3 and 4: Repeat Unit 1,
Pass 2. Repeat Unit 1, Pass 3 from * to
**. Pass through the next
1H/1E/1C/1H/4A. String 1B and pass
through the next 4A, then weave
through beads to exit from the bottom
F (right hole) of this unit.
Units 3–18: Repeat Unit 2, Passes 1–4 six-
teen times.
Unit 19, Passes 1–3: Repeat Unit 2,
Passes 1–3.
Unit 19, Pass 4: String 1A, 1H, and 1C;
pass down through the nearest E (out-
side hole). String 3A; pass down through
the next F (right hole). String 2A; pass up
through the last F (middle hole) exited.
String 1A; pass down through the last F
(middle hole) exited. String 1B; pass
through the nearest E (outside hole).
String 1D; pass through the next E (out-
side hole). String 1B; pass up through the
next F (middle hole). String 1A; pass
down through the last F (middle hole)
exited. String 2A; pass up through the
last F (left hole) exited, then weave

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 Fig. 4: Stitching Fig. 5: Adding
Unit 2, Pass 1 Unit 2, Pass 2

Fig. 6: Weaving
Unit 19, Pass 4

through beads to exit from the 3A set

of this pass (Fig. 6).

2) CLASP. String 1A, 1G, 9A, and one

half of the clasp; pass back through the G
just strung. String 1A and pass through
the last 3A exited (Fig. 7). Repeat the
thread path twice to reinforce; secure
and trim the working thread.
Remove the stop bead. Use the tail
thread to weave through beads and Fig. 7: Attaching the clasp
exit from the 3A set of Unit 1. Repeat
this entire step, using the second half
of the clasp.

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Blooming Fleur-de-lis Collar

Alternate
Colorway Materials

ROSE CAPRI GOLD

2 g dusty orchid galvanized Duracoat
size 15° Japanese seed beads (A)
1 g eggplant galvanized Duracoat size 11°
Japanese seed beads (B)
0.5 g color-lined salmon rainbow size 8°
Demi Round seed beads (C)
18 rose copper 5×7mm Pip beads (D)
72 Capri gold 8×5mm 2-hole
PaisleyDuos (E)
54 purple gold luster 10×5mm 3-hole
Arcos par Puca beads (F)
38 crystal copper rainbow 2mm
fire-polished rounds (G)
106 rose 2XAB 3mm crystal bicones (H)
17 rose gold 2XAB 4mm crystal bicones (J)
1 copper 14×42mm hook-and-eye clasp
Crystal 8 lb FireLine braided
beading thread

DEEP PURPLE
2 g purple hematite size 15°
Japanese seed beads (A)
1 g plum iris size 11° Japanese
seed beads (B)
0.5 g plum iris size 8° Demi Round
seed beads (C)
18 purple vitrail opaque 5×7mm
Pip beads (D)
72 full sliperit 8×5mm 2-hole
PaisleyDuos (E)
54 Bordeaux pastel 10×5mm 3-hole LAURA GRAHAM started beading in 2007 RESOURCES Check your favorite bead
Arcos par Puca beads (F)
after being diagnosed with lupus. She started retailer or contact: Toho seed beads B and C,
38 Bordeaux pastel 2mm fire-polished
rounds (G) designing and teaching bead weaving in 2014, and 3mm Swarovski crystal bicones: Eureka
106 crystal Siam shimmer 2XAB 3mm has been featured in many publications and Crystal Beads, (401) 603-0983, www.eureka
crystal bicones (H) advertisements, and is a proud member of the crystalbeads.com. Pip beads, clasp, and
17 amethyst AB 4mm crystal bicones (J) BeadSmith Inspiration Squad and 2018 thread: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads,
1 gunmetal 14×42mm hook-and-eye clasp Beadwork Designer of the Year. She lives in (800) 355-2137, www.firemountaingems
Smoke 8 lb FireLine braided Las Vegas with her husband. Contact her at .com. All other materials and kits: Desert
beading thread www.desertstarcreations.etsy.com or at Star Creations, www.desertstarcreations
laura@desertstarcreations.com .etsy.com. ●

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 ADVERTISEMENT
GET IN SHAPE
with shaped beads
Katie Hacker
A N AMAZING VARIETY OF SHAPED BEADS
has exploded in the past few years, and they
have opened up a world of possibilities, whether
they’re used in stitching, weaving, looming, or
other beading techniques. From round to square
to outside the box, these shaped beads add
dimension to beading designs.
Many shaped beads have two holes, which
presents design benefits and challenges. Shanna
Steele, 2018 Designer of the Year, says, “I think the
reason I love two-hole beads so much is because I
am a huge fan of cross-weaving. The more
‘unconventional’ beads lend themselves to cooler
shapes and patterns and allow me to get crazy
with two needles.”
Shaped beads and two-hole beads lend
themselves to creative, dimensional designs.
And, it doesn’t have to be complicated! You can
string Pip beads in a circle to create an easy
flower or add a row of daggers along the edge of
a piece of beadwork. There are so many ways to
use them in your designs; here are five favorite
styles, along with tips from some of your
favorite beadwork designers:
Tila
The Japanese Tila bead was one of the first
two-hole beads to usher in the shaped-beads
craze. Cindy Holsclaw, 2015 Designer of the Year,
says, “I like using Tilas, Half Tilas, and Quarter
Tilas to create multiple layers of beadwork. Half
Tilas are great for bezeling rivolis, too! When I
work with these beads, I always check them for
chipped edges, and I make sure to pass through
them in a straight line to avoid putting any stress
on my thread.”
DiamonDuo
The two-hole DiamonDuo is made of Czech
pressed glass with a pointed surface. Editor
Tamara Honaman says, “When DiamonDuos
were first launched, I was most captivated by the
colors. Then, I fell in love with the shape, the
facets, and how they stacked together. I hadn’t
worked with two-hole beads that much before
heading down the path of weaving DiamonDuos,
and I had little hope for my success. Lo and
behold, when creating with these beads, it was
like the designs wrote their own story. The colors
(yes, I’m still in love with the colors!) led to the
multitude of designs that followed.”
TILA
TANGO
Petal
Czech pressed-glass Petals are three-dimensional
top-drilled beads. Penny Dixon, 2015 Designer of
the Year, says, “I think petal beads remind me of
all things sweet and cheerful. They create a
softness to any design. I like using them to create
a fringe for earrings and pendants. They also make
a beautifully scalloped backdrop to build upon in
bracelets. There is nothing as charming as a
bracelet filled with colorful tiny flowers.”
Tango
The Tango is a two-hole right-angle triangle Czech
pressed-glass bead. Beadwork contributor Becky
Ewing says, “Tango bead holes are drilled
horizontally through the triangular shape, which
can make creating a pattern challenging. It can be
a lot of fun to combine them with other two-hole
beads. When separated with a single seed bead,
they can work together beautifully.” As with any
beads, Becky Ewing recommends culling to save
time. She says, “Check both bead holes, take out
chipped or scratched beads, and make sure that all
shaped beads are facing the correct direction
before stitching your pattern.”
Pip
Pip Czech pressed-glass top-drilled beads have a
flatter shape than Petals. Beadwork contributor
Abigail Myer says, “Pips are one of my favorite
beads to use. Their flat drop shape allows for so
many possibilities of use. I often substitute them
in designs to change the feel of the piece from
casual to formal.” She recommends experi-
menting and says, “Pips substitute very well in the
DIAMONDUO
PETAL
PIP
place of teardrop beads as they taper the same
way. Sometimes I will substitute with daggers or
other shaped beads as well, you just have to adjust
the bead counts surrounding it slightly.”
Shape It Up
Whether you follow a shaped-bead pattern or
experiment with substituting shaped beads in
your next project, these beads will infuse creativity
into your jewelry designs. Stitch them, weave
them, loom them, or use your favorite beading
technique to create jewelry you’ll want to wear,
share, or sell.
All these shaped beads and more are available
at www.firemountaingems.com
KATIE HACKER is the Interim Managing Editor of
Beadwork and the host of Beads, Baubles and Jewels
on PBS. One of her favorite designs uses Tila beads
and memory wire to make a double-strand bracelet.
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Iris in Bloom Bracelet DEBORA HODOYER

Main
Colorway

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 1) BAND. Use a variation of right-angle 2) EMBELLISHMENT AND CLASP

I nspired by the beauty of iris flowers, this

bracelet uses two-hole PaisleyDuo beads
to create an intriguing petal shape.
weave to form the band:
Unit 1: Note: Use firm tension for the entire
band. Repeat the thread path of each
LOOPS. Embellish the band and form the
clasp loops:
Clasp Loop 1: Note: Use medium tension
unit to stiffen the work if needed. Use 5' for the remaining steps. String 1B, 10A,
of thread to string 1G, 1D, 1E (narrow and 1B; pass through the last G exited
TECHNIQUE hole, convex side), 1F, 1E (narrow hole, and the following D. String 3A; pass
Right-angle weave variation concave side), and 1D; repeat. Pass through the second (outside) hole of the
PROJECT LEVEL ££¡ through the beads (same holes) again to next E (Fig. 3, purple thread).
form a tight circle; use the working and Top Pass 1: String 1D and 1E (narrow hole,
MATERIALS
tail threads to tie a square knot, then pass convex side); pass through the next E
2 g metallic moss size 15° Japanese seed
beads (A)
through the first G of this unit (Fig. 1). (outside hole). String 1C; pass through
4 mauve galvanized permanent-finish size 11° Unit 2: String 1A, 1C, 1A, 1G, 1A, 1C, and 1A; the next E (outside hole). Repeat from the
Japanese seed beads (B) pass through the last G exited of Unit 1 beginning of this pass seven times. String
1 g matte metallic green size 8° Japanese seed and the first 1A/1C/1A/1G of this unit 1D and 1E (narrow hole, convex side);
beads (C) (Fig. 2, blue thread). pass through the next E (outside hole).
2 g matte white vitrail opaque 3.8x1mm O Unit 3: String 1D, 1E (narrow hole, convex String 3A; pass through the next 1D/1G
beads (D) side), 1F, 1E (narrow hole, concave side), (Fig. 3, green thread).
54 chalk gold luster 8x5mm 2-hole 1D, 1G, 1D, 1E (narrow hole, convex side), Clasp Loop 2: Repeat Clasp Loop 1 (Fig. 3,
PaisleyDuos (E)
18 crystal sliperit 4×3mm crystal rondelles (F)
1F, 1E (narrow hole, concave side), and blue thread).
18 olive Picasso opaque 6mm fire-polished 1D; pass through the last G exited of Bottom Pass 1: String 1E (narrow hole,
rounds (G) Unit 2 and the first 1D/1E/1F/1E/1D/1G concave side) and 1D; pass through the
18 matte metallic olive green 2.8mm Japanese (same holes) of this unit (Fig. 2, red next E (outside hole). String 1C; pass
drops (H) thread). through the next E (outside hole). Repeat
1 gold 18x22mm toggle clasp Units 4–17: Repeat Units 2 and 3 seven from the beginning of this pass seven
2 gold 4mm jump rings times. times. String 1E (narrow hole, concave
Dark green size D C-Lon beading thread side) and 1D; pass through the next E
TOOLS (outside hole). String 3A; pass through
Scissors the next D. Weave through beads to exit
Size 12 beading needle from the first D of Top Pass 1 (Fig. 3, red
2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers thread).
FINISHED SIZE
7¼"

Fig. 1: Forming
Unit 1

Fig. 2: Stitching
Units 2 and 3

Fig. 3: Weaving Clasp Loop 1,

Top Pass 1, Clasp Loop 2, and
Bottom Pass 1

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Iris in Bloom Bracelet

Fig. 4: Stitching Top Pass 2 and Bottom Pass 2

Fig. 5: Weaving Top Pass 3 and Bottom Pass 3

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Top Pass 2: String 3A; pass through the
next E (outside hole). String 2A; pass
through the next E (outside hole) and the
following 1C, 1E (outside hole), and 1D.
Repeat from the beginning of this pass
eight times; on the last repeat, weave
through beads to exit from the bottom-
left E (outside hole) of Unit 1 (Fig. 4, blue
thread).
Bottom Pass 2: String 2A; pass through the
next E (outside hole). String 3A; pass
through the next D and the following E
(outside hole), 1C, and 1E (outside hole).
Repeat from the beginning of this pass
eight times; on the last repeat, weave
through beads to exit from the first 3A of
Clasp Loop 1 (Fig. 4, red thread).
Top Pass 3: String 6A; pass through the
next 1D/3A. String 5A, 1H, and 3A, then
pass through the next 2A, 1E (outside
hole),1C, 1E (outside hole), 1D, and 3A;
repeat seven times. String 5A, 1H, and 3A;
pass through the next 2A. String 5A; pass
through the next 3A, then weave
through beads to exit from the last 3A of
Clasp Loop 2 (Fig. 5, blue thread).
Bottom Pass 3: String 5A; pass through the
next 2A. String 3A, 1H, and 5A, then pass
through the next 3A, 1D, 1E (outside
hole), 1C, 1E (outside hole), and 2A;
repeat seven times. String 3A, 1H, and 5A;
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pass through the next 3A/1D. String 6A;
pass through the next 3A, then weave
through beads to exit from the last 3A of
Clasp Loop 1 (Fig. 5, red thread). Secure
and trim the threads.
3) FINISH. Use 1 jump ring to attach one
half of the clasp to Clasp Loop 1. Repeat
with the other half of the clasp on the
opposite end.
DEBORA HODOYER is an art lover, a
musician, and a traveler who was born and
raised in Sardinia, Italy. She fell in love with
beads and developed her own style over
time, trying to combine ancient traditions
with hints of modern style. Visit www.crown
ofstones.etsy.com.
RESOURCES Check your favorite bead
retailer or contact: Toho seed beads and
fire-polished rounds: Fusion Beads, (888)
781-3559, www.fusionbeads.com. O beads
and similar drop beads: Aura Crystals,
www.auracrystals.com. PaisleyDuos: Bead
Passion Studio, www.beadpassionstudio.
com. Chinese crystal rondelles and similar
toggle clasp: Potomac Bead Company,
www.potomacbeads.com. Thread:
Caravan Beads, (800) 230-8941,
www.caravanbeads.com. ●
artist’s tips
❯ Work with even, medium
tension for Step 2. Pulling too
tight will cause the beadwork to
curl.
❯ Flatten the beadwork on your
work surface as you work.
❯ Check to make sure there
aren’t any blocked holes in each
of the PaisleyDuos before
stringing them. Discard any
beads with blocked holes.
Alternate
Colorway Materials
BLUE
2 g blue turquoise opaque size 15°
Japanese seed beads (A)
4 mauve galvanized permanent-finish
size 11° Japanese seed beads (B)
1 g turquoise semi-glazed opaque size 8°
Japanese seed beads (C)
2 g matte white sunset 3.8x1mm O
beads (D)
54 metallic blue suede 8x5mm 2-hole
PaisleyDuos (E)
18 turquoise 4×3mm crystal rondelles (F)
18 saturated peach 6mm fire-polished
rounds (G)
18 metallic navy iris 2.8mm Japanese
drops (H)
1 gold 18x22mm toggle clasp
2 gold 5mm jump rings
Orange size D C-Lon beading thread
PURPLE
2 g lavender opaque size 15° Japanese
seed beads (A)
4 mauve galvanized permanent-finish
size 11° Japanese seed beads (B)
1 g metallic amethyst gunmetal size 8°
Japanese seed beads (C)
2 g matte white sunset 3.8x1mm O
beads (D)
54 metallic purple suede 8x5mm 2-hole
PaisleyDuos (E)
18 magic blue 4×3mm crystal rondelles (F)
18 saturated pumpkin 6mm fire-polished
rounds (G)
18 metallic deep purple 2.8mm Japanese
drops (H)
1 gold 18x22mm toggle clasp
2 gold 5mm jump rings
Charcoal gray size D C-Lon beading
thread
BEADWORK APRIL/MAY 2019 45
Solange Pendant ANNA BAWDEN

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U se circular netting and right-angle Back of
pendant
weave to surround a glass cabochon
with pearls, ZoliDuos, and BowTrio beads,
creating a pendant reminiscent of under- 1) PENDANT FRONT. Use circular netting
water realms. to form the pendant front:
Round 1: Note: Take care to add all of the C
and D faceup throughout the project. Lay
TECHNIQUES
the E on your work surface with the
Circular netting
inside curve facing down. Use 6' of thread
Right-angle weave
to string 1E (right hole, top to bottom),
PROJECT LEVEL £¡¡ 1F, 1E (left hole, bottom to top), and 1F;
MATERIALS
repeat five times, leaving a 24" tail. Pass
3 g silver-lined milky peridot size 11° through the beads (same holes) again to
Japanese seed beads (A) form a tight circle; use the working and Note: You’ll now begin working in the
1 g honeydew semi-glazed opaque size 8° tail threads to tie a square knot. Pass opposite direction.
Japanese seed beads (B) through the first E (first, inside hole) of Round 3: String 1B; pass through the sec-
12 etched crystal vitrail 8×5mm 2-hole left this round (Fig. 1, green thread). ond (outside) hole of the next C. String
ZoliDuos (C) Round 2: String 1A, 1C (narrow hole, con- 1B; pass through the middle hole of the
12 etched crystal vitrail 8×5mm 2-hole right vex side), 1A, 1D (narrow hole, concave next E. String 2B; pass through the next E
ZoliDuos (D)
side), and 1A, pass through the next E (middle hole). String 1B; pass through the
12 antique silver 18×4mm 3-hole BowTrios (E)
1 turquoise 24mm pressed-glass cabochon
(inside hole), F, and E (inside hole); repeat next D (outside hole). Repeat from the
12 celeste shiny 4mm glass pearl rounds (F) five times. Weave through beads to exit beginning of this round five times, then
Smoke 8lb FireLine braided beading thread from the second (outside) hole of the first pass through the first B of this round
D of this round (Fig. 1, blue thread). (Fig. 1, red thread).
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 11 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE
2¼"

Fig. 1: Forming Pendant

Front, Rounds 1–3

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Solange Pendant

Fig. 2: Stitching Rounds 4

and 5 of Pendant Front

Round 4: String 5A; pass through the next

E (outside hole). String 1D (wide hole,
convex side), 2A, and 1C (wide hole, con-
cave side); pass through the next E (out-
side hole). String 5A; pass through the
next B of Round 3. Repeat from the
beginning of this round five times. Pass
through the nearest C (outside hole) of
Round 2, B, and E (middle hole) (Fig. 2,
blue thread).
Round 5: Pass through the second (inside)
hole of the next D. String 1A; pass
through the next C (inside hole), E (mid-
dle hole), B, D (outside hole), B, C (outside
hole), B, and E (middle hole). Repeat from
the beginning of this round five times; on
the last repeat, weave through beads to
exit from the top 2A of the previous
round (Fig. 2, red thread). Flip the bead-
work over.

2) PENDANT BACK. Use circular netting

to form the pendant back:
Round 1: Use the tail thread to pass
through the nearest E (inside hole). String
5A and pass through the next E (inside Fig. 3: Weaving
hole); repeat eleven times. Pass through Pendant Back
the first 3A of this round (Fig. 3, purple
thread).

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 artist’s tips
❯ Work Round 1 witth the
beadwork flat on yoour work
surface to help the BowTrios fall
into the proper posiition.
❯ Use the tail thread
d to rein
e force
and stiffen the beaddwork.

Alternate
Colorway Materials

Fig. 4: Forming
the bail
Round 2: Insert the cabochon into the
beadwork so the front of the cabochon
touches the pendant front. String 3A and
pass through the center A of the next 5A
set of the previous round; repeat eleven
times, snugging the beads of the previ-
ous round around the back of the cabo-
chon. Pass through the first 2A of this
round (Fig. 3, blue thread).
Round 3: String 1A and pass through the
center A of the next 3A set of the previ-
ous round; repeat eleven times (Fig. 3,
red thread). Repeat the thread path of
this round to reinforce; secure and trim
this thread only.
3) BAIL. Use the working thread from
Pendant Front to string 6A, pass through
the last 2A exited and the first 4A just
added; repeat three times. String 2A; pass
through the 3A of Pendant Back Rounds 2
CORAL
3 g gold size 11° Japanese seed beads (A)
1 g etched California gold rush size 8°
Japanese seed beads (B)
12 etched crystal sunset 8×5mm
2-hole left ZoliDuos (C)
12 etched crystal sunset 8×5mm
2-hole right ZoliDuos (D)
12 gold 18×4mm 3-hole BowTrios (E)
and 3 directly below. String 2A; pass 1 luminous red coral 24mm
through the next 2A of the bail (Fig. 4). pressed-glass cabochon
Repeat the thread path of the entire bail to 12 copper 4mm crystal pearl rounds (F)
reinforce; secure and trim the thread. Smoke 8lb FireLine braided
beading thread
ANNA BAWDEN has been beading since
ROSE
2002 but only started designing about two 3 g rose gold size 11° Japanese
years ago, inspired by all of the new shapes of seed beads (A)
beads. When she is not beading she loves to 1 g gold-lined pink opal size 8°
dance. To see more of Anna’s work, visit Anna Japanese seed beads (B)
Elise Designs on Facebook or AnnaElise 12 jet gold Capri 8×5mm 2-hole
Designs on Etsy. left ZoliDuos (C)
12 jet gold Capri 8×5mm 2-hole
right ZoliDuos (D)
RESOURCES Check your favorite bead
12 antique copper 18×4mm 3-hole
retailer or contact: Size 11° Toho seed BowTrios (E)
beads, ZoliDuos, BowTrios, Czech glass 1 rose pearl 24mm pressed-glass
pearls, cabochon, and thread: Potomac cabochon
Bead Company, www.potomacbeads.com. 12 matte antique pink satin 4mm
Size 8° Toho seed beads: Fusion Beads, glass pearl rounds (F)
(888) 781-3559, www.fusionbeads.com. ● Smoke 8lb FireLine braided
beading thread

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Quatrefoil Lace Bracelet DEBORA HODOYER

Main
Colorway

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 1) BAND. Use a variation of right-angle 2) EMBELLISHMENT AND CLASP

C ombine a variation of right-angle

weave with Demi rounds, MiniDuos,
RounDuos, and crystal rondelles to make
weave to form the band:
Unit 1: Use 4' of thread to string 1E, 3C, 1D,
1F, 1D, 3C; repeat. Pass through all of the
LOOPS. Use a variation of peyote stitch to
embellish the band and form the clasp
loops:
this opulent bracelet. beads (same holes) again to form a tight Clasp Loop 1: String 1B, 8A, and 1B; pass
circle; use the working and tail threads to through the last E exited (second then
tie a square knot. Weave through beads first holes) and the following 3C (Fig. 3,
TECHNIQUES to exit from the second hole of the sec- blue thread).
Right-angle weave variation
ond E of this unit (Fig. 1). Pass 1, Top: *String 2A; pass through the
Peyote stitch variation
Unit 2: String 1B, 1E, and 1B; pass through second hole of the next D. String 1C, 1E,
PROJECT LEVEL £¡¡ the last E exited of the previous unit, then and 1C; pass through the second hole of
weave through beads to exit from the the next D. String 2A; pass through the
MATERIALS
1 g galvanized light pewter size 15° Japanese
second hole of the E added in this unit next 2C.** String 2B; skip the next 1C/1E
seed beads (A) (Fig. 2, blue thread). and pass through the following B. String
3 g starlight galvanized permanent-finish size Unit 3: String 3C, 1D, 1F, 1D, 3C, 1E, 3C, 1D, 2B; skip the next 1E/1C and pass through
11° Japanese seed beads (B) 1F, 1D, and 3C; pass through the last E the following 2C. Repeat from the begin-
3 g dark amethyst gold luster size 8° Demi exited of the previous unit, then weave ning of this pass six times. Repeat from *
Round seed beads (C) through beads to exit from the second to **, then pass through the next 1C/1E
2 g white shimmer luster 4×2mm 2-hole hole of the E added in this unit (Fig. 2, (first then second holes) (Fig. 3, red
MiniDuos (D)
red thread). thread).
46 white green luster 5mm 2-hole
RounDuos (E) Units 4–15: Repeat Units 2 and 3 six times. Clasp Loop 2: Repeat Clasp Loop 1.
16 crystal sliperit 4×3mm crystal rondelles (F)
1 gold 16mm toggle clasp
2 gold 4mm jump rings Fig. 1: Forming
Green One-G nylon beading thread Unit 1
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needle
2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE
7"

Fig. 2: Stitching
Units 2 and 3

Fig. 3: Weaving Clasp Loop

1 and Pass 1, Top

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Quatrefoil Lace Bracelet
Pass 1, Bottom: Repeat Pass 1, Top. Weave
through beads to exit from the first 2A
added in Pass 1, Top (see the start dot in
Fig. 4).
Pass 2, Top: *String 1A and 2B; pass
through the second hole of the next E.
String 2B and 1A; pass through the next
A.** String 2C, 1E, and 2C; skip the next
1A/5B/1A and pass through the following
A. Repeat from the beginning of this pass
six times. Repeat from * to **, then pass
through the following A (Fig. 4, blue
thread). String 3B; pass through the next
1B/8A/1B. String 3B; pass through the
next 2A (Fig. 4, red thread).
Pass 2, Bottom: Repeat Pass 2, Top. Weave
through beads to exit from the first
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Fig. 4: Adding Pass 2, Top
Fig. 5: Stitching Pass 3, Top
1A/2B added in Pass 2, Top (see the
start dot in Fig. 5).
Pass 3, Top: String 5B; pass through the next
B. String 3A; skip the next 1B/2C and pass
through the second hole of the following
E. String 3A; skip the next 2C/1B and pass
through the following B. Repeat from the
beginning of this pass six times. String 5B;
pass through the next
2B/3A/4B/8A/4B/3A/2B (Fig. 5).
Pass 3, Bottom: Repeat Pass 3, Top. Repeat
the thread path of Pass 3 Top and Bottom.
Secure the threads and trim.
3) CLASP. Use 1 jump ring to attach one half
of the clasp to Clasp Loop 1. Repeat with the
other half of the clasp on the opposite end.
SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 3 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION.
DEBORA HODOYER is an art lover, a
musician, and a traveler who was born and
raised in Sardinia, Italy. She fell in love with
beads and developed her own style over
time, trying to combine ancient traditions
with hints of modern style. Visit www.
crownofstones.etsy.com.
RESOURCES Check your favorite
bead retailer or contact: Miyuki and
Toho seed beads, MiniDuos, RounDuos,
Chinese crystal rondelles, and thread:
Potomac Bead Company, www.potomac
beads.com. Similar toggles: www.jewelry
supply.com, (866) 380-7464. ●
 artist’s tips
❯ Work with a comfortable length
of thread and add more thread
when needed. Using a long thread
can cause the thread to fray.
❯ Check to make sure there aren’t
any blocked holes in each of the
multi-hole beads before stringing
them. Discard any beads with
blocked holes.

Alternate
Colorway Materials

GOLD
1 g metallic mix size 15° Japanese seed
beads (A)
3 g aluminum galvanized permanent-
finish size 11° Japanese seed beads (B)
3 g jet frosted size 8° Demi Round seed
beads (C)
2 g white champagne luster 4×2mm
2-hole MiniDuos (D)
46 Aztec gold 5mm 2-hole RounDuos (E)
16 gold champagne 4×3mm crystal
rondelles (F)
1 gold 16mm toggle clasp
2 gold 4mm jump rings
Burgundy One-G nylon beading thread

LILAC
1 g starlight galvanized permanent-finish
size 15° Japanese seed beads (A)
3 g blue slate galvanized size 11°
Japanese seed beads (B)
1.5 g gold-lined Montana blue size 8°
Demi Round seed beads (C, Step 1)
1.5 g gold-lined crystal size 8° Demi
Round seed beads (C, Step 2)
2 g white lila luster 4×2mm 2-hole
MiniDuos (D)
46 white lila luster 5mm 2-hole
RounDuos (E)
16 crystal magic blue 4×3mm crystal
rondelles (F)
1 gold 16mm toggle clasp
2 gold 4mm jump rings
Purple One-G nylon beading thread

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Sunflower Earrings EDWIN BATRES

Main
Colorway

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 1) EARRING. Use circular netting and cir- back through the last 4A strung (Fig. 2,

T hese sweet sunflower post earrings

work up quickly and easily and add a
touch of sparkle to any outfit!
cular peyote stitch to form the earring:
Round 1: Use 5' of thread to string 1C (nar-
row hole) and 1A; repeat thirteen times,
green thread, beadwork shown flat for
clarity). String 1B and 4A, then pass
through the next A of Round 2 and back
leaving a 4" tail. Use the working and tail through the last 4A strung; repeat eleven
threads to tie a square knot; pass through times (Fig. 2, blue thread). String 1B;
TECHNIQUES the first C (narrow, then wide hole) pass through the first 4A of this round
Circular netting (Fig. 1, blue thread). Note: You’ll now and the following A of Round 2. Pass
Circular peyote stitch begin working in the opposite direction. back through the last 4A exited and
PROJECT LEVEL £¡¡
Round 2: String 1A and pass through the through the first 2B added in this round
next C (wide hole); repeat thirteen times. (Fig. 2, red thread).
MATERIALS Pass through the first A of this round Round 4: Note: Step up for this and the
1 g bronze size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) (Fig. 1, red thread). next round by passing through the first
1 g bronze size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) Round 3: Insert 1 riovli into the beadwork bead added in the round. String 1B and
28 full sliperit 6×3mm 2-hole DropDuos (C)
facedown so that the front of the rivoli pass through the next 2B of the previous
2 foil-back crystal lemon 14mm crystal rivolis
touches Round 1. Hold the rivoli in place round; repeat six times (Fig. 3, blue
1 pair of gold flat-back ear posts with nuts
as you work this round. Note: The beads thread).
Smoke 8lb FireLine braided beading thread
added in this round will snug around the Round 5: Work 7 peyote stitches with 1B in
TOOLS back of the rivoli. String 4A, 1B, and 4A; each stitch (Fig. 3, red thread).
Scissors pass through the next A of Round 2 and
Size 10 or 12 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE
7⁄8"

Fig. 1: Forming
Rounds 1 and 2

Fig. 2: Stitching
Round 3

Fig. 3: Weaving
Rounds 4 and 5

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201 55
Sunflower Earrings

Fig. 4: Forming
Round 6

Alternate
Colorway Materials

WHITE
1 g bronze size 15° Japanese
seed beads (A)
1 g bronze size 11° Japanese
seed beads (B)
28 chalk white 6×3mm 2-hole
DropDuos (C)
2 foil-back light topaz 14mm
crystal rivolis
1 pair of gold flat-back ear posts with nuts
Smoke 8lb FireLine braided
beading thread
PINK
1 g bronze size 15° Japanese
seed beads (A)
1 g bronze size 11° Japanese
seed beads (B)
28 white gold luster 6×3mm 2-hole
DropDuos (C)
2 foil-back Montana 14mm crystal rivolis
1 pair of gold flat-back ear posts with nuts
Smoke 8lb FireLine braided
beading thread
SILVER
1 g nickel size 15° Japanese seed beads (A)
1 g nickel size 11° Japanese seed beads (B)
28 jet argentic full 6×3mm 2-hole
DropDuos (C)
2 foil-back black diamond 14mm
crystal rivolis
1 pair of silver flat-back ear posts
with nuts
Smoke 8lb FireLine braided
beading thread
MAUVE
1 g bronze size 15° Japanese
seed beads (A)
1 g bronze size 11° Japanese
seed beads (B)
28 white lila vega luster 6×3mm
2-hole DropDuos (C)
2 foil-back light vitrail 14mm
crystal rivolis
1 pair of gold flat-back ear posts with nuts
Smoke 8lb FireLine braided
beading thread
Fig. 5: Stitching
Round 7
Round 6: Insert 1 ear post into the bead-
work so that the flat back rests against
the back of the rivoli. Hold the ear post in
place while you work this round. String
1B and pass through the next 2B of the
previous round; repeat twice (Fig. 4, blue
thread). Work 1 peyote stitch with 1B,
then pass through the 4B added in this
round to reinforce (Fig. 4, red thread).
Weave through beads to exit from the
nearest 2A of Round 3, away from the
beadwork (see the start dot in Fig 5).
Round 7: String 1B; pass up through the
nearest 2A of the next 4A set of Round 3,
toward the ear post, and the following
1B. Pass down through the following 2A
of the next 4A set of Round 3, away from
the beadwork (Fig. 5, green thread).
*String 1B; pass up through the previous EDWIN BATRES is a bead-weaving designer
2A, through the next 3B and down and teacher who loves to explore color, texture,
through the following 2A (Fig. 5, blue and dimensionality in his work. His designs
thread). Repeat from * twelve times have been published in international maga-
(Fig. 5, red thread). Secure and trim the zines and he teaches his designs in local bead
threads. stores throughout the United States and South
America. Find more of his designs at www
2) Repeat Step 1 for a second earring. .ACLPatternsandMore.com.
RESOURCES Check your favorite bead
retailer or contact: Toho seed beads: Bead
Everything and Design Stuff, (914) 644-8191,
www.beadeverything.com. DropDuos and
ear posts: ACL Patterns and More, aclpattern
sandmore.com. Swarovski crystal rivolis and
thread: Lucy’s Bead Boutique, (848) 232-3690,
www.lucysbeadboutique.com. ●

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Cello Bracelet KIM WEST

Main
Colorway

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 1) UNIT 1. Use a variation of right-angle
W eave this unique bracelet, reminis-
cent of the base of a cello instru-
ment, using Arcos par Puca beads and seed
weave and circular netting to form the first
unit:
Pass 1: Note: Lay the C horizontally on your
beads. work surface with the inside curve facing
down. Add a stop bead to 5' of thread,
leaving a 10" tail. String 1C (left hole, top
TECHNIQUES to bottom), 1A, 1C (right hole, bottom to
Right-angle weave variation top), and 3A; pass back through the mid-
Circular netting dle hole of the last C strung (Fig. 1, green
PROJECT LEVEL ££¡ thread). String 1C (left hole, bottom to
top) and 1C (right hole, top to bottom);
MATERIALS
pass through the middle hole of the first
2 g metallic rain mix size 15° Japanese
seed beads (A) C in this unit (Fig. 1, turquoise thread).
1 g metallic rain mix size 11° Japanese String 3A; pass back through the right
seed beads (B) (top) hole of the last C exited and the
48 pastel petrol 10×5mm 3-hole middle hole of the following C. String 1B;
Arcos par Puca beads (C) pass through the middle hole of the next
1 gunmetal 9×12mm ball-and-socket clasp C and the left (top) hole of the following
2 gunmetal 4×5mm oval jump rings C (Fig. 1, red thread).
Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread Pass 2: String 3A; pass through the nearest
TOOLS 3A and the next 1C (bottom hole), 1A,
Scissors and 1C (bottom hole) (Fig. 2, turquoise
Size 12 beading needle thread). String 3A; pass through the next
2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers 3A. String 4A; pass through the next C
FINISHED SIZE
(top hole) (Fig. 2, red thread).
8"
artist’s tip
Check the holes of the Arcos Par
Fig. 1: Forming Puca beads to ensure they are not
Unit 1, Pass 1 blocked. Discard any beads with
blocked holes.
Fig. 2: Weaving
Unit 1, Pass 2
Fig. 3: Stitching
Unit 1, Pass 3
Fig. 4: Forming
Unit 2, Pass 1
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Pass 3: String 2A; pass through the next B.
String 2A; pass through the next C (top
hole). String 4A; pass through the next
6A, 1C (bottom hole), 1A, 1C (bottom
hole), 10A, and 1C (top hole) (Fig. 3).
2) UNIT 2. Continue in right-angle weave
variation and circular netting:
Pass 1: String 1B, 1C (right hole, top to bot-
tom), 4A, and 1C (left hole, top to bot-
tom); pass back through the middle hole
of the first C just strung (Fig. 4, tur-
quoise thread). String 1B, 1C (middle
hole, top to bottom), 1C (right hole, bot-
tom to top), and 4A; pass back through
the third C (left hole, bottom to top) of
this unit. String 1B; pass through the top-
right C (top hole) of the previous unit
(Fig. 4, red thread). Weave through
beads to exit from the first 4A of this pass.
Pass 2: String 3A; pass through the next C
(middle hole) and the following 1C (top
hole), 1C (top hole), and 1C (middle hole).
String 3A; pass through the next 4A and
1C (bottom hole). String 2A; pass through
the next B. String 2A; pass through the
next C (bottom hole), the following 4A,
and the first 3A of this pass (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5: Adding
Unit 2, Pass 2
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Pass 3: String 3A; pass through the next C
(top hole). String 1A; pass through the
next C (top hole). String 3A; pass through
the next 7A (Fig. 6, turquoise thread).
Weave through beads of this and the pre-
vious unit to reinforce, exiting from the
top-right C (top hole) of this unit (Fig. 6,
red thread). Flip the beadwork over.
3) UNIT 3. Continue in right-angle weave
variation and circular netting:
Pass 1: String 1B, 1C (left hole, top to bot-
tom), 1A, 1C (right hole, bottom to top),
and 1B; pass through the next 1C (top
hole), 1A, and 1C (top hole) of the previ-
ous unit. Repeat the thread path to rein-
force. Pass through the first 1B/1C/1A/1C
(same holes) of this pass (Fig. 7, green
thread). String 3A; pass back through the
middle hole of the last C strung. String 1C
(left hole, bottom to top) and 1C (right
hole, top to bottom); pass through the
middle hole of the first C in this unit
(Fig. 7, turquoise thread). String 3A;
pass back through the right (top) hole of
the last C exited and the middle hole of
the following C. String 1B; pass through
the middle hole of the next C and the left
(top) hole of the following C (Fig. 7, red
thread).
Pass 2: Repeat Unit 1, Pass 2.
Pass 3: Repeat Unit 1, Pass 3.
4) UNITS 4–12. Repeat Units 2 and 3
four times. Repeat Unit 2.
5) CLASP. String 4B and 5A; pass back
through the last B strung. String 3B; pass
through the next 1C (top hole), 1A, and 1C
(top hole) (Fig. 8). Repeat the thread path
twice to reinforce. Secure and trim the
working thread only. Use 1 jump ring to
attach one half of the clasp to the clasp
loop.
Remove the stop bead. Use the tail thread
to repeat this entire step on the opposite
end of the bracelet, using the second half
of the clasp.
KIM WEST became interested in beading
when a coworker taught her peyote stitch
during a lunch break in the mid-1990s. She is
the owner of Stony Creek Bead in Ypsilanti,
Michigan, where she teaches classes and
creates new designs. Contact Kim at stonycreek
bead@hotmail.com.
RESOURCES Check your favorite bead
retailer or contact: Miyuki seed beads
and all other materials: Stony Creek
Bead, (734) 544-0904, www.stonycreek
bead.blogspot.com. ● Fig. 6: Weaving
Unit 2, Pass 3

Alternate
Colorway Materials

ROSE
2 g champagne galvanized permanent-
finish size 15° Japanese seed beads (A)
1 g champagne galvanized permanent- Fig. 7: Stitching
finish size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) Unit 3, Pass 1
48 violet gold luster 10×5mm 3-hole
Arcos par Puca beads (C)
1 gold 9×12mm ball-and-socket clasp
2 gold 4×5mm oval jump rings
Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided
beading thread

SILVER
2 g gunmetal size 15° Japanese seed
beads (A)
1 g gunmetal size 11° Japanese seed
beads (B)
48 argentees 10×5mm 3-hole Fig. 8:
Arcos par Puca beads (C) Forming the
1 gunmetal 9×12mm ball-and-socket clasp loop
clasp
2 gunmetal 4×5mm oval jump rings
Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided
beading thread

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Compass Rose Earrings EVELÍNA PALMONTOVÁ

Main
Colorway

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Compass Rose Earrings

1) EARRING. Use circular netting, a Round 3: String 5A; pass through the cen-

S haped beads are used in these

polygonal earrings to point out the
cardinal directions.
variation of right-angle weave, and circular
peyote stitch to form the earring:
Round 1: Note: Take care to add the D
ter hole of the next G. String 5A; pass
through the next 1A, 1F (outside hole),
and 1A. Repeat from the beginning of
faceup. Lay the G on your work surface this round three times. Pass through
with the points facing up. Use 6' of thread the first 5A of this round (Fig. 2, blue
TECHNIQUES
to string 1G (right hole, outside to inside) thread).
Circular netting
and 1D, leaving a 4" tail; pass through the Round 4: String 5B and pass through the
Right-angle weave variation
Circular peyote stitch
left hole (inside to outside) of the G just next 6A, 1F (outside hole), and 6A; repeat
strung. String 1A, 1F (first hole), and 1A. twice. String 5B; pass through the next
PROJECT LEVEL £¡¡ Repeat from the beginning of this round 6A, 1F (outside, middle, then inside
MATERIALS three times. Use the working and tail holes), 1A, 1D (inside hole), and 1A
2 g bronze size 11º Japanese seed beads (A) threads to tie a square knot. Pass through (Fig. 2, red thread).
2 g gold lustered green tea size 11º Japanese the first 1G/1D (same holes) of this round, Round 5: Note: Take care to add the E
seed beads (B) then pass back through the second faceup. String 1C, 1E, and 1C; pass
1 g starlight galvanized permanent-finish (inside) hole of the last D exited (Fig. 1, through the opposite A of Round 2,
size 8º Japanese seed beads (C) blue thread). directly below, and the following 1D
8 pastel green 6mm 2-hole cabochons (D) Round 2: String 1A; pass through the third (inside hole), and 1A. String 1C; pass
2 pastel amber 8mm Tipp beads (E)
(inside) hole of the next F. String 1A; pass through the second hole of the E. String
8 chalk white teal luster 8×3mm 3-hole
Cali beads (F) through the next D (inside hole). Repeat 1C; pass through the next A of Round 2,
8 Aztec gold 10×3mm 3-hole AVA beads (G) from the beginning of this round three directly above, and the following 1D
1 pair of stainless steel 20×18mm ear wires times. Weave through beads to exit from (inside hole), and 1A. Pass through the
Crystal 8 lb FireLine braided beading thread the nearest A of Round 1 (Fig. 1, red first C of this round (Fig. 3, blue thread).
thread). Round 6: String 4A; pass through the next
TOOLS
C of the previous round. String 2A; pass
Scissors
through the next C. Repeat from the
Size 11 beading needle
beginning of this round. Weave through
FINISHED SIZE beads to exit from the center hole of the
1¾ x 2½" nearest F (Fig. 3, red thread).
Round 7: String 2A; pass through the next

Fig. 1: Forming
artist’s tip Rounds 1 and 2

Make a pendant by stitching

one earring and attaching
a jump ring or bail.

Fig. 2: Weaving
Rounds 3 and 4

Fig. 3: Stitching
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 Fig. 4: Forming
Rounds 7 and 8
Fig. 5: Stitching the
ear-wire loop
D (outside hole). String 2A; pass through
the next F (center hole). Repeat from the
beginning of this round three times. Pass
through the first 2A of this round (Fig. 4,
blue thread).
Round 8: String 7B and pass through the
next 2A, 1F (center hole), and 2A; repeat
three times (Fig. 4, red thread). Weave
through beads to exit from the center B
of one 5B set in Round 4 (see the start
dot in Fig. 5).
Ear-Wire Loop: String 3B, 1 ear wire, and
3B; pass through the last B exited (Fig. 5).
Repeat the thread path twice to reinforce.
Secure and trim the threads.
2) Repeat Step 1 for a second earring.
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EVELÍNA PALMONTOVÁ is a proud mother
of two children and works as a dental assistant.
She did Gobelin embroidery for thirteen years
but now fills her free time with making beaded
jewelry. Contact Evelína at www.svetrucnych
prac.sk.
RESOURCES Check your favorite bead
retailer or contact: Toho seed beads and all
other materials: Red Panda Beads, www
.redpandabeads.com. ●
Alternate
Colorway Materials
BLUE
2 g Mediterranean blue galvanized
permanent-finish size 11º Japanese
seed beads (A)
2 g starlight galvanized permanent-finish
size 11º Japanese seed beads (B)
1 g aluminum galvanized permanent-
finish size 8º Japanese seed beads (C)
8 pastel blue 6mm 2-hole cabochons (D)
8 pastel cream 8mm Tipp beads (E)
8 chalk white champagne luster
8×3mm 3-hole Cali beads (F)
8 jet bronze 10×3mm 3-hole
AVA beads (G)
1 pair of stainless steel 20×18mm
ear wires
Crystal 8 lb FireLine braided
beading thread
GOLD
2 g starlight galvanized permanent-finish
size 11º Japanese seed beads (A)
2 g aluminum galvanized permanent-
finish size 11º Japanese seed beads (B)
1 g starlight galvanized permanent-finish
size 8º Japanese seed beads (C)
8 etched Aztec gold 6mm 2-hole
cabochons (D)
2 pastel amber 8mm Tipp beads (E)
8 chalk white champagne luster
8×3mm 3-hole Cali beads (F)
8 Aztec gold 10×3mm 3-hole
AVA beads (G)
1 pair of stainless steel 20×18mm
ear wires
Crystal 8 lb FireLine braided
beading thread
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EASY-GOING INSPIRATION

Geometric
Shapes
See how structure and style come together
when a variety of geometric-shaped
materials are combined in these seven
unique jewelry designs.
(Instructions follow on page 72.)

“The hum of bees is the

voice of the garden.”
–Elizabeth Lawrence

Busy as a Bee
Kristina Hahn Eleniak
This pair of honey-bee necklaces centers
around a brass bee charm, a hexagon
honeycomb charm, and a drop of honey
in the form of a lampwork glass bead.

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Use similar techniques

to make matching
earrings.

V-Link Necklaces
Tracy Gonzales
This sweet set can be assembled
in no time by adding a handful of beads
to the V-shaped connectors and then
attaching a chain and clasp.

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Modern Edge
Cody Westfall
We love the minimalist design of this
super-chic necklace, a look achieved by
combining an assortment of geometric
shapes on a dainty ball chain.

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Hip to Be Square
Allison Hoffmann
Use square stitch to form a trendy
focal piece in a neutral color palette
or change up the colors of metals and
seed beads to match any outfit.

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Circle Gets
the Square
Anne Perry
Repeated colors and shapes in this
super-wearable necklace design allow
the pendant to take center stage.

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Use similar techniques

to make matching
earrings.

Sky Portals
Michelle Mach
Inspired by science fiction novels,
this necklace seems to offer a shipside
view of what the universe might look
like from space. The use of three squares
in the sea of round elements mimics the
windows on a ship and adds unexpected
drama to a simple design.

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Bucky’s
Playground
Anne Perry
Twentieth-century architect and inventor
Buckminster Fuller called the cuboctahedron
(a geometric shape with a combination of
triangular and square surfaces) a Dymaxion.
Here, the artist balances three Dymaxions
to create a playful pendant.

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KRISTINA HAHN ELENIAK is a Canadian designer 3 silver 22-gauge 1" eye pins
and the creative force and founder of Peacock & 8 silver 5mm jump rings (small)
Lime. With a love for color and a passion for old 1 silver 9mm jump ring (large)
things and good stories, she loves to create pieces 32" of sterling silver 3×5mm soldered curb chain
that combine visual aesthetics with the goal of TOOLS
evoking an emotional response in the individuals 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers
who wear them. Kristina can be reached at Round-nose pliers
www.peacockandlime.com.
Wire cutters
FINISHED SIZE
16½" (short necklace)
17½" (long necklace)

SHORT NECKLACE:
1. Attach 1 eye pin to one side of the interior of 1 V
link. String 1 brass heishi bead, 1 green glass
round, and 1 brass heishi bead; form a simple loop
that attaches to the other side of the same link.
2. Cut two 7½" pieces of chain.
3. Use 1 small jump ring to attach 1 piece of chain
to one half of the clasp. Use 1 small jump ring to
RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer attach the free end of the chain to 1 V link. Repeat
or contact: Lampwork rondelle: Burnt Glass Studio, entire step on the other half of the necklace.
www.facebook.com/BurntGlassStudio. Hexagon charm:
Rose Beading, www.rosebeading.etsy.com. Ball chain: LONG NECKLACE:
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, 1. Attach 1 eye pin to one side of the interior of
www.firemountaingems.com. All other materials: 1 V link. String 1 brass heishi bead, 1 green glass
Busy as a Bee Vintaj, (888) 592-6272, www.vintaj.com. ● round, and 1 brass heishi bead; form a simple
Kristina Hahn Eleniak
loop that attaches to the other side of the same
TECHNIQUES link. Repeat this entire step.
Simple wireworking 2. Use 1 small jump ring to attach 1 V link to the
MATERIALS second V link so that one is right-side up and one
(for one necklace) is upside down. Repeat.
1 orange-yellow 10×6mm lampwork rondelle 3. Use 1 small jump ring to attach one half of
1 brass 4mm melon round the clasp to one 17" piece of chain; repeat to
1 brass 16×13mm bee charm attach the other half of the clasp to the free end
1 brass 18×16mm hexagon charm of the chain.
1 brass 6×1mm daisy bead cap 4. Use the large jump ring to attach the joined V
1 brass 9×2mm flower bead cap links to the center of the chain so that the jump
1 brass 20-gauge 1½" eye pin ring slides freely along the chain.
2 brass 5mm jump rings TRACY GONZALES does jewelry design, content
24" of brass 3×4mm cable chain and marketing, and education for TierraCast in Northern
1 brass 5×12mm hook-and-eye clasp California. She loves developing jewelry projects and
or 26" of brass 2mm ball chain with connector teaching others how to make them!
TOOLS
RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or
2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers
contact: TierraCast (wholesale only), www.tierracast.com. ●
Round-nose pliers
Wire cutters
FINISHED SIZE
24" (cable chain version)
26" (ball chain version)

1. Use 1 jump ring to attach the bee charm to the

hexagon charm, positioning the bee so that it sits V-Link Necklaces
Tracy Gonzales
inside the hexagon. Attach the eye pin to the loop
at the top of the hexagon charm. String the brass TECHNIQUES
melon, the daisy bead cap, the lampwork rondelle, Simple wireworking
and the flower bead cap; form a wrapped loop. MATERIALS
2. Use 1 jump ring to attach the previous 3 seafoam green 4mm faceted-glass rounds
wrapped loop to the center of the chain of your 6 brass 1×4mm heishi beads
choice. If using the cable chain, attach the hook- 3 rhodium 15×17mm V links
and-eye clasp to the ends of the chain by open- 1 antiqued silver 18×22mm deco diamond toggle
ing and closing the ends of the clasps as you clasp (long necklace)
would a jump ring. If using the ball chain, attach 1 antiqued silver 10×13mm Anna’s toggle clasp Modern Edge
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TECHNIQUES
Metal hole punching
Simple wireworking
MATERIALS
1 antiqued gold 11×37mm inverted triangle
pendant
2 antiqued gold 28×14mm half-circle pendants
1 antiqued silver 31×8mm rectangle stamping
pendant
6 silver-plated 5mm jump rings
1 silver-plated 14-gauge 15mm jump ring
30" of sterling silver 1mm ball chain
1 silver 1.5mm ball-chain connector
TOOLS
1.8mm metal hole punch pliers
2 pairs of flat- or chain-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE
30" (with 3½" focal)
1. Use the hole punch pliers to punch two holes in
the silver rectangle pendant to mirror the two
existing holes.
2. Punch a hole in the center of 1 half-circle
pendant about 1⁄8" from the curved edge.
3. Repeat Step 2 using the remaining half-circle
pendant, instead punching two holes that are
about ½" from one another.
4. Thread the ball chain through the two holes of
the half-circle pendant from Step 3, allowing the
chain to show through the two holes (this will
become the front of the pendant). Attach the ball-
chain connector to the two ends of the chain.
5. Use one 5mm jump ring to attach one hole on
the bottom of the previous half-circle pendant to
one hole on the top of the silver rectangle pen-
dant; repeat.
6. Use one 5mm jump ring to attach one hole on
the bottom of the previous silver rectangle pen-
dant to one hole on the top of the remaining half-
circle pendant; repeat.
7. Use one 5mm jump ring to attach the 15mm
jump ring to the bottom of the previous half-circle
pendant.
8. Use one 5mm jump ring to attach the triangle
pendant to the 15mm jump ring.
SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION.
CODY WESTFALL dabbled in many different
beading techniques before finding her calling in
wire-wrapping, riveting, and dapping designs. Her
jewelry has been featured in both domestic and
international beading magazines. Cody currently lives
in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood and has
taught metalworking classes in the Seattle area.
Contact her at cody@fusionbeads.com.
RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer
or contact: Fusion Beads, (888) 781-3559,
www.fusionbeads.com. ●
Hip to Be Square
Allison Hoffmann
TECHNIQUES
Square stitch
Simple wireworking
MATERIALS
4 g opaque luster eggshell size 8° cylinder beads (A)
2 g duracoat galvanized gold size 8° cylinder
beads (B)
0.5 g matte metallic bronze size 8° cylinder
beads (C)
18 crystal Dorado 2X 4mm crystal bicones
5" of gold 2mm thin oval cable chain
6" of oxidized brass 2mm thin oval cable chain
6½" of gold 2mm square cable chain
30" of antiqued brass 2mm square cable chain
Crystal 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread
12" of antiqued brass 24-gauge wire
TOOLS
Round-nose pliers
Chain-nose pliers
Wire cutters
Scissors
Size 12 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE
23½" (with 5½" focal)
Artist’s Tips:
• Use different colorways or metals for
a more colorful or dramatic look.
• Shorten or lengthen your design for
your neckline preference.
1. Use square stitch to form the focal of the
necklace:
Row 1: Add a stop bead to 4' of thread.
String 13A.
Row 2: To make the turn to the next row, string
1A, then pass through the last A exited of the pre-
vious row in the same direction. As you pull your
thread through the bottom bead, the bead you
picked up will sit on the top of the bead in the pre-
vious row. Pass through the A just added. *String
1A; pass through the next A in the previous row.
Pass through the A just added. Repeat from *
eleven times until you get to the end of the row.
You may have to adjust your beads as you work so
they will lay nicely on top of each other.
Repeat Row 2 eleven times in the following
sequence:
Row 3: 13A
Row 4: 3A, 7B, 3A
Row 5: 3A, 7B, 3A
Row 6: 3A, 2B, 3C, 2B, 3A
Row 7: 3A, 2B, 3C, 2B, 3A
Row 8: 3A, 2B, 3C, 2B, 3A
Row 9: 3A, 7B, 3A
Row 10: 3A, 7B, 3A
Row 11: 13A
Row 12: 13A
Row 13: 13A. Remove the stop bead; secure
and trim the threads.
2. Cut the brass square cable chain into one 22"
piece, two 1½" pieces, and one 4 ½" piece. Use
one 3" piece of 24-gauge wire to form a
wrapped loop that attaches to one end of the
22" chain and one end of one 1½" chain. String
the wire through the first row of your square-
stitched piece. Form a wrapped loop that
attaches to the free end of the 22" chain and
one end of the second piece of 1½" chain.
3. Use one 3" piece of 24-gauge wire to form a
wrapped loop that attaches to the free end of one
1 ½" chain and one end of the 4½", 5", 6", and 6½"
chain lengths. String the wire through the last row
of your square-stitched piece. Form a wrapped
loop that attaches to the free end of the previous
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chain lengths in reverse order, forming gradu-
ated sizes of chain loops that hang below the
square-stitched piece.
4. Use one 3" piece of 24-gauge wire to form a
wrapped loop that attaches to the 22" piece of
chain, 8 links from where the chain attaches to
the square-stitched pendant. String 9 crystal
bicones and form a wrapped loop that attaches
to the other side of the same chain, 8 links from
the pendant.
5. Repeat Step 4, attaching the wrapped loops
to the fourteenth chain links.
ALLISON HOFFMANN is a mother, artist, and
jewelry designer who resides in Seattle, Washington.
Her passions have been painting and designing
jewelry as a creative outlet for over a decade. She
sells her art and jewelry in the Seattle area and has
been published in several magazines, including
Beadwork, Jewelry Stringing, and BeadStyle.
Contact her at allison@fusionbeads.com.
RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer
or contact: All materials: Fusion Beads,
www.fusionbeads.com. ●
Circle Gets the Square
Anne Perry
TECHNIQUES
Stringing
Crimping
Simple wireworking
MATERIALS
2 brick red 15mm pressed-glass discs
10 carnelian 15mm donuts
1 African turquoise 16×20mm barrel
1 carnelian 30mm square (drilled diagonally)
8 seafoam green 15mm resin lentils
9 gold-plated 4mm rounds
2 gold 7×10mm wire coil bicones
1 brass 33mm hammered toggle clasp with chain
extender on both halves
3 brass 20-gauge 2" head pins
2 gold 2mm crimp tubes
2 gold 5mm crimp covers
40" of gold .015 beading wire
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TOOLS
2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers
Wire cutters
Crimping pliers
Round-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE
17"
Tip:
When stringing the donuts, keep even tension
on both wires and use the round beads to snug
the wires, gently snugging them toward the do-
nuts. This will prevent the wires from bending.
1. Use 1 head pin to string 1 gold-plated round
and the turquoise barrel; form a wrapped loop.
Use 1 head pin to string one hole in the carnelian
square, from inside to outside. Form a wrapped
loop that attaches to the previous wrapped loop.
Use 1 head pin to string the remaining hole in the
carnelian square, from inside to outside; form a
wrapped loop.
Sky Portals
2. Cut the wire in half. String the pendant to the
center of both wires. Michelle Mach
3. Starting on one side of the pendant, use both TECHNIQUES
wires to string 4 resin lentils, 1 glass disc, and Simple wireworking
1 wire coil bicone. *Split the wires apart and use MATERIALS
1 wire to string 1 carnelian donut from top to bot- 32 luster champagne 6mm 2-hole lentils
tom. Use the other wire to string the same donut 3 walnut 32mm square frame 8-hole links
from bottom to top. Use both wires to string 10 sapphire 6mm ceramic rounds
1 gold round.** 2 sapphire 10mm ceramic rounds
4. Repeat from * to ** four times, omitting the final 3 blue/ivory/brown 20mm acetate coins
gold round. Use both wires to string 1 crimp tube 4 copper-plated 6×2mm bead caps
and one half of the clasp; pass back through the
1 copper-plated 8×12mm lobster clasp
crimp tube and crimp. Cover the crimp tube with
4 copper-plated 2" eye pins
1 crimp cover.
38 copper-plated 5mm jump rings
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 on the other half of the
1 copper-plated 18-gauge (heavy-gauge) 6mm
necklace.
jump ring
16 copper-plated 6mm jump rings
9" of copper-plated 5×9mm cog/2×3mm oval chain
TOOLS
2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers
Wire cutters
Round-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE
20"
Artist’s Tip:
For a more dramatic look, add additional square
links to the focal or attach them by the corner
holes instead of the sides.
ANNE PERRY is the director of a learning center in
Southern California. She has been beading in her
1. Use seventeen 5mm jump rings and 16 lentils
spare time ever since her best friend cleaned out her
to form a short chain that begins and ends with a
craft closet and gave Anne all of her beads.
jump ring. Repeat to create a second beaded
RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer chain.
or contact: Similar pressed-glass discs: Marketplace Beads, 2. Cut the cog chain in half and attach one 5mm
www.marketplacebeads.etsy.com. Similar carnelian donuts: jump ring to each end.
Lima Beads, (734) 929-9208, www.limabeads.com. Resin 3. Use 1 eye pin to string five 6mm ceramic
lentils: Natural Touch Beads, www.naturaltouchbeads.com. rounds; form a simple loop. Repeat.
Wire bicones: Pitulas Vintage Jewels, www.pitulasvintage 4. Use 1 eye pin to string 1 bead cap, one 10mm
jewels.etsy.com. Turquoise barrel and carnelian square: Let it round, and 1 bead cap; form a simple loop. Repeat.
Bead, (503) 228-1882. All other materials: A Place to Bead, 5. Refer to the photo to aid in assembling the
(626) 219-6633, aplace2bead.com. ● focal. Use one 6mm jump ring to attach the top
SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION.
hole of 1 coin inside 1 link. Repeat to attach the
opposite hole of the coin to the link. Repeat twice
using the remaining links. Attach one 6mm jump
ring to the top left hole of 1 link. Use one 6mm
jump ring to attach the middle right hole to the
top left hole of 1 link. Use one 6mm jump ring to
attach the bottom right hole to the left middle
hole of the same link. Use one 6mm jump ring to
attach the top right hole to the left middle hole of
the remaining link. Use one 6mm jump ring to
attach the right middle hole to the bottom left
hole of the same link. Attach one 6mm jump ring
to the top right hole of the last link.
6. Create a short chain of jump rings using the
18-gauge 6mm jump ring followed by three 5mm
jump rings. Attach one end of 1 beaded chain and
1 cog chain to the last link of the jump ring chain.
Use one 6mm jump ring to attach the free ends of
the chains to one end of 1 beaded link. Use one
6mm jump ring to attach the other end of the
beaded link to 1 bead cap/bead link. Use one
6mm jump ring to attach the previous link to the
top left side of the wood/bead focal. Repeat entire
step, reversing the stringing sequence and replac-
ing the final 6mm jump ring with the lobster clasp.
MICHELLE MACH finds inspiration in her favorite
books and movies, unusual beads and findings, and
her own backyard in Colorado. She is the author of
Unexpected Findings (Interweave, 2014). Visit her
website at www.michellemach.com to see more of
her work.
RESOURCES Check your favorite bead retailer or
contact: CzechMates lentils, acetate coins, TierraCast bead
caps, clasp, eye pins, 18-gauge jump ring, and chain: Lima
Beads, (734) 929-9208, www.limabeads.com. Wood links:
Beads and Books, www.beadsandbooks.com. Ceramic rounds:
Michaels, (800) 642-4235, www.michaels.com. 5mm jump
rings: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137,
www.firemountaingems.com. Remaining 6mm jump rings:
Rings and Things, (800) 366-2156, www.rings-things.com. ●
SEE P. 85 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION.
1 silver cuboctahedron so that the simple loop fits
through a triangular opening. Attach 1 twisted
connector to the simple loop on the dangle.
3. Use the eye pin to string 1 blue barrel; form a
simple loop. Position the blue dangle inside the
remaining silver cuboctahedron so that the simple
loop fits through a triangular opening. Attach the
loop on the bottom of the eye pin to the previous
twisted connector. Attach the loop on the top of
the eye pin to the brass oval jump ring.
4. Use one 5" piece of 20-gauge wire to form a
wrapped loop. String one hole in the stainless-
steel bar and form a wrapped loop that attaches to
the brass oval jump ring from Step 3. Use the
remaining 20-gauge wire to form a wrapped loop.
String the other hole in the silver bar and form a
wrapped loop that attaches to the twisted connec-
tor from Step 1.
5. Use the beading wire to string 1 crimp tube and
one wrapped loop from Step 4. Pass back through
the crimp tube and crimp. String 14 blue glass
tubes, 1 crimp tube, and one end of the chain; pass
Bucky’s Playground back through the crimp tube and crimp. Repeat
Anne Perry entire step on the other side of the necklace.
TECHNIQUES
ANNE PERRY is the director of a learning center in
Stringing
Southern California. She has been beading in her
Simple wireworking
spare time ever since her best friend cleaned out her
MATERIALS craft closet and gave Anne all of her beads.
28 blue 4x14mm pressed-glass tubes
2 speckled blue 6×14mm faceted-glass barrels RESOURCES Check your favorite bead
1 gold mookaite 10x15mm faceted rectangle retailer or contact: Pressed-glass tubes: By the Beads,
2 copper 22×1.5mm twisted paddle connectors www.bythebeads.com. Faceted-glass barrels: Oceans Beads,
2 silver 18mm open metal cuboctahedron cage
www.oceansbeads.etsy.com. Cuboctahedrons/cage beads:
beads Jesse James Beads, (484) 379-7936 www.jessejamesbeads.
1 gold 24mm open metal cuboctahedron com. Stainless steel bar: Sandy Schor, (817) 595-1486,
cage bead www.beadsbysandy.com. All other materials: A Place to Bead,
1 stainless steel 52×6×6mm hollow bar (626) 219-6633, www.aplace2bead.com. ●
2 antiqued brass 2" head pins
1 antiqued brass 2" eye pin
1 brass 4mm jump ring
1 brass 5×7mm oval jump ring
1 gold 18-gauge 5×7mm oval jump ring
4 silver 2mm crimp tubes
10" of antiqued brass 3×15mm hammered
rectangular chain
10" of silver 20-gauge wire
20" of silver .015 beading wire
TOOLS
Round-nose pliers
2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers
Wire cutters
Crimping pliers
FINISHED SIZE
26" (with 3" focal)
1. Use 1 head pin to string the mookaite rectan-
gle; form a wrapped loop. Position the jasper dan-
gle inside the gold cuboctahedron. String the
jasper dangle and cuboctahedron onto the oval
jump ring. Use the 4mm jump ring to attach the
gold oval jump ring to 1 twisted connector.
Set aside.
2. Use 1 head pin to string 1 blue barrel; form
a simple loop. Position the blue dangle inside
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Arizona Just Bead It!—Concord A Place to Bead—San Marino

Creative Destination—Mesa www.aplace2bead.com
www.justbeaditconcord.com
www.2-old-beadies.com A cozy shop in a village setting, carrying a nice selection of
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See our beautiful showroom on our website. We specialize
in Swarovski crystals, Delica beads, seed beads, interesting your heart’s desire. Family owned since 2003. Open Mon, 2566 Mission St. (626) 219-6633
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Best selection of quality gemstones, Tierra Cast, seed We are your friendly neighborhood bead store! We have 203 Arizona Ave. (310) 395-0033
beads, chain, metals, SS, GF, Swarovski, pearls, leather,
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 Colorado
Ka-Gina Beads, Etc.—Arvada
www.ka-ginabeads.com
Welcome to a Beader’s Paradise! We offer a great selection
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7705 Wadsworth Blvd., Unit J
(303) 423-1720
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Room Beads—Fairplay
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Alley Cat Beads—Northglenn
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Exciting inventory of gemstones, Czech glass, seed beads,
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Beadsong—Salida
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Florida
Beaded Envisions—Cape Coral
www.beadedenvisions.com
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HOURS: (CLOSED Sun & Mon) TUES, WED & FRI 10am-6pm,
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Anderson’s Bead Room—Port Charlotte
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Donna’s Beads—Sarasota
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Whether you are a beginner or advance bead weaver, come in for
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BEADS!—Tampa
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FI N D US NOW AT OU R N E W, L A RGER L OC AT ION I N
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Georgia
Beadjoux—Braselton
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Idaho
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pandorasbaublesandbeads.com
T he area’s best and largest selection of high qua lit y
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Illinois
City Beads—Chicago
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bodacious beads, Inc.—Des Plaines
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1942 River Rd. (847) 699-7959
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Rustic River is a collection of handcrafted jewelry, Vintaj
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Bead In Hand—Oak Park
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Friendly and knowledgeable staff, offering seed beads, semi-
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145 Harrison St. (708) 848-1761
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Jewelry and gift items from around the world, specializing
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Indiana
The Beaded Peacock—Winona Lake
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805 East Canal St. (574) 371-2777
Maine
Caravan Beads—Portland
www.caravanbeads.com
Come see the complete line of Miyuki Delica beads in our
re t a i l b e a d s t ore w h i c h d ou b l e s a s ou r w ho l e s a l e
showroom. We carry an enormous selection of Miyuki seed
beads as well as Swarovski crystal, pearls, semi-precious,
Czech glass, findings and chain. Weekly workshops and
free help at our work tables.
915 Forest Ave. (207) 761-2503
Maryland
Atlantic Gems, Inc.—Silver Spring
www.atlanticgems.com
Best pricing on Swarovski Crystal. Factory distributor of
Findings/Chains in Sterling Silver, Gold-Filled, & 14K
Gold. Plated Chains/Findings in 6 finishes. Miyuki Delicas
– 650 colors. Fu l l selection of Semi-Precious Beads,
Freshwater and Akoya Pearls, & Tools.
8609 Second Ave., #103B (301) 565-8094
(888) 422-GEMS
Michigan
Bead Bohemia—Farmington
www.facebook.com/beadbohemia
Low prices *friendly service.* Unique selection. A wide
variety of beads and components including semi-precious
gems and Czech glass to artist pieces, seed beads, designer
brass lines, and more. Ask for your free “Bead Addiction”
card!
33321 Grand River Ave. (248) 474-9264
Bead Haven—Frankenmuth
www.beadhaven.com
5,000 sq. feet makes us Michigan’s largest bead store!
HUGE selection of Czech beads in new shapes. Chain,
antique silver & brass stampings. Seed beads, Delicas,
Swarovski, & pearls. Kits, patterns, FREE classes, tools,
suppl ies & book s. O pen 7 d ays! Second loc at ion i n
CASEVILLE MI!
925 S. Main St., E (989) 652-3566
The Creative Fringe LLC—Grand Haven
www.thecreativefringe.com
We moved! We’re a full-service bead and jewelry supply
s ho p o f f e r i n g a n e x t e n s i v e c o l l e c t io n o f b e a d s &
cabochons, findings, sterling silver wire, sheet & blanks,
gold-filled, base metals, beading and metalsmithing tools,
lampwork ing supplies, solder ing supplies and more.
Cultivate your creative side with classes from beginning to
advanced in metalworking, enameling, lampwork and
beading. Private classes, parties, & workstations available.
Come to the Fringe! Your creativity awaits you!
117 Washington Ave (616) 296-0020
Stony Creek Bead & Gallery—Ypsilanti Twp.
www.stonycreekbead.blogspot.com
Supporting the artist inside of you! Huge collection of Seed &
Czech Beads. Bali, pearls, and stones. Lampwork & Polymer
Clay by MI artists. Classes, kits, books & so much more! I-94
to exit 183. South 1 mile. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Tue–
Fri 10–6, Sat 10–5. www.StonyCreekBead.blogspot.com.
2060 Whittaker Rd. (734) 544-0904
 Minnesota
Bobby Bead—Minneapolis
www.bobbybead.com
Several thousand varieties of TOHO Japanese seed beads
including more than 1,000 colors of AIKO Precision Cylinder
beads. W holesale and retail distributor of NEW, high-
Artistic Touch Beads—Millville
www.artistictouchbeads.com
Minutes from Route 55! Come see our Toho, TierraCast,
Czech glass, lampwork, 2 hole beads, loose beads, wire,
Swarovski bicones. 20% off most books! Bead group,
classes, Girls’ Night Out, parties. Our annual sidewalk
sale is coming up!
Oklahoma
SA Beads—Owasso
www.sabeads.com
Looking for the latest in beads? If you’ve seen it in a bead
magazine, chances are we have it available for purchase at
the store. Classes are twice a week with the schedule

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quality TOHO beading needles and One-G thread. Largest
Full-Line Bead Store in Minnesota! info@bobbybead.com.
2831 Hennepin Ave. S. (888) 900-2323
Stormcloud Trading Co. (Beadstorm)—
St. Paul
www.beadstorm.com
30+ years of experience shows in our vast selection of seed
beads, pressed glass, Swarovski cr ystals, Bali silver,
sterling, and gold-filled beads. Shop in-store or online.
Mon–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–5. No print catalog.
725 Snelling Ave. N.
(651) 645-0343
Missouri
Springfield Leather & Touchstone Beads—
Springfield
www.springfieldleather.com
Come in and explore Springfield’s largest bead store, over
2,500 sq. ft. of high quality findings and an awesome selection
of semi-precious bead strands for your unique creations. We
have lots of tools for beading, metal stamping, leather crafts
and a wide array of seed beads. We offer a variety of classes
taught by our resident experts. Lots of classes. Open Mon-Sat
9-6.
1463 S. Glenstone (800) 668-8518
Lady Bug Beads—St. Louis
www.ladybugbeadsstl.com
Midwest’s favorite bead shop. Over 3000 sq. ft. of beads
t h at foc u s on Toho a nd Miy u k i Seed Bead s, a l a rge
selection of Czech Glass and Tierra Cast Pewter. Full
selection of Swarovski Crystals and Freshwater Pearls. We
are a teaching store. A lso check out our Etsy Shop at
LadybugbeadsSTL. Mon, Wed, Fri 10–6, Tue and Thu 10–8,
Sat 9–4, Sun 12–4.
7616 Big Bend Blvd. (314) 644-6140
Nevada
Bead Jungle—Henderson (Las Vegas area)
www.beadjungle.com
Most complete bead shop in the Las Vegas area with the
largest variet y of beads and findings. Classes,
silversmithing, parties, workshops, and volume discounts.
Minutes from the Strip. Please visit website for shop hours.
1590 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 160 (702) 432-2323
New Hampshire
Ladybead and Rook—Wilton
www.ladybeadandrook.com
Beautiful, quality beads to inspire your creativity and
accentuate your style. Emphasis on European beads: Czech
cr ystals, pressed glass, seed beads, pearls, and
semiprecious. Artisan-created jewelry for fine gift giving.
A mple pa rk i ng. Wed– Sat 9 – 5:30, Su n 11– 4. At t he
Riverview Mill Artist Shops.
29 Howard St. (603) 654-2805
New Jersey
Beads by Blanche—Bergenfield
www.beadsbyblanche.com
(Only miles from NYC.) Visit East Coast’s premier bead
shop. 3,000+ colors/styles of Japanese seed beads, glass,
crystal, semiprecious, lampwork, and more! Classes by
local and nationally known artists. Extensive inventory
for unlimited possibilities!
106 N. Washington Ave. (201) 385-6225
Lucy’s Bead Boutique—Brick
www.LUCYSBEADBOUTIQUE.com
We offer classes, kits, variety of Miyuki, Toho, Swarovski,
Czech, and much more. Also, Bead Club, Sunday Fundays,
Open Beading, all in a social, fun atmosphere!
1889 Route 88, Ste. 6 (848) 232-3690
Sojourner—Lambertville
www.sojourner.biz
Sojour ner stocks freshwater pearls, semiprecious
stones, Swarovski crystals, Czech glass and seed beads,
sterling beads, Chinese enamel beads, castings, charms,
ethnic beads, findings—including our ow n design
sterling silver box clasps bezel set with vintage and
semiprecious elements. Open daily 11-6.
26 Bridge St. (609) 397-8849
501 N. High St., Cottage J (856) 500-1630
Bead Dazzle—Point Pleasant
www.BeadDazzlePoint.com
Ocean County’s largest full-service bead store. Huge
selection of Swarovski, semi-precious, Czech crystal;
largest selection around of seed beads. All the new two-
hole beads, Delicas, Charlottes, and much more. Kits,
free classes, many specia l events, and g uest Bead
Artists. Many classes available in all techniques.
2319 Bridge Ave. (732) 295-6679
New York
Let’s Bead!—East Rochester
www.letsbead.com
Your destination bead shop! 3,200 sq. ft. bright full-service
bead store. Wide selection of quality beads, semi-precious
stones, Swarovski cr ystals, kumihimo, chain maille,
stringing materials, wire, findings and more! Featuring
unique beads and components by local and American
artisans. Friendly customer ser vice for beaders of all
levels.
349 W. Commercial St.
(585) 586-6550
Beads World Inc.—New York
www.beadsworldusa.com
From Beads to Chains to Glass Sew-On and much more.
Beads World is your one-stop shop. Quality selections
in the heart of NYC’s fashion district. Mon-Fri 9-7, Sat-
Sun 10-5.
57 W. 38th St. (between 5th & 6th Avenue) (212) 302-1199
North Carolina
Chevron Trading Post & Bead Co.—Asheville
www.chevronbeads.com
Asheville’s premier full-service bead store of 25+ years.
Largest selection of seed beads, Old World Trade Beads and
Vintage glass in the SE Region. Huge selection of pearls,
gemstones, cr ystals, Czech, ceramic & natural beads,
including all the supplies you need. WireLace® Distributor
– Open 7 day a week. Importer/Classes/Parties/Workspace
40 N. Lexington Ave. (Downtown) (828) 236-2323
Ain’t Miss Bead Haven—Mooresville
www.aintmissbeadhaven.com
Classes, Birthday Parties, Summer Camp, Socials (Bring
Your Own Beads). Design & Make Your Own Jewelry - or let
us make it for you. Mooresville’s best place for beads &
jewelry supply. Just 20 miles north of Charlotte NC. We offer
a large variety of vintage components, Seed beads, Two-Hole
beads, Swarovski, Preciosa, Czech, Gemstones, Crystals,
Pewter, Sterling Silver, Silver & Gold filled, and Vermeil
findings.
138 N. Main St. (704) 746-9278
Ohio
Beaded Bliss Designs—Cincinnati (Harrison)
www.followyourbeadedbliss.com
The tri-state’s best bead shop: create your own jewelry
from our ever-growing selection of Swarovski crystal,
semiprecious, glass, metals, pendants, lampwork, clay
beads, books, tools, and much more! Project assistance,
classes & parties, too. Always follow your bliss!
1151 Stone Dr., Ste. E (513) 202-1706
Bloomin’ Beads, Etc.—Columbus (Powell)
www.BloominBeadsEtc.com
We are a fun bead store with a 2,000 sq. ft. Event Center
where we host weekly classes. We have all types of beads
and supplies that you will need. Come join us!
4040 Presidential Parkway (740) 917-9008
Gahanna Bead Studio—Gahanna
www.gahannabeadstudio.com
Oldest bead store in Columbus, offering unique classes,
workshops, and parties. Huge selection of findings, vintage
porcelain, stone, wood, bone, Miyuki, Swarovski, Czech,
cords, leather, and more. Exemplary customer service from
friendly, knowledgeable staff.
1028 N. Hamilton Rd. (614) 933-8948
posted on our website at www.sabeads.com or on Facebook.
com/sabead1
11230 N. Garnett Rd., Unit A
(918) 576-8940
Pennsylvania
Buttercup Beads—Audubon
www.buttercupbeads.com
Let your creativity blossom in our cozy country setting.
Classes, Parties, oh-so-pretty sparkly things, and most of
a l l , f u n! O ne - sto p sho p pi n g i n a n o p e n work sho p
environment. Artisan/bead-addict owned and operated.
1123 Pawlings Rd. (484) 524-8231
Blue Santa Beads—Media
www.bluesantabeads.net
An artistic venue that prides itself on a vast selection of
b e a d s a nd f i nd i n g s t o e nc ou r a ge y ou r c re at i v it y.
Customers always come first and always return.
1165 W. Baltimore Pike (610) 892-2740
Texas
Beads Unlimited Inc.—Dallas
Your one stop bead shop in Da l las: Huge col lection of
Gemstones, agates, pewter, findings, chain, Chinese crystal,
pave beads, rhinestone findings, wood beads, tools, ceramics
and sterling silver jewelr y studded w ith semi-precious
gemstones. Spend over $300 or more (wholesale) and receive
50% off on selected items. Call us to be included for weekly sales
at the shop. Email: indiagems@aol.com. Fax: (214) 749-0446
2454 Royal Ln. (214) 749-0444
Washington
Wynwoods Gallery & Studio—
Port Townsend
www.wynwoods.com
A beautiful and unique bead shop that has everything the
beader could need or want. Established in 1992 in the
Victorian seaport town of Port Townsend. The shop also
carr ies a line of sterling, bronze and pew ter char ms
designed by the shop’s owner, Lois. 11- 5:30 daily.
940 Water St. (360) 385-6131
Wonders of the World Beadshop—Spokane
www.wondersoftheworldinc.com
Best little bead shop in Spokane. Incredible gemstones,
crystals, charms, seed beads, chain, findings, and books
for your creative needs. Friendly staff and great prices.
Make us your first stop! In the historic Flour Mill.
621 W. Mallon, Ste. 412 (509) 325-2867
Wisconsin
Midwest Beads—Brookfield
www.midwestbeads.com
Our 2,000+ square foot store features beads made of glass,
crystal, bone, metal, ceramic, clay, shell & wood in many
d if ferent sizes & st yles. Not sure what you’ l l need?
Midwest Beads Staff is always on hand to offer advice,
recommendations and moral support to both beginning &
experienced beaders. So don’t worry, bead happy!
19115 W. Capitol Dr., Ste. 118 (262) 781-7670
Prairie Flower Beads—Portage
www.prairieflowerbeads.com
Friend ly store that offers classes, birthday/wedding
parties, and open beading. Great selection of seed beads
(Czech and Japanese), stone strands, pearl strands, Czech
glass embellishment strands, focal pieces, Swarovski
Crystals and findings. Our staff has combined experience
of 50 years of beading. Magazines, books, tools, cords,
leather cords and lots more. See website for hours.
210 W. Cook St. (608) 742-5900
Meant to Bead—Sun Prairie
www.Meant-to-Bead.com
Full-service bead shop. Featuring classes, large selection
o f b e a d s , b o o k s , t o o l s , e t c . S p e c i a l i z i n g i n PMC ,
semiprecious stone, and lampwork and Czech glass beads.
Mon–Fri 10–8, Sat 10–5, Sun 12–4.
110 Columbus St. (608) 837-5900

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STITCH INDEX
Crimping: 68
Fringe: 20
Herringbone: 20
Ladder: 20
Netting: 26, 32, 46, 54, 58, 61
Peyote: 20, 26, 32, 50, 54, 61
Picot: 20
Right-angle weave: 20, 26, 36,
42, 46, 50, 58, 61
Square Stitch: 20, 67
Stringing: 68, 70
Wireworking: 64, 65, 66, 67,
68, 69, 70
PASS THROUGH
VS PASS BACK THROUGH
Pass through means to move the nee-
dle in the same direction that the
beads have been strung. Pass back
through means to move the needle in
the opposite direction.
FINISHING AND STARTING
NEW THREADS
Tie off the old thread when it’s about
4" long by making an overhand knot
around previous threads between
beads. Weave through a few beads to
hide the knot, and trim the thread
close to the work. Start the new thread
by tying an overhand knot around
previous threads between beads.
Weave through several beads to hide
the knot and to reach the place to
resume beading.
STRINGING
Stringing is a technique that uses
beading wire, needle and thread, or
other material to gather beads into a
strand.
LADDER STITCH
For one-needle ladder stitch, string
2 beads and pass through them again.
Manipulate the beads so their sides
touch. String 1 bead. Pass through the
last bead added and the bead just
strung. Repeat, adding 1 bead at a
time and working in a figure-eight
pattern.
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For two-needle ladder stitch, add a
needle to each end of the thread.
String 1 bead and slide it to the center
of the thread. String 1 bead with one
needle and pass the other needle back
through the bead just added; repeat
to form a strip.
STOP BEAD
A stop bead (or tension bead) holds
your work in place. To make one, string
a bead larger than those you are work-
ing with, then pass through the bead
one or more times, making sure not to
split the thread.
FRINGE
Exit from the foundation row of beads
or fabric. String a length of beads plus
1 bead. Skipping the last bead, pass
back through all the beads just strung
to form a fringe leg. Pass back into the
foundation row or fabric.
HERRINGBONE STITCH
Form a foundation row of one- or two-
needle even-count ladder stitch and
exit up through the final bead. String 2
beads, pass down through the next
bead in the ladder, and pass up
through the following bead; repeat to
the end of the row. Step up for the
next row by wrapping the thread
around previous threads to exit up
through the last bead strung. To form
the next row, string 2 beads and pass
down through the second-to-last
bead of the previous row and up
through the following bead. Repeat,
stringing 2 beads per stitch, passing
down then up through 2 beads of the
previous row and stepping up as
before. The 2-bead stitch will cause
the beads to angle in each column, like
a herringbone fabric.
Begin tubular herringbone stitch
with a foundation ring of one- or two-
needle even-count ladder stitch.
String 2 beads. Pass down through the
next bead and up through the follow-
ing bead in the ladder. Repeat around
the ring. At the end of the round, pass
through the first beads of the previous
and current rounds to step up to the
new round.
PEYOTE STITCH
For one-drop even-count flat peyote
stitch, string an even number of beads
to create the first two rows. Begin the
third row by stringing 1 bead and
passing back through the second-to-
last bead of the previous row. String
another bead and pass back through
the fourth-to-last bead of the previous
row. Continue adding 1 bead at a time,
passing over every other bead of the
previous row.
For odd-count flat peyote stitch,
string an uneven number of beads to
create Rows 1 and 2. String 1 bead,
skip the last bead strung, and pass
through the next bead. Repeat across
the row (this is Row 3). To add the last
bead, string 1 bead and knot the tail
and working threads, clicking all
beads into place. Start the next row
(Row 4) by passing back through the
last bead added. Continue in peyote
stitch, turning as for even-count at the
end of this and all even-numbered
rows. At the end of all odd-numbered
rows, add the last bead, pass under
the thread loop at the edge of the
previous rows, and pass back through
the last bead added.
techniques
For circular peyote stitch, string
3 beads and knot the tail and working
threads to form the first round; pass
through the first bead strung. For the
second round, string
2 beads and pass through the next
bead of the previous round; repeat
twice. To step up to the third round,
pass through the first bead of the cur-
rent round. For the third round, string
1 bead and pass through the next
bead of the previous round; repeat
around, then step up at the end of the
round. Continue in this manner, alter-
nating the two previous rounds. It may
be necessary to adjust the bead count,
depending on the relative size of the
beads, to keep the circle flat.
For even-count tubular peyote stitch,
string an even number of beads and
knot the tail and working threads to
form the first 2 rounds; pass through
the first 2 beads strung. To work
Round 3, string 1 bead, skip 1 bead,
and pass through the next bead;
repeat around until you have added
half the number of beads in the first
round. Step up through the first bead
added in this round. For the following
rounds, string 1 bead and pass
through the next bead of the previous
round; repeat, stepping up at the end
of each round.
Work odd-count tubular peyote stitch
the same as even-count tubular pey-
ote stitch; however, it isn’t necessary
to step up at the end of each round.
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techniques
NETTING
String a base row of 13 beads. String
Master the basics. 5 beads and pass back through the
Sharpen your skills. fifth bead from the end of the base
row. String another 5 beads, skip
Learn more must-know 3 beads of the base row, and pass back
techniques from through the next bead; repeat to the
Melinda Barta end of the row. To turn, pass back
through the last 3 beads (one leg of
the last net). String 5 beads, pass back
through the center bead of the next
net, and continue.
Mastering
Herringbone Stitch
For circular netting, string {1A and 1B}
six times; pass through the beads
again to form a circle for the founda-
tion round and pass through the next
1A. *String 1A, 1B, and 1A; skip 1 bead
and pass through the following bead
in the previous round to form a “net.”
Repeat from * five times, then step up
for the next round by passing through
the first 2 beads of the first net. String
Mastering 2A, 1B, and 2A; pass through the mid-
Peyote Stitch dle bead of the nearest net in the pre-
vious round. Repeat five times, then
step up for the next round by passing
through the first 3 beads of this round.
Our editors Work each round the same way,
also recommend increasing the number of A beads as
necessary to keep the work flat, and
stepping up by passing through the
first half of the first net.
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For tubular netting, string {1A and 1B}
six times; pass through the beads
again to form the foundation round.
*String 1A, 1B, and 1A; skip 1B and pass
through the following 1B in the previ-
ous round to form a “net.” Repeat from
* twice, then step up for the next
round by passing through the first
2 beads of this round. **String 1A, 1B,
and 1A; pass through the middle bead
of the nearest net in the previous
round. Repeat from ** twice, then step
up as before. Work each round the
same way.
RIGHT-ANGLE WEAVE
For one-needle right-angle weave,
string 4 beads and pass through the
first 3 beads again to form the first
unit. For the rest of the row, string
3 beads and pass through the last
bead exited in the previous unit and
the first 2 beads just strung; the
thread path will resemble a series of
figure eights, alternating direction
with each unit. To begin the next row,
pass through beads to exit from the
top bead of the last unit. String
3 beads and pass through the last
bead exited and the first bead just
strung. *String 2 beads; pass back
through the next top bead of the pre-
vious row, the last bead exited in the
previous unit, and the 2 beads just
strung. Pass through the next top
bead of the previous row. String
2 beads; pass through the last bead of
the previous unit, the top bead just
exited, and the first bead just strung.
Repeat from * to complete the row,
then begin a new row as before.
To begin two-needle right-angle
weave, add a needle to each end of
the thread. Use one needle to string
3 beads and slide them to the center
of the thread. *Use one needle to
string 1 bead, then pass the other nee-
dle back through it. String 1 bead on
each needle, then repeat from * to
form a chain of right-angle-weave
units. To turn at the end of the row,
use the left needle to string 3 beads,
then cross the right needle back
through the last bead strung. Use the
left needle to string 3 beads, then
cross the right needle back through
the last bead strung. To continue the
row, use the right needle to string
2 beads; pass the left needle through
the next bead on the previous row
and back through the last bead strung.
For cubic right-angle weave, string
4 beads, leaving a 3" tail. Pass through
the beads again to form a tight circle;
use the working and tail threads to tie
a square knot and pass through the
first bead strung. For the first face of
the cube, string 3 beads and pass
through the last bead exited at the
bottom of the cube, then pass through
the first bead just added. For the sec-
ond face of the cube, string 2 beads
and pass back through the next bead
at the bottom of the cube, then pass
up through the nearest bead on the
side of the first face, pass through the
2 beads just added, and pass through
the next bead at the bottom of the
cube. For the third face of the cube,
string 2 beads; pass down through the
nearest side bead on face 2, pass
through the next bead at the bottom
of the cube, and pass up through the
first bead just added. For the fourth
face of the cube, string 1 bead; pass
down through the nearest side bead
on face 1, pass back through the
next bead at the bottom of the
cube, pass up through the nearest
side bead of face 3, and pass
through the first bead just added.
Pass through the 4 beads at the top
to complete the cube. For subse-
quent cubes, the beads at the top of
the previous cube will act as the
bottom of the new cube.
SQUARE STITCH
String a row of beads. For the second
row, string 2 beads; pass through the
second-to-last bead of the first row and
through the second bead just strung.
Continue by stringing 1 bead, passing
through the third-to-last bead of the first
row, and passing through the bead just
strung. Repeat this looping technique to
the end of the row.
For circular square stitch, string the first
round of beads and pass through them
again to form a circle. Start a new round
by stringing 2 beads; pass through the last
bead of the first round and through the
2 beads just strung. Repeat around, pass-
ing through the next bead of the previous
round for each 2 new beads strung. At the
end of the round, pass through the whole
round again to tighten the beads. Start a
new round by stringing 2 beads; pass
through the last bead of the previous
round and through the 2 beads just
strung. String 1 bead and pass through
the next bead of the previous round and
the bead just strung. Repeat around,
stitching 1 or 2 beads to each bead of the
previous round, adjusting the count as
necessary to keep the work flat.
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For tubular square stitch, string the first
round of beads and pass through them
again to form a circle. Start a new round
by stringing 1 bead; pass through the last
bead of the first round and through the
bead just strung. Repeat around, passing
through the next bead of the previous
round for each new bead strung. At the
end of the round, pass through the whole
round again to tighten the beads.
SQUARE KNOT
This knot is the classic sturdy knot suit-
able for most stringing materials.
Make an overhand knot, passing the
right end over the left end. Make
another overhand knot, this time pass-
ing the left end over the right end;
pull snug.
CRIMPING
Crimp tubes are seamless metal tubes
used to secure the end of a beading
wire. To use, string a crimp tube and
the connection finding (i.e., the loop
of the clasp). Pass back through the
tube, leaving a short tail. Place the
crimp tube in the front notch of the
crimping pliers and squeeze to shape
the tube into an oval. Use the back
notch of the crimping pliers to press
the length of the tube down between
the wires, enclosing them in separate
chambers of the crescent shape.
Rotate the tube 90° and use the front
notch of the pliers to fold the two
chambers onto themselves, forming a
clean cylinder. Trim the excess wire.
PICOT
A picot is a decorative net, most often
made with 3 beads, used to embellish a
beadwork surface.
HEAD PINS/EYE PINS
Head pins are straight wires with a
flat disc, ball, or other shape at one
end. Eye pins are straight wires that
end in a loop.
head pins eye pins
WIREWORKING
To open a jump ring, grasp each side
of its opening with a pair of pliers.
Don’t pull apart. Instead, twist in
opposite directions so that you can
open and close it without distorting
the ring’s shape.
For a simple loop, use flat-nose
ose pliers
to make a 90° bend at least ½" from
the end of the wire. Use
round-nose pliers to grasp
the wire at the tip; roll the
pliers toward the bend,
but not past it, to preserve
the 90° bend. Adjust the
pliers as needed to continue the wrap
around the nose of the pliers. Trim the
wire next to the bend. Open a simple
loop by grasping each side of its open-
ing with a pair of pliers. Don’t pull
apart. Instead, twist in opposite direc-
tions so that you can open and close it
without distorting the loop’s shape.
To form a double simple loop, make
the 90º bend at least 1" from
the end of the wire. Make a
simple loop and continue
wrapping the wire around
the round-nose pliers to
form two complete loops.
To form a wrapped loop, begin with a
90° bend at least 2" from the end of
the wire. Use round-nose pliers to
form a simple loop with a tail overlap-
ping the bend. Wrap the tail tightly
down the neck of the wire two or
three times. Trim the excess wire to
finish. Make a thicker, heavier-looking
wrapped loop by wrapping the wire
back up over the coils, toward the
loop, and trimming at the loop.
For a wrapped-loop bail, center a
bead on a 3" or longer piece of wire.
Bend both ends of the wire up the
sides and across the top of the bead.
Bend one end straight up at the center
of the bead, then wrap the other wire
around it two
or three times.
Form a
wrapped loop
with the
straight-up
wire, wrap-
ping it back
down over the
already-formed coils. Trim the
excess wire.
For a coil, use one hand to hold the
end of the wire against a mandrel.
With the other hand, wrap the wire
around the mandrel
in tight loops. To
remove the coil,
slide it off the man-
drel and cut the
wire from the spool.
Add vertical loops
on either end to use the coil as is, or
cut the coil at certain intervals to make
jump rings or split rings.
For a spiral, form a small loop at the
end of a wire with round-nose pliers.
Enlarge the piece
by holding onto
the spiral with
chain-nose pliers
and pushing the
wire over the pre-
vious coil with your thumb.
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BEAD ALL ABOUT IT
KATIE HACKER
Beads, Baubles & Jewels
BEADING ON TV
THE NEW 2700 SERIES of Beads, Baubles &
Jewels is coming soon to a public televi-
sion station near you! “A Sense of Place” is
this season’s theme, with guest experts
presenting beading stitches, loomwork,
wire wrapping, metalsmithing, and more
in 13 episodes. You can expect to see
some of your favorite designers: Tammy
Honaman, Brenda Schweder, Kate
Richbourg, Sara Oehler, Nealay Patel, Kim
O’Neill, Candie Cooper, Leslie Rogalski, Jill
Wiseman, Julie Sanford, Lindsay Burke,
Tracy Gonzales, and branding expert
Robin Kramer.
Beads, Baubles & Jewels began in 2004
when producer Kathie Stull, owner of KS
Productions, Inc., recognized the growing
beading trend. Stull is an award-winning
producer who makes seven other how-to
programs for public television on topics
ranging from mixed-media art to sewing,
knitting, and quilting. The combined
programs have 95 thousand subscribers
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online and over nine million views.
Stull says, “I love producing this show
because beading and jewelry is an
ever-changing art form so no two series
are alike, and we always have new guests
and techniques.” The show is filmed
outside of Cleveland, Ohio, by a hand-
picked crew that specializes in how-to
programming for television. Stull outfitted
her own studio a few years ago based on
her years of experience filming in other
studios.
Director Mike Murphy calls the shots to
get the best angles, while multiple
cameras capture each step-by-step
project. He says, “Beads, Baubles & Jewels is
a great show to work on both from the TV
side and the bead side. There are tips for
the newest beader to the seasoned vet.”
I’ve been hosting the program since
2010 and presented a beading tip on every
episode before that. With the last take of
our new series, we’ve filmed over 350
episodes! Being on the show was my first
experience in front of the camera, and I
can still relate when guests feel nervous. I
try to make them feel comfortable and
love helping them present the best
version of their projects.
Author Nealay Patel has been on two
series showing how to weave beads and
beading wire with SilverSilk. About the
new series, he says, “I was much more
prepared this time and felt more comfort-
able knowing how things work behind the
scenes. Prepping my projects and showing
how to create them was easier this time
around. I hope our creative community is
inspired and excited about the projects I
presented!”
While many guests specialize in a
specific technique or style, others branch
out into new territory. Author Kate
Richbourg has appeared on the program
many times with metal and wirework but
has recently gone back to her roots with
beadwork. She says, “Being a guest on
Beads, Baubles & Jewels is like coming
home. Not only am I surrounded by
longtime industry friends when I am
Host Katie Hacker on the set of Beads, Baubles
& Jewels.
filming at the studio, it’s awesome to hear
from dedicated viewers how much they
enjoy watching the show. . . . It’s just like
teaching someone right in their living or
craft room! And finally, nothing is better
than connecting with my bead sister, Katie
Hacker! We always have fun times on and
off camera.”
You’ve probably seen pictures online of
guests in the green room. The current
space isn’t really green—that term is an
industry convention—but it’s a large
space with long tables and trays that
everyone uses to organize their presenta-
tions. A lot of guests say that their time in
the green room was one of their favorite
parts of the shoot. It’s a rare opportunity
for industry pros to spend time together
catching up and sharing some laughs.
Author Melissa Grakowsky-Shippee says,
“Being on the show was an exciting
bucket-list experience I’ll never forget!”
You can find episodes of Beads, Baubles
& Jewels on public television stations
nationwide; CREATE, which is a digital
public channel with how-to programming;
online at www.BeadsBaublesandJewels.
com; digital downloads in the Interweave
Store; and clips on YouTube. Follow the
show on Facebook and Instagram for
updates and behind-the-scenes photos.
KATIE HACKER is the Interim Managing
Editor of Beadwork and the host of Beads,
Baubles & Jewels on PBS. She loves the beading
community and is happy to help bring ideas
and inspiration to you. ●
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