Indholdsfortegnelse for June - July 2017 i Beadwork

Being an artist my whole life, I’ve always thought of myself as a right-brained individual. However, after years in the workforce, I’ve come to realize that my left brain and right brain are constantly in a struggle for dominance. While I have a knack for creative tasks such as planning an issue of the magazine and reviewing beaded project submissions, I also thrive on the more business-like duties that require organization and structure. So it comes as no surprise that the beautiful projects that fill the pages of this issue satisfy both sides of my brain! My analytical left brain is drawn to the geometric, structured designs, such as the symmetrical focal and patterned strap of Melissa Grakowsky Shippee’s Troika Collar; the repeating pattern in Svetlana Chernitsky’s Rolling Waves Bracelet;…

1) TUBE. Use tubular peyote stitch to make the beaded tube: Rounds 1 and 2: Use 4' of thread to string 14A, leaving a 4" tail. Use the working and tail threads to tie a knot and pass through the first A strung (Fig. 1, green thread). Round 3: String 1A, skip 1A of the previous rounds, and pass through the following A; repeat six times. Note: Step up for this and subsequent rounds by passing through the first bead added in the current round (Fig. 1, blue thread). Round 4: Work 7 stitches with 1A in each stitch (Fig. 1, red thread). Rounds 5–8: Repeat Round 4 four times. Round 9: Work 7 stitches with 1B in each stitch (Fig. 2, turquoise thread; beadwork shown flat for clarity). Round…

OPTION USE PRESSED-GLASS BEADS INSTEAD OF THE PEARL DROPS. TECHNIQUES circular netting picot fringe PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g matte dark olive size 15° seed beads (A) 0.5 g blue slate galvanized permanent-finish size 11° seed beads (B) 24 light green ceramic opaque 2.5×3mm Minos par Puca beads (C) 16 matte metallic aluminum 3.8×1mm O beads (D) 8 metallic lilac luster 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (E) 8 light green ceramic opaque 10×5mm 3-hole Arcos par Puca beads (F) 2 mystic black pearl 8×11mm crystal pearl drops (G) 1 pair of silver 20×18mm ear wires Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 2 7⁄8 × 1 ¼ " 1) EARRING. Use circular netting, picots, and fringe to…

TECHNIQUES circular and tubular netting variations PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 2 g silver-lined wine size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 2 g metallic dark gold size 15° Japanese seed beads (B) 1 g champagne galvanized Duracoat size 11° Japanese seed beads (C) 6 pink alabaster luster opaque 4×2mm 2-hole MiniDuos (D) 38 gold luster 6×2mm 3-hole Trinity beads (E) 12 Bordeaux pastel 6×2mm 3-hole Trinity beads (F) 14 dark green 4mm crystal pearl rounds (G) 2 antique brass 4mm crystal pearl rounds (H) 1 burgundy 4mm crystal pearl round (J) Smoke 8 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 or 12 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 1 ½ × 2" artist’s tip When stitching Round 8 it may be easier to flip the beadwork over and work with the back…

EASY-GOING INSPIRATION Signature style is just a stamp away with the metal stamping techniques shown in these jewelry designs. See how the artists used words, symbols, and patterns to make their mark on beads, blanks, and charms for pieces with personality. (For a metal stamping primer, see page 73.) TECHNIQUES metal stamping painting hole punching stringing simple wireworking MATERIALS 22 turquoise 5×2mm heishi 1 copper 17mm bird charm 1 brass 15×21mm anchor charm 1 brass 8×48mm arrow charm 1 brass 20mm heart blank 1 copper 34×15mm rectangle blank 1 brass 40×5mm tapered rectangle blank 1 pewter 41×4mm rectangle blank 1 brass 21-gauge 3" head pin 5 brass 21-gauge 1" eye pins 1 brass 13-gauge 17mm roped cable jump ring 36 ¾ " of brass 6×8mm unsoldered oval chain Onyx patina…

TECHNIQUES metal stamping metal cutting stringing crimping MATERIALS 37 pyrite 8mm coins 1 crystal black patina 17×29mm crystal pear pendant 1 sterling silver 24-gauge 20mm circle blank (small) 1 sterling silver 24-gauge 26mm circle blank (medium) 1 sterling silver 24-gauge 32mm circle blank (large) 1 sterling silver 5×8mm hook clasp 11 sterling silver 18-gauge 5mm jump rings 1 sterling silver 18-gauge 9mm jump ring 4 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes 4 sterling silver 3mm crimp covers 4 silver wireguards 16" of .019 beading wire TOOLS Fine-point permanent marker Pattern grid (optional) Ruler Metal design stamps Brass hammer Steel bench block Nylon mallet Leather scrap (larger than blanks) Metal shears Metal file 1.5mm hole-punch pliers Superfine steel wool Polishing pad Wire cutters Crimping pliers 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers…

TECHNIQUES metal stamping knotting stringing simple wireworking MATERIALS 3 g matte iris teal size 8° seed beads 1 blue-and-ivory 12mm ceramic star link 1 copper 40×20mm etched semicircle star pendant 1 copper 14×34mm hook-and-eye clasp 2 copper 5mm jump rings 24" of brown 4-ply Irish waxed linen cord 20" of tan 3mm suede lace 3" of copper 24-gauge wire TOOLS Metal alphabet stamps Hammer Steel bench block 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers Scissors Wire cutters FINISHED SIZE 19 ½ " 1. Stamp the word “wish” on the copper pendant, according to the primer on page 73. 2. Attach 1 jump ring to the left side of the pendant. String the linen cord to the center of the jump ring. Use both tails to form an overhand knot. Use…

Netting is a simple stitch that produces exactly what you think: little nets of beads. Think fishnet stockings, rope hammocks, or onion sacks. Here, I show you how to make five-bead nets, but you can work with any number in your own designs. MATERIALS & TOOLS Size 11° seed beads Size B nylon or 6 lb braided beading thread Scissors Size 11 beading needle TECHNIQUE netting PROJECT LEVEL £¡¡ TRIANGLE Row 1: String beads in a multiple of 4, then string 2 more. Pass back through the second-to-last bead strung (Photo 1). Row 2: String 5 beads, skip 3 beads from Row 1, and pass back through the next bead; repeat across the row. Set up for the next row by stringing 1 bead and passing back through the last…

OPTION FOR A LIGHTER NECKLACE, OMIT THE LARGE PEAR BEZELS OR ONLY ATTACH ONE 3-COMPONENT FOCAL AT THE CENTER OF THE STRAP. 1) LARGE PEARS. Use tubular peyote stitch to bezel the large pear stones: Rounds 1 and 2: Use 3' of thread to string 62C, leaving a 4" tail. Pass through the first 2C strung to form a circle (Fig. 1, turquoise thread). Rounds 3 and 4: Note: Unless otherwise noted, step up for this and subsequent rounds by passing through the first bead added in the current round. Work 31 peyote stitches with 1C in each stitch (Fig. 1, black thread); repeat. Pass through the second C added in Round 4 (Fig. 1, purple thread). Round 5: Work 30 peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch. Pass through the…

beginner friendly! TECHNIQUE right-angle weave variation PROJECT LEVEL £¡¡ MATERIALS 0.5 g (4 total) African sunset gold luster size 11° Japanese seed beads (A) 2 g metallic dark bronze size 8° Japanese seed beads (B) 5 g matte metallic gold iris 3.8×1mm O beads (C) 13 jet bronze 5mm 2-hole RounDuos (D) 14 cardinal Halo 3mm fire-polished rounds (E) 24 bronze illusion 3mm fire-polished rounds (F) 1 antiqued copper 9×16mm ball-andsocket clasp 2 antiqued copper 6mm twisted jump rings 2 antiqued brass 4mm wireguards Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 or 11 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 7 1⁄8" 1) BRACELET. Use a variation of right-angle weave to form the bracelet: End 1: Use 4' of thread to string…

OPTION MAKE A MATCHING BRACELET WITH 5 SMALL STRIPS AND SIX 19MM HAMMERED RINGS. beginner friendly! TECHNIQUE peyote stitch PROJECT LEVEL £¡¡ MATERIALS 5 g copper size 11° Japanese cylinder beads (A) 7 g dark bronze size 11° Japanese cylinder beads (B) 5 antiqued copper 13mm hammered rings 13 antiqued copper 19mm hammered rings 1 antiqued copper 15mm toggle clasp 10 copper 5mm jump rings Crystal 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 17" 1) LARGE STRIPS. Use even-count flat peyote stitch to form the large strips: Rows 1 and 2: Add a stop bead to 3' of thread, leaving an 8" tail. String 6A (Fig. 1, green thread). Row 3: String 1A, skip 1A of…

TECHNIQUE right-angle weave variation PROJECT LEVEL ££¡ MATERIALS 2 g metallic gold iris size 11° Japanese seed beads (A) 1.5 g turquoise gilded marble size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 2 g brass gold 3.8×1mm O beads (C) 24 blue ceramic opaque 10×5mm 3-hole Arcos par Puca beads (D) 22 light green ceramic luster opaque 10×5mm 3-hole Arcos par Puca beads (E) 11 turquoise Picasso 6mm 2-hole diamond Silky beads (F) 12 vintage gold 4mm crystal pearl rounds (G) 1 antiqued brass 13mm toggle clasp 3 antiqued brass 5mm jump rings Smoke 8 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 7 ¼ " 1) BRACELET. Use a variation of right-angle weave to form the bracelet: Note: Lay…

TECHNIQUES metal stamping hole punching simple wireworking stringing crimping MATERIALS 39 gold AB 3mm faceted-glass rounds 37 mint green 6×3mm pressed-glass rondelles 1 gold AB 8×6mm faceted-glass rondelle 1 brass 12mm circle charm blank 1 brass 17×21mm teardrop blank 1 brass 32mm circle blank 1 brass 8mm bead cap 1 brass 5×10mm lobster clasp 11 brass 6mm jump rings 4 gold 3mm crimp tubes 4 gold 4mm crimp covers 12" of brass 3×4mm flat cable chain 10" of gold 16-gauge craft wire 14" of .019 beading wire TOOLS Metal mandala design stamps Metal alphabet stamps Steel bench block Brass hammer Pattern grid Ruler Enamel paint marker Screw-hole punch with punch hole sizes 1⁄16" and 3⁄32" Wire cutters Crimping pliers 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers Round-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE…

TECHNIQUES metal cutting hammering metal stamping patina hole punching simple wireworking stringing crimping MATERIALS 72 matte lavender size 11° seed beads 36 purple-and-green 13×10mm pressed-glass maple leaves 2 purple-and-bronze 14×5mm pressed-glass bellflowers 1 ivory/brown/purple 25mm polymer clay owl coin 1 copper 8×15mm lobster clasp 1 copper 9mm jump ring 4 copper 2mm crimp tubes 22-gauge copper sheet 6" of copper 20-gauge wire 24" of bronze .019 beading wire Liver of sulfur TOOLS Permanent marker Tin snips Disc cutter Ball-peen hammer Metal star stamp Steel bench block Small plastic container (not used for food) Paper towel Steel wool 1.8mm metal hole-punch pliers Wire cutters Crimping pliers 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 22" 1. Use the permanent marker to draw a rectangle on the copper sheet that measures…

TECHNIQUES metal stamping knotting stringing MATERIALS 2 antiqued silver-plated 4mm faceted rounds (small) 3 antiqued silver-plated 6mm faceted rounds (large) 1 antiqued silver-plated 5×12mm faceted teardrop (small) 1 antiqued silver-plated 7×14mm faceted teardrop (large) 4 antiqued silver-plated 6×13mm faceted bicones 2 antiqued silver-plated 9×13mm faceted barrel 1 antiqued silver-plated 13×16mm heart charm 1 antiqued silver-plated 13×18mm oval tag 1 antiqued silver-plated 13×41mm drop tag 1 antiqued silver-plated 15mm lobster clasp 2 antiqued silver-plated 6mm textured jump rings (small) 4 antiqued silver-plated 9mm textured jump rings (large) 2 antiqued silver-plated 3×9mm cord ends 25" of chocolate brown 1.5mm leather cord Rubbing alcohol Wet wipes TOOLS 3mm metal alphabet stamps Ball-peen hammer Steel bench block Fine-tip permanent marker Cotton swabs Scissors 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 18" 1.…

BEAD ALL ABOUT IT Sally Roesler’s obsession with the treasures of faraway places began in the fifth grade when her history teacher explained how the Dutch purchased what is now Manhattan Island from the Native Americans, in part, with a box of beads. Now owner of The Bead Goes On (www.thebeadgoeson.com), a wholesale business, and Beadniks (www.beadniks.com), a retail store in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Sally supplies her customers with hand-selected rare beads, jewelry supplies, and tribal arts from countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, and Malaysia. Beads weren’t the only thing on Sally’s mind as she traversed mountains, jungles, and rivers on the backs of llamas, yaks, and elephants: she was in search of the Dalai Lama and the enlightenment he promised. She never found him, but along the…

Combine peyote stitch and cubic right-angle weave to create a flower-embellished hoop. Add centers to the flowers and use peyote stitch to finish the inside edges of the beadwork for an unforgettable pair of earrings. TECHNIQUES cubic right-angle weave variation peyote stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 3 g gold galvanized size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 2 g silver-lined lavender size 15° Japanese seed beads (B) 2 g silver-lined emerald AB size 15° Japanese seed beads (C) 2 g lavender luster opaque size 11° Japanese seed beads (D) 3 g jade AB opaque size 11° Japanese seed beads (E) 2 gold-plated 5mm jump rings 1 pair of gold-plated 20×18mm ear wires Green One-G nylon beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE…

KITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROJECT AT www.interweave.com 1) BAND. Use a variation of circular peyote stitch to form the band: Unit 1, Round 1: Use 3' of thread to string 8A, leaving a 6" tail. Use the working and tail threads to tie a knot and pass through the first A strung (Fig. 1, purple thread). Unit 1, Round 2: String 1D and pass through the nearest A of the previous round, then string 1C and pass through the next A of the previous round; repeat. String 1D; pass through the nearest A of the previous round. String 1B; pass through the next A of the previous round. String 1D; pass through the nearest A of the previous round. String 1C; pass through the next A of the…

beginner friendly! TECHNIQUES circular netting square stitch PROJECT LEVEL £¡¡ MATERIALS 4 g metallic dark bronze size 11° Japanese seed beads (A) 40 matte silver 8×5mm 2-hole DiamonDuos (B) 40 matte gold 8×5mm 2-hole DiamonDuos (C) 1 antiqued brass 11×10mm 2-strand tube clasp 4 antiqued brass 4×5mm oval jump rings Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 7 ¼ " 1) COMPONENTS . Use circular netting and square stitch to make the components: Round 1: Note: Take care to string each DiamonDuo so that the faceted side is faceup. Working clockwise, use 3' of thread to string 5B, leaving a 4" tail. Pass through the beads (same holes) again to form a tight circle; use the…

TECHNIQUES circular peyote stitch variation fringe stringing PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 3 g metallic light bronze size 15° seed beads (A) 26 metallic yellow gold iris 2.5×3mm Minos par Puca beads (B) 6 g magic blue pink 4×2mm 2-hole MiniDuos (C) 56 metallic yellow gold iris 10×5mm 3-hole Arcos par Puca beads (D) 4 jet bronze 2mm fire-polished rounds (E) 1 antiqued brass 30mm round bead frame (with 47 holes in the circumference) 1 antiqued copper 13mm toggle clasp 2 silver 4×5mm wireguards Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 16" (with 2 ¾ " pendant) artist’s tips • To lengthen the necklace, add more MiniDuos at the ends. • Check each hole of the two- and three-hole beads before stringing them. 1)…

TECHNIQUES metal stamping stringing knotting MATERIALS 8 ivory 4mm howlite rounds 6 ivory 6mm 2-hole lentils 2 teal-and-brown Picasso 8×6mm fire-polished rondelles 6 silver-plated 10mm coins 2 light blue 8×14mm vintage India glass bicones 2 mint green 10mm vintage Indian glass rounds 8 copper-plated 12×15mm flat twisted ovals 1 ivory/blue/brown porcelain 34mm dragonfly pendant 1 copper-plated 8×13mm lobster clasp 1 copper-plated 6mm jump ring 2 brass 15mm jump rings 6 ½ " of copper-plated 9×11mm flat twisted diamond chain 24" of teal waxed linen cord TOOLS Metal alphabet stamps (preferably those designed for stamping on steel) Metal decorative stamps Steel bench block Brass hammer Black permanent marker Polishing cloth 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers Scissors FINISHED SIZE 20 ½ " 1. Stamp a star design onto 1 silver-plated…

TECHNIQUES hole punching metal stamping painting gluing torch firing (optional) MATERIALS 2 matte olive size 6° seed beads 5 assorted gray/brown/orange size 6° striped seed beads 1 silver 5mm round 1 purple 7mm crackled glass round 2 gunmetal 6mm potato pearls 1 brass 8×18mm key charm 2 brass 6×17mm wing charms 2 brass 30mm square blanks 1 brass 9mm scalloped bead cap 1 brass 9mm foliage bead cap 1 antiqued copper 5×10mm lobster clasp 4 brass 21-gauge 1 ½ " eye pins 1 brass 4.75mm jump ring 9 brass 5mm jump rings 1 brass 7mm jump ring 1 brass 10mm 16-gauge jump ring 22" of antiqued copper 3×6mm figure-eight chain Noveau silver patina ink Jewelry adhesive Scrap paper TOOLS 2mm metal hole punch Paintbrush Metal alphabet stamps Hammer Steel bench…

PASS THROUGH VS PASS BACK THROUGH Pass through means to move the needle 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. STOP BEAD A stop bead (or tension bead) holds your work in place. To make one, string a bead larger than those you…