Indholdsfortegnelse for November 2018 i Beadwork

Do you ever feel like you’re driving a freight train, barreling through the night rushing to get to your destination? Lately, that’s exactly how I’ve been feeling. I don’t think my stress comes from just work, or the news, or even social media. I believe it’s all of these things on top of knowing we’re supposed to stop everything, breathe deeply, take long walks, and fit in time for reflection. With all of this crammed into a day, I ask, How exactly are we also supposed to find the necessary seven hours of sleep? I know firsthand that balance is the key to not finding yourself behind the wheel of that train. The key for me is to limit the number of outside influences I allow in, balance the amount…

beginner friendly! TECHNIQUES Circular and tubular nettingTubular peyote stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g frosted teal transparent size 15° Japanese seed beads (A)1 g silver-lined brown size 11° cylinder beads (B)1 g crystal Celsian 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (C)30 aqua fire-etched 3×6mm farfalle beads (D)5 crystal magic wine 10×3mm 3-hole AVA beads (E)1 foil-back topaz 16mm crystal rivoliSmoke 4 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS ScissorsSize 11 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 1¼ " 1) COMPONENT. Use circular and tubular netting and tubular peyote stitch to create the component: Round 1: Note: Lay 5E on your work surface with the points facing down. Working counterclockwise, use 5' of thread to string 5E (center holes), leaving a 4" tail. Pass through the beads (same holes) again to form a tight circle; use the working…

TECHNIQUES Tubular peyote stitchFlat circular peyote stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g nickel finish size 15° cylinder beads (A)4 g rainbow royal blue opaque size 11° cylinder beads (B)1 g transparent lemonade rainbow size 11° cylinder beads (C)0.5 g yellow rainbow opaque size 11° cylinder beads (D)0.5 g black opaque size 11° cylinder beads (E)0.5 g brick red opaque size 11° cylinder beads (F)1 g matte mandarin orange size 11° cylinder beads (G)0.5 g dark red rainbow opaque size 11° cylinder beads (H)0.5 g dark red opaque size 11° cylinder beads (J)1 chrome 17×4mm mini bottle cap1 Collins brand 2. " wooden needle caseDark blue size A Silamide waxed nylon beading threadThread conditioner2-part epoxyAcrylic craft paint to match bead color BSanding paper, coarse- and fine-grit TOOLS Paint brushScissorsSize 12 beading…

TECHNIQUES Right-angle weave variationCircular netting PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 2 g violet gold luster size 15° Japanese seed beads (A)1.5 g eggplant galvanized Duracoat size 11° Japanese seed beads (B)20 matte copper gold 2.5×3mm Minos par Puca beads (C)40 polychrome olive mauve 7mm 2-hole CzechMates cabochons (D)80 matte metallic pink plum 10×5mm 3-hole Arcos par Puca beads (E)64 fern green 3mm crystal bicones (F)26 crystal lilac shadow 4mm crystal bicones (G)80 emerald green 2mm glass pearls (H)2 antiqued copper 13mm toggle claspsSmoke 8 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors or thread burnerSize 11 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 7½ " 1) ROW 1. Use a variation of right-angle weave to create the first row: Unit 1, Round 1: Note: Lay 8E on your work surface with the inside curve facing down. Lay…

TECHNIQUES Flat peyote stitchPeyote stitch variationRight-angle weaveCircular nettingTubular peyote stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 6 g dark berry galvanized Duracoat size 15° Japanese seed beads (A)10 g dark coral galvanized Duracoat size 11° Japanese seed beads (B)35 g metallic copper bronze size 8° Japanese seed beads (C)25 g crystal bronze fire red 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (D)700 Aztec gold 3mm pressed-glass rounds (E)1 light silk 14mm crystal rivoliSmoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS ScissorsSize 10 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 36" 1) FOUNDATION ROWS. Use flat peyote stitch to create the foundation rows: Rows 1 and 2: Add a stop bead to 6' of thread, leaving an 8" tail. String 1B, 2C, 1E, 1D, 1E, 2C, and 2B (Fig. 1, purple thread). Row 3: String 1B; skip the next B and…

TECHNIQUES Tubular peyote stitchHerringbone stitchCircular netting PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 0.5 g bronze size 15° Japanese seed beads (A)0.5 g nickel size 15° Japanese seed beads (B)1 g 22k gold iris size 11° cylinder beads (C)1 g 22k gold gray-blue iris size 11° cylinder beads (D)1 crystal 17.5mm crystal raindrop pendant with rhodium-plated bail1 foil-back blue 18×10.5mm crystal eye fancy stone1 silver 6×13mm closed-loop leaf bail3 silver 4mm jump ringsSmoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS ScissorsSize 12 beading needle2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 1½ × 1¾ " OPTION Use the same techniques to create this pendant, then leave off the teardrop for a simpler look. 1) EYE FRONT. Use tubular peyote and herringbone stitches to bezel the front of the crystal eye: Rounds 1 and…

TECHNIQUES StringingSimple wireworkingCrimping MATERIALS 10 salmon 8×10mm pressed-glass flat ovals19 turquoise 10×5mm dyed wood rondelles11 wood 12–18×22–27mm elongated hexagon beads1 green-and-pink 35×35mm ceramic lotus pendant22 brass 4mm corrugated rounds1 brass 12×8mm lobster clasp10 brass 20-gauge 2" head pins1 brass 6mm jump ring3 brass 8mm rope jump rings4 brass 2mm crimp tubes16" of brass 17×24mm twisted oval chain3" of brass 22-gauge wire15" of brass .019 beading wire TOOLS Crimping pliersRound-nose pliers2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliersWire cutters FINISHED SIZE 21" (with 3½ " focal) 1. Divide the chain into 2 equal pieces. Attach one 8mm jump ring to one end of 1 piece of chain. Use the 6mm jump ring to attach the lobster clasp to the previous jump ring. 2. Use one 8mm jump ring to attach a second…

TECHNIQUES Stringing Crimping Simple wireworking MATERIALS 4 olive green 3mm pressed-glass rounds4 light gray 4mm pressed-glass rounds4 olive green 6mm pressed-glass rounds3 olive green 5×10mm pressed-glass teardrops2 chartreuse/black-gold 11mm metal-and-glass rounds (A)1 dark gray 11×9mm faceted rondelle (B)2 gray 14×12mm large-hole beaded rondelles (C)2 dark gray 15×12mm textured acrylic rondelles (D)1 gray/white/gold 16×24mm decorative clay large-hole oval (E)2 gold-with-crystal-accents 18mm large-hole rounds (F)2 gray-with-metal-accents 20×17mm large-hole rondelles (G)1 gold 20mm textured round (H)1 gold 20mm textured toggle clasp5 gold 22-gauge 1" head pins7 gold 3mm jump rings2 gold SilverSilk single-strand end caps60" of Gold Pearlesque SilverSilk knitted wire26" of gold 22-gauge wire TOOLS Chain-nose pliersWire cuttersNylon-jaw pliersRound-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 20" 1. Make the first knitted wire coil component by stringing 1F to the center of one 2" piece of…

Q: How did you get started beading? A: Three things happened around the same time that led me to start beading. First, I was looking for a hobby to help me cope with stress. Second, I saw the most beautiful little peyote-stitch beaded amulet bag and I wanted to learn how to make something just like it. And third, my mom had just started beading as a hobby. I found my mom’s new hobby intriguing and decided to try it. I checked out some books from the library, bought some Delica beads, and taught myself how to bead weave. (This was back in 2000, before instructional videos were available on YouTube!) Q: Where do you get your design ideas? A: Anything and everything inspires me! Whenever something catches my eye,…

TECHNIQUE Circular netting variation PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g metallic bronze size 15° seed beads (A)4 g gold-lustered amethyst size 11° Demi Round seed beads (B)96 metallic amethyst luster 2mm pressed-glass rounds (C)24 opaque rose-gold topaz luster 3mm melon rounds (D)24 saturated metallic pale dogwood 7mm2-hole CzechMates cabochons (E)48 saturated metallic cranberry 10×3mm2-hole crescent beads (F)8 foil-back crystal AB 14mm crystal rivolis1 antiqued brass 14mm toggle claspSmoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS ScissorsSize 11 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 7½ " 1) COMPONENTS. Use a variation of circular netting to bezel the rivolis: Round 1: Note: Lay the F horizontally on your work surface with the curves facing down. Lay the E faceup on your work surface with the holes oriented vertically. Add a stop bead to the end of…

TECHNIQUES Circular and tubular nettingTwo-needle right-angle weave PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 0.5 g tea rose luster opaque size 15° seed beads (A)3 g gold size 10° seed beads (B)0.5 g matte light olive opaque size 10° seed beads (C)42 pastel olivine 5×2mm Infinity Mini beads (D)6 green turquoise Picasso 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (E)6 pastel olivine 5mm Tile Mini beads (F)14 matte gold 6mm 2-hole Tango beads (G)14 pastel olivine 6mm 2-hole Tango beads (H)24 24k gold-plated 8×5mm 2-holeDiamonDuos (J)6 pastel olivine 8×5mm 2-holeDiamonDuos (K)5 olivine 8mm 2-hole Candy beads (L)6 chalk pink lumi 5×16mm 2-hole daggers (M)28 olivine 3mm crystal bicones (N)28 peridot 4mm crystal bicones (O)1 antiqued gold 17mm toggle clasp5 gold 24-gauge 1" eye pins4 gold 3mm jump rings (small)2 gold 4mm jump rings (medium)3 gold 6×9mm oval jump…

TECHNIQUES Peyote stitchCircular netting variationRight-angle weave variationNettingWhipstitch edging PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 2 g gold galvanized size 15° seed beads (A)2 g gold galvanized size 11° seed beads (B)0.5 g metallic gold size 11° Demi Round seed beads (C)2 g metallic gold size 8° Demi Round seed beads (D)1 g each size 11° cylinder beads (E) in the following colors:Zest galvanized DuracoatPewter galvanized DuracoatDark plum galvanizedBlush galvanizedMallard blue galvanizedCinnamon galvanizedSilver galvanized DuracoatDark teal galvanized DuracoatMuscat galvanized DuracoatChampagne galvanized Duracoat3 g matte metallic flax 4×2mm 2-hole MiniDuos (F)0.5 g gold galvanized Duracoat 2.8mm Japanese drops (G)1 gold 27×7mm 4-strand slide clasp Gray One-G or KO beading thread TOOLS ScissorsSize 12 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 7" Helen used the following Delica color numbers for this project: DB1835, DB1852, DB0455, DB0418, DB0459, DB0460, DB1831,…

beginner friendly! TECHNIQUES NettingPeyote stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 2 g champagne galvanized size 11° Japanese seed beads (A)1 g matte metallic dark green iris size 11° Japanese seed beads (B)44 pastel olivine 10×4mm 2-hole Tinos par Puca beads (C)6 backlit spectrum 7mm 2-hole baroque cabochons (D)2 gold-plated 5mm jump rings1 pair of gold-plated 22×18mm ear wiresSmoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS ScissorsSize 10 beading needle2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 3⅜" 1) FOCAL. Use netting to create the focal: Strip: Note: Lay 20C on your work surface with the wide end at the bottom and the holes oriented vertically. Add a stop bead to the end of 3' of thread, leaving a 4" tail. *String 1C (left hole/bottom to top) and 3A; pass back through…

TECHNIQUES Bead weaving Stringing Crimping Simple wireworking MATERIALS 12 silver size 11° Japanese seed beads (A)9 gold size 11° Japanese seed beads36 gold size 8° Japanese seed beads1 crystal 4mm vintage crystal rose montée26 white 3mm glass pearls (B)39 white 10mm pressed-glass rounds4 amethyst 8mm baroque glass beads (C)1 white 20×14mm vintage Japanese porcelain fluted bead1 light gold 32mm medallion filigree4 brass 10×7mm vintage petal bead caps1 crystal and antiqued gold 8×12mm box clasp5 gold-plated 2" ball-end head pins1 gold-plated 2" eye pin5 gold-plated 6mm jump rings2 gold-plated 4mm jump rings4 gold-plated 2mm crimp tubes2 gold-plated wire guards22" of gold vintage textured chainSmoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread22" of gold .018 beading wire TOOLS Size 11 beading needle Scissors Thread burner 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping…

TECHNIQUES Simple wireworking Gluing Hammering Metalwork Knotting Kumihimo (optional) MATERIALS 16 iolite 5–6×6–8mm faceted briolettes1 transparent sapphire and opal 10×8mm faceted turbine bead1 light blue 8×11mm pear-shaped crystal pearl drop4 antiqued gold 8×12mm botanical stamped ovals1 brushed gold 13mm filigree flower1 brushed gold 28mm filigree flower1 brushed gold 40mm filigree circle2 brass 10×20mm botanical hook clasps13 gold 5×7mm oval jump rings3 brass 6mm rope jump rings1 brass 8mm rope jump ring2 gold and light blue 12mm buttons with shank1 gold and blue 30mm textured glass button with shank2½ × 2" bare brass 22- to 26-gauge sheet metal (or optional filigree for backplate)Felt or other thin fabric for backing9' of gold 26-gauge wire6' of gold 22-gauge wire10" of antiqued brass 20-gauge wire18" of gold 20-gauge wire40" of antiqued brass 18-gauge wireJewelry…

Brick-Stitch Beaded Butterflies: 12 Patterns Inspired by Nature eBook by Karen Parker Bead artist Karen Parker is back with her second eBook, Brick-Stitch Beaded Butterflies: 12 Patterns Inspired by Nature. Packed with technique information and suggestions for turning your finished butterflies into pendants, brooches, and other jewelry pieces, this eBook contains 12 new lifelike patterns to keep you beading. Find it today at www.interweave.com. Mastering Peyote Stitch with Melinda Barta Online Workshop Series Based on 2018 Beadwork Designer of the Year Melinda Barta’s book Mastering Peyote Stitch, this course series is devoted to helping you master the many forms of peyote stitch. Each course includes expert tips, step-by-step technique instructions, and project patterns to help you put your skills to use. Start stitching today at www.interweave.com. www.interweave.com…

Q: Where is your beading space located? A: I recently set up in a small area in my living room for my beading work. It's actually a multipurpose type of craft area that contains all of my crafting supplies, because I also enjoy other types of crafts. However, I usually find it most comfortable to just sit on the floor in front of my coffee table and bead while I'm watching TV! Q: How is your workspace organized? A: My desk, which has plenty of light sources, stores my most-often used tools and beads. I have a small antique cabinet that I decorated with beaded spools as drawer knobs—this is where I keep all of my Delica beads. I store the rest of my beads and supplies in one of…

TECHNIQUES Two-needle right-angle weaveTwo-needle netting PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 2 g matte metallic copper size 11° seed beads (A)47 pastel teal 8mm 2-hole Candy beads (B)1 antiqued copper 18mm sunburst toggle claspWhite 6 lb WildFire thermally bonded beading thread TOOLS Scissors2 size 12 beading needles FINISHED SIZE 7" 1) CENTERLINE. Use two-needle right-angle weave to create the centerline strip of beads: Clasp Loop 1: Place a needle at each end of 6' of thread. Use one needle to string the toggle ring to the center of the thread. Use the right needle to string 3A (Fig. 1, purple thread). Use the left needle to pass through the first A strung, then string 1A and pass back through the next A (Fig. 1, green thread). Use each needle to retrace the thread…

beginner friendly! TECHNIQUES Tubular nettingWireworking PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g dark copper size 15° seed beads (A)1 g 24k gold-electroplated size 11° true-cut seed beads (B)48 vintage gold 4mm crystal pearl rounds (C)4 gold 4×1mm spacer beads2 gold 3" ball-end head pins1 pair of gold 16×20mm long-leg ear wiresBlack 6 lb WildFire thermally bonded beading thread TOOLS ScissorsSize 10 beading needleRound-nose pliers2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliersWire cutters FINISHED SIZE 2⅜" 1) TUBE. Use tubular netting to create the focal tube: Round 1: Use 3½ ' of thread to string {1B and 1C} three times, leaving an 8" 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 B (Fig. 1). Round…

beginner friendly TECHNIQUE Circular netting PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g matte dark olive size 15° Japanese seed beads (A)0.5 g semi-glazed lemongrass opaque size 11° Japanese seed beads (B)2 g olivine transparent size 6° Japanese seed beads (C)2 g jet bronze 3.8×1mm O beads (D)1 g green opaque 4×2mm 2-hole MiniDuos (E)18 crystal full Labrador 7×4mm 2-hole IrisDuos (F)6 green iris 3mm fire-polished rounds (G)1 pair of silver-plated 17×14mm ear wiresDark green size D S-Lon beading thread TOOLS ScissorsSize 12 beading needle2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 1¼ × 2" 1) EARRING BODY. Use circular netting to form the body of the earring: Round 1: Use 4' of thread to string 3C, leaving a 4" tail. Pass through the beads again to form a tight circle; use…

Whether using a large focal piece, vintage elements, or bold, oversized beads, you’re sure to make a statement with any one of the seven designs in this diverse collection. TECHNIQUES StringingSimple wireworking MATERIALS 18 turquoise 4mm glass pearls20 metallic mix 4×1mm glass O beads1 navy blue 13×12mm Lucite bicone9 royal blue 19×22mm Lucite ovals2 brass/turquoise patina 24mm 8-petal flowers (small)2 brass 33mm 8-petal flowers (large)2 brass 22×27mm lotus flower 3-to-1 connectors1 brass 7×21mm angled cone1 brass/turquoise patina 19×16mm toggle clasp4 brass 2" head pins2 brass 6mm jump rings4 brass 4×6mm oval jump rings4 brass 2mm crimp tubes11" of brass 7×10mm fancy chain17" of silver .015 beading wire TOOLS 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliersRound-nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers FINISHED SIZE 19" 1. Use 1 head pin to string the Lucite…

TECHNIQUES StringingSimple wireworkingCrimping MATERIALS 25 tangerine 4mm Swarovski crystal bicones10 light blue 18mm faceted howlite rounds24 orange 15–16×15–20mm bamboo coral barrels5 brown-and-gold 25mm ceramic rounds48 antiqued bronze 7mm flat disc spacers5 antiqued copper 11×17mm striated oval beads4 antiqued bronze 5×49mm metallized spikes1 antiqued gold 13×68mm metallized long drop spike20 gold-plated 6mm flower bead caps10 gold-plated 6mm bead aligner bead caps5 antiqued bronze 5×10mm lobster clasps1 antiqued bronze 22×30mm wavy toggle clasp10 antiqued bronze 4mm jump rings3 antiqued bronze 6mm jump rings2 gold 3mm crimp tubes2 gold-plated 4mm crimp covers2 gold 3×5mm wire guards17½ " of copper 20-gauge wire10" of brass 20-gauge wire36" of matte copper .024 beading wire TOOLS Round-nose pliersChain-nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers FINISHED SIZE 30" 1. Use one 3½ " piece of copper wire to form a wrapped…

TECHNIQUES Simple wireworkingKnotting MATERIALS 11 opaque chartreuse 8×10mm vintage glass wavy ovals3 opaque red with gold dust 10×12mm pressed-glass bellflowers2 black agate 12mm gemstone beads with gold hand-etched Chinese dragons12 transparent ruby red 12mm vintage dimpled glass rounds8 opaque black-and-gold 12×16mm vintage glass ovals9 opaque green 15×25mm vintage glass wavy ovals62 antiqued brass 3mm melons1 green cloisonné 45mm bead with dragon enamel1 antiqued brass 7×12mm lobster clasp1 antiqued brass 20-gauge 2" ball-end head pin42 antiqued brass 21-gauge 1½ " eye pins4 antiqued brass 5mm jump rings (small)46 antiqued brass 7mm jump rings (large)2 antiqued brass 30×12mm deco-style 4-strand reducers14" of brass 6×10mm curb chain6" of black 6-ply Irish waxed linen cord TOOLS Wire cutters2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliersRound-nose pliersScissors FINISHED SIZE 27" (shortest strand) 1. Use 1 eye…

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…