Innehållsförteckning för October - November 2016 från Beadwork

If I were to comb through the letters that I’ve written during my past eight years as Editor of Beadwork, I’m sure I would find mentions of my family’s dream to live in the mountains. While I’m excited to say this dream has come true, I’m sad to say this means I’ll be stepping away from my current role at Beadwork. Here are just a few things that I’ve been extremely grateful for over the years: Community. Beaders are passionate people, and nothing beats connecting with like-minded crafters at shows and in classes. Luckily, we have magazines and social media to keep us connected between such events. Making. While I enjoy showing off finished pieces of jewelry, my favorite thing about beading is the act of creating. For many of…

MATERIALS & TOOLS Size 11° Demi seed beads (A) Size 8° seed beads (B) DiamonDuo beads (C) End caps with clasp Thread Scissors Needle Thick straw (optional) Adhesive STEP 1. Add a needle to a comfortable length of thread. Double the thread, then add a stop bead, leaving a 20" tail. String {1A and 1C} five times, making sure the C face up (Photo A). STEP 2. Pass through the first A strung and the first (inside) then second (outside) holes of the next C to form a circle (Photo B). Note: You’ll now begin working in the opposite direction. Pull the thread to tighten all the beads. STEP 3. String 1A, 1C (making sure the C is faceup), and 1A. Pass through the second (outside) hole of the next…

TECHNIQUES kumihimo braiding wireworking PROJECT LEVEL £¡¡ MATERIALS 8 any color size 6° seed beads (A) 13 crystal copper rainbow 4mm fire-polished rounds (B) 157 jet vega iris 5mm pressed-glass pinch beads (C) 12 lavender 6mm crystal bicones (D) 2 antiqued copper-plated 9×12mm (7.2mm inner diameter) etched cones 1 antiqued copper 5mm jump ring 1 antiqued copper 15mm fancy toggle clasp 16" of copper 22-gauge wire Black size 18 Super-Lon twisted nylon cord Clear craft adhesive TOOLS Scissors Round kumihimo disc Center weight Wire cutters 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers Round-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 8" artist’s tip As you braid, the edge beads may cause the braid to twist. Use your fingers to manipulate the braid, rubbing the braid and rolling it between your fingers, up and down…

artist’s tips To customize this design, vary the size and color of beads. You can also use different colors of flexible beading wire; this wire is available in a wide variety of colors. TECHNIQUES kumihimo braiding crimping PROJECT LEVEL ££¡ MATERIALS 8 g matte black size 6° seed beads (A) 92 dark amber 6×4mm fire-polished rondelles (B) 4 jet 6×3mm crystal saucers (C) 2 jet 12×9mm crystal rondelles (D) 4 copper 2mm crimp tubes 4 copper 3mm crimp covers 2 copper 3mm crimp tubes 2 copper 4mm crimp covers 1 copper 14mm patterned toggle clasp 40' of copper .014 flexible beading wire 26" of copper .019 beading wire TOOLS Wire cutters 2 bead stops Double-density kumihimo disc Mighty crimping pliers Regular crimping pliers Chain-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 22 ¾ "…

1) BAND. Use triangle weave and a variation of right-angle weave to form the bracelet: Section 1, Unit 1: Use 2 ½ ' of thread to string 3B, leaving a 4" tail; pass through the first B strung (Fig. 1, blue thread). String 1A and pass through the nearest B of this unit; repeat twice. Pass through the first A of this unit (Fig. 1, red thread). Section 1, Unit 2: String 3A; pass through the last A exited and the first 2A just added (Fig. 2, green thread). Section 1, Unit 3: String 3B; pass through the last A exited and the first B just added (Fig. 2, blue thread). String 1A and pass through the nearest B of this unit; repeat. Pass through the next A of the…

In Modern Beaded Lace, beadweaver extraordinaire Cynthia Newcomer Daniel translates her love for lace into exquisite beaded creations. Using basic beadweaving stitches, she transforms delicate seed beads and sparkling crystals into flowers, leaves, and scrolls, which become stunning necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings, and rings. Learn how to create gorgeous beaded lace, including the ornate earrings in this exclusive preview, in Cynthia’s must-have new book. Modern Beaded Lace is available from your favorite bead or book retailer or at www.bit.ly/modern-beaded-lace. To learn more about Cynthia, see Bead Artist on page 38. Cynthia Newcomer Daniel TECHNIQUES Modified right-angle weave Peyote stitch Square stitch Modified square stitch MATERIALS 2.5 g bronze size 11° seed beads (A) 1.2 g 24k-plated size 11° seed beads (B) 0.3 g bronze size 8° seed beads (C) 0.5…

KITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROJECT AT www.bit.ly/carousel-bracelet-kit SEE P. 78 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 4 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION TECHNIQUE triangle weave variation PROJECT LEVEL ooo MATERIALS 2 g gold-lined light Montana blue size 11° Japanese seed beads (A) 4 g gold-lined black diamond size 8° Japanese seed beads (B) 78 matte metallic antique gold 3×10mm 2-hole crescent beads (C) 7 gold garnet suede 4mm pressed-glass rounds (D) 1 matte bronze 18×14mm textured shank button Beige One-G nylon beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 6 ¾ " 1) COMPONENT 1. Use a variation of triangle weave to form the first component: Unit 1: Note: Lay the C horizontally on your work surface with each bead’s inside curve facing down. Add a stop bead to…

SEE P. 78 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 4 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. TECHNIQUE netting PROJECT LEVEL ooo MATERIALS 2 g bronze size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 2 g bronze size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 86 matte metallic flax 6mm flat 2-hole front-drilled triangles (C) 22 matte metallic flax 6mm 2-hole CzechMates squares (D) 60 amethyst AB 4mm fire-polished rounds (E) 14 amethyst AB 6mm fire-polished rounds (F) 1 gold 16×10mm 2-strand tube clasp Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 6 ¾ " 1) EDGES. Note: Lay 43C on your work surface so that the holes are nearest you and the point of each C is facing away. Add a stop bead to 6' of thread, leaving a 12" tail.…

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…

What inspired you to make the beadwork piece in this issue of Beadwork? The inspiration for this piece came when I was learning how to make warped squares. I was playing with the shape, using different beads and finishes, and looking for ways to incorporate the crystals I love. —Robijo Burzynski Beaded triangles, in various iterations, have become my signature shape. My latest triangles incorporate SuperDuos and MiniDuos, adding texture and a new design element. It’s very satisfying to begin with three beads and build a universal shape with unlimited color options. —Phyllis Dintenfass It all started when I was working on ways to bezel a rivoli using different bead types. The bezel in this piece doesn’t hide the rivoli, and it enhances the crystal’s brilliance. Then I built a…

artist’s tips To create an even braid, keep consistent tension. The 9mm jump rings used to attach the charms will fit snugly on the rope. Open each jump ring a little wider than normal so you can fit it around the bracelet. While closing the jump ring, it helps to use your fingernail to move beads out of the way by gently pushing them down. TECHNIQUE kumihimo braiding PROJECT LEVEL £¡¡ MATERIALS 10 g total Sonoran mix size 8˚ Japanese seed beads (2.5 g each of terra-cotta, light beige, turquoise, and navy blue) 1 antiqued copper 8×12mm horseshoe charm 1 antiqued copper 11×14mm star charm 1 antiqued copper 7×14mm primitive heart charm 2 antiqued copper 12×15mm (8mm inner diameter) pagoda cord ends 1 antiqued copper 7×18mm magnetic cylinder clasp 2…

1) SPINES. Use a variation of right-angle weave to stitch three spines as building blocks for the bangle: Unit 1: Add a needle to the center of 12' of 6 or 8 lb thread and bring the ends together to form a 6' doubled thread. String 1C, 1J, 1C, 1G, 1E, 1J, 1F, 1G, 1C, 1J, and 1C; pass through the unused (second) hole of the last G strung. String 1F, 1J, and 1E; pass through the first G (second hole) of this unit and weave through beads to exit fromthe second J of this unit (Fig. 1, blue thread). Unit 2: String 1F, 1G, 1C, 1J, and 1C; pass through the G (second hole) just added. String 1F, 1J, 1E, 1G, 1C, 1J, and 1C; pass through the G…

KITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROJECT AT www.bit.ly/whirligig-bracelet-kit SEE P. 78 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 4 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. TECHNIQUES cubic right-angle weave tubular herringbone stitch variation PROJECT LEVEL ooo MATERIALS 3 g steel permanent-finish size 11° Japanese seed beads (A) 1 g higher metallic dragonfly size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 52 blue iris 3×10mm 2-hole crescent beads (C) 56 Atlantis green iris luster 2mm fire-polished rounds (D) 1 silver 11mm magnetic barrel clasp Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread Note: Toho size 11° Japanese seed beads are recommended; due to sizing, other brands may not work properly. TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 7½" artist’s tips It’s important to keep a consistent stitching direction when working each subsequent whirligig unit so the crescent…

TECHNIQUES circular herringbone stitch circular peyote stitch PROJECT LEVEL ooo MATERIALS 2 g champagne galvanized size 11° Japanese cylinder beads (A) 2 crystal copper 12×8mm crystal rondelles 1 pair of gold-plated 10×16mm lever-back ear wires Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread Beading thread wax TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 1 ¾ " 1) EARRING TOP. Use circular herringbone and peyote stitches to form the top half of the earring: Round 1: Use 2' of waxed thread to string 4A, leaving a 4" tail. Use the working and tail threads to tie a knot, forming a tight circle; pass through the first A strung (Fig. 1, green thread). Round 2: String 2A and pass through the next A of Round 1; repeat three times. Note: Step up…

ANNIE STOLTZFUS of Stevens, Pennsylvania, customized Alice Kharon’s Boardwalk Necklace (Beadwork, August/September 2015) with a clasp and fire-polished rounds. NATALIA TRUKHINA of Rome, Italy, took Cindy Holsclaw’s Chrysanthemum Blossoms (Beadwork, April/May 2015) to another level. JANICE CHAN of Melbourne, Australia, cleverly reworked Lisa Kan’s Quatrefoil Earrings (Beadwork, December 2015/January 2016) into a necklace. Beadwork’s managing editor, LAVON PETERS, modified Alice Kharon’s Cat’s-Eye Collar (Beadwork, April/May 2016) to make a bracelet variation and a pair of earrings. Check our website, beadworkmagazine.com, for corrections and announcements.…

Naomi Lindstrom’s Worldwide Bead Collection Michaan’s Auctions in Alameda, California, recently sold a large collection of beads and jewelry, as well as other art pieces, from the late Naomi Lindstrom’s private collection. Ms. Lindstrom was a flight attendant who collected beads from all over the world during her travels. She had a keen interest in other cultures and in archaeology, which she explored by visiting dig sites across the globe. Ms. Lindstrom amassed the largest private bead collection in the United States, with some beads dating back more than 5,000 years. She designed jewelry that used these beads in culturally and historically accurate ways. After Ms. Lindstrom’s death at age eighty-nine, her bead and jewelry collection was carefully sorted into almost 300 lots for auction. Estimates for the auction started…

IN THE BEADING DAILY SHOP In Creative Bead Embroidery 1 with Kinga Nichols: Working with Precut Foundations, you’ll start by learning what tools you need to begin embroidering with beads and how to use backstitch and stop stitch to apply beads to your foundation. Kinga embroiders on precut foundations as opposed to a large flat backing, and you’ll see how this technique can enhance the shape, texture, and overall look of your design. By the end of this video workshop, you’ll create a stunning and unique fish-themed cuff and will be one step closer to creating your own bead-embroidered masterpieces! www.bit.ly/bead-embroidery-precut -foundations-video In Creative Bead Embroidery 2 with Kinga Nichols: Stitching with Shaped Beads and Fine Fabrics, Kinga shows how to add depth and dimension to your designs by using…

TECHNIQUES kumihimo braiding wireworking PROJECT LEVEL ooo MATERIALS 4 g amethyst-lined topaz size 8° seed beads (A) 144 gold 4×7mm long magatama drops (B) 1 brass 9×18mm (7mm inner diameter) decorative end cone 1 brass 25mm toggle bar 7" of gold 20-gauge wire Gold size 18 Super-Lon twisted nylon cord Fabric glue TOOLS Scissors Round kumihimo disc Center weight 8 bobbins Wire cutters Chain-nose pliers Round-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 9" 1) PREPARE THE CORDS. Cut 8 lengths of cord, each 48" long. Gather the cords and tie them together at one end with an overhand knot. 2) PLACE THE CORDS. Clip the weight onto the knot and hang it down through the center hole of the disc. Arrange the cords so there is 1 cord on each side of the…

2016 designer of the year SEE P. 78 FOR HELPFUL TECHNIQUE INFORMATION. SEE P. 4 FOR PROJECT-LEVEL INFORMATION. 1) BEZEL. Use square stitch, tubular netting, and picots to bezel the rivoli: Round 1: Use 2 ½ ' of thread to string {1F, 1B, 1D, and 1B} four times, leaving a 4" tail. Pass through the first 1F/1B/1D strung (Fig. 1, black thread). Round 2: String 5B and pass through the last D exited to form a square stitch, then weave through beads to exit from the next D of Round 1; repeat three times. Pass through the first 5B of this round (Fig. 1, purple thread). Note: You’ll now begin working in the opposite direction. Round 3: String 1B and pass through the nearest 5B of Round 2; repeat three…

Q: What was the inspiration for your book? A: Two of my great passions are beadweaving and lacemaking. Making beaded lace seemed to resonate with a lot of beaders, and putting my process into a book was a wonderful opportunity to share my love for lace and beads. I can’t wait to see what others do with the basic concepts I’ve shared in my book; I’m looking forward to seeing my readers come up with designs that go beyond what I’ve imagined. That’s what inspires me! Q: How did you get started crafting and beading? A: I honestly can’t remember not crafting. My grandmothers and parents were my first teachers. There was nothing that my grandmothers and mother couldn’t make with needle and thread; I learned sewing, crochet, and beadwork…

TECHNIQUES circular herringbone stitch circular and flat peyote stitches PROJECT LEVEL ooo MATERIALS 2 g metallic purple iris size 11° seed beads (A) 2 g matte metallic patina iris size 11° seed beads (B) 2 g matte metallic green/blue iris size 11° seed beads (C) 2 g chalk Vega 4×2mm 2-hole MiniDuos (D) Light purple size D Nymo nylon beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 2 × 2 ½ " 1) TRIANGLE. Use circular herringbone and peyote stitches to form the triangle: Round 1: Use 3' of thread to string 3A, leaving a 12" tail; use the working and tail threads to tie a knot, forming a circle. Pass through the first A strung (Fig. 1, orange thread). Round 2: String 2A and pass through the…

TECHNIQUES tubular and circular peyote stitch variations PROJECT LEVEL ooo MATERIALS 0.5 g aluminum galvanized permanent-finish size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 2 g blue slate galvanized size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 0.5 g aluminum galvanized permanent-finish size 8° Japanese seed beads (C) 1 g gold galvanized Duracoat 2.8mm Japanese drops (D) 1 g matte gold 3.8×1mm O beads (E) 3 g dark brown pastel 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (F) 6 amethyst luster opaque 5×3mm 2-hole Rullas (G) 1 foil-back crystal vitrail medium 16mm crystal rivoli 12 jet Picasso 4mm fire-polished rounds (H) 6 amethyst luster opaque 8mm pressed-glass mushroom beads (J) 6 metallic brown 9×6mm pressed-glass rondelles (K) Crystal 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 2" 1) BEZEL. Use tubular and…