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Seven Things I Love About This Issue Making beaded jewelry is one of the most meditative crafts I know of. Stitch by stitch, we become absorbed in our own world and emerge with beautifully inspired jewelry components. And while this issue is full of twenty-eight stunning projects to motivate you to Zen out, I’ve made a list of seven things that I think you’ll find truly inspiring. 1. I love the architectural complexity of the Moroccan Lantern Pendant, with its unique mix of beads forming a standout piece of jewelry (page 28). 2. The showy Tucson Vista necklace displays a vibrant medley of SuperDuos and rivolis shaped into mesmerizing medallions (page 58). 3. Eight designers provide eight different ways to incorporate leather into jewelry designs. My fave? Becky Nunn’s cool…

2017 designer of the year ALTERNATE COLORWAY information for this project can be found at www.interweave.com/ beading Bead the beach to life using peyote and herringbone stitches to create striking starfish-shaped components connected with anemone-inspired links, dangles, and a custom clasp. 1) STARFISH. Use circular and tubular peyote and circular herringbone stitches to form the starfish: Base, Round 1: Use 4' of thread to string 6E, leaving a 4" 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 E strung (Fig. 1, orange thread). Base, Round 2: String 1E and pass through the next E of the previous round; repeat five times. Note: Unless otherwise noted, step up for this and subsequent rounds…

Use chenille stitch and dainty seed beads to form an easily made bracelet with a lacy feel. This project originally appeared in the eBook 10 Holiday Projects for Fall Through the New Year. You can find this eBook at www.interweave.com. TECHNIQUE Chenille stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 2 g gold galvanized permanent-finish size 15° seed beads (A) 6 g silver galvanized permanent-finish size 11° seed beads (B) 1 silver 15mm box clasp with rhinestone inlay 2 silver 5mm jump rings Gray One-G nylon beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE: 7" artist’s tips >Use shiny beads to emphasize the laced structure of the bracelet. >If you use matte size 11° seed beads and shiny size 15° seed beads, the bracelet will…

TECHNIQUE Netting variation PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 2 g antique bronze size 15° seed beads (A) 0.5 g matte seafoam Picasso size 11° seed beads (B) 34 coral bronze 8×5mm 2-hole DiamonDuos (C) 34 turquoise lumi pecan 8×5mm 2-hole DiamonDuos (D) 18 matte copper 10×5mm 3-hole Arcos par Puca beads (E) 18 dark bronze 10×5mm 3-hole Arcos par Puca beads (F) 1 antiqued copper 7×14mm ball-andsocket clasp Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 or 11 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 83⁄16" 1) CENTERLINE. Use netting to stitch the centerline: Note: Lay the C faceup on your work surface with the holes oriented horizontally. Lay the E horizontally on your work surface with the curves facing up. Lay the F horizontally on your work surface with the curves…

TECHNIQUES Peyote stitch variation Netting PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g metallic light bronze size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 1 g metallic light bronze size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 1 g metallic light bronze size 8° Japanese seed beads (C) 4 g crystal bronze pale gold 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (D) 46 bronze turquoise Picasso 6mm 2-hole Honeycomb beads (E) 30 turquoise green Picasso 4mm fire-polished rounds (F) 1 antiqued gold 14×16mm 2-strand decorative box clasp 4 antiqued gold 4×6mm oval jump rings Light khaki One-G nylon beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 or 11 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 7 ¼ " 1) BRACELET. Use a variation of peyote stitch and netting to form the bracelet: Rows 1 and 2: Add a stop…

EASY-GOING INSPIRATION Boho Leather Bangles Glue strips of deerskin leather lace onto various channel bangles and add themed charms to form these simple bracelets, then wear them together for a trendy stacked look. Boho Leather Bangles Becky Nunn TECHNIQUES gluing knotting MATERIALS Ohm Bangle (thin bangle): 1 antiqued silver 4mm faceted round 1 antiqued silver 6mm faceted round 1 antiqued silver 5×12mm faceted teardrop 1 antiqued silver 9mm ohm charm 1 antiqued silver 5mm channel bangle 17" of chocolate 3mm deerskin lace Double Rectangle Bangle (thin bangle with rectangles): 1 antiqued silver 3mm cuff with rectangle bezel ends 3" of chocolate 5mm deerskin lace Drop Bangle (medium bangle): 1 antiqued silver 4mm faceted round 1 antiqued silver 6mm faceted round 1 antiqued silver 8×14mm faceted drop 1 antiqued silver 9mm…

Use similar techniques to make a matching bracelet. Forest Friend Rejetta Sellers TECHNIQUES stringing simple wireworking crimping MATERIALS 30–32 chrysoprase 20–30×5–12mm rough nugget slices 4 bronze 7×1.5mm large-hole heishi 1 green-and-brown 28×39mm ceramic owl pendant 1 brass 12×24mm lobster clasp 1 brass 7mm jump ring 2 brass 9mm etched jump rings 2 brass 15mm jump rings 1 brass 26mm jump ring 4 brass 2mm crimp tubes 4 brass 3mm crimp covers 1 brown 23×40mm leather cord holder 4 ½ " of brass 6mm/11mm round chain 20" of chestnut 5mm leather lace 12" of dark brass 24-gauge wire 12" of bronze .018 beading wire TOOLS 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers Wire cutters Crimping pliers FINISHED SIZE 19 ½ " 1. Use both etched jump rings to attach the owl…

Picket Fence Melissa Cable TECHNIQUES hole punching stringing simple wireworking peyote stitch (optional) MATERIALS 2 silver 1mm crimp tubes (small) 2 silver 3mm crimp tubes (large) 14" of olive 5mm round leather cord 15" of metallic silver 5mm round leather cord 18 ½ " of metallic blue 5mm round leather cord 3" of metallic silver 7mm leather lace 2" of silver 24-gauge ¼ " bezel wire 20" of .014 beading wire Scrap wood square 2 wood 3" square ¼ " dowels 4 small nails Gel glue TOOLS Hammer Drill with 1mm twist drill bit Awl Round-nose pliers Metal hole punch Craft blade Ruler Black and red pens Permanent markers in blue, olive, silver Crimping pliers For optional peyote-stitched tube: 5 g of brown AB size 11º cylinder seed beads 5…

MELISSA GRAKOWSKY SHIPPEE This spiky pendant incorporates a unique mix of beads, tubular peyote stitch, and netting to form a beaded architectural masterpiece that resembles a lantern. 1) PENDANT. Form the pendant using tubular peyote stitch and netting: Note: The pendant is stitched from the widest (top) end to the narrowest (bottom) end. You’ll hold the beadwork upside down as you work. Rounds 1 and 2: Use 4' of thread to string 12B, leaving an 18" tail. Pass through the first B strung (Fig. 1, orange thread). Note: Repeat the thread path of each round once or twice to reinforce. All illustrations are shown flat with reinforcements removed for clarity. Rounds 3 and 4: Work 6 peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch (Fig. 1, purple thread); repeat, stepping up…

TECHNIQUES Picot Circular and flat peyote stitches Circular herringbone stitch Right-angle weave PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g champagne gold galvanized size 15° seed beads (A) 4 g champagne gold galvanized size 11° seed beads (B) 2.5 g matte light blue size 11° seed beads (C) 64 blue chalk lazure 5×7mm Pip beads (D) 64 Pacific opal AB 3mm crystal bicones (E) 8 foil-back metallic sunshine 8mm 39ss crystal chatons 56 gold 3mm rounds (F) 1 gold-plated 13×24mm spring-ring clasp Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 7 ¼ " 1) FLOWERS. Use picots, circular peyote stitch, and circular herringbone stitch to form the flowers: Round 1: Use 2' of thread to string {1B and 1D} eight times, leaving a 4" tail. Pass…

TECHNIQUE Circular netting PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 3 g metallic purple iris size 15° seed beads (A) 1 g metallic purple iris size 11° seed beads (B) 2.5 g purple iris 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (C) 36 metallic light green suede 6mm 2-hole CzechMates squares (D) 36 green iris 3mm fire-polished rounds (E) 36 white 3mm crystal pearl rounds (F) 6 light ivory 6mm crystal pearl rounds (G) 1 antiqued brass 12mm decorative 2-hole button Smoke 8 lb FireLine braided beading thread Microcrystalline wax TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 7 ¼ " 1) COMPONENTS. Use circular netting to form the components: Round 1: Use 4' of waxed thread to string {1C and 1F} six times, leaving a 4" tail. Pass through the beads (same holes of the C) again…

ON THE COVER KITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROJECT AT www.interweave.com TECHNIQUES Tubular and circular peyote stitch variations Flat peyote stitch variation Two-needle ladder stitch variation PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 2 g gold galvanized size 11° Japanese seed beads (A) 3 g gunmetal size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 10 hematite pastel 2.5×6mm Rizos (C) 9 g Bordeaux pastel 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (D) 5 g petrol pastel 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (E) 9 g crystal bronze fire red 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (F) 14 g crystal bronze pale gold 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (G) 2 gunmetal 4mm metal rounds (H) 6 foil-back crystal golden shadow 12mm crystal rivolis 1 foil-back crystal golden shadow 14mm crystal rivoli 1 gunmetal 15mm toggle clasp Black 6 lb WildFire thermally bonded beading thread TOOLS Scissors 2 size…

Pearl Blossom Laura Gasparrini TECHNIQUES stringing knotting MATERIALS 42 white 7–8×5mm pearl rondelles with 2mm holes (small) 7 white 9–10mm pearl rounds with 3mm holes (large) 8 Thai silver 4×5mm 2-hole tubes with 3mm holes 1 Thai silver 12mm cabbage rose shank button 36" of metallic pearl 1.5mm leather cord Jewelry adhesive (optional) TOOLS Scissors Chain-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 7 ½ " 1. Cut the leather cord in half. Cut each end at an angle to make it easier to string the beads. 2. Fold both cords in half. String 1 folded cord through one 2-hole tube (1 strand in each hole). Repeat using the second cord and the same tube. Even the cord ends. Pull the first cord so the tube is snug against the fold. Pull the second…

Blarney Stone Katie Hacker TECHNIQUES stringing crimping gluing MATERIALS 8 Colorado topaz 8×6mm crystal rondelles 7 green-impression-jasper-and-bronzite 20–25×25–35mm graduated collar tabs 2 antiqued brass 4mm faceted cubes 1 antiqued brass 11×28mm wing charm 1 antiqued brass 12mm tree-of-life charm 16 brass 8mm star spacers 2 antiqued brass 22×24mm toggle clasps 2 antiqued brass 4×6mm oval jump rings 1 gunmetal 4×6mm oval jump ring 1 brass 7.25mm jump ring 2 hematite 2×3mm crimp tubes 13" of antiqued brass 8×10mm double curb chain 20" of olive 5mm leather lace 11" of bronze .021 beading wire Gel glue TOOLS 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers Scissors Crimping pliers FINISHED SIZE 22 ½ " 1. Weave the leather lace through the entire chain, leaving ½ " tails on each end. Dab glue on…

Boho Braid Marla Salezze TECHNIQUES stringing 4-strand braiding knotting crimping MATERIALS 0.25 g of green tea gold luster size 11º seed beads 0.25 g of metallic dark bronze size 8º seed beads 117 aqua terra jasper 6–18×2–6mm chips 1 aqua terra jasper 35mm open square 10 gold 10×12mm faceted barrels 1 antiqued gold 22mm hammered toggle ring 1 antiqued gold 27mm hammered toggle bar 3 gold 5mm jump rings 2 gold 3mm crimp beads 2 gold 4mm crimp covers 1 gold 18×7mm ribbon crimp end 30" of copper metallic 1mm round leather cord 144" of saddle 5mm deerskin lace 23" of bone .019 beading wire Jewelry adhesive TOOLS Scissors 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers Wire cutters Crimping pliers Metal file (optional) FINISHED SIZE 32" 1. Use four 36"…

LESSONS IN BEAD WEAVING Peyote stitch projects are great for beginners, a favorite among beadweavers, and usually one of the first stitches a new beader learns. Master flat peyote stitch and you’ll quickly see it’s the building block for all other peyote variations. But don’t be fooled by its name —pieces made with this basic stitch can be curled, twisted, folded, and gathered to be anything but flat. Perfect your flat peyote–stitch skills and you’ll be ready to bead any peyote project you can dream up. EVEN-COUNT FLAT PEYOTE STITCH Working in even-count peyote stitch is fast because no turnarounds are required. Start by stringing an even number of beads. The first set of beads strung always makes up both Rows 1 and 2. Note that the first bead strung…

OPTION FORM 1 LARGER DUO COMPONENT TO BE USED AS THE CENTER COMPONENT OF THE NECKLACE BY STARTING DUO COMPONENT, ROUND 1 WITH 10F INSTEAD OF 8F. Create two different kinds of components using SuperDuos, crescent beads, tubular peyote stitch, and netting, then string them together with bugle beads and pearls and finish with a simple chain. 1) DUO COMPONENTS. Use a variation of tubular peyote stitch and netting to form the components made primarily with SuperDuos: Round 1: Working counterclockwise, use 4' of thread to string 8F, leaving a 4" tail. Pass through the beads (same holes) again to form a tight circle; use the w orking and tail threads to tie a square knot and pass through the first (inside) holes of the first 2F strung. Pass through…

OPTION USE CRYSTAL ROSE MONTÉES OR TWO-HOLE CANDY BEADS INSTEAD OF HONEYCOMB BEADS. TECHNIQUE Netting PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 12 g bronze size 11° Japanese seed beads (A) 10 dark bronze 2.8mm Japanese drops (B) 85 dark bronze 6mm 2-hole Tango beads (C) 124 chalk champagne 6mm 2-hole Tango beads (D) 41 metallic dark green 6mm 2-hole Honeycomb beads (E) 127 chalk champagne 8×5mm 2-hole DiamonDuos (F) 5 bronze 7mm jump rings 1 bronze 20mm decorative toggle clasp Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 18 ¾ " 1) BODY. Use netting to work the body of the necklace: Note: “Base” is used to indicate the shortest side of a Tango bead with two holes; “top”…

TECHNIQUE Circular netting PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g shale semi-frosted opaque size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 0.5 g plumeria pastel frosted opaque size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 18 light pink ceramic opaque 2.5×3mm Minos par Puca beads (C) 3 g matte chalk white azuro 3.8×1mm O beads (D) 12 jet copper luster 4×2mm 2-hole MiniDuos (E) 6 blue ceramic opaque 10×5mm 3-hole Arcos par Puca beads (F) 12 jet hematite 3mm fire-polished rounds (G) 1 pair of silver 13mm ear wires White size D S-Lon nylon beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 13 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 1 3⁄16 × 2" OPTIONS • ADD A TEARDROP OR CHARM OPPOSITE THE EAR WIRE TO MAKE THE EARRINGS MORE ROMANTIC. • SUBSTITUTE 2.8MM JAPANESE…

TECHNIQUE Right-angle weave variation PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 5 g bronze size 11° Japanese seed beads (A) 1.5 g bronze 2.8mm Japanese drops (B) 31 butter pecan 8×5mm 2-hole DiamonDuos (C) 10 crystal aurum 4.7mm gold-plated 20ss crystal rose montées (D) 1 smoky topaz 9×15mm top-drilled crystal teardrop Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 6 ½ " 1) ROWS 1 AND 2. Use a variation of rightangle weave to stitch the first 2 rows of the bracelet: Unit 1: Lay the C faceup on your work surface with the holes oriented horizontally. Use 5' of thread to string 1C (bottom hole) and 3A, leaving a 4" tail; pass through the C (bottom hole) (Fig. 1, purple thread). String 5A; pass through the…

Use similar techniques to make matching earrings. Mermaid Splash Marcy Kentz TECHNIQUES simple wireworking stringing knotting MATERIALS 34 kyanite 5×2–3mm faceted rondelles in graduated shades of green and blue 6 idocrase 7×9mm faceted teardrops 1 sterling silver 15×13mm mermaid tail pendant 1 sterling silver 6×22mm tulip crimp hook clasp 2 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes 2 sterling silver 3mm crimp covers 2 sterling silver 4mm crimp covers 16" of sage 3mm deer-tan leather lace 18" of sterling silver 26-gauge wire 6" of .010 beading wire TOOLS Scissors Chain-nose pliers Awl or tack Crimping pliers Wire cutters Round-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 18 ½ " 1. Form an overhand knot at one end of one 8" piece of deer-tan leather lace. Use the chain-nose pliers to open the tulip crimp end of…

Men’s Leather Set Kristina Hahn Eleniak TECHNIQUES knotting handsewing MATERIALS Arrowhead necklace: 1 brass 16×30mm arrowhead pendant 36" of black 3mm leather cord 1 ¼ " of brown ½ " distressed leather strap 3 ½ " of black 1mm waxed cotton cord Compass necklaces (2): 2 pewter 13mm compass charms 2 brass 8mm jump rings 36" of brown 3mm leather cord 36" of black 3mm leather cord 2 ½ " of brown ½ " distressed leather strap 7" of black 1mm waxed cotton cord TOOLS Scissors Leather or metal 1.5mm hole punch Upholstery sewing needle Rubber mallet Bench block 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 23" (adjustable) 1. Form a sliding knot on each end of 1 black leather cord. 2. Use scissors to round the corners…

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…