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Translations The beautiful BARGello Bracelet design on the cover is Michelle Gowland’s translation of the traditional Bargello needlepoint embroidery technique. She executed the design so well using two-hole shaped beads and luscious color palettes. This may seem odd, but looking at Michelle’s designs transported me back to the early days of using polymer clay. In the mid-1990s, Laura Liska devised a technique that translated her love of Bargello into polymer. She displayed some of her work during the Masters Invitational Polymer Clay Exhibition and Sale (MIPCES), and it was wonderful to see her work up close. The details, colors, and the way she was able to create layers of color that transitioned seamlessly were mesmerizing. Other artists were also translating natural materials and patterns or techniques into this new medium.…

BEADING ON A LOOM IS A FAST WAY TO weave a fabric of beads that can be turned into a piece of jewelry. The effect looks similar to square stitch and results in an even piece of beadwork that can be used in a variety of ways. Loomed beadwork is basically a small jeweled tapestry that you can wear. Claudia Chase invented the original Mirrix Loom (shown here) when her children were young, and she was shuttling them to all of their various activities. A dedicated fiber artist and weaver, she wanted a fully functional portable loom that she could use on the go. The Mirrix Loom includes everything she was looking for, with a shedding device, adjustable tension, variable spacing of the warps, and optional accessories. Claudia was my…

beginner friendly Create a gently wavy loomed bracelet with Delica beads and 2mm Swarovski crystals. The adjustable slide clasp makes it a perfect adornment for any wrist. TECHNIQUE Loomwork PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 3 g silver-lined light navy blue Duracoat size 11° cylinder beads (A) 3 g nutmeg dyed Duracoat opaque size 11° cylinder beads (B) 3 g sienna dyed Duracoat opaque size 11° cylinder beads (C) 3 g dark maroon dyed Duracoat opaque size 11° cylinder beads (D) 3 g matte black size 11° cylinder beads (E) 194 jet 2mm Swarovski crystal rounds (F) 2 navy blue 17mm embroidery-thread tassels with gold cap 2 gold 15×5mm slide end tube with 3mm closed loop 1 gold 5.5×7mm tube slide clasp 4 gold-plated 20-gauge 4mm jump rings 4 gold 2×6mm glue-in chain…

TECHNIQUES Flat peyote stitch Herringbone stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 4 g turquoise opaque size 11° cylinder beads (A) 2 g underwater blue opaque Duracoat size 11° cylinder beads (B) 1 g matte turquoise AB opaque size 11° cylinder beads (C) 2 g silver-lined bright fuchsia size 11° cylinder beads (D) 1 g matte yellow size 11° cylinder beads (E) 2 g matte black size 11° cylinder beads (F) 5 transparent light blue AB 3.4mm Japanese drops (G) 1 silver 25×10mm 4-strand rectangle slide-lock clasp Smoke 6lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle 3½ " plastic bobbin FINISHED SIZE 6¾ " Wendy used the following Delica color numbers for this colorway: DB658, DB2130, DB878, DB1340, DB1592, DB310. Inspired by the thorny and spiky plants of the American…

Create a slinky bracelet that feels great to wear using 2-hole CzechMates bars. Stitch a colorful pattern that is reminiscent of Bargello needlepoint. TECHNIQUE Flat peyote stitch variation PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 0.5 g green iris size 15° seed beads (A) 1 g matte green iris size 11° seed beads (B) 10 green turquoise Picasso size 8° seed beads (C) 4 gold Duracoat size 8° seed beads (D) 2 matte teal size 8° seed beads (E) 3 green iris size 8° seed beads (F) 5 g matte green iris 3.4mm Japanese drops (G) 83 metallic suede light green 6×2mm 2-hole CzechMates bars (H) 73 Atlantis green 6×2mm 2-hole CzechMates bars (J) 63 olive opaque 6×2mm 2-hole CzechMates bars (K) 53 Pacifica avocado 6×2mm 2-hole CzechMates bars (L) 39 Pacifica ginger 6×2mm…

beginner friendly! This fun and unique twist on today's popular wrap bracelets incorporates artistic handmade metal components and stacked beads to create an easy-to-wear piece. Simply switching out the bead colors will give you a completely different look and feel! TECHNIQUE Brick stitch variation PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 4 g red Picasso opaque size 8° seed beads (A) 3 g bronze size 8° seed beads (B) 24 bronze 2mm cubes (C) 36 blue turquoise Picasso 4mm melon rounds (D) 8 aqua Picasso 4mm fire-polished rounds (E) 26 bronze 1.5–2mm metal beads with 1mm hole (F) 1 antiqued bronze 12×8mm 3-hole metal component with 1mm holes 1 antiqued bronze 14×16mm shank button 1 antiqued bronze 18mm textured ring 1 antiqued bronze 18-gauge 8mm twisted jump ring 55" of dark brown 1mm waxed…

Create a unique focal by inserting beaded head pins through a series of chain links, then add contrasting dangles and a large central pendant for extra drama. Rainforest Necklace Anne Perry TECHNIQUES Simple wireworking MATERIALS 18 red-orange Picasso 6×7mm faceted-glass cones 2 amber Picasso 11×13mm stamped glass ovals 9 green-and-white striped 7×11mm plastic bicones 1 patinated brass 31×50mm acanthus-leaf pendant 19 antiqued brass 22-gauge 2" head pins 2 antiqued brass 22-gauge 2" eye pins 7 antiqued brass 6mm jump rings 2 copper 6×14mm unsoldered flat oval rings 1 antiqued copper 6×12mm hook 15½ " of antiqued copper 5×9 /8×5mm fancy chain 13" of antiqued copper 10mm unsoldered cable chain TOOLS Flat-nose pliers Round-nose pliers Wire cutters FINISHED SIZE 20" (adjustable; with 3½ " focal) 1. Use 1 eye pin to…

The migration of the monarch butterfly, which has become a changing and uncertain journey, inspired this design. Historically, the winter migration has ended in the mountains of central Mexico, but some of the insects' destination in recent years has become southern Florida. Monarch’s Destination Unknown Sandra Lupo TECHNIQUES Stringing Crimping Simple wireworking Cone-making (optional) MATERIALS 3 topaz 6mm crystal bicones 6 topaz or crystal copper 8mm crystal rounds 8 crystal golden shadow or Colorado topaz 10mm crystal rounds 2 jet black 2 ½ " beaded tassels with 3mm faceted-glass rounds 1 black onyx 11–23×14–34 fan focal (6-piece set) 1 antiqued gold 6×2mm large-hole rondelle 4 antiqued gold 7×12mm oval leaf beads 1 antiqued gold 7×35mm branch link 2 antiqued gold 10×4mm bead caps 2 gold 8×3mm hammered spacer bales with…

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beginner friendly! Use loomwork with beads pre-strung on the warp threads to create a long, playful lariat with tasseled ends. TECHNIQUE Loomwork PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 14 g frosted gold-lined aqua size 11° seed beads (A) 21 g topaz transparent rainbow size 11° triangle seed beads (B) 21 g ivory Ceylon size 8° seed beads (C) 1 g bead soup of 2–4mm mixed beads (seed beads, metal, crystal, etc.) 28' of metallic teal 18 ct. silk lamé braid cord Green 6 lb WildFire braided beading thread Jewelry cement TOOLS Scissors Bead clamp Big-eye needle Masking or painter’s tape Bead loom Size 10 beading needle Tweezers FINISHED SIZE 52" 1) PREPARE. Cut the silk lamé braid cord into 5 equal lengths of 65"; place one end of each cord in the bead…

Stitch a patchwork of color using only seed beads.The result is a stunning beaded tapestry you can wear! 1) END COMPONENTS. Use circular peyote stitch to create the end components: Round 1: Use 5' of thread to string 4D, 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. Pass through the first D of this round (Fig. 1, purple thread). Round 2: String 1C and pass through the next D; repeat three times. Pass through the first C of this round (Fig. 1, blue thread). Round 3: String 4E and pass through the next C; repeat three times. Pass through the first 2E of this round (Fig. 1, red thread). Round 4: String 1E;…

Weave a reversible pendant that’s out of this world using CzechMates QuadraTiles and diamond beads! TECHNIQUE Circular netting Circular herringbone stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g bronze size 15° seed beads (A) 3 g bronze size 11° seed beads (B) 3 g semi-glazed turquoise rainbow size 11° seed beads (C) 1 g bronze size 8° seed beads (D) 10 matte turquoise 6.5×4mm 2-hole CzechMates diamonds (E) 10 matte metallic flax 6mm 4-hole CzechMates QuadraTiles (F) 10 matte turquoise 3mm English-cut rounds (G) 10 bronze 3mm fire-polished rounds (H) 2 gold-plated 6mm 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 1¾ " 1) PENDANT FRONT CENTER. Use circular netting to create the center of the…

Use tubular peyote stitch to form this mystical unisex pendant and hang it from your choice of cord, chain, or ribbon. TECHNIQUES Tubular peyote stitch Herringbone stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 2 g semi-matte champagne galvanized size 11° cylinder beads (A) 4 g copper galvanized size 11° cylinder beads (B) 1 copper 12×16mm Eye of Horus charm 1 antiqued copper-plated 6mm jump ring 1 plastic cocktail straw; 1⁄8" diameter Black 4 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 2 × 1¾ " Marianna used the following Delica numbers for this project: DB1152, DB046 1) PENDANT BACK. Use tubular peyote and herringbone stitches to form the back of the pendant: Rounds 1 and 2: Use 12' of thread to…

Inspired by the splendor of the Sonoran desert, this artist combines copper elements with jasper and green glass to represent the colors and textures of the landscape. Sonoran Desert Necklace Deb Floros TECHNIQUES Stringing Crimping Simple wireworking MATERIALS 1g dark mauve size 11° seed beads 5 prairie green luster 10mm faceted-glass rounds 38 jasper 14–17×9–12mm smooth nuggets 2 copper 5mm flat rounds 5 copper 10×30mm textured oval connectors 1 copper 26mm toggle clasp 5 copper 20-gauge 1½ " head pins 5 small copper jump rings (optional; see “Note” below) 2 copper 2mm crimp tubes 26" of copper .019 beading wire TOOLS Round-nose pliers Flat-nose pliers Crimping pliers Wire cutters FINISHED SIZE 23" FINISHED SIZE 23" you use in your own necklace face the same direction, you will need to use…

Th is nature-themed necklace, with sunshine yellows and dark wood browns is like a walk through the brisk morning air. Nature Walk Necklace Michelle McEnroe TECHNIQUES Simple wireworking Knotting MATERIALS 46 amber Picasso 3×2mm faceted-glass rondelles 10 yellow opal 12–22×3–6mm rounded sticks 6 matte tiger iron 13×18mm flat ovals 7 yellow opal 15–18×11–13mm faceted nuggets 2 citrine 18×20–23mm tumbled nuggets 12 ebony 7×18mm side-drilled elongated wood slices 4 ebony 8×16mm twisted wood ovals 1 yellow/green/brown 42×65mm ceramic oak-leaf pendant 1 pewter 34×18mm large-hole honey bee pendant 1 pewter 62×26mm moth link 23 antiqued brass 21-gauge 1½ " eye pins 2 antiqued brass 5mm jump rings 24 antiqued brass 7mm jump rings 2 antiqued brass 11mm rope jump rings 5 ½ " of antiqued brass 11×15mm flat oval chain 36" of…

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Explore Variations in Netting—Bundle and Save! Discover a variety of netting techniques and beading projects with the Explore Variations of Netting, Bundle and Save package! You’ll learn bead-netting techniques such as tubular netting, circular netting, and basketweave! You’ll get to combine netting techniques with other beading techniques such as picot, herringbone, ladder stitch, peyote stitch, and more to create stunning jewelry pieces! Assemble your own bundle today at www.interweave.com. Fast & Fabulous Tassels Pattern Pack This pattern pack just screams summertime to me. From elegant and demure to big and bold, you’ll be sure to find something to love in the Fast & Fabulous Tassels Pattern Pack. This Fast & Fabulous Pattern Pack features nine tassel projects such as necklaces and earrings, using leather, chain, cord, and fabric. Check it…

Learn how to increase and decrease your loomwork with this summery bracelet. It's a mini beach blanket TECHNIQUES Loomwork Brick stitch Fringe PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 0.5 g white pearl AB size 15° seed beads (A) 0.5 g silver-lined light cranberry size 15° seed beads (B) 2 g white pearl Ceylon size 11° seed beads (C) 10 g white pearl Ceylon size 11° cylinder beads (D) 0.5 g silver-lined chartreuse size 11° cylinder beads (E) 0.5 g white-lined orange size 11° cylinder beads (F) 2 g turquoise green luster opaque size 11° cylinder beads (G) 3 g dark coral galvanized size 11° cylinder beads (H) 2 pairs of gold 8×13mm round magnetic clasps 4 gold 8mm twisted jump rings Crystal 8 lb FireLine braided beading thread MATERIALS 0.5 g white pearl…

Use seed beads to create unusual spiked components and connect them in an unexpected way in this dramatic statement necklace. 1) COMPONENTS. Use flat and tubular right-angle weave and a variation of tubular peyote stitch to create the components: Round 1: Use 4' of thread and A to form a strip of right-angle weave 6 units long, leaving a 4" tail (Fig. 1, green thread). String 1A; pass down through the first A of Unit 1. String 1A; pass up through the last A exited in Unit 6 and through the top A just added (Fig. 1, red thread). Round 2: Insert 1D point down into the ring of beadwork and hold it in place as you stitch the following rounds. Working off of the top beads in Round 1,…

Stitch a sparkling dewdrop with a Swarovski crystal rivoli in an easy rightangle weave bezel. TECHNIQUES Flat and tubular right-angle weave Peyote stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g metallic cosmos size 15° seed beads (A) 3 g gunmetal gray permanent-finish size 11° seed beads (B) 2 g starlight galvanized permanent-finish size 11° seed beads (C) 3 g starlight galvanized permanent-finish size 8° seed beads (D) 2 g pastel light blue 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (E) 2 foil-back crystal 10mm Swarovski crystal rivolis 2 marine blue 6mm glass pearl rounds (F) 1 pair of stainless steel 20×18mm ear wires Crystal 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 1" × 27⁄8" 1) BEZEL. Use flat and tubular right-angle weave and peyote stitch to form the bezel:…

EASY-GOING INSPIRATION (Instructions follow on page 68.) Timberline Wrap Bracelet Show your love for the outdoors with this rustic bohemian wrap bracelet. Perfect for those seeking adventure, or in need of a reminder to keep climbing toward their goals. Timberline Wrap Bracelet Kristina Hahn Eleniak TECHNIQUES Knotting Stringing Crimping Painting MATERIALS 25 assorted beige/turquoise/green/blue size 2° seed beads 1 stainless steel 35×15mm mountain link connector 1 antiqued copper 9×12mm lobster clasp 2 antiqued copper 4mm jump rings 2 antiqued copper 6mm jump rings 1 antiqued copper 5×10mm leather cord crimp end 9½ " of antiqued brass 4×7mm unsoldered flat oval chain 37" of brown 1.5mm distressed leather cord Patina paint in Aged Bronze Metal sealer and patina extender glaze TOOLS Needle-nose pliers Bent-nose pliers Crimping pliers Scissors Paint brush or…

Use similar techniques to make matching earrings. For a playful forest-inspired necklace, string up an assortment of beads and charms reflective of what you’d gather during an adventurous hike in the woods. Woodland Patina Necklace Debbie Blair TECHNIQUES Simple wireworking MATERIALS 1 olive-green 5mm pressed-glass round 1 dark-green 7×10mm luster pressed-glass oval 1 mottled green jasper 10×8mm puffed diamond 7 assorted medium- and dark-brown 4mm wood rounds 1 dark brown 45mm resin horn shell ring 1 olive-and-brown 17×20mm ceramic oval with leaf imprint 1 sage green 19×27mm ceramic leaf pendant 1 brown/white/blue 22×25mm ceramic mushroom pendant 1 brass 12×16mm leaf charm 1 pewter 12×18mm owl bead 1 patinated copper 15×28mm acorn pendant 1 brass 8×12mm lobster clasp 1 brass 22-gauge 2" head pin 2 brass 6×9mm oval jump rings (small)…

A snapshot of the beach, this freeform necklace will remind you of trips to the ocean, collecting driftwood, shells, and sea glass along the shore. Beachcombing Necklace Terry Ricioli TECHNIQUES Stringing Knotting Glass etching Drilling MATERIALS 50 assorted light- and dark-blue 4–10mm glass beads (cubes, rounds, ovals, etc.) 9 brown 8mm rudraksha rounds 15 wood 8–16×20–24mm chips 13 brown-and-black 8×6mm coco wood rondelles 1 piece of driftwood, about ¾ " wide by 4" long by ¼ " thick 8 white and brown mix 8×12mm engraved bone rondelles 7 natural 5×14–16mm swirl shell slices 8 white 6×6mm shell cubes 16 brown 8–10mm shell chips 14 aqua 11×7mm shell nuggets 13 natural ivory 6×25–30mm shell spikes 1 white 20×20mm simulated lava stone starfish 16' of twine 10½ ' of white waxed linen…

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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. STRINGING Stringing is a technique that uses beading wire, needle and thread, or other material to gather beads into a strand. LADDER STITCH…