Innehållsförteckning för Volume 12 Issue 4 från Creative Beading Magazine

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS EDITION OF CREATIVE BEADING! There is nothing like new beads to get our creative thoughts flowing and in this edition we review a wonderful selection of new beads – especially felted beads that have great textural qualities and wooden beads that have great presence and texture too. Take a look and see for yourself the beautiful range of beads and how they can be used in a variety of projects and designs. But more than anything see how these new products can inspire new designs and projects! Also make sure to take a look at the profile of bead designer and ceramicist Jan Wallace, who creates stunning ceramic beads and beautiful Australian birds in ceramics – they are truly stunning!! We also have a wonderful…

MATERIALS Pair ear wires 16cm x 22g craft wire 240cm x Nymo thread 2 x 12mm cone ends BEADS 11° seed 2 x 5mm metal TOOLS Size 10 beading needle Scissors LENGTH 6cm or desired length STEP ONE Cut 120cm Nymo thread to make 7 tassels 5cm long, if desired make a longer thread for more tassel drops. STEP TWO Cut 8cm craft wire approx 3cm from end form a wrapped loop, making it a small neat loop to fit inside cone. STEP THREE Leaving a 15cm tail, pass needle through loop. Pick up 5cm x seed beads check length against a ruler. Using the last seed bead as a stopper, go back through all beads to the eye of the pin. Do not pull to tight. STEP FOUR Pass…

BRACELET MATERIALS 30cm x 3mm suede gray 30cm x 2mm knotting cord white 60cm x 1mm metallic cord silver 1 x magnetic rhinestone clasp 7 x ball end head pins SP 20cm x 28ga wire SP 1 x 6mm jump rings SP 1 x dragonfly charm SP BEADS 1 x 8mm crystal donut clear 1 x 6mm crystal donut clear 1 x 8mm crystal donut black 1 x 6mm round rhinestone silver 2 x 2mm donut crystal milky white 1 x 4mm donut crystal black 3 x 4mm daisy spacers TOOLS Chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Cutters LENGTH adjustable BRACELET STEP ONE Taking 30cm of each of the strands - 2 of the metallic cord wrap about 10cm of the fine wire at the end. Glue into the end…

MATERIALS 1 x large bronze filigree flower charm 1m brass chain, Mother / Child links, 7.5 x 5 x 3.5mm CP 13x9 copper heart lobster clasp 6mm x 1.2mm wire or 16ga medium copper jump rings 10mm copper jump rings Tigertail 0.38 stainless steel silver 50mm ball head pins copper 2 x 12mm ball end ear wires BEADS 6 x 16mm Antique copper flower beads 1 x large Czech Fire Polish topaz 12 x 6mm Czech Fire Polish Opal Aquamarine 12 x seed mixed copper and bronze tones Small flower spacer Antique gold TOOLS Chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Wire cutters LENGTH as desired STEP ONE Measure chain to sit on neckline or to desired length and cut off excess. STEP TWO Attach heart lobster clasp to chain ends…

MATERIALS Scarf 2 x scarf end findings 2 x 8mm gold open jump rings 3 x 5mm gold open jump rings 10 x gold eye pins 10cm thin gold wire BEADS 4 x 10mm ivory glass pearls 4 x 8mm gold stardust beads 3 x 10mm gold faceted crystals beads 4 x 4mm gold stardust beads 1 x gold filigree flower connector 1 x gold skeleton leaf charm 1 x gold filigree locket 1 x gold and black enamel flower charm STEP ONE Cut scarf in half. Glue the cut ends of two halves in a scarf end finding each. Set aside to dry thoroughly. STEP TWO Thread onto 1 x eye pin, 1 x 4mm gold stardust bead, 1 x 10mm ivory pearl and 1 x 4mm gold stardust…

MATERIALS Brass neck collar frame Tigertail Crimps Silk thread Brass polish Clear metal lacquer spray BEADS 7 x 12mm Turquoise oval shaped 7 x 8mm Howlite round 14 x 6mm Golden pearls 7 x Rose Gold crystal 2 x seed TOOLS Flat nose pliers Wire cutters Single tooth pliers (to make a hole in the brass) Scissors Craft glue DESIGN NOTES: This fun project is perfect for using up left over mixed beads; experiment with leather or ribbon wrapping to change it up and create a new style. STEP ONE Prepare brass neck collar base with any commercial brass polish and lacquer with clear metal spray. Allow to dry. This step prevents brass collar from tarnishing. STEP TWO Using single tooth pliers, pierce a small hole on both ends of…

I AM ALWAYS AMAZED at how many talented beaders and wire workers we have in Australia. Again this year our Inspiration Beading book is filled with projects to fuel your creativity. The diagrams and techniques described here will provide you with a general guide to complete the projects in this book and have been developed by trial and error over many years of beading and teaching. Sometimes it is the smallest things that can make your beading time more enjoyable – like being able to thread a beading needle first go, or rolling neat loops, or being confident that your knots will not come undone. Even if you are an experienced beader I hope that this information is helpful to you. Price verses Quality: Remember, the same is true in…

NEWS SNIPPETS In this edition of news snippet we will discuss the latest in handmade beads including why they are unique and the best places to find them. If you are looking for more inspiration why not visit one of the many upcoming shows both here and overseas. HAND MADE BEADS Any beading enthusiast will understand the time and effort that goes into creating beautiful pieces. Whether you’re a designer who sells their creations or you simply bead for fun, many beaders love to design stunning, unique pieces. There are a number of bead makers and suppliers out there who create handmade beads to cater to the growing demand for unique materials. These bead makers produce only a small quantity or ‘one of a kind’ beads, designed for beaders who…

TOOLS Chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Wire cutters Scissors E6000 glue HEARTWINGS ANGEL MATERIALS 1 x Heartwings Pendant 1 x 18mm angel cabochon 1 x 18mm cabochon setting 2 x 5mm internal diameter, 16ga (1.2mm) jump rings 20cm x 1cm satin ribbon HEARTWINGS ANGEL STEP ONE Use the E6000 glue to attach the cabochon to the cabochon setting. Allow to dry. STEP TWO Attach the angel cabochon to the heart wings pendant with 1 x jump ring. STEP THREE Attach 1 x jump ring to the top of the heart wings pendant. Thread the ribbon through this jump ring and tie a knot at the ends to form a loop. Trim the ribbon ends to a 45 ° angle. TRIO OF ANGELS MATERIALS 3 x 16mm angel cabochons 3…

AFTER HER FIRST EXPERIENCES and with a pottery wheel and some local classes, Jan was quickly hooked and went on to study at Hornsby TAFE, completing a Ceramics Certificate III and Surface Treatment and Design. Jan found the training extremely rewarding and comments, ‘I have met really amazing people and teachers who have been inspiring and generous in sharing their knowledge and their passion for their craft.’ Jan also happily acknowledges how much she has learnt from an early teacher particularly regarding the technically difficult and unpredictable Raku firing method. ‘I do consider myself a versatile potter but Raku firing has always been my first passion. I had a wonderful teacher when I first took pottery lessons by the name of Kay Alliband who shared her passion and knowledge for…

MATERIALS 33 x silver head pins 8 x silver eye pins 2 x 7mm solid jump ring 46 x 6mm jump ring Large parrot clasp 36 x 6mm bead cap Chain 18cm or to fit 5 x resin sweet treat charms Triangle bail or head pin to create 10x 4mm daisy spacer BEADS 2 x 6mm Swarovski light rose AB crystal 2 x 6mm Swarovski rose alabaster crystal 2 x 6mm Swarovski blue zircon crystal 2 x 6mm Swarovski jonquil crystal 2 x 6mm Preciosa white opal crystal 2 x 6mm Swarovski crystal turquoise alabaster 10 x 8mm Lucite flowers in assorted candy colours 6 x 12mm Lucite flowers in assorted candy colours 3 x 10mm candy striped square 18 x 8mm glass beads assorted colours/textures/ types 3 x 10mm…

MATERIALS Large red wine glass, measuring about 21cm tall 1 small white pillar candle Small amount of small white decorative stones 6m x 26ga silver artistic wire 6mm internal diameter, 18ga (1mm) jump rings Silver crimps BEADS 70 x 18mm acrylic stars mixed 50g x 10° clear S/L seed TOOLS Chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Wire cutters STEP ONE Cut the wire into 7 x 85cm lengths wire. Take 1 x length and bring the ends together. Holding together, thread through the hole of a star, pass through the loop of wire that has been formed on the other side of the star. Pull firmly on these ends to tighten the loop on the point of the star. Do the same with 6 more differently coloured stars. STEP TWO…

MATERIALS 6cm ball head pins Domed stud with loop Drinking straw BEADS 2-3gm x 11° Miyuki Delica A 1gm x 11° Miyuki Delica B 2 x 4mm Swarovski bi-cone 30 approx 15° seed TOOLS Beading Needle Scissors Chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Wire cutters DESIGN NOTES: PU = Pick up, A = Main colour, B= second colour, SB = Seed bead, Swar = Swarovski STEP ONE PU 15 x A leaving a 30cm tail.PU A skip A go into next. Repeat 5 times until there are 5 beads left. This will be called The Hard Side. STEP TWO PU A go into last 2 A’s, PU 1 A, go into middle A and left. Make a U turn, by going across and up into right side A into middle…

Crystal Gaye, Adelaide, South Australia Crystal Gaye specializes in beading and bead embroidery and her ornate jewellery is infused with immense creativity. Drawing on the concept of the Divine Feminine Energy, each of her pieces of jewellery radiates energy and individuality. Her range of beaded ornament patterns also convey glamour and are wonderfully colourful, with great attention to detail. Each tutorial / pattern details how to wrap, weave and drape the beads especially Swarovski crystals. Certain to make excellent Christmas gifts. See more of Crystal’s work at - www.crystalgaye.etsy.com Suzanne Day, Melbourne, Victoria Suzanne has been in love with craft-making since she was eight, and still loves to be creative especially with seed beads and bead weaving. In particular, Suzanne has developed a range of original beading patterns…

MATERIALS 20cm flat wire mesh 2 x end clamps 2 x jump rings 1 x parrot clasp 6-7m fireline 6lb crystal Extension chain optional BEADS 6 x SS20 Montee crystal Lavender 1.5gm x 11° Delica silver 60 x 11° seed silver 120 x 15° seed silver 10gm x 11° seed lavender TOOLS Beading needle Chain nose pliers Scissors LENGTH adjustable STEP ONE Using 1-1.2m fireline pass through the centre hole of montee, pick up 7 x delica and pass through montee centre hole in a circular motion, leave a 7-10cm tail thread. Pick up 7 x delica and pass through centre hole in a circular motion, to place a total of 14 delica around the montee. Pass through all delica in a circle and pull tight so the beads sit…

MATERIALS 10cm x 10cm Lacy’s Stiff Stuff 10cm x 10cm backing felt 8cm length of Shibori pleated silk ribbon 1 x silver pinch bail 1 x diving swallow charm White S-Lon beading thread BEADS 5g seed 1 x strand 6mm firepolished crystals 4mm glass pearls 4mm bi-cone crystals 2mm silver spacer TOOLS 1 x beading needle Scissors PVA glue Large safety pin or beading awl LENGTH 8cm approx DESIGN NOTE ON THE EMBROIDERY: Throughout these instructions, where you are required to stitch rows or lines of beads (for example, around the border) the recommended technique is to *stitch two beads to the Stiff Stuff, then feed the needle back up between the two beads, and feed it through the second bead. Photo 1. Optional: you may like to colour Stiff…

TOOLS Hot glue gun Scissors Wire cutters BROOCH & ROSES BOUQUET MATERIALS 1 x posy holder 15 x mixed brooches 20 x lush roses 45 x florist wire stems 1 x roll of Stem tex 5m x tulle BROOCH AND ROSES BOUQUET STEP ONE Cut rose stems to 12 cm length. STEP TWO Place a dob of glue of the rose stem and place in centre of posy holder. STEP THREE Place the remaining roses evenly distributed in posy holder each with a dob of glue. STEP FOUR Using florist wire, bend one end over to make a hook 5cm from end (make 2), attach the hook through the brooch, one on each side. Twist both wires together to form a stem. Using Stem tex, wrap each stem to cover…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 3 x diamante flower balls 5 x eye pins 2 x jump rings 1 x parrot clasp 2 metres of fine chain BEADS 2 x 8mm silver beads TOOLS Chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Wire cutters LENGTH 65cm approx NECKLACE STEP ONE Cut 6 lengths of fine chain, varying from 5cm to 10 cm in length. STEP TWO Group all the lengths of chain, thread on end link of each to 1 x eye pin loop, close the loop of the eye pin. Thread the eye pin through 1 x diamante flower ball do not cut the wire yet, just sit this aside. STEP THREE Cut 8 x 10cm of fine chain, pick up the diamante flower ball and cut off the excess wire, form a loop…

TOOLS Coiling gizmo Wire cutters Round nose pliers 1. DAINTY DANGLY NECKLACE MATERIALS Fine bronze chain Bronze Toggle clasp 2 x 5mm bronze jump rings 60 x 25mm bronze head pins BEADS 30 x 4mm green Miyuki cubes 15 x red Magatama seed 15 x 5mm freshwater pearls 60 x 2mm bronze round spacers 8 x bronze filigree connectors with green diamante 1. DAINTY DANGLY NECKLACE STEP ONE Cut chain into 7 x 5cm pieces, and 2 x 12cm pieces. STEP TWO Join these pieces of chain together using the bronze connectors; open the links on the chain to join. STEP THREE To the ends of the necklace, attach the toggle using the 5mm jump rings. STEP FOUR Make all the dangles; take the head pin, slide on the bead,…