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MATERIALS 1 x 68cm silver medium Softflex 1 x 55cm silver medium Softflex 8 x silver coloured crimps 1 x toggle clasp BEADS 43 x 8mm Jasper rounds 38 x 6mm Jasper rounds 1 x 92cm strand red agate chips 6 x Picture Jasper oval donuts TOOLS Flat nose pliers CuttersLENGTH: 64cm EARRINGS MATERIALS 1 pair sterling silver earring hooks 2 x 14cm silver medium Softflex wire 4 x silver coloured crimps BEADS 50 x red agate chips2 x 8mm Jasper rounds4 x Jasper rounds NECKLACE STEP ONE Thread onto end of 68cm length Softflex, 2 x crimps and bar section of toggle clasp. Pass Softflex back through the crimps. Tension to form a small loop on the toggle bar; fold crimps to fasten. STEP TWO Thread on 1 x…

THE NAME ‘JASPER’ MEANS ‘spotted stone’, and is derived from both the Anglo-French word jaspre and the Greek word iaspis. Jasper is part of the chalcedony family of gemstones, but was put into its own classification group due to its grainy structure. It is generally an opaque stone, which can be found in many colours including red, brown, pink, yellow, green, grey, white and shades of blue and purple. Jasper stones are usually multicoloured, striped or spotted; while uniformly coloured stones are rare. These patterns are caused by the flow of water containing minerals, sediment and volcanic ash, which are saturated with silica, through the rocks where the jasper is forming. The colour of the stone depends on the type of mineral that permeates the rock; iron being present means…

BRACELET MATERIALS 1 x 2 row clasp4 x crimps small4 x crimp covers1 metre Tigertail BEADS 1 x packet size 11 seed beads29 x 13x7mm Swarovski Keystones TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 16cm STEP ONE Cut the Tigertail into 2 x 50cm lengths. STEP TWO The Keystone beads have a hole at both ends. Thread 5 x beads using the widest side putting a seed bead in between each Keystone bead. STEP THREE Thread 5 x Keystone beads on through the narrow end, continuing to add the seed bead in between each one. STEP FOUR Thread 5 x Keystone beads through the widest side. Continue in this pattern alternating until the last four Keystone beads finish the pattern. STEP FIVE Thread the second piece of Tigertail through…

MATERIALS 33 links of chain2m 20 gauge non tarnish wire2 x toggles3 x metal leaf charms1 x jump ring2 x head pins BEADS 18 x goldstone nuggets42 x 6mm crystals8 x goldstone flat discs40 x 5mm metal coil beads TOOLS Chain nose pliers x 2Round nose pliersWire cuttersNylon jaw pliers STEP ONE Cut 15 x 7cm lengths of wire, using round nose pliers make a basic loop on one end of the wire. String 1 x metal coil bead, 1 x 6mm crystal, 1 x goldstone nugget, 1 x 6mm crystal, 1 x metal coil bead. Using a 10mm bead as a measure bead trim the wire and make a second loop. See basic instructions on forming loops. Set components aside making a total of 15 components. STEP TWO Cut…

MATERIALS 1.4m Tigertail2 x crimps2 x clamshells1 x clasp1 x extension chain0.5mm gold toned wire BEADS 18 x 4mm bi-cones46 x 6mm bi-cones6 x crystal leaf drops1 x crystal oval4 x gold tone pewter flowers TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH: Size to fit approximately shoes of 6-7; adjust if needed. STEP ONE Cut Tigertail to approximately 70cm or longer to make a large size. STEP TWO Starting at the toe hole, and working backwards towards the clasp, thread 18 x 4mm bi-cones onto the centre of Tigertail. STEP THREE Bring the two ends of Tigertail together; thread 1 x gold tone pewter flower bead, 1 x crystal oval, 1 x gold tone flower. STEP FOUR Separate two strands of Tigertail, thread 2 x 6mm bi-cones onto…

MATERIALS 30cm fine copper chain5cm copper extension chain23 x head pins49 x eye pins1 x parrot clasp1 pair of earring hooks BEADS 7 x round wooden beads47 x varying sized gold colour pearls TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: As desired. STEP ONE Starting at the bottom of the necklace cut three lengths of fine copper chain: 1 x 6cm, 1 x 4cm and 1 x 2cm long. STEP TWO Place a head pin through a pearl, cut off excess wire leaving 1cm of wire. Using round nose pliers form a loop; add the loop to the chain; close the head pin. Repeat to three different size pearls adding each to chain. STEP THREE To add the three lengths of chain thread a head pin through hole in…

MATERIALS 0.8mm wireParrot claspExtension chain2 x split rings43 x head pins BEADS 7 x oval rose quartz22 x 6mm AB bi-cones21 x rice freshwater pearls14 x 3mm round spacers TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 18-20cm STEP ONE Make seven rose quartz eye pin sections. Form a simple loop on 0.8mm wire end, thread 1 x 3mm round spacer bead, 1 x rose quartz oval, 1 x 3mm round spacer. Cut wire 1cm above last bead using wire cutters. Finish by forming second simple loop. Place two rose quartz aside for earrings. STEP TWO Join 5 x rose quartz eye pin sections together by opening loops. Attach clasp and extension chain to ends using split rings. STEP THREE – MAKE THE DANGLES Using head pins, slide on either…

MATERIALS 1 x key chain clasp1 x pewter cat bead cap3cm chain3 x eye pins1 x cat charm2 x fancy loop pins2 x star spacers3 x jump rings1 x photo charm BEADS 1 x 10mm Lampwork bead1 x 10mm Swarovski briolette1 x 10mm Swarovski heart1 x 8mm Swarovski bi-cone1 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cone1 x 4mm Swarovski bi-cone5 x 2mm silver metal balls TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 7cm STEP ONE Using 1 x fancy loop pin, place on the bottom of the pewter bead cap; 1 x 10mm Lampwork bead thread the top head part of the pewter bead cap. Trim the pin to leave approximately 1cm. Form a basic loop. Attach to the key chain clasp. STEP TWO Strand one: Working from the bottom up as…

MATERIALS 24cm fine copper chain3cm extension chain15 x eye pins17 x head pins1 x parrot clasp BEADS 11 x Mother of Pearl coins3 x 6mm pearls Coffee6 x 4mm pearls Coffee9 x 4mm crystal bi-cones Grey4 x 4mm pearls Chocolate1 x 6mm pearl Chocolate TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters RATING: 2 LENGTH: 18cm STEP ONE Strand One Using small Mother of Pearl coins join each together using eye pins. Place an eye pin through a coin bead; cut off excess wire leaving 1cm; form a loop using round nose pliers. Continue adding coin beads, using nine beads joined together. STEP TWO Strand Two Using about 15cm of fine copper chain, add small pearls and crystal to the chain, placing each bead on a head pin, cutting off excess…

MATERIALS 28 x Thai silver charms – 2 sets of 141 x clasp1m x Tigertail black4 x crimps1 x Thai silver charm for extensionExtension chain BEADS 15 x Thai silver beads4 x black onyx large26 x black onyx small TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 50cm, or as desired. STEP ONE Attach the finishing charm to the extension chain by gently cutting open one ring of extension chain; use the pliers to open and attach the charm, finish by closing the ring. STEP TWO Attach the completed extension chain to the ring end of clasp. Using cutters to open the last ring on the chain, open with pliers (adding to clasp); close ring. Set aside the clasp. STEP THREE Using Tigertail thread 2 x crimps onto one end,…

2008 SWAROVSKI FINALIST Noel Wyres lives in Alfredton on the outskirts of Ballarat in western Victoria and has lived there with her husband Sam all her married life. She has been beading for almost ten years now but has been highly creative in craft from a very young age – this is something she credits her grandmother for. “My grandmother made me do it,” explains Noel warmly. “She is certainly the one responsible for getting my creative juices flowing. She introduced me to crafts as a very small child. She had me knitting and crocheting at about three and doing embroidery at about the same time. She won many competitions for her fine crochet, embroidery and beautiful knitted socks. I still have some of her pieces which I’ve kept for…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 1 x 32x22mm brass ribbon connecter (silver)2 x crimp covers8 x silver crimps6 x 16mm bead frames – antique silver13 x 38mm Swarovski head pins AB Crystal2m x Flexrite 49 clear beading wire1 x sterling silver Marcasite foldover clasp10 x 4mm silver jump rings BEADS 1 x 14mm Swarovski Heart12 x 4mm Stardust copper round spacers20 x 4mm Czech fire polish glass4 x 4.5mm Czech Rhinestone rondelles4 x 8mm Czech Bead Flower Cups Violet4 x 8mm Czech Bead Flower Cups Violet Luster5 x 8mm Czech Bead Flower Cups Pink176 x 8/9mm Czech snail pearls Snow6 x 5mm Swarovski bi-cones 5301 AB Crystal TOOLS Round nose pliersFlat nose pliersSide cutters2 x bead stoppers LENGTH: 45cm NECKLACE STEP ONE The main part of the necklace has been created in a…

MATERIALS 2 x 48x6mm metal tubes1 x 25cm length Tigertail1 x toggle2 x crimps BEADS 1 x 10mm glass bead2 x large hole rondelles4 x 8x6mm crystal rondelles6 x 4mm bi-cones TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 18-20cm STEP ONE Attach one side of the toggle to Tigertail using 1 x crimp; create a small loop going back through crimp; fold crimp to secure. STEP TWO Thread one each of bi-cone, crystal rondelle, bi-cone, metal tube, bi-cone, crystal rondelle, large hole rondelle, 10mm glass bead, large hole rondelle, crystal rondelle, bi-cone, metal tube, bi-cone, crystal rondelle, bi-cone. STEP THREE Attach second toggle section using 1 x crimp; creating a small loop going back through crimp, fold crimp to secure. KITS: Available All About Beads21 Tarla Street, Marsden QldPhone:…

“BEADING IS NOT SOMETHING I’VE always been interested in,” explains Michelle. “I was a florist for a very long time, specialising in bridal arrangements. It was my passion and a trade which I learnt from my talented mother who has been a florist for more than 30 years. Then a little over three years ago I became a mum myself and needed to stop working in order to take care of our baby.” What Michelle discovered however was that even though it was easy enough to stop working, her desire to create wasn’t about to end. “I missed having a creative outlet and found myself wandering around the house while Melissa was asleep; looking for something to do. Then on a shopping trip to buy wool with my mum, I…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 1 x spotted toggle silver2 x silver crimps2 x silver crimp covers85cm Tigertail BEADS 12 x black glass ovals20 x black glass drops1 x white oval shell donut1x 30mm shell coin white1 x 35mm shell donut white2 x 20mm white sponge coral coins2 x 10mm white sponge coral rounds2 x rope spacers silver42 x 3mm silver balls TOOLS Round nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliersScissors LENGTH: 50 cm STEP ONE Thread onto tigertail 1 x crimp, 1 x 3mm silver ball bead and thread through one side of the spotted silver toggle and back through the silver ball bead and the crimp. Fold crimp, ensuring you leave a 2cm tail. Place 1 x 3mm silver crimp cover over crimp and close. STEP TWO Thread onto Tigertail 1 x glass drop…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 1 x metal pendant Bird in Tree28cm of large round linked chain20cm of Tigertail2 x crimps2 x jump rings2 x wire guardians24 x antique silver head pins1 x toggle clasp BEADS 12 x glass leaf charms mixed sizes51 x size 11 delicas #8914 x 8mm Iris Green Czech18 x 6mm Swarovski Olivine bi-cones6 x 12mm moss agate gemstones TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 55cm BRACELET MATERIALS Large round link chain1 x toggle clasp13 x antique silver head pins NECKLACE STEP ONE Dismantle chain creating 2 x 8 large link lengths. Place aside the rest of the chain for the bracelet and earrings. STEP TWO Secure a wire guardian and crimp to one end of wire by placing the crimp onto the wire, feeding the wire…

MATERIALS 3 x 40mm Filigree Disc rose GP7 x crimp rose GP2.7m Tigertail SP BEADS 4 x 20mm Orchard Road Dew Drop Lilac AB1 x 20mm Swarovski Sphere Crystal AB71 x 6mm Orchard Road bi-cone Lilac93 x 4mm Orchard Road bi-cone Gunmetal54 x 4mm metal rose GP4 x 20mm metal rose GP TOOLS Wire cuttersFlat nose pliers4 x bead stoppers STEP ONE Cut 4 x 50cm lengths of Tigertail. Cut 1 x 70cm length of Tigertail. STEP TWO Onto one 50cm length thread 1 x crimp, 1 x 20mm dew drop. Thread the end of the Tigertail back through the crimp and fold the crimp. Onto this Tigertail thread 1 x 6mm bi-cone, 1 x 4mm bi-cone, 1 x metal bead, 1 x 4mm bi-cone, 1 x 6mm bi-cone, 1…

MATERIALS 4 x Rhinestone spacers Heart toggle/clasp 30cm x 49 strand beading wire (.018 inch) 2 x 2mm sterling silver crimps 2 x wire protectors 30 x 50mm fine head pins 1 pair angel wings 2 x Rhinestone spacer BEADS – A MIX OF: Rose and rosebud Lampwork Swarovski crystals Czech flowers Czech hearts 1 x teardrop crystal 4mm Czech fire polished Rose quartz Ribbon beads Venetian Sommerso Czech Druks Spotted pink rounds TOOLS Cutters Round nose pliers Flat nose pliers Crimping pliers LENGTH: 20cm, or as desired. We chose the beads of special significance and strung the bracelet up for their friend and one each for them as support. Each…

BRACELET MATERIALS 2 x silver crimps1 x silver toggle clasp28cm silver Tigertail BEADS 5 x 16mm Lampwork silver wrapped beads2 x 13mm Lampwork silvered beads medium2 x Lampwork spacers6 x silver discs medium11 x 6mm silver lentils TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 22cm EARRINGS MATERIALS 1 pair hooks2 x head pins BEADS 2 x Lampwork silver wire2 x silver discs small2 x 3mm silver balls2 x 6mm silver lentils BRACELET STEP ONE Thread 1 x crimp on the length of Tigertail. Thread on one end of the clasp. Take Tigertail back through crimp to form a small loop. Fold crimp. STEP TWO Thread 2 x silver lentil beads, red Lampwork spacer, silver lentil, red silver wire medium, silver lentil, red large silver wire bead, silver lentil, silver…

MATERIALS 2 x large jump rings SP80cm x Tigertail SP2 x crimps SP1 x toggle silver BEADS 3 x 14mm Orchard Rd octagons Petal Pink32 x 12mm Orchard Rd octagons Petal Pink5 x 12mm Orchard Rd rondelles Crystal AB8 x 6mm Swarovski pearls White42 x 6mm Orchard Rd bi-cones Crystal AB TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 50cm BLOSSOM NECKLACE STEP ONE Using an 80cm length of Tigertail, thread 1 x rondelle, 2 x 12mm octagons, 1 x 14mm octagon, 2 x 12mm octagons. Centre these on the Tigertail. Working in the same direction, thread one end of the Tigertail through the rondelle to form the octagon blossom. Tension firmly. STEP TWO Onto one end of the Tigertail thread 1 x bi-cone, 1 x pearl, 1 x bi-cone,…

TUTORIAL MATERIALS 1 rod Effetre black. 1 commercial stringer of black (or pull a black stringer about3mm in diameter). 1 commercial stringer of white (or pull a white stringer 3mm in diameter). 1 x 1.5mm diameter stringer of white. 1 x 1.5mm diameter stringer of medium red. 1 x 2mm diameter stringer of white. TOOLS Torch of your choice. Lentil press. For this project I used the largest – 18mm – lentil size in a ‘Cattwalk’ three size lentil press. Mandrel dipped in bead release. Knife or ‘magic wand’ tool. DESIGNER’S NOTE It is assumed that you have a working knowledge of Lampwork bead making and the safety aspects involved. STEP ONE The base lentil for the face Make a plain black lentil. While making the face periodically warm the…

MATERIALS 14cm x 20mm link chain20mm pewter flower charm1 x toggle clasp4 x 6mm jump rings2 x crimp covers11 x head pins80cm x Flex wire2 x large crimps BEADS 40 x shell chip coloured beads1 x 13cm Briolette drop9 x 10mm round crystals Clear AB2 x 6mm round crystals Montana2 x 6mm round crystals Clear250 seed beads11 x star spacers TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH: 50cm STEP ONE Cut chain into 1 x 10cm, 1 x 4cm lengths. Using the first link of 10cm piece of chain, add jump ring; joining the loop side of the toggle. STEP TWO Cut 2 x 80cm lengths of Flex wire, fold both in half, threading through bottom link of chain. Push 1 x crimp over all four strands of…

MATERIALS 1 x square butterfly magnetic clasp1 x secret garden heart charm4m x 22 gauge non tarnish silver wire2 x 6mm antique silver twisted jump rings BEADS 12 x 6mm fire polished crystals clear AB8 x 8mm fire polished crystals clear AB18 x 6mm Czech glass white pearls TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 45cm STEP ONE Taking the secret garden pendant, remove the clear charms out of the cluster. Wire wrap 2 x 6mm clear AB fire polished crystals, 2 x 8mm clear AB fire polished crystals; attach onto the cluster. STEP TWO Using 22 gauge wire, wrap the beads into eye pins to create the neck wire. Include the following on each side: Side A 3 x 8mm fire polished crystals clear AB 4 x 6mm…