Innehållsförteckning för Volume 21 Issue 3 från Creative Beading Magazine

MATERIALS 1 x silver metal cross charm40 x black bead caps28 x black head pins14 x black bead spacers1 x black extension chain1 x black parrot clasp1 x 10cm length of fine black chain1 x 50cm length of velvet memory wire tubing BEADS 20 x 12mm Ivory pearls1 x 100mm wooden heart pendant1 x 10mm red glass heart2 x 20mm round wooden beads TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 55cm CUFF MATERIALS 39 x black bead caps2 x sections of memory bracelet wire1 x 15cm length of black chain1 x silver cross charm1 x black head pin BEADS 7 x oblong wooden double hole12 x 12mm Ivory pearls1 x 10mm red glass heart NECKLACE STEP ONE Thread 1 x bead spacer onto an eye pin, add 1 x…

MATERIALS 1 x brass Asian marine dolphin pendant2 x brass starfish charms2 x brass seahorse charms1 x brass turtle charm2 x brass filigree cones1 x brass Asian Window Toggle ring1 x brass Engraved Oval toggle bar4 x 7.25mm brass jump rings8 x 4mm brass jump rings20 gauge artistic wire – gunmetal17cm of brass ladder chain20cm of brass fine oval chain1 x brass head pin BEADS 9 x Blue Impression Jasper oval beads6 x brass saucer beads5 x Czech disc beads10 x seed beads TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 55cm STEP ONE Thread 1 x Blue Impression Jasper oval onto the 20 gauge wire, create a wrapped loop coiled around two full times at each end making an eye pin. Repeat this for the all 9 x Jasper…

MATERIALS 1 x toggle silver 14m beading thread BEADS 10g x size 6 Matsuno 2 Cut Pastel Blue 5g size 12 Matsuno Ice Blue AB 5g size 12 Matsuno Sapphire AB 12 x 4mm Swarovski pearls Light Blue TOOLS Beading needle Scissors Spot glue LENGTH: Adjustable STEP ONE Square Stitch Thread 3m of beading thread onto a beading needle. Using the 2 Cut seed beads make a band with square stitch four beads wide and approximately 45 rows long. STEP TWO Thread 1 x stopper bead leaving a tail of 10cm; thread 4 x 2 Cuts to sit against the stopper bead. Refer to diagram for square stitch path. STEP THREE Toggle With the tail thread of the first row of the band, thread 6 x 12 Aqua…

MATERIALS 2 x silver Charlotte crimps32 x 2mm silver crimps1 pair earring hooks1 x 3 strand fold clasp1m x 1mm silver snake chain BEADS 5 x 11x 19mm Swarovski crystals 55566 x 8mm Swarovski crystals 5309 AB2 x 6mm Swarovski crystals 5309 AB14 x 5mm Swarovski crystals 5328 Jet16 x 5mm Swarovski crystals 5328 Siam TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH: 18cm adjustable NECKLACDE STEP ONE Cut 3 x 16cm lengths of snake chain. Thread the chain through one side of the clasp; use crimps to end the chain, flattening and hiding in the clasp. STEP TWO Thread beads and crimps on the first chain by following the pattern sequence: 1 x Siam, 1 x Jet, 1 x Siam, 1 x Jet, 1 x crimp; fold or flatten the crimp 6cm away…

MATERIALS NECKLACE 65cm of .45mm Tigertail22cm of Cream Velvet tubing2 x brass crimps2 x brass crimp covers1 x brass spotted toggle1 x brass large hole connector6 x brass spotted connector bars7 x 5mm brass jump rings1 x 50mm brass eye pin21 x 50mm brass head pins BEADS 1 x 30mm Golden Brown shell coin4 x Turquoise and Tan swirl lentil lampwork6 x 12 Turquoise rounds2 x 16mm Light Brown shell coins9 x 8mm Topaz Jade rounds7 x 7.5mm Turquoise rounds1/3 of a strand of Howlite chips Turquoise3 grams x size 8 Light Turquoise glass seeds40 x 5mm daisy spacers TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH: 55cm EARRINGS MATERIALS 2 x brass earring hooks6 x 50mm brass head pins2 x 50mm brass eye pins2 x 5mm brass jump rings BEADS 8 x 5mm brass daisy…

MATERIALS 50cm Acculon 0.182 x silver crimps2 x sterling silver balls4 x sterling silver bead caps1 x hook and eye clasp2 x 20cm rubber tubing2 x sterling silver crimp covers BEADS 1 x 14mm Swarovski pearl White TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH: 45cm STEP ONE On one end of the Acculon wire thread 1 x crimp and one section of clasp. Bring wire back through the crimp and fold or flatten crimp. STEP TWO Thread 1 x sterling silver ball, bead cap and one length of rubber tubing. Design note: When stringing the bead caps ensure they are sitting so that the rubber actually sits inside the bead cap. STEP THREE Thread 1 x bead cap, pearl, bead cap. STEP FOUR Thread rubber tubing, bead cap, sterling…

BEADING IN THE SUMMER MONTHS can be a pleasure if you are already inspired, and of course be ‘in the mood’! If you get your workspace set up properly this usually helps to get started – by clearing away the beads and findings from your beading mat and starting with an uncluttered desk for the new season, you have no excuse to start your next project. I usually set myself a project or two for the summer months – this year it is going to be a set of fascinators (I might even manage to get one finished for myself to wear on Melbourne cup day who knows?) – And a piece of ‘steam punk’ jewellery. If you are interested in fascinators have a look at www.fascinators.net for some wonderful…

MATERIALS – NECKLACE 18 gauge artistic wire Gunmetal12 x brass bead caps3 x brass etched jump rings1 x brass hook and eye clasp2 x brass head pins BEADS 7 x 20mm Snakeskin Jasper coins39 x Snakeskin Rondelles6 x brass saucer beads12 x seed beads1 x Snakeskin Jasper pendant TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters CUFF MATERIALS 18 gauge artistic wire Gunmetal2 x brass tubes2 x brass etched jump rings1 x brass hook BEADS 6 x 20mm Snakeskin Jasper coins24 x Snakeskin rondelles10 x brass saucer beads28 x seed beads LENGTH: 45-50cm Design note: This design is created by connecting wrapped loop components together. Remember to join one component to the next before completing the wrapped loops. For this design, we have used 2, 3 and 4-looped wrapped loops. You…

MATERIALS 2 x 18x14mm brass leaf end caps23 cm fine brass chain2 x 3.5x18mm brass small Naomi connectors2 x 6mm jump rings2 x 4mm jump rings1 x 50mm head pin5 x 33mm head pins8 x 33mm eye pins1 x brass heart lobster clasp BEADS 1 x 20mm Lucite daisy flower6 x Swarovski bi-cones16 x Swarovski bi-cones8 x 3mm spacer beads TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersE6000 glue EARRINGS MATERIALS 4 x 8x14mm brass leaf end caps1 pair ear hooks2 x 50mm head pins8 x 33mm head pins4 x 6mm jump rings BEADS 2 x 20mm Lucite daisy flowers6 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cones4 x 4mm Swarovski bi-cones LENGTH: 40cm NECKLACE STEP ONE Take 2 x brass leaf end caps, one of these caps should have a hole punched into one…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 1 x black leather necklace1 x Griffin Black Silk Bead Cord1 x head pin BEADS 8 x 8mm Swarovski 5000 Smoked Topaz8 x 8mm Swarovski 5000 Greige5 x 6mm Swarovski 5328 Mocca10 x 6mm Swarovski 5328 Smoked Topaz10 x 6mm Swarovski 5328 Greige16 x 4mm Swarovski Platinum Pearl10 x 6mm Swarovski Platinum Pearl7 x 8mm Swarovski Platinum Pearl TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersNail polish LENGTH: 40-45cm EARRINGS MATERIALS 1 x pair Black Nickel ear hooks2 x Black Nickel CalottesLeftover Griffin Silk Bead Cord BEADS 2 x 6mm Swarovski Platinum Pearls2 x 4mm Swarovski Platinum Pearls2 x 6mm Swarovski 5328 Mocca2 x 6mm Swarovski 5328 Smoked Topaz2 x 8mm Swarovski 5000 Greige NECKLACE STEP ONE Using Griffin Silk Bead Cord thread 1 x 6mm 5328 Greige. STEP…

TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliersScissors 9. PINK AND PEARLY CHARM BRACELET MATERIALS 3 x starfish charmsFine chain1 x toggle claspChunky chainHead pins2 x daisy spacersJump rings BEADS 2 x acrylic pink feature beads4 x soft peach glass pearls4 x CCB silver ball charms3 x silver lined glass seed beads 9. PINK AND PEARLY CHARM BRACELET STEP ONE Make beaded dangles first. Using head pins select the right sized head pin – there should be about 8mm left above the bead, just enough space to make a small loop. The head pins in kit have been pre-cut to size so it is important to use the correct head pins for each bead. Make 2 x pink feature beaded dangles – slide 1 x 4mm daisy spacer on, 1…

EARRINGS MATERIALS 2 x gold head pins1m of 0.15mm Beadalon Wildfire thread1 pair of earring hooks BEADS 24 x 4mm green glass pearls4 x 4mm crystal bi-cones red TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters ORNAMENT MATERIALS 1 x 50cm 28 gauge Artistic wire gold1 x 30cm red ribbon1 x 30cm green ribbon BEADS 1 x 30mm Swarovski Crystal Snowflake19 x 4mm crystal bi-cones Red19 x size 12 seeds Design note: The same steps can be used to make a hanging Christmas ornament or earrings; or make both for the festive season. EARRINGS STEP ONE String 4 x beads and tie the thread together between Bead 1 and Bead 4 to form a snug knot. Beads will make a square. Pick up three more beads (numbers 5, 6 and 7)…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 6 x 20mm brass round filigree centre holes4 x 13mm brass filigree tubes20cm brass chain6 x five petal brass stampings6 x 33mm Trinity silver head pins16 x 4mm daisy spacers4 x 33mm eye pins13 x 4mm jump rings1 x 6mm jump ring4 x crimps40cm Tigertail or Acculon1 x ‘S’ hook BEADS 6 x 20mm Lucite Flowers8 x 10mm Czech6 x 6mm Swarovski Crystal26 x 4mm Swarovski Crystal TOOLS Round nose pliersChain nose pliersWire cuttersE6000 LENGTH: 50cm EARRINGS MATERIALS 2 x 20mm brass filigree centre hole2 x ear hooks2 x five petal brass stampings2 x 33mm silver head pins BEADS 2 x 20mm Lucite Daisy2 x 6mm Swarovski Crystal2 x 4mm Swarovski Crystal STEP ONE Take 1 x 33mm head pin, apply a tiny amount of glue under the head of the pin; slide onto…

BOOKMARK MATERIALS 2 x silver bead caps3 x silver flat flower spacers1 x silver rose spacer1 x silver round spacer1 x head pin2 x eye pins1 x small bookmark hook BEADS 1 x glass Lampwork pig1 x pink foil glass heart1 x 8mm pink cats eye – glass4 x 4mm Swarovski crystals TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters MATERIALS 1 x 4cm silver clasp1 x 4cm silver chain1 x silver flower charm1 x silver mushroom charm4 x silver metal flat flower spacers1 x silver metal rose spacer1 x silver metal UFO spacer1 x small silver ball spacer4 x head pins4 x 6mm jump rings BEADS 1 x 28cm pink foil glass heart1 x Lampwork pig bead1 x flat round flower1 x pink oval glass1 x 6mm faceted round pink1 x 6mm Swarovski…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 7 x 50mm eye pins24 x 25mm head pins2 x oval jump rings1 x toggle BEADS 13 x 4mm spacer balls7 x 12mm Swarovski Tahitian Pearls6 x 8mm Swarovski 5000 Indicolite6 x 6mm Swarovski 5328 Metallic Light Gold6 x 6mm Swarovski 5328 Greige6 x 6mm Swarovski 5328 Pacific Opal TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersHollow faced pliersWire cutters EARRINGS MATERIALS 2 x fancy hangers8 x 25mm head pins1 pair ear hooks BEADS 2 x 4mm Swarovski Tahitian Pearls2 x 6mm Swarovski 5328 Indicolite2 x 6mm Swarovski Pacific Opal2 x 6mm Swarovski Metallic Light Gold NECKLACE STEP ONE Thread up 1 x spacer ball, 1 x Swarovski Pearl and 1 x spacer ball on 1 x eye pin. Repeat for a total of seven eye pins. STEP TWO Trim and form second loop using hollow faced pliers at…

MATERIALS Various charms1 x Silver Swivel Lobster Clasp4cm of silver chain5 x 6mm jump rings7 x pewter charms2 x ball head pins1 x flat head pin6 x eye pins7 x 4mm jump rings BEADS 3 x freshwater pearls4 x 4mm pink crystals2 x 6mm pink crystals2 x silver spacer beads1 x small pink bead1 x large pink bead1 x cloisonné bead TOOLS Chain nose pliers x 2Round nose pliersWire cutters STEP ONE Attach the length of chain to the swivel clasp using 1 x 6mm jump ring. STEP TWO Onto 1 x eye pin thread 1 x spacer bead, 1 x small pink bead and 1 x silver spacer bead. Create a wrapped loop at the top. Onto 1 x ball head pin, place 1 x pearl bead and 1…

MATERIALS 16 x eye pins21 x head pins5 x 4mm jump rings21 x 6mm jump rings5 x dolphin art mini pendants20cm of large belcher chain1 x clasp BEADS 10 x 8mm Czech glass Capri Blue6 x 10mm Czech glass Sapphire21 x 4mm crystal TOOLS Chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Wire cutters LENGTH: 20cm STEP ONE Using 1 x eye pin add 1 x Czech bead and form a second loop. Repeat for all of the Czech beads. STEP TWO Using 1 x head pin add 1 x crystal and form a basic loop. Attach 1 x head pinned crystal to each of the eye pinned beads. STEP THREE Attach 1 x crystal head pin to each of the resin pendants. STEP FOUR Add clasp to chain using 1 x…

MATERIALS 4 x 3 hole spacer bars5 x 7mm rondelle spacers1 x 3 hole slide bar clasp6 x crimps3 x necklace lengths of Tigertail BEADS 80 x 6x8mm crystals6 x 4mm metal balls72 x 8mm light grey glass pearls42 x dark grey glass pearls TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers EARRINGS MATERIALS 1 pair of chandelier settings1 pair of ear hooks6 x head pins BEADS 6 x 8mm crystals2 x 8mm pearls LENGTH: 40-45cm NECKLACE STEP ONE Row 1: Take one piece of Tigertail, thread 1 x crimp, go through bottom loop on slide clasp and fold crimp. STEP TWO String 1 x 4mm metal ball, 1 x 8mm crystal, 2 x 8mm pearls, 1 x 8mm crystal, 1 x 3 hole spacer bar, 1 x 8mm crystal,…

MATERIALS 5 x small heart charms10 x head pins silver12 x large jump rings silver1 x Tibetan silver toggle2 x crimps silver30cm Tigertail BEADS 15 x 8mm Swarovski Pearls5 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cones10 x 8mm Czech fire glass20 Tibetan silver flower spacers TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH: 20cm STEP ONE – DANGLES Onto 1 x head pin thread 1 x Czech fire glass CFGB and 1 x Tibetan silver bead TSB. Form a wrapped loop with the remainder of the head pin. Attach this to 1 x larger jump ring. STEP TWO Onto 1 x head pin thread 1 x pearl P and 1 x TSB. Form a wrapped loop with the remainder of the head pin. Attach this to large jump ring in Step 1.…

MATERIALS 3 x 16mm closed rings4 lengths of small chain1 length of 15 links of small chain2 pieces of 18 gauge wire45 x head pins14 x jump rings54 links of big chain2 x leaf charms BEADS 4 x 20mm Lampwork hearts 10 x 8mm Czech satin pearls 10 x 8mm Czech crystals 21 x 6mm Czech crystals 2 x 12mm metal beads 10 x size 8 seed beads TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH: Adjustable EARRINGS MATERIALS 1 pair earring hooks2 x 3 hole end bars6 x head pins BEADS 6 x 4m green crystals2 x 6mm green crystals6 x 6mm blue crystals STEP ONE Thread 1 x 6mm crystal onto 1 x head pin, trim and form a basic loop. Make 12;…

“I LOVE TEACHING. It is my passion and I also love to bead. Big chunky beads, metal and lampworking is my thing. Customers often say my passion comes across in my classes. It’s great to hear that because for me it means they are getting what they came for”. In her former life, Janene worked in learning and development for large financial institutions. Then she became a driving instructor. “That was my last job, teaching people how to drive. I did it for five years before giving it all up to start my beading business. It may seem chalk and cheese but the experience has been invaluable in helping me to cater to all types of learning styles and ages”. Janene has always been interested in making things, and thanks…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 4 x Light Rose Gold Butterfly sliders1 x gold hook and eye clasp2 x 6mm split rings2 x crimps2 x wire protectors49 strand beading wire BEADS 2 x 4mm Swarovski Crystal Pearls16 x 6mm Swarovski Crystal Pearls50 x 8mm Swarovski Crystal Pearls TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliersSplit ring pliers LENGTH: 64cm (includes centre drop) EARRINGS MATERIALS 2 x Light Rose Gold Butterfly sliders2 x crimp tubes with loop1 pair surgical ear hooks49 strand beading wire BEADS 8 x 4mm Swarovski Crystal Pearls2 x 6mm Swarovski Crystal Pearls NECKLACE STEP ONE Thread both ends of beading wire through slider to centre. STEP TWO On both lengths thread 2 x 6mm Swarovski Pearls followed by 1 x slider. STEP THREE Repeat Step 2 twice more. STEP FOUR Thread onto each length 1 x 4mm,…

MATERIALS 1 x 18x13mm brass beaded open back setting2 x wire protectors90cm Acculon wire5mm jump rings4mm jump rings1 x heart clasp14cm chainCrimps BEADS Swarovski crystal cabochon32 x 10mm Imperial helix crystals14 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cones4 x 4mm Swarovski bi-cones67 x 3mm antique spacers2 x 3mm antique spacers TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersScissorsRulerGS hypo cement LENGTH: 40cm BRACELET MATERIALS 2 x wire protectors50cm Acculon beading wire1 x Swarovski head pin8 x 6mm jump rings1 x hook clasp2 x crimps BEADS 19 x 10mm Imperial helix crystals13 x 4mm Swarovski bi-cones40 x 3mm antique spacers LENGTH: 20cm NECKLACE STEP ONE Take Swarovski crystal cabochon and setting, run a thin line of glue on the inner rim of the cabochon setting, place Swarovski cabochon inside setting; leave to dry. When dry, gently bend prongs over to help…

MATERIALS Metal bezel at least 5mm deepPolymer clay in main colour greenTranslucent polymer clayBrown or copper coloured clayBlack acrylic paintLiquid polymer clay TOOLS Tissue bladeWet and dry sandpaper (300, 600, 800-1000 grit)Paper towelTile work surfacePaint brushContainer of water with a flat bottomThick electrical or painters’ tapeSponges STEP ONE You will need enough clay of the main colour clay to fill the bezel in twice. Condition each of the polymer clays separately from lightest to darkest. Divide main colour into three equal portions. Set the first portion aside. Take the second portion and mix with translucent clay part colour (2:1); part translucent. With the third portion add a pinch of the brown colour clay and mix through thoroughly; continue adding a pinch of brown to achieve the colour desired. Look at…

MATERIALS 1 gold-plated 14 x 20mm textured oval ring1 gold-plated 23 x 30mm filigree oval24 gold-filled 2mm crimp tubes2 gold-filled 3mm crimp tubes24 gold-filled 3mm crimp covers2 gold-filled 4mm crimp covers35” of Garnet Soft Flex beading wire .019 diameter35” of Green Emerald Soft Flex beading wire .019 diameter35” of 24K Gold Soft Flex Extreme beading wire .019 diameter BEADS 12 gold-plated Twelve Days of Christmas charms TOOLS Wire cuttersCrimping pliers STEP ONE Cut the Garnet wire into 1 x 28cm piece and 2 x 30cm pieces. Repeat for the Green Emerald wire and the 24K Gold wire. STEP TWO Use the three 28cm pieces of wire to string 1 x 3mm crimp tube and the textured oval ring. Pass all the wires back through the tube, leaving a small loop…

MATERIALS 1 x 3 ring book clasp silver6-7m beading thread white BEADS 13 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cones Copper10g size 8 Matsuno seeds Copper AB5g x size 8 Matsuno seeds Matt Green TOOLS Beading needleScissorsSpot glue LENGTH: Adjustable STEP ONE First Band Thread 3m beading thread onto a beading needle. Row 1: Thread 4 x colour seed beads (CSB) onto the thread. Needle through all four again to form a circle. Leaving a 20cm tail tie a secure knot. Needle through the closest CSB. Diagram 1. STEP TWO Row 2: Thread 1 x matt seed bead (MSB) needle through the next CSB from Row 1. Thread 1 x MSB. Needle through the next CSB. Thread 1 x MSB. Needle through the next CSB. Thread 1 x MSB and needle through the…

MATERIALS 1 x dragonfly pendant1 x brass filigree4 x foliage bead caps4 x hobnail bead caps2 x ornate bead caps1 x Nouveau swirls toggle ring1 x Nouveau swirls toggle bar1 x head pin1 x etched jump ring2 x 15mm jump rings11 x 4mm jump rings2 x Nouveau Swirls connectors21cm of brass oval chain20 gauge Gunmetal artistic wire BEADS 1 x Czech Aqua Faceted Stone7 x 8mm Czech Aqua2 x 6mm Czech Aqua2 x brass saucers4 x dimples9 x blue seeds16 x brass seeds TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersNylon jaw pliers LENGTH: 45cm STEP ONE Cut a section of chain 10cm long. To the last link of the chain, connect the toggle ring using 1 x 4mm jump ring. STEP TWO Onto the wire, thread 1 x dimple, 1…

“SUMMERTIME” IS AN aria composed by George Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess. The lyrics are by DuBose Heyward. This song gives us a picture in our minds eye of lazy, hazy hot summer days and for us beaders the opportunity to design and make some ‘hot’ creations to meet the summer trends in jewellery fashions. This summer season – I would like to call ‘open season’ as there are so many trends and ideas around for jewellery makers. Again, size does matter this season – whatever the jewellery item – it should be big, bright and bold. This will work well when complemented with a conservative outfit. For example: if you have designed and made a huge chain linked bracelet, pair it with a basic outfit. This…