Innehållsförteckning för Volume 21 Issue 5 från Creative Beading Magazine

MATERIALS 1 x A4 sheet of decorative paper2 x guardians2 x crimps2 x oval jump rings2 x head pins2 x ear hook wiresToggle clasp1m Tigertail BEADS 6 x 4mm Swarovski crystal rondelle Padparadscha26 x 4mm Swarovski crystal bi-cone Padparadscha5 gms x Size 8 Matsuno seed beads TOOLS Twirly-whirly Paper Bead RollerMod PodgeChain nose pliersCuttersPencilEraserRulerSkewersFoam cup LENGTH: 55cm-60cm MAKING THE BEADSSTEP ONE Creating the Paper Beads On A4 paper, draw nine strips of 2cm lengthways. See Diagram 1. STEP TWO Cut out each strip and erase any pencil marks. STEP THREE Making Cone Beads Use one strip. Draw a line diagonal from the top left to the bottom right. See Diagram 2 and cut out – you should have two right triangles. Remove any pencil marks. STEP FOUR Place the base of…

MATERIALS 4 x 2-hole metal spacers2 x toggle clasps4 x 2-strand end links4 x 4mm jump rings8 x silver crimps1 pair of earring hooks2 x head pins2 x eye pinsTigertail wire BEADS 19 x 8mm Howlite cubes34 x 6mm metal cubes252 x 4mm black round glass beads TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH: 55cm NECKLACESTEP ONE Cut 1 x 55cm and 1 x 75cm length of Tigertail, wire crimp onto 1 x 2-strand end link. Thread 5 x 4mm black glass beads on each of the wires, join with 1 x 2-hole spacer bead. STEP TWO Thread 6 x 4mm black glass beads on the 55cm wire, follow the sequence with 2 x metal cubes adding 1 x Howlite cube in the middle, 10 x 4mm black…

MATERIALS White PaperCard Stock BEADS 4 x 12mm Swarovski Sew On – Crystal1 x 10mm Swarovski Hanger – Tanzanite11 x 4mm Swarovski Diamantes Flat Back – Tanzanite7 x 5mm Swarovski Diamantes Flat Back – Crystal TOOLS ScissorsGlue StickAraldite STEP ONE Copy and print the mask design below, onto white paper. Cut just inside the dotted lines. STEP TWO Using a Glue Stick, glue the image onto card stock and let dry. STEP THREE Using araldite, glue the diamantes and crystals onto the mask using the image as a guide. Allow to dry. KITS Available Crystal Park9 Cassia St Browns Plains QLDPh: 07 3800 3825www.crystalpark.com.au Rating…

MATERIALS 2 x wire guardians 2 x crimps 1 x toggle clasp 2 x jump rings 33 x head pins 1 length of Tigertail BEADS 13 x 8mm purple round crystals12 x 8mm clear round AB crystals27 x 8mm frosted green crystals19 x oval gemstones2 x 4mm metal balls TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: As desired NECKLACE STEP ONE Set aside 16 x frosted green crystals and 2 x purple crystals. Make dangles using head pins, and forming a basic loop to the top out of the rest of the crystals. STEP TWO Thread all the dangles onto centre of the Tigertail, thread 1 x gemstone bead onto one side of the Tigertail and thread the other side in the opposite direction to cross…

MATERIALS 4 x different types of silver chain2 x pewter Deco rose link bars1 x pewter Radiant clasp silver4 x silver solid rings10 x pewter charms8 x 4mm jump rings19 x 6mm jump rings TOOLS Chain nose pliers x 2Round nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 18cm STEP ONE Attach the toggle bar to the single ring of the link bar using a chain of 3 x 6mm jump rings. STEP TWO Cut the chain into lengths of approximately 14.5cm in length. STEP THREE Starting with the largest chain, attach one end of the 2 x lengths of chain to the end ring of the link bar with 1 x 4mm jump ring. Attach the 2 x next largest chain sections to the middle ring of the end bar using 1 x 4mm jump ring.…

NECKLACEMATERIALS Necklace length of chain19 x 8mm jump rings7 x head pins1.5m of 20 gauge wire1 x toggle clasp BEADS 9 x plum glass 5 x green glass 10 x clear glass 7 x 8mm crystals TOOLS Chain nose pliers x 2Round nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: As desired NECKLACESTEP ONE Cut 1 x 6cm length of 20 gauge wire; using pliers create a basic loop on one end of the wire, thread on 1 x glass bead and make a second basic loop to end, creating bead eye pin. Repeat for all glass beads. STEP TWO Thread 1 x 8mm crystal onto 1 x head pin, trim wire and form a basic loop. Set aside. STEP THREE First Row Join the 5 x green beads together in…

MATERIALS 24 x 8mm jump rings 42 x 6mm jump rings 1 pair of earring hooks 1 x Diamante toggle clasp BEADS 6 x 6mm Swarovski crystal rounds Provence Lavender6 x 18mm Swarovski crystal 3221 Crystal Foil TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH: 18cm BRACELETSTEP ONE Use 2 x 6mm jump rings as a set, joining toggle clasp bar following with another set of 6mm jump rings. Use 2 x 8mm jump rings as a set, cross joining two sets of 8mm jump ring together; open the 4 x 8mm jump rings into a flat shape, place 1 x 6m crystal round bead inside the rings. Fold the 8mm jump rings up (one set overlaps the other), connecting with the 6mm jump ring set one each…

TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliersScissorsRulerE6000 glueSmall tip brush Diamond glaze 1. CZECH BUTTON NECKLACE MATERIALS 1 x brass filigree swirl cross wrap1 x 27mm Czech glass button 7 x 4mm jump rings1 x clasp set 30cm hollow velvet tubing cut into 2 x 15cm lengths 36cm Tigertail cut into 2 x 33cm lengths 4 x wire guardians4 x crimp covers 4 x crimps30 x daisy spacers10 x eye pins1 x head pin BEADS 4 x 4x6mm imperial crystal rondelle black20 x size 8 seeds black10 x 10mm imperial crystal helix black1 x imperial crystal flat teardrop1 x 6mm Czech firepolish rondelles Iris Blue 1. CZECH BUTTON NECKLACESTEP ONE Cut off the shanks of the Czech glass button. STEP TWO Sit the Czech glass button in the centre of the swirl cross…

MATERIALS Fireline 6lb thread1 pair earring hook wires BEADS 1 x Ruby glass cabochon14 gms size 11 seeds Purple Metallic Luster5 gms size 15 seeds Cranbery Gold Luster10 gms Delica #46135-40 x 6mm Swarovski Xilion Rose Volcano71-75 x 4mm Swarovski Xilion Rose Volcano TOOLS Beading needleSpot glue LENGTH: 50cm Designer’s note: This project captures the large Ruby glass cabochon feature, which hangs from a Dutch spiral modified rope and is finished using loops as a feature, and earring component with a loop and bar toggle closure; as with all seed bead work, a firm even tension is required. STEP ONE Capture Part A Using 1.5m of Fireline with size 110 seed beads follow Diagram A and row works to form a flat peyote circle for the back of the Ruby…

MATERIALS 10 x 1m length of 3mm Chinese Knotting Cord in choice of five colours or one1 x 32x19mm fancy metal ring2 x 2cm ribbon ends3 x oval jump rings1 x toggle clasp30cm thread TOOLS Kumihimo Braiding PlateE6000 adhesive2 x chain nose pliersScissorsNeedle LENGTH: As desired STEP ONE Using five strands or one of each colour, create a lark’s knot around the donut – see Diagram 1 – and pull tight. This will now give 10 strands of cord. STEP TWO Holding the board face up, place the donut through the hole of the plate, so that the cord is at the front. Place one cord in each Groove from 3-8 at the top and 14-17 at the bottom. See Diagram 2. STEP THREE Move cord from Groove 5 and…

NECKLACEMATERIALS 1 x copper parrot clasp1 x copper extension chain2 x looped crimps100cm of copper Tigertail BEADS 3 x Vicki Marie Black Cherry Blossom tiles2 x 14mm black r ondelle crystals32 x 6mm black rondelle crystals16 x 8mm black rondelle crystals62 x copper spacers TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH: 45-50cm NECKLACE STEP ONE Cut two 50cm lengths of copper Tigertail. STEP TWO Thread a piece of Tigertail through both holes on a tile, to the section of wire at the top of the tile add 3 x 6mm rondelle crystals placing 1 x copper bead spacer on each side of the crystals; complete for both sides of the tile. Add to the bottom section of the Tigertail 4 x 6mm rondelle crystals, placing 1 x bead spacer on each…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 82cm of brass petite etched cable1 x brass woodland leaf pendant2 x woodland leaf charms5 x 10mm brass jump rings1 x brass hook and eye clasp3 x 4mm brass jump rings4 x head pins4 x eye pins BEADS 8 x 9x6mm Czech donuts TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 50cm NECKLACE STEP ONE Thread 1 x 4mm jump ring through the hole at the top of each of the leaves and close. Attach each of the 4mm jump rings to a 10mm jump ring. Set these three charms aside for later. STEP TWO Cut 2 x 8cm length of chain. Attach 1 x 10mm jump ring to the centre link of each chain section. Thread a Czech donut bead onto 1 x head pin, create a loop…

MATERIALS 6 x 49.5cm lengths of silver colour Tigertail168 x silver coloured crimps2 x antique silver 3-hole hangers1 x silver 16mm lobster clasp1 x 3.5cm of silver chain2 x 6mm split rings1 x small silver bead cap1 x 3.2cm head pin BEADS 18 x shell beads18 x large freshwater pearls12 x small freshwater pearls12 x 6mm white glass pearls13 x 8mm white glass pearls7 x 4mm Swarovski bi-cones crystal AB12 x 4mm Swarovski bi-cones Silk12 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cones Silk12 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cones crystal12 x 10mm clear faceted rondelles crystal12 x 6mm clear faceted rounds12 x 8mm clear faceted rounds12 x silver rectangular Celtic knots1 x 6mm flat flower spacer TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH: 45-50cm STEP ONE Put the six lengths of Tigertail together so that the ends are equal; 1cm…

MATERIALS 10cm fine chain30 x eye pins15 x head pins90 x daisy spacers2 x jump ringsExtension chain1 x parrot clasp BEADS 13 x 12mm pearls96-160 x buttons TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: Adjustable NECKLACESTEP ONE Thread 1 x head pin with: Bead spacer, 8mm pearl, bead spacer; cut of the excess wire leaving about 1cm; form a loop using round nose pliers. STEP TWO Join 1 x eye pin to loop on the head pin from Step 1, add 1 x bead spacer, 3 x buttons, 1 x bead spacer; trim excess wire and form a loop. STEP THREE Join 1 x eye pin to Step 2 eye pin, adding 1 x bead spacer, 1 x 10mm pearl 1 x bead spacer; trim wire and form a…

MATERIALS 1 x coil of neck memory wire 2 x 20cm tubing 1 x clasp 2 x 6mm jump rings 1 x extension chain BEADS 4 x 5mm metal 4 x 5mm daisy spacers 2 x 10x8mm oval glass 2 x 8mm bi-cones 1 x glass pendant TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersMemory wire cutters STEP ONE Form a small loop at one end of memory wire, thread onto memory wire 1x 5mm metal bead, 1 x 20cm tubing, 1 x 5mm metal bead, 1 x 5mm daisy spacer, 1 x 10x8mm oval bead, 1 x 5mm daisy spacer, 1 x 8mm bi-cone, pendant, 1 x 8mm bi-cone, 1 x 5mm daisy spacer, 1 x 10x8mm oval glass bead, 1 x 5mm…

MATERIALS 1 x Tibetan Silver toggle – Silver14m x beading thread – White BEADS 5gm x size 11 Matsuno seed – Green5gm x size 11 Matsuno seed – Light Amethyst20 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cone – Light Amethyst19 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cone – Blue Zircon26 x Tibetan Silver daisy spacers – Silver TOOLS Beading needleScissorsPVA glue LENGTH: 45cm STEP ONE Beaded tubes Using 80cm of beading thread leave a 10cm tail and work with a single thread. Each tube has six beads per row and nine rows per beaded bead. STEP TWO First row – Green seed beads using ladder stitch. Thread 2 x seed beads. Needle through both of these beads in the same direction again, so that the beads sit together side by side. STEP THREE Thread 1 x seed bead, go through the second seed…

MOSTLY METALS $47.95 Mostly Metals is targeted to beginner and intermediate jewellery makers who want to create stylish jewellery with chain, jump rings, spacers, and other metal components. Basic techniques are introduced, and then expanded on, to create unusual, but easy-to-make jewellery. All the jewellery can be made with three or fewer tools and easy-to-find materials. Variations help readers learn the importance of materials in design, and how the same project can have different looks. Softcover 96 pages MIXED METALS $39.95 Utilizing stringing and wireworking techniques accessible to beginners, this mixed metal jewellery guide also offers boutique-style designs that will captivate the more experienced beader. With no metalworking required, detailed instructions are provided for 30 unique projects incorporating various metals such as silver, gold, copper, brass, PMC, and more. Techniques…

CUFF MATERIALS 2 x lengths of bracelet memory wire1 x 6cm length of silver chain1 x silver parrot clasp BEADS 6 x double square diamante spacers31 x 8mm white freshwater pearls20 x 6mm Swarovski pearls Light Purple TOOLS Round nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: Adjustable CUFF STEP ONE Use two memory wire sections to make the base of the bracelet by cutting two full bracelet lengths of the wire. Make a loop on one end of both wire sections. STEP TWO Thread a square diamante spacer onto both memory wires; the double spacer will start to hold the two memory wires together. Add 1 x freshwater pearl to each wire, 1 x purple pearl, 1 x freshwater pearl, 1 x purple pearl and 1 x freshwater pearl. STEP THREE Thread 1 x square…

MATERIALS 1 x roll of 20 gauge artistic wire12 x 10mm solid fancy jump rings10 x 6mm jump rings12 x 8mm jump rings1 x 10mm jump rings2 x 13mm jump rings3 x head pins1 x pair ear wires BEADS 18 x assorted metal5 x 25x30mm porcelain orange10 x 10mm disc spacers2 x 8mm spacers4 x beads for the top of earrings TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 80cm NECKLACESTEP ONE Using the artistic wire cut a length of approximately 12cm; thread through 1 x porcelain bead placing 1 x 10mm disc spacer on either side of the porcelain bead; form a loop, or make a wire wrap at both ends. Repeat for all porcelain beads. STEP TWO Repeat the same process with any of the metal beads that have…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 1 x 60mm head pin 1 x 20mm O ring 2 x 20cm lengths Tigertail 4 x crimps 4 x crimp covers 2 x wire guardians 1 x toggle set BEADS 19 x 6mm daisy spacers 41 x 4mm bi-cones 39 x 8x6mm crystal rondelles 5 x 12mm fancy glass 4 x 12x10mm fancy glass TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH: 45-50cm NECKLACE STEP ONE Add 1 x 6mm daisy spacer, 1 x 12mm fancy glass bead, 1 x 6mm daisy spacer, 1 x 8x6mm crystal rondelle, 1 x 6mm daisy spacer, 1 x 4mm bi-cone to 1 x head pin, create a basic loop; attach to 20mm O ring. STEP TWO Onto one end…

MATERIALS 1 x large silver plated grooved edge magnetic ball clasp2 x silver crimps2 x silver crimp covers1 x 5mm silver jump ring7 x silver 50mm head pins1 x silver 50mm eye pin60cm of .38 silver/clear Tigertail BEADS 5 x 20mm lime turquoise lentil beads2 x 12mm turquoise round beads4 x 10mm denim blue turquoise round beads2 x 16mm light aqua shell coins2 x 20mm green printed shell donuts3 x 20mm aqua printed shell donuts4 x 7mm silver plated ball beads1 x 30mm aqua shell donut26 x silver plated bi-cones50 x aqua glass button roundels3 x lime glass button roundels8 x 2.5mm silver ball beads2 x 3mm silver ball beads TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers STEP ONE Focal Piece Thread 1 x head pin through each of the…

MATERIALS 48 x gold eye pins 1 x gold head pin 1 x 18mm gold setting 1 x 18mm photo or image 1 x 18mm clear dome 1 x gold extension chain 1 x gold parrot clasp BEADS 24 x 6mm Swarovski Mint Alabaster Xilion24 x 6mm Swarovski bronze pearls TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 45cm NECKLACESTEP ONE Cut a 18mm circle photo or image to fit into the gold setting, glue the photo into the setting, glue clear 18mm dome over the top of the image. STEP TWO Thread 1 x crystal onto 1 x head pin, form a loop; join 1 x eye pin to the head pin loop and thread 1 x pearl onto the eye pin, cut; trim excess…

MATERIALS 32 x 25mm head pins 4 x 25mm eye pins 12 x 5mm jump ring 1 x oval jump ring 1 x parrot clasp 8 x curve link bars 1 x fan charm BEADS 16 x 6mm Swarovski crystals16 x 4mm Swarovski crystals4 x 8mm Czech firepolish crystals TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 18-20cm STEP ONE Onto each head pin thread 1 x Swarovski crystal. Trim and form a basic loop. Pile crystals into eight groups of 2 x 4mm and 2 x 6mm. STEP TWO Onto each eye pin thread 1 x 8mm Czech firepolish crystal. Trim and form a basic loop. STEP THREE Open jump ring attach clasp, close jump ring. STEP FOUR Open jump ring, thread 6mm crystal,…

MATERIALS 1 x black silk cover head band1 x black silk rose1 x 30cm square of black netting veil1m 20-gauge silver wire12 x black feathers BEADS Approximately 300 x 3mm clear crystals TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersGlue gun or PVA glue STEP ONE Bunch together about 5 x black feathers and wrap four or five loops of wire around the base to hold together. Repeat this step to make an extra bunch of feathers. STEP TWO Using a 30cm square of black velvet netting, bunch the ends of the netting together. This is to be held in place with a few loops of wire. STEP THREE Use 6 x 15cm lengths of wire to thread about 40 or 50 x 3mm crystals onto, leaving 3cm of wire with no crystals.…

WRAPPED LOOPS Using roundnose pliers grip wire above bead press with fingers to right angle. Place pliers in upright position and pull wire over top of pliers and back to right to form neat round loop. The size of your loop will vary on where you place the pliers on the wire. So when wrapping a number of loops that you require the same size, draw a line across your pliers with a ink marker at the point you wish to wrap at. Move pliers to hold loop just formed. Pull wire firmly up to bottom of circle and wrap wire in tight circle motion around wire above bead, cut and trim excess wire. BRICK STITCH After forming ladder to start. Begin each brick stitch row with 2 beads go…