Innehållsförteckning för Volume 22 Issue 5 från Creative Beading Magazine

MATERIALS Magnetic clasp Softflex Beading wire Nymo, One-G, or similar thread BEADS Kazuri Bead with a swirl pattern 11° beads in two colors, A & B TOOLS Size 10 beading needle LENGTH as desired STEP ONE Using 130cm thread needle using a single thread. Leaving a thread tail 50cm, using ladder stitch join 8 beads, in colour pairs, and join first and last beads into a circle for herringbone base. Each colour pair is the base, or beginning, of herringbone columns. STEP TWO At the top (where the thread is coming out of the first bead of a colour pair or column) of each column thread 2 beads of the column colour. Needle down the second bead of this column of A colour, then up the next bead which will…

MATERIALS Griffin High Performance Bead Cord No. 24 x 16mm Antique Silver Fancy Filigree Square Component1 x 14mm Silver Plated2-Strand Push/Pull ClaspBead Smith Fine (0.7mm) French Wire20 x 5mm Crimp Covers4 x Split Rings BEADS 1 x 40mm Chrysocolla Donut1 strand 9mm Mid Green Resin Rondel36cm strand x 8mm Teal Blue Round Chalk Turquoise4 x 12x8mm Green Facetted Briolette Drops1 x 75mm tube 8° Miyuki Seed Beads – Transparent Matte Aqua TOOLS Cyanoacrylate GlueWire CuttersChain Nose PliersCrimping Pliers (optional) Length: 50cm STEP ONE Taking 1 x filigree square component, using bead cord thread through 5mm of French wire, one corner of the filigree square and tie a surgeon’s knot in the very end of the cord to anchor it to the filigree square, ensuring the French wire is protecting the…

BROOCH MATERIALS 20cm fine silver wire1 x brooch back2 small black felt squares5 small black feathers BEADS 1 x diamante flower2 x crystal tear drop2 x 8mm crystal12 x 4mm crystals TOOLS Wire cuttersGlueHot glue gun Continued CRYSTALS AND FEATHERS COMB MATERIALS 6 x long feathers Short fluffy feathers Wire Hair comb BEADS 4 x tear drop crystal 40 x mixed 4mm, 6mm, 8mm crystals small crystals for comb length BROOCH STEP ONE Cut 2 x 10cm lengths of wire. Using 1 x length fold in half and thread on to one of the sides of the wire 1 x crystals tear drop, twist both piece of wire together twice. Thread on to both sections of wire 3 x 4mm crystals 1 x 8mm, 3 x 4mm crystals twist the…

MATERIALS 3 x gold wire guards3 x gold crimps3 x gold crimp covers2 x gold jump rings1 x gold toggle clasp80cm gold tiger tail beading wireFireline 6lb thread BEADS 1 x 16mm light gold pearl2 x 14mm dark gold pearls2 x 12mm light bronze pearls2 x 5mm pale gold pearls5 x 10x8mm dark red rondel3 x 6x4mm dark red rondel11 x 4mm dark red bi-cones2 - 3 grms dark red 2mm hex bugle beads1 - 2 grms 11°gold lined seed10 x 11°dark blue seed TOOLS Size 10 beading needleToothpickScissors LENGTH as desired STEP ONE Making the caged pearl Thread the needle with about 1m of beading thread. do not tie a knot. Pick up 10 x 11° gold lined seed beads and make a ring by threading through all the…

MATERIALS 6 x large bead cap6 x 13mm jump ring3 x 50mm eye pin20 x 38mm eye PinLarge Silver toggle18 x 4mm jump rings BEADS 10 x 10mm glass10 x 16mm glass3 x 20mm glass TOOLS chain nose pliers x2round nose plierswire cutters8mm Measure Bead LENGTH 55cm for a smaller length remove the last 2 beads at each side STEP ONE Using 50mm eye pins, add 20mm bead with bead cap each side and turn a loop to match on second side. STEP TWO Using 38mm eye pin add all other beads and form loops. Make sure all loops are completely closed. STEP THREE Link deign together using small jump rings, when placing a large jump ring do not use a small ring, slide the large ring through the loop…

MATERIALS Tigertail4 x crimpssmall chainclasphead pinsribbonflat chainjump ringDragonfly charmStar fish charm BEADS 21 x 10mm pearlsseed beadssmall crystalslarge pearllarge gold crystalLampwork will need adjusting when received…. TOOLS chain nose pliersround nose plierswire cutterscrimping pliers LENGTH 50cm STEP ONE Using a length of Tigertail string 2 x crimps 1 x seed bead thread through one link of small chain going back through seed bead and crimps. Fold 2 crimps together at the same time. String 21 x 10mm pearls. Finish the Tigertail end the same as the first side. Open the end link on side of chain and attach a clasp and close link. STEP TWO Make dangles out of all beads using a seed bead on the bottom of head pins where desired or the if the holes are too…

MATERIALS 2 x 30cm tubing1 x 15cm tiger tail1 x Toggle2 x 5mm jumpring2 x 6mm leather end clamp2 x 8mm fancy rings2 x Wire guards2 x Crimps2 x Crimp covers6 x Ball end head pins BEADS 1 x Angel Pendant2 x 8mm large hole bead6 x 8mm round beads2 x 8mm metal beads6 x 6x4mm crystal rondel4 x 4mm crystal bi-cone TOOLS chain nose pliersround nose plierswire cutterscrimping pliers LENGTH 45-50cm STEP ONE Create clusters Thread onto 1 x ball end head pin, 1 x 6x4mm crystal rondel, create basic loop directly above bead. Repeat for a total of 6. STEP TWO Thread onto Tigertail, 1 x crimp, 1 x wire guard, thread 1x 8mm fancy ring and centre in wire guard, thread wire back through crimp and squeeze…

MATERIALS 1 x 56g Green Premo Sculpey Polymer Clay1 x 56g Cadmium Premo Sculpey Polymer Clay½ x 56g Translucent Premo Sculpey Polymer ClayAbout 40g scrap or leftover polymer clayGlobe Candle Holder, 8cm diameter and 6cm high1.5m x 24ga or 26 ga Artistic WireGreen Acrylic Paint BEADS 5 x 10mm Red Crackle Beads5 x 8mm Red Crackle Beads TOOLS Smooth work surface eg: glass boardDedicated pasta machine and/or acrylic rollerCraft KnifeRulerMetal or Bamboo SkewerSmall PaintbrushChain Nose PliersWire CuttersDisposable Aluminium TrayBaking PaperOven STEP ONE Condition the translucent clay by kneading it or rolling sliced sheets repeatedly through the pasta machine. When the clay is pliable, add a pea-sized amount of crimson clay. Continue to knead or roll through pasta machine until the colour is evenly distributed. STEP TWO Roll the tinted translucent…

MATERIALS 9 x 50mm SP eye pins10 x 6mm fancy twisted jump rings8 x Christmas Charms30cm x 30mm Chain1 x small lobster claw BEADS 9 x lamp work Christmas themed beads18 x 3 or 4mm Swarovski bi-cones Siam TOOLS chain nose pliersround nose plierswire cutters LENGTH as desired STEP ONE Make ‘link’ components On 1 x eye pin, thread 1 x bi-cone, 1 x Lampwork bead and 1 x bi-cone, trim and form a loop close to the bi-cone. Repeat for each of the 9 lamp work beads. STEP TWO Design Lay the links on design board and space charms between Lampwork links. Move the charms and beads around until desired layout is achieved. STEP THREE Assembly Open 1 x jump ring and link the first two ‘link’ components and…

MATERIALS 1 x 18x8mm Russian doll charm10 x 30mm brass eye pins2 x 20mm brass head pins13 x 6x1mm brass jump rings1 x hook BEADS 10 x 10mm round black glass2 x 6mm round black glass TOOLS chain nose pliersround nose plierswire cutterscrimping pliers LENGTH 18cm STEP ONE Take 1 x eye pin and thread 1 x 10mm round bead. Trim 1cm from the bead and form a loop. Repeat making a total of 10 beaded connectors. STEP TWO Take 1 x 6mm jump ring and thread 2 beaded connectors together. Take 1 x 6mm jump ring and thread the end of 1 x beaded connector and 1 x new beaded connector. Continue to add all beaded connectors using 6mm jump rings to the beaded chain. STEP THREE Using 1…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 2 x gold bead caps 1m gold Tigertail 4 x gold crimps 1 x 15cm length of gold chain 6 x cake charms 25 x gold head pins 6 x gold jump rings 1 x gold toggle BEADS 30 x 10mm red pearls 25 pearls Mix of in reds/purples from 6mm to 10mm TOOLS round nose pliers wire cutters crimping pliers LENGTH 50-55cm HEADBAND MATERIALS 1 x self covering head band1 x 60cm red ribbon1 x red bow1 x red rose2 x purple rose20 x gold eye pins BEADS 20 x mixed sizes red and purple pearls 2 x cake charms TOOLS Hot glue gun or super glue Round nose pliers Wire cutters EARRINGS MATERIALS 6cm chain 2 x cake charms 1 pr earring hooks 20 x head…

BRACELET MATERIALS 72cm wire6 x head pins7 x jump ringparrot claspsmall chain length BEADS 6 x foil beads seed beads6 x flower beads5 x leaves: TOOLS chain nose pliersround nose plierswire cutters LENGTH adjustable EARRINGS MATERIALS 1 pr ear hooks4 x head pins2 x jump rings BEADS 2 x flowers2 x seed beads2 x 6mm Czech rounds2 x leaves STEP ONE Cut 6 x 12cm lengths of wire. Using 1 x piece of wire, make a wrapped loop at one end, thread 1 x main bead and form a wrapped loop at the other end, wrap the tail end of the wire around bead and over the first wrapped loop, wrap around the first loop a couple of times trim and set aside. Repeat for all 6 main beads and…

MATERIALS 1 x sterling silver toggle4 x sterling silver crimps4 x sterling silver crimp covers2 x sterling silver wire guardians21 strand 19g beading wire1 x sterling silver headpin1 x sterling silver bail BEADS 1 x handmade heart focal bead24 x 4mm Swarovski olivine bi-cones (BC)24 x gemstone teeth beads (phrenite) (TB)8 x quartz nuggets (green) (Nugget)12 x 8° matte black toho seed beads (SB)80 x 11° silver lined crystal delicas (SB)1 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cone (crystal AB) TOOLS chain nose pliersround nose plierswire cutterscrimping pliers LENGTH as desired KIWI HEART FOCAL MATERIALS 1 x rod of Effetre Cool Colour “Kiwi”1 x rod Silver Glass (Double Helix or TAG)1 x goldstone stringer STEP ONE At one end of the wire thread 1 x crimp, 1 x 8° black toho seed bead,…

MATERIALS 1 set of eyeglass rubber ends2m of 22 gauge wire4 x fancy connector links BEADS 9 x 12—14mm feature beads 32 x 6mm Czech firepolish crystals TOOLS chain nose pliers x2round nose plierswire cutterscrimping pliers LENGTH as desired STEP ONE Creating wrapped loop links Using 22ga wire cut 14 x 7cm lengths. Using 22ga wire cut 9 x 9cm lengths. STEP TWO Using 1 x 7cm wire length and round nose pliers, position the pliers 3cm from one end and start to form a wrapped loop. Thread the loop into one side of the rubber eyeglass component and complete wrap. Trim the excess wire. See Basics for added information. STEP THREE Thread on 1 x 6mm Czech crystal to 7cm length from step one and start to form a…

BROOCH MATERIALS 1 x Brooch Pin2 x 4cm chain10 x bead caps2 x gold bell charm6 x 5mm jump ring1 x wire guardian1 x crimp1 x charlotte1 x 25cm tiger tail3 x eye pins8 x head pins1 x angel charms BEADS 5 x 8mm glass pearls16 x 4x2mm crystal rondel11 x gold seed2 x glass leaf6 x 4mm cube12 x daisy spacers60 x red seed60 x green seed2 x 4mm crystal bi-cone TOOLS chain nose pliersround nose plierswire cutterscrimping pliers JINGLE BELL EARRINGS MATERIALS 2 x earring wires2 x eye pins4 x bead caps2 x 7cm chain4 x bell charms4 x 4mm jump rings BEADS 2 x 10mm round bead BROOCHSTEP ONE Thread onto Tigertail 1 x wire guard and centre on Tigertail. Thread Tigertail through first loop on brooch…

MATERIALS 1 x Art Nouveau large brass stamping1 x Trinity Brass Fancy Open Work setting 18/13mm (with top loop cut off)1 x elegant framework brass stamping 39mmx36mm48 x head pins2 x 8mm jump rings7 x 6mm jump rings1 x 5mm jump ring1 hook & clasp set BEADS 1 x 18x13mm Swarovski 4120 Cabochon Stone Amethyst16 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cones amethyst13 x 8mm Swarovski bi-cones amethyst1 x 22mm Swarovski pendant amethyst13 x 8mm Czech fire-polish crystal6 x 4mm Czech fire-polish crystal2 x 3.5mm Swarovski flatback crystal amethyst TOOLS Round-nose pliersFlat-nose pliersWire-cuttersE6000 glueBlue-tackHole punch (optional) LENGTH 45-50cm STEP ONE Place cabochon in setting and use nylon pliers to gently close the prongs around the stone. Using glue, attach the set cabochon to the centre of the framework and then to the large…

MATERIALS 1 x Eye pin4 x Jump rings40cm x Antique Silver Plated ChainFern Connector1 x ClaspNature Birds Collage ImageSteampunk PartsBezel Setting – Heart pictured BEADS 1 x 6mm Swarovski Crystal bi-cone TOOLS Magic-Glos ResinNunn Design SealantGS-Hypo CementRound Nose PliersCutterUV Lamp or the Aussie SunPaint brush LENGTH 45cm STEP ONE Making the pendant Locate the image on the collage sheet to suit bezel setting and cut it out neatly. Seal the photo by applying a thin coat of Nunn Design Sealant over the back of the image with a clean paint brush. Let dry for 20 minutes. Repeat to the front and edges of the image. If any streak marks occur brush a coat in one direction, then while wet brush in the opposite direction making a cross pattern. This will…

MATERIALS 3 x wine charms3 x charms2 x 5mm jump ring BEADS 1 x glass leaf12 x 4mm daisy spacers6 x 4mm bi-cone6 x 6mm round6 x 2mm metal balls TOOLS chain nose pliersround nose pliers STEP ONE Thread onto 1 x wine charm, 1 x 2mm metal ball, 1 x 4mm daisy spacer, 1 x 6mm round bead, 1 x 4mm daisy spacer, 1 x 4mm bi-cone, 1 x charm, 1 x 4mm bi-cone, 1 x 4mm daisy spacer, 1 x 6mm round bead, 1 x 4mm daisy spacer, 1 x 2mm metal ball. STEP TWO Thread onto 1 x wine charm, 1 x 2mm metal ball, 1 x 4mm daisy spacer, 1 x 6mm round bead, 1 x 4mm daisy spacer, 1 x 4mm bi-cone, 1 x charm,…

MATERIALS 4 x 280cm 1mm cotton wax2 x 20cms length of 22g silver coloured wire1 x antique silver toggle2 x 6cms length of chain of choice3 x 8 or 10mm silver plate jump ring3 x 6mm silver plate jump rings BEADS 1 x 45mm Turquoise donut1 x CCB drop120 x 3mm or 4mm seed TOOLS chain nose pliersround nose plierswire cutters LENGTH ? Design Note: The project used 3mm for this project however this was challenging to thread onto 1mm cotton wax, if desired use 4mm. STEP ONE Cut waxed cotton in 4 x 70cm lengths. With each length of cotton wax half and join all halves together using a 20cms length of silver wire. Wrap a small coil first on wire then wrap around the cotton to join leaving…

TOOLS Size 12 beading needleThread Heaven ConditionerChain Nose Pliers x2Needle and ThreadScissorsTool Magic 1. CRYSTAL VOGUE EARRINGS MATERIALS 1 pr Ear wires1.2m 6lb FireLine BEADS 2 x 4mm Swarovski Crystal Pearls4 x 5mm Swarovski Crystal Pearls10 x 6mm Swarovski Crystal Pearls10 x 4mm Swarovski Crystal bi-cone1g x Size 11 Czech Seed Beads (cz s11) 1. CRYSTAL VOGUE EARRINGS STEP ONE Cut the FireLine into two even lengths and condition one and put one aside. Attach the needle to the conditioned thread and place a stopper bead on the end. To do this simply thread on a seed bead, leave a 10cm tail and thread back through the seed bead in the original direction. STEP TWO Thread on the following; 1 x 6mm pearl, 1 x cz s11, 1 x 6mm…

MATERIALS 16 x 50mm brass headpins 2mm ball head16 x antique silver bead cap1 x antique silver toggle1 x 1.25 turns of large bracelet memory wire3 x 6mm jump rings BEADS 16 x peacock glass hearts2 x 12m CCB round beads114 x 3mm brass spacers96 x 12mm CCB faceted rings TOOLS Chain nose pliers x 2Round nose pliersMemory wire cutters LENGTH fixed length STEP ONE Note: To cut memory wire use memory wire cutters only. Normal wire cutters will blunt or chip when cutting memory wire. Thread 1 x bead cap on to headpin, 1 x heart bead and 1 x 3mm spacer trim and form a wire wrap end. Repeat this step to all heart beads. STEP TWO Turn one end of memory wire to form a loop. STEP…

MATERIALS 1 x 12-14mm Toggle6 x 60cm Tiger Tail3x 2.5mm Large Crimps2 x 8mm Metal Cones6 x 2mm Std Crimps (Tassel) BEADS 5 x 8mm Barrel Metal Space2 x 4-5mm Metal Ball Spacers17 x 4mm Swarovski Crystal strand 115 x 4mm Swarovski Crystal strand 224 x 4mm Glass Pearls strand 310 x 8mm Glass Pearls15 x grams Size 11° or 12° Seed6 x 4-5mm Metal Spacers1 x 20mm Foil Heart, Metal Charm2 x 12mm Foil Heart2 x 10mm Pearl1 x 8mm Swarovski Crystal TOOLS Chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Wire cutters Crimping pliers LENGTH 50-55cm STEP ONE Lay beads out before starting. Thread 1 x large crimp and 1 x Toggle loop end onto 3 strands of wire, fold wire back through crimp and secure crimp using chain nose…

BLACK SCARF WITH DONUT PENDANT MATERIALS 1 x Scarf1 x Scarf Bail2 x Bead Caps4 x eye pins2 x split rings2 x X-lge jump rings BEADS 4 x Drum1 x Lge Donut Pendant for centre2 x Sml Donut pendants for ends4 x Rondel Crystals2 x Metal TOOLS chain nose pliersround nose plierswire cutters WHITE SCARF WITH FLOWER AND HEARTS MATERIALS 1 x Scarf1 x Scarf Bail2 x bead caps5 x eye pins1 x jump rings BEADS 4 x Drum1 x Pearl Flower for centre2 x Heart pendants for ends3 x Sml Pearls Crystals3 x Lge Pearls2 x Metal Spacer BLACK SCARF WITH DONUT PENDANT STEP ONE Scarf pendant Attach 1 x split ring to large donut pendant. Attach 1 x split ring to join donut pendant to scarf bail. Thread…

MATERIALS 0.4 # Fishing wire1 x 12mm Silver Ring base perforated disc BEADS 10 x 5.5x11mm Swarovski Crystal 6010# Aqua10 x 5.5x11mm Swarovski Crystal 6010# Lt Rose TOOLS chain nose pliers wire cutters CRYSTAL DOME STEP ONE Cut 50cm fish wire, put 5 beads on the string, cross the two strings through the fifth bead. See Diagram 1 STEP TWO Add 3 x beads on right string, add 1 bead on the left string, cross the strings through the left hand bead. See Diagram 2 STEP THREE using left hand string picks up the next one bead on the left. See Diagram 3 STEP FOUR Add 2 beads on the right, 1 bead on the left, cross through the left hand beads. Diagram 4. STEP FIVE, SIX AND SEVEN Repeating…

MATERIALS 1 x antique gold hummingbird bookmark 4 x 5mm gold jump rings 3 x 8mm gold jump rings 3 x gold head pins 2 x gold twig connectors 4 x gold eye pins BEADS 3 x rosealine glass bell flowers 3 x amethyst glass frangipani flowers 3 x amethyst glass leaf 4 x antique gold hummingbird charms 1 x antique gold metal flower TOOLS chain nose pliers round nose pliers wire cutters STEP ONE Individually place 1 x glass bell flower and 2 x glass frangipani flowers onto head pins and form a wrapped loop. Use cutters to trim off excess wire. STEP TWO Individually place all glass leaves onto 8mm jump rings. STEP THREE Individually open the loop on all eye pins and add 1 x hummingbird charm…

MATERIALS 1 x 12-14mm Toggle20cm 6.5mm Belcher Chain20 x 50mm Head Pin4 x 76mm Head Pin8 x 7mm Jump Rings4 x CCB Metalised Plastic Rings6 x J Charms - 3 Leaf, 3 Mixed BEADS 16 x 8mm or 10mm Mixed Beads4 different beads x 4 pcs each4 x 8x10mm Crystal Rondel4 x 14mm Glass Pearls4 x CCB Metalised Plastic4 x 4mm Silver Flat Spacers TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH 20cm or desired length STEP ONE Open jump ring with chain nose pliers. Thread one toggle clasp section plus chain length together. Close the jump ring bringing the ring back together. STEP TWO Measure bracelet to desired size, trim chain, open jump ring thread on toggle bar with end of chain, close jump ring. STEP THREE Make…

THIS SONG FROM the 1978 movie ‘Grease’ – sung by John Travolta and Olivia Newton John evokes images in the minds eye of summer and summer fun. Lets have some fashion fun and in particular beading fun exploring the fashion trends for the rest of the summer season. Starting at the top end – Louis Vuitton’s jewellery collection plays on the Art Deco style and is teamed with Sixties colours. The collection has a great mix of materials, including acrylic-set ornaments, paste jewels, tassels, feathers, fringing and Damier Perle beading. For those of us whose budget doesn’t cover this type of jewellery the next best thing is ‘DIY’ jewellery. Making your own jewellery not only creates an individual and unique piece, but also gives the maker a sense of satisfaction,…

SURFER BOY OR SAILOR BOOKMARKS MATERIALS 8 - 10 x 8mm thick jump rings1 x metal bookmark1 x feature charm2 x headpins BEADS 1 x medium bead1 x small metal bead TOOLS chain nose pliers 2 x round nose pliers wire cutters TASSEL BOOKMARK MATERIALS 15cm x 22 or 20g artistic wire 1 metal bookmark 2 x 12mm cone ends, 1 cap OR 1 cone & 2 caps 50cm fine chain 1 x 6mm jump ring BEADS 1 x feature bead1 x 4mm spacer bead1 x 6mm bicone TOOLS chain nose pliers x2round nose plierswire cutters SURFER BOY OR SAILOR BOOKMARKS STEP ONE Creating the chain from jump rings Open 3 of the jump rings using 2 pairs of flat nose pliers by placing one pair across 2 sides of…

MATERIALS 80cm of Trinity Brass small etched chain40x30mm Trinity Brass setting2 x 12mm Trinity Brass etched rings1 x Trinity Brass Abez connector4 x 4mm jump rings15 x eye pins13 x head pins BEADS 40x30mm Cameo8 x 8x6mm freshwater pearls6 x 8x6mm Imperial Crystal rondel3 x 12x8mm Imperial Crystal rondel8 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cones1 x tear drop crystal TOOLS chain nose pliersround nose plierswire cuttersE6000Bust LENGTH 45-50cm STEP ONE Using the 40x30mm cameo setting create place a spot of glue to setting, use some connector links to hold with chain-nose pliers and the picture as a guide gently push down two opposite loops on the side of the setting. Also push down the two loops in the bottom centre of the setting. STEP TWO Take 1 x eye pin thread 1…

MATERIALS 1m chain1 large filigree feature pendant3 x head pins4 x eye pinsTiger tailVelvet tubbing4 x crimpsClasp and jump ring BEADS 3 x 6mm Czech round opaque4 x 8mm bi-cone pink TOOLS chain nose pliersround nose plierswire cutterscrimping pliers LENGTH 45cm STEP ONE Open the jump ring on 1 x 50cm length of chain. Thread Tigertail through each link of the chain, gather up to centre of the strand and add 1 x eye pin to the centre. Being careful not to damage Tigertail too much. STEP TWO Cut 2 x 3cm pieces of tubbing, add to each side of Tigertail. STEP THREE Cut remaining chain in half and add half to each side, threading through each link of the chain gently gather up. STEP FOUR Decide on desired finished…

BRICK STITCH After forming ladder to start. Begin each brick stitch row with 2 beads go under thread between the second and third bead on the ladder, go up through the second bead added, then down the first. Come back up the second bead. Continue by adding one bead and passing the needle under the next loop of thread on the row below. CRIMPS Position crimp and wire in pliers cup shaped hole. This is usually closest to handle. Squash crimp. Move squashed crimp to circle shaped hole at front of pliers, with cup facing sideways like a back to front “C” gently compress to form a ball. Test to ensure crimp is secure. STOPPER BEADS A stopper bead is used to temporarily secure beads at the start or finish…