Beadwork Oct Nov 2013

INSPIRED DESIGNS FOR THE PASSIONATE BEADER
Ideas for Amazing Fall Jewelry

HOW TO MAKE
peyote turnarounds
with 2-hole beads p. 14
SPIKE
BEADS
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30
winning
jewelry-contest
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Inside!
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Stitch a
3-D bracelet
with square
beads p. 46
Pinwheel Pendant
by Sabine Lippert
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Designer of the Year Projects
30 PINWHEEL PENDANT Sabine Lippert
Spikes add a showy touch to this pendant crafted with
right-angle weave and circular peyote stitches
34 EMERALD CITY NECKLACE Smadar Grossman
Stitch fan-shaped components and connect them to
form a modern necklace with a vintage flavor
38 RETRO BLOSSOM EARRINGS Jill Wiseman
Bezel and join crystal chatons to make this fresh version
of flower-power earrings
42 PARISIAN BANGLE Maggie Meister
The shapes and colors of classic Parisian ceramic tiles inspire
this tubular- and circular-peyotestitched bangle
Feature
20 BEAD STAR 2013 WINNERS
We are proud to present the winning designs from Interweaves
sixth annual Bead Star contest. Let these thirty stunning pieces
inspire you!
Projects
46 TILT-A-WHIRL BRACELET Penny Dixon
50 BREEZEWAY BANGLE Nichole Starman
54 RENAISSANCE MEDALLION NECKLACE Carole Horn
58 HONEYCOMB QUILT BRACELET Katie Dean
64 CRYSTAL SCEPTER EARRINGS Julie Anstaett
68 CAMEO BRACELET Eve Leder
72 EBB AND FLOW BRACELET Rachel McEnroe
O C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 3 V O L U M E 1 6 N U M B E R 6
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STITCH INDEX
BEAD CROCHET 78
FRINGE 34, 46, 54, 78
HERRINGBONE STITCH 64
NETTING 30, 38, 46, 50, 54, 68, 72, 78
PEYOTE STITCH 14, 30, 34, 38, 42,
46, 58, 78
PICOT 34, 64
RIGHT-ANGLE WEAVE 30, 58,
64, 68, 72, 78
SQUARE STITCH 34, 38, 68, 78
STRINGING 68
WIREWORKING 34, 64
Tilt-A-Whirl Bracelet
by Penny Dixon
58 38
54
12
78
68
64
Departments
6 Passing Through
8 W.O.R.D. (What Our Readers Did)
10 Contributors
12 The Challenge
14 Stitch Pro: Two-hole bead peyote-stitch turnarounds
16 Cool Stuff
78 Simply Seeds Jeanne Evans
93 Techniques
95 Bead Buzz
96 Bead Artist: Nancy Smeltzer
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Pinwheel Pendant
by Sabine Lippert, page 30
on
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passing through
Since I started beadweaving, my appreciation for seed bead
jewelry has grown exponentially. Once you understand the
precise techniques, color theory, and extreme detail that go
into the most successful beadwoven pieces, youll forever be
enamored with beads and grow deep respect for those who do
the work. From our feature that reveals the winning Bead Star
contest entries to our great selection of brand-new projects to make, this issue is full
of eye candy to satisfy your love of beads.
For the first time since its inception, our sixth annual Bead Star contest includes
artworks made with beadwoven techniques. Turn to page 20 for a showcase of this
years winning designs from around the world, voted the best of the best by our
judgesthe editors of Beadwork and Jewelry Stringing magazines, Beadwork
Designer of the Year Smadar Grossman, and Pam Arion, sales representative from
TierraCastfrom more than 700 entries. Also new to the contest this year is our
emerging artists category, featuring designers who have never before seen their jew-
elry published in a book or magazine. Plus, see more talented work in the five other
exciting categories: crystals, gemstones, glass, metals and wireworking, and pearls.
After being fully inspired by these winning designs, dive into a project of your
own. Go bold with Sabine Lipperts three-dimensional Pinwheel Pendant (our cover
project) encrusted with spike beads. But why should spikes have all the fun? Take
flat, two-hole square beads to the third dimension as well with Penny Dixons play-
ful Tilt-A-Whirl bracelet (page 46). If you cant get enough of all the hot new shaped
beads, combine two-hole lentils, bricks, and squares in Nichole Starmans inge-
niously reversible Breezeway Bangle (page 50). Still wondering how to navigate two-
hole beads? Turn to Stitch Pro Jean Campbell with her in-depth lesson (page 14) on
how to work peyote-stitch turnarounds using these new shapes.
Help us congratulate our 2013 Bead Star winners and enjoy all the beautiful
and inspiring designs this issue has to offer.
Have fun,
mbarta@interweave.com
Quick + Easy Beadwork. Dont miss our supersized collection of
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Beadwork. This special issue will be available on newsstands October 8.
New embellishments DVD. Join Editor Melinda Barta in her newest
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Rather than make eight
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and I used Beadalon wire
and crimps for the loop
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READERS TIP
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and I used feather
charms instead of
the drops.
BARBARA DEESE of Port Angeles,
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Designer of the Year Sabine Lippert. This bracelet
is based on the Frankfurter Perlenspitze pattern
on Sabines trytobead.com website and is made
with 10mm sew-on rivolis.
READERS TIP
To make the earrings
to go with the bracelet,
I used 14mm rivolis with
a peyote- and ladder-stitch
bezel infuenced by
the bracelet
design.
KATE BENSON of Vancouver,
Washington, says she loves the way
Jean Powers Af nity Series bangle
from the February/March 2012 issue
rolls around and feels substantial
and slinky at the same time.
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a Caterpillar bracelet from the April/May 2011
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THIS ISSUES FEATURED ARTISTS
If you could
design jewelry for
any famous person,
real or fictional,
who would it be
and why?
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If I could design jewelry for
a famous person, it would be
for Elizabeth Taylor. She was
such an elegant lady, who
always looked fantastic.
Jewelry always accentuated
her beauty, and her skin, as
lovely as porcelain, was a
perfect backdrop for showing
off any piece of jewelry.
MARIA TERESA MORAN
I would like to design for
Cleopatra, Marie Curie, Edith
Pargeter (alias Ellis Peters),
Frida Kahlo, Sally Ride, or any
woman of significant accom-
plishment in a field many
consider not very welcoming
to those of the weaker sex.
I am proud that the beading
community welcomes all!
JEANNE EVANS
I would make jewelry for
Willy Wonka with beads made
out of chocolate. This way,
if the design didnt turn out
right, instead of cutting it
apart, I could just eat the
beads! Beads and chocolate
what could be better?
RACHEL MCENROE
Hands down, it would be
Elizabeth Taylor! I think of
her and I think of gold and
jewels and bold, bold pieces
of jewelry. I love to design big,
bright, sparkly pieces with
lots of crystals, and she would
have made my pieces look like
they were made for royalty.
JULIE ANSTAETT
Josephine Baker was an
American dancer who took
Paris by storm in the 1920s.
At the Folies Bergre, she wore
little more than several pearl
necklaces and a skirt made of
bananas. I think I could do
something interesting with
pearls and bananas. Search
Google for more on this amazing woman.
CAROLE HORN
It may seem silly, but I imme-
diately thought of Lady, from
Lady and the Tramp. Why her?
It seems like fame can cause
an inflated ego that is hard to
please. Not so with Lady. She
would be thankful for any-
thing. Her demeanor would
make me want to design
something special.
PENNY DIXON
I would design for Elizabeth
Taylor because her warm and
nurturing nature made her
seem like a person with whom
I could be friends, and because
of her love of jewelry. She
would appreciate the effort it
takes to create the jewelry.
And, perhaps Id get to play in
her jewelry boxes.
EVE LEDER
I would like to design a
piece of jewelry for Audrey
Hepburn. I just love her beauty
and elegance, and it would
have to be quite some piece to
do her justice, but it would be
so much fun to give it a try!
KATIE DEAN
I would design for Lady Gaga.
If you look beyond the shock
factor of meat and bubbles,
youll find that her success
comes from confidence and
staying true to the basic ele-
ments of design. Creativity
and innovation on that
wavelength would be fun
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The diversity of bead shapes included in the kit was the real challenge
behind designing this piece. I quickly discovered that trying to sketch
a design before beading would not be the best approach, because only
through trial and error would I be able to discover how the various
drop and lentil shapes behave when stitched. To focus my efforts, I
used a component-based approach with grouped colors. The result is
truly a special-occasion necklace.
FOUR DESIGNERS, ONE STASH
the challenge
What happens when you give two editors and
two lucky readers matching sets of materials
to play with? We work with products we might
not have considered using, and our creative
sides get stretched one more notch.
Attention bead artists, retailers,
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kate wilson (project editor)
As much as I love the crisp shine of Swarovski crystal beads, Ive always been
a bit intimidated about beading with them. I want to make sure to do justice
to these sparkly beauties. So for this project, I decided to let the crystals,
rather than stitches, be the stars of the necklace. I opted to use color-blocked
layers of crystals topped with champagne-colored fire-polished rounds
to create a five-strand piece. I finished the look with a gold-plated,
rhinestone-embellished clasp.
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dee wingrove-smith (reader participant)
Luna Garden was inspired largely by my mums dahlia blooms in her
garden last summer. I chose to use raspberry-pink lunasoft cabs as my
focals and then paired those with raspberry-lined olivine seed beads.
I used the green, olivine, and clear crystal beads in the pack to embellish
the pendant and fringing. I added galvanized raspberry peanut beads
in the Russian spiral rope for texture and embellished the bail with
crystals in green and light purple shades.
kinga nichols (reader participant)
The deep autumnal tones of Swarovski crystals made me wonder how
to incorporate them into bead embroidery best. I am fond of making
fish-themed jewelry and decided to go with a heavy, scaled, glimmering,
bioluminescent-looking, deep-sea-dwelling monster fish. The slightly
sinister but marvelously wonderful eye comes from Nixcreations on
Etsy. It just seemed like the right thing to add to the opulent greens,
purples, and blues the kit included.
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2-hole beads (Superduos, Twins, Tilas,
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Size D nylon or 6 lb braided beading thread
Scissors
Beading needle
Theres an influx of new 2-hole beads on the market right now
a wonderful boon for us beaders! When I first started working
peyote stitch with these beads, though, I found myself stumped
about how to make clean turnarounds. If youre a beadweaver
jumping into the world of 2-hole seed beads, I suggest you bypass
that same frustration and read on for a few tips.
Note: I show how to do these turnarounds
with illustrations of 2-hole seed beads
(Superduos and Twins) and 2-hole tile
beads (Tilas and CzechMates), but the
same thread paths apply to just about
any 2-hole bead shape.
WEAVE THROUGH BEADS TO TURN
AROUND This is the most common
turnaround method youll use with 2-hole
beads. It requires you to weave through
beads to pass through the top hole of the
2-hole bead youre exiting to start the next
row, as shown in this odd-count peyote
stitch drawing with 2-hole seed beads
(Fig.1). A similar technique uses circular
peyote stitch, passing through the top hole
of the turnaround bead to step up to the
next round. Note: The thread path changes
direction with each round in this
technique (Fig.2).
TIPS
Work as tightly as possible, but not so
tight that the beadwork becomes mis-
shapen, tipping the step-up bead one
way or the other.
To achieve clean-looking beadwork with
an exposed-thread turnaround, its very
important to match your thread to your
beads.
When forming a turnaround for a peyote-
stitch decrease, you might be tempted
to step up from the top hole of one bead
to the top hole of the next bead in the
following row, but dont do it! The thread
will not only look clumsy, this type of
thread path will distort the beadwork and
will leave the thread very vulnerable to
breakage (Fig.3). Instead, weave through
beads so you can step up from the bottom
to the top hole of the same bead.
stitch pro
{ 2-HOLE BEAD PEYOTE-STITCH TURNAROUNDS }
Jean Campbell
Fig. 1: Weaving through beads to form an
odd-count peyote stitch turnaround
Fig. 2: Stepping up for
circular peyote stitch
Fig. 3: Incorrectly stepping up for a
peyote-stitch decrease
LOOP THREADS TO TURN AROUND
You can also form odd-count turnarounds
by looping around threads at the end of
the previous row and passing through
the top hole of the last bead added. I dont
recommend this method for 2-hole seed
beads, as it can tend to distort the bead-
work, but it works well for 2-hole beads
that have corners, such as tile, ulla, or
brick beads, which lock in place when you
stitch them (Fig.4).
I dont recommend the looping turnaround
with 2-hole seed beads for straight-across
stitching, but it actually works pretty well
when forming decreases. When working a
decrease, you can form the turnaround by
weaving through beads as shown in Fig.5,
blue thread, but you can also loop the
thread between beads as you sometimes
do when working a decrease with 1-hole
beads. Simply pass under the thread that
connects the closest 2 beads, then pass
back through the last bead hole exited,
loop the thread again, and pass through
the top hole of the last bead added (Fig.5,
red thread). I like this method because
the thread paths are maintainedtheres
no tricky weaving that might distort the
beadwork.
TIPS
This looping technique isnt very easy to
frog stitch (rippit, rippit!), so only use it
if you feel confident about what youre
doing and know you wont be making (too
many!) mistakes. Otherwise, choose the
method shown in Fig.1, weaving through
beads to get to where youre going.
Work looped-thread turnarounds as
tightly as possible, but not so tight that
you constrict the existing thread to an
extent that it cuts the beadwork (which
can sometimes happen when using overly
tight thread tension with braided bead-
ing thread).
JEAN CAMPBELL is senior editor of Beadwork
magazine and a jewelry-design artist and
teacher. She is the author of several beading
books and appears as Stitch Pro on Beads,
Baubles, and Jewels. Check out Jeans latest
videos, Jean Campbells Best Beading Workshops:
Floral Designs and Global Designs, both available
at interweavestore.com.
Learn more! This article showing peyote-stitch turnarounds with two-hole beads is brief because of space constraints, but Id
highly suggest Melinda Bartas DVD Beading with Shaped Beads: Tilas, Superduos, Peanuts, and More. She offers an extensive over-
view of how to do all types of off-loom stitches with two-hole (and other shaped) beads using very clear illustrations and directions.
Fig. 4: Looping the working thread around previous
threads to form a peyote-stitch turnaround with
tile beads
Fig. 5: Looping the working thread around
previous threads to form a decrease turn-
around with 2-hole seed beads
Fig. 6: Forming decorative turnarounds
PEYOTE-STITCH WITH DECORATIVE
BEADS TO TURN AROUND This peyote-
stitch turnaround is pretty nifty because
youre not only forming your turnaround,
youre adding a pretty edging to the
beadwork. To do it, string a series of beads
(3 size 15 or 11 seed beads work well)
before you pass through the top hole of the
turnaround bead (Fig.6).
TIPS
Use the decorative turnaround to add
an ornate edging to any flat beadwork,
adding different-size seed beads, pearls,
crystals, or stones.
Weave through just the beads added in
the decorative turnaround to form a
snug, reinforced edging.
RETAIL THERAPY
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place (no more blurry photos!). The entire set can be packed into
a carrying case, making it easily portable. (303) 926-8999,
www.clouddome.com
2. Israeli bead artist and lampwork instructor Pearly Karpel makes
one-of-a-kind artisan glass beads in her studio near Tel Aviv.
Throughout her career she has developed a wide variety of designs
and techniques in styles that range from delicate to dramatic.
View her entire collection online. www.pearlybeads.com
3. This cabochon mandrel from The Bead Buddy makes wire
wrapping bezels a breeze! The mandrel is easy to use with any
wire gauge and shape and has six size options that can accom-
modate most popular cab sizes. This tool fits easily in your hand
and is made of lightweight, durable plastic. Check your local bead
shop for retail information.
4. Give your beadwork the Midas touch with Metallic Seed Bead
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twenty-nine beadwork projects using metallic seed beads in many
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TECHNIQUES
right-angle weave
tubular and circular peyote stitch
netting
See p. 93 for helpful
technique information.
PROJECT LEVEL
See p. 4 for project-level information.
MAIN
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1) BASE RING. Use right-angle weave
and tubular peyote stitch to form the
base ring:
Round1: Use 6' of thread and D to right-
angle-weave a strip 10 units long, leav-
ing a 3' tail. String 1D, pass through the
end 1B of Unit1, then string 1D, and
pass through the end 1D of Unit10,
pulling tight to form an eleventh unit.
Exit from 1D at the edge of the ring
(Fig.1).
Round2: String 1E, 1G, and 1E; pass
through the last 1D exited, string 1B,
and pass through the next 1D at the
edge of Round1 to form a right-angle-
weave unit (Fig.2, green thread). String
1E and 1G, pass down through the side
1E of the previous unit and the last 1D
exited, then string 1B, and pass through
the following 1D at the edge of Round1;
repeat eight times (Fig.2, blue thread).
For the final unit, pass up through the
side 1E of the first unit in this round,
string 1G, pass down through the side
1E of the tenth unit of this round, and
through the last 1D exited, then string
1B, and pass through the next 1D at the
edge of Round1 and into the nearest 1E
and 1G added in this round (Fig.2,
red thread).
Round3: String 1E, 1H, and 1E; pass
through the last 1G exited, then string
1F, and pass through the next 1G of
Round2. String 1E and 1H, pass down
through the side 1E of the previous unit,
and through the last 1G exited, then
string 1F, and pass through the follow-
ing 1G of Round2; repeat eight times.
For the final unit, pass up through the
side 1E of the first unit in this round,
string 1H, pass down through the side
1E of the tenth unit in this round, and
through the last 1G exited, then string
1F, and pass through the next 1G and 1E
of Round2 and into the nearest 1H
added in this round (Fig.3, blue
thread). Note: Take care that all the
beads added in this round point toward
the outside of the ring and the G spikes
point toward you.
Round4: String 1D and pass through the
next 1H of Round3; repeat ten times
(Fig.3, red thread). Set the working
thread aside.
Sabine Lippert
RIGHT-ANGLE WEAVE AND CIRCULAR peyote stitch make
a stunning combination in this bold pendant pattern
when you throw spikes into the mix.
pinwheel
pendant
MATERIALS
2 g bronze size 15 seed beads (A)
1 g bronze size 11 seed beads (B)
44 dark red coral 3mm crystal bicones (C)
44 matte gold 3mm fire-polished
rounds (D)
44 metallic bronze 4mm fire-polished
rounds (E)
22 opaque turquoise 4mm glass
rounds (F)
22 opaque white 58mm pressed-
glass spikes (G)
11 mottled cream/rose 717mm
pressed-glass spikes (H)
Smoke 6 or 8 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needle
Originally a physi-
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Fig. 1: Forming Round 1 into a ring Fig. 2: Stitching Round 2 Fig. 3: Adding Rounds 3 and 4
Hanging loop: String 1B; pass through
the 18A that hug the nearest 1H and
exit from the 1B just added (Fig.6).
String 5B; pass through the last 1B
exited and the first 1B just added (Fig.7,
blue thread). String 1A and pass
through the next 1B of the loop; repeat
three times (Fig.7, red thread). Secure
the thread and trim.
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
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(800) 232-3111, www.whimbeads.com.
Round5: Turn the work over so the G
spikes point away from you. Add a nee-
dle to the tail thread and weave through
beads to exit from 1D on the other side
of Round1. Repeat Round2.
Round6: Note: In this round, youll be
working in a similar thread path as in
Fig. 3, but instead of adding H youll be
stitching into the H previously placed.
The thread path will also be moving in
the opposite direction since youll be
working with the tail thread. String 1E,
pass through the nearest 1H of Round3,
string 1E, pass through the last 1G
exited, then string 1F, and pass through
the next 1G of Round5. String 1E, pass
through the next 1H of Round3, pass
down through the side 1E of the previ-
ous unit, and through the last 1G exited,
then string 1F, and pass through the fol-
lowing 1G of Round5; repeat eight
times. For the final unit, pass up
through the side 1E of the first unit in
this round, the nearest 1H, pass down
through the side 1E of the tenth unit in
this round, and through the last 1G
exited, then string 1F, and pass through
the next 1G of Round5 and the first 1F
added in this round.
2) BASE EMBELLISHMENT. Use netting
to decorate the base ring:
Round7: String 1A, 1B, and 1A and pass
through the next 1F of Round6 so the
net sits inside of the ring, pushing the G
upward; repeat ten times. Exit from the
nearest 1G (Fig.4, blue thread).
Round8: String 2A, 1B, and 2A and pass
through the next 1G of Round5 so the
net sits outside the ring; repeat ten
times. Weave through the first 2A/1B
added in this round (Fig.4, red thread).
Round9: String 1C, 3A, and 1C and pass
through the center 1B of the next
Round8 net; repeat ten times. Weave
through the first 1C/2A added in this
round (Fig.5, blue thread).
Round10: String 4A and pass through the
nearest 1D of Round4, then string 4A,
and pass through the center 1A of the
next Round9 net; repeat ten times
(Fig.5, red thread). Secure this thread
and trim.
Rounds 1114: Use the remaining thread
to repeat Rounds 710 on the other side
of the ring; begin by working Round 7
off of the F beads of Round 3. Exit from
the first 4A added in Round14.
Fig. 4: Forming Rounds 7 and 8
Fig. 5: Stitching Rounds 9 and 10
Fig. 6: Placing the first bead of the hanging loop
Fig. 7: Finishing the
hanging loop
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When creating a right-
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top of the fan embellishment. String 1E and
6A; pass back through the E and the last B
exited to center the loop. Repeat the thread
path to reinforce; secure the thread and
trim. Attach an ear wire to the 6A loop.
TECHNIQUES
circular square stitch
circular peyote stitch
picot
fringe
wireworking
PROJECT LEVEL
1) BEZEL. Use circular square and tubular
peyote stitches to bezel the rivoli:
Round 1: Use 2' of thread and the size 10
needle to string 20B, leaving a 6" tail. Tie
a knot with the working and tail threads
to form a tight circle; pass through the
first 2B strung (Fig.1, green thread).
Round 2: String 2B and pass through the
last 2B exited and the next 2B of
Round1 to form a square stitch; repeat
eight times. String 2B and pass through
the last 2B exited and the 2B just added
(Fig.1, blue thread). Note: You will now
begin working in the opposite direction.
Round3: *String 2B, pass through the last
2B exited to form a square stitch, then
string 1B, and pass through the next 2B
of Round2 to form a peyote stitch;**
repeat three times, then repeat five
times using 1C instead of 1B in the
peyote stitches. Repeat from * to **.
Step up by passing through the first 2B
Note: You will now begin working in the
opposite direction.
Round4: Without adding any beads, pass
through 9 sets of 2B in Round3. Place
the rivoli in the center of the beadwork
faceup and pass through the last 2B of
Round3 (Fig.2, blue thread). String 1A
and pass through the next 2B of
Round3; repeat nine times. Weave
through beads to exit from the nearest
1C of Round3, toward the other 4C of
Round3 (Fig.2, red thread).
Smadar Grossman
USE A COMBINATION OF stitches to turn embellished crystal
rivoli bezels into fan-shaped components, which together
form a modern bib-style necklace with a vintage flavor.
emerald city
necklace
MATERIALS
1 g light bronze size 15 Japanese
seed beads (A)
seed beads (B)
1 g galvanized gold size 11 Japanese
seed beads (C)
seed beads (D)
seed beads (E)
seed beads (F)
3 g blue turquoise Picasso 52.5mm
2-hole seed beads (G)
5 foil-back emerald green 10mm
crystal rivolis
4 gold-plated 5mm jump rings
1 gold-plated 711mm lobster clasp
15" of gold-plated 2.5mm rolo chain
2" of gold-plated 35mm curb chain
1" of gold-filled 24-gauge wire
Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Size 10 and 12 beading needles
Scissors
2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers
Round-nose pliers
Wire cutters
FINISHED SIZE: 21"
(adjustable to 23")
When she designs
something new,
Smadar Grossman
likes to play with
the pattern she
creates to see the
other possibilities
hidden within.
She loves seeing
how small addi-
tions of materials
and a few more steps can make different
types of jewelry from the same pattern.
Smadar sells tutorials for many of her
designs online at www.smadarstreasure
.etsy.com. Contact Smadar at smadars
treasure@gmail.com.
Fig. 1: Forming Rounds 13 of the bezel
Fig. 2: Stitching Round 4 of the bezel
Artists Tip
Thread tension must be kept
tight throughout the work, but
especially when stitching the
embellishments.
and up through the next 1D/1B (Fig.7,
blue thread). String 1B, 1C, and 1B; pass
down through the rightmost 1B/1D of
the previous component. Weave through
beads to exit down through the second B
of the rightmost 3B in Row2 of the fan
embellishment in the component just
added (Fig.7, red thread).
Repeat the connecting loop three times to
connect all 5 components. Turn the bead-
work facedown and repeat the end loop to
add a mirror loop at the other end of the
centerpiece. Secure the thread and trim.
5) CHAIN AND CLASP. Use 1 jump ring to
attach one end of one 7" piece of rolo
chain to the top hole in one end loop of the
centerpiece. Use 1 jump ring to attach the
other end of the chain to the clasp. Use
1 jump ring to attach the remaining 7"
piece of rolo chain to the top hole in the
other end loop of the centerpiece. Use the
remaining jump ring to attach the other
end of the chain to the curb chain. Form
a simple loop at one end of the wire.
String 1D, 1F, and 1D; form a simple
loop that attaches to the other end of
the curb chain.
2) FAN. Use 2-hole beads and seed beads
to embellish the bezel:
Row1: String 1G, 1A, and 1G and then
pass through the next C; repeat three
times. String 3A and pass through the
outside hole in the last G added (Fig.3,
blue thread).
Row2: String 1D, 1B, and 1D, then pass
through the outside hole of the next 2G
to form a picot; repeat twice. String 1D,
1B, and 1D; pass through the outside
hole of the final 1G. String 3A; pass
through the inside hole of the final 1G,
the outside hole of the same G, and
down through the first 1A just added
(Fig.3, red thread).
Row3: String 3B and pass back through
the nearest 1D/1B/1D of Row2; repeat
three times. String 3B; pass up through
the nearest 1A of Row2, the outside
hole of the nearest 1G, and the inside
hole of the same G. Note: Switch to the
size 12 needle if necessary. Pass
through the nearest 1C and 6B of bezel
Round3 (Fig.4).
3) BOTTOM EMBELLISHMENT. Use tight
thread tension to embellish the bottom of
the bezel:
Row1: String 1F, skip the next 2B of
Round3, and pass through the next 1B;
repeat once (Fig.5, green thread).
String 1D; pass through the last 1B
exited and the 1D just added to form a
square stitch. Pass through the nearest
1F (Fig.5, blue thread). String 1G and
1B; pass through the outside hole of the
same 1G. String 1B; pass through the
inside hole of the same 1G. Pass through
the next 1F and 1B. String 1D; pass
through the last 1B exited and the 1D
just added to form a square stitch, then
weave through beads to exit from the first
1D added in this row (on the left), away
from the beadwork (Fig.5, red thread).
Row2: String 1B and pass back through the
last 1D exited. String 3A; pass down
through the nearest 1B added in the previ-
ous row, allowing the 3A to sit beside the
1F. String 3B and 1C; pass back through
the last B strung. String 2B; pass up
through the first B added in the previous
row to form a fringe. String 3A; pass
through the next 1D. String 1B; pass back
through the 1D last exited, then back
through the nearest 1F/1G and into the
nearest 1B on the bezel (Fig.6). Secure the
thread and trim; set the component aside.
Repeat Steps 13 four times for a total
of 5 components.
4) CENTERPIECE. Sew the components
together to form the centerpiece of the
necklace:
End loop: Start 3' of new thread on
1 component that exits up through the
leftmost D in Row2 of the fan embel-
lishment. String 1B, 1C, 1B, 1D, 3B, 1D,
and 1B; pass up through the top 2B of
the nearest 3B set added in Row3 of the
fan embellishment (Fig.7, purple
thread). String 1E; pass through the last
3B/1D/1B added. Weave through beads
to exit down through the second B of
the rightmost 3B in Row2 of the fan
embellishment (Fig.7, green thread).
Connecting loop: String 1B, 1D, and 1B;
pass up through the top 2B of the left-
most 3B in the fan embellishment of a
second component, taking care that
both rivolis are faceup. String 1E; pass
down through the top 2B of the
rightmost 3B in the previous compo-
nent, through the 1B/1D/1B added at
the beginning of this stitch, the top 2B of
the leftmost 3B in the new component,
Fig. 4: Forming Row 3 of the fan Fig. 5: Working Row 1 of the
bottom embellishment
Fig. 6: Stitching Row 2 of the
bottom embellishment
Fig. 3: Adding Rows 1 and 2 of the fan
contact: Swarovski crystal rivolis (article #1122):
Aura Crystals, www.stores.ebay.com/auracrystalgifts
or Eureka Crystal Beads, (401) 603-0983, www
.eurekacrystalbeads.com. Seed beads, Superduo
2-hole beads, FireLine braided beading thread, and
all other materials: Artbeads.com, (866) 715-2323.
Fig. 7: Connecting
the components
Option
A single component looks great as a pendant. Add a beaded loop to the center top
of one component, then pass through the beads to exit from the 1C at the tip of the
bottom embellishment. String 2B, 1C, one 511mm crystal drop, 1C, and 2B and
pass through the last 1C exited to form a dangle; repeat the thread path to
reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Attach a jump ring to the beaded loop in
order to connect the pendant to a chain or other necklace.
Smadar Grossman
TECHNIQUES
tubular peyote stitch
tubular netting
square stitch
PROJECT LEVEL
1) BEZEL. Use tubular netting and peyote
stitch to bezel a chaton:
Round1: Use 2' of thread to string 12C,
leaving a 4" tail; pass through all 12C
again to form a tight circle. Exit through
the first 1C.
Round2: String 3C, skip 1C of Round1,
and pass through the next 1C to form a
net; repeat five times. Step up through
the first 2C added in this round (Fig.1,
blue thread).
middle 1C of the next Round2 net;
repeat five times, pulling tight so the
beadwork cups. Step up through the
first 2A added in this round (Fig.1, red
thread).
Round4: Place 1E faceup in the center of
the beadwork. String 1A, 1C, and 1A and
pass through the middle A of the next
Round3 net; repeat five times. Step up
through the first 1A/1C added in this
round (Fig.2, blue thread).
next 1C of Round4; repeat five times.
Repeat the thread path to reinforce.
Weave through beads to exit from the
middle 1C of a Round2 net (Fig.2, red
thread). Secure and trim the tail thread,
but leave the working thread attached.
Set the bezel aside.
Repeat this entire step six times for a total
of 7 sapphire bezels. Repeat again, this
time using D for C, B for A, and F for E to
form 1 fuchsia bezel.
2) CONNECT. Use the working thread of
the fuchsia bezel to square-stitch the last
1D exited in Round2 to the middle 1C in
a Round2 net of 1 sapphire bezel. Weave
through beads to exit from the middle
1D of the next Round2 net on the fuch-
sia bezel. Continue square-stitching
l sapphire bezel to each Round2 net of
the fuchsia bezel to add a total of 6 bezels
(Fig.3, blue thread). Secure the fuchsia
bezels thread and trim. Use the working
thread of the sapphire bezels to square-
stitch the touching 1Cs of Round2, form-
ing 6 more connections (Fig.3, red
thread). Secure 5 of the threads and trim.
Weave the remaining thread through
beads to exit from a sapphire bezels out-
ermost middle 1C of Round2.
Jill Wiseman
BEZEL, THEN CONNECT CRYSTAL chatons to form this
modern version of flower-power earrings.
retro blossom
earrings
MATERIALS
6 g nickel-plated size 15 seed beads (A)
2 g white-lined rose size 15 seed
beads (B)
8 g blue iris size 11 cylinder beads (C)
2 g periwinkle size 11 cylinder beads (D)
14 foil-back light sapphire 39ss (about
8mm) crystal chatons (E)
2 foil-back fuchsia 39ss (about 8mm)
crystal chatons (F)
" of sterling silver 3mm round chain
2 sterling silver 1017mm lever-back
ear wires
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needles
Wire cutters
FINISHED SIZE: 2"
Jill Wiseman fell in
love with beading
in 2001 and now
works full-time as
a national beading
teacher. She is the
author of Jill
Wisemans
Beautiful Beaded
Ropes (Lark, 2012).
Jill is known for
writing clear and detailed instructions for
all experience levels, and her kits and
patterns are sold online at www.tapestry
beads.com. Contact Jill at jill@tapestry
beads.com.
Fig.1: Forming
Rounds 2 and 3
of the bezel
Fig.2: Working
Rounds 4 and 5
Fig.3: Connecting
the bezels
3) ASSEMBLY. Add the upper bezel, chain,
and ear wire to complete the earring:
Chain bottom: String 1A, one end of one
3
8" piece of chain, and 1A, then pass
through the last 1C exited on the bezel;
repeat the thread path to reinforce
(Fig.4, green thread). Secure the thread
and trim.
Chain top: Use the working thread of the
remaining sapphire bezel to string 1A,
the free end of the chain, and 1A, then
pass through the last 1C exited on the
bezel; repeat the thread path to rein-
force. Weave through beads to exit
from the middle 1C of the Round2 net
on the other side of the bezel (Fig.4,
blue thread).
Ear wire: String 2A, the loop of 1 ear wire,
and 2A, then pass through the last 1C
exited; repeat the thread path to rein-
force (Fig.4, red thread). Secure the
thread and trim.
4) Repeat Steps 13 for a second earring.
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop
or contact: Seed beads, FireLine braided beading
thread, and Swarovski crystal chatons (article
#1028 and #1088): Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548,
www.beyondbeadery.com. Chain and ear wires:
FusionBeads.com, (888) 781-3559. Kits: Tapestry
Beads, www.tapestrybeads.com.
Fig.4: Assembling
the earring
Artists Tips
Create a single blossom to
wear as a pendant.
A strip of blossoms makes a
striking bracelet or necklace.
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TECHNIQUE
odd-count tubular and circular peyote
stitch
PROJECT LEVEL
Artists Tip
You may substitute 5mm stone, crystal,
or glass rounds for the 5mm turquoise
coins. You may also use 2mm or 3mm
crystals or another type of round bead
for the 2mm turquoise rounds.
1) BASE. Use odd-count tubular peyote
stitch to form the bangles base:
Rounds 1 and 2: Use 6' of thread and a
beading needle to string 11B, leaving a
12" tail; pass through the beads again to
form a tight circle and exit through the
first 1B strung. Slip the circle onto the
tube bracelet.
Round3: String 1B, skip 1B of the previ-
ous round, and pass through the next
1B; repeat five times (Fig.1). Note:
Because this is odd-count tubular peyote
stitch, there are no step-ups between
rounds.
Rounds 4 and on: String 1B and pass
through the next 1B of the previous
round; repeat until the tube bracelet is
completely covered.
2) END CAPS. Add coins to the end of
the base:
Coin: Use the working thread of the base
to string one 5mm coin; pass through
the 1B opposite from the last 1B exited,
then pass back through the coin and
through the first 1B exited (Fig.2).
Bezel: Continue tubular peyote stitch
around the coin, now working 2B in
each stitch until you reach the top of the
coin. Work 2 more rounds with 1B in
each stitch or until the coin is snug.
Secure the working thread and trim.
Use the tail thread to repeat this entire
step at the other end of the base.
Set the base aside.
3) LEAVES. Use circular peyote stitch to
form a leaf-shaped component:
Rounds 1 and 2: Use 2' of thread and a
beading needle to string 8B, leaving a
4" tail; pass through the beads again to
form a tight circle. Exit through the sec-
ond 1B strung (Fig.3, blue thread).
Round3: String 2C; pass through the next
1B of the previous round. String 1C, skip
1B of the previous round, and pass
through the next 1B. String 1C and pass
through the next 1B of the previous
round; repeat twice. String 1C, skip 1B
of the previous round, and pass through
the next 1B. Step up through the first 1C
1C of Round3. Work 6 stitches with 1C
in each stitch. Step up through the
first 1C added in this round (Fig.4,
blue thread).
1C of Round4. Work 2 stitches with 1C
in each stitch, 3 stitches with 2C in each
stitch, and 2 stitches with 1C in each
stitch. Step up through the first 1C
Maggie Meister
INSPIRED BY THE SHAPES and colors found in dimensional
ceramic-tile work on turn-of-the-century Parisian buildings,
this peyote-stitched bangle is a thoroughly modern piece
that offers a gentle nod to the past.
parisian
bangle
MATERIALS
1 g olive-green gold luster size 15
seed beads (A)
10 g metallic antique gold size 11
cylinder beads (B)
5 g matte opaque olive-green size 11
cylinder beads (C)
3 g matte transparent purple size 11
cylinder beads (D)
25 turquoise 2mm rounds (E)
2 turquoise 5mm coins
1 turquoise 10mm coin
1 sterling silver 3.5mm flex-tube bracelet
Smoke 6 or 8 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 10 beading needles
Size 12 sharp needles
FINISHED SIZE: 2" inside diameter
Ancient Italian
mosaics, frescoes,
and jewelry
designs as well as
Parisian ceramic
tile work are major
sources of inspira-
tion for Maggie
Meisters designs.
She loves teaching
and traveling with
her small groups through Beadventure Travel.
Maggies book, Classical Elegance (Lark, 2012),
is part of the Beadweaving Master Class
Series. Visit www.mmmbeads.com.
Fig.1: Stitching Round3
of the bracelet base
Fig.2: Adding
the coin to the
end cap
Fig.3: Forming
Rounds13 of
the leaf
Fig.4: Stitching Rounds4
and 5 of the leaf
Rounds 610: Repeat Round5 five times,
treating the 2B sets of the previous
round as 1B and pulling tightly to snug
the coin into place. Step up through the
first 2A added in Round 10 (Fig.7, blue
thread).
Round11: Work 6 stitches with 2A in each
stitch (Fig.7, red thread). Repeat the
thread path to reinforce. Secure the
working thread and trim, but dont trim
the tail thread. Set the bezel aside.
5) ASSEMBLY. Attach the leaves and bezel
to the base:
Leaves (Side 1): Place a sharp needle on
the working thread of 1 green leaf.
Securely stitch the leaf to the beads on
the outside of the base so the leafs point
touches the third round from one end of
the bracelet. Secure the thread and trim.
Continue stitching leaves to the outside
of the base in a straight line, leaving
1 cylinder beads width between leaves
and taking care that they are all point-
ing the same direction. Stitch the leaves
in this color order: 4 green, 2 purple, and
1 green.
Bezel: Place a sharp needle on the bezels
tail thread. Securely stitch the bezel to
the outside of the base, at the center of
the bracelet, right next to the last leaf
placed. Secure this thread and trim.
Leaves (Side 2): Repeat Side 1, this time
placing the leaves so they point toward
the opposite end. Place them in this
color order, starting at the end of the
bracelet: 4 green, 1 purple, and 1 green.
Round6: String 2B; pass through the next
1C of Round5. Work 11 stitches with 1B
in each stitch, splitting the 2C pairs
added in Round5 (Fig.5). Dont trim
the thread; set aside.
Repeat this entire step nine times for a
total of 10 green leaves, then repeat three
times, using D in place of C to form 3 pur-
ple leaves.
4) BEZEL. Stitch a bezel for the large
coin bead:
Round 1: Use 3' of thread and a beading
needle to string 3B, leaving an 8" tail;
pass through all the beads again to
form a tight circle. Exit through the
first 1B strung.
Round2: String 1B and pass through the
next 1B of Round1; repeat twice. Step
up through the first 1B added in this
round (Fig.6, green thread).
Round3: Work 3 stitches with 2B in each
stitch. Step up through the first 1B
added in this round (Fig.6, blue
thread).
stitch, splitting the pairs of Round3.
Step up through the first 1B added in
this round (Fig.6, red thread).
Coin: String the 10mm coin; pass through
the 1B opposite from the last 1B exited,
then pass back through the coin and
through the first 1B exited (Fig.7,
orange thread).
stitch. Step up through the first 2B
added in this round (Fig.7,
green thread).
Fig.5: Adding
Round6 of the leaf
Fig.6: Forming Rounds24
of the bezel
Fig.7: Adding the coin and stitching
Rounds511 of the bezel
1B at the outside top of the leaf (Fig.8,
blue thread). String 1E; pass through 1B
at the tip of the next leaf, pass through
the next 1B at the tip of the leaf, back
through the 1E, through the 1B exited
on the previous leaf, back through the
1E just added, and into the nearest 1B at
the tip of the leaf (Fig.8, red thread).
Repeat from * to add 1E between each
leaf and 1A/1E/1A at the center of each
leaf. Secure the thread and trim. Note:
Dont add 1E between the bezel and the
leaves.
contact: Seed beads, Delica and/or Aiko cylinder
beads, turquoise rounds and coins, and FireLine
braided beading thread: Creative Castle, (877)
232-3748, www.creativecastle.com. Flex-tube
bracelet: Rio Grande, (800) 545-6566,
www.riogrande.com.
into the next 1B at the tip of the leaf
(Fig.8, green thread). *Weave through
beads to exit from the nearest 1B at the
bottom center of the leaf. String 1A, 1E,
and 1A; pass through 1C at the top cen-
ter of the leaf and back through the
1A/1E/1A just placed. Pass through the
column of 1B/3C/1B next to the last one
exited, through the original column,
through the 1A/1E/1A, then weave
through beads to exit from the nearest
Note: The leaf placement should mimic
Side 1, with the final leaf butted up
against the bezel.
Embellish: Start 3' of new thread that
exits from 1B at the tip of an end leaf.
String 1E, stitch into the nearest 2B of
the base, pass back through the 1E and
Fig.8: Embellishing the leaves
Maggie Meister
TECHNIQUES
flat, circular, and tubular peyote stitch
netting and circular netting
fringe
PROJECT LEVEL
Reminiscent of a Tilt-A-Whirl carnival
ride, the three-dimensional pinwheels
formed with Czech flat, two-hole square
beads and accented with fire-polished
rounds create an eye-catching and
structurally intriguing bracelet.
tilt-a-whirl bracelet
P E NNY DI XON
MAIN
COLORWAY
Round4: String 1A, 1H, 1F, 1H, and 1A,
then skip 2C/1G of Round1 and pass
through the next 2C/1G; repeat twice to
form 3 nets. Step up through the first
1A/1H/1F added in this round (Fig.3).
Round5: Turn the work over so the thread
is moving in the opposite direction.
String 1F and pass through the next 1F
of Round4; repeat twice. Repeat the
thread path to tighten the center circle
of F, angling the H so they overlap each
other in a pinwheel fashion and sit
directly on top of the base. Step up
through the first 1F added in this round
and the next 1F of Round4 (Fig.4).
1) SMALL COMPONENT. Use netting to
form the smallest component:
Round1: Use 3' of thread to string {1G and
2C} six times, leaving a 3" tail; tie a knot
with the working and tail threads to
form a tight circle. Exit through the first
1G/2C (Fig.1, blue thread).
Round2: String 1A, 1D, and 1A and pass
through the next 2C of Round1; repeat
five times, allowing the nets to arc
inside the G. Step up through the first
1A/1D added in this round (Fig.1,
red thread).
next 1D of Round2; repeat five times.
Weave through beads to exit from 1G of
Round1 (Fig.2).
Fig.1: Forming Rounds 1 and 2
of a small component
Fig.2: Finishing Round3
of a small component
Fig.3: Adding Round4 of a
small component
Fig.4: Stitching Round5 of
the small component
MATERIALS
2 g metallic bronze size 15 seed beads (A)
1 g metallic dark blue iris size 15 seed
beads(B)
3 g metallic bronze size 11 seed beads (C)
1 g metallic dark blue iris size 11 seed
beads(D)
44 dark blue iris 3mm fire-polished rounds (E)
68 bronze 3mm pressed-glass rounds (F)
46 bronze 4mm pressed-glass rounds (G)
38 turquoise-and-bronze Picasso 6mm 2-hole
flat squares (H)
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Artists Tips
Tighten the thread after adding each
3-bead net in Round 2 of the
component.
Keep the thread tension tight when
working the links and embellishments.
To preserve the finish of matte beads,
buff the piece with Renaissance wax.
A bit of glue on and around the knots
will add extra strength to your piece.
String 1A; pass through the first
1F/1G/1F of the link and the nearest 1G
of the medium component. Manipulate
all the beads and use tight tension to
guide the embellishment to sit on the
front of the work (Fig.7, red thread).
Secure all the threads and trim.
Repeat this entire step three times to con-
nect all the components in a line in this
order: small, medium, large, medium,
and small.
5) CLASP LOOP. Form the clasps loop:
Link: Start 3' of new thread that exits from
1G at one end of the bracelet. String {1C
and 1F} three times. String 1C; pass
through the next 1G at the end of the
bracelet and weave through beads to exit
from the first 1C just added (Fig.8, blue
thread). String 2A, 1D, and 2A; pass
back through the third 1C, second 1F,
and second 1C just added. String 2A;
pass back through the 1D just added.
String 2A; pass through the fourth 1C
just added. String 1A; pass through the
nearest 2C at the end of the bracelet.
String 1A; pass through the first
1C/1F/1C/1F added in this section
Loop, Rounds 1 and 2: String 3C. String
{2D and 2C} four times. String 2D and
1C; pass through the last 1F exited
and the first 1C just added (Fig.9,
purple thread).
3) LARGE COMPONENT. Repeat Step 1
with the following modifications to form
the largest component:
Round1: Use 3' of thread to string {2C
and 1G} ten times.
Round2: Add a total of 10 nets.
Round3: Use 2B between the 1D, working
the sequence ten times.
Round5: Add a total of 5F.
Round6: Work a total of 10 nets.
4) LINKS. Connect the components and
embellish the connection:
Link: Turn 1 small component facedown
and use the working thread to string 1F,
1G, and 1F; pass through 1G of
1 medium component and continue
through the nearest 1A/1D/2C/1D/
1A/1G. String 1F, 1G, and 1F; pass
through the mirror 1G/1A/1D/2A/
1D/1A/1G of the initial small compo-
nent and exit from the first 1F added in
this round (Fig.7, blue thread).
Embellish: String 1C, 1E, and 1C; pass
back through the third 1F of the link.
String 1A; pass through the nearest 2C
of Round1 on the medium component.
String 1A; pass back through the second
1F of the link. String 1C; pass back
through the 1E just added. String 1C;
pass through the fourth 1F of the link.
String 1A; pass through the nearest 2C
of Round1 on the small component.
Round6: String 3A; pass through the sec-
ond hole of the nearest 1H. String 2A,
1C, 1E, 1C, and 2A; skip the next 1G/2C
of Round1 and pass through the next
1G of Round1, 1A of Round4, the first
hole of the nearest 1H, and the nearest
1F (Fig.5, blue thread). Repeat from the
beginning of this round twice. Step up
through the next 1F (Fig.5, red thread).
Repeat from the beginning of this round
to add 3 more nets (Fig.6, blue thread).
Pass through all F again. Note: The front
half of each new net will sit on top of the
previous net. Secure the tail thread and
trim, then weave the working thread
through beads to exit from 1G of
Round1 (Fig.6, red thread). Dont trim
the thread; set the small component
aside.
Repeat this entire step for a second
small component.
2) MEDIUM COMPONENT. Repeat Step 1
with the following modifications to form a
slightly larger component:
Round1: String {2C and 1G} eight times.
Round3: Use 2B between the 1D, working
the sequence eight times.
Round5: Add a total of 4F.
Round6: Work a total of 8 nets.
Repeat this entire step for a second
medium component.
Fig.5: Adding the first
pass of Round6
Fig.6: Stitching the
second pass of Round6
Fig.7: Connecting the components
and embellishing the link
Link: Repeat the link in Step 5 at the other
end of the bracelet, but after completing
it, exit from 1C at the end of the link.
String 2A and 1C; pass through 4C at
the center of the bar and pass back
through the 1C just added. String 2A;
pass through the other 1C at the end of
the link (Fig.10, blue thread). Weave
through beads of the link and repeat the
thread path to reinforce (Fig.10, red
thread). Secure the thread and trim.
Loop, Round3: String 2B, skip 1C, and
pass through the next 1C. String 2A,
skip 1D, and pass through the next 1D.
Repeat from the beginning of this round
four times. Weave through beads to exit
from the first 2B added in this round
(Fig.9, green thread).
Loop, Round4: Treating the pairs of the
previous round as one bead, work
1 stitch with 1D and 1 stitch with 1C;
repeat three times. Work 1 stitch with
1D. Weave through beads to exit from
the first 1D added in this round (Fig.9,
blue thread).
Loop, Round5: Work 8 stitches with
1F in each stitch (Fig.9, red thread).
Secure the thread and trim. Set the
bracelet aside.
6) CLASP BAR. Use flat peyote stitch to
form a beaded tube and attach it to the
bracelet end:
Tube: Use 16" of thread to peyote-stitch a
strip 10C wide and 8 rows long. Fold the
strip so the first and last rows interlock
like a zipper. Weave these beads
together to form a seamless tube, and
exit through the center of the tube.
End embellishment: String 1E and 1A,
then pass back through the 1E and the
tube; repeat to add a fringe to the other
end of the tube (Fig.10, green thread).
Repeat the thread path several times to
reinforce; secure the thread and trim.
PENNY DIXON became captivated with
beading four years ago. Teaching classes and being
a TrendSetters designer for Starman Inc. has
only enhanced her love for beading and design.
Contact Penny at pendixon@gmail.com or
visit her at www.pennydixondesigns.com.
contact: Pressed-glass rounds: FusionBeads.com,
(888) 781-3559. Seed beads, Czech fre-polished
rounds, CzechMate 2-hole squares, and
FireLine braided beading thread: Bello Modo,
(360) 357-3443, www.bellomodo.com.
Fig.8: Forming the
clasp-loop link
Fig.9: Stitching the clasp loop Fig.10: Finishing the clasp bar and
securing it to the link
MAIN
COLORWAY
TECHNIQUE
tubular netting variation
PROJECT LEVEL
Use three different shapes of two-hole
beads to make this very wearable and
unexpectedly reversible bangle.
breezeway bangle
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Stitch 3: String 1A; pass through the right
hole of the nearest 1D in the previous
stitch. String 1A, 1D, and 1A; pass
through the right hole of the next 1D in
the previous stitch. String 1A, 1C, and
1A; pass through the right hole of the
following 1D in the previous stitch.
String 1A, 1D, and 1A; pass through the
right hole of the final 1D in the previous
stitch. String 1A; pass up through the
right hole of the 1B, then weave through
beads to exit up through the right hole
of the 1C added in this stitch (Fig.3).
Note: You will now begin working in the
opposite direction. Rotate the work in
your hands as needed so it is properly
oriented to match the following figures.
1) BASE. Use a variation of tubular netting
to form a rope, then connect into a ring:
Stitch 1: Use 6' of thread to pass up
through the right hole of 1B; pass down
through the left hole, leaving a 3" tail,
then pass up through the right hole
again (Fig.1, blue thread). Tie a knot
around the exposed thread at the top of
the B and exit down through the left
hole (Fig.1, red thread).
Stitch 2: String {1A and 1D} three times.
String 1A, 1C, and 1A. String {1D and
1A} three times. Pass down through the
left hole of the 1B. Repeat the thread
path of the current and subsequent
stitches to reinforce. Pass up through
the right hole of the 1B (Fig.2).
Fig.1: Forming
Stitch 1
Fig.2: Adding
Stitch 2
Fig.3: Forming
Stitch 3 (shown
loose for clarity)
Fig.4: Adding Stitch 4
(shown flat for clarity)
MATERIALS
5 g matte metallic olive size 11 seed beads (A)
25 opaque olive Picasso 6mm 2-hole
squares (B)
25 opaque olive Picasso 63mm 2-hole
bricks (C)
150 matte metallic green iris 6mm
2-hole lentils (D)
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 7" (inside circumference)
Stitch 4: String 1A, 1D, and 1A; pass up
through the right hole of the nearest 1D
in the previous stitch (Fig.4, purple
thread). String 1A, 1D, 1A, 1B, 1A, 1D,
and 1A; pass up through the right hole
of the next 1D in the previous stitch
(Fig.4, green thread). String 1A, 1D,
and 1A; pass up through the right hole
of the nearest 1C (Fig.4, blue thread).
Weave through beads to exit down
through the right hole of the 1B added
in this stitch (Fig.4, red thread). Note:
You will change direction again.
Stitch 51. String 1A; pass down
through the left hole of the nearest
1D in Stitch 2. String 1A; pass down
through the right hole of the next
through the right hole of the nearest
1B, then weave through beads to exit
up through the right hole of the 1C in
Stitch 2 (Fig.6). Secure the threads
and trim.
As co-owner of Starman Inc., NICHOLE
STARMAN has been inventing and manufacturing
many of the most popular Czech bead shapes and
colors for thirteen years. She founded the Starman
TrendSetters, an elite design team, as a way to teach
and inspire beaders to incorporate the latest beads
into their designs. Contact Nichole at nstarman@
starmaninc.com.
or contact: CzechMates lentil beads: Knot Just
Beads, (414) 771-8360, www.knotjustbeads.com.
CzechMates brick beads: Bello Modo, (360) 357-3443,
www.bellomodo.com. CzechMates square tile beads:
Red Panda Beads, www.redpandabeads.com. Kits:
shop.beadingdaily.com/BreezewayBangleKit.
1D, and 1A; pass down through the
right hole of the next 1D in the previous
stitch. String 1A; pass down through the
right hole of the nearest 1B, then weave
through beads to exit up through the
right hole of the 1C added in this stitch
(Fig.5, red thread). Note: You will
change direction again.
Stitches 651: Repeat Stitches 4 and 5
twenty-two times, then repeat Stitch 4
again for a total of 25B and 25C. Note:
Add or subtract stitches here to the
desired size; just be sure to end with a
repeat of Stitch 4.
Connect ends: String 1A; pass down
through the right hole of the nearest 1D
in Stitch 51. String 1A; pass down
through the left hole of the nearest 1D
in Stitch 2. String 1A; pass down
through the right hole of the following
through the left hole of the 1C in
Stitch 2. String 1A; pass down through
the right hole of the nearest 1D in
Stitch 5: String 1A; pass down through the
right hole of the nearest 1D in the previ-
ous stitch (Fig.5, purple thread). String
1A, 1D, and 1A; pass down through the
right hole of the next 1D in the previous
stitch (Fig.5, green thread). String 1A,
1C, and 1A; pass down through the right
hole of the following 1D in the previous
stitch (Fig.5, blue thread). String 1A,
Fig.5: Forming Stitch 5
(shown flat for clarity)
Fig.6: Connecting the beadworks
ends (shown flat for clarity)
Artists Tips
Keep the thread tension even
throughout the project.
Bangles made with braided beading
thread (FireLine), which has a smooth
surface that allows beads to move
freely on it, can be flipped inside out,
making them reversible. If youd rather
have a stiff cuff, use a waxed nylon
beading thread like One-G; however,
Nichole doesnt recommend turning a
stiff cuff inside out.
Option
To add a clasp, work the
base to the desired length
minus 1", ensuring the final
stitch on both ends adds 1B
(an even-numbered stitch).
String 3A, the free hole of the
nearest D of the previous stitch,
5A, the free hole of the next D of
the previous stitch, and 3A; pass
through the last B exited in the
previous stitch to form a loop.
Secure the thread and trim. Use a
split or jump ring to attach one half
of the clasp to the loop just created.
Then repeat the entire process using
the tail thread and the other
half of the clasp.
TECHNIQUES
circular netting
fringe
PROJECT LEVEL
Encircle your neck with these versatile
Renaissance-inspired medallions to
form a delicate, feminine necklace
that evokes the style of sixteenth-
century European jewelry.
renaissance
medallion
necklace
C AR OL E HOR N
2) LARGE MEDALLIONS. Use circular
netting to form a large medallion:
Rounds 1 and 2: Use 2' of thread to repeat
Rounds 1 and 2 of the small medallion.
Round3: String 2B, 1E, and 2B and pass
through the next 1D of Round2;
repeat three times. Step up through
the first 2B added in this round (Fig.2,
blue thread).
Round4: String 1C and 3B, pass back
through the second 1B just added, string
1B and 1C, and pass through the next
2B of Round3; repeat seven times for a
total of 8 fringes. Step up through the
first 1C/3B added in this round (Fig.2,
red thread). Secure the thread, but dont
trim. Set the large medallion aside.
Repeat this entire step four times for a
total of 5 large medallions.
1) SMALL MEDALLIONS. Use circular
netting to form a small medallion:
Round1: Use 1' of thread to string {1B and
1C} four times, leaving a 3" tail. Tie the
working and tail threads together to
form a tight circle. Pass through the first
1B strung (Fig.1, blue thread).
Round2: String 2B, 1D, and 2B and pass
through the next 1B of Round1; repeat
three times. Step up through the first
2B/1D added in this round (Fig.1, red
thread). Secure the thread but dont
trim; set the small medallion aside.
Repeat this entire step five times for a
total of 6 small medallions.
MATERIALS
5 g gold size 13 charlottes (A)
30 g metallic bronze size 11 seed beads (B)
30 g matte metallic denim size 8 seed
beads (C)
44 white 3mm crystal pearl rounds (D)
32 indicolite AB 4mm crystal bicones (E)
1 brass 11mm decorative shank button
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 10 English beading needles
FINISHED SIZE: 18"
Fig.1: Forming a
small medallion
Fig.2: Stitching a
large medallion
Artists Tips
These medallions can be assembled in many different ways.
Let your imagination be your guide.
The button used for the clasp is an antique, although any
similar button will suffice. Keep an eye out for unusual
buttons in antique stores and flea markets. Buttons are
small and frequently overlooked, but there are treasures
to be found if you search them out. If needed, adjust the
number of beads used for the button loop.
Continue connecting large and small
medallions in a line until all are used.
Secure all threads and trim. Note: As you
connect the large medallions, keep in
mind that there will either be a pearl or a
bicone under the fringe that connects to
the small medallions. Rotate them as
desired: Stay consistent in your connec-
tions, alternate them, or as in this
sample, position 2large medallions so the
bicone fringes align, 1with pearl fringes,
and 2with bicone fringes.
4) STRAPS. String beads to form the neck-
lace straps and a button/loop clasp:
Button: Start 2' of new thread that exits
from 1D at one end of the centerpiece.
String {1E and 15A} five times. String
8A, the button, and 8A; pass back
through the last 1E added. String 15A
and pass back through the next 1E;
repeat four times. Pass through the last
1D exited and repeat the entire thread
path to reinforce. Secure the thread
and trim.
3) CENTERPIECE. Stitch the medallions
together to form the center of the
necklace:
Small to large: Use the working thread of
1 small medallion to string 1B, pass
through the 1B at the tip of a Round4
fringe of 1 large medallion, then string
1B and pass through the last 1D exited
on the small medallion (Fig.3, blue
thread); repeat the thread path to rein-
force. Secure the thread and trim.
Large to small: If needed, weave the work-
ing thread of the large medallion just
added through beads to exit from 1B at
the tip of the Round4 fringe opposite
the connection just made. String 1B,
pass through 1D of another small
medallion, string 1B, and pass through
the last 1B exited on the large medallion
(Fig.3, red thread); repeat the thread
path to reinforce. Secure the thread
and trim.
Fig.3: Connecting
the medallions
Loop: Start 2' of new thread that exits
from 1D at the other end of the center-
piece. String {1E and 15A} five times.
String 1E and 33A (or enough to fit
around the button); pass back through
the last 1E added. String 15A and pass
back through the next 1E; repeat four
times. Pass through the last 1D exited
and repeat the entire thread path to
reinforce. Secure the thread and trim.
CAROLE HORN is a beadwork teacher and
designer whose work has appeared in many books
and magazines. She has taught at the American Craft
Museum, the Cooper Hewitt Museum, Embellishment,
Bead Fest, and for the Bead Society of Greater New
York. Contact Carole at carolehorn@nyc.rr.com.
contact: Seed beads, Swarovski crystal bicones and
pearl rounds, similar brass button, and FireLine
braided beading thread: Caravan Beads, (800)
230-8941, www.caravanbeads.net.
TECHNIQUES
circular and tubular peyote stitch
right-angle weave variation
PROJECT LEVEL
Join hexagonal, peyote-stitched peanut-bead units into
a band of honeycombs thats transformed into a bracelet
with a clever magnetic clasp design.
honeycomb quilt
bracelet K AT I E DE AN
2) HONEYCOMB 1, UNIT2. Stitch a
second hexagonal unit that attaches to
the previous one:
Rounds 14: Use D to repeat Step 1,
Rounds 14.
Round5: Pass through 1C of Unit1,
Round5, and through the next 1D of
Unit2, Round4; repeat. Pass through
the next 1C of Unit1, Round5. String
1D; pass through the next 1D of Unit2,
Round4. Work 9 stitches with 1D in
each stitch (Fig.2). Secure the thread
and trim.
3) HONEYCOMB 1, UNITS 36. Repeat
Unit2 four times, changing the bead colors
as desired for each new unit and roughly
following Fig.3 to guide the positioning.
Note that the sixth unit needs to be con-
nected to both the first and fifth units. Set
the honeycomb shape aside. Note: Use a
somewhat freeform technique when sew-
ing the units together. Not all sides of the
units need to match up exactly as shown
in Fig 3.; instead, slightly rotate the units
as needed so the edges meet.
1) HONEYCOMB 1, UNIT1. Use circular
peyote stitch to form the first hexago-
nal unit:
Round1: Use 2' of thread to string 3C,
leaving a 4" tail; tie the working and tail
threads together to form a tight circle
and pass through the first 1C strung.
Round2: String 2C and pass through the
next 1C of Round1; repeat twice. Note:
Step up for the next and subsequent
rounds by passing through the first 1C
added in the current round (Fig.1, pur-
ple thread).
Round3: Work 6 stitches with 1C in each
stitch, splitting the pairs of Round2
stitch (Fig.1, blue thread).
stitch, splitting the pairs of Round4
(Fig.1, red thread). Secure the thread
and trim.
Fig. 1: Stitching Unit 1,
Rounds 25
Fig. 2: Adding Unit 2,
Round 5
Fig. 3: Positioning Units 35
and connecting Unit 6
MATERIALS
1 g opaque silver luster size 15 cylinder
beads (A)
1 g opaque silver luster size 11 cylinder
beads (B)
20 g opaque sage luster 42mm peanut
beads (C)
20 g transparent sage luster 42mm
peanut beads (D)
20 g plum luster 42mm peanut beads (E)
12 peacock 52.5mm 2-hole seed beads (F)
1 foil-back crystal 12mm crystal rivoli
1 silver 67mm magnetic clasp
2 sterling silver 6mm split rings
Crystal 6 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 6"
Round1: Use 2' of thread to string 3D
and one half of the clasp via the split
ring, leaving a 4" tail. Tie the working
and tail threads together to form a tight
circle and pass through the first 1D
strung.
Rounds 25: Use D to repeat Step 1,
Rounds 25. Note: When working
stitches near the split ring, pass through
it to incorporate it into the beadwork.
Repeat the entire thread path to rein-
force these rounds.
Round6: Work 12 stitches with 1D in each
stitch. Repeat the entire thread path to
reinforce; exit from the first 1D of this
round.
Round7: Work 1 stitch with 2D and
1 stitch with 1D; repeat five times. Step
up through the first 1D added in this
round (Fig.6, blue thread). Note: Take
care that the increases are placed above
the increases from Round4 in order to
achieve the hexagon shape.
4) HONEYCOMB 2. Stitch units into a
honeycomb shape, connecting them to the
previous honeycomb:
Unit1, Rounds 14: Repeat Step 1,
Rounds 14, using all C, D, or E.
Unit1, Round5: Pass through the lower-
right corner bead of Round5 in Honey-
comb 1, Unit3, then pass through the
next bead of Round4 in the current
unit. Pass through the next Round5
bead of Honeycomb 1, Unit3 and
through the following Round4 bead of
the current unit. String 1 peanut bead
and pass through the next Round4 bead
of the current unit. Pass through the
nearest bead of Round5 in Honeycomb 1,
Unit2, and through the following
Round4 bead of the current unit;
repeat. Work 7 stitches with 1 bead in
each stitch (Fig.4). Secure the thread
and trim.
Unit2: Repeat Unit1 using a different
color and connecting to the bottom of
the unit just formed and to the nearest
right side of Honeycomb 1, Unit4
(Fig.5).
Units 36: Form and connect 4 more units
as in Step 3.
5) HONEYCOMBS 35. Repeat Step 4
three times or to the desired length. Set
the base aside.
6) CLASP STOPPER. Use circular peyote
stitch to form the stopper side of the clasp:
Clasp: Attach 1 split ring to each half of
the magnetic clasp; set aside.
Fig. 4: Connecting the first
unit of Honeycomb 2
Fig. 5: Attaching Unit 2
of Honeycomb 2
Fig. 6: Forming the clasp stopper
Bezel, Round11: Work 12 stitches with 1F
in each stitch (Fig.7, red thread).
Bezel, Round12: String 3A and pass
through the outside hole of the last 1F
exited. String 3A; pass through the
inside hole of the same 1F, the first 3A
just added, the outside hole of the 1F,
and the next 2A (Fig.8, purple thread).
*String 1A; pass back through the inside
hole of the next 1F. String 3A; pass
through the outside hole of the same 1F.
String 1A; pass through the center 1A of
the 3A added to the side of the previous
1F. Weave through beads to exit from
the center 1A of the 3A just added
(Fig.8, green thread). String 1A; pass
through the outside hole of the follow-
ing 1F. String 3A; pass through the
inside hole of the same 1F. String 1A;
pass through the center 1A of the 3A
added to the side of the previous 1F.
Weave through beads to exit from the
center 1A of the 3A just added. Repeat
from * four times to surround the bezel
(Fig.8, blue thread). To form the last
stitch, string 1A, pass back through the
inside hole of the first 1F, and weave
through beads to exit from the outside
hole of the same 1F. String 1A; pass
through the center 1A of the 3A added
to the side of the previous 1F. Weave
through beads to exit from an outside
hole of 1F (Fig.8, red thread).
Attach backing: With the backings mag-
net on the outside, away from the bezel,
use the working thread of the bezel,
which should be exiting away from the
bezel on the outside of 1F, to pass
through 1C of the backings Round5,
then pass through the outside hole of
the next 1F; repeat eleven times to
secure the backing to the embellished
bezel. Step up through 1F of the back-
ings outside round.
Round8: Work 18 stitches with 1D in each
stitch (Fig.6, red thread). Secure the
thread and trim; set the stopper aside.
7) CLASP BEZEL. Stitch an embellished
bezel for the rivoli side of the clasp:
Backing: Repeat Step 6, Rounds 15,
incorporating the remaining split ring
and clasp. Secure the thread and trim;
set the backing aside.
Bezel, Rounds 1 and 2: Use 3' of thread to
string 30B, leaving a 4" tail; tie a knot
with the working and tail threads to
form a tight circle. Note: Step up for the
next and subsequent rounds by passing
through the first bead strung in the cur-
rent round.
Bezel, Round3: String 1B, skip 1B of the
previous round, and pass through the
next 1B; repeat fourteen times for a
total of 15B.
Bezel, Rounds 4 and 5: Work 15 stitches
with 1A in each stitch for a total of
2 rounds. Weave through beads to exit
from Round1.
Bezel, Rounds 6 and 7: Place the rivoli
inside the tube so the face touches
Round5. Work 15 stitches with 1B in
each stitch for a total of 2 rounds.
Bezel, Rounds 8 and 9: Work 15 stitches
with 1A in each stitch for a total of
2 rounds, tightening the rivoli into place
Bezel, Round10: Work 4 stitches with 1A
in each stitch, then form a decrease by
passing through the following 1A of
Round9; repeat twice for a total of 12A
(Fig.7, blue thread).
Bezel, Round13: Work 12 stitches with 1E
in each stitch.
Bezel, Round14: Work 1 round of peyote
stitch using E and working increases as
necessary to fill in gaps between beads
of Round13.
Bezel, Round15: Work 1 round of peyote
stitch using E and working increases as
necessary to fill in gaps between beads
of Round14. Secure the thread and
trim.
To wear, stack the first and last honey-
combs and join the clasp ends in the
center openings.
KATIE DEAN is a teacher and designer who
specializes in beadwork. She is a regular contributor
to Bead Magazine in the United Kingdom and has
published three beadwork books: Bead Flowers &
Wedding Bouquets (ebook with video), Beaded Cakes
in Miniature (ebook with video), and Sweet Treats:
A Collection of Designs for Beaded Jewellery and
Gifts to Make Your Mouth Water. Contact Katie at
www.beadflowers.co.uk.
contact: Mag-Lok magnetic clasp: Artbeads.com,
(866) 715-2323. Matsuno peanut beads and twin
2-hole seed beads: FusionBeads.com, (888) 781-
3559. Delica cylinder beads, Swarovski crystal rivoli,
and FireLine braided beading thread: Fire Mountain
Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.fre
mountaingems.com.
Artists Tips
A Swarovski crystal rivoli and Delica
cylinder beads were used for the bezel,
but if you use a different brand of bead
or rivoli, you may need to alter the
original number of beads for Rounds 1
and 2. This is fine, but make sure you
decrease or increase to 12 beads in a
round before you add the 2-hole seed
beads; otherwise, you wont be able to
zip up to the base on the top half of
the clasp.
Keep tight tension as you work with
the peanut beads. This will help them
position themselves evenly when
working circular peyote stitch.
Make sure you reinforce the rounds that
hold the magnetic clasp in position, as
they will take a fair bit of pressure each
time the clasp is unfastened.
Fig. 7: Stitching Rounds 811 of the clasp bezel Fig. 8: Adding Bezel Round 12
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TECHNIQUES
cubic right-angle weave
tubular herringbone stitch
picot
wireworking
PROJECT LEVEL
Use graduated sizes of seed beads
and cubic right-angle weave to
form this cone-shaped earring. The
design works up quickly and is ripe
with embellishment possibilities.
crystal scepter
earrings
J UL I E ANS TAE T T
MAIN
COLORWAY
Cubes 57: Repeat Cube 2, but use all C.
Cube 8: Repeat Cube 2, but use C for the
sides of each face and E for the tops.
Cubes 9 and 10: Repeat Cube 2, but
use allE.
2) PRONGS. Work a series of tubular
herringbone stitches and picots to form
a prong shape:
Round1: Turn the earring base so Cube 10
points up. String 1G and pass through
the next top 1E of Cube 10; repeat three
times. Exit a top 1E of Cube 10 (Fig.3,
green thread).
Round2: String 2C and pass through the
next top 1E of Cube 10; repeat three
times. Step up for this and subsequent
rounds by passing through the first 1C
of the current round (Fig.3,
blue thread).
Round3: String 2C and pass down
through the next 1C of Round2, then
string 1D and pass up through the
next 1C of Round2; repeat three
times (Fig.3, red thread).
1) BASE. Use tight tension and cubic right-
angle weave to form the earring base:
Cube 1: Use 5' of thread to string 4A, leav-
ing a 6" tail; tie the working and tail
threads together to form a tight circle
and pass through 2A to form the first
face of the cube. String 3A, pass through
the last 1A exited, and continue through
the first 2A just added to form the sec-
ond face; repeat once to form the third
face (Fig.1, blue thread). String 1A;
pass through the end 1A of the first face.
String 1A; pass through the last 1A
exited in the third face and the first 1A
added in this fourth face (Fig.1, red
thread). Weave through beads to pass
through the bottom 4A and the top 4A
of the cube to reinforce, exiting from
a top 1A.
Cube 2, Face 1: String 3A; pass through
the last 1A exited on the previous cube
and the first 1A just added (Fig.2,
purple thread).
Cube 2, Face 2: String 2A; pass back
through the next top 1A of the previous
cube; up through the nearest side 1A of
Cube 2, Face 1; through the 2A just
added; and through the next top 1A of
the previous cube (Fig.2, pink thread).
Cube 2, Face 3: String 2A; pass down
through the nearest side 1A of Cube 2,
Face 2; through the last 1A exited at the
top of the previous cube; and up through
the first 1A just added (Fig.2, green
thread).
Cube 2, Face 4: String 1A; pass down
through the nearest side 1A of Cube 2,
Face 1; back through the next top 1A of
the previous cube; up through the
nearest side 1A of Cube 2, Face 3;
and through the 1A just added (Fig.2,
blue thread).
Cube 2, top: Pass through the top 4A
of Faces 14 in the current cube to
reinforce the top of the cube (Fig.2,
red thread).
Cube 3: Repeat Cube 2.
Cube 4: Repeat Cube 2, but use A for
the sides of each face and C for the tops.
Fig. 1: Forming
Cube 1
Fig. 2: Stitching
Cube 2
Fig. 3: Adding Rounds 13
of the prongs
MATERIALS
1 g gold size 15 seed beads (A)
1 g matte denim size 15 seed beads (B)
1 g gold size 11 seed beads (C)
1 g matte denim size 11 seed beads (D)
1 g gold size 8 seed beads (E)
16 matte denim size 8 seed beads (F)
8 crystal AB 2mm crystal rounds (G)
2 crystal 12mm crystal rounds
2 gold 3mm fire-polished rounds
1 pair of 10mm flat-disc ear posts with ear nuts
2 vermeil 22-gauge 3" head pins
TOOLS
Scissors
2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers
Round-nose pliers
Wire cutters
FINISHED SIZE: 2"
Artists Tips
Dont use frosted or matte
beads for the body of the
earring. They break too easily
when tight tension is used.
Japanese seed beads will give
you a crisper, more uniform
earring body than Czech seed
beads.
Reinforce all sides of the first
cube to give a more solid
beginning point, especially with
the small size 15s.
4) ASSEMBLY. Use 1 head pin to string
one 12mm crystal, the base from wide end
to small end, and 1 fire-polished round.
Form a wrapped loop that attaches to
the loop of 1 ear post.
5) Repeat Steps 14 for a second earring.
JULIE ANSTAETT is retired and has been beading
since 2009. She sells her work at art shows and at The
Gatehouse in Mount Dora, Florida. Contact Julie at
ganst@mindspring.com.
contact: Japanese seed beads: Bobby Bead, (888)
900-2323, www.bobbybead.com. Swarovski crystal
rounds, Czech fre-polished rounds, FireLine braided
beading thread, head pins, and ear posts: Fire
Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137,
www.fremountaingems.com.
string 3D and pass up through the next
1C of Round3; repeat three times
string 2D and pass up through the next
1C of Round4; repeat three times
Round6: String 3A and pass down
through the next 1C of Round5 to form
a picot, then pass through the nearest
2D and up through the following 1C of
Round5; repeat three times (Fig.4, red
thread). Weave through beads to exit
from a side 1E of Cube 10, away from
the prongs.
3) EMBELLISHMENT. String 1F and pass
through the nearest side bead of the next
cube. Repeat nine times, adding beads
along the corner edge of the base in this
order: 1F, 1D, 1D, 1D, 1D, 1B, 1B, 1B, and
1B (Fig.5, blue thread). String 1B and
pass through a side 1A on the nearest cor-
ner edge of Cube 1, toward the prongs. Add
beads to this corner edge of the base in
this order: 1B, 1B, 1B, 1D, 1D, 1D, 1D, 1F,
and 1F (Fig.5, red thread). Weave through
beads to exit from the next side 1E of
Cube 10, away from the prongs. Repeat
from the beginning of this step to embel-
lish the remaining 2 corner edges of the
base stem. Secure the thread and trim.
Fig. 4: Completing Rounds 46 of the prongs
Fig. 5: Embellishing the edges of the base
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TECHNIQUES
square stitch
stringing
two-needle right-angle weave
circular netting
PROJECT LEVEL
Bezel and frame a classic cameo button in this
vintage-inspired bracelet created with square stitch,
right-angle weave, and netting techniques.
cameo bracelet
E V E L E DE R
1
2
3
4 5
6
Bridge 1, Strand 5: String 8A, 1D, and 2A;
pass through the third B in Row5 of the
end connector, toward the left (Fig.1,
blue thread).
Bridge 1, Strand 6: String 18A; pass
through the second B in Row1 of the
small connector, toward the left. Weave
through beads to exit from the thir-
teenth B in Row2 of the small connec-
tor, toward the left (Fig.1, red thread).
Repeat Bridge 1, slightly altering the bead
sequencing in Strands 2, 4, and 5, but
keeping the same bead count, to attach the
first small connector to the second small
connector, the second small connector to
the center connector, the center connector
to the third small connector, the third
small connector to the fourth small con-
nector, and the fourth small connector to
the second end connector. Secure the
thread and trim. Set the band aside.
3) BEADED BEAD. Stitch a beaded bead
for the clasp:
Note: Because of the nature of two-needle
right-angle weave, the left and right
thread alternates with each unit.
Unit1: Place a needle on each end of 2' of
thread. Use the right thread to string 5B
and slide it to the center of the thread;
pass the left needle back through the
fifth B just added, pulling tight to form a
tight circle (Fig.2, purple thread).
Unit2: Use the right thread to string 4B;
pass the left thread back through the
fourth B just added, pulling tight (Fig.2,
orange thread).
Unit3: Pass the left thread through the
next 1B of Unit1. Use the right thread
to string 3B; pass the left thread back
through the third B just added and pull
tight (Fig.2, green thread).
Units 4 and 5: Repeat Unit3 twice (Fig.2,
blue thread).
next 1B of Unit1 and the nearest 1B of
Unit2. Use the right thread to string 2B;
pass the left thread back through the
second B just added (Fig.2, red thread).
1) CONNECTORS. Square-stitch connec-
tors for the bracelet band:
End connectors: Use 2' of thread to
square-stitch a strip 14B wide and
5 rows long. Secure the thread and trim;
set aside. Repeat to form a second large
connector.
Small connectors: Use 1' of thread to
2 rows long. Secure the thread and trim;
set aside. Repeat three times for a total
of 4 small connectors.
Center connector: Use 3' of thread to
11 rows long. Secure the thread and
trim; set aside.
2) BRIDGES. String strands of beads
between the connectors to form the base:
Bridge 1, Strand 1: Start 6' of new thread
that exits from the thirteenth B in
Row5 of 1 end connector, toward the
left. String 19A; pass through the thir-
teenth B in Row1 of 1 small connector,
toward the left. Weave through beads to
exit from the tenth B in Row1 of the
same small connector, toward the left
(Fig.1, yellow thread).
pass through the tenth B in Row5 of the
end connector, toward the left, and pull
tight (Fig.1, purple thread). Note: Since
the strands are different lengths,
Strands 2 and 5 will be straight, and the
others will curve.
Bridge 1, Strand 3: String 18A; pass
through the ninth B in Row1 of the
small connector, toward the right, weave
through Strand 2, and pass through the
tenth and ninth B in Row5 of the end
connector, toward the left (Fig.1,
orange thread).
pass through the eighth B in Row1 of
the small connector, toward the left, and
weave through beads to exit from the
third B in Row1 of the small connector,
toward the left (Fig.1, green thread).
Fig. 1: Forming Bridge 1
Fig. 2: Stitching Units 16
of the beaded bead
MATERIALS
7 g metallic burned gold size 15 seed
beads (A)
14 g metallic burned gold size 11 seed
beads (B)
11 clear 3mm fire-polished rounds (C)
18 honey 4mm fire-polished rounds (D)
1 white-and-brown 16mm diameter,
3mm thick cameo shank button
Black size D thermally bonded beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Big-eye beading needles
FINISHED SIZE: 6"
8
7 9
10 11
Round 3: String 2A and pass through the
next 1C of Round 2; repeat ten times.
Weave through beads to exit from a 3A
net at the center of the ring (Fig.5,
green thread).
Tighten center: Pass through the 3A of
the next center net; repeat ten times to
tighten the center of the ring. Weave
through beads to exit from 2A of
Round 3 (Fig.5, blue thread).
next 2A of Round 3; repeat ten times.
Exit from the second 1A of the first 3A
Round 5: Turn the beadwork so Round 4
faces up. String 5B, 3A, and 5B; pass
through the second 1A of the next
Round 4 net and pass back through the
last 5B just added. String 5B and 3A,
then pass through the second 1A of the
following Round 4 net, and pass back
through the last 5B added; repeat eight
times. Place the button in the beadwork
so the face touches Round 3. String 3A;
pass back through the first 5B added in
this step, pulling tight to snug the but-
ton into place, then pass through the 5B
again (Fig.6, green thread). Pass
through all the A added in this round to
further tighten (Fig.6, blue thread).
Note: If the cameo is tightly bezeled, use
the working thread to securely stitch it
to the center connector. If the cameo is
loose, exit from the second 1A of a 3A
set added in this round and work the
following round.
Stem: Use one of the working threads to
string 3A; pass through the seventh and
eighth B at one end of the bracelet base,
then pass back through the 3A just
added (Fig.4) and into the beaded bead.
Repeat the thread path twice to rein-
force. Use the second working thread to
repeat the thread path of the beaded
bead to shape and reinforce it. Secure
the thread and trim.
4) CLASP LOOP. Start 8" of new thread
that exits from the seventh and eighth B at
the other end of the base. String 24A or
enough to accommodate the beaded bead
without being too loose; pass through the
last 2B just exited on the base. Repeat the
thread path twice to reinforce. Secure the
thread and trim. Set the base aside.
5) BEZEL. Use circular netting to bezel the
button:
Round 1: Use 3' of thread to string 44A,
leaving a 6" tail. Use the tail and work-
ing thread to tie a knot, forming a tight
circle. Pass through the first 1A strung
(Fig.5, pink thread).
Round 2: String 1C, skip 3A of Round 1,
and pass through the following 1A;
repeat ten times. Step up through the
first 1C added in this round (Fig.5,
purple thread).
nearest 1B on the top of Unit6. Use the
right needle to string 3B; pass the left
thread back through the third B just
added (Fig.3, black thread).
top 2B of Unit2. Use the right thread to
string 2B; pass the left thread back
through the second B just added (Fig.3,
purple thread).
orange thread).
green thread).
top 2B of Unit5 and through the nearest
1B of Unit7. Use the right thread to
through the 1B just added (Fig.3,
blue thread).
Tighten: Use the right thread to pass
through the top 1B of Units 711; use
the left thread to do the same, moving
in the opposite direction (Fig.3,
red thread).
Fig. 3: Forming
Units 711 of the
beaded bead
Fig. 4: Connecting the
beaded bead to the base
Fig. 5: Stitching Rounds 14
of the bezel
second 1A of a 3A set of Round 5; repeat
ten times (Fig.6, red thread). Weave
through the beads added in this round
to tighten. Use the working thread to
thoroughly stitch the bezel to the center
connector. Secure the thread and trim.
EVE LEDER is a designer whose artistic expression
can take many forms: beading, crocheting, decorative
painting, decoupage, jewelry making, knitting,
polymer clay, rubber stamping, and sewing. Visit her
blog at www.craftdesignerforhire.blogspot.com.
contact: Seed beads: Toho Shoji N.Y., (212) 868-7465,
www.tohoshoji-ny.com. Fire-polished rounds: City
Beads, (212) 575-1177, www.citybeadsny.com.
Cameo button: M&J Trimming, (800) 965-8746,
www.mjtrim.com. WildFire thermally bonded
beading thread: Beadalon, (866) 423-2325,
www.beadalon.com.
Artists Tips
The image on the ideal
cameo for this project wont
cover the entire surface. Its
okay if it does, but the bezel
may cover part of the image.
Adjust the number of beads
per strand to customize the
overall size of the bracelet.
Fig. 6: Forming Rounds 5 and 6
of the bezel
TECHNIQUES
right-angle weave
netting
PROJECT LEVEL
This undulating bracelet design joins chalcedony
rounds, glass rounds, and sparkling seed beads
with right-angle weave and netting to create a
fancy, but easy-to-make accessory.
ebb and flow
bracelet R AC HE L MC E NR OE
MAIN
COLORWAY
Unit2, Rounds 24: Repeat Unit1,
Rounds 24.
Units 314: Repeat Unit2 twelve times.
Note: When weaving through beads at
the end of Round 4, exit the 1D that will
cause the units to zigzag as shown in the
photograph.
2) CLASP. Add a button-and-loop clasp:
Button: Weave through beads to exit from
the 1D of Unit14 at the end of the band.
String 8B, the button, and 8B; pass
through the last 1D exited (Fig.4).
Repeat the thread path several times to
reinforce. Secure the working thread
and trim.
1) BAND. Use right-angle weave and net-
ting to make the band with conjoined
units:
Unit1, Round 1: Use 4' of thread to string
{1D and 3B} three times, leaving a
12" tail. Use the tail and working
threads to tie a square knot, forming a
tight circle. Pass through all the beads
again and exit from the first 1B after 1D
Unit1, Round 2: String 1A, skip the next
1B of Round 1, and pass through the fol-
lowing 1B/1D/1B; repeat twice. Step up
through the first 1A added in this round
Unit1, Round 3: String 4A, 1B, and 4A and
pass through the next 1A of Round 2;
repeat twice. Step up through the first
4A/1B added in this round (Fig.2,
blue thread).
Unit1, Round 4: String 1C and pass
through the next 1B of Round 3; repeat
twice. Repeat the thread path to rein-
force (Fig.2, red thread). Repeat the
thread paths for Rounds 3 and 2 to rein-
force. Weave through beads to exit from
1D of Round 1.
Unit2, Round 1: String {3B and 1D} twice.
String 3B; pass through the last 1D
exited from Unit1 and the first 1B
added in this round (Fig.3).
Fig. 1: Forming Rounds 1
and 2 of the bands Unit 1
Fig. 2: Stitching Rounds 3
and 4 of the bands Unit 1
Fig. 3: Adding Round 1 of
the bands Unit 2
MATERIALS
3 g metallic midnight-blue iris size 15
Japanese 1-cut seed beads (A)
1 g metallic midnight-blue iris size 11
Japanese seed beads (B)
42 transparent amethyst luster 3mm pressed-
glass rounds (C)
29 ruby-dyed chalcedony 8mm faceted
rounds (D)
1 metallic midnight-blue 1418mm faceted
pressed-glass shank button
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Fig. 4: Forming the button
half of the clasp
RACHEL MCENROE has been beading since
2008. She is a student at the University of Chicago,
where she studies physics, math, and chemistry in
addition to Russian, Arabic, and Chinese. She can
be contacted at mcenroerachel@gmail.com.
Loop: Weave the tail thread through beads
to exit from the 1D of Unit1 at the end
of the band. Use the tail thread to string
30B (Fig.5); pass through the last 1D
exited. Repeat the thread path several
times to reinforce. Secure the tail
thread and trim.
Fig. 5: Adding the loop
half of the clasp
contact: Similar chalcedony rounds: Lima Beads,
(734) 929-9208, www.limabeads.com. Similar
button: Button Odyssey, www.etsy.com/shop/
buttonodyssey. FireLine braided beading thread
and all other materials: FusionBeads.com,
(888) 781-3559.
Artists Tips
When reinforcing the netting after forming Unit 1,
pull very tight so all the beads pop into place.
You can easily change the look of this bracelet by changing
the bead colors and types. Try substituting pearl rounds for
the stones, and crystal bicones for the pressed-glass rounds
for a very elegant look.
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simply seeds

{ RIVENDELL ROPE }

Jeanne Evans
Embellish a bead-crocheted rope with
beaded caps, fringe, and a clasp, creating
a stunning necklace that looks good worn
frontward or backward.
TECHNIQUES
bead crochet
flat, odd-count flat, and tubular peyote stitch
netting
square stitch
right-angle weave
fringe
See p. 93 for helpful technique information.
PROJECT LEVEL
MATERIALS
4 g permanent galvanized gold size 15 Japanese seed beads (A)
4 g permanent galvanized gold size 11 Japanese seed beads (B)
12 permanent galvanized bronze size 11 Japanese seed beads (C)
50 g matte olive iris size 8 Japanese seed beads (D)
10 g permanent galvanized gold size 8 Japanese seed beads (E)
10 g purple-lined transparent amethyst 3mm Japanese glass drops (F)
Gray polyester topstitching thread
Round wooden toothpick
Thread conditioner
TOOLS
Sizes 10 and 12 beading needles
Size 10 tapestry needle
Size 10 crochet hook
Flat-nose pliers
Nail file or small piece of fine-grit sandpaper
Plastic thread bobbin (optional)
Safety pin (optional)
FINISHED SIZE: 24" (plus 2" fringe)
SPOTLIGHT ON SEED BEADS
Bead Crochet Tips
To add in a missing bead or to
remove an extra bead to keep in
pattern, cut and retie the crochet
thread. Attempting to break an
unwanted bead with flat-nose pliers
can cut the thread or cause injury
from flying glass bits.
Use even tension while crocheting,
snugging up the beads and thread
when adding each bead. Its
important not to crochet tightly .
Wind the threaded beads around
a spool or place them carefully on
a worktable. As the crochet
progresses, continue to slide the
strung beads down the thread. Move
up a comfortable group of 15 to 25
beads at a time to work with.
Place a safety pin in the working
loop of crochet if you need to set
the work down. This will keep the
working loop from slipping into
the crocheted tube.
If working with so many strung beads
is unwieldy, start a shorter strand of
beads (Jeanne suggests about 4') and
add beads later. When youve used
up all your beads, simply place the
rope on a worktable, pull the working
thread up to a 1" loop, remove the
crochet hook, and cut the thread
8" from the completed rope. Insert
the safety pin into the loop to keep
the crochet from unraveling. Begin
loading a new group of beads
following the stringing pattern as in
Step1, keeping in mind that the last
bead strung is the first bead worked.
Remove the safety pin and insert the
crochet hook under the two threads
that the 1" loop exits, catch the new
thread with the hook, and pull up a
1" loop. Insert the crochet hook
through both loops and snug them
up around the hook. Slide the first
6 beads down to the work area. Pick
up the rope and insert the crochet
hook under the next bead to be
worked; slide a bead down, catch the
working thread with the hook, and
pull through the thread holding the
bead and the two loops on the hook.
Continue to slip-stitch beads as before,
keeping the two thread ends to the
inside of the beadwork. After two new
rounds, tie the two threads together
at the join with a surgeons knot.
Fig.1: Preparing
the thread to
string beads
Fig.2: Chain-stitching
Round1 of the rope
Fig.3: Joining Round1 of
the rope and adding the
first bead of Round2
Fig.4: Adding the
second bead of Round2
1) ROPE. Bead-crochet the rope:
Prepare: Cut one 10" piece of beading
thread and use the pliers to flatten each
end. Pass one end of the thread through
the size 10 beading needle, leaving a
3" tail. Pass the other end of the thread
through the same needle in the opposite
direction, leaving a 3" tail. Insert the end
of the crochet thread through the loop
just formed with the beading thread
(Fig.1) and pull the crochet thread for
18"; dont cut the crochet thread from
the spool. Use the needle and beading
thread to string a sequence of {5D, 1E,
5D, 1E, 5D, and 1F} until all but 5 g of
the D are strung, sliding the beads down
onto the crochet thread. String 6E, 6D,
6B, and 6C; remove the beading needle
and loop of beading thread from the cro-
chet thread; again, dont cut the crochet
thread from the spool. If necessary to
keep untangled, wrap the strung beads
on a plastic thread bobbin.
Slipknot: Use the crochet thread to form a
slipknot, leaving an 8" tail. Insert the
crochet hook into the loop, snug the
thread, then slide the final 1C down to
the knot, making sure it sits to the right
of the crochet hook and that the work-
ing thread is passing over it.
Round1: Chain-stitch 6 stitches with 1C
in each stitch using soft tension; snug
the thread gently, do not pull tightly
(Fig.2).
Join/Round2 start: To join the round into
a circle and place the first bead of
Round2, slide the nearest 1B down,
insert the crochet hook through the
thread under the first 1C and pull a loop
through both loops on the hook, making
a slipstitch (Fig.3).
Rounds 2 and on: *Insert the crochet
hook under the next thread of the previ-
ous round, taking care that the hook is
just to the left of the next bead in the
previous round. Slide the next bead
down and form a slipstitch. Again, make
sure the working thread passes over the
previous bead (Fig.4). Repeat from *,
using medium tension to continue slip-
stitching one bead at a time, until the
rope is 24" long or the desired length.
Note: There will be 6 beads in each
round; no step up is required at the end
of each round, just continue slip-stitch-
ing. Each contrast bead (E or F) is always
added over the contrast bead of the pre-
vious round; check the work often to
make certain the placement and round
count are correct. After stitching the last
bead, pull through the final stitch, leav-
ing a 12" tail.
Finishing: Cut the thread 14" from the
work. Place the working thread through
the thread loop previously made on the
beading needle. String 6E, 6D, 6B, and
6C; slip-stitch the beads onto the rope.
Complete a final round of slip stitch
without beads around the top 6C to
align the beads horizontally. Cut the
thread about 6" from the work and pull
the end through the last loop on the cro-
chet hook. Secure the tail threads by
using the tapestry needle to carefully
work the thread ends into and out of the
tube a few times. Trim the thread close
to the work and set the rope aside.
Option
Make a decorative slider for
the rope using embellished
flat peyote stitch.
2) CAPS. Stitch beaded caps for the
rope ends:
Strip: Use 4' of conditioned beading thread
and a size 12 beading needle to peyote-
stitch a strip 8B wide and 32 rows long,
leaving a 10" tail.
Zip: Fold the strip so the B of the first and
last rows interlock like a zipper. Weave
the beads together to form a seamless
tube. Exit out through an edge 1B, away
from the work.
Cap top, Round1: String 3A, then pass
down through the next edge 1B, up
through the following edge 1B, down
through the next 1B, and up through the
following 1B to form a net; repeat three
times. Exit from the first 2A added in
this section (Fig.5, green thread).
Cap top, Round2: String 5A, then pass
through the center 1A in the next net of
Round1; repeat three times. Step up
through the first 3A of this round
Cap top, Round3: String 5B, pass through
the center 1A in the next net of Round2,
then pass through the next 2A of
out through 1B at the bottom edge of
the beadwork. String 1F, pass up
through the next 1B along the edge, and
down through the following 1B (Fig.7);
repeat seven times for a total of 8F.
Connect: Slide the cap onto one end of the
rope, just until the rope end reaches Cap
top, Round3. Securely stitch the cap to
the rope all around, passing through the
rope with each stitch. Note: It helps to
slide a tapestry needle through the cap
and rope to keep them in place while
making the first few stitches. Secure the
thread and trim.
Repeat this entire step to form a second
beaded cap. When adding the second cap
to the other rope end, be sure that the
caps are oriented so their loops sit the
same way.
Round2, the next 1A of Round1, and
the following 3A of Round2; repeat.
Step up through the first 3B added in
this round (Fig.5, red thread).
Loop: String 2B; pass through the last 1B
exited and the first 1B just added (Fig.6,
blue thread). String 2B; pass down
through the second, then up through
the first 1B previously added, and pass
through the first 1B just added to form a
square stitch (Fig.6, red thread).
Continue working in square stitch, using
medium tension, to form a strip 2B wide
and 12B long. Stitch the final 2B to the
center 1B of the net on the other side of
Round3. Secure the working thread and
trim it; dont trim the tail thread.
Embellish: Place a needle on the tail
thread and weave through beads to exit
Fig.6: Forming the first 2 stitches
of the beaded-cap loop
Fig.7: Embellishing the
bottom of the beaded cap
Fig.5: Adding Rounds 13 of the beaded-cap top
3) CLASP BAR. Stitch and embellish the
clasp bar:
Strip: Use 3' of conditioned beading thread
and a size 12 beading needle to odd-
count peyote-stitch a strip 15B wide and
12 rows long, leaving a 10" tail.
Zip: Fold the strip so the B of the first and
last rows interlock like a zipper. Weave
the beads together to form a seamless
tube. Exit the nearest edge 1B, away
from the beadwork.
Embellishment, End 1: String 2A, 1F, and
2A; skip 2 edge B, pass down through the
next edge B, and up through the last 1B
skipped (Fig.8, blue thread). String 2A,
pass through the 1F just added, string
2A, and pass down through the 1B to the
right of the first one exited from the edge
of the tube and up through the following
1B (Fig.8, red thread). String 2A, pass
through the center 1F, string 2D, and
pass down through the remaining open
edge B. Weave through beads to exit from
1B at the center side of the tube.
exited and the first 1B just added.
Continue working square stitch, using
and 12B long as in the loop section of
Step 2. Pass the strip through the loop of
one rope end and stitch the final 2B of
the strip to the next 1B at the center side
of the clasp tube. Weave through beads
to exit an edge 1B at the open end of the
tube, away from the beadwork.
Embellishment, End 2: Cut the toothpick
to measure 1"; file or sand the ends. Slide
the toothpick inside the clasp tube.
Repeat Embellishment, End 1. Secure
the thread and trim. Set aside.
4) CLASP RING. Use right-angle weave to
form the clasp ring and embellish with
drops and fringe:
Round1: Use 6' of conditioned beading
thread and a size 12 beading needle to
string 4A, leaving a 3" tail; pass through
the first 2A strung. String 3A, then pass
through the last 1A exited and the first
2A just added; repeat nineteen times for
a total of 21 right-angle-weave units.
Fold the strip in half so the first and last
units touch. String 1A and pass through
the end 1A of Unit1, then string 1A and
pass through the end 1A of Unit21,
forming a ring (Unit22); repeat the
thread path to reinforce and exit from
1A at the top of Unit22 (Fig.9).
Round2, Unit1: String 3B; pass through
the last 1A exited and the first 1B just
added (Fig.10, purple thread).
Round2, Unit2: String 2B; pass back
through the next 1A at the top of
Round1, up through the side 1B of
the previous unit, through the 2B just
added, and through the following
1A at the top of Round1 (Fig.10,
green thread).
Fig.8: Embellishing End 1
of the clasp bar
Fig.9: Joining Round1 of the clasp loop into a ring
Fig.10: Working Round2 of the clasp ring
Round2, Unit3: String 2B; pass down
through the side 1B of the previous
unit, through the last 1A exited, and
up through the first 1B just added
Round2, Units 421: Repeat Round2,
Units 2 and 3, nine times.
Round2, Unit22: String 1B; pass down
through the side 1B of Round2, Unit1;
back through the next 1A at the top of
Round1; up through the side 1B of
Round2, Unit21; and through the 1B
just added (Fig.10, red thread). Weave
through beads to exit from 1A at the
bottom of Round1.
Round3: Turn the ring upside down.
Repeat Round2 on this side of Round1.
Round4: Fold the beadwork so Rounds 2
and 3 touch, with Round1 on the inside
of the ring. Work the round in right-
angle weave, using the top beads of
Rounds 2 and 3 as the top and bottom of
each unit and alternating 1F and 1B to
use for the sides. Weave through beads
to exit from a top 1B of Round2 or 3
(Fig.11).
Fig.11: Stitching Round4 of the clasp ring
Option
Dress up the fringe with
Lucite and pressed-glass
flowers and leaves and loops
of seed beads.
exited and the first 1B just added.
Continue working square stitch, using
and 12B long as in the loop section of
Step 2. Pass the strip through the loop of
the free rope end and stitch the final 2B
of the strip to the opposite 1B of the
same Round4 unit. Secure the thread
and trim.
Fringe: Start 3' of new beading thread
with a size 12 needle that exits from a
top 1B of Round3 that sits 6 units from
the loop. String 60A, 1F, and 3A; skip 3A
and pass back through the fifty-seventh
A just strung and continue through the
next 7A. String 2A, 1F, and 2A, then
pass through the last 1A exited and con-
tinue through several more A (Fig.12);
repeat six more times, keeping the bead
count between loops random. Continue
adding 7 more fringes in this manner
to the 2 surrounding units of Round3,
making the length and placement
of F in each fringe random.
Fig.12: Forming
the fringe of the
clasp ring
JEANNE EVANS has been a beadwork enthusiast
(and collector) since 2001. Retired, she was a personal
assistant, museum administrator, and ESL professor
and now enjoys creating and teaching beadwork in
New Jersey and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. A
member of the Bead Society of New Jersey, Jeanne
has four grown children and six grandchildren.
Find her on Facebook or contact her at jeannebeads@
optonline.net.
or contact: YLI jean stitch topstitching thread:
Beadwrangler Mall, (813) 269-9257, www.7beads
.com. Seed beads and drops: Cindys Crafts,
(423) 926-0050, www.beadlady.biz. FireLine
braided beading thread: Cabelas,
(800) 237-4444, www.cabelas.com.
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The Beaderie Chandler
www.thebeaderie.com
KNOWN FOR THE LARGEST SEED-BEAD COLLECTION IN AZ! Great
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customer runlet us know what products you want. Special requests
and large orders are no problem. Check out our new location inside the
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week 95 and open late Wed until 8 pm
1509 North Arizona Ave. ( 480) 899-7555
Thunderbird Supply Company-Flagstaff
www.thunderbirdsupply.com
More than just another bead store, an inspiration store! Filled with
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supplies. We carry a complete line of fabricated sheet and wire in silver,
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2227 E 7th Ave (928) 526-2439
Creative DestinationMesa
www.2-old-beadies.com
See our beautiful showroom on our website. We specialize in Swarovski
crystals, Delica beads, seed beads, interesting lampwork, creative
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1660 S. Alma School Rd., #108 (480) 755-4367
Bead World Inc.Phoenix and Scottsdale
www.beadworldinc.com
Arizonas largest silver selection! Quality gemstones, copper, Swarovski,
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6068 N. 16th St., Phoenix (602) 240-BEAD
8764 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale (480) 948-2323
The Bead Garden of SedonaSedona
www.Sedonabeadgarden.com
Tools and supplies for the bead artist! Northern Arizonas largest selec-
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MonSat 105, Closed Sunday.
3150 W. State Rt.. 89A, Ste. 1 (928) 282-7334
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Beaded LadyBenton
Scrumptious beads! Knowledgeable staff. Large selection of beads, tools,
findings, ss wire, and chain. Stop and browse. Classiest parties. We
repair, re-string, knot, and restore costume jewelry. Thu Sat 16.
thebeadedlady@att.net
7103 Samples Rd. (501) 794-2647
California
Bead InspirationsAlameda
www.beadinspirations.com
Best selection & prices of Vintaj brass. Gorgeous, quality beads, findings,
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knowledgeable staff. Shop online too.
1544 Park St. (510) 337-1203
San Gabriel Bead Co.Arcadia
www.beadcompany.com
Beads, books, gourds, tools, workshops, metals, and friendly advice.
Beginning and Advanced workshops. TueWed 117; Thur 119; Fri
116; Sat 106; Sun 125.
325 E. Live Oak Ave. (626) 447-7753
The Joy of Beading Arroyo Grande
www.joyofbeading.net
Large selection of seed beads, Swarovski Japanese pearls and crystals,
books, Vintaj, Findings and tools, classes Closed Sunday & Monday.
Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 5, Thurs. 10-7.
1054 E. Grand Ave. Ste. A. (805) 489-6544
Just Bead It!Concord
www.justbeaditconcord.com
Beads to thread, wire and just admire. All for beading to your hearts
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Sat 116, Sun 125.
2051 Harrison St., Ste C (925) 682-6493
BeadtopiaEl Segundo (S. of LAX)
www.bead-topia.com
We are a full-service bead store with knowledgeable staff and friendly
service. Find all the newest beading and jewelry trends, plus a large selec-
tion of glass, semiprecious, pearls, Delicas, seed beads, and findings. See
our website for our ever-changing, exciting classes and party details.
Mon, Tue, Fri 115, Wed, Thu 117, Sat 104. Closed Sun.
319 Richmond St. (310) 322-0077
Bunches of BeadsLodi
www.bunchesofbeads.com
Beading experience in the heart of Lodi. Only 5 minutes from Hwy. 99.
Vast assortment of beads, stringing supplies, findings, and more.
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atmosphere.
100 W. Pine St. (209) 367-1207
Creative CastleNewbury Park
www.creativecastle.com
Ventura Countys largest selection of beads. Seed, Delica, Czech glass,
and vintage glass beads; freshwater pearls; gemstones; Swarovski crys-
tals; charms; findings; sterling; and gold-filled. Over 450 book titles and
visiting guest teachers. Please visit our website for complete class listings
or call and current newsletter will be mailed.
2321 Michael Dr. (805) 499-1377
Beads BeadsOrange
www.beadsandartifacts.com
Huge selection of Japanese seed beads: sizes 11, 14, 15. Delicas: tri-
angles and cubes. Austrian and Czech crystal. Vintage glass and crystal,
African trade beads. Books, buttons, unique gift items, classes.
949 N. Tustin Ave. (714) 639-1611
South Sun ProductsSan Diego
www.SouthSunProducts.com
Beads, silver, and jewelry superstore! Youll find the largest selection of
beads and jewelry in the United States. Huge selection of semiprecious
beads, pearls, Swarovski, sterling silver pendants, findings, chain, rings,
earrings, classes and more! MonFri 8:307, SatSun 105. (Enter at
Sandrock Rd.)
8601 Aero Dr. (858) 309-5045
Beadahs-Santa Monica
www.beadahs.com
Immerse yourself in a 2,000 sq. ft. world of rare beads, unique find-
ings, and exotic treasures. Just steps from the Pier and a block off
the famous 3rd St. Promenade. MonSat 109, Sun 126.
203 Arizona Ave. (310) 395-0033
Bead DreamsStockton
www.beaddreams.biz
You will love our huge Swarovski selection, stones, pearls, pressed glass,
and seed beads of all sizes and varieties. We have a wall of Czech hanks,
tubes of Japanese seed beads, as well as all Delicas. Private and group
instruction available. Check us out at www.beaddreams.biz. On the
Miracle Mile, between I5 and Hwy. 99.
2103 Pacific Ave. at Dorris Pl. (209) 464-BEAD
The Spirited Bead & Klews Gallery
Tehachapi and Ridgecrest
www.klewexpressions.com
An artist-owned bead store. Our beads are all hand-selected! Hwy. 58
between Bakersfield and Mojave. From the basic to the extravagant. See
our website for details and map. Open every day but Tuesday.
435 W. J St. (661) 823-1930
104 W. Panamint (760) 384-2323
Beads on MainVacaville
www.beadsonmain.com
We specialize in unique quality beads and components. Extensive selection
of Swarovski, semiprecious, and silver. We also have many gorgeous fresh-
water pearls and funky glass beads. Come check out our inspiring classes
or come and have a beading party. TueThu 106, Fri 105, and Sat 115.
313 Main St. (707) 446-1014
Colorado
Breckenridge Bead GalleryBreckenridge
The best bead selection in the High Country! We carry a wide variety of
beads, including Delicas, bone, sterling, wood, semiprecious, and glass.
We also carry buttons and fine-art supplies. Open 7 days a week.
224 S. Main St. (970) 453-1964
Let It BeadEnglewood
www.letitbeadcolorado.com
Superior service and selection is what youll find. Precious and semipre-
cious gems, pearls, Czech glass, Swarovski, gemstone and silver pen-
dants. GF and SS, gunmetal, brass and copper findings. Chain, Delicas,
and seeds. Tools, books. Classes offered.
821 Englewood Pkwy. (303) 788-1466
South Park Pottery & Back Room Beads
Fairplay
www.backroombeads.com
Bunches of beadslampwork, raku, Czech, Delica, gemstones, and
more. Seven days 95. Dont miss the Fairplay Bead & Fiber Show.
August 1011, 2013
417 Front St. (719) 836-2698
Lunas Beads & GlassFrisco
www.lunasbeads.com
Vast assortment of beads and supplies. Delicas, seed beads, triangles,
cubes, drops, bugles, lampwork, Swarovski, Czech glass, semiprecious,
Bali and sterling silver, findings, books, tools, hemp, wire. Friendly,
knowledgeable assistance.
416 Main St. (5th and Main) (970) 668-8001
Old West Leather and Beads Co.Greeley
www.oldwestleather.com
Awesome selection of stone, glass, seed beads, bone, Swarovski crystals,
pearls and more! Full selection of leather working supplies, Authorized
Tandy dealer. Jewelry and leather working classes available. MonFri
95:30, Sat 92
102 18th St. (970) 356-7673
Alley Cat BeadsNorthglenn
www.alleycatbeads.com
Exciting inventory of gemstones, Czech glass, seed beads, pearls, lamp-
work, tools, Swarovski crystals, Bali silver, findings, dichroic glass,
handmade clay, and one of the largest selections around of different
pendants/focal beads. We have wonderful bead-stringing and -weaving
supplies at great prices, plus were adding new items all the time! Classes
and parties available.
11928 N. Washington (303) 451-1900
Franis BeadsPueblo
www.franisbeads.com
Where people and beads come together. Large selection of beads for
stringing, off-loom and loom projects, including high-quality Japanese
seed beads, most sizes; fringe beads; triangle beads; bugles; Delicas;
crystals; Czech glass beads including leaves, daggers, drops; bicones;
Charlottes; semiprecious gemstones; freshwater pearls; plated findings;
charms; rosary parts; and sterling silver findings. Classes and parties.
Open Tue 107, Wed. 105, Thur.Fri. 106, Sat. 104. Closed Sun. and
Mon. Beading groups Tue and Fri.
1000 W. 6th St., Suite W (719) 583-BEAD (2323)
BeadsongSalida
105 MonSat. Czech glass, gemstones, Bali, seed beads, Delicas, bugles,
charms, sterling and gold-filled findings and beads, books, tools, sup-
plies, and much more. Email: tami@beadsong.com.
107 F St. (719) 530-0110
Connecticut
The Bead HiveGuilford
www.thebeadhivect.com
Exceptional, ever-changing selection of semiprecious and glass beads,
silver, findings, seed beads, Delicas, pendants, charms, pearls. Classes
and individualized lessons. Daily 106, Sun 125. beadhive@thebead
hivect.com (Strawberry Hill)
1310 Boston Post Rd. (203) 453-6681
SugarbeadsRidgefield
www.sugarbeads.com
An elegant bead store with free, open studio, specializing in high-quality
beads and the unusual at very competitive prices. Extensive collection
of sterling and vermeil beads and findings, semiprecious, great pearls,
Swarovski, Czech glass, gem-quality precious stones, handmade, vintage.
Not just a store; a destination.
113 Danbury Rd. (203) 431-6655
7 S. Main St. (West Hartford) (860) 656-6446
The BeadoirWest Hartford Center
www.accentsgallery.net
Upscale bead store. Established 1994. Superb selection of semiprecious,
pearls, crystals, silver & gold beads, and findings. Visitors from around
the country say we rank with the best. Hrs: Mon 11:305, Tues. Sat.
106 or by appointment.
968 1/2 Farmington Ave. (860) 231-8755
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Sparkles BEAD SHOP!! and Gallery
Newark
www.sparklesbeadshop.com
Featuring sparkling Swarovski crystals and vintage Swarovski, Czech
glass, pressed glass, and semiprecious gemstone beads. Sterling and Bali
silver beads, tools, supplies, and whatnot. And Sparkles is an authorized
Marah Lago Larimar dealer of beads and jewelry. Classes available, see
our website!
#2 Liberty Plaza (302) 368-3944
Florida
The Beading Boutique
Altamonte Springs
3,100 sq. ft. of fabulous beading magic. Largest collection of Toho and
Delica seed beads in Central Florida. Extensive selection of beads, find-
ings, pearls, crystals, etc. A beaders dream come true. Must see to
believe. Instruction offered daily. Parties, Girls Night Out, and so much
more. Come in and relax at gourmet coffee bar while choosing a new
creation to make and take. Spend the morning, afternoon, or entire day.
Open 7 days/week.
224 W. Central Parkway, Suite 1018 (407) 574-7164
Beaded Envisions Cape Coral
www.beadedenvisions.com
Beads & handcrafted creations that embrace your soul. A unique Bead
Store offering not only an array of beads but a place thats also warm,
inviting and nurturing to your creativity. Come spend a day with us and
enjoy complimentary coffee & soothing music while you shop. Browse
through our selection of Miyuki Seed beads, Swarovski crystals, Czech
glass, Semi-Precious Stones, Tagua Beads, Greek Leather, tools, findings
as well as unique handcrafted jewelry & gifts from our local artists and
much more. We offer daily classes, beading & birthday parties. See our
website for a list of classes and upcoming events and join us the second
Friday of each month fr our GNO~Girls Night Out and bead the night
away with us! STORE HOURS: Sunday & Monday CLOSED, Tuesday-
Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10am-4pm Seasonal Hours: November-
March, Monday 10am-2pm, Tuesday-Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday
10am-4pm, Sunday CLOSED.
130 Del Prado Blvd. S., Ste.7 (239)-673-6096
Dunedin BeadsDunedin
Beads? Tons! Gemstones, Swarovski crystals, Bali sterling, glass, pearls,
Delicas, and much, much more. Stop in; take a class; our friendly, expe-
rienced staff is here to help you.
730 Broadway, Ste. 3 (727) 738-9000
Lauras BeadsHudson
www.laurasbeads.com
Lauras Beads is more than just a bead shop, it is a place to gather, to
learn, and to create. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, were here to
assist you in finding what you need for your latest project. Specializing
in bead-weaving, we offer a range of classes for both beginners and expe-
rienced beaders. Best of all, we are stocked with a gorgeous selection of
beads, findings, and supplies at great prices.
8143 State Rd. 52 (727) 495-0803
Bead & ArtLighthouse Point (Pompano)
www.beadandart.com
South Floridas friendliest bead store. Tons of semiprecious, pearls, Czech,
Swarovski, sterling, tools, supplies. Original lampwork beads. Classes and
kits. Check out our website for store location and class schedules.
5034 N. Federal Hwy. (954) 418-3390
Beads Etc.Maitland
www.beadstoreorlando.com
Orlandos finest full service bead store is now offering wholesale prices
on selected strands of gemstones. Large selection of seed beads, sterling,
G-F, base metal, Swarovski,pearls, Czech, etc. Classes all levels. Cus-
tomer service #1!
110 N. Orlando Ave. (New location) (407) 339-2323
The Bead StrandOcala
www.thebeadstrand.com
Come visit Ocalas hidden treasure! Offering a wide selection of gem-
stones, Swarovski crystals, seed beads, and now featuring a huge selec-
tion of findings, Czech glass, and lampwork beads. Also newly added is
our accessory boutique offering unique gifts and jewelry. Visit our web-
site for more information or to see our class schedules.
6140 SW Hwy. 200 (352) 620-2323
Bead Bar
Full-Service Bead Stores

Orlando
www.beadbar.com
Central Floridas favorite since 1991. Huge inventory, talented staff,
great customer service, and very competitive prices. A beaders delight.
A must-see in Orlando. Online catalog, newsletter, retail, and wholesale.
1319 Edgewater Dr. (407) 426-8826
G & S Jewelry Port Charlotte
www.thebeadingladies.com
Now offering FREE beading classes for every level of expertise. Walk ins
are welcome.We have a huge inventory of beads, seed beads, pearls, Fimo,
Swarovski crystals, Czech beads, Chinese crystal, sea glass, findings,
supplies, tools, books and much more.We also sell beautiful jewelry. Visit
our website for more information.
1931 Tamiami Trail 941-735-1054
Donnas Beads Sarasota
www.donnasbeads.com
Are you a beginner or advance bead weaver, come in for inspiration or
classes. Great selection of Swarovski crystals/pearls, japanese seed
beads, fire polish, preciosa and finds. Great prices and the friendliest gals
in town. come in and bead with us.
2717 Beneva Road (941)-444-7457
AA Beads & MoreSebastian
Certified PMC studio; large selection of pearls, stones, and glass beads;
findings; sterling and gold-filled wire; PMC; tools; jewelry-making sup-
plies; books; and dichroic glass. Classes in PMC, fusing, chain maille,
wire wrapping, and beading. Wabasso Plaza. Were worth the drive!
8802 U.S. Hwy. 1 (772) 581-0515
BEADS!Tampa
www.eBeads.com
KNOWN FOR THE LARGEST SEED BEAD COLLECTION IN THE TAMPA
BAY AREA! Over 950 Delica colors, 91 Tila colors, SuperDuos and more!
Huge selection of gemstones, freshwater pearls, base metal findings,
Swarovski Crystals, and lampwork beads. Amazing classes including Bead
Weaving, Copper Etching, Dichroic Glass, Enameling, and more! Visit our
website for hours and class schedule. beads@ebeads.com
12807 W. Hillsborough Ave. Ste. H (813) 258-3900
Tampa Bead CafTampa
www.tampabeadcafe.com
Largest selection of Delicas and seed beads in Tampa; wide variety of
semiprecious stones and Czech glass; the only shop in Tampa for PMC
classes and supplies. Enjoy a cup of java while you bead!
320 W. Fletcher #107 (813) 374-9099
Raintree Craft and Design Corp.
Titusville
Complete bead shop. Large selection of beadsglass, porcelain, crystals,
turquoise, sterling, novelty, charms, findings, wire, and books. Classes
and workshops daily, including crocheting and knitting with wire and
beads. Sears Town Mall.
3550 S. Washington Ave., Ste. 15 (321) 383-1556
Crystal Creations/Beads Gone Wild
West Palm Beach
www.beadsgonewild.com
Go Wild in 2,300 sq. ft. of beads. Floridas largest, most complete bead
shop. Leaders in beading education. Over 100 professional classes. Excel-
lent guest/teacher workshops. See why people say Crystal Creations is
one of the best bead shops. Now shop online or Email Info@beadsgone-
wild.com.
4058 Forest Hill Blvd. (561) 649-9909
Georgia
BeadjouxBraselton
www.beadjoux.com
New bead store northeast of Atlanta! Great products including
Swarovski, Czech fire polish, seed beads, a great selection of clasps and
featuring a full line of vintage W. German and Japanese glass beads,
lucite beads and crystals! Check our website for class schedule, national
instructor calendar, directions and hours.
6750 HWY 53 Suite 103 770-283-4411
Garden of BeadenClarkesville
www.abeadgarden.com
YOUR JEWELRY DESIGN SOURCE We have hundreds of Miyuki and
Toho Beads to choose from as well as Swarovski and Preciosa crystals,
supplies for Epoxy Clay, Licorice and Regaliz leather, Czech Glass, Cabo-
chons Gemstones, hundreds of findings, metal beads and more. We offer
classes TO FIT YOUR SCHEDULE! Open Tuesdays ;ate, Wednesday thru
Saturday 10:00 -5:30
Located in the old Clarkesville Mill Historic Hwy
441 706-499-5336
Artzy Beads LLCGwinnett
www.artzybeads.com
The artsy jewelry design center for NE Georgia. Offering basic to
advanced classes, specializing on bridal and birthday parties. Large
selection of Swarovski crystal, Toho beads, gem stones, hemp, metal
findings, java beads, hand crafted jewelry gifts and more!
178 E Crogan Street Ste #250 770-545-8000
Bead Dreams LLC.Marietta
www.beaddreamsllc.com
1 mile east of the Big Chicken, just off I-75, Exit 263. Huge selection of
Swarovski, Gemstones, Pearls, etc., from which to choose. Hours: Tue
Sat 115:30.
1478 Roswell Rd. (770) 578-4644
Beads by DesignMarietta
www.BeadsbyDesign.US
Atlanta area, full-service bead store. Wonderful selection of loose beads,
Czech fire polish, Bali silver, pearls, gemstones, Swarovski crystals, find-
ings, Delicas, books, and patterns. Classroom instruction. Glass bead-
making supplies and more.
585 Cobb Pkwy. S., Ste. L (770) 425-3909
Gone With The Bead-Watkinsville (Athens)
www.gonewiththebead.com
Come and see our unique and exciting shop. We have 2,400 sq. ft. featur-
ing artisan beads and focals, Czech beads and buttons, Kumihimo, vin-
tage beads and stampings, Miyuki, Swarovski, Venetian beads,
TierraCast, Wire Lace and Wire Knitz, Hill Tribe Silver, Kazuri, African
metal and trade beads, pearls, stone, wood, and horn. See our gallery tour
at www.gonewiththebead.com. We have magazines. Hours: Wed-Fri 10
a.m-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
16 N. Main St., Ste. D (Entrance at the back) (706) 769-2012
Idaho
Bead StreetBoise
www.beadstreetonline.blogspot.com
New location with the largest selection of Czech glass and Japanese seed
beads in the Northwest. Plus Swarovski, Delicas, semi-precious, fresh-
water pearls, lampwork, findings, tools, books and stringing materials.
New two-hole Czechmates and vintage glass and metal buttons. See our
blog for hours and class schedule.
5509 N. Glenwood St. (208) 336-9707
Pandoras Baubles and BeadsIdaho Falls
pandorasbaublesandbeads.com
The areas best and largest selection of high quality gemstones, German
vintage beads, Tibetan, Bali, Thai, and Turkish silver beads and findings,
Czech glass, Japanese and Czech seed beads, trade beads and much more.
We also specialize in extraordinary pearls, all of which are hand-picked
from all over the globe. Classes from beginner to advanced. Monday thru
Friday 11:00-5:30 and Saturday 12:00-5:30.
Check out our Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
440 Park Ave 208-529-3696
Illinois
City BeadsChicago
www.citybeadschicago.com
Seed Bead and AIKO Specialists! Nationally renowned teachers, Gary
Wilson cabochons, Kathy Hoope lampwork, Czech glass, pearls, and
semiprecious stones. DISCOUNT PRICES! Showroom hours by appoint-
ment. For class schedules and more information, visit our website or call
to be added to our mailing list.
3928 N. Rockwell St. (312) 316-1910
Studio BeadsDeerfield
www.studiobeads.com
We carry a great assortment of all sizes of seed beads, freshwater pearls,
BASHA and other nationally known lampwork beads, semiprecious
beads, and finished jewelry from artists across the country. We have a
great assortment of vintage purses and jewelry. We offer classes and
workshops with nationally recognized teachers. Visit us online for more
information. Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 105, Thu 108, Sat 104.
816 Waukegan Rd. (847) 607-8702
bodacious beadsDes Plaines
bodaciousbeadschicago.com
Best selection and lowest prices! 260 colors of Swarovski, Japanese, and
Czech seed beads. Pearls and stone. Vintage, tribal, and Bali. Chain, find-
ings, and tools. Books. MonSat 106. Tue till 8. Near OHare airport.
1942 River Rd. (847) 699-7959
Aylas Originals Bead BazaarEvanston
www.aylasoriginals.com
Time stands still when you enter our sumptuous world of beads. Extraor-
dinary colors, shapes, and creative possibilities await. We welcome you
with genuine service and helpful hands. Come and let your imagination
run free.
1511 Sherman Ave. (847) 328-4040
Chelseas BeadsHighland Park
www.chelseasbeads.com
Largest bead store on the North Shore. Parties, classes, and everything
to make jewelry. Bali, sterling, and gold-filled parts, seed beads,
Swarovski crystals, pearls, semiprecious beads, fancy glass beads, tools,
and stringing supplies. eBay store. MonFri 105:30, Sat 115, Sun
124. Fax: (847) 681-0681. Email: info.chelseasbeads@sbcglobal.net.
1799 St. Johns Ave. (847) 433-3451
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Pumpkin GlassMorton
www.pumpkinglass.com
Dazzling original lampwork, crystals, Bali Silver, seed beads, wire and
findings. Lampwork glass rods, tools and supplies for beadmakers. Fin-
ished Art Jewelry. Lots of Classes!
2059 S. Main St. (309) 266-7884
Bead In HandOak Park
www.beadinhand.com
An extraordinary selection of beads and beading supplies. Birthday par-
ties, classes, and repairs. Space for customers to stay and play. Closed
Wed.
145 Harrison St. (708) 848-1761.
Facets of IsisPalatine
www.facetsofisis.com
Beautiful selection of Sterling Silver Findings, Swarovski Crystals, Czech
Fire Polish, German Vintage & natural Gemstone beads. BeadSmith
authorized dist. Classes, Artist Demos, Trunk Shows.
225 N. Northwest Hwy (847) 705-6614
Bead WorldPalatine
www.beadworldbeads.com
Jewelry and gift items from around the world, specializing in ancient
and new Indonesian glass beads, (Indonesian glass beads available
wholesale) and recycled glass beads. Jewelry repairbooksfindings
body jewelrypiercings.
8 S. Brockway (847) 776-BEAD (2323)
Free to BeadPeoria
www.freetobead.com
The only full-service bead store in the Peoria area. We have silver, Bali,
semiprecious, crystals, pearls, glass, seed beads, supplies, tools, and
classes. Everything you need and more. Come bead with us.
3301 N. Prospect Rd. (309) 682-2323
SWEET EARTH Jewelry, Engraving &
BeadsSycamore
www.sweetearthjewelry.com
GiftsJewelryEngravingBeads. Largest color selection of Swarovski
crystals, pearls, Bali, gemstones, Czech sterling 14kt gold-filled findings.
Chain by the inch. 900+ charms. MonFri 106, Sat 105, Sunday 12 4.
GIA graduate gemologist. Engraving in store. We are worth the trip!
Bring this ad in for $5 off any $25 purchase of merchandise.
341 W. State St. (815) 895-3011
Indiana
Bead PalaceIndianapolis (Greenwood)
www.beadpalaceinc.com
Largest selection (5,000 sq ft) of Gemstone & Diamond Beads,
Swarovski, Sterling Silver beads & findings in the country. Direct manu-
facturer from India & China means lowest
prices. Beadalon distributor. MonSat 10:306. sales@beadpalace
inc.com
163 S. Madison Ave. (7 m. S. of Indy) 317-882-5522
Beads AmoreIndianapolis
www.beadsamore.com
Beads, wire, supplies, classes, and parties, by the bead or strand, Czech,
Swarovski, seed beads, vintage, silver, semiprecious, cabs, and silver-
smithing classes and supplies. MonThu 108, Fri and Sat 106, Sun
104.
3834 E. 82nd St. (317) 595-0144
Kansas
Heartland Bead MarketLenexa
www.heartlandbeadmarket.com
Come to browse. Stay to bead. Awesome selection. Friendly service.
Swarovski, Czech glass, semiprecious, seed beads, Bali silver, hill tribe
silver, and more. We love to help you create. ClassesParties
RepairsCustom designs. Open beading always. Visit our other loca-
tion, The Bead Shop in Overland Park
13964 Santa Fe Trail Dr. (913) 888-0231
9009 Metcalf (Overland Park) (913)-642-3131
Louisiana
A Bead BoutiqueAlexandria
www.abeadboutique.com
A beading paradise! Multiple rooms for classes, parties, and get-togeth-
ers. Great selection of beads, tools, books, and supplies. Open Mon by
appt., TueFri 105:45; Sat 104. Located on the edge of the Garden
District, near Hill St. traffic light.
2924 Jackson St. (318) 442-2575
Bead AtticBaton Rouge
www.thebeadattic.com
Your one-stop shop for beads and supplies. Outstanding selection of
Delicas, seed beads, Swarovski, semiprecious, freshwater pearls, Bali,
sterling, gold findings, cabs, PMC, Chamilia jewelry. Classes/parties/
magazines/books/tools/great service! MonFri 105, Sat 104. Exit 163
off I-10.
12654 Perkins Rd. (225) 766-2727
Maine
BEADS ON THE KENNEBEC AUGUSTA
www.beadsonthekennebec.com
Our customers say we are the Best Little Bead Shop in ME. Friendly,
helpful atmosphere. Large selection of sterling, Swarovski, glass, stone,
bone, and seed beads. Precious metal and Artistic Wire. Tools and Sup-
plies for all your beading needs. Classes and Repairs. TueFri 105, Sat
103.
333 Water St. (207) 622-1666
The Beaded MooseBangor
www.thebeadedmoose.com
Where beads and friends gather. A customer-friendly beading studio/
store with a hand-picked inventory of beautiful beads, Miyukis, Delicas,
crystals, semiprecious, Czech, etc. Classes and individualized lessons
available. Easy access from I-95.
1460 Outer Hammond St. (207) 992-2099
Maryland
East Street BeadsFrederick
www.eaststreetbeads.com
Growing Selection of Miyuki & Metal Seed Beads, Swarovski Crystals &
Pearls, Czech Glass & Pearls, Lampwork, Tools, Semi-precious, Findings,
Wire, Chain Mail, Books, Kumihimo, Fresh-water Pearls, Tools & More!
Classes 7 Days a week!
922 N. East St. (301) 624-2323
Accents Bead ShopRockville
(White Flint area)
www.accentsbeads.com
New 5,000 sq. ft. showroom. Awesome selection of semiprecious, Bali,
Swarovski crystals, pearls, seed beads including Delicas, 14k, gold-filled,
sterling silver beadsfindingschain, lots of classes. Wholesale to
public. MonSat 105, Thu till 6:30.
12112 Nebel St. (301) 881-2003
Marvin Schwab/The Bead Warehouse
Silver Spring
www.thebeadwarehouse.com
Wholesale and mail order. Huge selection of semiprecious beads, fresh-
water pearls, tools, and supplies. Findings in sterling silver, gold-filled,
14k, and plated. Showroom by appointment and special open hours. Fax
(301) 565-0489; Email beadware@erols.com.
2740 Garfield Ave. (301) 565-0487
Massachusetts
BEAD + FIBER: gallery . classes . materials
Boston
www.beadandfiber.net
A new concept. In the lively SOWA neighborhood. Unique bead and fiber
artwork, materials, exciting day and evening classes. Revolving gallery
features contemporary and traditional work. Unusual beads and supplies
from around the world. Repairs. Parties. Free parking at 500 Harrison
Ave.
460 Harrison Ave. (617) 426-2323
Boston Bead Company
Cambridge & Salem
www.bostonbeadcompany.com
Two area bead shops offering vintage and contemporary beads, findings,
and tools from around the world. Jewelry-making classes and repairs.
Visit our website for locations and hours.
23 Church St, Cambridge. (617) 868-9777
10 Front St, Salem. (978) 741-2323
BeadCacheMansfield
www.beadcache.com
Full-service shop with a fine, upscale selection of beads, findings, wire,
and tools. Original lampwork beads also offered and custom orders
accepted. Classes, parties, work space, and artistic support offered. Come
in and express yourself! Open TueSun. Email: beadcache@aol.com
457 N. Main St. (508) 339-3330
(866) 749-BEAD (2323)
Bead AddictionWalpole
www.bead-addiction.com
2000 sq ft of fabulous beads and beading supplies. We carry many name
brands, including Czech glass, Kazuri, Lillypilly, Miyuki, Thunderpolish
crystal, Swarovski, Fuseworks, TierraCast, Artistic wire. Huge tool selec-
tion and tons of wire choices. We also offer classes, Ladies Night Out,
birthday parties, or any event you can think of. We are open TueSun,
closed on Monday. Check our website for hours and directions or call or
email us at thebeadaddiction@gmail.com .
2000 Main St. (508)660-7984
Tatnuck Bead Co.
Worcester/Webster/Westborough
www.tatnuckbead.com
We sell service! Oh, and beads, too! Truly personal and empowering sup-
port for your beading obsessions. Family-owned, full-service stores
offering quality products, classes, parties, and online community. Visit
our website for store hours and directions.
1099 Pleasant St. (508) 754-0999
31 Thompson Rd. (508) 949-7400
Michigan
Munro CraftsBerkley
www.munrocrafts.com
Great prices and discounts. Swarovski, Czech, Bali, Polymer Clay, Art
Clay, pearls, wood, bone, glass, metal, acrylics, and more. Sterling silver
and gold-filled beads and findings. Craft supplies, charms, books, tools,
beading supplies, and classes.
3954 12 Mile Rd. (248) 544-1590
Raisin River BeadsDundee
www.raisinriverbeads.com
An ever-growing selection of Delicas, charms, Japanese seed beads, but-
tons, Czech, Bali silver, Swarovski, semiprecious, and findings. Classes
and birthday parties. MonSat 115, Sun 125.
141 Riley St. (734) 529-3322
Bead BohemiaFarmington
www.facebook.com/beadbohemia
Low prices *friendly service.* Unique selection. A wide variety of beads
and components including semi-precious gems and Czech glass to artist
pieces, seed beads, designer brass lines, and more. Ask for your free Bead
Addiction card!
33321 Grand River Ave. (248) 474-9264
Pams Bead GardenFarmington
www.pamsbeadgarden.com
We specialize in Japanese seed beads. Full-service bead store featuring
Czech glass, pearls, Swarovski crystal, Delicas, silver, and tools. Free
classes, visiting artists, and lots more. Open six days, closed Sunday. Call
for more information.
22836 Orchard Lake Rd.. (248) 471-2323
Too Cute BeadsFarmington
Our business is based on one principlegiving everyone the opportu-
nity to create beautiful and unique jewelry at a reasonable price. We carry
Swarovski crystal, pendants, pearls, gold-filled beads, chain, sterling
silver beads, cultured pearls, Murano glass, artist glass, tools and wire,
kits, and much more. Visit our website for class schedule and for our sale
of the week.
31711 Grandriver (866) 342-3237
Bead HavenFrankenmuth
www.beadhaven.com
Come shop 5,000 sq. ft. of Michigans largest bead store! Filled with the
best selection of beads from around the world, no matter what type of
beading youre doing. Free classes, open 7 days, and now shop online! We
carry everything!
925 S. Main St., E-1 (989) 652-3566
The Creative Fringe LLCGrand Haven
www.thecreativefringe.com
Were a full-service bead shop offering an extensive collection of beads,
findings, wire, tools, books, lampworking, silver, clay, and metalsmith-
ing supplies. Cultivate your creative side with classes and parties. Open
workstations available. Come to the Fringe! Your creativity awaits you.
Open 7 days a week.
210 Washington (616) 296-0020
Wicks and Stones - Downtown Wyandotte
www.wicksandstones.com/ - Find us on Facebook
Everything for your beading needs! Celebrating 10 years in business!
Seed beads, Swarovski, Czech glass, semi-prescious, tools, Sterling Silver,
artistic wire, kits, PMC Certified. Let us answer all of your questions!!
Monthly stitch and wire groups, individual classes, birthday parties,
ladies nights, open studio time, free classes. Call for more information
or come in to show off your creation!
3138 Biddle Avenue 734 759-0112
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World of RocksYpsilanti
www.worldofrocks.com
Fun and classes highlighting wire wrapping, metalworking, chain, and
beading. Beginners to advanced. Findings, silver, crystals, tools, supplies,
and many rock specialties. Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 126, Sat 106, Sun 15.
Closed Tue. (I-94 to exit 183 go north past Michigan Ave.).
42 N. Huron St. (734) 481-9981
Stony Creek Bead & Gallery
Ypsilanti Twp.
www.stonycreekbead.blogspot.com
Supporting the artist inside of you! Huge collection of Seed & Czech
Beads. Bali, pearls, and stones. Lampwork & Polymer Clay by MI artists.
Classes, kits, books & so much more! I-94 to exit 183. South 1 mile.
Closed Mondays. TueFri 10 6, Sat 10 4, Sun 10 2. www.StonyCreek-
Bead.blogspot.com
2060 Whittaker Rd. (734) 544-0904
Minnesota
Stormcloud Trading Co. (Beadstorm)
St. Paul
www.beadstorm.com
20+ years of experience shows in our vast selection of seed beads, pressed
glass, Swarovski crystals, Bali silver, sterling, and gold-filled beads. Shop
in-store or online. MonFri 106, Sat 105. No print catalog.
725 Snelling Ave. N. (651) 645-0343
Missouri
Bead BrowseryLiberty
Beads, supplies, and vintage chic. Basic supplies plus many types of vin-
tage including watch parts and Swarovski. Located in a historic setting
with close access to wool fiber, roving, and yarn supplies. Open beading;
classes available. MonSat 105.
131 S. Water St. (Corbin Milll) (816) 415-8750
Lady Bug BeadsSt. Louis
www.ladybugbeads.net
Midwests premier bead shop. 3,000+ seed beads including Toho, Aiko,
Czech, and Delicas. Full selection of Swarovski and semiprecious stones.
Pearls always on special. U.S. distributor for the Craft Kit Company and
Toho Treasure Kits. We are a teaching store. Mon, Wed, Fri 106, Tue and
Thu 108, Sat 94, Sun 124.
7616 Big Bend Blvd. (314) 644-6140
Nevada
Bead JungleHenderson (Las Vegas area)
www.beadjungle.com
Most complete bead shop in the Las Vegas area with the largest variety
of beads and findings. Classes, silversmithing, parties, workshops, and
volume discounts. Minutes from the Strip. Open 7 days a week 106.
Extended hours Tue, Wed, and Thu 108.
1590 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Ste.160 (702) 432-2323
Bead HavenLas Vegas
www.beadhavenlasvegas.com
Nevadas most comprehensive bead store, catering to all bead enthusi-
asts. Huge selection of findings, pressed glass, seed beads. Full line of
Swarovski. Free classes daily. MonSat 106. Closed Sun.
7664 W. Lake Mead Blvd., #111 (702) 233-2450
New Hampshire
Bead It!Concord
www.beadit.biz
Worth the trip? You bet! Fabulous shop, chock-full of semiprecious,
freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystal, Venetian and lampwork glass,
Czech fire-polished, and hanks, sterling, gold-filled, vermeil. Gorgeous
clasps. SunMon 125, TueWed 106, ThuFri 108, Sat 106.
146 N. Main St. (603) 223-0146
Just Beading AroundEpping
www.justbeadingaround.com
We carry a huge selection of high quality beads, findings and beading
supplies. Miyuki and Toho seed beads, Swarovski, Preciosa, Pearls,
Kazuri, Czech, Lampwork, Gemstones & more. Classes and Parties.
Plenty of parking. Handicap accessible. Awesome staff!!
285 Calef Highway, Rte 125 603.734.4322
Santerres Stones N StuffExeter
www.santerresstones.com
Looking for the real thing? We have a huge selection of semi-precious &
precious gemstone beads, Miyuki seed beads, Delicas, Swarovski, Kazuri,
Czech & more. Custom cutting & drilling. Classes/parties. Easy to locate.
Helpful, friendly staff.
42 Water St. (603) 733-9393
Ladybead and RookWilton
www.ladybeadandrook.com
Beautiful, quality beads to inspire your creativity and accentuate your
style. Emphasis on European beads: Czech crystals, pressed glass, seed
beads, pearls, and semiprecious. Artisan-created jewelry for fine gift
giving. Ample parking. ThuSat 95:30, Sun 114. At the Riverview Mill
Artist Shops.
29 Howard St. (603) 654-2805
New Jersey
Beads by BlancheBergenfield
www.beadsbyblanche.com
(Only miles from NYC.) Visit East Coasts premier bead shop. 3,000+
colors/styles of Japanese seed beads, glass, crystal, semiprecious,
lampwork, and more! Classes by local and nationally known artists.
Extensive inventory for unlimited possibilities!
106 N. Washington Ave. (201) 385-6225
Jubili Beads & YarnsCollingswood
Everything you need under one roof! Fabulous full-service source
for beads, classic and novelty yarns. Eight-torch lampworking stu-
dio, spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, PMC, and more!
Repairs, custom jewelry, and parties. Contact us via email at info@
jubilibeadsandyarns.com.
713 Haddon Ave (856) 858-7844
SojournerLambertville
www.sojourner.biz
Sojourner stocks freshwater pearls, semiprecious stones, Swarovski
crystals, Czech glass and seed beads, sterling beads, Chinese enamel
beads, castings, charms, ethnic beads, findingsincluding our own
design sterling silver box clasps bezel set with vintage and semi-
precious elements. Open daily 116.
26 Bridge St. (609) 397-8849
The Birds & the BeadsMorganville
www.thebirdsandthebeads.com
Surround yourself in beads! Incredible collection of hand-selected stone,
pearl, glass, and shell beads. Plus, all the best seed beads, tools, books,
findings, and PMC. Please call or stop by for further information and our
extensive class schedule.
411 Rt. 79 (732) 591-8233
Multi Creations (NJ) Inc.Old Bridge
www.MultiCreationsNJ.com
All kinds of silver, gold-filled, and 14/18k gold findings, chains by foot,
Bali silver beads, hill tribe silver, gemstone and glass beads, pearls and
Swarovski crystals, beading accessories, tools, and much more at whole-
sale prices. TueSat 106, Sun 113. Closed Mon. MultiCreationsNJ@
aol.com; mobile (732) 642-2260; fax (732) 607-6416.
1405 Rt. 18 S., Unit #102 (732) 607-6422
Bazaar Star BeaderyRidgewood
www.bazaarstarbeadery.com
Take a journey into the colorful wonderland of beads galore. Eclectic
collection gathered from around the world awaits you! Come one,
come all, sit and stay, well help you create it all. Ladies parties/
birthdays/original kits and instructions.
216 E. Ridgewood Ave. (201) 444-5144
New Mexico
Thunderbird Supply Company
Albuquerque
A beaders candy store! Albuquerques largest and must complete bead
store! Filled with findings, metal beads, strands, seed beads, stringing
and wire wrapping supplies. We carry a complete line of fabricated metal
sheet and wire in silver, nickel, and copper product.
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm MST
2311 Vassar NE (505) 884-7770
The Beaded IrisAlbuquerque
Specializing in Japanese seed beads, Delicas, rare vintage beads, and
handmade beads, just to name a few. A relaxed atmosphere with cheerful
gals to help you!
1512 F Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 299-1856
Thunderbird Supply Company
Gallup
Our main showroom store is just off I-40, located just minutes from the
Navajo and Zuni Nation, is filled with over 13,000 items; fabricated
metal sheet and wire (silver, nickel, and copper), findings, metal beads,
metalsmithing tools, beading supplies, natural and man-made strands.
Mon-Sat 8:30am-6pm MST
1907 W Highway 66 (800) 545-7968
The Beading Heart of Santa FeSanta Fe
www.beadingheartofsantafe.com
Largest selection of SEED BEADS in Santa Fe as well as numerous semi-
precious strands, pearls, crystals, and Czech glass. We provide instruc-
tion and feature finished jewelry by well-known local artists. We offer
weekly classes in a variety of techniques for all skill levels, and we carry
many pre-made kits. Our staff is friendly and knowledgeable and always
welcome beaders to our Community Table. MonSat 105:30. Email
beadingheart@qwestoffice.net
939 West Alameda St. (505) 988-8961
New York
Lets Bead!East Rochester
www.letsbead.com
3,200 sq. ft. bright full-service bead shop. Ever-growing selection
of tools, books, beads, stringing materials, findings, wire, chain
mail, kumihimo, Swarovski crystals, classes, and more! Relax, use
our tools, and get friendly help at our in-store design station.
349 W. Commercial St. (585) 586-6550
Beads MosaicNanuet
www.BeadsMosaic.com
Exclusive beads boutique! Huge selection of quality semiprecious, pre-
cious and gem stones, sterling silver beads, charms and findings, copper
and brass beads/findings, seed beads, pearls, shell pearls, raku,
Swarovski, Kazuri, artist lampwork, beading supplies, tools, and more!
Open 7 days/week. Exit 14 off I-87/NY Thruway, 40 minutes north of
NYC. Beading classes and store hours at www.BeadsMosaic.com.
78 S. Middletown Rd.. (845) 501-8295
Beads World Inc.New York
www.beadsworldusa.com
From beads to crystals to leather cords and more. Beads World is your
one-stop shop. Quality selections in the heart of NYCs fashion district.
MonFri 97, SatSun 105.
1384 Broadway (212) 302-1199
Toho Shoji (NY) Inc.New York
www.tohoshoji-ny.com
Exclusive selection of findings, chain, and beads. Swarovski, Japa-
nese seed beads (Miyuki, Delica, Matsuno), glass, fire-polished, and
more! Mass-production price available. MonFri 97, Sat 106, Sun
105.
990 6th Ave. (212) 868-7465
I Dream of BeadingPoughkeepsie
www.idreamofbeading.com
Hudson Valleys premier source for beads and more. Stop by for the selec-
tion and inspiration to fulfill your wildest beading dreams! Classes/
workshops. Kit selection available online. TueFri 106, Wed till 8, Sat
104. (in Freedom Executive Park).
Rt. 55, Ste. 107 (845) 452-7611
BEAD SHOP at Lady Jane Craft Center
Queens (Ozone Park)
www.ladyjanecraftcenter.com
Largest selection outside Manhattan, Classes, Swarovski, Preciosa,
Pearls, Fire polish, Hanks, Myuki, TOHO, Glass beads, Leather,
Semi-precious Strands, Pendants, Cabachons, Findings, Chains,
Metal, Stamps, Tools, Books. Open 7 days. Off Belt Parkway, Exit 17.
137-20 Crossbay Blvd (718) 835-7651
North Carolina
Chevron Trading Post & Bead Co.
Asheville
www.chevronbeads.com
Ashevilles premier full-service bead store of 25+ years. Largest selec-
tion of seed beads, Old World Trade Beads and Vintage glass in the SE
Region. Huge selection of pearls, gemstones, crystals, Czech, ceramic &
natural beads, including all the supplies you need. WireLace Distribu-
tor Open 7 day a week. Importer/Classes/Parties/Workspace www.
chevronbeads.com
40 N. Lexington Avenue (Downtown) (828)-236-2323
Aint Miss Bead HavenMooresville
www.aintmissbeadhaven.com
We are a full-service bead store offering classes, handmade jewelry, and
beading supplies. Birthday and private parties, Wine & Bead Night,
BYOB Socials (bring your own beads), and Girls Night Out. We offer a
large variety of Vintage jewelry and components, Seed beads, Swarovski
Crystals, Precious and Semi-precious gemstones, Crystals strands, Ster-
ling Silver, Silver filled, Gold filled, and Vermeil findings. Hours: Mon-
daySaturday 106; Email: aintmissbeadhaven@ymail.com
152 N. Main St. (704) 746-9278
Beads and Other Fancy StuffMorganton
Bead-stringers destination! Huge variety of quality beads and findings,
friendly new staff, repairs, on-site work area, classes, low prices. Wel-
come novices or experienced beaders! I-40 near Exit 103.
408-A W. Fleming Dr (828) 439-9935
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OrnamenteaRaleigh
www.ornamentea.com
Visit us for our wide selection of beads in glass, stone, pearl, and metal
with worktables, classes, and the most helpful staff anywhere. We also
carry art clay silver, Kato clay, glass-soldering supplies, paper-craft sup-
plies, books, and unusual ribbons. We will be your favorite bead store!
509 N. West St. (919) 834-6260
Cindale BeadsSmithfield
www.cindale.com
Everything you need to bead. Free training. Over 100 different kinds of
gemstones. No customers, just friends that visit. MonSat 107, Sun
115.
150 B S. Equity Dr. (919) 934-2900
Dings Fashions & GiftsWinston-Salem
Specializing in Swarovski, Miyuki, Beadalon, WigJig, silver, gold,
10,000+ findings, and 1,000s of strands of stones. Designing, manufac-
turing, repairs, and much more. Our specialty is designing/beading
education. Email ding@dingsfashions.com. TueFri 106, Sat 105, Sun,
Mon (closed).
2834 Reynolda Rd. (336) 723-3465
Ohio
Beaded Bliss Designs
Cincinnati (Harrison)
www.followyourbeadedbliss.com
The tri-states best bead shop: create your own jewelry from our ever-
growing selection of Swarovski crystal, semiprecious, glass, metals,
pendants, lampwork, clay beads, books, tools, and much more! Project
assistance, classes & parties, too. Always follow your bliss!
1151 Stone Dr., Ste. E (513) 202-1706
1 Stop Bead ShopColumbus
www.1stopbeadshop.com
Central Ohios largest bead store! Ohios premier bead class headquarters
with over 90 classes per quarter in beadweaving, wire wrapping, lamp-
working, PMC, and more. We offer the areas largest selection of Czech
glass and Japanese seed beads. Silver, Swarovski, semiprecious, and
much more! NEWshop our online store! Email: info@1stopbeadshop.
com.
6347 Sawmill Rd. (614) 573-6452
Bloomin Beads, Etc.Columbus (Powell)
Bloomin Beads Etc is a full service bead store and more! Everything from
crystals to tierra cast to yarn and knitting classes.
4040 Presidential Parkway 740-917-9008
Gahanna Bead ShopGahanna
www.gahannabeadstudio.com
Vast selection of glass and semiprecious beads, crystals, and Miyuki seed
beads. Sterling, pewter, and gold-filled findings for all your beading
needs! Distributor of Unicorne
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and Kazuri
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beads. Open studio area
with friendly, knowledgeable staff.
1024 N. Hamilton Rd. (614) 933-8948
Potomac Bead CompanyMedina
www.potomacbeads.com
Visit the largest bead store in Ohio! Our two-story 4,000 sq. ft. urban
loft in historic downtown Medina has an extensive selection of
Swarovski crystal, Miyuki, gemstones, glass, sterling silver, findings,
copper, wire, and tools. We offer classes, parties, and workspace. Open
7 days a week.
109 West Washington Street (330) 722-2555
Oklahoma
BeadlesBroken Arrow
www.beadlesbeadshop.com
Beads to beat the band! Beads take center stage in our showroom and
classroom. Whether you are looking for a rock-star centerpiece or some
great back-up beads, our selection and service are sure to make you twist
and shout.
114 W. Dallas St. (918) 806-8945
Alouette-a unique bead shoppe
Oklahoma City Metro
www.alouettebeadsok.com
The areas largest collection of beads & findings2,400 sq. ft. of stock,
featuring Japanese Seed Beads & a full selection of Czech Hanks.
Swarovski, Tierra Cast, Natural Stones, Czech Glass Beads, and Tools.
Full service from a Professional Staff in a Creative Environment.
2150 S. Douglas Blvd., Ste H (405)733-5300
Oregon
Azillion BeadsBend
www.azillionbeads.net
More beads than you can imagine! NEW LOCATION IN BEND.
Over 2,000 sq. ft. of beads. Call for directions. Email azillionbeads@
gmail.com.
910 Harriman St., #100 (541) 617-8854
Azillion BeadsEugene
www.azillionbeads.net
More beads than you can imagine! Over 2,000 sq. ft. of beads. Call for
shop hours.
1011 Valley River Way #108 (541) 338-8311
Sparkling CreationsHood River
A kaleidoscope of colors! New, fun, funky, and bead store. Offering a
variety of gemstones, Swarovski, Czech, blown glass, pendants, metals,
wood, findings, etc. Helpful, friendly, experienced staff, workspace, and
classes. MonSat 106, Sun 115.
416 Oak St. Mall (541) 387-4367
Beads At Dusti CreekPortland
www.beadsatdusticreek.com
Portlands Premier Bead Shop. High quality Unique & Unusual products,
as well as the basics. Friendly, Helpful, Experienced Staff & Outstanding
Instructors. Everything you expect a Quality bead store to be! MonFri
106; Sat 105; Sun 124
4848 SE Division Ave. (503)235-4800
Pennsylvania
KATS BEAD BOUTIQUEAllentown
www.katsbeadboutique.com
Biggest Little Bead Shop in PA. Full selection of crystals, seed beads,
findings, books, tools, unusual items, and one-of-a-kind jewelry. Classes
by local and nationally known teachers. Once a month stitch-for-free
day.
725 N. 19th St. (610) 432-7545
The Bead GardenHavertown
www.thebeadgarden.com
Friendly, full-service bead store for all of your jewelry-making needs.
Classes for all levels of experience, including beginners. Birthday parties
and group outings. Knowledgeable staff that is delighted to help.
2122 Darby Rd. (610) 449-2699
BeadweaversLuzerne (Wilkes-Barre)
www.beadweaver.com
Japanese (Miyuki), Delicas, seed beads, bugles, squares, triangles, and
drops. Swarovski, fire polish, window beads, pressed glass, Bali, and
marcasite. Beadalon, Nymo, C-Lon, hemp, tools, books, storage, and
more! Now offering classes. TueSat 11:306.
487 Bennett St. (570) 714-6700
Blue Santa BeadsMedia
www.bluesantabeads.net
A newly located artistic venue. Classes available. Customers always come
first and always return.
1165 W. Baltimore Pike (610) 892-2740
Crystal Bead BazaarPittsburgh
www.crystalbeadbazaar.com
A world bazaar of beads. Swarovski, Czech, Venetian, lampwork, sterling
and gold-filled, freshwater pearls, and semiprecious. Largest selection
of seed beads in area. Classes and custom designs. MonSat 106, Thu
109, Sun 125.
4521 Butler St. (412) 687-1513
Buttercup BeadsPottstown
www.buttercupbeads.com
Let your creativity blossom in our cozy cottage setting. Classes, parties,
oh-so-pretty sparkly things, fun! No experience necessary. Service with a
smile and always free chocolate. Something for everyone. Lampwork arti-
san/bead addict owned and operated. Guilds/bead society discounts, too!
2151 E. High St., Ste. A (484) 524-8231
South Carolina
MB Jewelry & BeadsAiken
www.mbjewelryandbeads.com
Located in the heart of historic downtown Aiken. Phenomenal
selection of Semiprecious Stones, Pearls, Swarovoski, Chinese Crys-
tal, Toho seed beads, tools, findings. Youll be shocked at all our
stock! We are the CSRAs largest bead shop! mbjewelryandbead@
bellsouth.net
145 Laurens St. SW (803) 502-0200
Your Place to BeadHorse Feathers
Campobello
www.horsefeathers1.com
Souths best source for the best selection of Delicas, trim beads, gold and
silver findings, Swarovski, semiprecious beads, cabochons, dichroic glass
and wire. We offer classes daily or by your schedule. MonFri 115, Sat
102:00.
18845 Asheville Hwy. (866) 228-7600
(864) 457-2422
South Dakota
Moonshadow BEAD StudioRapid City
Handmade lampwork beads semiprecious sterling silver and gold-
filled beads and findings Swarovski crystals Delicas triangle, hex,
square, faceted beads books and patterns one-on-one CLASSES fin-
ished, exclusive, beaded art to wear Come sit and bead with us! Contact
us via Email at moonshadow@rushmore.com.
318 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Ste. B (605) 348-2510
Tennessee
White Fox BeadsKnoxville
whitefoxbeads.com
We have the jewelry-making supplies you need for your next project and
those must haves for your stash! Visit us in our new Knoxville
(Bearden) store or online. Seed Beads! Vintage! Czech Glass! Soutache!
Come in today and discover why our awesome classes, expert staff and
superb service are well known throughout the region.
5111 Homberg Drive 865-980-0237
Texas
Ny6design Beads & SuppliesAllen/Plano
www.Ny6design.com
Wholesale Beads showroomOpen to public. Semi-gemstone beads,
supplies & findings. Beading Class (BeginningAdvanced). $25/person,
2nd person 1/2 price.
Sign up Online or In Store
1023 S. Greenville Ave., (Allen) (214) 509-6700
Beads of SplendorDallas
www.beadsofsplendor.com
Upscale, designer-inspired inventory & classes. Soldering & Silversmith-
ing tools & supplies. Gorgeous semi-precious beads & findings.
1900 Abrams Pkwy (214) 824-2777
BeadoholiqueHouston
www.beadoholique.net
Fabulous selection of gemstones, pearls, Swarovski, silver, Delicas, find-
ings, tools, books, and classes. Now carrying silver metal clay and
dichroic glass-making supplies. Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
5020 Louetta, #170, Spring (281) 257-0510
14315 Cypress Rosehill #110, Houston (281) 256-0904
Spring BeadsHouston/Spring
www.springbeads.com
Best full-service bead store in Texas where we feed your need to bead!
Great selection of Swarovski crystals, pearls, gemstones, Czech glass,
lampwork, sterling silver, gold-filled, pewter, and copper findings, tools,
leather, books, Kazuri and Tagua beads, wire, and so much more! Classes,
parties, jewelry design, and repair services offered. Outstanding cus-
tomer service with friendly faces and bead smart! Old Town Spring.
421 Gentry, #202 (281) 288-9116
Nova Beads and CreationsHouston
www.novabeads.net
A happy, cozy bead shop tucked in beautiful historic Heights, filled with
a wide variety of beads and findings. Check out our website for a schedule
of fun classes and shop online for stylish kits.
3518 White Oak Dr. (713) 868-1310
Vermont
Bead Crazy LLCWilliston
www.beadcrazyvt.com
Northern Vermonts only full-service bead store. Beads of all types,
shapes, and sizestubes, strands, singles. Stringing materials, books,
tools, containers, charms, watches, findings. Birthday and adult parties.
Evening classes. Instruction always available.
21 Tafts Corners Shopping Center (802) 288-9666
Virginia
STUDIO BABOO A Big Little
Bead StoreCharlottesville
www.studiobaboo.com
Full service bead store w/a huge selection of Delicas, seed beads, glass,
semi-precious, pearls, polymer and more. Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Visit our website for class schedule. Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., 10-5,
Thurs. 11-7, Sun. 12-4
1933 Commonwealth Dr. (The Village Green Shops)
434-244-2905
Beads on ParadeFredericksburg
www.beadparade.com
Just getting started or a pro, come be inspired by our huge selection of
Czech glass, seed beads, silver, pewter, pearls, semiprecious stone, and
Swarovski. Great prices and the friendliest staff in town. Classes ongo-
ing.
10013 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Ste. 105
(540) 710-0705
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A Bead AbodeLynchburg
www.abeadabode.com
We welcome you to our full service bead shop. Youll find an ever expand-
ing selection of Japanese and Czech seed beads, Czech pearls, pressed
glass and fire polish, Swarovski crystals, semi-precious stones, findings,
books, magazines and tools. We have classes suited for everyone. Open
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Thursdays until 7.Open studio (Beading Social)
on Thursdays from 12-7.
101 Hexham Drive, just off Enterprise Drive 434-237-1261
BeadworkzPortsmouth
www.Beadworkzstore.com
A friendly, full-service store with a fantastic selection of semiprecious
stones, crystals, pearls, seed beads, and more. We carry a wide variety of
gold-filled, sterling silver, and copper beads; findings; chain; and wire.
We offer wonderful classesfrom stringing and pearling knotting to
wire working, as well as bead weaving and fiber artstaught by excellent
instructors. We teach a unique and wonderful Copper Loom class for
beads and fiber. A large variety of wonderful lampwork beads by local
artist Linda Campbell is available.
3258 Academy Ave. (757) 483-7800
The Bead Goes OnVirginia Beach
www.beadgoeson.com
Travel the world; passport not required. Experience world cultures with-
out leaving home. Exotic, unique, rare beads and artifacts from around
the world. Www.beadgoeson.com. Experience retail in a zen atmosphere,
wholesale showroom or online shopping. Its always a BEADIFUL day in
Virginia Beach.
549 Progress Lane, Suite 101 (866) 861-2323
The Bead CottageVirginia Beach
www.thebeadcottage.com
A Beading Paradise1,000s of beads, Swarovski crystals, Bali,
sterling silver, gold-filled, seed beads, Delica beads, magnetic hema-
tite, semiprecious stones, findings, beading supplies, tools, classes,
and moreall in a paradise-like setting.
5350 Kempsriver Dr., Ste. 106 (757) 495-5400
Washington
Beads and BeyondBellevue
www.quiltworksnw.com
Now partnered with QuiltWorks Northwest
Full range of seed beads, charms, sterling, vintage, books, Swarovski,
tools, trade beads along with unique fabrics and patterns for the quilter
and sewer. This is your shop for creative inspiration. Great local and
national instructors. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 106; Tue, Thu 109; Sun 125.
121A 107th Ave NE (425) 453-6005
Wynwoods Gallery & Studio
Port Townsend
www.wynwoods.com
A beautiful and unique bead shop that has everything the beader could
need or want. Also, a line of sterling charms and components designed
by the shops owner, Lois. Daily 107.
940 Water St. (360) 385-6131
Fusion BeadsSeattle
Visit the largest bead store in Seattle! Stop in & take one of over 70
classes taught by local & nationally known instructors. Shop our exten-
sive line of Swarovski Elements Crystals, Japanese seed beads, gem-
stones, glass beads, handmade beads & findings, & so much more. Our
friendly & knowledgeable staff will help get you started! Mon-Sun 10-6,
Tues 10-7
3830 Stone Way N., Seattle, WA 98103 206.782.4595
Rings & Things WholesaleSpokane
Visit our Spokane, WA, warehouse for hands-on access to our entire line
of cataloged items (everything in our print catalog and online store) plus
special cash and carry gemstones, red-tagged sale items, African art, and
more! Reseller Permit or $50 minimum purchase required MonFri 106
(except first Tue of each month). First Tuesday of each month noon6,
Sat 114.
304 E. 2nd Ave. (509) 252-2900
Wonders of the World Beadshop
Spokane
Best little bead shop in Spokane. Incredible gemstones, crystals, charms,
seed beads, chain, findings, and books for your creative needs. Friendly
staff and great prices. Make us your first stop! In the historic Flour Mill.
621 W. Mallon, Ste. 412 (509) 325-2867
Wisconsin
JSM Bead CoopSheboygan
www.jsmbeadcoop.com
Sheboygan Countys bead store! Offering a wide variety of beads, find-
ings, tools, books, and more. Workspace, tools, and a friendly, knowl-
edgeable staff availablecreate right in the store! Classes and special
events. TueSat 107.
931 N. 8th St. (920) 208-BEAD (2323)
Meant to BeadSun Prairie
www.Meant-to-Bead.com
Full-service bead shop. Featuring classes, large selection of beads, books,
tools, etc. Specializing in PMC, semiprecious stone and vintage beads.
MonFri 108, Sat 105, Sun 124.
1264 W. Main St. (608) 837-5900
Canada
STUDIO BBGMontreal, QC
www.studiobbg.com
Come check out our therapeutic bead pit! We carry a wide range of beads,
tools & findingsSwarovski Element Components, Semiprecious, Fresh-
water Pearls, Seedbeads, Chain by the foot, Sterling Silver findings,
Pandora like beads, Beadalon, Bead Smith, Books, and more We offer
Birthday parties, Courses/Workshops for Children & Adults, Fundrais-
ers & Ladies Fun Nights, Jewelry Restoration & Custom Design Cre-
ations. Store hours for Mtl West: Wed-Fri 10-5:30pm, Sat 12-5pm, Sun
Open for parties only. Please call to confirm hours and courses available.
Store hours for Pointe Claire: Tues-Fri 10-6pm, Sat 10-5pm, Sun 11-5pm.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook at BBG Studio & sign up for our monthly
newsletter at www.studiobbg.com.
30 Milner #201, Mtl West, QC (514) 564-3481
46 Ste-Anne, Pointe-Claire, QC H9S 4P8 (514) 674-3481
Capilano Rock & Gem
North Vancouver, BC
www.capilanorock.ca
Stone beads, pearls, Swarovski, Czech glass, sterling silver/gold-filled
findings and chains. Distributors for Grobet, EuroTool, Pepe Tools, Soft
Flex, Beadalon, Lortone. Wholesale/retail. We are known for our great
prices and friendly staff! Close to downtown Vancouver.
1406 Pemberton Ave. (604) 987-5311
BeadFXToronto
www.beadfx.com
A must-see destination. Open 7 days a week. Breathtaking selection,
great prices, and knowledgeable, bead-obsessed staff. We are a full-ser-
vice bead store with classroom, design area, and lampworking studio.
From Art Glass to Zircon (Blue), Zoisite (Ruby), and Zinnias (Swarovski).
New stuff every week. Crystals, Seedbeads, Stone beads, Pearls, Sterling,
Copper, Wire, Metal Clay, Toolsway too much to list! If you want it, we
have it. If we have it, you want it.
19 Waterman Ave., Unit 2 (877) 473-2323
Country BeadsVancouver
www.countrybeads.com
Semiprecious stones, freshwater pearls, sterling silver and gold find-
ings, and beads. Chain by the foot, Swarovski crystals, Delicas, Czech
fire-polished, and more. Books, tools, and classes. Wholesale prices
to public. A unique shopping experience! Now you can conveniently
shop online at our new updated website www.countrybeads.com.
2015 W. 4th Ave. (604) 730-8056
POCO Creations & BeadsWinnipeg
www.pocobeads.com
Your full-service bead store. Freshwater pearls, gemstones, porcelain,
metal, wood, Swarovski, glass, and shell; sold by strand or individually.
Findings, wire, tools, books, Jewelry Workshop Kits, magazines, and
displays. Workshops, private parties, custom design, repairs, and hand-
made consignment jewelry.
575 Archibald St. (204) 219-2528
CLASSIFIED WORD
INSTRUCTION
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS for polymer clay, Precious
Metal Clay, and bead weaving. Online catalog available at
www.abbadabbavideo.com. Order online, toll-free (877) 744-
0002 or (603) 744-0002 abba dabba Productions LLC.
SCHOOLS & EDUCATION
WILLIAM HOLLAND LAPIDARY SCHOOL of Arts. PO
Box 980, Young Harris, GA 30582. Call for information (706)
379-2126; lapidary@windstream.net; www.lapidaryschool.
org. Week-long classes from AprilOctober.
SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT
Guelph, Ontario -Annual Grand River Bead Society
Show & Sale. Handcrafted jewelry & beads by local artisans,
quality beading supplies, classes for all skill levels, FREE
demonstrations, takeaways, and more. Oct 5/6 10am-5pm,
Guelph Place Banquet Hall, 492 Michener Rd, $3 admission.
See GrandRiverBeadSociety.com for more details.
BEAD SOCIETIES
California
Central California Bead Society
P.O. Box 895
Clovis, CA 93613
Web address: Web address: www.CentralCaliforniaBead
Society.org
We meet the 4th Saturday of the month JanuaryOcto-
ber, at the Ramada, 324 E. Shaw Ave and Highway 41,
Fresno, from 9:302. We have workshops by local and
national teachers. Contact Rhonda (559) 276-2336.
Check us out; were the fun Society that does stuff!
Michigan
Great Lakes Beadworkers Guild
PO Box 1639
Royal Oak, MI 48068
Web address: www.greatlakesbeadworkersguild.org
Sponsors numerous workshops and programs during year
BEAD BONANZA SALE with 80 vendors twice annu-
ally. Meets 6:30 on 3rd Tuesdays JanuaryNovember First
Presbyterian Church, 1669 W. Maple, Birmingham, MI.
New Jersey
South Jersey Bead Society
P.O. Box 1242
Bellmawr, NJ 08099-5242
Email: coprez2@southjerseybeadsociety.org
Web address: www.southjerseybeadsociety.org
Meetings are held the 1st Thursday of the month Sep-
temberJune, at Mount Laurel Fire House, 69 Elbo Ln.,
from 79. SJBS also offers workshops taught by local and
national teachers.For more info see the web site.
Texas
Dallas Bead Society
Email: info@dallasbeadsociety.org
Web address: www.dallasbeadsociety.org
Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dallas
beadsociety/
Join DBS for camaraderie, learning and sharing the love
of beads. Meetings are the first Saturday of the month,
subject to holidays. We gather at 10 and have a short
meeting at 10:30 followed by a program. Bring your
lunch and stay after the program for open beading un-
til 4 Check out our website or Yahoo group for specifics
on meeting dates, location and programs. DBS brings in
national teachers twice a year and regional teachers more
frequently. We cant wait to meet you.
International
Bead Society of Victoria
PO Box 5312
Pinewood, Victoria 3149
Phone: +61 420 200 727
Email: info@beadsociety.com.au
Web address: www.beadsociety.com.au
Meets between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the 1st Sunday
of each month at Geelong West Senior Citizens Club,
Autumn Street, Geelong West, and at Holden Hill Com-
munity Centre, 82 Valiant Road Holden Hill, Adelaide,
SA and the 2nd Sunday of each month in the Boyd Room
at Carnegie Library, 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie, all
locations excluding January. Beading fun, workshops
and exhibitors. New beaders always welcome. ANNUAL
MELBOURNE BEAD EXPO, 8th -10th November 2012,
Kingston City Hall, 979 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin, Vic
www.melbournebeadexpo.com.au
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Toronto Bead Society
Ste. 43, 155 Tycos Dr. (mail only)
Toronto, ON, Canada M6B 1W6
Email: info@torontobeadsociety.org
Web address: www.torontobeadsociety.org
Meetings 2nd Wednesday 7 p.m., SeptemberJune.
Ryerson University, 380 Victoria St. (East of Yonge, be-
tween College and Dundas), Toronto Bead Society has a
fair twice a year, 1st weekend in May and 2nd weekend in
November. All info on our website, under Fairs.
BEAD BROWSER
www.FusionBeads.com
Fusion Beads is where your jewelry begins. We offer over 45,000
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PAS S T HROUGH VS
PAS S BACK T HROUGH
Pass through means to move the needle in the same direc-
tion that the beads have been strung. Pass back through
means to move the needle in the opposite direction.
F I NI S HI NG AND S TAR T I NG
NE W T HRE ADS
Tie off the old thread when its about 4" long by making
an overhand knot around previous threads between
beads. Weave through a few beads to hide the knot, and
trim the thread close to the work. Start the new thread by
tying an overhand knot around previous threads between
beads. Weave through several beads to hide the knot and
to reach the place to resume beading.
F RI NGE
Exit from the foundation row
of beads or fabric. String a length
of beads plus 1 bead. Skipping the
last bead, pass back through all
the beads just strung to form
a fringe leg. Pass back into the
foundation row or fabric.
HE RRI NGBONE S T I TCH
Form a foundation row of one- or two-needle even-count
ladder stitch and exit up through the final bead. String
2 beads, pass down through the next bead in the ladder,
and up through the following bead; repeat to the end of
the row. Step up for the next row by wrapping the thread
around previous threads to exit up through the last bead
strung. To form the next row, string 2 beads and pass
down through the second-to-last bead of the previous row
and up through the following bead. Repeat, stringing
2 beads per stitch, passing down then up through 2 beads
of the previous row, and stepping up as before. The 2-bead
stitch will cause the beads to angle in each column, like a
herringbone fabric.
Begin tubular herringbone stitch with a foundation ring
of one- or two-needle even-count ladder stitch. String
2 beads. Pass down through the next bead and up through
the following bead. Repeat around the ring. At the end of
the round, pass through the first beads of the previous
and current rounds to step up to the new round.
PE YOT E S T I TCH
For one-drop even-count flat peyote stitch, string
an even number of beads to create the first two rows.
Begin the third row by stringing 1 bead and passing back
through the second-to-last bead of the previous row.
String another bead and pass back through the fourth-to-
last bead of the previous row. Continue adding 1 bead at a
time, passing over every other bead of the previous row.
Two-drop peyote stitch is worked the same as one-drop
peyote stitch, but with 2 beads at a time instead of 1 bead.
For odd-count flat peyote stitch, string an uneven
number of beads to create Rows 1 and 2. String 1 bead,
skip the last bead strung, and pass through the next bead.
Repeat across the row (this is Row 3). To add the last
bead, string 1 bead and knot the tail and working threads,
clicking all beads into place. Start the next row (Row 4)
by passing back through the last bead added. Continue in
peyote stitch, turning as for even-count, shown above, at
the end of this and all even-numbered rows. At the end of
all odd-numbered rows, add the last bead, string 1 bead,
pass under the thread loop at the edge of the previous
rows, and pass back through the last bead added.
Begin a midproject peyote-stitch increase by working a
stitch with 2 beads in one row. In the next row, work
1 bead in each stitch, splitting the pair of beads in the pre-
vious row. For a smooth increase, use very narrow beads
for both the two-drop and the one-drop between.
To make a midproject peyote-stitch decrease, simply
pass the thread through 2 beads without adding a bead in
the gap. In the next row, work a regular one-drop peyote
stitch over the decrease. Work with tight tension to
avoid holes.

For circular peyote stitch, string 3 beads and knot the tail
and working threads to form the first round; pass through
the first bead strung. For the second round, string 2 beads
and pass through the next bead of the previous round;
repeat twice. To step up to the third round, pass through
the first bead of the current round. For the third round,
string 1 bead and pass through the next bead of the previ-
ous round; repeat around, then step up at the end of the
round. Continue in this manner, alternating the two pre-
vious rounds. It may be necessary to adjust the bead
count, depending on the relative size of the beads, to keep
the circle flat.
For even-count tubular peyote stitch, string an even
number of beads and knot the tail and working threads to
form the first 2 rounds; pass through the first 2 beads
strung. To work Round 3, string 1 bead, skip 1 bead, and
pass through the next; repeat around until you have
added half the number of beads in the first round. Step
up through the first bead added in this round. For the
following rounds, work 1 bead in each stitch and continue
to step up at the end of each round.
Work odd-count tubular peyote stitch the same as
even-count tubular peyote stitch, but it isnt necessary
to step up at the end of each round.
PI COT
A picot is a decorative net, most often made with 3 beads,
used to embellish a beadwork surface.
S T RI NGI NG
Stringing is a technique that uses beading wire,
needle and thread, or other material to gather beads
into a strand.
techniques
techniques (continued)
S QUARE S T I TCH
String a row of beads. For the second row, string 2 beads;
pass through the second-to-last bead of the first row and
through the second bead just strung. Continue by string-
ing 1 bead, passing through the third-to-last bead of the
first row, and through the bead just strung. Repeat this
looping technique to the end of the row. ping technique to the end of the row.
For circular square stitch, string the first round of beads
and pass through them again to form a circle. Start a new
round by stringing 2 beads; pass through the last bead of
the first round and through the 2 beads just strung.
Repeat around, passing through the next bead of the
previous round for each 2 new beads strung. At the end
of the round, pass through the whole round again to
tighten the beads. Start a new round by stringing 2 beads;
pass through the last bead of the previous round and
through the 2 beads just strung. String 1 bead and
pass through the next bead of the previous round and the
bead just strung. Repeat around, stitching 1 or 2 beads to
each bead of the previous round, adjusting the count as
necessary to keep the work flat.
WI RE WORKI NG
To open a jump ring, grasp each
side of its opening with a pair of
pliers. Dont pull apart. Instead,
twist in opposite directions so
that you can open and close it
without distorting the rings shape.
For a simple loop, use flat-nose pliers to
make a 90 bend at least " from the end
of the wire. Use round-nose pliers to grasp
the wire at the tip; roll the pliers toward
the bend, but not past it, to preserve the
90 bend. Adjust the pliers as needed to
continue the wrap around the nose of the
pliers. Trim the wire next to the bend.
Open a simple loop as you would a jump ring.
To form a wrapped loop, begin with a 90 bend at least
2"from the end of the wire. Use round-nose pliers to form
a simple loop with a tail overlapping the bend. Wrap the
tail tightly down the neck of the wire two or three times.
Trim the excess wire to finish. Make a thicker, heavier-
looking wrapped loop by wrapping the wire back up over
the coils, toward the loop, and trimming at the loop.
NE T T I NG
String a base row of 13 beads. String 5 beads and pass
back through the fifth bead from the end of the base row.
String another 5 beads, skip 3 beads of the base row, and
pass back through the next; repeat to the end of the row.
To turn, pass back through the last 3 beads (one leg of
the last net). String 5 beads, pass back through the center
bead of the next net, and continue.
For circular netting, string 1A and 1B six times; pass
through them again to form a circle for the foundation
round and pass through the next 1B. *String 1A, 1B, and
1A; skip 3 beads and pass through the following bead in
the previous round to form a net. Repeat from * twice,
then step up for the next round by passing through the
first 2 beads of the first net. String 2A, 1B, and 2A; pass
through the middle bead of the nearest net in the previ-
ous round. Repeat twice, then step up for the next round
by passing through the first 3 beads of this round. Work
each round the same way, increasing the number of A
beads as necessary to keep the work flat, and stepping up
by passing through the first half of the first net.
For tubular netting, string 1A and 1B six times; pass
through them again to form the foundation round.
*String 1A, 1B, and 1A; skip 1B and pass through the fol-
lowing 1B in the previous round to form a net. Repeat
from * twice, then step up for the next round by passing
through the first 2 beads of this round. **String 1A, 1B,
and 1A; pass through the middle bead of the nearest net
in the previous round. Repeat from ** twice, then step up
as before. Work each round the same way.
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RI GHT - ANGL E WE AVE
For one-needle right-angle weave, string 4 beads and
pass through the first 3 beads again to form the first unit.
For the rest of the row, string 3 beads and pass through
the last bead exited in the previous unit and the first
2 just strung; the thread path will resemble a series of
figure eights, alternating directions with each unit. To
begin the next row, pass through beads to exit the top
bead of the last unit. String 3 beads and pass through
the last bead exited and the first bead just strung.
*String 2 beads, pass back through the next top bead of
the previous row, the last bead exited in the previous unit,
and the 2 beads just strung. Pass through the next top
bead of the previous row, string 2 beads, pass through the
last bead of the previous unit, the top bead just exited,
and the first bead just strung. Repeat from * to complete
the row, then begin a new row as before.
To begin two-needle right-angle weave, add a needle to
each end of the thread. Use one needle to string
3 beads and slide them to the center of the thread. *Use
one needle to string 1 bead, then pass the other needle
back through it. String 1 bead on each needle, then repeat
from * to form a chain of right-angle-weave units. To turn
at the end of the row, use the left needle to string 3 beads,
then cross the right needle back through the last bead
strung. Use the left needle to string 3 beads, then cross
the right needle back through the last bead strung. To
continue the row, use the right needle to string 2 beads;
pass the left needle through the next bead on the previous
row and back through the last bead strung.
CHAI N S T I TCH
Make a slipknot on hook, *yarn over and draw through
loop of slipknot; repeat from * drawing yarn through last
loop formed.
S L I P S T I TCH
*Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and draw loop through
stitch and loop on hook; repeat from *.
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Constellation Necklace by Kristina Logan,
2011, lampwork glass, pte de verre, and
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Nancy Smeltzer has been a professional art quilter since 1982. Her
labor-intensive, bead-embroidered quilts bridge the gap between
quilting and beading and have been met with critical acclaim in exhib-
its all over the world. Each of her pieces is an eclectic collage of beads,
thread, buttons, and found objects that come together to create
a visual feast that is both richly textured and delicately intricate.
Q: What was your first beading project?
A: My first beading project was weaving
on an Indian beading loom as a Girl Scout.
I became fascinated with how each little
bead could become a bigger picture. I
think the experience of working on that
loom and progressing line by line taught
me a lot about making pictures, working
from the small details outward.
Q: Where do you find your inspiration?
A: Inspiration comes from everywhere.
Sometimes, its a dream. Sometimes, its a
particular combination of fabrics. Some-
times, its the juxtaposition of a phrase or
a title of a book or movie. Sometimes, its
a photograph, usually of flowers.
Q: How long do your beaded quilts usu-
ally take to complete?
A: The larger ones take four to six
months. The smaller (16 20") series that
Ive been doing take about a month.
Q: Do you know what each quilt will
look like before you begin?
A: Rarely. I may have a general idea, but
I start cutting out the fabric and let it tell
me where it wants to go. I then make the
quilt sandwich by basting together the
top, batting, and backing fabric. Next
I add the smaller motifs, which are usu-
ally buttons or metal stampings. Finally,
I stitch on the seed beads, which follow
the color areas on the fabrics or circle
around a motif to emphasize it.
Q: In your blog you talk about the
therapeutic influence that art can have.
Can you expand on this a bit?
A: It becomes very easy for you and the
piece youre working on (no matter the
medium) to become one and the same.
Its as if I breathe into the piece and it
breathes into me, telling me what it wants
to look like. I learned a long time ago how
to listen to what the piece is trying to
tell me, and as a result I usually dont
have artists blocks or the frustration that
I used to feel when I would force a piece
to look a certain way.
NANCY SMELTZER
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