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projects
6 Fire Flower Bracelet Carole Ohl
10 Diamonds Squared
Linda Lehman
12 Crystal Squares Bracelet
Eleonore Pieper
15 Royal Medallions Kelli Burns
18 Peyote Sunburst
Jennifer VanBenschoten
20 Shimmering Tapestry
Michele Anderson
22 Summertime Blues Heather Kahn
25 Winter Solstice Marcie Carroll
28 Arabesque Bracelet Julie Walker
30 Rich Ruffles Shelley Nybakke
32 Marrakech Earrings Lisa Kan
35 Ripple Effect Sherry Serafini
39 Garden Lace Kelly Wiese
42 Sleek in Silver
Hatsumi Oshitani
46 Lucky Clovers
Rachel McEnroe
48 Runway of Pearls
Barbara Falkowitz
52 Elegant Endings Kelly Wiese
56 Bezeled Beauties Bonnie Clewans
59 Affinity Series Jean Power
62 Cascading Links Bracelet
Cynthia Rutledge
65 Chain with Charm
Roxanne Rogers
68 Snow in Jerusalem
Svetlana Dubinsky
72 Passion Flower Lisa Kan
75 Rickrack Bracelet Carole Ohl
78 This & That Melinda Barta
81 Heavenly Hexagons
Mikki Ferrugiaro
84 Go for Baroque
Melanie Potter
88 Petite Pearls Toggle
Csilla Csirmaz
91 Jasmine Pearls Nancy Cain
96 Miriam Bangle Jean Power
100 Edwardian Ruffles
Leslie Frazier
104 Metallic Ribbon Bracelet
Venetia Perry
108 Fiori Necklace
Jean Campbell
112 Riviera Rivoli Carole Ohl
116 Wildflower Earrings
Melanie Potter
120 Moroccan Tiles
Heather Kahn
123 Floradora Necklace
Glorianne Ljubich
4 EDITORS LETTER
126 TECHNIQUES
contents
on the cover
Ripple Effect by Sherry Serafini, page 35
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120
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BEADWORK Favorite Bead Stitches 3
stitch index
Bead Crochet 10
Bead Embroidery
Backstitch Bead Embroidery
15, 35, 68
Brick Stitch
Brick-Stitch Edging 15, 35
Circular Brick Stitch 18, 108
Flat Brick Stitch 22
Tubular Brick Stitch 68
Chevron Chain
Circular Chevron Chain 116
Flat Chevron Chain 52, 72, 116
Crimping 18
Fringe
Basic Fringe 6, 20, 28,
42, 108
Leaf Fringe 39
Gem-Setting 62
Herringbone Stitch
Circular Herringbone Stitch
32, 75, 100, 112
Tubular Herringbone Stitch 91
Knotting 20
Ladder Stitch 59, 112
Loomwork 20
Netting
Circular Netting 32, 52, 56, 84
Flat Netting 46, 48, 52, 78, 84
Tubular Netting 91
Peyote Stitch
Circular Peyote Stitch 25, 28,
52, 56, 59, 72, 75, 81, 100, 112
Flat Peyote Stitch 12, 18, 30,
32, 62, 65, 78, 88, 104, 112, 120
Tubular Peyote Stitch 6, 15, 35,
52, 59, 62, 65, 68, 72, 84,
88, 91, 96, 108, 116
Picot 15, 22, 32, 39, 62, 65,
68, 72, 84, 104
Right-Angle Weave
Circular Right-Angle Weave 100
Flat Right-Angle Weave 46, 48,
104, 108
Square Stitch 20, 52, 65,
104, 112, 120
St. Petersburg Stitch 42
Stringing 18, 88, 91, 123
Triangle Weave 68
Whipstitch 123
Wireworking 22, 96, 108, 123
project rating
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on the opening page of each project.
BEGINNER LEVEL
Quick and easy
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Moderate time commitment
ADVANCED LEVEL
Longer time commitment
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100
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37 projects from past Beadwork issues, our editors kept taste differences in
mind and picked our best, most-fun-to-bead designs in a variety of styles,
a range of difficulty levels, and a large array of techniques32, to be exact
(yes, you read that right, 32!).
Love bead embroidery? If so, try your hand at our gorgeous cover project,
Ripple Effect (page 35), by bead-embroidery expert Sherry Serafini. Looking
for an everyday style? Then start with my This & That bracelet (page 78),
a quick project with casual style. Craving crystals? Go for Cynthia Rutledges
irresistible Cascading Links Bracelet (page 62) or Carole Ohls sparkling
Riviera Rivoli (page 112). Wanting to play with shaped beads? Try Tila beads
in Hatsumi Oshitanis Sleek in Silver (page 42) or in Heather Kahns
Moroccan Tiles bracelet (page 120).
From crystal elegance to casual chic, this collectors issue is sure to have
something you love. To choose your next project from our extensive list
of 32 techniques, turn back to our handy Stitch Index on page 3.
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TECHNIQUES
basic fringe
tubular peyote stitch
See p. 126 for helpful
technique information.
PROJECT LEVEL
See p. 3 for project-level information.
Make separate flower components and link
them together to form this pretty bracelet.
Experiment with color to turn the flowers
from sunflowers to daisies or asters.
fire ower bracelet
C AR OL E OHL
back of
bracelet
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String 1B and pass through the A at the
tip of the next pearl fringe; repeat
around to connect all the pearl fringes
into a circle (Fig.4). Pull tight with each
stitch so the beads snug around the
8mm round. Repeat the thread path to
reinforce. Weave through beads to exit
1B of the base round.
Front center: String 1B, skip the next base
B, and pass through the following one;
repeat around to work peyote stitch
around the base. Step up through the
first B added in this round.
Work a second round of peyote stitch,
this time using 1A in each stitch (Fig.5).
Using firm tension, repeat the thread
path to reinforce. Weave through the
beadwork to exit 1A at the tip of a petal.
1 FLOWERS. Weave flower components:
Base: Place a tension bead at the end of
6' of thread. String one 8mm round and
10B; pass through the 8mm round.
String 10B, allowing the seed beads to
lay on the opposite side of the 8mm
round. Pass through the 8mm round
and the first set of 10B. Remove the ten-
sion bead and tie a square knot with the
working and tail threads (Fig.1, blue
thread). Pass through the 8mm round
and all the Bs, pulling them into a tight
circle. Exit the third B away from the
8mm rounds holes (Fig.1, red thread).
Petals: String 1E (small end first) and 1A,
then pass back through the E and
through the next 2B of the base round;
repeat around the base to add a total of
10 teardrop fringes. Exit from the first
base B after the final fringe (Fig.2).
Back center (pearl fringe): String 1C and
1A, pass back through the C, and
through the next 2 base Bs (Fig.3);
repeat around the base to add a total of
10 pearl fringes. Weave through beads
to exit through the first A added in
this round.
MATERIALS
2 g bronze size 14 Japanese seed beads (A)
3 g matte green bronze iris size 11 Japanese
seed beads (B)
74 bronze 3mm crystal pearl rounds (C)
60 Siam 3mm crystal bicones (D)
60 dark topaz 57mm pressed-glass
teardrops (E)
6 Siam or garnet 8mm crystal rounds
1 antique brass 9mm ball-and-socket clasp
Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 8 "
Fig. 1: Forming the base Fig. 2: Adding the petal fringe Fig. 3: Adding pearls to the back of the flower
Fig. 4: Connecting the pearl fringe Fig. 5: Peyote-stitching the front
a
b
2 FLOWER CHAIN. Use the working
thread of 1 flower to string 1C; pass
through the second A added in the outer
ring of a second flower and the nearest 2A.
String 1C; pass through the third A added
in the outer ring of the first flower, toward
the center. Repeat the thread path at least
twice to reinforce, connecting the 2 flow-
ers (Fig.7a). Secure the thread and trim,
or, if the thread is long enough, weave
through beads to exit from the outer ring
of the second flower, directly opposite the
connection just formed. Repeat this step
to join each flower.
3 CLASP. Weave the working thread of an
end flower to exit directly opposite the last
connection. String 1C, 1B, and one half of
the clasp; pass back through the B. String
1C; pass through the middle 3A at the end
of the final flower (Fig.7b). Repeat the
thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread
and trim. Repeat this step at the other end
of the bracelet.
Outer ring: String 2A, 1D, and 2A, then
pass through the 1A at the tip of the
next petal, pulling snug; repeat around
to connect all the petal tips (Fig.6).
Repeat the thread path at least twice
more to reinforce and pull the flower
into a dome shape, down over the round
of pearls. Exit between the first 2A
added in this section. Set aside.
Repeat this entire step five more times for
a total of 6 flowers.
For a darker bracelet, make the fowers
with iridescent bronze teardrops,
Pacifc opal 8mm rounds, olive seed
beads, and jonquil AB bicones.
Fig. 7: Connecting two flowers and the clasp Fig. 6: Adding the outer ring
Artists Tips
To get a teardrop to sit flush to the circle of seed beads, pull on the size 14 at
the tip of the petal with one hand as you pull your working thread with the
other hand, just after adding the teardrop.
The more passes of thread you can make in the outer circle, the more stable the
flower will be. Keep in mind, however, you will still need to be able to stitch
through those beads when assembling the components.
Use one flower to create a pendant to complement your bracelet.
CAROLE OHL lives in Dayton, Ohio, where she
has been a freelance graphic designer since 1980.
She has been beading since 2005 and has always
wanted to make sculptural flowers. When she
started playing with mandalas and found the
teardrops in her stash, it was her little bead dream
come true, and this project was born. Carole
teaches her designs at her local bead store, The
Bead Cage, in Kettering, Ohio, and sells many of her
design patterns online at www.bead-patterns.com.
Contact Carole at caroleohl@woh.rr.com.
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
contact: Teardrops: Shipwreck Beads, (800)
950-4232, www.shipwreckbeads.com. Seed beads:
Charlenes Beads, (760) 530-9436, www.cbbeads
.com. FireLine braided beading thread and Swarovski
crystal pearls and bicones: Fire Mountain Gems and
Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.fremountaingems.com.
Editors Tip
Feel free to use glass
3mm rounds in place
of the crystal pearls.
Since these beads
are hidden by the
petals, this is one
place you can easily
make some penny-
saving substitutions.
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TECHNIQUE
bead crochet
PROJECT LEVEL
This eye-catching square bangle worked in bead
crochet keeps its geometric shape without the use of an
armature. Be sure to make the bangle large enough so
that it wont get stretched when put on.
diamonds squared
L I NDA L E HMAN
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When youve finished crocheting the
beads, trim the working thread to 12".
Bring the thread through the loop on the
hook and tighten the loop. Place the tapes-
try needle on the thread, secure the thread
in the rope, and trim.
3 INVISIBLE JOIN. Place the tapestry
needle on the tail thread at the ropes start.
Bring the ropes ends close together, posi-
tioning the first bead in the chain-stitch
round next to the last bead in the final
round. Pass under the thread next to the
last bead in the final round and turn the
bead so the hole is now pointing toward
the beads at the opposite end of the rope.
Pass under the thread exiting the corre-
sponding bead on the opposite end (Fig.1).
Repeat seven times to turn and connect
each of the 8 beads on the final round with
the beads on the starting round (Fig.2).
Tighten the thread gently so the beads
form a continuous rope with no sign of the
join. Secure the thread and trim.
LINDA LEHMAN has been knitting and crocheting
for most of her life and introduced beads into her work
in 2002. She is the author of Bead Crochet Jewelry
(Schiffer Publishing, 2004) and now publishes and sells
her knitting and bead crochet patterns at www.
wearableartemporium.etsy.com.
contact: Glass seed beads and big-eye needles:
Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548, www.beyond
beadery.com. Metal seed beads: FusionBeads.com,
(888) 781-3559. Flora and Lizbeth #20 crochet
cotton: Handy Hands Tatting, (217) 379-3802, www
.hhtatting.com. Susan Bates crochet hook: Knitting
Warehouse, (831) 728-2584, www.knitting-ware
house.com.
1 PRESTRING. Place the big-eye needle
about 6" from the end of the crochet
thread and string the following bead
sequence:
Round1: 1B, 7A
Round2: 2B, 6A
Round3: 1B, 1A, 1B, 5A
Round4: 1B, 2A, 1B, 4A
Round5: 1A, 1B, 1C, 1B, 4A
Round6: 2A, 1B, 1C, 4A
Round7: 2A, 1C, 1B, 1C, 3A
Round8: 2A, 1C, 2A, 1C, 2A
Round9: 3A, 1C, 1D, 1B, 2A
Round10: 4A, 1D, 1C, 2A
Round11: 4A, 1D, 1C, 1D, 1A
Round12: 4A, 1D, 2A, 1D
Round13: 5A, 1D, 1A, 1D
Round14: 6A, 2D
Round15: 7A, 1D
Rounds1631: 8A
Round32: 7A
Repeat the entire stringing sequence three
times. Dont cut the thread.
2 CROCHET. Begin with a slipknot and,
leaving a 12" tail, work a total of 8 chain
stitches with 1 bead in each stitch. Join the
chain into a circle by passing the hook
through the first chain, under the first
bead added.
Continue working in slip stitch, adding
1 bead in each stitch for a total of 8 beads
in each round.
MATERIALS
20 g bronze olivine iris size 11 seed beads (A)
5 g each metal size 8 seed beads in brass (B),
matte copper (C), and antique zinc (D)
Brown size 20 crochet cotton thread
TOOLS
Big-eye beading needle
Scissors
Size 8 (1.4mm) steel crochet hook
Thin tapestry needle
FINISHED SIZE: 8"
Fig.1: Starting the
invisible join
Fig.2: Finishing the
invisible join
Sizing Guide
Alter the fit of the bangle with the
following changes:
To increase the size of the bangle by ",
increase the number of rounds to 34,
stringing 8A in Rounds 1734.
To increase the size by 1", increase the
number of rounds to 36, stringing 8A
in Rounds 1635 and 9A in Round 36.
To increase by 1", increase the
number of rounds to 38, stringing 8A in
Rounds 1637 and 10A in Round 38.
To decrease the size by ", work
Rounds 1629 with 8A as before,
but decrease the number of beads
in Round 30 to 6A and eliminate
Rounds 31 and 32.
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TECHNIQUE
flat peyote stitch
PROJECT LEVEL
Square windows, left open or embellished
with clear crystals, are made using a
combination of one- and three-drop flat
peyote stitch in this contemporary cuff.
crystal squares bracelet
E L E ONOR E P I E P E R
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Artists Tips
Since no clasp is required, the
cuff needs to be large
enough to slip over your
hand. To increase the size,
repeat Rows 621 a
thirteenth time before
working Rows 616 at the
end of Step 1.
For a bracelet with more
sparkle, embellish every
window with a crystal.
Row 6, Segment 1: Work 1 stitch with 1A,
1 stitch with 3A, then 1 stitch with 1A
(Fig.3, purple thread).
Row 7, Segment 1: Work 1 stitch with 1A,
1 stitch with 1A (treating the 3A from
the previous row as 1 bead), and 1 stitch
with 1A. String 1A, pass through the
nearest edge A, and weave through
beads to pass back through the A just
added (Fig.3, green thread).
Row 8, Segment 1: Repeat Row 6 (Fig.3,
blue thread).
Row 9, Segment 1: Repeat Row 7. Weave
through beads to exit the next up bead
of Row 5 (Fig.3, red thread).
Segments 2 and 3: Beginning with
Row 6, repeat Segment 1. Repeat
again, this time finishing by weaving
through beads to exit from the first A
added in Row 9 of the third segment,
toward the work.
Row 10: Work 1 stitch with 1A, 1 stitch
with 3A, and 1 stitch with 1A, then
string 3A, and pass through the nearest
edge A in the next segment to form a
window; repeat once. Work 1 stitch
with 1A, 1 stitch with 3A, and 1 stitch
with 1A (Fig.4).
1 BODY. Alternate one- and three-drop
peyote stitch to create windows:
Rows 1 and 2: Use a comfortable length of
thread to string 33A, leaving a 6" tail
(Fig.1, green thread).
Row 3: String 1A, skip 1A from the previ-
ous row, and pass back through the
next A, then string 1A, skip 1A from
the previous row, and pass back
through the next 3A; repeat four times.
String 1A, skip 1A from the previous
row, and pass back through the next A.
String 1A and tie a knot with the tail
and working thread to secure the row.
Pass back through the last A strung
(Fig.1, blue thread).
Row 4: Work 1 stitch with 1A and work
1 stitch with 3A; repeat four times.
Work 1 stitch with 1A (Fig.1,
red thread).
Row 5: Work 1 stitch with 1A, then work
another stitch with 1A, treating the 3A
from the previous row as 1 bead; repeat
four times. Work 1 stitch with 1A.
String 1A, pass through the nearest
edge A, and weave through beads to pass
back through the A just added, forming
an odd-count turnaround (Fig.2).
MATERIALS
20 g matte bright gold metallic size 11
cylinder beads (A)
49 crystal golden shadow 4mm crystal
bicones (B)
Crystal 6 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Fig. 1: Stitching Rows 14
Fig. 2: Adding Row 5
Fig. 3: Adding Rows 69, Segment 1
Fig. 4: Stitching Row 10 to connect the segments
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contact: Swarovski bicones and FireLine braided
beading thread: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads,
(800) 355-2137, www.fremountaingems.com.
Delica cylinder beads: Beads East, (860) 649-2323,
www.beadseast.com.
ELEONORE PIEPER has worked with glass and
silver since 1992. She designs jewelry as a hobby,
mostly making pieces for friends while capturing their
unique styles and preferences, or creating objects for
special occasions, such as weddings. Her inspiration
comes from objects and ornaments seen while
traveling the world.
Row 11: Repeat Row 5.
Row 14, Segment 1: Work 1 stitch with 1A.
Row 15, Segment 1: Work 2 stitches with
1A, forming an odd-count turnaround
on the second stitch as before.
Rows 16 and 17, Segment 1: Repeat
Rows 14 and 15. Weave through beads
to exit from the next up bead of
Row 13 (Fig.5).
Segments 2 and 3: Repeat Rows 69
of Segment 1 twice.
Segment 4: Repeat Rows 1417 of
Segment 1. Weave through beads to
exit from the first A added in Row 17
of Segment 4, toward the work.
Row 18: Work 1 stitch with 1A. String 3A,
pass through the nearest edge A in the
next segment, work 1 stitch with 1A,
work 1 stitch with 3A, and 1 stitch with
1A; repeat once. String 3A, pass through
the nearest edge A in the next segment,
then work 1A.
Row 19: Work 12 stitches with 1A, treating
the 3A from the previous row as 1 bead.
Row 20: Work 1 stitch with 1A and 1 stitch
with 3A; repeat four times. Work 1 stitch
with 1A.
Row 21: Repeat Row 19 (Fig.6). Repeat
Rows 621 twelve times. Repeat
Rows 616 once. Secure the thread
and trim.
2) CRYSTALS. Slide a needle to the center
of an 8' thread so its doubled. Anchor the
thread to the beadwork so it exits from the
bottom right A of one of the windows.
String 1B and pass through the upper left
A of the same window. Repeat the thread
path to reinforce. Weave through beads to
exit from the bottom right A of the nearest
window (Fig.7). Repeat to add 1B to win-
dows in a diamond pattern as shown in
Fig.7, or in any pattern desired.
3) ZIP. Fold the beadwork so the first and
last rows touch, with the segments lining
up to form 3 windows. Zip the beads
together to form a seamless tube.
Secure the thread and trim.
Fig. 5: Completing Rows 1417, Segment 1
Fig. 6: Completing Rows 1821
Fig. 7: Adding the bicone embellishments
TECHNIQUES
backstitch bead embroidery
brick-stitch edging
picot
PROJECT LEVEL
Creating a bezel for each of these 12mm rivolis is quick
and easy. The first round of seed beads is worked into a
foundation using bead embroidery, making the rounds of
peyote that follow a cinch. Vary the bracelet by using all
gold or all silver medallions, or make enough medallions
for a fashionable necklace or belt.
royal medallions
K E L L I B UR NS
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1 BASE. Cut a 2" square of foundation and
use the template to trace a 25mm circle in
the center. Apply a small amount of adhe-
sive to the back of the aqua rivoli and place
it on the center of the 25mm circle on the
foundation. Allow to dry overnight.
2 BEZEL. Tie a knot at the end of 3' of
conditioned thread and pass up through
the foundation right next to the rivoli.
Round 1: Use galvanized gold cylinder
beads to work a round of backstitch
along the pen line. Make sure that
the round has an even number of
beads. Exit from the first bead added
in the round.
Rounds 24: Use galvanized gold cylinder
beads to work 3 rounds of tubular pey-
ote stitch (Fig.1). Pass through the last
round again to reinforce and snug the
beads around the top edge of the rivoli.
MATERIALS
14 matte gray size 15 seed beads
1 g each size 15 seed beads in silver-lined
aqua, silver-lined pink, silver-lined ruby,
amethyst luster, and opaque salmon
1 g each size 11 cylinder beads in
galvanized gold, matte gold, light gray,
and dark gray
4 g 24k gold size 11 cylinder beads
4 g galvanized gold iris size 11 seed beads
3 g dark gray size 11 seed beads
1 g dark gray size 8 triangles
4 g matte gold size 8 triangles
5 crystal 12mm rivolis in aqua, salmon
padparadscha, amethyst, Siam,
and fuchsia
1 sterling silver 14mm toggle clasp
4 gold-filled 4mm 20-gauge jump rings
1 sterling silver 4mm 20-gauge jump ring
1 sterling silver 6mm 18-gauge jump ring
4 gold 56mm soldered oval rings
6 sterling silver 56mm soldered oval rings
10" square of white Lacys Stiff Stuff
beading foundation
10" square of dark brown Ultrasuede
Size D nylon beading thread to match
beads
E6000 adhesive
Beeswax (optional)
TOOLS
Plastic circle template
Pen
Scissors
Size 12 beading needles
2 pairs of chain-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE: 8"
Fig. 1: Working Rounds 14 of the bezel
Fig. 2: Backstitching beads onto the foundation
3 EMBROIDERY AND BACKING. Tie a
knot at the end of 3' of thread. Pass up
through the foundation next to the first
bezel round.
Embroidery rounds: Work 3 circles of
backstitch: the inner circle with matte
gold cylinder beads, the middle with gal-
vanized gold cylinder beads, and the
outer with gold triangles (Fig.2). Secure
the thread and trim.
Backing: Carefully trim the foundation
along the outer pen line, taking care to
avoid snipping stitches. Cut a 2" square
of Ultrasuede. Glue it to the back of the
foundation and allow to dry overnight.
Carefully trim to match the founda-
tion circle.
4 EDGING. Tie a knot at the end of 3' of
thread. Stitch through the foundation,
hiding the knot between the fabric layers.
Use gold iris size 11s to work brick stitch
around the edge, making sure to capture
both circles with each stitch (Fig.3). Work
about 20 gold iris beads to reach halfway
Fig. 3: Creating the edging
Fig. 4: Adding a soldered ring to the edging
Fig. 5: Forming the picots
Siam medallion: Start with a 24mm circle.
Use the Siam rivoli for the center; light
gray cylinder beads for the bezel, with
one additional round of dark gray
size 15s; 1 round of gray size 11s,
1 round of light gray cylinder beads,
and 1 round of gray size 11s for the
embroidery rounds; gray size 11s and
silver soldered rings for the edging; and
ruby size 15s for the picots.
Fuchsia medallion: Start with a 20mm
circle. Use the fuchsia rivoli for the cen-
ter; light gray cylinder beads for the
bezel; 1 round of gray triangles and
1round of gray size 11s for the embroi-
dery rounds; gray size 11s and silver sol-
dered rings for the edging; and pink
size 15s for the picots.
around the circle, and string 1 gold sol-
dered ring between the next 2 stitches.
Continue in regular brick stitch around the
rest of the circle. When you almost meet
the first bead added in the round, check
that you have an even number of beads
and adjust accordingly. Make the final
stitch and string a second gold soldered
ring as you stitch together the first and
last beads of the round (Fig.4). Exit up
through the first bead of the round. Dont
trim the thread.
5 PICOTS. String 3 aqua size 15s. Pass
down through the next edge bead and up
through the following (Fig.5). Repeat
around to add picots around the circle.
6 FINISHING. Repeat Steps 15 four
times in the following colorways for a total
of 5 medallions:
Padparadscha medallion: Start with a
20mm circle. Use the padparadscha
rivoli for the center; dark gray cylinder
beads for the bezel; 1 round of gray tri-
angles and 1 round of gray size 11s for
the embroidery rounds; gray size 11s
and silver soldered rings for the edging;
and salmon size 15s for the picots.
Amethyst medallion: Start with a
24mm circle. Use the amethyst rivoli for
the center; matte gold cylinder beads for
the bezel; 1 round of gold triangles and
2rounds of matte gold cylinder beads
for the embroidery rounds; gold iris
size 11s and gold soldered rings for
the edging; and amethyst size 15s
for the picots.
7 ASSEMBLY. Use the gold jump rings to
connect the soldered rings on the medal-
lions in the following order: padparadscha,
amethyst, Siam, aqua, and fuchsia. Use the
silver 4mm jump ring to attach the fuchsia
medallion to the clasp ring; use the silver
6mm jump ring to attach the padparads-
cha medallion to the clasp bar.
KELLI BURNS has been beading since 2001 and
owns The Hole Bead Shoppe in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
On any given day or night, you can find Kelli talking
about beads, plotting new beading strategies,
or sketching in her idea book. Reach her at
www.theholebeadshoppe.com.
contact: All beads and fndings: The Hole Bead
Shoppe, (918) 338-2444, www.theholebead
shoppe.com. Template: Check your local craft
or of ce supply stores.
TECHNIQUES
circular brick stitch
flat peyote stitch
stringing
crimping
PROJECT LEVEL
Create delicate flowers in peyote stitch and simple
fringe around a single round of circular brick stitch.
Transparent seed beads, crystal pearls, and lustrous
pressed-glass rounds evoke the elegant vintage piece that
originally inspired this easy design.
peyote sunburst
J E NNI F E R VA N B E NS C HOT E N
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final stitch in the last petal: When you
make the turnaround to start the fourth
row, pass down through the same A you
exited, pass under the base-ring thread
bridge between 2 base-ring beads in-
stead of the next A in the base row; pass up
through the exited A to continue working
the petal.
3 FRINGE PETALS. Exit an A bead
between peyote petals and add a fringe
petal using A: String 9A; pass back through
the second-to-last bead strung. String 6A;
pass back through the first bead strung.
Pull the beads snug to the base. Pass down
through the next A to the right and up
through the following A (Fig.6).
Repeat entire step for a total of 9 fringe
petals. Adjust to finish the last fringe petal
as you did for the last peyote petal. Secure
the thread and trim close to the work.
Repeat Steps 13 for a total of 5 flowers.
Set aside.
FINISHING
4 STRINGING. Attach the beading wire
to one half of the clasp using a crimp tube.
Cover the tube with a crimp cover. String
{1 copper round, 1 silver round, 1 nugget,
1oval, 1 nugget, and 1 silver round} twice.
String {1 aspirin bead, 1 silver round,
1nugget, 1 oval, 1 nugget, and 1 silver
round} three times. String 1 aspirin bead.
FLOWERS
1 BASE RING. Use 5' of conditioned
thread to string one 8mm pearl, leaving a
5" tail. Pass through the pearl two more
times and position one thread on each side
of the pearl (Fig.1). Holding the tail tight,
string 2A. Pass under a thread on the out-
side of the pearl and back through the sec-
ond A just strung (Fig.2). Continue
working brick stitch around the pearl until
youve added a total of 17A. After adding
the last A, pass down through the first A
and up through the last A to complete the
ring (Fig.3).
2 PEYOTE PETALS. Use peyote stitch
and B to work petals that attach to
the base ring:
Rows 1 and 2: String 8B.
Row 3: Pass back through the second-to-
last bead strung. Work 1B in each stitch,
pulling the work tight against the base
ring. Pass down through the next base
ring A; pass up through the first A exited
to exit the second B strung (Fig.4).
Row 4: Work 2 stitches using 1B in each.
Pass through the 2 beads at the tip of
the petal.
Row 5: Work 2 stitches using 1B in each.
Exit the next base ring A (Fig.5).
Repeat this entire step for a total of 9 pet-
als. Note: Since the base ring has an un-
even number of beads (17A), adjust the
MATERIALS
8 g transparent luster dark golden rose
size 11 Japanese cylinder beads (A)
8 g silver-lined peridot size 11 Japanese
cylinder beads (B)
8 copper AB 6mm vintage crystal
aspirin beads
5 bronze 8mm crystal round pearls
20 champagne 4mm vintage
pressed-glass nuggets
12 olivine 4mm fire-polished rounds
10 copper luster 6mm fire-polished rounds
10 transparent light green 89mm vintage
German pressed-glass dimpled ovals
32 sterling silver 3mm rounds
1 sterling silver 8mm box clasp
2 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes
2 sterling silver 4mm crimp covers
Nymo size D beading thread to match
cylinder beads
22" of .014 beading wire
Thread conditioner or beeswax
TOOLS
Scissors
Crimping pliers
Wire cutters
FINISHED SIZE: 19"
Fig. 1: Position-
ing thread on
each side of
the pearl
Fig. 2: Adding 2A to
form the beginning
of the base ring
Fig. 3: Working
brick stitch to cre-
ate the base ring
Fig. 4: Working Row 3
of a peyote petal
Fig. 5: Working Row 5
of a peyote petal
Fig. 6: Adding a
fringe petal
Fig. 7: Stringing a
flower
String {1 silver round, 1 olivine round,
1copper round, 1 olivine round, 1 silver
round, and 1 flower} twice, passing
through the pearl and arranging the bead-
work so its all on one side of the pearl
(Fig.7). String 1 silver round, 1 olivine
round, 1 copper round, 1 olivine round,
and 1 silver round.
String 1 flower and repeat entire step, re-
versing the stringing sequence and attach-
ing the wire to the other half of the
clasp.
JENNIFER VANBENSCHOTEN lives in the
Adirondack Mountains of New York State with her
husband, son, and various critters. You can see more
of her work at www.shop.vanbeads.etsy.com.
contact: All vintage beads: The Beadin Path, (877)
922-3237, www.beadinpath.com. All other beads
and fndings: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800)
355-2137, www.fremountaingems.com.
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TECHNIQUES
loomwork
knotting
basic fringe
square stitch
PROJECT LEVEL
This bracelet was inspired by a
needlepoint pattern for a dollhouse
hallway runner. When Michele saw
the shape, she immediately pictured
a loomed bracelet with fringe on the
ends. Then cylinder beads came to
mind for their smooth, even fit.
shimmering tapestry
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Repeat at the opposite end, folding in
the same direction as before; do not trim
the thread.
4 EMBELLISHMENT. Use the hem thread
to stitch accent beads to the top of one of
the hems. Pass through the beads several
times to reinforce, or glue in place. Repeat
for the other hem.
5 CLASP LOOPS. Start 3' of thread at one
end of the base that exits from the hems
fold between the eighth and ninth cylinder
beads. Work square stitch until you have a
column 2 beads wide by 6 beads long.
String 22 size 15s and pass down through
the opposite column from which you last
exited to form a loop (Fig.2). Pass through
all the beads to reinforce.
Weave across the same row of cylinder
beads to exit between the twentieth and
twenty-first beads and repeat for a second
clasp loop. Secure the thread and trim.
6 CLASP BUTTONS. Start a new thread
at the other end of the base that exits from
the hems fold between the eighth and
ninth cylinder beads. *Work a column of
square stitch 2 beads wide by 3 beads long.
String 1 burgundy 4mm bicone, 1 bead
cap, 1 bronze faceted rondelle, and
1 size 15. Skip the size 15 and pass back
1 BASE. Follow the manufacturers direc-
tions to string the loom with 26 warp
threads long enough to allow for fringe.
Use a single thread as long as is comfort-
able and the size 10 needle, following
Chart A for 7". Weave in the weft
threads. Note: The pattern shown allows
for a 7" finished base, which includes a
" hem on each end; add or subtract rows
as necessary to reach the desired length.
2 FRINGE. Trim the warp threads close to
the loom, leaving them as long as possible.
Starting at the bottom side of the base, use
square knots to tie the warp threads into
13 pairs. Repeat on the other end of the
base.
Thread one of the 13 pairs onto the big-eye
needle and string 913 size 15s, 1 accent
bead, and 1 size 15. Make an overhand
knot at the end of the thread to secure the
beads; use the tapestry needle to get the
knot as close to the bead as possible. Tie
another overhand knot to keep the beads
from slipping (Fig.1). Trim the thread and
glue the knot. Repeat to create a fringe on
each pair of knotted threads on both ends
of the bracelet.
3 HEM. Fold one end of the base onto
itself to form a " hem. Use 3' of thread to
tack the hem to the base in four places.
MATERIALS
2 g gold size 15 Japanese seed beads
12 g metallic gold size 11 cylinder beads
5 g mixed purple iris and forest iris size 11
cylinder beads
2 metallic bronze 68mm glass faceted
rondelles
2 burgundy 4mm crystal bicones
Assortment of 410mm accent beads in
various shapes and colors to complement
cylinder beads
2 bronze 8mm round bead caps with
granulated star pattern
Black beading thread
G-S Hypo Cement
TOOLS
Scissors
Beading loom to accommodate 26 warp
threads and 13" of weft
Big-eye needle
Tapestry needle or T-pin
FINISHED SIZE: 7 1"
Fig. 1: Creating the fringe Fig. 2: Forming the clasp loops
ChartA
Fig.3: Adding the clasp buttons
through all the beads just strung and into
the opposite column from which you last
exited (Fig.3). Pass through all the beads
to reinforce.
Weave across the same row of cylinder
beads and exit between the twentieth
and twenty-first cylinder beads. Repeat
for a second clasp button. Secure the
thread and trim.
MICHELE ANDERSON has been a bead artist
and instructor since 2000. She teaches bead
embroidery and knitting with beads at Stitchers
Crossing in Madison, Wisconsin. Her studio is in
Benton, Wisconsin. Visit her website, www
.beadedcottagestudio.etsy.com.
contact: Cylinder and accent beads: FusionBeads
.com, (888) 781-3559.
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PROJECT
VARIATION
TECHNIQUES
flat brick stitch
picot
wireworking
PROJECT LEVEL
No matter what the season or the
weather, youll enjoy wearing Heathers
scalloped necklace of brick-stitch
crystals in the richest shades of blue.
summertime blues
HE AT HE R K AHN
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strung to form a brick stitch. String 1B,
pass under the thread loop of the next
2A, and pass back through the 1B to
form another brick stitch; repeat six
times for a total of 8 stitches (Fig.3).
Note: The last 2 stitches will be attached
to the same loop from the previous row.
Row3: Repeat Row2 with C, making
9stitches.
Row4: Repeat Row2 with D, making
10stitches.
Picots: String 1B, 1E, 1B; pass down
through the next 1D and up through the
next 1D (Fig.4). Repeat along the edge
of the fan for a total of 5 picots. Secure
the threads and trim.
Repeat this entire step four times for a
total of 5fans.
1 FANS. Form 5 fans with brick stitch
using crystal rounds as the base:
Row1: Use 3' of thread to string one 6mm
round; pass through twice so 2 threads
are resting along the side of the crystal
round. Knot the tail and working
threads; pull the working thread until
the knot is inside the round (Fig.1).
String 2A; pass under the exposed
thread on the crystal round and back
through the last 1A strung to form a
brick stitch. String 1A, pass under the
exposed thread, and pass back through
the 1A to form a second brick stitch
(Fig.2); repeat five times for a total of
7stitches.
Row2: String 2B; pass under the exposed
thread loop between the next 2A of
Row1 and back through the last 1B
MATERIALS
1 g metallic deep-blue size 11 cylinder
beads (A)
1 g metallic deep-blue-iris-lined crystal size
11 seed beads (B)
2 g cobalt iris 8 seed beads (C)
4 g matte metallic-lined sapphire size 8
triangle beads (D)
33 sapphire 3mm crystal bicones (E)
2 sapphire 4mm crystal rounds
5 sapphire 6mm crystal rounds
1 silver 1438mm decorative hook-and-loop
clasp
12" of silver 48mm oval filigree chain
5" of sterling silver 22-gauge wire
Blue nylon beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Chain- or flat-nose pliers
Round-nose pliers
Wire cutters
FINISHED SIZE: 19 "
Fig.1: Pulling the knot
inside the crystal
Fig.2: Beginning the
first row of brick stitch
Fig.3: Forming the
second row
Fig.4: Adding
picots
Option
For a coordinating bracelet, create
two 5-fan strips and connect their
6mm crystal rounds using right-angle
weave, 3mm crystal rounds, and
cylinder beads. Partial fans add a
decorative element to the clasp ends.
2 ASSEMBLY. Cut the chain into 2 pieces,
each 6" long. Set aside. Secure 2' of thread
to 1 fan, exiting the first 1C in Row3.
String 1B and one end of 1 piece of chain;
pass back through the 1B just added. Pass
through the first 1C, 1B, 1A, 6mm round,
1A, 1B, and 1C along the top edge of the
fan. *String 1B, 1E, 1D, 1E, and 1B; pass
through 1C, 1B, 1A, 6mm round, 1A, 1B,
and 1C of the next fan (Fig.5). Repeat
from * three times to connect all 5 fans.
Fig.5: Attaching the
fans to the chain
Artists Tip
Because the beads increase
in size from one row to the
next, allow your thread
tension to be slightly loose
when stitching the larger
beads so the work remains
flat. If you notice your work
starting to curl at the edges,
ease up on your tension.
String 1B and one end of the remaining
piece of chain; pass back through the last
1B exited. Repeat the entire thread path to
reinforce. Secure the thread and trim.
Use 2" of wire to form a wrapped loop
that attaches to one half of the clasp;
string one 4mm round and form a
wrapped loop that attaches to the free end
of one of the pieces of chain. Repeat using
the other half of the clasp and the other
piece of chain.
HEATHER KAHN grew up beading at her parents
bead business, Caravan Beads. She recently launched
her own line of costume-inspired jewelry with her
business partner, Jeff Witkavitch. Their otherworldly
products can be seen at Chrononaut Mercantile, www
.chrononautmercantile.com.
contact: Miyuki seed beads, Swarovski crystals,
C-Lon beading thread, Delica cylinder beads, and all
other materials: Caravan Beads, (800) 230-8941,
www.caravanbeads.net.
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TECHNIQUE
circular peyote stitch variation
PROJECT LEVEL
Tiny beaded stars are created individually, then woven
together to create the look of vintage filigree.
winter solstice
MAR C I E C AR R OL L
Artists Tips
Use the smallest needle that you are
comfortable with, since youll be making
multiple passes through the size 15 beads.
Be sure to use a thread color that matches the
color of the A beads.
You can create a pendant out of one filigree
component or link a few of the small star
components together to create festive
earrings. The possibilities and color
combinations are endless!
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1) SMALL STAR. Work circular peyote
stitch to form a small star:
Round1: Use 18" of thread to string 6B;
pass through all 6B again to form a circle
and exit through the second B strung
(Fig.1, black thread).
Round2: String 1A and pass through the
next B of Round1; repeat five times to
add a total of 6A. Step up through the
first A added in this round (Fig.1,
orange thread).
Round3: String 1A, 1B, 1A and pass
through the next A of Round1; repeat
five times to add a total of 12A and 6B.
Step up through the first 1A/1B added
in this round (Fig.1, green thread).
Round4: String 2A, 1B, 2A and pass
through the next B of Round1; repeat
five times to add a total of 24A and 6B
(Fig.1, blue thread). Pass through the
first 2A added in this round, skip the
first B, pass through the next 2A, and
pass through the following B from the
previous round; repeat five times to
force all the B in this round to come to a
point (Fig.1, red thread). Secure the
thread and trim. Set the star aside. Note:
Dont tie knots between beads along the
outside of the star; the bead holes here
need to remain open so you can pass
your needle through them again later.
Repeat this entire step twenty-three times
for a total of 24 gunmetal/gold stars. Then
repeat six times for a total of 6 gold/clear
stars, this time using 4' of thread, substi-
tuting the C for B and keeping the working
thread intact.
MATERIALS
6 g matte gunmetal size 15 seed beads (A)
6 g light gold metallic size 11 Czech seed
beads (B)
1 g silver-lined clear size 11 Czech seed
beads (C)
Black size D nylon beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 or 13 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Fig.1: Stitching a
small star
Fig.2: Forming the
inner connections of
the large star
Fig.3: Stitching the
outer connections of
the large star
2) LARGE STAR. Stitch 7 small stars
together to form a large star:
Inner Connection 1: Weave the working
thread of 1 gunmetal/clear star through
beads to exit a point C (this is the inner
star). String 1A and pass through a point
B of 1 gunmetal/gold star (Star 1). String
1A and pass through a point B of
another gunmetal/gold star (Star 2).
String 1A and pass through the C origi-
nally exited on the inner star. Weave
through beads to exit the next point B of
Star 2 (Fig.2, green thread).
Inner Connection 2: String 1A and pass
through a point B of another star (Star 3).
String 1A and pass through the next C
of the inner star. String 1A and pass
through the nearest B of Star 2. Weave
through beads to exit the next point B of
Star 3 (Fig.2, blue thread).
Inner Connections 36: Add 3 more gun-
metal/gold stars around the inner star in
the same fashion as Inner Connection 2.
Weave through beads on the outside
edge of Star 1 to exit the outer point B
where Stars 1 and 2 touch (Fig.2,
red thread).
Outer Connection 1: String 1A, 1B, and
1A and pass through the nearest B bead
of Star 2, then string 1A and pass
through the last B exited on Star 1.
Weave through the outer edge beads to
exit from the B where Stars 1 and 6
touch (Fig.3, blue thread).
Repeat this entire step to add another A/C
star to the other point B at the end of
the bracelet (Fig.6).
MARCIE CARROLL is a self-taught beader living
in Wilmington, North Carolina. She likes to design
organically, letting the beads determine the shape
and overall look of her designs. When shes not
beading, she can be found spending time with her
family, her greatest support and source of inspiration.
Visit www.labellajoya.blogspot.com for more of
Marcies designs.
contact: Nymo nylon beading thread and size 15
beads: FusionBeads.com, (888) 781-3559. Gold
beads: Beadaholique, (866) 834-4618, www
.beadaholique.com. Clear beads: Michaels, (800)
642-4235, www.michaels.com.
Outer Connection 2: String 1A and pass
through the nearest B of Star 6. String
1A, 1B, and 1A and pass through the
last B exited on Star 1. Weave through
the outer edge beads to exit from the B
where Stars 6 and 5 touch (Fig.3,
red thread).
Outer Connections 36: Connect the
remaining stars in the same fashion
as Outer Connection 2. Dont trim
the working thread; set aside.
Repeat this entire step three times for
a total of 4 large stars.
3 ASSEMBLY. Lay 2 large stars next to
each other so the working threads each
point up. Use the working thread of the
first star to *string 1A, 1B, and 1A; pass
through the nearest point B of the second
star. String 1A, 1B, and 1A and pass
through the last B exited on the first star
(Fig.4, blue thread). Repeat the thread
path to reinforce, but this time pass only
through the A so that the B are forced to
come to a point, as in Step 1.
Weave through the outside edge of the
first star to exit the B where the 2 large
stars meet next (Fig.4, red thread). Re-
peat from * to connect the two stars at this
second point. Secure this working thread
and trim.
Repeat this entire step to connect the
remaining large stars to one another in
a straight line.
4 CLASP LOOPS. Weave the working
thread of the final large star through beads
to exit one of the end point B. String 32A;
pass through the last B exited and the 32A
just added. Weave through beads to exit
from the other point B at the end of the
final star and create a loop as before
(Fig.5). Secure the thread and trim.
5 CLASP STARS. Weave the working
thread of one of the remaining gunmetal/
clear stars through beads to exit Round1.
String 2A and pass through one of the
point B at the end of the first star (opposite
the loops). String 2A and pass through the
last C exited. Repeat the thread path to
Fig.4: Connecting
the large stars
Fig.5: Adding the
clasp loops
Fig.6: Adding the first
clasp star
TECHNIQUES
basic fringe
circular peyote stitch
PROJECT LEVEL
Weave crystals into a Victorian-style
chain that sparkles and shines.
arabesque bracelet
J UL I E WAL K E R
MAIN
COLORWAY
Bead your
own clasp!
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(Fig.5, blue thread). String 1G and 1B;
pass back through the G and the next B
added in this section. String 1H and 1B;
pass back through the H and the follow-
ing B added in this section. String 1I and
1B; pass back through the I and the first
B added in this section. Weave through
beads to exit from the B at the tip of the
F fringe (Fig.5, red thread). Repeat the
instructions for the Round3, center, and
rondelle sections of Unit1 to complete
this unit.
Units39: Repeat Unit2 seven times for a
total of 9 units; when working Round2,
alternate units made with all E and
units made with a mix of F, G, H, I,
and J.
2 CLASP LOOP. Work two-drop circular
peyote stitch to form a clasp loop:
Rounds1 and 2: String 26B; pass through
the last B added in Unit9.
Round3: Work circular peyote stitch with
2A in each stitch for a total of 14A
(Fig.6). Repeat entire thread path to
reinforce. Secure the working thread
and trim.
3 CLASP BUTTON. Form the button for
the toggle clasp:
Shank: Weave the tail thread through
beads to exit the B at the end of the
bracelet. String 1K and 11B. Pass back
through the last K added and through
the B of Unit9, the K just added, and the
first 6B just added. String 3B and pass
1 CHAIN. Stitch embellished fringe units
to form the body of the bracelet:
Unit1, Round1: Use 7' of thread to string
4B, leaving a 2' tail. Pass through the
beads again to form a circle, exiting
through the first B strung.
Unit1, Round2: String 1E and 1B, then
pass back through the E just strung and
the next B in Round1; repeat three
times to add a total of 4 fringes. Step up
through the first B added in this round
(Fig.1).
Unit1, Round3: String 5A and pass
through the nearest B of Round1. Pass
back through the last 2A just added.
String 3A and pass through the next B
of Round2 (at the fringe tip). Repeat to
add a total of 32A, outlining the bicones
added in Round2 (Fig.2). Weave
through beads to exit any B of Round1.
Center: String 1A, 1C, and 1A; skip 1B in
Round1 and pass through the following
B, exiting from the back side of the unit
(Fig.3). Turn the work over and string
1A, 1D, and 1A; skip 1B in Round1 and
pass back through the following B.
Weave through beads to exit any B of
Round2.
Rondelle: String 1K and 1B, pass back
through the K, and pass through the last
B exited in Round2 so the rondelle is
centered over it. Pass through the K and
B just added (Fig.4).
Unit2: String 1F and 4B; pass through the
4B again to form a circle as in Unit1,
Round1, exiting the first B added
MATERIALS
10 g amethyst AB size 14 seed beads (A)
3 g amethyst AB size 11 cylinder beads (B)
19 total 3mm crystal bicones: 10 clear AB (C)
and 9 aquamarine AB (D)
40 total 4mm crystal bicones: 20 olivine AB
(E), 5 amethyst AB (F), 6 vintage rose AB (G),
4 salmon pink (H), 3 smoky quartz (I), and 2
light Colorado topaz (J)
10 vintage rose 63mm flat pressed-glass
rondelles (K)
TOOLS
Scissors
2 size 12 beading needles
FINISHED SIZE: 7 "
Fig.1: Adding
Round2 in Unit1
Fig.2: Stitching
Round3 in Unit1
Fig.3: Adding the
center bicone
Fig.4: Stitching the
connecting rondelle
Fig.5: Adding Rounds1
and 2 of Unit2
Fig.6: Stitching Round3
of the clasp loop
Fig.7: Adding the
button shank
through the sixth B added in this sec-
tion. Repeat the thread path to reinforce
and exit from the B at the end of the
shank (Fig.7).
Button: Repeat Unit1, using the bicones
and only adding a C to the front of the
button. Secure the thread and trim.
JULIE WALKER owns The Bead Cage in Kettering,
Ohio, and is grateful she gets to share what she enjoys
each day at work. She is mom to a gaggle of grown-up
kids, has two grandsons who remain the apples of her
eyes, and is a bead and Zentangle addict.
contact: Delica cylinder beads, Swarovski crystal
bicones, pressed-glass rondelles, and FireLine
braided beading thread: FusionBeads.com,
(888) 781-3559.
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TECHNIQUE
flat peyote stitch
PROJECT LEVEL
Do you want to feel strong, powerful, and
in charge of life, yet feminine at the same
time? This bracelet does just that: metal for
strength, and ruffles for femininity.
rich ruffles
S HE L L E Y NY B AK K E
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2 CLASP. Use each tail thread to attach
each half of the clasp, weaving through
beads and the clasp several times to secure
(Fig.3). Be sure that you attach the clasp
so it fits properly into the other clasp
half.
SHELLEY NYBAKKE owns The Bead Parlor in
Bloomington, Illinois, where she also teaches a variety
of classes and takes great delight in getting people
addicted to beads. She thinks a day without beads is
hardly ever worth getting out of bed for.
contact: Metal seed beads and cubes: The Bead
Parlor, (309) 827-7708, www.thebeadparlor.com.
1 BAND. Use a comfortable length of dou-
bled thread to string a tension bead, leav-
ing an 8" tail.
Rows 1 and 2: String 72A to fit a
6" wrist. Add or subtract beads to
the length as needed to fit your wrist.
Rows 38: Peyote-stitch 1A in each stitch.
Keep the tension tight.
Rows 912: Work 2A in each stitch, con-
tinuing to keep the tension tight so the
beadwork ruffles.
Rows 13 and 14: Work 2B in each stitch
(Fig.1). Secure the working thread and
trim; do not trim the tail thread.
Start a new doubled thread that exits the
opposite end from where the tail is on
Row 1, leaving a new 8" tail (Fig.2). Re-
peat Rows 914 to ruffle the opposite edge
of the band.
MATERIALS
65 g silver-plated or copper size 8 metal
seed beads (A)
About 300 silver-plated or copper 2mm
cornerless cubes (B)
1 silver-plated or copper 9mm ball-and-
socket clasp
Crystal 10 lb beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Fig. 1: Working
Rows 13 and 14
Fig. 2: Starting a new thread to begin ruffling the
opposite edge of the band
Fig. 3: Attaching one half of
the clasp
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TECHNIQUES
flat peyote stitch
circular herringbone stitch
picot
circular netting
PROJECT LEVEL
This chandelier-basket-earring design was inspired by
the kaleidoscope-like patterns of Moroccan tile work. The
earrings combine beaded three-dimensional triangles to
create a hexagon shape, and crystal bicones are woven
into the crevices to join the modular triangles.
marrakech earrings
L I S A K AN
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Connecting round: Pass through the
fourth B in the next 7B net of Round4;
repeat to connect the third net, forming
a three-dimensional triangle (Fig.4).
Repeat the thread path to reinforce;
secure the thread and trim. Set the con-
nector aside.
2) BASKET. Using the same general trian-
gle pattern as in Step 1, work a series of
conjoined triangles in a basket shape:
Triangle 1: Repeat Step 1 to form a trian-
gle but use 7A (instead of 7B) for one of
the nets in Round4. Set aside.
Triangle 2: Repeat Step 1, Rounds 1 and 2.
Repeat Step 1, Round3, but instead of
adding a third D, stitch into the side D of
Triangle 1, positioning Triangle 1 so its
net made with A beads is at the bottom
(Fig.5). Repeat Step 1, Round4, but use
7A for the bottom right net. Repeat the
Step 1 connecting round and exit the
top of the triangle, between this triangle
and Triangle 1. String 1 bicone; pass
through the connecting round of Trian-
gle 1, back through the crystal, and into
the connecting round of this triangle
Set aside.
1) TOP CONNECTOR. Use 18" of thread
and a combination of herringbone and
netting stitches to work a triangle that will
serve as the connector for the ear wire:
Round1: String 6C, leaving a 5" tail. Pass
through the first bead strung to form a
circle. Keep the circle tight by holding
the beadwork between the thumb and
index finger of your nondominant hand
while you are working.
Round2: String 2C and pass through the
next 2C of Round1; repeat around to
add a total of 6C. Step up for the next
round by passing through the first bead
added in this round (Fig.1).
Round3: String 2C; pass through the next
1C of Round2. String 1D, skip 2C of
Round1, and pass through the next 1C
of Round2. Repeat around to add a total
of 6C and 3D. Step up for the next round
by passing through the first bead added
in this round (Fig.2).
Round4: String 1A; pass through the next
1C of Round3. String 7B; skip the 1D
from Round3 and pass through the fol-
lowing 1C of Round3. Repeat around to
add a total of 3A and 21B. Step up for
the next round by passing through the
fourth B added in this round (Fig.3).
MATERIALS
2 g green teal luster size 15 seed beads (A)
3 g chartreuse luster size 15 seed beads (B)
2 g gunmetal size 15 cylinder beads (C)
2 g metallic green iris 1.5mm cube beads (D)
8 blue zircon 3mm crystal bicones
2 metallic sage 34mm potato pearls
1 pair of gold-filled ear wires with 3mm ball
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 1"
Fig. 1: Rounds 1 and 2
of Triangle 1
Fig. 2: Working
herringbone stitches
and adding cubes
Fig. 3: Adding
the nets
Fig. 4: Joining the nets to form the
three-dimensional triangle
Fig. 5: Stitching Triangle 2 to
Triangle 1s side D
Fig. 6: Adding a crystal
between Triangles 1 and 2
Artists Tips
To create a hexagonal
component that can be used
for many other design options,
work two more triangles to
connect Triangles 1 and 4. One
option would be to connect
the hexagonal medallions into
a bracelet.
Dont be tempted to tie a knot
after working Round1; your
subsequent thread passes will
be difficult, and you may risk
breaking your base cylinder
beads in successive beading.
Use triangle beads instead of
cubes for a slightly different
look.
LISA KAN is a beader and lampwork artist who
channels her creative energy into a wide variety of
mediums that challenge her. She enjoys designing
elegant and feminine beadwork that has a vintage
feel. With an eye for color and textural balance, she
often combines crystals, pearls, and tiny seed beads
with basic beading stitches to build complex designs.
The stunning project she offers up in this issue is a
great way to experiment with color and texture in a
small package that packs a big punch. Lisa is the
author of Bead Romantique: Elegant Beadweaving
Designs (Interweave, 2008). Visit her website, www
.lisakan.com, to see more of her work and read her
blog at www.lisakan.blogspot.com.
contact: Pearls: Lisa Kan Designs, lisakandesigns@
yahoo.com, www.lisakan.com. Seed and Delica
cylinder beads: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800)
355-2137, www.fremountaingems.com. Cubes,
Swarovski crystals, and FireLine braided beading
thread: San Gabriel Bead Co., (626) 447-7753,
www.beadcompany.com. Ear wires: Rio Grande,
(800) 545-6566, www.riogrande.com.
Row3: Pass back through the last B added
and work 7 stitches with 1A in each
stitch along the last set of 15B added in
the previous row. Pass through the near-
est 1B, the 1D, and the next 1B. Work
7 stitches with 1A in each stitch along
the first set of 15B from the previous
row (Fig.9).
Crystal: Weave through the first set of 15B
to exit the fourteenth B (a down bead
before the D). String 1B, 1 bicone, and
1B. Pass through the second B in the
second set of 15B and pass back through
the 1B/bicone/1B and the fourteenth B
(Fig.10). Weave through all the beads
added in this step to reinforce. Secure
4 ASSEMBLY. Slide the ear wire through
the top corner of the connector.
5 Repeat Steps 14 for a second earring.
Triangle 3: Repeat Triangle 2, connecting
to the right-side D of the previous trian-
gle and adding 1 bicone between Trian-
gles 2 and 3.
Triangle 4: Repeat Triangle 2, this time
starting with 30" of thread, connecting
to the right-side D of the previous trian-
gle, and adding 1 bicone between Trian-
gles 3 and 4; do not trim the thread.
Pearl: Weave through beads to exit the 1A
of Round4 at the top of Triangle 4, away
from the beadwork. String 1B, 1 pearl,
and 1B; pass through the 1A at the top
of Triangle 1. String 1B; pass through
the 1A at the top of Triangle 2. String
1B; pass through the 1A at the top of
Triangle 3. String 1B; pass through the
1A at the top of Triangle 4. Repeat
thread path to reinforce and weave
through beads to exit 1A at the right-
most corner of Triangle 4 (Fig.7).
3 LINK. Use the working thread to
peyote-stitch a link from the basket
to the connector:
Rows 1 and 2: String 15B and pass
through 1D of the connector triangle.
String 15B and pass through the 1A at
the leftmost corner of Triangle 1 (Fig.8).
Fig. 7: Adding the
pearl to the top of
the basket
Fig. 8: Linking the
basket and the
connector
Fig. 9: Peyote-stitching
along the link
Fig. 10: Adding the
crystal embellishment
Back of
earring
TECHNIQUES
brick-stitch edging
PROJECT LEVEL
Robert Jenniks spiraling glass cabochon inspired the
swirling patterns in this gorgeous bead-embroidered
bracelet. When you make your own version of this piece,
experiment with different bead finishes as you choose
beads for the circular pattern and watch the colors pop.
ripple effect
S HE R R Y S E R AF I NI
ON
THE
COVER!
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the first two rounds of the bezel. Make
sure the round contains an even number
of beads.
Bezel round 3: Work tubular peyote stitch
off the backstitched beads, using 1G in
each stitch. Step up for the next and fol-
lowing rounds by passing through the
first bead of the current round (Fig.1,
green thread).
Bezel rounds 4 and 5: Repeat Bezel
round 3 twice or as many times as neces-
sary so that the beadwork hugs the
cabochon (Fig.1, blue thread).
Bezel round 6: Work tubular peyote stitch
with 1A in each stitch (Fig.1, red
thread). Weave through beads to exit
down through the foundation, then
weave up through the foundation to
exit at the base of Round1. Note:
If the thread is frayed or worn,
start a new thread.
3 SURROUNDING RINGS. Backstitch
1round of pearls around the bezeled cabo-
chon. Exit up through the foundation
between 2 pearls and the bezel. String 6A
and pass down through the foundation
between the same 2 pearls, except on the
other side of the pearl circle; repeat to add
a loop of 6A between each pearl (Fig.2).
1 BASE. Measure a centerline vertically
and horizontally on the beading founda-
tion. Place that on your wrist and subtract
the width of the clasp plus ". Measure
and mark that length on the beading foun-
dation, centering it at the crossed lines, but
dont trim. Use the craft adhesive to glue
the cabochon to the beading foundation
where the lines cross. Let dry for 15 to
20 minutes.
2 CABOCHON. Use backstitch and pey-
ote stitch to bezel the cabochon:
Bezel rounds 1 and 2: Tie a strong knot at
the end of 3' of braided beading thread
and place the needle at the other end.
Pass through the foundation from back
to front near the cabochon. String 4G,
slide them to the foundation, and lay
them alongside the cabochon. Pass
down through the foundation next to
the last bead added. Pass up through the
foundation between the second and
third beads just added, then pass
through the third and fourth beads.
String 2G, lay them alongside the cabo-
chon, pass down through the founda-
tion next to the last bead strung, and
pass up through the beads just added;
repeat, working backstitch around the
cabochon. Note: This round will create
MATERIALS
5 g dark gold metallic size 15 seed beads (A)
5 g silver-lined lime green size 15 seed
beads (B)
5 g matte purple metallic size 15 seed
beads (C)
5 g purple metallic size 15 seed beads (D)
5 g matte black size 11 seed beads (E)
10 g dark gold metallic size 11 seed beads (F)
3 g heather matte gold iris metallic size 11
cylinder beads (G)
144 matte black AB 4mm fringe drops (H)
46 green luster 3mm glass rounds
68 purple 4mm crystal pearl rounds
1 yellow/green/tan brown 2530mm round
lampwork cabochon
1 bar clasp with 3 loops
Clear 6 lb braided beading thread
Size D beading thread in color to
match Ultrasuede
2 7" beading foundation
2 7" piece of Ultrasuede in
coordinating color
Clear craft adhesive
White tacky glue
TOOLS
Scissors
Ruler
Toothpicks
Fine-line permanent marker
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Fig.1: Bezeling the cabochon
Fig.2: Embellishing
the pearl circle
the Ultrasuede and the beading founda-
tion 1 beads width from the last point
exited, then pass back through the F just
added (Fig.4); repeat to brick stitch an
edge around the entire cuff, connecting
the Ultrasuede and the beadwork at the
same time. Connect the edging ends by
passing down through the first bead
added, then passing up through the last.
Picots: Center a needle on 12' of thread
and knot the ends. Secure the thread
at the edge of the bracelet and exit up
through a brick-stitched F. String 1A,
1H, and 1A; pass down through the next
F along the edge and up through the fol-
lowing one (Fig.5); repeat around the
entire bracelet. Secure the thread
and trim.
Clasp: Center a needle on 3' of thread and
knot the ends. Secure the thread at one
end of the bracelet. Place one half of the
clasp along one end of the beadwork to
determine the proper placement. Weave
through beads to exit up through a
brick-stitched F that coincides with the
clasps top loop. String 1F, 1 pearl, and
3F; pass through the top loop of the
clasp. String 3F and pass back through
the pearl, the first F added, and the last
edge F exited. Note: These numbers may
quarter circles of seed beads along the
edge of the centerlines embroidery.
Repeat down the other side of the cen-
terline. Secure the thread and trim.
Outline: Start 3' of new thread that exits
up through the foundation at the end of
one of the side lines. Backstitch 1E and
1F; repeat around the entire design,
avoiding the bracelet ends. Secure the
thread and trim.
Repeat the entire step to embroider the
other side of the bracelet.
5 FINISHING. Stitch the backing to the
beadwork and add a clasp:
Glue: Trim the excess beading foundation
close to the beadwork, taking care to
avoid cutting stitches. Add a thin, even
layer of tacky glue to the back of the
beadwork and press it onto the Ultra-
suede. Dont let the glue seep out around
the edges. Let dry for 20 minutes.
Trim the excess Ultrasuede close to
the beadwork.
Edging: Start 3' of new thread that exits
up through the edge of the foundation,
outside the beadwork. String 2F, sew up
through the edge of the Ultrasuede and
the beading foundation 2 beads width
from the last point exited, then pass
back through the second F just added.
String 1F, sew up through the edge of
Backstitch 1 round of 3mm glass rounds
around the 4mm pearls. Pass up through
the foundation to exit outside a 3mm glass
round that sits on a center horizontal line.
4 BAND. Bead-embroider the bracelet
band (Fig.3):
Centerline: String 1 pearl, lay it against
the foundation, and backstitch it in
place, stitching through it twice. Exit up
through the foundation in the corner
where the pearl just placed and the ring
of 3mm glass rounds meet. Backstitch
1round of A around the pearl followed
by 1 round of B, 1 round of C, and
1round of D. Repeat this section along
the centerline to add a total of 6 pearls
embellished with half circles of seed
beads. Note: Depending on your brace-
lets length, it may be necessary to alter
the rounds around the final pearls in the
center and side lines by not forming
complete rings. Secure the thread
and trim.
Side line: Start 3' of new thread that exits
up through the foundation in a corner
between the first circle along the center-
line and the 3mm glass rounds. Back-
stitch 1 pearl, then backstitch the same
sequence of seed bead rings around the
pearl as you did along the centerline.
Repeat to add 6 pearls embellished with
Fig.3: Backstitching the band
Fig.4: Adding the brick-stitched edging
Fig.5: Stitching the picots
Artists Tips
When determining which seed
beads to use, its best to lay them
next to one another outside the
tubes. The beads always look
different when stitched in place.
Use Rit dye to color the beading
foundation so its not visible
through the beadwork.
Make the cuff look chunkier by
using 6mm or 8mm round beads
instead of the 4mm pearls.
contact: Cabochon: www.robertjennik.com. Seed
beads: Knot Just Beads, (414) 771-8360, www
.knotjustbeads.com. Ultrasuede, Lacys Stif Stuf
beading foundation, and clasp: Fire Mountain
Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.fre
mountaingems.com.
SHERRY SERAFINI lectures and teaches
throughout the United States and has won numerous
awards for excellence in design. She has written
articles for several well-known magazines, and her
work has been featured on the covers of trade
magazines and catalogs. Sherry is the coauthor of the
Art of Bead Embroidery (Kalmbach, 2007) with artist
Heidi Kummli, Beading Across America with Amy Katz
and Paulette Baron (Kalmbach, 2011), and Sensational
Bead Embroidery (Lark Books, 2011). Her beaded art is
owned and worn by Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Fergie,
and Grammy-winner Melissa Etheridge, to name a few.
Sherry resides in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, with
her two daughters, Erika and Nikki, and her Boston
terrier, Baily.
be adjusted to make the cuff looser or
tighter. Weave through the foundation
and beads to exit up through the brick-
stitched edge F that coincides with the
clasps center loop; repeat the connec-
tion as above, then repeat for the final
clasp loop (Fig.6). Secure the thread and
trim. Repeat this entire section to add
the other clasp half to the other end of
the bracelet.
Fig.6: Attaching the clasp
TECHNIQUES
leaf fringe
picot
PROJECT LEVEL
Connect a multitude of beaded
flowers with seed beads and
crystals to make a lacy and
delicate cuff.
garden lace
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b
a
b
a
Artists Tip
Add more flowers to
make the cuff into an
elegant choker.
2 CONNECTIONS. Use seed beads and
crystals to connect the petals of the
flowers:
Flower connection: Weave the working
thread of 1 flower through beads to exit
1B at the tip of a petal. String 1B; pass
through the 1B at the tip of an adjacent
petal on the same flower. Pass through
1B at the tip of a second flowers petal.
String 1B; pass through 1B at the tip of
the adjacent petal on the second flower
and the 3B previously connected on the
first flower (Fig.2).
Picots: String 3A; pass through the next
3B (Fig.3a). Repeat to add a second picot
on the other side of the flower connec-
tion. Skipping 1 petal on the first flower,
weave through beads to exit 1B at the
tip of the next petal (Fig.3b).
Square: Repeat this entire step three
times to connect a total of 4 flowers in a
square (Fig.4).
1 FLOWER. Use 3' of thread, 4mm crys-
tals, and seed beads to make a beaded
flower:
Center: String 1D and 6A, leaving a 6" tail.
Pass through the D. String 6A; pass
through the D again to form a circle of
beads around the crystal. Weave
through all 12A to tighten the circle
(Fig.1a). Pass through 1A and pull tight
to close any gaps.
Petals: String 4A and 1B; pass back
through the fourth A strung. String 3A;
pass through the last A exited on the cir-
cle and through the next A in the circle
(Fig.1b). Repeat around to add a total of
12 petals. Secure and trim the tail
thread but leave the working thread for
connecting the flowers later. Set aside.
Repeat this entire step seventeen times for
a total of 18 flowers.
MATERIALS
10 g light sapphire gray luster size 15
seed beads (A)
4 g transparent dark purple AB size 11
seed beads (B)
64 amethyst 3mm crystal bicones (C)
66 amethyst 4mm crystal bicones (D)
2 amethyst luster 4mm fire-polished
rounds
Purple size D nylon beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 1
5
8 7"
Fig.1: Adding the first petal Fig.2: Connecting 2flowers
Fig.3: Working the picots and
setting up for the next connection
Fig.4: Connecting 4flowers into a square Fig.5: Embellishing the squares opening
Clasp loops: Start 2' of thread that exits
from 1B at the tip of the second petal
nearest the connection picot at the other
end of the bracelet. String 13A (or
enough to fit snugly around a round).
Pass through the last 1B exited to form a
loop (Fig.7b). Repeat the thread path to
Repeat to attach another loop on the
second flower at the same end of the
bracelet. Secure the thread and trim.
KELLY WIESE is a beadwork designer who loves to
work with size 15 seed beads and crystals. She has an
online store specializing in her bead kits at www
.beadparlor.com. She is the author of the books
Beaded Allure (North Light Books, 2010) and A Beaded
Romance (David and Charles, 2013).
contact: All beads and fndings: Out On A Whim,
(800) 232-3111, www.whimbeads.com.
5 ASSEMBLY. Continue connecting the
flowers, following Steps 24 until all of the
flowers are used. Secure any remaining
threads and trim.
6 CLASPS. Create the closure using seed
beads and 4mm fire-polished rounds:
Clasp beads: Start 2' of thread that exits
from 1B at the tip of the petal nearest
the connection picot at one end of the
bracelet. String 3B, 1 round, and 3B;
pass back through the round and near-
est 1B. String 2B; pass through the 1B at
the tip of the next petal (Fig.7a). Repeat
the thread path to reinforce. Secure the
thread and trim. Repeat to attach
another set of clasp beads on the second
flower at the same end of the bracelet.
3 OPENING. Weave through beads to exit
the middle A of the picot at the inside top
of the square. String 1C; pass through the
1B at the tip of the next open petal inside
the square. String 1D; pass through the
middle A of the next picot on the inside of
the square. String 1D; pass through the 1B
at the tip of the next open petal inside the
square. String 1C; pass through the middle
A of the next picot on the inside of the
square. Repeat the stringing sequence to
cover the other half of the opening, adding
a total of 8 crystals (Fig.5). Repeat the
thread path to reinforce.
4 EDGE LOOP. Weave through beads to
exit from the middle A of the picot at the
top of the square. String 1C; pass through
the 1B at the tip of the next petal of the
closest flower. String 3A, 1B, 1D, 1B, and
3A; pass through the 1B at the tip bead of
the next petal on the opposite flower.
String 1C; pass through the middle A of
the picot at the top of the square (Fig.6).
Repeat the thread path to reinforce.
Repeat entire step on the bottom of
the square.
Option
Work one row of flowers instead
of two for a smaller bracelet.
Fig.6: Working an edge loop Fig.7a: Adding the
clasp beads
Fig.7b: Adding a
clasp loop
TECHNIQUES
St. Petersburg stitch variation
basic fringe
PROJECT LEVEL
Option
This design can
accommodate many
different kinds of beads
as an embellishment for
the edges or the fringe.
Enjoy the graceful drape of a sleek, silvery
necklace worked with two-hole beads in a
modified version of St. Petersburg stitch.
sleek in silver
HAT S UMI OS HI TANI
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2 ASSEMBLY. Join the two straps at the
necklaces center front:
Row 1: Arrange the two straps in a V shape
with the 7-bead loops on the outer edge.
Using the working thread exiting Unit 36
on the left strap, string the left hole of
1C, pass down through the right hole of
the C on Unit 36, and pass up through
the left hole of the C just added (Fig.6,
blue thread). String 1A, 1B, and 1A;
pass down through the right hole of
the C just added. Pass up through the
left hole of the Unit 36 C on the right
strap, down through the right hole of
the C just added, and up through the left
hole of the Unit 36 C on the right strap
(Fig.6, red thread).
1 STRAPS. Form the necklace straps
using a variation of St. Petersburg stitch:
Unit 1: Using 9' of thread, string 1C, 3A,
1B and 3A, leaving an 8" tail. Pass back
through the C using the same hole just
exited to form a narrow loop and posi-
tion the beads so this hole is on the left.
Pass down through the right hole of the
C (Fig.1).
Unit 2: String the left hole of 1C; pass up
through the second group of 3A strung
in Unit 1 and down through the left hole
of the C just strung (Fig.2). String 3A,
1B, and 3A; pass up through the left hole
of the C just exited and the right hole of
the C added in Unit 1. String 1A, 1B, and
3A; pass down through the right hole of
the C added in this unit (Fig.3).
Unit 3: String the left hole of 1C, pass up
through the second group of 3A on the
previous unit and down through the left
hole of the C just strung (Fig.4, green
thread). String 3A, 1B, and 3A; pass up
through the left hole of the C just exited,
the right hole of the C added in the pre-
vious unit, and the next A (Fig 4, blue
thread). String 1B and 3A; pass down
through the right hole of the C added in
this unit (Fig 4, red thread).
Units 436: Repeat Unit 3 twenty-eight
times, for a total of 31 units. On Units 32,
34, and 36, add a teardrop loop to the
outer edge by replacing the 7-bead loop
with the following beads: 5A, 1B,
1 teardrop, 1B, and 5A (Fig.5). Stitch
Units 33 and 35 with 7-bead loops as
before. Dont trim the thread. Set the
strap aside.
Repeat this entire step to make a
second strap.
MATERIALS
5 g taupe-lined clear size 11 seed beads (A)
5 g steel bluelined clear size 8 seed beads (B)
10 g steel-gray matte metallic 4.5mm flat,
square 2-hole beads (C)
9 misty aqua 810mm glass, faceted,
top-drilled briolettes
2 silver 7mm split rings
1 pewter 1134mm decorative
hook-and-eye clasp
TOOLS
Scissors
Split-ring pliers (optional)
FINISHED SIZE: 19"
Fig. 1: Stitching the
first unit
Fig. 2: Adding the
second 2-hole bead
Fig. 3: Completing Unit 2 Fig. 4: Adding Unit 3 Fig. 5: Forming the
teardrop loop
Fig. 6: Connecting the straps
Artists Tip
The length of 1 two-hole bead
is about equal to 4 cylinder
beads or 3 size 11 beads. Adjust
the numbers, depending on the
size of the beads you use.
Center fringe: Weave down through beads
to exit the right hole of the C added
in Row 3. String 1B, 6A, 1B, 2A, 1B,
1 teardrop, 1B, and 2A. Skip 1B and 2A
and pass back through the next 1B and
6A and string 1B. Pass up through the
left hole of the same C exited at the start
of this fringe and the right hole of the
second C added in Row 2 (Fig.9,
blue thread).
Left fringe: Pass down through the left
hole of the same C just exited. Make this
fringe to match the right fringe and pass
up through the same hole exited at the
start. Secure the working threads and
trim (Fig.9, red thread).
4 CLASP. Attach 1 split ring to the small
loop on each half of the clasp. Thread a
needle on the tail at the end of either
necklace strap. String 6A and the split
ring on one half of the clasp. Pass through
the other hole of the same C the thread is
exiting and weave through the beads at the
end of the strap, following the thread path.
Repeat the thread path to reinforce the
connecting bead loop. Secure the thread
and trim. Repeat using the tail on the
other strap.
HATSUMI OSHITANI is a self-taught beader
with a longstanding interest in St. Petersburg chain.
Shes interested in structures and textures that she
can create with seed beads. To see more of her
jewelry, visit her website, www.beadingbees.net.
contact: Tila 2-hole square beads: Caravan Beads,
(800) 230-8941, www.caravanbeads.net. Czech seed
beads and fndings: Shipwreck Beads, (800) 950-4232,
www.shipwreckbeads.com. Briolettes and FireLine
braided beading thread: Beadaholique, (866)
834-4618, www.beadaholique.com.
Row 2: Pass down through the right hole
of the C just exited and the next 3A on
the Unit 36 gemstone loop on the right
strap. String the right hole of 1C; pass
down through the 3A just exited and up
through the right hole of the C just
added (Fig.7, purple thread). Pass up
through the left hole of the C in Unit 36,
down through the right hole of the C
added in Row 1, and down through the
left hole of the C just added (Fig.7,
green thread). String the right hole of
1C; pass down through the left hole of
the C just exited and up through the
right hole of the C just added (Fig.7,
blue thread). Pass up through the left
hole of the C added in Row 1, down
through the right hole of the C in Unit 36
on the left strap, and down through the
left hole of the second C added in this
row. Pass up through the upper 3A on
the Unit 36 gemstone loop on the left
strap and the left hole of the C in
Unit 36 (Fig.7, red thread).
Row 3: Pass down through the right hole
on the C just exited and the left hole of
the second C added in Row 2. Pass up
through the right hole of the C just
exited and down through the left hole of
the first C added in Row 2 (Fig.8, blue
thread). String the right hole of 1C; pass
up through the left hole of the same C
and the right hole of the second C added
in Row 2. Pass down through the left
hole of the first C added in Row 2, up
through the right hole of the same C,
and up through the left hole of the C
in Unit 36 on the right side (Fig.8,
red thread).
3 FRINGE. Add 3 strands of fringe to the
center front:
Right fringe: Weave through beads to
exit from the right hole of the first
C added in Row 2. String 1B, 5A, 1B,
2A, 1B, 1 teardrop, 1B, and 2A. Skip 1B
and 2A and pass back through the next
1B, 5A, and 1B. Pass up through the
same hole exited at the start of this
fringe (Fig.9, green thread).
Fig. 7: Stitching Row 2
Fig. 8: Finishing the
connection
Fig. 9: Adding the fringe
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TECHNIQUES
flat right-angle weave
flat netting
PROJECT LEVEL
Crystal flowers appear to float
across this elegant right-angle-
weave bracelet.
lucky clovers
R AC HE L MC E NR OE
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Flower 2: Repeat Flower 1 to embellish the
next base unit, this time using C instead
of B.
Flowers 315: Repeat Flowers 1 and 2 to
embellish the entire base. Finish with
a Flower 1 embellishment.
3 CLASP. Form a button/loop clasp:
Button: String 5A, the button, and 5A;
pass through the last D exited (Fig.3).
Secure the working thread and trim.
Loop: Start a new 8" thread that exits
from the D at the other end of the brace-
let. String 26A or enough to loop snugly
around the button; pass through the last
D exited (Fig.4). Repeat the thread path
to reinforce. Secure the tail thread
and trim.
1 BASE. Right-angle weave a base of
pearls and seed beads:
Unit1: Use 6' of thread to string {1D and
1A} four times, leaving a 3" tail. Pass
through all again to form a circle and tie
a square knot. Weave through beads
to exit from the third D (Fig.1,
blue thread).
Unit2: String {1A and 1D} three times,
then string 1A; pass through the last D
exited from Unit1 and the first four
beads added in this unit (Fig.1,
red thread).
Units315: Repeat Unit2 thirteen times.
Dont trim the thread.
2 EMBELLISH. Add a layer of bicone
flowers to the base:
Flower 1: String {1A and 1B} twice, then
string 1A; pass through the last D exited
to form a loop. Weave through the next
A/D/A/D in the base unit (Fig.2, blue
thread). String 1A and 1B, pass through
the middle A of the loop just added, then
string 1B and 1A and pass through the
last D exited (Fig.2, red thread).
MATERIALS
3 g clear silver-lined crystal size 11 Japanese
seed beads (A)
32 Indian sapphire 4mm crystal bicones (B)
28 emerald 4mm crystal bicones (C)
46 light gray 6mm crystal pearls (D)
1 clear 13mm glass faceted button
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Fig.1: Stitching Units1 and 2 of the base
Fig.2: Stitching the first flower
Fig.3: Adding the button Fig.4: Forming the loop
Artists Tips
Select a similar color for the
pearls and size 11 beads to
make the crystal flowers appear
more vibrant.
To strengthen the bracelet,
pass back through the base
a second time.
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 continuing her foreign language studies in
Russian, Arabic, and Chinese. She can be contacted at
mcenroerachel@gmail.com.
contact: Swarovski pearls and crystals, seed beads,
and FireLine braided beading thread: FusionBeads
.com, (888) 781-3559, and Beadaholique,
www.beadaholique.com.
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TECHNIQUES
flat netting
PROJECT LEVEL
Stitch this elegant bracelet by embellishing
right-angle weave with seed beads and
pearls. The two-layer process results in
a substantial cuff thats reversible!
runway of pearls
B AR B AR A FAL KOWI T Z
MAIN
COLORWAY
048-050 Falkowitz-Runway of Pearls.indd 48 3/3/14 1:49 PM
Row 2: Repeat Row 1 across base Row 2.
Row 3: Repeat Row 1 across base Row 3,
this time using 1 pearl in each stitch
rather than the A/B/A (Fig.2).
Rows 4 and 5: Repeat Row 1 across base
Row 4 and then across base Row 5.
3 ZIP. Connect and embellish base
Rows 1 and 5:
Prepare: Start 3' of new thread that exits
from the top C of Unit 1 in base Row 5,
toward the work. Fold the piece in half
lengthwise so zigzag Row 3 is at the
fold with the pearls on the outside
of the fold.
Zip: String 1C; pass through the bottom
C of Unit 1 in base Row 1. String 1C;
pass through the top C of Unit 1 in base
Row 5, the first C added in this new
unit, and the next bottom C in base
Row 1 (Fig.3, blue thread). String 1C;
pass through the top C of the next unit
in base Row 5, the side C of the previous
unit, the nearest bottom C in base Row 1,
the C just added, and the next top
C in base Row 5 (Fig.3, red thread).
Continue connecting base Rows 1 and 5
to form a seamless tube. Secure the
thread and trim.
Zigzag embellishment: Repeat zigzag
Row 3 to embellish the row just formed
with pearls; dont trim the thread. Exit
from the end C added in the zipped row.
1 BASE. Stitch a right-angle-weave
base 43 units wide and 5 rows long
with 4C per unit:
Row 1, Unit 1: Use 6' of thread to string
4C, leaving a 4" tail. Pass through the
beads again to form a circle; exit
through the first C.
Row 1, Unit 2: String 3C; pass through the
last C exited and the first 2C just added.
Row 1, Units 343: Repeat Row 1, Unit 2,
forty-one times or to the desired length
minus the clasp width. Exit from the top
C of the final unit.
Row 2, Unit 1: String 3C, pass through
the last C exited, the 3C just added,
and the next top C in Row 1.
Row 2, Unit 2: String 2C; pass through the
nearest side C from the previous unit,
the last C exited in the previous row, and
the first C just added.
Row 2, Unit 3: String 2C; pass through
the next top C of the previous row, the
side C of the previous unit, the 2C just
added, and the following top C of the
previous row.
Row 2, Units 443: Repeat Row 2,
Units 2 and 3, to the end of the row.
Rows 35: Repeat Row 2 three times.
2 ZIGZAG EMBELLISHMENT. Stitch
seed beads and pearls to embellish the
center of each right-angle-weave unit.
Row 1: Start 3' of new thread that exits
up from the end side C of base Row 1,
Unit 1. String 1A, 1B, and 1A, then pass
up through the nearest side C of the
next unit to form a diagonal strand
(Fig.1); repeat to diagonally embellish
each Row 1 unit.
MATERIALS
5 g matte gold size 15 seed beads (A)
3 g matte aqua size 11 seed beads (B)
10 g dark brown luster size 11 triangle
beads (C)
8086 bright gold 3mm crystal pearl rounds
1 silver 1015mm 2- or 3-strand filigree
box clasp
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Fig. 1: Stitching the seed
bead embellishment
Fig. 2: Adding the pearl
embellishment
Fig. 3: Zipping the right-
angle-weave base
BARBARA FALKOWITZ is co-owner of Artful
Beads Studio and Workshop in Pennington, New
Jersey, where she designs and teaches original work.
Barbara loves to share her passion for beading and
feels lucky to be a part of the bead world.
RESOURCES Check your local bead store or
contact: FireLine braided beading thread and all
other materials: Artful Beads Studio and Workshop,
(609) 737-1077, www.artfulbeadstudio.com.
4 CLASP. String 1A, the top loop of one
half of the clasp, and 1A; pass through the
last C exited and weave through beads to
exit an end C in the next base row (Fig.4,
green thread). String 1A, the center loop
of the clasp, and 1A; pass through the end
C on the other side of the base. String 1A
and pass through the center loop of the
clasp; string 1A and pass through the end
C in the next row on the other side of the
base. Weave through beads to exit an end
C in the next base row (Fig.4, blue
thread). String 1A, the bottom loop of the
clasp, and 1A; pass through the end C on
the other side of the base (Fig.4, red
thread). Repeat the entire thread path sev-
eral times to reinforce. Secure the thread
and trim.
Start 1' of new thread on the other end of
the base and repeat this entire step to con-
nect the other half of the clasp. Fig. 4: Adding the clasp
Artists Tips
Triangle beads tend to make the
right-angle-weave base look a
little jumbled, so take care to
pick up the correct beads when
zipping the two sides.
To give your bracelet a different
look when you wear it on the
reverse side, change the seed
bead colors in base Rows 4
and 5.
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TECHNIQUES
circular and tubular peyote stitch
circular and flat netting
square stitch
flat chevron chain variation
PROJECT LEVEL
With a toggle clasp thoughtfully placed
between two focal points, this sparkly bracelet
is a shining example of cohesive design.
elegant endings
K E L LY WI E S E
MAIN
COLORWAY
052-055 Wiese-Elegant Endings.indd 52 3/3/14 1:50 PM
next B of Round7; repeat to add a total
of 12C (Fig.2, red thread). This com-
pletes the inside of the bezel. To begin
working the outside edge, weave
through beads to exit from Round5.
next B from Round4; repeat to add a
total of 36C. Step up through the first
2C added in this round (Fig.2,
orange thread).
Round10: String 1B, one 3mm bicone,
and 1B; pass through the second C of the
next 3C of Round9; repeat to add a total
of 24B and 12 bicones (Fig.2, black
thread). Secure the tail thread and trim;
dont cut the working thread. Set the
bezel aside.
Repeat this entire step for a second
bezeled rivoli.
2 TOGGLE RING. Repeat the bezel,
Rounds17, but dont insert a crystal. Zip
the Cs from Round8 to the Bs from
Round1 that stick out on the inside of the
ring. Weave through beads to exit from
Round5. Repeat Round9. Repeat
Round10, this time working 1B, 1E, and
1B with each stitch (Fig.3). Secure the tail
thread and trim; dont cut the working
thread. Set the ring aside.
1 BEZELS. Work a combination of tubular
peyote stitch and netting to create the
bezels for the rivolis:
Rounds1 and 2: Use 5' of thread to string
24B, leaving a 6" tail. Pass through all
the beads again to form a circle. Exit
through the first B strung.
Round3: Work tubular peyote stitch with
1B in each stitch for a total of 12B. Step
up for the next round by passing
through the first bead added in
this round.
3A in each stitch for a total of 36A. Step
up through the first 3A added in this
round (Fig.1, blue thread).
Round5: String 1B and pass through the
next 3A of Round4; repeat to add a total
of 12B. Step up through the first B
added in this round (Fig.1, red thread).
next B from the last round; repeat to add
a total of 36B. Step up through a B of
Round5 (Fig.2, teal thread).
second B of the next B in Round5;
repeat to add a total of 12B. Step up
(Fig.2, blue thread). Place 1 rivoli in the
center of the beadwork and pull tight.
Repeat the thread path of this round to
reinforce and secure the beadwork
around the crystal.
MATERIALS
7 g bronze metallic size 15 Japanese seed
beads (A)
5 g black purple metallic iris size 11 Japanese
seed beads (B)
3 g bronze metallic size 11 Japanese seed
beads (C)
120 fuchsia 2mm crystal rounds (D)
48 amethyst 2mm crystal rounds (E)
28 fuchsia 3mm crystal bicones
2 amethyst 4mm crystal bicones
2 amethyst foil-backed 14mm crystal rivolis
Size D tan nylon beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Fig.1: Working Rounds15 of the bezel Fig.2: Encasing the rivoli and working the outside edge
Fig.3: Creating the toggle ring
Connection 2: Pass through the edge C of
Row5 on the second bezel tab, toward
the center. Pass through the 2A at the
end of the current chain and through
the next C of Row5 on the second
bezel tab.
Edging 1 (inside): String 1D and pass
through the next 2A on the other edge
of the chain; repeat to add a total
of 30D.
Connections 3 and 4: Repeat Connection 1
and its edging and Connection 2 and its
edging on the other side of the bezel
tabs to connect the second chain to
the bezels.
6 BAND CENTER. Add seed beads and
crystals between the two chains to con-
nect them to each other:
Unit1: Weave the working thread of
1 chain through beads to exit from the
first D on the inside. String 1B, pass
through the first D on the inside of the
second chain, back through the B just
added, through the first D on the first
chain, and the next 2A and D of the
first chain.
Unit2: String 1A, 1E, and 1A; pass back
through the mirror D on the second
chain. String 1A, pass back through the
last E added, string 1A, and pass
through the last D exited on the first
chain and the next 2A and D of the first
chain.
Unit3: String 2A, 1E, and 2A; pass back
through the mirror D on the second
chain. String 2A, pass back through the
last E added, string 2A, and pass
4 CHAIN. Stitch chains that will be used
for the strap with a variation of chevron-
chain pattern:
Pass 1: Use 4' of thread to string 7A, leav-
ing a 6" tail. Pass back through the first
A strung (Fig.7, blue thread).
Pass 2: String 3A and pass back through
the fifth A strung in the previous pass
the third A added in the previous pass
(Fig.8).
the third A added in the previous pass
(Fig.9).
Passes 5 and on: Repeat Passes 3 and 4
until the chain has 29 sets of 2A beads
on each side. Note: For a shorter or long-
er bracelet, adjust the number of passes
accordingly. Secure the tail thread, but
keep the working thread. Set aside.
Repeat this entire step for a second chain.
5 BEZEL/CHAIN CONNECTION.
Connect the chains to the bezels:
Connection 1: Weave the working thread
of 1 bezel through beads so it exits the
second C of Row5 on the tab, toward
the edge. Pass through 2A at the end of
one of the chains and through the next
C of Row5. Note: The 2A at the end of
each chain should fit between the Cs of
the tab (Fig.10, blue thread).
Edging 1 (outside): String 1D and pass
through the nearest 2A on the outside
edge of the chain (Fig.10, red thread);
repeat to add 1D between each edge 2A
to add a total of 30D.
3 BEZEL TAB. Stitch a tab off one side of
a bezel:
Rows1 and 2: Weave the working thread
of 1 bezel through beads to exit a second
C of 3C from Round9, toward the back
of the rivoli. Square-stitch 1C to the last
C exited; weave through beads to the
second C of the next 3C and repeat.
String 5A and pass through the first C
added in this step. Work an odd-count
turnaround to exit the last C exited
Row3: Work 2 peyote stitches with 1A in
each stitch (Fig.4, red thread).
Rows4 and 5: Work 2 more rows of peyote
stitch with 1C in each stitch (Fig.5).
Weave through beads to exit from the C
at one edge of Row3.
Embellishment row: String 1C and pass
through the next A of Row3; repeat
once. String 1C and pass through the
next C of Row3 (Fig.6, blue thread).
String 1E and pass back through the last
C added; repeat to add a total of 3E.
String 1E and pass through the C at the
edge of Row3 (Fig.6, red thread).
Dont trim the thread; set aside.
Repeat this entire step on the
second bezel.
Fig.7: Working Passes 1
and 2 of the chain
Fig.8: Adding Pass 3
to the chain
Fig.9: Working
Pass 4
Fig.4: Working
Rows13 of the
bezel tab
Fig.5: Adding
Rows4 and 5
Fig.6: Embellishing
the tab
Artists Tip
This bracelet can easily be
made longer or shorter by
adjusting the length of the
chains that form the strap.
through the last D exited on the first
chain and the next 2A and D of the first
chain.
Unit4: Repeat Unit3 using 6A (2 sets of
3A) on each side of the E (Fig.11).
Units58: Repeat Unit3 four times using
8A (2 sets of 4A) on each side of the E.
Units922: Repeat Unit3 fourteen times
or until there are 8D left on the chains,
using 10A (2 sets of 5A) on each side of
the E.
Repeat Units81, in that order, to com-
plete the connection.
7 TOGGLE BAR. Peyote-stitch the toggle-
bar portion of the clasp:
Strip and zip: Use 3' of thread to work a
strip of peyote stitch 22A wide and 8
rows long, leaving a 6" tail. Weave
Rows1 and 8 together to zip the strip
into a seamless tube.
Ends: Pass through the center of the tube
to exit the other end. String one 4mm
bicone and 3A, then pass back through
the bicone and the tube; repeat to add
the other end. Repeat the thread path to
reinforce. Secure the tail thread and
trim, but dont trim the working thread.
Set aside.
8 CLASP. Connect the toggle ring and
toggle bar to the bezels:
Ring: Weave the toggle rings working
thread through beads to exit from a sec-
ond C in a set of 3C in Round8. String
one 3mm bicone and pass through the
second C in a set of 3C in Round9 on the
back of a bezel, on the side opposite the
chain connections. Pass back through
the 3mm bicone and the last C exited.
Repeat on the next set of 3C in Round9
(Fig.12).
Bar: Weave the toggle bars working thread
through beads to exit the eleventh A
from one end. *String 8B and one 3mm
bicone; pass through the second C in a
set of 3C in Round9 on the back of the
open bezel, on the opposite side from
the chain connections. Pass back
through the 3mm bicone, the 8B, and
the last A exited on the toggle bar. Pass
through the twelfth A of the toggle bar.
Repeat from * to complete the connec-
tion, passing the second C of the next
set of 3C in Round9 (Fig.13). Repeat
the thread path to reinforce. Secure the
thread and trim.
Fig.10: Starting
Connection 1
Fig.11: Working Units14
of the center
Fig
u
re 1
Fig.12: Connecting
the toggle ring
Fig.13: Connecting
the toggle bar
KELLY WIESE is a beadwork designer who loves to
work with size 15 seed beads and crystals. She has an
online store specializing in her bead kits at www
.beadparlor.com. She is the author of the books
Beaded Allure (North Light Books, 2010) and A Beaded
Romance (David and Charles, 2013).
contact: Swarovski crystals and all other materials:
beadery.com.
TECHNIQUES
circular netting
PROJECT LEVEL
Use pronglike seed-bead
connections and metal
frames to create earrings
with stunning crystals.
bezeled beauties
B ONNI E C L E WANS
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Loop: String 6B and pass through the last
3mm round exited to form a loop
(Fig.2, red thread); repeat the thread
path to reinforce. Weave through beads
to exit from the sixth bead along Side 2.
Knots: Secure the beads to the frame by
tying a half-hitch knot around the
frame after the last B exited. Weave
through beads to exit the fifteenth B
along Side 2 and repeat the knotting.
Continue, tying knots after the fourth
and fourteenth beads of Side 1. Weave
through beads to exit from the third B
added in Side 2 (Fig.3).
2 PRONGS. String 5A, 1B, and 5A, skip
3B, and pass through the following 6B;
repeat three times to form a total of
4 prongs around the edge of the frame.
Weave through beads to exit through the
first B added in this step (Fig.4).
1 FRAME. Bead around the frame to form
a base for the earring:
Side 1: Use 3' of thread to string 1B; pass
through it several times to form a ten-
sion bead. Pass through one of the holes
on the frame, from inside to outside.
String 18B and one 3mm round and
pass through the second hole of the
frame, from outside to inside. String 1B
and pass back through the last hole
exited on the frame. Pass through the
last 3mm round added and snug the
beads (Fig.1). Note: The beads will not
be tight against the frame.
Side 2: String 18B and one 3mm round;
pass through the first hole of the frame
from outside to inside, pass back
through the tension bead, then pass
back through the hole of the frame and
through the 3mm round just added.
Weave through the Side 1 beads to exit
from the first 3mm round added (Fig.2,
blue thread).
MATERIALS
5 g peacock AB size 15 seed beads (A)
5 g gunmetal size 11 cylinder beads (B)
4 pale gray AB 3mm crystal rounds
2 foil-backed erinite 12mm rounded square,
faceted, pointed-back crystal cabochons
2 silver 14mm 2-hole diamond frames with an
8mm opening
1 pair of sterling silver " ear wires
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 English beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 1
3
8"
Fig.1: Adding
Side 1
Fig.2: Adding Side 2 and
the hanging loop
Fig.3: Tying the
beads to the frame
Fig.4: Adding the
prongs
Artists Tips
If you cant find the rounded
square crystal cabochons,
simply substitute a 12mm round
crystal rivoli or button. You may
have to increase or decrease the
number of size 15 seed beads
in the prong to get the bead to
sit snugly in the frame. A round
bead or button will also fit nicely
in the frame.
You may substitute size 14
seed beads for the size 15s.
Just decrease the number of
beads in the prong to get a
snug fit.
In this project, the flexibility of
the English beading needle is
important so you can get
between tight beads.
Feel free to experiment with
different colored seed beads
and crystals. However, it's best
to stick with metallic cylinder
beads for this project; other
finishes may change the overall
size of the beads enough to
affect the tension.
BONNIE CLEWANS is an internationally known
educator and designer. She has been published in
Beadwork, Step by Step Beads, and the books Beading
with Crystals and Beading with Charms (Lark Books,
2007), and more. She is a consultant for Touchstone
Crystal and an ambassador for Create Your Style with
Swarovski Elements.
contact: Swarovski article #4470 crystal cabochons:
M & J Trimming, (800) 965-8746, www.mjtrim.com.
TierraCast frames: Bead World, (480) 948-2323, www
.beadworldinc.com. Delica cylinder beads and all
other materials: Scottsdale Bead Supply, (480)
945-5988, www.scottsdalebead.com.
3 BEZEL. Work a circular peyote-stitch
bezel to secure a cabochon:
Round1: String 5A and pass through the B
at the tip of the next prong; repeat three
times using fairly loose tension to add a
total of 20A. Place 1 cabochon, faceup,
inside the beadwork; tighten the beads
to secure the cabochon in place (Fig.5,
blue thread).
Fig.5: Stitching Rounds1
and 2 of the bezel
Options
Link several components
for a coordinating bracelet
or necklace. Also try
working the pattern with
round frames for circular
components.
Round2: String 1A, skip the next A of
Round1, and pass through the follow-
ing A; repeat the peyote stitching
around to add a total of 12A, incorporat-
ing the B from the prongs in the round
(Fig.5, red thread). Secure the thread
and trim.
Add 1 ear wire to the loop added in Step 1.
4 Repeat Steps 13 for a second earring.
TECHNIQUES
circular and tubular peyote stitch
ladder stitch
PROJECT LEVEL
Peyote-stitch these sparkly and
shapely bangles that, when worn
in multiples, fit together nicely to
add even more undulation.
affinity series
J E AN P OWE R
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Artists Tips
If youd like to wear several
bangles at once, note that theyll
nestle together only if theyre
stitched with the same bead
combination (that is, size 11s,
size 8s, and fire-polished rounds).
You may need to add extra length
to a bangle that incorporates
rondelles.
Form a necklace or a cuff bracelet
by beading a length of the
pattern, then, without zipping
the ends, string the beadwork
on a metal cuff or neck wire.
Round 6: String 1B, pass through the last
B exited, the next A of Round 4, and the
following B of Round 5; repeat seven
times to ladder-stitch a total of 8B. Step
up through the first B added in this
round (Fig.2). Note: You will now work
in a counterclockwise direction.
Round 7: Work 8 peyote stitches with 1C
in each stitch for a total of 8C. Weave
through the beads of Rounds 6 and 7
again to align and reinforce; step
up through a B of Round 6 (Fig.3,
blue thread).
Round 8: String 1B, pass through the last
B exited, the next C of Round 7, and the
following B of Round 6; repeat seven
times to ladder-stitch a total of 8B. Step
round (Fig.3, red thread). Note: You will
now work in a clockwise direction again.
Round 9: Work 8 peyote stitches with 1A
in each stitch for a total of 8A. Step up
through the first A added in this round
(Fig.4, blue thread). This will pull the
ladder-stitched beads of Round 8 toward
the center of the disc.
1 DISC. Use peyote and ladder stitches to
form a beaded disc:
Round 1: Add a tension bead to 3' of
thread, leaving a 6" tail. String 4A; pass
through the first A to form a tight circle.
Dont tie a knot.
Round 2: String 1A and pass through the
next A of Round 1; repeat three times
for a total of 4A. Step up through the
first A added in this round (Fig.1,
orange thread).
in each stitch for a total of 8A; step up
in each stitch for a total of 8A; step up
Round 5: Work 8 peyote stitches with 1B
in each stitch for a total of 8B; step up
MATERIALS
9 g silver metallic size 11 seed beads (A)
13 g silver metallic size 8 seed beads (B)
176 raspberry metallic 4mm fire-polished
rounds (C)
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 6"
Option
Form wider versions of the bangle
using these bead combinations:
Medium Bangle
11 g size 11 seed beads (A beads)
15 g size 8 seed beads (B beads)
192 pressed-glass 6x4mm rondelles
Large Bangle
35 g size 8 seed beads (A beads)
25 g size 6 seed beads (B beads)
136 pressed-glass 8x5mm rondelles
Fig. 1: Stitching Rounds 25
of the component
Fig. 4: Adding Rounds 9 and 10
Fig. 2: Adding
Round 6
Fig. 3: Stitching Rounds 7 and 8
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JEAN POWER is an award-winning jewelry
designer, author, and teacher. When not teaching
or writing, she loves to combine beads with mixed
materials and techniques and play roller derby.
Visit Jeans website at www.jeanpower.com.
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop
contact: Seed beads and FireLine braided
beading thread: Fine Lines The Bead Business,
www.delicabeads.co.uk. Fire-polished rounds:
Oak Tree Crafts, www.oaktreecrafts.com. Rondelles:
The Southampton Bead Shop, www.thesouthamp
tonbeadshop.co.uk. Similar materials (U.S. source):
Beads by Blanche, (201) 385-6225,
www.beadsbyblanche.com.
Repeat Rounds 313 twenty-one times or
to the desired length, to form a continuous
strand of beaded discs.
2 ASSEMBLY. Remove the tension bead
and Rounds 14 of the first disc. Use the
working thread from the final disc to work
Rounds 3 and 4; zip Round 4 to Round 5
of the first disc.
Round 10: Repeat Round 9 (Fig.4,
red thread).
Round 11: String 1A and pass through the
next 2A of Round 10 to form a decrease;
repeat three times for a total of 4A. Step
up through the first A added in this
round (Fig.5).
Rounds 12 and 13: Work 4 peyote stitches
with 1A in each stitch for a total of 4A in
each of 2 rounds (Fig.6).
Fig. 5: Stitching
Round 11
Fig. 6: Adding
Rounds 12 and 13
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TECHNIQUES
flat and tubular peyote stitch
picot
gem-setting
PROJECT LEVEL
Add elegance and incredible sparkle to a bracelet design by
incorporating links made by bezeling around stones and settings
of choice, closing off the back of the bezels with peyote stitch,
and then adding picot embellishments and connection loops.
cascading links bracelet
C Y NT HI A R UT L E DG E
Artists Note
The number of stones and settings required for this
project depends on the desired length of your bracelet.
Plan on one stone per " pattern repeat.
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through the first bead added in this round.
Round5: Work 1 peyote stitch with 1A.
Pass the needle between the setting and
the beadwork to exit up near the prong
tips. Pass around the closest prong tip and
down through the space between the set-
ting and the beadwork. Pass through the
last bead exited of Round4 (Fig.3). When
the thread is tightened, the loop of thread
that wrapped around the prong slides to
the bottom of the prong. Continue peyote-
stitching the round with 1A in each stitch
and connecting to the prongs in two more
places to add a total of 10A; step up for the
next round.
Stone: Place one 6mm stone facedown
(point up) onto a piece of paper. Use the
cloth to wipe the back of the stone,
removing any dust or fingerprints. Keep
the threads out of the way as you center
the prong tips of the setting over the
back of the stone. Press the end of the
dowel (or wooden needle case) down
onto the back of the setting until you
hear a snap (Fig.4). The goal is to seat
the stones edge into the little notches
that are right below the prong tips.
This takes firm pressure, but dont
push it too far.
Round6: Use the working thread to work
tubular peyote stitch with 1A in each
stitch. Step up.
1 LINKS. Work peyote stitch into a beaded
bezel to cover the prong setting, embellish
with magatamas, and add connection
loops:
Rows 13: Use a comfortable length of
thread to string 21A, leaving an 8" tail.
Skip the first 2 beads just strung and
pass back through the third-to-last bead
(Fig.1). Work peyote stitch to the end of
the row with 1A in each stitch, adjusting
the strips tension. Note: Now, are you
asking yourself, How did we get to even
count when we started with an odd
number of beads? We started with
21beads, but because we skipped the
first two beads at the beginning of the
row, one of those beads actually moved
to Row3 of the peyote-stitched strip,
leaving us with 10up beads and
10down beads.
Zip: Thread a needle onto the tail. Making
sure the beadwork isnt twisted, turn the
peyote-stitched strip into a tube by pass-
ing both the working and tail threads
into the end of the strip (Fig.2).
Slide the beadwork onto the smooth part
of the setting so the working thread exits
near the base of the setting and the tail
thread exits near the prongs. Remove the
needle from the tail thread but dont trim.
Round4: Use the working thread to work
tubular peyote stitch with 1A in each
stitch. At the end of the round, step up
MATERIALS
6 g metallic bronze size 15 seed beads (A)
2 g olive-lined light sapphire size 11 seed
beads (B)
5 g metallic bronze 3mm magatama drops (C)
9 round 6mm faceted cubic zirconia, lab-
grown, or natural stones in light rose, rose,
and amethyst
9 gold-filled 6mm 6-prong round settings
Piece of paper in any color
Khaki nylon beading thread
Beading wax (optional)
TOOLS
Small sharp scissors
Size 12 and 13 beading needles
" diameter dowel or round wooden needle
case
Clean, soft, cotton cloth
FINISHED SIZE: 6"
Fig.1: Starting Round2 Fig.2: Turning a flat peyote-
stitched strip into a tube
Fig.3: Attaching the beadwork to
a prong and starting Round5
Fig.4: Setting the stone Fig.5: Round7 decreases
clasp loop
back of
bracelet
Round7: Work 1 peyote stitch with 1A.
Pass through the next down and the
next up bead to make a decrease.
Repeat, working 1 peyote stitch and
1decrease around; step up (Fig.5).
1A in each stitch for a total of 5 beads;
step up. Adjust the tension to make
the beadwork roll toward the back
of the setting.
bead of Round3 and the nearest bead of
Round4. Repeat from * four more times
to form 5 picots. Repeat the thread path
to reinforce; secure the thread and trim.
Set the clasp button aside.
4) ASSEMBLY. Set the clasp button, links,
and clasp loop into a line. Use 18" of thread
to string 15A, leaving an 8" tail. Pass
through the loops of the clasp button and
first link. Tie the working and tail threads
in a knot to form a tight circle around the
loops (Fig.11). Pass through the beads
again several times to reinforce. Secure the
threads and trim. Repeat entire step seven
more times to connect all the components
into a bracelet, taking care that the stones
are facing up.
CYNTHIA RUTLEDGE is a contemporary
beadwork artist and teacher specializing in off-loom
weaving techniques with an emphasis on developing
unsupported sculptural shapes. As a teacher, Cynthia
shares her expertise on the road for most of the year.
Her work has been exhibited in national and
international shows and has appeared in many
periodicals and books, including Masters: Beadweav-
ing: Major Works by Leading Artists (Lark Books, 2008).
contact: Stones and settings: Cynthia Rutledge
Studio, (909) 338-0296, www.cynthiarutledge.net.
Seed beads, magatamas, One-G nylon beading
thread, and beading wax: Creative Castle, (877)
232-3748, www.creativecastle.com; Beads Gone
Wild, (561) 649-9909, www.beadsgonewild.com;
and Kandras Beads, (805) 686-8804, www.kandras
beads.com.
Repeat the entire thread path to re-
inforce; secure the thread and trim. Set
the link aside.
Repeat entire step six more times for a
total of 7 links. Note: The bracelet shown is
6" long and fits a 5" wrist. Increase or de-
crease the number of links for sizing.
2) CLASP LOOP. Make 1 link to be used as
the loop half of the clasp: Repeat Step 1,
but use 37A for one of the loops instead of
9A. Repeat the thread path to reinforce;
secure the thread and trim. Set the clasp
loop aside.
3) CLASP BUTTON. Make 1 link to be
used as the button half of the clasp:
Bezel: Repeat Step 1, omitting the magata-
mas and loops.
Shank: Weave the working thread through
beads to exit from Round6. String 11A
and pass through 1A on the opposite
side of Round6 to form a loop. String
1A, skip the last A just added, and pass
back through the next 9A of the loop.
String 1A and pass through the first
bead exited in this step (Fig.10). Repeat
the thread path to reinforce.
Embellishment: Weave through beads to
exit from a Round4 bead beneath a
Round10 bead that is next to a prong.
*String 3C and pass through the next
Round4 bead to stitch in the ditch and
form a picot. Weave through the nearest
Round9 (optional): Work tubular peyote
stitch with 1A in each stitch for a total
of 5 beads; step up (Fig.6). Weave
through these beads again to reinforce
the round. Dont trim the thread.
Note: Seed beads come in different
shapes and widths, even within the
same designated size. So, in most cases
this round will work great, but theres
also the chance that this round could be
too tight. If its too tight, then skip the
round and simply repeat the Row8
thread path to tighten. This approach
will leave a very pretty 5-sided pattern.
Row10: Use the tail thread to work
1round of tubular peyote stitch at the
top of the beaded bezel using 1B in each
stitch (Fig.7). Secure the tail thread
and trim.
Magatama picots and connection loops:
Weave the working thread through
beads to exit from a Round4 bead
beneath a Round10 bead that is next to
a prong. *String 3C and pass through the
next Round4 bead to stitch in the
ditch and form a picot. Weave through
the nearest bead of Round3 and the
nearest bead of Round4 (Fig.8). String
9A; skip the next Round4 bead and pass
through the following Round4 bead
(Fig.9). Pass through the nearest bead
of Round3 and the nearest bead of
Round4. Repeat from * to add another
magatama picot and another loop.
Fig.6: Rounds 8 and 9
shown from the back of
the setting
Fig.7: Adding the size 11s
of Round10
Fig.8: Stitching magata-
mas in the ditch
Fig.9: Adding a con-
nection loop
Fig.10: Adding the
button shank
Fig.11: Connecting the
button shank to a link
TECHNIQUES
square stitch
flat and tubular peyote stitch
picot
PROJECT LEVEL
Square-stitch metallic links for the base
of this gorgeous charm bracelet, then
attach pearl-accented charms using
peyote stitch and picots.
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1) CHAIN. Work a chain of square-stitched
links:
Link: Use 2' of thread to square-stitch a
strip 17B long and 2 rows wide. Fold the
strip so the ends touch; square-stitch
the ends together to form a ring (Fig.1,
blue thread). Repeat the entire thread
path several times to reinforce. Secure
the thread and trim; set aside.
Chain: Repeat the link, but before stitch-
ing the ends of the strip together, pass
it through the previous link (Fig.1, red
thread). Repeat twenty times to form
a chain with a total of 22 links.
2) LARGE CHARM. Use tubular peyote
stitch, picots, pearls, and A to form a
f lowerlike charm:
Center, Rounds 1 and 2: Use 3' of thread
to string one 6mm pearl and 10A; pass
through the pearl, leaving a 6" tail.
String 10A; pass through the pearl again
(Fig.2, blue thread). Pass through all
20A again to form a tight circle around
the pearl. Exit from the nearest A
Center, Round 3: String 1A, skip 1A in the
previous round, and pass through the
next A; repeat nine times to add a total
of 10A (Fig.3, blue thread). Step up
through the first A added in this round.
MATERIALS
15 g mixed metallic size 15 seed beads (A)
15 g mixed metallic size 11 seed beads (B)
39 antiqued brass 4mm crystal pearl rounds
5 platinum 4mm crystal pearl rounds
6 antiqued brass 6mm crystal pearl rounds
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 8"
Fig. 1: Turning
square-stitch strips
into links and con-
necting the links
Fig. 2: Adding
Rounds 1 and 2 of
a large charm
Fig. 3: Stitching Rounds 3
and 4 of a large charm
Fig. 4: Forming the first
petal of a large charm
Fig. 5: Adding the loop to
a medium charm
Fig. 6: Forming a
small charm
Center, Round 4: Work 10 tubular peyote
stitches with 1A in each stitch. Weave
through beads to exit from Round 1
Petal: String 15A; pass through the first A
strung to form a tight circle (Fig.4,
green thread). String 1 brass 4mm
pearl; pass through the 8th A just
strung, pass back through the pearl,
pass through the last peyote-stitched A
exited, and weave through beads to exit
the 8th A (Fig.4, blue thread). String
3A; pass through the last A exited and
the 9th through 15th A originally
strung. Weave through beads to exit
from the next A in Round 1 of the center
(Fig.4, red thread). Repeat this section
nine times to form a total of 10 petals.
Weave through beads to exit from the
tip of the picot on the final petal.
Loop: String 10A; pass through the last
A exited to form a loop. Repeat the
thread path several times to reinforce.
Secure the thread and trim. Set the
large charm aside.
Repeat this entire step twice for a total
of 3 large charms.
3) MEDIUM CHARM. Repeat Step 2, this
time only forming 3 petals. Weave through
beads to exit from Round 1, opposite the
second petal. String 10A; pass through the
last A exited to form a loop (Fig.5). Repeat
the thread path several times to reinforce.
Secure the thread and trim. Set the
medium charm aside. Repeat this entire
step twice for a total of 3 medium charms.
4) SMALL CHARM. Use 1' of thread to
string 1 platinum 4mm pearl and 8A; pass
through the pearl. String 8A; pass through
the pearl again and the 16A to form a tight
circle around the pearl (Fig.6, blue
thread). String 3A; pass through the last
A exited to form a picot. Weave through
beads to exit from the A on the other side
of the pearl, opposite the picot (Fig.6, red
thread). Dont trim the thread; set the
small charm aside. Repeat this entire step
four times for a total of 5 small charms.
Artists Tips
Make sure when joining the chain links
that you reinforce the thread path
several times. Reinforcing this way will
ensure that the links dont come apart.
For more sparkle, use round crystals
instead of pearls.
Figure 5
Fig. 7: Zipping the
clasp ring
Fig. 9: Connect-
ing the clasp bar
to the chain
ROXANNE ROGERS is a self-taught beader who
never met a bead she didnt like.
contact: FireLine braided beading thread, Swarovski
crystal pearls, and all other materials: FusionBeads
.com, (888) 781-3559.
Slide the strip through the open link of
the beaded chain. Fold the strip so the
end beads touch the 6th row; securely
stitch these beads together to form a
ring (Fig.9). Repeat the thread path sev-
eral times to reinforce; secure the thread
and trim.
7 FINISHING. Stitch each charm to
the beaded chain:
Large charms: Use 1' of thread to string
15A; pass through the bottom of the
2nd link, the top loop of 1 large charm,
and through the 15A just strung
(Fig.10). Repeat the thread path several
times to reinforce. Secure the thread
and trim. Repeat to add a large charm
to the 10th link and another to the
18th link.
Medium charms: Repeat the large charm
connection, this time attaching the
medium charms to the bottom of
the 6th, 14th, and 22nd links.
Small charms: Place a needle on the work-
ing thread of a small charm. Stitch the
charm to the bottom of the 4th link so
it faces forward (Fig.11). Secure the
thread and trim. Repeat to attach small
charms to the 8th, 12th, 16th, and
20th links.
5 CLASP RING. Use tubular peyote
stitch and picots to form the ring half
of the clasp:
Rounds 1 and 2: Use 3' of thread to string
32A; pass through the 32A again to
form a tight circle, leaving a 12" tail.
Round 3: String 1A, skip the next A in the
previous round, and pass through the
following A; repeat for a total of 16A.
Step up through the first A added in this
and subsequent rounds.
Rounds 4 and 5: Work 16 tubular peyote
stitches with 1B in each stitch in each
of 2 rounds.
Rounds 68: Place a needle on the tail
thread. Work 16 tubular peyote stitches
with 1B in each stitch in each of
3 rounds.
Zip: Fold the beadwork so Rounds 5 and 8
interlock. Weave these beads together
to form a seamless ring (Fig.7), tying
knots between beads as you go. Exit
from Round 8.
Picots: String 3A and pass through the
next B of Round 8; repeat for a total of
16 picots. Secure the threads and trim.
Set aside.
Connector: Repeat the link in Step 1,
this time making the strip 19B long
and passing it through the center of the
clasp ring before connecting it to one
end of the chain (Fig.8). Secure the
thread and trim.
6 CLASP BAR. Peyote- and square-stitch
the bar half of the clasp:
Strip: Use 3' of thread to peyote-stitch
a strip 12B wide and 8 rows long.
Zip: Fold the strip so Rows 1 and 4 inter-
lock. Weave the beads together to form
a seamless tube. Weave through beads
to exit from an end B.
Ends: String one 4mm pearl and 3A. *Pass
back through the pearl, pass through
the next B at the end of the tube, up
through the following B, and through
the pearl and 3A. Repeat from * to con-
nect to each B at the tubes end. Weave
through beads to the other end of the
tube and repeat this section. Exit from
the 6th bead down the side of the tube.
Connector: Square-stitch a strip off the
center of the tube 19B long and 2B wide.
Fig. 8: Connecting the clasp
ring to the chain
Fig. 10: Connecting a large
charm to the chain
Fig. 11: Connecting a small
charm to the chain
TECHNIQUES
tubular brick stitch
picot
triangle weave
PROJECT LEVEL
The rare, picturesque beauty of snow in
Jerusalema frosty white covering on
green grass, evergreen bushes, cactus, and
palmswas the inspiration for this lovely,
multitechnique bracelet.
snow in jerusalem
S V E T L ANA DUB I NS K Y
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number. For the final stitch, pass down
through the first D added in this round,
up through the second D, and down
through the third D so the thread exits
toward the leather side of the cabochon
Round 3: *String 3C; pass up through the
next D of Round 2 and down through
the following D so the 3C touch the
leather side of the cabochon. Repeat
from * around the cabochon. Step up
through the second C added in this
Round 4: String 1B and pass through the
second C of the next 3C added in Round 3;
repeat around the cabochon, pulling
tightly so the round covers the stitching
on the leather (Fig.3, red thread). Dont
trim the thread; set the large bezel aside.
2) LARGE BEZEL FRONT. Triangle-weave
a ring, then embellish it to form the front
of the large bezel:
Stitch 1: Use 4' of nylon beading thread to
string 2F and 1I; pass through the 2F
Stitch 2: String 1F and 1G; pass through
the second F of the previous stitch and
the F just added (Fig.4, red thread).
Stitch 3: String 1F and 1I; pass through
the F of the previous stitch and the
F just added.
Stitches 427: Repeat Stitches 2 and 3
twelve times.
1) LARGE BEZEL. Use backstitch, brick
stitch, and picots to form a bezel for the
large cabochon:
Preparation: Cut one 1 2" piece of
beading foundation and glue the large
cabochon to the center. Let dry
20 minutes.
Round 1: Tie a knot at the end of 3' of
nylon beading thread. Pass through the
beading foundation, next to the large
cabochon. *String 2D; lay the beads
along the edge of the cabochon, pass
down through the foundation near the
end of the second D, pass up through the
foundation between the 2D just added,
and pass through the second D. Repeat
from * to backstitch around the edge of
the cabochon (Fig.1). Pass through the
first D added in this round and down
through the foundation.
Backing: Carefully trim the excess bead-
ing foundation to 1mm from Round 1.
Glue the foundation side of the cabo-
chon to the back of one 1 2" piece of
leather; let dry. Carefully trim the excess
leather to 1mm from Round 1.
Round 2: String 2D; pass down through
the foundation and leather near the exit
point, then pass back through the D just
added to form a brick stitch. *String 1B;
pass down through the foundation and
leather 1 beads width from the last
stitch and between 2D of Round 1, then
pass back through the D just added
(Fig.2). Repeat from * to brick-stitch the
edge of the cabochon, making sure the
total number of beads added is an even
MATERIALS
3 g gilt-lined white opal size 15 seed beads (A)
5 g black-lined light olive green size 15 seed
beads (B)
2 g metallic brown iris size 15 seed beads (C)
3 g metallic brown iris size 11 seed beads (D)
2 g metallic olive green iris size 11 cylinder
beads (E)
3 g metallic brown iris size 8 seed beads (F)
36 black diamond AB 3mm crystal bicones (G)
6 black diamond AB 4mm crystal bicones (H)
36 powder green 4mm crystal pearls (I)
12 powder green 6mm crystal pearls (J)
42 iris brown 4mm fire-polished rounds (K)
1 white 2535mm osmina shell cabochon
2 white 1625mm osmina shell cabochons
1 silver 1711mm 2-loop filigree box clasp
2 8" piece of white leather
3 10" piece of white beading foundation
Brown size D nylon beading thread
Clear crafters glue
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 6"
Stitch 28: Repeat Stitch 2, but incorporate
the end F of Stitch 1, connecting the
first and last stitches, to form a ring.
Weave through beads to exit down
through an F on the left side of an I,
toward the I (Fig.5).
Fig. 1: Backstitching Round 1
of the large bezel
Fig. 2: Brick-stitching
Round 2 of the bezel
Fig. 3: Adding Rounds 3
and 4 of the bezel
Fig. 4: Forming Stitches 1
and 2 of the bezel front
Fig. 5: Adding Stitch 28 of the bezel
front, forming a ring
Fig. 6: Embellishing
the bezel front
Fig. 8: Forming Rows 1 and 2 of the strap
Row 2, Stitch 4: String 1K; pass through
the lower K of Stitch 5 in Row 1, the K of
the previous stitch, and the K just
added.
Row 2, Stitch 5: String 1K and 1J; pass
through the K of the previous stitch and
the K just added.
added. (Fig.8, red thread).
Connect: Match this end of the strap so
its centered on Round 1 at the side of a
small bezel. Securely stitch this K to the
bezel, passing through beads of Round 2.
Weave through beads to stitch the end K
of Row 1, Stitch 7, to the bezel. Pass back
Center: String 1B, 1H, and 1B; pass
through the lower K of Row 1, Stitch 5.
String 1B, 1H, and 1B; pass through the
lower K of Row 1, Stitch 3. String 1B,
1H, and 1B; pass back through the sec-
ond, first, and third K of Row 1, Stitch 7
through the last K exited and the K just
added.
Row 2, Stitch 2: String 1K, pass through
added.
through the K of the previous stitch and
the K just added.
Embellishment: *String 4B; pass through
the nearest I. String 4B; pass through
the next F on the ring (Fig.6, blue
thread). String 3A; pass through the
next G. String 3A; pass through the
following F (Fig.6, red thread). Repeat
from * thirteen times. Weave through
beads to exit from 1G.
Center: String 2E and pass through the
next G; repeat thirteen times to form a
tight ring (Fig.7). Repeat the thread
path to reinforce.
Assembly: Neatly and securely stitch the
ring to the face of the large bezel, con-
necting the bezel fronts F to the D of
bezel Round 1. Secure the thread and
trim. Set the large bezel aside.
3 SMALL BEZELS. Repeat Steps 1 and 2
for each of the small cabochons, this time
starting with 1 2" rectangles of beading
foundation and leather. Work 22 stitches
when forming the bezel fronts, using 11I
and 11G for each ring.
4 STRAPS. Triangle-weave, then embel-
lish the straps:
Row 1, Stitch 1: Use 3' of braided beading
thread to string 3K; pass through the
first 2K.
through the last K exited in the previous
stitch and the first K just added.
the last K exited in the previous stitch
and the first K just added.
Row 1, Stitches 47: Repeat Stitches 2
and 3 twice. Weave through beads to
exit from the second K added in Stitch 7
Artists Tips
If working with different-size cabochons, make small size
adjustments by changing the number and/or size of beads used
in the center round of Step 2. For larger adjustments, change the
number of stitches worked for the triangle-weave rings.
If substituting the shell cabochons with another style, be sure the
replacements are at least 10mm tall to support the bezel.
Fig. 7: Stitching the
center of the bezel front
through the center beads to exit up
through the outside K of Row 1, Stitch 1
End: String 5B; pass through the J of
Row 1, Stitch 2. Weave through beads
to exit down through the outside K of
Row 1, Stitch 1. String 5B; pass through
the J of Row 2, Stitch 1 (Fig.9, blue
through the first 2B of the second 5B set
added in this section (Fig.9, red thread).
Clasp: String the lower loop of one half of
the clasp; pass back through the second-
to-last B exited, the outside K, and the
next 2B. String the upper loop of the
clasp; pass back through the second-to-
last B exited (Fig.10). Repeat the thread
path several times to reinforce. Secure
Embellishment: Start 3' of new nylon
thread that exits from the bottom K of
Row 1, Stitch 1, toward the clasp. String
4A; pass through the K just exited and
the side and top K of Row 1, Stitch 1.
String 4A; pass through the last K exited
(Fig.11, green thread). *String 5B; pass
through the nearest G. String 5B; pass
through the upper-left K of the next
Row 1 stitch. String 4A; pass through
the bottom K of the same Row 1 stitch.
String 4A; pass through the upper-right
K of the same Row 1 stitch (Fig.11, blue
thread). Repeat from *. String 5B; pass
through the nearest G. String 5B; pass
through the upper-left K of the next
Row 1 stitch. String 4A; pass through
the K last exited. Make a turn to embel-
lish the bottom of the strap in the same
manner, following Fig.11, red thread.
Repeat this entire step to form a
second strap.
5 ASSEMBLY. Start 12" of new nylon
thread that exits from Round 1 at the very
center of the other side of the first small
bezel. String 1K; pass through the D of
Round 1 at the very center of one side of
the large bezel. Weave through beads to
pass back through the K just added
(Fig.12, blue thread). Repeat the thread
path several times to reinforce. In a simi-
lar fashion, add 1K above the K previously
placed, then repeat the connection below
the initial K, adding a total of 3K be-
tween the bezels (Fig.12, red thread).
Repeat this entire step to connect the
other strap to the other side of the
large bezel.
Fig. 9: Connecting the strap to the small
bezel and adding the end
Fig. 10: Adding one half of
the clasp
the strap
Fig. 12: Connecting
the small and large
bezels
SVETLANA DUBINSKY lives and works near
Jerusalem. She started beading in 2006 and
has won numerous awards in many beading
competitions. Her work has also been published in the
Ukrainian bead magazine Fashionable. See more of
Svetlanas work at www.biser.info/albom/9247.
Contact her at svetadu@gmail.com.
contact: Similar seed beads and Delica cylinder
beads: Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548, www
.beyondbeadery.com. 1625mm cabochons,
fre-polished rounds, Lacys Stif Stuf beading
foundation, Swarovski bicones and pearls, and
E6000 glue: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads,
(800) 355-2137, www.fremountaingems.com.
K.O. nylon beading thread and FireLine braided
beading thread: FusionBeads.com, (888) 781-3559.
TECHNIQUES
tubular and circular peyote stitch
flat chevron chain
picot
PROJECT LEVEL
Evoking late nineteenth-century
jewelry design, this antique-
hued, lacy netted necklace is
tastefully paired with brass
filigree to create a romantic,
Victorian look.
passion flower
L I S A K AN
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Top edging: Start 3' of thread that exits
from the first 3A at the top of the collar,
toward the beadwork, leaving a 12" tail.
String 1 cube and pass through the next
3A set. Repeat across, continuing in one-
drop peyote stitch. Work back along the
collar in the other direction in three-
drop peyote stitch, using 3A in each
stitch between the cubes (Fig.3). Secure
the working thread and trim; do not
trim the tail thread.
2 FLOWER CLOSURE. Use 3' of thread,
tubular peyote stitch, and picot embellish-
ment to make a flower for the clasp:
Rounds 1 and 2: String 1 pearl, leaving a
6" tail. String 6B and pass through the
pearl again; repeat to add 6B to the
other side of the pearl (Fig.4a). Pass
through the first 6B; string 2B and pass
through the second set of 6B. String 2B
and pass through the adjacent 1B
(Fig.4b).
1 COLLAR. Use 8' of thread, chevron
stitch, picot embellishment, and one- and
two-drop peyote stitch to work the collar:
Unit1: String 1B, 2A, 1B, 3A, 1B, and 2A.
Pass back through the first B strung to
form a triangle.
Unit2: String 1A, 1 fire-polished round,
1A, 1B, and 2A. Pass back through the
last B added in the previous unit.
Unit3: String 3A, 1B, and 2A. Pass back
through the 1B of the previous unit
(Fig.1).
Repeat Units 2 and 3 seventy-eight times.
Picots: Weave through beads to exit from
the end A bead next to the last fire-pol-
ished round added, toward the bead-
work. String 5A and pass back through
the A bead on the other side of the same
fire-polished round and the A bead next
to the following fire-polished round.
Repeat across the collar to make a total
of 79 picots below each fire-polished
round (Fig.2).
The collar will begin to curve. Secure the
thread and trim.
MATERIALS
7 g amethyst AB size 15 Japanese seed
beads (A)
3 g amethyst gold luster size 11 Japanese
seed beads (B)
1 g bronze 1.5mm Japanese cubes
1 golden shadow 7.519mm crystal teardrop
79 copper iris 3mm fire-polished rounds
2 champagne 6mm pearls
1 natural brass 45mm filigree 8-petal flower
3 natural brass 5mm jump rings
1 natural brass 7.55mm filigree bead cap
1 natural brass 1" head pin
TOOLS
Scissors
Round-nose pliers
Chain-nose pliers
Wire cutters
FINISHED SIZE: 16"
Fig.1: Working Units 13 in
chevron stitch
Fig.2: Adding picots along the
bottom of the collar
Fig.3: Adding the cubes
(blue thread) and sets of
3A (red thread)
Fig.4: Rounds 1 and 2 of the
flower closure
a
b
Fig.5: Embellishing Round3
with the top picots
Artists Tips
If increasing or decreasing the
length of the collar, figure 10
units of chevron stitch are equal
to about 1".
Any 6mm bead can be used for
the center of the flowers. If
using a different-size bead, you
may need to modify the size of
the button loopjust be sure
to still use an odd number of
beads in the first round.
Round3: Work one round of tubular pey-
ote stitch off the beads surrounding the
pearl, using 1B in each stitch. Step up.
Top picots (Round3 embellishment):
String 3A; pass through the next 1B to
form a picot (Fig.5). Repeat around to
add a total of 8 picots. Exit from
Round2.
LISA KAN is a bead and lampwork artist who
channels her creative energy into a wide variety of
mediums that challenge her. She enjoys designing
elegant and feminine beadwork that has a vintage
feel. With an eye for color and textural balance, she
often combines crystals, pearls, and tiny seed beads
with basic beading stitches to build complex designs.
This project was inspired by the romanticism of late
nineteenth-century Victorian filigree jewelry. Her use
of luster-finish seed beads in subdued colors adds a
touch of antiquity and harkens back to a bygone era.
Lisa is the author of Bead Romantique: Elegant
Beadweaving Designs (Interweave, 2008).
contact: Pearls: Lisa Kan Designs, lisakandesigns@
yahoo.com, www.lisakan.com. Seed beads: Out On A
Whim, (800) 232-3111, www.whimbeads.com. Seed
beads, cubes, Swarovski crystal teardrop, and
fre-polished rounds: San Gabriel Bead Co., (626)
447-7753, www.beadcompany.com. Natural brass
fower: Vintaj Natural Brass Co. (wholesale only),
(815) 776-0481, www.vintaj.com. FireLine braided
beading thread: Bass Pro Shops, (800) 227-7776,
www.basspro.com.
4 PENDANT. Embellish the filigree
flower to create a pendant for the collar:
Center: Repeat Step 2 to make a second
beaded flower, this time omitting the
connection portion and leaving the tail
thread intact. Pass the tail thread
through the filigree flower from front to
back, just left of its center. String 8B and
pass through the flower from back to
front, just right of its center. Pass
through the beaded flowers pearl and
the 8B just added (Fig.8). Repeat the
thread path to reinforce. Secure the
thread and trim.
Dangle: Use the head pin to string the
bead cap (narrow end first) and the tear-
drop; form a wrapped loop. Use 1 jump
ring to connect the dangle to the tip of
the filigree flowers bottom petal.
Connection: Lay the filigree flower on the
collar so the upper-right and upper-left
petal tips touch the thirty-seventh and
forty-fourth chevron units. Use jump
rings to attach the petal tips to the bead-
work at those points.
Center picots (Round2 embellishment):
String 5A; pass through the next 1B in
Round2 (Fig.6). Repeat around to add a
total of 8 picots. Exit from Round1.
Bottom picots (Round1 embellishment):
String 7A; pass through the next 1B in
Round1 (Fig.7). Repeat around to add a
total of 8 picots. Exit from Round1.
Connection: String 2A. Pass through the
top end B bead on the non-tail end of
the collar, pass back through the 2A just
strung, and through the last B exited in
Round1. String 1A and pass through
the next B in Round1, toward the bot-
tom of the collar. String 2A. Pass
through the collars bottom end B, pass
back through the 2A just strung, and
through the last B exited in Round1.
Secure the working and tail threads,
then trim.
3 LOOP. Weave the collars tail thread
through beads to exit an end B and string
37A. Pass through the opposite 1B at the
end of the collar to form a loop. Work pey-
ote stitch around the loop using 1A in each
stitch. Secure the thread and trim.
Fig.6: Embellishing Round2
with the center picots
Fig.7: Embellishing Round1 with
the bottom picots
Fig.8: Attaching the
beaded center to the
filigree flower
Triangular components come
together for a rickrack ribbon effect.
Using contrasting colors or finishes
accentuates the triangular connectors.
TECHNIQUES
PROJECT LEVEL
rickrack bracelet
C AR OL E OHL
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Round6: String 6A, pass through the next
2B of Round5, string 2A, and pass
through the next 2B of Round5; repeat
twice to add a total of 24A (Fig.1, red
thread). Secure the thread, but dont
trim. Set the component aside.
Repeat this entire step nine times using
2'of thread for a total of 10 triangles.
Secure and trim the thread on all of the
triangles except the first one.
2) CONNECTING THE TRIANGLES.
Weave the long thread from the first trian-
gle through beads to exit a set of 6A from
Round6. String 6A and pass through the
set of 6A just exited; repeat the thread
path to reinforce, exiting the 6A just
added. Pass through a set of 6A of Round6
of a second triangle and through the 6A
added in this step (Fig.2). Repeat the
thread path to reinforce. Weave through
beads to exit from the other side of the tri-
angle just added. Repeat entire step to con-
nect all 10 triangles in a strip. Weave
through beads to exit from the set of 6A of
Round6 at the end of the bracelet. Note:
Use the bracelet photo to help determine
where each triangle will connect. They
should form a zigzag.
1) TRIANGLES. Stitch triangular compo-
nents using herringbone and circular
peyote stitch:
Round1: Use 6' of thread to string 3C,
leaving a 10" tail. Tie a knot to form a
tight circle; pass through the beads
again and exit from the first bead strung
(Fig.1, aqua thread).
next C; repeat twice to add a total of 6B.
Step up through the first B added in this
round (Fig.1, orange thread).
Round3: String 2B, pass through the next
B of Round2, the next C of Round1, and
the following B of Round2; repeat twice
to add a total of 6B. Step up through the
first B added in this round (Fig.1, green
thread).
B of Round3, string 6A, and pass
through the following B of Round3;
repeat twice to add a total of 3B and
18A. Step up through the first B added
in this round (Fig.1, pink thread).
6A of Round4, string 2B, and pass
twice to add a total of 12B. Step up
through the first 2B added in this round
MATERIALS
3 g matte metallic teal iris size 14 seed
beads (A)
3 g semi-matte metallic bronze iris size 11
seed beads (B)
30 matte metallic bronze 3mm cubes (C)
1 antiqued copper 13mm spiral toggle clasp
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Fig.1: Stitching Rounds 16 Fig.2: Joining the triangles
Artists Tips
If you want a sharper point on each
triangle, add 1A between the 2A on
the points in Round6.
If you need to add more length,
add more connector rows to each
end before adding the clasp, or add
another row between each triangle.
You can even add more triangles,
but there must be an even number
in order to keep the clasp straight.
Its possible to use 4mm cubes in
this design without changing the
bead counts.
Using similar colors for the cubes
and the size 15s will accentuate the
color of the size 11s. If you want a
more monochromatic look, use a
combination of matte and shiny
colors to create a subtle contrast.
3) CLASP. Stitch the clasp to the bracelet:
Toggle ring: String 6A, pass through the
last 6A exited, and repeat the thread
path to reinforce; repeat twice to form a
tab (Fig.3, blue thread). String 3B, pass
through the connector loop on the ring
half of the clasp, pass back through the
last B added, string 2B, and pass
through the opposite end of the set of
6A just exited (Fig.3, red thread).
Repeat the thread path twice to re-
inforce. Secure the thread and trim.
Toggle bar: Weave the 10" tail from the
first triangle through beads to exit from
the set of 6A of Round6 at the open end
of the bracelet. String 6A, pass through
the 6A just exited, and repeat the thread
path to reinforce; repeat twice to form a
tab. String 7B, pass through the connec-
tor loop on the bar half of the clasp, pass
back through the last B added, string 3B,
pass back through the third B added,
string 2B, and pass through the opposite
side of 6A just exited (Fig.4). Repeat the
thread path twice to reinforce. Secure
the threads and trim.

Fig.3: Attaching the toggle ring Fig.4: Stitching the toggle bar
contact: FireLine braided beading thread: Artbeads
.com, (866) 715-2323. Miyuki seed beads: Charlenes
Beads, (760) 530-9436, www.cbbeads.com.
TECHNIQUES
flat peyote stitch
flat netting
PROJECT LEVEL
Connect two quick-to-stitch strips of peyote into a
bracelet using simple netting and very few materials
just a little bit of this (size 8 seeds beads) and a little bit
of that (size 11 seed beads).
this & that
ME L I NDA B AR TA
MAIN
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2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2 3
4
1
2
3
Row5 (netting): String 3B and pass
through the next D of Row1, D of
Row2, and D of Row1; repeat to add a
total of 19 nets (Fig.3, red thread). Exit
the end D of Row2.
Row6 (netting): Pass through the 7A of
the clasp loop and exit the nearest D of
Row4 (Fig.4, blue thread). String 3C
and pass through the next D of Row4, D
of Row2, and D of Row4; repeat to add
a total of 19 nets (Fig.4, red thread).
Secure the threads and trim.
1 FIRST STRAND. Use even-count, flat
peyote stitch and netting to work a base
strand:
Rows1 and 2: Use 3' of thread to string
77D and 7A, leaving a 4" tail. Pass
through the top loop on one half of the
clasp and back through the last D added
Row3: String 1D, skip 1D, and pass
through the next; repeat for a total of
38D. String 7A and pass through the top
loop on the other half of the clasp. Tie a
knot with the tail and working threads
and exit the nearest D of Row2 (Fig.1,
red thread).
Row4: String 1D and pass through the
next D of Row2; repeat for a total of
38D (Fig.2). Pass through the 7A of the
clasp loop and exit the nearest D of
Row1 (Fig.3, blue thread).
MATERIALS
1 g matte metallic light green size 11
Japanese seed beads (A)
2 g gold size 11 Japanese seed beads (B)
2 g silver size 11 Japanese seed beads (C)
3 g matte metallic leaf green size 8 Japanese
seed beads (D)
1 sterling silver 1428mm 2-loop hook-and-
loop clasp
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Fig.1: Working Rows13
Fig.2: Adding Row4
Fig.3: Working Row5 off Row1
Fig.4: Adding Row6 to Row4
Artists Tips
If adjusting the length of the bracelet, make sure
the number of beads used in the peyote rows is
divisible by four, plus one.
A little twisting is okay, but hold the beadwork as
flat as possible while working the peyote-stitch
rows to prevent the work from twisting too much.
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Row6: Repeat Row5, passing through
beads of Rows1 and 2, using C in place
of D, and connecting to the center C of
the first strands Row6. Use tight ten-
sion to pull the 2 strands together. Note:
Row3 of both strands will form the
sides of the bracelet. Secure the threads
and trim.
2 SECOND STRAND. Make a second
strand that attaches to the other loop of
the clasp:
Rows14: Repeat as for the first strand,
connecting to the clasps bottom loop.
Row5: String 1B, pass through the nearest
center B of the first strands Row5,
string 1B, and pass through the next D
of Row4, D of Row2, and D of Row4;
repeat to connect all nets. Pass through
the 7A of the clasp loop and exit the first
D of Row1 (Fig.5).
Fig.5: Connecting the 2 strands
MELINDA BARTA is editor of Beadwork and
author of several best-selling books, the latest of
which is Mastering Herringbone Stitch: The Complete
Guide (Interweave, 2014). Visit www.melinda
barta.com.
contact: Clasp: Objects and Elements, (206)
965-0373, www.objectsandelements.com. Seed
beads and FireLine braided beading thread: Beyond
Beadery, (800) 840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com.
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TECHNIQUE
PROJECT LEVEL
Worked in analogous colors for subtle
contrast, this bracelet is reversible to
complement any outfit.
heavenly hexagons
MI K K I F E R R UG I AR O
MAIN
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Artists Tip
To make the bracelet " smaller,
change the 6mm bicones to
4mm bicones. To make it "
larger, change them to 8mm
bicones.
1) SIDE 1 (COLOR SHADING). Form the
first side of the hexagon, working from the
inside out in circular peyote stitch and fol-
lowing Fig.1 and Fig.2:
Round1: Use 6' of thread to string 6A;
pass through all the beads again to form
a tight circle, leaving a 6" tail.
next A from the previous round; repeat
around to add a total of 6A. Step up for
the next and subsequent rounds by
passing through the first bead of the
current round (Fig.1).
Round3: Work 2A in each stitch for a total
of 12A.
Rounds4 and 5: Work 1 round with 1B in
each stitch, splitting the 2A of Round3.
Repeat to add a total of 12B in each
round.
Round6: Work 1B in each stitch for the
odd stitches and 2B in each stitch for the
even stitches for a total of 18B. Note:
Notice that these and subsequent
increases will line up with those from
previous rounds and cause the hexago-
nal shape to form.
Rounds7 and 8: Work 1 round with 1C in
each stitch, splitting the 2B of Round6.
Repeat to add a total of 18C in each
round.
Round9: Work 1 stitch with 2C and
2 stitches with 1C in each stitch. Repeat
around for a total of 24C.
MATERIALS
1 g hematite size 11 cylinder beads (A)
1.5 g dark steel size 11 cylinder beads (B)
2 g galvanized tarnished silver size 11
cylinder beads (C)
2.5 g dark nickel size 11 cylinder beads (D)
7 g galvanized silver size 11 cylinder beads (E)
3 g metallic bright copper size 11 cylinder
beads (F)
10 dark gray 4mm crystal pearls
4 copper 4mm crystal pearls
14 silver 6mm metal bicones
1 sterling silver 18mm 2-strand slide-lock
clasp
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Fig.1: Starting
Rounds1 and 2
of Side 1
Fig.2: The shaded
pattern of Side 1
Fig.3: Working Round15,
the start of Side 2
Rounds10 and 11: Work 1 round with 1D
in each stitch, splitting the 2C of
Round9. Repeat to add a total of 24D in
each round.
Round12: Work 3 stitches with 1D in each
stitch and 1 stitch with 2D. Repeat
around for a total of 30 beads.
Rounds13 and 14: Work 1 round with 1E
in each stitch, splitting the 2D of
Round12. Repeat to add a total of 30E
in each round (Fig.2).

2) SIDE 2 (SWIRL PATTERN). Form the
second side of the hexagon, working from
the outside in circular peyote stitch and
following Fig.3 and Fig.4:
Round15: Work 1E in each stitch except
form decreases (dont add a bead) in the
third, eighth, thirteenth, eighteenth,
twenty-third, and twenty-eighth
stitches for a total of 24 beads. Unless
otherwise noted, step up for the next
round, and all subsequent rounds, by
passing through the first bead of the
current round (Fig.3). Note: As you work
this round, the work will curve inward.
Round16: Work 1 bead in each stitch in
this color order: 1E, 4F, 4E, 4F, 4E, 4F,
and 3E. Step up through the first bead
added in this round.
Round17: Work 1 bead in each stitch, add-
ing the same color bead as the last one
exited for a total of 24 beads. Step up
through the second bead added in this
Round 1 =
Round 2 =
Round 3 =
Round 4 =
Round 5 =
Round 6 =
Round 7 =
Round 8 =
Round 9 =
Round 10 =
Round 11 =
Round 12 =
Round 13 =
Round 14 =

Repeat this entire step to join all the
hexagons in a line.
4) CLASP. Start 12" of new thread that
exits a corner of an end hexagon. String
1 bicone and pass through the top loop of
one clasp half, front to back. String 1 cop-
per pearl and pass back through the clasp
loop. String 1 gray pearl, pass through the
clasp loop, and back through the bicone.
Weave through the 4 corner beads of the
hexagon to turn the thread. Repeat the
thread path to reinforce. Weave through
beads at the end of the hexagon to exit the
next corner; attach to the second clasp
loop in the same manner as the first
Repeat entire step at the other end of the
bracelet to secure the other clasp half.
MIKKI FERRUGIARO discovered beadweaving in
2008. Self-taught, she now teaches others; sells her
work in galleries; sells kits and patterns of her original
designs online (www.mikkiferrugiarodesigns.artfire
.com); and blogs about her beading experiences at
www.thebeadedcarpet.blogspot.com.
contact: All Delica cylinder beads: Artbeads.com,
(866) 715-2323. Clasp: Fire Mountain Gems and
Beads, (800) 423-2319, www.fremountaingems.com.
next bead from the previous round;
repeat five times to add a total of
6 beads.
Round25: String 1 bead and pass through
the next bead of the previous round
(covering the decrease), then work
1 stitch with 1 bead; repeat around for
a total of 6 beads.
Round26: Work 1 bead in each stitch for a
total of 6 beads (Fig.4). Pass through
the beads added in this round again to
tighten and reinforce.
Pearl: Pass up through the center of the
hexagon to the first side. String 1 gray
pearl, pass back through the center hole,
and pass through the 6 center beads
again. Repeat this step to secure the
pearl in the center of Side 1. Secure the
thread and trim.
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 five times for a total
of 6 hexagons.
3) JOINING THE HEXAGONS. Start
12" of new thread that exits a bead at one
corner of a hexagon. String 1 bicone and
pass through a bead at one corner of a sec-
ond hexagon, making sure the pearls are
on the same side. Weave through the 4 cor-
ner beads to turn the thread around to
pass back through the bicone. Repeat the
thread path several times to secure. Weave
through beads to exit from the next cor-
ner. In the same manner, connect the near-
est corner of the second hexagon (Fig.5).
round. Note: From now on, youll always
add the same color bead as the last
one exited.
Round18: Work 3 stitches with 1 bead in
each stitch, then form a decrease by
passing through the next bead from the
previous round; repeat five times to add
a total of 18 beads.
Round19: Work 2 stitches with 1 bead in
each stitch, then string 1 bead, skip over
the decrease from the previous round,
and pass through the following bead
from the previous round; repeat five
times to add a total of 18 beads.
total of 18 beads.
Round21: Work 1 stitch with 1 bead, then
form a decrease by passing through the
next bead from the previous round.
Work 2 stitches with 1 bead in each
stitch, then form a decrease by passing
through the next bead from the previ-
ous round; repeat four times, then work
1 stitch with 1 bead for a total of
12 beads.
Round22: String 1 bead and pass through
the next bead of the previous round
(covering the decrease), then work
1 stitch with 1 bead; repeat around to
add a total of 12 beads.
total of 12 beads.
Round24: Work 1 stitch with 1 bead, then
form a decrease by passing through the
Fig.4: The swirl
pattern of Side 2
Fig.5: Joining the hexagons
Fig.6: Adding the clasp
Round 16 =
Round 17 =
Round 18 =
Round 19 =
Round 20 =
Round 21 =
Round 22 =
Round 23 =
Round 24 =
Round 25 =
Round 26 =

TECHNIQUES
circular and flat netting
picot
PROJECT LEVEL
Use peyote stitch and netting to create
this holiday-ready pendant inspired by
the extravagant and elegant Baroque
period of Italy in the 1700s.
go for baroque
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B at the tip of the next loop; repeat
around to add a total of 50A. Exit from
the first 5A (Fig.4, black thread).
Round4: String 1A, skip 1B (a loop bead),
and pass through the next A from
Round3. Continue around in tubular
peyote stitch with 1A in each stitch for a
total of 30A. Step up through the first A
added in this round (Fig.4, green
thread).
Round5: Work 1 peyote stitch with 1A,
then pass through the next 2A from the
previous round to form a decrease;
repeat around to add a total of 15A. Step
up through the first A added in this
round (Fig.4, orange thread).
Round6: Place the 18mm rivoli inside the
beadwork faceup. Work tubular peyote
stitch with 2B in each stitch for a total of
30B. Step up through the first 2B added
in this round (Fig.4, blue thread).
1B in each stitch, treating each 2B in the
previous round as 1 bead, for a total of
15B (Fig.4, red thread).
Round8 (optional): If necessary, to
tighten the rivoli in place, work tubular
peyote stitch with 1B in each stitch for
a total of 15B.
1 LARGE BEZEL. Work netting and
peyote stitch to form a bezel for the
large rivoli:
Round1: Use 4' of thread to string 10A,
leaving an 8" tail. Tie a knot to form a
tight circle; exit from the first A strung.
Round2, Loop 1: String {1B and 3A} four
times for a total of 16 beads. Pass back
through the first B and the next A in
Round1 (Fig.1).
Round2, Loop 2: String 1B and 3A; pass
back through the nearest B of the previ-
ous net (Fig.2, blue thread). String 3A,
1B, 3A, 1B, and 3A; pass back through
the first B added in this loop and the
next A in Round1 (Fig.2, red thread).
Round2, Loops 39: Repeat Loop 2 seven
more times to form a total of 9 loops.
Round2, Loop 10: String 1B and 3A; pass
back through the nearest B of the ninth
loop. String 3A, 1B, and 3A; pass back
through the nearest B of the first loop.
String 3A; pass back through the first B
added in this loop and through the next
A in Round1 (Fig.3, blue thread).
Weave through beads to exit the third B
of Loop 1 (Fig.3, red thread).
MATERIALS
4 g platinum-lined clear size 15 seed
beads (A)
2 g amethyst-lined clear size 15 seed
beads (B)
1 g hematite 2mm rounds (C)
2 g silver 3mm drops (D)
4 foil-backed medium vitrial 8mm (size SS39)
crystal pointed-back cabochons
1 foil-backed medium vitrial 18mm crystal
rivoli
Beading wax
Chain or rope necklace for hanging the
pendant
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 1 2" (pendant)
Fig.1: Adding Loop 1
of the large bezel
Fig.2: Adding
Loop 2
Fig.3: Completing Loop 10 of the large bezel Fig.4: Completing Rounds37 of the large bezel Fig.5: Embellishing the large bezel
Round9: Weave through beads to exit the
first A in Round3. String 3C, skip 3A of
Round3, and pass through the next A,
then string 1D, skip the next B (at the
tip of a loop), and pass through the fol-
lowing A of Round3 (Fig.5); repeat
around to embellish the edge of the
rivoli. Secure the thread and trim.
Set the large bezel aside.
Loop 3: String 3B and pass back through
the ninth bead (a B) of the previous loop.
String 3B, 1D, and 6B; pass back
through the first B added in this loop
and through the next A in Round3
(skipping the B).
the twelfth bead (a B) of the previous
loop. String 2B, 1D, and 4B; pass back
and through the next A in Round3.
the tenth bead (a B) of the previous loop.
String 1B, 1D, and 3B; pass back
and the previous 2A in Round3 (Fig.9).
Picot: String 1B, 1D, and 1B; pass back
through the previous A in Round3
(Fig.10). Dont trim the thread; set the
small bezel aside.
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 three times for a total
of 4 small bezels.
2A at the edge of the next loop; repeat
around to add a total of 8B (Fig.7). Step
round.
Round4: Place a 6mm cabochon in the
beadwork faceup. String 2A and pass
around to add a total of 16A, securing
the cabochon inside the beadwork
(Fig.8). Weave through beads to exit
from a B in Round3.
3 SMALL BEZEL EMBELLISHMENT.
Work netting off the edge of the small
bezel:
Loop 1: String 4B, 1D, and 3B; pass back
through the first B just added and
through the next A in Round3.
the seventh bead (a B) of the previous
loop. String 2B, 1D, and 5B; pass back
and through the next A in Round3.
2 SMALL BEZEL. Work netting and pey-
ote stitch to bezel a small cabochon:
Round1: Use 3' of thread to string 8A,
leaving an 8" tail. Tie a knot to form a
tight circle; exit from the first A strung.
Round2, Loop 1: String 1B, 1A, 1B, 4A,
1B, and 1A; pass back through the first
B added and the next A of Round1.
Round2, Loop 2: String 1B and 1A and
pass back through the nearest B from
the previous loop. String 4A, 1B, and
1A; pass back through the first B added
in this loop and the next A of Round1.
Round2, Loops 37: Repeat Loop 2 five
more times to form a total of 7 loops.
Round2, Loop 8: String 1B and 1A and
pass through the nearest B from the pre-
vious loop. String 4A and pass back
through the second B in Loop 1. String
1A and pass back through the first B
added in this loop (Fig.6, blue thread).
Weave through beads to exit 2A at the
edge of Loop 1 (Fig.6, red thread).
Fig.6: Completing Round2
of the small bezel
Fig.7: Working Round3
of the small bezel
Fig.8: Working Round4
of the small bezel
Fig.9: Embellishing the small bezel Fig.10: Adding the small bezel-embellishment picot Fig.11: Stitching the bail strip
Zip: Fold the strip so the final row touches
Round1 of the bezel. Work a peyote-
stitch thread path to turn the strip into
a loop (Fig.12). Weave through beads to
exit Round2, opposite the bail connec-
tion.
Connect: Stitch the small bezel to a B at
the tip of one of the large bezels loops,
repeating the thread path to reinforce
(Fig.13). Secure the bails thread and
trim.
5 FINISHING. Attach the 3 remaining
small bezels to the large bezel and to each
other by first following Fig.14s blue
thread, then following the red thread.
Note: Be sure to connect the small bezels
underneath the large bezel's embellish-
ment round. Repeat the thread paths sev-
eral times to reinforce. Secure all threads
and trim. Slide the bail onto the
necklace.
4 BAIL. Form a bail for hanging the
pendant:
Strip: Weave the working thread of 1 small
bezel through an A in Round3 so the
thread exits over the first B added in
Loop 3, toward the back of the cabo-
chon. Flip the piece over and work a
strip of odd-count peyote stitch off the
bezel thats 3A wide and 17 rows long or
long enough to fit over the rope or chain
(Fig.11).
Embellish (optional): Exit from an A at
the edge of the strip. String 3A, pass
down through the next A at the edge of
the strip, and pass up through the fol-
lowing A; repeat down both sides of the
strip to add a picot edging. Weave
through the beads to exit from the A in
the final row of the strip.
Fig.12: Zipping the
strip into a bail
Fig.13: Attaching a small and large bezel Fig.14: Connecting the remaining small bezels
MELANIE POTTER lives on the central coast of
California with her husband, Scott. She revels in the
beauty of this area and spends time outside hiking,
walking, swimming, and sometimes just resting in her
hammock. Her favorite inspiration for her beadwork
designs comes from natures beauty and especially
that of flowers. Along the many local trails is
awe-inspiring scenery as well as myriad flowers to
gaze upon. View more of Melanies work at www
.melaniepotter.com and learn about her bead retreats
at www.schoolofbeadwork.com.
contact: Seed beads, magatama drops, FireLine
braided beading thread, Swarovski crystal rivoli:
beadery.com. Kits and Swarovski article #1028 Xilion
Chaton crystal cabochons: School of Beadwork, (805)
440-2613, www.schoolofbeadwork.com. Necklaces:
Rio Grande, (800) 545-6566, www.riogrande.com.
back of
pendant
Artists Tips
You can use 3mm rounds in
place of the 2mm rounds for a
bolder look on the large bezel.
Instead of using a purchased
chain or rope, bead a thick chain
using spiral rope or peyote. A
chain that is 3mm or 4mm in
diameter looks great.
TECHNIQUES
tubular and flat peyote stitch
stringing
PROJECT LEVEL
Use this lovely beaded toggle clasp to
finish off any of your favorite projects
or string it with the pearls and crystals
featured here. Graduated sizes of beads
worked in tubular peyote stitch form a
sturdy dimensional ring.
petite pearls toggle
C S I L L A C S I R MA Z
MAIN
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Rounds9 and 10: Work 1C in each stitch
for a total of 24C in each of the 2 rounds
(Fig.2).
Zip: Exit 1C of Round10. Curl the bead-
work into a ring so Rounds1 and 10
interlock like a zipper. Weave these
beads together to form a seamless ring
2) TOGGLE BAR. Use even-count, flat
peyote stitch to form a toggle bar (Fig.4):
Rows1 and 2: Use 3' of thread to
string 14E.
Rows3 and 4: Work 1F in each stitch for
a total of 7F in each of the 2 rows.
Rows5 and 6: Work 1E in each stitch for
a total of 7E in each of the 2 rows.
Row7: Work 1F in each stitch for
a total of 7F.
Row8: Work 1A in each stitch for
a total of 7A.
Row9: Work 1D in each stitch for
a total of 7D.
Row10: Work 1C in each stitch for
a total of 7C.
1) TOGGLE RING. Use tubular peyote
stitch to make a band of different-sized
seed beads. Curl the band into a tubular
ring with the small beads on the inside; zip
the small beads to close the ring:
Rounds1 and 2: Leaving a 6" tail, use 3' of
thread to string {1A and 1B} twenty-
four times for a total of 48 beads. Tie the
working and tail threads to form a circle.
Exit from 1B (Fig.1).
1F in each stitch for a total of 24F. Step
up for the next and subsequent rounds
by passing through the first bead added
in the current round.
Round4: Work 1E in each stitch for a total
of 24E.
Round5: Work 1 stitch with 1E and
1 stitch with 1G; repeat around for
a total of 12E and 12G.
Round6: Work 1F in each stitch for
a total of 24F.
Round7: Work 1B in each stitch for
a total of 24B.
Round8: Work 1A in each stitch for
a total of 24A.
MATERIALS
1 g yellow-lined amber size 15 seed
beads (A)
1 g light bronze metallic size 15 seed
beads (B)
1 g green metallic size 15 seed beads (C)
1 g light bronze metallic size 11 seed
beads (D)
1 g gold luster size 11 cylinder beads (E)
1 g opaque green metallic luster size 11
cylinder beads (F)
1 g gold luster size 10 cylinder beads (G)
32 green iris 667mm potato pearls
30 golden shadow 4mm crystal bicones
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 6"
Fig.1: Working Rounds1 and 2
of the toggle ring
Fig.2: Stitching the toggle ring
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
14
13
Fig.3: Zipping the inside of the ring
Fig.4: Toggle bars bead pattern Fig.5: Zipping the ends of the toggle bar
Editors Tip
To keep the beadwork
firm, use tight tension
when stitching the ring.
Rows11 and 12: Work 1E in each stitch for
a total of 7E in each of the 2 rows.
Rows13 and 14: Work 1F in each stitch for
a total of 7F in each of the 2 rows.
Zip: Exit from the first F in Row13,
toward the edge. Fold the beadwork so
the beads of Rows1 and 14 interlock like
a zipper. Weave these beads together
into a seamless tube (Fig.5). Weave
through beads to exit an end F of
Row13, away from the beadwork.
End embellishment: String 3B, 1 pearl,
and 3B. Pass down into the edge F of
Row3 on the opposite side of the tube.
Pass up through the edge E of Row5.
String 3B, pass back through the pearl,
string 3B, and pass down through the
edge E of Row11 (Fig.6). Repeat the
thread path to secure. Weave through
beads to exit the other end of the tube
and add a pearl in the same manner.
3 STRINGING. Join the toggle bar and
ring with strands of seed beads, pearls,
and crystals:
Strand 1: Begin 3' of thread that exits the
center F of Row14 of the toggle bar.
String 4B, 1D, 3B, and 1D. *String
{1 pearl and 1D} five times. String
{1 crystal and 1D} five times. Repeat
from * for a total of 2 pearl sections and
Fig.6: Embellishing
the toggle-bar end
Fig.7: Working the strands
option
Use the toggle
ring to create an
eye-catching
pendant.
Embellish the
toggle ring by
stringing a
seed-bead-and-
crystal center and
adding pearl and
crystal dangles
and fringe.
2 crystal sections. Pass through an E or
G of the rings Round5. Weave through
beads to exit an adjacent bead of
Round5 and pass back through the
strand to exit the first D added. String
4B and pass through the center F of the
bars Row14 (Fig.7). Secure the thread
and trim.
Strands 2 and 3: Add 2 more strands, 1 on
each side of Strand 1, that connect to
adjacent seed beads of Row14 in the bar
and Round5 of the ring. Begin each
strand with a section of crystals (instead
of pearls) for a varied pattern.
Artists Tips
For a wider bracelet, string additional
strands. String 2D where the additional
side strands connect to the ring to
accommodate the curve of the ring.
To strengthen the toggle bar, place
a trimmed toothpick inside of the
beaded tube before working the
second end embellishment.
CSILLA CSMIRAZ has been making beaded
jewelry for four years. Her favorite beads include
Japanese seed beads and crystals, but she hopes to
learn to make her own lampworked beads one day.
By nationality Hungarian, she now lives in London.
Visit her website, www.beadtimes.co.uk, and e-mail
her at shilabead@gmail.com.
contact: Pearls: Bufys Beads, www.bufysbeads
.com. Delica cylinder beads, FireLine braided
beading thread, and all other materials: JBS
Beads, www.jbsbeads.co.uk. Similar materials:
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137,
www.fremountaingems.com.
TECHNIQUES
tubular herringbone stitch
tubular netting
stringing
PROJECT LEVEL
Create this stunning Japanese-inspired necklace with
silvery beaded beads that resemble pearls.
jasmine pearls
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5
6
13
14
12
11
10
9
8
7
Side1, Round9: Work 1 stitch with 2A
over the decrease from Round8, 1 stitch
with 1A, 1 stitch with 1A over the next
decrease from Round8, and 1 stitch
with 1A; repeat twice. Step up through
the first 2A added in this round (Fig.3,
brown thread).
Side1, Round10: Use tight tension to
work 12 stitches with 1A in each stitch,
treating each set of 2A from Round9 as
one bead (Fig.3, orange thread).
Side1, Round11: Work 1 stitch with 1A,
form a decrease, work 1 stitch with 1A,
and 1 stitch with 1A over the decrease
from Round9; repeat twice (Fig.3, pink
thread).
Side1, Round12: Work 9 stitches with 1A
in each stitch, always adding only 1A
over the decreases from Round11
form a decrease, and work 1 stitch with
1A; repeat twice (Fig.3, blue thread).
and, without adding a bead, pass
through the next up bead to form a
decrease; repeat twice (Fig.3, red
thread). Dont pass through these beads
again; its important to leave a small hole
in the beadwork here. Secure the work-
ing thread and trim.
FOCAL
1 BEADED BEAD. Work tubular peyote
stitch to form a beaded bead:
Side1, Rounds1 and 2: Use 6' of white
thread to string 36A, leaving a 3' tail.
Pass through the beads again to form a
circle and exit through the first 2A.
in each stitch. Work the beads tight and
flat. Step up for the next and subsequent
rounds by passing through the first bead
added in each round.
in each stitch. Pull tight to form a tube.
in each stitch.
in each stitch and pass through the next
A from Rounds4 and 5 to form a
decrease (Fig.1); repeat twice.
in each stitch, then work 1 stitch with
2A over the decrease in Round6 (Fig.2);
repeat twice. Step up through the first A
added in this round (a single A).
Side1, Round8: Work 1 stitch with 1A.
Form a decrease; work 1 stitch with 1A
and another stitch with 1A, treating the
2A from Round7 as one bead. *Work
2stitches with 1A in each stitch. Form a
decrease; work 1 stitch with 1A and
another stitch with 1A, treating the 2A
from Round7 as one bead. Repeat from
* once. Work 1 stitch with 1A (Fig.3,
black thread).
MATERIALS
5 g palladium-plated size 15 Japanese seed
beads (A)
16 g 24k gold-plated size 15 Japanese seed
beads (B)
4 g palladium-plated size 11 Japanese seed
beads (C)
2 g 24k gold-plated size 11 Japanese seed
beads (D)
9 rosaline gold 4mm crystal bicones
5 gray 4mm crystal pearl rounds
White and yellow size D nylon beading thread
Beading wax (optional)
TOOLS
No Tangle thread bobbin or small reclosable
plastic bag
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 19 " (necklace); 2" (focal)
Fig.1: Forming the first
decrease on Round6 Fig.2: Adding Round7
Fig.3: Stitching Side 1, Rounds814
Round2: String 1B, 2D, 1 bicone, 2D, and
1B, then pass through next beaded bead;
repeat twice (Fig.5, red thread) and
repeat the thread path twice to re-
inforce. Exit from a beaded bead.
Rounds3 and 4: Repeat Round2 twice,
laying each strand on either side of
Round2. Set the focal aside.
ROPE
3) CONNECTOR END, SIDE1. Work
tubular herringbone stitch to form the
curved end of the rope that will attach to
the focal:
Round1 (starter base): Cut 8' of yellow
thread and wind half of it onto a bob-
bin or put in a reclosable bag. String 4B
and pass through all again to form a
circle, making sure not to pierce the
thread. These are the starter beads.
Note: Redo this if the circle of beads
doesnt slide, since these beads need
to be removed later.
in each stitch (Fig.4, pink thread).
and form a decrease; repeat twice
Side2, Round9: Without adding a bead,
pass through the next up bead. Work
1 stitch with 1A; repeat twice (Fig.4,
red thread). Leave a small hole. Secure
Repeat this entire step three times for a
total of 4 beaded beads.
2) FOCAL ASSEMBLY. Assemble 3 beaded
beads into a focal:
Round1: Begin 2' of new white thread that
exits Round13 of 1 beaded bead. Pass
through the beaded beads center to exit
the opposite hole. String {1D, 1 pearl,
1D, and 1 beaded bead}; repeat once.
String 1D, 1 pearl, and 1D; pass through
the first beaded bead (Fig.5, blue
thread). Repeat the thread path twice to
reinforce. Exit from a beaded bead.
Side2, Round1: Use the tail thread to
work 1A, then form a decrease. Work 5
stitches with 1A in each stitch, then
form a decrease; repeat once. Work 4
stitches with 1A in each stitch. Note:
Cup the first half of the beaded bead
with three fingers and a thumb while
stitching (Fig.4, black thread).
over the decrease from the previous
round, then work 4 stitches with 1A in
each stitch; repeat twice. Step up
through the first 2A added in this round
(Fig.4, yellow thread).
in each stitch, form a decrease, work 1
stitch with 1A, then work another stitch
with 1A, treating the 2A from the previ-
ous round as one bead; repeat twice
(Fig.4, brown thread).
1stitch with 2A over the decrease from
the previous round, 1 stitch with 1A,
and 1 stitch with 1A over the next
decrease from the previous round;
repeat twice (Fig.4, purple thread).
Side2, Round5: Use tight tension to work
12 stitches with 1A in each stitch, treat-
ing each set of 2A from the previous
round as one bead (Fig.4, orange
thread).
over the 2A from Round4; work 1 stitch
with 1A, form a decrease, and work
1stitch with 1A; repeat twice (Fig.4,
green thread).
8
9
7
6
5
4
4
5
6
13
14
12
11
10
9
8
7
2
3
1
3
2
{
{
1
Side 2
Side 1
Fig.4: Stitching Side 2,
Rounds19
Fig.5: Assembling the focal Fig.6: Starting Side 1 of the rope
once (Fig.7, red thread). Secure the
working thread and trim. Note: This
flared end will connect to the focal.
4 NETTING, SIDE1. Transition to tubu-
lar netting to embellish the rope:
Round1: Remove the tail thread from the
bobbin or bag. Remove the 4 Round1
starter beads. Exiting the first C of the
first C column, string 1C, pass down
through the next C, and up through the
following one. String 1B, pass down
through the next B, and up through the
following one; repeat once. String 1B,
pass down through the next C, and up
through the first C of the first C column.
Step up through the first C added in this
round (Fig.8, green thread).
Round2: String 2C and 1B; pass through
the next B of the previous round. String
3B and pass through the next B of the
previous round; repeat once. String 3B
and pass through the next C of the pre-
vious round. Step up through the first
2C added for this and each consecutive
Round3: String 2C and 1B; pass through
the middle B of the next net from the
previous round. String 3B and pass
through the middle B of the following
net; repeat once. String 3B and pass
through the middle C of the next net
added in the previous round. Step up
through the first 2C added in this round
next B in Round1; repeat. String 2B and
pass through the next B in Round1;
repeat. Step up for the next and subse-
quent rounds by passing up through the
first C added in this round (Fig.6, blue
thread). Note: Be careful not to pierce
the base thread.
Rounds327: Work 2 stitches with 2C in
each stitch, then work 2 stitches with 2B
in each stitch, and step up through the
first C added in this round (Fig.6, red
thread); repeat for a total of 27 rounds.
Round28: Work 1 stitch with 2C, pass
down through the column to Round26,
and up through Round26 of the next
column; repeat once, then repeat again
using 2B in each of the next 2 stitches.
Round29: Work 1 stitch with 2C, but
before passing up through the next col-
umn, string 1B, and pass up through the
first bead of the next column; repeat
once, then repeat twice more using 2B in
each stitch and working 1B between the
columns (Fig.7, green thread).
Round30: String 2C, pass down through
2beads in the next column and the
nearest B, and up through the nearest
2 beads in the following column; repeat
once, then repeat twice more using 1B in
each stitch (Fig.7, blue thread).
Round31: String 1C, pass down through
3beads in the next column and the
nearest B, and up through the nearest
3beads in the following column; repeat
Rounds421: Repeat Round3 to form a
total of 21 rounds. Note: To check, count
42 spiraling C beads along the spine.
5 HERRINGBONE, SIDE1. Convert to
herringbone stitch to complete the rope:
middle B of the next net from the previ-
ous round; repeat twice. String 3B and
pass through the middle C of the next
net from the previous round. Step up
through the first 2B added in this round
middle B of the next net from the previ-
ous round; repeat three times. Step up
Round3: String 2B, pass down through
the next B from the previous round, and
up through the following B; repeat three
times to work tubular herringbone
stitch. Step up through the first B added
in this round (Fig.9, red thread).
Rounds4 and on: Repeat Round3 until
the herringbone-stitched section is
7"long. Dont trim the thread; set the
rope aside.
6 SIDE2. Repeat Step 3. Remove the tail
from the bobbin or bag and remove the
4 Round1 starter beads. Work herring-
bone stitch for 9 " using 2B in each stitch.
Dont trim the thread; set the rope aside.
Fig.7: Stitching
Rounds2931
Fig.8: Transitioning
to netting
Fig.9: Transitioning to
herringbone stitch
Make a pair of
matching earrings.
to connect the B at the end of the rope in
the same manner. Secure the thread and
trim. Repeat this section to attach the
second rope to the other side of the focal
Ropes: Begin 8" of new yellow thread that
exits the second C of Step 4, Round2
(the beginning of the netted section on
Side1). Adjust the ropes to find the best
stitching attachment point, be sure to
hide the thread between the ropes, and
securely stitch the ropes together
(Fig.12, red thread). Secure the thread
and trim.
NANCY CAIN has beaded since 1990, and
her work has appeared in national and international
beadwork exhibitions. She teaches her bead-craft
workshops throughout the United States, Japan, and
Europe. Peyote stitch, herringbone stitch, and netting
are her three favorite stitches and are all beautifully
combined in this project. She considers them sister
stitches, since they blend so effortlessly. Visit
Nancys website, www.nancycain.com.
or contact: Swarovski crystal bicones, crystal
pearls, One-G nylon beading threads, and all
other materials: Creative Castle, (877) 232-3748,
www.creativecastle.com.
Check to make sure the loop fits over the
beaded bead and make adjustments as nec-
essary. Repeat the thread path several
times to reinforce. Secure the thread
and trim.
9 FINISHING. Attach the ropes to the
focal and to one another:
Focal: Begin 18" of new white thread that
exits a C of Round31 of one of the ropes,
toward the second C column. Lay the
focal on the work surface so there are
2beaded beads at the top and 1 at the
bottom. Position the ends of the curved
portion of the ropes on either side of the
top of the focal so the ends hug the
upper left and right corners. Allow the
rope with the netted portion to lie on
top of the other rope. Stitch into the
beaded bead and back into the nearest
Cin Round30. Follow the herringbone-
stitched thread path to exit from a B in
Round29 and back down the next col-
umn to exit from Round30. Stitch into
the beaded bead and back into the near-
est C in Round31. Weave through beads
7 CLASP BEAD. Form the bead end of a
bead/loop clasp:
Round1: Use the working thread of the
Side1 rope to string 1B, then pass down
through the next B of the previous
round, and up through the following B;
repeat three times and step up through
the first B added in this round.
next B of the previous round; repeat
three times. Repeat the thread path
to reinforce.
Bead: String 2C, 1 pearl, 1 beaded bead,
1pearl, and 1B; pass back through the
pearl, beaded bead, and pearl. String 2C
and pass down through a B on the oppo-
site side of Round2 (Fig.10). Repeat the
thread path several times to reinforce.
8 CLASP LOOP. Use the working thread
of the Side2 rope to repeat Step 7,
Rounds1 and 2. String 2C and 48B; pass
back through the second C just added.
String 1C and pass down through a B on
the opposite side of Round2 (Fig.11).
Fig.11: Adding
the clasp loop
Fig.12: Attaching the focal
and joining the ropes
Fig.10: Adding the
clasp bead
TECHNIQUES
wireworking
PROJECT LEVEL
Inspired by a piece by Miriam Haskell, this
memory-wiresupported bangle uses simple
beading techniques to encase a rivoli at each end.
miriam bangle
J E AN P OWE R
MAIN
COLORWAY
096-098 Power-Miriam Bangle.indd 96 3/3/14 1:58 PM
6
2
1
8
3
4
5
7
Round10: Work 1 stitch with 1B, then
work 14 stitches with 1C in each stitch
(Fig.4, blue thread path).
2stitches with 1C in each stitch. Pass
through the next 2 up beads from the
previous round to form 2 decreases,
then work 1C in each of 3 stitches;
repeat once (Fig.4, red thread path).
8stitches with 1C in each stitch (Fig.5,
blue thread path).
5stitches with 1C in each stitch. Note:
The second, fourth, and sixth beads will
bridge over large gaps (Fig.5, red thread
path).
1) BEZEL 1. Work tubular peyote stitch to
bezel a rivoli:
Rounds12: Use 6' of thread to string
36D, leaving a 6" tail. Pass through the
first D strung to form a circle.
Round3: Work 1A in each stitch for a total
of 18A. Step up for the next and subse-
quent rounds by passing through the
first bead added in the current round
(Fig.1).
Rounds45: Work 1B in each stitch for a
total of 18B in each of the 2 rounds.
Weave through beads to exit Round1.
Round6: Work 1D in each stitch for a total
of 18D.
Round7: Insert 1 rivoli into the beadwork
facedown. Work 1C in each stitch for a
total of 18C.
Round8: Work 1B in each stitch for a total
of 18B (Fig.2).
Round9: Work 1 stitch with 1B, then work
4 stitches with 1C in each stitch. Pass
through the next up bead from the pre-
vious round to form a decrease. Work
5stitches with 1C in each stitch, then
form a decrease; repeat once (Fig.3).
MATERIALS
1 g clear lavender size 15 cylinder beads (A)
2 g gunmetal-lined clear size 15 seed
beads (B)
9 g galvanized silver size 15 seed beads (C)
2 g galvanized silver size 11 cylinder beads (D)
2 foil-backed violet 14mm crystal rivolis
White size D nylon beading thread
Silver bracelet-size memory wire (2 rings long)
TOOLS
Scissors
Memory-wire cutters
Round-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE: Adjustable
Fig.1: Stitching Round3 of the bezel
Fig.2: Working Rounds48 of the bezel
Fig.3: Adding Round9 of the bezel
Fig.4: Stitching Rounds10 and 11 of the bezel Fig.5: Adding Rounds12 and 13 of the bezel
Artists Tips
Always make sure you step up
at the end of your rounds to
be in the correct place to
continue.
When working the rope, you
know youre ready to step up
for the next round when you
reach a B bead.
Forming the wire loops so
they sit perpendicular to the
memory wire makes it
possible for the rivolis to sit
facing up and away from your
wrist rather than pointing
toward each other.
ends like a zipper, making sure the Cs
align to continue the spiral. Weave back
and forth through the rope ends, seam-
lessly connecting the ropes (Fig.6).
JEAN POWER is an award-winning jewelry
designer, author, and teacher. When not teaching or
writing, she loves to combine beads with mixed
materials and techniques and play roller derby. Visit
her website at www.jeanpower.com.
contact: Swarovski crystal rivoli (article #1122),
Delica cylinder beads, Nymo nylon beading thread,
and all other materials: Bead Merchant, www
.beadmerchant.co.uk. Similar materials: Fusion
Beads.com, (888) 781-3559.
2) ROPE. Stitching right off the bezel,
work 1 stitch with 1B and 5 stitches with
1C in each stitch. Repeat until the rope is
12" or long enough to wrap the wrist twice.
Set the beadwork aside.
3) BEZEL 2. Repeat Step 1 to bezel the sec-
ond rivoli, then work 3rounds of the rope
from Step 2.
4) ASSEMBLY. Finish the bracelet:
Memory wire: Use round-nose pliers to
form a simple loop at each end of the
memory wire. Pass one end of the wire
through the beaded rope.
Zip: Place the rope section of Bezel 2 over
the opposite end of the memory wire. If
necessary, stitch more tubular peyote
rounds so the ropes are long enough
that the final rounds of the two bezels
can meet. Interlock the beads of the rope
Fig.6: Zipping the rope ends
Editors Tip
Use mint and forest green beads
combined with a crystal AB rivoli for
a different, bold look.
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TECHNIQUES
circular right-angle weave
PROJECT LEVEL
Weave this bracelet with Japanese seed and
peanut beads in colors that flow into one
another in a ruffled design, reminiscent
of Edwardian styles. The focal point, a
sparkling beadwoven dome, hides and
protects a small magnetic clasp.
edwardian ruffles
L E S L I E F R A Z I E R
MAIN
COLORWAY
100-103 Frazier-Edwardian Ruffles.indd 100 3/3/14 2:00 PM
Round 4: Work 1 stitch with 2A and
1 stitch with 1A; repeat six times for a
total of 21A (Fig.2, green thread).
2 stitches with 1A in each stitch; repeat
six times for a total of 28A (Fig.2, blue
thread). Note: The stitches worked with
2A form the first herringbone stitches.
3 stitches with 1A in each stitch; repeat
six times for a total of 35A (Fig.2,
red thread).
1 HEPTAGONS. Use peanut and seed
beads to circular peyote-stitch a 7-sided
piece of ruffled beadwork:
Round 1: Use 8' of thread to string 7D,
leaving a 6" tail. Tie a knot to form a
tight circle. Exit from the first D added.
Round 2: String 1D and pass through the
next D of Round 1; repeat six times for a
total of 7D. Step up for the next and sub-
sequent rounds by passing through the
first bead added in the current round
( Fig.1, blue thread).
Round 3: Work 7 stitches with 2D in
each stitch for a total of 14D (Fig.1,
red thread).
MATERIALS
4 g silver metallic size 11 Japanese
seed beads (A)
7 g antique silver metallic size 11 Japanese
seed beads (B)
11 g bronze metallic AB size 11
Japanese seed beads (C)
7 g gold-lined clear 24mm
peanut beads (D)
1 silver 8mm magnetic clasp
" of silver french wire
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 6"
Artists Tips
Use very tight tension with this project
to achieve the proper ruffling of the
heptagon and hexagon components.
After each section of peyote stitch, keep
your tension tight by pulling firmly but
gently by the thread, not the needle,
after entering the first bead of the
herringbone column.
Slight size adjustments may be made by
changing the location of the clasp. You
can also lengthen or shorten the bracelet
by varying the number of hexagons.
Fig. 1: Stitching Rounds 2 and 3
of the heptagon
of the heptagon
3
3
3 3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
3
2
2
3) ASSEMBLY. Stitch and connect 3 more
components to finish the bracelet base,
following Fig.5 for placement:
Hexagons 2 and 3: Repeat Step 2 twice,
each time zipping the current hexagon
to the previously made one.
Heptagon 2: Repeat Step 1, but in
Round 12, work 1 stitch with 1C (at the
corner) and 9 stitches with 1C in each
stitch; repeat once. Work 1 stitch with
3C and 9 stitches with 1C in each stitch;
repeat four times for a total of 80C. As
in Step 2, place the unstitched side of
Round 12 next to the final hexagon on a
side that has a 2C column on each end.
Weave the sides together to form a seam-
less join. Secure the thread and trim.
4) CLASP COVER. Use circular right-angle
weave to stitch a domed cover for the mag-
netic clasp:
Round 1: Use 9' of thread to string 6A,
leaving a 6" tail. Pass through the 6A
again to form a tight circle; exit from the
first A strung.
2) HEXAGONS. Use peanut and seed
beads to circular peyote-stitch a 6-sided
piece of ruffled beadwork:
Rounds 111: Use 6' of thread to repeat
Step 1, Rounds 111, this time begin-
ning Round 1 with 6D. Note: Because the
first round starts with 6D instead of 7D,
you will add 1 less herringbone-stitch
column and one less peyote-stitch
section per round between the 2-bead
stitches for all of the rounds.
Round 12: Work 1 stitch without adding a
bead at the corner. Work 9 stitches with
1C in each stitch. Work 1 stitch with 3C
and 9 stitches with 1C in each stitch.
Work 1 stitch with 2C and 9 stitches
with 1C in each stitch; repeat once. Work
1 stitch with 3C and 9 stitches with 1C.
Note: Only five sides of the hexagon are
stitched in this round.
Zip: Place the unstitched side of Round 12
next to the heptagon on a side that has a
2C column on each corner. Zip the sides
together to form a seamless join (Fig.4,
blue thread) and weave through it again
to reinforce (Fig.4, red thread). Secure
Round 7: Work 1 stitch with 2B and
4 stitches with 1B in each stitch; repeat
six times for a total of 42B (Fig.3,
purple thread).
six times for a total of 49B (Fig.3,
orange thread).
six times for a total of 56B (Fig.3, pink
thread). Note: The piece should begin
to ruffle.
Round 10: Work 1 stitch with 2C and
7 stitches with 1C in each stitch; repeat
six times for a total of 63C
six times for a total of 70C
once. Work 1 stitch with 3C and
9 stitches with 1C; repeat four times for
a total of 82C (Fig.3, red thread).
Fig. 3: Stitching Rounds 712 of the heptagon
Fig. 4: Zipping the
heptagon and
hexagon together
Fig. 5: Planning the zipping of all bracelet components (numbers refer to the
number of beads worked at the points in Round 12)
Fig. 6: Stitching Round 2
of the clasp cover
and 4 of the clasp cover
the dome
Round 4: Repeat Round 3, using C to form
4-bead units off of Round 3 (Fig.7, red
from Round 1.
Embellish: String 1D; pass through the
opposite A of Round 1 and the nearest B
of Round 2 (Fig.8, green thread). String
1D and pass through the next side B of
Round 2; repeat five times to add 1D to
the center of each Round 2 unit and exit
from the nearest side C of Round 3
(Fig.8, blue thread). Continue to add 1D
to the center of each unit in Rounds 3
and 4. Exit from a C in Round 4 (Fig.8,
red thread).
next outside edge C of Round 4; repeat
eleven times for a total of 12D. Step up
through the first D added in this round.
next D of Round 5; repeat eleven times
for a total of 12D. Secure the thread and
trim.
Clasp: Start 3' of new thread that exits
down through Round 1 at the top of the
beaded dome. String 1A, one half of the
clasp, and 1A; pass through the opposite
A in Round 1. Repeat the thread path
several times to reinforce. Weave
through beads to exit from Round 6;
securely stitch the side of the beaded
dome to Round 4 of the first heptagon.
Round 2, Unit 1: String 4B; pass through
the last A exited and the first B added in
this unit (Fig.6, purple thread).
Round 2, Unit 2: String 3B; pass back
through the next A of Round 1, the
nearest B in the previous unit, the 3B
just added, and the following A of
Round 1 (Fig.6, orange thread).
Round 2, Unit 3: String 3B, pass through
the nearest A of the previous unit, the
nearest B of Round 1, and the first B just
added (Fig.6, green thread).
Round 2, Units 4 and 5: Repeat Round 2,
Units 2 and 3 (Fig.6, blue thread).
Round 2, Unit 6: String 2B, pass through
the nearest B in Unit 1 of Round 2, the
open A in Round 1, the nearest B in
Unit 5 of Round 2, and the 2B just added
Round 3, Unit 1: String 3C; pass through
the last B exited and the first C just
added.
Round 3, Unit 2: String 2C; pass back
through the next B of Round 2, the near-
est C in the previous unit, the 2C just
added, and the following B of Round 2.
Round 3, Unit 3: String 2C; pass through
the nearest C of the previous unit, the
next B of Round 2, and the first C just
added.
Round 3, Units 411: Repeat Round 3,
Units 2 and 3 four times.
Round 3, Unit 12: String 1C, pass through
the nearest C in Unit 1 of Round 3, the
open B in Round 2, the nearest C in
Unit 11 of Round 3, and the C just added
Add a needle to the center of 2' of thread
and join the ends to double it. Secure the
thread so it exits from Round 4 of the
heptagon at the other end of the brace-
let. String the french wire and the other
half of the clasp and pass through
the last A exited. Secure the thread
and trim.
Central California artist LESLIE FRAZIER has
been creating and teaching her distinctive
designs since 1995. Although largely self-
taught, she credits early classes with NanC
Meinhardt, Carol Wilcox Wells, and Robin Atkins
for influencing her to further explore the world
of beading possibilities. Her inspirations range
from nature to architecture and from antique to
contemporary fashions. Years of art training are
reflected in her color choices as well as the
overall concept of her designs. Visit www.leslie
frazier.com.
contact: Seed and peanut beads and FireLine
braided beading thread: Out On A Whim, (800)
232-3111, www.whimbeads.com. Clasp: Jewelart,
(559) 229-4066, www.jewelartfresno.com. Kits:
Leslie Frazier, www.lesliefrazier.com.
TECHNIQUES
flat peyote stitch
picot
square stitch
PROJECT LEVEL
This classic bracelet can go casual or dressy.
The tumbled appearance of the metallic cornerless
cubes provides an attractive contrast to the
perfect symmetry of the matte hex beads.
metallic ribbon
bracelet
V E NE T I A P E R R Y
104-107 Perry-Metallic Ribbon Bracelet.indd 104 2/26/14 4:10 PM
1 BASE. Form the bracelets base using
odd-count peyote stitch:
Rows1 and 2: Use 6' of thread to string
2B, 1C, 2B, 1C, and 2B, leaving a 4" tail.
Row3: String 2B; pass back through the
nearest C of Row2; repeat. String 2B;
pass through the first 2B of Row1
(Fig.1).
Row4: String 1C and pass through the
next 2B; repeat once.
Row5: String 2B and pass through the
next 1C; repeat once. String 2B, loop
around the exposed edge thread
between the previous two rows, and
pass back through the 2B just added
(Fig.2).
Rows6119: Repeat Rows4 and 5 fifty-
seven times. Note: If you need to shorten
or lengthen the bracelet, just add or sub-
tract rows, but be sure to end with a row
identical to Row5. Secure the thread
and trim.
2 LAYER 1. Use cubes to form the first
layer of right-angle-weave embellishment:
Unit1: Start 4' of new thread that exits the
first C of Row2. String 1C; pass through
the nearest C of Row4; string 1C; pass
through the C of Row2 last exited, the
first C just added, and the nearest C of
Row4 (Fig.3).
Units 258: Continue using C to work
right-angle-weave units off the base C
down the left side of the bracelet.
MATERIALS
3 g metallic dark bronze size 11
seed beads (A)
10 g matte dark bronze size 8 hex
beads (B)
240 brass 2.52.2mm cornerless cubes (C)
1 antiqued brass 10mm ball-and-socket
clasp with attached 5mm jump rings
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 7
3
8"
Fig.1: Stepping up for Row3 Fig.2: Working Rows4 and 5
Fig.3: Stitching Unit1, Layer 1
a
b
Fig.4: Working Units 13 of Layer 2 embellishments
a
b
c
Fig.5: Working Units 46 of Layer 2 embellishments
Units 59116: Weave through beads to exit
the nearest C on the other side of the
bracelet. Use C to work right-angle-
weave units down the right side of the
bracelet as before. Exit toward the end of
the bracelet from the last C added.
3 LAYER 2. Use seed beads to form the
second layer of right-angle-weave
embellishment:
Unit1: String 1A; pass up through the
nearest C from Layer 1s Unit116. String
1A; pass down through the first C
exited. Pass through the first A just
added and up through the next C of
Unit116 to complete a new right-angle-
weave unit (Fig.4a).
Unit2: String 1A; pass down through the
nearest C in Layer 1s Unit1. String 1A;
pass up through the first C exited. Pass
through the first A just added and down
through the next C of Unit1.
Unit3: String 1A; pass up through the first
C of Layer 1, Unit1. String 1A; pass
down through the second C of Unit1.
Pass through the first A just added, up
through the first C of Unit1, through
the second A just added, and up through
the nearest C of Layer 1, Unit2 (Fig.4b).
second C of Layer 1, Unit2; the nearest
A from Layer 2, Unit3; and up through
the first C exited in this unit (Fig.5a).
nearest C of Layer 1, Unit115; the near-
est A from Unit2, Layer 2; the first C
exited in this unit; the A just added; and
down through the nearest C of Layer 1,
Unit115; the second A added in Layer 2,
Unit1; and up through the nearest C
from Layer 1, Unit115 (Fig.5b).
nearest C from Layer 1, Unit115; the
second A added in Layer 2, Unit1; up
through the nearest C from Layer 1,
Unit115; the A just added; and the near-
est C from Layer 1, Unit114 (Fig.5c).
Continue adding A and working units off
the C of Layer 1, maintaining the figure-
eight right-angle-weave thread path with
each stitch. Secure the thread and trim.
Artists Tips
For a different look, make 1-inch
sections and join them together with
jump rings.
Before committing to an entire
bracelet, test different colorways
by stitching several small samples.
VENETIA PERRY uses bead therapy to unwind
from her busy health-care job. Her work may be
viewed at www.jdnative.etsy.com.
contact: Cornerless cubes: Hands of the Hills, (206)
232-4588, www.hohbead.com. Similar clasp:
FusionBeads.com, (888) 781-3559. FireLine braided
beading thread: Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548,
www.beyondbeadery.com.
4 FINISHING. Add a picot edging along
the outside edges of the bracelet and
the clasp:
Picot edging: Start 6' of new thread that
exits out through a corner B. String 3A,
pass down through the next 2B stack,
and up through the following 2B stack
(Fig.6); repeat down the edge of the
bracelet. On the final stitch, pass down
through 2B at the end of the bracelet.
Socket: String 1A and pass through the
next 2B at the end of the bracelet;
repeat. Weave through beads to exit
from the nearest A of Layer 2 at the end
of the bracelet. Pass through the second
A added in this section and the A just
exited to square-stitch the beads
together (Fig.7). *String 3A, the socket
half of the clasp, and 3A; pass through
the mirrored A of Layer 2 on the other
side of the bracelet. Square-stitch this A
to the first A added in this section, exit-
ing through the first A added. Repeat
from * to add a second loop of beads
through the same clasp half (Fig.8).
Repeat thread path several times
to reinforce.
Picot edging, second side: Exit from the
corner B at the other edge of the brace-
let. Repeat the picot edging to mirror
the first side.
Ball: Repeat the socket thread path to add
the ball half of the clasp. Secure the
thread and trim.
Fig.8: Completing
the clasp loop
Fig.6: Adding the
picot edging
Fig.7: Setting up to add
the clasp loop
To be listed in Stop to Shop please contact Camille Vogt at (800) 272-2193, x424
or cvogt@interweave.com. The cost is $65 per issue with a 6 issue minimum.
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TECHNIQUES
circular brick stitch
basic fringe
wireworking
PROJECT LEVEL
This sparkling design,which
uses right-angle weave, brick
stitch, peyote stitch, and
fringe techniques, resembles a
blooming garden of crystals to
grace the neck.
fiori necklace
J E AN C A MP B E L L
108-111 Campbell-Fiori Necklace.indd 108 2/26/14 3:41 PM
Round6 (front): Weave through beads to
exit from 1C on the other side of
Round1. Work peyote stitch using 1C in
each stitch to add a total of 14 beads.
Step up.
Round7 (front): Repeat Round6.
Round8 (front): Place the rivoli in the
beadwork, face side up. Work peyote
stitch using 1A in each stitch. Pull
tight to secure the rivoli.
2 FOCAL FRINGE. Weave through beads
to exit from Round6. String one 8mm
round and 1C; pass through the 8mm
round and the last Round6 bead exited.
Pull tight to form a fringe. String 1B; pass
through the next 1C in Round6. Pull tight
so the 1B sits toward the center of the
flower and the fringe falls toward the
back. String 1 bicone and 1C; pass back
through the bicone and through the last
Round6 bead exited. Pull tight to form a
fringe (Fig.5). Repeat around, adding a
total of 14 alternating fringes and 14B.
Repeat the thread path to reinforce the
beadwork. Secure the thread and trim.
Set aside.
1 FOCAL BEZEL. Use 4' of thread, right-
angle weave, and peyote stitch to make a
bezel for the rivoli:
Round1: Use right-angle weave and C to
work a strip 13 units long and 1 unit
high. String 1C; pass through the end
bead of the first unit. String 1C; pass
through the end bead of the last unit
(Fig.1). Pull tight to form a ring. Exit
from the first bead of this round.
Round2 (back): String 1A; pass through
the next up bead of Round1 (Fig.2).
Repeat around with 1A in each stitch to
peyote-stitch a total of 14A. Step up
by passing through the first bead of
this round.
Round3 (back): Work peyote stitch using
1A in each stitch for a total of 14A.
Step up.
Round4 (back): String 1A; pass through
the next 2 up beads of the previous
round to make a decrease, and pull tight.
Repeat around to add a total of 7A (your
last stitch will be a decrease). Step up
(Fig.3).
Round5 (back): String 1C; pass through
the next up bead of the previous round.
Repeat around to add a total of 7C
(Fig.4). Weave through these beads
again to reinforce.
MATERIALS
1 g purple size 15 seed beads (A)
2 g metallic fuchsia size 11 seed beads (B)
10 g metallic silver size 11 seed beads (C)
1 foil-backed crystal 1014mm crystal
oval rivoli
16 amethyst 8mm crystal rounds
84 amethyst 6mm crystal rounds
49 violet opal 4mm crystal bicones
" of silver french wire
1 sterling silver 712mm lobster clasp
1" of sterling silver 68mm oval
extender chain
1 sterling silver 2" head pin
TOOLS
Scissors
Chain-nose pliers
Round-nose pliers
Wire cutters
FINISHED SIZE: 17" (Adjustable to 19")
Fig. 1: Joining the ends of Round1 Fig. 2: Working Round2 with A beads
Fig. 3: Stepping up for Round5 Fig. 4: Completing Round5 Fig. 5: Adding fringe to the focal
Artists Tips
Be sure to use clear thread for
this project as dark thread will
show through the crystals.
Use a small paintbrush and
Future acrylic floor polish to
give the beadwork several light
coats; allow to dry on paper
towels. The acrylic will keep
the fringe in place and will
strengthen the thread.
Small-flower/focal connection (right
side of necklace): Repeat entire step to
create a second small flower that con-
nects to the opposite side of the same
medium flower and the upper-right
8mm round focal fringe; leave 1 unat-
tached fringe between connection
points on the left side of the medium
flower, causing the beadwork to curve
toward the left (Fig.8b). Note: When
working the fringe of the small flower
thats opposite the 2 fringes that con-
nect to the medium flower, string the
bicone and 1C as before but before pass-
ing back through the bicone, string one
6mm round and pass through the C at
the tip of one of the focals 8mm round
fringes; pass back through the new
beads just strung and the small flowers
new fringe.
Small flowers and connections (left
side): Repeat entire step to connect the
remaining medium flower to the upper
left focal fringe, leaving one 8mm round
fringe between the connection points
at the top of the focal (this will give the
necklace a V shape) and stitching the
flowers to mirror the first side of
the strap.
4 SMALL FLOWERS AND CONNEC
TIONS. Stitch 4 small flowers that connect
the medium and focal flowers, beginning
with the right side of the necklace:
Base and ring: Repeat as for the medium
flowers using 1' of thread.
Fringe: String 1B; pass down through the
last C exited on the ring, and up through
the next C. String 1 bicone and 1C; pass
back through the bicone, down through
the last C exited on the ring, and up
through the next C. Repeat around to
add a total of 5 bicone fringes and 6 B
fringes, exiting up through the next 1C.
Small-flower/medium-flower connec-
tion: String 1 bicone and pass through
one of the 1C/6mm round/1C fringe legs
of 1 medium flower. Pass under the base
thread and back through the medium
flowers fringe leg, the bicone just
strung, and the adjacent C. Pass up
through the next C in the small flowers
ring. String 1B; pass back through the
last C exited and up through the follow-
ing C. Repeat to connect to the next
1C/6mm round/1C fringe leg of the
medium flower in the same manner
(Fig.8a). Secure the thread and trim.
Note: Youll have a professional-looking
necklace if you orient the holes of the
8mm flower centers so theyre parallel
to one another.
3 MEDIUM FLOWERS. Brick-stitch seed
beads around a crystal to make a beaded
base ring, then add fringe:
Base: Use 1' of thread to string one 8mm
round. Tie a square knot so the thread
lies on the outside of the bead. Pass
through the crystal again so you have
2 strands of thread laying on top of each
other on one side of the bead. Repeat on
the other side of the bead. These are
base threads.
Ring: String 2C; pass under the base
thread and back through the second
bead to make a brick stitch (Fig.6).
Repeat around, adding a total of 14C.
After stitching the final bead, pass down
into the first bead of the round and up
through the final bead to connect them.
Fringe: String one 6mm round and 1C;
pass back through the round, down
through the last 1C exited on the ring,
and up through the next 1C. String
1 bicone and 1C; pass back through the
bicone, down through the last 1C exited
on the ring, and up through the next 1C
(Fig.7). Repeat around to add a total of
14 crystal fringes. Secure the thread and
trim. Set aside. Note: For a dimensional
look, push all of the bicone fringe
toward the front side of the 8mm round
and all of the round fringe toward
the back.
Repeat this entire step for a second
medium flower.
Fig. 7: Adding fringe
to the ring
Fig. 8: Connecting the small
flower to the medium flower
a
b
Artists Tip
If youre having trouble keeping the rivoli in
place while you bead the last few rounds, stick
a tiny piece of double-sided craft tape to the
edge of the rivoli before you place it in the
bezel. The tape will act as a third hand and
will be neatly hidden within the beadwork
once youre done.
Fig. 6: Starting the
brick-stitch ring
Clasp connection: String one 8mm round,
1C, " of french wire, and the clasp; pass
back through the 1C, the 8mm crystal,
and the last 1C exited at the end of the
strap (Fig.11). Weave through the beads
of the strap, secure the thread, and trim.
Repeat this entire step to complete the
other side of the necklace, once again posi-
tioning the strap on the remaining small
flower to maintain the previously estab-
lished curve and making the clasp connec-
tion on an end link of the extender chain.
6 DANGLE. Use the head pin to string
one 8mm round; form a wrapped loop
that attaches to the free end of the
extender chain.
5 STRAPS. Use 6mm crystal rounds,
seed beads, and right-angle weave to
make straps that attach to the small
flowers, beginning with the right side
of the necklace:
Unit1: Start a 4' length of doubled thread
that exits from 1C at the tip of a bicone
fringe on the rightmost small flower
that is farthest from the focal. Note:
To maintain the curve in the beadwork,
leave 1 unattached fringe between
connection points on the left side of the
small flower (Fig.9a). String one 6mm
round, 1C, and one 6mm round; pass
down through the tip of the flowers
next bicone fringe leg, into the brick-
stitched ring, under the base thread,
and back up through the ring and fringe.
Pass through the third and second beads
added in this step to exit from the C just
strung (Fig.9b).
Units 28: String {one 6mm round and 1C}
three times. String one 6mm round.
Pass through the last 1C exited and the
first 4 beads added in this step (Fig.10).
Repeat to make a strap 8 units long.
Fig. 9: Starting the
right strap
a
b
Fig. 10: Completing
Unit2 of the strap
Fig. 11: Attaching
the clasp
back of
necklace
JEAN CAMPBELL is senior editor of Beadwork and
a jewelry-design artist and teacher. Her Fiori Necklace
was spurred on by a challenge from Swarovskis Nicole
Harper to design a necklace with nearly all crystal
components. She is the author of several beading
books and videos, including Jean Campbell's Best
Beading Workshops: Floral Designs and Global Designs,
both available at interweavestore.com.
contact: Swarovski bicones and rounds, seed beads,
and FireLine braided beading thread: Beyond
Beadery, (800) 840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com.
Swarovski rivoli: Shipwreck Beads, (800) 950-4232,
www.shipwreckbeads.com. Findings: Fire
Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137,
www.fremountaingems.com.
TECHNIQUES
square stitch
flat and circular peyote stitch
ladder stitch
PROJECT LEVEL
Inspired by bracelets that use spacer bars as
beads, Carole made her own spacers with cubes
and crystals. The rivolis bezel is square to reflect
the straightness of the bars.
riviera rivoli
C AR OL E OHL
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Repeat around to add a total of 16A.
Step up through the nearest 2A on the
first corner (Fig.2, red thread).
Round5: String 2A, pass down through
the next A from Round4, string 7A, and
pass up through the nearest top A of the
next corner formed in Round4; repeat
around to add a total of 36A. Step up
(Fig.3).
Round6: String 2B, pass down through
the next A from Round5, string 9A, and
pass up through the nearest top A of the
next corner formed in Round5; repeat
around to add a total of 8B and 36A.
Step up through the first B added in
this round (Fig.4).
Round7: String 1A, 1D, and 1A; pass
down through the next B and following
2A from Round6. Work 3 peyote
stitches with 1A in each stitch, passing
through 2A and 1B from Round6 for
the final stitch. Repeat around to add a
total of 20A and 4D. Step up through the
third A added in this round (Fig.5).
1 FOCAL BEZEL. Stitch a square bezel for
the rivoli, starting with the back side:
Round1: Use 5' of 6 lb thread to string 4C,
leaving a 3" tail. Pass through all the
beads again and tie a knot to form a
tight circle. Exit from the first C added.
next C from the previous round; repeat
around to add a total of 8B. Step up
through the first B added in this round.
Round3: String 2B and pass down
through the next B from the previous
round, the nearest C, and up through
the following B; repeat around to add a
total of 8B. Step up through the first B
added in this round (Fig.1).
Round4: String 2A and square-stitch
them to the 2B below; exit from the first
A just added (Fig. 2, green thread).
String 2A and square-stitch them to the
2A below; pass down through the sec-
ond A just added and continue to weave
through the A and B below (Fig.2, blue
thread). String 3B and pass up through
the next B of Round3, pulling tight.
MATERIALS
3 g green tourmaline amber size 14
seed beads (A)
3 g mottled aqua gold luster size 11
seed beads (B)
4 g olive matte iris 3mm cubes (C)
78 olivine AB2X 3mm crystal bicones (D)
2 olivine AB2X 4mm crystal bicones
28 olivine AB2X 6mm crystal bicones (E)
1 foil-backed aquamarine 14mm crystal rivoli
TOOLS
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Fig.1: Adding Round3 Fig.2: Square- and herringbone-
stitching Round4
Fig.3: Working Round5 Fig.4: Adding Round6 Fig.5: Finishing the back of the bezel in Round7
Artists Tips
When stitching the bezel,
keep the tension tight to
create a sturdy setting for
the rivoli.
To make the bracelet longer,
add an extra seed bead or
two between the bezel and
the spacer bar. You can also
add length by making the
stem of the clasp and toggle
connection a little longer.
4 ASSEMBLY. Connect the components:
Left side: Start a new 6' length of
8 lb thread that exits the second C of a
spacer bar, leaving a 10" tail. String 1E
and pass through the second C of
another bar; repeat to connect 7 spacer
bars. String 1E and 2B; pass through a B
of Round2 on the back of the bezel, the
nearest C, and the next B of Round2.
Note: Make sure to string the compo-
nents so the bezel and the spacer bars
are all facedown. String 2B. String 1E
and pass through the second C of
another spacer bar (Fig.9); repeat to add
the remaining spacer bars.
Clasp loop: Pass down through the first C
of the final spacer bar and up through
the second C. Secure the strand by tying
a half-hitch knot between the C beads.
String 39B, pass down through the
fourth C of the final spacer bar, up
through the fifth C, tie a half-hitch knot
between the C beads, and pass down
through the fourth C (Fig.10).
base. Tie the working and tail thread in a
strong knot. Secure the thread and trim.
Set the bar aside.
Repeat this entire step thirteen times to
form a total of 14 spacer bars.
3 TOGGLE BAR. Peyote-stitch a toggle
bar for the clasp:
Strip: Add a tension bead 6" from the end
of 3' of 6 lb thread. Peyote-stitch a strip
10B wide and 10 rows long.
Zip: Fold the strip so the beads of the first
and last rows interlock. Weave back and
forth through these 2 rows to zip the
strip into a tube. Remove the tension
bead, secure the tail thread, and trim.
Ends: Pass the working thread through the
tube, exiting out the other end. String
one 4mm bicone, 1A, pass back through
the bicone and the tube, and pull tight;
repeat on the other end of the tube
(Fig.8). Repeat the thread path to re-
inforce. Secure the thread within the
tubes beadwork and trim. Set the toggle
bar aside.
Round8: Add the rivoli, faceup, to the cen-
ter of the beadwork. Work 2 peyote
stitches with 1A in each stitch; then
string 1A, 1D, and 1A; and pass through
the first A from Round7 on the second
side (Fig.6). Pull snug so the beadwork
cups over the bezel; repeat around to
add a total of 16A and 4D. Secure the
thread and trim.
2 SPACER BARS. Stitch an individual
spacer bar:
Base: Use 3' of 6 lb thread to form a ladder-
stitched strip 5C long, leaving a 4" tail.
Exit from the final C.
Embellishment: String 1A, 1D, and 1A;
pass through the last C exited so the
bead strand sits on the side of the final
C. String 1A, 1B, and 1A; pass through
the last C exited and into the nearest C
(Fig.7). Repeat this section to add
2 strands of beads to the next C on the
base. Add one 1A/1D/1A strand to the
center C. Then add the strands in
reverse to the next 2C to end up with
one 1A/1D/1A strand on the end of the
Fig.7: Embellishing a spacer bar Fig.8: Making the toggle bar Fig.9: Connecting the components
Fig.6: Working the
front of the bezel in
Round8
same row, toward the center. String 1B
and pass back through the twelfth B just
added. Work 4 peyote stitches along the
strand with 1B in each stitch. Pass
through the next B on the strand. String
2B and pass up through the second C
from the left on the first bar. Pass down
through the end C, string 2A, and pass
up through the second C (Fig.11).
Repeat the left-side thread path. Exit
from the second C added to the clasp
loop.
Loop embellishment: Square-stitch the
second and thirty-eighth loop beads
together. Continue square-stitching to
form a stem with 4 pairs of C (Fig.12,
green thread). Work 14 circular peyote
stitches with 2A in each stitch around
the circle for a total of 28A (Fig.12, blue
thread). String 1B; pass through the
nearest B and through the first 2A
added in this section. Work 6 peyote
stitches with 1B in each stitch, treating
the 2A from the previous round as
Right side: String 1E and pass through the
fourth C of the next spacer bar already
placed; repeat five more times to add a
total of 6E. String 1E and 2B; pass
through the mirror B of Round2 on the
back of the bezel, the nearest C, and the
next B of Round2. String 2B. String 1E
and pass through the fourth C of the
next spacer bar already placed; repeat
six more times to connect the remaining
bars. Check the thread tension, making
sure theres no slack between the
bicones and spacer bars. Tie a half-hitch
knot between Cs on the first bar to
secure the thread. Exit up through
an end C.
Toggle: String 2A, pass up through the
next C, down through the last C exited,
and the 2A just strung. String 13B and
pass through a B in the fourth peyote-
stitched column from one edge of the
toggle, away from the center. Weave
through the toggle beads to exit from
the third B from the other edge in the
1 bead; form 1 decrease, then work 6
peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch
to complete the round (Fig.12, red
thread). Weave down through the
right side of the stem.
Repeat the thread path for the right side of
the bracelet to reinforce. Secure the thread
and trim.
contact: FireLine braided beading thread and
Swarovski crystal bicones and rivoli: FusionBeads.
com, (888) 781-3559. Miyuki seed beads: Charlenes
Beads, (760) 530-9436, www.cbbeads.com.
Fig.10: Adding the clasp loop
Fig.11: Attaching the toggle
Fig.12: Embellishing the clasp loop
TECHNIQUES
flat and circular chevron chain
PROJECT LEVEL
Inspired by flowers seen on walks
along Californias central coast, these
earrings, made primarily with chevron
netting, have subtle touches of crystals
that give an extra dose of glamour.
wildflower earrings
ME L ANI E P OT T E R
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reinforce. Weave through beads to exit
the next gap D. String 1A, the other end
link of the same chain, and 1A; pass
through the last D exited. Repeat the
thread path to reinforce (Fig.4). Use the
pliers to connect an ear wire to the cen-
ter link of the chain. Weave through
beads to exit the next gap D.
2) PETAL. Work chevron stitch to form
a shaped petal:
Row1, Unit1: String 9B; pass back
through the first B added and through
the next D on the bezel backs edge
(Fig.5).
Row1, Units2 and 3: String 3B; pass up
through the seventh B of the previous
unit. String 5B; pass back through the
first B added in this unit and through
the next D at the bezel backs edge.
Repeat to add a third unit (Fig.6a). Step
up for the next row by weaving through
beads to exit the top 2B of Unit1,
toward the edge (Fig.6b).
Row2, Unit1: String 9C; pass back
through the first C just added and
through the last top 2B exited (Fig.7).
1) BEZEL BACK. Use chevron stitch to
form the back for the beaded bezel:
Round1: Use 6 ' of waxed thread to string
8D, leaving an 8" tail. Tie a strong square
knot to form a tight circle. Pass through
the first D to clear the knot.
Round2, Unit1: String 5D; pass back
through the first D just added and
through the next D of Round1 (Fig.1a).
Round2, Unit2: String 1D; pass up
through the nearest D from the previous
unit. String 3D; pass back through the
first bead added in this unit and through
the next D of Round1 (Fig.1b).
Round2, Units37: Repeat Unit2
five times.
Round2, Unit8: String 1D; pass up
through the nearest D from the previous
unit. String 2D; pass down through the
nearest D of Unit1 and back through
the first D added in this unit. Weave
through beads to exit 2D at the top of
one of the units (Fig.2).
Gaps: String 1D and pass through the top
2D of the next unit; repeat around to
add a total of 8D. Exit from the first D
added in this section (Fig.3).
Chain: String 1A, one end of one 23-link
piece of chain, and 1A; pass through the
last D exited. Repeat the thread path to
MATERIALS
2 g silver-lined cream alabaster size 15
seed beads (A)
2 g seafoam transparent iridescent size 15
seed beads (B)
3 g sage matte metallic size 15 seed beads (C)
2 g sage matte metallic size 11 seed beads (D)
24 jonquil 2mm crystal rounds
2 foil-backed 39ss (about 8mm) Pacific opal
faceted crystal pointed-back cabochons
3" of sterling silver 2mm rolo chain
2 sterling silver ear wires
White nylon or crystal 4 lb braided
beading thread
Beading wax
TOOLS
Scissors
Wire cutters
FINISHED SIZE: 1"
Fig. 1: Working Units1
and 2 of Round2
Fig. 2: Completing Round2 Fig. 3: Filling in the gaps with D
Fig. 4: Adding the chain Fig. 5: Working the first unit of a petal Fig. 6: Adding Units2 and 3 to Row1
Artists Tip
If you prefer working with a
shorter length of thread and
dont mind tying on new thread,
tie off your tail threads inside
the units of chevron chain, not
along the outer edges of the
beadwork.
Fig. 7: Starting Row2
b
a
1
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
Gaps: String 1 crystal round; pass through
the top 2A of the next unit. String 1
crystal round; pass through the top 3A
of the following unit. Repeat around to
add 1 crystal between each unit. Secure
the thread and trim (Fig.12).
4) Repeat Steps 13 for a second earring.
MELANIE POTTER lives on the central coast of
California with her husband, Scott. She revels in the
beauty of this area and spends time outside hiking,
walking, swimming, and sometimes just resting in her
hammock. Her favorite inspiration for her beadwork
designs comes from natures beauty and especially
that of flowers. Along the many local trails is
awe-inspiring scenery as well as myriad flowers to
gaze upon. View more of Melanies work at www
.melaniepotter.com and learn about her bead retreats
at www.schoolofbeadwork.com.
contact: Kits, Swarovski article #1028 Xilion Chaton
crystal cabochons, FireLine braided beading thread,
and all other beads and fndings: School of
Beadwork, (805) 440-2613, www.schoolofbeadwork
.com. FireLine and seed beads also available from:
Beads by Blanche, (201) 385-6225, www.beads
byblanche.com.
round by passing through the first bead
added in this round (Fig.10a).
Round2: Work peyote stitch using 1A in
each stitch, pulling tight with each
stitch to fully encase the rivoli. Exit
from 1A of Round1 (Fig.10b).
Stamen, Unit1: String 7A; pass back
through the first A strung and through
the next A of Round1.
Stamen, Unit2: String 2A; pass up
through the sixth bead of the previous
unit. String 5A; pass back through the
first bead added in this unit and through
the next A of Round1.
through the seventh bead of the previ-
ous unit. String 4A; pass back through
the first bead added in this unit and
through the next A of Round1.
Stamen, Units411: Repeat Stamen
Units2 and 3 four times for a total of
11 units. Note: The top edge beads will
alternate 2A and 3A.
through the sixth bead of the previous
unit. String 3A; pass down through the
third bead of Unit1. String 1A; pass
back through the first bead added in this
unit. Weave through beads to exit the
top 3A of Unit2 (Fig.11).
Row2, Units24: String 3C; pass up
through the seventh B of the previous
unit. String 5C; pass back through the
first C added in this unit and through
the top 2B of the next Row1 unit.
Repeat twice to add a third and fourth
unit. Weave through beads to exit up
through the edge 3B of Row1s Unit1
(Fig.8).
Gaps: String 1B and pass up through the
edge 3C of Row2s Unit1. String 1C and
pass through the top 2C of Row2s
Unit1. Continue to add matching-col-
ored gap beads between each unit to
edge the petal. Set up for the next petal
by weaving through beads to exit from
the next 2D on the bezel back (Fig.9).
Repeat this entire step five times for a
total of 6 petals. Exit from a D nearest
a petal edge.
3 BEZEL FRONT. Peyote-stitch the front
of the bezel and add the stamen:
Round1: With the flower faceup, work
peyote stitch around the bezel backs
edge, using 1A in each stitch. Insert
1 rivoli with the pointed side touching
the bezel back. Step up for the next
Fig. 10: Adding the rivoli and bezeling
Fig. 11: Creating the stamen
Fig. 12: Adding crystal rounds
Fig. 9: Filling in the gaps with C
Fig. 8: Finishing Row2
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MAIN
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TECHNIQUES
flat peyote stitch
square stitch
PROJECT LEVEL
Stitch a bracelet using two-hole
beads to reflect the geometric
mosaic patterns of Moroccan
tile designs.
moroccan tiles
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1A; pass up through the left hole of the
bottom D added in Row3 (Fig.3, green
down through the left hole of the bot-
tom D added in this row (Fig.3, blue
thread). String 1B, 1C, and 1B; pass up
through the right hole of the last D
exited (Fig.3, red thread).
Row5: String 1D and pass up through the
right hole of the nearest D in Row4;
repeat once. String 1B, 1C, and 1B; pass
down through the left hole of the last D
exited. Weave through beads to exit up
through the right hole of the top D in
Row4 (Fig.4, blue thread).
Row6: String 1A, 1B, 1C, 1B, and 1A; pass
down through the right hole of the near-
est D added in Row5. String 1D; pass
down through the right hole of the next
D added in Row5. String 1A, 1B, 1C, 1B,
and 1A; pass up through the right hole
of the nearest D in Row4. Weave
through beads to exit down through the
right hole of the first D added in Row5
(Fig.4, red thread). String 1A, 1B, 1C,
1B, and 1A; pass up through the right
hole of the D added in this row. String
1A, 1B, 1C, 1B, and 1A; pass down
through the right hole of the nearest D
in Row5. Weave through beads to exit
up through the right hole of the D added
in this row (Fig.5).
1) BASE. Work modified and embellished
peyote and square stitch to form the base
of the bracelet:
Row1: Use 3' of thread to pass down
through the left hole of 1D, then string
1B, 1C, and 1B; pass up through the
right hole of the same D. String 1B, 1C,
and 1B; pass down through the left hole
of the same D, the nearest B/C/B, and up
through the right hole of the D (Fig.1,
blue thread).
Row2: String the left hole of 1D and pass
up through the right hole of the last D
exited; repeat the thread path to rein-
force and exit down through the
left hole of the D just added (Fig.1,
red thread).
Row3: String 1A, 1B, 1C, 1B, 1A, and 1D;
pass up through the right hole of the D
added in Row2 (Fig.2, blue thread).
String 1D, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1B, and 1A; pass
down through the left hole of the D
added in Row2, the nearest A/B/C/B/A,
and up through the left hole of the first
D added in this row, the right hole of the
next D, and the left hole of the top D
Row4: String 1A, 1B, 1C, 1B, 1A, and 1D;
pass down through the right hole of the
top D added in Row3. String the left
hole of 1D and pass down through the
right hole of the bottom D added in
Row3. String 1D, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1B, and
MATERIALS
1 g metallic teal size 15 seed beads (A)
2 g metallic teal size 11 seed beads (B)
100 matte metallic teal 3mm drop beads (C)
80 matte metallic teal/bronze flat 2-hole
beads (D)
7 shiny metallic teal/bronze flat 2-hole
beads (E)
1 gold 108mm 2-strand filigree box clasp
with soldered rings
Size D nylon beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Extra thin Japanese beading needles or size 13
English beading needles
FINISHED SIZE: 6"
Fig.1: Stitching
Rows1 and 2
Fig.2: Adding
Row3
Fig.3: Stitching
Row4
Fig.4: Adding
Rows5 and 6
Artists Tips
Because two-hole beads are so thin,
they are more likely to chip than
other seed beads. Take extra care
with their storage and handling.
Each additional completed diamond
adds about ".
When working on the center
embellishment, leave the thread
tension a little looser than usual
or the two-hole beads will pull
toward the center and distort
the shape of the diamond.
Repeat Rows16 six times or to the de-
sired length, always attaching the D in the
Row1 repeat to the D added in the Row6
repeat. Weave through beads to exit up
through the right hole of the center D in
the final Row4 repeat.
2) EMBELLISHMENT. String 1E; pass up
through the right hole of the last D exited
and down through the right hole of the E
just added. String 1B, 1C, and 1B; pass up
through the left hole of the E just added,
down through the left hole of the last D
exited, and up through the left hole of the
E just added (Fig.6, blue thread). String
1B, 1C, and 1B; pass down through the
right hole of the E just added (Fig.6, red
thread). Weave through beads to exit up
through the right hole of the center D in
the next Row4 repeat. Repeat this entire
step to embellish the center of each
diamond.
Fig.6: Embellishing the diamond Fig.5: Finishing Row6
3) CLASP. Securely sew one half of the
clasp to the D at each end of the bracelet.
HEATHER KAHN grew up beading at her parents
bead business, Caravan Beads. She launched her own
line of costume-inspired jewelry with her business
partner, Jeff Witkavitch. Visit Chrononaut Mercantile at
www.chrononautmercantile.com.
or contact: Tila two-hole beads, Miyuki seed
beads, C-Lon nylon beading thread, and all
other materials: Caravan Beads, (800)
230-8941, www.caravanbeads.net.
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TECHNIQUES
stringing
whipstitch
wireworking
PROJECT LEVEL
Reminiscent of vintage costume jewelry,
this necklace features filigree components
embellished with flower shapes fashioned
from drops and other beads.
floradora necklace
G L OR I ANNE L J UB I C H
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the D and P and down through an open-
ing in the O as close as possible to the
center (Fig.3). Note: Since the filigree
used here and many of the filigrees used
in the following steps have no center
opening, pass down through an opening
that is opposite the opening last exited
so the beads are centered. Repeat the
thread path to reinforce. Secure the
thread and trim. Set aside.
Repeat this entire step to form a second
large pressed-glass flower filigree.
2 LARGE CRYSTALFLOWER FILIGREE.
Repeat Step 1 using the N in place of O and
C in place of J.
3 MEDIUMFLOWER FILIGREE. Repeat
Step 1 using the L in place of O and I in
place of J.
4 AMETHYST SMALLFLOWER FILI
GREE. Repeat Step 1 twice using 1K in
place of O and G in place of J for a total of
2 amethyst small-flower filigrees.
1 LARGE PRESSEDGLASS FLOWER
FILIGREE. Embellish a filigree component
with flower shapes made of cylinder beads,
pressed-glass beads, and a crystal:
Bead ring: Use 2' of thread to string {1A
and 1J} six times. Tie a square knot with
the tail and the working thread, leaving
a 6" tail. Pass through the first 3 beads
strung to exit an A (Fig.1). Weave the
tail into the work, secure, and trim. Do
not cut the working thread.
Join: Working clockwise around 1O, pass
down through a hole, about " from the
center of the filigree. Pass up through an
adjacent hole in O. Pass through the
next A. Pass down through the nearest
hole in O. Repeat around to stitch all 6A
to the filigree (Fig.2).
Center: Pass up through the O as close as
possible to the center and through the
center of the bead ring. String 1P (small
end first), 1D, and 1B. Pass back through
MATERIALS
2 g mauve-lined clear size 11 cylinder
beads (A)
13 light rose satin AB 3mm crystal bicones (B)
6 cyclamen opal 6.511mm crystal
briolettes (C)
13 soft pink opal copper 53mm
fire-polished rondelles (D)
16 opaque amethyst luster 3mm glass
rounds (E)
16 opaque topaz/pink luster 3mm glass
rounds (F)
12 amethyst 46mm glass teardrops (G)
42 opaque light dusty purple luster 46mm
pressed-glass teardrops (H)
6 milky light amethyst 68mm glass
teardrops (I)
12 milky opal 811mm pressed-glass top-
drilled petals (J)
17 gold-plated 19mm round pointed-edge
filigree components (K)
filigree component (L)
2 gold-plated 29.5mm domed round filigree
frames (M)
filigree component (N)
2 brass 35mm violet 6-petal filigree
components (O)
13 antique gold-plated pewter 115mm
scalloped bead caps (P)
57 gold-filled 45.5mm 20.5-gauge oval
jump rings (Q)
1 gold-filled 12.5mm 2-strand round filigree
box clasp with 23mm oval jump rings
TOOLS
Scissors or thread burner
2 size 12 beading needles
2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers
Awl (optional)
FINISHED SIZE: 17"
Fig. 1: Forming the
bead ring
Fig. 2: Joining A beads
to O beads
Fig. 3: Forming the center of the
large pressed-glass flower filigree
Editors Tip
If you find a three-strand
box clasp that you love, as
Glorianne did for this project,
you can still incorporate it in
this design. Simply omit the
middle ring at each end of
the clasp when connecting
the final filigrees.
5 DUSTY PURPLE SMALLFLOWER FIL
IGREE. Repeat Step 1 seven times using
1K in place of O and H in place of J for a
total of 7 dusty purple small-flower
filigrees.
6 ROUNDFRAME FILIGREE. Embellish
a round filigree frame using the small
glass rounds:
Start: Use a square knot to secure 3' of
thread near an opening in the inside
edge of 1M, leaving a 6" tail. Pass up
through the large center opening.
Whipstitch: String 1E; pass up through the
edge opening of the next hole. Repeat
around to whipstitch a total of 16E to
the inside edge of M (Fig.4). Note: Hold
the beads on top of the filigree with each
stitch so they dont twist around to the
back side. Repeat entire thread path to
Set the amethyst round-frame
filigree aside.
Fig. 5: Connecting the filigree
components using jump rings
Artists Tip
If you have difficulty
fitting the jump rings into
any of the filigrees, try
using an awl to open the
hole in the filigree a bit.
Fig. 4: Embellishing the
round-frame filigree
Repeat entire step using F in place of E. Set
the topaz/pink round frame filigree aside.
7 ASSEMBLY. Starting at the center and
working out toward each end, lay out the
filigree components as shown in Fig.5.
Use chain- or flat-nose pliers and Q to con-
nect all of the components. When attach-
ing the clasp halves, connect the Q directly
to the clasps jump rings.
GLORIANNE LJUBICH has been beading since
2000. Although she is most able to reach a Zen state
while bead weaving, she utilizes multiple techniques
in her eclectic style. She designs and teaches in
Seattle, Washington.
contact: Swarovski crystals, FireLine braided beading
thread, Delica cylinder beads, and all other materials:
FusionBeads.com, (888) 781-3559.
PASS THROUGH
VS PASS BACK THROUGH
Pass through means to move the needle in
the same direction that the beads have
been strung. Pass back through means to
move the needle in the opposite direction.
FINISHING AND STARTING
NEW THREADS
Tie off the old thread when its about 4" long
by making an overhand knot around previ-
ous 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.
CRIMPING
Crimp tubes are seamless metal tubes used
to secure the end of a beading wire. To use,
string a crimp tube and the connection
finding (i.e., the loop of the clasp). Pass back
through the tube, leaving a short tail. Use
the front notch of the crimping pliers to
gently press the length of the tube, causing
the tube to form into an oval and the wire
ends to line each side of the tube. Move the
tube to the back notch of the crimping pli-
ers and firmly press the tube down, enclos-
ing the wire ends in separate chambers of
the crescent shape. Rotate the tube 90 and
use the front notch to fold the two cham-
bers onto themselves, forming a clean cyl-
inder. Trim the excess wire. Twisted crimp
tubes are added to wire and findings in the
same way, but they are secured by squeez-
ing once with chain- or flat-nose pliers.
BACKSTITCH BEAD EMBROIDERY
Tie a knot at the end of the thread. Pass up
through the foundation from back to front.
*String 4 beads and lay them against the
foundation. Pass down through the founda-
tion next to the last bead added. Pass up
through the foundation between the sec-
ond and third beads just added, then pass
through the third and fourth beads. Repeat
from *.
STOP BEAD
A stop bead (or tension bead) holds your
work in place. To make one, string a bead
larger than those you are working with,
then pass through the bead one or more
times, making sure not to split the thread.
STRINGING
Stringing is a technique that uses beading
wire, needle and thread, or other material
to gather beads into a strand.
FRINGE
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.
PICOT
A picot is a decorative net, most often
made with 3 beads, used to embellish a
beadwork surface.

BRICK STITCH
Stitch a foundation row in one- or two-
needle ladder stitch. String 2beads and
pass under the closest exposed loop of the
foundation row and back through the sec-
ond bead. String 1bead and pass under
the next exposed loop and back through
the bead just strung; repeat.

To decrease within a row, string 1bead
and skip a loop of thread on the previous
row, passing under the second loop and
back through the bead.

To increase within a row, work 2stitches in
the same loop on the previous row.
For circular brick stitch, work increases as
needed to keep the work flat; at the end of
each round, pass through the first and last
beads to stitch them together, then string
2beads to begin the next round.
For tubular brick stitch, join a ladder-
stitched foundation row into a ring by pass-
ing through the first and last beads of the
row, with the holes facing up. *String
1bead and pass under the closest exposed
loop of the foundation ring. Pass back
through the same bead and repeat, adding
1bead at a time. Finish the round by pass-
ing down through the first bead and up
through the last bead of the current round,
then string 2beads to begin the next
round.
HERRINGBONE STITCH
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 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 col-
umn, 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.
SQUARE STITCH
String a row of beads. For the second row,
string 2beads; pass through the second-to-
last bead of the first row and through the
second bead just strung. Continue by
stringing 1bead, 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.
RIGHT-ANGLE WEAVE
For one-needle right-angle weave, string
4beads and pass through the first 3beads
again to form the first unit. For the rest of
the row, string 3beads and pass through
the last bead exited in the previous unit
and the first 2just strung; the thread path
will resemble a series of figure eights, alter-
nating directions with each unit. To begin
the next row, pass through beads to exit
the top bead of the last unit. String 3beads
and pass through the last bead exited and
the first bead just strung. *String 2beads,
pass back through the next top bead of the
previous row, the last bead exited in the
previous unit, and the 2beads just strung.
Pass through the next top bead of the pre-
vious row, string 2beads, 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.
LADDER STITCH
For one-needle ladder stitch, string
2beads and pass through them again.
Manipulate the beads so their sides touch.
String 1bead. Pass through the last stitched
bead and the one just strung. Repeat, add-
ing 1bead at a time and working in a
figure-eight pattern.
For two-needle ladder stitch, add a needle
to each end of the thread. String 1bead and
slide it to the center of the thread. String
1bead with one needle and pass the other
needle back through the bead just added;
repeat to form a strip.
techniques
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PEYOTE STITCH
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 pre-
vious 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 2beads
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 previous
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
2beads 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 3beads
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 previous round; repeat
around, then step up at the end of the
round. Continue in this manner, alternating
the two previous rounds. It may be neces-
sary 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 2rounds; pass through the first 2beads
strung. To work Round3, string 1 bead, skip
1 bead, and pass through the next; repeat
around until you have added half the num-
ber of beads in the first round. Step up
through the first bead added in this round.
For the following rounds, work 1bead 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.
NETTING
String a base row of 13beads. String
5beads and pass back through the fifth
bead from the end of the base row. String
another 5beads, skip 3beads of the base
row, and pass back through the next;
repeat to the end of the row. To turn, pass
back through the last 3beads (one leg of
the last net). String 5beads, pass back
through the center bead of the next net,
and continue.
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 following 1B
in the previous round to form a net.
Repeat from * twice, then step up for the
next round by passing through the first
2beads 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.
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 3beads and pass through the follow-
ing bead in the previous round to form a
net. Repeat from * twice, then step up for
the next round by passing through the first
2beads of the first net. String 2A, 1B, and
2A; pass through the middle bead of the
nearest net in the previous round. Repeat
twice, then step up for the next round by
passing through the first 3beads of this
round. Work each round the same way,
increasing the number of A beads as nec-
essary to keep the work flat, and stepping
up by passing through the first half of the
first net.
LOOMWORK
Follow the manufacturers instructions for
warping your bead loom. Note that you will
need one more warp thread than you have
number of beads in a row. Tie a thread to an
outside warp (tie onto the left warp if you
are right-handed, the right warp if you are
left-handed). Use a needle to string the first
row of beads and slide them down to the
knot. Bring the beaded weft thread under
the warp threads and push the beads up so
that there is one bead between each two
warp threads. Hold the beads in place and
pass back through all the beads, making
sure that the needle passes over the warp
threads. End the threads by weaving back
through the beadwork, tying knots
between beads.
SLIPKNOT
With the tail end of the thread in your palm,
wrap the working thread around your index
and middle fingers, and lay the working
thread across the tail end, forming an X.
Spread your fingers slightly and push the
working thread through your fingers from
the back of your hand. Pull this loop up
slightly while holding the tail end of the
thread to form a knot. Place the loop onto
the crochet hook and pull working thread
to adjust the tension.
SLIP STITCH
*Insert crochet hook in stitch, yarn over and
draw loop through stitch and loop on hook;
repeat from *.
techniques (continued)
CHAIN STITCH
Make a slipknot on crochet hook, *yarn
over and draw through loop of slipknot;
repeat from * drawing yarn through last
loop formed.
BEAD CROCHET
Work 5 chain stitches, incorporating 1 bead
in each stitch.
Join the stitches into a ring by inserting the
crochet hook under the thread that goes
through the first A. Make sure the first A is to
the right of the crochet hook and that the
working thread is passing over the first A.
Slide 1 bead down next to the work and
form a slip stitch. This new bead becomes
the first bead in the second round. *Insert
the crochet hook under the next thread,
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 slip
stitch. Again, make sure the working thread
passes over the previous A.
Repeat from * using medium tension to
continue slip-stitching 1 bead at a time.
There will be 5 beads in each round; no step
up is required at the end of each round, just
continue slip-stitching.
WIREWORKING
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 by
grasping 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 loops
shape.
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.
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