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TIPS &
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Love your stash

50 GORGEOUS DESIGNS TO
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on the holidays
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RIGHT-ANGLE PEYOTE
Learn this fresh and Stitched components
versatile technique p. 74 unite a medley of
colors in this eclectic
bracelet by Melissa
EXCLUSIVE! Grakowsky Shippee
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winning designs p. 16
What makes
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24 Autumn splendor necklace 61 Polka dot pendant
by Diana Miglionico-Shiraishi by Ella Des

27 ON THE COVER 66 Star-studded ornament

Boho chic bracelet
by Melissa Grakowsky Shippee
32 Fan ower necklace
by Kelly Wiese
36 Stately Victorian earrings
by Debora Hodoyer
by Renata Tully
70 Book Excerpt: Curly Q necklace
by Anna Elizabeth Draeger
74 Technique Workshop:
Right-angle peyote
by Antonio Calles

38 Chevron rhapsody bracelet

by Theodora Seimeni

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by Lorraine Coetzee

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FIND THE
BEAD STRAND
Play along with us!
Find the picture
of the bead strand
(itll look exactly like
the one pictured at
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in this issue and email me by
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number that the strand is on
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Jewelry
Designs
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Anna Elizabeth Draeger
6 October 2017
Embracing the Visit Bead&Buttons website, FacetJewelry.com,
unexpected for free projects, videos, blogs, galleries, design
challenges, and more, all updated daily.
After 12 years of working on Put your beadwork in the spotlight by framing it
this magazine, you might think with a metal bezel and protecting it with resin in this
I would have seen everything. easy peyote design by Svetlana Chernitsky.
In fact, a friend asked me years ago How much
is there to say about beads? Well, as you and I
both know, there are endless rabbit holes to go
down in this field and one could pretty much
spend an entire lifetime exploring them all. Plus,
beading continues to evolve, with new materials,
techniques, and sources of inspiration.
Sometimes, of course, those sources of inspi-
ration arent actually new. Cynthia Rutledge, for
example (see p. 42), bases much of her work on
famous paintings from the 1400s to the 1900s. Find out how
But she doesnt just look at the paintings she Cynthia Rutledge
delves into the history of each piece to under- got bitten by the
bead bug.
stand the context and significance of what she
sees. The result is a purposeful and original body
of work in which every detail is planned and
executed with precision. That her warm and
charming personality also comes through in Get a
blank
her work is a delightful bonus.
A few other articles in this issue turned pattern for
out to be unexpected delights for me. The Antonio Calles
right-angle
right-angle peyote workshop by Antonio Calles
peyote technique
(p. 74) is a follow-up to an article he published
to help you create
several years ago. But this exploration pushes
your own designs.
the technique into new territory its amazing
to see the different looks Antonio achieves with
one component. Some other surprises include
the beauty and simplicity of the Sami-inspired
jewelry introduced by Katherine Buenger (p. 82),
the ombr effect on Renata Tullys Star-studded FREE VIDEO
ornament (p. 66), and how gorgeous purple
and orange look together in Melissa Grakowsky
Shippees Boho chic bracelet (p. 27)!
I hope you enjoy this issue and take the
opportunity to try something new. And since
its October and were celebrating bead shops
Learn three knots
that are perfect for making
in our Bead Shop Spotlight (pp. 4649), perhaps
leather necklaces.
youll seek out a new shop in your area and
embrace what they have to offer.
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FOR INSPRATIONAL
BEADING, see the
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Who and what p. 16, or FacetJewelry.com

inspires you?
I mainly draw inspiration
The main part of my inspiration from different materials
comes from starting something and colors I view, and
I have no idea how I am going to from combining differ-
finish; its almost like magic takes ent techniques to dis- My inspiration comes
Nature constantly inspires me. over. Then the colors inspire me. cover new forms of I am inspired by vintage from nature; I put
Theres so much wonder and I live on a sailboat and sail around design. My creations jewelry, beautiful fabric, the different shades
awe to be found in its shapes, the world. This way of life greatly are mostly a synthesis and anything sparkly! of color that I see
colors, and patterns, and in contributes to my inspiration, too. of geometric forms and Kelly Wiese in nature into my
the intricate engineering of Ella Des the glittery impression designs. I am fasci-
its life forms. of Swarovski crystals. nated at how some
Melissa Grakowsky Shippee Theodora Seimeni unexpected color
combinations work
so well.
Lorraine Coetzee

I believe we
were made
Beautiful colors, clever to be creative,
A huge source of my inspiration designs, and the amaz- I draw my inspiration from so I am inspired
is Jane Peterson, who invited Ive always been involved in art ing people who have nature. Being a life scientist, by a drive to
me to participate in the Cleveland disciplines, and I live in a place expanded the world I find that nature is an infinite think outside
Area Kumihimo Study Group [Italy] rich in history, culture, and of beading inspire me. resource for artistic inspiration. the box, push
even though I live in California. traditions, so I just sit at my table My favorite artists are Probably that is why my draw- the envelope,
Im inspired by her kindness and and let the creativity flow. Music Sherry Serafini, Laura ings are full of earthy-colored and constantly
her ability to build a community inspires me a lot, but a book, McCabe, and Melissa beads and my designs have strive to improve
that shares a common interest. a rainy day, or the beads them- Grakowsky Shippee. always had flower and leaf my designs.
She is the inspiration behind the selves can also inspire me. I listen Ive learned so much components in them. Antonio Calles
Northern California Area Kumihimo to my inner self, and then I start from their books and Renata Tully
Study Group. Thanks, Jane! beading, being relaxed and kits, and I am a better
Diana Miglionico-Shiraishi focused at the same time. beader because
Debora Hodoyer of them.
Regina Payne
see more from our contributors
Antonio Calles | contact in care of Bead&Button magazine Diana Miglionico-Shiraishi | jasmineteadesigns.etsy.com | diana@jasmineteadesigns.com |
Lorraine Coetzee | facebook.com/trinitydesignerjewelry | etsy.com/shop/trinitydj | dimigshi_1@sbcglobal.net
trinitydj.co.za Regina Payne | nightowlstudiojewels.etsy.com | regina-payne@hotmail.com
Ella Des | ellad2.com | ellad2.etsy.com | info@ellad2.com Theodora Seimeni | zialolabeadslt.etsy.com | zialola.blogspot.gr | ds.elisirio@gmail.com
Debora Hodoyer | facebook.com/crownofstones | crownofstones.etsy.com | Melissa Grakowsky Shippee | mgsdesigns.net | grakowsky@gmail.com
crownofstones@outlook.it Renata Tully | mirenata1612@gmail.com
Kelly Wiese | beadparlor.com | kellywiese.etsy.com | beadparlor@yahoo.com

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TRENDS, TIPS,
NEWS, REVIEWS,
PROJECTS,
AND MORE!

Whats Happening >>

INTERNATIONAL
IROQUOIS September 1517, 2017 Victor, New York
This international symposium brings together people
BEADWORK of the Six Nations of the Iroquois (Mohawk, Oneida,
CONFERENCE >> Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora) as well
as the U.S. and Canada. The conference is open
to all people interested in Iroquois beadwork, from
scholars to curious individuals attracted to raised
beading. This years event offers two museum tours,
a banquet speaker discussing the first European
trade beads introduced into Iroquoia in the 1500s,
and a workshop to create a beaded purse similar
to the one in this photo, beadwork circa early 1800s.
Visit otsiningo.com for details.
Art Metal Makers Retreat
October 1721, 2017
Little Switzerland, NC
Florida Society of Goldsmiths
fsgmetal.org
With five days of concentrated jewelry
making, this retreat is for artists who
want to expand their skills as profes-
sional jewelers or for those interested
in the art of metalsmithing. The work-
shop is open to both members and
non-members of all experience levels.

@DESIGN
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October 21, 2017
Watertown, MA Fire Mountains
The New England Bead Society Jewelry-making Contests
beadesignerintl.org. Swarovski Challenge: Now
through October 8, 2017
firemountaingems.com/
Society The 39th Bead Affaire will fea- beadingcontests
ture more than forty nationally Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
Spotlight recognized artists, exhibitors posts jewelry-making contests
selling beads, beaded jewelry, monthly with generous gift
certificate prizes.
and supplies, plus demonstra-
Melon beads appear International Pearl Design
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tions throughout the day.
Competition
For Melon such as these at
beadsofparadisenyc.
Entries due September 21, 2017
cpaa.org
Beads com, but few are Original work incorporating
cultured pearls of any variety,
heirloom melons.
THE BEAD SOCIETY shape, and size are eligible
BEADSOCIETYLA.ORG for submission. Sponsored by
Los Angeles Countys Bead Society awarded Barbie the non-profit Cultured Pearl
Campbell Cole with a research grant for her analysis Association of America.
work with heirloom melon beads worn by the Tani
tribes of northeast India. The origin of melon beads is The Preciosa Ornela Competition
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offers challenges and giveaways
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whats new?
FROM THE 2017 BEAD&BUTTON SHOW!
New lampwork and wood beads from Tammy Rae Wolter. Tammy
and her husband, Rick, work together to produce combination beads
like this one that features black and white ebony hand-turned exotic
wood and a borosilicate glass lampwork bead with a sterling silver core.
Visit tammyrae.com to see more of her designs.
ImpressArt now offers a custom stamp program where you can
have your own artwork converted into metal stamps. To order
a custom stamp, go to pjtooljewelry.com and submit your design.
Stamps can be ready in three business days, and are available
in ve sizes: 3 mm, 4 mm, 6 mm, 9.5 mm and 12 mm.
Visit pjtooljewelry.com for more information.

The CenterLine adjustable metal

cuff has 23 holes along each edge
of a 44 x 4.5 mm center opening
for adding embellishment. Czech two-hole kite
Available at bead stores in four beads measure
colors: gold, silver, rhodium, 9 x 5 mm and have
and rose gold. a hole through the
tip and the wide part
of the bead. Look for
them at your local
bead store.

Czech glass briolettes

Customize your creations
with adjustable chain
bracelets from smalland-
beautifulbead.com along
with two jump rings and the
center component of your
choice. The adjuster offers a
perfect t and is available in
silver, gold, and rose gold.
Bird charm available from
tierracast.com.
measure 9 x 10 mm and
are available in 16 colors
at your local bead store.
Gilded bramble bird
bead from humblebeads.
com is made from layers
of polymer clay shaped
together to create intricate New Miyuki spacer
designs (134 x 34 in./ beads are similar in
4.4 x 1.9 cm). size and shape to
Toho's Demi beads.
Miyuki's 110s measure
2.2 x 1 mm and the 80s
measure 3 x 1.3 mm,
and are available in
your favorite Miyuki
colors at your local
bead store.

Find focus with

Tibetan beads.
Give your jewelry These beads and
an organic feel with pendants are said
mulberry silk cocoons to bring luck and
spun by silkworms. The harmony to the
oval-shaped cocoons can wearer. Find online
be dyed, painted, and at several stores.
easily cut. Available at
New sterling silver components from several online stores.
Amoracast are available at bead stores
in a wide variety of motifs, including:
Cali seafaring bead cap for at beads
(9 x 12 mm), antler bead cap (7 x 13 mm)
and buttery wings bead (11 x 14 mm).
 Panic Button
Q I love an evening of beading
by myself, but Id really like the stimula-
tion and feedback of a small group. How do
I start one?

A The shared ideas of a small group are almost as good as the

lasting friendships that can develop as we bead together.
My group has been meeting for more than ten years. At times, the
information and ideas we share may have nothing to do with beading
and we leave our get-togethers feeling renewed, refreshed, and
perhaps ready to gather materials for a new project.
WHERE TO START?
First, identify beaders or would-be beaders. If youre lucky enough
to have a brick-and-mortar bead store nearby, you might check to see
if they offer an open beading time where anyone is welcome to drop
in and bead for a while. If this isnt a possibility, begin with friends and
ask them if they are interested. Wear your creations as these might
generate comments to which you can reply, Would you like to try
making one yourself? You might want to nd potential members
of your group in other groups such as quilters, embroiderers, or sew-
ers. Find out if they have a newsletter, or if you can attend a meeting
to propose your group idea. Of course, social media is a good way
to connect. Even consider putting an ad in your local newspaper.
LOCATION
Youll need to decide whether you are willing to host the group
in your home, which has pros and cons (table space, lighting, other
distractions), or elsewhere. Consider libraries, community centers,
churches, or coffee shops. Where I live, several grocery stores offer
free meeting space. If lighting is a problem, ask members to bring
lamps and extension cords, but for safety, dont forget to tape down
the cords!
MEETING FREQUENCY
Meeting weekly or biweekly on a regular day seems to work for many
small groups for example, every Tuesday morning but monthly
may be all you or your new beading friends have the time for. This
is something that can be decided as your members come together.
Be sure to be clear about the starting and ending times as well.
AGENDA
At rst, you may need to be a teacher to help others get started and
you may need to share some beads and thread, but youll nd the
time spent doing this is rewarding in many ways. I would suggest
at the beginning of each gathering asking each participant to intro-
duce herself (until they are familiar with each other) and do a brief
show and tell. In my group we go around the table in order
so that everyone has a chance to contribute. Sometimes I, or one
of the members, will suggest trying out a new stitch or pattern. This
needs to be planned in advance, either at a previous meeting, or
through an email or social media. If the meeting time frame requires
that you wrap up at a certain time, keep an eye on the clock and
a few minutes before the time is up say, We just have a few more
minutes together. Can someone help me straighten up the room?
SUGGESTIONS
Keep the effort simple as you begin but realize the group will need
a leader and for now at least, that person is you. Offering refreshments
isnt necessary. Let the group evolve and encourage suggestions
from members. Some will become loyal members who dont miss
a meeting while others may be sporadic or drop out entirely. Try to
steer the group away from politics, religion, and health which can
be divisive and depressing. This isnt a therapy group and you arent
there to solve each others problems. Encourage positive attitudes
and keep focused on beading!
Diane Fitzgerald (dianetzgerald.com) has authored more than 100
magazine articles on beads and beading. If you have a question
youd like Diane to answer, send it to us at editor@beadandbutton.
com, and put Panic button in the subject line. You may see your
question in print!

For an excerpt of Anna's book,

see p. 70 of this issue.
Bead Reads
S

level and easy-to-read illustrations. She has more Jewelr

JEWELRY DESIGNS WITH than 20 everyday wearable projects, and gives you tips Des y
Czweitchh igns
CZECHMATES BEADS on how to mix and match the CzechMates beads for BeaM at
By Anna Elizabeth Draeger endless possibilities. Grab Annas book, and get started sd es
Dig into your multi-hole bead stash to create fabulous with CzechMates today!
projects from Annas new book using CzechMates beads. Kalmbach Books
This book is geared toward beginner and intermediate ISBN 978-162700-318-6
Anna
beaders, and each project is clearly labeled with the skill JewelryandBeadingStore.com Eliz abeth
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Patti McDermott
HEROES & VILLAINS stitching win-
Join us >>
ner Light from the Darkness We invite you to participate in our monthly
Bead embroidery with carved onyx design challenge! Create or share an original
bat, crystals, and seed beads. design that ts the monthly theme. If your
piece is chosen as a winner, it may be fea-
tured here in the magazine as well as on our

Design website, FacetJewelry.com.

challenge SEPTEMBER, 2017:

HARVEST MOON

winners
Summer ends and we
bring in the harvest.
Fruits, berries, and
sunowers ll our
tables. What can you
Angi Dega make during Septem-
MYTH AND FOLKLORE challenge ber to celebrate autumn? Explore the colors
winner Faery Cottage A real of fall in your jewelry making: eggplant and
acorn cap and oak leaf dangle, both beet, caramel and pumpkin, green apple and
cast in sterling silver, with a copper amber grain. Browse the farmers market for
door and inlaid citrine and amber.
inspiration, or take advantage of the golden
autumn sunlight (or the uncommonly bright
moonlight) for a walk through the elds.

Danica Asurdzic
HEROES & VILLAINS readers choice
winner Mjolnir Pendant Wire-
wrapped copper and silver-plated
Artistic Wire and crystal beads,
crafted to resemble Thors hammer.
Sally Battis
MYTH & FOLKLORE readers choice
winner Hobbit Garden Seven-
strand braid with seed beads, crystals,
pearls, and Czech glass beads.
OCTOBER, 2017:
BUMP IN THE
NIGHT
Autumn shadows
arrive and the crunch
of dried leaves lls
the air. A spooky house at the end of
a deserted road is lled with secrets. Some-
thing wicked this way comes are you
frightened? Amulets can provide protection,
and black cats, bats, snakes, or spiders can
be friend or foe. Evil eyes and hamesh hands:
they can serve as comfort, or signify mischief.
The moon, the stars, the pentagram, the
jack-o'-lantern: what inspires you in October?

BB
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magazine
WATCH FOR IT!
Coming in the next issue

Midnight sparkle

Time to necklace by
Janice Chatham
Mixed technique
crystal bracelet
by Marcia Balonis sparkle! Pearl & crystal
cascade bracelet
by Regina Payne

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your work
BEADDREAMS 2017 Congratulations to all of our BeadDreams 2017 nalists
and winners! With gorgeous entries from around the world, this years exhibit at the
Bead&Button Show was stunning. Special thanks to the prize sponsors, who generously
offered prizes totaling more than $10,000: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, Beaduca-
tion, John Bead, Cool Tools, Rings & Things, Swarovski Elements, Rio Grande, and Soft
Flex Company. Shown here are the ribbon winners in each category, plus Best In Show,
Runner-Up Best In Show, and the Peoples Choice Award winners.

BEST IN
SHOW

FINISHED
JEWELRY >>
Prize category sponsored
by Rio Grande

1st place
Beauty in
the Bees
Tatiana Fitzpatrick
(USA)
Also won Best In Show,
sponsored by Fire
Mountain Gems and
Beads

16 October 2017
HANDMADE BUTTONS
AND BEADS >>
Category sponsored by Soft Flex Company

1st place
Chameleon
Vladislav Ivanov and
Kremena Ivanova (Bulgaria)

3rd place
From the Land of the Tin Man
Robert Jennik (USA)

2nd place
Margarets Garden
Kris Schaible (USA)

2nd place
Magic Frost
Necklace
Irina Slobodyanik
(Ukraine)

3rd place
Midnight in the
Garden of Good
and Evil
Regina Krawets
(Australia)
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your work

SEED BEAD JEWELRY >>

Prize category sponsored by John Bead

1st place
Tulum
Andrea Grzabka (USA)

2nd place
Necklace Under
the Tuscan Sun
Nadezda Gerber (Germany)

3rd place
Dragon
Jelena Kasevska
(Latvia)

METAL CLAY >>

Category sponsored
by Cool Tools

1st place
Rapunzels Window
Christi Anderson (USA)

2nd place
Mothra
Jeri Kiel (USA)

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METALWORK >>
Category sponsored
by Rings & Things

3rd place
PEOPLES Express Magii
CHOICE of the Rose
Katherine Firor
Colque (USA)

1st place 2nd place

Draco Volanti World for Two
Daryl Adams (USA) Anna Chernykh (Russia)
Also won Peoples Choice
Award, sponsored by
Fire Mountain Gems
and Beads

CRYSTAL JEWELRY >>

Prize category sponsored by Swarovski Elements

1st place
The Last Day
of Pompeii
Svetlana Kossman (USA)

2nd place
Gloria
Kaori Nakakohji (Japan)

3rd place
Faithfulness
Nadezda Gerber
(Germany)

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your work

OBJECT AND ACCESSORIES >>

Category sponsored by Rings & Things

1st place
Golden Tassel
Ellen Solomons (USA)

2nd place
The Garden of Eden
Tetiana Panina (USA)

3rd place
Dragon Egg
Kathy Musselwhite (USA)

20 October 2017
WIREWORK >>
Prize category sponsored by Beaducation

1st place
Ursula
Kaska Firor (USA)
Also won Runner Up Best in Show, RUNNER
sponsored by Fire Mountain Gems UP
and Beads BEST IN
3rd place
SHOW
Carlottas Treasure
Daryl Adams (USA)

2nd place
Galateas Gift
Daryl Adams (USA)

POLYMER CLAY >>

Category sponsored
by Fire Mountain
Gems and Beads
2nd place
The Luxuriance
Arathy Kunnanchath (USA)

1st place
Seeing
Through Now
Barbara McGuire (USA)

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 Your Handy Dandy Guide

A beaders guide to knots

they may not be flashy but in
many beading projects, a knot or two can make the difference
between success and disappointment. Add these nine knots
to your technique skillset.
by Julia Gerlach
A pair of
sliding knots
creates an OVERHAND KNOT
adjustable An overhand knot is often used at the end of a cord to create a stopper,
clasp-free as in bead embroidery. It may also be used for leather or cord projects,
closure such as when bundling cords for a kumihimo project.
To make an overhand knot, make a loop, bring the end through
the loop, and tighten. A single overhand knot in a thread is often
very small and may pass through a piece of fabric. If this occurs, try
a double overhand knot or a quilters knot instead.

DOUBLE OVERHAND KNOT (BLOOD KNOT)

Make a loop, and bring the end through twice. For a blood knot,
bring the end through any number of times. Tighten carefully
to keep the turns from crossing.

SQUARE KNOT
Use a square knot in bead stitching when you want to join two cords or two ends of a cord securely.
Bring the left-hand cord over the right-hand cord, and around. Bring the right-hand cord over the
left-hand cord, forming a loop, and go through the loop. Pull snug.

SURGEONS KNOT
Use a surgeons knot in place of a square knot. The extra wrap creates
A Matthew Walker a stronger knot.
knot allows a Bring the left-hand cord over the right-hand cord, and around. Repeat
pendant to hang so you have a double wrap. Bring the right-hand cord over the left-hand cord,
straight instead of forming a loop, and go through the loop. Pull snug.
twisted

LARKS HEAD KNOT

A larks head knot is used to attach cord to a pendant with a loop that is oriented
front to back. Also, the opening has to be large enough to accommodate two
thicknesses of cord.
To make a larks head knot, fold your cord in half, and pass the fold through the
pendants opening from front to back. Slide the ends of the cord through the fold,
and pull snug.
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THE QUILTERS KNOT
A quilters knot makes a bulky knot at the end of
a thread. It is a good substitute for an overhand knot
when doing bead embroidery on a fabric with a fairly
open weave. Its very easy to do and may become your
go-to technique for this type of knot!
To make a quilters knot, hold your needle in your
non-dominant hand, and overlap the end of the needle
with the end of the thread. Pinch the thread in place,
and wrap the thread around the needle several times.
Holding the thread wraps, pull the needle through the
wraps, and continue pulling until a knot forms at the
end of the thread.

HALF-HITCH KNOT
Use a half-hitch knot in bead stitching when you want
to end or begin a new thread in an on- or off-loom bead
stitching project.
Sew under a thread bridge between two beads, and
pull until the thread forms a loop. Sew through the loop,
and pull tight. If desired, sew through the loop twice
before tightening.

SLIDING KNOT
A pair of sliding knots makes a perfect clasp-
free closure on leather necklaces. The fact
that the knots slide toward and away from each
other means the necklace is adjustable, allow-
ing you to alter its length to suit your outfit.
To make a sliding knot, overlap the two ends
of a cord. Wrap one end loosely around both strands, coiling it back toward the opposite cord
end. Pass the active end back through the wraps you just made, and pull tight. Repeat with the
other cord end to make an adjustable sliding knot clasp. Trim the ends close to the knots.

MATTHEW WALKER KNOT

A Matthew Walker knot is useful for leather necklaces when you
want to knot a pendant in place and have the pendant hang straight.
Its especially useful for pendants with a hole or loop that is oriented
side to side instead of front to back. If you use an overhand knot,
the pendant will most likely twist or hang sideways.
To make a Matthew Walker knot, hold the two strands side by
side with the ends curved down.
Cross the left-hand end over the pair of strands; go behind them
and through the top left-hand loop to the front. Cross the right-
hand end behind the strands. Bring it around the front, across the
strands from left to right, and through the upper right-hand loop
to the back.
Tighten the knot slowly, rolling it upward slightly to form
an X. B&B

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intertwinings
Autumn
splendor
necklace
Transition from summer
to autumn with the
lovely muted colors
in this spiraling
kumihimo necklace.
by Diana Miglionico-Shiraishi
f or those familiar with kumihimo, this
project is made as an eight-cord beaded
kongoh gumi braid. You can work on
either a marudai or a foam kumihimo disk.
The instructions below are for the disk.
SETUP
1) Cut four cords to 8 yd. (7.4 m) each. Center
them on a 10 mm or larger split ring, and tie an
overhand knot to secure the cords to the ring.
This creates the eight cords you need for the
kongoh gumi braid.
2) Align the kumihimo disk so you have a dot
at the top, the bottom, and each side.
3) Feed the ring through the center hole in
the disk from front to back. Arrange the cords
around the disk, placing two at the top, two at
the bottom, and two on each side so you have
two cords flanking each dot. Slide the cords into
the appropriate slots.
4) Trim the ends of the cords at an angle, dot
the ends with Fray Check, and allow to dry.
5) String each cord with the beads listed in the
Bead & cord layout. Each cord should end
with 130 beads.
6) After you string each cord, attach a stop
bead, and wind the cord onto a bobbin. Label
the bobbins 1 through 8.
7) Attach a counterweight to the split ring.
BRAIDING
1) Begin a braid with no beads using the follow-
ing two movements:
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Movement 1: Bring the top-right cord down, and
place it next to the bottom-right cord (figure 1).
Bring the bottom-left cord up, and place it next
to the top-left cord (figure 2). Rotate the disk 90
degrees counter-clockwise (figure 3).
Movement 2: Repeat Movement 1 with the two
cords that are now in the top-right and bottom-
left positions.
Repeat these two movements to create a braid
that is about 1 2 in. (1.3 cm) long.
2) Continue braiding as before, but add beads
as you work: With each cord movement, slide
a bead up to the braid before you move the cord.
Tuck the bead under the cord that crosses the
cord you are working with, and then cross the
cord as usual. As you slide the drop beads and
SuperUnos into place, make sure the ends are
directed outward and dont get caught poking
toward the inside of the braid.
Release more thread and beads from the
bobbins as needed. As the braid progresses,
move the counterweight up the braid to main-
tain even tension.
3) When you run out of beads, work as in step 1
to end with 1 2 in. (1.3 cm) of unbeaded braid.
ENDING THE BRAID
Remove the braid from the disk, and tie the
loose ends with an overhand knot. Grasp the
unbeaded end of the braid, just beyond the
beaded portion, with crimping pliers or a hemo-
stat. Allow the cord burner to heat up, and then
apply the tip where you want to end the braid.
Make sure you leave enough unbeaded braid
to fit inside your magnetic clasp. Once the braid
is separated from the working cords, take a
moment to continue applying the thread burner
to the end of the braid to melt and seal the cords.
Alternatively, cut a 6-in. (15 cm) piece of cord,
wrap it tightly around the unbeaded braid end,
and tie it with a square knot. Place a drop or two
of Fray Check or Super Glue onto the binding
cord, letting it seep into the unbeaded braid.
Allow to dry, and then trim the braid and bind-
ing cord to the desired length.
CLASP
1) On a small piece of aluminum foil, dispense
equal portions of two-part epoxy. Mix together
the two elements with a toothpick until the
epoxy has a milky appearance.
2) Using the toothpick, apply epoxy to the inside
of an end cap, coating all surfaces. Fill the end
cap two-thirds of the way full of epoxy. Spread
additional epoxy on one of the unbeaded ends
of the braid, being careful not to get any epoxy
on the beads.
3) Insert the braid into the end cap, and push
down for several minutes.
4) Allow the necklace to sit for at least one
hour before repeating steps 13 with the other
end cap.
5) Open a jump ring, and attach half of the clasp
to one end cap. Repeat at the other end. Let the
entire piece cure for 24 hours before wearing.
Bead & cord layout

15x 15x Cords 1 & 2

Group 1: String 15 110 seed beads.
Group 2: String a repeating pattern
of an 110 and a 4 x 6 mm drop bead
five times, rotating through the five
repeat 10x repeat 10x drop bead colors (red, purple, blue,
green, beige). String this pattern a total
of 10 times for a grand total of 100
DIFFICULTY
beads.
Group 3: String 15 110s.
15x 15x materials
repeat 50x repeat 50x necklace 20 in. (51 cm)
1 2 Cords 3 & 4
15x 15x 15x 15x 4 strands (50 beads each) 4 x 6 mm
Group 1: String 15 110s.
8 3 teardrop beads (five-color luster mix)
Group 2: String a repeating pattern
7 4 of one 80 and one SuperUno a total of 12 g 2.5 x 5 mm SuperUno beads
15x 15x 15x 15x
50 times (100 beads). (lazure blue)
6 5
repeat 50x repeat 50x Group 3: String 15 110s. 5 g 80 seed beads (Toho F460C, matte
15x 15x
bronze purple)
Cords 5 & 6 5 g 110 seed beads (Toho F634,
Group 1: String 15 110s. matte gold, silver lined)
Group 2: String a repeating pattern tex 135 S-Lon beading cord (chestnut)
repeat 10x repeat 10x of a 4 x 6 mm drop bead and an 110
2 8 mm pagoda end caps
five times, rotating through the five
1 toggle clasp
drop bead colors (red, purple, blue,
2 5 mm jump rings
green, beige). String this pattern a total
of 10 times for a grand total of 100 marudai or foam kumihimo disk
15x 15x beads. 8 plastic bobbins (if using disk) or
Group 3: String 15 110s. 8 70 g tama (if using marudai)
150 g counterweight
4 x 6 mm drop bead in 5-color mix: Cords 7 & 8 1 10 mm or larger split ring
red, purple, blue, green, beige Group 1: String 15 110s. Fray Check or Super Glue
Group 2: String a repeating pattern crimping pliers
2.5 x 5 mm SuperUno bead
of one SuperUno and one 80 a total of cord burner (optional)
80 seed bead 50 times (100 beads).
5-minute two-part epoxy adhesive
110 seed bead Group 3: String 15 110s.
aluminum foil
toothpicks
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 intertwinings

Kumi
Q&A Kumi tool kit
Q
Q: What are the most important things to have
in a kumihimo tool kit?

A I get this question a lot. Besides the necessary equipment

(disk or marudai, plastic bobbins and/or tama, and counter-
weights), here is a list of some of my favorite tools.

SPLIT RING CORD ZAPPER THIRD HAND TWEEZERS

This is my preferred way
to start a braid. I tie the
warp cords to the split ring
and then I also hang the
counterweight from it. The
cords can be tied individually
around one wire for small
beginning knots, or all
together if a large knot is
okay. If using a thin cord,
such as micro CLon or SLon,
the cords can all be tied
together. To make a split ring,
wrap 16-gauge wire around
a dowel a couple of times.
Trim off the excess wire.
When using nylon and other synthetic cords,
a cord zapper can be used to seal the end of
the braid. Not the same as a thread zapper,
a cord zapper is hotter, which is necessary to
fuse the cords together. The hotter cord zap-
per takes two AA batteries. Quick and easy
ending method: With a hemostat, grasp the
unbeaded end of the braid just under the
point of braiding. While securely holding the
hemostat, use your other hand to remove the
counterweight. Lift the braid from the maru-
dai or disk, and rest the braid and the tama
(bobbins) on your work surface. Still holding
the braid with the hemostat, use a cord zap-
per to burn off the excess cord. Keep burning
the cords until the end of the braid is sealed.
I use these to hold onto my split ring while
tying the cords onto the split ring. It can also
can be used to hold the cords while loading
your beads onto the cords.
TULIP AWL
Although any small awl can be used, I find
that the fine tip of a Tulip awl to be espe-
cially helpful for removing knots and also
for breaking pre-strung bad beads from
the braiding cord. To break a bead, cover
the bead with painters tape, and then push
the awl into the bead until the bead breaks.

FRAY CHECK (BY DRITZ)

PAINTERS TAPE
This nonpermanent tape
can be used on the wood
of the marudai without
causing any damage. I find
there are so many uses for
this tape, I always have it
close at hand while braiding.
I use this for stiffening the
ends of cords to make it easy
to string beads individually.
Unlike super glue and other HEMOSTAT CLAMP
products, it is not a problem Used to keep the end of a braid
if you get it on your fingers. from unraveling until the braid end
Use a pair of pliers to remove is secure. I use a hemostat for my
the nozzle and then dip the quick and easy braid ending method,
end of the cord into the bot- see Cord Zapper. B&B
tle. Let dry about 15 minutes.
Internationally acclaimed kumihimo instructor Adrienne Gaskell (adreinnegaskell.com)
teaches throughout the U.S. and Japan. She is a founder of the recently-established
American Kumihimo Society. If you have a question for Adrienne to answer, email us
at editor@beadandbutton.com, and put Intertwinings in the subject line. You may
see your question in print!

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 COVER STORY

BOHO CHIC
BRACELET
designed by
Melissa Grakowsky Shippee

DIFFICULTY

odd-count peyote /
bead weaving / stringing

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f a
a d
e d
FIGURE 1
e i f
a b
FIGURE 3
Channel your inner free spirit with randomly woven colorful
bead strands attached to detailed components that hide the
clasp in an unconventional way.
STITCHED COMPONENTS
1) On 5 ft. (1.5 m) of thread, attach a stop bead,
leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail. Pick up a color A 80
seed bead and a color B 6 mm druk bead five
times (figure 1, ab). Pick up two As, and sew
back through the last B (bc). Pick up an A, and
sew through the next B (cd). Repeat this last
stitch three times (de). Pick up an A, and sew
through the end A with the needle pointing
toward the other end (ef).
2) Pick up four 110 seed beads, and sew through
the next 80 (figure 2, ab). Repeat this stitch
four times (bc). Pick up a color C 80 seed bead,
and sew through the adjacent A (cd). Repeat all
the stitches to complete the round, and continue
through the first three 110s added (de).
3) Pick up a 150 seed bead, a color D 3 mm
melon bead, and a 150, skip the next 110, A, and
110, and sew through the center two 110s in the
next set of four (ef). Repeat this stitch three
times, and continue through the next seven beads
(fg). Repeat all the stitches to complete the
round but after the last stitch continue through
only the next six beads instead of seven (gh).
4) Pick up a C, and sew through the next 150, D,
and 150 (figure 3, ab). Repeat this stitch three
times (bc). Pick up a C, and sew through the
next seven beads (cd). Repeat all the stitches
to complete the round, and continue through
the first C added (de).
5) Pick up five 150s, and sew through the next
C (ef). Repeat this stitch three times (fg).
Pick up six 150s, and sew through the next C.
Repeat this stitch once more (gh). Repeat all
the stitches to complete the round, and sew
through the first five 150s added (hi).
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h e
b
b c
c
a b
g
c
c d
6) Pick up three 150s, and sew through the next
set of five 150s (figure 4, ab). Repeat this stitch
11 times to complete the round, sewing through
sets of six 150s instead of five at the ends (bc).
Continue through the next C, 150, melon, 150,
and two 110s as shown (cd), and flip the bead-
work over to the back.
7) Pick up three 110s, skip the next 150, melon,
and 150, and sew through the two center 110s
in the following set of four (figure 5, ab).
These beads will sit on top of the beads below,
but are shown to the outside of the beadwork
for clarity. Pick up three 110s, skip the next
150, melon, and 150, and sew through the next
nine beads as shown (bc). Work as before to
complete the round, adding a set of three 110s
over each 150, melon, and 150 (cd). Continue
through the first three 110s added (de).
8) Pick up two 110s, and sew through the
next set of three 110s added in the previous
round (figure 6, ab). Pick up four 110s, and
sew through the following set of three 110s
(bc). Work as before to complete the round,
adding two or four 110s as shown (cd). After
the last stitch, sew through the next 10 beads
as shown (de).
9) Using 110s, work nine peyote stitches along
this edge of 110s added in the previous two
rounds (figure 7, ab). The 150, melon, and
150 are not shown in the figure for clarity. Work
another row with 10 stitches, but for the last
stitch, sew through the end 110 in the adjacent
set of three as shown (bc).
10) Position half of the clasp with the open
end of the clasp facing to the left, near the center
6 mms, with the loops over the two rows of
f
g
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 4
peyote (figure 8). Sew through a couple of 110s
and a loop of the clasp. Continue to sew through
the beadwork and loops of the clasp to secure it,
making sure it says centered over the beadwork.
Sew back through the beadwork and clasp loops
again to secure, and end the threads.
11) Repeat steps 18 to make the center stitched
component.
CLASP COMPONENT
1) On 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread, attach a stop bead,
leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail. Pick up nineteen 110s.
These beads will shift to form rows 1 and 2 as
the next row is added. Work in flat odd-count
peyote stitch for a total of five rows.
2) Sew through the beadwork to exit the second
110 from the left side in the second row, with
the needle pointing toward the opposite edge
(figure 9, point a). Place the unattached clasp
half on the beadwork, with the opening pointing
toward the right. Sew up through the end loop
of the clasp, pick up an A, and continue back
down through the same clasp loop, the next 110
in row 2, and the following 110 in row 3 (ab).
Repeat to attach the remaining clasp loops,
sewing through the 110s in rows 2 and 3 as
shown (bc). Retrace the thread path through
the entire connection, end the threads, and set
the component aside.
STRANDS
1) Position both stitched components horizontal
and face down on your bead mat, with the center
component nearest to you. The opening on the
clasp should be facing to the right. Attach a com-
fortable length of thread to the center compo-
nent, and exit at figure 10, point a.
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c

a a
d b b
e
d
FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6

b a
c

FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8

6 mm druk, color B
4 mm druk, color E
3 mm melon bead, color D
8 0 seed bead, color A
8 0 seed bead, color C
110 seed bead
150 seed bead
Note To size the bracelet, the strands
on each side should each be approxi-
mately in. (1.3 cm) shorter than half
the overall length of the bracelet. Our
8 in. (20 cm) bracelet has strands that
measure 3 in. (8.9 cm).
2) Pick up a 150, 25 color E 4 mm druks, and
a 150, and sew through the end 110 of the peyote
strip on the other stitched component (ab). Pick
up a 150, and sew back through the Es. Pick up
a 150, and continue through the 110 your thread
exited at the start of this step, going in the same
direction, and the next two 110s along this edge
(bc). Repeat to attach the remaining nine
strands, but weave the strands around other
strands as you do for a twisted look. The order
we used for the remaining bead strands is as
follows: F, G, D, B, H, E, I F, and J. End and
add thread as needed.
Note The number of beads will
vary depending on the size bead
being added and the amount of
weaving between strands. Make sure
the components remain horizontal
with an equal distance between them
as each strand is added.
materials
a c bracelet 8 in. (20 cm)
b
druk beads (Czech)
- 40 6 mm, color B (sueded gold
medium amethyst)
- 30 6 mm, color I (Pacifica tangerine)
FIGURE 9 - 100 4 mm, color E (Pacifica fig)
- 100 4 mm, color F (sueded gold lam)
- 60 3 mm, color G (metallic suede pink)
3 mm melon beads (Czech)
- 76 color D (Pacifica tangerine)
- 60 color H (Pacifica ginger)
- 60 color J (Pacifica elderberry)
80 seed beads,
b - 1 g color A (Toho 221, bronze)
- 1 g color C (Toho 1209, marbled
opaque avocado pink)
2 g 110 seed beads (Toho 221, bronze)
2 g 150 seed beads (Toho 221, bronze)
1 4-strand tube clasp
Fireline, 6 lb. test
beading needles, #11 or #12
a c basics
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attaching a stop bead
peyote stitch: odd-count
ending and adding thread
FIGURE 10
Change it up!
3) Position the clasp component below the cen- Use a variety of sizes and styles of
ter component with the As facing down and the beads for the strands. You may also
clasp opening to the left. Attach the remaining vary the connection points for a more
random look.
bead strands to the other side of the center com-
ponent in the same order as before. The strands
do not need to be woven together in the same
way as the first side through. End the thread. B&B

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FAN FLOWER
NECKLACE
designed by Kelly Wiese

DIFFICULTY

twisted herringbone /
ladder stitch

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materials
necklace 18 in. (46 cm) with
6-in. (15 cm) flower attachment
1 8 mm druk bead (opaque
iris blue)
9 11 x 5.5 mm top drilled
teardrop crystals (Swarovski
6000, tanzanite)
1 6 mm round crystal
(Swarovski, tanzanite)
bicone crystals (Swarovski)
- 4 5 mm bicone (blue
zircon)
- 9 4 mm bicone (purple
velvet)
- 18 3 mm bicone (blue
zircon)
110 seed beads
- 22 g color A (Japanese
F460M, black-violet teal matte
metallic iris)
- 4 g color B (Japanese 308,
cobalt gold luster)
3 g 150 (Japanese 318F,
lavender blue gold luster)
Nymo beading thread, size
D, or Fireline, 6 lb. test
beading needles, #11 or #12
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twisted herringbone
ladder stitch: making
a ladder, forming a ring
ending and adding thread
larks head knot
8 mm druk bead
110 seed bead, color A
110 seed bead, color B
150 seed bead
i
g g
f a
d c
e
b
a
FIGURE 1
g
c
f
k h
a b
i e
FIGURE 3
Wear this classic herringbone necklace alone
or wow it up by attaching a ower rope to give
it extra length and pizzazz.
FLOWERS start stitch, two regular stitches,
1) On 2 yd. (1.8 m) of thread and one increase end stitch (ef).
leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail, work Row 4: Using As, work an increase
a three-bead ladder using three start stitch, three regular stitches,
color A 110 seed beads (figure 1, and one increase end stitch (fg).
ab). This will be row 1 of the base. 3) Continue in rows as follows:
2) Work in brick stitch as follows: Row 5: Working in herringbone
Row 2: Work an increase start stitch, pick up two As, and sew
stitch by picking up two As, sewing down through the next A and up
under the last thread bridge in the through the following A (figure 2,
previous row, and sewing back up ab). Repeat this stitch once more
through the last A just added (bc). (bc). Pick up two As, sew down
Regular stitch: Pick up an A, through the next A, pick up a 150
sew under the last thread bridge seed bead, and sew up through the
in the previous row, and sew last A added (cd). This last stitch
back up through the last A just (two As and a 150) forms an end
added (cd). turn stitch.
Increase end stitch: Pick up an A, Row 6: Pick up two As, sew down
sew under the same thread bridge through the next A, pick a 150, and
as in the previous stitch, and sew sew up through the following A
back up through the last A just (de). Repeat this stitch once more
added (de). (ef). Work an end turn stitch as
Row 3: Using As, work an increase before (fg).
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f e h
b c d
FIGURE 2
d j
Row 7: Work as in row 6, but pick
up two 150s between each stack
instead of one 150 (gh).
Row 8: Work as in row 6, but
pick up two color B 110 seed beads
between each stack instead of one
150 (hi).
Row 9: Pick up two As, sew down
through the next A and the follow-
ing B (figure 3, ab). Pick up two
Bs, and sew through the next B
and the following A in the next
stack (bc). This is the start of a
new stack. Repeat these stitches
once more to form another new
stack (cd), and work an end turn
stitch (de).
Row 10: Pick up two As, and sew
down through the next A. Pick
up a 150, and sew through the
following B (ef). Pick up two Bs,
sew through the next B, pick up
a 150, and sew the following A
in the next stack (fg). Repeat
these stitches once more (gh),
and work an end turn stitch (hi).
The beadwork will begin to ruffle.
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g c
k a
b d
Row 11: Work as in row 10, but add
two 150s instead of one between the
stacks (ij).
Row 12: Work as in row 10, but add
two Bs instead of one 150 between
the stacks (jk).
Row 13: Pick up two As, and sew
through the next A and the follow-
ing B (figure 4, ab). Pick up two
Bs, and sew through the next B to
form a new stack (bc). Continue
to work in herringbone stitch as
before to add two stitches using Bs,
one using As, three using Bs, and
an end turn stitch (cd).
Row 14: Pick up two As, and sew
through the next A. Pick up a 150,
and sew through the following B
(de). Pick up two Bs, and sew
through the next B, pick up a 150,
and continue through the following
B (ef). Adding a 150 between each
stack, continue to work in herring-
bone stitch as before to add two
stitches using Bs, one using As,
three using Bs, and an end turn
stitch (fg).
Row 15: Work as in row 14 but add
two 150s instead of one between
each stack (gh).
Row 16: Pick up three 150s, and
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FIGURE 4
sew through the next A in the
same stack to form a picot (hi).
Continue through the next five
beads to exit the next stack (ij).
Repeat these stitches to add picots
to the end of the remaining stacks.
After adding the last picot, just sew
through the adjacent A (jk).
4) Sew through the next 14 As
along this edge so your working
thread and tail are exiting the same
bead. Set the working thread aside,
and attach a needle to the tail.
Pinch the end of the ladder row
together, skip the center A, and sew
up through the next three As on
the opposite side to pull the edges
together (figure 5, ab). Sew down
through the corresponding three
As on the first edge (bc). Retrace
this thread path, and end the tail.
5) Turn the beadwork so the
pinched end of the flower is on
top. With the working thread, sew
through the small opening created
when the three edge beads were
joined without sewing through any
beads (photo a).
6) Pick up 20 150s, an A, a 3 mm
bicone crystal, an A, a 4 mm bicone
crystal, an A, a 3 mm, an A, eight
f
j i
e h
150s, a drop bead, and eight 150s.
Sew back through the last A added
and the remaining 26 beads in the
fringe, and continue back through
the hole in the pinched end of the
flower (photo b). Sew under a
thread bridge between the end As,
and continue back through the
pinched end to start the next fringe.
7) Repeat step 6 for the second
fringe, but instead of picking up
20 150s in the beginning, pick up
only eight.
8) Repeat step 6 for the last fringe,
but instead of picking up 20 150s in
the beginning, do not pick up any
150s at the beginning of the fringe.
After sewing under a thread bridge,
do not sew back down through the
opening of the pinched beads. Sew
up through an adjacent end A so
your needle is exiting away from
the beadwork. Do not end the
working thread.
9) Repeat steps 18 to make two
more flowers.
FOCAL PIECE ROPE
1) On a comfortable length of
thread and leaving a 6-in. (15 cm)
tail, pick up four As, and sew
a
b
through the beads again to form
two stacks with their holes parallel.
Pick up two As, sew through the
two As in the previous stack, and
continue through the two As just
added. Repeat this last stitch once
more (figure 6, ab).
2) To form the ladder into a ring,
sew up through the first stack,
down through the last stack, and up
through the first stack again (bc).
3) Work in twisted herringbone
stitch using As until the rope is
approximately 8 in. (20 cm). End
the tail thread.
CONNECTING FLOWERS
1) With the working thread from a
flower, pick up an A, a 5 mm bicone
crystal, an A, a 6 mm round crystal,
an A, a 5 mm bicone, and an A.
Sew up through an end A on the tail
end of the rope, and down through
an adjacent end A. Continue back
through the seven beads just added
and an end A in the flower adjacent
to the one your thread is exiting.
Retrace the thread path of the con-
nection two more times, sewing
through different end beads on the
flower and rope to center the seven
 b
a
c
FIGURE 5
c
b the owers.
a
FIGURE 6
connection beads. End this thread.
2) With the working thread from
another flower, pick up an A, a 5 mm
bicone, and an A. Count up about 15
beads from the end of the rope the
other flower is attached to, and sew
through the next bead. Sew through
the rope to exit back through the bead
your thread is exiting on the rope,
the three beads just added, and an
end A of the flower adjacent to the one
your thread exited at the start of this
step. Repeat this thread path, sewing
through the other end A on the flower
to center the connecting beads, and
end this thread.
3) With the working thread from the
rope, sew up and down through the
end beads to tighten the beadwork,
and end this thread.
4) With the working thread from
the last flower, attach it to the other
end of the rope as in step 1 but add
an A, a 5 mm bicone, and an A for
the connecting beads, and end this
thread.
NECK ROPE
1) Work as in steps 13 of Focal
piece rope to make a rope that is
approximately 17-in. (44.5 cm) long
Make it
interchangeable
To change the look, make
another focal piece rope
using a different color for
FIGURE 7
or to the desired length, leaving
a 12-in. (30 cm) tail. Do not end
the tail.
2) With the working thread from the
rope, sew up and down through the
end beads to tighten the beadwork.
With the working thread exiting an
end bead, pick up three As, a B, an
8 mm druk bead, and three As, and
sew back through the druk and B. Pick
up three As, skip the next end A, and
continue through the following end
A opposite the A your thread exited
at the start of this step (figure 7). Sew
through the beadwork, retrace the
thread path, and end this thread.
3) With the tail thread exiting an end
A, pick up three As, a B, and 20 As,
and sew back through the B just added
to form a clasp loop. Pick up three As,
skip the next end A, and sew through
the end A opposite the A your thread
exited at the start of this step. Check
the fit of the clasp loop and add or
remove As as needed. Sew through
the beadwork, retrace the thread path,
and end this thread.
4) Attach the focal piece rope to
the neck rope using a larks head
knot. B&B
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STATELY
VICTORIAN materials
EARRINGS blue earrings 3 in. (7.6 cm)
2 11 x 8 mm pear-shaped pearls
(Swarovski 5821, petrol)
designed by
12 5 x 10 mm Arcos par Puca beads
Debora Hodoyer
(opaque blue ceramic look)
DIFFICULTY 12 2.5 x 5 mm SuperDuo beads (luster
opaque white)
bead weaving 3 g 2 x 4 mm MiniDuo beads (luster
opaque white)
2 g 4 mm O-beads (chalk white azuro
matte)
3 g 2.5 x 3 mm Minos par Puca beads
(opaque blue ceramic look)
1 g 110 seed beads (Toho 611, matte
opaque gray)
2 g 150 seed beads (Toho 611, matte
opaque gray)
1 pair of earring findings
Fireline, 6 lb. test, or beading thread,
size B
beading needles, #12 or #13
2 pairs of chainnose, bentnose, and/or
flatnose pliers

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basics
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square knot
end and add thread

11 x 8 mm pearl

5 x 10 mm Arcos bead

2.5 x 5 mm SuperDuo bead

2 x 4 mm Mini Duo bead

4 mm O-bead
-side view

2.5 x 3 mm Minos bead

110 seed bead

150 seed bead

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These endearing earrings
intertwine Arcos, Minos,
Duos, and O-beads for
a striking statement.
How to pick up the Arcos beads: Sew
through the center and end holes, entering
from the inside edge (IE) or the outside
edge (OE) as directed. Check that all three
holes of the Arcos beads are open before
starting to bead.
d FIGURE 2
1
c hole of the next MiniDuo, O-bead, and four
a
b and an O-bead, and sew through the end hole
FIGURE 1 e (figure 2, ab). Pick up a Minos, and sew
TOP COMPONENT
1) On 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread, pick up
a repeating pattern of a SuperDuo bead and
a 15 seed bead three times, leaving a 6-in.
(15 cm) tail. Sew through the beads again,
and tie them into a ring with a square knot.
Sew through the first SuperDuo added, and
continue through the open hole of the same
SuperDuo (figure 1, ab). End the tail.
2) Pick up an O-bead, the end hole of
an Arcos (OE), and a Minos. Slide the beads
snug to the first round of beads, and sew
through the open end hole (IE) of the same
Arcos (bc). Pick up an O-bead, and sew
through the open hole of the next SuperDuo
(cd). Repeat these stitches two more times
to complete the round, and sew through the
first O-bead and Arcos (OE) added in this
round (de).
b in the same direction (bc). Sew through the top hole of the following MiniDuo, O-bead, and six
g f d a
e
c 3) Pick up a 150, sew through the corresponding 150 on the top component, pick up a 150, and sew
FIGURE 5
2
stitches two more times to complete the round,
and sew through the first O-bead and the open
hole of the first MiniDuo added (cd).
4) Pick up a Minos, and sew through the open
j hole of the next MiniDuo. Pick up a Minos, and
g sew through the open hole of the following
MiniDuo and O-bead (de). Pick up four 150s,
and sew through the next Minos (ef). Pick
c f
up four 150s, and sew through the following
i
O-bead and the open hole of the next MiniDuo
b e (fg). Repeat these stitches two more times
to complete the round, and then sew through
a the first Minos added in this round (gh).
5) Pick up a 150, an 110 seed bead, and a 150,
h k sew through the following Minos to form
d
a picot, and then continue through the outer
3) Pick up an O-bead, three MiniDuo beads, 150s (hi). Pick up three 150s, and sew through
the next four 150s, O-bead, MiniDuo, and
of the same Arcos (IE) and the next O-bead Minos (ij). Repeat these stitches two more
times to complete the round, retrace the thread
through the following O-bead and end hole path (not shown in the figure for clarity), and
of the next Arcos (OE) (bc). Repeat these sew through the first 150 and 110 added (jk).
3 4
c
BOTTOM COMPONENT a
1) Repeat steps 15 of Top b
component.
2) Pick up a 150, a pear-shaped
FIGURE 3 pearl, and three 110s, and sew
back through the pearl (figure 4,
6) Pick up an 110, six 150s, and an 110, ab). Pick up a 150, and sew FIGURE 4
and sew through the 110 your thread through the 110 your thread exited
exited at the start of this step to form at the start of this step (bc).
a hanging loop (figure 3). Retrace this Retrace this thread path, and
thread path, and end the thread. end the thread.
5
ASSEMBLY
1) On 2 ft. (61 cm) of thread, sew through the Minos in the bottom component
at figure 5, point a. Place the top component above the bottom component with
the hanging loop facing up and the pearl drop facing down.
2) Pick up a 150, and sew through the corresponding Minos in the top component
(ab). Pick up a 150, and sew through the Minos your thread exited at the start of this step, going
150s (cd).
through the 150 your thread exited at the start of this step, going in the same direction (de). Sew
through the next five 150s, O-bead, MiniDuo, and Minos (ef).
4) Work as in step 2 to attach the other Minos (fg), retrace the connections, and end the thread.
5) Open the loop of an ear wire, and attach it to the loop on the top component.
6) Make a second earring. B&B
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CHEVRON
RHAPSODY
BRACELET
designed by
Theodora Seimeni

DIFFICULTY

peyote / ladder stitch

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materials
bracelet 6 in. (17.1 cm)
1 14 x 10 mm oval fancy
stone (Swarovski 4120,
crystal antique pink)
4 3 mm bicone crystals
(Swarovski, amethyst)
110 cylinder beads (Miyuki
Delicas)
- 3 g color A (DB0040,
copper plated)
- 4 g color B (DB0433,
galvanized Champagne)
- 2 g color E (DB0461,
galvanized tarnished copper)
- 2 g color F (DB0116, wine
gold luster)
- 1 g color G (DB0622,
dyed peach silver-lined
alabaster)
150 seed beads (Miyuki)
- 1 g color C (462, metallic
gold iris)
- 1 g color D (4204,
Duracoat galvanized
Champagne)
1 magnetic clasp
Fireline, 6 lb. test
beading needles, #11 or #12
basics
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peyote stitch: tubular,
odd-count, stitch-in-the-ditch
ladder stitch
ending and adding thread
14 x 10 mm
oval stone
3 mm bicone crystal
110 cylinder bead, color A
110 cylinder bead, color B
110 cylinder bead, color E
150 seed bead, color C
150 seed bead, color D
Create scores of peyote-stitched chevrons around a sparkling
center stone for a dramatic composition.
BEZEL For clarity, just the two outer rounds of the bezel
1) On 4 ft. (1.2 m) of thread, pick up seven color are shown, and the outer round is coming in
A 110 cylinder beads, a repeating pattern of toward the center of the stone.
a color B 110 cylinder bead and an A four times, 5) Work two rounds with Cs to secure the stone
and then one more B. Pick up this 16-bead (ab), and sew through the beadwork to exit the
sequence again for a total of 32 beads. Leaving first A in a group of seven As (it will be in the
a 6-in. (15 cm) tail, tie the beads into a ring with second round of cylinders) (figure 3, ab).
a square knot (figure 1, ab), retrace the thread 6) Pick up an A, and sew through the next A
path twice (not shown in the figure for clarity), in the same round (bc). Continue to work in
and sew through the first seven As added (bc). stitch-in-the-ditch to work two more stitches
These beads will shift to form the first two using As, five using Bs, three using As, and five
rounds as the next round is added. using Bs (cd). Make sure the stone stays in the
2) Working in tubular peyote stitch, work five correct position in the bezel. Sew through the
stitches using Bs, three using As, five using Bs, beadwork in the bezel to exit the last B added,
and three using As, and step up through the going in the same direction (figure 4, point a).
first B added (cd). 7) Pick up three Cs, and sew through the next
3) Work a round using As, and step up (de). bead in the same round to form a picot (ab).
4) Work two rounds using color C 150 seed beads Repeat this stitch three times (bc). Pick up two
(ef) using tight tension. After the last round, Cs, and sew through the following B. Repeat this
sew through the beadwork to exit a cylinder in last stitch three times (cd). Continue as before
the outer round of the bezel (figure 2, point a). to work four stitches using three Cs and four
Place the 14 x 10 mm oval stone face up in the stitches using two Cs to complete the round, and
bezel, with the ends of the stone pointing toward sew through the first two Cs added in this round
the groups of seven As on the bezel, and gently to exit the center C of the first picot (de).
form the bezel to come up around the stone. 8) Pick up three Cs, and sew through the center
C in the next picot to form an end stitch (ef).
Work another end stitch with four Cs and one
a more with three Cs, and sew through the follow-
c b ing C (fg). Pick up a B, and sew through the
d next two Cs to form a side stitch (gh). Work
e four more side stitches (hi). Work three end
f stitches using three Cs, four Cs, and three Cs,
sewing through the following two Cs after the
third end stitch (ij). Work five side stitches with
Bs, and then sew through the next three Cs (jk).
9) Pick up a C, and sew through the four Cs
n
FIGURE 1
j i
m
d
b
a
FIGURE 2
h
c
a a
l
o b g
b e
c f
d k
FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
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of the next end stitch. Pick up a C, and continue four Cs, and sew through the following two Cs of this step (ef). Pick up a B, sew through the B
through the following five Cs and B (kl). Sewing (gh). Continue through the outer edge of the your thread is exiting, and continue through the
through the Bs in the previous round, use Cs to beadwork to exit the center C of the opposite B just added to work a ladder turn stitch (fg).
add four three-bead picots (lm), and then sew picot (hi). Row 4: Work six stitches using color E cylinder
through the following five beads as shown (mn). 14) Repeat steps 1113 to embellish this side of beads, a point stitch with an E, a C, and an E,
Work as before to add a C between the next two the bezel, but do not sew through the outer edge and six stitches using Es (gh). Position the
end stitches, and then use Cs to add three-bead beadwork in step 13. End the threads. chevron so it sits slightly behind the beadwork
picots between the Bs on the side. Do not continue on the side of the bezel as you work.
through any Cs after the last stitch (no). Your CHEVRON 1 Row 5: Turn, and work a stitch with a B (hi),
thread should be exiting a B. 1) Add 2 ft. (61 cm) of thread to the beadwork, and then work six stitches using Es, a point stitch
10) Sew under the nearest thread bridge and exiting the B as shown with the needle pointing with an E, a C, and E, six stitches using Es, and
back through the B your thread is exiting and toward the side embellishment (figure 6, a ladder turn stitch using a B (ij).
the next two Cs (figure 5, ab). point a). Row 6: Work seven stitches using Bs, a point
11) Pick up four Cs, and sew through the 2) Work in rows as follows: stitch using a B, a C, and a B, and seven stitches
center C in the next picot (bc). Repeat this Rows 12: Pick up 11 Bs, a C, and 11 Bs, and using Bs (jk).
stitch twice, and sew through the next C and B sew through the corresponding B on the oppo- Row 7: Work eight stitches using Bs, a point
(cd). Sew under the nearest thread bridge, and site end of the bezel as shown (ab). These beads stitch using a B, a C, and a B, seven stitches using
continue back through the B your thread is exit- will shift to form rows 1 and 2 as the next row Bs, and a ladder turn stitch using a B (kl). End
ing and the next five Cs (de). is added. the thread.
12) Pick up four Cs, and sew through the two Row 3: Pick up a B, and sew through the last B 3) Repeat steps 12 on the other side of the bezel.
center Cs in the next picot. Repeat this stitch added (bc). Working in peyote stitch, work five
(ef). Sew through the next three Cs and B, under stitches using Bs (cd). Pick up a B, a C, and a B, REMAINING CHEVRONS
the nearest thread bridge, and back through the B and sew through the next B to form a point stitch 1) Add a comfortable length of thread to the
your thread is exiting and the next eight Cs (fg). (de). Work five peyote stitches using Bs, and beadwork, exiting the fourth up-bead along
13) Pick up a C, a B, and a C, skip the next sew through the B your thread exited at the start the bottom edge of the first chevron, with the
needle pointing toward the tip of the chevron
l (figure 7, point a).
j 2) Work in flat odd-count peyote as follows for
the second chevron:
d f Row 1: Work five stitches using As, a point stitch
i g
h using an A, a C, and an A, and five stitches using
e a
As (ab). Sew through the beadwork to exit the
last cylinder added (bc).
c e d
Row 2: Work five stitches using As, a point
g
stitch using an A, a C, and an A, and five stitches
b using As (cd).
a c Row 3: Work six stitches using As, a point stitch
f
b using an A, a C, and an A, and five stitches using
h As. Work a ladder turn stitch as before using
k i an A (de).
FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 Row 4: Work six stitches using As, a point
stitch using an A, a C, and an A, and six stitches
g i using As (ef).
b e Row 5: Work seven stitches using As, a point
c
j stitch using an A, a C, and an A, and six stitches
using As. Work a ladder turn stitch using
an A (fg).
Row 6: Work seven stitches using As, a point
c
a
b
a
b
c
a d
d
f
h

FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9

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stitch using an A, a C, and an A, and seven
stitches using As (gh).
Row 7: Work eight stitches using As, a point
stitch using an A, a C, and an A, and seven
stitches using As. Work a ladder turn stitch
using an A (hi). Continue through the next
six beads to exit the fourth up-bead to start the
next chevron (ij).
3) Work as in step 2 for the remaining chevrons
with the following color changes for the cylin-
ders, or devise your own color pattern. The C 150
on the tip remains the same for all the chevrons:
Chevron 3
Rows 13: Color F 110 cylinder beads
Note Notice that in chevron 2, you
worked the ladder turn on the top
edge. In Chevron 3, the ladder turns
will be on the bottom edge. These
turns will change sides as each new
chevron is added.
Rows 46: Bs
Row 7: Fs
Chevron 4
Rows 14: As
Rows 57: Fs
Chevron 5
Rows 15: Color G cylinder beads
Rows 67: Es. After adding row 7, sew through
the beadwork to exit the fifth up-bead instead
of the fourth.
Chevron 6
Rows 13: Bs
Rows 45: Es
Row 6: Work six stitches using Bs. Pick up a D,
half of the clasp, and a D, and sew through the
next E. Work six stitches using Bs.
Row 7: Work seven stitches using Bs, sewing
through the D for the last stitch. Pick up a D, sew
through the clasp loop, pick up a D, and continue
through the next D. Work seven stitches using
Bs. Sew through the beadwork and clasp connec-
tion to reinforce it, and end the thread.
4) Repeat steps 13 for the other side of the band.
EMBELLISHMENT
1) Add 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread to the beadwork,
exiting the first C in a chevron attached to the
bezel (figure 8, point a). Pick up two Cs and
two 3 mm bicone crystals, and sew through the
adjacent center A on the bezel (ab). Sew back
through the beads just added and the C your
thread exited, going in the same direction (bc).
The beadwork on the edge of the bezel will be
raised by the addition of these beads. Retrace the
thread path (not shown in the figure for clarity),
and sew through the beadwork to exit the top
end B of chevron 1, exiting toward chevron 1
on the opposite band (figure 9, point a).
2) Pick up 17 Ds, and sew through the corre-
sponding B on the opposite band (ab). If needed,
add additional Ds for the strand to curve slightly.
Continue through the beadwork as shown to
exit the adjacent B (bc). Sew back through the
beads just added and the next edge B on the first
chevron (cd). End this thread.
3) Add 12 in. (30 cm) of thread to the opposite
side of the first chevron, and work as in steps
12 to complete the embellishment as a mirror
image. B&B
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artist prole: Cynthia Rutledge

BE ADING WITH HISTORICAL

passion
The Spanish Ghost Galleon was sunk in a hurricane in 1622, and its gold
bounty lay on the bottom of the ocean off Key West, Florida, for 350 years.
Now Cynthia Rutledge offers beadwork designs for timeless and elegant
jewelry, inspired by the galleons recovered time capsule of treasures.

by Cindy Crain Newman PHOTOS BY MARK RUTLEDGE

Travelling for 26 to 30 weeks
per year, seed bead artist and teacher
Cynthia Rutledge has the adaptability and
frequent flyer miles of a thoroughly modern
woman. But when her body is at 36,000 feet
in a commercial airliner, her mind most often
dwells in a world of nineteenth-century
European royal courts, Greek mythology,
fertility goddesses, or 17th century Spanish
galleon manifests of treasures.
I cant imagine designing without the muse
of history, Rutledge says. The treasures and
wonders of the world are a window into the
past. Maybe that is why I love to travel to dis-
tant places, why I love museums to distraction,
and why my work wouldnt have its creative
soul if I didnt have this passion.
Beading from many of Rutledges designs
is like getting a mini art history lesson, as her
instructions eloquently describe the architec-
ture, paintings, artists, or cities behind the
jewelrys design. She published her book
Timeless Beadwork Designs in 2016 (larkcrafts.
com), sharing 15 designs inspired by famous
paintings from the late 1400s to the early
1900s. One of the books designs for Earrings
for the Dutch Mona Lisa came from her study
of her favorite painting, The Girl with the Pearl
Earring (c. 1665) by Johannes Vermeer.
Where do my designs come from? Well,
even after 20 years, they arent actually explod-
ing out of my head, Rutledge laughs. It takes
lots and lots of research. If you are looking at
something like a painting that inspires you,
then ask yourself what it is that keeps attract-
ing your attention. The look on her face? The
intense color? The whole color palette used?
The common versus regal form of dress? The
lace or other embellishment of the gown? Background elements like flower arrangements?
And, of course, the jewelry.
I design in my mind, not on the computer or with pencil and paper. I love, love, love the
design process. I love the engineering. Teaching is the icing on the cake. I like to see how others
interpret the design. Seeing finished work is a real validation.
Her style of jewelry seems simple, beautiful, and elegant when completed, but the intricate,
layered designs are meant for intermediate to advanced students familiar with peyote stitch.
In a bead world of ever-new bead shapes, Rutledge has stayed loyal to her favorite teeny
Japanese 150 seed beads. She also uses lots of 110 seed beads and Delica cylinder beads.
Every Rutledge class is also a way to learn technique, as she shows students how to decrease
and increase in peyote stitch, how to bezel around pearl cabochons or gemstones in a variety
of ways, how to set gemstones and cubic zirconias in sterling silver or gold-filled settings,
and various embellishing techniques. Her favorite products are available on her website,
cynthiarutledge.net.
THE ATO CH A GA L L EO N
All of these techniques can be learned by creating jewelry from Rutledges latest group of
designs which were inspired by the treasures brought up from the 1622 wreck of the Nuestra
Seora de Atocha Spanish galleon. American treasure hunter Mel Fisher searched for the trea-
sure for 16 years and finally located it in 1985. The $450 million dollar treasure cache included
more than 40 tons of silver and gold, 100,000 Spanish silver coins known as Pieces of Eight,
gold coins, Columbian emeralds, silver and gold artifacts, and more than 1,000 silver bars.
Always the avid researcher, Rutledge started with a behind-the-scenes tour at Mel Fishers
Treasure Museum in Florida to learn all about the largest underwater treasure found in history.
Rutledge also researched paintings from 17th century Spain, being particularly fascinated with
14th to 16th century girdles long gold necklaces that were worn around the waist or the
shoulders. Girdles were status symbols of power, wealth, and position. Usually made of gold,
they were encrusted with gemstones and pearls.
Rutledges artistic eye was captured by a series of gold links in the wreck of the Atocha which
looked like parts of a girdle. And she discovered the 1585 oil painting by Sanchez Coello which
shows Infanta Catalina Micaela, Duchess of Savoy, wearing a girdle that looks almost exactly
like one found at the Atocha wreck. Rutledges necklace design for Regalia de las Reinas de
Espaa resulted.
Designs for The Mother Lode, Lost, and then Found, and The Color of Money were
inspired by money chains found among the Atocha treasures. Money chains were usually
made of elaborate rings of gold, linked together to form long chains. One link would represent
an average workers wage for one year in the 1600s. Money chains were thought to be an easier
way to transport precious metal, and it is possible that they didnt fall under the same taxation

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Rutledges Regalia de las Reinas de
Espaa necklace was inspired by
14th to 16th century girdles long,
gold necklaces that were worn
around the waist or the shoulders.
Girdles were status symbols of
power, wealth, and position. Usually
made of gold, they were encrusted
with gemstones and pearls.

The Color of Money

was inspired by money
chains and the elabo-
rate designs on some of
them, which Rutledge
discovered through her
research. The three-
component pendant
consists of bezeled
cubic zirconias (top and
bottom stones) and
Swarovski crystals (cen-
ter component, which is
Beyond the Atocha treasures that made up of a four-prong
were documented, the ship was cup chain element within
also carrying more than three a pav-set metal ring).
pounds of Columbian Emeralds
and unregistered gold bullion,
considered to be blood money
from the slave trade. From research-
ing manifests and images of the
treasures onboard the Atocha,
Rutledge created this Treasures of
the Atocha necklace, incorporating
cubic zirconias and pearls.

This wrap-style Lost, and then Found bracelet of two strips of

peyote stitch joined with pearls was inspired by the money chains
found aboard the Atocha galleon. These chains were usually made
of elaborate rings of gold, linked together to form long chains.

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artist prole

that precious metal coins and ingots would have

been given, Rutledge says. The chains could
be worn under garments for safety.
Rutledges passion for history extends
beyond just beading to how she and her hus-
band of 37 years, Mark, spend their free time.
They live in southern California where they
enjoy backpacking, having backpacked the
California segment of the Pacific Crest Trail.
And we are living-history reenactors for the
year 1757, portraying a physician and his wife
from the American colonies. In the process
of researching everything from garments to The Mother Lode bracelet was designed around a peyote stitch tube,
eyeglasses for these characters, I run into all worked in a spiral, to represent the Atochas stash of money chains. Filling
kinds of information that inspires me to design the space between the spirals are ve bezeled shapes, representing the
contemporary beadwork. Inspiration is every- loose emeralds and gemstones found on the sunken Spanish galleon.
where; you just have to open your mind and
look around, Rutledge says.
For some of us, her body of work is inspira-
tion in and of itself. B&B

Cindy Crain Newman is a freelance writer

who specializes in profiling people who
create and innovate. Contact her by email
at cindycrainnewman@gmail.com.

I cant
imagine
designing
without the
muse of The Key to My Heart,
history. an older Rutledge
design, is actually a
locket. Shown within it
are photos of Cynthia

>>
and Mark Rutledge in
their 1757 costumes
worn for living history
reenactment events,
as seen in the photo
at left.

Curious to learn how Cynthia

was bitten by the bead bug?
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 INDIANA Winona Lake MICHIGAN Grand Haven NEW HAMPSHIRE Concord NEW YORK New York City
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THE BEADED PEACOCK THE CREATIVE FRINGE BEAD IT! BEADKRAFT
805 East Canal St. 574-371-2777 210 Washington Ave. 616-296-0020 146 N. Main St. 603-223-0146 1231 Broadway (@ 30th St.) 212-532-6820

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220 E. Washington St. 319-338-1566 28056 Woodward Ave. 248-554-1330 275 Calef Highway (Rte 125) 603-734-4322 57 West 38th St. 212-302-1199

KENTUCKY Louisville MICHIGAN Traverse City NEW HAMPSHIRE Wakeeld NEW YORK Rochester
Your Up North bead store. A myriad of beads, from worldwide Gemstone beads and cabochons. Full color spectrum of Czech Bangles, baubles & bright shinny beads for any bead & jewelry
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Classes. Tuesday - Saturday 10-6; Monday by appointment See our Legacy Bead Museum - 5000 years of beads. One mile off Route 16. Watch for blue highway sign. ndings. New items weekly. Classes & parties.
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3816 Shelbyville Road 502-893-6060 925 E. Front St. 231-932-9514 2517 Wakeeld Road (Rte. 153) 603-522-6529 2314 Monroe Avenue 585-271-2340

LOUISIANA New Orleans MINNESOTA St. Paul NEW HAMPSHIRE Wilton NEW YORK White Plains
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Seed beads (Czech & Japanese), Delicas, Swarovski, art glass
Beads, Bali, Thai, Silver Findings, Tools, Lamp worked Glass your style. Emphasis on European beads, Czech-pressed glass, Knowledgeable staff, classes, parties, free workspace, easy
a beaders paradise! Bone, stone, pearls, leather, books,
Beads by Local Artists. The Artist Market has 2 entrances, 85 crystal, seed, pearls, semi-precious. Artisan created jewelry for parking. A haven for stringers AND weavers! Open 7 days a
ndings & tools. Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, or by appt.
French Market Pl. (across from Flea Market), the other below. ne gift giving. Ample parking. Weds - Sat 9-5:30, Sun 11-4 week. Find us on Facebook.
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1228 Decatur St. 504-561-0046 725 Snelling Ave. N. 651-645-0343 29 Howard Street 603-654-2805 175 E. Post Road 914-644-8191

MARYLAND Annapolis (Edgewater)
We offer a diverse selection of gemstones, freshwater pearls,
Swarovski crystals, seed beads, Czech, vintage & Venetian
glass, chain, ndings, Hill Tribe, wire, tools, supplies.Classes,
studio space & parties. Tues - Fri 10-6, Wed 10-7, Sat 9-5
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MISSISSIPPI Ridgeland NEW JERSEY Bergeneld (Only miles from NYC) NORTH CAROLINA Asheville/Buncombe Co.
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ndings, tools, and stringing materials. Classes Parties of Japanese seed beads, glass, crystal, semi-precious, Largest selection of seed beads, ancient trade & vintage
Open Mon - Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4 lampwork & more. Classes by local & nationally known artists. beads in the region. Pearls, gemstones, crystals, etc.
Email: villagebeads@aol.com Extensive inventory for unlimited possibilities! plus all the supplies you need. Classes/parties/workspace.

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THE TWISTED BEAD VILLAGE BEADS BEADS BY BLANCHE CHEVRON TRADING POST & BEAD CO.
9 Lee Airpark Dr., Suite B3 410-956-5529 398 Highway 51, Ste. 30 601-853-3299 106 N. Washington Ave. 201-385-6225 40 N. Lexington Ave. 828-236-2323

MASSACHUSETTS Chelmsford MISSOURI Branson NEW JERSEY Collingswood NORTH CAROLINA Durham
Be PLUM overwhelmed by our thousands of bead Beaders Ecstasy! Huge inventory Miyuki seed beads, Delicas, Express your creative energies without exhausting your pocket.
1,500 sq. ft. of amazing beads, ndings and handmade strands in historic downtown Branson. A beading BAZAAR Swarovski, Hill Tribe, Vintage, Fibers. Fabulous amework/ A Bead Show every day! Durhams largest & affordable
jewelry! Featuring Miyuki, Swarovski, gemstone, vintage of bead wire, ndings, chain, and supplies. Open 7 days/ metal smithing studio w/classes & rental. Loom weaving, wire selection of quality beads & ndings.
beads and much more! week year round, 9:30-5:30. plumbazaar.etsy.com wrapping, PMC. Classes, supplies, parties, repairs. Visit our famous $5 a strand wall.
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BEADLES PLUM BAZAAR JUBILI BEADS & YARNS RARE EARTH BEAD SHOP
18 Central Square 978-244-0233 123 E. Main St. 417-337-PLUM (7586) 713 Haddon Ave. 856-858-7844 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. 919-342-5966

MASSACHUSETTS Leominster MISSOURI Springeld NEW JERSEY Lambertville NORTH CAROLINA Forest City
Cental Massachusetts Premier Bead Store Since 2003 Come in to Springelds largest bead store for ndings, seed Extensive selection of f/w pearls, Swarovski crystals, semi-
We are a full service bead shop that offers a unique variety of
Incredible Selection Amazing Prices & Quality Classes beads and semi-precious bead strands for unique creations. We precious stones; Czech glass beads. Sterling silver box clasps with
beads, Swarovski, tools, ndings, stringing supplies, books,
In-Store Work Table Parties Friendly Knowledgeable Staff have tools for beading, metal stamping, and leather crafts. unusual & vintage elements; unique sterling, vermeil, ndings.
magazines, etc. Mon. - Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-4.
Girl Scout Projects Ladies Night Out Beading Bee Classes are taught by resident experts. Mon-Sat. 9am-6pm. Classes. Daily 11:00AM-6:00PM, FriSat until 9PM seasonally.
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ART OF BEADS SPRINGFIELD LEATHER & TOUCHSTONE BEADS SOJOURNER OFF THE BEADED PATH
43 Main Street 978-840-1155 1463 S Glenstone 800-668-8515 26 Bridge Street 609-397-8849 2270 US Hwy. 74A 828-245-0306

MASSACHUSETTS Manseld MISSOURI St. Louis NEW JERSEY Point Pleasant NORTH CAROLINA Mooresville
Full service shop with a ne, upscale selection of beads, nd- Voted 1 of the top shops in the US. 4000+ seed beads, Czech Ocean Countys largest full service bead store. Huge selection Full service. Classes, handmade jewelry & supplies. Parties,
ings, wire & tools. Original lampwork beads. Classes, work- Glass, Swarovski, TierraCast Pewter, Semi-Precious stones, base of Swarovski, semi-precious, Czech crystal; largest selection Girls Night Out, BYOB Socials (bring your own beads), seed
space & artistic support. Bulk prices on precious metal beads metal chains & ndings. Gold & Silver. Over 3000 sq ft. around of seed beads. All the new two-hole beads, Delicas, beads, gemstones, Vintage jewelry & components, Swarovski,
& Swarovski crystals. Tribal textiles & lampworking classes. Classes listed online. Ask us about FREE classes. Charlottes and much more. Many classes available. sterling, gold lled & Vermeil ndings. Mon - Sat 10am-6pm
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457 N. Main St. 508-339-3330 7616 Big Bend Blvd. 314-644-6140 2319 Bridge Avenue 732-295-6679 138 N. Main St. 704-746-9278

MICHIGAN Berkley MONTANA Billings NEW JERSEY Point Pleasant OHIO Cincinnati (Harrison)
Up to 50% off retail prices. Authorized Swarovski reseller. Large Billings largest bead store and getting bigger. Semi-precious, Classes, Kits, Open Beading! Miyuki, Toho, Czech, Swarovski, The West sides original Bead Shop. Create your own jewelry
selection of Artistic Wire, sterling and gold-lled ndings, Scale pearls, Swarovski crystals, Delicas, Czech glass, shell & metal & much more. Join Fri Nite Bead Club, Sunday Funday, or from our ever-growing selection of Swarovski crystal,
Maille, tools, Czech glass, ndings, stringing materials, more. beads. Silver & gold ndings, tools, books and supplies. Free Team Build. Plus, we ship anywhere! semi-precious strands, glass, metals, pendants, lampwork, clay
We welcome guilds, large groups and individual artists. basic classes. Weekly workshops. Open 10-6 daily. JOIN US AT OUR HAPPY PLACE! beads & tools. 1-on-1 project assistance, classes & parties too.
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MUNRO CRAFTS BUY THE BEAD LUCYS BEAD BOUTIQUE BEADED BLISS ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR BLISS
3954 12 Mile Rd. 248-544-1590 670 King Park Drive 406-651-8831 3241 ROUTE 88 848-232-3690 1151 Stone Drive, #E-5 513-202-1706

MICHIGAN Brighton NEVADA Henderson (Las Vegas) NEW MEXICO Albuquerque OHIO Cleveland (Oberlin)
Rare Destination Private Classes, groups, workshops, Serving the Las Vegas community with the largest variety Voted Albuquerques best bead shop. Largest selection of Truly amazing selection! New and vintage glass, gemstones,
metalsmithing, enameling, PMC, HOT, warm & cold glass, of beads & ndings. Classes, parties, volume discounts & imported, ethnic, glass and gemstone beads in New Mexico. Swarovski, metal beads and ndings. African Trade Beads,
mixed media ALL JEWELRY REPAIR, tools & supplies. Free workshops. Minutes from the strip. Findings, tools and books. Silver jewelry and handicrafts. ancient, antique and collectible beads in store and online.
Demos. For store hours check our website: Volume discounts. Mon-Sat 11-6 (at least), Sun. 12:30-5. Just off the Ohio turnpike. Open every day.
www.BrightonBeadsandMore.com www.beadjungle.com www.stonemountainbeads.com www.beadparadise.com
BRIGHTON BEADS & MORE BEAD JUNGLE 702-432-BEAD (2323) STONE MOUNTAIN BEAD GALLERY BEAD PARADISE
9850 East Grand River Ave. 810-844-0066 1590 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy. #160 4008 Central Ave. S.E. 505-260-1121 29 West College St. 440-775-2233

MICHIGAN Farmington (Downtown) NEVADA Las Vegas NEW YORK Dobbs Ferry OHIO Columbus (Dublin)
Low prices Friendly service Unique selection. Nevadas Most Comprehensive Bead Store. Catering to all Importer direct from Thailand, Indonesia, India and China. A Columbus premier bead store. Studio tables. 90+ classes per
A wide variety of beads & components including semiprecious beading disciplines. Huge selection of ndings, pressed glass, wide selection of Miyuki Seed Beads, Czechmates, Sterling quarter - beadweaving, wire, lampwork, metals, Kumihimo &
stones & Czech glass to artist pieces, seed beads, designer seed beads. Full line of Swarovski. Free Classes Daily. Silver Findings, Hill Tribe Silver, Gemstones and more. Whole- more. Czech glass, 2,000+ seed beads - Japanese & Czech.
brass lines & more. Ask for your free Bead Addiction card! Hours: Mon - Sat 10am-6pm; Sun closed. sale and Retail. Jewelry making parties, workshop and repair. Swarovski, semi-precious & more! Shop our website.
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BEAD BOHEMIA BEAD HAVEN LAS VEGAS BANGKOK BEAD 1 STOP BEAD SHOP
33321 Grand River Ave. 248-474-9264 7575 W. Washington Ave. #131 702-233-2450 10 Cedar St. 914-693-3399 6347 Sawmill (Trader Joes Ctr.) 614-573-6452

MICHIGAN Frankenmuth NEVADA Las Vegas NEW YORK East Rochester

Michigans largest bead store! Walls of unique Czech glass, Visiting Las Vegas? Were the store youre looking for! States Large, bright, full service bead store. Wide selection of
seed beads, natural stones, vintage brass stamping, leather, largest bead shop, carrying the biggest inventory of quality Czech glass, Swarovski, semi-precious stones, quality ndings
chain, Swarovski crystal, charms. Also carry ndings, unique beads and ndings, all priced right. Volume discounts available. and much more! Featuring unique beads and components When traveling, bring Bead&Button,
clasps, tools, patterns and kits! Open 7 days. FREE classes! Open six days, 10 to 6. (Closed Sunday) by local and American artisans. look up a shop and stop in!
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BEAD HAVEN DISCOUNT BEADS LETS BEAD!
925 S. Main St. E-1 (River Place) 989-652-3566 4266 S. Durango Drive, Suite G/H 702-360-4266 349 W. Commercial St. 585-586-6550

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OHIO Columbus (Gahanna) SOUTH CAROLINA Hilton Head Island VIRGINIA Richmond WISCONSIN Portage
Artisan focals, uncommon ndings, fair trade beads and all the Treasures from pearls, beads & ndings found around the A great bead shop with experienced teacher. Classes, birthday
Inspiring, fun, full-supply bead store.
usual suspects await you at central Ohios most unique bead globe, to lampwork beads made right here in the Lowcountry! parties, good selection of beads, stone, Czech glass, seed
Glass, stones, sterling, gold lled, charms & ndings.
shop. Knowledgeable and friendly staff stand ready to help, or Delica, Swarovski, Softex & many trusted brands. Owner beads and interesting focal pieces. Open beading when classes
If you cant nd it, ask. We probably have it!
take one of our classes to jump start your creativity. Steve Mardell teaches wirework, beading, lampwork & more. are not in session. Mon - Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4
www.gahannabeadstudio.com www.hightidebeads.com www.BanglesandBeads.net www.prairieowerbeads.com
GAHANNA BEAD STUDIO HIGH TIDE BEADS BANGLES & BEADS, INC. PRAIRIE FLOWER BEADS LLC
1028 N. Hamilton Rd. 614-933-8948 32 Palmetto Bay Road, Ste. A7 843-686-4367 3322 W. Cary St. 804-355-6118 210 W. Cook St. 608-742-5900

OHIO Columbus (Powell) SOUTH CAROLINA Mt. Pleasant VIRGINIA Virginia Beach WISCONSIN Racine
Full service bead store & more: Jewelry making , Knitting, 6 mi. from Charleston. Yall will love our prices & selection of A friendly bead store offering affordable beads & ndings. The latest styles & colors. Japanese seed beads, Swarovski
Classes & Event Center. The largest selection of Swarovski semi-preciouus gemstones, Swarovski, Sterling, Czech glass, Youll nd a great selection of glass, gemstones, crystals & pearls, sterling silver, freshwater pearls, kits & semi-
Crystals & Pearls in Central Ohio, Tierra Cast Findings, Gem shell, freshwater pearls, books, metals and more. Beginners wood & seed beads, charms, precious metal & non-tarnish precious. Helpful, fun staff. Extensive classes. Were between
Stones, Local & Natl. Teacher Kits, and Knitting Supplies. assisted. Designers thrilled. Volume discounts. Visit us on FB. wire, Swarovski, stringing supplies, tools & more! Milwaukee & Chicago in a charming historic area. 7 days/wk.
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BLOOMIN BEADS, ETC. BEADS & BRUSHSTROKES BY COUNTRY BUMPKIN ARTS VIRGINIA BEACH BEADS FUNKY HANNAHS BEADS
4040 Presidential Parkway 740-917-9008 918-C Lansing Dr. 843-884-8808 2262 Seashore Shoppes 757-333-7235 324 Main Street 262-634-6088

OKLAHOMA Broken Arrow SOUTH CAROLINA Pendleton WASHINGTON Lacey WISCONSIN Sheboygan
Beads to Beat the Band! Beads take center stage in our Offering a wide variety of beads, ndings, tools, books and
For happy thoughts discover The Mercantile. The worlds largest selection of beads! Czech pressed glass,
showroom and classroom. Whether you are looking for a more. Workspace, tools and a friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Czech glass beads, seed beads, craft wire, larger stones. seed beads, Preciosa crystal, ndings, sterling, charms, books
rock star centerpiece or some great back-up beads, our Create right in the store! Classes and special events.
Offering over 250 classes and so much more. and more! Open 9am to 6pm 7 days a week!
selection and service are sure to make you twist and shout. Tues-Wed 10-5, Thur-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-5. Closed Sun & Mon
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THE BEADLES THE MERCANTILE SHIPWRECK BEADS JSM BEAD COOP
114 W. Dallas St. 918-806-8945 149 East Queen St. 864-646-9431 8560 Commerce Pl Dr NE 360-754-2323 1511 South 12th St. 920-208-BEAD (2323)

OREGON Dorena SOUTH CAROLINA Surfside Beach WASHINGTON Port Townsend WISCONSIN Stoughton (Madison Area)
Specializing in Quality glass beads from the Czech Republic We offer classes on demand for all levels. We have an in A great selection of beads, books, charms, ndings, tools Unique beads, charms & ndings. Locally-made clay beads,
and Japan in many sizes. We also offer a variety of authentic store glass studio & specialize in Kumihimo, Aluminum Wire & and more. Everything you need or desire plus charms ancient & large-hole beads. Tons of leather & chain! Wide
trade beads, Delicas & hex. Mon.-Sat. 10-5. Beading FUN. We have lots of unique beads & beading kits for designed by Lois! Open daily. Extraordinary Service by selection of fun kits. DIY creative space. Metal stamping.
E-mail: beads@bakerbay.com your beading pleasure! LEARN CREATE INSPIRE Extraordinary Beaders. Classes too! Only 15 minutes from Madison or I-90.
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BAKER BAY BEADS BEACH BEADS & GLASS STUDIO WYNWOODS GALLERY & BEAD STUDIO DIAKONOS DESIGNS-FAITH INSPIRED ART
35655 Shoreview Dr. 541-942-3941 1918 Highway 17 North 843-839-9808 940 Water St 360-385-6131 187 E. Main Street 608-873-0210

OREGON Portland TENNESSEE Chattanooga WASHINGTON Spokane WISCONSIN Sun Prairie (Madison)
We carry a large selection of seed beads, Delicas, natural stone 3,400 sq. ft. of the nest and largest bead selection and Full-service bead shop. Featuring classes, large selection
Retail/wholesale: Sterling, Gold Filled, Brass, Pewter, beads, freshwater pearls, gemstone beads, re polish, supplies in the area. Friendly atmosphere and staff. Offering of beads, books, tools, etc. Specializing in PMC and
Chain, Beads and Findings. Swarovski, Super Duos, ndings and classes. 3 classes per week. Open daily. Always your true north. semi-precious stone. Mon - Fri 10-8, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4
Tues - Sat 9:30am-5:30pm Facebook.com/Beadtherapy1 We go beyond your bead needs. See us on Facebook.

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DAVA BEAD AND TRADE, INC. BEAD-THERAPY BEYOND BEADS NORTH MEANT TO BEAD
2121 NE Broadway 877-962-3282 1420 McCallie Ave. 423-509-1907 7452 N. Division St. 509-482-0674 110 Columbus St. 608-837-5900

OREGON Portland TEXAS Arlington WASHINGTON Spokane WISCONSIN Wausau

Located in Historic Multnomah Village.
Unique pearls, crystals, glass, stone, shells & more!
Come visit our friendly staff for all your beading needs.
VILLAGE BEADS
7807 SW Capitol Highway
Arlingtons largest bead store. Delicas, shaped beads, seed Large selection of semi-precious stones, unique pearls, Lucite,
World class bead collection. We feature a huge selection of
beads, crystals, vintage beads, pearls, gemstones & ndings. yarn, silk ribbon. metal, chain, sterling silver, pewter. Classes
gemstone, Czech, pearl, unusual ethnic, antique, seed & Delica
Tools, books & wire. Custom & repair work. Classes. available. Wed - Sat 11-5; Tues 11-6; Closed Sun & Mon
beads and beading supplies. An amazing array.
Open 7 days a week. Close to Six Flags Over Texas Google Beads Wausau. Find me on Instagram & Facebook
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WILD BEADS WONDERS OF THE WORLD IN THE FLOUR MILL STONED & WIRED LLC
503-244-1821 2833 Galleria Dr. 817-652-3232 621 W. Mallon Ave. 509-325-2867 221 Scott St. 715-210-3165

PENNSYLVANIA Audubon TEXAS Dallas WISCONSIN Brookeld CANADAON Cobourg

Let your creativity blossom in our cozy country setting. Classes, SERIOUSLY UNIQUE BEADS: Gemstone beads (inc. diamond, Specializing in Austrian crystals, unusual stone beads, exquisite Toho and Czech seed beads, Swarovski, Semi-precious
parties, oh-so-pretty sparkly things, and most of all, fun! ruby, sapphire, opal), pearls, art-glass beads, seed beads, pearls, CZs & PMC related products, vintage reproduction and HyperLynks chain maille. Jewellery boutique, classes,
One-stop shopping. Open workshop environment. Artisan/bead silver, vermeil, chain, wire, ndings, tools, private lessons, beads. PMC certication, wire work, beading & specialty parties, repairs, bead clubs and friendly service.
addict, owned & operated. classes. parties & more. classes. Mon-Thu 10-8, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4 Just off 401 between Toronto and Kingston.
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BUTTERCUP BEADS BEADING DREAMS ECLECTICA BEARS BEADS
1123 Pawlings Rd. 484-524-8231 5629 W. Lovers Lane 214-366-1112 18900 W. Bluemound Rd. 262-641-0910 73 King Street West 905-372-5111

PENNSYLVANIA Havertown TEXAS Pearland (So. of Houston) WISCONSIN Brookeld CANADAON Newmarket
Full-service bead store. Friendly, knowledgable staff. Buy New Location! Tremendous selection. Swarovski crystal,
Excellent selection Swarovski crystal, semi-precious stones Full assortment Japanese seeds & Delicas, Swarovskis & more.
to-go or create in-store. Classes, parties, group outings. Bali Silver, Pearls, gemstones, Czech glass & lampwork
& silver, gold-lled & copper ndings. Beading classes with Notions, kits, tons of books, classes, friendly service.
Tues & Thur 12-7, Wed & Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-3, beads, Delica & seed beads, ndings, tools, books & more.
helpful, friendly instructors. Special orders welcome. 45 minutes north of Toronto.
Closed Mon. Open 7 days a week.
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THE BEAD GARDEN ANTIQUES BEADS & CRAFTY PEOPLE MIDWEST BEAD & SUPPLY THAT BEAD LADY
2122 Darby Road 610-449-2699 2517 Broadway St. 281-997-3600 19115 W. Capitol Dr., Suite 118 262-781-7670 390 Davis Dr. 905-954-1327

PENNSYLVANIA Media VIRGINIA Annandale WISCONSIN Brookeld CANADAON Toronto

An artistic venue that prides itself on a vast selection Largest selection of beads and jewelry. Tribal & ethnic beads, Create the jewelry you want to wear! Bead store with more! Everything you need, everything you
of beads and ndings to encourage your creativity. jewelry, and ndings. Wide variety of beads, pendants, bone, Limited Edition Designer Jewelry kits. Free assistance from our want. Stone, Crystal, Glass, Pearls, all the Metals. Nymo,
Customers always come rst and always return. precious, gold, silver, metal, brass. Open 7 days/week 11-6. knowledgeable staff. Well lit design area to create in. Sono, C-Lon. Miyuki, Toho. New products every week. Latest
Also in Lake Forest Mall, Gaithersburg, MD, 301-990-1668 Mon - Thur 10-8, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4 trends & all the classics. Local lampwork & studio.
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BLUE SANTA BEADS TRIBAL RUGS & JEWELRY THE BEAD STUDIO BEADFX
1165 W. Baltimore Pike 610-892-2740 7120 Little River Turnpike 703-642-8260 18900 W. Bluemound Rd. 262-641-0910 19 Waterman Ave., Unit 2 877-473-2323

PENNSYLVANIA Pittsburgh VIRGINIA Falls Church WISCONSIN Madison CANADAON Toronto

Global marketplace of beads and ndings. Swarovski crystal,
Venetian, Czech, Bali & Hill Tribe Silver, Tibetan, Japanese
Seed and Delicas, Semi-precious and Freshwater Pearls,
classes. Mon - Sat 10-6, Thur 10-9, Sun 12-5
www.crystalbeadbazaar.com
CRYSTAL BEAD BAZAAR
4521 Butler St.
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DIFFICULTY

peyote stitch

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 For a purr-fect October project, peyote stitch a trio
of black cats with orange bows.
PEYOTE BAND
1)On a comfortable length of thread,
attach a stop bead, leaving a 6-in. (15 cm)
tail. Starting at the upper-right corner
of the pattern, pick up 110 cylinder beads
for rows 1 and 2: one F, a repeating
pattern of three As and three Fs five
times, and three As.
2) Following the pattern or the Word
chart (get it at FacetJewelry.com/resource-
guide), work inflat even-count peyote
stitchusing the appropriate color cylin-
ders.End and add threadas needed while
you stitch, and end the working thread
and tail when you complete the band.
CLASP
1) On 18 in. (46 cm) of thread, attach
a stop bead, leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail.
Pick up 14 As. These beads will shift
to form the first rows as the next row
is added. Using Ds, work two rows of flat
even-count peyote stitch. Repeat to work
two rows with Cs and two rows with
Fs. Zip up the edges together to form the
toggle bar, and end the working thread
and tail. Repeat for a second toggle bar.
2) Attach 12 in. (30 cm) of thread to the
bottom-left side of the band, and exit the
third up-bead in the end row (figure 1,
point a). Pick up six As, and sew through
a middle cylinder on a toggle bar (ab).

a c d e

FIGURE 1
b

110 cylinder beads

color A
color B
color C
FIGURE 2 e
color D c
a b d
color E
color F

CAT LORE
Depending where you FRAN
live, a black cat crossing THE KLIN
your path may be a good CAT
or bad sign (good in
Britain and Japan, bad
in the U.S. and many
European countries).
Regardless, meeting three
black cats in succession
is considered good luck.
PATTERN

56 October 2017
Sew back through the last cylinder added,
and work three peyote stitches, sewing into
the adjacent up-bead in the end row of the
band (bc). Sew through the end of the
band to exit the 13th up-bead in the end
row (cd), and work as before to attach the
other toggle (de).
3) Add 12 in. (30 cm) of thread to the other
end of the band, and exit the third up-bead.
Pick up 23 As, skip the next up-bead, and sew
through the following up-bead to form a loop
(figure 2, ab). Work back around the loop
in peyote stitch, using one A per stitch, and
sew through the bead your thread exited
materials basics
bracelet 7 in. (19.1 cm) attaching a stop bead
110 cylinder beads (Miyuki Delica) peyote stitch: flat, even-count,
- 7 g color A (DB0010, black) flat odd-count, zipping up or joining
- 1 g color B (DB0902, sparkle peony ending and adding thread
pink-lined crystal)
- 1 g color C (DB0117, violet gold luster) For a Word chart of this pattern, visit
- 10 g color D (DB0203, cream ceylon) FacetJewelry.com/resourceguide
- 1 g color E (DB688, silver-lined frosted
medium green)
- 2 g color F (DB1133, opaque mandarin
orange)
Fireline, 6 lb. test, or nylon beading

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at the start of this step (bc). Retrace the thread, size D
thread path through the loop a couple beading needles, #12
of times. Work as before to add a second
loop, starting at the 13th up-bead in the
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TWO-WAY
NON-STOP Master one base pattern then proceed with an
embellishment, including stripe and checker-
Center the beads on the thread, and
wrap the tail on a thread bobbin

BANGLES board options with bicones and pearls.
BASE
designed by
Regina Payne 1) On a comfortable length of
thread, pick up a repeating pattern
DIFFICULTY of three color E 110 cylinder beads
and a color F 110 cylinder bead 40
times for a 3-in. (7.6 cm) diameter
peyote / crossweave
bangle with a 160-bead base. Test to
make sure the strand will fit
around the widest part of your
hand. Adjust the number of four-
bead repeats to change the size.
NOTE For a smaller ban-
gle, use four fewer cylinders
in Base step 1, for a total
count of 156 beads. This will
reduce the base by 5 cm
(3 16 in.). Only make changes
in increments of four to allow
for the pattern to be even.
or piece of cardboard. These beads
will shift to form rows 1 and 2
as the next row is added. End and
add thread throughout the bead-
work as needed.
2) Work row 3 in flat even-count
peyote stitch, following a repeating
pattern of one stitch using an F and
one stitch using an E (figure 1, ab).
Keep your tension even, and make
sure the beadwork is not twisted.

58 October 2017
3) Join the ends together by sewing
through the first F added in row 3
on the opposite end as shown (bc),
making sure the beadwork is not
twisted. Unwind the tail, and attach
a needle. With the tail thread,
repeat the join, but sew through the
F adjacent to the one your working
thread is exiting.
4) With each needle, work in tubu-
lar peyote stitch as follows, and
step up at the end of each round:
Rounds 4 and 5: Work a stitch
using one F. Repeat this stitch
to complete the round (figure 2,
ab and aabb).
Rounds 6 and 7: Work a stitch with
an E and a stitch with an F. Repeat
these stitches to complete the round
(bc and bbcc).
Rounds 8 and 9: Work a stitch
using one E. Repeat this stitch
to complete the round (cd and
ccdd).
Rounds 10 and 11: Work a stitch
with an F and a stitch with an E.
3 mm bicone crystal, color A
3 mm bicone crystal, color B
3 mm bicone crystal, color C
3 mm bicone crystal, color D
2 mm pearl
110 cylinder bead, color E
110 cylinder bead, color F
150 seed bead
e
ee
d dd
cc
c
b bb
a aa
FIGURE 2
Repeat these stitches to complete
the round, and then sew through
the next E (de and ddee).
5) With each needle, pick up a F,
and sew through the following E
(figure 3, ab and aabb). The
F just picked up now sits on top
of the base. Continue through the
next F and E (bc and bbcc).
Repeat these stitches to complete
the round, exiting the first
raised F added in this round
(cd and ccdd).
b PF557, permanent finish
c white pearl AB)
a 24k gold iris)
FIGURE 1
c cc
e f
i bb
b peyote stitch: flat even count,
d g dd
aa
a
FIGURE 3
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materials
green striped bangle
3-in. (7.6 cm) diameter
3 mm Swarovski bicone crystals
- 80 color A (scarabeus green)
- 80 color B (citrine satin)
120 2 mm round pearls
(Swarovski, cream)
110 cylinder seed beads
- 3 g color E (Miyuki DB0031,
24k gold plated)
- 3 g color F (Miyuki DB0027,
metallic dark green iris)
2 g 150 seed bead (Toho
galvanized starlight)
Fireline, 8 lb. test
2 beading needles, #11 or #12
microcrystalline wax
thread bobbin or piece of
cardboard
four-color checkerboard bangle
3 mm Swarovski bicone crystals
- 40 color A (indicolite AB)
- 40 color B (citrine satin)
- 40 color C (ruby)
- 40 color D (tanzanite AB)
120 2 mm round pearls
(Swarovski, cream)
110 cylinder seed bead
- 3 g color E (Miyuki DB0202,
- 3 g color F (Miyuki DB0501,
2 g 150 seed bead (Toho
PF557, permanent finish
galvanized starlight)
Find info for the alternate
colorways at
FacetJewelry.com/
resourceguide
basics
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zipping up or joining, tubular
ending and adding thread
59

MORE COLOR
OPTIONS
To change the amount of bicone colors
on the top of the bangle, use this chart
to determine your crystal counts:
2 colors of bicones 80 each on a 160
count base
3 colors of bicones 52 each on a 156*
count base
4 colors of bicones 40 each on a 160
count base
5 colors of bicones 32 each on a 160
count base
6 colors of bicones 26 each on a 156*
count base
*bicone numbers need
to be divisible evenly by
the bases bead count.
6) With one needle, sew through
the next E and F (de), turn,
and sew down the next F and
up through the following E (ef).
Pick up an F, and sew through the
following E (fg). The F just picked
up now sits on top of a diamond
shape on the base. Sew through the
next F and E. Pick up an F, and sew
through next E (gh). Repeat this
stitch to complete the round (hi).
Following thread paths, sew to the
first raised F added in this step.
TWO-COLOR STRIPE TOP
1) With one needle exiting a side
raised F, pick up a color A 3 mm
bicone crystal, and sew through the
adjacent center raised F (figure 4,
ab). With the other needle, pick
up a color B 3 mm bicone crystal,
and sew through the same center
raised F (aabb). With the first nee-
dle, pick up an A, and sew through
the next side F (bc). With the sec-
ond needle, pick up an B, and sew
through the following side F (bbcc).
Repeat these stitches for the remain-
der of the base (cd and ccdd).
2) With each needle, pick up
a 150 seed bead, a 2 mm pearl,
60 October 2017
c cc
a aa dd
d c
and a 150, and sew through the
next edge raised F (figure 5,
ab and aabb). Repeat this
stitch for the remainder of the
base (bc and bbcc), main-
taining firm tension.
TIP Retrace the thread
path to reinforce your outer
rows of pearls, if you need
tighter tension.
3) With one needle, sew through
the next A and center F (cd).
Pick up a 150, a pearl, and a 150,
and sew through the next center
raised F (de). Repeat this stitch
to complete the round (ef). End
all threads.
HINT I like to use micro-
crystalline wax on these
bangles for good grip and
tension. I add wax every
several stitches on the
thread nearest the bead-
work. Maintain a good,
rm tension throughout
this project to achieve
a stiff result.
f ff
e ee
e
b bb
d dd
b bb d f
aa
a
cc c cc
b bb
a aa
g gg
FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
FOUR-COLOR 2) Repeat the previous step to com-
CHECKERBOARD TOP plete the round with alternating
1) With each needle, pick up a crystal colors, exiting at the start Fs
color A crystal, and sew through on the edges (fg and ffgg).
the center raised F (figure 6, ab 3) Repeat steps 23 of Two-color
and aabb). Pick up an A, and sew stripe top. B&B
through the next side F (bc and
bbcc), maintaining firm tension.
Repeat these stitches, but pick up
Bs instead of As (cd and ccdd).
Repeat again, but pick up color C
bicone crystals (de and ddee).
Repeat again, but pick up color D
bicone crystals (ef and eeff).
POLKA
DOT
PENDANT
designed by Ella Des

DIFFICULTY

tubular peyote / bead weaving

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 e a
a d
b
b
c
c
d

materials
pink/purple pendant 13/8 in.
(3.5 cm)

1 14 mm rivoli (Swarovski, FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

vitrail light)
12 5 x 10 mm Arcos par
Puca beads (pastel
Bordeaux)
6 4 x 6 mm pellet beads
(pastel light rose)
1 g 80 seed beads
5 x 10 mm
(Miyuki 4201, Duracoat Arcos bead
galvanized silver)
110 seed beads (Miyuki) 4 x 6 mm
- 1 g color A (4486, Pellet bead a
Duracoat opaque crocus)
80 seed bead
- 1 g color B
(22, silver-lined pink) 110 seed bead, color A
b e
- 1 g color C (4201,
Duracoat galvanized silver) 110 seed bead, color B
j c f
Fireline, 6 lb. test
d
110 seed bead, color C i
beading needles, #11 or #12
h g
Find info for the alternate
colorways at FIGURE 3
FacetJewelry.com/
resourceguide

An assortment of beads makes up this fun and
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peyote stitch: tubular BEZEL
ending thread How to sew through the Arcos
square knot beads: Sew through the side holes
and center holes, entering from the
inside edge (IE) or the outside edge
(OE) as directed.
1) On 2 yd. (1.8 m) of thread, pick
up a repeating pattern of a color A
110 seed bead and an 80 seed bead
12 times, and tie the beads into
a ring with a square knot, leaving
a 6-in. (15 cm) tail. Sew through
a few beads to exit an 80.
2) Pick up a color B 110 seed bead,
an 80, and a B, and sew through the
same 80 in the ring your thread is
exiting, going in the same direction
to form a loop. Continue through
the next two beads in the ring
(figure 1, ab).
3) Pick up a B and an 80, sew
through the adjacent B from the
previous loop, the same 80 in the
ring, and the next two beads (bc).
Repeat this stitch nine times (cd).
For the last stitch in the round, sew
through the adjacent B in the first
loop, pick up an 80, and continue
through the adjacent B in the last
loop. Sew through this stitch to exit
the 80 just added (de).
4) Place the rivoli face up in the
beadwork. Work in tubular peyote
stitch as follows using tight tension,
and stepping up at the end
of each round:
Round 1: Work one round using
80s (figure 2, ab) (the existing
80s added in the previous step are
shown in the figure).
Round 2: Work a round using
As (bc).
Round 3: Work a round using
Bs (cd).
5) Sew through the next three
beads to exit an 80 in the outer
round (figure 3, ab). End the
tail, but not the working thread.
EMBELLISHMENT
1) Pick up an Arcos bead (side,
OE), and sew through the next
80 in the outer round (bc). Pick
up an Arcos (side, IE), and sew

62 October 2017
 f
g e
f
g b
d
e
a
h
b
d
a
c
FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5
through the following 80 in the
same round (cd). Repeat these
stitches five times to complete the
b a c
round (de), and sew through the
center hole (OE) of the first Arcos
added (ef).
2) Pick up a pellet bead, and sew
through the center hole (IE) of the
next Arcos (fg). Pick up an 80,
and sew through the center hole
(OE) of the following Arcos (gh).
FIGURE 6 Repeat these stitches five times
using tight tension to complete the
round (hi), and sew through the
next Pellet and inner hole of the
following Arcos (ij).
3) Pick up a B, and sew through
No pellet the next Arcos (OE), 80, and Arcos
(IE) (figure 4, ab). Repeat this
beads in stitch five times to complete the
your stash? round (bc), and sew through the
first B added, the next Arcos (center
Substitute a 150 seed hole, OE), pellet, Arcos (center hole,
bead, Minos par Puca IE), and 80 (cd).
bead, and a 150 in place 4) Pick up two Bs, and sew through
of the pellet beads. the open hole of the next Arcos
(OE) (de). Pick up a color C 110
seed bead, and sew through the
open hole of the following Arcos
(IE) (ef). Pick up two Cs, and sew
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through the next 80 (fg). Repeat
these stitches five times to complete
the round, and sew through the
first two Bs added (gh).
5) Pick up three Bs, and sew
through the next C (figure 5, ab).
Pick up three Bs, and continue
through the following two Bs, 80,
and two Bs (bc). Repeat these
stitches five times to complete the
round, and sew through the first
three Bs added (cd).
6) Pick up an 80, and sew through
the next four Bs (de). Pick up an
A, a C, and an A, skip the following
B, 80, and B, and continue through
the next four Bs (ef). Repeat these
stitches five times to complete the
round, and sew through the first 80
added (fg).
BAIL
Pick up 13 Cs, and sew back
through the 80, entering from the
side your thread is exiting to form
a loop (figure 6, ab). Repeat this
stitch once more to add a loop on
the other side (bc). Retrace the
thread path of the bail, and end the
thread. B&B
63
Gemstone Savvy
The organic gems
by Kia Resnick
w hat do coral, jet, amber
and pearls have in com-
mon? Most gems are, technically,
inorganic; that is, they are mineral
compounds formed from lifeless
chemicals occurring naturally
in the earth. Basically, rocks. But
coral, jet, amber, and pearls are
different, because they were
actually alive at one time. They
are the organic gems.
JET
In the last issue, we
talked about amber,
and how it was formed from the
sap of now-extinct trees. Jet comes
from trees, too, but, like coal, is the
fossilized wood itself. (Jet is a type
Shiny, polished jet
beads and nuggets
64 October 2017
of lignite, made of carbon, so its
completely different from the aga-
tized material we think of as petri-
fied wood.)
Jet has been used as a gem in
Europe since Neolithic times. Like
amber, it feels warm and light in
weight and is easy to carve. Its
harder than amber at 2.5 to 4 on
the Mohs Scale, and it does sink in
water, but very slowly. Jet is one of
the few naturally true-black gems
(yes, that onyx is dyed!), and it has
gone in and out of style over the
years, but it became enormously
popular in Victorian Britain follow-
ing the death of Prince Albert in
1861. The major jet source for all
that mourning jewelry was the
black cliffs of Whitby, in Yorkshire,
England, which produced fine,
well-formed material that took
Vintage English and
French jet beads
a sparkly polish. Jet had another
vogue in the 1920s, when stylish
flappers wore waist-length, multi-
strand necklaces of the genuine
English lignite or a glass imitation
known as French jet.
This gorgeous, glossy deep-
black lightweight gem is back,
with affordable beads and carvings
coming out of coal-seam sources
in Northern China. Antique
Whitby jet jewelry is being offered
at high prices only buy from
trusted sources unless youre an
expert. Real jet will, like amber,
create static electricity when
rubbed, strong enough to pick up
bits of paper or feathers. And if
you were to (carefully, in an unob-
trusive spot) jab it with a white-hot
needle, itd produce a little puff of
coal-scented smoke.
Sponge
coral;
Indonesia
CORAL
Earths first coral
reefs appeared in the
Cambrian Period, 542
million years ago, and took another
hundred million years to become
established in warm waters around
the planet. Coral is actually the
skeletons of zillions of tiny crea-
tures known as coral polyps.
Coral can form whole islands
and giant reefs, and, very rarely,
small branches of gemmy material
that is not too porous to be cut
and polished.
Precious red coral, from Japan
and Sardinia, Italy, has been used
in jewelry for more than 12 thou-
sand years, was traded by the
Phoenicians, and has been found
at Neolithic burial sites all over
Europe. Gem corals grow very,
very slowly, often in extremely
deep water.
>>
Not every gem comes
from a stone. With origins on both land and sea,
the organic gems have long been prized for their

Much of the material in the

market today is poor-quality
porous coral that has been dyed
and stabilized, or reconstituted,
dyed, pressed into blocks and then
cut to imitate the real thing. There
is also a large amount of dyed fossil
beauty and rarity.
coral coming out of China, some-
times falsely identified as Tibetan.
Any large, bright-red material that
doesnt cost thousands of dollars
per strand will not be natural pre-
cious coral. Plastic, glass and dyed
bone are also sold as coral. Also,
while gem coral is not the same as
the coral that forms reefs, many
countries, including the US, have
restricted the collection of coral for
environmental reasons. So treasure
that strand of red-orange beads or
delicate pink flower-carved brooch
you may have been lucky enough
to inherit from your grandma.
PEARLS
Associated with purity,
nobility, and the moon,
pale, gleaming pearls have
been sought after for thousands of
years. Ancient Greeks and Romans
prized them, and Cleopatra is said
to have drunk a pulverized pearl
as proof of her boundless wealth.
Pharaohs were buried with pearls,
and Native Americans collected
them in the Gulf of Mexico.
Prior to the 20th century, pearls
only happened by accident, and lus-
trous gem quality pieces were so
rare they were valued more highly
than diamonds. Indian Maharajahs
and Maharanis wore long ropes of
them, and the cost of even a single
pearl was far beyond the reach of
ordinary people. Of course, imita-
tions were produced by coating
glass beads with a special varnish.
But real pearls which, as you
know, come from oysters are
formed slowly, as the oyster secretes
multiple fine layers of nacre, a crys-
talline calcium carbonate that
forms around an irritant inside
the oysters soft body. And those
nacreous layers are translucent, so
the subtle glow of a real pearl has
depth, rather than just a shiny sur-
face. Also, there is a slight irregu-
larity to the pearls surface, which
can be felt by rubbing it along your
front teeth. (Im not saying you
should do that, even though it
really works. Some people think
you can tell if a pearl is real by
biting it. Nope.)
Of course, everything changed
when, after 12 years of failures,
Kokichi Mikimoto invented the
cultured pearl in Japan in 1893 by
surgically inserting an irritant into
large quantities of oysters, and
farming them in baskets suspended
in the sea.
Nowadays Southern China has
developed into a massive pearl
source, and freshwater strands
from there can be had for stun-
ningly low prices, especially in what
are known as rice and potato
shapes. These pearls are often dyed
or bleached, and can cost less than
one dollar a strand. But a necklace
of smooth, lustrous round or tear-
drop, or even attractively irregular
baroque shaped pearls over 10 mm
in size can fetch hundreds of dol-
lars. High-end large gleaming dark
pearls are produced in the warm
waters of Tahiti and Western
Australia, often marketed as South
Sea pearls, and can go for thou-
sands. Thats still a tiny fraction
of what they cost long ago, when
a strand of pearls could finance
a conquering army. A fabulous
piece of pearl jewelry that shines
like moonlight may not be cheap,
but it could make you feel like
Cleopatra. And you can leave it
to your granddaughter. B&B

Kia Resnick has been sourcing

gems from India for her custom-
made jewelry since 1985. Contact
her at kia_jewels@hotmail.com.

Tibetan nomad piece,

made with old glass beads Untreated cultured
known as Sherpa coral pearls (no bleach or dye),
in a range of natural
colors and shapes

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STUDDED
ORNAMENT
designed by
Renata Tully

DIFFICULTY

netting / herringbone

66 October 2017
Add sparkle to your holidays with this beaded ornament
gleaming with pearls and faceted beads on a gold-and-ivory materials
ombr ornament 6 cm
netted base. Or stitch a simple netted bracelet or ornament.
6 mm Swarovski pearls
BASE - 11 color A (light gold)
1) On comfortable length of thread, attach Note At this point, test the t of the - 11 color B (gold)
a stop bead, leaving a 24-in. (61 cm) tail. netted base by wrapping it around the - 11 color C (bright gold)
2) Work in vertical netting stitch as follows: ornament. The bases ends should be - 11 color D (bronze)
about in. (6 mm) apart.
Row 1: Pick up a repeating pattern of a color F 100 44 4 mm fire-polished beads
seed bead and three color E 100 seed beads nine 3) To join the ends, remove the stop bead, and (pink coral olivine)
times (figure 1, ab). Pick up an F and five size use the tail to pick up five 110s. Skip the last 110, 100 seed beads
110 seed beads. Skip the last 110 and sew back and sew back through the next 110. Pick up three - 12 g color E (Preciosa 612, pearl white)
through the next 110 to create a picot (bc). 110s, and sew through the adjacent F in the - 2 g color F (Preciosa 953, silky gold)
Row 2: Pick up three 110s, an F, and three Es, skip opposite end row (figure 2, ab). Pick up three 6 g 110 seed beads (Preciosa 11, opaque
the next seven beads in row 1, and sew through Es, and sew through the next F on the other end pearl white)
the next F (cd). Pick up three Es, an F, and three (bc). Pick up three Es, and sew through the fol- 150 seed beads
Es, skip the next seven beads in row 1, and sew lowing F on the other end (cd). Repeat the last - 8 g color G (Toho 31, silver-lined
through the next F (de). Repeat this last stitch two stitches for the remainder of the join (de). rosaline
three more times (ef). Pick up five 110s, skip the Pick up five 110s, skip the last 110, and sew back - 4 g color H (Toho 147, ceylon light
last 110, and sew back through the next 110, form- through the next 110. Pick up three 110s, and sew ivory)
ing a picot (fg). Ending and adding thread through the end F on the other edge (ef). 1 6 cm ornament ball (SparkleStyle;
as needed, repeat this row (gh) until you have Tighten, and then end the thread. amazon.com)
a total of 21 complete picots along each edge. End Fireline, 4 lb. or 6 lb. test, crystal
the working thread but not the tail. beading needles, size #11 or #12

netted ornament 6 cm
100 seed beads
g - 12 g color E (Preciosa 412AB, silver-
a lined crystal AB)
a
- 2 g color F (Preciosa 953, silky gold)
f b
6 g 110 seed beads (Preciosa 3852-S,
metallic light gold-lined crystal luster)
c
netted cuff 71/4 in.
100 seed beads
d
- 12 g color E (Preciosa 412AB, silver-
lined crystal AB)
- 2 g color F (Preciosa 953, silky gold)
6 g 110 seed beads (Preciosa 3852-S,
metallic light gold-lined crystal luster)
8 g 150 seed beads, color I (Miyuki 551,
gilt-lined white opal)
2 lobster claw clasps
e 2 soldered jump rings

basics
FacetJewelry.com/basics
attaching a stop bead
d netting stitch
ending and adding thread
herringbone stitch
b f
e

c h

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

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h g f c
e
c b d
a
b

FIGURE 4
c
f b
d
a
a j
g e c
b
h
FIGURE 3
i

FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6

On a comfortable length of thread, pick up six 110s,

6 mm Swarovski pearl, color A
6 mm Swarovski pearl, color B
6 mm Swarovski pearl, color C
6 mm Swarovski pearl, color D
4 mm re-polished bead
100 seed bead, color E
100 seed bead, color F
110 seed bead
leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail. Sew through an 110 at
the top of a base picot, and continue back through
the six 110s just added (figure 3, ab).
5) Pick up seven 110s, sew through the top 110
of the next picot, and continue back through the
last six 110s just added (bc). Repeat this stitch 20
times to complete the round (cd).
6) Pick up one 110, sew through the first six 110s
added in the round and the picot 110, and continue
back through the six 110s in this ray (de). Tighten
the thread, and then tie a square knot with the two
thread ends. Sew through the next 110 (ef).
7) Working in peyote stitch, pick up one 110, skip
the ray of 110s below, and sew through the next 110
(fg). Repeat this stitch (gh) to complete the round.
Pull to tighten, and end all threads.
8) Repeat step 47 on the bottom edge of the base.

150 seed bead, color G EMBELLISHMENTS

Design
Option
For a less ornate ornament,
encase the glass ball with
the netted base and rays.
For this version, simply work
steps 18 of Base. a cup as you bead. Also, place a soft
150 seed bead, color H
TIP Tension is key for the following
two steps. To allow your hands to be
free for beading and pulling thread
taught, nestle the glass ornament in
following H and up through the next H (figure 4,
covering on your work surface to avoid
accidental breaks.
4) Secure the netted base to the ornament by
forming beaded rays on both ends of the base.
1) On 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread, leave a 6-in. (15 cm)
tail, and work in ladder stitch to connect 15 color H
150 seed beads. Join the beads into a ring by sewing
through the first and last beads a couple of times,
exiting at the top of the last bead added.
2) Pick up three color G 150 seed beads, skip the
next H in the ring, and sew down through the
ab). Repeat this stitch four times to complete the
round, and sew through the first G added in this
round (bc).
3) Working in herringbone stitch, pick up two Gs,
skip the next middle G of the previous round, and

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a
b

FIGURE 7
sew through the following G (figure 5, ab).
Pick up a G, skip the next two Hs in the ring, and
sew through the following G (bc). Repeat these
stitches four times to complete the round, and
sew through the first G added in this round (cd).
4) Pick up two Gs, and sew through the next two
Gs in this stack, the following G, and the next two
Gs in the following stack (de). Repeat this stitch
four times to complete the round, and sew
through the first G added in this round (ef).
5) Pick up a G, and sew down through the next
three Gs in this stack, the following G, and the next
three Gs in the following stack (fg). Repeat this
stitch four times to complete the round, but after the
final stitch, instead of sewing through the first stack
of Gs, sew down through the adjacent H (gh).
6) Pick up color A pearl, and sew up through the
H at the center of the opposite stack (hi). Sew
back through the A and the opposite H to form
a star (ij). End the threads.
7) Repeat steps 16 10 more times using color
A pearls. Work as before using color B pearls,
color C pearls, and color D pearls to make 11 stars
of each color. Set the 44 stars aside.
8) Add a comfortable length of thread to the
Netted
netted base, and leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail, exit
Cuff
a top-row F. If you love the netted look,
9) Pick up a fire-polished bead, and sew through make a complementary cuff:
the next corresponding F (figure 6, ab). Repeat Work steps 13 of Base.
this stitch 21 times to complete the round (bc). To attach lobster claw
10) Sew through the beadwork to exit an F on the
clasps, sew down to the
bottom edge of the base, and repeat step 9.
11) To attach the stars, sew through the beadwork third F in an end row. Pick
to exit an F below a top-row fire-polished bead up two 150s, a lobster claw
(figure 7, point a). Pick up a color A star with the clasp, and two 150s. Sew
pearl on the bottom and seed beads on the top. Sew back through the starting F
through the stars pearl and the next F in the row and the loop a few times to
(ab). Sew through the next three Es, skip the next
reinforce it. Sew through the
F, and sew up through the following three Es and F
(bc). Repeat these stitches to complete the round.
beadwork, skipping the next
12) Sew through the beadwork diagonally to exit three Fs, and exiting the
the side F one cell away from the one the first star next one. Attach a second
was attached to. Repeat step 11 to attach a round lobster claw clasp, and rein-
of color B stars, a round of color C stars, and a force as before. Sew to the
round of color D stars, making sure the rows are
opposite end of the cuff and
offset. The stars in rounds 1 and 3 will be aligned
with each other, and the stars in rounds 2 and 4
repeat these stitches, substi-
will be aligned with each other but offset from tuting soldered jump rings
rounds 1 and 3. End all the threads. B&B for lobster claw clasps.

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BOOK
EXCERPT
designed by
Anna Elizabeth Draeger

DIFFICULTY

stringing

Jewelry
Designs
with
CzechMates
Beads

Anna Elizabeth Draeger

Dive into shaped beads with

this Curly Q necklace from
designer Anna Elizabeth Drae-
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fabulous designs in her latest
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CzechMates Beads. With more
than 20 easy-to-stitch projects
to choose from, youll have a
Curly Q
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Necklace

70 October 2017
 Lentil bead

110 seed bead

USE A SIMPLE STRINGING TECHNIQUE TO CREATE A
2mm rondelle crystal
CURLY, TWIRLY BRACELET OR NECKLACE. THIS PRETTY

PIECE COULDNT BE EASIER! ITS THE PERFECT ACCESSORY CZECHMATES

Lentil or Bar beads
FOR A CASUAL OUTFIT.
TECHNIQUES
- Crimping
- Opening and Closing Jump Rings

2 feet
SUPPLIES
340 Lentil beads, or
approximately 20 beads
3 feet per inch
figure 1 339 2mm rondelle crystals
5 ft. (1.5m) beading wire,
size .012-.015
9 110 seed beads
1 crimp bead
2 Bead Stoppers (not stop
MAKE THE NECKLACE Stopper, and go through the open
beads)
1. Attach a Bead Stopper 2 ft. hole of the Lentil with the longer
2 46mm jump rings
(61cm) from the end of 5 ft. (1.5m) wire (figure 1). Reposition the Bead
2-part clasp
of beading wire. On the shorter Stopper over the longer wire to hold
2 pairs of chainnose pliers
wire, pick up five 110 seed beads and the beads in place.
Crimping pliers
a Lentil bead. Keeping the beads
Wire cutters
at the 2-ft. mark, remove the Bead

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EXCERPT

figure 2

figure 3

2. On the shorter wire, pick up ten
Lentils (figure 2). Reposition the
Bead Stopper to hold the ten new
Lentils in place.
3. With the longer wire, pick up
a 2mm rondelle, and go through
the open hole of the next Lentil.
Repeat to add a 2mm between
each remaining open hole (figure
3), while shaping the Lentils into a
curve. Reposition the Bead Stopper
to hold both wires.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you
reach the desired length.
Tip
The tighter you pull, the tighter the
curl will be.
5. Ending with a Lentil over both
strands, pick up two 110s on each
wire. Pick up a crimp bead on one
strand and string the other strand
through the crimp bead in the
opposite direction, crossing the
wires. Crimp the crimp bead
and trim the tails.

6. Attach a clasp to both 110

seed bead loops with jump rings.

Make a matching bracelet follow-

ing the same instructions. For a
7-in. (18 cm) bracelet, youll need
140 lentils and 139 rondelles.

72 October 2017
 God is good, but never dance
in a small boat.
- Irish proverb

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stitch workshop
Right-angle peyote
An abundance of design possibilities spring from a simple
seed bead component. Learn the basic structure, and explore
several options for creating beautiful bracelets.
by Antonio Calles
i
like to call this technique
right-angle peyote because
it has elements of both
right-angle weave and
peyote stitch. I introduced
the basic component in
the February, 2010, issue of
Bead&Button and have since
expanded upon the design
possibilities of this versatile
technique. Altering the color
placement and arrangement
of the components creates a
wide range of different looks.
BASIC COMPONENT
Instructions for the basic compo-
nent will be shown in a single color
so you can learn the technique
without worrying about what color
to pick up. Colors will be intro-
duced in the project patterns.
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1) On a comfortable length of
thread, pick up four 110 seed beads,
leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail. Sew
through the beads again to form
a tight ring.
2) Pick up an 110, and sew through
the next 110 in the ring. Repeat
three times, and step up through
the first 110 added in this round
(figure 1).
3) Pick up two 110s, and sew
through the next 110 in the previ-
ous round. Repeat three times, and
step up through the first 110 added
in this round (figure 2).
4) Pick up an 110, and sew through
the next 110 in the previous round.
This is a corner stitch. Pick up an
110, and sew through the next 110.
This is a side stitch. Repeat the two
stitches three times to complete
the round, and step up through
the first 110 added in this round
(figure 3).
Note In the projects that
follow, some (or all) of the
side 110s added in step 4
will occasionally be omitted.
To omit side beads, simply
sew through a bead in the
previous row where you
would normally add a bead.
Figure 4 shows adding all
four corners and skipping
three of the side beads.
SUBSEQUENT
COMPONENTS
1) To begin the next component,
pick up three 110s. Sew through the
110 your thread exited at the start of
this step. Retrace the thread path to
secure the ring, and exit the second
new 110 (figure 5). This is a right-
angle weave stitch.
2) Work another right-angle weave
(RAW) stitch with three 110s, exit-
ing the same 110 (figure 6).
3) Repeat step 2 of Basic compo-
nent to add four 110s (figure 7).
Repeat step 3 of Basic component,
but add only three pairs of 110s.
Instead of adding the fourth pair,
sew through the adjacent pair of
110s that were added in the first
stitch of this component (figure 8).
Repeat step 4 of Basic component
to add three corner and four side
beads (figure 9).
4) Continue adding components
to reach the desired length.
SUBSEQUENT ROWS
To add another parallel row of
components, begin a new compo-
nent with a new thread, as in steps
13 of Basic component. Work as
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6

FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9

b c
a d

FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11

in step 4 to add four side beads and
three corner beads, sewing through
the appropriate corner bead on the
previous row. Exit the adjacent cor-
ner bead of the new component,
and work as in Subsequent compo-
nents to the desired length, being
sure to attach each new component
to the previous row (figure 10).
FILLING THE GAPS
When you connect two rows of
components, the result will be
somewhat airy due to gaps at the
intersections between the compo-
nents. Filling those gaps can give
FIGURE 12
your beadwork an entirely different
look. To fill the gaps, sew through
the beadwork to exit a side bead
where four components come
together. Pick up an 110, and sew
through the corresponding side
bead on the adjacent component.
Repeat three times (figure 11,
ab), and then sew through the
four new beads added to cinch them
together (not shown in the figure
for clarity). Sew through the bead-
work to exit the corresponding side
bead in the next gap (bc). Repeat
to fill all the gaps (cd).
materials
DIAGONAL ROWS sample bracelets
Working short diagonal rows 34 g 110 seed beads in
instead of long parallel rows will each of 3 colors, A, B, C
also create a different look. The nylon beading thread, size D
Lacy bracelet (p. 77) is worked in beading needles, #11
diagonal rows of three components.
Its a bit more time consuming to Find Word charts and blank
work diagonally because you have patterns for the bracelets at
to keep switching directions. Figure FacetJewelry.com/
12 gives a basic idea of how the diag- resourceguide
onal rows should be oriented.
basics
PARTIAL COMPONENTS peyote stitch: circular
Partial components can also be right-angle weave
used for a creative edging, as in ending and adding thread
the Lacy bracelet. FacetJewelry.com/basics

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stitch workshop

c
a

FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14
FIGURE 15

CLASP
1) Make a single component to
serve as a clasp component. Add
an 110 in the center (figure 13).
2) Depending upon whether your
piece ends with one or two compo-
nents, you will attach the clasp
component in one of two ways:
Double connection: Exiting the
center 110, pick up six 110s, and sew FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17
through the end two components
as shown (figure 14, ab). Pick up
six 110s, and sew through the center end component. Pick up four 110s, Double connection: Exit a bead Single connection: Exit the tip
110 on the clasp component (bc). and sew through the center 110 on next to the tip bead on an end com- bead of the end component, pick
Retrace the thread path through the clasp component (figure 15). ponent. Pick up 12 110s, and sew up 24 110s, and sew through the tip
the connection a few times, and Retrace the thread path through through the corresponding 110 bead again (figure 17). Retrace the
end the thread. the connection a few times, and on the adjacent component. Sew thread path a few times, and end
Single connection: Exiting the end the thread. through the beadwork (figure 16), the thread.
center 110, pick up four 110s, and 3) At the other end of the bracelet, retrace the thread path through the
sew through the 110 at the tip of the make a loop in one of two ways: loop, and end the thread.

NARROW BRACELET
This bracelet consists of two connected strips of basic com-
ponents with the intersections filled. Refer to figure 18 to
make this bracelet, noting that the row 1 beads are outlined row 2
in black, row 2 beads are outlined in green, and the intersec-
tion beads are outlined in red.
1) On a comfortable length of thread, work row 1, placing
row 1
colors A, B, and C 110s as indicated. Each end component
is all color A and all the remaining components should
include all three colors. Note that no side beads are added
note: no side beads on
along the color A edge. Only the color B/C edge should the outside edge
have side beads. A 7-in. (19.1 cm) bracelet will need 16 110 seed beads
A/B/C components. FIGURE 18 color A
2) Make a second strip to match the first, but connect it to color B
the first strip as you work, sewing through existing corner color C
beads instead of adding new ones.
3) Fill the intersections with As and Bs as indicated by the
beads outlined in red.
4) Make a clasp component, attach it with a double connec-
tion, and make a double connection loop.

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 row 1

row 3 row 2
FIGURE 21

FIGURE 22

b
a

FIGURE 20 FIGURE 23

LACY BRACELET work the

FIGURE 19
CHEVRON BRACELET 110 seed beads
The Chevron bracelet is three rows color A
wide and has the intersections filled. color B
Refer to figure 19 to make this brace-
color C
let, noting that the intersection beads
are outlined in red.
1) On a comfortable length of thread, work row 1, placing
colors A, B, and C as indicated. Note that except for the
starting component, which has only two side beads, all the
rest of the components in row 1 require four side beads.
In our 7-in. (19.1 cm) bracelet, row 1 has 18 components.
2) Begin row 2 with a new component, and attach it to the
second component in row 1. Note that the outer edge will
not need side beads. Row 2 should extend past row 1 by one
component.
3) Work row 3 as a mirror image of row 2, connecting it
on the other side of row 1.
4) Fill the intersections with As and Bs as indicated by
the beads outlined in red.
5) At the starting end, you will need to add a few fill-in
beads to create a smooth edge. The beads are outlined
in green.
6) Make a clasp component, attach it with a single connec-
tion, and make a single connection loop.
The Lacy bracelet is built on diagonal
rows of three components each
(except at the ends). Partial compo-
nents embellish the outer edges. No
intersections are filled, contributing
to the lacy appearance. Refer to fig-
ure 20 to make this bracelet, noting
that the edge beads (outlined in pur-
ple) are partial components. See step
3 to learn how to add these.
1) On a comfortable length of thread,
work the end center component, plac-
ing colors A, B, and C as indicated.
Note that all components, except
the two side components at each
end, require four side beads.
2) Working off a corner bead in
either direction, add the next compo-
nent. Continue to add components in
a zigzagging fashion until your center
row has 14 components and the edge
rows each have 13 components.
3) Add the partial components on
the edges:
Exiting a corner A on an edge
component, work a RAW stitch
with two Bs and an A, and then
110 seed beads
second RAW
stitch with color A
three Bs color B
(figure 21). color C
Add a B, an
A, a B, and an
A between the existing beads, exiting
the first new B (figure 22).
Make a connecting RAW stitch
attaching it to the corresponding cor-
ner bead in the next component with
a B and an A. Sew through to exit the
new A (figure 23, ab). Pick up a C,
and sew through the next A and B
(bc). Continue through the bead-
work to exit the corresponding cor-
ner A on the next edge component.
4) Repeat step 3 along the other edge.
5) Make a clasp component, attach
it with a single connection, and make
a single connection loop. B&B

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SOCIETIES To run your Society Directory ad, call 888-558-1544 ext. 815 for more information.
BALTIMORE BEAD SOCIETY
Monthly program on 2nd Tuesday (Sept - June) at the
Howard County Community Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Rd.,
Ellicott City, MD 21043 from 6:15 to 9:30pm.
Monthly workshops, classes and special events.
http://www.baltimorebead.org
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BEAD SOCIETY OF GREATER WASHINGTON
Meets 7PM on 2nd Thursday. Chevy Chase Community Center,
Connecticut Ave. & McKinley St. NW, WDC 20015.
Semi-Annual Bead Bazaar: November 11-12, 2017 at Bohrer Park,
Gaithersburg, MD. Discount Tickets: bazaarbsgw@hotmail.com
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BAKER BAY BEAD COMPANY
Thousands of Beads for Hundreds of Projects. Quality beads
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We welcome beginners! We offer classes in stringing, wire wrapping,
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PM. 860-262-3848
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NORTHERN VIRGINIA BEAD SOCIETY
Meetings 1st Thursday of each month from 7pm-9pm - September to
June. NVBS Offers workshops taught by local and national instructors,
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THE BEAD SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES
Accepting grants for bead research April and November. Yearly
membership offers access to monthly meeting with guest speakers
and workshops. Schedule for semi-annual Bead Bazaar extravaganza
on website for April and October. Please contact for more information:
beadmembership@gmail.com
The Bead Society, PO Box 1456, Culver City, CA 90232-1456
www.beadsocietyLA.org
TORONTO BEAD SOCIETY
Monthly meetings held September to June.
Ryerson University - Jorgenson Hall, 380 Victoria St.,
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Adornable Elements ......................... 10 Beadalon .......................................... 50 Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers .......... 23 Shipwreck Beads ............................. 2

Aint Miss Bead Haven .................... 46 Beadcats/Universal Synergetics ......... 79 ImpressArt ....................................... 10 Shows of Integrity ............................ 45

Anne Choi ........................................ 73 Beading by the Beach ....................... 46 Innovative Bead Expos, The ............. 57 Soft Flex ........................................ 15

Annies Bead Shoppe ........................ 46 JBB International Ltd. ...................... 10 Starman, Inc. .................................. 53
Beads by the Bay .............................. 46

Baker Bay Bead Company ................ 46 John Bead Corp.............................. 83 Swarovski North America LTD ........ 3
Beads Gone Wild.............................. 79

Bead Artistry .................................... 57 John F. Allen & Son, Inc. ................. 52 T-Beads ............................................ 73
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Bead Creative ................................... 46 Leslee Frumin ................................... 79 Wild Beads ....................................... 46

Charm Factory ................................ 79

Bead Everything ............................... 46 Clasmeyer Studios ........................... 73 Lima Beads ...................................... 7

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Bead&Button Books ........................ 73 Cynthia Rutledge ............................ 73 Pandahall.com ........................... 30-31

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anything goes
Sami-style jewelry
You may have seen these stylish bracelets on the wrists of Benedict
Cumberbatch, Usher, Sheryl Crow, and Dennis Quaid. Made popular
by SwedArt, they are trendy and fun to make.
by Katherine Buenger
>> Sami jewelry is based on the designs of the
Sami people, Finno-Ugric people from Arctic
parts of far northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and
Russia. Originally hunters and gatherers, they are
known for reindeer herding, and have been herding
reindeer for centuries, using every part of the rein-
deer: meat and milk for eating, skin and fur for cloth-
ing, tendons and veins for thread, and antlers for tools
and crafts. Today there are more than 80,000 Sami
people living in the northern Nordic countries and
many of them still make their living herding reindeer.
Sami jewelry is constructed with traditional mate-
rials including tin thread (pewter with 4% silver),
reindeer leather, and reindeer antler buttons. Tin
thread is a fine wire wrapped around a core originally
made of reindeer tendon (sinew). Other spun threads
like this made with precious metals have been found
as far back as the Viking Age and were commonly
found throughout Europe in the Middle Ages. The
Sami people made tin or pewter thread, as silver and
gold were more expensive than tin. Also tin is a softer
metal, which makes it easier to work with. To make
it, molten tin was poured into hollowed out twigs; the
resulting rod was then pulled through different sized
holes of a draw plate made from reindeer antlers.
When the wire was thin enough it would be spun
onto sinew the same width as the wire.
Originally this thread was used to do embroidery,
decorating their clothing and other belongings. It
is believed that as tourism to this area became more
popular in the late 1800s the Sami people started
making bracelets to sell to tourists. The thread today
is manufactured commercially with a cotton core and
it comes in several gauges. In addition to tin, there is
Reindeer antlers,
shed annually,
make beautiful
one-of-a-kind
buttons.
also gold-plated, copper, and enameled copper, which
comes is many beautiful colors.
Reindeer skin is very thin and strong, making it a
good choice for these bracelets. Early on, the leather
tanning process mostly produced hides in shades of
brown. Today, leather comes in a wide range of colors.
While reindeer leather would be use by the Sami
people, lamb and other leathers are also used.
Unlike the rest of the deer families, reindeer antlers
are found on both males and females. Antlers on the
male reindeer are primarily used during mating sea-
son and they are shed in the late fall. Females keep
their antlers until spring, using them to defend food
territories. Rudolph and the rest of Santas team are
most likely all female.
In the pre-industrial world, sinew was widely used
as thread. Today, synthetic sinew is often used for an
authentic look when sewing these bracelets.
To make these bracelets, tin thread is usually
braided into a three- or four-strand braid. One or
more braids are hand-stitched down the center of
a leather strip, which is then folded in, and stitched
closed on the underside of the bracelet. An antler
button and leather loop act as a closure. Endless
design options are achieved by changing the number
of threads in each strand or by adding leather cord,
twisted tin thread, and even beads. B&B
Katherine Buenger of Woodbury, MN, has a degree
in studio art from Macalester College. She loves learn-
ing new techniques and encourages others to do the
same. You can find kits and instructions to make
bracelets like these at buengerstudios.com.
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