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CONTEMPORARY CORSAGE Sherry Serafini

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ROSY RUFFLE Venetia Perry

Backstitch and tubular peyote stitch come together in this boldly blossoming wrist corsage—polish it off with fringe to create a fabulous cuff

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CRISSCROSS BEADS Monika Pienkowska

WOODLAND FERNS Carol Wilcox Wells

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WOVEN CAPS BRACELET Riana Olckers

Use right-angle weave, square stitch, and picots to make the feathery fronds of this uniquely earthy necklace

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GARDEN DREAM Lynda Taylor

SPRING CELEBRATION Cynthia Rutledge

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ROLLED COLLAR Carole Rodgers

Create a garden for your wrist with lattice weave and circular peyote stitch but don’t forget to close the gate with an original lampworked button

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ROMANTIC FILIGREE Kristal Wick

CRYSTAL BUDS LARIAT Kelly Wiese

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IN A VINTAGE MOOD Orly Burg

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STITCH INDEX BACKSTITCH 20 BEAD CROCHET 44 BRICK STITCH 20, 36 FRINGE 20, 30, 44, 66, 70 HERRINGBONE STITCH 24, 36, 52, 60 LADDER STITCH 24, 36 NETTING 36, 60, 66 PEYOTE 20, 30, 44, 48, 52, 60, 70 PICOT 20, 24, 52, 76 RIGHT-ANGLE WEAVE 24, 30, 40 SQUARE STITCH 24, 44, 60, 76 TRIANGLE WEAVE 74

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celebrating spring The first warm days of spring have a remarkable and uplifting effect on me. I’m immediately ready to forget the winter’s snowstorms and frigid weather and head outside to see if anything is sprouting in my backyard. To think that my recently ice-bound garden will soon show signs of life is not just comforting, it’s like getting nature’s version of CPR. Fortunately, we’ve got an abundance of floral projects blooming throughout this spring issue. Our lovely cover necklace by Lynda Taylor offers a brilliant peyote-stitched flower on a herringbone band. From our Fab Four Designers of the Year, we’ve got Cynthia Rutledge’s embellished floral bracelet, Sherry Serafini’s dramatic flower cuff, Carol Wilcox Wells’s graceful fern necklace, and Kelly Wiese’s cascading necklace of leaves and crystal buds. For those of you who sell your jewelry or have been considering it, you won’t want to miss Michelle Mach’s conversation with three bead artists who run successful businesses—their secrets could be the key to your success. And, as always, we’ve filled this issue with great tips, techniques, ideas, and inspiration. Perhaps you’ve noticed the new photo and are wondering who’s writing this editorial. With this issue of Beadwork, I take over the editor’s role from Melinda Barta, who will remain on our staff as senior editor. As a new mom, Melinda will be devoting more of her time to family, but we’re glad to have her back with us on a lighter schedule. I have a great sense of appreciation for everything that Melinda has brought to Beadwork over the past few years, and our number-one assignment remains the same: to keep you, our reader, happy by publishing the most beautiful, the most interesting, and the most fun beading projects you’ll find anywhere.

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EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Jamie Bogner EDITOR Mindy Brooks SENIOR EDITORS Melinda Barta, Jean Campbell ASSOCIATE EDITOR Allison Mackin CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Michelle Mach COPY EDITOR Liz McGehee EDITOR, beadingdaily.com Kristal Wick

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DORIS COGHILL. “Many times a three-dimensional object inspires me. For example, I might re-create a piece of vintage jewelry using seed beads or cover a piece of glass or a stuffed animal with seed beads and include it in a larger bead sculpture.”

CYNTHIA RUTLEDGE. “When I am in ’design

JENNIFER GALLAGHER. “Though at times the colors of my beadwork have been influenced by paintings, I am often inspired by the colors Mother Nature produces. As a child, I liked to play with kaleidoscopes. Now, as an adult, I often use them to inspire a color palette and patterns. My father introduced me to the subject of fractals, noting that my beadwork often produced fractal patterns. Because I prefer sculptural beading, I often use the fractal concept for inspiration.”

AMY HAFTKOWYCZ. “It’s difficult for me to pinpoint any specific art form that inspires my beadwork because I find that my ideas can spark from just about anything around me, depending on my mood that day. Sometimes a spectacular piece of blown glass will draw me in; other days it may be the color depth of a perfectly glazed piece of pottery. The beautiful thing about beadwork is that it can grow from just about anything.”

RIANA OLCKERS. “The South African painter Catharina and her use of abstract form and vibrant colors inspires me. I own one of her artworks, and the purple lamb in this particular painting is just adorable. When I listen to the sounds of Vivaldi, my creative juices just start flowing. Abstract and classic seem to do it for me!”

KRISTAL WICK. “A great deal of my designs are inspired by nature. An image embedded in my mind that I constantly re-create using Swarovski crystal ABs occurred in early winter. I was driving as the sun rose. A crisp, white, snow-covered field shimmered and glistened like an ocean of crystals. I had to stop the car while my eyes just drank in its sheer, simple beauty. What a gift!”

mode,’ my inspiration comes from multiple directions. I primarily work using historical perspective as the guiding light, letting art and history guide me through the creative process. Two of my favorite artists are Sandro Botticelli and John Waterhouse. While I am designing a new piece, I look to the early Renaissance style of Botticelli to inspire me with his masterful composition and incredible control in the use of color. I look to John Waterhouse paintings for the inspiration to create jewelry that would fit the Pre-Raphaelite style of the women in his work. Would Ophelia or the Lady of Shalott have worn one of my pieces?”

SHERRY SERAFINI. “The shape and form in Da Vinci’s earlier sketches make me want to mimic them in my beadwork. I also like the paintings he created. The deep colors he uses can send me straight to my studio.” CAROL WILCOX WELLS. “It is hard to choose one observation that inspires my work, as there are so many. Recently, I was listening to stories of feudal Japan, and the piece I was working on took on that flavor. It is a subtle conversion of thoughts, color, and style. For the future, I have just purchased a new book, Van Gogh in Auvers: His Last Days by Wouter van der Veen and Peter Knapp. The colors alone make my creative juices flow!” KELLY WIESE. “I am often inspired by the Art Nouveau period. I love the floral motifs and flowing lines, particularly Alphonse Mucha’s work. I framed several prints of his from an old calendar and have them hanging in my studio.”

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We want to hear from you! E-mail [email protected] with beading tips, pictures of your work, questions, and information on what your local bead guilds and groups are up to. Check our website, beadworkmagazine .com, for corrections, announcements, and free projects. Plus, chat with other beaders in our forums at beadingdaily.com.

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The annual Bead Journal Project organized by Robin Atkins, coauthor of Beaded Embellishments (Interweave, 2002), encourages participants to bead a journal page each month for a year. Several group blogs allow the more than 300 beaders involved in the project’s fourth year to share advice and encouragement. While most originally sign up to develop their artistic or technical skills in bead embroidery, many also gain insight on deeply personal issues. To view the journal pages to date, visit www.beadjournalproject.com.

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What Our Readers Did In our June/July 2010 issue, the Sparkly Wheels component in our Custom Cool department (page 26) caused a sensation! Here are just a few creative ways to use this fun netted component. W I just had to write you about those gorgeous wheels! I made one with purple Swarovski bicones and gold Delicas for my daughterin-law. I’m just finishing two more wheels, one using olivine bicones and the other using black diamond bicones to match an outfit I’m wearing to a wedding in August. Your magazine is a great inspiration to me.

W I had been wanting to do something with beaded rings that was a little faster than peyote stitch. When I saw the Sparkly Wheels, I knew it was what I had been looking for. I like turquoise and purple and combined the rings with some polymer clay charms and beads I’d made in those colors. VALARIE GARBER/OKAHANDJA, NAMIBIA

ANN HARTLEY/BALLINA, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA

X I was fascinated with the Sparkly Wheels. I used them as focal beads with size 11° seed beads and 4mm druks, stringing them together using a bead-crochet rope made with size 8° seed beads. I named the piece Round the Color Wheel. Thanks for all the ideas! I’m glad to see you’re including more seed-beading projects and techniques.

▲ When I saw the Sparkly Wheel design in your magazine, I knew I had found the perfect foundation for the antique key necklace I had been wanting to make. What a great project to be inspired by! I love the outcome.

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the challenge Melinda Barta, Nancy Dale, Tina Koyama, and Kristal Wick What happens when you give four people matching sets of materials to play with? We work with products we might not have considered using, and our creative sides get stretched one more notch.

the rules: We use our favorites from the materials provided and, where necessary, round out projects with our own materials. the stash: NINA DESIGNS provided an assortment of silk ribbon and cord, clasps, pearls, and nature-inspired pendants and charms for each of us.

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Beadwork Alumni In select issues you will now find projects made by Beadwork alumni members—beaders who have made significant contributions to our magazine since its inception and who have helped shape Beadwork into the magazine you see today. This issue, we feature the work of Tina Koyama.

tina IMMEDIATELY ATTRACTED TO THE MIX of metals, I decided to push the metal theme further by throwing in brass. I loved the colors and textures in the cords, but finishing them with finesse was tricky. The cord ends were large enough to accommodate only a couple of strands. Since a needle is my beading tool of choice, it was easy to secure all the cords and the chain by sewing them together. This enabled me to attach the cord ends to only the suede cords. The large-hole gold beads concealed the transition nicely. 12

kristal I WANTED TO CREATE a breath of fresh springtime air, so I mixed the greens and blues with a splash of lilac. The leaves add a nice touch of movement. I love mixing metals, so I can wear my pieces with anything in my closet. I added the reflection of dew drops in the early morning with the Swarovski crystal ABs in the trim of my peyote-stitched, textured charm. Colored jump rings add a tiny dab of green. My necklace, Nature’s Song, is finely finished with the luscious grassy greens and tranquil blues of the fairy ribbons.


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melinda THIS ISSUE’S GENEROUS KIT almost feels like four kits gathered into one. Many of the elements looked great in small groups, but I wasn’t able to incorporate all the different styles. Knowing this design was for our April/May issue, I conjured up feelings of spring by selecting the leaf charms and bright green ribbon and cord. To blend the elegant feel of the pearls with the earthy feel of the leather cord, I embellished the straps with tubular peyote-stitched sliders. What did I enjoy most? Discovering that the prongs on the hook-and-loop clasp’s caps provide a secure fit when tightened around tubular peyote-stitched caps.

Take a bow, Nancy! Afte seeing some of Nancy Dale’s inspiring beadwork, After our eeditors invited her to participate in this issue’s Challenge. We eenjoyed her creativity in combining the kit’s materials with bead embroidery and beadweaving. See below for details on h how you, too, can submit a picture of your work and be co considered to win a Challenge kit.

nancy na I HA HAD A HARD TIME SELECTING what to use from the kkit, but eventually chose the green ribbons and the golden bits. I covered the ribbons (plus a purple and green fiber of my oown) with a three-drop peyote rope, leaving knots in the sections to show off both the fibers and the gold filigree beads. secti Then I picked out a matching cabochon from my stash and embroidered around it to make a pendant. I used the bee emb charm and the golden leaves in the fringe. I named the char finished piece Grape Leaves. It was a wonderful finis oppo opportunity to stretch creatively!

IT’S YOUR TURN! IT Want to try your hand at the Beadwork Challenge? Wan Simp e-mail a photograph of your best beaded creation to beadworkSimply [email protected] by May 11, 2011, for a chance to participate. challe The p photograph submitted should give us a sense of your style, craftsmanship, and breadth of technique. The editors of Beadwork will choose one designer and mail the winner one of our upcoming Challenge kits. If desig chose chosen, you will have about four weeks to complete your project. Visit beadworkmagazine.com/go/challenge for entry and eligibility information. beadw

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This fresh crop of lockets makes it easy and fun to add a personal touch to your beaded creations. Tuck a photo or a tiny collage ge inside these fabulous finds:

Experiment with unusual al materials, such as bolts and feathers, with the 30 projects in Making Beautiful Bead & Wire Jewelry.

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what will you frame? Deeper shadow box pendants ($2.75 to $5.65) like these from Rings & Things make it equally easy to frame a photograph or a favorite piece of beadwork. (800) 366-2156, www.rings-things.com

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TECHINQUES backstitch tubular peyote fringe brick stitch picot

PROJECT LEVEL See p. 94 for helpful technique and project-level information.

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contemporary corsage Inspired by the freshness of spring, Sherry designed this abstract floral centerpiece using a rivoli as its focal point. Enclosing the band in Ultrasuede creates an exceptionally comfortable cuff.

1) BASE. Prepare the foundation:

Use the permanent marker to draw the flower shape (see template, page 22) on the beading foundation. Mark the petals’ centerlines so they don’t quite extend to the end of the petals. Center the rivoli on the flower pattern and trace around it. Cut a hole 2 to 3mm inside the traced line of the rivoli to create a “nest” so it can lie flat on the foundation. Use a toothpick to apply a layer of adhesive around the back edges of the rivoli and press it into the nest. Let dry for at least 20 minutes.

Pattern:

2) RIVOLI. Use backstitch and peyote stitch to bezel the rivoli: Rounds 1 and 2: Tie a strong knot at the end of 3' of braided beading thread and place a needle at the other end. Pass through the foundation from back to front near the rivoli. String 4F, slide them to the backing, and lay them alongside the rivoli. Pass down through the backing next to the last bead added. Pass up through the backing between the second and third

beads just added, then pass through the third and fourth beads (Fig. 1). String 2F, lay them alongside the cabochon, pass down through the backing next to the last bead strung, and up through the beads just added (Fig. 2); repeat, working backstitch around the rivoli. Note: This round will create the first two rounds of the bezel. Make sure the round contains an even number of beads.

Fig. 1: Working the first backstitch

Sherry Serafini Sherry Serafini lectures and teaches throughout the United States and has won numerous awards for excellence in design. She has written articles for several well-known magazines, and her work has been featured on the covers of trade magazines and catalogs. Sherry is the coauthor of the Art of Bead Embroidery (Kalmbach, 2007), with artist Heidi Kummli; Beading Across America (Kalmbach, 2011), with Amy Katz and Paulette Baron; and Sensational Bead Embroidery (Lark Books, 2011). Her beaded art is owned and worn by Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Fergie, and Grammy-winner Melissa Etheridge, to name a few. Sherry resides in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, with her two daughters, Erika and Nikki, and her Boston terrier, Baily.

MATERIALS 5 g metallic gold size 15° seed beads (A) 5 g metallic bronze size 15° seed beads (B) 2 g aqua violet luster size 15° seed beads (C) 5 g silver-lined orange size 15° seed beads (D) 1 g aqua green luster size 15° seed beads (E) 2 g matte metallic seafoam green size 11° cylinder beads (F) 10 g metallic bronze size 11° seed beads (G) 1 g metallic bronze size 8° seed beads (H) 31 Pacific opal 3mm crystal rounds 11 topaz AB 3mm crystal bicones 1 jonquil 18mm crystal rivoli 185 white 3mm crystal pearls 10 purple 4mm crystal pearls 4×4" square of beading foundation 3×10" piece of olive green Ultrasuede 1 metal 1×6" cuff blank Clear 6 lb braided beading thread Olive size B nylon beading thread Clear crafter’s adhesive White tacky glue Black fine-line permanent marker

TOOLS Scissors Toothpicks for gluing Size 11 beading needles Rubberband FINISHED SIZE: 2¾ × 6½"

Fig. 2: Stitching the second backstitch

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Work tubular peyote stitch off the backstitched beads, using 1F in each stitch. Step up for the next and following rounds by passing through the first bead of the current round (Fig. 3). Round 4: Work tubular peyote stitch with 1F in each stitch. Round 5: Work tubular peyote stitch with 1A in each stitch. Weave through the beads to exit down through the foundation; then weave up to exit at the base of one petal’s centerline. Round 3:

Fig. 3: Stepping up after peyote-stitching Bezel Round 3

3) CENTERLINES. String 1H and 1A; pass back through the 1H just strung, pass down and up through the foundation, one bead’s width away on the centerline. Repeat three or four times. Following the centerline, backstitch with 4G, then continue backstitching with B until you reach the end of the line. Repeat on the centerline of each petal. 4) FILL. Bead-embroider and backstitch the flower petals: 3mm rounds: Backstitch the Pacific opal 3mm rounds, three at a time, around the base of the rivoli between the centerlines of the petals. 4mm pearls: Pass up through the foundation at the corner of a centerline and 3mm round. String 1 purple 4mm pearl and pass down through the

ARTIST’S TIP Create a smaller flower and make earrings by attaching a post to the back! You don’t have to use a rivoli; try a wonderful pair of cabochons as your flower centers.

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foundation near the last place exited; repeat the thread path to reinforce. Continue to add 4mm pearls to the corners of each centerline and 3mm round. Outline: Using C, backstitch an outline around the 3mm rounds and 4mm pearls. 3mm pearls: Randomly stitch the 3mm white pearls around the design, passing through the beads twice to reinforce. Main petals: Use D to backstitch horizontal lines across the petals, covering the rest of the foundation. Secure the thread on the back of the foundation and trim. 5) EMBELLISH. Use 3' of doubled

braided beading thread with a large knot on the end to pass up from the back of the foundation near the rivoli. Weave through beads to exit from Round 3 of the bezel. String 1A, 1 topaz 3mm bicone, and 1A; pass back through the bicone, string 1A, and pass through the next 2F in Round 3; repeat around to add 1 fringe between every other cylinder bead of Round 3. Secure the thread on the back side of the foundation and trim.



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flower components: Beading foundation: Carefully trim the foundation flush against the beadwork; avoid cutting any stitches. Gluing: Use a toothpick to spread a thin, even layer of glue on the back of the beadwork; press the beadwork onto the back of a 3 × 3" piece of Ultrasuede, making sure the glue doesn’t seep out from the edges. Let dry at least 20 minutes. Trim the Ultrasuede flush against the beadwork. Edging: Tie a knot at the end of 3' of olive thread and place a needle at the other end. Pass through the edge of the Ultrasuede from back to front. String 2G; stitch through the edge of the Ultrasuede from front to back and through the foundation from back to front one bead’s width from the last stitch. Pass back up through the second bead just added and pull tight to form the first brick stitch. *String 1G; stitch through the Ultrasuede from front to back and through the foundation from back to front one bead’s width from the last stitch; pass back up through the bead just added (Fig. 4). Repeat from * to completely close the flower’s edge. For the last stitch, add 1G, pass down through the first bead added in this step, and up through the following bead. Fringes: Weave through edging beads to exit between two petals. String 1 to 6E, 1 Pacific opal 3mm round, and 1A; pass back through the 3mm round, the E, and the edge bead just exited. Add 1 to 3 fringes between each petal. Secure the thread and trim. Set the flower aside. 7) CUFF ASSEMBLY. Glue Ultrasuede to the cuff and edge it with beads and pearls: Ultrasuede: Cut two 1½ × 7" pieces of Ultrasuede. Use a toothpick to apply tacky glue to the inside of the metal cuff blank within 1/8" of the edge. Smooth one piece of Ultrasuede inside the cuff. Let dry 20 minutes.

Fig. 4: Stitching the outside edge of the flower

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Fig. 5: Edging the cuff

Trim the Ultrasuede 1/16" away from the cuff. Apply tacky glue to the outside of the cuff blank and smooth the other piece of the Ultrasuede on the outside. Let dry 20 minutes, then trim along the edge of the first piece. Edging: Tie a knot at the end of 9' of olive thread and place a needle at the other end. Pass through the edge of one layer of Ultrasuede from back to front. String 1G, 1 white 3mm pearl, and 1G; stitch through the edge of both Ultrasuede layers from the inside of the cuff to the outside, one pearl’s width from the last stitch. Pass back up through the third bead just added and pull tight to form the first brick stitch. *String 1 white 3mm pearl and 1G; stitch through both Ultrasuede layers from the inside of the cuff to the outside, one pearl’s width from the last stitch; pass back up through the second bead just added (Fig. 5). Repeat from * to completely close the cuff’s edge. For the last stitch, string 1G and 1 white 3mm pearl; pass down

Always match your thread to the suede backing to help the stitches look clean and neat.

through the first bead added in this step. Secure the thread and trim. 8) FINISHING. Apply a dab of glue to

the back of the beaded flower and place it on top of the cuff in a pleasing manner. Place a rubber band around the entire cuff to keep the flower in position while it dries. Tie a knot on the end of 2' of doubled olive thread and clip the end. Sew through the cuff, hiding the knot under the beadwork. Take small random stitches where the flower meets the edge of the cuff to secure it while maintaining a 3-D look. Secure the thread and trim. ✦

RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Metal cuff blank and Ultrasuede: Designer’s Findings, (262) 574-1324, www .designersfindings.com. FireLine braided beading thread, Delica cylinder beads, and all other materials: Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com. Lacy’s Stiff Stuff: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.firemountaingems.com.

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woodland ferns This beautiful floral design was inspired by the fiddlehead ferns that emerge each spring in North Carolina, teasing Carol’s winter-weary spirit. Make your own feathery ferns by combining right-angle weave, square stitch, and picots and wear them as the focal piece on an innovative herringbonestitched necklace. FRONDS 1) LARGE LEAFLET. Use tight tension

to work right-angle weave, square stitch, and picots, forming the largest leaf on the fern frond: Stitch 1: Use 12' of chartreuse thread to string 4G; tie a square knot to form a circle, leaving an 8" tail. Pass through the first 2G strung (Fig.1—blue thread). Stitches 2 and 3: String 3A and pass back through the last G exited to form a picot; repeat to form a second picot (Fig. 1—red thread).

String 1H; pass through the last G exited and the nearest A (Fig. 2). Stitches 5 and 6: String 2B; pass through the H and nearest A (Fig. 3—blue thread). String 2B; pass back through the H (Fig. 3—red thread). Stitch 7: String 1I; pass through the last H exited and the nearest B (Fig. 4). Stitches 8 and 9: String 2C; pass through the I and the nearest B (Fig. 5—blue thread). String 2C; pass back through the I (Fig. 5—red thread). Stitch 4:

Carol Wilcox Wells is the author of Creative Bead Weaving (Lark Books, 1996) and The Art and Elegance of Beadweaving (Lark Books, 2002) and the curator of Masters Beadweaving (Lark Books, 2008). She’s enthralled with beads (can’t play with them enough), her husband (who doesn’t mind all the beads), and where she lives (way out in the mountains of western North Carolina). See her kits at www.schoolofbeadwork.com.

MATERIALS 3 g each size 15° seed beads in matte olive (A), gold-lined khaki rainbow (B), light olive AB (C), gold-lined chartreuse (D), opal-lined chartreuse (E), and gold-lined opal luster (F) 16 g matte olive size 11° seed beads (G) 15 g gold-lined khaki rainbow size 11° seed beads (H) 2 g each size 11° seed beads in light olive AB (I), gold-lined chartreuse (J), opal-lined chartreuse (K), and goldlined opal luster (L) 6 g bronze metallic iris size 11° seed beads (M) 10 g bronze metallic iris 3mm Japanese drops (N) Size B nylon beading thread in chartreuse and dark brown

TOOLS Scissors Size 12 and 13 beading needles FINISHED SIZE: 22"

Fig. 1: Adding the picots in Stitches 2 and 3

Fig. 4: Forming Stitch 7

Fig. 2: Forming Stitch 4



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Fig. 6: Completing the tip of the leaflet with Stitch 19

Fig. 7: Embellishing the leaflet

Fig. 8: Completing both sides of the leaflet

String 1J; pass through the I and the nearest C. Stitches 11 and 12: String 2D; pass through the J and the nearest C. String 2D; pass back through the J. Stitch 13: String 1K; pass through the J and the nearest D. Stitches 14 and 15: String 2E; pass through the K and the nearest D. String 2E; pass back through the K. Stitch 16: String 1L; pass through the K and the nearest E. Stitches 17 and 18: String 2F; pass through the L and the nearest E. String 2F; pass back through the L. Stitch 19: String 3F; pass through the L (Fig. 6). Embellish: String 1E and pass through the K, then string 1E and pass through the L. Weave through the first E just added and the K (Fig. 7—blue thread). Continue adding size 15°s to the surface of the large leaflet in the same manner, keeping the color gradation, to add a total of 10 beads. Weave through beads to exit up through the end G (Fig. 7—red thread). Stitch 10:

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Repeat Stitches 2–19 and the embellishment to form the other half of the leaflet (Fig. 8). Weave through beads to exit from the top G in Stitch 1. Second and third large leaflets: String 3G; pass through the last G exited, the 3G just added (to reinforce the stitch), and weave through beads to exit from the second G just added. String 3G;

Fig. 10: Switching the connector units’ colors after the third leaflet

pass through the last G exited, the 3G just added, and weave through beads to exit from the first G just added (Fig. 9). Repeat Stitches 2–19 and the embellishment on one side of this final right-angle-weave unit, then repeat on the other side. Weave through beads to exit from the top G. Repeat entire section to add a third large leaflet, but form the right-angleweave connector units using 1H, 1G, and 1H (Fig. 10).

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ARTIST’S TIP Remember to step up at the end of each row in the tubular links to keep concentric circles of beads. This will give the work a flat top.

2) MEDIUM LEAFLETS. Working off

the final right-angle-weave unit, repeat Stitches 4–19 and the embellishment from Step 1 twice, forming the connector units with 1H, 1G, and 1H. Form a third leaflet, this time forming the final right-angle units with 1I, 1G, and 1I. 3) SMALL LEAFLETS. Working off the

final right-angle-weave unit, repeat Stitches 7–19 and the embellishment from Step 1 twice, forming the connector units using 1I, 1G, and 1H for each unit. Form a third leaflet off the top C by repeating Stitches 13–19 (Fig. 11). Weave through beads to exit through the top C of the unit where the third leaflet began. 4) SPINE. String 1G and pass through the next vertical G at the center of the frond; repeat (Fig. 12) fourteen times to add a total of 15G. Secure the working thread and trim; don’t trim the tail thread. Set the frond aside. Repeat Steps 1–4 five times to form a total of 6 fronds.

Fig. 11: Completing the

Fig. 12: Stitching the

frond base

frond spine

CHAIN 5) TUBE LINKS. Work tubular herring-

bone stitch and square stitch to form a long link: Round 1: Using 8' of chartreuse thread and leaving a 2' tail, ladder-stitch a strip, alternating 2G and 2H four times for a total of 8 beads. Ladderstitch the final H to the first G to form a ring. Exit from the first G. Rounds 2 and 3: String 2G, pass down through the next bead in the previous round, and up through the following one, then string 2H, pass down through the next bead in the previous round, and up through the following one; repeat around to tubularherringbone-stitch a total of 8 beads. Step up for the next and subsequent rounds by passing up through the first bead added in this round. Repeat once. Round 4: Work tubular herringbone stitch with 2N in each stitch, taking care to let the wide part of each drop sit on the outside of the tube (Fig. 13). Rounds 5–23: Repeat Round 2 nineteen times.

Fig. 13: Adding Round 4 of the tube link

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Fig. 14: Forming the end cap

7) CLASP RINGS. Square-stitch rings,

Fig. 15: Stitching the end loop

Fig. 16: Attaching tube

Fig. 17: Embellishing

links with a ring link

the small clasp ring

Repeat Round 4. Rounds 25–27: Repeat Round 2 three times. Exit out from the first G of a 2G set. End cap: Square-stitch a strip off the last 2G exited that’s 2G wide and 4 rows long. Fold the strip over the tube’s opening and square-stitch the final 2G to the 2G on the other side of the tube (Fig. 14). Weave up through beads in Round 27 to exit up through an H. End loop: Square-stitch a strip off the last 2H exited that is 2H wide and 16 rows long. Fold the strip over the tube’s opening and square-stitch the final 2H to the 2H on the other side of the tube (Fig. 15). Weave through this strip several times to reinforce. Secure the working thread and trim. Round 24:

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Use the tail thread to repeat the end cap and loop at the other end of the tube. Set aside. Repeat entire step seven times to form a total of 8 tube links. 6) RING LINKS. Using 3' of brown

thread and leaving an 8" tail, squarestitch a strip 2M wide and 22 rows long. Slide the strip through the end loops of 2 tube links and bend the strip so its ends touch; square-stitch the first and last rows together to form a ring and connect the tubes (Fig. 16). Weave the working and tail threads through the columns to reinforce the beadwork; secure the thread and trim. Repeat six times to connect all the tube links into a long chain.

then embellish them to form the rings for the toggle clasp: Small clasp ring: Repeat the ring link, this time connecting it to the loop at one end of the chain and exiting on the outside of the ring. String 1A, 1N, and 1A and pass through the M next to the last one exited, the next 2M in the same column, and through the nearest M in the second column (Fig. 17). Repeat the embellishment around the entire ring to add a total of 11 picot fringes. Medium clasp ring: Repeat the small clasp ring, this time starting with a strip 32 rows long, connecting to the loop at the other end of the chain, and adding 16 picot fringes. Large clasp ring: Repeat the small clasp ring, this time starting with a strip 42 rows long, connecting to the same loop as the medium clasp ring, and adding 21 picot fringes. Note: Placing this ring will be tight, but the snugness lets the rings sit side by side.



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8) FERN TOGGLE. Right-angle-weave a

ARTIST’S TIP I’d highly recommend keeping chain-nose pliers on hand for this project to help in pulling your needle through tight spots.

rope and stitch the fronds to it to form the clasp’s toggle: Rope: Using 4' of chartreuse thread and leaving a 12" tail, stitch a tubular right-angle-weave rope 4" long using G. End frond: Use the tail thread of one frond to string 1G; pass through a top G at one end of the rope, string 1G, and pass through the top G on the other side of the rope at the same end. Repeat the thread path of the unit, this time incorporating the last G exited on the frond. Secure the thread and trim. Middle fronds: Use the tail thread of another frond to ladder-stitch the frond’s end G to a vertical G about 1" up the rope, one stitch over. Repeat the thread path several times to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Repeat to place a third frond another 1" up the rope. Slide the rope through the small clasp ring, then add a fourth frond another 1" up the rope. Repeat the end frond connection to add the fifth frond to the other end of the rope. Curled frond: Place the sixth frond on the tube link that sits above the small clasp ring, between the rounds of N. Securely stitch the wide end of the frond’s spine to the tube link right below the upper round of N. Securely stitch the frond’s spine between the sixth leaflets to the tube, right above the lower round of N, attaching the frond so it slightly curves around the link. To wear, pass 2 fronds from the loose end of the rope through the medium and large clasp rings, forming a toggle clasp. ✦ RESOURCES: Check your local bead store or contact: Kits: www.schoolofbeadwork.com.

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spring celebration Learn lattice weave as you form the base of this riot-of-spring bracelet that features a beautiful handmade button festooned with flowers.

1) BASE. Work lattice weave to form

the bracelet’s base: Row 1, Unit 1: Use 6' of waxed thread to string 8L; tie the beads into a circle, leaving a 10" tail. Adjust the beads to form a small square. Pass through the beads again to tighten. Row 1, Unit 2: String 7L; pass through the last L exited and the first 4L just added. Row 1, Units 3–7: Repeat Unit 2 five times, tightening the units into squares as you go. Step up for the next row by weaving through beads to exit the sixth L (the top bead) of the final unit (Fig. 1). Row 2, Unit 1: String 7L; pass through the last L exited and the first 2L just added (Fig. 2—green thread).

String 5L; pass through the top bead of the next unit in the previous row. String 1L and pass up through the side bead of the previous unit. Weave through the first 4L added in this unit (Fig. 2— blue thread). Row 2, Unit 3: String 1L; pass through the top bead of the next unit in the previous row. String 5L and pass down through the side bead of Unit 2 in this row. Weave through beads to exit from the third L added in this unit (Fig. 2—red thread). Row 2, Units 4–7: Repeat Units 2 and 3 twice. Step up for the next row by weaving through beads to exit from the fourth L (the top bead) of the final unit. Row 2, Unit 2:

Fig. 1: Stitching Units 1–7

Cynthia Rutledge Cynthia Rutledge has been sharing the art of beading for eighteen years. Her focus is the use of off-loom weaving to create jewelry designs that have a contemporary but timeless elegance. Passionate about history, Cynthia incorporates historical perspective in almost all of her art, transporting the viewer of her work to the worlds of fourteenth- to eighteenth-century Europe and the Mediterranean. She teaches throughout the United States and internationally, her goal being to keep the art form of beading alive and well. Please visit Cynthia’s website at www.cynthiarutledge.net.

MATERIALS 2 g bronze-lined aqua size 15° seed beads (A) 2 g matte yellow/green size 15° seed beads (B) 1 g dark brown/green metallic size 15° seed beads (C) 1 g matte blue turquoise size 15° seed beads (D) 1 g medium raspberry-lined AB size 15° seed beads (E) 1 g peach alabaster size 15° seed beads (F) 2 g yellow/green luster size 15° seed beads (G) 1 g medium goldenrod-lined size 15° seed beads (H) 1 g turquoise-lined turquoise size 15° seed beads (I) 1 g green-lined aqua size 15° seed beads (J) 1 g gold-lined crystal size 15° seed beads (K) 15 g dark brown/green metallic size 11° seed beads (L) 1 g medium raspberry-lined size 11° seed beads (M) 4 g matte yellow/green size 11° seed beads (N) 1 g turquoise-lined turquoise size 11° seed beads (O) 2 g yellow/green luster size 11° seed beads (P) 1 g medium goldenrod size 11° seed beads (Q) 2 g bronze-lined aqua size 11° seed beads (R) 1 glass 22mm button with shank that complements beads Dark brown nylon beading thread for bracelet band Green nylon beading thread for flowers, buds, and leaves Beading wax

TOOLS

in Base Row 1

Scissors Size 12 and 13 beading needles Ruler or tape measure Fig. 2: Adding

FINISHED SIZE: 6½"

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Repeat Row 2 twenty-eight times or until the base is long enough so that when it’s wrapped around the wrist, there’s a ½" gap between the ends. Row 31: Weave through beads to exit the top bead of the previous row’s sixth unit. Work lattice weave for five units (Fig. 3). Secure the thread and trim. Second decrease row: Turn the base so Row 1 points up. Place a needle on the tail thread. Weave through beads to exit the top L of Row 1, Unit 2. Work lattice weave for five units. Secure the tail thread and trim. Rows 3–30:

2) BUTTON. Start a new 16" thread that exits down through the inner side bead of the third unit in the second-to-last row at one end of the bracelet (Fig. 4—black bead). String 9L and the button; pass down through the inner side bead of the third unit from the left in the fourth-to-last row on the same end of the bracelet (Fig. 4—green bead). Weave through beads to exit up through the inner side bead of the fourth unit from the right in the same row (Fig. 4—blue bead). String 1L, skip the last L strung, and pass back through the next 7L. String 1L; pass up through the side bead of the fourth unit in the second-to-last row (Fig. 4—red bead). Repeat the thread path several times to reinforce; secure the thread and trim.

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Fig. 3: Working Base Row 31

Fig. 4: Adding the button

3) LOOP. Add the clasp loop to the base:

Start a new 16" thread that exits up through the inner side bead of the second unit in the third-to-last row at the other end of the base (Fig. 5— black bead). Arrange the thread so it exits on the underside of the base (the button is on top). String 41L or an odd number of beads that fit snugly around the button. Note: A 23⁄8" strand works well for a 22mm button. Pass down through the inner side bead of the sixth unit from the left in the same row (Fig. 5—green bead). Weave through beads to exit up through the inner side bead of the fifth unit from the left in the same row (Fig. 5— blue bead). String 1L, skip the last L

Base loop:

strung, and pass back through all but the first bead strung. String 1L and pass down through the inner side bead of the third unit from the left in the same row (Fig. 5—red bead). Pull the loop tight and test the fit around the button; make adjustments as necessary. Embellishment: Count 5L down from the center L at the top of the base loop. Weave through beads to exit through that bead, toward the center. String 3A, skip the next L on the loop, and pass through the following one; repeat four times to add a total of 15A (Fig. 6). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Set the bracelet base aside.

• Lattice weave looks best if the beads are shaped into the little squares as you go. I’ve found that it helps to shape the lattice weave stitches if I move my thread in sets of two beads ads at a time. • When forming beaded closures, use se a separate thread so if the connec-tion breaks, you always know that that thread was only for the closure, re, making the repair stress-free.

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ARTIST’S TIP To begin a small tube of peyote stitch, get the circle of beads ready, place the circle on an armature (such as the end of a pencil, pen, or dowel), holding the tail thread and the armature together as one. As you stitch the next round, push all new beads either up or down and tighten the work as you go.

Fig. 5: Stitching the clasp loop

4) LARGE FLOWER. Work tubular peyote stitch and embellishing techniques to form a flower: Cone Rounds 1 and 2: Use 6' of waxed thread to string 12B, leaving a 6" tail. Tie a knot to form a tight circle and pass through the first B strung. Cone Rounds 3–6: Work tubular peyote stitch with 1B in each stitch for a total of 6B in each of 4 rounds. Step up for each new round by passing through the first B added in the current round. Secure and trim the tail thread only. Cone Round 7: Work one tubular peyote stitch with 1B, then pass through the next B from Cone Rounds 5 and 6 to form a decrease; repeat twice to add a total of 3B (Fig. 7—blue thread). Cone Round 8: Work tubular peyote stitch with 1B in each stitch to add a total of 3B. Pass through the 3B just added to pull the beadwork closed (Fig. 7— red thread). Stamens: String 3C and 1D, skip the last bead strung, and pass back through the 3C and through the next B in Cone Round 8; repeat twice to add a total of 3 fringes (Fig. 8—blue thread).

Fig. 6: Embellishing the loop

Repeat, this time forming a fringe and passing into the nearest Round 7 bead then forming a fringe and passing into the nearest Round 8 bead to add 6 fringes (Fig. 8—red thread). Weave through beads to exit from Cone Round 6. Petal Round 1: String 1B and pass through the next B in Cone Round 6; repeat five times to add a total of 6B. Step up through the first B added in this round. Note: The beads will seem too small; don’t worry, this will be taken care of as the petals are stitched. Petal Round 2: String 1B, 9E, and 1B; pass back through the last B exited in Petal Round 1 (Fig. 9—green thread). String 2M; pass through the fifth E just added, back through the 2M just added, through the last B exited from Petal Round 1, and the first 5 beads added in this round (Fig. 9—blue thread). String 3F, skip the nearest E, and pass through the following E. Weave through beads to exit from the last B exited in Petal Round 1. Tighten the petal. String 1B and pass through the next B in Petal Round 1 (Fig. 9— red thread).

Fig. 7: Adding Cone Round 7

Fig. 8: Adding the stamens

Fig. 9: Stitching the first petal

Repeat Petal Round 2 to form a total of 6 petals. Weave through beads to exit from Cone Round 3. Leaf Round 1: String 1N and pass through the next B in Cone Round 3; repeat five times to add a total of 6N. Step up through the first N added in this round. Leaf Round 2: String 7B, 1N, and 3B; pass back through the N to form a picot. String 7B and pass back through the

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last Leaf Round 1 bead exited to form a loop (Fig. 10—blue thread). String 2N and 1B; pass through the first N added in this round, the 3B picot, back through the nearest N, 2B, and last 2N added, and the last Leaf Round 1 bead exited. Weave through beads to exit the next N from Leaf Round 1 (Fig. 10—red thread). Repeat Leaf Round 2 to form a total of 6 leaves. Weave through beads to exit from Cone Round 1. Set the large flower aside. Repeat the entire step twice, but for the first repeat, make these color substitutions: G for B, H for D, I for E, O for M, J for F, and P for N. For the second repeat, make these color substitutions: A for B, E for D, H for E, Q for M, K for F, and R for N. 5) FLOWERING VINE. Work branch

fringe and embellishments to form a vine for the top of the bracelet: Stem: Use 6' of waxed thread to string enough N to match the length of your bracelet, leaving a 12" tail. Pass back through the fourth-to-last N added to form a picot and continue through the next 4N, then string 14N; pass back through the fourth-to-last N just added to form a picot and the remaining 10N just added. Pass through the nearest 4N initially strung and weave through beads to exit from the first picot bead (Fig. 11). Use the 3N at the ends of each fringe to add one of these embellishments: Small flower: Repeat Petal Round 2 to form 3 flower petals. Mix and match colors as desired. Note: It isn’t necessary to add 1B to form the step-up for 34

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subsequent petals. Add just 3 stamens as in Step 4, using the picot beads of the stem as the base. Bud: Repeat the small flower, forming 3 petals. Weave through beads to exit through the top center bead of one petal. Pass through the top center beads of all 3 petals to draw them closed (Fig. 12). Leaves: Repeat Leaf Round 2 to form 3 leaves. For a more organic look, try changing the number of B on each side of the leaf to make them shorter or longer. Use different numbers of beads on each side of the leaf to get them to bend. Change the number of beads in the spine of each leaf or omit them for a different look. Make some clusters consisting of three leaves and some with only two leaves. Continue working short lengths of stem fringe, varying the lengths and adding embellishments as you go until the entire initial strand of stem beads is embellished. Note: When adding a new thread or finishing an old one, secure the threads in an embellishment, not in the main vine. 6) ASSEMBLY. Attach the vine and

large flowers to the bracelet base: Try on the bracelet band with the button centered on the underside

Positioning:

Fig. 12: Forming a bud with three petals

of your wrist. Use a needle to mark the center and set the bracelet on the work surface. Position the vine onto the surface of the band in a pleasing manner and position the large flowers on top of the vine, ensuring that one is at the center of the base. Keep a mental note of the components’ positions. Large flowers: Use the thread attached to the large flower at the center of the base to stitch the flower to the base so the stitches also secure the vine underneath; don’t trim the thread. Repeat with the other 2 flowers. Vine: Use the remaining thread from the large flowers to securly stitch down nearby stems, flowers, and buds. The goal is to anchor enough of the vine to make a solid connection to the base. When securing the vine toward the ends of the base, bend the band a bit while anchoring so that when the bracelet is worn, the embellishments can move easily. Once the vine is solidly placed, secure the threads and trim. ✦ RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Seed beads: Kandra’s Beads, (805) 489-2899, www.kandrasbeads.com. One G thread and microcrystalline wax: www.cynthiarutledge.net. Button: Greg Hanson, www.hansonstonehandmade.etsy.com.



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crystal buds lariat Herringbone leaves and stamen fringed with crystal drops give this lariat a lush feel. The netted band around the rope slides up and down so the lariat is adjustable.

Kelly Wiese Kelly Wiese works from her home studio in Fort Morgan, Colorado. She is the author of Beaded Allure (North Light, 2010). Kelly enjoys working with floral elements in her designs and loves using size 15° seed beads to give them a delicate look. Inspiration for this design came from a vintage necklace that belonged to her grandmother.

1) LEAVES. Use ladder, brick, and her-

ringbone stitches to form beaded leaves: Use 6' of conditioned thread to ladder-stitch a strip 4C long using 2C per stitch, leaving a 2' tail (Fig. 1— blue thread). Row 2: Work brick stitch across the row for a total of 3C. Weave through beads to exit up through the top right C in Row 1 (Fig. 1—red thread). Rows 3 and 4: String 2C; pass down through the next bead and up through the following bead. String 2C and pass down through the last bead. String 1A and pass back through the last C added (Fig. 2—blue thread). Repeat to form the fourth row (Fig. 2—red thread). Row 5: String 2C and pass down through the next bead of the previous row. String 1A and pass up through the next bead to form an increase; string 2C and pass down through the last bead of the previous row. String 1A and pass back through the last C added (Fig. 3). Rows 6–16: Repeat Row 5 eleven times, adding 1A to each subsequent row to form the increases. Row 16 should have 12A in the center (Fig. 4). Rows 17–27: Repeat Row 5 eleven times, this time decreasing by 1A for each subsequent row. Row 27 should have 1A in the center (Fig. 5). Note: The beadwork will cup slightly as you work the decreases.

MATERIALS

Row 1:

Fig. 1: Stitching

Fig. 2: Forming

Rows 1 and 2

Rows 3 and 4

Fig. 3: Adding Row 5

6 g teal metallic iris size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 4 g burgundy gold luster size 15° Japanese seed beads (B) 20 g teal metallic iris size 11° cylinder beads (C) 4 g burgundy gold luster size 11° Japanese seed beads (D) 36 fuchsia 3mm crystal bicones 27 rose 4mm crystal bicones 18 rose 9×6mm crystal drops Size D olive nylon beading thread Thread conditioner

TOOLS Fig. 4: Completing Rows 6–16

Size 12 beading needles Scissors FINISHED SIZE: Adjustable

Fig. 5: Adding Rows 17–27

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String 2C, pass down through the next bead of the previous row, and up through the following bead; string 2C and pass down through the last bead of the previous row. String 1A and pass back through the last C added (Fig. 6—green thread). Weave through the beads just added in a ladder-stitched thread path to pull them close together (Fig. 6—blue thread). Row 29: Brick stitch the row with 3C. Row 30: Brick stitch the row with 2C. Row 31: String 1C and 1A and pass back through the 1C and the end C of row 30 (Fig. 6—red thread). Secure the working thread and trim, but don’t cut the tail thread. Set aside. Repeat the entire step five more times to form a total of six leaves. Row 28:

2) ROPE. Form a rope using tubular herringbone stitch: Round 1: Use 3' of doubled thread to string 3C. Tie a knot to form a tight circle and exit through 1C (Fig. 7— green thread). Round 2: String 2C and pass through the next C of the previous round; repeat twice. Exit through the first C added in this round (Fig. 7—blue thread). Round 3: String 2C, pass down through the next C of the previous round, and up through the following C; repeat twice. Step up through the first C added in this round (Fig. 7—red thread). Pull the thread snug to form a tube shape. Repeat Round 3 to form a 26" rope or long enough to fit over your head. Final round: String 1C, pass down through the next C of the previous round, and up through the following C; repeat twice (Fig. 8—blue thread). Pass through the 3C again to tighten (Fig. 8—red thread). 3) STAMENS AND CONNECTIONS.

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Fig. 6: Completing

Fig. 7: Stitching

the leaf with Rows 28–31

Rounds 1–3 of the rope

Fig. 8: Adding the rope’s final round

Fig. 9: Forming the tube at the leaf’s top

Fig. 10: Adding Units 1 and 2 of the slider

of Row 2. Pass down through the opposite end C in Row 2 and continue through the nearest end C in Row 1. Pass up through the mirror-end C of Rows 1 and 2, forming a tube at the top of the leaf (Fig. 9). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Exit through the center of the tube, toward the leaf. String 36B, 1 drop, and 4D; pass back through the first D just added, the drop, the 36B, and exit out through the top of the tube. Connection: String 1D, one 3mm bicone, 1D, one 4mm bicone, 1D, one 3mm bicone, and 1D. Pass through one of the 3C at the end of the rope; pass back through the beads just added and down through the tube. Stamens 2 and 3: String 24B, 1 drop, and 4D; pass back through the first D just added, the drop, the 24B, and exit through the top of the tube. Weave through the beads connecting to the rope to exit down through the tube. String 12B, 1 drop, and 4D; pass back through the first D just added, the drop, and the 12B. Secure the thread and trim.

Repeat the Stamen and Connection sequence to attach one more leaf to the same end of the rope, this time making the connection by stringing {3D, one 3mm bicone, 1D, one 4mm bicone, 1D, and one 3mm bicone} three times. Attach a third leaf to the same end of the rope, this time making the connection by stringing {5D, one 3mm bicone, 1D, one 4mm bicone, 1D, and one 3mm bicone} five times. Repeat the entire step to embellish the other end of the rope. 4) SLIDE. Stitch a netted band:

Use 3' of thread to string 5D, one 4mm bicone, 5D, and one 4mm bicone. Pass through all the beads again twice to form a tight circle, exiting through the 3D of the second 5D just added (Fig. 10—blue thread). Unit 2: String 2D, one 4mm bicone, 5D, one 4mm bicone, and 2D; pass through the last bead exited and the next 2D, bicone, and 3D just strung to form a loop (Fig. 10—red thread). Unit 3: Fold the rope in half and wrap the beadwork around both ropes. String Unit 1:



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ARTIST’S TIP Pull the ends of the rope to different lengths or line them up evenly for different looks. Be sure to make the rope long enough to fit comfortably over your head.

Fig. 11: Completing the third unit of the slide

Fig. 12: Stitching Units 4–6 of the slide

2D, one 4mm bicone, and 2D; pass through the third D added to Unit 1. String 2D, one 4mm bicone, and 2D; pass through the third D of Unit 2 and weave through beads to exit from a bicone added in this unit (Fig. 11). Unit 4: String 5D, one 4mm bicone, and 5D; pass through the last bicone exited and through the first 3D just added (Fig. 12—green thread). Unit 5: String 2D, one 4mm bicone, and 5D; pass through the nearest bicone of Unit 1. String 2D; pass through the third D of Unit 4 and the next 2D, bicone, and 3D of Unit 4 (Fig. 12— blue thread). Unit 6: String 2D; pass through the nearest bicone of Unit 3. String 2D; pass through the third D added to Unit 5. String 2D, one 4mm bicone, and 2D; pass through the third D in Unit 4 (Fig. 12–red thread). Repeat the entire thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. ✦ RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: All materials: Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com. Kits: Kelly Wiese, (719) 320-2059, www.beadparlor.com.

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simply seeds { MODERN MATRIX } Jennifer Gallagher

Use uniquely shaped peanut beads to right-angle-weave a sculptural cuff that clings to the wrist.

TECHNIQUE right-angle weave

PROJECT LEVEL

ARTIST’S TIPS

See p. 94 for helpful technique and project-level information.

• Work this project with firm tension.

MATERIALS 5 g gold-lined light teal transparent size 15° seed beads (A) 1 g dark green opaque metallic iridescent size 15° seed beads (B) 20 g dark green opaque matte iridescent size 11° seed beads (C) 60 g dark green opaque metallic iridescent 2×4mm peanut beads (D) 100 turquoise-lined metallic tan 3mm fringe drops (E) Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread

TOOLS

• Throughout this project, add new double and knotted thread by tying the new thread onto a previous right-angle-weave unit with a lark’s head knot, bringing the needle to the next stitch. Place the lark’s head knot on the inside of the cuff. • It's easy to accidentally decrease when changing bead sizes in right-angle weave, so count the number of units at the end of each row to confirm the correct number before moving on to the next row.

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1) RIB 1. Work rows of right-angle weave to form one edge of the bracelet: Row 1, Unit 1: Cut 6' of thread, place a needle on the thread and fold it in half, tie the ends into an overhand knot, and trim the thread close to the knot. String 4C and pass between the 2 strands of thread to form a lark’s head knot (Fig. 1); pull tight to form a circle, then pass through the first 2C. Row 1, Unit 2: String 3C; pass through the last C exited from the previous unit and the first 2C just added. Row 1, Units 3–63: Repeat Unit 2 to form 63 units. Step up by exiting from the top of the final unit for this and subsequent rows. Note: This sizing works well for a 6½" wrist; increase by 7 units for larger wrist sizes. Rows 2–3: Use D to form each unit for 2 rows (Fig. 2—black thread). Row 4: Use 1D for the sides and 1C for the top of each unit (Fig. 2—green thread). Row 5: Use 1C for the sides and 1A for the top of each unit (Fig. 2—blue thread). Row 6: Use A to form each unit (Fig. 2— red thread).

Fig. 1: Forming the first unit using a lark’s head knot

Fig. 2: Adding Rows 1–6 of Rib 1

2) RIB 2. Continuing from Rib 1, work

right-angle weave to form the center of the bracelet: Row 1: Use C to form each unit for the entire row. Row 2: Use D to form each unit for the entire row. Row 3, Units 1–4: Use D to form each unit for a total of 4 units. Row 3, Unit 5: Use 1D to form each side and 1E to form the top of 1 unit. Row 3, Units 6–7: Use D to form each unit for a total of 2 units. Row 3, Unit 8: Use 1D to form each side and 1E to form the top of 1 unit (Fig. 3). Row 3, Units 9–63: Repeat Units 6–8 nineteen times. End the row with 4 units of D. Row 4: Use D to form each unit for the entire row. Row 5, Units 1–2: Use D to form each unit for a total of 2 units. Row 5, Units 3–4: Use 1D to form each side and 1E to form the top of 2 units. Row 5, Unit 5: Use D to form 1 unit (Fig. 4).

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Repeat Units 3–5 across the row. End the row with 2 units of D. Rows 6–10: Repeat Rows 1–5 in reverse. Row 5, Units 6–63:

3) RIB 3. Repeat Rib 1 in reverse. 4) EDGES. Finish the edges of the cuff:

Use 1C to form each side and 1A to form the top of each unit. Edge Rows 2–4: Use C to form each unit for a total of 63 units in each of 3 rows. Hem: Roll the rows just stitched to the inside of the cuff. Use a right-angleweave thread path to attach the top C of Edge Row 4 to the bottom C of Row 10 (Fig. 5). Weave through beads to exit from the top C of the final unit of Edge Row 3, toward the center of the work. Embellish: String 1B and pass through the next top B of Edge Row 2; repeat to stitch in the ditch across the row (Fig. 6). Secure the thread and trim. Start a new 3' doubled thread that exits from the side bead of the last unit in Row 1 of Rib 1; repeat entire step to edge and embellish the other side of the cuff. ✦ Edge Row 1:

JENNIFER GALLAGHER has been beading for more than twenty-five years. She is happiest working with seed beads, creating one-of-a-kind vessels, baskets, and beaded duck-head walking sticks. Visit www.jennifergallagher.com.

Fig. 5: Forming the hem

Fig. 6: Embellishing by stitching in the ditch

RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: All materials: Beadcats, (503) 625-2323, www.beadcats.com.

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The comfortable flexibility of a bead crocheted rope is the base for this elegant design, which evokes the style of a fancy shirtsleeve cuff.

TECHNIQUES tubular bead crochet peyote stitch square stitch fringe


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MATERIALS 1) ROPE. Work tubular bead crochet to form a rope: String: Leaving the cotton thread uncut from its skein or spool, string the following sequence of beads 51 times: 9B, 1C, 2B, 1C. Round 1, plain stitches: Chain-stitch 6 stitches without beads. Insert the crochet hook into the first chained loop. Hook the working thread and pull a loop through the chained loop in a slip stitch to join the chain into a ring, completing Round 1 (Fig. 1). Rounds 2 and on, beaded stitches: With the loop still on the crochet hook, insert the hook into the next stitch of Round 1. Slide the first bead on the thread up to and over the hook. Hook the working thread just below the bead (Fig. 2) and pull it through the nearest stitch in Round 1 and the loop, snugging the beaded stitch. Continue to work in bead crochet, spiraling around to form the rope, bringing up a bead with each stitch. Secure the last crocheted stitch temporarily with a safety pin, allowing for fit adjustment later.

Fig 1: Crocheting a chain ring

2) CLASP. Stitch a covering for the magnetic clasp: Strip: Use 3' of braided beading thread on the size 12 needle to peyote-stitch a strip of beadwork 6A wide by 28 rows long, leaving a 6" tail. Clasp tube: Apply a piece of tape to the outside of one clasp half. Wrap the strip around the clasp so the beads in the first and last rows interlock like a zipper and one straight side is flush against the connecting edge of the magnet. Weave back and forth through the beads of the first and last rows to form a seamless tube. Don’t trim the thread; set aside. Attach: Weave through the clasp tube beads to exit a side A at the connecting edge of the clasp half. Pass down through 1B on the non-safety-pinned end of the rope and up through an adjacent B. *Pass up through the next A on the clasp tube and down through the following A. Pass down through the last B exited and up through the following B. Repeat from * around the tube twice until the clasp is neatly connected. Note: Because there are 14A at the edge of the clasp tube and 6B at the end of the rope, it will be important to pick up a seventh B from the next-to-last round of crochet to keep the connection symmetrical (Fig. 3). Repeat the thread path to reinforce; secure the thread and trim.

2 g color-lined fancy beige size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 15 g dusty rose size 11° seed beads (B) 5 g frosted rose/gray size 8° seed beads (C) 52 vintage rose 4mm crystal bicones 26 light brown 6mm crystal pearls 1 silver magnetic 12mm Hide-a-Crimp clasp* Clear 6 lb braided beading thread Light brown size 8 pearl cotton thread Strong two-sided tape

TOOLS Scissors Size 1.4mm crochet hook Safety pin Size 12 beading needles Size 1/5 embroidery needle *Do not use a magnetic clasp if you wear a pacemaker; magnets interfere with electrical impulses that make a pacemaker perform. FINISHED SIZE: 7¾"

3) ROPE END. Measure the rope for fit, allowing for an additional ¼" for the other clasp. To shorten the rope, remove the safety pin and carefully pull out rounds of stitches as needed. Crochet a final round without beads. Cut the thread from the skein or spool, leaving an 18" tail. Pull the last stitch so the thread comes completely through the loop; don’t make a slipknot. Thread an embroidery needle onto the tail, knot the thread securely onto the last chain-stitched loop, weave the tail into the rope, and trim; repeat with the starting tail.

editor’s tip

Fig 2: Crocheting a beaded stitch

It’s easier to shorten a crocheted rope than to string more beads to lengthen it. String a few extra sequences at the beginning of the project if your desired length may be longer than 7¾", then crochet Fig 3: Attaching the

all the strung beads.

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Fig 5: Beading

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Fig 6: Peyote-

Fig. 7: Adding the

stitching Row 3

Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to form and attach the other clasp half. Note: Both halves of each clasp are magnetic, so be sure to attach the second clasp half to the rope properly so you have the correct polar attraction. 4) EMBELLISH. Add pearls and crystal picots along one side of the crocheted rope: Row 1, pearls: Start a new 5' thread that exits the first C at the end of the rope, toward the center of the beadwork. String 1B; pass through the next C. *String 1B, 1 pearl, and 1B; pass back through the pearl, the first B just strung, and the next C along the edge of the rope to form a fringe (Fig. 4). Repeat from * across the rope and exit the last C along the edge.

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String 1A, 1B, 1 bicone, 1B, and 1A; pass up through the bottom B, the pearl, and the top B of the first fringe. Pass down through the pearl and the bottom B (Fig. 5—blue thread). String 1C, 1B, and 1C and pass through the bottom B on the next fringe; repeat between each fringe (Fig. 5—red thread). Row 3: String 1A, 1B, 1 bicone, 1B, and 1A; pass through the last C on the rope, toward the beadwork. Weave through beads to exit through the last B exited on the last fringe (Fig. 6—green thread). String 3A and 1B, pass through the last B exited, the B just added, and through the nearest C (Fig. 6—blue thread). String 1B and pass through the next C added in Row 2; repeat down the row (Fig. 6—red thread). After the final stitch, string 3A and Row 2:

1B, pass through the last B exited and the B just added (Fig. 7—blue thread). Row 4, crystal picots: String 2A, 1 bicone, and 1A; pass back through the bicone and 1A, then string 1A and pass through the next B (Fig. 7). Repeat to add fringe along the length of the bracelet. Secure the thread and trim. ✦

VENETIA PERRY uses bead therapy to unwind from her busy healthcare job. See more of her work at www.jdnative.etsy.com. RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Hide-a-Crimp magnetic clasp: JDNative Designs, www.jdnative.etsy.com. Tacky Tape, Crystazzi pearls, and pearl cotton thread: Michaels, (800) 642-4235, www.michaels.com. Seed beads, crystals, and beading thread: Atlanta Bead Market, (678) 714-8293, www.atlantabeadmarket.com.



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Rounds of peyote stitch with differentsized beads make a pretty little beaded bead that looks great on its own or as an embellishment to other strung pieces.

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MATERIALS

ARTIST’S TIPS • Tension is key for this project. Try to keep your work as tight as possible, but don’t be tempted to tie a knot in Round 1. This would make it difficult to achieve a symmetrical shape. • Experiment with different bead types. Use semiprecious stones, sparkly crystals, pressed glass, cylinder beads, or seed beads. Keep in mind that the bead holes need to be wide enough to allow four or five passes of thread.

1) BLUE BEAD. Work rounds of peyote stitch to form a beaded bead: Rounds 1 and 2: Use 2' of thread to string 8D, leaving an 8" tail. Pass through the first D strung to form a circle (Fig. 1—black thread). Round 3: String 1D, skip 1D from the previous rounds, and pass through the next D; repeat three times to add a total of 4D (Fig. 1—green thread). Step up for the next round by passing through the first bead added in this round. Snug the beads to form a tube. Round 4: String 1C and pass through the next D of Round 3; repeat three times to add a total of 4C along the top of the tube (Fig. 1—blue thread). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Weave through beads to exit from Round 1. Round 5: String 1C and pass through the next D of Round 1; repeat three times to add a total of 4C along the bottom of the tube. Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Weave through beads to exit from Round 2 (Fig. 1—red thread). Round 6: String 1C and pass through the next D of Round 2; repeat three times to add a total of 4C along the diameter of the tube (Fig. 2). Weave through beads to exit from the first C added in this round. Round 7: String 2B and pass through the nearest C of Round 5, then string 2B and pass through the nearest C of Round 6; repeat three times along the

bottom of the tube. Weave through beads to exit from Round 6 (Fig. 3— blue thread). Round 8: String 2B and pass through the nearest C of Round 4, then string 2B and pass through the nearest C of Round 6; repeat three times along the top of the tube (Fig. 3—red thread). If necessary, repeat the thread path to tighten. Weave through beads to exit from Round 6. Round 9: String 1A and pass through the nearest D of Round 2, then string 1A and pass through the nearest C along the diameter of the tube; repeat three times around the diameter of the tube (Fig. 4). Secure the thread and trim.

BLUE BEAD: 8 galvanized copper size 11° cylinder beads (A) 32 sterling silver 2mm seamless rounds with 1mm hole (B) 12 sterling silver 3mm seamless rounds with 1mm hole (C) 12 blue jasper 4mm rounds (D) White size D nylon beading thread Beeswax or thread conditioner AMETHYST BEAD: 8 transparent raspberry gold luster size 11° cylinder beads (E) 16 sterling silver 2.5mm seamless rounds with 1mm hole (F) 12 sterling silver 3mm seamless rounds with 1mm hole (G) 12 amethyst gold luster size 8° cylinder beads (H) White size D nylon beading thread Beeswax or thread conditioner

TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needles FINISHED SIZE: 14 × 10mm (blue bead);

13 × 8mm (amethyst bead)

Fig. 1: Stitching Rounds 1–5 of the blue bead

Fig. 2: Adding Round 6 of the blue bead

Fig. 3: Stitching Rounds 7 and 8 of the blue bead

Fig. 4: Adding Round 9 of the blue bead

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ARTIST’S TIP Instead of using a ready-made base for a bracelet or necklace, bead one on your own. All kinds of 3mm beaded ropes work perfectly.

2) AMETHYST BEAD. Work rounds

of peyote stitch to form a beaded bead. Note: Rounds 1–5 are the same as for the blue bead; only the beads are different: Rounds 1 and 2: Use 2' of thread to string 8H, leaving an 8" tail. Pass through the first H strung to form a circle. Round 3: String 1H, skip 1H from the previous rounds, and pass through the next H; repeat three times to add a total of 4H. Step up for the next round by passing through the first bead added in this round. Snug the beads to form a tube. Round 4: String 1G and pass through the next H of Round 3; repeat three times to add a total of 4G along the top of the tube. Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Weave through beads to exit from Round 1. Round 5: String 1G and pass through the next H of Round 1; repeat three times to add a total of 4G along the bottom of the tube. Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Weave through beads to exit from Round 2.

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String 1G and pass through the next H of Round 2; repeat three times to add a total of 4G along the diameter of the tube. Weave through beads to exit from the first G added in this round. Round 7: String 1F and pass through the nearest G of Round 5, then string 1F and pass through the nearest G of Round 6; repeat three times along the bottom of the tube. Weave through beads to exit from Round 6 (Fig. 5— blue thread). Round 8: String 1F and pass through the nearest G of Round 4, then string 1F and pass through the nearest G o f Round 6; repeat three times along the top of the tube (Fig. 5—red thread). If necessary, repeat the thread path to tighten. Weave through beads to exit from Round 6. Round 9: String 1E and pass through the nearest H of Round 2, then string 1E and pass through the nearest G along Round 6:

Fig. 5: Stitching Rounds 7 and 8 of the amethyst bead

the diameter of the tube; repeat three times around the diameter of the tube. Secure the thread and trim. ✦ MONIKA PIENKOWSKA lives in Warsaw, Poland, and has been beading for three years. She enjoys making small pieces of jewelry, mainly of tiny gemstones and sterling silver beads. “Extrano” is her artistic nickname. Visit her website www .extrano.pl to see more of her work and tutorials for sale. RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: All materials: FusionBeads.com, (888) 781-3559. Kits: Monika Pienkowska, [email protected].



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In the African kingdom of Lesotho, traditional grass hats called mokorotlo recall the distinct shape of the country’s mountains. You can easily re-create the mokorotlo using peyote and herringbone stitches edged with a delicate picot trim.

TECHNIQUES circular and tubular peyote stitch herringbone stitch picot


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MATERIALS 1) HAT. Work herringbone and tubular

peyote stitch to form a hat-shaped component: Round 1: Use 5' of thread and a size 10 needle to string 6B, leaving an 8" tail. Tie a square knot to form a circle and pass through the first B. Round 2: String 1C and pass through the next B in Round 1; repeat five times to add a total of 6C. Step up through the first C added in this round (Fig. 1—green thread). Round 3: String 2B and pass through the next C of Round 2; repeat five times to add a total of 12B. Step up through the first 2B added in this round (Fig. 1—blue thread). Round 4: String 1C and pass through the next 2B of Round 3; repeat five times to add a total of 6C. Step up through the first C added in this round (Fig. 1— red thread). Round 5: String 1D and pass through the next C of Round 4; repeat five times to add a total of 6D. Step up through the first D added in this round (Fig. 2— green thread). Note: The beadwork will begin to form a tube. Round 6: String 1C and pass through the next D of Round 5; repeat five times to add a total of 6C. Step up through the first C added in this round (Fig. 2—blue thread). Round 7: String 2B and pass through the next C of Round 6; repeat five times to add a total of 12B. Step up through the first B added in this and subsequent rounds (Fig. 2—red thread). Round 8: String 2B, pass down through the next B of Round 7, pass through the next C from Round 6, and pass up through the next B of Round 7. Repeat five times to add a total of 12B (Fig. 3—blue thread). Round 9: String 2B, pass down through the next B of Round 8, string 1C (a “bridge” bead), and pass up through the next B of Round 8; repeat five times to add a total of 12B and 6C (Fig. 3—red thread).

Fig. 1: Adding Rounds 2–4

3 g metallic antique gold size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 6 g metallic vivid purple iris size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 4 g metallic antique gold size 11° Japanese seed beads (C) 42 light amethyst AB 3mm glass firepolished rounds (D) 54 crystal luster 4mm glass fire-polished rounds (E) 7 fuchsia 3mm crystal bicones 12 crystal shade 4mm crystal bicones 2 gold 5mm jump rings 1 gold 6mm magnetic clasp Gray size D nylon beading thread

TOOLS Scissors Size 10 and 12 beading needles FINISHED SIZE: 7¼"

ARTIST’S TIPS Fig. 2: Stitching Rounds 5–7

• Work with very tight tension to create the hat shape. • Change to a size 12 beading needle if you find it difficult to pass through the beads. • Use the best-quality beads you can afford; the effort spent is the same, but the end result will show the difference. • Replace the fire-polished beads with crystals for a different look.

Fig. 3: Adding Rounds 8–9

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String 2B, pass down through the next B of Round 9, pass through the next C from Round 9, and pass up through the next B; repeat five times to add a total of 12B (Fig. 4—black thread). Round 11: String 2B and pass down through the next B of Round 10; string 1A, 1C, and 1A and pass up through the next B; repeat five times to add a total of 12B, 12A, and 6C (Fig. 4—orange thread). Round 12: String 2B, pass down through the next B of Round 11, string 1E, and pass up through the next B; repeat five times to add a total of 12B and 6E (Fig. 4—green thread). Round 13: String 2B, pass down through the next B of Round 12, pass through the next E from Round 12, and pass up through the next B; repeat five times to add a total of 12B (Fig. 4— blue thread). Round 14: String 3C and pass down through the next B of Round 13; string 2A, 1C, and 2A and pass up through the next B; repeat five times to add a total of 24C and 24A. Repeat the thread path to reinforce and exit through the middle C of a 3C picot set (Fig. 4—red thread). Don’t trim the working thread. Round 15: Thread a size 12 needle onto the tail. String 1 fuchsia 3mm bicone and pass through the opposite B in Round 1. Pass back through the bicone and through the first B exited (Fig. 5). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the tail thread and trim. Set the hat aside. Repeat to form six more hats. Round 10:

2) CONNECTIONS. Assemble the hats

into a bracelet with bead connections: Top: Thread a size 12 needle on the working thread of one hat. String 1C and pass through the middle C of a Round 14 picot on a second hat, then string 1C and pass through the last C exited on the first hat. Repeat the thread path to reinforce (Fig. 6—green thread). Weave through the nearest Round 14 bridge beads of the second hat to exit the middle C. 54

Fig. 5: Adding the center bicone

Fig. 4: Stitching Rounds 10–14

String one 4mm bicone and pass through the opposite C bridge bead on the first hat. String one 4mm bicone and pass through the last C exited on the second hat. Repeat the thread path to reinforce (Fig. 6— blue thread). Weave through beads to exit the middle C of the next Round 14 picot. Bottom: String 1C and pass through the opposite middle C on the Round 14 picot of the first hat, then string 1C and pass through the last C exited on the second hat (Fig. 6—red thread). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Repeat entire step to connect all the hats into a straight line. Center:

3) CLASP COVER. Repeat Rounds 1–7

of the hat. Place half of the clasp into the form, allowing the clasp loop to poke through Round 1. Weave through Round 7 again to pull the beads tight around the top of the clasp (Fig. 7). Secure the thread and trim. Set aside. Repeat to cover the other clasp half. 4) CLASP. Start a new 8" thread that

exits from a bridge C bead at one end of the bracelet. String 4A and pass through the last C exited to form a loop (Fig. 8); repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Repeat at the other end of the bracelet. Use jump rings to connect the clasp halves to the loops just formed. ✦

Fig. 6: Connecting the hats

Fig. 7: Creating the clasp cover

Fig. 8: Adding a clasp loop

RIANA OLCKERS is a beadweaving artist from Randfontein, South Africa. She teaches from her home studio and has designed and made more than fifty-five projects for various bead magazines since 2004. She is coauthor of an advanced bead book, The Bead-weaving Edition (The BeadBook), which was released in mid-2010. Visit Riana’s blog at http://rianaolckers.blogspot.com. RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: All materials: U Bead It, (916) 488-2323, www.ubeaditsacramento.com.



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Find your Niche

As a designer, you may love to experiment and try new stitches, colors, and types of finished pieces, but you’ll have a much easier time finding customers if they can succinctly describe your work. Not every piece needs to fit your core specialty, but the majority should. Carol, for example, is known for her beaded cuffs, while MaryLou gets repeat business for her bead-crochet necklaces and lariats.

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When some designers daydream about selling their work, they can be unrealistic, picturing themselves comfortably settled in their studio, spending all day designing. The reality is quite different. All three designers spend a considerable amount of time—anywhere from 25 to 50 percent— on other critical business tasks: accounting, packaging, marketing (including Twitter and Facebook), customer service, photography, and writing. Two designers admitted that the only time they have to bead is in the evenings, after their other work is done.

WHILE THERE’S NO QUESTION that the economy has affected sales of handmade goods along with everything else, there are still some designers who are selling successfully. How do they do it? Three beadwork designers—Carol Dean Sharpe, Laura McCabe, and MaryLou Holvenstot—share their advice about selling in galleries, shops, and online. It’s worth noting that none of them use identical strategies. Part of being successful is finding out what works best for you and focusing on those key areas. Here are their best tips:

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MaryLou has made more than 5,000 sales from her Etsy shop, which she opened in 2006. “At one point,” MaryLou shares, “I was becoming discouraged because I wasn’t selling much beadwork. I considered abandoning it, but then I looked at it from the perspective of a potential customer and realized that I needed to provide more choices.” Once she built up her inventory, her sales began to increase almost immediately. She currently lists more than 200 finished pieces in her shop.


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4Create Variations

Consider creating variations of the same project—such as a beaded bracelet with the same pattern but different colors—rather than unique, one-of-akind pieces. This strategy not only helps you build inventory quickly, but it can help with pricing. Carol notes, “I spread the cost of creating a new design, which can take countless hours of inspiration and actual design, over several iterations of it. This allows my work to be more affordable than if I made only one original version.”

shops and galleries, or a mix of both. You could also seek out nontraditional outlets. Carol, for example, sold her work at the local farmers’ market before moving her business online. Using multiple venues increases your exposure to potential customers. It also makes you less vulnerable to outside circumstances, such as having the gallery or shop that carries your work close, something that all three designers have experienced.

5Offer Custom Work

MaryLou estimates that half her business is custom work. While customization for her generally means changing colors and sizes of existing work, she’s also done some one-of-a-kind designs, such as creating Obama-themed cuffs during the last election. Sometimes customized work can become part of your line. For example, Carol created a beaded cuff with several sevens on it for a grandmother who loved playing the slot machines in Atlantic City. She’s sold several copies of the design and now sells the pattern to other beaders. The key to offering custom work is communication. Laura no longer does custom work partly because of this issue. She notes, “People are often not very good at communicating what it is they want. Because they don’t usually understand the medium, they can’t understand what will and won’t work from an aesthetic and technical standpoint.” You’ll want to make sure that you don’t end up with a commissioned piece that the customer refuses to buy and is so specialized that you can’t sell to another customer.

6Use Multiple Venues

All three designers have offered their work in multiple places at the same time. You could choose multiple online outlets—such as Etsy, ArtFire, and Alere Modern—several brick-and-mortar

Carol Dean Sharpe is known for her beaded cuffs.

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This eyeball creature shows off Laura McCabe’s whimsical style.

7Price It Right

Often the panicked response to no or low sales is to reduce your price. Carol advises, “Do not try to sell by underpricing your work. If you do not value your time and craftsmanship, you cannot expect potential customers to do so either.” Laura suggests that you should err on the side of overpricing. “It’s virtually impossible to raise prices, but you can always lower them.” You may find that certain venues allow for more profit than others. Laura started out selling her work on consignment at a store that took 50 percent of the sale price. She now sells directly to customers through her website. “The labor involved in producing the work is so great that there is no way to recoup your costs if you have to pay that fee.”

Pricing is particularly tricky for beadwoven pieces. Laura notes, “The majority of the cost in finished beadwork is labor, not materials. This is quite different from a lot of preciousmetal jewelry, which, while having labor costs, also has a great perceived value associated with the precious metals and stones used.” MaryLou agrees, stating, “Many people don’t understand or appreciate the number of hours and amount of skill required to create a piece of beadwoven jewelry. Their only exposure to beadwork is the inexpensive jewelry that comes from developing countries.” Talking about the creation process, whether on a blog or in the product description, is one way to educate customers on the value of your work.

9Branch Out

In addition to selling finished work, all three designers do related activities, such as selling patterns and kits, writing instructions for books and magazines, or teaching. Not only do these activities provide additional income, but they can be good advertising for your beadwoven pieces. BEADWORK


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Talking about the creation process, whether on a blog or in the product description, is one way to educate customers on the value of your work. MaryLou Holvenstot’s popular bead crochet jewelry includes these salt and pepper bracelets.

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Share business ideas with others by talking in person to beaders at your local bead society or bead shop or online through Facebook, Twitter, Beading Daily, or a specialized group such as the Etsy Beadweavers. MaryLou has found that most beadweavers are willing to share resources and tips. Her online

friends “provide inspiration and encouragement every step of the way.” One last bit of advice: Slow and steady is a good way to build your business, so be persistent. All three jewelry designers have been selling their work for years; none of them was an overnight sensation. ✦

WEBSITES: MaryLou Holvenstot www.etsy.com/shop/time2cre8 Carol Dean Sharpe www.etsy.com/shop/SandFibers Laura McCabe www.justletmebead.com

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This modern take on a 1950s corsage uses peyote stitch, herringbone stitch, netting, and embellishment techniques and is nowhere near as complicated as it looks.

TECHNIQUES peyote stitch herringbone stitch netting square stitch


ARTIST’S TIP To make a more symmetrical necklace, place the flower just to the side of the center front and fill in randomly from there. Add the remaining components so they extend evenly up both sides of the strap.

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1) FLOWER PETALS. Use tight tension to peyote-stitch petals for the flower: Rows 1 and 2 (petal center): Cut 6' of cream thread, place it on a needle, and fold the thread to get a 3' doubled thread. String a tension bead, leaving a 5" tail. String 16D, 6F, 5E, and 3B; pass back through the last E added, forming a picot. Row 3: String 1E, skip the next bead previously strung, and pass back through the next bead; repeat across using D, F, and E to blend the colors from light to dark for a total of 13 beads in this row. Row 4: Work 12 peyote stitches across the row, starting with 1D in each stitch and using I and J to blend the colors from dark to light. Work 1 stitch with 1B. For the final stitch, string 1B, pass through the B at the base of the picot, and pass back through the B just added, decreasing the row, for a total of 14 beads in this row. Row 5: Work 2 peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch, then work 9 stitches using I and J to blend colors from light to dark. Work 1 stitch with 1C. For the final stitch, string 1C, pass through the D at the base of the petal, and pass back through the C just added, decreasing the row, for a total of 13 beads in this row.

Work 2 peyote stitches with 1C in each stitch, 8 stitches with 1I or 1J in each stitch, and 2 stitches with 1B in each stitch for a total of 12 beads. After passing through the last B in Row 5, pass back through the B just added, decreasing the row. Rows 7–10: Repeat Row 6 four times, stitching Bs at the petal tip and Cs at the base, with I and J in the middle stitches. Rows 11 and 12: Work peyote stitch with Bs toward the petal tip and Cs at the base. Weave through beads to exit from a B on the other side of the picot formed in Row 1 (Fig. 1). Second side: Repeat Rows 3–12 to form the petal’s other side. Remove the tension bead, but don’t trim the thread. Set the petal aside. Repeat entire step four times for a total of 5 petals. Join: Place the petals side by side so the bases touch and the petals all curve in the same direction. Use the working threads to square-stitch the first 3 edge rows of 1 petal to another petal, near each of the petal’s bases (Fig. 2). Secure all of the threads but the longest and trim; set the large flower aside. Row 6:

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TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needles FINISHED SIZE: 18"

2) BUD PETALS. Use tight tension to

stitch petals for the bud: Rows 1 and 2: Cut 4' of cream thread, place it on a needle, and fold the thread to get a 2' doubled thread. String a tension bead, leaving a 5" tail. String 8D, 3F, 5E, and 3B; pass back through the last E added to form a picot. Row 3: String 1E, skip the next bead from the previous row, and pass back through the following bead; repeat across using I and J to blend the color from light to dark. Work the final stitch with 1D.

Fig. 1: Forming Rows 1–12 of a petal

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Work 1 peyote stitch with 1D, then continue across using I and J to blend colors from dark to light. For the final stitch, string 1B, pass through the B at the base of the picot, and pass back through the B just added, decreasing the row. Row 5: Work 1 peyote stitch with 1B, then continue across using I and J to blend colors from light to dark. Use 1D for the final stitch at the petal base. String 1C, pass through the D at the petal’s base, and pass back through the C just added, decreasing the row. Row 6: Work 1 peyote stitch with 1C, either 1I or 1J in the middle stitches, and 1 stitch with 1B. After passing through the last B in Row 5, pass back through the B just added, decreasing the row. Row 7: Repeat Row 6. Rows 8 and 9: Work 2 rows with B toward the petal’s tip, and C toward the petal’s base. Second side: Weave through beads to exit from a B on the other side of the picot formed in Row 1. Repeat Rows 3–9 to form the other side of the petal. Remove the tension bead, but don’t trim the thread. Set the petal aside. Repeat entire step to form a second petal. Join: Place the petals together so the cupped-base edges touch. Use the working threads to square-stitch the first edge row of 1 petal to the other one, connecting each side to form a bud. Secure all but the longest thread and trim; set the bud aside. Row 4:

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Fig. 3: Stitching a large leaf

3) LARGE LEAF. Peyote-stitch an irreg-

ularly shaped leaf: Cut 4' of green thread, place it on a needle, fold the thread to get a 2' doubled thread, and knot the ends together. String 9H, 1G, 1H, 1G, 1H, 14G, 1H, 1G, 1H, 1G, and 13H; pass through the knotted loop of thread to make a lark’s head knot and pass back through the last H added to form a circle (Fig. 3—black thread). Round 3: String 2H and pass through the next H of Round 2. Manipulate the beads so the vertical holes of the beads are almost parallel to form a herringbone stitch. Work 11 peyote stitches using 1H or 1G in each stitch, blending the colors. String 2G and pass through the next G of Round 2. Work 10 peyote stitches using 1G or 1H in each stitch, blending the colors. Step up through the first H added in this round (Fig. 3—purple thread). Note: It looks more natural if the leaf colors and shapes are irregular. Round 4: Repeat Round 3, adding 12 beads between the herringbone stitches on one side of the leaf and 11 on the other (Fig. 3—green thread). Round 5: Repeat Round 3, adding 13 beads between the herringbone stitches on one side of the leaf and 12 on the other (Fig. 3—blue thread). Round 6: Pass down through the next H added in Round 5, then work 3 peyote stitches with 1H in each stitch and 11 peyote stitches with 1K in each stitch. String 1K and pass down through the next K to form a picot, then work Rounds 1 and 2:

11 peyote stitches with 1K in each stitch and 2 peyote stitches with 1H in each stitch. Weave through beads to exit from the first H added in this round (Fig. 3—red thread). Stem: String 2H; pass through the last H added in Round 6, the first H added in Round 6, and the 2H just added. Continue to work ladder stitch with 2H in each stitch to form a stem 3 rows long. Don’t trim the thread; set the leaf aside. Repeat entire step once. Repeat it twice more, but omit the stems and stitch 1 leaf to the top of the stem of another leaf. Secure the thread of 1 double leaf and trim. Use the working thread of the other double leaf to continue working ladder stitch for 4¾" using 2L in each stitch. Set the 2 double-leaf stems aside. 4) MEDIUM AND SMALL LEAVES.

Peyote-stitch more leaves: Medium leaves: Repeat Rounds 1–6 of the large leaf, except use 7H, 11G, and 6H for Rounds 1 and 2, forming the herringbone stitches at the near halfway points and working the colors randomly as before. Stitch the stem using L. Set aside. Repeat for a total of 2 medium leaves. Small leaves: Repeat Rounds 1–6 of the large leaf, except use 5H, 9G, and 4H for Rounds 1 and 2, forming the herringbone stitches at the near halfway points and working the colors randomly as before. Set aside. Repeat for a total of 3 small leaves.



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String 5B, skip 4B in Round 4, and pass through the next B; repeat four times for a total of 25B. Step up through the first 3B added in this round. Pearl: Place 1 white 10mm pearl into the beadwork, hole up. Round 6: Repeat Round 5. Round 7: String 2B, skip 4B in Round 6, and pass through the next B; repeat four times for a total of 10B. Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the threads and trim. Set aside. Repeat entire step to net the remaining 10mm pearl. Round 5:

ARTIST’S TIP As an alternative to dentelles, try Swarovski round crystals. 5) VINE ASSEMBLY. Stitch a small leaf

to the end of the long large-leaf stem. Stitch the bud to the stem right below the small leaf just placed. Pass up through the center of the bud, string 1 amethyst 5mm bicone and 3B, and pass back through the bicone and stem; repeat the thread path to reinforce. Stitch a medium leaf to the stem 1" from the bud. Stitch a double-leaf component ¾" down from the medium leaf just placed. Stitch 2 small leaves, one on top of another, to the stem ¾" from the double leaf just placed. Set the vine aside. 6) LARGE NETTED PEARLS. Work

netting around a 12mm pearl: Round 1: Cut 2' of cream thread, place it on a needle, fold the thread to get a 1' doubled thread, and knot the ends together. String {2E and 1B} five times, leaving a 5" tail. Tie a lark’s head knot to form a tight circle and pass back through the last B added. Round 2: String 7B and pass through the next B in Round 1; repeat four times for a total of 35B. Step up through the first 4B added in this round. Round 3: String 7B, skip 6B in Round 2, and pass through the next B; repeat four times for a total of 35B. Step up through the first 4B added in this round. Round 4: String 9B, skip 6B in Round 3, and pass through the next B; repeat four times for a total of 45B. Step up through the first 5B added in this round.

String 7B, skip 8B in Round 4, and pass through the next B; repeat four times for a total of 35B. Step up through the first 4B added in this round. Pearl: Place 1 white 12mm pearl into the beadwork, hole up. Round 6: String 4B, skip 6B in Round 5, and pass through the next B; repeat four times for a total of 20B (Fig. 4). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Set aside. Repeat entire step to add the remaining 12mm pearl. Round 5:

7) SMALL NETTED PEARLS. Work netting around a 10mm pearl: Round 1: Cut 2' of cream thread, place it on a needle, fold the thread to get a 1' doubled thread, and knot the ends together. String 5B, leaving a 5" tail. Tie a lark’s head knot to form a tight circle and pass back through the last B added. Round 2: String 3B and pass through the next B from Round 1; repeat four times for a total of 15B. Step up through the first 2B added in this round. Round 3: String 3B, skip 2B in Round 2, and pass through the next B; repeat four times for a total of 15B. Step up through the first 2B added in this round. Round 4: String 5B, skip 2B in Round 3, and pass through the next B; repeat four times for a total of 25B. Step up through the first 3B added in this round.

8) LARGE NETTED DENTELLES.

Form netted bezels for an 8mm dentelle: Round 1: Cut 2' of cream thread, place it on a needle, fold the thread to get a 1' doubled thread, and knot the ends together. String 10B, leaving a 5" tail. Tie a lark’s head knot to form a tight circle and pass back through the last B added. Round 2: String 5B, skip 1B in Round 1, and pass through the next B; repeat four times for a total of 25B. Step up through the first 3B added in this round. Round 3: String 5B, skip 4B in Round 2, and pass through the next B; repeat four times for a total of 25B. Step up through the first 3B added in this round. Dentelle: Place an 8mm dentelle into the beadwork, point side down. Fig. 4: Netting the large pearl

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String 2B, skip 4B in Round 3, and pass through the next B; repeat four times for a total of 10B. Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the threads, but don’t trim. Set aside.

Round 4:

9) SMALL NETTED DENTELLES.

Repeat Step 8 but add 3B nets in Rounds 2 and 3 and 1B nets in Round 4. Repeat twice for a total of 3 small netted dentelles. 10) SQUARE TOGGLE RING. Peyoteand herringbone-stitch a square ring for the clasp: Rounds 1 and 2: Cut 5' of green thread, place it on a needle, fold the thread to get a 2½' doubled thread, and knot the ends together. String 36G, leaving a 5" tail. Tie a lark’s head knot and pass back through the last G added (Fig. 5— black thread).

Fig. 5: Forming the square toggle ring

String 2G and pass through the next G in the previous round. Manipulate the beads so the vertical holes of the beads are almost parallel to form a herringbone stitch. Work 4 peyote stitches using 1G in each stitch. Repeat entire sequence three times for a total of 24G. Step up through the first 1G added in this round (Fig. 5—green thread). Round 4: Repeat Round 3, working 5 peyote stitches between herringbone stitches for a total of 28G (Fig. 5— blue thread). Round 5: Repeat Round 3, working 6 peyote stitches between herringbone stitches for a total of 32G (Fig. 5—red thread). Weave through beads to exit Round 1 in a corner, to begin the other side of the square. Round 6: Repeat Round 3 off of Round 1, working 3 peyote stitches between herringbone stitches for a total of 20G. Round 7: Repeat Round 3. Round 8: Repeat Round 3, working 5 peyote stitches between herringbone stitches for a total of 28G. Round 9: Repeat Round 3, working 6 peyote stitches between herringbone stitches for a total of 32G. Round 10: Repeat Round 3, working 7 peyote stitches between herringbone stitches, and 1B in each corner instead of 2G for a total of 28G and 4B. Zipping: Close the edges of the beadwork so the beads interlock like a zipper. Weave the beads of Rounds 5 and 10 together to form a seamless join. Secure the thread and trim. Set aside. Round 3:

11) TOGGLE BAR. Stitch a bar for the

clasp: Tube: Using 2' of green thread, work odd-count peyote stitch to form a square 13G wide and 12 beads long. Fold the square so the beads of the first and last rows interlock like a zipper. Weave through these beads to form a seamless tube. Exit through the center of the tube.

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Fig. 7: Adding Row 3 and the picots to the strap

String 1 ivory 4mm pearl and 1B, then pass back through the pearl and the tube; repeat to add a fringe at the other end of the tube. Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Exit from the middle of the tube. Loop: String 7A and pass through the last G exited (Fig. 6); repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Set the toggle bar aside. Ends:

12) HERRINGBONE STRAP. Stitch a graduated neck strap with picot edging: Rows 1 and 2: Cut 6' of cream thread, place it on a needle, and fold the thread to get a 3' doubled thread. Ladder-stitch a strip 2N wide and 17" long or to the desired necklace length minus 1" for the clasp. Row 3 and picots: String 2N, pass down through the next 2N in Rows 2 and 1, string 3A, and pass up through the next 2N in Rows 1 and 2; repeat across (Fig. 7). Weave through beads to exit up through the last N added. Row 4: String 1N, 3A, and 1N; pass down through the next N in Row 3 and up through the following N; repeat five times. String 2N, pass down through the next N in Row 3, and up through the following 1N; repeat across to 6 herringbone columns (12N) from the end of the strap. String 1N, 3A, and 1N; pass down through the next N in Row 3 and up through the following N; repeat five times. Weave

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through beads to exit up through the end N in the seventh column from the end (an “empty” column). Row 5: String 1N, 3A, and 1N; pass down through the next N in Row 4 and up through the following N; repeat twice. String 2N, pass down through the next N in Row 4, and up through the following N; repeat across to 3 herringbone columns from the end of the strap. String 1N, 3A, and 1N; pass down through the next N in Row 4 and up through the following N; repeat twice. Weave through beads to exit up through the end N in the nearest empty stack. Row 6: Repeat Row 5 but form the stitches with picots using 1N, 1A, 1M, 1A, and 1N. Row 7: Repeat Row 6. Row 8: String 1N, 1A, 1M, 1A, and 1N; pass down through the next N in Row 7 and up through the following N; repeat to finish the empty columns. Secure the thread and trim. Toggle ring: Start a new 1' thread at one end of the strap that exits from Row 1. Work a strip of ladder stitch 3N wide and 3 rows long. Repeat the thread path to reinforce, adding 1A at the ends of each ladder to form decorative picots (Fig. 8—blue thread). Work a 15-row strip of two-drop odd-count peyote stitch off the ladder using 2H in each of 3 stitches, adding 1A at the end of each row to form decorative picots (Fig. 8—red thread). Wrap the strip around one side of the square toggle ring so the size 11° cylinder beads just added touch the back of the necklace. Zip the last row of the strap to the first stack of herringbone stitch on the

back of the necklace. Secure the thread and trim. Toggle bar: Start a new 8" thread that exits from Row 2 at the other end of the strap. String 9A and the loop of the toggle bar; pass through the last N exited. Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. 13) ASSEMBLY. Position and stitch the floral components to the strap: Flower: Measure 5½" down from the toggle ring and start a new 3' cream thread on the face of the strap. Securely stitch the flower to this point. Exit up through the center of the flower. String 1 large netted pearl, 1 light amethyst 3mm bicone, and 3B; pass back through the bicone and pearl; repeat the thread path to reinforce. Vine: Position the vine on the strap so the double-leaf end is just to the right of the flower, the long stem flows underneath the flower, and the bud end swings up to the left near the top of the strap. Stitch the vine to the strap in several places along its length to secure it. Stitch the remaining small leaf to the strap on the right end of the vine. Fire-polished beads: Weave through beads to exit up through the strap near the center of one of the double-leaf components. String 1 fire-polished round, 16B, and 1C; pass up through the firepolished round; repeat twice, varying the number of B and C to give a natu-

Fig. 8: Stitching the strap for the toggle ring

ral look. String 1 ivory 4mm pearl and pass back through the fire-polished round and the strap; repeat the entire thread path to reinforce. Repeat this section to add the other fire-polished round near the center of the other double-leaf component. Dangles: Weave through beads to exit from a picot along the bottom edge of the strap, just to the left of the flower. String 4J, 1 light amethyst 3mm bicone, 4J, 1 briolette, and 4J; pass back through the bicone and 4J; repeat the thread path to reinforce. Repeat to attach another dangle 2 columns down from the previous one, this time starting the stringing sequence with 9J. Dentelles: Stitch 1 netted dentelle to the strap just to the bottom right of the double-leaf end of the vine. Stitch the remaining 2 netted dentelles just to the bottom left of the bud end of the vine. Pearls: Use the same technique as with the flower center to stitch the netted pearls to the strap, placing them in a pleasing manner throughout the design. Secure all threads and trim. ✦ LYNDA TAYLOR is an internationally known costume designer who took up beading when she retired three years ago. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand, and finds much inspiration in her beautiful surroundings. RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Seed and cylinder beads, pearls, crystals, dentelles, fire-polished beads, and briolettes: The Bead Hold, www.thebeadhold.co.nz; Beads East, (860) 649-2323, www.beadseast.com.

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TECHNIQUES netting fringe


rolled collar Carole Rodgers

Stitch this necklace as a flat piece of netting with fringe at each edge. Then fold it over to form a curved lacy collar.

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1) NECKLACE. Use seed beads and net-

ting to work the body of the necklace, adding fringe on both sides: Row 1: Use 6' of thread to string 1B, 3A, 1B, 3A, 1B, {1C, 1A, 1B, and 1D} twice, 1E, 1D, and 1C, leaving a 12" tail. Pass back through the last 1D, 1E, 1D, 1B, 1A, 1C, 1D, 1B, 1A, 1C, and 1B strung. Pull tight to form a bottom fringe (Fig. 1—blue thread). Row 2: String 3A, 1B, and 3A; pass back through the first B strung in Row 1. Tie a square knot to secure (Fig. 1— red thread). Row 3: String {3A and 1B} twice; pass back through the last 3A and 1B strung. String 3A, 1B, and 3A; skip the next 3A added in this row and the next 1B and 3A from Row 2, then pass back through the next 1B. String 3A, 1B, {1C, 1A, 1B, and 1D} twice, 1E, 1D, and 1C; pass back through the last 1D, 1E, 1D, 1B, 1A, 1C, 1D, 1B, 1A, 1C, and 1B strung. Pull tight to form a bottom fringe (Fig. 2—green thread). Row 4: String 3A, 1B, and 3A; skip the nearest 3A, 1B, 3A from Row 3 and pass back through the next 1B. Repeat once (Fig. 2—purple thread).

String {3A and 1B} twice; pass back through the last 3A and 1B strung. String 3A, 1B, and 3A; skip the next 3A added in this row and the 1B and 3A from Row 4; pass back through the next 1B. Repeat once. String 3A, 1B, {1C, 1A, 1B, and 1D} twice, 1E, 1D, and 1C; pass back through the last 1D, 1E, 1D, 1B, 1A, 1C, 1D, 1B, 1A, 1C, and 1B strung. Pull tight to form a bottom fringe (Fig. 2—blue thread). Row 6: String 3A, 1B, and 3A; skip the 3A, 1B, 3A from Row 5 and pass back through the next 1B. Repeat twice (Fig. 2—red thread). Row 5:

MATERIALS 50 g purple iris size 11° seed beads (A) 15 g metallic bronze size 11° seed beads (B) 5 g black size 11° seed beads (C) 11 g purple iris size 8° seed beads (D) 146 bronze 4mm fire-polished rounds (E) 36 bronze 6mm fire-polished rounds (F) 17 bronze 8mm fire-polished rounds (G) 1 fancy brass 7⁄8" shank button Smoke 8 lb braided beading thread

TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needles FINISHED SIZE: 20"

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Repeat Rows 5 and 6, increasing the number of times the 3A/1B/3A netting sequence is repeated by one in each even row to increase the necklace width. (Row 12 will have a total of 6 nets.) Row 13 (short fringe): String 3A, 1B, {1C, 1A, 1B, 1D} twice, 1E, 1D, 1F, 1D, and 1C. Pass back through the last 1D, 1F, 1D, 1E, 1D, 1B, 1A, 1C, 1D, 1B, 1A, 1C, Rows 7–12:

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1B, and 3A from the previous row and pass back through the next 1B. Rep Repeat four times. String 3A, 1B, {1C {1C, 1A, 1B, 1D} twice, 1E, 1D, 1F, 1D 1D, and 1C; pass back through the last 1D, 1E, 1D, 1B, 1A, 1C, 1D, 1B, 1A, 1C, and 1B. Pull tight to form a bottom fringe. Row 118: String 3A, 1B, and 3A; skip the 3A, 1B, and 3A from the previous row and pass back through the next 1B. Repeat four times. Rows 119–136: Repeat Rows 117 and 118 nine times for a total of 18 rows, decreasing the number of times the 3A/1B/3A sequence is repeated by one in each even row to decrease the necklace width.

and 1B strung. Pull tightly to form a short fringe (Fig. 3). String 3A, 1B, and 3A; skip the 3A, 1B, and 3A and pass back through the next 1B. Repeat five times. String 3A, 1B, {1C, 1A, 1B, 1D} twice, 1E, 1D, and 1C; pass back through the last 1D, 1E, 1D, 1B, 1A, 1C, 1D, 1B, 1A, 1C, and 1B strung. Pull tight to form a bottom fringe. Row 14: String 3A, 1B, and 3A; skip the 3A, 1B, 3A from Row 13 and pass back through the next 1B. Repeat five times. Rows 15–36: Repeat Rows 13 and 14. Row 37 (medium fringe): String 3A, 1B, 2) CLASP. Add a button/loop clasp: {1C, 1A, 1B, 1D} twice, 1E, 1D, 1F, Button: Weave through beads to exit 1D, 1E, 1D, and 1C. Pass back from Row 136 just below the 1B. through the last 1D, 1E, 1D, 1F, 1D, String 1D, 1A, 1D, 4A, the button 1E, 1D, 1B, 1A, 1C, 1D, 1B, 1A, 1C, shank, and 4A; pass back through and 1B strung. Pull tightly to form a Fig. 3: Stitching the Fig. 4: Forming the Fig. 5: Weaving the the last 1D/1A/1D added. Repeat short fringe medium fringe large fringe medium fringe (Fig. 4). String 3A, the thread path to reinforce. 1B, and 3A; skip the 3A, 1B, and 3A Secure the thread and trim. and pass back through the next 1B. Loop: Weave the tail thread through the 3A, 1B, and 3A and pass back Repeat five times. String 3A, 1B, {1C, beads to exit Row 1 just below the 1B. through the next 1B. Repeat five 1A, 1B, 1D} twice, 1E, 1D, and 1C; pass String 1D, 1A, 1D, and 36A (or enough times. String 3A, 1B, {1C, 1A, 1B, 1D} to fit snugly around the button); pass back through the last 1D, 1E, 1D, 1B, twice, 1E, 1D, and 1C; pass back 1A, 1C, 1D, 1B, 1A, 1C, and 1B. Pull back through the last 1D/1A/1D added. through the last 1D, 1E, 1D, 1B, 1A, tight to form a bottom fringe. Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Row 38: Repeat Row 14. 1C, 1D, 1B, 1A, 1C, and 1B strung. Secure the thread and trim. ✦ Rows 39–48: Repeat Rows 37 and 38. Pull tight to form a bottom fringe. CAROLE RODGERS is an internationally known Row 49 (large fringe): String 3A, 1B, {1C, Row 50: Repeat Row 14. designer, teacher, and author. She is the author of Rows 51–82: Repeat Rows 49 and 50 fif1A, 1B, 1D} twice, 1E, 1D, 1G, 1D, 1E, ninety-nine pattern leaflets, hundreds of teen times for a total of 30 rows. 1D, and 1C. Pass back through the last magazine articles, and three full-length beading Row 83: Repeat Row 37 to form a 1D, 1E, 1D, 1G, 1D, 1E, 1D, 1B, 1A, books published by KP Books: Beaded Jewelry with medium fringe. 1C, 1D, 1B, 1A, 1C, and 1B strung. Found Objects, Beading Basics, and Beyond Beading Basics. She is also the author of four self-published Row 84: Repeat Row 14. Pull tightly to form a large fringe books on beading: Bracelet Bonanza, More Rows 85–94: Repeat Rows 83 and 84 five (Fig. 5). String 3A, 1B, and 3A; skip Bracelets, Beaded Beads 101, and The Beaded times for a total of 10 rows. Cabochon (available from the author at Row 95: Repeat Row 13 to form a [email protected]). ARTIST’S TIP short fringe. RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or When you store this necklace, roll Row 96: Repeat Row 14. contact: All seed beads: Morning Light Emporium, it lengthwise, loop end first. That Rows 97–116: Repeat Rows 95 and 96 ten (970) 527-4493, mlebeads.com. Fire-polished will keep the net straight and times for a total of 20 rows. rounds: Wild Things, (530) 743-1339, wildthings ensure you have a good roll when Row 117: Skip the last 1B added and pass beads.com. WildFire braided beading thread: you wear it. It also takes up less back through the next 3A and 1B. Beadalon, (866) 423-2325, www.beadalon.com. Button: vintage. room when it’s rolled. String 3A, 1B, and 3A; skip the 3A, 68



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romantic filigree Kristal Wick

Embellish a simple peyote-stitched band with fringe and add a sweet component made with layers of filigree to create a lovely bracelet you’ll wear again and again.

TECHNIQUES peyote stitch fringe gluing


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ARTIST’S TIPS • Make multiple interchangeable centers to fit your mood or to “dress up” or “dress down” your bracelet. The Velcro backing makes them easy to change. • If you want a more permanent solution, you can glue or stitch the center to the bracelet instead of using Velcro.

1) BASE. Peyote-stitch the bracelet’s

body: Use 6' of thread to string {1B and 1C} ten times. Row 3: String 1D and pass through the second-to-last bead previously strung. Continue to work in peyote stitch using 1D in each stitch for a total of 10D. Row 4: Work 1E in each stitch for a total of 10E. Row 5: Work 1F in each stitch for a total of 10F. Row 6: Work 1B in each stitch for a total of 10B. Row 7: Work 1C in each stitch for a total of 10C. Rows 8–132: Repeat Rows 3–7 twenty-five en times for a total of 132 rows or an even nd number of rows that fit snugly around the wrist with a ½" overlap to allow for the snaps. Secure the thread and trim. Rows 1 and 2:

they match the divoted sides and are placed so the bracelet fits snug against the wrist. Secure the thread and trim. 3) FRINGE. Start a new 6' thread that

exits from a corner B in Row 131. String 1 crystal copper 3mm bicone, 1 silver shade 5mm bicone, and 1A; pass back through the silver shade bicone, the last edge bead exited on the base, and up through the next edge bead. This is Fringe 1. Continue forming fringe along the edge of the base in this order: Fringe 2: 1 purple velvet 3mm bicone, 1 crystal copper 4mm bicone, 1 pearl, and 1A.

1 g silver-lined dark amethyst size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 10 g purple/gold size 8° seed beads (B) 10 g rusty bronze matte size 8° seed beads (C) 10 g silver-lined smoky topaz size 8° seed beads (D) 10 g red purple matte metallic iris size 8° seed beads (E) 10 g silver-lined opal size 8° seed beads (F) 88 crystal copper 3mm crystal bicones 66 purple velvet 3mm crystal bicones 52 clear AB 4mm crystal bicones 44 crystal copper 4mm crystal bicones 22 silver shade 5mm crystal bicones 22 purple velvet 6mm crystal bicones 22 silver shade 5mm crystal butterflies 44 antique brass 4mm crystal pearls 1 antique brass 10mm filigree flower with crystal insets 1 antique brass 24mm filigree flower 1 antique brass 30mm filigree disc 3 clear ¼" sew-on snaps Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread 1 × 1" piece of Velcro 2-part epoxy Toothpick

TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needles FINISHED SIZE: 7½"

2) SNAPS. Evenly space the 3 snaps w along one end of the cuff. Securely sew the divoted side of each snap to the d beadwork. Turn the beadwork over and securely sew the pointed side of each snap to the other end of the beadwork (Fig. 1). Be sure they are positioned so

Fig. 1: Positioning and sewing the snaps

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1 crystal copper 3mm bicone, 1 purple velvet 6mm bicone, 1 crystal copper 3mm bicone, 1 butterfly, and 1A. Fringe 4: 1 purple velvet 3mm bicone, 1 crystal copper 4mm bicone, 1 pearl, and 1A. Fringe 5: 1 crystal copper 3mm bicone, 1 silver shade 5mm bicone, and 1A. Fringe 6: 1 purple velvet 3mm bicone and 1A (Fig. 2). Repeat Fringes 1–6 down one edge of the bracelet. Exit from the corner B of Row 1, toward the beadwork. End: String 2A and pass through the next B in Row 1; repeat (Fig. 3) to add a total of 20A. Repeat the fringe sequence along the other edge of the bracelet, then repeat the end. Secure the thread and trim. Sizing Note: If you altered the number of base rows for a different length of bracelet, be sure to match the placement of the fringe sequence to the other edge of the bracelet. Fringe 3:

Fig. 2: Stitching the fringe

Fig. 3: Adding the end

RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Filigree components: Kabela Design, (610) 459-5816, www.kabeladesign.com. Velcro: JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores, (888) 739-4120, www.joann.com. Epoxy: Ace Hardware, (866) 290-5334, www.acehardware.com. All other materials: Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com.

4) FILIGREE. Follow the manufacturer’s

directions to mix the 2-part epoxy. Glue all three layers of filigree on top of each other, starting with the largest on the bottom and the smallest on top. Let cure according to manufacturer’s directions. Cut a circle of Velcro that fits on the back of the filigree base. Glue one side of the tape to the back of the filigree (Fig. 4); let dry. Sew the other side of the tape to the center of the cuff. Secure the thread and trim. ✦

Fig. 4: Gluing the filigree

KRISTAL WICK is the editor of Beading Daily and author of Fabulous Fabric Beads: Create Custom Beads and Art Jewelry. She has appeared on HGTV’s Crafters Coast to Coast, PBS’s Beads, Baubles, and Jewels, and Quilting Arts. Kristal is one of thirty-three worldwide official “Create Your Style” Swarovski Ambassadors and teaches classess on design with crystals and fabrics. Visit her website at www.kristalwick.com.

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stitch pro { TRIANGLE WEAVE } Jean Campbell 1

Are you a right-angle-weave fan? If so, why not learn about its less-square cousin, triangle weave? It’s a challenging stitch that’ll keep you on your mental toes, but the results are quite beautiful. I’ve used bugle beads in my examples for maximum clarity, but you can use any type of bead for this stitch—even big glass ovals look great!

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MATERIALS & TOOLS Size 3 bugle beads Size B nylon or 6 lb braided beading thread Scissors Size 11 beading needle

FLAT TRIANGLE WEAVE

String 3 beads; tie a knot to form a triangle and pass through the second bead strung (Photo 1). Row 1, Unit 2: String 2 beads; pass through the last bead exited (Photo 2) and the first bead just added (Photo 3). Row 1, Units 3–7: String 2 beads; pass through the last bead exited and the Row 1, Unit 1:

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first bead just added (Photo 4); repeat to form as many units as desired. For this example, I’ve stitched 7 units. For the final unit, pass through both beads added to the unit. Row 2, Unit 1: String 2 beads; pass through the last bead exited (Photo 5) and the first bead just added (Photo 6).

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String 2 beads; pass through the last bead exited, the 2 beads just added, and the next horizontal bead from the previous row (Photo 7). Row 2, Unit 3: String 1 bead, pass through the nearest bead from the previous unit, the last bead exited from the previous row, and the bead just added (Photo 8). Row 2, Units 4–7: Repeat Row 2, Units 2 and 3, twice or to the end of the row. Weave through beads to exit the horizontal bead in the second-to-last unit, toward the edge of the work. Row 2, Unit 2:

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String 2 beads; pass through the last bead exited and the first bead just added (Photo 11). Row 3, Units 4–7: Repeat Row 2, Units 3 and 2 (in reverse order), twice or to the end of the row (Photo 12). Repeat Rows 2 and 3 to desired length. ✦ Row 3, Unit 3:

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String 2 beads; pass through the last bead exited and the first bead just added (Photo 9). Row 3, Unit 2: This is a little weird here. To keep the sides of the beadwork in a line, you need to backtrack one stitch. So, string 2 beads, pass through the last one exited, and the second bead added to the previous unit (Photo 10). Row 3, Unit 1:

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What Would Happen If? Got flat triangle weave down? Now it’s time to try a tube. Be careful about what type of beads you use since the thread will be under more tension and may be cut by a sharp bead edge. I used large cylinder beads for the sample shown on page 74.

Work a row of triangle weave with an odd number of units (in my example I stitched 9). Fold the strip of beads so the first and last units touch. String 1 bead and pass through the mirror bead of the first unit; then pass through the last bead exited on the final unit and the first bead just strung to form a ring (Fig. 1).

Round 1:

Fig. 1

String 2 beads; pass through the last bead exited and the first bead just added. Round 2, Unit 2: String 2 beads; pass through the last bead exited, the 2 beads just added, and the next horizontal bead from Round 1. Round 2, Unit 3: String 1 bead; pass through the nearest bead from the previous unit, the nearest horizontal bead from the previous round, and the bead just added. Round 2, Units 4–9: Repeat Units 2 and 3 from this round twice, then repeat Unit 2. Exit from the last bead added. Round 2, Unit 1:

JEAN CAMPBELL is senior editor of Beadwork magazine and a jewelry-design artist and teacher. She is also the author of Creating Glamorous Jewelry with Swarovski Elements (Creative Publishing International, 2010). Read Jean’s weekly blog at beadingdaily.com and visit www.jeancampbellink.com.

String 1 bead; pass through the end bead from Unit 1, the end bead from Unit 9, and the bead just added (Fig. 2). Repeat Round 2 to desired length. Round 2, Unit 10:

Fig. 2

Note: I worked with single thread in my examples, but it’s best to work with doubled thread when using bugles because of their sharp edges. You may also reinforce the beadwork by reweaving the entire thread path— that’s what I ended up doing for both of my samples. BEADWORK

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Orly Burg

Square-stitched components embellished with pearls form a softly curved necklace with classic appeal.

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ARTIST’S TIP

square stitch picot

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1) LACE FLOWERS. Weave petals

around a pearl center: Center: Use 2' of thread to string 1C and 8A; pass through the C. String 8A; pass through the C and the 8A just added (Fig. 1—blue thread). String 1A; pass through the first set of 8A added in this step. String 1A; pass through the second set of 8A and the 1A just added (Fig. 1—red thread). Square-stitch 1A to each bead of the round for a total of 18A (Fig. 2). Weave through beads to exit the A covering the pearl’s hole. First petal: String 16A; pass through the last A exited and the first 3A just added. Square-stitch onto the third, fourth, and fifth beads just added for a total of 3A. Square-stitch onto the 3A just added for a total of 3A, forming a wing. Weave through beads to exit from the eighth bead of the petal (Fig. 3). Pass through the ninth bead and the eighth bead again to form a square stitch (Fig. 4—blue thread). String 1A; pass through the ninth bead on the petal to add a picot (Fig. 4—red thread). Weave through beads to exit from the twelfth bead of the original petal. Square-stitch 1A onto the twelfth, thirteenth, and fourteenth beads of the petal for a total of 3A. Square-stitch onto the 3A just added for another 3A, forming a second wing. Weave through beads to exit 3A down from the A that connects the first petal to the center. Second petal: Repeat the first petal, this time passing through 2A on the center after adding the 16A. Joining the wings: After the second wing is formed, weave through beads to exit from the bottom corner A of the first petal’s second wing. Pass up through the bottom corner A of the second petal’s first wing and pass down through the bottom corner A of the first petal’s second wing (Fig. 5—blue thread). String 1A; pass up through the bottom corner A of the second petal’s first wing and pass down through the bottom corner A of the first petal’s second wing to form a picot (Fig. 5—red

MATERIALS

Fig. 1: Adding the base row

Fig. 2: Square-stitching around a pearl

28 g vintage violet luster size 11° seed beads (A) 127 green 4mm crystal pearls (B) 18 green 8mm crystal pearls (C) 4 sterling silver 7mm jump rings 5" of sterling silver 3×4mm oval chain 1 sterling 10×14mm lobster clasp with ring Crystal 8 lb braided beading thread

TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needles FINISHED SIZE: 21½"

(adjustable to 26½")

Fig. 3: Adding the first wing on a petal

Fig. 4: Defining the petal tip

Fig. 5: Joining two wings

Fig. 6: Forming an arc thread). Weave through beads to exit

from the top corner A of the second petal’s first wing. String 7A; pass down through the top corner A of the first petal’s second wing to form an arc (Fig. 6). Weave through beads to exit from the 2A that join the second petal to the center; pass through 4 more A. Third petal: Repeat the first petal and “Joining the wings” to connect this petal to the second one. Weave through beads to exit from the center A that connects the petal; pass through 3 more A.

Repeat eat the second petal. pe he wings” tw Repeat “Joining the twice, first d petal’s pe connecting to the third second wing, then connecting to the first petal’s first wing. Weave through beads to exit from the top corner A of the fourth petal’s fourth wing. String 7A; pass down through the top corner A of the third petal’s second wing, forming an arc. Note: The arcs should be on opposite sides of the flower. Secure the thread and trim. Set aside. Repeat entire step seventeen times for a total of 18 flowers.

Fourth petal:

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2) NECKLACE ASSEMBLY.

Line up the flowers in a row, with the arcs on the top and bottom of each flower. Begin a new 3' thread that exits down through the top-right petal tip of the leftmost flower. Pass up through the top-left petal tip of the next flower and down through the top-right petal tip of the first flower; repeat the thread path to reinforce. Weave through beads of the second flower to the top-right petal tip (Fig. 7). Repeat to attach all the flowers by the top petals only into a strip. Embellishing: *Weave through beads to exit between the fourth and fifth A of the top-left petal; string 1B and pass through the mirror A on the opposite side of the same petal. Weave through beads to exit from the top corner A of the wing (under an arc); string 1B and pass through the top corner A of the next wing. Weave through beads to exit between the fourth and fifth A of the next petal on the same flower; string 1B and pass through the mirror A on the opposite side of the same petal.* Weave through beads to exit the top corner A of the next wing; string 1B and pass through the top corner A of the next wing. Repeat from * to * to embellish the bottom of this flower with pearls (the left side of the first flower won’t have a pearl. Weave through beads to exit between the fourth and fifth A of the top-left petal of the next flower (Fig. 8—blue thread). Repeat entire section for all of the flowers, but loosely stitch into the rightmost pearl of the previous flower to the leftmost side of the current flower (Fig. 8—red thread). Linking the flowers:

Fig. 7: Linking the flowers

Fig. 8: Adding the embellishment pearls

Attach 1 jump ring to the top corner petal at one end of the necklace. Use 1 jump ring to attach the lobster clasp to the ring previously placed. Chain: Use 1 jump ring to attach one end of the chain to the top corner petal at the other end of the strip. Secure 1' of thread to the other end of the chain. String 1B and 1A; pass back through the B and the chain link; repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Attach 1 jump ring s at any point on the chain for a cusce length.✦ tomized necklace Clasp:

ORLY BURG has been beading for thirteen years. She loves her craft, from design to execution, and finds that she never makes a piece quite the same way a second time. Orly is married and the development manager at a software house. She has two grown children and lives in a home where there are always beads underfoot. RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: FireLine braided beading thread, Miyuki seed beads, and all other beads and findings: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.firemountaingems.com.

ARTIST’S TIPS • Tension should be tight in the square stitches only; all other weaving should be loose. • Work with uniform beads of the best quality, and your piece will be awesome. 78

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www.argentabead.com An ever-growing palette of beads, tools, books, and findings, including beads by Arkansas artists. Workspace, classes, and parties. Mon–Sat 11–6.

703 Main St.

(501) 537-0928

CALIFORNIA Bead Inspirations–Alameda www.beadinspirations.com Gorgeous, high-quality beads and findings. Vintaj 100% natural nickel-free brass findings, filigree, beads, charms. Unique chains. Great selection of copper. Books and tools for beading, wireworking, PMC, metalsmithing. Inspiring classes. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Open 7 days, evenings.

1544 Park St.

(510) 337-1203

Gee Jay’s Beads & Rocks–Antioch www.geejays.com Semiprecious stone beads, pearls, Czech glass, Czech seed beads, Miyuki Delicas and 15°, Swarovski crystals, cabochons, crystals, gifts from the earth. Tue–Fri 11–4 Sat 11–6.

603 W. 2nd St.

(925) 757-4752

319 Richmond St.

(310) 322-0077

Katherine’s Beads & Supplies –Grand Terrace Bead Shop in Southern California. Huge selection of beads. Chain, wire, earring/necklace parts in sterling, gold-filled, base metals. Tools, classes. Mon–Fri 11–5; Sat 10–4. NEW LOCATION!

12210 Michigan St., Ste. G

(909) 825-5885

CT’S Beads N Things Inc.–Lancaster www.ctsbeadsnthings.com Beads from around the world! We specialize in one-of-a-kind beads— dichroic, lampwork, polymer, semiprecious, tagua nut. Friendly, knowledgeable staff invite you to a colorful variety of bead essentials— glass, crystals, tools, and classes. We also now carry fiber.

43791 15th St. W.

(661) 729-9450

Bunches of Beads–Lodi www.bunchesofbeads.com Beading experience in the heart of Lodi. Only 5 minutes from Hwy. 99. Vast assortment of beads, stringing supplies, findings, and more. Classes, parties, repairs, and fun! Family owned, offering a beadfriendly atmosphere.

7 N. Cherokee Ln.

(209) 367-1207

Creative Castle–Newbury Park www.creativecastle.com Ventura County’s largest selection of beads. Seed, Delica, Czech glass, and vintage glass beads; freshwater pearls; gemstones; Swarovski crystals; charms; findings; sterling; and gold-filled. Over 450 book titles and visiting guest teachers. Please visit our website for complete class listings or call and current newsletter will be mailed.

2321 Michael Dr.

(805) 499-1377

Beads Beads–Orange

Needin’ 2B Beadin’–Apple Valley

www.beadsandartifacts.com

[email protected]

Huge selection of Japanese seed beads: sizes 11°, 14°, 15°. Delicas: triangles and cubes. Austrian and Czech crystal. Vintage glass and crystal, African trade beads. Books, buttons, unique gift items, classes.

The High Desert’s biggest bead store. Huge inventory of everything for your beading needs, and classes too! Must see to believe. Call for hours and directions. New, bigger location

18975 Bear Valley Rd. #6

(760) 240-3889

San Gabriel Bead Co.–Arcadia www.beadcompany.com Beads, books, gourds, tools, workshops, metals, and friendly advice. Tue–Thu 12–9, Fri 12–6, Sat 10–6, Sun 12–5.

325 E. Live Oak Ave.

(626) 447-7753

Brea Bead Works–Brea

949 N. Tustin Ave.

(714) 639-1611

The Black Bead–San Diego A great San Diego bead store by the beach. We have a unique and complete collection of everything for the bead enthusiast, at any level. All varieties of beads, chain, wire, findings, books, tools, and more. Wed–Sat 10:30–7, Sun 11–6.

5003 Newport Ave.

(619) 222-2115

South Sun Products–San Diego

www.breabeadworks.com

www.SouthSunProducts.com

Full-service bead store and hot-glass studio with friendly and helpful staff. The largest selection of beads and gemstones in the area. Workshops weekly and studio rental available. Mon–Fri 10–7, Sat 10–6, Sun 12–5.

Beads, silver, and jewelry superstore! You’ll find the largest selection of beads and jewelry in the United States. Huge selection of semiprecious beads, pearls, Swarovski, sterling silver pendants, findings, chain, rings, earrings, classes and more! Mon–Fri 8:30–7, Sat–Sun 10–5. (enter at Sandrock Rd.).

1027 E. Imperial Hwy., Unit D5

(714) 671-9976

Beads Etc.–Clovis/Fresno www.beadsetconline.com Your full-supply bead store located in the Fresno/Clovis area. We carry a wide variety of Swarovski crystals, Japanese seed beads, gemstones, Czech beads, lampwork, findings, lots of unique items, and great classes, including stringing, weaving, and wire wrapping. Mon–Fri 11–6, Sat 11–4.

80 W. Bullard, 106

(559) 297-8526

Just Bead It!–Concord www.justbeaditconcord.com Beads to thread, wire and just admire. All for beading to your heart’s desire. Family owned since 2003. Open Mon, Wed, Thu, and Fri 11–7; Sat 11–6; Sun 12–5.

2051 Harrison St., Ste C

www.Sedonabeadgarden.com

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Argenta Bead Company–North Little Rock

Tools and supplies for the bead artist! Northern Arizona’s largest selection of beads, tools, and supplies. We offer classes and private lessons. Mon–Sat 10–5; Closed Sunday.

3150 W. State Rt.. 89A

(520) 744-6277 (520) 696-0032

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AZ Bead Depot–Apache Junction

“The friendliest little bead shop in the West!” Swarovski, Czech, Delicas, seed beads, pearls, stone, chain, findings, tools, and more! We specialize in customer service and fun—every day! [email protected].

Beadtopia–El Segundo (S. of LAX)

www.beadholiday.com

(925) 682-6493

8601 Aero Dr.

Sew Beadazzled–San Jose www.sewbeadazzled.com Purveyor of unique beads/buttons! If you’re ready to have fun . . . we are the place to bead! Never-ending supply of beads/all are handpicked. We specialize in one-on-one classes. Clean, kid-friendly bead shop. Check website for special guest artist workshops. Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 10–6, Thu 10–8, Sun 11–4.

1068 Lincoln Ave.

(408) 293-2232

Naturally Jennifer’s–San Luis Obispo www.naturallyjennifer.com Welcome to the Central Coast’s friendliest and most knowledgeable bead shop. Offering you over 900 colors of seed beads and a wide variety of delicas, drops, hexes, triangles, fresh water pearls, stone, Czech glass, Sworovski crystals, and much more. We also host world class beading masters who teach all levels of beading. We look forward to supplying all your beading needs! Located on Broad St, a few minutes off the 101 fwy. Hours: Tue–-Fri 11–5, Sat 10–5, Closed Sun and Mon

2322 Broad St.

(928) 282-7334

(858) 309-5045

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Dunedin Beads–Dunedin

www.beadsnotherneeds.com

A designer’s haven! Fabulous selection of stone, pearl, glass, African strands, Czech, vintage, semi and precious, crystals, sterling silver, findings, copper, gold-filled and plated, wire, chain, cord, tools. Great monthly sales, quantity discounts, and oh-so-much more. Friendly and knowledgeable. Locally crafted sterling and glass-blown pendants. Instruction, classes. Be Inspired! Just south of Hwy. 34. Tue–Sat 10:30–5:30.

Beads? Tons! Gemstones, Swarovski crystals, Bali sterling, glass, pearls, Delicas, and much, much more. Stop in; take a class; our friendly, experienced staff is here to help you.

907 Van Buren, #150

Voted best bead store in south Florida. Largest selection of natural stones, freshwater pearls, Bali and Thai silver, crystals, Czech glass, seed beads. Extensive classes with patient teachers. Centrally located. New 3,200 sq. ft. facility.

Large selection of glass, Austrian crystals, size 11°, and Delica beads. Tools, findings, sterling. Over 100 book titles. Friendly, helpful.

23416 Lyons Ave.

(661) 799-9595

Beadniks–Santa Monica www.beadniks.com Immerse yourself in a 2,000 sq. ft. world of rare beads, unique findings, and exotic treasures. Just steps from the Pier and a block off the famous 3rd St. Promenade. Mon–Sat 10–9; Sun 12–6.

203 Arizona Ave.

(310) 395-0033

Bead Dreams–Stockton www.beaddreams.biz You will love our huge Swarovski selection, stones, pearls, pressed glass, and seed beads of all sizes and varieties. We have a wall of Czech hanks, tubes of Japanese seed beads, as well as all Delicas. Private and group instruction available. Check us out at www.beaddreams.biz. On the Miracle Mile, between I-5 and Hwy. 99.

2103 Pacific Ave. at Dorris Pl.

www.klewexpressions.com An artist-owned bead store. Our beads are all hand-selected! Hwy. 58 between Bakersfield and Mojave. From the basic to the extravagant. See our website for details and map. Open every day but Tuesday.

435 W. J St. 104 W. Panamint

Alley Cat Beads–Northglenn www.alleycatbeads.com Exciting inventory of gemstones, Czech glass, seed beads, pearls, lampwork, tools, Swarovski crystals, Bali silver, findings, dichroic glass, handmade clay, and one of the largest selections around of different pendants/focal beads. We have wonderful bead-stringing and -weaving supplies at great prices, plus we’re adding new items all the time! Classes and parties available.

11928 N. Washington

(661) 823-1930 (760) 384-2323

Beads on Main–Vacaville

www.franibeadshoppe.com Where people and beads come together. Large selection of beads for stringing, off-loom and loom projects, including high-quality Japanese seed beads, most sizes; fringe beads; triangle beads; bugles; Delicas; crystals; Czech glass beads including leaves, daggers, drops; bicones; Charlottes; semiprecious gemstones; freshwater pearls; plated findings; charms; rosary parts; and sterling silver findings. Classes and parties. Open Tue 10–7; Wed–Fri 10–6; Sat 10–5 beading groups Tue and Fri.

1000 W. 6th St.

www.beadsonmain.com We specialize in unique quality beads and components. Extensive selection of Swarovski, semiprecious, and silver. We also have many gorgeous freshwater pearls and funky glass beads. Come check out our inspiring classes or come and have a beading party. Tue–Thu 10–6, Fri 10–5, and Sat 11–5.

313 Main St.

(707) 446-1014

(303) 451-1900

Frani’s Beads–Pueblo

(209) 464-BEAD

The Spirited Bead & Klews Gallery –Tehachapi and Ridgecrest

(970) 667-3087

(719) 583-BEAD (2323)

Beadsong–Salida

(727) 738-9000

Bead Need–Ft. Lauderdale (Davie) www.claspon-claspoff.com

5735 S. University Dr.

(954) 880-0880

Avalon Bead Store/Gifts of Avalon –Gainesville www.avalonbeadstore.com North Florida’s oldest and largest bead store! 2,500 sq. ft. and 16 years of experience. Complete selection of all types of beads and supplies, online catalog. Classes in wire wrapping, art clay, metalsmithing, seedbead weaving, basics, and more. Knowledgeable, friendly staff, great prices! Near I-75. Open 7 days.

4205 NW 16th Blvd.

(800) 337-3844

Bead & Art–Lighthouse Point (Pompano) www.beadandart.com South Florida’s friendliest bead store. Tons of semiprecious, pearls, Czech, Swarovski, sterling, tools, supplies. Original lampworked beads. Classes and kits. Check out our website for store location and class schedules.

5034 N. Federal Hwy.

(954) 418-3390

Beads Etc.–Maitland

10–5 Mon–Sat. Czech glass, gemstones, Bali, seed beads, Delicas, bugles, charms, sterling and gold-filled findings and beads, books, tools, supplies, and much more. E-mail: [email protected].

107 F St.

730 Broadway, Ste. 3

(719) 530-011

CONNECTICUT

www.beadstoreorlando.com Orlando’s finest full service bead store is now offering wholesale prices on selected strands of gemstones. Large selection of seed beads, sterling, G-F, base metal, Swarovski,pearls, Czech, etc. Classes all levels. Customer service #1!

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The Bead Hive–Guilford

110 N. Orlando Ave. (New location) (407) 339-2323

Breckenridge Bead Gallery–Breckenridge

www.thebeadhivect.com Exceptional, ever-changing selection of semiprecious and glass beads, silver, findings, seed beads, Delicas, pendants, charms, pearls. Classes and individualized lessons. Daily 10–6; Sun 12–5. [email protected] (Strawberry Hill)

The Bead Strand–Ocala

The best bead selection in the High Country! We carry a wide variety of beads, including Delicas, bone, sterling, wood, semiprecious, and glass. We also carry buttons and fine-art supplies. Open 7 days a week.

224 S. Main St.

(970) 453-1964

1250 Boston Post Rd.

(203) 453-6681

Jackie’s Bead Boutique Inc. –Colorado Springs

Sugarbeads–Ridgefield

All the best beading goodies, focal beads, Delicas, seed beads, Swarovski, and semiprecious. Classes by local and visiting artists for all experience levels, PMC, fusing, wirewrapping, and stringing and beading basics. Mon–Sat, 10–6.

An elegant bead store with free, open studio, specializing in highquality beads and “the unusual” at very competitive prices. Extensive collection of sterling and vermeil beads and findings, semiprecious, great pearls, Swarovski, Czech glass, gem-quality precious stones, handmade, vintage. Not just a store; a destination.

207–F West Rockrimmon Blvd.

(719) 599-3800

Let It Bead–Englewood www.letitbeadcolorado.com Superior service and selection is what you’ll find. Precious and semiprecious gems, pearls, Czech glass, Swarovski, gemstone and silver pendants. GF and SS, gunmetal, brass and copper findings. Chain, Delicas, seeds. Tools, books. Classes offered.

821 Englewood Pkwy.

(303) 788-1466

South Park Pottery & Back Room Beads –Fairplay www.backroombeads.com Bunches of beads—lampwork, raku, Czech, Delica, gemstones, and more. Seven days 9–5. Don’t miss the Fairplay Bead & Fiber Show. August 13–14.

417 Front St.

(719) 836-2698

Luna’s Beads & Glass–Frisco www.lunasbeads.com Vast assortment of beads and supplies. Delicas, seed beads, triangles, cubes, drops, bugles, lampwork, Swarovski, Czech glass, semiprecious, Bali and sterling silver, findings, books, tools, hemp, wire. Friendly, knowledgeable assistance.

416 Main St. (5th and Main)

(970) 668-8001

Old West Leather Co.–Greeley www.oldwestleather.com Wide selection of beads! Czech hanks size 11°, Delicas, 15° Miyukis, glass, bone, Swarovski crystals, triangles, hexes, TOHOs, and more! Books, findings, charms, and stringing supplies. Authorized Tandy Dealer. Classes available. Mon–Fri 9–5:30, Sat 9–2.

102 18th St.

(970) 356-7673

www.sugarbeads.com

113 Danbury Rd. 7 S. Main St. (West Hartford)

(203) 431-6655 (860) 656-6446

D E L AWA R E Sparkles BEAD SHOP!! and Gallery–Newark www.sparklesbeadshop.com Featuring sparkling Swarovski crystals and vintage Swarovski, Czech glass, pressed glass, and semiprecious gemstone beads. Sterling and Bali silver beads, tools, supplies, and whatnot. And Sparkles is an authorized Marah Lago Larimar dealer of beads and jewelry. Classes available, see our website!

#2 Liberty Plaza

(302) 368-3944

F LO R I D A The Beading Boutique–Altamonte Springs 3,100 sq. ft. of fabulous beading magic. Largest collection of Toho and Delica seed beads in Central Florida. Extensive selection of beads, findings, pearls, crystals, etc. A beader’s dream come true. Must see to believe. Instruction offered daily. Parties, Girls’ Night Out, and so much more. Come in and relax at gourmet coffee bar while choosing a new creation to make and take. Spend the morning, afternoon, or entire day. Open 7 days/week.

1046 Montgomery Rd.

(407) 574-7164

Baskets by Baker–Cocoa Beach

www.thebeadstrand.com Come visit Ocala’s hidden treasure! Offering a wide selection of gemstones, Swarovski crystals, seed beads, silver and gold findings, classes, and so much more. Located 3 miles west of I-75 in Jasmine Square.

6140 SW Hwy. 200

(352) 620-2323

Bead Bar® Full-Service Bead Stores–Orlando www.beadbarbead.com Central Florida’s favorite since 1991. Huge inventory, talented staff, great customer service, very competitive prices. A beader’s delight. A must-see in Orlando. Online catalog, newsletter, retail, wholesale.

1319 Edgewater Dr.

(407) 426-8826

Beading Elements Inc.–Sarasota www.beadingelements.com Elements for your beading creations. Gemstones, pearls, Swarovski, dichroics, Bali, sterling silver, gold-filled, marcasite, lampwork, Delicas, seed beads, findings, books, threading material, cords, and tools. Special orders and classes. Mon–Fri 10–6; Sat 12–6. Town and Country Shopping Center—Courtyard.

501 N. Beneva Rd., Ste. 620

(941) 331-4333

AA Beads & More–Sebastian Certified PMC studio; large selection of pearls, stones, and glass beads; findings; sterling and gold-filled wire; PMC; tools; jewelrymaking supplies; books; and dichroic glass. Classes in PMC, fusing, chain mail, wire wrapping, and beading. Wabasso Plaza. We’re worth the drive!

8802 U.S. Hwy. 1

(772) 581-0515

BEADS!–Tampa www.ebeads.com Voted “Best New Business 2007”–Tampa Tribune. Huge selection of Swarovski crystals, gemstones, freshwater pearls, dichroic glass pendants, lampworked beads, seed beads, over 750 Delica colors. Check our hours and class schedule online.

1543 S. Dale Mabry Hwy. (813) 258-3900

www.bakersbeads.com

Tampa Bead Café–Tampa

Fun new full-service bead store. Complete selection of quality beads. Sterling, silver, glass, tools, books, fusing, and lampwork. Friendly staff. Classes available for kids of all ages. Mon–Fri 10–6; Sat 12–5. Closed Sun.

Largest selection of Delicas and seed beads in Tampa; wide variety of semiprecious stones and Czech glass; the only shop in Tampa for PMC classes and supplies. Enjoy a cup of java while you bead!

266 N. Atlantic Ave.

4117A Gunn Hwy.

(321) 613-3900

www.tampabeadcafe.com

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(813) 374-9099

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bodacious beads–Des Plaines

Complete bead shop. Large selection of beads—glass, porcelain, crystals, turquoise, sterling, novelty, charms, findings, wire, and books. Classes and workshops daily, including crocheting and knitting with wire and beads. Sears Town Mall.

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3550 S. Washington Ave., Ste. 15

(321) 383-1556

1942 River Rd.

GEORGIA On the Rocks–Dacula (Hamilton Mill) www.ontherocks.biz

Northeast Georgia’s premier jewelry arts center, just 3 miles from Mall of Georgia. Semiprecious, seed beads, Czech glass, Swarovski crystals. Classes in weaving, wire, chain mail, metalwork, etc. Check our classes, kits, and free projects online. Mon–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–5.

2760 Braselton Hwy., #102

(770) 904-6310

Atlanta Bead Market–Gwinnett Co. www.atlantabeadmarket.com

A large, diverse variety of beads and oh-so-many seeds and Delicas. Full-service bead store and gathering place for all beaders. Friendliest staff in town. Located off I-985, exit 8 Friendship Rd., 10 minutes from Mall of Georgia. Tue–Fri 10–6, Wed 10–8, Sat 10–4.

922 Gainsville Hwy. (Buford Hwy.) (678) 714-8293

Beads by Design–Marietta www.BeadsbyDesign.US

Atlanta area, full-service bead store. Wonderful selection of loose beads, Czech fire polish, Bali silver, pearls, gemstones, Swarovski crystals, findings, Delicas, books, and patterns. Classroom instruction. Glass beadmaking supplies and more.

585 Cobb Pkwy. S., Ste. L

(770) 425-3909

Bead Dreams LLC.–Marietta www.beaddreamsllc.com

1 mile east of the “Big Chicken”, just off I-75, Exit 263. Huge selection of Swarovski, Gemstones, Pearls, etc., from which to choose. Hours: Tues–Sat 11–5:30.

1478 Roswell Rd.

(770) 578-4644

H AWA I I Kathleen’s Creations–Hawi www.kathleenscreations.net

“E komo mai” is Hawaii’s way to welcome you to “Come on in.” Kathleen’s Creations is a full-service bead shop and gallery where you can find a diverse selection of beads and inspirational designs using gemstones, pearls, and shells. Made with the island touch! In Historic Hawi on the Big Island.

Junction of Hwys. 250 and 270

(808) 889-5531

IDAHO Pandora’s Baubles and Beads–Idaho Falls www.pandorasbaublesandbeads.com Area’s largest selection of German vintage beads, Tibet and silver, Czech glass, trade beads, Japanese and Czech seed beads in all sizes. New beads in daily. Classes available for beginner to advanced. Tue–Sat 11–5:30.

440 Park Ave.

(208) 529-3696

(847) 699-7959

Ayla’s Originals Bead Bazaar–Evanston www.aylasoriginals.com Time stands still when you enter our sumptuous world of beads. Extraordinary colors, shapes, and creative possibilities await. We welcome you with genuine service and helpful hands. Come and let your imagination run free.

1511 Sherman Ave.

(877) 328-AYLA (847) 328-4040

www.galenabeads.com Visit the bead divas in historic Galena, Illinois. A must-stop bead shop! An amazing selection of “Made in Galena Jewelry,” unique beads, Vintaj Natural Brass findings, specialty bead mixes, jewelry kits, wire-crochet supplies, walk-in workshops, and friendly service. Creativity awaits!

109 N. Main St.

(815) 777-4080

Chicago Bead Inc.–Glen Ellyn www.chicagobead.com Premium, full-service bead store and jewelry design studio! Finest in sterling, Bali, GF, copper findings, Swarovski, Miyuki, gemstones, pendants, charms, pearls, Czech glass, cubic zirconia, lampwork, books, tools, supplies. Classes, parties, design services, repairs. Friendly/knowledgeable staff. Designer originals! Gift certificates and frequent-shopper discounts. Tue and Thu 11–8; Wed and Sat 11–6; Fri. and Sun12–6.

491 Roosevelt Rd.

(630) 858-2626

Chelsea’s Beads–Highland Park www.chelseasbeads.com Largest bead store on the North Shore. Parties, classes, everything to make jewelry. Bali, sterling, and gold-filled parts, seed beads, Swarovski crystals, pearls, semiprecious beads, fancy glass beads, tools, stringing supplies. eBay store. Mon–Fri 10–5:30; Sat 11–5; Sun 12–4. Fax: (847) 681-0681. E-mail: [email protected].

1799 St. Johns Ave.

(847) 433-3451

Pumpkin Glass–Morton www.pumpkinglass.com Dazzling original lampwork, crystals, Bali Silver, seed beads, wire and findings. Lampwork glass rods, tools and supplies for beadmakers. Finished Art Jewelry. Lots of Classes!

2059 S. Main St.

www.beadinhand.com An extraordinary selection of beads and beading supplies. Birthday parties and classes. Mon, Tue, Fri 10–6, Thu 10–7, Sat 10–5, Sun 1–5, closed Wed. Exit off 290 at Austin Blvd.

145 Harrison St.

(708) 848-1761

City Beads–Chicago

www.beadworldbeads.com

3928 N. Rockwell St.

(312) 316-1910

String-A-Strand On Wells–Chicago www.string-a-strand.com Beads from around the world. Handcrafted sterling silver jewelry. Much more! Fax (312) 335-1931; contact us via e-mail at [email protected].

1361N. Wells St. (Old Town)

(312) 335-1930

Studio Beads–Deerfield www.studiobeads.com We carry a great assortment of all sizes of seed beads, freshwater pearls, “BASHA” and other nationally known lampworked beads, semiprecious beads, and finished jewelry from artists across the country. We have a great assortment of vintage purses and jewelry. We offer classes and workshops with nationally recognized teachers. Visit us online for more information. Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 10–5;Thu 10–8, Sat 10–4.

816 Waukegan Rd.

341 W. State St.

Jewelry and gift items from around the world, specializing in ancient and new Indonesian glass beads, (Indonesian glass beads available wholesale) and recycled glass beads. Jewelry repair—books—findings— body jewelry—piercings.

8 S. Brockway

(847) 776-BEAD (2323)

Free to Bead–Peoria Heights www.freetobead.com The only full-service bead store in the Peoria area. We have silver, Bali, semiprecious, crystals, pearls, glass, seed beads, supplies, tools, and classes. Everything you need and more. Come bead with us.

1311 E. Seiberling Ave.

(309) 682-2323

La Bead, Oh!–Springfield www.labeadoh.com Large selection of gemstones, Czech glass, Swarovski crystals, Delicas, lampwork, and vintage beads, sterling and gold findings, wire, metal. Tools, books, classes. Sun 12–5:30, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 10–5:30, Tue 10–7.

1500 S. Sixth St.

(815) 895-3011

The Genuine Article–Wheaton www.BettyJamesStudios.com Beads for sale and classes designed for beginners to artisans. Stop in for tea or coffee and enjoy our unique selection of beads, charms, and books. Class information on website.

Corner of Front and Hale Sts.

(630) 690-BEAD

INDIANA Bead Angels–Indianapolis www.beadangelsindy.com The area’s best selection of Swarovski crystals, Japanese seed beads, Delicas, Czech seed beads, semiprecious stones, sterling silver, Czech glass, pearls, books, and supplies. Call for class schedule. Tue and Thu 10–8; Wed and Fri 10–5; Sat 10–6.

6419 N. Ferguson St.

(317) 259-7677

Beads Amore’–Indianapolis www.beadsamore.com Beads, wire, supplies, classes, and parties, by the bead or strand, Czech, Swarovski, seed beads, vintage, silver, semiprecious, cabs, and silversmithing classes and supplies. Mon–Thu 10–8; Fri and Sat 10–6; Sun 10–4.

3834 E. 82nd St.

(317) 595-0144

Bead Palace–Indianapolis (Greenwood) www.bead-palace.com Largest selection (3,000 sq. ft.) of gemstone beads, Swarovski, sterling silver, and Bali-style beads in the country. Glass beads, too. Every Tuesday free classes. Beadalon distributor. Mon–Sat 10:30–6; Tue 10:30–8. (7 miles S. of Indianapolis).

163 S. Madison Ave.

(888) BEADS-11

I OWA Bead Haven–Cedar Rapids www.beadhavenbeads.com A beader’s dream. Great selection and quality! Tables, tools, and great design staff available. Classes for all levels. Open Mon–Sat. Located directly off I-380 and 33rd Ave. SW.

3260 Southgate Pl. SW, Ste. 5

(319) 247-2323

KANSAS

(309) 266-7884

Bead in Hand–Oak Park

Bead World–Palatine

www.citybeadschicago.com

www.sweetearthjewelry.com Gifts*Jewelry*Engraving*Beads. Largest color selection of Swarovski crystals, pearls, Bali, gemstones, Czech sterling 14kt gold-filled findings. Chain by the inch. 900+ charms. Mon–Fri 10–6, Sat. 10–5. GIA graduate gemologist. Engraving in store. We are worth the trip! Bring this ad in for $5 off any $25 purchase of merchandise.

Galena Beads “serving creativity”–Galena

ILLINOIS Seed Bead and AIKO Specialists! Nationally renowned teachers, Gary Wilson cabochons, Kathy Hoope lampwork, Czech glass, pearls, and semiprecious stones. DISCOUNT PRICES! Showroom hours by appointment. For class schedules and more information, visit our website or call to be added to our mailing list.

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Best selection and lowest prices! 260 colors of Swarovski, Japanese, and Czech seed beads. Pearls and stone. Vintage, tribal, and Bali. Chain, findings, and tools. Books. Mon–Sat 10–6. Tue till 8. Near O’Hare airport.

Sweet Earth (Formerly Ben Franklin) –Sycamore

Plum Bazaar–Emporia www.plumbazaarbeads.com Largest selection of beads in Kansas including gemstones, pearls, glass, shell, metal, ceramic, sterling, bone, vintage beads, and findings. Direct importer. In-store quantity discounts. Custom-made jewelry and classes. Silk yarn, purses, gifts. Mon–Sat 9:30–5:30. Sun by appointment.

615 Commercial

(620) 342-6607

Heartland Bead Market–Lenexa www.heartlandbeadmarket.com Come to browse. Stay to bead. Awesome selection. Friendly service. Swarovski, Czech glass, semiprecious, seed beads, Bali silver, hill tribe silver, and more. We love to help you create. Classes—Parties— Repairs—Custom designs. Open beading always. Old Town Lenexa.

13440 Santa Fe Trail Dr.

(913) 888-0231

Beadazzler–Overland Park www.beadazzlerbeads.com Kansas City’s premier bead shop. We have the most unique selection in town. A relaxed and creative atmosphere for beading, classes, and parties. Open 7 days a week. Beadazzler . . . what a bead shop should be . . . and more!

7315 W. 80th St.

(913) 64BEADS (913) 642-3237

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www.afterglowbeads.com Louisville’s largest and oldest bead store. Over 10 million beads in stock. Our inventory includes faceted gemstones and cabachons, a massive variety of gemstone-quality bead strands in many styles and shapes, semiprecious stones, Swarovski crystals, turquoise, coral, freshwater pearls, Venetian glass and lampwork, sterling silver, goldfilled, wood, bone, African trade beads, glass, seed and Delica beads, craft wire, sterling silver and gold-filled wire, findings, beading and jeweler tools and supplies, books and magazines, jewelry displays, and mineral specimens. Authorized dealer of Euro Tool, Beadsmith, Beadalon, and Soft Flex. Custom-made pieces and repairs. Classes available (beginners, intermediate, and advanced). Hours of operation Mon–Sat 10–6.

3816 Shelbyville Rd.

(502) 893-6060

Union Bead Boutique–Union www.unionbeadboutique.com Unique selection of gemstones, silver, Czech glass, seed beads, Swarovski crystals, and more jewelry-making supplies. New classes and kits added every month. Lots of finished jewelry samples available for inspiration. Frequent shopper discounts.

1597 Cavalry Dr.

(859) 384-8785

LO U I S I A N A A Bead Boutique–Alexandria www.abeadboutique.com A beading paradise! Multiple rooms for classes, parties, and gettogethers. Great selection of beads, tools, books, and supplies. Open Mon by appt., Tue–Fri 10–5:45; Sat 10–4. Located on the edge of the Garden District, near Hill St. traffic light.

2924 Jackson St.

(318) 442-2575

Bead Attic–Baton Rouge www.thebeadattic.com Your one-stop shop for beads and supplies. Outstanding selection of Delicas, seed beads, Swarovski, semiprecious, freshwater pearls, Bali, sterling, gold findings, cabs, PMC, Chamilia jewelry. Classes/ parties/magazines/books/tools/great service! Mon–Fri 10–5, Sat 10–4. Exit 163 off I-10.

12654 Perkins Rd.

(225) 766-2727

MAINE Butterfly Beads–Alton (Old Town) Bright, well-lit, new store specializing in classes for all skill levels. Great selection: Delicas, Czech/Japanese seed beads, findings, components, pearls, crystal, focal, magazines, and books. Open 6 days a week 10–8. Closed Wed. E-mail: [email protected].

9 Ryerson Rd.

(207) 394-BEAD

Beads on the Kennebec–Augusta www.beadsonthekennebec.com Our customers say we’re the “best little bead shop in Maine.” An extraordinary selection of beads, tools, supplies, books, and a friendly, helpful atmosphere. Birthday/bridal beading parties, classes for all levels. Tue–Fri 10–5, Sat 10–3.

333 Water St.

(207) 622-1666

The Beaded Moose–Bangor www.thebeadedmoose.com Where beads and friends gather. A customer-friendly beading studio/ store with a hand-picked inventory of beautiful beads, Miyukis, Delicas, crystals, semiprecious, Czech, etc. Classes and individualized lessons available. Easy access from I-95.

1460 Outer Hammond St.

(207) 992-2099

The Beadin’ Path–Freeport www.beadinpath.com Vintage Lucite, Matte Metals, Chunky Chain, we have it all! Well worth a trip to Freeport or see pictures of our store and shop online. We have new design tutorials you’ll love!

15 Main Street

toll free 877-92-BEADS

M A RY L A N D Beads & Crystals of Frederick–Frederick www.beads-and-crystals.com New, bigger store. Your best area source for Swarovski, ToHo, Miyuki and much more. Monthly “trunk shows” keep our inventory fresh. Always something new and always a great value.

5732 Buckeystown Pike

www.accentsbeads.com New 5,000 sq. ft. showroom. Awesome selection of semiprecious, Bali, Swarovski crystals, pearls, seed beads including Delicas, 14k, gold-filled, sterling silver beads–findings–chain, lots of classes. Wholesale to public. Mon–Sat 10–5; Thu till 6:30.

12112 Nebel St.

www.mdbeadboutique.com Large variety of unique and quality semi-precious beads, Swarovski, Lampwork, freshwater pearls, seed beads, findings. Precious metals, PMC, charms and tools. Great prices. Free work tables. Classes. Parties. Share our [email protected]

(410) 535-6337

(301) 881-2003

Marvin Schwab/The Bead Warehouse –Silver Spring www.thebeadwarehouse.com Wholesale and mail order. Huge selection of semiprecious beads, freshwater pearls, tools, and supplies. Findings in sterling silver, goldfilled, 14k, and plated. Showroom by appointment and special open hours. Fax (301) 565-0489; e-mail [email protected].

2740 Garfield Ave.

(301) 565-0487

MASSACHUSETTS BEAD + FIBER: gallery . classes . materials –Boston www.beadandfiber.net A new concept. In the lively SOWA neighborhood. Unique bead and fiber artwork, materials, exciting day and evening classes. Revolving gallery features contemporary and traditional work. Unusual beads and supplies from around the world. Repairs. Parties. Free parking at 500 Harrison Ave.

460 Harrison Ave.

(617) 426-2323

Boston Bead Company –Cambridge & Salem www.bostonbeadcompany.com Two area bead shops offering vintage and contemporary beads, findings, and tools from around the world. Jewelry-making classes and repairs. Visit our website for locations and hours.

23 Church St, Cambridge. 10 Front St, Salem.

(617) 868-9777 (978) 741-2323

The Bead Emporium of Cape Cod–Hyannis www.capebeademporium.com With over 15 years in business, we are Cape Cod’s foremost, full-service bead store. We offer an incredible selection of wire, findings, tools, Swarovski, Czech, pearls, charms, vintage, gems, more. Items arrive weekly. Classes, parties. Visit today!

548 Main St.

(508) 790-0005

BeadCache–Mansfield www.beadcache.com Full-service shop with a fine, upscale selection of beads, findings, wire, and tools. Original lampworked beads also offered and custom orders accepted. Classes, parties, workspace, and artistic support offered. Come in and express yourself! Open Tue–Sun. E-mail: [email protected]

374 N. Main St.

(508) 339-3330 (866) 749-BEAD (2323)

Bead Gallery Inc.–Melrose www.beadgalleryinc.com Located just north of Boston, off of Route 93. Offers over 200 classes and all the beads and findings you need to make great projects! A small shop packed with good-quality beads and helpful customer service. Open Mon–Fri 9–2 or by appointment. Visit the website for class schedules or to get more information.

520 Franklin St.

(781) 665-0400

The Bead Tree–West Falmouth www.thebeadtree.com A playful selection of beads, flowers, findings, seed beads, and kits for your delight. Classes offered and encouragement from JoAnn Allard. (508) 548-4665 or [email protected].

67 Blacksmith Shop Rd.

(508) 548-4665

Tatnuck Bead Co. –Worcester/Webster/Westborough www.tatnuckbead.com We sell service! Oh, and beads, too! Truly personal and empowering support for your beading obsessions. Family-owned, full-service stores offering quality products, classes, parties, and online community. Visit our website for store hours and directions.

1099 Pleasant St. 31 Thompson Rd.

(508) 754-0999 (508) 949-7400

MICHIGAN

(301) 694-4900

Bead Boutique–Prince Frederick

28 Solomons Island Rd. South

Accents Bead Shop–Rockville (White Flint area)

Raisin River Beads–Dundee

Bead Bohemia–Farmington Low prices*friendly service*quantity discounts. A wide variety of beads and components for every taste, including semiprecious gems and vintage glass to unique artist pendants, seed beads, and Vintaj brass. Ask for your free “Bead Addiction” card!

33321 Grand River Ave.

(248) 474-9264

Too Cute Beads–Farmington www.toocutebeads.com Our business is based on one principle—giving everyone the opportunity to create beautiful and unique jewelry at a reasonable price. We carry Swarovski crystal, pendants, pearls, gold-filled beads, chain, sterling silver beads, cultured pearls, Murano glass, artist glass, tools and wire, kits, and much more. Visit our website for class schedule and for our sale of the week.

31711 Grandriver

(866) 342-3237

Bead Haven–Frankenmuth www.beadhaven.com Come shop 5,000 sq. ft. of Michigan’s largest bead store! Filled with the best selection of beads from around the world, no matter what type of beading you’re doing. Free classes, open 7 days, and now shop online! We carry everything!

925 S. Main St., E-1

(989) 652-3566

The Creative Fringe LLC–Grand Haven www.thecreativefringe.com We’re a full-service bead shop offering an extensive collection of beads, findings, wire, tools, books, lampworking, silver, clay, and metalsmithing supplies. Cultivate your creative side with classes and parties. Open workstations available. Come to the Fringe! Your creativity awaits you. Open 7 days a week.

210 Washington

(616) 296-0020

Pam’s Bead Garden–Plymouth www.pamsbeadgarden.com We specialize in Japanese seed beads. Full-service bead store featuring Czech glass, pearls, Swarovski crystal, stone, Delicas, silver, and tools. Classes, visiting artists, and lots more. Open seven days—call for more information.

550 Forest Ave.

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World of Rocks–Ypsilanti www.worldofrocks.com Fun and classes highlighting wire wrapping, metalworking, chain, and beading. Beginners to advanced. Findings, silver, crystals, tools, supplies, and many rock specialties. Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12–6; Sat 10–6; Sun 1–5. Closed Tue. (I-94 to exit 183 go north past Michigan Ave.).

42 N. Huron St.

(734) 481-9981

Stony Creek Bead & Gallery–Ypsilanti Twp. www.stonycreekbead.blogspot.com Create jewelry that is as unique as you are! Classes, kits, books, and beads (Czech, lampwork, Swarovski, Bali, and more). I-94 to exit 183. South 1 Mile. Minutes W. of Metro Airport. Closed Mon. Tue–Fri 10–6; Sat 10–4; Sun 10–2. www.StonyCreekBead.blogspot.com.

2060 Whittaker Rd.

(734) 544-0904

M I N N E S OTA Bead Basics–Coon Rapids www.bead-basics.com Visit our new location conveniently located at U.S. Hwy. 10 and Foley Blvd. Everything you’d expect to find at a bead store. Specializing in fast and easy-to-do jewelry kits and our exclusive Create-A-Kit where you make design choices. Always changing, always new, always interesting. Fun and helpful staff. Beginner friendly. Classes, events.

455 99th Ave. NW

(763) 717-4200

Beadbury–Osseo www.beadbury.com (NW suburb of Mpls.). We’re a full-service bead store. We have lots and lots of beads, findings, and accessories! Our staff is friendly and knowledgeable. We offer classes, parties, open beading, and design consultation. Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat 10–5; Tue, Thu 10–8; Sun 12–4. Visit us online.

300 5th Ave. SE

(763) 425-4520

Nordic Gypsy Beads and Jewelry–Rochester www.nordicgypsy.com Incredible selection: Czech/Japanese seed beads, Delicas, vintage, stones, Swarovski, Bali, findings, charms, pearls, tools, books, etc. Great classes and friendly staff! Mon–Fri 10:30–5:30, Thu 10:30–8, Sat 10–5.

20 Third St. S.W.

(507) 288-2258

www.raisinriverbeads.com An ever-growing selection of Delicas, charms, Japanese seed beads, buttons, Czech, Bali silver, Swarovski, semiprecious, and findings. Classes and birthday parties. Mon–Sat 11–5, Sun 12–5.

141 Riley St.

(734) 529-3322

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Ladybead and Rook–Wilton

www.beadstorm.com 20+ years of experience shows in our vast selection of seed beads, pressed glass, Swarovski crystals, Bali silver, sterling, and goldfilled beads. Shop in-store or online. Mon–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–5. No print catalog.

Beautiful, quality beads to inspire your creativity and accentuate your style. Emphasis on European beads: Czech crystals, pressed glass, seed beads, pearls, and semiprecious. Artisan-created jewelry for fine gift giving. Ample parking. Tue, Thu–Sat 10:30–5:30, Sun 12–4. Closed Mon. & Wed. At the Riverview Mill Artist Shops.

725 Snelling Ave. N.

29 Howard St.


Stormcloud Trading Co. (Beadstorm) –St. Paul

(651) 645-0343

www.ladybeadandrook.com

NEW JERSEY

Plum Bazaar–Branson

Beads by Blanche–Bergenfield

www.plumbazaarbeads.com

Bead store in historic downtown Branson, near the Branson Landing. Direct importer of beads. Bulk strands, turquoise, coral, gemstone beads, pearls, glass. Findings, sterling beads, complete line of supplies, and friendly instruction. Custom jewelry. Open 7 days!

123 E. Main St.

(417) 337-7586 (PLUM)

Bead Browsery–Liberty

Beads, supplies, and vintage chic. Basic supplies plus many types of vintage including watch parts and Swarovski. Located in a historic setting with close access to wool fiber, roving, and yarn supplies. Open beading; classes available. Mon–Sat 10–5.

131 S. Water St. (Corbin Milll)

(816) 415-8750

Lady Bug Beads–St. Louis www.ladybugbeads.net

Midwest’s premier bead shop. 3,000+ seed beads including Toho, Aiko, Czech, and Delicas. Full selection of Swarovski and semiprecious stones. Pearls always on special. U.S. distributor for the Craft Kit Company and Toho Treasure Kits. We are a teaching store. Mon, Wed, Fri 10–6; Tue and Thu 10–8; Sat 9–4; Sun 12–4.

7616 Big Bend Blvd.

(314) 644-6140

www.beadsbyblanche.com (Only miles from NYC.) Visit East Coast’s premier bead shop. 3,000+ colors/styles of Japanese seed beads, glass, crystal, semiprecious, lampwork, and more! Classes by local and nationally known artists. Extensive inventory for unlimited possibilities!

106 N. Washington Ave.

www.extraordinarybeadsnj.com Full-service shop offering quality beads and supplies. Inspiring collection of Swarovski crystal; Miyuki seed beads and kits; Czech, Venetian, and artist-made glass; PMC; and fusing. Great classes! Great service! It takes Extraordinary Beads to make exceptional jewelry! Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat 10–6; Fri 10–7:30; Sun 12–5. Come in!

2 E. Main St.

www.beadjungle.com

Most complete bead shop in the Las Vegas area with the largest variety of beads and findings. Classes, silversmithing, parties, workshops, and volume discounts. Minutes from the Strip. Open 7 days a week 10–6, Extended hours Tue, Wed, and Thu 10–8.

1550 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Ste. G (702) 432-2323

Bead Haven–Las Vegas www.beadhavenlasvegas.com Nevada’s most comprehensive bead store, catering to all bead enthusiasts. Huge selection of findings, pressed glass, seed beads. Full line of Swarovski. Free classes daily. Mon— Sat 10–6, Closed Sun.

(702) 233-2450

NEW HAMPSHIRE Bella Beads–Center Harbor www.bellabeadsnh.com “The Chic Boutique on the Bay”. Great lampwork, strands, and sterling findings. Custom jewelry or make your own. Classes and gatherings, come by car or boat. The friendly bead shop that’s open 7 days. Harbor Corner.

34 Plymouth House St.

(603) 253-9010

Bead It!–Concord www.beadit.biz Worth the trip? You bet! Fabulous shop, chock-full of semiprecious, freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystal, Venetian and lampworked glass, Czech fire-polished, and hanks, sterling, gold-filled, vermeil. Gorgeous clasps. Sun–Mon 12–5; Tue–Wed 10–6; Thu–Fri 10–8, Sat 10–6.

146 N. Main St.

(603) 223-0146

Le Beaderie LLC–Derry www.lebeaderie.com Swarovski crystals and pearls, Miyuki Delicas and seed beads, Bali silver, huge selection of semiprecious stones, an abundance of unique products and findings, and no sales tax! Come find out why all roads lead to Le Beaderie!

6 W. Broadway, #5

(603) 432-2700

Castleander Beads–Hudson www.castleander.com Welcome to 214-D Central St., Rte 111... the NEW home of Castleander Beads! We are located on the right hand side of the Drink Shoppe. We love our customers... the ones we know and the ones we have yet to meet. Come in, peruse, sit and bead; enjoy yourself.

214 D Central St., Rte. 111

(908) 735-6797

Jubili Beads & Yarns –Collingswood ®

www.jubilibeadsandyarns.com Everything you need under one roof! Fabulous full-service source for beads, classic and novelty yarns. Eight-torch lampwork studio, spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, PMC, and more! Repairs, custom jewelry, parties. Contact us via e-mail at [email protected].

713 Haddon Ave.

(603) 594-0048

Earth Treasures–Keene www.nebeads.com One of New England’s largest bead stores. An incredible selection: glass, stone, bone, horn, Bali, pearls, Japanese and Czech seed beads, castings, findings, tools, books, and classes. Mon–Sat 10–6; Sun 11–5.

(603) 352-7192

www.sojourner.biz Sojourner stocks freshwater pearls, semiprecious stones, Swarovski crystals, Czech glass and seed beads, sterling beads, Chinese enamel beads, castings, charms, ethnic beads, findings—including our own design sterling silver box clasps bezel set with vintage and semiprecious elements. Open daily 11–6.

26 Bridge St.

(609) 397-8849

The Birds & the Beads–Morganville www.thebirdsandthebeads.com Surround yourself in beads! Incredible collection of hand-selected stone, pearl, glass, and shell beads. Plus, all the best seed beads, tools, books, findings, PMC. Please call or stop by for further information and our extensive class schedule.

411 Rt. 79

(732) 591-8233

Multi Creations (NJ) Inc.–Old Bridge www.MultiCreationsNJ.com All kinds of silver, gold-filled, and 14/18k gold findings, chains by foot, Bali silver beads, hill tribe silver, gemstone and glass beads, pearls and Swarovski crystals, beading accessories, tools, and much more at wholesale prices. Tue–Sat 10–6; Sun 11–3; closed Mon. [email protected]; mobile (732) 642-2260; fax (732) 607-6416.

1405 Rt. 18 S., Unit #102

(732) 607-6422

The Bead Cellar–Pennsauken www.beadcellar.com Experience beading in a warm, sharing, and creative atmosphere while browsing our extensive inventory. Thousands of seed and accent beads, lampwork and semiprecious, findings and supplies. Just minutes from Philadelphia with easy parking, free instruction, parties, and classes.

6305 Westfield Ave.

(856) 665-4744

The Place to Bead–Princeton www.beadnow.com Quality, variety, and friendly service! The best findings, tools, books, and beads: Delicas, seed beads, glass, ethnic, semiprecious, sterling silver and gold-filled, Thai silver, dichroic, lampwork, bone; unique and collectible. Classes/worktable/parties. Open seven days a week. [email protected]; fax (609) 921-3920.

41 Witherspoon St.

(609) 921-8050

Bazaar Star Beadery–Ridgewood www.bazaarstarbeadery.com Take a journey into the colorful wonderland of beads galore. Eclectic collection gathered from around the world awaits you! Come one, come all, sit and stay, we’ll help you create it all. Ladies parties/birthdays/original kits and instructions.

216 E. Ridgewood Ave.

www.thunderbirdsupply.com A beader’s candy store. Albuquerque’s largest and most complete bead store! Filled with findings, Bali beads, strands, seed beads, and stringing and wire-wrapping supplies. We carry a complete line of fabricated silver and gold-filled sheet and wire product. Mon–Fri 8:30–6, Sat 10–5.

2311 Vassar NE

(505) 884-7770

The Beaded Iris–Albuquerque Specializing in Japanese seed beads, Delicas, rare vintage beads, and handmade beads, just to name a few. A relaxed atmosphere with cheerful gals to help you!

1512 F Wyoming Blvd. NE

(505) 299-1856

Thunderbird Supply Company–Gallup www.thunderbirdsupply.com Our main showroom store is just off I-40, located just minutes from the Navajo and Zuni Nation, and is filled with over 13,000 items; fabricated silver and gold-filled findings, Bali beads, metalsmithing tools, beading supplies, natural and man-made strands. Catalog available online or at any of our 3 store locations; Gallup, Albuquerque, or Flagstaff. Mon–Sat 8:30–6.

1907 W. 66 Ave.

(800) 545-7968

The Beading Heart of Santa Fe–Santa Fe www.beadingheartof santafe.com Largest selection of SEED BEADS in Santa Fe as well as numerous semi-precious strands, pearls, crystals and Czech Glass. We provide instruction and feature finished jewelry by well-known local artists. We offer weekly classes in a variety of techniques for all skill levels, and we carry many pre-made kits. Our staff is friendly and knowledgeable and always welcome beaders to our “Community Table.” Mon–Sat 10–5:30 e-mail:[email protected]

939 West Alameda Street

(505) 988-8961

N EW YO R K Let’s Bead!–East Rochester www.letsbead.com 3,200 sq. ft. bright full-service bead shop. Ever-growing selection of tools, books, beads, stringing materials, findings, wire, chain mail, kumihimo, Swarovski crystals, classes, and more! Relax, use our tools, and get friendly help at our in-store design station.

349 W. Commercial St.

(585) 586-6550

Beads Mosaic–Nanuet www.BeadsMosaic.com Exclusive beads boutique! Huge selection of quality semiprecious, precious and gem stones, sterling silver beads, charms and findings, copper and brass beads/findings, seed beads, pearls, shell pearls, raku, Swarovski, Kazuri, artist lampwork, beading supplies, tools, and more! Open 7 days/week. Exit 14 off I-87/NY Thruway, 40 minutes north of NYC. Beading classes and store hours at www.BeadsMosaic. com.

38 First St.

(845) 501-8295

Beads World Inc.–New York www.beadsworldusa.com From beads to crystals to leather cords and more. Beads World is your one-stop shop. Quality selections in the heart of NYC’s fashion district. Mon–Fri 9–7 and Sat–Sun 10–5.

1384 Broadway

(212) 302-1199

I Dream of Beading–Poughkeepsie www.idreamofbeading.com Hudson Valley’s premier source for beads and more. Stop by for the selection and inspiration to fulfill your wildest beading dreams! Classes/workshops. Kit selection available online. Tue–Fri 10–6, Wed till 8, Sat 10–4. (in Freedom Executive Park).

Rt. 55, Ste. 107

(845) 452-7611

Studio 34 Bead Mercantile and Gallery –Rochester www.studio34beads.com Specializing in contemporary jewelry and glass. Beads, books, EuroTools, BeadSmith, Lindstom, wire, PMC, crystals, Mykonos, custom glass beads. Classes for metalsmithing, wireworking, PMC, polymer, chain mail, glass beadmaking, design, repair, seed bead, beginner to master. New York’s premier public access studio and store.

34 Elton St.

(585) 737-5858

(201) 444-5144

The Beaded Path–South Orange www.beadedpath.com New location! Same superior selection and service. Quality beads, findings, tools, books, chain, wire, and latest trend materials. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Open studio, PMC, classes, parties, repair. Open 7 days/ample parking. (Off S. Orange Ave.)

9 Village Plaza

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(856) 858-7844

Sojourner–Lambertville

Bead Jungle–Henderson (Las Vegas area)

7664 W. Lake Mead Blvd., #111

(201) 385-6225

Extraordinary Beads–Clinton

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12 Main St.

(603) 654-2805

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www.chevronbeads.com With over 20 years in the bead business we are Asheville’s premier bead store offering an incredible selection of beads, findings, wire, tools, silk ribbons, buttons, books, and gifts. Cultivate your creative side by making your own jewelry. Our friendly, helpful staff awaits you! Classes/parties/workspace. Direct importer. Wholesale/retail. Mon–Sat 10–6. Call for Sun openings.

40 N. Lexington St.

(828) 236-2323

Beads & Beyond–Asheville www.beads-and-beyond.com Open 22 years. Asheville’s first and oldest bead store. Unsurpassed and inspiring collection of modern, vintage, and ancient beads. Specializing in stone beads and pearls, books, tools, and supplies for beading and metalsmithing. Mon–Sun.

37 Wall St.

(828) 254-7927

Beads and Other Fancy Stuff–Morganton Bead-stringers destination! Huge variety of quality beads and findings, friendly new staff, repairs, on-site work area, classes, low prices. Welcome novices or experienced beaders! I-40 near Exit 103.

408-A W. Fleming Dr

(828) 439-9935

Bead Paradise II—Oberlin

www.therollingbead.com

Check out our new shopping cart website! Scads of Swarovski, Czech, and vintage German glass, old and new seed beads, African and Asian tribal beads/components, stone, pearls, metals, wood, shell, bone, books, tools, findings. Open Mon—Sat, 10–6, Sun 12–5.

Your bead headquarters in Central PA offering a wide selection of seed beads, Miyuki Delicas, and Swarovski crystals. 2,000 sf. of inventory with over 4,500 items. We also carry a wide variety of Czech pressed glass, fire polished beads, findings, clasps, threads, tools, books, and magazines. Beading classes offered. Shop Mon–Fri 9–6, Sat 9–4. Easy access from I-81.

29 W. College St.

(440) 775-2233

Meant to Bead–Toledo www.meant2bead.com You are meant to bead—and we can help! We offer a wide selection of seed beads, Swarovski, Delicas, Bali, semiprecious, pearls, art beads, charms, etc. Design assistance, classes, and parties in a friendly atmosphere. Mon–Thu 10–8, Fri and Sat 10–6, Sun 1–5.

6536 W. Central Ave.

(419) 842-8183

OKLAHOMA www.beadlesbeadshop.com Beads to beat the band! Beads take center stage in our showroom and classroom. Whether you are looking for a rock-star centerpiece or some great back-up beads, our selection and service are sure to make you twist and shout.

114 W. Dallas St.

(918) 806-8945

The Spiral Beadery & More–Oklahoma City www.thespiralbeadery.com

www.ornamentea.com

Beads, findings, and supplies; glass, crystal, vintage, ethnic, furnace, freshwater pearls, semiprecious and precious gemstones, silver, gold, and more! Great selection and prices with a courteous, experienced staff. Check us out on Facebook!

509 N. West St.

(919) 834-6260

Cindale Beads–Smithfield www.cindale.com Everything you need to bead. Free training. Over 100 different kinds of gemstones. No customers, just friends that visit. Mon–Sat 10–7; Sun 11–5.

150 B S. Equity Dr.

(919) 934-2900

Ding’s Fashions & Gifts–Winston-Salem Specializing in Swarovski, Miyuki, Beadalon, WigJig, silver, gold, 10,000+ findings, 1,000s of strands of stones. Designing, manufacturing, repairs, and much more. Our specialty is designing/beading education. E-mail [email protected]. Tue–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–5, Sun, Mon (closed).

2834 Reynolda Rd.

(336) 723-3465

OHIO www.beadsnmore.biz Wonderful selection of Swarovski, seed beads, gemstones, beading supplies, books—everything for the beader. Many classes available by nationally known teachers. Friendly and knowledgeable staff to help with designing and all of your beading needs.

1840 Town Park Blvd., Ste. J, Uniontown (Green) (330) 899-8611

Bead Q!–Chagrin Falls www.bead-q.com (440) 708-1771

1 Stop Bead Shop–Columbus www.1stopbeadshop.com Central Ohio’s largest bead store! Ohio’s premier bead class headquarters with over 90 classes per quarter in beadweaving, wire wrapping, lampworking, PMC, and more. We offer the area’s largest selection of Czech glass and Japanese seed beads. Silver, Swarovski, semiprecious, and much more! NEW—shop our online store! E-mail: [email protected].

(614) 573-6452

Gahanna Bead Shop–Gahanna www.gahannabeadshop.com Vast selection of glass and semiprecious beads, crystals, and Miyuki seed beads. Sterling, pewter, and gold-filled findings for all your beading needs! Distributor of UnicorneTM and KazuriTM beads. Open studio area with friendly, knowledgeable staff.

1024 N. Hamilton Rd.

(614) 933-8948

The Bead Garden–Havertown www.thebeadgarden.com Friendly, full-service bead store for all of your jewelry-making needs. Classes for all levels of experience, including beginners. Birthday parties and group outings. Knowledgeable staff that is delighted to help.

(610) 449-2699

Beads of a Feather–Kutztown www.beadfeather.com Bigger and better than ever! 1,300 sq. ft. of seed beads, lampwork, hand-blown glass, pearls, semiprecious, huge selection of Swarovski Crystals, ceramics, base metals, precious metals, Unicorn, Grace Lampwork, Vintaj, Tierra Cast, Soft Flex, tools, classes, parties! Importer direct . . . low prices. Walk-in beading.

230 W. Main St.

(610) 683-7020

Beadweaver’s–Luzerne (Wilkes-Barre) www.beadweaver.com Japanese (Miyuki), Delicas, seed beads, bugles, squares, triangles, and drops. Swarovski, fire polish, window beads, pressed glass, Bali, and marcasite. Beadalon, Nymo, C-Lon, hemp, tools, books, storage, and more! Now offering classes. Tue–Sat 11:30–6.

487 Bennett St.

Azillion Beads–Bend

(717) 243-5300 (877) 315-2323

(570) 714-6700

Bead It!–McMurray

www.azillionbeads.net

www.beadithere.com

“More beads than you can imagine!” NEW LOCATION IN BEND. Over 2,000 sq. ft. of beads. Call for directions. E-mail [email protected].

Our full-service bead shop offers the area’s largest selection of beads and findings including Czech glass, Swarovski, semiprecious, sterling, gold-filled, and much more. We offer classes and have a large private party room. Visit our website for more information. (7 miles S. of South Hills Village).

240 NE Emerson, Ste. 110

(541) 617-8854

Root’s Beads–Depoe Bay www.rootsbeads.com Your bead headquarters in Oregon. Over 1,500 Miyuki seed-bead choices, thousands of strings of stone, glass, pears, and wood. Swarovski, Thai silver, sterling, gold-fill, tools, findings, 100+ books, classes. Open 7 days.

3150 Fogarty Ave. at Lincoln Beach (541) 764-5040

Azillion Beads–Eugene “More beads than you can imagine!” Over 2,000 sq. ft. of beads. Call for shop hours.

1011 Valley River Way #108

(541) 338-8311

Harlequin Beads & Jewelry–Eugene www.harlequinbeads.com Huge selection and great service. Czech and Japanese seed beads and bugles, Czech pressed glass, Swarovski crystals, gemstones, vintage German, antique African trade, and metal beads. Charms, findings, books, tools, classes, and more! Beads you won’t believe.

1027 Willamette St.

Bead Q! now has Ohio’s widest selection of beads! Swarovski crystal, sterling silver findings, semiprecious bead strands. Classes and parties.

6347 Sawmill Rd.

Ph./Fax: (405) 525-5454

OREGON

www.azillionbeads.net

Beads ‘N More–Akron-Green

8584 E. Washington

4327 N. Western Ave.

200 S. Spring Garden St. Toll-free

2122 Darby Rd.

Beadles–Broken Arrow

Ornamentea–Raleigh Visit us for our wide selection of beads in glass, stone, pearl, and metal with worktables, classes, and the most helpful staff anywhere. We also carry art clay silver, Kato clay, glass-soldering supplies, paper-craft supplies, books, and unusual ribbons. We will be your favorite bead store!

The Rolling Bead–Carlisle

www.beadparadise.com

(541) 683-5903

Sparkling Creations–Hood River A kaleidoscope of colors! New, fun, funky, bead store. Offering a variety of gemstones, Swarovski, Czech, blown glass, pendants, metals, wood, findings, etc. Helpful, friendly, experienced staff, workspace, and classes. Mon–Sat 10–6, Sun 11–5.

416 Oak St. Mall

(541) 387-4367

Beads At Dusti Creek–Portland www.beadsatdusticreek.com Portland’s Premier Bead Shop. High quality Unique & Unusual products, as well as the basics. Friendly, Helpful, Experienced Staff & Outstanding Instructors. Everything you expect a Quality bead store to be! Mon–Fri 10–6; Sat 10–5; Sun 2–4

4848 SE Division Ave.

(503)235-4800

P E N N S Y LV A N I A Reed’s Beads–Ambler www.reeds-beads.com Unique accents for your project! Array of distinctive beads and findings for designer or novice. Specializing in semiprecious, pearl, and glass bead strands, Thai and Bali silver, lampwork, silk cords. Class and store info on website.

32 N. Main St.

(215) 540-5585

4223 Washington Rd.

(724) 941-5112

Blue Santa Beads–Media www.bluesantabeads.net A newly located artistic venue. Classes available. Customers always come first and always return.

1165 W. Baltimore Pike

(610) 892-2740

Bucks County Beads–Newtown www.buckscountybeads.com The Corners at Newtown Place. E-mail: kathy@buckscountybeads. com. A large selection of semiprecious, pearls, Swarovski, Czech glass, seed beads, lampworked beads, dichroic glass. Great selection of findings: pewter, sterling, plus gold-filled. We offer beginning and advanced classes, beadweaving classes, parties, stringing materials, and tools. Stock is constantly updated.

#2 Cambridge Ln.

(215) 579-8340

PUGDOG’s Rock & Bead Shop–Pittsburgh www.betterbeads.com An eclectic mix of rocks, beads, crystals, origami, woodworking, doll houses, and collectibles. 1,500+ sq. ft. of shopping excitement. Corner of Douglas St. and Murray Ave.

5802 Douglas St.

(412) 420-1020

Crystal Bead Bazaar–Pittsburgh www.crystalbeadbazaar.com A world bazaar of beads. Swarovski, Czech, Venetian, lampwork, sterling and gold-filled, freshwater pearls, and semiprecious. Largest selection seed beads in Pgh area. Classes and custom designs. Mon–Sat 10–6. Thu 10–9. Sun 12–5.

4521 Butler St.

(412) 687-1513

Buttercup Beads–Pottstown www.buttercupbeads.com Let your creativity blossom in our cozy cottage setting. Classes, parties, oh-so-pretty sparkly things, fun! No experience necessary. Service with a smile and always free chocolate. Something for everyone. Lampwork artisan/bead addict owned and operated. Guilds/bead society discounts, too!

2151 E. High St., Ste. A

(484) 524-8231

The Bead Gallery–York www.artfxandbeadz.com Check out our fabulous selection of glass, semi-precious,, lampworked beads, wire/metal working supplies, and the area’s largest selection of sterling silver. We carry a full line of bead supplies and classes. Workspace always available. Open 7 days. Always something new!

2594 Eastern Blvd.

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(717) 600-8222

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RHODE ISLAND The Purple Door Bead Shop–Jamestown www.purpledoorbeadshop.com


Full-service bead shop. 1,000s of beads from around the world. Semiprecious, sterling, crystals, jewelry-making supplies. Custom design and repair. Classes, workshops, and parties. Helpful, experienced staff, designer discounts. Come visit us! (on the Waterfront).

47 Conanicus Ave.

(401) 423-1231

SOUTH CAROLINA MB Jewelry & Beads–Aiken www.mbjewelryandbeads.com

Located in the heart of historic downtown Aiken. Phenomenal selection of Semiprecious Stones, Pearls, Swarovoski, Chinese Crystal, Toho seed beads, tools, findings. You’ll be shocked at all our stock! We are the CSRA’s largest bead shop! Mon–Fri 10–5:30 Sat 10–4. [email protected]

145 Laurens St. SW

(803) 502-0200

Your Place to Bead –Horse Feathers–Campobello www.horsefeathers1.com

South’s best source for the best selection of Delicas, trim beads, gold and silver findings, Swarovski , semiprecious beads, cabochons, dichroic glass and wire.. We offer classes daily or by your schedule. Mon–Fri 11–5, Sat 10–2:00.

18845 Asheville Hwy.

(866) 228-7600 (864) 457-2422

S O U T H D A K OTA Moonshadow BEAD Studio–Rapid City

Handmade lampworked beads * semiprecious * sterling silver and gold-filled beads and findings * Swarovski crystals * Delicas * triangle, hex, square, faceted beads * books and patterns * one-on-one CLASSES * finished, exclusive, beaded art to wear * Come sit and bead with us! Contact us via e-mail at [email protected].

318 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Ste. B

(605) 348-2510

TENNESSEE White Fox Bead Studio –Maryville (Knoxville) www.whitefoxbeads.com

Come visit our bead store for the jewelry making supplies you need for your next project and the “must haves” for your stash! You’ll love our wide selection and discover why our awesome classes, expert staff and superb service are well known throughout the region. Conveniently located 6 miles past Knoxville airport, open 7 days.

145 Cherokee Heights Dr.

(865) 980-0237

Ny6design Beads & Supplies–Allen/Plano www.Ny6design.com Wholesale Beads showroom—Open to public. Semi-gemstone beads, supplies & findings. Beading Class (Beginning – Advance) $25/person, 2nd person 1/2 price. —Sign up Online or In Store

www.nomadicnotions.com Austin’s oldest and largest full service bead store! We import over 1 million styles of beads, findings gifts and jewelry from around the world! Our helpful staff offer , classes parties, repairs and custom designs. We have everything for your beading needs.

3010 W. Anderson Ln.

www.beadparade.com

Variety is the key. Large selection of seed beads, semiprecious, findings, crystals, pressed glass. Classes available. Mon–Sat 10–6. Located in the Wedgewood Village Shopping Center, call for directions.

Just getting started or a pro, come be inspired by our huge selection of Czech glass, seed beads, silver, pewter, pearls, semiprecious stone, and Swarovski. Great prices and the friendliest staff in town. Classes ongoing.

5304 Trail Lake Dr.

(512) 454-0001

Bead Fountain–College Station

www.beadoholique.net Fabulous selection of gemstones, pearls, Swarovski, silver, Delicas, findings, tools, books, and classes. Now carrying silver metal clay and dichroic glass-making supplies. Friendly, knowledgeable staff.

8220 Louetta, #124, Spring (281) 257-0510 14315 Cypress Rosehill #110, Houston (281) 256-0904

Nova Beads and Creations–Houston www.novabeads.net A happy, cozy bead shop tucked in beautiful historic Heights, filled with a wide variety of beads and findings. Check out our website for a schedule of fun classes and shop online for stylish kits.

3518 White Oak Dr.

(979) 694-2323

Splendor in the Grass–Dallas www.beadsofsplendor.com $25 beginning beading classes. Jewelry supplies, findings, Swarovski, Czech glass, and semiprecious beads. Unique selection of finished pendants. Mon–Fri 11–6, Sat 10–5, Closed Sun.

1900 Abrams Pkwy. At La Vista.

(214) 824-2777

The Artful Bead–Dallas www.artfulbead.com Huge selection of semiprecious, silver, glass, and seed beads. Sign up for classes online. Mon–Sat 10–6.

2501 N. Josey Ln., #116 (Carrollton) (972) 242-8949

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(713) 868-1310

Spring Beads–Houston/Spring www.springbeads.com Best full-service bead store in Texas where we feed your need to bead! Great selection of Swarovski crystals, pearls, gemstones, Czech glass, lampwork, sterling silver, gold-filled, pewter, and copper findings, tools, leather, books, Kazuri and Tagua beads, wire, and so much more! Classes, parties, jewelry design, and repair services offered. Outstanding customer service with friendly faces and bead smart! Old Town Spring.

421 Gentry, #202

(281) 288-9116

Elegant Notions–Houston Heights www.elegantnotions.com DON’T MISS THIS SHOP! Houston’s most interesting beader’s paradise has exploded into a larger new location. Fabulous eclectic selection with thousands of strands and full range of beading supplies. Low prices, friendly staff, classes available. Tue–Sat 10–6, Sun 12–5.

239 W. 19th St.

(713) 864-0992

Antiques, Beads & Crafty People –Pearland www.abcraftypeople.com Our crafty people can help with your selection from our full line of bead- and jewelry-making supplies. Custom jewelry. Special orders welcome. Classes and parties. Mon–Sat 10–6. (S. of Houston)

2517 E. Broadway St.

(281) 997-3600

Bitter Creek Designs–San Antonio A full-service bead shop with thousands of semiprecious strands and one-of-a-kind pendants. Large selection of Swarovski crystals, findings, tools, Delicas, and wire. We are true wholesalers. Come sit and bead with us. Many classes and parties. Fax: (830) 249-1499. E-mail: [email protected].

17711 I-H 10 W., Bldg. 700, Ste. 104(210) 558-0559

VERMONT Bead Crazy LLC–Williston www.beadcrazyvt.com Northern Vermont’s only full-service bead store. Beads of all types, shapes, and sizes—tubes, strands, singles. Stringing materials, books, tools, containers, charms, watches, findings. Birthday and adult parties. Evening classes. Instruction always available.

21 Tafts Corners Shopping Center (802) 288-9666

VIRGINIA

www.MyBeadShop.net Need beads? Go to the source: Bead Fountain, Aggieland’s full-service bead shop. High-quality findings, seed beads, crystals, pearls, stones, silver, and glass beads. Trollbeads silver dealer. Buy classes and patterns online.

1804-D Brothers Blvd.

(817) 294-2903

Beadoholique–Houston

(214) 509-6700

Nomadic Notions–Austin

Beads on Parade–Fredericksburg

www.artfulbead.com

www.bittercreekdesigns.com

TEXAS

1023 S. Greenville Ave.( Allen)

The Artful Bead–Fort Worth

Studio Baboo® “A Big Little Bead Store” –Charlottesville

10013 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Ste. 105 (540) 710-0705

Bead Haven–Hampton www.beadhavenva.com Tidewater’s premiere bead store has moved and shopping is better than ever! Open 7 days a week, we offer quality and variety. Our large classroom is a nice place for parties, workshops, classes, and other gatherings.

1246 Merchant Ln.

(757) 262-0162

Beadworkz—Portsmouth www.Beadworkzstore.com A friendly, full-service store with a fantastic selection of semiprecious stones, crystals, pearls, seed beads, and more. We carry a wide variety of gold-filled, sterling silver, and copper beads; findings; chain; and wire. We offer wonderful classes—from stringing and pearling knotting to wire working, as well as bead weaving and fiber arts—taught by excellent instructors. We teach a unique and wonderful Copper Loom class for beads and fiber. A large variety of wonderful lampworked beads by local artist Linda Campbell is available.

3258 Academy Ave.

(757) 483-7800

The Bead Cottage–Virginia Beach www.thebeadcottage.com “A Beading Paradise”—1,000s of beads, Swarovski crystals, Bali, sterling silver, gold-filled, seed beads, Delica beads, magnetic hematite, semiprecious stones, findings, beading supplies, tools, classes, and more—all in a “paradise-like setting.”

5350 Kempsriver Dr., Suite 106

(757) 495-5400

The Bead Goes On–Virginia Beach www.beadgoeson.com Travel the world; passport not required. Experience world cultures without leaving home. Exotic, unique, rare beads and artifacts from around the world. www.beadgoeson.com. Experience retail in a zen atmosphere, wholesale showroom or online shopping. It’s always a BEADIFUL day in Virginia Beach.

2700 Avenger Dr.

(866) 861-2323

W A S H I N G TO N Beads and Beyond–Bellevue www.beadsandbeyond-wa.com Largest selection in the area! Great service, full range of seed beads, charms, sterling, vintage beads, books, Swarovski, tools, trade beads . . . you name it! Newsletter, great local, and national instructors. Mon– Sat 10–6, Sun 11–3.

121 A 107th Ave.

(425) 462-8992

Island Beads Inc.–Oak Harbor www.islandbeadsinc.com Your favorite Northwest bead store features lowest prices in stones, pearls, crystals, 11° delicas; 6°; 8°; 11°;15°; 15°, 11°, 8° hexes; bugles,; tools; findings; charms. CLASSES. Open Wed–Fri 12–6, Sat 12–4. Closed major holidays. For directions go to website www.islandbeadsinc.com

5040 N. Rodgers Rd..

(360) 707-0181

Wynwoods Gallery & Studio –Port Townsend www.wynwoods.com A beautiful and unique bead shop that has everything the beader could need or want. Also, a line of sterling charms and components designed by the shop’s owner, Lois. Daily 10–7.

940 Water St.

(360) 385-6131

www.studiobaboo.com

Beyond Beads Gallery–Spokane

Full-service bead store with a huge selection of Delicas, seed beads, glass, semi-precious, pearls, and more! Annual seminars with nationally known artists. Your source for French beaded flower supplies and the Fabulous Flowers seminar with Donna Dickt. Visit our website for complete details www.studiobaboo.com. Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 10–5; Thu 11–7; Sun 12–4. (On the Downtown Mall)

Home of inspiration and creative minds. Huge selection of Japanese and Czech beads, Swarovski crystal, and findings ranging from base metal to sterling gold-filled. Classes for every level of beader. Open 7 days a week.

321 E. Main St.

(434) 244-2905

Gu’s Haus of Beads–Chesapeake

www.beyondbeads.com

12021 E. Sprague

(509) 891-8653

Rings & Things Wholesale–Spokane

Huge selection of glass beads, pearls, and Swarovski crystals. Beautiful jewelry. “You can do it” is our motto. FREE beginner class. Customers love our mix of Southern hospitality and European charm—FREE “Monday Nite at Gu’s” with a new project every week.

Visit our Spokane, WA, warehouse for hands-on access to our entire line of cataloged items (everything in our print catalog and online store) plus special cash and carry gemstones, red-tagged sale items, African art, and more! Reseller Permit or $50 minimum purchase required Mon–Fri 10–6 (except first Tue of each month). First Tuesday of each month noon–6, Sat 11–4.

701 N. Battlefield Blvd.

304 E. 2nd Ave.

www.hausofbeads.com

(757) 549-5124

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Wonders of the World Beadshop–Spokane Best little bead shop in Spokane. Incredible gemstones, crystals, charms, seed beads, chain, findings, and books for your creative needs. Friendly staff and great prices. Make us your first stop! In the historic Flour Mill.

621 W. Mallon, Ste. 412

(509) 325-2867

ECLECTICA–Brookfield www.eclecticabeads.com

www.kimdoly.com Come to the beach and bead! Discover the wide selection of semiprecious stone beads, pearls, findings, tools and more at amazing prices. Classes offered at Denman. Come in today for an unique beading experience. Visit our website today, online shop now open!

909 Denman St.

(604) 683-6323

Country Beads–Vancouver www.countrybeads.com

Specializing in Austrian crystals, unusual stone beads, exquisite pearls, CZ’s & PMC -related products, vintage reproduction beads. PMC certification, wire work, beading & specialty classes. Mon–Fri 10–8, Sat 10–5, Sun 12–4.

Semiprecious stones, freshwater pearls, sterling silver and gold findings, and beads. Chain by the foot, Swarovski crystals, Delicas, Czech fire-polished, and more. Books, tools, classes. Wholesale prices to public. A unique shopping experience! Now you can conveniently shop online at our new updated website www.countrybeads.com.

18900 W. Bluemound Rd.

2015 W. 4th Ave.

(262) 641-0910

Bead Bucket–Door County www.themotherbead.com

www.pocobeads.com Your full-service bead store. Freshwater pearls, gemstones, porcelain, metal, wood, Swarovski, glass, shell; sold by strand or individually. Findings, wire, tools, books, Jewelry Workshop Kits, magazines, displays. Workshops, private parties, custom design, repairs, handmade consignment jewelry.

(920) 854-7047

The Mother Bead–Green Bay www.themotherbead.com A well-organized, extensive inventory in a welcoming environment. Helpful, knowledgeable, and professional staff. Classes and demonstrations. Always something new. Call for newsletter. Established 1998.

419 Dousman

(920) 437-2821

Knot Just Beads®–Greenfield www.knotjustbeads.com Seed beads: 5° to 15° Japanese and Czech, Delicas, unique stone beads. Pearls: Keshi and freshwater. Vintage: beads, sequins, and cabochons. Robert Jennik lampwork. Innovative classes. Thu 10–6, Fri 10–5, Sat 10–5, Sun 11–4.

4309 S. 76th St.

(414) 771-8360

Bead Bin–Madison www.beadbinmadison.com We have expanded! More beads! Offering gemstones, Swarovski crystals, sterling, gold-filled, pearls, seed beads 6°–15°, full line of Delicas, and more. Helpful, expert staff. Open 7 days—easy parking.

402 Westgate Mall

(608) 274-0104

JSM Bead Coop–Sheboygan www.jsmbeadcoop.com Sheboygan County’s bead store! Offering a wide variety of beads, findings, tools, books, and more. Workspace, tools, and a friendly, knowledgeable staff available—create right in the store! Classes and special events. Tue–Sat 10–7.

931 N. 8th St.

(920) 208-BEAD (2323)

Meant to Bead–Sun Prairie

575 Archibald St.

(204) 219-2528

CLASSIFIED WORD

Instruction INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS for polymer clay, Precious Metal Clay, and bead weaving. Online catalog available at www.abbadabbavideo.com. Order online, toll-free (877) 744-0002 or (603) 744-0002 abba dabba Productions LLC.

SchoolsEducation WILLIAM HOLLAND LAPIDARY SCHOOL of Arts. PO Box 980, Young Harris, GA 30582. Call for information (706) 379-2126; lapidary@windstream. net; www.lapidaryschool.org. Week-long classes. Classes from April–October. Shows BEAD SHOWS IN SOUTHEAST FL (just north of Orlando) Dates and locations on our website, www. thedownthestreetbeadshow.com or (866) 667-3232 (bead, soldering, cold fusion, fused glass, PMC, and wire-wrapping classes offered at most shows).

1264 W. Main St.

(608) 837-5900

CANADA Capilano Rock & Gem –North Vancouver, BC www.capilanorock.ca Stone beads, pearls, Swarovski, Czech glass, sterling silver/gold-filled findings and chains. Distributors for Grobet, EuroTool, Pepe Tools, Soft Flex, Beadalon, Lortone. Wholesale/retail. We are known for our great prices and friendly staff! Close to downtown Vancouver.

1406 Pemberton Ave.

(604) 987-5311

Bead Box Inc.–Pointe Claire, Montreal This unique bead boutique located in the historic Pointe Claire Village is truly a beader’s delight. We offer an amazing selection of semiprecious, glass, Swarovski, Delica, Thai, and Bali silver. Artistic workshops and friendly staff await you. Tue–Wed 11–6; Thu–Fri 11–7; Sat 10–5; Sun 12–5.

17-B Cartier Ave.

(514) 697-4224

BeadFX–Toronto www.beadfx.com A must-see destination. Open 7 days a week. Breathtaking selection, great prices and knowledgeable, bead-obsessed staff. We are a fullservice bead store with classroom, design area, and lampworking studio. From Art Glass to Zircon (Blue), Zoisite (Ruby), and Zinnias (Swarovski). New stuff every week. Crystals, Seedbeads, Stone beads, Pearls, Sterling, Copper, Wire, Metal Clay, Tools—way too much to list! If you want it, we have it. If we have it, you want it.

128 Manville Rd., #9

PO Box 1365 Merchantville, NJ 08109 E-mail: [email protected] Web address: www.southjerseybeadsociety.org Meetings are held the 1st Thursday of the month September–June, at Mount Laurel Fire House, 69 Elbo Ln., from 7–9. SJBS also offers workshops taught by local and national teachers. For more information, see the website or e-mail [email protected].

Texas Dallas Bead Society E-mail: [email protected] Web address: www.dallasbead.org Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dallas beadsociety/ Join DBS for camaraderie, learning and sharing the love of beads. Meetings are the first Saturday of the month, subject to holidays. We gather at 10 am and have a short meeting at 10:30 followed by a program. Bring your lunch and stay after the program for open beading until 4 pm. Check out our website or Yahoo group for specifics on meeting dates, location and programs. DBS brings in national teachers twice a year and regional teachers more frequently. We can’t wait to meet you.

Canada Toronto Bead Society 233-253 College St. (mail only) Toronto, ON, Canada M5T 1R4 Info and message line: (416) 264-8999 E-mail: [email protected] Web address: www.torontobeadsociety.org Meetings 2nd Wednesday 7 p.m., September–June. Ryerson University, 380 Victoria Street (East of Yonge, between College and Dundas), Toronto Bead Society has a fair twice a year, 1st weekend in May and 2nd weekend in November. All info on our website, under Fairs.

BEAD BROWSER

www.Meant-to-Bead.com Full-service bead shop. Featuring classes, large selection of beads, books, tools, etc. Specializing in PMC, semiprecious stone and vintage beads. Mon–Fri 10–8; Sat 10–5; Sun 12–4.

South Jersey Bead Society

(604) 730-8056

POCO Creations & Beads–Winnipeg

Established in 1997. Under same ownership as The Mother Bead and just as fabulous. Offering outside bead classes. Daily 10–8 in the summer. Weekends only May–Oct.

Hwy. 42, Ephraim

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WISCONSIN

Kimdoly Beads–Vancouver

BEAD SOCIETIES California

www.breabeadworks.com

Bead Society of San Diego County

www.FusionBeads.com

PO Box 17560 San Diego, CA 92177 Web address: www.sdbeadsociety.org Meets the 3rd Saturday of each month, excluding July and December, 10 a.m. at the Mingei International Museum, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. We have speakers and classes. ANNUAL BEAD BAZAAR IS THE 1st WEEKEND IN AUGUST EVERY YEAR!! Contact Donna (858) 578-2273.

Your online destination for an inspiring selection, exceptional quality, guaranteed service, and volume discount pricing. Free shipping on domestic orders with no minimum order!

Central California Bead Society PO Box 895 Clovis, CA 93613 Web address: www.CentralCaliforniaBeadSociety.org Meets 4th Saturday of the month January–August and October, at Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites, 50 N. Clovis Ave., Clovis, from 9:30–2:00. Workshops by local and national teachers. 15th Annual BEAD AND JEWELRY SHOW September 18, 2011. Contact Jennifer (209) 878-0168.

(877) 473-2323

Full-service bead store and hot-glass studio. Largest selection of beads and gemstones in the area. Workshops and studio rental available daily.

www.jubilibeadsandyarns.com Don’t miss our easy-to-use e-commerce website with ever-expanding inventory! Seed beads coming soon! Check out our beautiful focal beads, vintage treasures, finished jewelry, and mixed media kits. Come back often as we’re growing fast!

www.MarshaNealStudio.com Handmade textured porcelain pendants, porcelain decal pieces, hand painted silks in 3 styles and 60 colors, screen printed apparel, and much more available online at www.MarshaNealStudio.com.

www.thebeadcagebeads.com The Beadcage. Large selection of seed beads, Crystalized Elements recommended store, large classroom with national instructors often, large gemstone strand selection most available with designer discounts. Freshwater pearl importer. Mon–Sat 10–7.

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techniques These basic instructions are for techniques used in this issue’s projects and are from The Beader’s Companion (Interweave, 2005). Don’t have this popular book? Call (800) 272-2193 or visit interweavestore.com.

PA S S T H R O U G H V S PA S S B A C K T H R O U G H

H E R R I N G B O N E S T I TC H

P E Y OT E S T I TC H

Pass through means to move your needle in the same direction that the beads have been strung. Pass back through means to move your needle in the opposite direction. F I N I S H I N G A N D S TA R TING NEW THREADS

Tie off your old thread when it’s about 4" long by making a simple knot between beads. Pass through a few beads and pull tight to hide the knot. Weave through a few more beads and trim the thread close to the work. Start the new thread by tying a knot between beads and weaving through a few beads. Pull tight to hide the knot. Weave through several beads until you reach the place to resume beading. FRINGE

Exit from your foundation row of beads or fabric. String a length of beads plus 1 bead. Skipping the last bead, pass back through all the beads just strung to create a fringe leg. Pass back into the foundation row or fabric.

One-drop flat peyote stitch begins by stringing an even number of beads to Begin with a foundation row of evencreate the first two rows. Begin the count ladder stitch. String 2 beads, third row by stringing 1 bead and pass down through the second-topassing back through the second-tolast bead in the ladder and up last bead of the previous row. String through the next bead. String 2 beads, pass down the next bead and another bead and pass back through the fourth-to-last bead of the previthen up through the following. Repeat to the end of the row. To end ous row. Continue adding 1 bead at a time, passing over every other bead the row, pass back through the last of the previous row. bead strung. To begin the next row, string 2 beads and pass down through the second-to-last bead of the previous row and up through the following bead. Repeat, stringing 2 beads per stitch and passing down then up through 2 beads of the previous row. The 2-bead stitch will cause Two-drop flat peyote stitch is worked the same as above, but with the beads to angle-up in each 2 beads at a time instead of 1. column, like a herringbone fabric.

Make a mid-project peyote-stitch increase by working a two-drop over a one-drop in one row. In the next row, work a one-drop peyote stitch between the two-drop. For a smooth increase, use very narrow beads for both the two-drop and the one-drop between.

S Q U A R E S T I TC H

Begin by stringing a row of beads. For the second row, string 2 beads, pass through the second-to-last bead of the first row, and through the second bead just strung. Continue by stringing 1 bead, passing through the third-to-last bead of the first row, and through the bead just strung. Repeat this looping technique to the end of the row.

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Begin tubular herringbone stitch with a foundation row of ladder stitch. Join the ends together to form a ring. String 2 beads. Pass down through the next bead and up through the following bead. Repeat around the ring. At the end of the round, pass through the first beads of the previous and current rounds to To make a mid-project peyotestep up to the new round. stitch decrease, simply pass the thread through 2 beads without addL A D D E R S T I TC H ing a bead in the “gap.” In the next row, work a regular one-drop peyote stitch over the decrease. Keep tension taut to avoid holes. String 2 beads and pass through them again. String 1 bead. Pass through the last stitched bead and the one just strung. Repeat, adding 1 bead at a time and working in a figure-eight pattern. Use this stitch to make strips of beads or as the foundation for brick and herringbone stitches.

For circular peyote stitch, string 3 beads and form the first round by passing through the first bead. For the second round, string 2 beads and pass through the next bead of the previous round; repeat twice. To step up to the third round, pass through the first bead of the current round. For the third round, string 1 bead and pass through the next bead of the previous round; repeat all around, then step up at the end of the round. Continue in this manner, alternating the two previous rounds. You may need to adjust the bead count depending on the relative size of the beads in order to keep the circle flat.

For tubular peyote stitch, string an even number of beads and make a foundation circle by passing through them two more times, exiting from the first bead strung. String 1 bead and pass through the third bead of the foundation circle. String 1 bead and pass through the fifth bead of the foundation circle. Continue adding 1 bead at a time, skipping over 1 bead of the first round, until you have added half the number of beads of the first round. Step up for the next round by exiting from the first bead of the second round. String 1 bead, pass through the second bead added in the second round, and pull thread tight. String 1 bead and pass through the third bead added in the second round. Continue around, filling in the “spaces” 1 bead at a time. Exit from the first bead added in each round.


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Begin by creating a foundation row in ladder stitch. String 2 beads and pass under the closest exposed loop of the foundation row and back through the second bead. String 1 bead and pass under the next exposed loop and back through the bead just strung; repeat. To decrease within a row, string 1 bead and skip a loop of thread on the previous row, passing under the second loop and back through the bead. To increase within a row, work two stitches in the same loop on the previous row. For circular brick stitch, work increases as needed to keep the work flat; at the end of each round, pass through the first and last beads to stitch them together, then string 2 beads to begin the next round.

NETTING (SINGLE THREAD)

a figure eight, alternating directions with each unit. To begin the next row, pass through beads to exit the side bead of the last unit. String 3 beads, pass through the last bead passed through, and the first bead just strung. *String 2 beads, pass back through the next side bead of the previous row, the last bead passed through in the previous unit, and the Begin by stringing a base row of last 2 beads just strung. Pass 13 beads. String 5 beads and pass back through the fifth bead from the through the next side bead of the end of the base row. String another previous row, string 2 beads, pass through the last bead of the previous 5 beads, skip 3 beads of the base row, and pass back through the next; unit, the side bead just passed through, and the first bead just repeat to the end of the row. To strung. Repeat from * to complete turn, pass back through the last the row, then begin a new row as 3 beads (one leg of the last net). before. String 5 beads, pass back through the center bead of the next net and CROCHET continue.

PROJECT RATING Our three-level project rating system, found on the opening page of each project, is your guide to deciding which projects to make first: Projects suited to those new to seed beading or to experienced beaders looking for a quick project Designs for an intermediate beader, a beginner ready to expand his/her skills, or an advanced beader looking for a project that won’t take weeks to complete Start here if you are up for a challenge or looking for a detailed project that requires a longer time commitment

B A C K S T I TC H B E A D E M B RO I D E RY Fig. 1

Begin by passing through the fabric, from wrong side to right side. String 4 beads. Lay the beads against the fabric and pass down through it just past the fourth bead. Pass up through the fabric between the second and third beads and pass through the last 2 beads just strung. String 4 beads and repeat.

For tubular brick stitch, join a ladR I G H T- A N G L E W E A V E der-stitched foundation row into a ring by passing through the first and last beads of the row, with the holes facing up. *String 1 bead and pass under the closest exposed loop of the foundation ring. Pass back through the same bead and repeat, adding 1 bead at a time. Finish the round by passing down through the first bead and up through the last bead of the current round. Repeat from *.

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For single crochet, insert hook into an edge stitch, yarn over hook and draw a loop through stitch, yarn over hook (Fig. 1) and draw it through both loops on hook (Fig. 2).

MORE STITCHES & TIPS! Watch free videos at bead

For bead chain stitch, pull the bead close to the loop on the hook, yarn over, and pull the loop through.

workmagazine .com/videos to learn valuable beading tips and techniques from Senior Editor Melinda Barta and Katie Hacker. More videos and stitch

For single-needle right-angle weave, string 4 beads and pass through the first 3 beads again to form the first unit. For the rest of the row, string 3 beads, pass through the last bead passed through in the previous unit, and the first 2 just strung; the thread path will resemble

illustrations can also be found by clicking on the “glossary” tab at beadingdaily.com.

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f you think C-Koop is a cute nickname for former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, then it’s likely been awhile since you’ve visited a bead show or read a beading magazine. C-Koop Beads is owned by Sara Lukkonen, a Minnesota artist who named her bead business after her chicken-coop studio. “That didn’t last long,” she admits, “once it turned October and began to snow.” Her chicken-coop studio may not have survived the winter, but Sara’s interest in enameling has steadily grown since the mid-1970s, when she first experimented with a hobby kiln. She enjoyed the results, but found the process slow. After reading about torch enameling, Sara began using this method and selling simple jewelry with her handmade beads. She took a break to start her family and her dietitian career. Then in 1998, she purchased a huge lot of glass powder at an estate sale and began crafting jewelry for herself in her basement studio. A year later, Sara walked into The Bead Monkey wearing a bracelet with her handmade enameled copper beads. The beads caught the manager’s attention, and she asked to sell them in her shop. Eventually, Sara hired her niece Jenny Emig full time to help her with torch work, along with two other employees.

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For Sara, the excitement of enameling is that no two beads are exactly alike. First, the copper shapes need to be cleaned, domed, and holes added. The magic comes with the colors, Sara explains. Glass powders in hundreds of colors, including some vintage ones, provide bright layers of color when she dips the metal into the glass. Frit— finely crushed or broken glass—adds tiny flicks of color on top of the base. The result is a Monet-like bead, charm, button, or toggle in more than one hundred different styles and shapes. Her customers’ comparisons to Monet surprise her, as does the question about her art background. “I don’t see myself as an artist,” she confesses. “I see myself as a chemist.” Enameling does require knowledge of how copper and glass react chemically. The temperature has to be just right for the glass to adhere to the copper (not too hot or it may burn). It’s also important to cover at least 75 percent of the back of the bead with glass, Sara explains, or the glass might pop off, especially when the temperature changes.

While she may not view herself as an artist, Sara always made things as a child. Her attempt to excel in a college art class, however, was unsuccessful. Her professor told her that she had no sense of design. Given C-Koop’s tremendous popularity in the beading community, it’s safe to say that there are thousands of beaders who would disagree with that art professor’s assessment. Beaders crowd around her table at the sixteen national and local shows she does each year. She also sells beads at bead shop trunk shows and online. She laughs when she hears that some beaders hoard her work. “I’m making beads all the time—you don’t need to do that! If I ever decide not to do them any more, I’ll give everyone plenty of warning.” Despite her sometimes eighteenhour days, an announcement about her retirement doesn’t appear to be coming any time soon. In 2011, Sara will teach a few workshops, dreaming of the day when she can host artist retreats on her property. For now, she plans to keep her teaching commitments minimal so she can still spend plenty of time at the torch. “I’ll keep making beads as long as it’s fun,” Sara promises. View more of her work at www.ckoopbeads.com. ✦


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