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IN SUSPENSE NECKLACE Carol Wilcox Wells

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NORTH STAR NECKLACE Glorianne Ljubich

Stitch this ingenious adjustable necklace with a double-sided bezel centerpiece, two bezeled-crystal drops, and an embellished square-stitch chain

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BRILLIANT BUCKLE BRACELET Diane Dennis

GEOMETRIX NECKLACE Sherry Serafini

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DIAMOND OF PEARLS PENDANT Trang Gordon

Bead-embroider this bold, geometrically inspired necklace—top off the design with peyote stitch, netting, and stringing

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MIRIAM BANGLE Jean Power

QUEEN OF DIAMONDS BRACELET Kelly Wiese

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ROYAL DELTA COLLAR Susan B. Swanson

Use right-angle weave and peyote stitches—plus picot edging—to create the repeating diamond shapes in this modern bracelet

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CAMELOT CROSS BRACELET Carole Ohl

SHIMMERING SHELLS LARIAT Cynthia Rutledge

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CAIRO COLLAR Lynn Davy

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The Best Little Bead Box In October 2010, Jennifer VanBenschoten and Carol Dean Sharpe decided to de-stash their bead collections, inspire fellow beaders, and raise money for charity at the same time. Combining their own special beads with those donated by bead shops and individuals, the pair sent the eleven-pound box to twelve beaders over three months. Each week, one beader removed and added beads to the box and blogged about her experience. The box’s treasures are being subdivided and auctioned to raise funds for Beads of Courage, an organization that helps children with serious illnesses. To see the results of the late-January auction or to join the next round of beaders, visit www.thebestlittlebeadbox.blogspot.com. —Michelle Mach

Beaders Lynn Be Berry, Jennifer Cameron, Jean Campbell, Shirley Cook, Marcia Camp DeCoster, DeCos Leslie Frazier, Kathy King, Kin Shelley Nybakke, Linda Roberts, Kristie Roeder, Jill J Wiseman, and Laura Zeiner contributed to Z The T Best Little Bead Box shown here. s

W.O.R.D. What Our Readers Did I was inspired by the Color Swirls bracelet by Marcie Abney (June/July 2010). This project was w perfect because it uses one stitch (peyote) with only a few seed beads and thread. I did most of the beading for the three pieces during my breaks at work. First, I made the d bracelet, following the pattern. I then made b smaller and larger circles for the earrings sm and necklace by altering the number of beads used in the first two rounds or by working more rounds. For the ends and clasp of the ro necklace, I used a technique similar to Melinda Barta’s layering method in Lacy Bouquet (June/ layer July 2010) to cconnect the circles to a twisted tubular-herringbone rope. tubular-herringb

I was inspired to try Jean Campbell’s Golden Oak (August/September 2009), even though free-form peyote isn’t quite my strength. The first leaf I made looked absolutely nothing like the picture (or even like an oak leaf, for that matter), but I kept trying. Three leaves later, I got ot the hang of it, and after attachingg them to a herringbone rope and adding a beaded toggle clasp, this beautiful ful f necklace is the result. Although I had h trouble at the start, this ended up being one of my favorite projects! KAYLYN SWEITZER/HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

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As soon as I came across Melinda Barta’s Lacy Bouquet necklace (June/July 2010 issue), I knew I had to make it. As luck would have it, I had chanced upon a red, black, and white c outfit outf that exactly matched the lacy floral motif of Melinda’s necklace. I intended mo to wear the necklace and outfit to a w crafter’s retreat just a few days after cra I received the magazine. Despite re forgetting to bring the magazine with fo me, me necessitating an improvised strap idea, ide I was able to finish the piece and wear wea the whole ensemble as intended. See more of my work at www m .badablingdesigns.com. .badab DELSIE DO DOUGLAS/TOANO, VIRGINIA

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I recently got out notes from classes I took with David Chatt at Split Rock and decided to play with right-angle-weave variations. I came up with this base that simply presents itself as an empty palette, just waiting to be filled with wonderful designs and embellishments. I thought I’d share this finished cuff, which uses 12mm Swarovski buttons. HATTIE NEWMAN/SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

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contributors Q: What valuable advice have you learned from another artist lately? FEATURED DESIGNERS

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LYNN DAVY. “I’ve learned tips from many other artists who have helped me to conquer the beading fears that were holding me back. Two in particular: I was scared of beadweaving with FireLine braided beading thread because I found it unforgiving and hard to handle. Then a workshop with Laura McCabe opened my eyes and taught me what this thread can really do, and now I use it regularly and enjoy the wider range of materials I can incorporate into my beading. And I struggled with odd-count peyote until I discovered Cynthia Rutledge’s ‘step-up/step-down’ technique (see Cynthia’s Master Class, October/November 2006), and now I have forgotten how to do odd-count any other way!”

TRANG GORDON. “A key thing I’ve learned about beading is the importance of combining different colors and mixing different types of beads. A design can be very simple and yet very stunning if its colors and bead combinations are well chosen. Recently, I visited several national parks, and those trips have given me new appreciation for the beautiful colors of nature. I hope to use those wonderful colors that coexist so naturally on my next project.”

JANIS LOEHR. “Glass seed beads are greatly influenced by things that surround them. Light, thread color, and nearby beads all affect the perceived color of the glass. Also, a full tube of beads may look very different in color as opposed to a few scattered on your bead mat. String several combinations of beads on a needle or thread to see how the various items react to one another.”

CYNTHIA RUTLEDGE. “I am inspired by the work of artists, both known and unknown, from many different mediums and time periods. Whether the inspiration comes from admiring the masterful details of the Tivoli Fountain in Rome, the amazing mosaic sidewalks in Ephesus, Turkey, or a rare piece of jewelry from ancient times—these artisans and masters are unknowingly advising me with lessons in color, structure, and design.”

SHERRY SERAFINI. “The most valuable advice I’ve gotten this past year was to take the time to chill out and just play and create what’s in my mind at the moment. No questions, just do it. Traveling and instructing throughout the year can leave little time for free ‘bead time.’ I now try to take one day a week to turn off the phone and computer and just play with my beads!”

CAROL WILCOX WELLS. “For many years I have kept notebooks and filled them with all sorts of beading ideas, like color combinations that I have seen in magazine advertisements or a piece of metal jewelry that could be interpreted into beadwork. But mostly these books hold ideas that ‘come to me.’ I jot down and draw my impression of the thought and image for use at a later date. These books or journals are a huge resource when my creative juices need a boost.”

KELLY WIESE. “I am often inspired by vintage GLORIANNE LJUBICH. “After hearing Laura McCabe recommend synthetic beeswax for thread conditioning, I tried it. She is so right. It definitely helps with tension and keeps braided thread from tangling about the same as other conditioners. NanC Meinhardt gave me some of the best advice I have ever gotten from a bead artist regarding creating. She said, “When you think to yourself, ‘I wonder what would happen if . . .’, just do it.”

JEAN POWER. “Advice and help comes in many forms, and I am fortunate enough to have two pieces that have always stuck with me. The first was from my dear friend Pat Trott, who, along with lots of encouragement, taught me the basic skill every beader needs: how to thread a needle! The second was from artist Onye Ndika, who once wrote to me, ‘I believe that what makes us artists is that we are passionate about birthing beauty from the works of our hands.’”

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costume jewelry. Lately I have been especially inspired by the Juliana jewelry made by the DeLizza & Elster company in the 1960s. I love all the rhinestones and colors that were used to make this wonderful jewelry. I find that many of the shapes can be easily translated into seed-bead designs.”

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the challenge Melinda Barta, Rosie Long, Allison Mackin, 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: SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS provided mosaic stones and rondelles and assorted cubes, bicones, pearls, rounds, butterflies, coins, and pendants.

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A BIT OF BLING A DAY keeps the blues away. That’s what I was thinking while making this challenge piece. While I use Swarovski elements frequently and simply love their elegance and versatility, the colors and shapes in this kit surprised me. The color palette is very much out of my comfort zone, but since I love to push myself as a designer, I challenged myself to use as many of the elements as possible without going over the top. I added some simple peyote-stitched connectors and TierraCast textured rings. A simple lobster clasp makes the length adjustable. The little splash of colored jump rings pulled the whole necklace together, along with the teeny adorable butterfly beads.

THE PEARLS IN THIS KIT have the most beautiful glow, so I really wanted to showcase them in an ethereal-looking piece. Double strands of pearls looked bold, but still elegant. The selection of crystals was also spectacular. I immediately thought they could be stitched into beautiful beaded beads like those used in The Party Girl Necklace by Robin Cowart in the free eBook, How to Make Beads from Beading Daily on beadingdaily.com. When I turned the beaded beads on their sides, they looked like little flowers, so I embellished around them to make them the focals of the necklace. Using a watery-colored ombré ribbon to secure the necklace added a touch of whimsy to offset the potential seriousness of the pearls.

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melinda THE SOFT SHADES OF GREEN AND PURPLE paired perfectly with my teal metallic cylinder beads—but in my book just about anything goes with this shade of teal. In each of my four stitched ropes, I incorporated cubes, bicones, rounds, and pearls for added sparkle and interest. (See how to add beads to herringbone ropes on p. 66.) I stitched the ends with tubular herringbone stitch to create tubes, which when folded in half lie nice and flat like tabs. The kit’s twisted, faceted coins were perfect for the button-and-loop closure. It was fun to discover that the look of the finished cuff can be easily changed by giving it a twist before closing the clasp.

Take a bow, Rosie!

After seeing some of Rosie’s inspiring beadwork, our editors invited her to participate in this issue’s Challenge. We enjoyed her creativity in combining the kit’s materials with bead embroidery and beadweaving. See below for details on how you, too, can submit a picture of your work and be considered to win a Challenge kit.

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FOR MY CHALLENGE PIECE, I was inspired by nature, which I love. The bird is a high-domed button that I encased with seed beads using peyote and netting stitches. I also incorporated a beautiful sash pin from the late-nineteenth century and added beads and Lucite flowers to the center of it. The unique shape of the entire pendant was the result of outlining the larger focal pieces with beadembroidered seed beads. I used fringe and free-form peyote to create vines around the edges. I love how the fairy pendant created by Bob Burkett looks as if she were holding the entire necklace over her head. Beadwork inspires me, thrills me, and challenges me!

IT’S YOUR TURN! Want to try your hand at the Beadwork Challenge? Simply e-mail a photograph of your best beaded creation to bead [email protected] by March 3, 2011, for a chance to participate. The 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 chosen, you will have about four weeks to complete your project. Visit beadworkmagazine.com/go/challenge for entry and eligibility information.

Attention bead artists, retailers, and wholesalers: If you would like to contribute materials and supplies to The Challenge, please contact Allison Mackin at amackin @interweave.com or (970) 613-4650. BEADWORK

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stitch pro { NETTING } Jean Campbell

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String beads in a multiple of 4, then string 2 more. Pass back through the second-to-last bead strung (Photo 1). Row 2: String 5 beads, skip 3 beads from Row 1, and pass back through the next bead; repeat across the row. Set up for the next row by stringing 1 bead and passing back through the last bead exited and the last 3 beads added in this row (Photo 2). Row 3: String 5 beads and pass back through the middle bead of the next net added in the previous row; repeat across (Photo 3). To turn the thread Row 1:

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Netting is a simple stitch that produces exactly what you think: little nets of beads. Think fishnet stockings, rope hammocks, or onion sacks. Here, I show you how to make five-bead nets, but you can work with any number in your own designs.

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What Would Happen If? around for the next row, you can do one of two things: • Pass back through the last 3 beads added in this row (your thread will show) (Fig. 1); or • Make a hidden turnaround by looping the working thread around the thread that connects 2 beads in a previous row and weaving back through beads to exit the last 3 beads added in this row (Fig. 2). Row 4: Repeat Row 3 until you’ve created the final net. Embellish: It helps to form the point of the triangle if you add 3 seed beads to the center bead of the final net (Photo 4). ✦

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Netted triangles are pretty easy to make, but what about a rectangle? Here’s how it’s done: String beads in a multiple of 4, then string 2 more. Pass back through the second-to-last bead strung. Row 2: String 5 beads, skip 3 beads from Row 1, and pass back through the next bead; repeat across the row. Set up for the next row by stringing 1 bead and passing back through the last bead exited. Row 3: String 6 beads and pass back through the middle bead of the next net added in the previous row (Photo a); repeat across with 5 beads in each stitch. For the final stitch, string 6 beads and pass through the middle bead of the final net from two previous rows (Photo b). Form a turnaround as illustrated in Fig. 1 or Fig. 2 and pass back through the last 4 beads added (Photo c). Row 4: String 5 beads and pass back through the middle bead of the next net added in the previous row; repeat across. For the final stitch, pass back through the fourth bead added in the first net of the previous row (Photo d). Rows 5 and on: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 to desired length. Row 1:

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ARTIST’S TIP For a tight embellished squarestitched chain, use a two-step method of stitching. First add the two square-stitch beads, pulling the thread all the way through to set them in place. Then hold the thread tension and add the embellishment bead to the surface.

TECHNIQUES square stitch picot

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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.

Six two-sided bezels form a central component that floats up and down an embellished square-stitched chain. 1) BEZELS. Work a double-sided bezel:

Use 8' of thread and a size 12 needle to string 2C; slide them to the center of the thread and pass through them again, manipulating them so they sit side by side. String 2C and pass down through the first C previously strung, up through the second C previously strung, and the first C just strung; repeat eighteen times to form a strip of square stitch 2C wide and 20 rows long (Fig. 1). Ring: Place another size 12 needle on the tail thread and pass up through the left-hand bead column so both threads are exiting from the same end of the strip in separate columns. Pass one thread at a time through the corresponding column to form a ring (Fig. 2—blue thread). Loops: Use the working thread and a size 13 needle to string 7A, then pass through the last C exited and 2 more C in the same column on the base; repeat nine times to add a total of 10 loops with A. Weave through beads to exit from the fourth A of one of the loops. Repeat with the tail thread, this time using 7B in each loop (Fig. 2—red thread). Note: It’s important that the loops are opposite each other. Rivoli: Working loosely, use the working thread to string 1A, then pass through the fourth A of the nearest loop; repeat around to add a total of 10A (Fig. 3). Add an amethyst rivoli to the center of the work and pull tight to bezel it into place; repeat the thread path to reinforce and exit up through the third A of one of the loops (Fig. 4). Base:

Use the tail thread to repeat on the other side of the bezel, this time adding 1B between each loop and adding a topaz bezel. Don’t trim the threads; set aside. Repeat entire step seven times for a total of 8 double-sided bezels.

MATERIALS 12 g blueberry-lined clear size 15° seed beads (A) 12 g metallic bronze size 15° seed beads (B) 12 g matte gilt-lined turquoise size 11° seed beads (C) 8 amethyst 11mm crystal rivolis 8 topaz 11mm crystal rivolis Grayish blue size B nylon beading thread

2) CHAIN ENDS. Use the working

thread of one bezel to string 3B, pass down through the fifth A of the same loop, then string 1B, and pass up

Fig. 1: Square-stitching

TOOLS

the base

Scissors Size 12 and 13 beading needles

FINISHED SIZE: 30" (adjustable)

Fig. 2: Forming the ring and stitching the loops

Fig. 3: Connecting

Fig. 4: Bezeling

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Fig. 5: Embellishing a chain end

Fig. 6: Joining two bezels

through the third A of the next loop (Fig. 5). Repeat nine times to add a total of 10 picots along the top of the bezel. Turn the bezel over and repeat using the tail thread, this time adding A picots. Secure both threads and trim; set aside. Repeat entire step to form a second chain end.

Fig. 7: Connecting the pendant bezels

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3) PENDANT. Stitch the bezels together

to form a pendant: Place 2 bezels side by side with the amethyst rivolis faceup. Weave the working thread of the left bezel down through a loop leg to exit out from the first A. String 1A and pass up through the seventh and sixth A of a loop in the right bezel. String 1A and pass down through the last 2A exited on the left bezel. Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Weave up through the last 2A exited on the right bezel and continue to weave through beads to exit down through the first A 3 loops to the right (Fig. 6—blue thread). Repeat the connection with the tail thread in a mirror fashion, this time using B to connect the 2 bezels (Fig. 6—red thread). Repeat the connection five more times to join the remaining 4 bezels. Stitch the final bezel to the first bezel as before so that there are 2 loops between each connection (Fig. 7). Embellish: Use B to repeat the chain-end embellishment (Step 2) along the outside of the pendant on the amethyst rivoli side (Fig. 8). Repeat using A on the topaz rivoli side. Secure all the threads and trim.

Fig. 8: Embellishing

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4) TABS. Square-stitch connector tabs to the sides of the pendant: Base: Use a size 13 needle to start 4' of new thread that exits up through the sixth A in a loop under the center picot of one of the bezels on the pendant (Fig. 8a). String 2C and pass down through the second A of the same bezel loop. Pass back through the 2C added again, up through the sixth A previously exited, and through the first C just added to center the 2C so they sit perpendicularly against the side of the bezel (Fig. 9). Strip: String 2C, pass down through the second C of the previous set, string 1B, and pass up through the first C of

Fig. 9: Stitching on the base beads for the strip

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Fig. 11: Finishing the tab placement

the previous set and the first C just added; repeat to work an embellished strip 12 rows long (Fig. 10). Connect: Join the tab to the 2B that mirrors the last 2A exited on the amethyst rivoli side. Secure the thread and trim. Repeat entire step three times for a total of 4 tabs at each of the pendant’s corners (Fig. 11). Set the pendant aside. 5) CHAIN. Square-stitch sections of

forty-eight times, except this time embellish every stitch. To do so, place the A first on one side of the chain and then the other (Fig. 13a—front view; Fig. 13b—side view). Finish with a Section 2 repeat. Section 52: Repeat Section 1, Row 2, using B as the base and A to embellish for a total of 7". Repeat Sections 51–1, in that order, to form the second half of the chain. Don’t trim the thread.

chain: Use 8' of thread and a size 12 needle to string 2C; pass through the first C, leaving a 12" tail. Adjust the beads so they sit side by side. Section 1, Row 2: String 2C and pass down through the next bead from the previous row and up through 2C (Fig. 12— blue thread). Section 1, Row 3: String 2C and pass down through the next bead from the previous row. String 1A and pass up through 2C (Fig. 12—red thread). Section 1, Rows 4–9: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 three times for a total of 9 rows. Section 2: Repeat Section 1, Rows 2 and 3, for 13 rows, this time using B for the square stitch and A for the embellishment. Section 3: Repeat Section 1, Rows 2 and 3, for a total of 9 rows. Sections 4–51: Repeat Sections 2 and 1 Section 1, Row 1:

6) ASSEMBLY. Lay the pendant on the

work surface with 2 tabs on the left and 2 tabs on the right. Take one end of the chain and pass it through the tabs on the left, from bottom to top. Pass the other chain end up through the tabs on the right. Center the pendant on the chain. Take the left side of the chain and pass it down through the tabs on the right until about 5" dangle from the bottom of the pendant. Then take the right side of the chain and pass it down through the tabs on the left, again leaving about 5" dangling.

Fig. 14: Attaching a chain-end bezel

7) ATTACHING ENDS. Place a size

in Section 3, and, staying within the same column of beads, weave through beads to exit from the opposite column, passing through 5C (3 from Section 3 and 2 from Section 1). Pull tightly and pass through the beads several times to reinforce the connection several times. Secure the thread and trim. Repeat to add the remaining bezel to the other chain end. ✦

12 needle on the chain’s tail thread and wrap the chain around the center of one of the chain-end bezels, placing the unembellished side so it touches the bezel. Sections 1 and 3 will meet tightly at the top of the bezel (Fig. 14). Pass through 3C

RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Kits containing Swarovski SS47 rivolis, Nymo nylon beading thread, and all other materials: School of Beadwork, (805) 440-2613, www.schoolofbeadwork.com.

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Sherry Serafini lectures and teaches throughout the United States and has won numerous design awards. She is the coauthor of the The Art of Bead Embroidery (Kalmbach, 2007) with artist Heidi Kummli, Sensational Bead Embroidery (Lark 2011), and Beading Across America (Kalmbach, 2011) with Amy Katz and Paulette Baron. Her beaded art is owned and worn by Steven Tyler of Aerosmith and Grammy winner Melissa Etheridge. Sherry resides in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, with her two daughters and her Boston terrier. Visit Sherry Serafini’s website at www.serafinibeadedjewelry.com.

Stone donuts and bead caps serve as the unusual stars of this bead-embroidered beauty.

1) PREPARATION. Cut a 15⁄8 × 15⁄8"

square of beading foundation and glue one of the donuts to the center. Cut a 11⁄8 × 21⁄8" rectangle and glue the pearshaped cabochon to the center. Cut three 1½ × 1½" squares and glue the remaining donuts to the center. Let dry for at least 20 minutes. Note: Keep the donut centers free of glue so you can stitch through this area later.

Work tubular peyote stitch with 1C in each stitch. Weave through beads to exit down through the foundation. Pass up through the foundation next to Round 1 (Fig. 1—red thread).

Bezel Round 6:

MATERIALS

Fig. 1: Stitching the bezel

2) PEAR COMPONENT. Work back-

stitch bead embroidery and tubular peyote stitch to form the pear-shaped cabochon component: Bezel Rounds 1 and 2: Tie a knot at the end of 3' of thread. Pass up through the pear-shaped cabochon’s beading foundation from back to front, right next to the stone. Backstitch an evencount round of D around the cabochon. Exit from the first D added in the round. Bezel Round 3: String 1D, skip 1D from the previous circle, and pass through the next D; repeat around to work a round of tubular peyote stitch (Fig. 1— black thread). Step up for the next and subsequent rounds by passing through the first bead of the current round. Bezel Round 4: Work tubular peyote stitch with 1D in each stitch (Fig. 1—green thread). Bezel Round 5: Work tubular peyote stitch with 1A in each stitch (Fig. 1—blue thread).

Working from the inside out and following Fig. 2, embellish the rest of the foundation in this order: Using 1H in each stitch, backstitch around the bezel formed in Rounds 1–6. Add 1F to the cabochon’s bottomcenter point. Work A around the F just stitched and the rest of the beadwork. Add 1I in each corner beside the center F for a total of 2I, then work A around the I. Add 1I below each I just added; work A around the I just added. Add 1I to the bottom center; work A around the I. Work A around the H. Work I across the top of the bezel. Work C around all the beadwork. Use B to fill in the rest of the foundation. Sequins: Weave through beads to exit up through the foundation, about ¼" from the bottom right corner of the beadwork. String 1 sequin and 1A, then pass back through the sequin and down through the foundation; repeat Backstitch:

5 g bronze size 15° seed beads (A) 5 g shiny black size 15° seed beads (B) 1 g silver-lined lime size 15° seed beads (C) 10 g matte black size 11° cylinder beads (D) 10 g shiny black size 11° seed beads (E) 23 bronze 4mm fire-polished rounds (F) 25 iridescent purple 6mm fire-polished rounds (G) 106 iridescent purple 3mm glass rounds (H) 24 light peach 3mm glass pearls (I) 40 vitrail medium 3mm crystal bicones (J) 9 metallic blue 5mm crystal sequins 2 Dorado 2X 8×17mm faceted crystal drops 1 Dorado 2X 10×21mm faceted crystal drop 4 labradorite 25mm round donuts 1 labradorite 18×26mm pear-shaped cabochon 3 antique gold 8mm bead caps 1 antique gold 12mm bead cap 1 vermeil 10mm toggle clasp Black size D nylon beading thread 8½ × 11" beading foundation 5 × 7" piece of black Ultrasuede Clear crafter’s adhesive

TOOLS Ruler Scissors Toothpicks 2 size 11 beading needles Fine black permanent marker

FINISHED SIZE: 17" (necklace); 7" (focal)

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DESIGNER of the Year Weave through beads to exit from the right-most E of the 3E at the bottom-center edge of the component. String 1A, 1E, 1A, 1G, 7A, the 10×21mm crystal drop, and 7A; pass back through the G. String 1A, 1E, and 1A, skip the center E on the component, and pass up through the next E, (Fig. 5). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Set aside.

Dangle:

3) LARGE DONUT COMPONENT.

Fig. 2: Adding the sequins

Fig. 3: Gluing

the thread path to reinforce. Repeat to add 1 sequin to the bottom-left corner and 3 sequins evenly spaced across the top of the beadwork (Fig. 2). Secure the thread and trim. Backing: Carefully trim any excess foundation away from the beadwork, taking care to avoid stitches. Use a toothpick to spread a thin, even layer of glue to the back of the beadwork and press it onto a piece of Ultrasuede (Fig. 3). Let dry for at least 20 minutes. Carefully trim the excess Ultrasuede flush with the beadwork. Edging: Tie a knot at the end of 16" of thread. Sew into the beadwork’s edge from back to front to anchor the thread. String 2E, lay the beads down along the edge of the work, and pass through the edge of the Ultrasuede, the foundation, and the second E just added; pull snug (Fig. 4—blue thread). String 1E, pass through the edge of the Ultrasuede, the foundation, and the E just added (Fig. 4—red thread); repeat along the entire edge of the beadwork. Stitch the final E to the first E to close the edging.

the backing

Fig. 4: Edging the pear component

Work backstitch bead embroidery and tubular peyote stitch to form the large donut component: Bezel Rounds 1–5: Repeat Rounds 1–5 of Step 2 to form a bezel around the donut on the 15⁄8 × 15⁄8" square. Use D for Rounds 1–4 so the circle ends up with a multiple of 4, and use A for Round 5. Bezel Round 6: String 2A, 1J, and 2A, skip the next 2A from Round 4, and pass through the next A; repeat around to add embellished nets at the top of the donut (Fig. 6). Repeat this thread path

Fig. 6: Stitching Round 6 of the large donut component

Fig. 5: Adding the dangle

Fig. 7: Stitching the center of the large donut component

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to reinforce. Exit down through the foundation and up through it, next to the edge of the bezel. Backstitch: Working from the inside out and following Fig. 7, embellish the rest of the foundation in this order: Work H around the bezel. Add 1F on the face of each corner for a total of 4F. Work A around the F. Add I at the top, bottom, and sides of the circle formed with H for a total of 4I. Work 2 rows of 2A on each side of the I. Work 1 row of C from one inner corner of the I/A to the next. Fill in the rest of the design with rows of B. Sequins: Weave through beads to exit up through the foundation between the round of C and an F. String 1 sequin and 1A, then pass back through the sequin and down through the foundation; repeat the thread path to reinforce. Repeat to add 1 sequin to each corner of the beadwork for a total of 4 sequins. Center: Weave through beads to pass up through the center of the donut’s hole. String the 12mm bead cap and 1I; pass back through the bead cap and down through the foundation (Fig. 7); repeat the thread path twice to reinforce and add a small dab of glue under the cap if needed. Backing: Repeat the backing for Step 2 to finish this component. Set aside.

• Like most bead-embroidery patterns, this one may need minor adjustments. For example, if you don’t have an even edge to connect your components, four beads to four beads, scale it down to three. • Experiment with different cabochon shapes.

4) SMALL DONUT COMPONENTS.

String 1A, 1J, 1H, 1J, and 1A (Fig. 8a); pass up through the leftmost B of the 4B at the of the large donut component and down through the next B toward the center. String 1A, 1G, and 1A; pass down through the corresponding B at the top-center edge of the pear-shaped cabochon component and up through the following B. String 1A and pass up through the G just added. String 1A; pass up through the next B on the large donut component and down through the following B. String 1A, 1J, 1H, 1J, and 1A; pass down through the corresponding B of the pear-shaped cabochon (Fig. 8b). Secure the thread and trim. Connection 2: Fold 3' of thread in half to double it. Anchor the thread and weave through the beads to exit up through the leftmost B in the centertop 3B of the large donut component (Fig. 9a). String 4B; pass through an edge B of the small donut component without the dangle and down through the next edge B. String 1G; pass down

Use 1 donut and one 8mm bead cap to repeat Bezel Rounds 1–6, the center, and the backing sections from Step 3, this time using 2' of thread. Repeat twice to form a total of 3 small donut components. On two of the components, add a dangle by exiting an edge E, stringing 1E, 7A, 1E, one 8×17mm crystal drop, 1E, and 7A; pass back through the first E strung and into the last edge E exited. Repeat the thread path to reinforce. 5) CONNECTIONS. Stitch the components together: Set up: Lay the pear-shaped cabochon component, the large donut component, and a small donut component on the work surface so they’re centered vertically. Connection 1: Fold 3' of thread in half to double it. Anchor the thread and weave through the beads to exit up through the leftmost B of the topcenter 4B at the edge of the pearshaped cabochon component.

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ARTIST’S TIPS • Play with the arrangement of the components. • Instead of using the small donut components for the necklace, make earrings out of them.

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through the next B at the top of the large donut component and up through the following B. String 4B and pass up through the following B on the small donut component (Fig. 9b). Repeat the entire thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Connection 3: Fold 3' of thread in half to double it. Anchor the thread and weave through the beads to exit up through the second B at the top-left corner of the large donut component; repeat to add a second thread to the second B at the top-right corner. On the left thread, string 1G, 4E, 1A, 1H, 1F, 1G, 1F, 1H, 1A, and 4E (Fig. 10a) and pass up through the edge E that’s 3 beads to the right of the dangle on 1 small donut component; pass down through the next E to the right. On the right thread, string 1G, 4E, 1A, 1H, 1F, 1G, 1F, 1H, 1A, and 4E and pass up through the edge E that’s 3 beads to the left of the dangle on the third small donut component; pass down through the next E to the left. Use the left thread to string 1A, 1H, 1G, 1H, and 1A; repeat for the right thread. Locate spots at the edge of the center small donut component to connect these final bead strands so the piece hangs evenly; use each thread to connect to the center small donut component (Fig. 10b—blue thread). Repeat these thread paths to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Connection 4: Fold 3' of thread in half to double it. Anchor the thread and weave through the beads to exit up through a top edge E of the left small donut component

that will visually extend Connection 3. String 1E, 1G, 1A, 1H, 1F, 1H, and 1A. String {1E, 1G, 1E, 1A, 1H, 1F, 1H, and 1A} six times or to desired length. String 1E, 1G, 11E, and one half of the clasp; pass back through the first E added and the rest of the beads (Fig. 10c—red thread). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Repeat this entire step to add the other half of the clasp to the right small donut. If necessary, use the permanent marker to color any white spots showing on the foundation. ✦ RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Pear-shaped cabochon: S and S Lapidary, (865) 278-3548, www.sandslapidary.com. Lacy’s Stiff Stuff beading foundation; Nymo nylon beading thread; Delica cylinder beads; E6000 adhesive; Swarovski sequins, bicones, and drops; and all other materials: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.firemountaingems .com.



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TECHNIQUES right-angle weave peyote stitch picot

PROJECT LEVEL MEET THE ARTIST

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

Kelly will be teaching at Bead Fest Santa Fe, March 9–13, 2011.

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Kelly Wiese is a beadwork designer who travels nationally to teach her designs. She is the author of Beaded Allure (North Light, 2010). She enjoys combining a variety of stitches to make beaded components that she connects to make the final piece.

Geometric diamonds take on a softer look with picot edgings and crystals. A crystal-encrusted toggle bar completes the look.

1) BASE. Work right-angle weave and peyote stitch to form a diamond-shaped base. Round 1, Side 1: Use 5' of thread and 22B to work a strip of right-angle weave 7 units long. Exit through a side B of the final unit (Fig. 1—blue thread). Round 1, Side 2: Use 18B to work a strip of right-angle weave 6 units long off of Side 1. Exit through the inner B of the final unit added to this side (Fig. 1—red thread). Round 1, Side 3: Use 18B to work a strip of right-angle weave 6 units long off of Side 2. Exit through the inner B of the final unit added to this side (Fig. 2— blue thread). Round 1, Side 4: Use 12B to work a strip of right-angle weave 4 units long off of Side 3. String 1B and pass through the inner B of the first unit in Side 1; string 1B and pass through the nearest B of the final unit added on this side. Exit through an outer B of Side 1 (Fig. 2—red thread). Round 2: Work peyote stitch by stringing 1C and passing through the next outer B in Round 1; repeat around for a total of 28C. Step up through the first C added in this round (Fig. 3—green thread). Round 3: String 1B and pass through the next C in Round 2; repeat around for

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a total of 28B. Weave through beads to exit from an inner B in Round 1 (Fig. 3—blue thread). Round 4: String 1C and pass through the next inner B in Round 1; repeat around the inside of the base for a total of 20C. Weave through beads to exit from the nearest inner B in Round 1 (Fig. 3—red thread).

3 g bronze metallic size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 11 g bronze metallic size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 6 g purple matte metallic iris size 11° Japanese seed beads (C) 86 amethyst 3mm crystal bicones (D) 10 Dorado 4mm crystal bicones (E) Size D tan nylon beading thread

TOOLS Size 12 beading needles Scissors

FINISHED SIZE: 7½"

Fig. 1: Stitching Sides 1 and 2 in Round 1 of the base

Fig. 2: Adding Sides 3 and 4 in Round 1

Fig. 3: Adding Rounds 2–4 of the base

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DESIGNER of the Year 2) EMBELLISHMENT. Work a second

layer of peyote stitch on the inner and outer edges of the base to form a channel, then embellish the channel: Inner round: String 1B and pass through the next inner B from Base Round 1 so that the bead sits on top of the beadwork; repeat around the inner edge of the base for a total of 20B. Weave through beads to exit a B from the base’s Round 1 outer edge (Fig. 4— blue thread). Note: The thread path will be moving in the opposite direction. Outer round: String 1B and pass through the next B from the base’s outer edge Round 1; repeat around the outer edge of the base for a total of 28B. Step up through the second B added in this round (Fig. 4—red thread). Center round: String 1C, skip the nearest B from the inner round, and pass through the next inner B, then string 1C, skip the nearest B from the outer round, and pass through the next outer B; repeat, stitching back and forth diagonally to add a total of 24C. Weave through beads to exit from a B in the base’s Round 3 at the outer edge of the base (Fig. 5).

Fig. 4: Stitching the inner and outer embellishment rounds

Fig. 5: Adding the center embellishment round

Fig. 6: Stitching the edging

3) EDGING. String 3A and pass

through the next B in the base’s Round 3; repeat around to add picots between each edge B (Fig. 6). Don’t trim the thread; set the diamond aside. Repeat Steps 1–3 to form a second seed bead–embellished diamond, then repeat three times to make three crystalembellished diamonds, replacing the C in the center round in Step 2 with D.

Fig. 7: Adding Rows 2 and 3 of the clasp bar

4) CLASP BAR. Work right-angle weave

and peyote stitch to form a bar for the toggle clasp: Row 1: Use 2' of thread and B to work a strip of right-angle weave 12 units long for a total of 37B. Row 2: String 1C and pass through the next B in Row 1; repeat around to add a total of 26C. Exit through the nearest B from Row 1 (Fig. 7—blue thread). 34

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ARTIST’S TIP Embellish all the diamonds with crystals for extra sparkle or embellish all of them with seed beads bea for a simpler look.

Fig. 9: Connecting

Fig. 10: Connecting

the clasp bar

String 1B and pass through the next B from Row 1; repeat around to add a total of 24B. Step up through the first B added in this row (Fig. 7—red thread). Row 4: String 1D and pass through the next B that sits diagonally from the last B exited; repeat nine times to add a total of 10D. Weave through beads to exit a C in Row 2 (Fig. 8—blue thread). Picots: String 3A and pass through the next C; repeat around the edge of the bar for a total of 78A (Fig. 8—red thread). Connect: Weave through beads to exit the center C on one side at the back of the clasp bar. String 1B, 1D, 1B, 1E, 1B, 1D, and 1B; pass through the middle A at one point of a crystal-embellished Row 3:

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diamond. String 1B, 1D, 1B, 1E, 1B, 1D, and 1B; pass back through the last C exited on the clasp bar (Fig. 9). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. 5) CONNECTIONS. Weave the working

thread of one crystal-embellished diamond through the beads to exit through the middle A of a picot at the end of one side, right above the corner picot. String 1E and pass up through the corresponding bead of a seed bead–embellished diamond (Fig. 10—green thread). Weave through beads to exit down through the middle A of the corner picot. Pass up through the corner A on the first diamond and down through the last A ex-

ited on the second diamond (Fig. 10—blue thread). Weave through beads to exit up

through the middle C of the next picot. String 1E; pass down through the corresponding A of the first diamond (Fig. 10— red thread). Repeat entire thread path to reinforce. Repeat entire step to connect the other diamonds the same way, alternating the crystal-embellished diamonds with the seed bead–embellished ones and ending with the diamond attached to the clasp bar. Secure the thread and trim. ✦ RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: All materials: Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com. Kits: Bead Parlor, (719) 320-2059, www.beadparlor.com.

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ARTIST’S TIPS • This bezeling process works great on shells, but it really can be done on any flat shape. Just adjust the number of rounds to accommodate the width of your particular shape. • Working with a waxed thread lends structure and support to the beadwork, while keeping the thread in good condition. • Beginning the bezel from the middle of the thread gives you a working thread on each side of the bezel, saving you the time of weaving from one side of the bezel to the other. • Starting the bezel with a flat peyotestitched strip allows for bead-count adjustments. • Terrifically Tacky Tape is awesome! I use it to stick the shell pieces together and when I need to control the starting rows of a beaded bezel.

TECHNIQUES wirework flat and tubular peyote stitch netting

PROJECT LEVEL See p. 94 for helpful technique and projectlevel information.

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shimmering shells lariat A perfectly peyote-stitched bezel encircles four engraved shell pendants, creating a beautiful pair of two-sided focal pieces in this sophisticated lariat design.

1) DANGLES. String 1 rondelle on

1 head pin and form a wrapped loop; set aside. Repeat five times to form a total of 3 peridot and 3 amethyst dangles. 2) SEGMENTS. Use chain-nose pliers to disassemble the chain, forming four segments. Each segment should include 1 beaded link and 1 jump ring. Keep the remaining 35" of the chain intact, making sure the ends are beaded links, not jump rings. Set aside. 3) SHELLS. Use the tape to stick the

engraved shells together: Ovals: Use craft scissors to trim the tape so it fits the back of 1 oval without hanging over the edges. Stick the tape to the oval without removing the plastic coating. Put the backs of the two ovals

together to test the fit (Fig. 1). If more tape is necessary, peel the plastic coating off the first piece of tape and add another piece on top. Continue until a strong connection of the two shell pieces is formed. Peel off the last bit of plastic coating and stick the back of the second oval to the tape. Donuts: Use craft scissors to cut three 3⁄8" wide pieces of tape. Stick the pieces to the back of one donut, taking care to not overlap the strips. Trim away any tape that sticks out beyond the donut’s edges. Put the backs of the two donuts together to test the fit and adjust if necessary (Fig. 2). Peel off the plastic coating on the tape and stick the backs of the donuts together.

Cynthia Rutledge Cynthia Rutledge loves to use interesting materials when designing her pieces, and in this case, the use of crystal bead chain, engraved shell pieces, and a sophisticated color palette adds interest and elegance to this simple, contemporary lariat. Cynthia 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 amber/rose luster size 15° seed beads (A) 2 g dark rose/purple metallic AB size 15° seed beads (B) 2 g rose luster size 15° seed beads (C) 2 g amber/green luster size 15° seed beads (D) 2 g medium rose/purple-lined amber size 15° seed beads (E) 2 g yellow/green luster size 15° seed beads (F) 2 g purple-lined size 15° seed beads (G) 2 g seafoam green turquoise AB size 11° cylinder beads (H) 3 g bronze/rose metallic AB size 11° cylinder beads (I) 2 g dark green/bronze metallic AB size 11° cylinder beads (J) 2 g amber/purple luster size 11° seed beads (K) 1 g medium rose/purple-lined amber size 11° seed beads (L) 1 g lavender/teal blue luster size 11° seed beads (M) 1 g dark rose/purple metallic AB size 11° seed beads (N) 1 g gilt-lined jonquil 3mm Japanese drops 3 amethyst 3.5×2mm rondelles 3 peridot 3.5×2mm rondelles 1 gold 30×45mm engraved oval shell 1 pink 30×45mm engraved oval shell 1 celadon 35mm engraved shell donut 1 red 35mm engraved shell donut 6 gold 24-gauge 1" ball-end head pins 3' of brandy 6mm crystal beaded gold chain 2 gold 4mm jump rings 1 × 3" double-sided craft tape Nylon beading thread to match bead colors Microcrystalline wax

TOOLS 2 pairs of chain-nose pliers Round-nose pliers Wire cutters Craft scissors Small sharp scissors Thread burner (optional) Size 12 beading needles

Fig. 1: Connecting the ovals

Fig. 2: Connecting the donuts

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DESIGNER of the Year Cut very thin strips of tape and stick them along the outside edges of the double-sided oval. Repeat for the donut, this time also adding thin strips to the inside edge of the center hole (Fig. 3). Don’t peel off the plastic coating yet; Set aside. Note: This tape will aid in bezeling later.

Sides:

Fig. 3: Adding tape to the outer and inner edges of the donut

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Fig. 4: Connecting the strip into a ring

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4) OVAL BEZEL. Peyote-stitch a bezel

around the oval: Use 12' of waxed thread to string an even number of H that will wrap around the oval, plus a few extras, as the beadwork shrinks as it is being stitched. Slide the beads to the center of the thread. Row 3: String 1H, skip 1H, and pass through the next H from the previous round; repeat around to form a strip of peyote stitch. Attach: Peel the plastic coating off the tape on the oval’s edges and carefully adhere the beadwork with the oval’s pink side up. Bring the ends together so they meet as in Fig. 4 in the signature up/down peyote-stitch pattern. If necessary, add or remove beads to ensure a tight fit. Zip: Pass the working thread through the end H in Row 3, the next H in Row 2, and the following H in Row 3 (Fig. 4— blue thread). Add a needle to the tail thread and pass through the end H in Row 1, the next H in Row 1, and the following H in Row 1 to complete the circle (Fig. 4—red thread). Round 4 (each side): Note: For a perfect bezel, the highest row of peyote stitch on both sides of the shape must be above the edge of the shape. So, if the beadwork reaches the top with just 3 rows, omit this row. If more than 4 rows is necessary to achieve this, add more. Holding the beadwork steady on the tape, use the working thread to work tubular peyote stitch with 1I in each stitch. Step up for the next and subsequent rounds by passing through the first bead added in the current round. Repeat with the tail thread, adding 1I in each stitch on the gold side of the oval (Fig. 5—orange threads). Rows 1 and 2:

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Fig. 6: Adding the edge

Fig. 5: Stitching the bezel and adding

embellishment

the face embellishments

On the pink side, work tubular peyote stitch with 1A in each stitch for a total of two rounds. On the gold side, work tubular peyote stitch with 1B in each stitch (Fig. 5—green threads). Round 7 (each side): If needed to ensure a tight fit, work one more round of tubular peyote stitch on the oval’s pink side with 1A in each stitch and one more round on the gold side with 1B in each stitch. Weave the working and tail threads through beads to exit from the second-to-last round stitched on both sides (Fig. 5—blue threads). Round 8: On the pink side, string 1G and pass through the next A in Round 6; repeat around to “stitch in the ditch” and fill in the spaces between A beads. Repeat on the gold side, this time using 1F in each stitch (Fig. 5—red threads). Weave the working thread through beads to exit from an H in Row 2. Edge embellishment: String 1M and pass through the next H in Row 2; repeat around the oval pendant. Weave through beads to exit 4M down from the hole in the oval. Set up the thread so it exits toward the top of the oval (Fig. 6). Loops: String 1M, 3A, the jump ring of 1 beaded link from Step 2, and 1M. Skip 1M along the edge and pass through the next M. Weave through beads to exit the M that mirrors the last one exited, on the same end of the oval. String 1M, 3A, the jump ring of Rounds 5 and 6 (each side):

Fig. 7: Stitching the loops and dangles

1 beaded link, and 1M; skip 1M along the edge and pass through the following M. Weave through beads to exit from an inner A (Round 6 or 7), right above the hole on the pink side of the oval (Fig. 7—blue thread). Dangles: String 3 amethyst dangles and pass through the next A in Round 6 or 7 (Fig. 7—red thread); repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the working thread and trim. Weave the tail thread through beads to exit from Round 6 or 7 on the gold side of the oval, right above the hole. String 3 peridot dangles and pass through the next B in Round 6 or 7; repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the tail thread and trim; set the oval aside. 5) DONUT BEZEL. Stitch a bezel for

the outside edge of the donut: Use 12' of waxed thread to string an even number of I that will wrap around the donut, plus a few extras, as the beadwork shrinks as it is being stitched. Slide the beads to the center of the thread. Row 3: String 1I, skip 1I, and pass through the next I from the previous Rows 1 and 2:



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Fig. 8: Stitching the donut bezel

round; repeat around to form a strip of peyote stitch. Attach: Peel the plastic coating off the tape on the donut’s edges and carefully adhere the beadwork with the donut’s celedon side up. Bring the ends together so they meet as in Fig. 4 in the signature up/down peyote-stitch pattern. If necessary, add or remove beads to ensure a tight fit as with the oval. Zip: Pass the working thread through the end I in Row 3, the next I in Row 2, and the following I in Row 3 (Fig. 4— blue thread). Add a needle to the tail thread and pass through the end I in Row 1, the next I in Row 1, and the following I in Row 1 to complete the circle (Fig. 4—red thread). Round 4 (each side): Note: For a perfect bezel, the highest row of peyote stitch on both sides of the shape must be above the edge of the shape. So, if the beadwork reaches the top with just 3 rows, omit this row. If more than 4 rows is necessary to achieve this, add more. Holding the beadwork steady on the tape, use the working thread to work tubular peyote stitch with 1I in each stitch. Step up for the next and subsequent rounds by passing through the first bead added in the current round. Repeat with the tail thread, adding 1I in each stitch on the gold side of the oval (Fig. 5—orange threads). Rounds 5 and 6 (each side): On the celadon side, work tubular peyote stitch with 1C in each stitch for a total of 2 rounds. On the red side, work tubular peyote stitch with 1F in each stitch. Round 7 (each side): If needed, work one more round of tubular peyote stitch on the donut’s celadon side with 1C in

each stitch and one more round on the red side with 1F in each stitch. Weave one of the threads through beads to exit from the middle row of cylinder beads (Fig. 8). Edge embellishment: String 1N and pass through the next I in Row 2; repeat around. Exit from 1N. Loops: String 1N, 3D, the jump ring of 1 beaded link, and 1N. Skip 1N along the edge and pass through the next N. Weave through beads along the donut’s edge to exit the fourth N. String 1N, 3D, the jump ring of the remaining beaded link, and 1N. Skip 1N along the edge and pass through the following N. Weave through beads to exit from an inner F (Round 6 or 7) between the two loops just added on the donut’s celadon side (Fig. 9—blue thread). Drops: On the celadon side, string 3 drops, skip 1C, and pass through the next C to form a fringe. Secure the thread and trim (Fig. 9—red thread). Use the remaining thread to repeat on the red side, passing through F instead. 6) DONUT CENTER. Add an embel-

lished peyote-stitched tube to the center of the donut: Rows 1 and 2: Use 4' of waxed thread to string an even number of J that when formed into a circle later will fit neatly inside the donut’s center. Row 3: Work flat peyote stitch using 1J in each stitch. Zip: Form the strip into a ring with the same technique as before. Test the ring for fit and make adjustments as necessary, but don’t insert the ring into the donut center yet. Round 4 (each side): Use the working thread to work 1J in each stitch. Step

Fig. 10: Embellishing the donut’s center tube

up through the first J added in this round. Repeat with the tail thread to add 1J in each stitch at the other end of the tube. Attach: Remove the tape’s plastic coating on the donut’s inside edge. Center the tube within the hole and stick it to the tape. Round 5 (each side): Use the thread on the donut’s celadon side to peyote-stitch 1K in each stitch. Step up through the first bead added in this round (Fig. 10— blue thread). Repeat for the red side, this time using 1L in each stitch. Round 6 (each side): Use the thread on the donut’s celadon side to string 3D and pass through the next K in the previous round; repeat around (Fig. 10—red thread). Secure this thread and trim. Repeat for the red side, this time using 3E in each stitch. 7) ASSEMBLY. Use one 4mm jump

ring to connect the open ends of the 2 beaded links on the oval and one end of the long chain. Use one 4mm jump ring to connect the open ends of the 2 beaded links on the donut to the other end of the long chain. ✦ RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Kits containing Swarovski chain, One-G nylon beading thread, Delica cylinder beads, Lillypilly Designs shells, Terrifically Tacky Tape and all other materials: Cynthia Rutledge Studio, (909) 338-0296, www.cynthiarutledge.net.

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north star necklace Glorianne Ljubich

This stunning necklace uses crisply woven links of cylinder beads, seed beads, peanutshaped beads, smoky crystal rivolis, and sultry crystal bicones to achieve a dramatic effect.

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ARTIST’S TIP When attaching the links to each other, use the tail to tighten any loose beads around the link’s edge before securing and trimming the tail.

1) RIVOLI LINK. Work a tubular peyote-

stitched bezel and embellish it to form a rivoli link: Rounds 1 and 2: Use 4' feet of thread to string 36B, leaving a 6" tail. Tie a square knot to form a tight circle; pass through the first B strung. Round 3: String 1B, skip the next B in the previous round, and pass through the following B; repeat to add a total of 18B. Step up through the first B added in this round (Fig. 1—green thread). Rounds 4 and 5: Work 18 tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch. Step up through the first A added in this round. Repeat to form another round. Tighten the final round by weaving through it again without adding any beads. Weave through beads to exit from Round 1 (Fig. 1—blue thread). Rounds 6 and 7: Place the rivoli in the beadwork faceup. Hold the rivoli in place while repeating Rounds 4 and 5 on the front side of the rivoli. Weave through beads to exit from Round 2 (Fig. 1—red thread). Round 8: String 1C and 1D, skip the next B in Round 2, and pass through the following B. String 1D and 1E, skip the next B, and pass through the following B. String 1E and 1C, skip the next B, and pass through the following B. Repeat this section two times to add a total of 18 beads. Weave through beads to exit the first D added in this round (Fig 2). Round 9: Work a round of circular herringbone stitch by stringing 2D, passing through the next D and E added in Round 8. String 2E; pass through the next E and C added in Round 8. String 2C; pass through the next C and D added in Round 8. Repeat this round twice to add a total of 18 beads.

Weave through beads to exit from the first D added in this round (Fig. 3). Round 10: String 1F and pass down through the next bead in Round 9, then string 1G and pass up through the following bead in Round 9; repeat eight times for a total of 9F and 9G. Step up through the first F added in this round (Fig. 4). Don’t trim the thread. Set the rivoli link aside. Repeat entire step five times to form a total of 6 rivoli links. Clasp button: Form a clasp button by repeating Rounds 1–7, this time using 3' of thread and the button rivoli. Don’t trim the thread. Set the button aside.

3 g silver-lined crystal clear size 15° seed beads (A) 3 g silver-lined transparent burgundy wine size 11° cylinder beads (B) 8 g each 2×4mm Japanese peanut beads in opaque matte brown pearl (C), silver gray luster (D), and metallic silver (E) 225 garnet 3mm crystal bicones (F) 150 light gray 3mm crystal pearls (G) 6 black diamond 14mm crystal rivolis 1 black diamond 14mm crystal rivoli button Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread

TOOLS 2 size 12 beading needles Scissors or thread burner

FINISHED SIZE: 16"; 2¾" (focal)

Fig. 1: Stitching Rounds 1–7 of the rivoli link

Fig. 2: Adding Round 8 of the rivoli link

Fig. 3: Stitching Round 9 of the rivoli link

Fig. 4: Adding Round 10 of the rivoli link

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Fig. 7: Attaching links

Fig. 5: Working Rounds 1–3 of the beaded ring

Fig. 8: Attaching the button

Fig. 9: Stitching the clasp loop

Fig. 6: Arranging the links

2) RINGS. Form a beaded ring:

Use 3' to ladder-stitch a strip 12 beads long and 1 bead high in this order: 2C, 2D, 2E, 2C, 2D, and 2E. Ladder-stitch the first and last beads together to form a ring. Exit up through the first C added (Fig. 5—green thread). Round 2: Work a round of circular herringbone stitch, adding 2 beads per stitch in the following order: 2C, 2D, 2E, 2C, 2D, 2E. At the end of the round, step up through the first C added in Rounds 1 and 2 (Fig. 5—blue thread). Round 3: String 1F and pass down through the next Round 2 bead, then Round 1:

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string 1G and pass up through the following Round 2 bead; repeat five times to add a total of 6F and 6G. Weave through beads to exit through the first F added in this round (Fig. 5— red thread). Don’t trim the thread. Set the ring aside. Repeat entire step fifteen times to form a total of 16 rings. 3) ASSEMBLY. Connect all the rivoli

links and rings to form the necklace: Arrange: Follow Fig. 6 to arrange the rivoli links and rings into the proper configuration. Stitch: Use the working thread of one ring to connect it to the next ring by

stringing 1F, passing through the F of the second link, stringing 1F, and passing through the last F exited on the first link (Fig. 7). Repeat the thread path several times to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Repeat this section to connect each ring and rivoli link at the red circles marked on Fig. 6. Clasp button: Use the working thread of the beaded ring on the left side of the necklace to string 3F; pass through the last F exited. Repeat the thread path twice to reinforce and exit through the second F just added (Fig. 8—blue thread). String 3B, 1F, 4B, the button, and 4B; pass back through the last F



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added. String 3B; pass through the second F added at the beginning of this section (Fig. 8—red thread). Repeat the entire thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. 4) LOOP. Form the clasp loop:

Use the working thread of the beaded ring on the right side of the necklace to string 3F; pass through the last F exited. Repeat the thread path twice to reinforce and exit through the second F just added (Fig. 9—orange thread). Rounds 1 and 2: String 36B; pass through the last F exited (Fig. 9—black thread). Round 3: String 1B, skip 1B from the previous round, and pass through the next B; repeat seventeen times to add a total of 18B. Weave through beads to exit the first B added in this round (Fig. 9—green thread). Connection point:

String 3A and pass through the next B from Round 3; repeat sixteen times to add 17 nets (51A). Weave through beads to exit the second A added in this round (Fig. 9—blue thread). Round 5: String 1F and pass through the second A in the next net in Round 4; repeat fifteen times to add a total of 16F (Fig. 9—red thread). Secure the thread and trim. ✦ Round 4:

GLORIANNE LJUBICH has enjoyed beading for over a decade. While she is most able to reach a Zen state while beadweaving, she utilizes multiple techniques in her eclectic style. She designs and teaches in Seattle, Washington. RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Delica cylinder beads; FireLine braided beading thread; Swarovski bicones, pearls, and rivolis, and all other materials: FusionBeads.com, (888) 781-3559.

OP TION Create a pair of earrings by forming six beaded rings. Attach the links to one another as described in Step 3. Add a connection point as in Step 4 at one end of the assembly. Use the connection point to attach an ear wire.

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project 1) BUCKLE. Peyote-stitch a 3-D rectangle:

brilliant buckle bracelet Diane Dennis

A tubular peyote-stitched rectangle doubles as a buckle in this bold and striking bracelet.

ARTIST’S TIPS beadfest.com

MEET THE ARTIST Diane will be teaching at Bead Fest Philadelphia, August 19-21, 2011.

TECHNIQUES tubular, circular, and flat peyote stitch herringbone stitch

• You can choose what type of thread to use, but I like to use Silamide for the bracelet band and FireLine for the buckle. • Peyote stitch tends to loosen a bit as it’s worn, so I find stretching the beading thread and working with a tight tension helps. I also work with a double strand of thread, which helps retain thread tension.

PROJECT LEVEL

Tie a tension bead to the center of 12' of thread. String 60A and let them slide to the tension bead. Tie a square knot to form a circle and pass through the first A strung, leaving ¼" slack. Remove the tension bead and wind the tail thread around the bobbin. Round 3: String 1A, skip 1A from the previous round, and pass through the following A; repeat to add a total of 30A. Step up for the next round by passing through the first A added in this and subsequent rounds (Fig. 1—green thread). Round 4: Work eight tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch, then work one stitch with 2A. Work five tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch, then work one stitch with 2A. Repeat from the beginning of this round (Fig. 1—blue thread). Round 5: Work eight tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A added in the previous round to form a herringbone stitch. Work six tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work nine tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work six tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work one stitch with 1A (Fig. 1— red thread). Round 6: Work eight tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A added in the previous round. Work seven tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work ten tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work eight tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work two tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch (Fig. 2—black thread).

Rounds 1–2:

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Work eight tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A added in the previous round. Work eight tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work eleven tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work eight tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work three tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch (Fig. 2—orange thread). Round 8: Work eight tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A added in the previous round. Work nine tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work twelve tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work nine tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work four tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch (Fig. 2—brown thread). Round 9: Work eight tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A added in the previous round. Work ten tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work thirteen tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work ten tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work five tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch (Fig. 2—pink thread). Round 7:

Work eight tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A added in the previous round. Work eleven tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work fourteen tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work eleven tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work six tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch (Fig. 2—purple thread). Round 11: Work eight tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A added in the previous round. Work twelve tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work fifteen tubular peyote stitches Round 10:

Fig. 1: Stitching Rounds 1–5 of the buckle

Fig. 2: Stitching Rounds 6–13 of the buckle

MATERIALS 5 g antique silver size 11° cylinder beads (A) 5 g light gray size 11° cylinder beads (B) 20 g antique silver metallic size 11° hex cylinder beads (C) 3 silver 8mm pressed-glass flowers Smoke size D nylon or 6 lb braided beading thread Beading wax (optional)

TOOLS Size 12 beading needles Scissors Bobbin

FINISHED SIZE: 7½" (overall bracelet length); 2¼" x 2" (buckle)

with 1A in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work twelve tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work seven tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch (Fig. 2—green thread). Round 12: Work eight tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A added in the previous round. Work thirteen tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work sixteen tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work thirteen tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch, then string 2A and pass down through the next A. Work eight tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch (Fig. 2—blue thread). Round 13: Work eight tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch, then string 1A and pass down through the next A added in the previous round. Work fourteen tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch, then string 1A and pass down through the next A. Work seventeen tubular peyote stitches with 1A

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Fig. 3: Zipping the edges of the buckle

in each stitch, then string 1A and pass down through the next A. Work fourteen tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch, then string 1A and pass down through the next A. Work nine tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch (Fig. 2—red thread). Set the needle aside. Place a needle on the other end of the thread. Repeat Rounds 4–12 for the second side. Zip: Touch the second side’s Round 12 to the first side’s Round 13 so the beads interlock like a zipper. Weave back and forth through these beads in a peyotestitch thread path to form a seamless join (Fig. 3). Secure the thread and trim. Set the buckle aside. 2) BASE. Work three-drop peyote stitch

Fig. 4: Adding Rows 3 and 4 of the base

Fig. 5: Stitching the strips

to form the body of the cuff: Rows 1–2: String a tension bead at the end of 4' of thread, leaving a 6" tail. String 26C. Row 3: String 1C, skip 1C from the previous row, and pass through the following 3C. String 3C, skip 3C from the previous row, and pass through the following 3C; repeat twice. String 3C, skip 3C, and pass through the following 1C to add a total of 13C (Fig. 4—blue thread). Row 4: String 1C and pass back through the last 3C added in the previous row. String 3C and pass back through the next 3C added in the previous row; repeat twice. String 3C, skip 3C, and pass through the following 1C to add a total of 13C (Fig. 4—red thread). Rows 5 and on: Repeat Row 4 to work a strip of flat peyote stitch 5½" to 6" long. Note: These lengths are approximate and can be adjusted later.

Weave through beads to exit from the second set of 3C in the strip’s second-to-last row. Work a strip of three-drop peyote stitch off the base that’s 6C wide and 30 rows long (Fig. 5— blue thread). Don’t trim the thread. Strip 2: Start a new 1' thread that exits from the fourth set of 3C in the strip’s second-to-last row. Work a strip of three-drop peyote stitch 6C wide and 30 rows long (Fig. 5—red thread). Connect: Lay one of the buckle’s long edges across the strips just formed. *Loop one of the strips through the buckle and stitch the strip end to the base to hold the buckle in place (Fig. 6). Exit up through the center of the connection point, string 1 flower and 1C, and pass back down through the flower and the base (Fig. 7); repeat the thread path several times to reinforce. Secure all threads and trim. Repeat from * to connect and embellish the other strip.

3) BUCKLE CONNECTION. Peyote-

4) CLASP. Peyote-stitch the clasp:

stitch strips off the base and use them to secure the buckle to the base:

Tab:

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Turn the base so Row 1 is up. Start a new 3' thread that exits the fourth C

from the right edge. Work three peyote stitches with 3C in each stitch for a total of 31 rows (Fig. 8—green thread). Form a hidden turnaround to pass back through the final set of 3C added. Work two peyote stitches with 3C in each stitch for a total of 12 rows (Fig. 8—blue thread). Form a hidden turnaround to pass back through the final set of 3C added. Work one peyote stitch with 3C in each stitch for a total of 12 rows (Fig. 8—red thread). Loop, Rounds 1–2: String 15C or enough to fit snugly around a flower. Pass through the final 2 rows added on the tab to exit from 3C on the tab. Loop, Round 3: String 1C, skip the 1C just added, and pass through the next C; repeat around to add a total of 7C. String 1C and pass through the final 2 rows of the tab. Step up through the first C added in this round. Loop, Round 4: Work circular peyote stitch in this bead order: 2C, 2C, 1C, 2C, 1C, 2C, and 2C (Fig. 9). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim.



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Fig. 6: Attaching the strip to the base

Fig. 7: Embellishing the loop with a flower bead

Test the bracelet for size, threading the tab through the other side of the buckle until the loop touches the base. Start a new 8" thread at this point so it exits from the front of the base. String 1C, 1 flower, and 1C; pass back through the flower, the next C, and into the base. Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. ✦

Button:

Fig. 8: Stitching the tab

Fig. 9: Adding the loop

DIANE DENNIS is primarily a self-taught bead artist. She has been teaching beadwork in the northern Virginia area at Stars Beads in Vienna, Accents Beads in Rockville, Maryland, and Bead Obsessions in Alexandria. Contact Diane at [email protected] and through her website, www.DianeDennisBead work.com. RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Delica beads and all other materials: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.firemountaingems.com.

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project

diamond of pearls pendant Tr a n g G o r d o n

Double up two-needle right-angle weave to form this elegant two-layer, completely reversible diamond pendant.

ARTIST’S TIP

TECHNIQUES two-needle right-angle weave netting

For a reversible pendant with two different looks, use different-colored pearls on each side of the diamond.


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MATERIALS 3 g medium amethyst rainbow size 11° seed beads (A) 2 g metallic gold size 11° seed beads (B) 1 g silver-lined green size 11° seed beads (C) 12 crystal satin AB 4mm crystal bicones (D) 56 cream 3mm crystal pearl rounds (E) 16 light purple 3mm crystal pearl rounds (F) 1 amethyst 7×15mm crystal faceted teardrop Crystal 6 lb braided beading thread

1) LAYER 1. Work two-needle right-

angle weave to form the bottom layer of the pendant: Side 1: Mark one end of 6' of thread with the red pen and the other end with the black pen. Place a needle on each end of the thread. String 1E, 1A, and 1E on the red thread, then string 1A on the black thread; cross the needles through the last E strung. String 1A and 1E on the red thread and 1A on the black thread, then cross the needles through the last E strung; repeat to add a total of 7E. Corner 1: String 1A, 1D, 1A, and 1E on the red thread and 1A on the black thread; cross the needles through the last E strung to form the first corner. Side 2: String 1A and 1E on the red thread and 1A on the black thread, then cross the needles through the last E strung; repeat to add a total of 7E. Corner 2: String 1A, 1D, 1A, and 1E on the black thread and 1A on the red thread; cross the needles through the last E strung to form the first corner. Repeat Side 1, Corner 1, and Side 2. Connect: String 1A on the red thread and 1A, 1D, and 1A on the black thread; cross the needles through the first E added in this step. Pass the black thread through the nearest A. Weave the red thread through beads to exit toward the inside of the square, from the first A added on the black thread. Note: The needles will exit in opposite directions with the black on the left and the red on the right (Fig. 1).

TOOLS

Fig. 1: Completing Layer 1

Red and black permanent marking pens Scissors 2 size 12 beading needles

FINISHED SIZE: 1½ x 2¾"

Fig. 2: Adding the first stitch at the inner edge of the square

the previous step and pass the black thread through the following inner A to form a decrease (Fig. 3a). Continue working in the same manner to add a round of double-needle right-angle weave to the inside of Layer 1. Weave through beads to exit from the second A added in this step, with the needles exiting in opposite directions (Fig. 3). 3) LAYER 2. Work double-needle right-

a

Fig. 3: Finishing the inner edge of the square

angle weave, repeating Layer 1 but using the inner A from the previous step as the inner side of each unit (Fig. 4). 4) OUTER EDGE. Working around the outside edge of the square, connect the outer A of Layers 1 and 2 by adding 1C in each two-needle right-angle-weave unit on the sides and passing through 1D at the corners (Fig. 5). Secure the thread and trim. Set the square aside.

2) INNER EDGE. String 3A on the red

thread and cross the black thread through the third A just added. Pass the red thread through the next inner A added in the previous step (Fig. 2). *String 2A on the black thread and cross the red thread through the second A just added, then pass the black thread through the following inner A added in the previous step; repeat from * three times, alternating red and black threads. String 2A on the black thread and cross the red thread through the second A just added. Skip 1A on the inner A added in

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5) FLOWER. Work two-needle right-

angle weave to form a 2-layer flower: Use 6' of new thread to string 8A. Slide the beads to the middle of the thread and tie a knot to form a tight circle. Pass one end through the nearest A. Mark the end of the left thread with the red pen and the end of the right thread with the black pen. Round 2: String 1F, 1D, and 1F on the black thread and cross the red thread through the last F added; pass the black thread through the next A of Round 1. String 1D and 1F on the red thread and cross the black thread through the last F, then pass the red thread through the following A of Round 1; repeat around, alternating black and red threads, for a total of 7 right-angle-weave units. For the final unit, pass the black thread through the first F added in this step and string 1D; cross the red thread through the D (Fig. 6). Round 3: String 1F, 1A, and 1F on the black thread and cross the red thread through the last F added. Pass the black thread through the next D of Round 2. String 1A and 1F on the red thread, cross the black thread through the last F added, then pass the red thread through the following D in Round 2; repeat around, alternating black and red threads, for a total of 7 right-angle-weave units. For the final unit, string 1A on the red thread and pass the black thread through the next D of Round 2, the first F added in this round, and cross through the A just added (Fig. 7). Weave through beads to exit from a D of Round 2, with the threads exiting in opposite directions. Round 4: String 1B on the black thread and pass through the next D of Round 2; repeat to add a total of 8B (Fig. 8— blue thread). Round 5: Pass the red thread through the nearest B of Round 4; string 5B and pass through the next B of Round 4; Round 1:

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Fig. 7: Working

Round 2 of the flower

Round 3 of the flower

Fig. 8: Stitching Rounds 4 and 5 of the flower

repeat around to add a total of 40B. Exit from the third B added in this round (Fig. 8—red thread). Connect: Place the flower inside the beadwork formed in Steps 1–4 so four of the flower’s nets added in Round 5 touch the inside edge of the square. Use any thread available to securely stitch the center B of each point to the inside edge of the square (Fig. 9—green thread). Secure the thread and trim. Drop: Start 8" of new thread that exits a corner D on the square. String 5B, the teardrop, and 2B; pass back through the third B first added. String 2B; pass through the last D exited (Fig. 9—blue thread). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Bail: Start 2' of new thread that exits the D on the corner opposite the drop; thread a needle on each end and color one thread end red and the other black. String 4B on the red thread and 3B on the black thread and cross

Fig. 9: Adding the flower, drop, and bail

the needles through the fourth B just strung on the red thread; repeat three times (Fig. 9—red thread). String 3B on the red thread and 3B on the black thread; making sure the bail isn’t twisted, cross the needles through the first D exited in this section. Secure the thread and trim. ✦ TRANG GORDON lives in Irvine, California, where she enjoys doing beadwork and sharing her designs with friends. RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: FireLine braided beading thread, Swarovski teardrop and pearls, and all other materials: JJ Bead, (714) 848-5626, www.jjbead.com.



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project

miriam bangle J e a n Po we r

Inspired by a piece by Miriam Haskell, this memory-wire-supported bangle uses simple beading techniques to encase a rivoli at each end.

editors’ tip Use mint and forest green beads combined with a crystal AB rivoli for a different, bold look.

TECHNIQUES tubular peyote stitch wireworking


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MATERIALS 1 g clear lavender size 15° cylinder beads (A) 2 g gunmetal-lined clear size 15° seed beads (B) 9 g galvanized silver size 15° seed beads (C) 2 g galvanized silver size 11° cylinder beads (D) 2 foil-backed violet 14mm crystal rivolis White size D nylon beading thread Silver bracelet-size memory wire (2 rings long)

ARTIST’S TIPS • Always make sure you step up at the end of your rounds to be in the correct place to continue. • When working the rope, you know you’re ready to step up for the next round when you reach a B bead. • Forming the wire loops so they sit perpendicular to the memory wire makes it possible for the rivolis to sit facing up and away from your wrist rather than pointing toward each other.

TOOLS Size 12 beading needle Scissors Memory-wire cutters Round-nose pliers

FINISHED SIZE: Adjustable 1) BEZEL 1. Work tubular peyote stitch

to bezel a rivoli: Use 6' of thread to string 36D, leaving a 6" tail. Pass through the first D strung to form a circle. Round 3: Work 1A in each stitch for a total of 18A. Step up for the next and subsequent rounds by passing through the first bead added in the current round (Fig. 1).

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Rounds 1–2:

6 2 4

7 1

Work 1 stitch with 1B, then work 14 stitches with 1C in each stitch (Fig. 4—blue thread path).

Round 10:

3 5

Fig. 2: Working Rounds 4–8 of the bezel

Work 1 stitch with 1B, then work 4 stitches with 1C in each stitch. Pass through the next up bead from the previous round to form a decrease. Work 5 stitches with 1C in each stitch, then form a decrease; repeat once (Fig. 3).

Round 9:

Fig. 4: Stitching Rounds 10 and 11 of the bezel

Fig. 1: Stitching Round 3 of the bezel

Work 1B in each stitch for a total of 18B in each of the 2 rounds. Weave through beads to exit Round 1. Round 6: Work 1D in each stitch for a total of 18D. Round 7: Insert 1 rivoli into the beadwork facedown. Work 1C in each stitch for a total of 18C. Round 8: Work 1B in each stitch for a total of 18B (Fig. 2). Rounds 4–5:

Work 1 stitch with 1B, then 2 stitches with 1C in each stitch. Pass through the next 2 up beads from the previous round to form 2 decreases, then work 1C in each of 3 stitches; repeat once (Fig. 4—red thread path). Round 12: Work 1 stitch with 1B, then 8 stitches with 1C in each stitch (Fig. 5— blue thread path). Round 11:

Fig. 3: Adding Round 9 of the bezel

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Work 1 stitch with 1B, then 5 stitches with 1C in each stitch. Note: The second, fourth, and sixth beads will bridge over large gaps (Fig. 5—red thread path).

Round 13:

3) BEZEL 2. Repeat Step 1 to bezel the second rivoli, then work 3 rounds of the rope from Step 2. 4) ASSEMBLY. Finish the bracelet:

Use round-nose pliers to form a simple loop at each end of the memory wire. Pass one end of the wire through the beaded rope. Zip: Place the rope section of Bezel 2 over the opposite end of the memory wire. If necessary, stitch more tubular peyote rounds so the ropes are long enough that the final rounds of the two bezels can meet. Interlock the beads of the rope ends like a zipper, making sure the Cs align to continue the spiral. Weave back and forth through the rope ends, seamlessly connecting the ropes (Fig. 6). ✦ Memory wire:

Fig. 5: Adding Rounds 12 and 13 of the bezel

2) ROPE. Stitching right off the bezel, work 1 stitch with 1B and 5 stitches with 1C in each stitch. Repeat until the rope is 12½" or long enough to wrap the wrist twice. Set the beadwork aside.

JEAN POWER is an award-winning jewelry designer, author, and teacher. When not teaching or writing, she loves to combine beads with mixed materials and techniques and play roller derby. Visit her website at www.jeanpower.com.

Fig. 6: Zipping the rope ends

RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Swarovski crystal rivoli (article #1122), Delica cylinder beads, Nymo nylon beading thread, and all other materials: Bead Merchant, www .beadmerchant.co.uk. Similar materials: Fusion Beads.com, (888) 781-3559.

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project ARTIST’S TIPS

royal delta collar Susan B. Swanson

Pair iris cylinder beads with metallic seed beads to create a series of contrasting triangles that form an elegant necklace.

• Embellish the collar with crystal bicones or teardrops when working the picot edging. • Use a slide clasp in place of the toggle by adding additional seed-bead loops to the ends of the necklace. • The necklace can be made with either odd-count or even-count peyote stitch. • To widen the necklace, string additional beads at the beginning. 1) BASE. Peyote-stitch the body of the

necklace: Use 4' of thread to string 4C and 5B, leaving a 8" tail. Row 3: String 1B, skip the last B added, and pass back through the next B; repeat once. String 1C, skip the following C, and pass back through the next C; repeat once. String 1C and tie the tail and working threads together, tightening the beads into place. Pass back through the last C added (Fig. 1— green thread). Row 4: String 1C and pass back through the next C from the previous row; repeat once. String 1C and pass back through the next B. String 1B and pass back through the next B (Fig. 1—blue thread). Row 5: Work one peyote stitch with 1B and four stitches with 1C in each stitch. Form a hidden turnaround to exit back through the last C added (Fig. 1—red thread). Rows 1 and 2:

TECHNIQUES

Fig. 1: Stitching Rows 1–5 of the base

peyote stitch whipstitch picot

Continue working odd-count peyote stitch, forming a hidden turnaround in the odd rows, in this bead-stitch order: Row 6: Four stitches with 1C in each stitch. Row 7: Five stitches with 1C in each stitch.


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Four stitches with 1C in each stitch. Row 9: One stitch with 1B and four stitches with 1C in each stitch. Row 10: Three stitches with 1C in each stitch and one stitch with 1B. Row 11: Two stitches with 1B in each stitch and three stitches with 1C in each stitch. Row 12: Two stitches with 1B in each stitch and two stitches with 1C in each stitch. Row 13: Three stitches with 1B in each stitch and two stitches with 1C in each stitch. Row 14: One stitch with 1C and three stitches with 1B in each stitch. Row 15: Four stitches with 1B in each stitch and one stitch with 1C. Row 16: Four stitches with 1B in each stitch. Row 17: Five stitches with 1B in each stitch. Row 18: Four stitches with 1B in each stitch. Row 19: Four stitches with 1B in each stitch and one stitch with 1C. Row 20: One stitch with 1C and three stitches with 1B in each stitch. Row 21: Three stitches with 1B in each stitch and two stitches with 1C in each stitch. Row 22: Two stitches with 1C in each Row 8:

MATERIALS

stitch and two stitches with 1B in each stitch. Row 23: Two stitches with 1B in each stitch and three stitches with 1C in each stitch. Row 24: Three stitches with 1C in each stitch and one stitch with 1B. Row 25: One stitch with 1B and four stitches with 1C in each stitch (Fig. 2). Repeat Rows 6–25 to the desired length. Don’t trim the thread.

2 g gold metallic size 15° charlottes (A) 10 g gold metallic size 11° seed beads (B) 10 g purple iris size 11° cylinder beads (C) 1 gold 15mm toggle clasp Cream nylon beading thread

TOOLS Size 12 beading needle Scissors

FINISHED SIZE: 16"

2) CLASP. Add a needle to the tail thread and weave through beads to exit from the first C in Row 1 toward the center. String 12A and the bar half of the clasp. Pass through the second B added in Row 1 (Fig. 3). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the tail thread and trim. In a similar manner, use the working thread to add the ring half of the clasp to the other end of the base. Secure the working thread and trim. 3) TOP EDGING. Start a 4' thread that

exits up through the first C in Row 1. String 3A and pass the thread underneath the loop of thread that connects Rows 1 and 3. Pass back through the third A just added (Fig. 4—blue thread). String 2A, loop under the threads between the next two rows, and back through the second A just added (Fig. 4—

red thread); repeat down the length of the

base. Secure the thread and trim. 4) BOTTOM EDGING. Start a 4' thread

that exits down through the final B in Row 1. String 1B and pass the thread underneath the loop of thread that connects Rows 1 and 3. String 1B and pass up through the end B in Row 5 and down through the end C in Row 7 (Fig. 5—blue thread). String 4C, pass back through the first C just added to form a picot, pass up through the last C exited on the base, and up through the next B along the edge. Continue along the base edge, whipstitching 1B over the Bs at the bottom of the triangles and adding a picot of C at the point of the triangles (Fig. 5—red thread). Secure the thread and trim. ✦

25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18

Fig. 5: Adding the bottom edging

17 16 15 14 13

Fig. 3: Adding the clasp bar

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SUSAN B. SWANSON is a primarily self-taught beader and has been beading for four years. She lives in Richland, Washington, and also enjoys gardening and illustrating. Visit Susan’s website, www.susanbernadine.com, or contact her at [email protected].

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RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Delica cylinder beads and all other materials: Beads ’n’ Beyond/Quiltworks Northwest, (425) 453-6005, www.beadsand beyond-wa.com.

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Fig. 2: Forming Rows 1–25

Fig. 4: Stitching the top edging

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camelot cross bracelet Carole Ohl

The herringbone- and peyote-stitched components that form this regal bracelet tease the eye . . . are they diamonds or squares?

TECHNIQUES herringbone stitch circular peyote stitch


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let ARTIST’S TIPS • The tighter your thread tension, the more domed your square components will be. Lighter tension will result in a flatter style. Both are fine; this is a matter of personal preference. • Using all four colors is simply a design choice. If you prefer to use only two colors, this works, too. • Optional embellishment (as shown on the blue-and-amber bracelet at right): Once the square is complete, weave back to the center crystals and add 1D between each one.

5 g amber rainbow size 11° cylinder beads (A) 3 g matte blue-green iris size 11° cylinder beads (B) 3 g matte steel blue iris size 11° seed beads (C) 2 g dark Montana blue AB size 11° seed beads (D) 28 Pacific opal 2XAB 6mm crystal bicones (E) Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread

TOOLS Scissors Size 11 or 12 beading needle

FINISHED SIZE: 7"

1) SQUARE. Work circular peyote and

herringbone stitch to form a square component: Round 1: Use 5' of thread to string 4E, leaving a 3" tail. Pass through the 4E again to form a circle and tie a knot to secure. Exit through 1E. Round 2: String 2C and pass through the next E; repeat three times to add a total of 8C. Step up for the next and subsequent rounds by passing through the first C added in the current round. Round 3: String 2C and pass through the next C of Round 2, the nearest E, and the following C; repeat three times to add a total of 8C (Fig. 1). Round 4: String 2C, pass down through the next C of Round 3, string 6A, and pass up through the following C of Round 3; repeat three times to add a total of 8C and 24A (Fig. 2). Round 5: String 2C, pass down through the next C of Round 4, string 2A, skip 2A of Round 4, pass through the next 2A, string 2A, and pass up through the nearest C added in Round 4; repeat three times to add a total of 8C and 16A (Fig. 3). Round 6: String 2C, pass down through the next C of Round 5, string 1A, pass through the next 2A of Round 5, string 2A, pass through the following 2A of Round 5, string 1A,

Fig. 1: Adding Round 3

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and pass up through the nearest C of Round 5; repeat three times to add a total of 8C and 16A (Fig. 4—blue thread). Round 7: String 2C, pass down through the next C of Round 6, string 1A, pass through the next A of Round 6, string 2A, pass through the following 2A of Round 6, string 2A, pass through the nearest 2A of Round 6, string 1A, and pass up through the nearest C of Round 6; repeat three times to add a total of 8C and 24A (Fig. 4—red thread). Round 8: String 2D, pass down through the next C of Round 7, string 1B, pass through the next A of Round 7, string 1B, pass through the following 2A of Round 7, string 2B, pass through the nearest 2A of Round 7, string 1B, pass through the next A of Round 7, string 1B, and pass up through the nearest C of Round 7; repeat three times to add a total of 8D and 24B (Fig. 5). Round 9: String 1D, pass down through the next D of Round 8, string 1B, pass through the next B of Round 8, string 1B, pass through the next B of Round 8, string 2B, pass through the following 2B of Round 8, string 2B, pass through the nearest 1B of Round 8, string 1B, pass through the next 1B, string 1B, and pass up through the nearest D of Round 8; repeat three times to add a total of 4D and 32B (Fig. 6). Secure the thread and trim. Set aside. Repeat entire step five times for a total of 6 squares or enough to reach the desired bracelet length; for the final square, use 9' of thread and don’t trim. 2) ASSEMBLY. Weave the working thread of the final square through beads to exit up through a D of Round 9. String 1D and pass down through a D of Round 9 on the left side of a second square. String 1D and pass up through the original D exited on the first square. Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Weave down through the beads on the left side of the second square to exit the nearest D of Round 9 (Fig. 7—blue thread).

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String 1D and pass up through the nearest D of Round 9 on the first square. String 1D and pass down through the last D exited on the second square. Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Weave through beads on the first square to exit from the next connection D (Fig. 7—red thread). Repeat entire step four times to connect all of the squares. 3) CLASP BUTTON. Stitch a button:

Use 2' of thread to string 4E, leaving a 3" tail. Pass through all the E again to form a circle and tie a knot to secure. Exit through 1E. Picots: String 3C and pass through the next E; repeat three times to add a total of 12C. Exit through 1E (Fig. 8— blue thread). Connectors: String 1C and pass through the next E; repeat three times to add a total of 4C. Exit through the first C (a “connector”) added in this round (Fig. 8—red thread). Cross: String 7C, lay the strand across the center of the base circle, and pass through the nearest connector C; pass back through the 7C and through the original connector C. Weave through the nearest E and connector C (Fig. 9— blue thread). String 3C and pass through the fourth C added in this section. String 3C and pass through the connector C on the other edge of the circle; pass back through the beads just added. Weave through beads to exit down through the third C of a picot (Fig. 9—red thread). Shank: String 9A and lay the strand along the back of the button. Pass through the 3C of the opposite picot, back through the 9A just added, and through the 3C of the nearest picot. Repeat the thread path to reinforce; exit from the sixth A added (Fig. 10). Attach: String 5B and pass through the center 4B at the beginning end of the bracelet. String 5B and pass through the center 3A on the shank (Fig. 11).

Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure this thread and trim. 4) CLASP LOOP. Weave the working

thread of the final square through beads to exit through the sixth B added to the open end of the bracelet. String 27B or enough to fit snugly around the clasp button. Pass through the third B added on this end edge (Fig. 12). Repeat the thread path several times to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. ✦

CAROLE OHL is a graphic designer and certified Zentangle teacher. Teaching and sharing with others is what she loves best. Visit www.bead -patterns.com for more of Carole’s designs; read her blog at www.openseedarts.blogspot.com. RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: FireLine braided beading thread, Swarovski crystal bicones, and Delica cylinder beads: Artbeads.com, (866) 715-232. Miyuki seed beads: Charlene’s Beads, (760) 530-9436, www .cbbeads.com.

Base:

Fig. 8: Adding the picots and squares

Fig. 9: Adding the cross

Fig. 10: Stitching the shank

Fig. 11: Attaching the button

Fig. 12: Stitching the clasp loop

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cairo collar Ly n n D av y

A modern take on a classic style, this deceptively simple choker has plenty of intricate detail with glass drops that mimic high-end stones.

TECHNIQUES ladder stitch herringbone stitch flat and tubular peyote stitch picot fringe right-angle weave


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MATERIALS 1 g antique gold size 15° charlottes (A) 5 g taupe size 11° cylinder beads (B) 1 g bronze size 11° cylinder beads (C) 2 palace green opal 4mm crystal bicones 5 palace green opal 6mm crystal bicones (D) 6 turquoise Picasso glass 12×16mm top-drilled teardrop beads (E) Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread

ARTIST’S TIPS • Work your ladder stitch with even tension, but not too tight, so the neck strap remains flexible. • To adjust the necklace’s length, stitch extra ladder stacks on each side of the neck strap, making sure you always have an even number of rows and allow about ½" on each side for the clasp. • Experiment with other colorways or make the entire base with metallic cylinder beads. Add fringes to the centerpiece and straps to make a bigger, bolder statement.

1) CENTERPIECE BASE. Use the size

10 needle unless indicated. Work ladder and herringbone stitch to form the center’s base: Rows 1–3: Add a tension bead to the end of 4' of thread. Work a ladder-stitched strip 3B high and 28 rows long (Fig. 1). Weave through beads to exit up through the second-to-last stack. Row 4: String 2B, pass down through the next stack, and up through the following stack (Fig. 2); repeat to work 13 herringbone stitches, adding a total of 26B. Weave through beads to exit up through the third-to-last B added in the row (Fig. 3). Row 5: Work a total of 11 herringbone stitches with 2B in each stitch. Weave through beads to exit up through the third-to-last B added in the row (Fig. 4).

Fig. 1: Starting Rows 1–3

Fig. 4: Stepping up to Row 6

TOOLS Size 10 and 13 beading needles Scissors

Use B to work 6 rows of herringbone stitch with 9 stitches in each row. Form hidden turnarounds by weaving through beads as in Fig. 5. At the end of the final row, weave through beads to exit the third-to-last bead. Be careful not to pull the thread too tight or the herringbone will distort. Rows 12–17: Repeat Rows 6–11, this time working 7 stitches in each row. Rows 18–23: Repeat Rows 6–11, this time working 5 stitches in each row. Rows 24–29: Repeat Rows 6–11, this time working 3 stitches in each row. Row 30: Use 2B to work 1 herringbone stitch. Remove the tension bead. Secure the threads and trim.

FINISHED SIZE: 15¾"

Rows 6–11:

Fig. 2: Working the first

Fig. 3: Stepping up

herringbone stitch

to Row 5

Fig. 5: Making a hidden turnaround

Fig. 6: Ladder-stitching the strap

2) STRAPS. Start 3' of new thread that exits up through the B of Row 2 in the first ladder-stitched stack. Work a strip of ladder stitch 2B high and 90 rows long (Fig. 6). Secure the thread and trim. Repeat entire step on the other side of the centerpiece base, this time using 4' of thread. Don’t trim the thread.

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3) EDGE EMBELLISHMENTS. Add

various edgings and fringe to embellish the base: Herringbone edging: Weave the working thread of the second strap through beads to exit up through the final ladder stack, exiting toward the centerpiece. Note: When worn, this edging will hang down from the straps. Work herringbone stitch along the edge with 2C in each stitch (Fig. 7) for a total of 45 stitches. Exit up through the nearest 3B stack. Crystal fringe: String 1A, 1D, and 4A; pass back through the first of the 4A, the D, and 1A. Pull snug and pass down through the last 2B exited and up through the next 3B stack (Fig. 8a). Picot edging: String 1C, 1A, and 1C; pass down through the nearest 3B and up through the next 4B to form a picot (Fig. 8b); repeat to add a finish to the top of each herringbone column on the centerpiece base adding a total of 13 picot stitches. Work 1 crystal fringe and repeat the herringbone edging along the second strap’s edge. Secure the thread and trim.

4) CENTERPIECE EMBELLISHMENTS. Add teardrop and crystal

Fig. 7: Embellishing the strap

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Fig. 8: Adding a crystal fringe and the first picot edging to the centerpiece

fringe to the center base: Teardrop loop: Start 3' of new thread in the center base that exits up through the second B in Row 5 (marked with the lower left-hand blue X in Fig. 9). String 1A, 1B, 1A, 1E, 1A, 1B, and 1A; pass down through the fifth B in the same row. Weave through beads to exit up through the eighth B in Row 5 (Fig. 10). Add another teardrop loop as before, pass down through the eleventh B in Row 5, then weave through beads to exit up through the fourteenth B. Add a third teardrop loop and pass down through the seventeenth B in Row 5. Note: LoopFig. 9: Marking the embellishment attachment points are marked with points blue Xs in Fig. 9. Weave through beads to exit up through the third B in Row 10 (marked with the lower right-hand red X in Fig. 9). Crystal fringe: String 2A, 1D, and 4A; pass back through the first of the 4A, the D, and the nearest A. String 1A and pass down through the next B along the same row (Fig. 11). Weave through the beads of Row 10 to add another crystal fringe that mirrors the one just made. Note: Fringe-attachment points are marked with red Xs in Fig. 9.

Fig. 10: Adding an embellishment loop

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Continue to add loop and fringe embellishments at the red and blue points marked in Fig. 9. Secure the thread and trim. 5) CLASP BAR. Work peyote stitch to

form the bar half of the toggle clasp: Use 2' of thread to form a strip of two-drop peyote stitch 14C wide and 10 rows long. Tube: Fold the strip so the first and last rows interlock like a zipper. Weave the beads of these rows together to form a seamless tube. Pass through the center of the tube to exit from one end. Ends: String one 4mm bicone and 1A; pass back through the bicone and the center of the beaded tube; repeat to add the other end (Fig. 12—blue thread). Repeat the thread path to reinforce, using the size 13 needle if necessary. Weave through beads to exit from the center of the tube, 8 beads from one end. Attach: Ladder-stitch 2C to the last 2C exited on the tube. Continue working ladder stitch to form a strip 2C tall and 3 stacks long (Fig. 12—blue thread). Ladder-stitch the final 2C to the 2B stack at one end of the necklace (Fig. 12—red thread). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Base:

6) CLASP RING. Work tubular peyote stitch to form the ring half of the toggle clasp: Rounds 1–2: Use 2' of thread to string 31C. Pass through the first 2C again to form a circle. Round 3: Work 15 stitches with 1C in each stitch. Step up through the first 2C added in Rounds 1 and 2 and the first C added in this round (Fig. 13—blue thread). Rounds 4–5: Work 14 stitches with 2A in each stitch, then weave through beads to exit from the first A in Round 1; repeat to add a fifth round, working off the beads of Round 1 (Fig. 13—red thread). Exit through the first 2C of Rounds 1 and 2. Zip: Press Rounds 1 and 5 together so the beads touch on the outside of the circle. Use A to connect the rounds in a right-angle-weave thread path (Fig. 14). Note: Each unit will have 2A on the top and bottom and 1A on each side. Weave through beads to exit from the open 2C at the start of the ring. Attach: Ladder-stitch 2C to the last 2C exited on the ring. Continue working Fig. 13: Stitching

ladder stitch to form a strip 2C tall and 3 stacks long. Ladder-stitch the final 2C to the 2B stack at the other end of the necklace. Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. ✦ LYNN DAVY lives and beads in the United Kingdom and considers herself retro rather than vintage. Visit www.nemeton.clara.net and www .nemeton.etsy.com. The cylinder beads used in this design were a gift from her much-loved beading buddy Pollie Jeffery, a very special, brave, and funny lady who passed away in 2010. This project is dedicated to Pollie’s memory. RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: Charlottes: Laura McCabe, (860) 245-0455, www.justletmebead.com. Delica cylinder beads, Swarovski bicones, and FireLine braided beading thread: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.firemountaingems .com. Teardrops: Land of Odds, (615) 292-0610, www.landofodds.com.

Fig. 14: Zipping the ring with right-angle weave ve

the clasp ring

Fig. 12: Adding the bar ends and attaching the bar to the strap

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dvd excerpt Excerpted from the downloadable instructions included with the new DVDs, Beadwork: Peyote Stitch—Basics and Beyond and Beadwork: Herringbone Stitch—Basics and Beyond, featuring Editor Melinda Barta. Available at your favorite bead shop or interweavestore.com ($29.99 each).

Peyote and Herringbone: BASICS AND BEYOND BEADWORK EDITOR MELINDA BARTA in her newest DVDs reveals everything you need to master peyote and herringbone stitches. After a review of the basic materials and stitches, Melinda teaches invaluable tips and countless techniques for taking your peyote and herringbone skills to the next level—including shaping how-tos, embellishments, stitch variations, and more. The DVD format lets you learn at your own pace, giving you the experience of a private lesson with Melinda. Plus, with the downloadable supplement (some of which is shared here), you can revisit the detailed illustrations presented in the lessons. Discover ways to improve your jewelry-making skills and fall in love with seed beading all over again by mastering two of the most popular stitches.

Join artist and author Melinda Barta in six watch-and-learn lessons in each DVD.

Follow along with Melinda as she demonstrates each stitch.

Take the next step in your journey as a seed beader with fun embellishments for all of your designs.

Learn the secrets of seed beading with easy-to-follow stitch diagrams.

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Herringbone

Stitch Basics and Beyond Tubular, spiral, flat, and more!

with

Melinda Barta

HERRINGBONE STITCH Increasing Herringbone FIGURE 1: Increasing between columns.

You can always increase the size of your beadwork by using larger beads. However, a fun way to increase herringbone stitch is by adding beads between columns. Notice how this illustration shows 3 columns of herringbone (indicated with white beads). To work an increase row, begin the row as usual by working a stitch with 2 beads, but before passing up through the first bead of the next column, string 1 bead (such as the blue crystal bicone in the illustration). Now you can pass up through the first bead of the next column and continue stitching in this manner across the row. For a more gradual increase, string 1 to 2 seed beads between columns instead of a crystal bicone. This technique works for flat, circular, and tubular variations.

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Figure 1 Work a decrease by switching to smaller beads or reducing the number of beads added between columns.

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FIGURE 2: Adding Accents. Take your de-

signs to the next level by adding fun accents within columns. Before adding the 2 beads needed for a traditional herringbone stitch, string 1 accent bead (indicated in orange) and then the 2 herringbone beads (indicated in blue). Pass back through the accent bead, down through the second bead of the first column, and up through the first bead of the next column.

Embellishments FIGURE 6: Stitch in the ditch. “Stitching in

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the ditch” is a way to add dimension by embellishing the surface of a strip of beadwork. Exit a bead of the strip, string 1 crystal bicone (or other accent bead), and pass through the next bead in the same row of the strip. Note: One row of beads is indicated with orange beads to show which row is being embellished with crystal bicones.

Peyote Stitch Basics and Beyond TIPS, embellishments, and more!

Shaping

with WO R K S H O P

Melinda Barta Figure 6

PEYOTE STITCH

Figure 2

Embellishments FIGURE 3: Decorative turnaround for flat

herringbone. Instead of looping your thread around previous threads to work a turnaround, string 1 bead at the end of each row (indicated in orange). Not only does this bead act as a stopper to allow you to turn around and pass back through the last herringbone bead exited, but it also adds a bit of decoration.

Shaping

FIGURE 7: Peaked edging. To give the end

FIGURE 4: End-row decrease. To end a row

short, work a mid-row turnaround between previously stitched beads by passing the needle under the thread of the previous row. String 1 bead (indicated in blue) and continue peyote-stitching across the row.

of your beadwork a decorative look, create peaked edging by adding a bead in every other stitch. For the spaces where you aren’t adding beads, weave through beads of the previous rows to reach the next “up” bead.

Figure 4

Figure 7

FIGURE 5: End-row increase. To increase

the width of a strip of beadwork, exit a “down” bead at the end of the strip. (This “down” bead is in the second-to-last row.) Note: The following beads are added in blue on the illustration. String 3 beads and pass back through the first bead just added. String 1 bead and pass through the nearest “up” bead in the final row of the beadwork. Continue stitching back and forth across the rows as before.

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Figure 5

Get started with a comprehensive tools and materials overview: Learn which to use and how to use them.

Watch previews of the DVDs at interweavestore.com/peyotedvdpreview and interweavestore.com/herringbonedvdpreview.

Try your hand at tubular herringbone stitch.

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ruffled chain bracelet Laina Goodman

Form a smooth, seamless transition from peyote to herringbone stitch while making the components for this airy, delicate bracelet.

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ARTIST’S TIPS • You can easily turn a pair of components into a pair of earrings. Simply attach an ear wire to the picot at the top of the scallop, and it will dangle beautifully. • Change the color of the melon rounds to give the bracelet more dimension. You can also substitute another 8mm bead, such as a crystal round or pearl.

5 g dark bronze size 15° seed beads (A) 5 g gold-lined aqua size 15° seed beads (B) 2 g coral-lined amber size 11° cylinder beads (C) 30 Indian pink size 3mm crystal bicones (D) 13 smoky topaz 3mm crystal bicones (E) 6 pale green luster 8mm melon rounds (F) 1 amethyst 15mm Czech glass button with shank Smoke 4 lb braided beading thread

TOOLS 2 size 12 beading needles Scissors

1) SCALLOP COMPONENT. Work

rounds of circular peyote and herringbone stitch to form one of the bracelet’s components: Base: Use 3' of thread to string 1A, 1D, 1F, 1D, and 1A, leaving a 6" tail. Pass back through the last D added and continue through the F/D/A. Weave through the beads again to reinforce, exiting the first A (Fig. 1). Rounds 1 and 2: String 20A and pass through the A at the other end of the base. String 20A and pass through the first A exited in this section. Weave through beads to exit from the same A the thread exits; tie a square knot. Add a needle to the tail, weave through several beads, and trim. Weave the working thread to exit 1A right of the knot (Fig. 2—green thread). Round 3: String 1A, skip 1A from the previous round, and pass through the next A; repeat around to add a total of 21A. Step up through the first A added in this round (Fig. 2—blue thread). Round 4: Work peyote stitch with 1A in each stitch for a total of 21A (Fig. 2—red thread). Weave through beads to exit down through the sixth A from the left of the top A (Fig. 3a). Round 5 (semicircle): Work eleven peyote stitches with 2B in each stitch for a total of 22B. Weave through beads to exit up through the last B added (Fig. 3).

FINISHED SIZE: 7" Fig. 1: Forming the base

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Fig. 4: Stitching Rounds 6–9

Begin working herringbone stitch by stringing 2B, then pass down through the next B from the previous round and up through the following B; repeat ten times to add a total of 22B. Weave through beads to exit up through the last B added (Fig. 4—green thread). Rounds 7 and 8 (semicircles): Repeat Round 6 two times (Fig. 4—blue thread). Round 9 (semicircle): String 1A, pass down through the next B from the previous round, string 1C, and pass up through the following B. String 1D and 1A, pass back through the D and down through the next B, string 1C, and pass up through the following B. String 1A, pass down through the next B, string 1C, and pass up through the following B. String 1E and 1B; pass back through the E and down through the next B, string 1C, and pass up through the following B. Repeat entire section once. String 1A, pass down through the next B, string 1C, and pass up through the following B. String 1D and 1A, pass back through the D and down through the next B. String 1C and pass up through the following B. String 1A and pass down through the next B to add a total of 9A, 2B, 10C, 3D, and 2E in this Round 6 (semicircle):

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round (Fig. 4—red thread). Weave through beads to exit the nearest A in Round 4, next to the final herringbone-stitched column. Finish: Work four peyote stitches with 2B in each stitch. String 5B, skip over the next up bead of Round 4, and pass through the following up bead. Work

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2) ASSEMBLY. Use the working thread of one component to weave through the 2B in Round 7’s sixth column of a second component, then pass through the last B exited on the first component (Fig. 6). Repeat the thread path to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Repeat to connect all the components.

3) CLASP. Form a button/loop clasp:

Use the working thread at one end of the bracelet to string 2B, 1E, 8B, and the button. Pass back through the eighth-to-last B and the E just added. String 2B and pass through the last B exited on the component (Fig. 7). Repeat the thread path several times to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim.

Button:

Start a new 1' thread that exits from an A at the top of the middle column at the other end of the bracelet. String an odd-numbered strand of B long enough to fit snugly around the button (37B). Pass through the last A exited, all the B just added, the A again, and exit through the first B. String 1B, skip 1B previously strung, and pass through the next B; repeat around the circle to add a peyotestitched embellishment (Fig. 8). Secure the thread and trim. ✦

Loop:

LAINA GOODMAN has a passion for all media, including beadweaving, metalwork and metal clay, sewing, felting, and more. As co-owner of Artful Beads Studio and Workshop in Pennington, New Jersey, she has the opportunity to teach classes and share her enthusiasm for everything artistic. Laina lives in Hillsborough, New Jersey, with her husband and their cat.

Fig. 6: Connecting the components

RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or contact: FireLine braided beading thread, Swarovski crystals, and all other beads and findings: Artful Beads Studio and Workshop, (609) 737-1077, www.artfulbeadstudio.com.

Fig. 7: Adding the clasp button

Fig. 8: Stitching Fig the clasp loop

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Stitch this easy-to-make cuff bangle with long drops for a dramatic scaly effect.

• Make sure your size 8° beads have a tall profile. If your base curves more than the inside diameter of the bracelet, your size 8° bead hole-to-hole dimension is too small.

ON THE COVER!

TECHNIQUES ladder stitch brick stitch peyote stitch


MATERIALS 15 g matte blue iris size 8° seed beads (A) 28 g matte green iris 4×7mm long drops (B) Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread

TOOLS Size 10 beading needle Scissors

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VARIATION 1) BASE. Use 6' of thread to ladderstitch a strip with 2A, 3B, and 2A, making sure to orient all the Bs in the same direction (Fig. 1). Work brick stitch with loose tension off the strip in the same bead order until all the Bs are used or to about 9" (Fig. 2). Note: To achieve the proper shaping, it’s important to choose beads of the same height for each row. 2) JOIN. Making sure the beadwork isn’t

Fig. 1: Ladder-stitching the first row of the base

You can achieve a different look for the inside of the bangle by replacing the size 8° beads with size 6° seed beads or stacks of 2 size 11° seed beads. A bangle made with size 6°s tends to be stiffer than one made with size 8°s, whereas a bangle made with size 11°s is the most flexible of all the options.

Fig. 2: Brick-stitching the second row in the base

twisted, align the base’s ends and weave in and out of beads to stitch them together, forming a tube. Note: The beads should align so they maintain a brickstitched pattern (Fig. 3). 3) ZIP. Roll the inside diameter of the

base tube so the edge As interlock like a zipper and all Bs are on the outside. Follow a peyote-stitch thread path to zip these beads together, pulling tight every few beads, to form a seamless tube (Fig. 4). ✦

Fig. 3: Stitching the base ends together

Fig. 4: Zipping the inside diameter of the bracelet

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ARTIST’S TIPS • Some freshwater pearls have small holes. If needed, use a bead reamer to enlarge the holes before you begin the project or eliminate the pearls with small holes. • If you have trouble keeping tight tension, wax or condition your thread before you begin stitching.

After just about twenty minutes of beading, you’ll have a sweet little component to use in a bracelet, as a bead cap for an earring, or even as the top of an elegant ring. TECHNIQUES

1) COMPONENT. Create a component

fringe picot

Round 1:


MATERIALS & TOOLS Size 11° seed beads (A) 12 (per component) 4×3mm pearls (B) 6 lb braided beading thread Scissors Size 12 beading needle

FINISHED SIZE: ¾" (component)

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using fringe and picots: Use 2' of thread to string 4A, leaving a 3" tail. Tie a knot to form a tight circle. Pass through the first A strung (Fig. 1—blue thread). Round 2: String 1B and 1A; pass back through the B just strung and through the next A of Round 1. Repeat around for a total of 4 fringes. Exit the first A added Fig. 1: Working in this round Rounds 1 and 2 (Fig. 1—red thread).

Note: To keep the fringes taut, pinch the A at the tip of the first fringe to pull the thread tight and repeat around to continue tightening the thread. Each pearl will be centered between two A of Round 1. Round 3: String 1A, 1B, and 1A; pass back R through the B just strung, string 1A, and pass through the A at the tip of the next Round 2 fringe. Repeat around for a total of 4 fringes. Exit from the second A added in this round, at the tip of the first fringe (Fig. 2). Tighten the thread as before.


String 2A, 1B, and 2A; pass through the A at the tip of the nearest fringe of Round 3. Repeat around to add a total of 16A and 4B. Exit from the third A added in this round (Fig. 3).

Round 4:


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TRY THIS Mix up your materials! If you’d like to use beads other than the 4×3mm pearls called for in the materials list, here are a few variations.


*String 3A, skip the next A of Round 4, and pass through the following A; repeat once. Pass through the nearest B and A. Repeat from * three times to add a total of 8 picots (Fig. 4). Note: Repeat the thread path at least once using tight tension, especially if you want to use the component in a bracelet. This will help the component maintain its round shape. Secure the threads and trim.

Round 5 (picots):

• Using 4mm crystal bicones (shown here in dorado gold 2X) results in a slightly higher component, with a tip that is more pronounced because of the angles of the bicones. • If you don’t have 4×3mm freshwater pearls on hand, 4mm round crystal pearls (shown in dusty purple on p. 76) also work well. • For an airy component with more negative space between beads, try 3mm fire-polished rounds (shown at right in silver).

force; secure the thread and trim. Link together the remaining components in the same manner. Attach the chain of components to a clasp using seed-bead loops. Earrings: Repeat Step 1 to make 2 components. Use one 2" head pin to string one 9×18mm teardrop (or other accent bead), 1 component (wide end first), and 1A. Form a wrapped loop that attaches to 1 ear wire. Repeat entire section for a second earring. ✦

Fig. 4: Adding picots in Round 5

2) FINISHING OPTIONS. Make more

components and, if desired, use them in a bracelet or earring design: Bracelet: Repeat Step 1 to make 5 or more components, but do not trim the working thread. Use the remaining thread of 1 component to exit the tip of a picot in Round 5 and string one 8mm crystal pearl (or other accent bead). Pass through the tip of a picot on another component, pass back through the pearl, and through the last A exited on the first component. Repeat the thread path twice to rein-

MELINDA BARTA is editor of Beadwork magazine. She is the author of the best-selling books Custom Cool Jewelry (Interweave, 2008) and Hip to Stitch (Interweave, 2005) and coauthor of Mixed Metals (Interweave, 2009). Visit www .melindabarta.com.

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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

Needin’ 2B Beadin’–Apple Valley [email protected] 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

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 www.beadsandartifacts.com 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.

949 N. Tustin Ave.

(714) 639-1611

The Bead Studio–Redondo Beach www.bead-studio.com Everything a bead store should be! Fantastic selection of semiprecious, Czech, Delicas, silver, findings, tools, books. We offer wide array of beading, wire, PMC, polymer, and specialty classes. Tue–Fri 10–7, Sat 10–5, Sun 12–5.

2008 Artesia Blvd.

(877) For-Beads

South Sun Products–San Diego www.SouthSunProducts.com 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.).

8601 Aero Dr.

(858) 309-5045

www.breabeadworks.com

The Black Bead–San Diego

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.

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.

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

(925) 682-6493

Beadtopia–El Segundo (S. of LAX) www.bead-topia.com We are a full-service bead store with knowledgeable staff and friendly service. Find all the newest beading and jewelry trends, plus a large selection of glass, semiprecious, pearls, Delicas, seed beads, and findings. See our website for our ever-changing, exciting classes and party details. Mon, Tue, Fri 11–5, Wed, Thu 11–7, Sat 10–4, closed Sun.

319 Richmond St.

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Katherine’s Beads & Supplies –Grand Terrace

5003 Newport Ave.

(619) 222-2115

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.

(805) 547-1578

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Bead Need–Ft. Lauderdale (Davie)

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.

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.

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

Beads on Main–Vacaville

11928 N. Washington

313 Main St.

(707) 446-1014

(303) 451-1900

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.

(719) 583-BEAD (2323)

Beadsong–Salida 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.

The Bead Hive–Guilford 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)

(970) 453-1964

www.thebeadhivect.com

1250 Boston Post Rd.

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.

(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 14–15.

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)

(800) 337-3844

Bead & Art–Lighthouse Point (Pompano) 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

Celestial Beading–Madeira Beach (Gulf Coast) www.celestialbeading.com **New Larger Location:** Large inventory of semiprecious gemstones, Swarovski, Czech glass, Miyuki seed beads, hill tribe, findings, pearls, and more. Expansive showroom with private crafting room. Classes for all experience levels. Open 7 days. Celestial Beading—Gulfside Tom Stuart Cswy.

201 150th Ave.

(727) 398-3910

Beads Etc.–Maitland 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!

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

The Bead Strand–Ocala

(203) 453-6681

Jackie’s Bead Boutique Inc. –Colorado Springs

207–F West Rockrimmon Blvd.

4205 NW 16th Blvd.

www.beadstoreorlando.com

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224 S. Main St.

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.

(719) 530-011

Breckenridge Bead Gallery–Breckenridge 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.

(954) 880-0880

Avalon Bead Store/Gifts of Avalon –Gainesville

www.beadandart.com

Frani’s Beads–Pueblo www.franibeadshoppe.com

1000 W. 6th St.

5735 S. University Dr.

www.avalonbeadstore.com

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.

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.

(970) 667-3087

Alley Cat Beads–Northglenn

(209) 464-BEAD

The Spirited Bead & Klews Gallery –Tehachapi and Ridgecrest

435 W. J St. 104 W. Panamint

907 Van Buren, #150

www.claspon-claspoff.com

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

D E L AWA R E Sparkles BEAD SHOP!! and Gallery–Newark

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

Flamingo Beads–Orange City www.FlamingoBeads.com “A New Florida Attraction.” (Just north of Orlando and west of Daytona.) Quality gemstones, pearls, Czech beads, seed beads, marcasite, findings, Swarovski, and much more. Plus Florida’s largest selection of 2-hole slider beads. Sunday 11–4.

1141 S. Volusia Ave.

(386) 774-4555

www.sparklesbeadshop.com

Bead Bar® Full-Service Bead Stores–Orlando

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!

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.

#2 Liberty Plaza

(302) 368-3944

F LO R I D A 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.

(407) 574-7164

Baskets by Baker–Cocoa Beach www.bakersbeads.com 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.

266 N. Atlantic Ave.

(321) 613-3900

Dunedin Beads–Dunedin 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.

730 Broadway, Ste. 3

www.beadbarbead.com

1319 Edgewater Dr.

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

(727) 738-9000

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Beading Elements Inc.–Sarasota www.beadingelements.com

The Beading Boutique–Altamonte Springs

1046 Montgomery Rd.


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bodacious beads–Des Plaines

www.tampabeadcafe.com

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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!

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.


4117A Gunn Hwy.

(813) 374-9099

Raintree Craft and Design Corp.–Titusville

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.

3550 S. Washington Ave., Ste. 15

(321) 383-1556

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

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

ILLINOIS City Beads–Chicago

1942 River Rd.

(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.

Customer quotes: “best prices,” “beautiful store,” “biggest selection, just awesome.” Classes available. Swarovski crystals and pearls, seed beads, Czech, Bali, semiprecious, gemstones, sterling silver initials, books, charms, bone, wood, sterling silver wire, chain. Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 11–7; Thu, Sat 11–6; Sun 12–5.

4909 W. 95th St.

(708) 952-0603

Bead in Hand–Oak Park 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.

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

www.beadinhand.com

145 Harrison St.

(708) 848-1761

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

8 S. Brockway

(847) 776-BEAD (2323)

Free to Bead–Peoria Heights www.freetobead.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.

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.

816 Waukegan Rd.

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.

(847) 607-8702

1311 E. Seiberling Ave.

(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

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

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

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 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

(309) 682-2323

La Bead, Oh!–Springfield www.labeadoh.com

1500 S. Sixth St.

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341 W. State St.

(309) 266-7884

Goldie’s Beads, Findings, Buttons & Crafts –Oak Lawn

www.citybeadschicago.com

(312) 316-1910

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

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.

3928 N. Rockwell St.

Sweet Earth (Formerly Ben Franklin) –Sycamore

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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

Bead Boutique–Prince Frederick

Bead Bohemia–Farmington

www.mdbeadboutique.com

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!

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]

28 Solomons Island Rd. South

(410) 535-6337

Accents Bead Shop–Rockville (White Flint area)

www.toocutebeads.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.

31711 Grandriver

www.accentsbeads.com

(301) 881-2003

Bead Haven–Frankenmuth

www.thebeadwarehouse.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!

www.beadhaven.com

1597 Cavalry Dr.

2740 Garfield Ave.

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 customerfriendly 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

(301) 565-0487

(301) 694-4900

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

925 S. Main St., E-1

(989) 652-3566

The Creative Fringe LLC–Grand Haven www.thecreativefringe.com

MASSACHUSETTS

A Bead Boutique–Alexandria

(866) 342-3237

Marvin Schwab/The Bead Warehouse –Silver Spring 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].

LO U I S I A N A

(248) 474-9264

Too Cute Beads–Farmington 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.

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.

(859) 384-8785

33321 Grand River Ave.

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

The Bead Tree–West Falmouth www.thebeadtree.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.

(734) 451-7410

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.

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].

455 99th Ave. NW

67 Blacksmith Shop Rd.

(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.

(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 Raisin River Beads–Dundee

(763) 717-4200

Beadbury–Osseo www.beadbury.com

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.

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KENTUCKY After Glow Beads–Louisville

(507) 288-2258

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 gold-filled 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

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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

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.

7664 W. Lake Mead Blvd., #111

(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 info@jubilibeadsandyarns. com.

(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.

(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)

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.

(201) 385-6225

Extraordinary Beads–Clinton

713 Haddon Ave.

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12 Main St.

(603) 654-2805

(973) 821-5280

NEW MEXICO 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 –Albuquerque 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

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

N O RT H C A RO L I N A 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.

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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 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

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

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

Beads ‘N More–Akron-Green 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 Bead Q! now has Ohio’s widest selection of beads! Swarovski crystal, sterling silver findings, semiprecious bead strands. Classes and parties.

(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].

6347 Sawmill Rd.

(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

Bead Paradise II—Oberlin www.beadparadise.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.

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.

Beads of a Feather–Kutztown www.beadfeather.com

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 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! 4327 N. Western Ave. Ph./Fax: (405) 525-5454

OREGON Azillion Beads–Bend www.azillionbeads.net “More beads than you can imagine!” NEW LOCATION IN BEND. Over 2,000 sq. ft. of beads. Call for directions. E-mail azillionbeads@ gmail.com.

240 NE Emerson, Ste. 110

(541) 617-8854

Root’s Beads–Depoe Bay 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 www.azillionbeads.net “More beads than you can imagine!” Over 2,000 sq. ft. of beads. Call for shop hours.

1011 Valley River Way #108

(541) 338-8311

(419) 842-8183

(541) 683-5903

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.

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.

(541) 387-4367

www.beadithere.com 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).

4223 Washington Rd.

www.beadsatdusticreek.com

A newly located artistic venue. Classes available. Customers always come first and always return.

1165 W. Baltimore Pike

(503)235-4800

P E N N S Y LV A N I A

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.

(215) 579-8340

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.

(412) 687-1513

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.

(412) 420-1020

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

Reed’s Beads–Ambler www.reeds-beads.com

(215) 540-5585

The Rolling Bead–Carlisle

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.

(717) 600-8222

RHODE ISLAND

www.therollingbead.com 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.

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

The Bead Garden–Havertown

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.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

www.mbjewelryandbeads.com Located in the heart of historic downtown Aiken. Enjoy shopping in 5 rooms of beads. Phenomenal selection of semiprecious stones, pearls, Swarovski, sterling, Czech, Toho seed beads, tools, findings. Mon–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–4. [email protected].

145 Laurens St. SW

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The Bead Gallery–York

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.

2122 Darby Rd.

(610) 892-2740

Bucks County Beads–Newtown

Buttercup Beads–Pottstown

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

200 S. Spring Garden St. Toll-free

(724) 941-5112

Blue Santa Beads–Media

5802 Douglas St.

Beads At Dusti Creek–Portland

32 N. Main St.

(570) 714-6700

Bead It!–McMurray

4521 Butler St.

Sparkling Creations–Hood River

4848 SE Division Ave.

(610) 683-7020

Beadweaver’s–Luzerne (Wilkes-Barre)

Crystal Bead Bazaar–Pittsburgh

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.

416 Oak St. Mall

230 W. Main St.

#2 Cambridge Ln.

www.harlequinbeads.com

1027 Willamette St.

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. Web store up in July.

www.bluesantabeads.net

www.rootsbeads.com

Harlequin Beads & Jewelry–Eugene

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8584 E. Washington

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Chevron Trading Post & Bead Company –Asheville

(803) 502-0200

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Your Place to Bead–Horse Feathers –Campobello

Nova Beads and Creations–Houston www.novabeads.net

www.Beadworkzstore.com

www.horsefeathers1.com

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.

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.


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

TEXAS 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

1023 S. Greenville Ave.( Allen)

(214) 509-6700

Nomadic Notions–Austin 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.

(512) 454-0001

Bead Fountain–College Station 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.

(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

The Artful Bead–Fort Worth www.artfulbead.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.

5304 Trail Lake Dr.

(817) 294-2903

Beadoholique–Houston 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

3518 White Oak Dr.

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 www.bittercreekdesigns.com 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 Studio Baboo® “A Big Little Bead Store” –Charlottesville

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

Beyond Beads Gallery–Spokane

www.studiobaboo.com

www.beyondbeads.com

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.hausofbeads.com 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.

701 N. Battlefield Blvd.

(757) 549-5124

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

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.

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Spring Beads–Houston/Spring

Beadworkz–Portsmouth

12021 E. Sprague

(509) 891-8653

Rings & Things Wholesale–Spokane 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.

304 E. 2nd Ave.

(509) 252-2900

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

621 W. Mallon, Ste. 412

(509) 325-2867

WISCONSIN Bead Bucket–Door County www.themotherbead.com 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

(920) 854-7047

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POCO Creations & Beads–Winnipeg

Texas

www.pocobeads.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.

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.

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 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.

1264 W. Main St.

(608) 837-5900

ECLECTICA–Brookfield www.eclecticabeads.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.

18900 W. Bluemound Rd.

(262) 641-0910

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

(877) 473-2323

Country Beads–Vancouver www.countrybeads.com 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.

2015 W. 4th Ave.

(604) 730-8056

Kimdoly Beads–Vancouver 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.

575 Archibald St.

(204) 219-2528

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Dallas Bead Society E-mail: [email protected] Web address: www.dallasbead.org Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dallasbeadsociety/ 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

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).

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.beadaddict.ca

BEAD SOCIETIES California

Working professionally with beads for over a decade, we feature classroom-tested, originally designed beaded jewellery kits complete with illustrated instructions and all components. Online ordering featuring PayPal at www.beadaddict.ca.

Bead Society of San Diego County 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.

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.

New Jersey


www.themotherbead.com

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

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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

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.

make strips of beads or as the foundation for brick and herringbone stitches. P E Y OT E S T I TC H

Begin with a foundation row of evencount ladder stitch. String 2 beads, pass down through the second-tolast bead in the ladder and up through the next bead. String 2 beads, pass down the next bead and then up through the following. Repeat to the end of the row. To end the row, pass back through the last 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 the beads to angle-up in each column, like a herringbone fabric.

One-drop flat peyote stitch begins by stringing an even number of beads to create the first two rows. Begin the third row by stringing 1 bead and passing back through the second-tolast bead of the previous row. String another bead and pass back through the fourth-to-last bead of the previous row. Continue adding 1 bead at a time, passing over every other bead of the previous row.

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.

Two-drop flat peyote stitch is worked the same as above, but with 2 beads at a time instead of 1.

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 tube. String 2 beads. Pass down through the next bead and up through the following bead. Repeat around the tube. At the end of the round, pass through the first beads of the previous and current rounds to step up to the new round. L A D D E R S T I TC H

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 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.

To make a mid-project peyotestitch decrease, simply pass the thread through 2 beads without adding a bead in the “gap.” In the next row, work a regular one-drop peyote stitch over the decrease. Keep tension taut to avoid holes.

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. B E A D E M B RO I D E RY

For single stitch embroidery, begin by passing the needle through the fabric, from wrong side to right side, at the place where the first bead is to go. String a bead and pass the needle back through the fabric right next to the bead. Bring the needle back through the fabric where the next bead is to go, thread 1 bead and go back down through the fabric. Continue. Note: Use bugle beads between 2 seed beads to protect the thread from the sharp edges on bugle beads and single-stitch as one bead.

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 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 last 2 beads just strung. Pass through the next side bead of the previous row, string 2 beads, pass through the last bead of the previous unit, the side bead just passed through, and the first bead just strung. Repeat from * to complete the row, then begin a new row as before. Start

the center of the thread. *Use one needle to string 1 bead, then pass the other needle back through it. String 1 bead on each needle, then repeat from * to form a chain of right-angle units. To turn at the end of the row, use the left needle to string 3 beads, then cross the right needle back through the last bead strung. Use the right needle to string 3 beads, then cross the left needle back through the last bead strung. To continue the row, use the right needle to string 2 beads; pass the left needle through the next bead on the previous row and back through the last bead strung. NETTING (SINGLE THREAD)

Begin by stringing a base row of 13 beads. String 5 beads and pass back through the fifth bead from the end of the base row. String another 5 beads, skip 3 beads of the base row, and pass back through the next; repeat to the end of the row. To turn, pass back through the last 3 beads (one leg of the last net). String 5 beads, pass back through the center bead of the next net and continue.

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

WIREWORKING

To form a simple loop, use flat-nose pliers to make a 90° bend at least ½" from the end of the wire. Use round-nose pliers to grasp the wire after the bend; roll the pliers toward the bend until the wire end touches the 90° bend. Open a simple loop by grasping each side of its opening with a pair of pliers. Don’t pull apart. Instead, twist in opposite directions so that you can open and close without distorting the shape.

MORE STITCHES & TIPS! Watch free videos at bead workmagazine .com/videos to learn valuable beading tips and techniques from Editor

For backstitch embroidery, 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.

Melinda Barta and Katie Hacker. More videos and stitch illustrations can also be found by clicking on the “glossary” tab at

To begin double-needle rightangle weave, use one needle on each end of the thread to string 3 beads to

beadingdaily.com.

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LAURA BOWKER

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hen you see Laura Bowker’s work for the first time, you immediately notice unique features you have never seen before in a lampworked-glass bead. Instead of a typically glossy surface, the bead has a matte finish engraved with intricate patterns, lines, and grooves. You might even wonder if the bead is made of clay or resin, although the heft would give you a clue that it is, indeed, glass. One of very few American bead artists engraving glass, Laura is a beadmaking pioneer in the battuto technique. To learn this famed Italian technique, the Stanwood, Washington, resident traveled to Murano in 2007 to study with master glass engraver Luigi Camozzo. Two weeks of working daily with him one-on-one gave Laura the basic skills she needed to begin engraving in her home studio. A lampwork beadmaker since 1997, Laura was so inspired by the battuto technique that it revolutionized her approach. Battuto, which in Italian means to hammer, chisel, or beat, “totally changed my work,” Laura says. Other than small spacer beads, “every bead I make now is engraved with the battuto technique.”

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“I look back at my beads in 1000 Glass Beads (Lark Books, 2004) and my work is completely different now,” she says, noting the shiny finish, bright striations, and multicolors that were part of her repertoire then. “It’s all about texture now.” The texture comes from holding each bead in her hand and applying it to a diamond wheel mounted in a custom lathe machine. Changing the wheel or its angle imparts the glass with a sublime matte finish, subtle details, and stunning faceting. To showcase these unique qualities, Laura now makes beads in solid colors or only a few colors. The beads also tend to be larger to make them easier to hold while working and to provide more surface area for engraving. What hasn’t changed for Laura is the internal “happy place” she visits each time she creates a new bead. Working at the torch is a slow, meditative process, while engraving requires a different type of energy and focus. “I have fallen in love with glass once again,” she says. Indeed, glass has been a lifelong love. Her grandmother, a glass-paperweight collector, introduced Laura as a young child to the wonders of glass by taking her to a glassblowing studio in Oregon.

Laura has recently begun learning silversmithing, copper electroforming, and bronze casting. These new skills enable her to incorporate metal with her engraved beads and cabochons, resulting in a new line of jewelry. She also currently serves as a regional director for the International Society of Glass Beadmakers. What’s next for Laura? Currently selling her work at bead shows and on her website (www.lbglass.net), Laura is seeking galleries to represent her work. In addition, she has been teaching from her home studio and hopes to do more of it in the future to continue sharing her passion for glass. ✦ TINA KOYAMA is an artist, an instructor, and a writer in Seattle. She was recently an artist-inresidence at Pratt Fine Arts Center. Contact Tina through her website, www.tinakoyama.com.


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