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Do you ever have a hard time getting started with something? It might be something you’ve been procrastinating for a while because you know it won’t come easy. Or perhaps you realize you just don’t have the time to invest. Or maybe you’re staring at the proverbial “blank canvas” and haven’t been able to come up with a single idea. The appeal of a blank canvas is the prospect of being able to do what you want with it. However, a blank canvas can be a bit daunting. The beauty of the Quick + Easy Beadwork special issue is that you don’t have to start with a blank canvas for your next beaded project. We’ve compiled thirty-five stylish bracelet, earring, and necklace designs that are quick and easy to make!…

BEADING TIPS & TRICKS

Former Beadwork Editor Melinda Barta paired up with Starman Inc. and the Tulip Brand Company of Hiroshima, Japan, to trace the history, art, and use of Hiroshima needles in the new book, Crafting Needle Compendium. This excerpt provides helpful tips for dealing with stuck needles, broken beads, and other tricks of the trade. Choose the right needle size Selecting the right needle size for beading is quite easy since the choices aren’t very overwhelming. Use a size 10 or 11 needle with size 11° and size 8° seed beads and a size 12 or 13 needle with size 15° seed beads. Use short “sharps” in tight spots and for bead embroidery, or if you prefer short needles. Storing and caring for needles Wipe off natural oils from your hands before…

BEADING TIPS & TRICKS

foxy lady bracelet

TECHNIQUES Right-angle weave variation Peyote stitch variation See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 0.5 g turquoise semi-glazed size 15° seed be ads (A) 0.5 g turquoise semi-glazed size 11° seed beads (B) 1 g turquoise semi-glazed size 8° seed beads (C) 2 g matte white azuro 3.8×1mm O beads (D) 22 alabaster petrol pastel 8×5mm 2-hole DiamonDuos (E) 22 brass gold 10×3mm 3-hole AVA beads (F) 1 antiqued gold 15mm decorative toggle clasp 4 gold-plated 4mm jump rings Crystal 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 7" 1) BAND. Use a variation of right-angle weave to stitch the band: Unit 1: Add a stop bead to 5 ½ ' of thread, leaving a 12"…

foxy lady bracelet

es-o express cuff

KITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROJECT AT www.interweave.com TECHNIQUE Herringbone stitch variation See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 0.5 g matte metallic silver size 8° seed beads (A) 14 g light blue airy pearl 4mm 2-hole Es-o Mini beads (B) 7 g burgundy pastel 4mm 2-hole Es-o Mini beads (C) 7 g dark coral pastel 4mm 2-hole Es-o Mini beads (D) 1 antiqued silver 16mm toggle clasp Blue 10 lb WildFire thermally bonded beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 8" 1) BAND. Use a variation of herringbone stitch to form the band: Row 1: Add a stop bead to 4' of thread, leaving a 12" tail. String 2B, 1C, 2D, 1C, and 2B; pass back through the unused (second) hole of the last…

es-o express cuff

TECHNIQUES Tubular and circular netting See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 1 g salmon-lined crystal AB size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 0.5 g dusty orchid galvanized Duracoat size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 0.5 g higher metallic plum iris size 8° Demi Round seed beads (C) 8 crystal Capri gold 5×6mm 2-hole Nib-bit beads (D) 8 crystal Capri gold 6mm 2-hole diamond Silky beads (E) 16 rose 2XAB 3mm crystal bicones (F) 2 foil-back topaz glacier blue 12mm crystal rivolis 1 pair of copper 11×25mm kidney ear wires Crystal 8 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 2 ¼ " 1) EARRING. Use tubular and circular netting to form the earring: Round 1: Use 3' of thread to string {1D (short…

wrapped in seeds

TECHNIQUES Right-angle weave variation Ladder stitch Fringe See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 1 g metallic bright bronze size 15° seed beads (A) 2 g metallic bright bronze size 11° seed beads (B) 1 g each size 11° seed beads in blue lagoon opaque luster, white-lined cobalt blue, red purple opaque luster, light periwinkle blue luster, white-lined dark aqua, aqua turquoise opaque luster, and opaque periwinkle blue (C) 2 g each size 10° cylinder beads in metallic bronze, matte black opaque, matte metallic brown iris, pewter, matte teal metallic iris, and metallic brown iris (D) 2 g antique copper size 8° metal seed beads (E) 1 metallic bronze 9×7mm crystal rondelle (F) Smoke 8 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 21…

wrapped in seeds

honeycomb links

TECHNIQUE Circular netting See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 1 g copper size 11° seed beads (A) 28 matte vintage copper 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (B) 28 chiseled bronze fire red 6mm 2-hole Honeycomb Jewel beads (C) 1 copper 8×18mm lobster clasp 33 copper 5mm jump rings 18 copper 7mm twisted jump rings 21" of copper 3mm chain Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers Wire cutters FINISHED SIZE 19" (shortest strand) 1) COMPONENTS. Use circular netting to form the components for the necklace focal: Round 1: Note: Take care to string each C faceup. Use 2' of thread to string {1B and 1C} four times, leaving a 4" tail. Pass through the beads (same holes) again…

honeycomb links

sundial earrings

TECHNIQUES Right-angle weave variation Circular peyote stitch See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 0.5 g rose gold size 15° seed beads (A) 0.5 g matte jet size 15° seed beads (B) 0.5 g rose gold size 11° seed beads (C) 0.5 g matte jet size 11° seed beads (D) 1 g jet Capri gold 4×5mm dragon scale beads (E) 2 copper ombré polychrome 8mm 2-hole Tipp beads (F) 1 pair of sterling silver 6mm flat-pad ear studs (with earring backs) Black 10 lb WildFire thermally bonded beading thread Clear craft adhesive TOOLS Scissors or thread zapper (optional) Size 12 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 11⁄16" 1) BEZEL FRONT. Use a variation of rightangle weave to stitch the front of the bezel: Unit 1: Note: The Capri gold dragon scale beads…

sundial earrings

circles of fun bracelet

TECHNIQUES Circular brick stitch Wireworking See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 0.5 g metallic brass size 15° seed beads (A) 1 g metallic brass size 11° seed beads (B) 1 g each size 8° seed beads: metallic mauve permanent-finish (C) purple permanent-finish (D) rusty berry permanent-finish (E) metallic copper (F) metallic russet rose permanent-finish (G) orange permanent-finish (H) 16 various colored 4–5mm crystal bicones and rondelles to match seed beads 1 antiqued bronze 10×16mm 2-strand tube clasp 16 antiqued bronze 22-gauge 2” head pins 4 antiqued bronze 8mm twisted soldered jump rings 5 antiqued bronze 15mm round links Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers Round-nose pliers Wire cutters FINISHED SIZE 7 ¼ " 1)…

circles of fun bracelet

flower garland bracelet

TECHNIQUES Circular netting Ladder stitch See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 1 g nickel size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 1 g nickel size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 48 matte metallic silver-gray 5mm 2-hole Tilas (C) 56 jet 2XAB 3mm crystal bicones (D) 48 fuchsia 4mm crystal bicones (E) 1 antiqued silver 15mm shank button Smoke 8 lb FireLine braided beading thread Microcrystalline wax TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 7 ¼ " 1) COMPONENTS. Use circular netting to stitch the components: Round 1: Working counterclockwise, use 4' of waxed thread to string {1C and 1B} six times, leaving a 14" tail. Pass through the beads (same holes of the C) again to form a tight circle; use the working and tail threads to tie…

flower garland bracelet

TECHNIQUES Circular peyote stitch Circular herringbone stitch See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 2 g matte silver-lined dark gold size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 1 g black size 15° Japanese seed beads (B) 2 jet AB 3.8×1mm O beads (C) 1 pair of antiqued silver 9×18mm ear wires Smoke 4 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needles FINISHED SIZE 1¾" 1) TRIANGLE. Use circular peyote and herringbone stitches to create the triangle: Round 1: Use 3' of thread to string 2A and 1B, leaving an 8" tail. Pass through the beads again to form a tight circle; use the working and tail threads to tie a knot. Note: Step up for this and subsequent rounds by passing through the first bead added in…

TECHNIQUES Circular netting Stringing See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 1 g turquoise opaque size 11° Japanese seed beads (A) 2 g nickel size 11° Demi Round seed beads (B) 10 matte turquoise 7mm 2-hole CzechMates cabochons (C) 20 oxidized bronze 10×3mm 3-hole CzechMates beams (D) 48 turquoise gold suede 4mm pressed-glass rounds (E) 1 antiqued silver 16mm triangle-shaped toggle clasp 4 silver 8mm jump rings One-G nylon beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 16 ¾ " (with 1 ⅞" pendant) OPTION TO STITCH A MATCHING STATEMENT RING, FORM A BAND THAT CONNECTS TO OPPOSITE “PETALS” ON THE PENDANT. 1) PENDANT. Use circular netting to make the pendant: Round 1: Use 3' of thread to string one…

TECHNIQUE Peyote stitch variation See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 1 g jet opaque size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 2 bronze size 8° Japanese seed beads (B) 4 champagne luster opaque 3×6mm prongs (C) 2 matte turquoise opaque 7mm 2-hole CzechMates cabochons (D) 24 bronze 10×3mm 3-hole CzechMates beams (E) 18 matte jet 10×3mm 3-hole CzechMates beams (F) 1 pair of gold 10×11mm ear wires Black One-G nylon beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 2½" 1) EARRING. Use a variation of peyote stitch to form the earring: Pass 1: Add a stop bead to 3' of thread, leaving an 8" tail. String 1E (bottom hole), 1E (center hole), 1E (bottom hole), and 1A; pass back through the last 2E (same holes) added and…

o la la bracelet

TECHNIQUE Peyote stitch variation See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 1 g metallic Polaris (light purple) size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 1 g metallic cosmos (dark blue) size 15° Japanese seed beads (B) 1 g metallic silver size 11° Japanese seed beads (C) 4 g jet full chrome opaque 3.8×1mm O beads (D) 16 gray luster galvanized 5×2.5mm 2-hole Half Tilas (E) 18 gunmetal 5mm 2-hole Tilas (F) 1 silver 7×10mm spring-ring clasp 1 silver 24-gauge 1 ½ " ball-end head pin 2 silver 6mm jump rings 1 ¾ " of silver 5mm curb chain White size D nylon beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers Round-nose pliers Wire cutters FINISHED SIZE 6 ¾ " (adjustable to 8 ½…

o la la bracelet

shedding stars earrings

TECHNIQUES Circular and tubular peyote stitches Circular square stitch Picot See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 2 g matte saffron galvanized permanentfinish size 11° seed beads (A) 1 g saffron galvanized permanent-finish size 11° seed beads (B) 64 metallic bronze 5×2.5mm 2-hole Half Tilas (C) 44 crystal argent flare 3mm crystal bicones (D) 2 foil-back light peach 14mm crystal rivolis 4 peach 6mm pearl rounds (E) 8 bronze 22-gauge 6mm jump rings 1 pair of 12×18mm ear wires (stainless steel shown, or substitute bronze to match chain and findings) 6" of bronze 3mm curb chain Crystal 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needle Wire cutters 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 4 5⁄16" 1) LARGE BEZEL. Use peyote stitch, square…

shedding stars earrings

free spirit bracelet

TECHNIQUE Loomwork See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS Size 11° cylinder beads: 3.5 g Tiffany blue opaque Duracoat (A) 1 g matte black (B) 1 g white opaque (C) 0.5 g light honey mustard (D) 0.5 g vermillion opaque Duracoat (E) 0.5 g light maroon opaque Duracoat (F) 0.5 g robin-egg blue opaque Duracoat (G) 2 silver-plated 17×6mm slide end tubes 1 silver-plated 5×9mm lobster clasp 2 silver-plated 4mm jump rings 1 ¾ ” of sterling silver 3×4mm oval chain Crystal 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Beading loom Size 11 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 6 ⅝" (adjustable to 8 ⅜") Lindsay used the following Delica color numbers for this project: DB2133 (A), DB310 (B), DB200 (C), DB2102 (D), DB2108…

free spirit bracelet

infinite beauty

TECHNIQUES Circular peyote stitch Wireworking See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 1 g gold size 11° seed beads (A) 90 white 2×5mm 2-hole Infinity Mini beads (B) 5 white 10mm textured pearl coins (C) 1 white 11×18mm pearl drop 1 gold 7×12mm lobster clasp 1 gold 24-gauge 1" head pin 12 gold 5mm jump rings 2 ¾ " of gold extender chain (with 3 jump-ring links) 13 ½ " (40 links) of gold-plated 4mm white pearl beaded chain Frost 10 lb WildFire thermally bonded beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers Round-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 21" 1) MEDALLIONS. Use circular peyote stitch to form the medallions: Center: Working counterclockwise, use 25" of waxed thread to string 1B, 1C, and 1B,…

infinite beauty

diamond lace bracelet

TECHNIQUE Netting See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 1 g crystal full Labrador size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 10 total crystal full Labrador size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 7 g alabaster petrol pastel 3.8×1mm O beads (C) 2 g matte silver 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (D) 40 cocoa airy pearl 8×5mm 2-hole DiamonDuos (E) 1 silver 12×19mm rhinestone-inlaid round magnetic clasp 4 silver 5mm jump rings Clear .010 monofilament illusion cord TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 6 ¼ " 1) CENTERLINE. Use netting to form the centerline: Pass 1: Place the E faceup on your work surface with the holes oriented vertically. Add a stop bead to 3' of cord, leaving a 4" tail. String {1E (right…

diamond lace bracelet

groovy trax wrap

TECHNIQUES Two-needle right-angle weave Peyote stitch variation See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 4 g metallic bronze size 11° Japanese seed beads (A) 3 g turquoise Picasso 6mm bugle beads (B) 29 blue green luster 6mm groovy tiles (C) 28 gold luster 6mm groovy tiles (D) 28 red travertine 6mm groovy tiles (E) 1 gold-plated 6×13mm 2-strand balland-socket clasp Smoke 8 lb FireLine braided beading thread Microcrystalline wax TOOLS Scissors 2 size 11 beading needles FINISHED SIZE 22 ¼ " OPTION STITCH A SHORTER VARIATION TO WEAR AS A STYLISH CHOKER. 1) BASE. Use two-needle right-angle weave to stitch the base: Unit 1: Place a needle at each end of 6' of waxed thread. Use 1 needle to string 1C to the center of the thread (Fig. 1,…

groovy trax wrap

tila pennant necklace

TECHNIQUES Stringing Crimping Peyote stitch variation See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 1 g matte black size 11° seed beads (A) 10 matte metallic silver gray 5×2.5mm 2-hole Half Tilas (B) 60 matte metallic silver gray 5mm 2-hole Tilas (C) 1 white bronze 20mm toggle clasp 50 silver-filled 2×2mm crimp tubes 7' of black onyx .019 beading wire TOOLS Wire cutters 2 bead stoppers Universal Magical crimping pliers FINISHED SIZE 20" 1) ROW 1. Add a bead stopper to the end of 22" of beading wire. String 1 crimp tube, 3A, 1B, 3A, 1C, 3A, 1B, and 5A. *String 1B, 3A, 1C, 3A, 1C, 3A, 1C, 3A, 1B, and 5A.** String 1B, 3A, 1C, 3A, 1C, 3A, 1C, 3A, 1C, 3A, 1C, 3A, 1B, and 5A. Repeat from…

tila pennant necklace

bubblelicious earrings

TECHNIQUE Tubular netting See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 0.5 g metallic dark bronze size 15° seed beads (A) 0.5 g zest (green) Duracoat size 15° seed beads (B) 0.5 g semi-glazed orange rainbow size 15° seed beads (C) 0.5 g matte aluminum galvanized permanentfinish size 11° seed beads (D) 0.5 g silver-lined milky pomegranate permanent-finish size 11° seed beads (E) 0.5 g bronze size 11° Demi Round seed beads (F) 0.5 g matte chartreuse Picasso size 8° seed beads (G) 8 medium amethyst AB 2mm crystal rondelles (H) 8 iridescent green pearl 8mm crystal pearl rounds (J) 2 champagne 8mm pearl rounds (K) 8 antiqued copper 4×11mm 3-hole daisy spacers (L) 2 antiqued brass 4mm wireguards 1 pair of antiqued brass 8×20mm ear wires Natural K.O. nylon…

bubblelicious earrings

agave rose earrings

TECHNIQUE Tubular netting See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 1 g golden olive luster opaque size 15° seed beads (A) 16 metallic light copper saturated 10×3mm 2-hole crescent beads (B) 2 Xillion blush 8mm crystal chatons 16 iridescent green 4mm crystal pearls (C) 2 copper 5mm split rings 1 pair of copper 8×22mm ear wires Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE ⅞ × 1 ¾ " 1) EARRING. Use tubular netting to form the earring: Round 1: Orient 8B vertically on your work surface with the concave curve of each B facing to the right. Working counterclockwise, use 3' of thread to string 1B (top hole) and 1C; repeat seven times, leaving…

agave rose earrings

melon tendril bracelet

TECHNIQUE Flat spiral stitch See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 2 g orange semi-glazed rainbow size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 0.5 g matte aluminum galvanized permanentfinish size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 1 g Olympic bronze size 11° Demi Round seed beads (C) 56 purple bronze Picasso opaque 2mm pressed-glass rounds (D) 29 Pacifica strawberry 3mm pressed-glass melon rounds (E) 1 antiqued copper 7×13mm ball-andsocket clasp Mauve One-G nylon beading thread Microcrystalline wax TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 6⅝” OPTION USE 2MM FIRE-POLISHED ROUNDS FOR THE 2MM PRESSED-GLASS ROUNDS. 1) BODY. Use flat spiral stitch to form the bracelet body: Unit 1: Add a stop bead to 6' of waxed thread, leaving a 12" tail. String 1E, 1B, 1E, 3A, 1C, 1D, 1C, and…

melon tendril bracelet

beaded barrel pendant

TECHNIQUE Peyote stitch See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 1 g amber AB transparent size 10° cylinder beads (A) 1 g turquoise opaque size 10° cylinder beads (B) 19 ½ " of antiqued brass 2mm ball chain (with connector) Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread Pebeo Gedeo clear crystal resin kit Disposable gloves Plastic or wood stick TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle Respirator mask 1 plastic cup 2 medical injectors or 2 measuring cups Silicon mold to create a 15×30mm cylindrical tube with a vertical 5mm hole Nonstick craft sheet Lighter Pipette FINISHED SIZE 11⁄16 × 9⁄16" 1) BEADED TUBE. Use odd-count flat peyote stitch to make the beaded tube: Rows 1 and 2: Use 3' of thread to string 1A, 3B, 1A, 1B, 3A, 1B,…

beaded barrel pendant

lilac burst earrings

TECHNIQUE Circular netting See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 1 g white Lila Vega (purple) luster size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 1 g lavender semi-glazed size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 1 g amethyst gold luster size 8° Demi Round seed beads (C) 36 white champagne luster 4×2mm 2-hole MiniDuos (D) 12 white light rose 8×5mm 2-hole DiamonDuos (E) 1 pair of silver 16×18mm ear wires Purple size D S-Lon nylon beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 1 ¼ × 2 ⅛” 1) EARRING. Use circular netting to stitch the earring: Round 1: Use 3' of thread to string {1D and 1C} twelve times, leaving a 4" tail. Pass through the beads (same holes of the…

lilac burst earrings

TECHNIQUE Netting See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 6 g matte metallic steel green size 11° seed beads (A) 2 g matte metallic steel green size 8° seed beads (B) 3 g matte silver 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (C) 33 matte silver glitter 6mm 2-hole diamond Silky beads (D) 20 Pacific opal 2XAB 6mm crystal bicones (E) 1 antiqued silver 22mm 3-strand box clasp 8 or 10 lb FireLine braided beading thread Thread conditioner TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 6⅝" 1) ROW 1. Use netting to form the first row of the bracelet: Pass 1, End 1: Use 3' of conditioned thread to string 1C, 2A, 1B, and 2A, leaving a 14" tail; pass through the second hole of the C (Fig. 1, purple thread). Pass…

egyptian flowers

TECHNIQUE Circular netting See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 1.5 g white Lila Vega (purple) luster size 15° seed beads (A) 0.5 g metallic brown iris size 11° seed beads (B) 8 beige luster opaque 2.5×3mm Minos par Pucas (C) 32 matte white Labrador 3.8×1mm O beads (D) 8 amethyst luster opaque 4×2mm 2- hole MiniDuos (E) 8 white champagne 8×5mm 2-hole DiamonDuos (F) 8 jet bronze 10×3mm 3-hole AVA beads (G) 1 pair of copper 20×13mm ear wires Purple size D S-Lon nylon beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 1 ⅝ x 2" OPTION FOR A GLAMOROUS EARRING, ADD A DROP BEAD, CRYSTAL TEARDROP, OR CHARM TO THE BOTTOM POINT. 1) EARRING. Use circular netting to stitch the earring: Round 1: Working clockwise,…

egyptian flowers

ON THE COVER TECHNIQUES Circular peyote stitch Tubular netting See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 0.5 g Olympic bronze size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 0.5 g matte seafoam green opaque size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 4 g matte light olive size 8° Japanese seed beads (C) 2 g higher metallic June bug size 8° Demi Round seed beads (D) 144 teal pearl 6mm 2-hole lentils (E) 12 honeydew luster Picasso 6mm 2-hole lentils (F) 1 coated-back ultra pink AB 14mm crystal rivoli Crystal 4 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 7 ¾ " OPTION MAKE SMALLER LINKS WITH 14 LENTILS IN EACH LINK OR LARGER LINKS WITH 18 LENTILS IN EACH LINK. YOU’LL NEED TO ADJUST THE NUMBER OF…

japanese fan earrings

TECHNIQUE Netting variation See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 12 total bronze size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 0.5 g matte lavender galvanized size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 2 total lavender-lined light topaz size 8° Japanese seed beads (C) 2 bronze 7mm 2-hole CzechMates cabochons (D) 10 bronze 10×3mm 3-hole CzechMates beams (E) 8 cream pearl 4mm crystal pearl rounds (F) 2 cream pearl 6mm crystal pearl rounds (G) 1 pair of gold 10×18mm lever-back ear wires Mauve One-G nylon beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 1⅛ × 1 15⁄16" 1) EARRING. Use a variation of netting to stitch the earring: Pass 1: Lay 1D faceup on your work surface with the holes oriented horizontally. Add a stop bead to 3' of thread,…

japanese fan earrings

simplicity bracelet

QUICK+EASY CLASSIC TECHNIQUE Peyote stitch variation See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 1 g bronze size 11° seed beads (A) 4 g pinkish-beige Picasso size 7° Czech seed beads (B) 21 white opal azure 4×3mm Chinese crystal rondelles (C) 40 matte metallic bronze 5×2.5mm 2-hole half Tilas (D) 80 matte metallic blue-gray 5mm 2-hole Tilas (E) 4 bronze-and-gold 4mm large-hole etched rounds (F) 1 bronze 18mm hammered toggle clasp 12 brass 6mm twisted jump rings 11" of brass 2.8×4mm etched oval chain 24" of dark brown 1.5mm waxed linen cord Dark brown size D nylon beading thread TOOLS Scissors Big-eye needle Wire cutters 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 7¼" 1) BAND. Use a variation of peyote stitch to construct the beaded section of the…

simplicity bracelet

candlelight earrings

QUICK+EASY CLASSIC TECHNIQUES Tubular peyote stitch Netting See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 1 g silver size 15° seed beads (A) 1 g gold size 11° cylinder beads (B) 36 jet AB2X 3mm crystal bicones (C) 30 crystal aurum 4mm bicones (D) 2 white 12mm pearl rounds 2 silver 17×20mm ear wires White size B Nymo nylon beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 2" 1) EARRING BACK. Work tubular peyote stitch to form a bezel around the back of the pearl: Rounds 1 and 2: Use 6' of thread to string 1 pearl and 15B, leaving a 6" tail; pass through the pearl and pull snug (Fig. 1, blue thread). String 15B; pass through the pearl and all of the B to form a…

candlelight earrings

seurat bracelet

QUICK+EASY CLASSIC TECHNIQUE Netting See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 1 g matte cream 4×2mm peanut beads (A) 2 g matte taupe 4×2mm peanut beads (B) 2 g matte peridot 4×2mm peanut beads (C) 1 g matte teal 4×2mm peanut beads (D) 2 g matte light blue 4×2mm peanut beads (E) 2 g matte medium blue 4×2mm peanut beads (F) 2 g matte medium purple 4×2mm peanut beads (G) 1 g matte light purple 4×2mm peanut beads (H) 2 g matte dark rose 4×2mm peanut beads (I) 2 g matte rose 4×2mm peanut beads (J) 1 g matte black 4×2mm peanut beads (K) 1 silver-plated 7×9mm magnetic clasp Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 8" 1) BODY. Use peanut…

seurat bracelet

sea glass garden

QUICK+EASY CLASSIC TECHNIQUES Circular netting variation Netting See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 0.5 g smoky topaz transparent rainbow size 15° seed beads (A) 2 g metallic gold iris size 11° seed beads (B) 2.5 g rosaline amber 3.8×1mm O beads (C) 3 g magic orchid 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (D) 40 vitrail medium 3mm crystal bicones (E) 16 vitrail medium 4mm crystal bicones (F) 46 transparent light sage 6mm 2-hole Silky beads (G) 1 antiqued bronze 14mm toggle clasp 2 antiqued bronze 6mm jump rings White .008 WildFire thermally bonded beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 8" 1) ROSETTES. Use a variation of netting to stitch a series of rosettes: Petal 1: Use 6' of thread to…

sea glass garden

QUICK+EASY CLASSIC TECHNIQUES Peyote stitch Netting See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 10 metallic hematite size 15° seed beads 4 g galvanized silver size 11° seed beads (A) 4 metallic gunmetal size 11° seed beads (B) 15 g metallic hematite 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (C) 3 g galvanized silver 3.4mm Japanese drops (D) 7 gunmetal 10mm 2-hole stud beads (E) 32 medium vitrail 3mm crystal bicones (F) 1 silver-plated 13mm spring-ring clasp with tab 2 sterling silver 5mm jump rings Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 7" 1) BASE. Work odd-count peyote stitch and netting to form the bracelet base: Row 1: Add a stop bead to 6' of thread, leaving an 8"…

russian drops necklace

QUICK+EASY CLASSIC TECHNIQUES Netting Picot See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 11 g duracoat galvanized seafoam size 11° seed beads (A) 6 g gilded marble turquoise size 11° seed beads (B) 40 pale bronze half-coated with gold 4mm fire-polished glass rounds (C) 1 24k gold-plated 11×15mm Bali-style magnetic clasp Crystal 6 lb braided beading thread Thread conditioner TOOLS Scissors Size 12 sharp needle FINISHED SIZE 19" 1) BAND. Use netting to form the necklace band: Row 1: Add a stop bead to the end of 6' of conditioned thread, leaving a 12" tail. String 8A and 4B (Fig. 1, blue thread). Row 2: String 1C; skip 3B of the previous row and pass back through the next B. String 3B and 2A; skip 6A and pass back through…

russian drops necklace

aesop’s nest bracelet

QUICK+EASY CLASSIC TECHNIQUES Picot Circular peyote stitch variation Fringe See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 2 g matte metallic khaki iris size 11° Japanese seed beads (A) 4 g jade Picasso 3.8×1mm O beads (B) 39 Aztec gold 5mm 2-hole RounDuos (C) 27 opaque turquoise stardust 3mm fire-polished rounds (D) 1 Aztec gold 14×5mm 2-hole cup button Black 6 lb WildFire thermally bonded beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 7" 1) BASE. Use picots and a variation of circular peyote stitch to form the base of the bracelet: Unit 1: Add a stop bead to 6' of thread, leaving a 10" tail. String 1C and 3A; pass through the first (outside) hole of the C just strung (Fig. 1, orange thread). String 1B, 1A,…

aesop’s nest bracelet

hopscotch bracelet

QUICK+EASY CLASSIC TECHNIQUES Peyote stitch Netting See p. 110 for helpful technique information. MATERIALS 3.5 g total size 11° Japanese seed beads in a mix of matte yellow, matte metallic red, matte brown, and Picasso cream, black, and turquoise (A) 0.5 g matte black size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 7 g jet 5×2.5mm SuperDuos (C) 76 Hartford green 3mm glass pearl rounds (D) 1 gunmetal 5×9mm round magnetic clasp Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 8" (inside circumference) 1) BASE. Use flat peyote stitch to form the bracelet base: Row 1: Use 4' of thread to string 1C, 3B, one half of the clasp, and 3B, leaving a 4" tail; pass through the second (top) hole of the C just…

hopscotch bracelet

PASS THROUGH VS PASS BACK THROUGH Pass through means to move the needle in the same direction that the beads have been strung. Pass back through means to move the needle in the opposite direction. FINISHING AND STARTING NEW THREADS Tie off the old thread when it’s about 4" long by making an overhand knot around previous threads between beads. Weave through a few beads to hide the knot, and trim the thread close to the work. Start the new thread by tying an overhand knot around previous threads between beads. Weave through several beads to hide the knot and to reach the place to resume beading. BRICK STITCH Stitch a foundation row in one- or twoneedle ladder stitch. String 2 beads and pass under the closest exposed loop of…

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