INSPIRËD DESIGNS FOR THE PASSIONATE BEADER

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ARTIST'S TIPSe !f using "lapanese or Czech seed

beads in place of cylinder beads,

you may have to ad"iust thenumber of beads used for Rounds '1

and 2. Be sure an even number ofbeads surrounds the pearl

(including the anehor beads).

. The holes ofthe crystal roundscan be sharp and cut your thread,

so it's bestto work Rounds 4 and 5

with slightly loose tension, thenpass through all the beads in

these rounds again to reinforce.

' When stringing a cornpônent,pass yout'needle or wire betweenthe beads of Rounds 1-3 beforeand after passing through thehole of the pearl.

TBCIINTQtTMtubular peyote stitch

picot

PRO.IEC'I' LEV EL 8 , 'See p. 94 for helpful technique andp r oj ect- I ev el i nf o r m ati o n.

h,IATERIALS & TOOLSSize 15'seed beads or charlottes (A)

Size 1 1' cylinder beads (B)

34 (per component) 2mm crystal rounds (C)

Large-hole 14mm crystal pearl

6 lb braided beading thread

Scissors

Size 12 beading needle

FINtSllIlt) 9lZEz7 /a" (component)

eylinder beads, tiny erystal -:

decorative picots give silky ::and glamorcus flair Use the s=

elernents to enhance your s--- - ^

earringsr and m0re.

1) BEADED BEAD. Ernbellish a Pearlusing tubular peyote stitch:

.Anchor bcads: Leaving a 4" tail, use 3' ofthread to string the pearl and 1B; pass

back through the pearl. String 1B,

pass through the peari and the first B.

and pass back through the pearl. Tie a

knot with the tail and working threads

(Fig. t -blue thread). Pass through the

nearest B (fig. t -red thread).

Rounds'! and 2! String i6B, pass through

the anchor B on the other side of rhe

pearl, string 168, and pass through

the first anchor B exited (rig. z) ,\o:-:,

Make sure your tension is not too

tight; this circle of beads slc:- j': =

centered perfectlr'on ih: :::':- - ::' :srnall spaces ben.'eer: : e" l. t: :-..--: --

Round 3: Work IB in ea;l-- =--:: - :. lRound4: Work lC in eaci. :::::---'i: :1 i

through beads to esir Rou:- i - -: 'Round 5: Work lC in each srirch ::-- :i-=

beads in Round 1.

2) EMBELLISHMENT. \feare th:::.:'beads to exit Round 2 . String 3-{: I =. .

throughthe nextbead ofRound IRepeat around for a total of 17 picc:.

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MELINDA BARTA is senior editor of B;a; ': ''magazine. She is the author of the besr-se - .books Custom Cool Jewelry (lnterweave, 2CC S

and Hip to Stitch (lnterweave, 2005) and

coauthor of Mixed Metals (lnterweave, 2009

Visit www.melindabarta.com.

RÊSOURCES Check your local bead shop or

contact: Swarovski pearls: Fusion Beads.com,

(888) 781 -3559. FireLine braided beading threac

Delica cylinder beads, Swarovski rounds, and all

other materials: Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5543

wwwbeyondbeadery.com.

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ARTIST'S TIPSr Afraid of color? Do yourself a

favor and invest in a small colorwheel. lt is a wonderfultooll

r Work the rings on the tight side

so they hold their shape well. lfyou're a light stitcher, the trickis to tighten each stitch as yougo; then, instead of letting thethread drop while you pick upthe next bead, tuck the threadbehind the forefinger ofyourholding hand whi!e you pick upthe next bead,

TECHNTQUESflat and circular peyote stitch

netting

PROJECT LEVEL OOCSee p. 94 lor helpful technique andp roj ect-l evel i nf or mati on.

RING COLORSMix your own bead color combinations or follow the colors Cynthia

used in her desîgn Note: Rin85 4- 1 6 form the center chain.

Ring 1 is shown in the top rigft of photograph- Nng 16 is illustrated in the instrudions,

Ring 1: l,A, Ç QRing 2: M, C, F, S

Ring3: J,B,A,S

Ring 4: M, H, B, O

Ring5: l-B,E,Q

Ring6: l,A,C,ORingTr K,B,D,S

Ring 8: I G, G, R

Ring 9: M, A, A, O

Ring 1O: N, F, [, R

Ring 11 : i" E, D, R

Ring12: L,D,DaRing 1 3: K, A, A, P

Ring 14: \. B, B, R

Ring15: iC C,R

Ring16: M,A,B,S

Ring 17: l- G, E O

Ring'18: N,H,B,O

Ring 19: l, E, C, R

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Round 6: String 3A, pass throughthe next M of Round 5, the fol-lowing M of Round 4, and thenext M ofRound 5; repeat thir-teen times for a total of 14 picots.Push the picots up at a rightangle to the band as you work.-Weave

through beads to exit anM of Row l, rnaking sure the Maligns with an M that begins apicot in Round 5 (rig. z-blu"thread).

Round?: Repeat Round 6. Step upthrough the second A added inthis round (Fig. z-red threaa). Set

the beadwork aside.

Fearl ring: Slide a needle to the cen-ter of3' oflight beige thread,wax the doubled thread, andstring 29 pearls. Wrap the strandaround the beaded ring, adjust-ing the pearls so they sit betweenthe picots, and tie a knot to forma pearl ring. Secure the workingthread by passing through thepearls in one direction; secure

t he ta i I th read by passi ngthrough the pearls in the oppo-site direction. Trim the thread.

Cynthia Rutledge has been sharingthe art of beading for eighteenyears. Her focus is the use of off-loom weaving to create jewelry

designs that have a contemporarybut timeless elegance. Passionate

about history Cynthia incorporateshistorical perspective in almost all

of her art, transporting the viewerof her work to the world of four-teenth- to eighteenth-century Europe and the Mediter-ranean. She teaches around the United States andinternationally, her goal being to keep the art form ofbeading alive and well. Please visit Cynthia,s website atww w. cy nth i ar utl e d ge. n et.

E,TATNJRIALS3 g bronze metallic size'15'seed beads (A)3 gbronze/raspberry metallic AB size .15.

seed beads (B)3 g bronze-lined aqua size 15. seed beads (C)3 g olivine/raspberry metallic AB size 15" seed beads (D)3 g deep raspberry metallic size 15. seed beads (E)3 g amber/green luster size '15. seed beads (F)3 g black/green metallic size 15. seed beads (G)3 g deep teal/green metallic AB size 15. seed beads (H)8 g deep yellow/gold metallic size 1.1. cylinder beads (l)6 g black/green metallic size f i.cylinder beads (J)4 g higher metallic copper size 11

.cylinder beads (K)

4 gbronze AB metallic size l l.cylinder beads (L)4 g olive-green AB metallic size l1 "cylinder beads (M)4 g deep coppey'brown metallic size 11

.cylinder

beads (N)

1 g deep teal/green metallic AB size 11. seed beads (O)1 g bronze-lined aqua size 1 1' seed beads (p)1 g bronze metallic size'l'lo seed beads (e)1 g olivine/purple metallic AB size 1.1. seed beads (R)1 g deep raspberry metallic size 11. seed beads (S)1 g ambey'green luster size 11. seed beads (T)551 cream 3mm crystal pearls

1 vermeil 24mm S-hook with 6mm soldered ringsDark beige and light beige nylon beading threadMicrocrystalline wax

l'{,}0N,sSize'12 beading needles

Small sharp scissors

Thread burner (optional)

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ruræs$. .g and clnnecting one simple decorative'.lt creates dimension for impact and

; ,rcated color palette for drama in this

necklace.

I .'*brk peyote stitch and

- ,orm a ring:- : 2 r Use 6' of waxed dark..--:ead to string 57M, leav-

- arl.

. : . s back through the third-: i,{ just strung. Work. .:itch with lM in each

- ,, addatotalof2SMin

' -: " needle to the tail thread., : :he beadwork around your::: pass the tail into the first. . is at the other end of Row I

' : "-blue thread), and pass the:'i:ng thread through the first- . is at the other end of Row 3

: -:m a tubular band (rig. r-red' ::i ), "\6le: You'Il nowbe work-. -r rounds.

lr( . . :5 4 and S: Workpeyote stitch: . iM in each stitch to add a

.- of28M in the round; step

-: :rrough the first M added in' -. round. Repeat to add a sec-

-i round. Secure the tail-:=ad and trirn.

: 9,1: Zippingthe beadvrorlzt a ring

Fig. 2: Addiig P.t:rnds 6 anC 7

BEADWORK june/ju]y 2011 23

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Round 8: Use the working thread from

Round 7 to string 38' iS, and 3B;

then pass through the rniddle A of the

next Round 7 Picot; rePeat thirteen

times for a total of 14 nets. SteP uP

through the first S added (ris' s-

blue thread).

Round 9: String 38 and pass through the

next middle A of the nearest picot inRound 6, then string 38 and Pass

rhrough the next S added in Round 8;

repeat thirteen times to connect all

the nets and picots (Fig. l-red thread)'

Secure the thread and trim. Set the

ring aside.

Repeat this step six tirnes for a total of- individual rings,changing the color

combination of each ring and using one

or trgo different colors ofsize l5os inRound 6-9 and one color of size 1los inRound 8. Set 6 rings aside.

To form the center ofthe necklace,

repeat Rows l-3 and Rounds 4-9' but'cefore zipping the beadwork after Row

3. .r'rap the strip around the seventh

:ingjust forrned to connect the rings'

Continue making and connecting rings--n rhe same tnânner to form a chain of

-3 rings. Once again, change the color

-ombinat ion ol each ring.

2) BAN DS. Peyote-stitch bands to con-

nect the loose rings:

R ows 1 and 3: Use 3' of waxed dark beige

thread to string 45I, leaving a 6" tail'

Row 3: Pass back through the third-to-last I just strung.

-W-ork peyote stitch

rr.ith lI in each stitch to add a total of

22I in this row.

ARTIST'$ TIPSo  waxed thread l-rslEls thç beads in

pla{€ bett€r and helpr ts create a bit

more etrr"tctur€ within the beadwork'

The wax alsp lubricates the thread 5Ô

it remainç in better eondition as it's

being used'

c Csior trick: Beads with an AB finish

offer a gr€at insPiration for picking

egtrtrs. Use the color wheel and the

bead finishes to Your advantagel

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Fig. 3: Stirrhing Rounds 8

and 9 of the ring

zip: Add a needle to the tail '6t"2d

\\'rap

the beadwork around an end ring of

the center chain plus one loose ring'

Pass the tail into the first 3 beads at

the other end of Row 1 and Pass the

working thread through the first 3

beads at the other end ofRow 3 to

forrn a tubular band (rig. t ). Àbtet You

will now be working in rounds'

Rounds 4 and 5: Work peyote stitch with

1I in each stitch to add a total of 22I

in the round; steP uP through the first

I added in this round. RePeat to add

a second round. Secure the tail thread

and trirn.Rnund 6: WorkPeyote stitch with lL

in each stitch to add a total of 22L

in the round. Repeat the thread path

to reinforce. Weave through beads

to exit from Row 1.

Round 7: Repeat Round 6 (rig' +)'

Secure the thread and trirn'

Repeat this entire steP twice, this time

connecting an individual ri'ng to the

ringjust placed.

Repeat this entire steP to add 3 rings to

the other end ofthe center strand'

3) CLA.SP BAND5. Workbands to con-

nect to the clasP:

R.oqrs'! and 2: lJse 2' of waxed dark berqe

thread to string 3lI, leaving a 6" taii

Row 3: Pass back through the third-ro

last I just strung. Work peyote strtch

with 1I in each stitch to add a total o;

l5I in this row.

zip: Add a needle to the taii tlttt2i' \\ rar

the beadwork around an end ring

Pass the tail into the first 3 beads at

the other end of Row I and Pass the

working thread through the first 3

beads at the other end ofRow 3 to

Fig.4t Ad.cling

Round 7 ofthe first band

form a tubular band (rig. r). Àbte, Yo" 'ilW$I

will nowbe working in rounds. l6f

Rounds 4 and 5: Work peyote stitch with

1I in each stitch to add a total of15l :

in the round; step up through the firs:

I added in this round. RePeat to add

a second round. Secure the tail threai

and trim. lrn

Round 6: Work peyote stitch with lL ineach stitch to add a total of 15L inthe round. Repeat the thread Pathto reinforce. Weave through beads

to exi.t from Row 1.

Round 7: Repeat Row 6. Secure the

thread and trim'Repeat this step on the other end ring'

4) ATTACHING THE CLASP. Use I'of.tared darkbeige thread to string 15S

and i soldered ring; pass through a clasp

band and tie a knot to form a tight cir-

cie, Pass through the 15S and jurnp ring

agarn to form a loop; repeat the thread

oa,l se.'eral times to reinforce. Secure

:r: ',hread and trirn. Repeat at the other

.:ri :i:he necklace using the remaining

. - - j:rei nng. Attach the S-hook to the

s--j.:ei rings. +

:. i:3 - iC eS Check your local bead shop or

.c--.:c:: ): ca ry inder beads and all other

- 31=' .: <..-dra's Beads, (805) 489-2899, www

,:-:-_::.:c:.com, one-G nylon thread color

ù -:: : - 1! :'d kits: CYnthia Rutledge, www:. _:

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DESIGNER af the Year

T'{.t{;}{l{t{"}{ I!itibrick stitch

peyote stitch

tlFt{}.1 }:l{l'*' $. $i,\' !:: i, t0CSee p. 94 for helpful technique andp r oj ect-l ev el i nf o r m ati o n.

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: ,' A L L I f.i KS. Brick-stitch oval-

: rall brick-stitched ovals are linked together and

.,ctly embellished with crystals

. ttomporary bracelet.

:l components:

Use 3' of black thread to string-eaving a I' tail. Pass through the

.is again and manipulate them so'

='. sit side byside (rig. t-greenthread).Brick-stitch across the row for a

.- ol 38 (rig. t-btue thread).

3rick-stitch across the row for a

. of48 (rig. t-redthread).: -15 (right sid€;: String 28, pass'.=: rhe next loop of the previous

.nd pass back through the second

-.: added (rig. z-blue thread); repeat

=:- :imes to add a total of 12 more, Fig. 2-red thread). Set the working.,: aside.

r -" 5 (left side), Place a needle on the' .

= ar-e through beads to exit from

,::n end B of Row 3. String 2B,

-::der the next loop ofthe previ-: - ..,. and pass back through the

..-i B just added; repeat eleven-, :: add a total of12 rows. Exit.-- :-rough the inner B of Row 15.

iTIST'5 TIPl : fferent look, add two more. - K rows for a wider bracelet.

Connect: Pass up through the inner B ofthe right side's Row 15 and downthrough the inner B of the left side's

Row 15 (Fig. 3-blue thread). Secure thetail thread and trim.

Row 16: Use the working thread to brick-stitch across the rowwith 38.

Row 17: Brick-stitch across the rowwith2B (rig.3-redthread). Secure the threadand trim. Set the oval link aside.

Repeat the entire step eleven times toform 12 components with B. Repeat theentire step seven tirnes using whitethread and C.

Fig. 1: Ericà*tltchingKOWS t-1

Fig.2: Brlc&.

stitchingRows 4-15

Ke\\Niesehas .

been beading formore than four-teen years and has

been teaching

locally and nation-

ally for many ofthose years. She

often makes

beaded compo-

nents that are then connected togetherfor the flnal piece. Kelly likes using roundelements and circular thread paths toconstruct many of her designs. For her,

going in circles is a good thing. VisitKel ly's w eb site : www.b e adp arl o r. co m.

X Â"$'&r, &t l r{ $ . $1 g silver-lined crystal size 15o Japanese

seed beads (A)

5 g black size 11' cylinder beads (B)

3 g silver-lined crystal size '11' cylinderbeads (C)

12 jet 3mm crystal bicones'17 jet 4mm crystal bicones

12 clear AB 4mm crystal biconesBlack and white size D nylon beading

threads

Thread conditioner (optional)

'$'{}{}x"sSize 12 beading needles

Scissors

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Fig. 3: Cornectingthe left and rightportions oÏRow 15 andadding Raws 16anà 17

Kellr \\ iese

to form this gracet'ul,

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DESIGNER of the Year

2) T0ç6Lf BAR. Peyote-stitch a toggle

bar:strip: IJse 3' ofblack thread to work a

strip of peyote stitch l2B wide and6 rows long.

Tube: Zip the first and last rows togetherto forrn a tube. Exit from a B alongthe tube's edge.

Ends: String I clear bicone and 18. Pass

back through the bicone, pass under a

thread loop at the end of the tube, and

pass through the bicone and lB;repeat to secure and center the crystal,

passing under neighboring threadloops with each pass. Weave throughbeads to exit the other end of the tube

and repeat (rig. +). Repeat the thread

path to reinforce; secure the threadand trim.

3) CENîEk. Stitch together and embel-lish the center ofthe bracelet:

Toggle: Start 2' of newwhite thread that

exits up through the left C in Row 17

of a silver link. String 8C, pass

through 28 at the rniddle of the toggle

bar, string 8C, and pass downthrough the right C in Row 17 of thelink. Repeat the thread path to rein-force. Wêave through beads to exitdown through the center C in Row 16

(rie. s).

center strip; String 34, I jet 3mm bicone,lA, I jet 4rnrn bicone, 14, l jet 3rnrn

bicone, and 34. Pass through the cen-

ter C of Row 2 and the left C in Row 1

of the same link. String I jet 4rnrnbicone, pass down through the left Cin Row 17 of another silver link, up

through the right C ofRow 17, back

through the biconejust added. the

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Fig.4: Adding the ends tothe toggle bar

right C in Row I of the previous link,and through the beads added to the

center of the previous link. Weave

through beads to exit down throughthe center C in Row 16 of the linkjustadded (rig.6). Repeat four times to

connect all of the silver links. but onthe final link, dont add the beads to

the center (this is the toggle ring).'Weave through beads to exit downthrough the left C in Row 1 of the

final link.Picot! String I iet 4mm bicone and 3A;

pass back through the bicone and the

right C in Row 1 (rig. z). Repeat the

thread path to reinforce. Secure the

thread and trim.

4.) 5lnCS. Connect and embellish the

blacklinks, then connect them to the

center strip:outer strip ând outer edging: Start 2' of

new thread that exits down throughthe left end B in Row 14 of a black

link. String lAand pass through the

next up bead; repeat four times.'Weave through beads to exit down

through the left 18 of Row 1. String1 clear bicone and pass through the

Ieft lB of Row 17 of another black link.Pass up through the right 18 ofRorv 17,

Fig.7: Addingthepicot to the togglering

Fig. 6: Stitchingtogether the silver linhs

to form the center strip

the clearbicone, and the right lB inRow I of the initial link.

.Weave

through beads to exit down throughthe left end bead in Row 14 of the linkjust added (rig. e). Repeat four timesto connect 6 black links.-Weave

through beads to exit down throughthe left end B in Row I of the finallink added.

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Connection and inner edging: String lA,I jet 4mrn bicone, and 1A; pass downthrough the left end C in Row 6 of thesilver toggle-ring link. String lA andpass down through the left end C inRow 4 of the sarne silver link (rig. e-blue thread). IMeave through beads toexit up through the left end C inRow 8 of the silver toggle-ring link.String lA and pass up through thenext up bead on the silver toggle-ringlink; repeat once. *Pass up throughthe right end B in Row 4 ofthe near-est black link, pass up through the leftend C in Row 14 of the nearest silverlink, and up through the right end Bin Row 6 of the nearest black link.String 1A and pass up through thenext up bead along the edge oftheblack link; repeat twice. Pass upthrough the left end C in Row 4 of thenext silver link, up through the rightend B in Row 14 of the nearest blacklink, and up through the left end C in

Fig. 1O: Finishing thestrip connectian

Kelly Wiese

A RT I5T'5TIPFor chandelier-style earrings,stitch four linksand cônneet thernas you would forthe bracelet, thenadd <{rop beads.

Row 6 of the nearest silver link.String 1A and pass through the nextup bead of the silver link; repeat twice(Fig.9-redthread). Repeat frorn * tocornpletely connect the black stripto the left side of the center strip.Finish the connection by exiting upthrough the left end B in Row 17 ofthe first black link added, then string-ing 14, I jet 4rnm bicone, and 1A;

pass up through the left end C inRow 12 of the silver toggle-bar link.String lA and pass up through thenext up bead on the silver link (rig. ro).Secure the thread and trirn.

Repeat the entire step to forrn anotherblack strip and connect it to the otherside of the center strip. *"

RfsûUR*f.$ Check with your local bead shop orcontact: Delica cylinder beads, Swarovski bicones,

and all other beads: Beyond Beadery, (800)840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com. Kits: Kel yWiese, www.beadparlor.com.

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'I'IrClTNtÇtifiFibackstitch embroidery

peyote stitch

brick-stitch edging

p&{}JIi{lT' x,uYEL 88rt,lSee p. 94 for helplul technîque andpr oj e ct- I ev el i nf o r m atî o n.

'{gI'LPPE' -€ffi#*

. Jennik's spiraling glass cabochon inspired the

i patterns tn this glrgeous bead-embrotdered

:: When you make your own version of thrs

:: ,,,1seriment with different bead finishes as you

: - teads for the circular pattern and watch the'ô 11

: I S E. \,{easure a centerline vertically and' : -:::ally on the beading foundation.: ::-a! on your wrist and subtract the

: = :; rhe clasp plus 72". Measure and-:r ::rât length on the beading foundation,

: : - :1q it at the crossed lines, but don't' -'. - se the craft adhesive to glue the cabo-

-. .: the beading foundation where thei ::oss. Let dryfor 15 to 20 rninutes.

- : i 3OCHON. Use backstitch and peyote

-, :o bezel the cabochon:i r:; 'ounds I and 2: Tie a strong knot at the

: i cf 3' ofbraided beading thread and: -,:: the needle at the other end. Pass':-::ugh the foundation frorn back to front

ARTIST'S TIPMake the cuff lçokchunkier by usirrg 6mnror Smrn nound beads

instead q{ the 4mrnpearls.

Sherry Serafini lectures and

teaches throughout theUnited States and has wonnumerous awards for excel-

lence in design. She has

written articles for several

well-known magazines, and

her work has been featuredon the covers oftrade mag-

azines and catalogs. Sherryjs the coauthor of the Art ot' Bead Embroidery

(Kalmbach, 2007) with artist Heidi Kumml| Bead-

ing Across America with Amy Katz and PauletteBaron (Kal m ba ch, 2011 ), and Sen sati on al Bead

Embroidery (Lark Books, 2011). Her beaded art is

owned and worn by Steven Tyler of Aerosmith,Fergie, and Grammy-winner Melissa Etheridge, toname a few. Sherry resides in Natrona HeighG,Pennsylvania, with her two daughters, Erika andNikki, and her Boston terrier, Baily.

$tÂT'tstdtÂT,s5 g dark gold metallic size 15' seed beads (A)5 g silver-lined lime green size 15' seed beads (B)5 g matte purple metallic size 15'seed beads (C)5 g purple metallic size 15'seed beads (D)5 g matte black size 1 1' seed beads (E)

10 g dark gold metallic size 11 " seed beads (F)

3 g heather matte gold iris metallic size 1'l "cylinder beads (G)

144 malte black AB 4mm fringe drops (H)46 green luster 3mm glass rounds68 purple 4mm crystal pearl rounds1 yellow/green/tan brown 25-30mm round

lampwork cabochon

1 bar clasp with 3 loops

Clear 6 lb braided beading threadSize D beading thread in color to match

Ultrasuede

2 x 7" beading foundation2 x 7" piece of Ultrasuede in coordinating colorClear craft adhesive

White tacky glue

't'{}{}!,sSize 11'beading needle

Scissors

Ruler

Toothpicks

Fine-line permanent marker

l'l \ lSl I f'lï) 9W.{t r 7 1/2"

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near the cabochon. String 4G, slidethem to the foundation, and lay themalongside the cabochon. Pass downthrough the foundation next to thelast bead added. Pass up through thefoundation between the second andthird beads just added, then pass

through the third and fourth beads.

String 2G, lay them alongside thecabochon, pass down through thefoundation next to the last beadstmng, and pass up through the beadsjust added; repeat, working backstitcharound the cabochon. ,Àfote; Thisround will create the first two roundsof the bezel. Make sure the roundcontains an even number ofbeads.

Bezel round 3: fMork tubular peyote stitchoffthe backstitched beads, using lG ineach stitch. Step up for the next andfollowing rounds by passing throughthe first bead ofthe current round(Fig. 1 -green thread).

Bezel rounds 4 and 5: Repeat Bezel round 3

twice or as many times as necessary so

that the beadwork "hugs" the cabo-chon (rig. 1 -btue thread).

Bezel round 6: Work tubular peyote stitchwith 1A in each stitch (rig. r -redthread). \Meave through beads to exitdown through the foundation, thenweave up through the foundation toexit at the base of Round l. Àbta Ifthe thread is frayed orworn, start a

new thread.

3) 5UR RtL,lNDING RlNcS. BackstitchI round ofpearls around the bezeledcabochon. Exit up through the founda-tion between 2 pearls and the bezel.String 6A and pass down through thefoundation between the sarne 2 pearls,except on the other side of the pearl cir-cle; repeat to add a loop of 6A betweeneach pearl (rig. z). Backstitch 1 round of3rnrn glass rounds around the 4mrnpearls. Pass up through the foundationto exit outside a 3mm glass round thatsits on a center horizontal line.

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Fig, 1: Bezeling thecnbochon

Fig. 2: Embelli shin g th e

pearl circle

4) BAN D. Bead-embroider the braceletband (rig. s)'€enterline: String 1 pearl, lay it against

the foundation, and backstitch it inplace, stitching through it twice. Exitup through the foundation in the cor-ner where the pearljust placed andthe ring of 3rnrn glass rounds rneet.

Backstitch I round ofA around thepearl followed by 1 round of B,

I round of C, and I round of D. Repeat

this section along the centerline toadd a total of6 pearls ernbellishedwith half circles of seed beads.

Àbfe: Depending on your bracelet'slength, it rnay be necessary to alterthe rounds around the final pearlsin the center and side iines by notforming complete rings. Secure

the thread and trirn.Side line: Start 3' of new thread that exits

up through the foundation in a cornerbetween the first circle along the cen-terline and the 3mrn glass rounds.Backstitch 1 pearl, then backstitchthe same sequence of seed bead ringsaround the pearl as you did alongthe centerline. Repeat to add 6 pearls

ARTIST'5 TIPSr When determining whieh

seed beads to use, it'sbest to lay thern next tôonç another outside thetubeç. The beads alu/ayslock different whenstitehed in place.

c Use Rit dye to co|ol. thebeading foundation so itns

not visible through thebeadwork.

Fig. 3: Enc,kstlrchingthe bc.nd

Fig.4: Add^ing the brick-stitched edging

Fig.6: Attachingthe clasp

embellished with quarter circles ofseed beads along the edge ofthe cen-terline's embroidery. Repeat down theother side ofthe centerline. Securethe thread and trim.

Oqtline: Start 3' ofnewthread that exitsup through the foundation at the endof one of the side lines. Backstitch lEand lF; repeat around the entiredesign, avoiding the bracelet ends.Secure the thread and trim.

Repeat the entire step to embroiderthe other side ofthe bracelet.

5) FINISHING. Stitch the backing tothe beadwork and add a clasp:

Glue: Trim the excess beading founda-tion close to the beadwork, taking careto avoid cutring stitches. Add a thin,even layer oftacky glue to the back ofthe beadwork and press it onto theIJltrasuede. Don't let the glue seep outaround the edges. Let dry for 20 min-utes. Trim the excess ljltrasuede closeto the beadwork.

Edging: Start 3'ofnewthread that exitsup through the edge ofthe founda-tion, outside the beadwork. String 2F,sew up through the edge of the Ultra-suede and the beading foundation2 beads' width frorn the last pointexited, then pass back through the

second !)u.et zàdeà ^Stt:21 )f sev 4n

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and the beading foundation I bead,swidth from the last point exited, thenpass back through the F just added(rig. +); repeat to brick stitch an edgearound the entire cuff, connectingthe Ultrasuede and the beadwork atthe same time. Connect the edgingends by passing down through thefirst bead added. then passing upthrough the last. Secure the threadand trim.

Picots; Center a needle on 12' of threadand knot the ends. Secure the threadat the edge ofthe bracelet and exit upthrough a brick-stitched F. String 1A,lH, and lA; pass down through thenext F along the edge and up throughthe following one (rig.5); repeataround the entire bracelet. Securethe thread and trim.

Clasp: Center a needle on 3' of threadand knot the ends. Secure the threadat one end ofthe bracelet. Place onehalf of the clasp along one end of thebeadwork to determine the properplacement.'Weave through beads toexit up through a brick-stitched F thatcoincides with the clasp's top loop.StringlF, I pearl, and 3F; pass

through the top loop ofthe clasp.String 3F and pass back through thepearl, the first F added, and the lastedge F exited. ,Àfofer These numbersmaybe adjusted to make the cuffIooser or tighter.'Weave throughthe foundation and beads to exit upthrough the brick-stitched edge F thatcoincides with the clasp's center loop;repeat the connection as above, thenrepeat for the final clasp loop (rig. e).Secure the thread and trim. Repeatthis entire section to add the otherclasp half to the other end of thebracelet. *

RESOURCES Check your local bead shop orcontact: Cabochon: www.robertjennik.com. Seedbeads: Knot Just Beads, (414) 771-8360, www.knotjustbeads.com. Ultrasuede, Lacy,s Stiff Stuffbeading foundation, and clasp: Fire MôuntainEenszz/)2222/222p))2))Jzzzz2

Fig, 5: Stitchingthe picots

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through the edge ofthe (Jhrasuede

{$r;l\{€.}!i'"tubular peyote stitch

right-angle weave

chevron chain

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pr oj ect- I ev el i nfo r m ati o n.

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ARTIST'$ TIPYou may short*n the bracelet to 57s" by reducing thelattice to four diamonds and the serPentine chain lofit. Your bead siee will also have an ef,{eet on the length

rf the bracelet, espeeially the size ôf the B beads.

ryffiF-#e{€dru,#Érryry

',/eave serpentine chevron chain through a lattice of right-- "'gle-weave strips interspersed with peylte-stitched stones

-. form this delightful bracelet.

l,r;dâ. S g;qrgel l

*sing nylon thread, use white for the lattice l

: goid for the chain, clasp, and toggle.

{ ,;r *"sp* 3&u:Ë âs:t }'â &,&'*- $ $,i

Carol Wilcox Wells is

an artist, teacheç

and author: Her twobooks, Creative Bead

Weaving(Lark

Books, 1996) and

The Art ù Elegance ofBeadweaving (LarkBook,2002) are

among the top sell-

ers in the bead world Carol has also com-piled two other books on bead artists,500 Beaded Objects: New Dimensions in

Ca ntem p o rary Beadw o r k (Lark Bo oks,2OO4) and Masters Beadweaving: MajorWorks by LeadingArtists (Lark Books,

2008). Her work has been collected andexhibited internationally and has beenfeatured in numerous publications. Carollives in Hot Springs, North Carolin4where she is currently pursuing her cre-ative spirit. See her hits atwww.schoolofbeadworh.com.

- lTîle â. Work tubular peyote-.: -hed bezels connected with right-

-.--e rveave strips to form a lattice made' :,:rnected squares:

i,r::el 1, Rounds 1 and z, Use B' of thread to,,..trg {lC and lD} four times, leavingi : tail. Tie a knot to form a tight:::ile and pass through the first D,::r-rng.

ii.r:e 1, Round 3: String lC, skip the next: =.d ofthe previous round, and pass:-:cugh the following bead; repeat:,:ee times to add a total of 4c. Step

-: .hrough the first C added in this- : .rd (rig. t ).

ig. 1: Srlrchingi::: '' Round3

Fig.2: Adding the

first bezel's stone

Bezel 1, Stone: String one 4rnm round,pass through the C on the oppositeside ofRound 3, passbackthroughthe 4mm round just strung, and intothe original C exited (rig. z).

Bezel T, Round4: String 2C and pass

through the next C ofRound 3;repeat three times to add a total of 8C.Step up through the first 2C added inthis round (Fig. 3-blue thread).

Bezel 1, Round 5: String 2A and pass

through the next 2C ofRound 4;repeat three tirnes to add a total of 8A(Fig. 3-red thread). Weave through thisand the last round again to reinforce.Weave through beads to exit a D inRound l.

Strip 7: Use D to work a S-unit strip of

444àaaz:<ze.âàrzar'the bezel, rein{orcing each unit as it's

{armed. E*tl {,.,r' ^n .nJ D (Fis. /-

blue thread)-

ft,f ,4'&'}rtê{ Â,{ ê ,$1 g Ceylon cream size 15. seed beads (A)3 g white-lined amber size 15. seed beads (B)2 g matte chartreuse size 11. seed beads (C)5 g white,lined clear size 11

. seed beads (D)1 6 g gold-lined chartreuse size 1 1. seed

beads (E)

18 goldstone 4mm rounds1 jasper 1Omm roundGold and white size B nylon beading thread

or crystal 6 lb braided beading threadBeading wax (optional)

"$*{}{}ë,F4

Scissors

Size 12 and 13 beading needles

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Fig. 4: Addingthe lirst sttip and warhing the

sttaod hczcl s {itst two routtds

Bezel 2, Rounds 1 and:: String {lC and iD}three tirnes, then string lC and pass

through the last D exited on the strip;

repeat the thread path again to rein-

force. Exit from lD (rig.+-redthread).

Bezel 2, Rounds 3*5: Repeat Bezel I,

Round 3, Bezel 1 Stone, and Bezel 1,

Rounds 4 and 5. Weave through beads

to exit frorn a D in Round I next to

the C where the first strip connects'

srrip 2: Repeat Strip 1 (rig. s).

Bezël 3 and $trip 3: Repeat Bezel 2 and

Strip 2, forming the third side ofa square.

Bez€|4ândStrlp4: Repeat Bezel 2 and

Strip 2, forrning the fourth side of a

square. Connect the final right-angle-

weave unit to the nearest D on Round

I of Bezel 1. Weave through beads on

Bezel I to exit the D in Round 1 that's

opposite the one to which the strip was

connected (rig. o).

Repeat this step, connecting to the near-

est bezel frorn the previous square to

form a second square. RePeat three

rnore tirnes to form a total of5 squares.

Secure the working thread and trim(ris. z). Dottt trirn the tail thread.

Set the lattice aside.

;:l sTË.pf.i'.i"1!rjil t":t-iÂili, $iill1 'i. worka continuous U-shaped serpentine chev-

ron chain to weave through the lattice:

Stit€h'!: Use 8' of thread to string a ten-

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Fig.7: ConPletingri:tlartice base

sion bead, leaving a 6" tail. String 3E,

38, and 2E; pass back through the

first E strung to form a triangle (rig' a-

green thread).

stitch 2: String 7E; pass back through the

third B added in Stitch 1 (rig' a-btu"

thread).

stiteh 3: String 38 and 2E; Pass back

through the fifth bead added in Stitch

2 (Fig. a-red thread).

$titches 4-1 3: String 6E, Pass back

through the third bead added in the

previous stitch, then string 38 and 2E

and pass back through the fourth bead

added in the 6E stitchjust made'

Repeat four times to add a total

of l0 stitches.

st*t€h 14: String 7E; pass back through

the third bead added in Stitch 13'

Stite h'!5: String 2B and 2E; Pass back

through the fifth bead added inStitch 14.

The bach view oJ

the bracelet.

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Fig.6; Farnting Beze! 3,

Sn'ip j, Bezel 4, and StriP 4

Fig.8: WorlringStitches 1-3 afthe chain

stitch 16: String 7E; pass back through

the secondbead added in Stitch 15.

Stitch'17: String 3B and 2E; pass back

through the fifth bead added inStitch 16.

stitch 18: String 6E; pass back through

the third bead added in Stitch 17.

stitch'!9: String 48 and 2E; Pass back

through the fourth bead added institch 18.

stitsh 2t: String 5E; pass back through

the fourth bead added in Stitch 19.

Stiteh 2't: String 5B and 2E; Pass back

through the thirdbead added inStitch 20.

$titch 22: String 2E and 4B; Pass back

through the fifth bead added insritch 21.

Stiteh 23: String 5E; pass back through

the third bead added in Stitch 22.

S*iteh 24: String 5B and 2E; Pass back

through the third bead added inStitch 23.

Stiteh 25: String 5E; pass back through

the fifth bead added in Stitch 24.

stitch 26: String 48 and2B; Pass back

through the third bead added institch 25.

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stitrh 27: String 6E; pass back throughthe fourth bead added in Stitch 26.

stitch 38: String 38 and 2E; pass backthrough the fourth bead added inStitch 27.

stitch 29: String 7E; pass back throughthe third bead added in Stitch 2g.

stitch 3or String 3B and 2E; pass backthrough the fifth bead added inStitch 29.

sritch 3t: String 7E; pass back throughihe third bead added in Stitch 30.

5:itch 32r String 38 and 2E; pass back:hrough the fifth bead added inSrirch 31.

i: tch 33: String 6E; pass back through::1e third bead added in Stitch 32.

i: :ch 34: String48 and 2E; pass back:rrough the fourth bead added inS:rtch 33.

j: :ch 35: String 5E; pass back through:.re fourth bead added in Stitch 34.

.; :rh 36: String 58 and 2E; pass back:-:ough the third bead added in.:::ch 35-

: ::r 3z: String2E and 48; passback,-.. rugh the fifth bead added in

I :_ -arl .tt)-' : : - es 38-82: Repeat Stitches 2g_37

.-.::e more times for a total of four-.r es (Fig. 9). T,r.n the work over for

:: -: new repeat so that the direction:: .:e stitch rernains the same as the

. . ,::uctions.

::, :he end of the chain following

' : - e t: String 5E; pass back through- : .:ird bead in Stitch 82.

' :. 3+; String 58 and 2E; pass back' . :Jh the third bead in Stitch 83.

' : - 8 5, -itring 5E; pass back through' : ,:-:h bead in Stitch 84.

'' , " 3é: i1ri1g 48 and 2E; pass back'.- , -.ii rhe third bead in Stitch g5.

: - E 7: -irring 6E; pass back through- . : _.:rrh bead in Stitch 86., - i 3: -i:r11g 38 and 2E; pass back' : -i jr :he fourth bead in Stitch 87.r - I e S:ring 7E; pass back through: -.r: r 'oead in Stitch 88.

Fig. 9: Repeattn g Stitch es

23-37 to farm Stitches 38*82Note:Stars indicate the beadsyou'll pass through in bothdireftions.

Fig. 10: Finislting theaval chain end

Stiteh 9û: String 28 and 2E; pass backthrough the fifth bead in Stitch g9.

Stitch 91; String 7E; pass back throughthe second bead in Stitch 90.

Stitstr 92: String 3B and 2E; pass backthrough the fifth bead in Stitch 91.

stiteh 93: String 6E; pass back throughthe third bead in Stitch 92.

$titch 94: String 38 and 2E; pass backthrough the fourth bead in Stitch 93.

Stit€hes gS*1OZ: String 6E, pass backthrough the third bead added in theprevious stitch, then string 38 and2E, and pass back through the fourthbead added in the 6E stitch just made.Repeat three times to add a total ofB stitches.

$titch'!oB: String 7E; pass back throughthe third bead in Stitch 102.

$tiËeh 184: String 28 and 2E; pass backthrough the fifth bead in Stitch 103.

$titch"tOS: String 7E; pass back throughthe second bead in Stitch 104.

stiteh'!o6: String 38 and 2E; pass backthrough the fifth bead in Stitch 105.

stitch '!07: String 6E; pass back throughthe third bead in stitch 106.

$titeh 1o8: String48 and 2E; pass backthrough the fourth bead in Stitch 107.

Stitch'!09: String 5E; pass back throughthe fourth bead in Stitch 108.

Stiteh 1x8: String 58 and 2E; pass backthrough the third bead in Stitch l0g.

Stiteh î11: String 2E and 48; pass backthrough the fifth bead in Stitch ll0.

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4.: $ilâ$39&Tif"dn flH,qtS;, SI**" â, Con-tinue working the other side of thechain, following Fig. 11:

Stltches 1't2-17't; Repeat Stitches 23-37four times.

$titch 1?2: String 5E; passbackthroughthe third bead in Stitch l7l.

Stiteh't73; String 58 and 2E; pass backthrough the third bead in Stitch 172.

stitch't74: String 5E; pass back throughthe fifth bead in Stitch 173.

Stitch'!?5: String 48 and 2E; pass back

through the third bead in Stitch 174.

Stiteh't?6: String 6E; pass back throughthe fourth bead in Stitch 175 (rig. r r ).

Add a tension bead to the workingthread to hold the stitches in place.

5i ÂS5tr&ll#i".Y" Braid, then connectthe lattice and chain:Eraid: Lay the lattice, bezels side up, on

the work surface. Place the looped endofthe chain so it sits above a bezel at

one end ofthe lattice. IMeave one side

ofthe chain through the lattice so itgoes over, then under the strips itcrosses. Do the sarne with the otherside ofthe chain to forrn a braid-Iike look.

Finâl el'rain rtitch: Remove the tensionbead from the working thread and

string 28. Pass back through the near-est B in Stitch I (Fig.12-gteen thread).

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Fig. 12: Stltchnrg the chain togeth-er (the lattice has been remo'ted

from this figure lor clarity)

String 2E and pass back through the

fourth bead added in Stitch 176

(Fig. 12-blue thread). String 4E and pass

back through the first 3E and lB inStitch I (rig. tz-redthread). Tighten toform a smooth join. Don't cut the

thread. Rernove the tension bead fromthe tail; secure the tail thread, avoid-

ing knots within the B, and trim.

$j 1l{hJil{a Ë-€S{fi. Pass the chain'swork-ing thread through the nearest B on theinside of the chain. String 1B and pass

through the next 28 (an edge set) alongthe inside of the chain; repeat twice(rig. r a). Pass through the top C inRound I of the lattice's end bezel (rig. r +).

Continue adding 18 between each edge

set along the inside of the chain, con-necting the other end bezel in the same

manner as the first. Àbte: Some edge sets

will be 2B, others will be 38; the pointis to tighten and srnooth the inside ofthe chain.

T) {tlq$P i".fl}*P" IMork a clasp loopsirnilar to the oval end of the chain:Stiteh 1: Use 4' of thread to string a ten-

sion bead, leaving a12" tail. String3E, 58, and 2E; pass backthroughthe first E.

Stiteh 2: String 6E; pass back throughthe fifth B in Stitch l.

stitch 3: String 3E and 28; pass back

through the fourth bead in Stitch 2.

Stitch 4: String 7E; pass back throughthe third bead in Stitch 3.

Fig. 13: Adding the inner {ine of the ovalchain end (the latttce has been re.noved

from this figure for clarity)

Stitch 5: String 28 and 2E; pass backthrough the fifth bead in Stitch 4.

Stitch 6: String 7E; pass back throughthe second bead in Stitch 5.

Stitclr z: String 38 and 2E; pass backthrough the fifth bead in Sritch 6.

$titches 8*17; String 6E, pass backthrough the third bead in the previ-ous stitch, then string 3B and 2E, and

pass back through the fourth bead inthe 6E just added. Repeat four tirnesto add a total of10 stitches.

stitch 18: String 7E; pass back throughthe third bead in Stitch 17.

Stitch 19: String 28 and 2E; pass backthrough the fifth bead in Stitch lB.

stitch 20: String 7E; pass back throughthe second bead added in Stitch 19.

Stiteh 21: String 38 and 2E; pass backthrough the fifth bead in Stitch 20.

stitch 22: String 6E; pass back throughthe third bead in stitch 21.

Stitch 23: String 48 and2E; pass backthrough the fourth bead in Stttch 22.

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Turn the bracelet over so that the backside faces up.

Stitch 24: String 2E and pass througha right-side C in Round I of the endbezel where the chain is attached.String 2E and pass back through thefourth bead in Stitch 23 (ng.1S-btue

thread). Don't trim the thread.Stitch 25: Remove the tension bead from

the tail and repeat Stitch 24 on the leftside of the end bezel's Round I (rig. rs-red thread). Don't trim the thread.

i.,-se the working thread to string 38;:ass through the nearest B on the other.ide of the chain (Stitch l) and the nea"-.st 2E (Fig. 1S-bluethread). W.urr. through.:eads

to exit up through the nearest 3E,f Stitch 23 and the nearest B. Repeat'.",'ith the tail thread, moving in the op-:osite directio.r (rig. tS-redthread). Exit::om an inner-edge B.:nner tine: Add lB between each edge set

along the inner edge ofthe oval as inStep 6. Reinforce the inner line withthe working thread.

Tack: Weave through beads on the oval toexit from a point where the side of theclasp oval touches the side ofthechain-end oval. Securely sew the claspro the chain; repeat on the other sideof the clasp ringwith the tail thread.Secure the threads and trim.

Fig. 15: Securing theclasp loop

e] T**ffitfi. Stitch the toggle and attachit to the bracelet with right-angle weave:Ênd: IJse 4' of thread to string the l0mm

round, lE, one 4mm round, and 3E,leaving a 6" tail. Pass back through the4rnm round, lE, and the l0mmround. String lE, one 4mm round,and 3E; pass backthrough the 4mmround and lE just added and continuethrough the l0mm round, next lE,and 4mm round. Repeat the threadpath several times to reinforce (rig. t e-orange thread).

Loops: String l3E or an odd number thatfits snugly around the side of thelOmm round. Pass through the 10mmround to forrn a loop around thelOrnm round's side; repeat the threadpath several tirnes to reinforce. Repeatto add a second l3E loop (or an oddnurnber thât fits snugly around theside of the lOrnm round) around the10mm round. Exit from the seventh Ein the loop. String lE, pass throughthe seventh E of the first loop, thenstring lE, and pass through the sev-enth E ofthe second loop to form a

right-angle-weave unit, connectingthe loops. Weave through beads to exitthe fifth E added in the second loop(Fig. t o-green thread).

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Bandr IJse E to work 3 right-angle-weaveunits off the E in the second loop,connecting to the fifth, seventh, andninth E in that loop. Use E to work a

total of 5 right-angle-weave rows 3units across (Fig. 16-blue thread). Nofa Ifthe bracelet needs to be shortened orlengthened, reduce or add right-angle-weave rows here.

Attach: Turn the toggle and bracelet overso each is back side up. Use E to work Iright-angle-weave unit. String lE andpass through the end C in Round I ofthe bezel at the opposite end oftheclasp ring; string lE, and passthrough the bottom bead ofthe previ-ous row's second unit. IJse E to work a

third right-angle weave unit.'W-ork a

seventh row ofright-angle weave usingE and incorporating the side C inRound I of the bezel (rig. re-redthread).'Weave through beads to exitfrom the fifth row ofright-angleweave; tack the band to the chain tostabilize the toggle. Secure all threadsand trirn. +

f{â.${}US{li.$ Checkyour local bead store forindividual items or contact: Kits: School ofBeadwork, www.schoolofbeadwork.com.

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Ready for a fun and easy project? Use a Japanese

braiding technique known as kumihimo to make

a colorful bracelet with a button closure and a

playful tassel.

TâifillhiEûtitikumihimo braiding

T3[t{.}.} l']{l't' {,Ti\' Ë:,t, &CCSee p. 94 for helPful technîque and

project-l ev el i nf o r m ation'

1 ) CLASP L*OP" Set up the kumihimo

disk and work a braided section withoutbeads to form a clasp loop:

set-up: Cut eight 60" strands ofcord.

Gather them so the cords are parallel

and knot them together temporarily at

the center. Feed one end ofthe cords

through the kumihimo disk so the

knot is underneath. Distribute the

8 cords around the disk as shown inthe box on p. 4l (rig. r).

araid: Follow the braiding pattern shown

for 2t/+" or long enough to fit around

your clasp button (Figs.2 and 3).

Loop: Remove the cords from the disk

and undo the temporarY knot. Fold

the braided section in halfto form a

loop, feed the loop through the center

of the kurnihirno disk, and arrange the

cords around the disk as before, but

this tirne use a pair ofcords in each

slot. Attach the weight to the loop.

:.) tsR.,qlA \i/lTFl tsEADS. Prepare the

cords, string the beads, and braid the

length ofthe bracelet:

Prepare the cords: Before stringing beads

onto each Pair of cords, stiffen and

seal the ends with seam sealant or

glue. Let dry. String 30 size 6o seed

beads onto each pair of cords and

secure the beads with a temPorarY

knot at the cord ends.

Make the braidr Follow the kumihirnobraiding pattern as established. Before

you reposition a pair ofcords, bring

the next bead on those cords to the

hole in the center of the disk. Slide the

bead under any cords that cross over

the pair you're holding, so the bead

rnoves into place on the braid. Once

the bracelet is the desired length and

all beads are woven into the braid,

remove the cords from the disk. Tie

the cords together close to the end ofthe braid using an overhand knot.

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- : : S E L. Add a button clasp and bead: :-,:.rment to create a tassel:

'" : - : asp: Undo the ternporary knot---= :rd of one pair of cords. String

'i : -:ion on one cord about 1/2" lrorn" - -:-j of the braid, go through the. : :- again to keep it in place, then- :-; 3 or 4 seed beads and 1 or

- : r -:1r beads, each separated by- - :.. \Iake the rest of the tassel" . ,-- i s rhe sarne way but without the- : -:r. using the cords as singles or

- : -:s and varying the lengths as

: , -:= , Glue the final knot on each

: and trirn. *

,_MiHttu4t BRAtntrs#

--:old the disk parallel to the floor::- nurnber 32 held away from you.

- - i ,:ibute the cords around the disk, .: ihrough the center hole (rig. r ).-. :'-rng a weight or alligator clip to the

. , :s below the disk helps with the-. -.:a1 tension. The braid will forrn at- : :enter hole, extendingbelow the

-.,. as you work.

- I.fove the cord between notches

: .nd 17 to the notch between 30 and

SUZ,4Nh{Ê BR.ANeA of i G.ain of Sand has been

dabbling in jewelry design '3 " .rears. She enjoys

finding new things to incluce : ier,,vork and toshare with other beaders,

RE$OUR{ËS Check your local bead shop orcontact: Fray Check seam sealan:. C-Lon cord, and

all other materials: A Grain of Sand ,70a)660-3125, www.agrainofsand.com.

31. Move the cord between notches

3l and 32 to the notch between 14 and15 (rig. z). Rotate the disk one-quârterturn clockwise so nurnber 24 is now at

the far edge (shown at the top of rig. :).3) Move the cord between notches

8 and 9 to the notch between 22 and23. Move the cord between notches

24 ar'd 25 to the notch between 6 and

7 (rig. r). Rotate the disk one-quarterturn clockwise.

$l,A'g'tiï{ t;{},$25 g Picasso-finish size 6'fire-polished

3-cut seed beads

20 or more 6-8mm accent beads

1 glass 18mm buttonBlack 3-ply nylon beading cordSeam sealant or clear glue

T'{X}[.$Scissors

Kumihimo braiding disk

Large alligator clip or kumihimo weight

4) Using the cords that are now thefarthest and closest to you after theturn, repeat the established crossover

pattern as in Steps 2 and 3 until thebraid is the desired length.5) When rnakingbeaded braids, slideeach bead to the center hole as youtransfer the cords to their new posi-tions around the disk. Movingthecords back and forth across the disk as

described above locks each bead in place.

ftg. 1: Distributing the sirands ta get stclrted- : the dish paralle! to the floor.

Fig. 2: Repositiotting the first two cords. The dottedgreen line shows the cord's movement fron irJ startirgpaiitt to its new pasitionr marhed by the red arrow.

Fig. 3: Repositior ing the secanà two cords.After the next quarter-turn, ntLmber 15 vill be

al the faythest (top) position.

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BEADWORK june/july 2011 41

elspeth's collarNancy Peterson

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The picot edge of this regal-looking necklaceis reminiscent of classic Edwardian lace. Even

though it looks complex, it is relatively simpleto make with ladder and netting stitches andaffordable fire-polished beads. .;

TECHNTQTTESladder stitch

nettingpicot

PROJI]CT I,EVEI, 8OCSee p.94 for helpful technique andp roj ect- I ev el i nlo r m atî o n.

: I 5 E. \Vork a combination of ladder' ::d netting to establish the base:

,'., " ' Using 9' of thread, string lC and-. : ass through the lC again, leaving

, - :ail (rig. t-blue thread).

,, rr- : -itring 7A; pass through the lC- : -,:e first SAjust added (rig. r-rea

; :r:.:s 3 and +: String 3A; pass throughr: -ast 3Aexited in Stitch 2 and the--'-:st added. Repeat to add a second: :'i 3A (rig. z).

,,, ;. 5, String 2A, lC, and 2A; pass': : :'rgh the 3A of the previous stitch..: r''eave through beads to exit the- - :st strung (rig. s).

: ::: Stitches 2-5 forty-three tirnes ori'ou reach the desired length,

: -. ihe clasp. Repeat Stitch 2, this"

-. : assing through the TAjust added.

2) EMBELLTSHMENT AND CLASP.

Use fire-polished rounds and seed

beads in netting stitch to embellish thenecklace:

Row 1 (bottoml: String 2A; pass throughthe next 1A. String 1A, 1B. and 1A;

pass through the seventh 1A from the

previous Stitch 2. Repeat across thebottom edge (rig. +). Àbte: You will endby stringing 2A, then passing throughthe next 7A to exit near the top of thefirst C.

R.ow 2 (top) and loop; String lA; pass

through the next 1A. String 1A, 18,

and 1A; pass through the first lA ofthe next stitch 2. Repeat across thetop edge (rig. s). For the last stitch,string lA and pass through 5A; string4A, I split ring, and 5A. Pass throughthe last 3A exited and repeat thethread path to reinforce. Àôfe: Duringthis step, the necklace will begin togently curve.

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MATERIALS22 g sparkle metallic gold-lined crystal size

1 1 o seed beads (A)

131 champagne 4mm fire-polishedrounds (B)

45 tanzanite with gold speckle 6mm fire-polished rounds (C)

2 gold 5mm jump rings

2 gold 6mm split rings

1 gold-plated 25mm round toggle claspCrystal 6 lb braided beadlng thread

TOOLSSize 10 or 12 beading needle

Scissors

2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers

FINISHED SlZEt191/2"

ARTIST'S TIPTo help the pieots hold theirshape on the bottom edge ofthe necklace, use a cottons\Mab to dab the beads with a

small amount of Future floorpolish. l-et dry for a few hoursto overnight.

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11tng

Stitches 3 and 4

ri

Fig.4:Stitc&ing Row 1 Fig. 5: Forming Row 2

BEADWORK june/july 2011 43

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:

Row 3 (bottorn):'Weave through beads toexit toward the beadwork frorn the 2Abelow the first C. String 7A; pass

through the 2Abelow the next C ofRow l. Repeat across the bottorn edge.

Pass through 5A at the end ofthe base;

string 4A, the rernaining split ring,and 54. Repeat the thread path toreinforce (rig. 6-blue thread).

Row 4 (top): IMeave through beads to exittoward the beadwork frorn the lAabove the final C. String 7A; pass

through 1A from Row 2. Repeat across

the top edge (rig. 6-red thread).

Row 5 (bottom): IMeave through beads to

exit the fourth lA in Row 3. String3A; pass through the lAjust exited to

forrn a picot and through the next 9A.

Repeat across the bottorn edge (rig. z-green thread).

Row 6 (top): Weave through beads to exit

the fifth lA of Row 4. String lA, 18,

and 1A; skip 5Aand pass through the

next 3AofRow 4. Repeat across the

top edge (rig. z-blue thread).

Row 7 (top): Weave through beads to exit

the second-to-last lA of Row 6. String2A; pass through the A.i B/A of Row 6.

Repeat across the top edge. Secure the

threads and trim (Fig. z-red thread).

Clasp: lJse 1 jump ring to attach 1 of the

split rings to one half of the clasp.

Repeat on the other end of the necklace

using the other half oi rhe clasp. *

NANCY PETERSON enjoys the challenge ofexploring all types of beadweaving. She teaches

regularly at the Garden of Beadin' in Bartonsville,

Pennsylvania. Visit http://stores.lulu.com/nlpbeaddesign and www.npbeading.blogspot.com;

contact Nancy at nlp.bead.design@gmail.com.

RESOURCES Check your local bead shop orcontact: Miyuki seed beads: Fox Den Designs,

(262) 634-2323, www.foxdendesigns.com.

Fire'polished rounds and clasp: Shipwreck Beads,

(800) 950-4232, www.shipwreckbeads.com.

FireLine braided beading thread: Fire Mountain

Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.fire

mountaingems.com. Kits: A Beadaful World by Lanai

Kinsky, (503) 686-8974, www.lanaikinsky.com.

44 beadworkmagazine.com

ups and downsCsilla Csirmaz

The simple insertion of accent beads

between herringbone-stitchedcolumns turns a plain-Jane band into a

''.lI1

{ilh

filllm

versati le and eye-catching accessory.

TËCI{f,lIQUnSherringbone stitch

ladder stitch

I,ROJECT I,EVAI, OCCSee p. 94 for helplul technique andp roject-l evel i nlormati on.

l I 5 E. \\brk rows of herringboner " ::ir accent beads:

rru , , - s: 6' of thread to form a ladder-: - =d strip lC high and 13C long,

i -r:g a 6" tail. String I pearl, thenr :'::-stitch 6C with lC in each stitch- - . ' ;a i nst the pearl just strung;'": =": rtice. String I pearl, then lad-. I : - i .iich 1lC with lC in each stitcht i 1 . .\bte: Don't use tension that is. : --;'ht: the correct tension will

,. : ' subsequent rows ofbeads to: :.. -. in typical herringbone-stitch:r :l:rn. Work a turnaround to exit up

'r :: :Eh the last C added.tLr'," : String 2C, pass down through the

- :-.: C of the previous row, and exit,: ::rough the following C; repeat: -: :imes for a total of 5 herringbone.:::es. *String lC, 58, and lC; skip

: =: :he nearest pearl, pass down.----,ugh the next ladder-stitched C,.:i up through the following C. Work

2 herringbone stitches with 2C ineach stitch (rig. z). Repeat frorn * threetimes. Continue working 2C in each

heningbone stitch for the entire row.Work a turnaround to exit the last C.

Row 3: Work 6 stitches p'ith 2C in each

stitch. Exit up through the last Cadded over the nearest pearl. *String

lC, 4B, and lC; pass down throughthe next C over the pearl and upthrough the following C. Work 2 her-ringbone stitches with 2C in each

stitch (Fig.:). Repeat from * threetimes. Continue working 2C in each

herringbone stitch for the entire row.Work a turnaround to exit the last C.

Row 4: Repeat Row 2, decreasing the 58to 38.

Row 5: Repeat Row 3, decreasing the 4Bto 28.

Row 6:'Work 5 herringbone stitches withC. *String lC, 18, and lC; pass downthrough the next C over the pearl and

MATERIALS1 g metallic bronze iris size 15'seed

beads (A)

2 g metallic light copper size 1l o seedbeads (B)

39 g matte metallic dark blue iris size 6o

seed beads (C)

8 light copper 8mm crystal pearls

1 brass-plated pewter 10x21mm 3-strandmagnetic slide clasp

Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread

TOOLSScissors

Size 10 beading needles

ITINISHED SlZil71/2"

Fig. 1: Starting Row 1

r

Fig.3:, Adding Row 3

ARTIST'S TIPlnstead of Srnm p€arls, you canadapt this design using facetedcrystals/ fire-polished rounds,gemstones/ or lampwork beads.

O PTIO N

lf you work with smallerseed beâds, add anotherset of accent beads"

Fig.2: Worhing Raw 2

june/july 2011

Fig. 4t Warhing Rows 6* 10

up through the following C. String2C; pass down through the next C ofthe previous row. String 18; pass up

through the next C.IMork I herring-bone stitch with C. Repeat from *

three tirnes (Fig.4-*"roon thread). Con-

tinue working 2C in each herring-bone stitch for the entire row. Work a

turnaround to exit the last C.

Ros' v: Work 4 herringbone stitches with2C in each. *String 2C, pass down

through the next C, string 28, and

pass up through the next C. Work

2 herringbone stitches with 2C in each.

Repeat frorn * three times (Fig.4-

green thread). Continue working 2C ineach herringbone stitch for the entirerow. lMork a turnaround to exit the

last C.

Row 8: Repeat Row 7, working 7 herring-bone stitches instead of 4 at the start

and increasing 28 to 38 (rig. +-aqua thread).

Row 9: Repeat Row 7, increasing 28 to4R (çi" 4-outo\ettrread.\ -

za-4'-aà-<-p-z-.7'é-/azàa.>a/Rôw '!oi Repeat Row B, itcreasing 28 to

58 (rtg. +-otue thread).

Final pearls: Following a ladder-stitchthread path, weave through beads to

exit the fourteenth bead of Row l0;

string I pearl. Pass up through the

next C of Row 10, ladder-stitch the

next 6C ofRow10, and string I Pearl(Fig. +-red thread); repeat twice.

Ladder-stitch the remaining beads inRow 10. Secure the thread and trim.

2) FlNlSHlNG. Attach the clasp and

ernbellish the top and bottorn edges:

€lasp: Secure 3' of newthread and exit

down through the C at the end ofRow 8. String 44, the first loop of the

clasp, and 4A; pass back through the

first A strung and down through

the next 2C. Repeat to attach the

2 rernaining clasp loops. Exit down

through the end of Row I (ris. s-blue thread).

Êrmbellishrnent: String lB; pass uP

through the second colurnn ofbeads

to exit on the other edge ofthe brace-

let. String 18; pass down through the

next column of beads (rig. s-red

thread). Repeat across the bracelet,nassino t\ pearls

ing a B on the increases.

Repeat to add the other iralf of the clasp

onthe other end ofthebracelet. Secure

the threads and trim. *

Fig. 5; Attaching the clasp

and addin g embellish ntents

CSILLA CSIRMAZ has been making beaded

lewelry {or {our years. Her {avorite beads inctude

to fearn to make herown fampwork :Éi:.- rilrtl

day.By nationalityHungarian,sheno,,, {rr r'

London. Visit her website, www.beaC-! -:. ..::

and emai( her at shiht>ead@gmail.com,

RESOUR€ËS Check your local bead shop orcontact: Pearls: Buffy's Beads London, www

.buflsbeads.com. Seed beads: JBS Beads, wwwjbsbeads.co.ulç and Beadworks Bead Shop, www

.beadworks.co.uk. FireLine braided beading thread

and similar materials (U.S. source): Fire Mountain

Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.fire

mountaingems.com.

48 beadworkmagazine.com

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fldf,ë tr'dnd É Kd drg serd

'â &:,{l$X&${}1,$riF4flat, circular, and tubular peyote

stitches

herringbone stitch

ê3Ë3{}"$ëi{ j'T' g.*.'l\t*:.*, tÛCSee p. 94 for helpful technique andproj e ct- I ev el î nJo rm ati o n.

pëfug-cxfftrdry# Riana orckers

A collage of interesting geometriccomponents, this distinctive bracelethas colors inspired by the beautifullandscapes of Damaraland, Nambia.

AR,TIST'S TIPe hoose a different gemstone coin and adapt yourcolors accordingly to achieve a very different look.For example, try turquoise coins with silver-linedsilver, teal, and matte teal cylinder beads.

- '" ir:-f-5. Use peyote and-.;,:ne stitches to forrn 6 triangles:

r , ' "' - nd z: Use 8' of thread to string. --. lD, and 13E) three times.: ::e threâd to forrn a circle; exit

-- :::e first D strung., , - : i *Srring lD, lA, and lD; skip 1A

, ::ss through the next iD. Work; .' -:e stitches using lE, lF, lE, lF,, : and lE with 1 bead in each

-, Repeat from * twice. Step up: :sr the first D added in this- '. Fig. 1-pink thread).

, . r s *String lD, 1A, and lD; skip 1A

r -,1ss through the next lD. Work: -, ,:e stitches using lF, 0E' , and lF

-, - 'eead in each stitch. Repeat

:-, * rryice. Step up through the first, ::i:d in this round (Fig. 1-gr"en

, . . : s *String lD, 1A, and 1D; skip lA: : ass through the next 1D. Work

': .', rte stitches using 2E, lF, lE, lF,

- -:. and 2E with I bead in each. ,:. Repeat frorn * twice. Step up- rsh the first D added in this, --d (rig. I -btue thread).

, . " : sr *String 1D, 1A, and iD; skip lA- i :ass through the next lD. Work

-.\'ote stitches using 2F, 6E, and

- - .. rrh 1 bead in each stitch. Repeat' ::: * twice (rig. t-redthread).. =.: entire step five tirnes for a total- :::angles. Secure the threads; only- :ie threads on 3 triangles.

- :i:i-il Tï{iÂNç1-ilS" Connectthe'... -i 2 triangles with a strip of flat

:: to cteate a double-triangle-' : lnent:

, * " , Using the working thread of 1 tri-,:-,.ie, step up through the last lD, lA,.,-l lD added. Work ll peyote stitches, , : ng 3E, lF, tE, lF, lE, lF, and 3E

..h 1 bead in each stitch (rig. z).i : ns 2-14: Using lE in each stitch, work

:. rne-drop, odd-count peyote stitch.I ; * t5: lMork 11 peyote stitches using 3E,

. - 1E, lF, lE, 1F, and 3E with I bead

::'- each stitch.

zip:Zip the end of ile .rrip to the side

of a triangle with rrrnrred threads(rig.:).

Repeat the entire step t\!'ice for a totalof 3 double triangles. Secui:e rhe threads

and trim.Join: Overlap the ends of 2 double trian-

gles opposite the connecting srrrps.

Tâck firrnly in place. Stitch i coinon top of the overlapped tips (rig. +).

Repeat to connect the third double

triangle to the second.

Fig. 1: StiichingRounds 3-6

&l,â'ê'$-;*{ ê ,-q Ë.$2 g silver-lined silver size 15o seed beads (A)

2 g white-lined topaz size 15' seed beads (B)

1 g metallic silver size '15" seed beads (C)

2 gsilver-lined crystal size 11'cylinderbeads (D)

7 g silver-lined gold size 1'1' cylinderbeads (E)

3 g gunmetal size 11o cylinder beads (F)

4 g matte bronze size 11' seed beads (G)

3 tigereye 12mm faceted coins

Cream nylon beading thread

'ê'{.}{}r,3{

Scissors

Size 10 and'12 needles

lrl\T$T i!:.$: $ï3!.: 7"

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triangles and ad.aing a oin

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BEADWORK june/julv 2011

;il iltuiSf t.T-Ttil*i*{ii4 î" Start I' of newthread that exits the middle double tri-angle's strip frorn the first E of Row 3.

String lB; pass through the next lE ofRow 3 (rig.5). Continue topstitching iBbetween each peyote stitch in Rows 3-13.Secure the thread and trirn. Àôte: Thepeyote strip will curve dramatically.

"':j *Â{ti*fi{}#l'i* STil!f5. Leaving a

6" tail, use 4' ofthread and one-drop,odd-count flat peyote to form a base 9Gwide and 35 rows long. Repeat for a totalof 2 strips; set I strip aside. *Center oneend of I strip inside one of the centertriangles, under the side with the coin.lJse the working thread to zip the stripto the triangle (rig. o). Repeat the threadpath to reinforce. Exit from lG on theedge of the strip. String 1A, pass downthrough the following G, and weave

through beads to exit the last G entered.Repeat down the side of the strip to em-bellish (ng.t). Zip the other end of thestrip to the opposite triangle. Repeat

ernbeliishrnent on the other side of thestrip. Secure the thread and trirn. Re-peat from * to attach the other strip tothe other rniddle triangles.

:.i âl"ll'î*Ll. Use tubular peyote stitchto bezel a coin:R.ounds'! a*d 2: Use 2' of thread to string

32E, leaving a I' tail; pass through thefirst 2E strung (rig. s-green thread).

Round 3; IMork tubular peyote stitch withlE in each stitch for a total of 16E.

Step up after this and subsequentrounds by passing through the firstbead added (rig. a-pint< thread).

Roumd 4;'Work tubular peyote stitch withlC in each stitch for a total ofl6C(Fig. 8-orange thread).

Rounds 5 and 6: JMork tubular peyote stitchwith 1A in each stitch for a total of 16Ain each of the 2 rounds (rig.8-purple

and blue threads).

Rouerd ?: String lA and pass through 2Afrorn the previous round; repeat

around to add a total of 8A (rig. s-redthread). Secu"e the thread and trirn.

Fig. 5: Iop-sutching themrddle strip

Fig.6: Adding abachground strtp

' Fig. 7: Ernbellishingthe bachground srrip

Rounds I a*d 9: Insert a faceted coin and

continue with the tail thread. Worktubular peyote stitch with lC in each

stitch for a total ofl6C in each ofthe2 rounds.

Roarnd 1o: String lC and pass through 2Cfrorn the previous round; repeat

around to add a total of 8C.A.ttâcr!: Exit frorn lC of Round l0; string. 2D and pass through lD, 1A, and lD

at the tip of an end triangle. String 2Dand pass through lC opposite the Cjust exited. Reinforce the thread path.Secure the threads and trim. *

),t

AR.TIST''S TIPTo lengthcet the braeelet, add a few extrarews wher working the strips in Step 2

{always keep ta an uneven number of rows)Do not Nengthe n the center strip, only theoutside double-triangl€ {rnlprnent$.

Fig.8: Sezeling

the faceted coin

AlÂli i}:-a"iilil! is a beadweaving artist fromRandfontein, South Africa. She teaches from herhome studio, has created more than seventyprojects for various bead magazines since 2004,and is a coauthor of The Beadweaving Edition (fheBeadBook, 2010). Visit www. rianaolckers

.blogspot.com.

.::.::::-'i-l i..;.:::i Check your local bead shop orcontact: Toho One-G nylon beadingthread: Land

of Odds, (615) 292-0610, wwwlandofodds.com.

Delica cylinder beads and all other materials:

Ubeadit Sacramento, (916) 488-2323, www. ubeadlrscramento.com.

52 \eaùworkrnagazirre.com

etrPessds *ffnrtx,xweSmadar Grossman

Create this bracelet quickly and easily by weavingwheel-medallion units in one continuous bracelet.Matte metallic cubes and bugle beads make the seedbeads glow, and the crystal margaritas add a sparklingcenter to each wheel.

T'E{l}{\,â*Lrf,l}circular peyote stitch

fringe

square stitch

right-angle weave

xlgâ{}"x $i{i'g' !,âi\'*i g. &&cSee p. 94 for hel,pful technique and.p roject- I ev el i nlo r m ati on.

'*...v{

' CtÂÂPSh! ni\tT'1. Stitch the first.heel component:

; : rnds 1 and 2: Use 3' of thread to strin{.16A, leaving a 9" tail. Pass through allthe beads again and tie a square knotto form a circle.

Round B: String 18, skip 1A frorn the pre-vious round, and pass through the

followingA; repeat to add a total ofBB. Step up through the first B added

in this round (rig. 1-blue thread).

Round 4:'Work circular peyote stitch withlC in each stitch for a total of BC. Step

up through the first C added in thisround (rig. 't-red thread).

Round 5: String lD, lC, lE, and lC; pass

back through the E/C/D and throughthe next C ofRound 4. Repeat seven

times to add a total of B fringes. Step

up through the second C added in thisround (rig. z).

R.Eund 6: String 18 and lF: pass through

the next C of Round 4. String lF and

2C; pass through the firsr F added,

the last C exited, and the last F added'

String 18 and pass through the top C

in the next fringe (rig.3). Repeat seven

tirnes to connect each Round 5 fringe.

IMeave through beads to exit from the

first B added in this round.Rosnd 7: String lA, pass through the next

C of Round 6, string 18, pass throughthe following C of Round 6, stringlA, and pass through the next B/C/Bat the top of the next fringe (rig. +);

repeat seven tirnes. \Meave throughbeads to exit up through the first Badded in this round.

&3Â'!'Xi3ââr{ â,Fi

3 g metallic forest-green size 15' Japanese

seed beads (A)

5 g light olive-lined crystal size 11o Japanese

seed beads (B)

20 g metallic forest-green size 8o Japanese

seed beads (C)

15 g matte raku green vine iris 3mm cube

beads (D)

20 g matte raku green vine iris 4mm cube

beads (E)

15 g matte olive 9mm bugle beads (F)

5 crystal vitrail medium 6mm crystal flowermargaritas

2 gold 5mm jump rings

1 gold 9mm ball-and-socket clasp

Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread

Scissors

Size 10 and 12 beading needles

2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers

ïilXT9*I{:.*} $f 14!.: B%" (rrve wHrrrs), 6%"(roun wnerr-s)

Fig. 1: StitchiirgRounds 1-4

Fig.2: Adding

fnnge in R.ound 5

Fig.4i StitchingRaund 7

BEADWORK june/july 2011 55

Love textifes? We certainly da, and

this year's Pattern Ftay highlights bead

designs taken rightfrarn the warld af f abrics.

Notice the resemblance to batitzs in these

porcelain .pendants, the diagonal stripes of

e mân's tie in this euff, and the geametric

sha.pes af a.pteeed quilt in this bracelet.

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MATERIALS3 g 24k gold electroplated size '15' seed

beads (A)

3 g each size 11'cylinder beads in seafoam-

lined clear AB (B), pearl (C), and matte

metallic bronze (D)

2 g gold galvanized size 11" cylinderbeads (E)

4 g gold permanent-finish size 11" seed

beads (F)

20 Pacific opal 4mm crystal bicones

21 smoked top az 4mm crystal bicones

12 sand opal 4mm crystal bicones

9 light Colorado topaz 4mm crystal bicones

2 Pacific opal 8x6mm crystal rondelles

White size D nylon beading thread

TOOTSScissors

Size 12 beading needle

Microcrystalline wax (oPtional)

Fl NISII lil) SlZli: 63/+"

TECr-rNrQUES

odd-count peyote stitch

picot

PROJECT I-EVEL &8CSee p. 94 for helpJul technique and

proj ect-l ev el î nf o r m ati on.

1) BASE. Use cylinder beads to work flat

odd-count peyote stitch, forrning the

cuff's base'

Rows 1 and 2: Add a tension bead to 10' ofwaxed thread, leaving a 4' tall. String

98, 2E, and 6C.

Rows 3-36: Following Fig. 1 for bead color

placement, use B, C, D, and E to work

odd-count peyote stitch with 1 bead ineach stitch.

Rows 37-'185: Repeat the pattern estab-

lished in Rows 1-36 five tirnes; repeat

Rows 1-5 or until 72" short of the

desired length. Àbte: If lengthening,

add 12 rows ('/n") ut a tirne so ân

embellishment can be added to the

last stripe.

INSPIRED BY Laura McCabe's beautiful Harlequin Cuff

(June/uly 2010, page 38), I designed the diagonal striPes

on the base of this bracelet to resemble the fabric of a

silk necktie. The tailored edging keeps with the masculine

theme, but the embellishments lend a feminine touch.

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-&R"TIST'S TIP

Accentuate the striped motif by placing the crystal

embellishments on their matching color stripes;

soften it by placing crystals of contrasting colors on

the stripes as shown here"

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2) CLASP RONDELLES. Weave the

working thread through beads to exit

the second base bead in the last row.

String lA, 28, l rondelle, and 3A; Pass

back through the rondelle, 28, and iA.Repeat to add another rondelle between

the seventh and eighth beads in the last

row. fMeave back across the row and into

the rondelles to reinforce (rig. z).

3) STJRFACÊ EMBELLISHMENTS. Add

crystal and picot embellishments to the

stripes:

erystal enrbellishnrents:'Weave the working

thread throughbeads to exit toward

the beadwork from the first base bead

in the sixth-to-last row. Jfota The bead

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Fig. 1 : Rows 1 -36 of base

l:ii:j. rnarks the center (from top to

L , :- - :n) of the first wide stripe. This::,: rartial wide stripe (and the sev-

:: L-:€nrh wide stripe) will have onlyr:::':ellishment; all others will have 4.

i .:::rq lF, 14, 1 smoked topaz bicone,

-!-. a:od lF; skip 3 diagonal base beads

.,: i :ass through the fourth (or count

+ :':b's up and 3 beads to the left):,E 3-blue thread).

mo'rxr \\èave through beads to exit the E

-: :ie last row. String 3A; skip 1E

:::gonally (in Ro* 184), pass through:-: next E (in Row 183). Repeat, add-

- g a picot over every other E (rig. s-.ce thread). Nofa The first and last

i:npes of picot embellishrnent will- ate only 5 picots; the rest will have

I picots.rr :.re through beads to exit toward the

r't,.dr'.ork from the edge bead that is

-::iered top to bottom in the next wide

r::oe. Continue adding crystal ernbel-

:.irnents down the center of each wide

r,;:1pe ând picot ernbellishments between

: -: rride stripes. IJse sand opal for the

,.;:ond, eighth, and fourteenth wide

.:dpes; Pacific opal for the third, sixth,

-:nth, twelth, and fifteenth wide

i:ripes; smoked topaz for the fourth,i.eventh, tenth, thirteenth, and six-

:.enth wide stripes; Colorado topaz for::e fifth, eleventh, and seventeenth

-ide stripes.

4) CLASP LOOPS. Work lE in each

.ritch off Row 1. Weave through beads to

exit the second-to-last E just added.

String l7F; pass through the last lE ex-

ited to form a loop (rig. +-blue thread).

Pass through all beads again to reinforceand exit the first F of the loop. String3A, skip lF, and pass through the next

F; repeat around to add a total of8 picots (rig. +-red thread). Repeat the

entire step to add a second loop to the

second E ofthe edge row. Secure the

thread and trirn.

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Fig,2: Adding the rondelles

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Fig.4; Forming a clasp loop

5) SIDE EMBELLISHMENTS. Remove

the tension bead on the tail thread.

String 6F; pass through the exposed

thread loop between the edge E and the

next edge bead (between Rows ll and 13)

on the side of the base. Pull the thread

snug to align the Fs along the outside

edge. Pass back through the 2 nearest Fs

and pass under the nearest thread loop

on the edge; repeat twice. Pass throughthe 6F (rig. s). Continue adding beads

along the length of the base, using 6F(or 7F as needed to fill anygaps) and

adding 3F for the lâst stitch. Making

sure both clasp rondelles are on top ofthe base, work lE in each stitch âlong the

end of the base. Repeat the entire step

along the second side of the band.

Secure the threads and trirn. +

Fig.3: Embellishing the stripes

Fig. 5: Securing the side

embellishment

CALLIE MITCHELL beads at her home studio in

Houston, Texas, when not traveling with her

family. Her jewelry pieces are primarily designed

as "souvenirs" of beloved and beautiful places.

See her finished jewelry and patterns at www.peregrinebeader.etsy.com and her blog at

peregrinebeader.blogspot.com.

RESOURCES Check your local bead shop orcontact: Delica cylinder beads: Beadazzled (410)

837-2323, www.beadazzled.net. Toho cyl inder

beads: Michaels, (800) 642-4235, www.michaels

.com. Swarovski bicones and rondelles: FusionBeads

.com, (888) 781 -3559. Size 11' seed beads: Beadie's

BeadworÇ (44O) 263- 5283, www.beadiesbead

work.com. Size 15' seed beads: Beyond Beadery,

(800) 840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com.

ARTIST'S TIP

lf the clasp loops are too tight at first, insert a pencil into the loops

and gently apply pressure to loosen them. The nylon beading thread

will stretch slightly to accommodate the rondelles.

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TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS AGO, Sue made a quilt for her daughter

featuring the tumbling block Pattern. ln this charming bracelet, she

has adapted that pattern using a triangle shape she learned in Julia

S. Pretl's book Llttle Beading Boxes. Notice how the triangles formsix-pointed stars as well as 3-D blocks'

À/IATERlALS

5 g light olive matte size 1'l' cylinderbeads (A)

5 g mauve matte size 11' cylinder beads (B)

5 g light teal matte size 11' cylinderbeads (C)

5 g mauve-lined crystal size 11" cylinderbeads (D)

'1 mauve 1Omm 2-hole button

Gray size D beading thread

TÔOL5Scissors

Size 10 beading needle

FINf SHED SIZE:63/q"

TecFiNrquEScircular peyote stitch

herringbone stitch

PRCIJECT LËVEL &&OSee p. 94 for helpful technique and

p roj ect-l ev el i nlor m ati on.

1) TRIANGLE. Workpeyote and her-

ringbone stitches to forrn a triangularcor:nponent:

Round 1: String 1A, lB, and 1C; pass

through all again to forrn a circle,

leaving a 4" tall. Exit from the C.

Round 2: String lC and lA; pass through

theAin Round l. String lAand lB;

pass through the B in Round 1. String

lB and lC; pass through the C inRound 1. Step up for the next round

bypassing through the first C added

in this round (rig. r).Round 3: String 1C and 1A; pass through

the nearest A in the previous round.

String 1A; pass through the nearestA

in the previous round. String lA and

lB; pass through the nearest B inRound 2. String lB; pass through the

neârest B in the previous round.

String 18 and 1C; pass through the

rreârest C in the previous round.

Fig. 1: SutchingR.ound 2

Fig.2: Ad.dingRounds 3*6

Fig. 3: StrtchingRound 7

String lC; pass through the nearest C

in the previous round. Step up

through the first C added in this

round (rig. z-blue thread).

Rounds 4-6: Repeat Round 3 three tirnes,

but work 2 peyote stitches between each

of the triangle's herringbone-stitchedcorners in Round 4, 3 peyote stitches

in Round 5, and 4 peyote stitches inRound 6 (Fig. z-red thread).

Round 7: String 1D, pass down through

the nearest bead in the previous

round to form a corner, thenwork5 peyote stitches with lD in each stitch

to forrn the side; repeat twice. JMeave

through beads to exit frorn the firstD added in this round (rig.3). Don't

trim the thread; set the triangle aside.

Repeat the entire step seven times to

forrn a total of 8 embellished triangles.

Repeat Rounds l-G of the triangle

twenty-two times to lotrrt22 unembel-

lished triangles.

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: RCLE 1 " Join the triangles together

' : -: following order by zipping the:r::s. forrning a circle:" i:gles 1 and 2: Use the thread of. :nembellished triangle (triangle r) to::: ro the side ofan ernbellished tri-::-gle (Triangle z), rnaking sure the side

- -iors match. Use lD to add an inside

- - rner to Triangle 2 (ng. c).- angles 2 and 3, Zip t}'e next side of Tri-lgle 1 to an embellished triangle (Tri-

::gle 3), again rnaking sure the side

- -,lors match. Add lD to the nearest

-rtside corner ofTriangle l, add lD::i each stitch to the outside edge ofTriangle l, add 1D to the nearest out-.rde corner of tiangle 1, then weave

-hrough beads to exit frorn the open:dge of Triangle 2 (rig. 5-orange thread).

" :ngles2 and4:Zip to the side of an'rnembellished triangle (rriangle +),

add lD to the nearest outside corner,rf Triangle 4, add 1D in each stitch tothe outside edge of Triangle 4, andadd lD to the nearest outside cornerof Tiiangle 4 (rig. s-pinkthread).

'riangles4and s:Zipto the side of anembellished triangle (Triangle s), add

lD to the neârest inside corner of Tri-angle 4, andweave throughbeads toexit frorn the open edge of Triangle 5

(Fig. 5-green thread).

îriangles5 anda:Zip to the side of an

unernbellished triangle (rrian$e e) andadd lD to the nearest inside corner oftiangle 6 (rig. s-utue threaa).

rriangles 6 and l: Zip to the open side ofTiiangle 3, add 1D to the nearest out-

side corner of Triangle 6, add lD ineach stitch to the outside edge of Tii-angle 6, and add lD to the nearest

outside corner ofTriangle 6. \Meave

through beads to exit frorn the openside of Triangle 5 (rig. 5-red thread).

3) CIRCLES 2-6. Use the same zippingtechnique as in Circle I to form a halfcircle that includes I ernbellished and

2 unembellished triangles and butts upagainst the nearest 2 triangles in the

AR,TIST'S TIPThe triangles work equallywell using size "l

"5o or 11o

seed beâds.

previous circle (rig.6). Repeat to add a

total of7 conjoined circles. Secure the

thread and trim.

4) CLASP. Stitch a button/loop clasp:guttonr Start I' ofnewthread that exits

abowrr/z" from one end of the brace-

let. String the button and 3D; pass

down through the next hole in the

button and into the beadwork. Repeat

the thread path several times to rein-force. Secure the thread and trim.

Loop: Start I' ofnew thread that exits

from a D at the outside corner ofoneof the triangles at the other end of the

bracelet. String 28D; pass through thenearest outside coîner ofthe adjacent

triangle. String lD, pass through the

nearest outside corner of the next tri-angle, and exit through the first 2D

added in this section (rig. z-utu"

thread). String lD, skip 1D, and pass

through the following lD; repeat to

add a total of t3D (ris. 7-red thread).

Fig.6: Adding a

half circle

Repeat the thread path to reinforce;secure the thread and trirn. +

5UË MAGUIRË. considers herself an unashamed

beadaholic, who came to beadwork via patchwork

and embroidery. She is aTrustee ofTheBeadworkers Guild of Great Britain, www.thebeadworkersguild.org.

RESOURCES Checkyour local bead shop orcontact: Delica beads at www.Charisma Beads

.co.uk., Unit 2[, 80/81, Walsworth Rd., Hitchin,

Herts., SG4 9SX. Similar beads: Beyond Beadery

(800) 840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com.

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{7'ê"#tr####p?Heather Kahn

Stitch a bracelet using two-hole beads to reflect thegeometric mosaic patterns ofMoroccan tile designs.

T*'i{l$gR &{}{ iâibi

peyote stitch

square stitch

ê3m$"T $iC'*' L*i\j ë,,ê, &&OSee p. 94 for helpful technique andp roject- I ev el i nf o r m ati o n.

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I i l Work modified and ernbel-i pevote and square stitch to form

: - =se ofthe bracelet:

, ' Use 3' of thread to pass down: -ugh the left hole of lD, then::rg 18, lC, and 1B; pass up through

= right hole of the same D. StringiC, and lB; pass down through_ 1v, arru ru, Paùù uvwtr trrruuBrr

--. ieft hole of the sarne D, the nearest

- tl B, and up through the right hole::he D (rig. r-bluethread).

, , * z, String the left hole of lD and pass

-: through the right hole of the last- exited; repeat the thread path to:=inforce and exit down through the,=it hoie of the D just added (rig. r-'ed thread).

i : d 3: String lA, 1B, lC, lB, lA, and lD;:ass up through the right hole of thef added in Row 2 (rig. z-blue thread).

Srring iD, lA, lB, lC, 1B, and 1A;

:ass down through the left hole of theD added in Row 2, the nearestA/B/C/3/4, and up through the left hole of.he first D added in this row, the righthole of the next D, and the left hole of-,he top D (rig. z-red thread).

Row*: String lA, 18, lC 1B. 1A, and ID;pass down through the right hole ofthe top D added in Ror'' 3. String the

left hole oflD and pass dorvn throughthe right hole ofthe bottom D added

inRow3. StringlD, 1A, 18. lC, 18,

and lA; pass up through the left holeof the bottorn D added in Rov-3(Fig. 3-green thread). Weave throughbeads to exit down through the iefthole of the bottorn D added in thisrow (rig.3-bluethread). String 18, lC,and lB; pass up through the right holeofthe last D exited (rig.3-redthread).

Row 5: String lD and pass up through theright hole of the nearest D in Row 4;repeat once. String lB, lC, and lB;pass down through the left hole of thelast D exited. IMeave throughbeads toexit up through the right hole ofthetop D in Row 4 (rig. +-blue thread).

Row d: String 1A, 18, lC, IB, and lA;pass down through the right hole ofthe nearest D added in Row 5. StringlD; pass down through the right holeofthe next D added in Row 5. StringlA, 1B, 1C, lB, and lA; pass up

i Ë ,\'{'{r l'{ â.'{ fi ,S1 g metallic teal size 15" seed beads (A)

2 g metallic teal size 11'seed beads (B)

100 matte metallic teal 3mm drop beads (C)

B0 matte metallic teal/bronze flat 2-holebeads (D)

7 shiny metallic tealf bronze flat 2-holebeads (E)

1 gold 10x8mm 2-strand filigree box claspwith soldered rings

Size D nylon beading thread

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Scissors

Extra thin Japanese beading needles orsize 13 English beading needles

trI\tS1 I ;.È j \1lV 1;,: 61/2"

through the right hole ofthe nearestD in Row 4.-Weave through beads toexit down through the right hole ofthe first D added in Row 5 (rig. a-redthread). StringlA, 18, lC, lB, andlA; pass up through the right hole ofthe D added in this row. String 1A,

lB, lC, 1B, and lA; pass downthrough the right hole of the nearestD in Row 5.'Weave through beads toexit up through the right hole of the Dadded in this row (rig. s).

Fig. 1: StitcfiingRows 1 nnd 2

ARTIST''$ T!PWl"ren working on the center embeNlishment, leave the threadtension a little !ooser than usuai sr the two-hole beads will pulltoward the center and distort the shape of the diamond.

Fig.4: AddingRorls 5 nnd 6

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ARTIST'S TIPS. Because two-hole beads are so thin, they are more likely to chip than

other seed beads. Take extra care with their storage and handling.

r Each additional completed diamond adds about 3/*".

Repeat Rows 1-6 six tirnes or to the de-

sired length, always attaching the D inthe Row I repeat to the D added in the

Row 6 repeat. IMeave through beads to

exit up through the right hole ofthecenter D in the final Row 4 repeat.

:) EÀ4SnLf-NShlMËhiï. String lE; pass

up through the right hole ofthe last D

exited and down through the right hole

of the E just added. String 18, lC, and

1B; pass up through the left hole of the E

just added, down through the left hole ofthe last D exited, and up through the lefthole of the E just added (rig. o-blu"

thread). String 18, 1C, and lB; pass down

through the right hole of the E justadded (Fig. 6-red thread).'Weave throughbeads to exit up through the right hole

ofthe center D in the next Row 4 re-peat. Repeat the entire step to ernbellishthe center of each diamond.

3) (LA$F. Securely sew one half of the

clasp to the D at each end ofthe bracelet. *

t'lË,,ATHâ.R KÂl'lN grew up beading at her parents'

bead business, Caravan Beads. She recently

launched her own line of costume-inspiredjewelry with her business partner, Jeff Witkavitch.

Visit Chrononaut Mercantile at www.chrononaut

mercantile.com.

RËSOURCË.5 Check your local bead shop orcontact: Tila two-hole beads, Miyuki seed beads,

C-Lon nylon beading thread and all other

materials: Caravan Beads, (800) 230-8941, www.caravan beads.com.

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wtuen tupestry cuffClaudia Chase

Are you a fiber enthusiast as well as an

avid beader? Use this simple weavingtechnique and a mix of interestingfibers to create a colorful braceleiaccented with beads.

TECFINIQUESloomworkwhipstitch

PROJECT T,EVEL &&.])See p. 94 for helpful technique andp roj e ctJ ev el i nlo r m ati o n.

u A RP. Following the rnanufacturer,sirlrf:::ons for your loom, use the nylonLl'i :? \çarp the loom so there aref ,ua:Fs spaced at l0 warps per inch.

-',"'CVEN BASE. Weave the bodyofnu :racelet:

ilurye Cut i' of nylon cord.'Weave across;:: lrarp threads for 1/a", forming a

r,e--der that you'll turn under later='g t )'

rryqare: IJse one of the following tech--:1ues to weave the bracelet band for-- or long enough to cover your brass::fr. As you work, use your fingers tor rûrpress the fibers into a tightly;*:31-sn fxflfg. Àbfe: Don't start or end a

.'eft fiber at the edge ofthe bracelet.S:art in the body of the piece and pushie tails through to the back of the-.rear.ing; you'll trim and hide those-,ails when you finish the piece.

lCLlD COLOR-- ::rg I or 2 strands of fiber as your,={ï. weave as rnany rows as desired.:rperiment with different yarns tor.: a feel for how each yarn looks.

Fig, 1: Weaving cordsthrough the warp

COLOR BLENDING

Weave with 2 thin fibers as your weft.For a subtle blending technique, startwith one pair of colors and gradually re-place one of the colors with a new one.For exarnple, cut your weft fibers into8" and 4" Iengths. When a shorter pieceruns out, replace it with a longer one.

ADDING BEADS

To transfer seed beads onto your weftfiber, center abeadingneedle on 10"

ofthread and knot the ends. Put the endofyour weft through the thread loop.String 14 size 8os and slide thern downthe beading thread onto the weft fiber(rig. z). Ifyou're using 2 strands of fiberas the weft, thread the beads onto justone of them. Position the beads in theshed, spacing the beads evenly across thewarp threads (rig. s). Wrap the weft fiberaround the outside warp thread once.Then, change the shed and continueweaving the weft fiber as before. Addrows ofbeads as desired as you weave thelength ofthe bracelet.

Fig. 2: Striirgingbeads onta the cord

MATERIALS2 g metallic mix of size 11" seed beads

1 g metallic mix of size 8' seed beads

1 brass 1" wide cuff blankSpool of fine-weight 3-ply nylon

beading cordSize D beadingthread

Various yarns including silk, pearl cotton,linen, rayon floss, and novelty fibers

2 x 8" piece of UltrasuedeClear craft adhesive

TOOLSScissors

Beading loom with shedding deviceTen-dent coil or reed

Size 10 beading needle

Blunt-edge tapestry needle

Ioothpick

FINISHED SIZE.,7"

ARTIST'S TIPThe size of your individual weftthreads, whether silk, cotton, ornovelty yarn, should not be anythicker than the warp cord. lf theweft is thicker than the warp cords,it may not cover them completely.

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Fig, 3: Weaving the beads

weaving termswarp: The fixed vertical threads added to the loorn. you'll weave

fibers or beads through these threads.Weft: The horizontal threads or strands of beads woven through

the separated warp threads.Shed: The space between the raised and lowered warp threads.Shedding devicer Any rnechanism that raises and lowers every

other warp thread to create a shed.

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Finish: Cut a 1' piece of nylon cord to 3) ASSEMBtY. Finish the bracelet:

weave for aV+" footet as at the start. Ultrasuede: Trace the woven piece onto

Lightly glue the edge of the header the back of the Ultrasuede and cut out

and footer so the weaving doesrit ravel the bracelet backing.

when you remove it from the loom. Gluinge IJse a toothpick to spread a thin,Cut the piece off the loom, leaving at even layer of adhesive onto the back

least 5" of warp threads on each end. of the woven piece and the Ultra-Tie overhand knots with warp pairs suede. Place the brass cuff blank

close to the edges and trirn the warp between the two and sandwich thern

ends to 72". Turn the header and together. Smooth and align the woven

footer toward the back of the band, piece and the Ultrasuede. Tiim the

adjusting the length as needed to Ultrasuede if it extends past the edge

cover the brass cuff, and glue them ofthe woven piece.

into place.

ARTIST'S TIPS* fulake sure you don't pull the weft too tightly when you wrap areund

the edges; you $/ant tô rnak€ sure yûur edges remain straight.

* The woven beads will help keep your piece at an even width,sû add a row of, beads at least every 1/2" tQ 3/q".

. You can use any tapestry techniques in this cuff, but I suggest

that beginners start with simple lines and weft blending.

r Varythe edge beads usingfringe beads, crystals, bugle beads,

rr any other small beads of your choice.

Fig. 4: Whipstitchingthe cuff's edge

Sdging: Place abeadingneedle on 3'ofbeading thread and tie a knot at one

end. Pass through the weaving, hidingthe knot, and exit at one corner close

to the edge. String 3 size llos and pass

through both layers. Repeat, stitchingone bead's width frorn the last spot

exited around the entire edge (rig. +).

Secure the thread and trim. *

CLAUDIA CHASE is the owney'inventor of MirrixTapestry and Bead Looms. When she is not on the

road showing off her looms and/or teaching, she

can be found in southern New Hampshire

indulging in all her bead and fiber related

passions, writing in her blog and running Mirrix.

RESOURCES Check your local bead shop orcontact: C-Lon beading cord and thread, loom,

and all other supplies: MirrixTapestry and Bead

Looms, (603) 547 -627 8, www.mirrixlooms.com.

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SPoTLtGHT ON SEED BEADS )

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Fig.2: Adding Rounds 5*9of the frcnt bottom disk

Round 7: 'Work circular peyote stitch with

I bead in each stitch, repeating thisbead order four tirnes: lB, 1A, lC, 1A.

The round will contain BA, 4B, and4C. Step up through the first B added

in this round (rig. z-blue thread).

Rounds I and 9: Work circular peyote stitch

with lA in each stitch for a total of 16A

in eac-h of 2 rounds, always steppingup through the firstAadded in the

round (rig. 2-red thread). The work willcup. Secure the thread and trim; set

the disk aside.

Repeat the entire step to form a second

disk, but this tirne use all As and don'ttrirn the thread.Zip: Arrange the two disks so their edge

beads interlock like a zipper. Use the

working t-hread to weave the beads ofeach disk togedrer, lonming a coin

shape (rig. 3). Don't trirn the thread.

Fig. 3: Zipping tagether the bottom dishs

2) POST DISK. Work circular peyote

stitch to forrn a disk that covers the ear post:

Round 1: Use I' of t}read to string 3C; pass

tlrough the beads again to forrn a tightcirde, leaving a 4" tail to weave in later.

Round 2: String lC and pass through the

next C of Round l; repeat twice to add

TECHNIQUEScircular peyote stitch

right-angle weave

PROJECT I,EVEL &80See p. 94 for helpful technique and project-levelinformation.

MATERIALS3 g white luster size 11' cylinder beads (A)

1 g matte black size'1'1'cylinder beads (B)

3 g metallic antique gold size 11' cylinderbeads (C)

2 spinel 7x9mm briolettes'12 spinel 2mm rounds

2 gold ear posts with 1Omm flat disks

Gold nylon beading thread

TOOLSScissors

Size'10 or 12 beading needle

FINISHED SIZE:2x3/c"

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Maggie Meister

My peyote-stitched eal'ring design references

the ancient mosaics found in the floors ofPonrpei i and Herculaneum.

1 ) BOTTOM DISK. Work circular pey-

ote stitch to form the front of the disk

that hangs at the bottom of the earring:

Round 't: IJse 2' of tlread to string 4A; pass

through the beads again to form a tightcircle, leavilg a 4" tail to weave in later.

Round 2r String lB and pass through the

next A of Round I ; repeat three times

to add a total of 48. Step up throughthe first B added in this round (rig. r-green thread).

Rsund 3: String 2B and pass through the

next B of Round 2; repeat three tirnes

to add a total of BB. Step up throughthe first B added in this round (rig. t-blue thread).

Fig. 1: StitchingRounds 2-4 of the

frant bottom dish

Round 4r String lB, pass through the next

B of Round 3, string lC, and pass

through the following B of Round 3;

repeat three times to add a total of 48and 4C. Step up through the first Badded in this round (rig. 1-red thread).

Round i: String lC and pass through the

next bead added in Round 4; repeat

seven tirnes to add a total of 8C. Step

up through the first C added in this

round (rig. 2-orange thread).

Round 6: String 28, pass through the next

C added in Round 5, string 2C, and

pass through the following C added inRound 5; repeat to add a total ofSBand 8C. Step up through the first B

added in this round (rig. z-green

thread).

r .'r; - -: :--,-ni 3: repeat fir'e trmes tonlr - i - , -a :; ÈC fig.4-green thread)

; !-:--: -C ald pass through ther-:r;: - :, i.:u:]ti1: repeatfivetimes.

" : - ": :: j of 12C (rig. 1-btuethread).,fiiwutms É-t .-i--rirrS 1C and pass through

iri i ::::: ,] of dre prewious round;- .:e:: =-eïen tirnes to add a total of- , ;, =ach of 4 rounds (rig. +-

F: -r- r e3d.i .

F " :: ::- Êar post so the disk touches theh,t ,:' , : rk iFig. s).

Nsnu.: 10: Strrlg lC, pass through the:,:': C of Round 9, tÀe nearest C of

"--':rd 8. and tÀe following C ofi. :-;ld 9 ; repeat around to add a total:::C. forming 6 decreases (rig.6-:, nr thread).

lc und 1 1 : String lC and pass through the:-xt C of Round l0; repeat five times:' add a total of 6C (Fig. 6-green thread).

roqnd 12: String lC, pass through thenext C ofRound 11, the nearest C ofRound 10, and the following C ofRound 1l; repeat five tirnes to add arotal of 3C (rig. 6-btue thread).

Round i3: String lC and pass through thenert C of Round 12; repeat twice toadd a total of 3C (rig. 6-red thread).\feave throughbeads to exit frornRound 7.

Fig. 4: Worhing Rc-- .

the post dish

Fig. 5: Placing the ear post ot1 Fig. 6: Stitching Roundsthe beadworh 1-0-13 af the plst ttisl?

3) ASSEMBLY. Attach the post disk andthe bottom disk with right-angle-weavestrips:

strip I : String 3C; pass through the last Cexited and the first 2C just added;repeat three tirnes to form a right-angle-weave strip 4C long (rig. z-greenthread).

conn€ction r : String lC; pass through anAin Round 9 of the bottorn disk'sfront side. String IC; pass through theIast C exited, the first C just added,and the A in Round 9 to forrn a right-angle-weave unit (rig. 7-blue thread).'Weave through beads to exit the fourthA in Round 9 of the bottom disk.

Strip 2 and Connecrion !: Repeat Strip l,then repeat Connection 2, this tirneattaching to a C on the post disk onebead away frorn the starting C ofStrip l.-W.eave through beads to exitfrom the starting C exited on the postdisk (rig. 7-red thread).

Fost-disk embellishrnent: String one 2rnmround and pass through the next C inRound 7 of the post disk; then stringlC and pass through the following Cin Round 7 of the post disk; repeat toadd a total of six 2rnm rounds and 6C(rig. a-blue thread). Secure this threadand trim.

Bottom-disk embellishment: Weave theworking thread of t.he bottom disktÀrough beads to exit from the bottorncenter A in Round 9. String 4C, I bri-olette, and 2C; pass back through thesecond C originally added. String lCand pass through the last A exited(Fig. 8-red thread). Repeat the thread pathto reinforce. Secure the thread and trim.

Repeat all steps to forrn the second

earring. +

Fig.7: Addîng the fîrststrip and connectingit to the bottom dish

Fig.8: Enbellishtngthe post disl.<

MAGGIE MEISTER is a beadwork artist who is

inspired by jewelry, mosaics, andfrescoes found inantiquity. She translates her passion for ancienthistory into jewelry using seed beads and semi-precious stones. Maggie teaches both nationallyand internationally, and her book, ClassicalElegance, part of Lark's Masters BeadweavingSeries, will be available in August 20.11.

RESOURCES Checkyour local bead shop orcontact: Similar materials: FusionBeads.com, (ggS)781 -3559.

BEADWORK june/july 2011 75

tx"æ: {sôs exra d {æs,s-sssYasmin Jacob Sarfati This sinuous herringbone-stitched

necklace takes its sculptural shape frommetallic seed beads surrounding brilliantcrystal stones.

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;.1-.&Ë.tn",' Tt{:* â'â- -- â

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'ô'F"{lg{N f *t,&r,Fiherringbone stitch

ladder stitch

square stitch

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See p.94 for helpful technîque andp roj ect- I ev el i nJo r m ati o n.

' f OPE. Create an arcedherringbone-- -. :ied rope to forrn the base ofthe:::ïace:i,: rnds l and 2: IJse 6' of thread to work a

-"ider-stitched srrip 2 beads high and* beads long; stitch the first and sec-

' rd stacks with A and the third and

:: rrth stacks with c. stitch the first

=ld last stacks together to form a circle.

Erit up through the first stack of C.

îrund 3: Begin working in herringbonesiitch. String 2C; pass down through--he next top C and up through the

rlearest top A in Round 1 (rig. t ).

String 2A; pass down through thenext top A, then pass up through thenearest C ofthe previous round andrhe first C added in this round.

Rounds 4-16: Repeat Round 3. Àbta Thiscompletes the first arc.

Round 17: Repeat Round 3, using C inplace ofAandAinplace ofC (ris.z).

-\bte: Switching the beads will cause

the rope to arc the opposite way.

R.ounds 18-32: Repeat Round 17.

Repeat, switchingAfor C, and C forAevery 16 stitches for a total of15 arcs.

toop:'Work l0 rounds of herringbonestitch using C, l0 rounds usingA, and

3 rounds using C. String 104 and pass

through the C opposite the C justexited. Reinforce the thread path.

Secure the thread and trirn.claspr Repeat the loop instructions on

the other end of the rope. String 64,the clasp, and 6A in place of 10A.

2) CABOCHCINS. Add a round ofsquare stitch around the settings ofthecabochons:

Stitch'i: Secure 2' of thread to 1 prong on

a crystal setting. Exiting one of the

holes, string 48; pass through the

next hole, exiting the hole across frornthe one enter.d (rig. 3-orange thread).

stitch 2: String 48; pass through the next

hole, exiting the opposite hole (rig. s-green thread).

Stitrh 3: String 5B; pass through the next

hole, exiting the opposite hole (rig. l-blue thread).

Stitch 4: String 58; pass through the next

hole, exiting the opposite hole (rig. s-purple thread).

Gap beads: Pass through 48, string lB tocover a hole, pass through 58, and

string 1B; repeât to add a total of 4B to

cover the 4 holes. Pass through 3B(rig. l-red thread).

N{ATERIAT,S9 I transparent teal I uster size 1 1 ' seed

beads (A)

6 g galvanized rose gold permanent-finishsize 11o seed beads (B)

15 g galvanized rose gold permanent-finishsize 8o seed beads (C)

15 foil-backed rose satin 8mm pointed-backcrystal cabochons in 4-hole gold settings

2 light rose satin 5x9mm top-drilled crystalpendants

'l fuchsia 5.5x11mm top-drilled crystal

Pendant1 gold-filled 6x13mm lobster clasp

Blue nylon beading thread

ï'0(}1,sScissors

Size 11 beading needles

Fl\ IS H li D SITï;;, 1 61/2"

ARTIST'S TIPUse tight thread tension whilecreating the herringbone arcs.

Fig.2: Worhingthe first two arcs

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ART'5T NOTElf y*u r*se $ettings witl"r two holesinstead of four and need tc adjustyour thread path in Step 2 toaeconnwrndate them, be sure thebase round has 228 befsre begin-nlng the square-$titch round.

Square stitah: String lB; pass through theB just exited and the next B in the

base round (ris. +). Contimre square-

stitching, adding lB in each stitch foratotal of 22B. Pass through the22Bjust added twice to reinforce. Do nottrirn the threads. Àbte: These beads

will sit on top of the first round.Repeat entire step fourteen times usingthe remaining cabochons.

Center saboEhen: Exiting frorn the topround next to a prong on the setting,

string 28, I light rose satin pendant,lB, the fuchsia pendant, 18, the otherlight rose satin pendant, and 2B; pass

through the 58 just skipped on thebottom edge of the cabochon, form-ing a fringe (rig. s). Repeat the thread

path to reinforce. Set aside.

3) Â5SEMBLY" Using the thread frornI cabochon, square-stitch the top roundof beads to the As on the inside of one

herringbone arc working with 2 or3 beads per stitch. Repeat using the re-rnaining cabochons. For the center cab-

ochon, attach the 88 opposite the fringeto the center 8A or 9A of the center arc.

Secure the threads and trim. *

Adapt the pattern

for a fun pair ofearrings.

Fig. 4: 5qurire-stitchrirgaraunrJ. a cabachatt

Fig. 5: Âttccàirgthe embellishment

YASM!f.l .IACOB SARFAII has been beading forten years and owns a bead store, www.beading-

with-beads.com. She lives in lsrael.

RESOURC€,S Check your local bead shop orcontact: Toho One-G nylon thread and all other

materials: Beading with Beads, www.beading-with-

beads.com. Settings for Swarovski 1028 cabochons:

BeadsnGems.com. Similar Swarovski'17704 chaton

montée cabochons (U.S. source): Gerri's Crystals,

www.gerriscrystals.com, and Artbeads.com, (866)

715-2323. Swarovski 1028 cabochons and similar

pendants and seed beads: FusionBeads.com,

(888) 781 -3ss9.

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