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eastern ombrchokerJ E A N C A M P B E L L

project

TECHNIQUE:: ladder stitch:: square stitch:: whipstitch:: fringe

:: picot

See p. 37 for helpful

technique information.

When wearing this ombr-hued

square-stitched choker, you

become a moving gallery that

features a hand-colored triptych

at the center of your neck.


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FOCAL1) DOMINOES.Working in a well-

ventilated area, use the stamps andink to decorate the smooth side of thedominoes, creating a triptychlikescene. Allow to dry. Use the perma-nent markers to color the stampedimages as desired. Allow to dry. Set

the dominoes on the newspaper,smooth side up, and spray a light coatof acrylic. Allow to dry. Set the domi-noes aside.

2) COLUMNS.Use crystal cubes towork ladder-stitched columns be-tween the dominoes:Columns:Use 2' of white thread and

crystal cubes to work a strip of lad-der stitch 12 beads long (2 beads

taller than the domino), leaving an8" tail. Reinforce the strip by mak-ing 2 whipstitches around thethread between each bead (Fig. 1).

Set aside; do not trim the working andtail threads (they will be used whencompleting the frame). Repeat threetimes for a total of 4 columns.

Connect:Lay Column 1 along the leftside of the first domino in the trip-tych (it should be centered top to

bottom). Use the working or tailthread to weave through the col-umn to exit the cube that lines up

with the dominos top horizontallydrilled hole; pass through the dom-ino and into the matching cube ofColumn 2. Whipstitch down theright side of Column 2 and passthrough the cube that lines up withthe dominos bottom horizontally

drilled hole; pass through the dom-ino and the matching cube of Col-umn 1 (Fig. 2). Repeat the

connecting thread path severaltimes to reinforce. Secure thethread and trim.

Use the working or tail thread of Col-umn 2 to join Columns 2 and 3 and

the center domino in the same man-ner as the first domino. Repeat againto connect Columns 3 and 4 and thethird domino.

3) FRAME.Weave Column 1s remain-ing thread through beads to exit anend cube, toward the domino. String5 cubes; pass through the end beadfrom Column 2. Repeat entire step toadd 5 cubes between the tops of eachcolumn, then between the bottoms of

each column, securing the currentthread and using one of the other re-maining threads as needed.

Weave through beads to exit from oneof the middle cubes added betweencolumns. Pass through the domino

vertically, the middle cube at the otherside of the domino, and back throughthe domino (Fig. 3). Repeat the thread

path to reinforce. Secure the threadand trim. Repeat for each domino.

Use the black marker to color the ex-posed thread on the outside of Col-umns 1 and 4.

STRAPS4) BAND.Use 6' of smoke thread tomake a strip of square stitch 15E wideand 27 rows long, or long enough tofit half your neck minus the width of

one half of the clasp and half thewidth of the focal. Square-stitch theend of the band to the exposed whip-stitched edge of Column 1 (Fig. 4).Repeat entire step to make the sec-ond half of the band that attaches toColumn 4.

5) COLOR LOOPS.Start a newthread that exits from 1E at the edge

MATERIALS

5 g translucent green size 11 cylinderbeads (A)

1 g opaque turquoise size 11 cylinderbeads (B)

1 g opaque spring green size 11cylinder beads (C)

2 g opaque lemon cream size 11cylinder beads (D)

50 g dark green size 6 seed beads (E)

78 olivine 4mm crystal cubes36 turquoise 6mm crystal rounds3 bone 2040mm dominoes with

2 horizontally drilled and 1 verticallydrilled holes

3" of silver French wire1 sterling silver 1035mm 6-loop

magnetic slide claspWhite 6 lb braided beading threadSmoke 6 lb braided beading threadBlack solvent-based ink padLeaves and geisha stampsFine-point permanent markers in black,

turquoise, green, light green, darkyellow, and light yellow

Clear acrylic spray paint

Newspaper

TOOLS

ScissorsSize 12 sharp or beading needle

Small paintbrush

FINISHED SIZE: 1238"

Fig. 1: Whipstitching between beads onColumn 1

Fig. 2: Connecting Columns 1 and 2to the first domino

Fig. 3: Securing the frame to the dominoes



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of the band row that attaches to thefocal, toward the center of the work.

String 3A, 1B, and 3A; pass throughthe 1E again and the next 1E of thesame row (Fig. 5); repeat down the

row. Embellish each band row withloops, gradually changing the colorcombination of the cylinder beads foreach loop to make a shifting color

pattern.Note:Here the opaque beadsshift from dark to light while continu-ing to incorporate some A beads in al-most every loop. Also reduce thenumber of beads per loop and thetotal number of loops per row so thatby the final row you only embellishevery other band bead with loops of

3 cylinder beads each. Do not cut theworking thread.

Repeat entire step to add loops to thesecond half of the band.

6) EDGING.Weave through beads toexit from 1E at the end of the lastband row. String 3A; pass backthrough the 1E and up through thenext 1E; repeat once. String 1 crystalround and 1D; pass back through the

crystal, the 1E just exited, and upthrough the next 1E (Fig. 6).

Repeat down the length of this half of

the band. Repeat entire step on all re-maining edges of the band to add mir-ror picots and fringe.

7) CLASP.Cut twelve " pieces ofFrench wire. Set aside. Line up onehalf of the clasp next to one strap endto determine where the loops matchthe beads. Weave through beads toexit the E that matches up with thefirst clasp loop. String 1 wire segment;

pass through the clasp loop and the

1E again. Weave through beads to exitfrom the next clasp-loop match point

(Fig. 7). Repeat to secure all 6 clasploops. Secure the thread and trim.Repeat entire step at the other end ofthe necklace. F

JEAN CAMPBELLis now senior editor of

Beadworkmagazine and contributing editor

to BeadingDaily.com. One recurrent theme in

Jeans work is the combination of unlike

materials and techniques. For example, in this

piece, both the high-end crystal beads andlow-end resin dominoes command respect, as

does the artful off-loom stitching versus the

crafty stamping and coloring. Ever the

mediator, Jean strives to combine disparate

elements into a harmonious whole. Find out

more about whats on Jeans beading mind in

her weekly blog on beadingdaily.com and on

her website, www.jeancampbellink.com.


A R T I S T S T I P S Buy more than three dominoes for this project so that you can

experiment with stamping and coloring.

If you make an artistic oops while the ink is still wet, wipethe ink off with a cotton swab dipped in nail-polish remover.If the ink has dried, lightly sand the ink off using ne-gradesandpaper.

Its helpful to use chain-nose pliers to push and pull yourneedle through the base beads of the band when making theloops.

If a choker isnt for you, just make the straps shorter to createa stunning bracelet, or longer, to make a belt.

If desired for added strength, brush Future oor polish on thebeadwork, avoiding the dominoes. Drain on paper towels andallow to dry.

Fig. 5: Embellishing the strap with loops

Fig. 6: Adding the picot-and-fringe edging

Fig. 7: Attaching one half of the clasp

Fig. 4: Securing the strap to the frame

RESOURCESCheck your local bead shop or contact:

739-4120, www.joann.com or SunshineDiscount Crafts, (800) 729-2878, www

.sunshinecrafts.com. Stamps, StazOn ink

pad, markers, and acrylic spray: Michaels,

(800) 642-4235, www.michaels.com.

Swarovski crystals: Fire Mountain Gems

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

mountaingems.com. Seed beads: Beyond

Beadery, www.beyondbeadery.com.

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eau claireJ E A N C A M P B E L L

project

TECHNIQUE:: right-angle weave:: wireworking

:: stamping



Inspired by a favorite

color palette and the

demeanor of a friend,

Jean created this

necklace that marries

crystals and stones in

Zenlike harmony.


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1) BEADED RINGS.Use 3' of threadto stitch and embellish a right-angle-weave ring:Unit 1:String 1C, 1E, 1C, 1D, 1C, 1E, 1C,

and 1D. Tie a knot to form a tightcircle, leaving a short tail (Fig. 1a).Pass through the first 4 beads tohide the knot, exiting from 1D. Trimthe tail.

Units 2 and 3:String 1C, 1E, 1C, 1D, 1C,1E, and 1C. Pass through the last Dexited in the first unit and the first4 beads just added. Repeat to forma third unit.

Unit 4:Fold the strip so the first andthird units match. String 1C, 1E,and 1C; pass through 1D at the endof the first unit. String 1C, 1E, and1C; pass through the 1D at the endof the third unit (Fig. 1b). Weave

through this unit again to reinforce,then exit from 1C with the needlefacing toward 1E.

Unit embellishment:String 1A, 1F, and 1A.Lay the strand diagonally across the

unit and pass through the nearest1C. String 2B; pass through the next1C in this unit. String 1A; passthrough the 1F added at the begin-ning of this step. String 1A; passthrough the diagonal 1C and pulltight so the As and F form an Xshape. String 2B; pass through thenearest 1C in this unit (Fig. 2).

Weave through beads to exit from1C, with the needle facing toward1E in the next unit; repeat this step

to embellish all 4 units.Corners:Add embellishments between

the corners of the units: Exit from1C at the top of a unit with the nee-dle facing toward 1D. String 2B andpass through the next 1C, 1E, and1C; repeat around to add 2Bbetween the tops of each unit, fill-ing the corners (Fig. 3). Weave

through beads to exit from 1Ctoward 1D on the other side of theunits. String 2B and pass through1C, 1E, and 1C; repeat around toadd 2B between the bottoms of

each unit. Exit from 2B added inthis step.Flowers:Pass through the 8B that

surround the 1D above the last 2Bexited. Pull tight to form a circlearound the 1D, creating a flower(Fig. 4). Weave through the nearest

1C, 1E, and 1C to exit the next cor-ner 2B; repeat around to form atotal of 4 flowers. Exit from 1C.

Pearl center:String one 8mm pearl andpop it inside the ring. Pass the nee-dle around threads on the oppositeside of the ring, pass back throughthe pearl, and pass the needle

around threads on the initial side;repeat, passing back and forth tofirmly seat the pearl (Fig. 5). Securethe thread and trim.

Jump rings:Open 1 jump ring, passthrough the outside edge of the ringso that it surrounds 1F; close thejump ring. Attach another jumpring in the same manner on the

MATERIALS

3 g gold-lined pale amber size 15 seedbeads (A)

6 g silver-lined berry size 11 seedbeads (B)

5 g metallic silver size 8 seed beads (C)10 g antiqued copper size 6 metal seed

beads (D)62 smoky quartz 4mm crystal bicones (E)

1 topaz AB 15mm vintage crystal flower3 bronze 6mm crystal pearl rounds7 bronze 8mm crystal pearl rounds31 turquoise 3mm rounds (F)8 turquoise 1218mm barrels1 cream/forest green/rust 30mm

ceramic face cabochon16 copper 85mm filigree bead caps1 antiqued brass 16mm etched toggle

clasp1 antiqued brass 1" head pin15 antiqued brass 6mm jump rings1 gunmetal 23mm gear charm

1 gunmetal 4mm bradSmoke 6 lb braided beading thread18" of antiqued brass 20-gauge craft wireGold/bronze/green stamp pads with

dye-based permanent inkClear acrylic spray

Clear jewelers adhesive

TOOLS

ScissorsSize 11 beading needleThread burnerLeaf-print rubber stamps

ToothpickHeavy-duty wire cuttersRound-nose pliers

2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 18 12"

Fig. 2: Embellishing the units

ab

Fig. 1: Connecting Units 1 and 3 of the strip

Fig. 3: Adding B between the corners of theunits

Fig. 4: Tightening B to form a flower

Fig. 5: Adding the pearl center


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opposite side of the ring (Fig. 6). Setthe ring aside.

Repeat entire step four times to forma total of 5 rings.

2) FOCAL.Stamp the back of thecabochon and then use right-angle

weave to surround it with a bezel:

Stamp cabochon:Use the stamps and inkpads to decorate the back of thecabochon; allow to dry. Spray withclear acrylic; allow to dry.

Bezel:Use 6' of thread to repeat Step 1,this time working 11 units aroundand omitting the pearl center. Exitfrom 1D toward the center of thebezel.

Bezel loops:String 8B and pass throughthe next 1D; string 8B and passthrough the 1D previously exited to

form a circle of beads that sitsinside the bezel. Weave through thefirst 8B strung and the nearest 1D(Fig. 7). Repeat around to add circles

of 16B between each 1D. Weavethrough beads to exit the first 6B ofa loop.

Join loops:String 1B and pass throughthe third, fourth, fifth, and sixth B ofthe nearest loop (Fig. 8); repeat

around to connect all the loops onone side of the bezel. Weavethrough this round again to rein-force, then weave through beads toexit from the first 6B of a loop onthe other side of the bezel.

Place the cabochon in the bezel with itsback side touching the beadwork justadded. Join the loops on the other sideof the bezel in the same manner, using

1A instead of 1B for each stitch. As youwork, rotate the cabochon so that themiddle of the faces forehead aligns with1D. Secure the thread and trim.Jump rings:Open 1 jump ring, pass

through the outside edge of thebezel so that it surrounds 1F at thebottom center of the bezel; closethe jump ring. Attach 1 jump ringaround the 1F at the two oclock

position and another around the 1Fat the ten oclock position (Fig. 9).

Back:Use the toothpick to spread athin layer of adhesive across theback of the gear charm. Adhere the

charm to the back of the cabochon.It should fit perfectly in the centerof the beadwork. Add a thin layer ofadhesive to the flat side of the crys-tal flower; adhere it to the center of

the gear charm. Use heavy-duty


Fig. 6: Adding jump rings under the turquoiserounds

Fig. 7: Working the right-angle-weave loops

Fig. 8: Connecting the loops

Fig. 9: Adding jump rings to the bezel

A R T I S T S T I P S Metal seed beads tend to cut thread, so mind your thread

tension as you pass through these beads.

Reinforce your beadwork by weaving through the beads asmany times as the thread holes will allow.

If you are unable to nd a brad, use a short head pin with alarge decorative head instead to cover the hole of the crystalower.

Your bicones may scratch your crystal pearls when you popthem into the center of the rings. If this happens, just turn thepearl so the scratches are hidden by the beadwork.

Heat the copper bead caps with a torch to achieve a patinathat blends nicely with the antiqued brass ndings.

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wire cutters to trim off the bradshead. Glue the head to the center ofthe flower crystal. Set aside to dry.

3) FINISHING.Complete the neck-lace using simple-loop links:Straps:Use 1" of wire to form a simple

loop that attaches to one half of theclasp. String one 6mm pearl; form a

simple loop. Use 2" of wire to form asimple loop that attaches to theother end of the previous link.String 1 bead cap (small end first),1 barrel, and 1 bead cap (wide endfirst); form a simple loop. Use 1" of

wire to form a simple loop thatattaches to the free end of the previ-ous link. String one 6mm pearl;form a simple loop. Use 2" of wire toform a simple loop that attaches to

the free end of the previous link.*String 1 bead cap (small end first),1 barrel, and 1 bead cap (wide endfirst); form a simple loop thatattaches to the jump ring of 1 beadedring. Use 2" of wire to form a simpleloop that attaches to the jump ringon the other end of the previousbeaded ring.** Repeat from * to **.String 1 bead cap (small end first),1 barrel, and 1 bead cap (wide endfirst); form a simple loop that

attaches to the focals ten oclockjump ring.

Repeat entire step using the otherhalf of the clasp and attaching thefinal loop to the focals two oclock

jump ring.Dangle:Use the head pin to string one

6mm pearl; form a simple loop thatattaches to 1 jump ring on theremaining beaded ring. Use 1 jumpring to attach the other end of the

beaded ring to the focals six oclockjump ring. F

JEAN CAMPBELLis now senior editor of

Beadworkmagazine and contributing editor

to BeadingDaily.com. This design is a collage

of friendship, made up of components from

several friends: a vintage crystal from Betcey

Ventrella of Beyond Beadery, a ceramic

cabochon from Melanie Brooks of Earthen-

wood Studio, turquoise from Jeff Elvin of

Dakota Stones, and a great colorway from

Beadworkeditor Melinda Barta. Find out

more about whats on Jeans beading mind in

her weekly blog on beadingdaily.com and on

her website, www.jeancampbellink.com.


RESOURCESCheck your local bead shop or contact:Size 6 metal seed beads and Swarovski

crystal bicones and vintage crystal flower: Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548, www.beyond

beadery.com. Swarovski crystal pearls, FireLine braided beading thread, and all other seed

beads: FusionBeads.com, (888) 781-3559. Similar stones: Dakota Stones, (866) 871-1990,

www.dakotastones.com. Cabochon: Earthenwood Studio, www.earthenwoodstudio.com.

Bead caps, clasp, Parawire craft wire, and findings: The Bead Monkey, (952) 929-4032, www

.thebeadmonkey.com. Gear charm and brad: Tim Holtz, www.timholtz.com. E6000 jewelers

adhesive, Sta- zOn stamp pads, and Krylon acrylic spray: Michaels, (800) 642-4235, www

.michaels.com.

The back ofthe pendant.


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woven in lilacJ A M I E H O G SE T T

project

TECHNIQUE:: stringing:: crimping

:: fringe



With an embellished-filigree focal

piece and a coordinating looped-

fringe strap, this necklace is

thoroughly modern with a dash ofOld World charm.



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1) PENDANT.Embellish the front ofa filigree flower using seed beads andbeading wire:Wire:Fold one 24" piece of beading

wire in half and use both ends to

string 1 crimp tube. Slide the tubedown the wire until you have a "loop; crimp the tube. Use theremaining 24" piece of wire to stringthe wire loop; use both ends tostring 1 crimp tube. Slide the tubedown the wire until you reach the

previous loop; crimp the tube. Placethe crimped loops at the centerback of 1 filigree flower. Weave1 wire end up through each of the4 openings near the center of the

filigree (Fig. 1).

Strands:Use 1 wire to string 6D; passdown through the filigree, about" away from the center, and upthrough an adjacent opening in thefiligree, pulling the wire tight.Repeat with the other 3 wires, mir-roring the placement of the firststrand of beads (Fig. 2). Continue inthis manner to embellish the flow-ers front in a symmetrical pattern,

using A, B, and C beads and increas-ing the number of beads used ineach loop as needed (Fig. 3a). Finish

with both wires at the back of thefiligree.

Wire ends:On the back of the filigree,use 1 wire end to string 1 crimp tube;

pass the end of a second wire backthrough the tube. Manipulate the

wires so the tube sits at the centerback of the filigree; crimp the tubeand trim the excess wire. Repeat tosecure the 2 remaining wires.

Connection:Hold the 2 filigrees back toback. Use one 10mm jump ring toconnect the upper-right corners totwo 5mm jump rings. Attach a sec-ond 10mm jump ring to the previ-ous 5mm rings (Fig. 3b). Repeat to

connect the upper-left corners. Setthe pendant aside.

2) STRAP.Use 4' of thread to stitch afringe-embellished necklace strap:Base:String 4B, the clasp, and 4B; pass

through the beads again to form aloop and tie a surgeons knot tosecure. String 1 hex. String {1 trianglebead, 1 hex, 1 triangle, and 1 lentil}fifty-two times, omitting the final len-til. String 1 hex, 8B, and one 10mm

jump ring on the pendant; pass

through the 8B againto form a loop. Passback through the lasthex, triangle, and hexbeads strung (Fig. 4).

Loop 1:String 8D. Passthrough the last hexexited again and thenext 4 beads of thebase, pulling tight toform a loop (Fig. 5).

Loop 2:Repeat Loop 1using 8B.

Loop 3:Repeat Loop 1using 8C.

Loop 4:Repeat Loop 1using 8A.

Loops 552:RepeatLoops 14 twelvetimes. Continue

passing through the

MATERIALS

5 g lavender-lined amber size 11 seedbeads (A)

5 g matte silver-lined dark fuchsia size11 seed beads (B)

5 g purple-lined clear size 11 seedbeads (C)

5 g matte amber terra-cotta size 11seed beads (D)

2 g burgundy-lined clear size 11 tri-angle seed beads

54 transparent amethyst gold luster size8 hex beads

51 metallic purple glow 6mm pressed-glass lentils

2 brass 50mm filigree flowers

1 brass 1015mm swirl clasp hook

4 brass 10mm jump rings

4 brass 5mm jump rings

4 brass 2mm crimp tubes

48" of purple .019 beading wire

Clear 6 lb braided beading thread

TOOLS

Wire cutters

Crimping pliers

2 pairs of chain-nose pliers

Scissors

Size 12 beading needle

FINISHED SIZE: 20"

Fig. 1: Connecting the wires to the filigree

Fig. 2: Embellishing the filigree

Fig. 4: Attachingthe base of thestrap

Fig. 5: Work-ing Loop 1

Fig. 3: Embellishing and connecting thefiligrees

a

b

= A

= B

= C

= D

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8B of the loop and back through thenearest hex, triangle, and hexbeads.

Opposite loops:RepeatLoops 14 thirteentimes to add loopedfringe to the samehex beads that wereembellished on the

first pass (Fig. 6). Con-tinue passingthrough the 8B inthe loop and backthrough the nearesthex, triangle bead,and hex.

Fringe embellishments:Pass through 2D ofLoop 1. String 2Cand pass through

the seventh andeighth D. Pass backthrough the last hexexited and the next4 beads of the base.Repeat to embellisheach fringe loop upand down the strap,adding 2A to theB-loops, 2D to theC-loops, 2B to the

A-loops, and 2C to the D-loops

(Fig. 7). Secure the thread and trim. F

JAMIE HOGSETTis a jewelry designer and

Soft Flex Companys education coordinator.

She is the author of Stringing Style(Inter-

weave, 2005) and coauthor of the Create

Jewelryseries:Pearls, Crystals, Stones, and

Glass(Interweave, 20072009). Jamie has a

huge stash of brass findings and loves

discovering ways to add seed beads to the

brass. She thinks seed beads are great

additions to pretty much anything. Contact

Jamie through her blog, www.jamiehogsett

.blogspot.com.

Fig. 6: Beginningthe oppositeloops

Fig. 7:Embellish-ing the loops

RESOURCES

Check your local bead

shop or contact:Size 11

seed beads, triangle

beads, and lentils: Beyond

Beadery, (800) 840-5548,

www.beyondbeadery.com.

Hex beads: FusionBeads

.com, (888) 781-3559.

Brass full gerbera filigree

flowers and findings:Vintaj Natural Brass Co.

(wholesale only), www.

vintaj.com, or Fusion-

Beads.com, (888)

781-3559. Soft Flex

beading wire and FireLine

braided beading thread:

Soft Flex Co., (866)

925-3539, www.softflex

company.com.

A R T I S T S T I P S Dont worry about embellishing your brass

ligree with seed beads exactly as donehere. Instead, weave your beading wirethrough the brass ligree in any patternyou desire.

For added dimension, use more than onecolor of beading wire while embellishingthe pendant.


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earth meets skyJ A M I E H O G SE T T

project

TECHNIQUE:: circular square stitch:: picot:: wireworking:: chain mail



Oval layers of circular

square stitch are linked

together with polymer clay

beads in this earthy necklace.


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1) MEDALLION.Use 3' of thread towork a two-layer circular square-stitched oval:Layer 1, Round 1:String 7A, leaving an

8" tail. Pass through the sixth andseventh A to form a square stitch(Fig. 1). Work 5 more stitches off

the first 5A strung, using 1A ineach stitch. String 1A and passthrough the first 6A strung in thissection. String 1A and pass throughthe next 6A added (Fig. 2). Weave

through all the beads again to rein-force.

Layer 1, Round 2:Work circular squarestitch using 1A or 2A in each stitchto keep the beadwork flat (Fig. 3).

Layer 1, Rounds 3 and 4:Work circularsquare stitch using 1B or 2B in eachstitch.

Layer 1, Rounds 5 and 6:Work circularsquare stitch using 1C or 2C in eachstitch. Weave through beads to exit1A in Layer 1, Round 1.

Layer 2, Round 1:Square-stitch 1D toeach A in Layer 1, Round 1, con-

necting the D to A beads, and D toadjacent D beads (Fig. 4).

Layer 2, Round 2:Work circular squarestitch off the Layer 2, Round 1beads, using 1D or 2D in each stitchto match the layer below. Stitchevery third or fourth D to the beadsof Layer 1, Round 2 to connect thetwo layers.

Layer 2, Rounds 3 and 4:Work circularsquare stitch off the previousround, using 1E or 2E in each stitchto match the layer below. Stitchevery third or fourth E to beads ofLayer 1.

Layer 2, Rounds 5 and 6:Repeat as forRounds 3 and 4 using F beads.

Weave through beads to exit 1B inLayer 1, Round 3.Interior picots:String 3G; pass under the

thread between the next 1A and 1Bof Rounds 2 and 3, and pass backthrough the last G strung. *String2G; skip the next A/B pair, passunder the thread between the fol-lowing 1A and 1B, and pass backthrough the last G strung (Fig. 5).

Repeat from * around the medal-lion. Connect the first and last

picots by passing up through thelast G strung, string 1G, and passdown through the first G of the first

picot. Repeat this entire section to

add another round of picotsbetween Rounds 4 and 5.

Edge picots and loops:Add a final roundof picots at the edge of the medal-lion where Layer 1, Round 6 meetsLayer 2, Round 6 as before. How-ever, when adding the picots thatsit at each end of the medallion,create a loop by stringing 4G, skip

3 beads of the medallion, and loopbetween the next 2 beads (Fig. 6).To reinforce the loop, pass back

through the 4G just added, loopunder threads to turn around, pass


MATERIALS

5 g Capri-lined teal size 11 seed beads(A)

5 g matte silver-lined light olivine goldsize 11 seed beads (B)

5 g matte silver-lined dark topaz size 11seed beads (C)

5 g matte silver-lined Montana blue size11 seed beads (D)

5 g matte mustard size 11 seed beads(E)

5 g dark amberlined citrine size 11seed beads (F)

5 g bronze-lined light sapphire size 11seed beads (G)

5 cobalt/black/white/brown 186mmpolymer clay coins

2 natural brass 22mm hammered roundtoggle-clasp rings

1 natural brass 630mm leaf toggle-clasp bar

1 natural brass 22-gauge 1" head pin

40 natural brass 4mm jump rings41 natural brass 5mm jump rings43 natural brass 7mm jump rings20 natural brass 9mm etched jump rings12" of gunmetal 22-gauge craft wireBeige size B nylon beading thread

Thread conditioner

TOOLS

Size 12 beading needlesScissors or thread burner2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers

Round-nose pliersWire cutters


Fig. 1: Beginning Round 1 of the rst layer

Fig. 2:Completing Layer 1, Round 1

Fig. 3: Layer 1, Round 2

Fig. 4: Starting Round 1 of the second layer

Fig. 5: Adding picots to Layer 1

Fig. 6: Working picots and a loop on the edge


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through the 4G again, loop betweenthreads, and pass back through thelast G added. Set the medallionaside.

Repeat entire step to form a secondmatching medallion. Repeat entirestep twice more, using C in place of Ain Layer 1, Rounds 1 and 2; A in placeof C in Layer 1, Rounds 5 and 6; F in

place of D in Layer 2, Rounds 1 and 2;and D in place of F in Layer 2,Rounds 5 and 6.

2) BEAD LINKS.Use 2" of wire toform a double-wrapped loop. String1 coin and form a second double-

wrapped loop. Set aside.Repeat entire step four times for atotal of 5 bead links.

3) CHAIN-MAIL LINKS.Attach four7mm rings to two 9mm rings. Separatethe 7mm rings so one pair is on eachside of the 9mm rings. Attach two 5mmrings to each pair of 7mm rings (Fig. 7).Set aside.

Repeat entire step nine times for atotal of 10 chain-mail links.

4) CLASP.Use one 5mm ring to con-nect the 2 toggle-clasp rings throughtheir small holes. Attach three 7mmrings to enclose both toggle rings, onthe opposite side of the 5mm ring; setaside. Use the head pin to string the

toggle-clasp bar. Form a wrapped loop;set aside.

5) ASSEMBLY.Use two 4mm rings toattach one end of 1 chain-mail link tothe toggle-clasp bar; use two 4mm ringsto attach the other end of the chain-

mail link to one end of 1 bead link. *Usetwo 4mm rings to attach one end of1 chain-mail link to the other end of the

previous bead link; use two 4mm ringsto attach the other end of the chain-mail link to the loop of 1 medallion. Usetwo 4mm rings to attach one end of1 chain-mail link to the other loop ofthe medallion; use two 4mm rings to

attach the other end of the chain-maillink to one end of 1 bead link.Repeat from * three times, alternatingthe medallion colors and making surethe picot-embellished sides of the me-dallions face the same direction. Usetwo 4mm rings to attach one end ofthe final chain-mail link to the free endof the last bead link. Use two 4mmrings to attach the other side of thefinal chain-mail link to the toggle rings

5mm ring.F

JAMIE HOGSETTis a jewelry designer,

freelance editor, and Soft Flex Companys

education coordinator. She is the author of

Stringing Style(Interweave, 2005) and

coauthor of the Create Jewelryseries: Pearls,

Crystals, Stones, and Glass(Interweave,

20072009). She enjoys combining seed

beads with just about all other beads and

findings and thinks that circular square stitch

is pretty much the perfect stitch. Although

Jamie admits chain mail can be tiring if done

all in one sitting, she loves the richness that

the brass linked jump rings add to this

necklace. Contact Jamie via www.jamiehog

sett.com and read her blog at www.jamie

hogsett.blogspot.com.


RESOURCES

Check your local bead shop or contact:

Seed beads: Beyond Beadery, (800)

840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com.

Polymer clay beads: Heather Wynn,

[email protected], www

.heatherwynn.com. Jump rings, clasp,

and head pin: Vintaj Natural Brass Co.

(wholesale source), www.vintaj.com, or

FusionBeads.com (retail source), (888)

781-3559. Artistic Wire: Soft Flex Co., (866)925-3539, www.softflexcompany.com.

Sonoko nylon beading thread: Janes

Fiber & Beads, (888) 497-2665, www

.janesfiberandbeads.com.

Fig. 7: Connecting rings to form a chain-maillink

detail


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jack-in-the-pulpitL A U R A M CC A B E

project

TECHNIQUE:: peyote stitch:: tubular herringbone

stitch:: fringe:: square stitch



One of Lauras favorite signs of spring, the emergence of

jack-in-the-pulpits in the woods that surround her home

was the inspiration for this unique three-flower necklace.


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1) FLOWER.Work decreasing flatpeyote stitch, then zip the beadworkinto a flower shape:Rows 1 and 2:Use 12' of waxed thread to

string 39A; slide the beads to themiddle of the thread. Pass backthrough the fourth-to-last A to forma picot.

Row 3:Work peyote stitch across the

strand using 1A in each stitch. Tosecure the final stitch, pass throughthe first A of Row 1 (Fig. 1blackthread).

Rows 4 and 5:Work peyote stitch acrossRow 1 using 1B in each stitch to adda total of 18B. Pass through the 3A

picot at the end of the strip. ForRow 5, work peyote stitch downacross Row 2 on the other side ofthe strip using 1B in each stitch to

add a total of 18B. Step up for thenext row by passing through thefirst A in Rows 1 and 4 (Fig. 1bluethread).

Rows 6 and 7:Work peyote stitch acrossRow 4 using 1B in each stitch to adda total of 17B. Pass through the 3A

picot at the end of the strip. ForRow 7, work peyote stitch downacross Row 5 on the other side ofthe strip using 1B in each stitch toadd a total of 17B. Pass through the

nearest A in Rows 3 and 1, and thenearest B in Rows 4 and 6(Fig. 1green thread).

Row 8:Work peyote stitch using 1B ineach stitch for a total of 16B. Weavethrough beads to form a hiddenturnaround (Fig. 1red thread).

Row 9:Work peyote stitch using 1C ineach stitch for a total of 15C (Fig. 2black thread).

Row 10:Repeat Row 8, this time adding15C (Fig. 2blue thread).

Row 11:Repeat Row 9 to add 14C(Fig. 2red thread).

Row 12:Repeat Row 8 to add 14B.Row 13:Repeat Row 9, this time adding

13B.Row 14:Repeat Row 8 to add 13B.Row 15:Repeat Row 9, this time adding

12A.Row 16:Repeat Row 8, this time adding



11D.Row 19:Repeat Row 9, this time adding

10D. Secure the working thread andtrim.Second side and Row 20:Weave the tail

thread through beads to exit Row 7away from the beadwork andrepeat Rows 819 on the other sideof the strip. Start a final row(Row 20) using 1D in each stitchfor a total of 2D.

Shaping:To form the flower shape, foldthe strip in half and zip the D addedin Row 20 of the second side to the

end of the first sides Row 19. Weavethrough the zipped beads again toexit toward the beadwork. At theinterior edge of the zipped portion,string 3E and pass back through theadjacent zipped bead to form a

picot (Fig. 3a). Weave through beads

to exit an A in Row 1 at the tip ofthe flower (Fig. 3b). Do not trim thethread; set the flower aside.

Repeat entire step twice for a total of3 flowers.

2) STRAP.Work tubular herringbonestitch to form a necklace strap:Rounds 1 and 2:Use 8' of thread to string

12F, leaving a 1' tail. Pass throughthe beads again to form a tight cir-cle, exiting from the first beadstrung; do not knot.

Round 3:String 2F, pass through thenext F of the previous rounds, skip

MATERIALS

5 g semimatte silver-lined purple size15 Japanese seed beads (A)

8 g silver-lined celadon green size 15Japanese seed beads (B)

5 g semimatte silver-lined mauve size15 Japanese seed beads (C)

2 g metallic dark plum size 15 Japa-nese seed beads (D)

1 g light bronze size 15 Czech charlotteseed beads (E)

2 g metallic dark purple plum size 11Japanese seed beads (F)

10 g matte sage blue size 11 Japaneseseed beads (G)

2030 g dichroic-lined jonquil 34mmteardrops (H)

24 willow green 3.5mm pearl rounds

5 pale sage 6mm pearl rounds

1 sterling silver 1030mm hook-and-eyeclasp

Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread

Microcrystalline wax

TOOLS

Size 13 English beading needles

Scissors


Fig. 1: Working Rows 18

Fig. 2: Adding Rows 911

Fig. 3: Zipping the top of the ower


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2F, and pass through the next F;repeat twice to add a total of 6F.Step up for the next round by pass-ing up through the first F added inthis round (Fig. 4). Pull the herring-bone-stitchedcolumns tightlyinto place.

Round 4:Work tubu-

lar herringbonestitch with 1Gand 1H in eachstitch (Fig. 5a).Step up throughthe first G addedin this round.

Round 5:Worktubular herring-bone stitch with1H and 1G in

each stitch. Stepup through thefirst H added inthis round (Fig. 5b).

Rounds 672:Repeat Rounds 4 and 5 for67 rounds.

Round 73:Work tubular herringbonestitch with 2F in each stitch (Fig. 6a).Step up through the first F added inthis round.

Round 74:String one 3.5mm pearl and2G; pass back through the pearl and

down through thenext F fromRound 73. Repeattwice. Step upthrough the first

pearl and Gadded in thisround (Fig. 6b).

Round 75:Work tubular herringbonestitch off the G in Round 74, using2A in each stitch. Step up through

the first A added in this round.Rounds 7678:Work tubular herring-

bone stitch for 3 rounds with 2A ineach stitch.

Round 79:Work tubular herringbonestitch with 2G in each stitch.

Round 80:Repeat Round 74, replacing2G with 2F.

Rounds 81104:Repeat Rounds 4 and 5for a total of 24 rounds.

Rounds 105112:Repeat Rounds 7380.Rounds 113136:Repeat Rounds 4 and 5

for a total of 24 rounds.Rounds 137144:Repeat Rounds 7380.Rounds 145216:Repeat Rounds 4 and 5

for a total of 72 rounds.Round 217:Work tubular herringbone

stitch with 2F in each stitch. Do nottrim the thread.

3) FLOWER LOOPS.Square-stitchstems on the flowers and attach themto the necklace strap:Stem:Using the thread that exits

Row 1 of one flower, string 2F; passdown through the nearest A on theflower, up through the last oneexited, and through the first F justadded. Continue using F to square-stitch a strip 2F wide and 15 rows

long. Loop the strip under the firstsection of A on the strap. String 1Fand pass down through the D ofRow 20 at the top-center front ofthe flower (Fig. 7a). Angle the needle

toward the inside of the flower andpass through the third A of Row 1(indicated with an X in Fig. 8) along

the inside back of the flower toattach the flower front to the back,creating a flattened look. Exitthrough the f lowers tube.

Stamen:String 3D, 1F, one 6mm pearl,and 3E (Fig. 7b); pass back throughthe pearl, 1F, 3D, and the same A atthe flowers back. Weave throughbeads to exit up through the first D

of Row 18 along the flowers edge(Fig. 7c).

Picots:String 3D, pass down throughthe next bead along the flowersedge and weave through beads toexit up through the third D juststrung. String 2D, pass downthrough the next bead along theflowers edge, and weave throughbeads to exit up through the secondD just strung (Fig. 9); repeat along

the front and sides (skipping theplace at the back of the flowerwhere the stem is attached) to addpicots along the top edge of theflower. Secure the thread and trim.

Repeat the stem, stamen, and picotsections to add the remaining flowersto the second and third sections of Aon the strap.

Fig. 4: WorkingRound 3 of the strap

b

a

Fig. 5: Alternatingbeads in Rounds 4and 5

a

b

Fig. 6: Addingpearls

Fig. 7: Attachingthe stem and stamen

Fig. 8:X indicates third A of Row 1 on theback of a ower

Fig. 9: Adding picots to the top of the ower

detail


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4) CLASP.Finish the start of the strapand attach the clasp:End:Remove the beads of Rounds 1

and 2 on the strap so the tube nowbegins with the F of Round 3. Usethe tail thread to repeat Round 74,replacing 2G with 2F.

Eye:Exiting 1F, string 1D, one 6mmpearl, and 19 to 25E, depending on

clasp-loop size. Passthrough the clasp eyesconnector loop and

pass back through thepearl. String 1D; skip thenearest F from the lastone exited and pass downthrough the followingone. String 1F, passthrough the pearl and Es,back through the pearl,

skip the nearest F fromthe last one exited, andpass down throughthe following one(Fig. 10); repeat onceto pull the roundsinto a cone.Secure the tailthread andtrim.

Hook:Use the working thread at theother end of the strap to repeat the

connection process used for theeye, this time connecting the loopand adding 2 strands of E instead of

just one. Secure the thread andtrim. F

LAURA MCCABEis a primarily self-taught

beadweaver with an education in anthropol-

ogy and historical-costume reproduction and

restoration. She produces elaborately

beaded body adornments that combine

Native American, African Zulu, and Victorian

beadweaving techniques with modernmaterials and color schemes. Laura exhibits

her work in national and international

beadwork exhibitions and sells finished work

at boutiques and galleries throughout the

United States. She maintains a working

studio in Old Mystic, Connecticut, and

teaches beading workshops across the

United States and throughout the world.

Visit Lauras websites, www.justletmebead

.com and www.lauramccabejewelry.com.


Fig. 10: Adding theclasp

HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR DESIRED FINISHED LENGTH

The length of the herringbone tubes depends entirely on the desired

finished length of the necklace. The necklace shown here is 17" long,

but here is a simple equation for calculating herringbone-stitched rope

length if you want a slightly shorter or longer necklace:

1. Subtract 5" (for the center section) plus 2" (for the closure)

from your final desired length.

2. Divide this number by two and you will know the proper

length to make one of the long sections of herringbone that

lie between the clasp and an outside flower.

RESOURCES

Check your local bead shop or contact:Kits containing Toho Magatama teardrops,

FireLine braided beading thread, and all

other beads and findings: Just Let Me

Bead, (860) 245-0455, www.justletmebead

.com.


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aurelianecklace

L A U R A M CC A B E

project

TECHNIQUE:: flat and tubular

peyote stitch:: herringbone stitch:: stringing



Make this beautiful

necklace, inspired by

Lauras chic Great-Great-

Aunt Aurelia, using peyote

and herringbone stitches.


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1) BEZEL.Work tubular peyote stitchto bezel a rivoli:Rounds 12:Use 7' of waxed thread to

string 36F, leaving a 6" tail. Tie asquare knot to form a circle; passthrough the first F to hide the knot.

Round 3:Work 1F in each stitch for atotal of 18F. Step up through thefirst F added in this round.

Round 4:Work 1A in each stitch for atotal of 18A. Step up through thefirst A added in this round.

Round 5:Work 1E in each stitch for atotal of 18E. Weave through beadsto exit Round 1.

Rounds 68:Place the rivoli in the bead-work faceup. Work 1A in each stitchfor a total of 18A. Step up throughthe first A added in this round.Repeat to form the seventh round

with C and the eighth round with E(Fig. 1). Tie one half-hitch knot

between the beads of the finalround to keep everything tight.Dont trim the thread; set the bezelaside.

Repeat entire step three times for atotal of 4 bezels.

2) BASE.Work circular herringbonestitch to form a base for the montes:Round 1:Weave the thread of 1 bezel

through beads so it exits BezelRound 2. String 2B and pass throughthe next F in Bezel Round 2; repeat

to add a total of 36B. Step upthrough the first B added in thisround (Fig. 2green thread).

Rounds 23:String 2B, pass downthrough the next B added in the

previous round, and up through thefollowing B; repeat around to add atotal of 36B. Step up through the

first B added in this round. Repeatto form a third round of circularherringbone stitch (Fig. 2bluethread).

Round 4:String 1B and pass downthrough the next B added in the

previous round. String 1B and passup through the following B added inthe previous round. String 1D and

pass down through the next Badded in the previous round. String

1B and pass up through the follow-ing B added in the previous round.Repeat this section eight moretimes to form a picot at the top ofevery herringbone-stitched column.

Weave through beads to exit froman F in Round 1 of the bezel thataligns with a B added in this round(Fig. 2red thread).

Montes and picots:String 1 purple mon-

te, pass through the nearest B ofRound 4 at the tip of the herring-bone column, pass back throughthe monte, and through the last Fexited to attach and center themonte (Fig. 3blue thread). String 3Eand pass through the next F ofRound 1 to form a picot (Fig. 3redthread); repeat once. Repeat thissection again to add a second pur-

ple monte and 2 sets of picots,

MATERIALS

2 g matte metallic gold size 15Japanese seed beads (A)

5 g metallic gold size 15 Japaneseseed beads (B)

2 g gilt-lined opaline size 15 Japaneseseed beads (C)

2 g metallic mauve size 15 Japanesecharlottes (D)

3 g metallic gold size 15 Czech char-

lottes (E)3 g matte metallic gold size 11

Japanese cylinder beads (F)5 g metallic gold size 11 Japanese

cylinder beads (G)8 matte metallic gold size 11 Japanese

seed beads (H)68 turquoise 5.56mm pearls70 purple 5.56mm pearls4 foil-backed olivine glacier blue

14mm crystal rivolis24 purple velvet 3mm (12ss) crystal roses

montes

12 Pacific opal 3mm (12ss) crystal rosesmontes

1 gold 16mm 2-strand slide claspClear 6 lb braided beading threadMicrocrystalline wax

TOOLS

Scissors

Size 12 and 13 English beading needles

FINISHED SIZE: 17"SHORTEST STRAND

1

3

2

4

5

6

87

Fig. 1: Stitching bezel Rounds 18

Fig. 2: Adding Base Rounds 14

The back of acomponent.

Fig. 3: Adding the montes and picots


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then add a Pacific opal monte and2 sets of picots. Repeat step againtwice to add a total of 9 montes.Weave through beads to exitRound 6 (an A) of the bezel.

Bezel embellishment:String 1D and passthrough the next A in Round 6 ofthe bezel; repeat around to stitch inthe ditch, embellishing the front of

the component. Dont trim thethread; set the component aside.

Repeat entire step three times, addinga base around each of the remainingbezels.

3) BAIL.Peyote-stitch a bail for eachcomponent:Strip:Use 2' of thread to peyote-stitch

a strip 3G wide by 32 rows long.Zip:Fold the strip so Row 1 and

Row 14 interlock like a zipper;weave these beads together to forma small tube at one end of the strip(Fig. 4). Fold the other end of the

strip so Row 32 meets Row 14;weave these 2 rows together toform a second, slightly larger tube.

Exit from an edge G.Edging:String 3E, pass down through

the next G at the edge of the bail,and up through the following G(Fig. 5); repeat to form picots along

one edge of the bail, then along theother edge. Secure the thread andtrim. Set the bail aside.

Loops:Weave the thread of 1 bezelcomponent through beads to exit aD in Round 4 of the base between2 purple montes. String 28E, passthrough the larger tube of 1 bail,and pass through the last D exited

to form a loop. String 28E, passthrough the larger tube of the bail,and through the last B exited to forma second loop (Fig. 6). Secure thethread and trim; set the piece aside.

Repeat step twice for a total of 3 sin-gle components, this time starting theloops above 1 Pacific opal monte.

4) DOUBLE COMPONENT.Weavethe thread from the remaining bezelcomponent through beads to exit a Din Round 4 of the base between 2 pur-ple montes. Pass through the D atthe bottom of the first single compo-nent formed in Step 2 (Fig. 7blue

thread). Pass through the lastD exited. String 3B and pass throughthe last D exited. String 3B and pass

through the last B exited on the bezelcomponent (Fig. 7red thread). Securethe thread and trim.

5) CLASP END.Peyote-stitch tubesfor attaching the slide clasp to thenecklace:Strip:Use 2' of thread to peyote-stitch

a strip 9G wide by 12 rows long.

Zip:Fold the strip so Row 1 andRow 12 interlock like a zipper;weave these beads together to forma seamless tube. Exit from a B atone end of the tube.

End:String 1B, 1 purple pearl, and 3B;pass back throughthe pearl to forma picot (Fig. 8blue

thread). *String 1B,pass down through

the next G at theend of the tube, upthrough the follow-ing G at the end ofthe tube, throughthe pearl and picot,and back throughthe pearl (Fig. 8red

thread). Repeat from* to add a total of6B around the endof the tube. Weave

through the tubebeads to exittoward the beadwork, from a beadin the second column.

Loops:String 1H, 9E, and one of theloops on the clasp; pass backthrough the H and into a G in thefourth column on the tube so the Hsits between columns. Weavethrough tube beads to exit from thesixth column so the thread is even

with the last fourth-column Gentered. String 1H and 9E; passthrough the second loop on thesame half of the clasp, pass backthrough the last H strung, and passthrough the nearest eighth-columnG. Weave through the tube beads toexit a B at the plain end of the tube(Fig. 9).

Fig. 4: Zipping the small tube on the bail

Fig. 5: Addingthe bail edging

Fig. 6: Connecting the bezel to the bail withloops

Fig. 7: Assembling the double component

Fig. 8: Embellish-ing the clasp end


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Repeat the End instructions aboveto embellish the other end of the tube.Secure the thread and trim.Repeat entire step for a second tubethat attaches to the other clasp half.

6) ASSEMBLY.String the components:Strand 1:Fold 5' of new thread to dou-

ble it. Anchor the thread into one ofthe clasp ends so it exits a G in thethird column opposite from the first

clasp loop. String 1H. *String {1 tur-quoise pearl and 1B} twenty-fivetimes. String 7B and the upper tubeof a single component; let the tubeslide over the 7B. String {1 turquoise

pearl and 1B} nine times. String 7Band the upper tube of the doublecomponent; let the tube slide overthe 7B. Repeat from *, reversing thestringing sequence and using theremaining single component. String1H and pass through the third-column B opposite the first loop inthe second clasp half. Make sure all

components face the same direc-tion and that the clasp is orientedcorrectly when closed. Weavethrough tube beads to exit the Bopposite the second clasp loop.

Strand 2:*String 1H. String {1 purplepearl and 1B} twenty-four times.String 7B and pass through thelower tube of the nearest singlecomponent. String {1 purple pearland 1B} nine times. String 7B and

pass through the lower tube of thedouble component. Repeat from *,reversing the stringing sequenceand passing through the remainingsingle component. String 1H and

pass through the seventh-columnB opposite the second clasp loop ofthe original clasp half. Secure thethread and trim.

LAURA MCCABEhas been beadweaving for

more than eighteen years and maintains a

working studio in Mystic, Connecticut. While

researching the 1950s for this issues project,

she decided it was best just to try and

channel the energy of her Great-Great-AuntAurelia. Laura considers Aurelia the queen

of costume jewelry and 1950s-era aesthetics

and dedicates this piece to her. Visit Lauras

website, www.justletmebead.com.


RESOURCES

Check your local bead shop or contact:

Kits including FireLine braided beading

thread, Swarovski crystal rivolis and

montes, Japanese cylinder beads, and all

other materials: (860) 245-0455, www.just

letmebead.com.

Fig. 9: Adding the clasp ends loops


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riviera rivoliC A R O L O H L

project

TECHNIQUE:: right-angle weave:: herringbone stitch:: square stitch:: flat, circular, and

even-count peyotestitch

:: ladder stitch



Inspired by bracelets that use spacer bars

as beads, Carole made her own spacers

with cubes and crystals. Te rivolis bezel is

square to reflect the straightness of the bars.


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1) FOCAL BEZEL.Stitch a squarebezel for the rivoli, starting with theback side:Round 1:Use 5' of 6 lb thread to string

4C, leaving a 3" tail. Pass through allthe beads again and tie a knot toform a tight circle. Exit from thefirst C added.

Round 2:String 2B and pass through

the next C from the previous round;repeat around to add a total of 8B.Step up through the first B added inthis round.

Round 3:String 2B and pass downthrough the next B from the previ-ous round, the nearest C, and upthrough the following B; repeataround to add a total of 8B. Step upthrough the first B added in thisround (Fig. 1).

Round 4:String 2A and square-stitchthem to the 2B below; exit from thefirst A just added (Fig 2green thread).String 2A and square-stitch them

to the 2A below; pass down throughthe second A just added and con-tinue to weave through the A and Bbelow (Fig. 2blue thread). String 3Band pass up through the next B ofRound 3, pulling tight. Repeataround to add a total of 16A. Stepup through the nearest 2A on thefirst corner (Fig. 2red thread).

Round 5:String 2A, pass down throughthe next A from Round 4, string 7A,and pass up through the nearesttop A of the next corner formed inRound 4; repeat around to add atotal of 36A. Step up through thefirst A added in this round (Fig. 3).

Round 6:String 2B, pass down throughthe next A from Round 5, string 9A,

and pass up through the nearesttop A of the next corner formed inRound 5; repeat around to add atotal of 8B and 36A. Step upthrough the first B added in thisround (Fig. 4).

Round 7:String 1A, 1D, and 1A; passdown through the next B and fol-lowing 2A from Round 6. Work3 peyote stitches with 1A in each

stitch, passing through 2A and 1Bfrom Round 6 for the final stitch.Repeat around to add a total of 20Aand 4D. Step up through the third Aadded in this round (Fig. 5).

Round 8:Add the rivoli, faceup, to thecenter of the beadwork. Work2 peyote stitches with 1A in each

MATERIALS

3 g green tourmaline amber size 14seed beads (A)

3 g mottled aqua gold luster size 11seed beads (B)

4 g olive matte iris 3mm cubes (C)

78 olivine AB2X 3mm crystal bicones (D)

2 olivine AB2X 4mm crystal bicones

28 olivine AB2X 6mm crystal bicones (E)1 foil-backed aquamarine 14mm crystal

rivoli



TOOLS

Scissors

Size 11 or 12 beading needle

FINISHED SIZE: 7"

Fig. 1: AddingRound 3

Fig. 2: Square- and herringbone-stitchingRound 4

Fig. 3: Working Round 5

Fig. 4: Adding Round 6

Fig. 5: Finishing the back of the bezel inRound 7

A R T I S T S T I P S

When stitching the bezel,keep the tension tight tocreate a sturdy setting forthe rivoli.

To make the bracelet

longer, add an extra seedbead or two between thebezel and the spacer bar.You can also add lengthby making the stem of theclasp and toggle connec-tion a little longer.


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stitch; then string 1A, 1D, and 1A;and pass through the first A fromRound 7 on the second side (Fig. 6).

Pull snug so the beadwork cupsover the bezel; repeat around to

add a total of 16A and 4D. Securethe thread and trim.

2) SPACER BARS.Stitch an individ-ual spacer bar:Base:Use 3' of 6 lb thread to form a

ladder-stitched strip 5C long, leav-ing a 4" tail. Exit from the final C.

Embellishment:String 1A, 1D, and 1A;pass through the last C exited sothe bead strand sits on the side ofthe final C. String 1A, 1B, and 1A;

pass through the last C exited andinto the nearest C (Fig. 7). Repeat

this section to add 2 strands ofbeads to the next C on the base.

Add one 1A/1D/1A strand to thecenter C. Then add the strands inreverse to the next 2C to end up

with one 1A/1D/1A strand on theend of the base. Tie the workingand tail thread in a strong knot.Secure the thread and trim. Set thebar aside.

Repeat entire step thirteen times toform a total of 14 spacer bars.

3) TOGGLE BAR.Peyote-stitch a tog-gle bar for the clasp:Strip:Add a tension bead 6" from the

end of 3' of 6 lb thread. Peyote-stitch a strip 10B wide and 10 rowslong.

Zip:Fold the strip so the beads of thefirst and last rows interlock. Weaveback and forth through these2 rows to zip the strip into a tube.Remove the tension bead, securethe tail thread, and trim.

Ends:Pass the working thread throughthe tube, exiting out the other end.String one 4mm bicone, 1A, passback through the bicone and thetube, and pull tight; repeat on the

other end of the tube (Fig. 8). Repeat

the thread path to reinforce. Securethe thread within the tubes bead-

work and trim. Set the toggle baraside.

4) ASSEMBLY.Connect thecomponents:Left side:Start a new 6' length of 8 lb

thread that exits the second C of aspacer bar, leaving a 10" tail. String 1Eand pass through the second C ofanother bar; repeat to connect 7 spacerbars. String 1E and 2B; pass througha B of Round 2 on the back of thebezel, the nearest C, and the next Bof Round 2.Note:Make sure to string

the components so the bezel and thespacer bars are all facedown. String 2B.String 1E and pass through the secondC of another spacer bar (Fig. 9); repeatto add the remaining spacer bars.

Clasp loop:Pass down through the firstC of the final spacer bar and upthrough the second C. Secure the

strand by tying a half-hitch knotbetween the C beads. String 39B,

pass down through the fourth C ofthe final spacer bar, up through thefifth C, tie a half-hitch knot betweenthe C beads, and pass downthrough the fourth C (Fig. 10).

Right side:String 1E and pass throughthe fourth C of the next spacer baralready placed; repeat five moretimes to add a total of 6E. String 1E

and 2B; pass through the mirror Bof Round 2 on the back of the bezel,the nearest C, and the next B ofRound 2. String 2B. String 1E and

pass through the fourth C of thenext spacer bar already placed;repeat six more times to connectthe remaining bars. Check thethread tension, making sure theresno slack between the bicones andspacer bars. Tie a half-hitch knot

between Cs on the first bar tosecure the thread. Exit up throughan end C.

Toggle:String 2A, pass up through thenext C, down through the last Cexited, and the 2A just strung.String 13B and pass through a B inthe fourth peyote-stitched column


Fig. 6: Working the front of the bezel inRound 8

Fig. 7:Embellishing a spacer bar

Fig. 8: Making the toggle bar

Fig. 9: Connectingthe components

Fig. 10: Addingthe clasp loop


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from one edge of the toggle, awayfrom the center. Weave through thetoggle beads to exit from the third Bfrom the other edge in the samerow, toward the center. String 1Band pass back through the twelfth B

just added. Work 4 peyote stitchesalong the strand with 1B in eachstitch. Pass through the next B on

the strand. String 2B and pass upthrough the second C from the lefton the first bar. Pass down throughthe end C, string 2A, and pass upthrough the second C (Fig. 11).

Repeat the left-side thread path.Exit from the second C added to theclasp loop.

Loop embellishment:Square-stitch thesecond and thirty-eighth loop beadstogether. Continue square-stitchingto form a stem with 4 pairs of C(Fig. 12green thread). Work 14 circu-lar peyote stitches with 2A in each

stitch around the circle for a total of28A (Fig. 12blue thread). String 1B;

pass through the nearest B andthrough the first 2A added in thissection. Work 6 peyote stitches

with 1B in each stitch, treating the2A from the previous round as1 bead; form 1 decrease, then work6 peyote stitches with 1B in eachstitch to complete the round(Fig. 12red thread). Weave down

through the right side of the stem.Repeat the thread path for the rightside of the bracelet to reinforce. Se-cure the thread and trim.

CAROLE OHLis a graphic designer who

began beading about five years ago. She

lives in Dayton, Ohio, where she teaches

beadweaving at The Bead Cage. She is lucky

to be surrounded by a wonderful beading

community. Visit www.bead-patterns.com for

more of Caroles designs.



FireLine braided beading thread and

Swarovski crystal bicones and rivoli:

FusionBeads.com, (888) 781-3559. Miyuki

seed beads: Charlenes Beads, (760)

530-9436, www.cbbeads.com.

Fig. 11: Attach-ing the toggle

Fig. 12: Embellish-ing the clasp loop


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More wonderful beadwork projects are available at www.interweavestore.com

earthly huesC A R O L O H L

project

TECHNIQUE:: tubular herringbone

stitch:: ladder stitch:: square stitch



Te use of matte metallic cubes and rounds

creates a sculptural necklace in a rich earth-toned,

monochromatic color theme.


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1) ROPE.Work a tubular herring-bone-stitched rope:Round 1:Use 9' of thread to ladder-stitch

a strip 4B long, leaving a 10" tail.Stitch the first and last beadstogether to form a ring. Repeat theentire thread path again to reinforce.

Round 2:String 2D, pass down throughthe next bead of the previous

round, and up throughthe following bead;repeat once. Step up forthe next round by pass-ing through the firstbead added in thisround (Fig. 1).

Rounds 35:Repeat Round 2 threetimes to add 3 more rounds oftubular herringbone stitch.

Rounds 6 and 7:Work tubular herring-

bone stitch with 2C in each stitch,for a total of 2 rounds.Rounds 837:Repeat Rounds 27 five

times. Repeat the thread path inRound 37 to reinforce.

Bead:String 1 jasper round and 2C.Pass backthrough the jas-

per round, downthrough the nextC in Round 37, upthrough the fol-

lowing C, andthrough the jas-

per round again.String 2C, passback through the

jasper round,down through thenext C inRound 37, and upthrough the fol-lowing C (Fig. 2).

Strands:String 12A(or enough tospan the jasperround) and passup through themirror C on thetopside of the jas-

per round; passdown through thenext C (Fig. 3).

String 12A and pass through themirror C on the bottom side of the

jasper round. Repeat this section toadd 2 more strands down the sidesof the jasper round. Weave throughbeads to exit the last C added.

Center:Work 1 round of tubular her-ringbone stitch with C, 4 rounds

with D, and 2 rounds with C; repeat

the final rounds thread path toreinforce. Repeat the bead andstrands sections. Repeat this sec-tion four times so the rope has atotal of 6 jasper rounds.

Finish rope:Work 1 round of tubularherringbone stitch with C. RepeatRounds 27 five times. Work4 rounds of tubular herringbonestitch with C and 1 round with B.

2) CLASP.String one4mm round, 7A, andone half of the clasp.Pass back through the4mm round, downthrough the next B atthe end of the rope, andup through the follow-ing B (Fig. 4). Pass upthrough the 4mmround and the 7A, then

pass back through the

4mm round, downthrough the next B atthe end of the rope, and up throughthe following B; repeat twice to centerand fully connect the clasp to therope end. Secure the working threadand trim.Use the tail thread to repeat the entirestep at the other end of the rope, at-taching the other clasp half.

3) PENDANT.Stitch a pendant tohang from the rope:Base:Use 6' of thread to string {3A and

1 jasper round} four times, leaving a4" tail. Pass through all the beadsagain to form a circle. Exit upthrough a jasper round (Fig. 5).

Front cross:String 3A, 2D, 1C, 2D, and3A; lay the strand across the circleso it crosses it diagonally and pass

up through the opposite jasperround (Fig. 6blue thread). String 3Aand 2D. Pass through the C in themiddle of the strand. String 2D and3A; pass up through the jasperround first exited in this step andcontinue through the next 3A andthe following jasper round (Fig. 6red thread).

MATERIALS

3 g matte iris gunmetal size 11 cylinderbeads (A)

1 g mauve green metallic iris size 11seed beads (B)

5 g mauve green metallic iris size 6seed beads (C)

10 g matte metallic light bronze iris3mm cubes (D)

2 matte light bronze 4mm rounds8 snakeskin jasper 12mm rounds1 antiqued brass 15mm toggle clasp


TOOLS

Size 12 beading needle

Scissors

FINISHED SIZE: 20"

Fig. 1: Start-ing the rope

Fig. 2: Connect-ing the rst jasperround

Fig. 3: Addingthe first strand

Fig. 4: Add-ing one halfof the clasp

Fig. 5: Workingthe base of thependant

Fig. 6: Stitch-ing the firstpass of thefront cross


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Cubes and seed beads: Charlenes Beads,

(760) 530-9436, www.cbbeads.com. Similar

jasper: Aunties Beads, (817) 421-2189,

www.auntiesbeads.com. Clasp: Bonita

Bead Boutique, (419) 887-4000, www

.bonitabeadboutique.com.

String 3A and pass through thenearest 2D, the C, and the next 2D,then string 3A and pass through thenearest jasper round; repeat (Fig. 7).

Back cross:Turn the pendant over.Repeat the front cross section onthe other side. Exit a jasper round.

Bail:String 6A, 2D, and 6A, then pass

through the last jasper roundexited; repeat once to add anotherstrand on the same bead. These arethe front and back strands.Note:The strands will be a little loose; thenext step will make them tighter.*Pass through the first 6A and 2D ofthe front strand. Square-stitch the2D just exited together to makethem sit side by side (Fig. 8bluethread). String 2D and pass down

through the next cube on the frontstrand. Weave through the nearest6A and through the jasper round(Fig. 8red thread). Repeat from * forthe back strand.

Loop:Weave through beads to exit upthrough a front-strand D on thebail. *String 30A. Wrap the strandaround the center of the rope fromStep 1 and pass down through theopposite back-strand D to form aloop (Fig. 9). Pass up through the

adjacent cube. Repeat from *, alter-nating back to front and front toback to add 2 more strands to eachcube set for a total of 6 strands.

Secure the thread and trim.

CAROLE OHLlives in Dayton, Ohio, where

she has been a freelance graphic designer

for more than thirty years. She loves to play

with monochromatic designs, using bead

shapes to make the design rather than the

color. Her favorite bead is a cube, and when

its combined with other shapes, a sort of

sculpture takes place. Carole teaches her

designs at the local bead store, The Bead

Cage, in Kettering, Ohio, and sells many of

her design patterns online at www.bead-

patterns.com. Contact Carole at caroleohl@

woh.rr.com.

Fig. 7: Work-ing the secondpass

Fig. 8:Stitching thetop of thependant

Figure 9

Fig. 9: Addingthe first bailloop

option


Look around ea markets or thrift shops for old

jewelry that you can take apart. You can nd somevery interesting beads and components that canmake a unique addition to your new piece of art!

Make sure when choosing your beads that thecylinder beads dont get swallowed up into the holes

of the large beads you are using. You can alwaysstop the cylinder with a size 11 round or evenincorporate some size 8 rounds into your design.Just remember to adjust the bead counts.

To change the length of the necklace, add more rowswith cubes between the sections of size 6 beads.


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TECHNIQUES::tubular peyote stitch:: vertical netting:: picot



go for baroqueM E L A N I E P O T T E R

project

Use peyote stitch and netting to

create this pendant inspired by the

extravagant and elegant Baroque

period of Italy in the 1700s.


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1) LARGE BEZEL.Work netting andpeyote stitch to form a bezel for thelarge rivoli:Round 1:Use 4' of thread to string 10A,

leaving an 8" tail. Tie a knot to forma tight circle; exit from the first Astrung.

Round 2, Loop 1:String {1B

and 3A} fourtimes for atotal of16 beads. Passback throughthe first B andthe next A inRound 1 (Fig. 1).

Round 2, Loop 2:String 1B and 3A; passback throughthe nearest B

of the previ-ous net(Fig. 2blue thread).String 3A, 1B,3A, 1B, and3A; pass backthrough thefirst B added in this loop and thenext A in Round 1 (Fig. 2red thread).

Round 2, Loops 39:Repeat Loop 2 sevenmore times to form a total of

9 loops.Round 2, Loop 10:String 1B and 3A; pass

back through the nearest B of theninth loop. String 3A, 1B, and 3A;

pass back through the nearest B ofthe first loop. String 3A; pass backthrough the first B added in thisloop and through the next A inRound 1 (Fig. 3blue thread). Weavethrough beads to exit the third B ofLoop 1 (Fig. 3red thread).

Round 3:String 5A and pass throughthe B at the tip of the next loop;repeat around to add a total of 50A.Exit from the first 5A (Fig. 4blackthread).

Round 4:String 1A, skip 1B (a loopbead), and pass through the next Afrom Round 3. Continue around intubular peyote stitch with 1A in

each stitch for a total of 30A. Stepup through the first A added in thisround (Fig. 4green thread).

Round 5:Work 1 peyote stitch with 1A,then pass through the next 2A fromthe previous round to form adecrease; repeat around to add atotal of 15A. Step up through thefirst A added in this round (Fig. 4orange thread).

Round 6:Place the 18mm rivoli inside

the beadwork faceup. Work tubularpeyote stitch with 2B in each stitchfor a total of 30B. Step up throughthe first 2B added in this round(Fig. 4blue thread).

Round 7:Work tubular peyote stitchwith 1B in each stitch, treating each2B in the previous round as 1 bead,for a total of 15B (Fig. 4red thread).

Round 8 (optional):If necessary, totighten the rivoli in place, worktubular peyote stitch with 1B ineach stitch for a total of 15B.

Round 9:Weave through beads to exitthe first A in Round 3. String 3C,skip 3A of Round 3, and passthrough the next A, then string 1D,skip the next B (at the tip of a loop),

and pass through the following A ofRound 3 (Fig. 5); repeat around to

embellish the edge of the rivoli.Secure the thread and trim. Set thelarge bezel aside.

2) SMALL BEZEL.Work netting andpeyote stitch to bezel a small cabochon:Round 1:Use 3' of thread to string 8A,

leaving an 8" tail. Tie a knot to forma tight circle; exit from the first Astrung.

Round 2, Loop 1:String 1B, 1A, 1B, 4A,1B, and 1A; pass back through thefirst B added and the next A ofRound 1.

MATERIALS

4 g platinum-lined clear size 15 seedbeads (A)

2 g amethyst-lined clear size 15 seedbeads (B)

1 g hematite 2mm rounds (C)2 g silver 3mm drops (D)4 foil-backed medium vitrail 6mm crystal

pointed-back cabochons

1 foil-backed medium vitrail 18mm crys-tal rivoli

Clear 4 lb braided beading threadBeading waxChain or rope necklace for hanging the

pendant

TOOLS

ScissorsChain- or flat-nose pliers

Size 12 beading needles

FINISHED SIZE: 13

421

2"PENDANT

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Fig. 1: Add-ing Loop 1of the largebezel

Fig. 2: AddingLoop 2

Fig. 3: Completing Loop 10 of the largebezel

Fig. 4: Completing Rounds 37 of the large

bezel

Fig. 5: Embellishing the large bezel


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Round 2, Loop 2:String 1B and 1A andpass back through the nearest Bfrom the previous loop. String 4A,1B, and 1A; pass back through thefirst B added in this loop and thenext A of Round 1.

Round 2, Loops 37:Repeat Loop 2 fivemore times to form a total of7 loops.

Round 2, Loop 8:String 1B and 1A andpass through the nearest B from theprevious loop. String 4A and passback through the second B inLoop 1. String 1A and pass backthrough the first B added in thisloop (Fig. 6blue thread). Weavethrough beads to exit 2A at theedge of Loop 1 (Fig. 6red thread).

Round 3:String 1B and pass through

the 2A at the edge of the next loop;repeat around to add a total of 8B(Fig. 7). Step up through the first Badded in this round.

Round 4:Place a 6mm cabochon in thebeadwork faceup. String 2A and

pass through the next B of Round 3;repeat around to add a total of 16A,securing the cabochon inside the

beadwork (Fig. 8). Weave throughbeads to exit from a B in Round 3.

3) SMALL BEZEL EMBELLISHMENT.Work vertical netting off the edge ofthe small bezel:Loop 1:String 4B, 1D, and 3B; pass

back through the first B just addedand through the next A in Round 3.

Loop 2:String 2B and pass backthrough the seventh bead (a B) ofthe previous loop. String 2B, 1D,

and 5B; pass back through the firstB added in this loop and throughthe next A in Round 3.

Loop 3:String 3B and pass backthrough the ninth bead (a B) of the

previous loop. String 3B, 1D, and 6B;pass back through the first B addedin this loop and through the next Ain Round 3 (skipping the B).

Loop 4:String 3B and pass backthrough the twelfth bead (a B) ofthe previous loop. String 2B, 1D,

and 4B; pass back through the firstB added in this loop and throughthe next A in Round 3.

Loop 5:String 2B and pass backthrough the tenth bead (a B) of the

previous loop. String 1B, 1D, and 3B;pass back through the first B addedin this loop and the previous 2A inRound 3 (Fig. 9).

Picot:String 1B, 1D, and 1B; pass backthrough the previous A in Round 3

(Fig. 10). Dont trim the thread; setthe small bezel aside.

Repeat Steps 2 and 3 three times for atotal of 4 small bezels.

4) BAIL.Form a bail for hanging thependant:Strip:Weave the working thread of

1 small bezel through an A in

Round 3 so the thread exits over thefirst B added in Loop 3, toward theback of the cabochon. Flip the piece

over and work a strip of odd-countpeyote stitch off the bezel thats 3Awide and 17 rows long or longenough to fit over the rope or chain(Fig. 11).

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Fig. 8: WorkingRound 4 of thesmall bezel

Fig. 7: Work-ing Round 3of the smallbezel

Fig. 6: Completing Round 2 of the small bezel

Fig. 10: Addingthe small bezel-embellishmentpicot

Fig. 11:Stitching thebail strip

Fig. 9: Embel-lishing the smallbezel


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Embellish (optional):Exit from an A at theedge of the strip. String 3A, passdown through the next A at theedge of the strip, and pass upthrough the following A; repeatdown both sides of the strip to adda picot edging. Weave through thebeads to exit from the A in the finalrow of the strip.

Zip:Fold the strip so the final rowtouches Round 1 of the bezel. Worka peyote-stitch thread path to turnthe strip into a loop (Fig. 12). Weave

through beads to exit Round 2,opposite the bail connection.

Connect:Stitch the small bezel to a B atthe tip of one of the large bezelsloops, repeating the thread path to

reinforce (Fig. 13). Secure the bailsthread and trim.

5) FINISHING.Attach the 3 remain-ing small bezels to the large bezel andto each other by first following Fig. 14s

blue thread, then following the redthread. Note:Be sure to connect thesmall bezels underneath the large be-zel's embellishment round. Repeat

the thread paths several times to rein-force. Secure all threads and trim.Slide the bail onto the necklace.

MELANIE POTTERteaches her beadwork

designs nationally and is director of School of

Beadwork. She loves beading special

handmade gifts for family and friends. The

bezeling in this issues project is relatively

quick due to the use of openwork. Her hope

is to give you a practical design that you, too,

can bestow on those you love. View more of

Melanies work at www.melaniepotter.com.


Fig. 12:Zipping thestrip into abail

Fig. 13: Attaching a small and large bezel

Fig. 14: Connecting the remaining smallbezels

RESOURCES

Check your local bead shop or

contact:Seed beads, magatama

drops, FireLine braided beading

thread, and Swarovski crystal

rivoli: Beyond Beadery, (800)

840-5548, www.beyondbeadery

.com. Kits and Swarovski chaton

crystal cabochons: School of

Beadwork, (805) 440-2613,

www.schoolofbeadwork.com.

Necklaces: Rio Grande, (800)

545-6566, www.riogrande.com.


You can use 3mm roundsin place of the 2mmrounds for a bolder lookon the large bezel.

Instead of using a pur-chased chain or rope,bead a thick chain using

spiral rope or peyote. Achain that is 3mm or 4mmin diameter looks great.


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byzantinejewels

M E L A N I E P O T T E R

project

TECHNIQUES::chevron chain:: peyote stitch:: picot:: stringing



Tis design celebrates the

symmetry, harmony, and

brilliant colors often seen in

Byzantine Empire jewelry.


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1) STRAP BEZEL.Stitch a bezel forthe necklace strap:Round 1:Use 3' of waxed thread to

string 8A, leaving an 8" tail. Tie thebeads into a circle using a doubleoverhand knot and pass throughthe first bead added.

Round 2, Loop 1:String 1B, 1A, 1B, 4A,1B, and 1A; pass back through the

first B added in this round andthrough the next

A in Round 1(Fig. 1blue thread).

Round 2, Loop 2:String 1B and 1A;

pass through theeighth bead ofthe previousloop. String 4A,1B, and 1A; pass

back through the first B added inthis loop and the next A in Round 1(Fig. 1red thread).

Round 2, Loops 37:Repeat Round 2 fivemore times for a total of 7 loops.

Round 2, Loop 8:String 1B and 1A; passthrough the eighth bead of the pre-

vious loop. String 4A and pass backthrough the nearest B of Loop 1(Fig. 2green thread). String 1A, passback through the B added in thisloop, and pass through the next A

in Round 1 (Fig. 2blue thread).Weave through beads to exit thetop 2A in Loop 1 (Fig. 2red thread).

Round 3:String 1B and pass throughthe top 2A of the next Round 2 loop;repeat seven times to connect allthe loops. The beadwork will cup.Step up through the first B added inthis round (Fig. 3).

Round 4:Place 1 cabochon faceup inthe beadwork. Hold it in place while

working circular peyote stitch with2A in each stitch for a total of 16A.Step up through the top 2A in oneof the Round 2 loops (Fig. 4greenthread).

Round 5:Work circular peyote stitchwith 2A in each stitch between eachtop 2A from the loops in Round 2 toadd a total of 16A. Step up through

the first 2A added in this round(Fig. 4blue thread).Note:This roundwill be outside of Round 4.

Round 6:String 3D, pass through thenext 2A of Round 5, through the fol-lowing 2A of Round 2, and the next2A of Round 5; repeat three times toadd a total of 4 picots (12D)(Fig. 4red thread). Secure the threadand trim. Set aside.

Repeat entire step nine times for atotal of 10 strap bezels. Set the bezelsaside.

2) CLASP BUTTON.Stitch the buttonend of the clasp:Connecting bezel:Use 4' of waxed thread

to repeat Rounds 14 of Step 1.Repeat Round 5, this time only add-ing 6 two-drop peyote stitches for atotal of 12A. Weave through beads

to exit the first 2A. Repeat Round 6,this time only adding 3 picots for atotal of 9D. Exit from the nearest 2Ain Round 2 (Fig. 5blue thread).

Strip:String 1A and pass through thenext A of Round 2. String 1A and

pass through the next B of Round 3.

String 1A and pass back through thelast A added (Fig. 5red thread). String1A and pass through the first A

MATERIALS

13 g matte olive size 15 seed beads (A)3 g raspberry gold luster size 15 seed

beads (B)3 g raspberry gold luster size 11 seed

beads (C)8 g olive gold luster 3mm drops (D)1

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