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Victorian Impressions [ Elizabeth Murray ]

Lost and Found[ Yelena Yershova ]

Wooded Wonderland [ Jess Italia Lincoln ]

Cascade of Shades[ Elizabeth Murray ]

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135 Project Resource Guide

138 Techniques

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12 Summer DropsSOLANGE FARAH

13 River of DreamsPATTIE SMITH

14 Global PearlsJAMIE HOGSETT

15 Circles & SquaresSUSAN SPIER AND JOAN MILLER

16 Celebration of LifeNANCEE SANDERS

17 Surprise PartyCHRISTINA DAUENHAUER

18 TandemCAROLE RODGERS

19 Button ChainLESLIE ROGALSKI

20 Grecian RelicsJEANETTE RYAN

21 Caramel SwirlCINDY WIMMER

22 Smoldering HeartsMADALYNNE HOMME

23 Blushing BaublesDEBBIE BLAIR

24 Triple FeatureNANCY CHASE

25 Arachne’s TreasureJAMIE HOGSETT

26 Wild Wrist WrapMARY SOUCY

27 Crystal SquaredDIANA THOMAS-WILLIS

28 Silver GardenMELISSA FORTNER

29 Chain RulesJENNA COLYAR-COOPER

30 By My SeaPATRICIA DUGMORE

31 To the BeachKELLY ANGELEY

32 Fiberoptic OceanographyKRISTA TSEU

33 Kyanite BricksSARA RICHARDSON

34 Double-Clasp BraceletSTEPHANIE SERSICH

35 Serene BlueSAMANTHA KILGORE

36 Emerald GardenCINDY WIMMER

37 Lady in the LakeMICHELLE MACH

38 Olive AssortmentJAMIE HOGSETT

39 Acorn-icopiaMICHELLE MACH

40 That’s a Wrap!JEANNE BARTA CRAINE

41 By HeartGAEA CANNADAY

42 Smirking SkeletonJAMIE HOGSETT

43 Drawn to LoveCASSIE DONLEN

44 Strawberry LimeadeMICHELLE MACH

45 Cherries JubileeDEBBIE BLAIR

46 It Doesn’t Hurt to DreamSARA RICHARDSON

47 Bright AmuletJAMIE HOGSETT

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52 Stephanie’s HeartCHRISTINE STRUBE

54 Hearts GaloreLISA LIDDY

56 Angel of HarlemDANIELLE FOX

57 Bohemian RocksMARCELLA AUSTENFELD

58 Sand, Sea, and SkyANN MARIE HODRICK

60 Farmer’s MarketANNE PERRY

61 Frog RoyaleDEBBIE BLAIR

62 Gentle SpringLORELEI EURTO

64 Klimt’s KissMARLENE BLESSING

66 Time’s ToolboxMELANIE BROOKS

67 Woodland Dragonfl yMELANIE BROOKS

68 Song of EgyptMARLENE BLESSING

70 Flirty GirlMELINDA BARTA

71 Indigo TulipLORELEI EURTO


necklaces72 Harbour Island’s JewelsALICE BILELLO

74 Falling LeavesSUSAN WHITE

76 Pearls of IsisTERRI WLASCHIN

77 Spring LightKAREN JOHNSTON

78 Keys to My HeartDENISE YEZBAK MOORE

80 Seaweed and UrchinsHEATHER POWERS

81 Disc DelishMARLENE BLESSING

82 Borosilicate BranchesJESS ITALIA LINCOLN

84 Obsidian PetalsMEREDITH DUERS

85 Scarlet & StarburstsHEATHER DESIMONE

86 Queen of HeartsTRACY VAN VOORST

88 Soda PopMELINDA BARTA

89 Trypillian SpiritMARIA RYPAN

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earrings120 Enchanted ForestHEATHER TRUDEAU

Woodland SparkleLARISSA SPAFFORD

121 BluebellsMICHELLE MACH

Ferris WheelsJANE DICKERSON

122 Mrs. Roper’s EarringsTRACEY JOHNSON

Rosy SunriseDANIELLE FOX

90 Gears of EleganceMELANIE BROOKS

92 Unlock Your DreamsDANIELLE FOX

93 Hothouse BouquetCYNTHIA DEIS

94 Rings of LoveCARRIE MCMAHON

96 Metal MelangeMELINDA BARTA

98 Dandelion WineGLORIANNE LJUBICH

99 Nouveau RicheDANIELLE FOX

100 Sunset LariatSUSAN SHANNON

102 Plum BlossomsDANIELLE FOX

103 Earthy DelightsMARLENE BLESSING

104 Copper KingERIN STROTHER

106 Fantasy FiligreeANN MARIE HODRICK

108 Falling LeafCRISTI CLOTHIER

109 TidepoolMELISSA J. LEE

110 Lucky TurquoiseJAMIE HOGSETT

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111 Very VarasiteCARTER SEIBELS SINGH

112 Crazy for Lacy AgateDANIELLE FOX

113 Fool’s Gold ForeverDANIELLE FOX

123 Blooming LanternSTEPHANIE SERSICH

Mixed BlossomsDENISE PECK

124 Waterfall Crystal EarringsGLENDA PAUNONEN

Hula Hoop EarringsREBEKAH GOUGH

125 Whimsical WhisksDENISE PECK

Silverlake EarringsJENNA COLYAR-COOPER

126 Tourmaline FansLOELLA MEDINA

Fluted FlowerSALLY STEVENS

127 Amethyst DewdropsTERESA LAWRENCE

Copper ChicCAROLE RODGERS

128 Gears for EarsMELINDA BARTA

Roller Girl SARA RICHARDSON

129 Caged HeartMOLLY SCHALLER

Egg DropHEATHER POWERS

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presents

I’ve been a jewelry-magazine editor for nearly a decade. And

if there’s one thing this experience has taught me about you,

our jewelry-magazine reader, it is that you want lots and lots of

projects so that you can learn new techniques, soak in inspira-

tion, and get ideas for your own jewelry designs. With that

in mind, we’ve put together the second-annual edition

of 101 Bracelets, Necklaces, and Earrings, a grand

compilation of favorite projects from some

of your favorite beading magazines,

including Stringing, Step-by-Step Beads,

Bead Star, and more.

I guarantee that your creative juices will be fl owing, with so much inspira-

tional fodder at your fi ngertips! Start with the bracelet section, for instance.

Here, you’ve got thirty-six different beaded bracelet designs to peruse with

just about every type of bracelet (single-strand, multistrand, charm, cuff, and

more) and every imaginable material (pearls, glass beads, wood beads, and

more) represented. The necklace and earring sections are just as diverse.

Whatever style you’re looking for—simple, bold, short, long—it’s in here. Study

each of the forty-fi ve beaded necklaces and your jewelry-making horizons

will surely be expanded. Then sift through the twenty earring designs and

start dreaming about the possibilities for accessorizing your lovely lobes.

When I’m in a creativity rut, I like to pick up one of the many jewelry maga-

zines sitting in the offi ce and fl ip through its pages. This never fails to get me

excited again about my craft. You probably don’t have rows and rows of

beading magazines surrounding you like I do, but I promise this magazine

is the next-best thing because we’ve picked the greatest projects from all of

them for you and put them in one place. I hope you enjoy our curated collec-

tion of jewelry designs. Indulge yourself in the effusion of precious metals,

pearls, crystals, lampworked beads, and gemstones—the stuff we jewelry

makers equate with heaven.

Happy beading,

EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Jamie Bogner

EDITOR Danielle Fox

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ASSISTANT EDITOR Chloe Chatenever

TECHNICAL EDITORS Bonnie Brooks, Jean Campbell, Jane Dickerson, Jamie Hogsett, Denise Peck,

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Ready...Set...Create!

Designs in this issue of 101 Bracelets,

Necklaces, and Earrings are for inspiration

and personal use only. Beadwork does not rec-

ommend, approve, or endorse any of the adver-

tisers, products, services, or views advertised

in 101 Bracelets, Necklaces, and Earrings. Nor

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in any way. You should, therefore, use your

own judgment in evaluating the advertisers,

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Bracelets, Necklaces, and Earrings. Exact repro-

duction for commercial purposes is contrary to

the spirit of good craftsmanship.

For advertising information, call Jim McIntosh at (513) 961-0034, email [email protected].

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ARACHNE’S TREASURE | p. 25

Want ideas for making unique bracelets?

Check out the thirty-six bracelet designs

that follow! Showcased is everything

from single-strand bracelets made with

beading wire and semiprecious stone beads

to multiple-strand bracelets made with

memory wire and wood beads. No two

bracelets are alike!

Blue apatite 16mm coins

Crystal ice 4mm crystal bicones

Blue apatite 4×6mm rondelles

Sterling silver with vintage cabochon 20×25mm box clasp

Hessonite garnet 10×12–13×20mm nuggets


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1 Cut the memory wire into 8 complete loops, with the ends overlapping ¾". Form a simple loop at one end of each wire.

2 Use 1 wire to string 1 silver round, the fi rst hole of 1 spacer bar, 1 silver round, 23 wood rondelles, 1 silver round, the fi rst hole of 1 spacer bar, and 1 silver round. String {1 turquoise round and 1 silver round} six times. String the fi rst hole of 1 spacer bar, 1 silver round, 23 wood rondelles, 1 silver round, the fi rst hole of 1 spacer bar, and 1 silver round. Form a simple loop.

3 Use 1 wire to string 1 silver round, the second hole of the fi rst spacer bar placed in Step 2, 1 silver round, 23 wood rondelles, 1 silver round, the second hole of the next spacer bar, and 3 silver rounds. String {1 tur-quoise round and 1 silver round} fi ve times.

String 2 silver rounds, the second hole of the next spacer bar, 1 silver round, 23 wood rondelles, 1 silver round, the second hole of the fi nal spacer bar, and 1 silver round. Form a simple loop.

4 Repeat Step 2 using the third holes of the spacer bars. Repeat Step 3 using the fourth holes of the spacer bars.

5 Repeat Step 2 using the fi fth holes of the spacer bars. Repeat Step 3 using the sixth holes of the spacer bars.

6 Repeat Step 2 using the seventh holes of the spacer bars. Repeat Step 3 using the eighth holes of the spacer bars.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. All materials: Michaels, and Country Beads.

Summer DropsBRACELET | Solange Farah

What you need:

368 wood 3×2mm rondelles44 turquoise 8mm rounds116 silver-plated 2.5mm rounds4 silver-plated 5×46mm 8-strand

spacer barsAbout 10 complete loops of silver-

plated large bracelet memory wireMemory-wire cuttersRound-nose pliersFlat-nose pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 8"

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| BRACELET River of DreamsPattie Smith

What you need:

FINISHED SIZE: 8¼"

1 Use 10" of wire to string 1 crimp tube and one 9mm jump ring; pass back through the tube and crimp. Repeat eleven times for a total of 12 wires.

2 Use 1 wire to string {1A and 1B} fi fty-fi ve times. String 1A. Place a bead stop on the end of the wire.

3 Use 1 wire to string {1A and 1N} twenty-seven times. String 1A. Place a bead stop on the end of the wire.

4 Use 1 wire to string 1A. String {1H and 1K} thirty-two times. String 1H and 1A. Place a bead stop on the end of the wire.

5 Use 1 wire to string {1C and 1L} twenty-one times. String 1C. Place a bead stop on the end of the wire.

6 Use 1 wire to string {1C and 1P} twenty- eight times. String 1C. Place a bead stop on the end of the wire.

7 Use 1 wire to string {1C and 1J} fi fty times. String 1C. Place a bead stop on the end of the wire.

8 Use 1 wire to string 1D. String {1M, 1H, 1D, and 1H} thirteen times. String 1M and 1D. Place a bead stop on the end of the wire.

9 Use 1 wire to string {1F, 1N, 1F, and 1O} twelve times. String 1F. Place a bead stop on the end of the wire.

10 Use 1 wire to string 91G. Place a bead stop on the end of the wire.

11 Use 1 wire to string 1E. String {1E and 1L} nineteen times. String 2E. Place a bead stop on the end of the wire.

12 Use 1 wire to string {1E and 1Q} twenty- six times. String 1E. Place a bead stop on the end of the wire.

13 Use 1 wire to string {1E and 1I} forty-eight times. String 1E. Place a bead stop on the end of the wire.

14 Use one 8mm jump ring to attach one 9mm jump ring to the ring half of the clasp. Use tape to secure the toggle ring to your work surface.

84 silver-lined aqua size 11° seed beads (A)55 silver-lined chartreuse size 11° seed beads (B)105 iridescent blue size 11° seed beads (C)15 green size 11° seed beads (D)100 teal size 11° seed beads (E)27 iridescent light blue size 8° seed beads (F)118 silver-lined green size 8° seed beads (G)33 green size 8° seed beads (H)48 silver-lined aqua size 6° seed beads (I)50 white-lined aqua size 6° seed beads (J)

32 frosted aqua size 6° seed beads (K)40 aqua 7mm twisted bugle beads (L)14 green 7mm bugle beads (M)39 transparent green 3×5mm rectangles (N)12 transparent dark blue 3×5mm rectangles (O)28 frosted dark blue 3×5mm rectangles (P)26 frosted teal 3×5mm rectangles (Q)1 silver 15mm toggle clasp2 silver 8mm jump rings

2 silver 9mm jump rings24 silver 2mm crimp tubes120" of .018 beading wireWire cuttersCrimping pliersRound-nose pliersFlat-nose pliersBead stopsPainter’s tape or masking tape

15 Separate the 12 strands into 4 groups of 3. Gently form a 4-strand braid, being careful not to dislodge any of the bead stops and keeping the bead strands relatively fl at. Visualize the 4 groups as 2 pairs: Bring the left group of each pair over the group to its right. Bring the group just right of the middle over the group to its left. Continue bringing the left group of each pair over the group to its right and bringing the group just right of the middle over the group to its left until you reach the end of the strands. Beginning at the jump ring and continuing to the end of the strands, gently press down on the braid so that the strands settle into place. Wrap tape around the fi nished braid, about 2" from the end.

16 Remove 1 bead stop and use the strand to string 1 crimp tube and one 9mm jump ring; pass back through the tube and crimp. Repeat eleven times, making sure to attach the strands to the jump ring in the order they end up at the end of the braid. Use one 8mm jump ring to attach the 9mm jump ring to the bar half of the clasp. Remove the tape around the braid.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Bead Treasures bead mixes: Hobby Lobby. Findings: Michaels.

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Global PearlsBRACELET | Jamie Hogsett

1 Slide the needle to the center of the thread. Use both ends of thread to tie a surgeon’s knot.

2 String 1 copper, 12 seed beads, 1 polymer, 1 copper, and 1 teal fi ve times. String 1 copper, 1 seed bead, and 11 gold. Pass back through the last seed bead and copper strung.

3 String 1 seed bead, 1 gold, 1 copper, 1 seed bead, 1 copper, 1 gold, and 1 seed bead. Skip the teal and pass back through

What you need:

79 metallic blue size 11° seed beads31 gold 3x5mm oval pearls31 copper 4x6mm button pearls5 teal 10×12mm oval pearls5 various 16–18mm polymer clay

rounds40" of black 6 lb FireLine beading

threadScissorsSize 12 beading needleThread burner

FINISHED SIZE: 9"

the next copper, polymer (through the seed beads), and copper. Repeat entire step four times. Tie a surgeon’s knot.

4 Pass back through 1 copper, 1 polymer (and seed beads), and 1 copper. *String 1 seed bead, 1 gold, 1 copper, 1 seed bead, 1 copper, 1 gold, and 1 seed bead. Skip the teal and pass back through the next copper, polymer (through the seed beads), and cop-per. Repeat from * three times. String 1 seed bead, 1 gold, 1 copper, 1 seed bead, 1 copper, 1 gold, and 1 seed bead. Pass

through the copper, seed bead, and 11 gold to reinforce the loop. Pass back through all beads. Tie a surgeon’s knot. Trim threads with a thread burner.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Teal pearls: Pearl Concepts. Gold pearls: Lucky Gems & Jewelry Factory. Copper pearls: Austin Gem and Bead. Polymer rounds: Heather Wynn Millican. Similar seed beads: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.

An excerpt from the book CREATE JEWELRY: PEARLS by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett (Interweave, 2007). Find this book at your local bead shop or bookstore. Or order it at (800) 272-2193 or interweavebooks.com.

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| BRACELET Circles & SquaresSusan Spier and Joan Miller

What you need:

6 ceramic 17mm donuts5 sterling silver 10×12mm fi ligree

links1 sterling silver 14mm lobster clasp14 sterling silver 7mm jump rings2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 8"

1 Attach a jump ring to both sides of each fi ligree link and do not close them.

2 Connect the links together by attaching a ceramic donut to each open jump ring from Step 1. Close the jump rings.

3 Add a jump ring on each end of the brace-let and to one of the jump rings, add the lobster clasp. Close the jump rings.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Jump rings and filigree links: Halstead Bead (wholesale only). Ceramic donuts: Joan Miller Porcelain Beads.

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Celebration of LifeBRACELET | Nancee Sanders

What you need:

84 size 6° seed beads42 assorted 8mm ceramic beads1 silver-plated 18×18 square toggle

clasp4 silver-plated 6mm 16-gauge jump

rings42 colored aluminum copper 9mm

16-gauge jump rings 1 silver-plated 7½" bracelet (about

21 links) 2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 7½"

1 Open 1 jump ring and string 1 seed bead, 1 ceramic bead, and 1 seed bead. Attach the jump ring to the end link on one side of the bracelet; close the jump ring. Repeat for all the links on the bracelet.

2 Attach the square toggle to one end of the bracelet using one 6mm jump ring.

3 Attach the 3 remaining 6mm jump rings together in a chain. Attach one end of the chain to the bar part of the toggle and the other end of the chain to the last link on the end of the bracelet (opposite end from the square toggle).

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Kits: Celebration of Life Jewelry.

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| BRACELET Surprise PartyChristina Dauenhauer

What you need:

54 ceylon cream soda size 11° seed beads (A)53 satin-matte light gold size 11° cylinder beads (B)120 orange-lined clear AB size 11° seed beads (C)93 matte transparent amber AB size 11° seed beads (D)108 matte transparent dark topaz AB size 11° seed beads (E)104 matte opaque crimson size 11° seed beads (F)108 transparent gold violet size 11° seed beads (G)119 frost dark rose size 11° cylinder beads (H)45 gold-lined transparent light amber size 11° seed beads (I)29 opaque dark magenta luster size 11° seed beads (J)40 matte opaque seafoam green size 11° seed beads (K)78 opaque turquoise luster size 11° seed beads (L)46 transparent brown size 11° seed beads (M)2 matte opaque beige size 11° seed beads (N)2 opaque yellow luster size 11° seed beads (O)2 silver-lined transparent yellow size 11° seed beads (P)40 transparent mustard yellow size 8° seed beads (Q)52 light-red-lined transparent light amber size 8° seed beads (R)154 metallic silver size 15° hex seed beads (S)38 dark-aquamarine-lined clear size 15° seed beads (T)12 transparent root beer size 2 (4.5mm) bugle beads (U)9 metallic dark bronze size 5 (12mm) twisted bugle beads (V)19 metallic silver-lined teal blue size 5 bugle beads (W)2 white 3mm crystal pearls1 Thai silver 3mm cube1 sterling silver 13mm diamond toggle clasp2 Bali silver 11×11mm bead caps2 sterling silver 2" eye pins26 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes110½" of .014 beading wireTransparent tape, round-nose pliers, fl at-nose pliersChain-nose pliers, crimping pliers, wire cutters

1 Use 82" of wire to string 1 crimp tube and 1 eye pin; pass back through the tube and crimp. Repeat entire step twelve times, to attach 13 wires to the eye pin.

2 Use 1 wire to string 1S and 1A. String {1B and 1A} fi fty-three times. String 1S.

3 String 1 crimp tube and the other eye pin; pass back through the tube and crimp.

4 Use 1 wire to string 1S, 120C, and 1S. Repeat Step 3.

5 Use 1 wire to string 1S, 20D, 2P, 49D, 1O, 1N, the Thai silver cube, 1N, 1O, 24D, and 1S. Repeat Step 3.

6 Use 1 wire to string 1S, 108E, and 1S. Repeat Step 3.

7 Use 1 wire to string 1S, 104F, and 1S. Repeat Step 3.

8 Use 1 wire to string 1S, 108G, and 1S. Repeat Step 3.

9 Use 1 wire to string 1S, 119H, and 1S. Repeat Step 3.

10 Use 1 wire to string 1S and 2I. String {1I and 1Q} forty times. String 3I and 1S. Repeat Step 3.

11 Use 1 wire to string 1S and 2J. String {2R and 1J} twenty-six times. String 1J and 1S. Repeat Step 3.

12 Use 1 wire to string 1S and 2K. String {1W and 2K} nineteen times. String 1S. Repeat Step 3.

13 Use 1 wire to string 1S and 2L. String {1T and 2L} thirty-eight times. String 1S. Repeat Step 3.

14 Use 1 wire to string 1S, 3M, and 1U. String {2M, 1U, 2M, and 1V} nine times. String 2M, 1U, 2M, 1U, 3M, and 1S. Repeat Step 3.

15 Use 1 wire to string 130S. Repeat Step 3.

16 Use 1 eye pin to string 1 bead cap and 1 crystal pearl; form a wrapped loop that attaches to one half of the clasp. Repeat for the other half of the clasp.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Cylinder beads and toggle clasp: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Bali silver bead caps: INM Crystal. Crystal pearls, seed beads, crimp tubes, eye pins, and beading wire: FusionBeads.com. Thai silver bead: Gemshow-Online Jewelry Supply. Bugle beads: Michaels.

FINISHED SIZE: 8"

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TandemBRACELET | Carole Rodgers

What you need:

FINISHED SIZE: 7"

Hematite bracelet

31 hematite 3.5×13mm 2-hole bar beads

35 silver-plated 4mm round fl uted metal beads

32 silver-plated 2×4mm disc spacer beads

1 silver 15mm 3-strand round box clasp

6 silver 2mm crimp beads27" of .018 sterling-plated fl exible beading wire

Red tortoise-shell bracelet

44 red tortoise-shell 3.5×13mm 2-hole dome-top beads

43 gold-plated 1×4mm disc spacer beads

6 gold-plated 4mm round fl uted metal beads

1 gold 3-strand clasp6 gold 2mm crimp beads27" of .015 gold-plated fl exible

beading wireWire cuttersCrimping pliers

Hematite bracelet

1 Cut the beading wire into three 9" pieces. String 1 fl uted bead and 1 crimp bead. Pass the wire through the middle hole of the clasp and back through the fl uted bead and crimp.

2 Push the wire up so you have about a 4mm loop around the clasp loop and about a ½" tail. Secure the crimp with crimping pliers and trim the excess wire.

3 String 1 silver disc alternating with 1 hematite bead until you have used all 32 silver discs and 31 hematite beads. String 1 crimp and 1 fl uted bead and pass the wire through the middle loop of the clasp. Leave a little ease so the bracelet will bend comfortably. Bring the wire back through the fl uted bead and crimp, leaving a 4mm loop of wire around the clasp loop. Secure the crimp and trim the excess wire.

4 Place your bracelet on a fl at surface. Adjust the hematite beads so they alter-nate directions through the length of the bracelet, starting with 1 bead pointing up.

5 Attach the second wire to the outside loop of the clasp that is closest to a bead that is pointing up. You will have 16 up beads and 15 down beads.

6 String 1 hematite bead and 1 fl uted bead. Continue across bracelet passing through 1 hematite and picking up 1 fl uted bead as you go. When you reach the end of the bracelet, make sure the wire is the same length as the middle one. Attach the wire to the loop on the clasp as before, secure the crimp with crimping pliers, and trim the excess wire.

7 Attach the remaining strand as you did the previous strands. Starting with a bead that is pointing down, string 1 hematite bead and 1 fl uted bead until you reach the other side of the bracelet. Secure this end of the beading wire as before and trim the excess wire.

Red tortoise-shell bracelet

1 Using gold wire, string 1 crimp, 1 fl uted bead, and the middle loop of the clasp. Bring the wire back through the fl uted bead and crimp. Secure the crimp and trim the excess wire.

2 String the dome beads alternating with the gold spacer discs. Use alternate holes on the dome beads so all the domes face up. Continue stringing until all the dome and spacer beads have been used.

3 String 1 crimp tube, 1 fl uted bead, and the middle loop on the other clasp. Secure the strand as before and trim the excess wire.

4 Because the domes all have to face up, your beads should already be in an alternating pattern. Place the beads on a fl at surface and attach 1 wire to the outside loop of the clasp. String the remaining holes on the dome beads and secure the wire to the other end of the clasp. Repeat for the fi nal strand.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Hematite and red tortoise-shell beads: Wild Things Beads. Similar fluted metal beads and gold-plated spacer discs: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Silver-plated disc spacer beads: Ayla’s Originals.

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| BRACELET

What you need:

3 g size 11° cylinder beads (contrast color to your button colors)22–26 vitrail 4mm crystal bicones60 small mother-of-pearl “shirt” buttons, 3/8" diameter,

1 or 2 holes30–35 medium buttons, ½" diameter, 1, 2, or 4 holes10–12 large buttons, ¾" diameter, 1 or 2 holesBraided beading thread6½" of polyester chain, about 32 links Size 10 or 12 beading needleScissors

FINISHED SIZE: 7½"

1 Stack your buttons in the same quantity as your number of crystals, with 2 to 3 buttons per stack. Some stacks can have medium and small buttons, some may use the large, medium, and small buttons. Retain 1 small button for the back of each stack. Make a small pile of seed beads and crystals for convenience.

2 Space the 3-bead stacks evenly alongside the length of your chain. Have at least 9 stacks using the large buttons.

3 Thread your needle to the middle of a 24" piece of thread and bring the ends together to use the thread doubled. Start with 1 stack: leaving a 4" tail, string 7 seed beads, 1 small button (for the underside of the stack), 1 large button, 1 medium button, and 1 small button. String 1 seed bead, 1 crystal, and 1 seed bead. Pass back through the small, medium, large, and small buttons. String 7 seed beads.

4 Locate the center link in your chain. Tie a secure square knot between your working thread and the two tails; pull the beads together snugly to form a complete loop of beads. Knot again to secure. Pass the needle carefully through the seed beads to hide the thread end and trim. Thread the tails on a needle and repeat to hide the ends. Trim excess.

5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to attach each large stack of buttons along the chain. Be sure to include a small button on the underside of each stack. Space the large stacks evenly along the length of the chain.

6 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to add the smaller stacks evenly spaced between the large stacks. String the small buttons on the undersides of all stacks. The fuller the bracelet, the better it will look!

7 On the second-to-last link of the chain, add a medium or small 2-button stack without a crystal; this will be used as the closure button. Not using the crystal makes it easier to slip the loop over it as the clasp.

8 For the loop, use a doubled thread as for the buttons. String enough seed beads to pass snugly but easily over your non-crystal button. Once your loop size is determined, knot the thread ends together through the end link in a snug square knot and fi nish off as in Step 4.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Polyester chain: Beadalon (wholesale only).

Button Chain Leslie Rogalski

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Grecian RelicsBRACELET | Jeanette Ryan

What you need:

7' of copper 16-gauge dead-soft wire 8 copper 16-gauge 6.5mm ID

jump rings 10 copper 18-gauge 5.5mm ID

jump rings 6 round 12mm Greek ceramic beads 1 copper claspRound-nose pliersChain-nose pliersFlat-nose pliersFlush cuttersChasing hammerBench blockPolishing cloth (optional)Liver of sulfur (optional)Steel wool (optional)

FINISHED SIZE: 8"

1 Cut twelve 3" pieces of wire and make a small spiral on each one, leaving the center loops large enough to accommodate the 16-gauge wire. Gently hammer each spiral on the bench block. Set them aside.

2 Cut six 2½ " pieces of wire. Take a wire, and make a simple loop on one side, slide on a spiral, a bead, and another spiral. Make a simple loop on the other side. Repeat until you have a total of 6 beaded links.

3 Cut fi ve 6" pieces of wire. Lightly hammer them on the bench block. Make a simple loop on one end of each piece. Spiral the other end in the opposite direction, right up to the simple loop. Set these charms aside.

4 Connect the simple loops with two 16-gauge jump rings. Connect each charm to bracelet with two 18-gauge jump rings.

5 Connect the clasp to one end of the bracelet, and a 16-gauge jump ring to the other side. If you wish, antique with liver of sulfur, buff with steel wool, and polish.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Greek ceramic beads: The Mykonos or Fundametals. Copper wire: Fundametals or Thunderbird Supply Co.

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Caramel SwirlCindy Wimmer

What you need:

2½ ' of pure copper 16-gauge wire 2' of pure copper 18-gauge wire 5 lampworked 13mm beadsRound-nose pliersChain-nose pliersFlat-nose pliersFlush cuttersBall-peen hammerBench blockLiver of sulfur (optional)Fine steel wool, #0000 (optional)Rotary tumbler (optional)

FINISHED SIZE: 8"

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1 Cut four 5" pieces of 16-gauge copper wire.

2 Using the tips of the round-nose pliers, grasp the wire and make a loop. Hold the loop toward the back of the pliers and spiral the wire for one complete rotation around the fi rst loop.

3 Hold the spiral with the fl at-nose pliers, and using your fi ngers, guide and bend the wire in a circle shape about 15mm in diameter. The outer circle should not touch the spiral.

4 At the top of the spiral, use fl at-nose pliers to bend the wire up 45°. Trim the wire to ½ ". Make a simple loop.

5 Slightly hammer the circle to fl atten the link.

6 Repeat Steps 2–5 to make 3 more links.

7 For the clasp, use 5" of copper wire, and create a round link as in Steps 2–5. But this time hold the wire at the top of the spiral toward the back of the round-nose pliers. Roll the wire over the jaws to create a swan-style clasp. Trim the excess wire. Hammer the top of the hook and the circular part of the link.

8 Thread 1½ " pieces of 18-gauge wire through the lampworked beads, and start a wrapped loop on each side. Connect to the spiral links and complete the wrapped loops. Be sure that the loops are perpendicular to one another. On the last bead, after connect-ing the fi rst side to the last spiral, fi nish with a larger wrapped loop to serve as the eye for the hook. Hammer to fl atten the eye.

9 If you choose to patina the bracelet, dip the bracelet in liver of sulfur, rinse in cold water, and buff with steel wool. For a nice shine, place the piece in a tumbler for an hour.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Lampworked beads by Marilyn Jones: Novelty Beads.

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Smoldering HeartsBRACELET | Madalynne Homme

1 Use one 8mm jump ring to attach the lobster clasp to one end of the chain.

2 Use 1 head pin to string 1 daisy spacer, 1 fi re-polished glass round, 1 bead cap, 1 daisy spacer, and one 4mm crystal bicone; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the other end of the chain. Repeat the wrapped- loop dangle sequence fi ve times, spacing the dangles out on the chain.

3 Use 1 head pin to string 1 daisy spacer, 1 glass heart, and 1 copper metal bicone; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the center of the chain. Repeat entire step twice, spacing the dangles out on the chain.

4 Use 1 head pin to string one 6mm bicone; form a wrapped loop that attaches to one point on the chain. Repeat entire step four times, spacing the dangles out on the chain.

5 Repeat Step 4 using the remaining crystal bicones and all three types of pearls.

6 Use one 6mm jump ring to attach 1 crystal rivoli pendant to the chain. Repeat entire step four times, spacing the pendants out on the chain.

7 Use the 10mm jump and split rings to attach the copper-heart charms to the chain, spacing them out on the chain.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Glass hearts: Venetian Bead Shop. Crystal rivoli pendants: Artbeads.com. Copper oval chain: Michaels. All other materials: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.

What you need:

6 copper AB 4mm crystal bicones5 crystal AB2X 6mm crystal bicones5 copper AB 8mm crystal bicones5 copper-foiled 12mm crystal rivoli

pendants6 amber AB 10mm fi re-polished

glass rounds3 copper 20mm foil-lined glass hearts4 copper 8×6mm potato pearls6 copper 9mm coin pearls5 copper 8×10mm rice pearls3 copper 3mm metal bicones15 copper 4mm daisy spacers12 copper 13–40mm assorted

heart charms

FINISHED SIZE: 8¼"

6 copper 14×4mm bead caps1 copper 8×15mm lobster clasp34 copper 24-gauge 2" ball-end

head pins5 copper 6mm jump rings10 copper 8mm jump rings1 copper 10mm jump ring3 copper 10mm split rings72" of copper 10×7mm oval chainWire cuttersRound-nose pliersChain-nose pliersFlat-nose pliersSplit-ring pliers

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| BRACELET Blushing BaublesDebbie Blair

1 Cut the brass chain into one 3½" piece and two 2¼" pieces. Cut the gunmetal chain into two 2¼" pieces. Cut the copper chain into four 2¼" pieces.

2 Use 1 head pin to string 1 pearl; form a wrapped loop. Repeat thirty-seven times using the remaining pearls and head pins for a total of 38 pearl dangles.

3 Use one 4mm jump ring to attach 1 pearl dangle to the 3½" antique brass chain. Repeat thirty-seven times to attach the remaining pearl dangles at random to the same chain.

4 Use one 6mm jump ring to attach one end of 1 gunmetal chain, one 2¼" brass chain, and 2 copper chains to one end of the 3½" brass chain used in Step 3.

5 Attach one 6mm jump ring to the free ends of the previous chains, then attach one 6mm jump ring to the previous jump ring.

6 Repeat Step 4 using the other end of the 3½" brass chain. Use one 6mm jump ring to attach the lobster clasp to the other ends of the chains.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. All materials: FusionBeads.com.

What you need:

7 cream 8mm crystal pearls4 peach 8mm crystal pearls2 powder almond 8mm crystal pearls5 cream 10mm crystal pearls3 peach 10mm crystal pearls1 powder almond 10mm crystal pearl10 cream 12mm crystal pearls3 peach 12mm crystal pearls3 powder almond 12mm crystal pearls1 brass-plated 7×12mm lobster clasp38 brass 4mm jump rings5 brass 6mm jump rings38 brass 24-gauge 1½" head pins11" of copper 6.5×10mm half-fl at

curb chain5" of gunmetal 6.5×10mm half-fl at

curb chain9" of brass 6.5×10mm half-fl at

curb chainRound-nose pliersChain- or fl at-nose pliersWire cutters

FINISHED SIZE: 8"

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Triple FeatureBRACELET | Nancy Chase

What you need:

42 dark green enameled copper 18-gauge 5/32" ID jump rings 44 copper 18-gauge 5/32" ID jump rings 2 silver 8mm OD jump rings 20" of .014 clear beading wire 4 silver crimp beads4 silver crimp covers59 multicolored 8mm pearls1 sterling silver triple-strand box clasp with safety claspFlat-nose pliersChain-nose pliersFlush cuttersCrimping pliersBead mat (optional)

FINISHED SIZE: 7½"

4 Thread a crimp bead onto a 10" piece of beading wire, leaving a 1½" tail. Loop the end of the wire through a loop on the box clasp (on either side of the chain) and back through the crimp bead. Crimp the bead and leave a 1" tail.

5 Thread 29 pearls onto the wire. Add a crimp bead, then thread the wire through the corresponding loop on the other half of the box clasp, back through the crimp bead, and through a few pearls if possible. Crimp the bead and trim the excess wire.

6 Repeat Steps 4–5 for the other side, threading 30 pearls onto the wire.

1 Make a 2-in-2 chain by attaching 2 open copper jump rings to a pair of green closed jump rings. Close the open rings onto the closed pair.

2 Repeat Step 1, alternating the copper jump rings with the green jump rings, until you make a chain about 6¼" long.

3 Open the silver jump rings. Attach a ring to both ends of the chain. Open the box clasp, making sure the two halves line up so it will close correctly. Place the silver jump rings in the middle loops of the box clasp. Close the rings.

7 Open the crimp covers. Carefully cover each crimp using the top part of the crimp-ing pliers.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Box clasp: Nina Designs. Jump rings: Metal Designz. Pearls: JC Pearls Co. Crimp beads, crimp covers, and beading wire: Artbeads.com.

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What you need:

16 blue apatite 4×6mm rondelles9 blue apatite 16mm coins9 hessonite garnet 10×12–13×20mm nuggets18 light sapphire brandy 4mm crystal bicones19 crystal ice 4mm crystal bicones1 sterling silver with vintage cabochon 20×25mm box clasp6 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes30" of silver .014 beading wireWire cuttersMagical Crimp Forming pliers or crimping pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 8"

1 Attach 10" of wire to one half of the clasp using a crimp tube. String 1 light sapphire brandy bicone, 1 coin, 1 light sapphire brandy bicone, 1 rondelle, 1 crystal ice bicone, 1 nugget, 1 crystal ice bicone, and 1 rondelle three times, omitting the fi nal rondelle. String 1 crimp tube and the other half of the clasp. Pass back through the tube and crimp.

2 Attach 10" of wire to one half of the clasp using a crimp tube. String 1 crystal ice bicone, 1 nugget, 1 crystal ice bicone, 1 rondelle, 1 light sapphire brandy bicone, 1 coin, 1 light sapphire brandy bicone, and 1 rondelle three times, omitting the fi nal rondelle. String 1 crimp tube and the other half of the clasp. Pass back through the tube and crimp.

3 Attach 10" of wire to one half of the clasp using a crimp tube. String 1 crystal ice bicone and 1 rondelle. String 1 light sapphire brandy bicone, 1 coin, 1 light sapphire brandy bicone, 1 rondelle, 1 crystal ice bicone, 1 nugget, 1 crystal ice bicone, and 1 rondelle three times, omitting the fi nal rondelle. String 1 crimp tube and the other half of the clasp. Pass back through the tube and crimp.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more infor-mation. Apatite rondelles and coins: Dakota Stones. Garnet: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Swarovski crystal bicones: Beyond Beadery. Clasp: Jess Imports.

| BRACELET Arachne’s TreasureJamie Hogsett

An excerpt from the book CREATE JEWELRY: STONES by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett (Interweave, 2008). Find this book at your local bead shop or bookstore. Or order it at (800) 272-2193 or interweavebooks.com.

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Wild Wrist WrapBRACELET | Mary Soucy

1 Form a simple loop on one end of the memory wire. Use 1 jump ring to attach 1 fl ower to the loop.

2 Mix all the bugle beads together into one pile. Mix all the 5mm rubber rings together in a second pile. Mix all the 7mm rubber rings together in a third pile.

3 Use the memory wire to string 1 seed bead. String {1 bugle bead, 1 daisy spacer, one 5mm rubber ring, one 7mm rubber ring (a different color than the previous 5mm rubber ring), one 5mm rubber ring (the same color as the previous 5mm rubber ring), and 1 daisy spacer} fi fteen times. String the remaining bugle bead and the remaining seed bead.

4 Repeat Step 1 on the other end of the memory wire.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Seed beads, rub-ber rings, and flexible bugle beads: MyELEMENTS. Plexiglas flowers, findings, and wire: Bead Me a Story.

What you need:

FINISHED SIZE: 2½" (diameter)

2 white with green stripes size 6° seed beads

20 green 5mm rubber rings10 purple 5mm rubber rings6 white 7mm rubber rings5 green 7mm rubber rings4 purple 7mm rubber rings1 purple 2.5×38mm polymer clay

bugle bead2 purple 2.5×50mm polymer clay

bugle beads1 sky blue 2.5×38mm polymer clay

bugle bead2 sky blue 2.5×50mm polymer clay

bugle beads

4 kiwi 2.5×50mm polymer clay bugle beads

2 white chip 2.5×38mm polymer clay bugle beads

2 black 2.5×50mm polymer clay bugle beads

2 green 2.5×75mm polymer clay bugle beads

2 black/purple 15–25mm Plexiglas fl owers

30 silver-plated 6mm daisy spacers2 black 4mm anodized aluminum

jump rings37½" of bracelet-size memory wireMemory-wire cutters2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliersRound-nose pliers

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Crystal SquaredDiana Thomas-Willis

What you need:

52 emerald AB 4mm crystal bicones25 two-tone black-and-silver 4mm

faceted fi re-polished rounds25 silver-plated 12×9mm open-

square charms1 sterling silver 8×14mm square

box clasp77 silver-plated 1" head pins27 sterling silver 4mm jump rings62" (77 links) of textured black

enamel-coated vintage aluminum 3×4mm cable chain

Chain-nose pliersRound-nose pliersWire cutters

FINISHED SIZE: 7¼"

1 Use 1 jump ring to attach one half of the box clasp to one end of the chain. Repeat to attach the other half of the clasp to the other end of the chain.

2 Use 1 head pin to string 1 crystal bicone. Form a wrapped loop that attaches to the fi rst link. Repeat to attach 1 crystal bicone to the second link.

3 Use 1 head pin to string 1 fi re-polished round. Form a wrapped loop that attaches to the hole in 1 charm. Use 1 jump ring to attach the charm to the next chain link.

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4 Use 1 head pin to string 1 crystal bicone; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the next chain link. Repeat to attach 1 crystal bicone to the next chain link.

5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 twenty-four times.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Black enamel-coated vintage aluminum chain: Bonkers for Beads. Crystals, fire-polished rounds, square charms, head pins, and jump rings: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Sterling silver clasp: Star’s Clasps.

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Silver GardenBRACELET | Melissa Fortner

What you need:

2 sterling silver 3mm rounds11 Thai silver 1.5×5mm cornerless rectangles10 sterling silver 5×7mm tubes4 Thai silver 12mm starfl ower charms3 Thai silver 14mm 5-petal fl ower charms3 Thai silver 10×18mm rose charms1 sterling silver 6×10mm lobster clasp1 sterling silver 7mm soldered jump ring2 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes2 sterling silver 3mm crimp covers10" of .019 beading wireCrimping pliersWire cutters

FINISHED SIZE: 6¼"

1 Use the beading wire to string 1 crimp tube and the soldered jump ring; pass back through the tube and crimp. Cover the tube with a crimp cover.

2 String {1 silver round and 1 silver tube} fi ve times. String 1 silver round, 1 cornerless rectangle, 1 starfl ower charm, 1 cornerless rectangle, one 5-petal charm, 1 cornerless rectangle, 1 rose charm, 1 cornerless rectan-gle, 1 starfl ower charm, 1 cornerless rectangle, 1 rose charm, 1 cornerless rectangle, 1 starfl ower charm, 1 cornerless rectangle, one 5-petal charm, 1 cornerless rectangle, 1 rose charm, 1 cornerless rectangle, one 5-petal charm, 1 cornerless rectangle, 1 starfl ower charm, and 1 cornerless rectangle.

3 String {1 silver round and 1 silver tube} fi ve times. String 1 silver round, 1 crimp tube, and the lobster clasp. Pass back through the tube; crimp and cover.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Similar Thai silver beads: Shiana. Findings: Bead Boutique.

TIP: When stringing tube-shaped beads, you may need to leave a little slack when crimping to allow the tube beads to bend around your wrist. Check to be sure the bracelet has the fl exibility to bend around your wrist before crimping the fi nal tube.

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What you need:

350 antique silver-plated 5mm daisy spacers

1 sterling silver 14×21mm lobster clasp

3 sterling silver 8mm jump rings7 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes7 sterling silver 3mm crimp covers42" of .019 beading wireWire cuttersCrimping pliersChain-nose pliers

Chain Rules | BRACELET Jenna Colyar-Cooper

FINISHED SIZE: 8"

1 Use 6" of beading wire to string 1 crimp tube and 50 spacers. Pass through the tube, snug the spacers, and crimp. Cover the tube with a crimp cover.

2 Use 6" of beading wire to string 1 crimp tube, 50 spacers, and the ring just formed. Pass through the tube and snug the spacers; crimp and cover.

3 Repeat Step 2 fi ve times.

4 Use 1 jump ring to attach the lobster clasp to one end of the chain just created. Use 1 jump ring to attach the remaining jump ring to the other end of the chain.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Daisy spacers, lobster clasp, and jump rings: FusionBeads.com.

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By My SeaBRACELET | Patricia Dugmore

1 Use 1 jump ring to attach 1 green glass bead to the fi rst (“next” for Steps 4 and 7) chain link.

2 Use 1 head pin to string 1 ivory bead and 1 silver round. Form a wrapped loop that attaches to the next chain link.

3 Use 1 jump ring to attach 1 blue glass bead to the next chain link.

4 Repeat Steps 1 and 2. Repeat Step 1.

5 Repeat Step 3. Repeat Steps 2 and 3.

6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 three times.

7 Repeat Steps 1–3.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Finished charm bracelet: Rio Grande. Seaside and sea-glass lampworked beads: Patricia Dugmore. Head pins and jump rings: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.

What you need:

10 blue 10–15mm etched lampworked sea-glass beads10 green 10–15mm etched lampworked sea-glass beads10 ivory 8–14mm assorted lampworked seaside beads10 sterling silver 2mm rounds10 sterling silver 2" head pins20 sterling silver 18-gauge 6mm jump rings1 sterling silver 7" fi nished 6×8mm twisted double-oval chain charm braceletRound-nose pliers2 pairs of chain- or fl at- nose pliersWire cutters

FINISHED SIZE: 7"

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To the BeachKelly Angeley

What you need:

2 light amethyst 4mm crystal bicones2 amethyst 4mm crystal bicones2 Indian sapphire 4mm crystal bicones3 topaz AB 6×4mm crystal rondelles6 striped purple 9mm pressed-glass

shell beads4 clear 17mm Lucite fl at round charms2 pewter 5×10mm minnow charms2 pewter 7–14×12–13mm oval shore-

line charms1 pewter 16×12mm baby puffer

fi sh charm1 sterling silver 8×12mm

bucket and 4×10mm shovel charm with 6mm jump ring

1 sterling silver 10×14mm sand dollar charm

1 antique silver-plated 9×23mm spindle shell charm

1 sterling silver 10×30mm stamped “To the Beach” charm with 7×10mm soldered jump ring

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FINISHED SIZE: 8"

1 Use 1 brass 7mm jump ring to attach one half of the clasp to one end of the chain. Repeat to attach the other half of the clasp to the other end of the chain.

2 Use the remaining brass 7mm jump ring to attach the “To the Beach” charm to the chain, 1 link from the bar half of the clasp. Place the bracelet on your working surface so that the bar half of the clasp is on the left end of the bracelet and the ring half is on the right.

3 Use 1 sterling silver jump ring to attach 1 Lucite charm to the chain, 1 link to the right of the previous charm/dangle.

4 Use 1 head pin to string 1 Indian sapphire bicone, 1 topaz rondelle, and 1 pressed-glass shell; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the chain, 1 link to the right of the previous charm/dangle.

5 Use one 4mm brass jump ring to attach the brass sand dollar charm to the chain, 1 link to the right of the previous charm/dangle.

6 Use 1 head pin to string 1 amethyst bicone and 1 pressed-glass shell; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the chain, 1 link to the right of the previous charm/dangle.

7 Repeat Step 3, using 1 spindle shell charm. Repeat Step 6, using 1 light amethyst bicone. Repeat Step 3, using 1 shoreline charm. Repeat Step 3. Repeat Step 3, using 1 pewter minnow. Repeat Step 4. Repeat Step 5, using the brass sea-horse charm. Repeat Step 3, using 1 pewter minnow. Repeat Step 3, using the puffer fi sh charm. Repeat Step 4, using 1 ame-thyst bicone in place of the Indian sapphire bicone. Repeat Step 3, using 1 shoreline charm. Repeat Step 3. Repeat Step 3, using

the bucket and shovel charm, and the attached jump ring. Repeat Step 6, using 1 light amethyst bicone. Repeat Step 5, using the brass starfi sh charm. Repeat Step 3. Repeat Step 3, using the sterling silver sand dollar charm.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Crystals, sterling silver sand dollar charm, bucket and shovel charm, antique silver-plated spindle shell charm, and brass jump rings and charms (retail source): FusionBeads.com. Pressed-glass shells: Sweet Creek Creations. Lucite charms: Surf City Beads. Pewter minnow and shoreline charms: Mamacita Beadworks. Pewter puffer fish charm: Green Girl Studios. Sterling silver

“To the Beach” charm: Coliebug Beads. Brass charms and jump rings: Vintaj Natural Brass Co. (wholesale only).

1 brass 10×26mm seahorse charm1 brass 15×18mm sand dollar charm1 brass 20×22mm

starfi sh charm1 silver-plated 16×22mm

toggle clasp6 sterling silver 1½"

ball-end head pins

11 sterling silver 6–8mm jump rings2 brass 4mm jump rings3 brass 7mm jump rings7" of sterling silver 5×7mm long-and-

short chain2 pairs of chain-nose pliersRound-nose pliersWire cutters

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What you need:

1 Use a 3" piece of wire to form a wrapped loop attached to the clasp hook. String 1 disc, one 12mm lampworked bead, and 1 disc. Form a wrapped loop.

2 Use 3" of wire to form a wrapped loop attached to the last loop formed. String 1 fi sh bead. Form a wrapped loop.

3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 three times, alternat-ing fi sh and shell beads. Before closing the last loop, attach it to one end of the chain.

4 Tie the end of the yarn to the loop that is connected to the chain. Weave the yarn around the fi rst link, wrapping snugly around the wire loop on the other side of the bead within the link. Tie a knot. Pass through the 2 loops in between links. Knot again. Repeat for the length of the bracelet, alternating the side the yarn covers as you go. Tie a knot on the last loop and trim excess yarn.

5 Use head pins to make six different styles of dangles, eight of each style, one for each link connection. Use wrapped loops to attach 3 dangles on each side of a loop. Make styles in the following confi gurations: Two styles with 1 crystal—8 of one color and 8 of another. One style with 1 Thai silver bead (croissant or origami), with a blue seed bead on each side. One style with a 2mm seamless bead and a stacking of 4 irregularly shaped spacers. One style with a freshwater pearl and a cornerless cube. The fi nal style with 1 disc, 1 boro, 1 disc, and 1 decorative spacer.

RESOURCES: Contact your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Freshwater pearls, crystals, sterling wire, head pins, and sterling round beads: Rio Grande. Borosilicate beads: Karl Tseu of 5 Fish Designs. Thai silver components: Merico.

19 blue size 11° seed beads4 blue size 6° seed beads10 Montana blue 6mm crystal

bicones8 blue zircon AB 6mm crystal bicones8 olivine 6mm freshwater pearls9 borosilicate (boro) 9mm

lampworked beads6 lampworked 12mm beads10 round 2mm seamless

sterling silver beads8 silver 3mm decorative spacers8 Thai silver 4mm cornerless cubes36 irregularly shaped 4–6mm Thai

silver nuggets

25 silver 6mm disc spacers4 Thai silver 10mm origami boxes5 Thai silver 8mm croissant beads2 Thai silver 18mm fi sh beads2 Thai silver 14mm shell beads52 sterling silver 24-gauge 2" head pinsSterling silver clasp hookNovelty yarn2" of sterling chain with

6mm links24" of 20-gauge sterling

silver wireWire cuttersFlat-nose pliersRound-nose pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 8½"

Fiberoptic OceanographyBRACELET | Krista Tseu

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Kyanite BricksSara Richardson

What you need:

9' of silver 20-gauge craft wire21" of .019 beading wire17 kyanite 8×10mm rectangle beads6 pewter triangle 3mm spacer beads6 silver-plated 2mm crimp tubes1 triple-stranded silver-plated

22×10mm clasp with extender chain 16-gauge mandrel, Twist ‘N’ Curl, or

Coiling Gizmo Chain–nose pliersFlush cuttersBead stops

FINISHED SIZE: 6½" (expandable)

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1 Cut three 3' lengths of silver craft wire. Coil one length, with a Twist ‘n’ Curl or a 16g mandrel. Slide off the coil. Repeat twice.

2 With the fl ush cutters, carefully cut six-teen ½ " pieces of the coils made in Step 1.

3 Cut three 7" lengths of beading wire. Secure a bead stop on one end of each length, leaving about a ½ " tail.

4 On the fi rst length, string a spacer bead, a kyanite bead, and a coil. Alternate kyanite beads and coils four more times. String a kyanite bead and another spacer. Secure another bead stopper on the other end of the wire.

5 On the second length, string a spacer bead, a coil, and a kyanite bead. Alternate coils and kyanite beads four more times. String a coil and a spacer bead. Secure another bead stop on the other end of the wire.

6 Repeat Step 4 for the last length of beading wire.

7 Remove the stop from the fi rst length on one side and string on a crimp tube. Loop the wire over the fi rst eye of the clasp and go back through the tube and through the spacer bead. Pull the wire tightly, crimp the tube, and clip the excess beading wire. Repeat to attach the length to the corre-sponding eye on the other half of the clasp.

8 Repeat Step 7 for the second length, attaching it to the middle eyes of both sides of the clasp.

9 Repeat Step 7 for the last length, attach-ing it to the remaining eyes of the clasp.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Similar kyanite beads: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Wire: Parawire. Triangle spacer beads and crimp tubes: Michaels. Beading wire: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Clasp: A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts. Twist ‘n’ Curl: Twist ‘n’ Curl Tools. Bead stops: Bead Stopper Co.

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Double-Clasp BraceletBRACELET | Stephanie Sersich

1 Use 6" of beading wire to string 1 crimp tube and 20 seed beads (or however many will comfortably fi t around a button), then pass back through the crimp tube. Snug the beads and tube so that the loop is tight. Test one of the buttons to be sure that it passes through the loop but doesn’t slip through too easily. Adjust the number of beads in the loop if necessary. Snug the beads, crimp the tube, and trim the wire.

2 String about 2" of beads as desired; the fi rst and last beads strung should have holes large enough to hide crimp tubes.String 1 crimp tube, 6 seed beads, 1 button,

What you need:

About 5 g size 8° seed beads in four colors

35–40 beads in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes (up to 10mm), including several rondelles

2 buttons, each about 14mm4 crimp tubes20" of .024 beading wireCrimping pliersRound-nose pliersFlush cutters

FINISHED SIZE: 8"

and 6 seed beads. Pass back through the crimp tube and pull the tail tight. Crimp the tube and trim the wire.

3 To determine the desired length of the bracelet, make a paper band for your wrist. Mark the loop and button of the fi rst unit on the band; you will make the second unit as long as the remainder of the paper band.

4 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to make the sec-ond half of the bracelet. Link the two clasps.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Lampworked beads: Stephanie Sersich.

An excerpt from the book MAKING JEWELRY WITH GLASS BEADS by Stephanie Sersich (Interweave, 2008). Find this book at your local bead shop or bookstore. Or order it at (800) 272-2193 or interweavebooks.com.

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| BRACELET Serene BlueSamantha Kilgore

What you need:

12 night blue 4mm crystal pearls24 night blue 6mm crystal pearls3 white 8mm double-drilled half-round pearls8 sterling silver 2mm daisy spacers24 sterling silver 4mm bead caps1 sterling silver 10×28mm multistrand S-hook clasp4 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes14½" of .015 beading wireWire cuttersCrimping pliers

1 Use 7¼" of beading wire to string 1 crimp tube and one half of the clasp; pass back through the tube and crimp.

2 String 1 daisy spacer, one 4mm crystal pearl, 1 bead cap, two 6mm crystal pearls, 1 bead cap, and 1 double-drilled pearl.

3 String {1 bead cap, two 6mm crystal pearls, 1 bead cap, one 4mm crystal pearl, 1 daisy spacer, one 4mm crystal pearl, 1 bead cap, two 6mm crystal pearls, 1 bead cap, and 1 double-drilled pearl} twice.

4 String 1 bead cap, two 6mm crystal pearls, 1 bead cap, one 4mm crystal pearl, 1 daisy spacer, 1 crimp tube, and the other half of the clasp; pass back through the tube and crimp.

5 Repeat Steps 1–4 using a second wire and passing the wire through the second holes of the double-drilled pearls.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Similar double-drilled pearls: Rings & Things. Swarovski Elements crystal pearls, clasp, crimp tubes, and bead caps: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Beading wire: Michaels.

FINISHED SIZE: 6½"

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Emerald GardenBRACELET | Cindy Wimmer

What you need:

14" of sterling silver 18-gauge dead-soft wire5 lampworked beads1 sterling silver 14mm toggle clasp2 Thai silver 12mm fl ower beads10 sterling silver 8mm plain bead caps2 Thai silver 8mm fl ower bead caps1 sterling silver 6mm granulated bead cap1 Thai silver 18mm lily cone1 Thai silver 12mm leaf charm2 emerald AB 6mm crystal rounds2 peridot 8mm crystal rounds3 sterling silver 2" head pinsRound-nose pliersFlat-nose pliersFlush cuttersLiver of sulfur (optional)Fine #0000 steel wool (optional)Polishing cloth (optional)Rotary tumbler (optional)

FINISHED SIZE: 8¼"

1 Cut the wire into seven 2" pieces. Make a simple loop on the end of each piece of wire with the thickest part of the jaws of the round-nose pliers.

2 String 1 plain bead cap onto the wire, a lampworked bead, and another plain bead cap. Finish with a simple loop. Repeat for all of the lampworked beads and the 2 Thai silver fl ower beads (without bead caps).

3 Open the simple loop on one of the Thai silver fl ower beads and attach it to the bar of the toggle clasp.

4 Attach a lampworked bead to the fl ower bead and continue to add the remaining 4 lampworked beads. Attach one end of the second fl ower bead to the fi nal lampworked bead, and the other end to the toggle.

5 Use a head pin to string 1 fl ower bead cap, the peridot crystal, and a second fl ower bead cap. Attach to the simple loop on the toggle end of the bracelet with a wrapped loop. Use head pin to string 1 emerald crystal and the granulated bead cap. Form a wrapped loop that attaches to the simple loop. Use head pin to string another emerald crystal and the lily cone. Form a wrapped loop that attaches to the same simple loop.

6 Open the simple loop on the toggle end and slide on the Thai sliver leaf charm.

7 Optional: Dip the bracelet in a liver ofsulfur solution, rinse in cold water, and buff with steel wool. Place in a tumbler for 30 minutes for a nice shine.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Lampworked beads: Novelty Beads. Crystals, bead caps, toggle clasp, and head pins: Artbeads.com. Thai silver lily cone and flower beads: Shiana.

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Lady in the LakeMichelle Mach

What you need:

8 green 6mm fi re-polished cathedral beads

8 blue 6mm fi re-polished cathedral beads

1 blue 7×6mm fi re-polished rondelle1 green 7×6mm fi re-polished rondelle2 green-and-ivory 12×8mm lampworked

rondelles2 blue-and-ivory 12×8mm lampworked

rondelles1 green-and-blue 13×18mm lamp-

worked tube6 sterling silver 4×2mm rondelles1 sterling silver 8×23mm fi ligree

box clasp2 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes11" of .019 beading wireWire cuttersCrimping pliers

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FINISHED SIZE: 83/4"

1 Use the beading wire to string 1 crimp tube and one half of the clasp; pass back through the tube and crimp.

2 String 8 green cathedral beads, 1 green fi re-polished rondelle, and 1 silver rondelle. String {1 green lampworked rondelle and 1 silver rondelle} twice. String the lamp-worked tube and 1 silver rondelle. String {1 blue lampworked rondelle and 1 silver rondelle} twice. String 1 blue fi re-polished rondelle and 8 blue cathedral beads.

3 String 1 crimp tube and the other half of the clasp; pass back through the tube and crimp.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Cathedral beads: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Fire-polished rondelles: Aloha Bead Co. Lampworked rondelles: Grace Lampwork Beads. Lampworked tube: JC Herrell Glass. Silver rondelles: FusionBeads.com. Clasp: Claspon-Claspoff.

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Olive AssortmentBRACELET | Jamie Hogsett

What you need:

4 assorted spotted olive green 10–15×18–20mm lampworked ovals

10 turquoise 5×3mm rondelles5 aquamarine 8–14×5–10mm

faceted nuggets10 Thai silver 2×1mm rondelles1 sterling silver with turquoise inlay

10×22mm box clasp2 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes2 sterling silver 3mm crimp covers10" of green turquoise .019

beading wireWire cuttersCrimping pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 7½"

1 Use the beading wire to string 1 crimp tube and one half of the clasp; pass back through the tube and crimp. Cover the crimp tube with 1 crimp cover.

2 String 1 turquoise rondelle. String {1 Thai silver rondelle, 1 aquamarine nugget, 1 Thai silver rondelle, 1 turquoise rondelle, 1 lampworked oval, and 1 turquoise rondelle} four times. String 1 Thai silver rondelle, 1 aquamarine nugget, 1 Thai silver rondelle, and 1 turquoise rondelle.

3 String 1 crimp tube and the other half of the clasp. Pass back through the tube; crimp and cover.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Lampworked ovals: Nancy Tobey. Turquoise rondelles, aqua-marine nuggets, crimp tubes, crimp covers, and green turquoise beading wire: Soft Flex Co. Thai silver rondelles: Saki Silver. Clasp: Jess Imports.

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Acorn-icopia | BRACELET Michelle Mach

What you need:

2 bronze 3mm glass rounds2 copper 3mm rounds2 silver-plated 3mm rounds2 silver 7.5×12mm leaf charms4 brass 7×18mm 3-leaf charms4 brass 8×19mm leaf charms4 brass 11×26mm leaf charms18 green-and-gold 8×15mm

leaf sequins6 brass 10×8mm corrugated

bead caps6 brass 12×6mm acorn bead caps1 silver-plated 6×12mm

lobster clasp2 silver-plated 22-gauge 2"

head pins4 brass 22-gauge 2" head pins30 total copper, silver-plated, and

brass 4–7mm jump rings71/8" of brass 4×6mm textured

oval chain2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliersRound-nose pliersWire cutters

1 Use 1 silver-plated head pin to string 1 bronze round, 1 corrugated bead cap (nar-row end fi rst), and 1 acorn bead cap (wide end fi rst) and form a wrapped loop; repeat and set both bronze acorns aside. Use 1 brass head pin to string 1 silver round, 1 corrugated bead cap (narrow end fi rst), and 1 acorn bead cap (wide end fi rst) and form a wrapped loop; repeat and set both silver acorns aside. Use 1 brass head pin to string 1 copper round, 1 corrugated bead cap (narrow end fi rst), and 1 acorn bead

cap (wide end fi rst) and form a wrapped loop; repeat and set both copper acorns aside.

2 Use 1 jump ring to attach the clasp to one end of the chain. Use jump rings to attach acorns, leaf charms, and pairs of sequins evenly to the chain in the following order: 1 sequin pair, one 8×19mm leaf, 1 copper acorn, one 11×26mm leaf, 1 sequin pair, one 3-leaf charm, one 11×26mm leaf, 1 sequin pair, 1 silver leaf, 1 silver acorn, one 8×19mm leaf, 1 sequin pair, 1 bronze acorn, one 8×19mm leaf,

1 sequin pair, one 3-leaf charm, 1 silver leaf, 1 copper acorn, one 11×26mm leaf, 1 sequin pair, one 3-leaf charm, 1 silver acorn, 1 sequin pair, one 8×19mm leaf, one 11×26mm leaf, 1 sequin pair, 1 bronze acorn, one 3-leaf charm, and 1 sequin pair. Attach the remaining jump ring to the free end of the chain.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Brass leaves, sequins, and bead caps: Gail Crosman Moore. Chain: Ornamentea.

FINISHED SIZE: 7¾"

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That’s a Wrap!BRACELET | Jeanne Barta Craine

1 Use 5" of 20-gauge wire and round-nose pliers to form a tiny loop. Use fl at-nose pliers to spiral the wire around the loop two times. Repeat with the other end of the wire to form a spiral in the opposite direction.

2 Grasp the wire’s center with the widest part of round-nose pliers and bend until the two spirals are parallel to each other. Use the tip of the round-nose pliers to gently pull out the center of each spiral to form slight domes.

3 Slide 1 pressed-glass rondelle into the spiral cage. Adjust the wire to fi t snugly around the bead, aligning the bead hole to the center loops of the wire cage. Set the caged bead aside.

4 Repeat Steps 1–3 fi ve times for a total of 6 caged beads.

5 Use the beading wire to string 1 crimp tube, one 3mm silver round, and the lobster clasp; pass back through the silver round and crimp tube, and crimp. String one 4mm silver round, one 5mm daisy spacer, one 3mm silver round, the fl uted cone (thin end fi rst), 2 brown size 8° seed beads, 1 turquoise size 6° seed bead, 1 ocher size 6° seed bead, 1 turquoise size 6° seed bead, 2 brown size 8° seed beads, 1 caged bead, 1 turquoise size 6° seed bead, the diagonally drilled square, 1 turquoise size 6° seed bead, 1 caged bead, 1 turquoise size 6° seed bead, 2 star spacers, the silver fi ligree oval, and 2 star spacers. String {1 turquoise size 6° seed bead and 1 caged bead} three times. String 1 turquoise size 6° seed bead, the silver decorative pillow, 1 turquoise size 6° seed bead, 1 caged bead, 1 turquoise size 6° seed bead, one 4mm silver round, 1 crimp tube, one 3mm silver round, and one end of the chain; pass back through the silver round and crimp tube, and crimp. Set aside.

6 Use 1 head pin to string one 4mm daisy spacer, 1 turquoise size 6° seed bead, one 5mm daisy spacer, one 4mm daisy spacer, and one 3mm silver round; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the end link of the chain. Use 1 head pin to string one 4mm daisy spacer, the stacked spacer, and one 4mm daisy spacer; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the end link of the chain. Use 1 head pin to string 1 silver size 8° seed bead, 1 brown size 8° seed bead, 1 ocher size 6° seed bead, 1 brown size 8° seed bead, and 1 silver size 8° seed bead; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the end link of the chain.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. All materials: Bead Haven.

What you need:

FINISHED SIZE: 7¼"

6 brown size 8° seed beads2 silver size 8° seed beads12 turquoise size 6° seed beads2 matte ocher size 6° seed beads6 turquoise 11×7mm pressed-glass

rondelles4 sterling silver 3mm rounds2 sterling silver 4mm rounds4 sterling silver 4mm daisy spacers2 sterling silver 5mm daisy spacers4 sterling silver 7mm star spacers1 sterling silver 5×4mm stacked

spacer1 sterling silver 7mm decorative

fl at pillow1 sterling silver 11×13mm

fi ligree oval

1 sterling silver 12mm diagonally drilled square

1 sterling silver 13×24mm fl uted cone

1 sterling silver 6×11mm lobster clasp

3 sterling silver 1" head pins2 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes12" of .018 beading wire30" of sterling silver 20-gauge wire5/8" of sterling silver 5×7mm chainFlat-nose pliersRound-nose pliersMemory-wire cuttersNylon-jaw pliersCrimping pliersFlush cutters

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1 Fold over the end of the lace 1". *Use the folded section of lace to form an overhand knot near the end of the 1" lace end.

2 Use the long end of the lace to form an overhand knot next to the previous knot.

3 String 1 ceramic bead and form an over-hand knot. Repeat.

4 String 1 ceramic bead and form an overhand knot that attaches to the charm. Repeat Step 3 eight times.

5 Measure 1" from the last knot and fold the lace there. String the clasp, then repeat Step 1 from *.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Ceramic beads and charm: Gaea. Ultrasuede lace: Beads & More by Janelle.

By Heart | BRACELET Gaea Cannaday

What you need:

11 Catalina crackle 10–12×8–13mm ceramic rondelles and ovals1 fi ne silver 6×14mm heart charm1 sterling silver 10×20mm hook clasp20" of dark brown 3mm Ultrasuede laceScissors

FINISHED SIZE: 7½"

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Smirking SkeletonBRACELET | Jamie Hogsett

What you need:

98 turquoise size 15° seed beads54 green 4mm fi re-polished rounds14 turquoise 8mm pressed-glass

fl at squares1 bone 12×15mm lampworked skull

bead1 pink-and-green 36×40mm lamp-

worked bead frame1 pink/green/white/turquoise 16mm

lampworked evil-eye shank button48 aquamarine 5×5mm heishi beads4 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes4 sterling silver 3mm crimp covers36" of green turquoise .019 beading

wireWire cuttersCrimping pliers3 bead stops

FINISHED SIZE: 8"

1 Cut three 12" pieces of beading wire. String 1 hole of the bead frame, the skull bead, and the other hole of the bead frame to the center of all 3 wires. Place 1 bead stop on all 3 wires on one side of the bead frame.

2 Use 1 wire on the other side of the bead frame to string {1 fi re-polished round, 1 seed bead, 1 fl at square, 1 seed bead, 1 fi re-polished round, 1 seed bead, 1 aquamarine heishi, 1 seed bead, 1 aquamarine heishi, 1 seed bead, 1 aquamarine heishi, and 1 seed bead} twice. String 1 fi re-polished round, 1 seed bead, 1 fl at square, 1 seed bead, and 1 fi re-polished round. Place a bead stop on the wire.

3 Use 1 wire to string {1 fi re-polished round, 1 seed bead, 1 aquamarine heishi, 1 seed bead, 1 aquamarine heishi, 1 seed bead, 1 aquamarine heishi, 1 seed bead, 1 fi re-polished round, 1 seed bead, 1 fl at square, and 1 seed bead} three times, omitting the last fl at square and seed bead. Place a bead stop on the wire.

4 Use the last wire to repeat Step 3. Remove the bead stops on the ends of the wires, except for the bead stop by the bead frame.

5 Use all 3 wire ends to string 1 crimp tube. Snug the tube as close to the fi re-polished rounds on the wires as possible and crimp. Carefully cut two of the wire ends. Cover the crimp tube with 1 crimp cover.

6 Use the remaining wire end to string 1 fi re-polished round, 1 crimp tube, and the button; pass back through the tube and crimp. Cover the tube with 1 crimp cover.

7 Remove the bead stop by the bead frame. Use 1 wire to repeat Step 2. Use 1 wire to repeat Step 3. Use the last wire to repeat Step 3 again. Repeat Step 5. Use the remaining wire end to string 1 crimp tube and 17 fi re-polished rounds. Pass back through the crimp tube; crimp and cover.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Fire-polished rounds and pressed-glass flat squares: Raven’s Journey International. Lampworked skull bead, bead frame, and button: Michele Goldstein. Aquamarine heishi, crimp tubes, crimp covers, and green turquoise beading wire: Soft Flex Co.

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Drawn to LoveCassie Donlen

What you need:

6 blue size 6° seed beads2 spotted 12×7mm lampworked-glass rondelles (purple/green, indigo/light blue)1 orange 11×3mm lampworked-glass disc1 green/clear 13×3mm lampworked-glass disc1 lavender with pink dots 13×4mm lampworked-glass disc2 striped 16×9mm lampworked-glass dotted discs (indigo/light blue, pink/light blue)3 multicolored 22×6mm lampworked-glass discs with petals1 pink 24×2mm lampworked-glass fl ower disc1 multicolored 30mm lampworked-glass shank button1 sterling silver 12mm word-print puffed bead2 sterling silver 26mm handmade textured rings1 sterling silver 18×26mm word-print toggle clasp8 sterling silver 5mm jump rings28" of sterling silver 20-gauge dead-soft wireRound-nose pliers2 pairs of chain-nose pliersWire cutters

FINISHED SIZE: 8½"

1 Use 4" of wire to form a wrapped loop. String 1 spotted 12×7mm glass rondelle; form a wrapped loop. Use 1 jump ring to attach the fi rst wrapped loop to 1 silver textured ring. Use 1 jump ring to attach the second wrapped loop to the other side of the ring. Repeat entire step using 1 striped glass disc and the second silver textured ring. Set aside.

2 Attach 1 jump ring to the ring half of the clasp. Use 4" of wire to form a wrapped loop that attaches to the jump ring. String the orange glass disc and the remaining striped disc; form a wrapped loop that attaches to one of the jump rings on the textured ring with the striped disc inside.

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3 Use 4" of wire to form a wrapped loop that attaches to the other jump ring on the previous textured ring. String the green/clear glass disc, the pink fl ower disc, and the second spotted glass rondelle; form a wrapped loop that attaches to 1 jump ring.

4 Use 4" of wire to form a wrapped loop that attaches to the previous jump ring. String 3 seed beads, the button shank, and 3 seed beads; form a wrapped loop that attaches to 1 jump ring.

5 Use 4" of wire to form a wrapped loop that attaches to the previous jump ring. String 1 glass disc with petals, the puffed word-print bead, and the lavender with pink dots glass

disc; form a wrapped loop that attaches to 1 jump ring on the textured ring with the spotted rondelle inside.

6 Use 4" of wire to form a wrapped loop that attaches to the other jump ring on the previous textured ring. String 2 glass discs with petals and form a wrapped loop that attaches to 1 jump ring; attach the jump ring to the bar half of the clasp.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Lampworked glass and handmade silver rings: Cassie Donlen. Word-print bead and clasp: Nina Designs. Wire and jump rings: Tickle Me Beads.

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Strawberry Limeade Michelle Mach

What you need:

4 transparent-fuchsia size 11º seed beads24 opaque-green 3mm fi re-polished rounds26 pink 6×3mm crazy-lace agate rondelles1 olive 16mm tagua-nut 2-hole square link8 sterling silver 4mm rounds1 sterling silver 8×20mm magnetic clasp2 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes2 sterling silver 3mm crimp covers20" of .014 beading wireWire cuttersCrimping pliers


1 Use two 10" pieces of beading wire to string 1 crimp tube and one half of the clasp; pass back through the tube and crimp. Cover the tube with 1 crimp cover.

2 Use both wires to string 10 green rounds, 1 silver round, 3 pink rondelles, and 1 silver round.

3 Use 1 wire to string 1 seed bead, 1 green round, 5 pink rondelles, 1 silver round, the top hole of the square link, 1 silver round, 5 pink rondelles, 1 green round, and 1 seed bead. Repeat with the other wire, using the bottom hole of the square link.

4 Repeat Step 2, reversing the stringing sequence. Repeat Step 1.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Seed beads: Beyond Beadery. Fire-polished rounds: Raven’s Journey International. Agate: Dakota Stones (wholesale only). Tagua-nut link: Antelope Beads. Clasp, crimp covers, silver rounds, and beading wire: FusionBeads.com.

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What you need:

22 transparent dark ruby red size 11° seed beads15 galvanized gold size 8° seed beads5 green 9×16mm pressed-glass twisted tubes9 light rose moonglow 6mm vintage Lucite

side-drilled rounds30 matte red 10mm acrylic rounds1 gold-plated 12×2mm star jasmine bead cap1 gold-plated 20mm hammered-fi nish toggle clasp

with extender chain on bar27 gold-fi lled 24-gauge 1 ½ " head pins2 gold-fi lled 2mm crimp tubes11" of .018 beading wireChain- or fl at-nose pliersRound-nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 7½"

1 Use 1 head pin to string 1 gold seed bead and the bead cap; form a simple loop that attaches to the free end of the extender chain on the bar half of the clasp.

2 Use 1 head pin to string 1 twisted tube and form a simple loop that attaches to the same chain link used in Step 1;* repeat for a total of 2 tube dangles on the same chain link. Repeat entire step using the next chain link. Repeat entire step until * using the next chain link.

3 Use 1 head pin to string 1 red seed bead and 1 red round; form a wrapped loop. Repeat twenty-one times for a total of 22 round dangles. Set aside.

4 Use the beading wire to string 1 crimp tube and the chain link used in Step 1. Pass back through the tube and crimp.

5 String {1 gold seed bead and 1 red round} three times.

6 String 1 round dangle, 1 gold seed bead, 2 round dangles, and 1 red round.

7 String 1 round dangle, 1 gold seed bead, 1 round dangle, and 1 red round. Repeat Step 6 twice. String 1 round dangle, 1 gold seed bead, 2 round dangles, 1 rose Lucite round, 1 round dangle, 1 gold seed bead, 1 round dangle, 1 red round, 1 round dangle, 1 gold seed bead, 2 round dangles, 1 rose Lucite round, 1 gold seed bead, 1 round dangle, 1 red round, 1 round dangle, 1 gold seed bead, 7 rose Lucite rounds, 1 gold seed bead, 1 crimp tube, and the ring half of the clasp; pass back through the tube and crimp.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Seed beads: FusionBeads.com. Lucite rounds: The Beadin’ Path. Acrylic rounds and pressed-glass tubes: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. TierraCast bead cap: Artbeads.com. Clasp: Nina Designs.

| BRACELET Cherries JubileeDebbie Blair

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It Doesn’t Hurt to Dream Sara Richardson

What you need:

5 size 20mm square stamped resin beads

1 red 35mm resin donut10 copper-plated 3mm brass fl ower

spacer beads1 copper-plated 14mm brass

toggle clasp 9½" of 20-gauge copper craft wireFlush cuttersRound-nose pliersChain-nose pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 8"

1 Cut four 1¾" pieces of wire.

2 Make a simple loop on one end of each of the 4 wires. String a spacer bead, a stamped square resin bead, and another spacer on each, and fi nish with a simple loop.

3 Cut a 2½" piece of wire. Make a simple loop on one end.

4 String a spacer bead and thread the wire through the fi rst hole of the resin donut. String another stamped square resin bead. Thread the wire through the other hole of the resin donut. String another spacer bead and fi nish with a simple loop.

5 Link all the beaded wires together by slightly opening a simple loop with chain-

nose pliers on one end of the bead and attaching it to the simple loop on another beaded wire. Close the loop. Make sure the donut piece is in the center of the bracelet.

6 On both ends of the bracelet, slightly open the simple loop and thread on one half of the toggle clasp. Close the simple loop.

7 If needed, you can slightly bend the loops with your fi ngers so the bracelet better con-forms to your wrist.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Wire: Parawire. Spacer beads and clasp: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Stamped resin beads: Susan K. Nestor Studios. Resin donut: Natural Touch Beads.

BRACELET |

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Bright AmuletJamie Hogsett

What you need:

About 5 g medium turquoise pastel size 15° seed beads (A)About 5 g red size 15° seed beads (B)15 bracken yellow size 15° seed beads (C)10 yellow with dots 6mm Javanese lampworked glass rounds (D)10 teal with yellow dots 4×8mm Javanese lampworked glass rondelles (E)10 yellow with red waves 5×10mm Javanese lampworked glass tubes (F)6 red with teal and yellow dots 10mm Javanese lampworked glass rounds (G)5 red-and-white 15mm Venetian lampworked glass mosaic squares (H)5 sterling silver 7×10mm petal charms1 sterling silver 16mm Corazon box clasp4 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes2 sterling silver 3.4mm crimp covers19" of .019 beading wireClear size D 6 lb test FireLine braided beading threadWire cuttersCrimping pliersBead stopScissorsSize 13 beading needleThread burner

| BRACELET

FINISHED SIZE: 15¼"

1 Use the beading wire to string 2 crimp tubes and one half of the clasp. Pass back through the tubes and crimp, leaving about 1mm of bare wire between the tubes. Cover the tube closest to the clasp with a crimp cover. String 1G.

2 String 1F, 1E, 1D, 1H, 1D, 1E, 1F, and 1G fi ve times. String 2 crimp tubes and the other half of the clasp. Place the bead stop on the wire about ¼" from the last bead strung.

3 Use the needle to string a long, comfort-able length of braided beading thread. Tie the thread between the 2 crimp tubes using a surgeon’s knot and leaving an 8" tail thread. Pass through the red glass round.

4 String 14B and pass through the teal glass rondelle. String 10B and pass through the H. String 10B and pass through the teal glass rondelle. String 14B and pass through the G.

5 Repeat Step 4 four times. Pass through 1 crimp tube. Tie a square knot and pass back through the tube, making sure to leave enough slack in the thread so that the knot does not follow back through the tube. Pass back through the red glass round.

6 Repeat Step 4 fi ve times, using A, passing back through all of the beads and toward the other end of the clasp, and stopping before passing back through the fi nal red glass

round. Pass the thread through the F, the E, and the D.

7 String 3B, 3A, 1C, 1 petal charm, and 1 C. Pass back through the petal charm and string 1C, 3A, and 3B.

8 Pass through all of the Javanese glass beads until you reach the next H. Repeat Step 7.

9 Repeat Step 8 three times. Pass through glass beads until you reach the end of the bracelet. Pass through the fi rst crimp tube and tie a surgeon’s knot around the wire between the two beads. Pass back through the crimp tube.

10 Remove the bead stop. Snug the beads,

leaving enough slack so that the bracelet will wrap twice around your wrist, and crimp the tubes. Place a crimp cover on the tube closest to the clasp.

11 Use the needle and thread to pass back through a bead and tie an overhand knot a few times to secure. Trim thread and burn end. Repeat using the tail thread.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Seed beads: Jane’s Fiber and Beads. Javanese lampworked glass beads: The Bead Goes On. Mosaic Squares: Venetian Bead Shop. Clasp: Jess Imports. Petal charms, Fireline braided beading thread and find-ings: FusionBeads.com.

An excerpt from the book CREATE JEWELRY: GLASS by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett (Interweave, 2009). Find this book at your local bead shop or bookstore. Or order it at (800) 272-2193 or interweavebooks.com.

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Flip the page to begin your journey through

a glorious gallery of necklaces! Each of the

forty-fi ve necklace designs comes with step-

by-step instructions so you can turn inspira-

tion into action. Pay attention to the fi nished

size of each piece shown—you may want to

alter it for your own purposes.

Sterling silver chain

Thai silver charms

Leaf sequins

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Stephanie’s HeartNECKLACE | Christine Strube

What you need:

1 lampworked heart focal bead 7 secondary focal beadsAccent beads (choose a variety of textures,

sizes, and colors to accent focal beads)Size 10° and 11° seed beads 58" of .019 fl exible beading wire 1 button4 sterling silver crimp beads26 surgical steel 24-gauge head pinsChain-nose pliersRound-nose pliersCrimping pliersFlush cutters

FINISHED SIZE: 26"

1 Stack bead combinations onto the head pins. This piece uses six each of three different designs and eight of another. Create a wire-wrapped loop at the top of each head pin.

2 Cut two lengths of beading wire. String about 1" of size 11° seed beads on each strand and slide them to the middle. Thread them through the loop of the focal bead. Bring all four ends through an accent bead and a secondary focal to form a beaded bail.

3 Separate the wire; 2 on each side. String both wires of each side with the same sequence of beads (about 1"). It will drape more smoothly if you start with seed beads and gradually work to larger beads.

4 On each side, separate the wires and string a sequence of about 2" on each. Mix beads of different sizes, shapes, colors, and textures, and include your beaded dangles in the mix. This piece uses 4 in each bead sequence; for a fuller look, use more.

5 Bring the 2 strands together and thread them both through an accent bead, a secondary focal, and another bead. Separate the wires again and repeat the sequence two more times.

6 On each side of the necklace, thread both wires through a crimp bead. Slide the crimp right next to the last bead, secure it with crimping pliers, and cut one of the wires.

7 On each side, string a large-hole bead over the crimp and enough beads to reach the desired length.

8 On one side, string a crimp bead, a small glass bead, and enough seed beads to make a loop large enough to slip over the button. To secure the loop, thread the wire back through the glass bead and the crimp, pulling the slack wire through. Secure the crimp bead with the crimping pliers and trim excess wire.

9 On the other side, string a crimp, a small glass bead, and enough seed beads to make a loop large enough to fi t through the shank on the button. Go back through the bead and crimp, pull the slack wire through, secure the crimp, and trim the excess wire.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Lampworked heart: Stephanie Sersich. Vintage glass and Lucite beads: The Beadin’ Path. Pearls and glass beads: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.

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Lampworked heart focal bead

Secondary focal beads

Accent beads

Button

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Hearts GaloreNECKLACE | Lisa Liddy

6 Repeat Step 3, attaching the wire to one end of the 1" piece of 6–12mm round chain. Use 1 split ring to attach the other end of the chain to the lobster clasp.

7 Use 1 piece of 3mm round chain to string the pendant to about 2" from one end of chain. Use 1 split ring to secure the chain to the pendant by passing it through one link of each chain on each side of the bail.

8 Use 1 head pin to string one 12mm heart and one 3mm round; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the short end of the chain. Use 1 head pin to string one 16mm patterned heart and one 4mm round; form a wrapped loop that attaches about 1" above the previous heart.

1 Cut the 3mm round chain into two 5" pieces. Cut the 6–12mm round chain into one 1" piece and one 4" piece.

2 Use 1 head pin to string one 16mm patterned heart and one 4mm silver round; form a wrapped loop that attaches to one end of the 4" piece of 6–12mm round chain.

3 Use the beading wire to string 1 crimp tube, one hole of 1 wire guardian, the other end of the previous piece of 6–12mm round chain, and the other hole of the wire guard-ian. Pass back through the tube and crimp.

4 String three 5mm silver rounds and two 16mm patterned hearts. String nine 20–26mm patterned hearts from smallest to largest.

5 String the pendant. Repeat Step 4, reversing the stringing sequence.

9 Use 1 head pin to string one 16mm pat-terned heart and one 4mm round; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the long end of the chain. Use 1 head pin to string one 12mm heart and one 3mm round; form a wrapped loop that attaches about 1" above the previous heart.

10 Repeat Step 7, making sure the short end of this chain is on the opposite side of the bail from the short end of the other chain.

11 Use 1 head pin to string one 12mm heart and one 4mm round; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the short end of the chain.

What you need:

FINISHED SIZE: 20" (adjustable to 24")

3 sterling silver 3mm rounds6 sterling silver 4mm rounds10 sterling silver 5mm rounds4 Thai silver 12mm hearts9 Thai silver 16mm patterned hearts18 (9 pairs) Thai silver 20–26mm assorted patterned hearts1 Thai silver 45×35mm patterned heart pendant1 sterling silver 6×14mm lobster clasp9 sterling silver 2" ball-end head pins3 sterling silver 6mm split rings2 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes2 sterling silver wire guardians10" of sterling silver 3mm round chain5½" of sterling silver 6–12mm round chain22" of .019 beading wireFlush cuttersChain-nose pliersRound-nose pliersCrimping pliersSplit-ring pliers

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12 Use 1 head pin to string one 16mm patterned heart and one 3mm round; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the long end of the chain. Use 1 head pin to string one 12mm heart and one 4mm round; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the long chain about ¾" from the previous heart. Use 1 head pin to string one 16mm pat-terned heart and one 4mm round; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the long chain 1½" from the previous heart.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Beading wire: Soft Flex Co. Thai silver: Ands Silver, Somerset Silver (wholesale only), and Niki Passenier. Sterling silver: Halstead Bead (wholesale only).

Thai silver 20-26mm assorted patterned hearts

Thai silver 12mm hearts

Sterling silver 4mm rounds


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NECKLACE | Angel of Harlem Danielle Fox

What you need:

1 aqua size 6° seed bead1 peacock 6mm vintage sequin1 gold-plated 8×30mm wing charm

(with attached jump ring removed)1 sterling silver 20×35mm bead frame1 gold-plated 20mm S-clasp4 gold-fi lled 5mm jump rings1 sterling silver 6mm jump ring8" of Thai silver 9mm round/9×11mm

oval twisted unsoldered chain42" of aqua hand-dyed silk ribbonLiver of sulfur (optional)Scissors2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 16½"

1 If you wish, use liver of sulfur to oxidize the chain, bead frame, and silver jump ring according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Cut the ribbon in half.

2 Use the silver jump ring to attach the seed bead, sequin, and wing charm inside the bead frame.

3 Remove the round link on one end of the chain by opening and closing the unsoldered link as you would a jump ring. Use the single round link to attach the center oval chain link to the bead frame.

4 String one end of the chain to the center of 1 piece of ribbon. Use both ends of the same ribbon to string 2 gold-fi lled jump rings; push the jump rings down to the chain. Use the ribbon ends to string one half of the clasp and tie an overhand knot.

5 Repeat Step 4 for the other half of the necklace.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Sequin: Gail Crosman Moore. Wing charm: Nina Designs. Bead frame: Wynwoods Gallery & Bead Studio. Chain: Shiana. Ribbon: Silk Painting Is Fun.

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| NECKLACE Bohemian RocksMarcella Austenfeld

What you need:

123 bronze size 15° charlottes1 Pacifi c opal 3mm crystal bicone106 turquoise 6×3mm rondelles1 turquoise 18×24mm briolette1 porcelain 6×7mm cube1 sterling silver 4mm daisy spacer1 sterling silver 15mm toggle clasp1 sterling silver 7mm jump ring2 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes3" of sterling silver 24-gauge wire20" of .014 beading wireWire cuttersRound-nose pliersChain-nose pliersCrimping pliers


1 Use the 24-gauge wire to string the turquoise briolette. Slide it to the center of the wire. Bend both ends of the wire up to the top of the briolette. Wrap one wire end around the other, forming 3 coils. Trim the coiled wire end. Use the other wire end to string the porcelain cube and the daisy spacer; form a wrapped loop. Use the jump ring to attach the wrapped loop to the ring half of the clasp.

2 Use the beading wire to string 1 crimp tube, the crystal bicone, 5 charlottes, the ring half of the clasp, and 4 charlottes. Pass back through the crystal bicone and tube; crimp the tube.

3 String {1 turquoise rondelle and 1 char-lotte} 105 times. String 1 turquoise rondelle, 1 crimp tube, 5 charlottes, the bar half of the clasp, and 4 charlottes. Pass back through the tube and crimp.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Turquoise rondelles, beading wire, crimp tubes, jump rings, and clasp: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Charlottes: Garden Of Beadin’. Turquoise briolette: Beadorama.com. Porcelain cube: Baubles & Beads.

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NECKLACE | Ann Marie HodrickSand, Sea, and Sky

What you need:

18 crystal AB 4.5mm crystal simplicity beads20 chalcedony 6mm faceted rounds36 impression jasper 8mm squares5 aquamarine 10×13mm faceted nuggets4 aquamarine 13×18mm faceted nuggets6 impression jasper 20mm coins12 sterling silver 3×1.5mm rondelles1 sterling silver 10×12mm heart charm2 sterling silver 22×30mm framed Roman glass 3-to-1 connectors1 sterling silver 7×13mm lobster clasp with attached jump ring1 sterling silver 4.5mm jump ring1 sterling silver 5mm jump ring10 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes10 sterling silver 3mm crimp covers2½" of sterling silver 5×7mm oval chain with smooth and twisted-wire links47" of .019 beading wireCrimping pliersWire cutters2 pairs of chain-nose pliers


1 Use 9" of beading wire to string 1 crimp tube and the top loop on the 3-loop side of 1 connector; pass back through the tube and crimp. Cover the tube with 1 crimp cover.

2 String {1 chalcedony round and 1 impression jasper square} twice. String 1 chalcedony round, 1 crystal, 1 aquamarine 13×18mm nugget, 1 crystal, and 1 silver rondelle.

3 String 1 impression jasper coin. Repeat Step 2, reversing the stringing sequence and attaching the wire to the top loop of the second connector using 1 crimp tube and 1 cover.

4 Attach 10" of wire to the middle loop of the fi rst connector using 1 crimp tube; cover the tube with 1 crimp cover.

5 String {1 chalcedony round and 1 impression jasper square} twice. String 1 chalcedony round, 1 crystal, 1 aquamarine 10×13mm nugget, 1 crystal, 1 silver rondelle, 1 impression jasper coin, 1 silver rondelle, and 1 crystal.

6 String 1 aquamarine 10×13mm nug-get. Repeat Step 5, reversing the stringing sequence and attaching the wire to the middle hole of the second connector using 1 crimp tube and 1 cover.

7 Attach 12" of wire to the bottom loop of the fi rst connector using 1 crimp tube; cover the tube with 1 crimp cover.

8 String {1 chalcedony round and 1 impression jasper square} twice. String 1 crystal, 1 aquamarine 13×18mm nugget, 1 crystal, 1 silver rondelle, 1 impression jasper coin, 1 silver rondelle, 1 crystal, 1 aquamarine 10×13mm nugget, 1 crystal, and 1 silver rondelle.

9 String 1 impression jasper coin. Repeat Step 8, reversing the stringing sequence and attaching the wire to the bottom loop of the second connector using 1 crimp tube and 1 cover.

10 Attach 8" of wire to the 1-loop side of the fi rst connector using 1 crimp tube; cover the tube with 1 crimp cover. String

1 chalcedony round, 12 impression jasper squares, 1 chalcedony round, 1 crimp tube, and one end of the chain. Pass back through the tube; crimp and cover. Use the 4.5mm jump ring to attach the other end of the chain to the heart charm.

11 Attach 8" of wire to the 1-loop side of the second connector using 1 crimp tube; cover the tube with a 1 crimp cover. String 1 chalcedony round, 12 impression jasper squares, 1 chalcedony round, 1 crimp tube, and the 5mm jump ring. Pass back through the tube; crimp and cover. Attach the 5mm jump ring to the jump ring attached to the lobster clasp.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Impression jas-per: Lima Beads. 13×18mm aquamarine nuggets: Jewelry by Kia. 10×13mm aquamarine nuggets and chalcedony: Beauty and the Beads. Swarovski crystals: Rainbows of Light. Similar sterling silver rondelles, clasp, chain, and crimp tubes and covers: FusionBeads.com.

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Impression jasper 20mm coins

Impression jasper 8mm squares

Sterling silver 22×30mm framed Roman glass 3-to-1 connectors

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NECKLACE | Farmer’s Market Anne Perry

What you need:

2 blue 5×4mm pressed-glass fl owers1 red 9×7mm pressed-glass fl ower10 variegated dark green 10×15mm top-drilled

pressed-glass leaves4 red 5×15mm lampworked chili peppers2 yellow 12×18mm plaster lemon charms2 orange 14×18mm plaster orange charms1 red-and-green 14×23mm plaster pear charm3 brass 24-gauge 1½" head pins20" of gunmetal 24-gauge wire 32" of olive green hand-dyed silk ribbonWire cutters2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliersRound-nose pliers

FINISHED SIZE: Adjustable

1 Use 2" of wire and 1 pressed-glass leaf to form a wrapped-loop bail. Repeat nine times for a total of 10 leaf dangles. Set aside.

2 Use 1 head pin to string 1 blue fl ower; form a wrapped loop. Repeat to form a second blue fl ower dangle. Repeat once more using the red fl ower.

3 String 1 leaf dangle, the pear charm, the red fl ower dangle, and 1 leaf dangle to the center of the ribbon. Use both ends of ribbon to form an overhand knot over the dangles/charm just strung.

4 Use one end of the ribbon to string 1 leaf dangle, 1 blue fl ower dangle, 1 orange charm, and 1 leaf dangle 2" from the previous overhand knot; form an overhand knot over the dangles/charm just strung.

5 Use the same end of the ribbon to string 1 leaf dangle, 1 chili pepper, 1 lemon charm, 1 chili pepper, and 1 leaf dangle 2" from the previous overhand knot; form an over-hand knot over the dangles/charm just strung.

6 Use the other end of the ribbon to repeat Step 5, then Step 4.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Seed beads, fire-polished rounds, amber chips, olive jade flat teardrops, silver-plated round, wire, and sterling sil-ver findings: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Olive jade and green glass faceted teardrops, smoky quartz, and pineapple quartz: Merico Corp. Spiderweb agate: Shipwreck Beads.

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| NECKLACE Frog RoyaleDebbie Blair

What you need:

100 red agate 4mm rounds33 amber onyx 4mm rounds28 poppy jasper 4×13mm tubes20 fi re jade 13×18mm ovals14 silver-plated 4×6mm

hourglass beads1 sterling silver 32mm 3-strand antique button box clasp6 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes56½" of .018 beading wireChain-nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 21" (shortest strand)

1 Attach 17" of wire to the bottom loop of one half of the clasp using 1 crimp tube. String {9 agate rounds, 1 silver hourglass, 1 agate round, and 1 silver hourglass} seven times. String 9 agate rounds, 1 crimp tube, and the bottom loop of the other half of the clasp; pass back through the tube and crimp.

2 Attach 18½" of wire to the middle loop of one half of the clasp using 1 crimp tube. String {1 agate round and 1 jade oval} twenty times. String 1 agate round, 1 crimp tube, and the middle loop of the other half of the clasp; pass back through the tube and crimp.

3 Attach 21" of wire to the top loop of one half of the clasp using 1 crimp tube. String {1 onyx round and 3 jasper tubes} four times. String {5 onyx rounds and 1 jasper tube} fi ve times, omitting the fi nal jasper tube. String {3 jasper tubes and 1 onyx round} four times. String 1 crimp tube and the top loop of the other half of the clasp; pass back through the tube and crimp.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Stones: The Bead Cache. Silver-plated hourglass beads: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. Clasp: AD Adornments.

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Gentle SpringNECKLACE | Lorelei Eurto

1 Attach 1 ornamental jump ring to the small hole in the ceramic toggle ring.

2 Cut 3" of beading wire and thread 1 crimp bead. Pass one end of wire through the jump ring on the toggle ring and then back through the crimp bead. Crimp tightly using crimping pliers.

3 String 1 glass round, the silver-foil-lined 8mm seed bead, and 1 glass round onto the wire. Thread 1 crimp bead and 1 jump ring or chain link onto the wire. Thread the wire back through the crimp bead and crimp tightly.

4 Open the jump ring/chain link with pliers and attach one of the fused silver rings, then close the ring with the pliers. Attach another chain link to the silver ring and close tightly using the pliers.

5 Cut 13" of beading wire. Thread 1 crimp bead onto the end of the wire. Pass the wire through the last chain link and back through the crimp bead; crimp tightly.

What you need:

FINISHED SIZE: 20"

6 Thread onto the beading wire 1 cherry quartz teardrop focal, 2 seed beads, and 1 glass round. Thread 14 more glass rounds with 2 seed beads between each round, then 2 more seed beads. Thread 9 jade rondelles with 2 seed beads in between each rondelle. String 1 silver spacer bead, 1 lampworked glass round, and 1 silver spacer. String 4 more jade rondelles with 2 seed beads in between each rondelle. Thread onto the beading wire 1 crimp bead and 1 ornamental jump ring. Pass the wire back through the crimp bead and crimp tightly.

7 Attach 1 silver fused ring to the last jump ring. Attach another jump ring onto the silver ring and close tightly using pliers. Cut 5" of beading wire. Thread 1 crimp bead and pass the end of the wire through the last jump ring. Bring the wire back through the crimp bead and crimp tightly. String 1 glass round, 1 jade rondelle, 2 seed beads, 1 jade rondelle, 1 glass round, 1 silver spacer, the ceramic nugget, 1 silver spacer, 1 glass

round, 1 jade rondelle, 2 seed beads, 1 jade rondelle, 2 seed beads, 1 jade rondelle, and 1 glass round. Thread onto the wire 1 crimp bead and 1 ornamental jump ring. Pass the wire back through the crimp bead and crimp tightly.

8 Attach 2 jump rings/chain links to the shaft of the skeleton key. Attach 1 ornamen-tal jump ring to both rings on the key. This can be tricky. It is helpful to use the chain-nose and fl at-nose pliers to maneuver the jump rings and to close them. Attach 2 more ornamental jump rings to that last ring and then attach to the fi nal jump ring on the necklace. The key acts as the toggle bar.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Ceramic toggle ring: Round Rabbit Extra. Skeleton key: Miss Emily Gene. Similar glass rounds and cherry quartz: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Fused sil-ver rings: Lynn Davis. Jade rondelles: Lotus Gem & Bead Co. Fancy jump rings: AD Adornments. Ceramic nugget: Off Center Productions. Silver spacers and jump rings: Michaels.

1 fl at teardrop 25×17mm cherry quartz focal

1 lampworked glass 7×10mm bead1 ceramic 16×18mm nugget21 seafoam green 8mm glass beads18 aqua jade 8mm rondelles60 size 11° pink-lined green

seed beads

1 ceramic 37mm toggle ring1 antique 38mm skeleton key2 fused silver 15mm rings5 ornamental 5mm jump rings4 silver 4mm spacers1 clear silver-foil-lined size 8°

seed bead6 silver 7mm jump rings or chain links

6 silver-toned crimp beads21" of .018 beading wireChain-nose pliersFlat-nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers

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Flat teardrop 25×17mm cherry quartz focal

Seafoam green 8mm glass beads

Ceramic 37mm toggle ring

Ceramic 16×18mm nugget

Aqua jade 8mm rondelles

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Klimt’s KissNECKLACE | Marlene Blessing

1 Use 1 jump ring to attach one end of the chain to the bottom loop of the ring half of the clasp; repeat to attach the other end of the chain to the bottom loop of the bar half of the clasp.

2 Use 25" of wire to string 1 copper crimp tube and the middle loop of the ring half of the clasp; pass back through the tube and crimp. String {3 copper cubes, 1 sunstone, 1 seed bead, 1 sunstone, 1 seed bead, and 1 sunstone} thirty-four times. String 5 copper cubes, 1 copper crimp tube, and the middle loop of the bar half of the clasp; pass back through the tube and crimp.

3 Use 26" of wire to string 1 copper crimp tube and the top loop of the ring half of the clasp; pass back through the tube and crimp. String 9 cornerless cubes. String {1 copper cube and 6 cornerless cubes} forty-six times. String 1 copper crimp tube and the top loop of the bar half of the clasp; pass back through the tube and crimp.

4 Use 3" of wire to string the silver crimp tube, 14 cornerless cubes, the pendant’s bail, and the ring half of the clasp. Pass through the crimp tube again to form a ring of beads, snug the beads, and crimp the tube.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Oregon sunstone rondelles: Opal Illusions. Copper and silver beads: Hands of the Hills (wholesale only). Pendant: Heather Wynn Millican. Clasp: Somerset Silver (wholesale only). Snapeez jump rings: Via Murano. Chain: AD Adornments.

What you need:

FINISHED SIZE: 24"

68 olivine satin size 11° seed beads102 Oregon sunstone 3–5×1–3mm irregular rondelles153 copper-plated 2.5mm rounded cubes299 Thai silver 2mm stamped cornerless cubes1 resin and sterling silver 20×57mm pendant with

wrapped-loop bail1 sterling silver 25mm 3-strand

patterned toggle clasp

2 sterling silver 6mm jump rings4 copper 2mm crimp tubes1 sterling silver 2mm crimp tube23" of silver-plated 5×20mm decorative bar chain54" of copper satin .018 beading wire2 pairs of needle-nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers

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Sterling silver 25mm 3-strand patterned toggle clasp

Silver-plated 5×20mm decorative bar chain

Resin and sterling silver 20×57mm pendant with wrapped-loop bail

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NECKLACE | Melanie BrooksTime’s Toolbox

What you need:

1 cream/rust/gunmetal 40mm ceramic pendant1 brass 22×32mm hammered-ring clasp7 gunmetal 15×30mm mesh links2 brass 5mm jump rings30 brass 7mm jump rings1 gunmetal-plated 13mm extra-heavy jump ring13" of gunmetal-plated 14×20mm

hammered oval chain2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliersWire cutters


1 Separate the chain into two 1-link (3⁄4") pieces, two 2-link (1½") pieces, and two 3-link (2¼") pieces.

2 Attach the 13mm jump ring to the pendant and 1 mesh link. Set aside.

3 Attach one 5mm jump ring to one half of the clasp. Attach one 7mm jump ring to the previous 5mm jump ring. Use two 7mm jump rings to attach the previous 7mm jump ring to 1 mesh link. Use two 7mm jump rings to attach the previous mesh link to one 1-link piece of chain. Use two 7mm jump rings to attach the previous chain link to 1 mesh link. Use two 7mm jump rings to attach the previous mesh link to one end of one 2-link piece of chain. Use two 7mm jump rings to attach the other end of the chain to 1 mesh link. Use two 7mm jump rings to attach the previous mesh link to one end of one 3-link piece of chain. Use two 7mm jump rings to attach the other end of the chain to the mesh link attached to the pendant.

4 Repeat Step 3 for the other half of the necklace.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Pendant: Earthenwood Studio. Brass jump rings and clasp: Vintaj Natural Brass Co. (wholesale only). All other materials: Rings & Things.

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| NECKLACE Melanie Brooks

What you need:

2 sand size 6° seed beads1 earthy green 38mm porcelain dragonfl y pendant2 wood 25mm laser-cut eucalyptus links2 wood 25mm laser-cut vine links6 brass 16mm hammered rings1 brass 23mm hammered ring12 brass 7.25mm jump rings6 brass 9.5mm etched jump rings2 brass 9×13mm fi ligree cones1 brass 7×20mm hook clasp4 mustard 42" silk 2mm cords24" of brass-plated 20-gauge wire2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliersRound-nose pliersWire cutters


1 Use one 9.5mm jump ring to attach one 7.25mm jump ring to the pendant. Use one 9.5mm jump ring to attach the previous 7.25mm jump ring to the 23mm hammered ring.

2 Use one 9.5mm jump ring to attach the 23mm hammered ring to one 7.25mm jump ring. Use one 9.5mm jump ring to attach the previous jump ring to one 16mm hammered ring. Use one 7.25mm jump ring to attach the previous hammered ring to one end of 1 vine link. Use one 7.25mm jump ring to attach the other end of the link to one 16mm hammered ring. Use one 7.25mm jump ring to attach the previous ham-mered ring to one end of 1 eucalyptus link. Use one 7.25mm jump ring to attach the other end of the link to one 16mm hammered ring.

3 Use 2 silk cords together to tie a lark’s head knot on the previous hammered ring. Use the ends of the cords to tie an overhand knot 6½" from the lark’s head knot.

4 Wrap one end of one 12" piece of wire tightly around all the cord tails several times just above the overhand knot. Use the wire to string 1 cone and 1 seed bead, making sure the cone covers the knot. Form a wrapped loop that attaches to the hook clasp.

5 Repeat Steps 2–4 for the other half of the necklace, attaching the wrapped loop to one 7.25mm jump ring.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Pendant: Earthenwood Studio. Wood links: Rings & Things. All other beads and findings: FusionBeads.com.

Woodland Dragonfl y

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What you need:

FINISHED SIZE: 22"

Song of EgyptNECKLACE | Marlene Blessing

1 Attach the 11mm jump ring to the pendant’s bail.

2 Use 3" of wire to form a wrapped loop. String 3 bronze discs and 1 bronze saucer; form a wrapped loop. Repeat for a second disc link.

3 Use 3" of wire to form a wrapped loop. String 1 bead cap, 1 Lucite oval, and 1 bead cap; form a wrapped loop. Repeat fi ve times for a total of 6 Lucite links.

4 Use one 7mm jump ring to attach one end of 1 disc link to the 11mm jump ring. Use one 7mm jump ring to attach the other end of the link to one end of

6 purplish navy 10×14mm vintage Lucite ovals

6 bronze 12×2.6mm discs2 bronze 14.5×7mm saucers12 copper 7×4mm fl uted bead caps1 bronze 55mm pendant1 bronze 8×42mm hook-and-eye clasp20 copper 7mm jump rings1 copper 11mm jump ring24" of gold-plated 20-gauge German wire22" of brass 7×9mm oval chain30" of copper 6mm triple-ring chainWire cutters2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliersRound-nose pliers

1 Lucite link. *Use one 7mm jump ring to attach the other end of the Lucite link to one end of another Lucite link. Repeat from *. Use one 7mm jump ring to attach the other end of the previous Lucite link to one end of one 4¼" piece of triple-ring chain. Use one 7mm jump ring to attach the other end of the chain to the hook half of the clasp.

5 Use one 7mm jump ring to attach one end of one 10½" piece of oval chain to the 11mm jump ring, to the right of the link attached in Step 4. Use one 7mm jump ring to attach the other end of the chain to the hook half of the clasp.

6 Use one 7mm jump ring to attach one end of one 10" piece of triple-ring chain to the 11mm jump ring, to the left of the link attached in Step 4. Use one 7mm jump ring to attach the other end of the chain to the hook half of the clasp.

7 Repeat Steps 4–6 for the other half of the necklace using the eye half of the clasp.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Lucite: The Beadin’ Path. Pendant: Saki Silver. Discs, saucers, and clasp: Scottsdale Bead Supply. Bead caps: Silk Road Treasures. Similar chain: AD Adornments.

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Bronze 12×2.6mm discs

Purplish navy 10×14mm vintage Lucite ovals

Brass 7×9mm oval chain

Bronze 55mm pendant

Bronze 8×42mm hook-and-eye clasp


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Flirty GirlNECKLACE | Melinda Barta

What you need:

12 light amethyst aura 5mm vintage glass rounds16 dark teal/bronze 7×6mm pressed-glass fl owers4 matte sand 11mm vintage Lucite rounds1 “pinup girl” 44mm polymer clay pendant12 antique copper 1½" head pins2 antique copper 2mm crimp tubes6½" of antique copper 7mm rolo chain10" of navy 3.5mm wide satin ribbon13½" of satin copper .018 beading wireScissorsLighterChain- or fl at-nose pliersRound-nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers


1 Cut the 3.5mm wide ribbon into ten 1" pieces, trimming the ends at a 45° angle. Lightly melt the ends with the lighter.

2 Use 1 head pin to string 1 fl ower (wide end fi rst) and 1 ribbon that has been folded in half, passing through the ribbon about 1⁄8" from the fold; form a wrapped loop. Repeat nine times for a total of 10 ribbon/fl ower (r/f) dangles. Repeat twice more, omitting the ribbon, for a total of 2 plain (p) fl ower dangles.

3 Use the beading wire to string 1 crimp tube and one end of one 3" piece of chain; pass back through the tube and crimp. String 1 r/f dangle, 1 p dangle, 2 r/f dangles, and 1 fl ower (narrow end fi rst). String {1 Lucite round and 1 glass round} three times. String 1 Lucite round, 1 fl ower (wide end fi rst), 4 r/f dangles, and 1 fl ower (narrow end fi rst).

4 String {1 Lucite oval and 1 glass round} three times. String the pendant. String {1 Lucite oval and 1 glass round} six times. String 1 Lucite oval, 1 fl ower (wide end fi rst), 1 r/f dangle, 1 p dangle, 2 r/f dangles, 1 crimp tube, and one end of the remaining piece of chain; pass back through the tube and crimp.

5 Trim the ends of the 6mm wide ribbon at a 45° angle and lightly melt the ends. Use the ribbon to string the free ends of both chains. To wear, tie the ribbon into a bow.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Glass rounds and Lucite: The Beadin’ Path. Flowers: Raven’s Journey International. Pendant: Heather Wynn Millican. Head pins and chain: Ornamentea. Ribbon: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. Beading wire: FusionBeads.com. Crimp tubes: Luna’s Beads and Glass.

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Indigo Tulip | NECKLACE Lorelei Eurto

What you need:

14 copper size 11° seed beads6 g copper size 8° seed beads11 assorted navy/cream/pewter 12×8mm

lampworked rondelles1 new jade 8×5mm faceted rondelle6 white 4×20mm wood slices2 copper 4mm daisy spacers1 copper-and-resin 45×55mm tulip pendant1 shibuichi 15×30mm leaf-and-fl ower

hook-and-eye clasp2 brass 2mm crimp tubes30" of .018 beading wireWire cuttersCrimping pliers


1 Use the beading wire to string 1 crimp tube and the eye (fl ower) half of the clasp; pass back through the tube and crimp.

2 String 3 size 8° seed beads and 1 wood slice. String {1 size 8° and 1 wood slice} twice. String {2 size 8°s and 1 lampworked rondelle} three times. String 2 size 8°s, 1 daisy spacer, 1 lamp-worked rondelle, 1 daisy spacer, 2 size 8°s, and the pendant’s bail.

3 String {2 size 8°s and 1 lampworked rondelle} six times. String 2 size 8°s. String {1 wood slice and 1 size 8°} three times. String 1 size 8°, the new jade rondelle, 2 size 8°s, 1 lampworked rondelle, 2 size 8°s, and 1 crimp tube. Do not crimp the tube.

4 String 96 size 8°s (about 8½"), 5 size 11°s, the hook (leaf) half of the clasp, 5 size 11°s, 102 size 8°s (about 9¼"), and 4 size 11°s; pass back through the crimp tube used in Step 3 and crimp.

RESOURCES: Contact your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Seed beads: Charlene’s Beads. Lampworked rondelles: Loupiac de Gatteville. Pendant: Jade Scott. Clasp: Green Girl Studios.

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Harbour Island’s JewelsNECKLACE | Alice Bilello

1 Use 22" of beading wire to string 1 crimp tube and 1 wire guardian; pass back through the tube and crimp. Set aside. Repeat six times for a total of 7 wires.

2 Use 1 wire to string 18" of rice pearls, 1 crimp tube, and 1 wire guardian; pass back through the tube and crimp. Set aside. Repeat entire step twice.

What you need:


83 mottled turquoise-and-gray 4×7mm pressed-glass bicones56" of white 4–5mm rice pearls56" of white 7mm potato pearls62 sterling silver 1×2mm tubes2 sterling silver 13×17mm textured cones1 sterling silver 12mm toggle clasp3 sterling silver 4mm jump rings14 sterling silver wire guardians14 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes13' of .015 beading wire8" of sterling silver 20-gauge wireCrimping pliersWire cuttersRound-nose pliersFlat-nose pliers

3 Use 1 wire to string {4 potato pearls, 1 glass bicone, 10 potato pearls, and 1 glass bicone} fi ve times. String 4 potato pearls, 1 crimp tube, and 1 wire guardian; pass back through the tube and crimp. Set aside.

4 Use 1 wire to string {2 potato pearls, 1 glass bicone, 5 potato pearls, and 1 glass bicone} ten times. String 2 potato pearls, 1 crimp tube, and 1 wire guardian; pass back through the tube and crimp. Set aside.

5 Use 1 wire to string {1 potato pearl, 1 glass bicone, 3 potato pearls, and 1 glass bicone} fi fteen times. String 1 potato pearl, 1 crimp tube, and 1 wire guardian; pass back through the tube and crimp. Set aside.

6 Use 1 wire to string {1 glass bicone and 1 sterling tube} fi fty-seven times. String 1 glass bicone, 1 crimp tube, and 1 wire guardian; pass back through the tube and crimp. Set aside.

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7 Use 4" of 20-gauge wire to form a wrapped loop that attaches to 1 wire guard-ian at the end of each beaded strand.

8 Secure the straight wire of the wrapped loop to your work surface and place all strands in a fan shape, with the solid strand of glass bicones in the center and 1 strand of rice pearls between each of the other strands. Gather the strands into 3 groups and loosely braid them, moving the seventh strand between groups as you go.

9 Repeat Step 7 for the other ends of the strands.

10 Use the wire of one wrapped loop to string 1 cone; form a wrapped loop. Use 1 jump ring to attach the wrapped loop to the bar half of the clasp. Use the remaining wrapped loop wire to string 1 cone; form a wrapped loop that attaches to 1 jump ring. Use 1 jump ring to attach the jump ring just placed to the ring half of the clasp.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Pressed-glass beads: Theodora’s Beautiful Beads. Similar pearls and sterling pieces: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.

White 7mm potato pearls

Sterling silver 12mm toggle clasp

Sterling silver 13×17mm textured cones

Mottled turquoise-and-gray 4×7mm pressed-glass bicones

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What you need:

FINISHED SIZE: 21"

Falling LeavesNECKLACE | Susan White

1 Use 6" of copper wire to form a wrapped loop; set aside. Repeat to make a second wrapped loop.

2 Use 24" of beading wire to string 1 crimp tube and 1 wrapped loop; pass back through the tube and crimp. String 8 cylinder beads. *String {1 dagger and 1 cylinder bead} fi ve times. String 4 cylinder beads. Repeat from * twenty-two times. String 4 cylinder beads, 1 crimp tube, and the other wrapped loop; pass back through the tube and crimp.

3 Use 24" of beading wire to string 1 crimp tube and 1 wrapped loop; pass back through the tube and crimp. String {7 seed beads and 1 copper round} thirty-fi ve times, omitting the fi nal copper round. String the 3 copper leaves onto the strand (the bails on the leaves should be large enough to fi t over the seed beads

and copper rounds). String 1 crimp tube and the other wrapped loop; pass back through the tube and crimp.

4 Use 24" of beading wire to string 1 crimp tube and 1 wrapped loop; pass back through the tube and crimp. String 3 copper rounds. String {5 pearls, 3 daisy spacers, 5 pearls, and 1 copper round} eight times. String 2 copper rounds, 1 crimp tube, and the other wrapped loop; pass back through the tube and crimp.

5 Pass the copper wire-mesh ribbon through 1 wrapped loop. Tie a surgeon’s knot around the loop to secure. Pass through the bail of 1 copper leaf. Place the leaf 52" from the end of its strand and tie an overhand knot around the bail of the copper leaf and its strand. Place the

second leaf in the center of its strand and repeat. Place the third leaf 52" from the other end of its strand and repeat. Pass the ribbon through the other wrapped loop and tie a surgeon’s knot around the loop to secure. Use your fi ngers to gently pull the mesh apart in places to give it a ruffl ed appearance.

6 Use the straight wire of 1 wrapped loop to string 1 cone and 1 copper round. Form a wrapped loop that attaches to one half of the clasp. Repeat entire step for the other end of the necklace.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Clasp, leaves, and pressed-glass daggers: Rings & Things. Copper beads: Triveni USA. Pearls, seed beads, and cylinder beads: Suzie Q Beads. Copper wire-mesh ribbon: Alacarte Clasps.

5 g copper size 11° cylinder beads5 g copper size 11° seed beads115 copper 3×10mm pressed-

glass daggers80 copper 5×7mm top-drilled pearls50 copper 3mm rounds24 copper 5mm daisy spacers3 copper 25×32 electroplated leaves2 copper 10×20mm cones1 copper 20mm toggle clasp6 copper 2mm crimp tubes24" of copper 2.5mm wire-

mesh ribbon72" of .014 beading wire12" of copper 20-gauge wireWire cuttersCrimping pliers

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Copper 3×10mm pressed-glass daggers

Copper 5×7mm top-drilled pearls Copper 20mm

toggle clasp

Copper 25×32mm electroplated leaves


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NECKLACE | Pearls of Isis Terri Wlaschin

What you need:

1 strand of assorted top-drilled rice pearls (or mix your own)

6 vermeil 7mm stamped cubes1 brown 6mm potato pearl 1 brown 5mm potato pearl 1 tube of size 8° matching seed

beads 12 assorted 4mm crystals1 lobster clasp1 head pin2 crimp tubes46" of .014 beading wire4" of chain for the claspCrimping pliersWire cuttersRound-nose pliersBead stop

FINISHED SIZE: 20"

1 Cut two 20" lengths of beading wire. Place both strands in the bead stop.

2 Bring both strands together and string 45 seed beads.

3 With both strands together, string 1 crys-tal, 1 vermeil cube, and 1 crystal. Separate the strands and string 4 pearls onto each strand. Repeat this step until you have strung a total of 12 crystals.

4 Bring both strands together and string 45 seed beads, 1 crimp tube, and the clasp. Bring the wire back through the crimp tube. Pull the wire gently to remove the excess slack, secure the crimp, and trim the excess wire.

5 Remove the bead stop from the other end of the necklace and attach the end of the beading wires to one end of the chain, using 1 crimp tube.

6 String one 6mm pearl and one 5mm pearl onto a head pin and create a wrapped loop that attaches to the free end of the chain.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Vermeil cube beads: Plasabali Silver Beads.

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Spring Light | NECKLACE Karen Johnston

1 Attach 20" of wire to the bottom loop of one half of the clasp using a crimp tube. Cover the crimp tube with a vermeil tube. String 1 crystal helix. String {one 2mm pearl and one 6mm pearl} eleven times. String one 2mm pearl, 1 vermeil coin, and one 2mm pearl. String {one 6mm pearl and one 2mm pearl} fi ve times. String 1 moon-stone round, 1 butterfl y, and 1 moonstone round. String {one 2mm pearl and one 6mm pearl} eleven times. String one 2mm pearl, 1 vermeil oval, and one 2mm pearl. String {one 6mm pearl and one 2mm pearl} twenty-two times. String 1 crystal helix, 1 crimp tube, and the bottom loop of the other half of the clasp. Pass back through the crimp tube and fl atten it; cover with a vermeil tube.

What you need:

6 crystal golden shadow 3mm crystal helix beads168 dark peach 2mm button pearls156 light peach 6mm potato pearls8 light peach 3mm moonstone rounds6 vermeil 3×4mm tubes3 vermeil 8mm hammered puffed coins2 vermeil 10×9mm butterfl y beads2 vermeil 10×12mm hammered ovals2 vermeil 8mm daisy spacers1 vermeil 18×60mm 3-strand

hook-and-eye clasp6 gold-fi lled 2×3mm twisted

crimp tubes63" of gold .014 beading wireWire cuttersChain-nose pliersAwl

FINISHED SIZE: 18" (shortest strand)

2 Attach 21" of wire to the middle loop of one half of the clasp using a crimp tube; cover with a vermeil tube. String 1 crystal helix. String {one 2mm pearl and one 6mm pearl} fi fteen times. String one 2mm pearl, 1 moonstone round, 1 vermeil spacer, 1 moonstone round, and one 2mm pearl. String {one 6mm pearl and one 2mm pearl} eight times. String 1 vermeil coin. String {one 2mm pearl and one 6mm pearl} fi ve times. String one 2mm pearl, 1 moonstone round, 1 vermeil spacer, and 1 moonstone round. String {one 2mm pearl and one 6mm pearl} nine times. String one 2mm pearl, 1 vermeil coin, and one 2mm pearl. String {one 6mm pearl and one 2mm pearl} fourteen times. String 1 crystal helix, 1 crimp tube, and the middle loop of the other half of the clasp. Pass back through the crimp tube and fl atten it; cover with a vermeil tube.

3 Attach 22" of wire to the top loop of one half of the clasp using the crimp tube; cover with a vermeil tube. String 1 crystal helix. String {one 2mm pearl and one 6mm pearl} twenty-two times. String one 2mm pearl, 1 vermeil oval, and one 2mm pearl. String {one 6mm pearl and one 2mm pearl} fi fteen times. String 1 moonstone round, 1 butterfl y, and 1 moonstone round. String {one 2mm pearl and one 6mm pearl} nineteen times. String one 2mm pearl, 1 crystal helix, 1 crimp tube, and the top loop of the other half of the clasp. Pass back through the crimp tube and fl atten it; cover with a vermeil tube.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Crystals, potato pearls, and moonstone: FusionBeads.com. Button pearls: Beads and Beyond. Vermeil hammered beads: Nina Designs. Vermeil butterfly beads and tube beads: Shiana. Clasp and Twisted Tornado Crimp tubes: Via Murano.

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What you need:


NECKLACE | Keys to My Heart Denise Yezbak Moore

1 Use 22" of wire to form a wrapped loop. String 1 pearl and form a wrapped loop. Repeat one hundred sixty-three times.

2 Use one 4mm jump ring to attach 1 pearl link to 1 pearl link. *Use one 4mm jump ring to attach 1 pearl link to the previ-ous pearl link. Repeat from * twenty-three times. Use 4mm jump rings to attach the fi rst and last links to the fi rst holes of the clasp. Use one 4mm jump ring to attach the fl eur-de-lis charm to the bottom of the 21×24mm fi ligree heart connector. Use one 6mm jump ring to attach the top of the fi ligree heart charm, and one 14mm fl ying heart charm to the center 4mm jump ring of the pearl strand.

3 Use one 4mm jump ring to attach 1 pearl link to 1 pearl link. **Use one 4mm jump ring to attach 1 pearl link to the previous pearl link. Repeat from ** twenty-seven times. Use 4mm jump rings to attach the fi rst and last links to the second holes of the clasp. Use one 6mm jump ring to attach the 46×23mm fl ying heart charm to the center 4mm jump ring of the pearl strand.

4 Use one 4mm jump ring to attach 1 pearl link to 1 pearl link. ***Use one 4mm jump ring to attach 1 pearl link to the previous pearl link. Repeat from *** twenty-nine times. Use 4mm jump rings to attach the fi rst and last links to the third holes of the clasp. Use one 6mm jump ring to attach the 35mm fl ower heart charm to the center 4mm jump ring of the pearl strand.

5 Use one 4mm jump ring to attach 1 pearl link to 1 pearl link. ^Use one 4mm jump ring to attach 1 pearl link to the previous pearl link. Repeat from ^ thirty-three times. Use 4mm jump rings to attach the fi rst and last links to the fourth holes of the clasp. Use one 6mm jump ring to attach the 22×21×8mm fi ligree heart to the center 4mm jump ring of the pearl strand.

6 Use one 4mm jump ring to attach 1 pearl link to 1 pearl link. ^^Use one 4mm jump ring to attach 1 pearl link to the previous pearl link. Repeat from ^^ thirty-seven times. Use 4mm jump rings to attach the fi rst and last links to the fi fth holes of the clasp. Use one 6mm jump ring to attach the 31×26mm lovebirds heart charm to the center 4mm

164 white 7mm round pearls1 sterling silver 5×10mm

fl eur-de-lis charm1 sterling silver 11×33mm

crown key charm2 sterling silver 14mm fl ying

heart charms1 sterling silver 21×24mm

fi ligree heart connector1 sterling silver 22×21×8mm

fi ligree heart charm with fl eur-de-lis design

1 sterling silver 31×26mm lovebirds heart charm

1 sterling silver 35mm fl ower heart charm

1 sterling silver 46×23mm fl ying heart with fl eur-de-lis design

1 sterling silver 28×55mm 5-strand fi ligree clasp

171 sterling silver 4mm open jump rings

6 sterling silver 6mm open jump rings

34¼' of sterling silver 22-gauge wire

Wire cuttersChain-nose pliersRound-nose pliers

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jump ring of the pearl strand. Use one 6mm jump ring to attach the crown key charm to the bottom of the lovebirds heart charm.

7 Use one 4mm jump ring to attach the remaining 14mm fl ying heart charm to one half of the clasp.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Sterling silver charms: Sadco. All other materials: Bead Addict.

Sterling silver 21×24mm fi ligree heart connector

White 7mm round pearls

Sterling silver 31×26mm lovebirds heart charm

Sterling silver 14mm fl ying heart charms

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NECKLACE | Seaweed and Urchins Heather Powers

What you need:


46 nickel size 11° seed beads6 Indian sapphire 4mm

crystal bicones2 Indian sapphire 8mm

crystal rounds54 teal 7mm faceted pearls54 white 8×12mm top-drilled

keishi pearls2 amazonite 6×4mm rondelles4 black 8×15mm top-drilled

wood wedge beads

1 aqua 27mm polymer clay sea-urchin pendant

2 Thai silver 12mm nautilus shells4 sterling silver 4mm daisy spacers1 pewter 15mm seaweed

shank button2 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes48" of .019 beading wireCrimping pliersBead stopWire cutters

1 Use the beading wire to string 26 size 11° seed beads and slide them to the center of the wire. Use both ends of the wire to string 1 crimp tube. Snug the tube, forming a loop with the seed beads, and crimp.

2 Use both wires to string 1 amazonite rondelle and 1 daisy spacer.

3 Use 1 wire to string 1 seed bead, 1 crystal bicone, 1 seed bead, 11 faceted pearls, 1 seed bead, 1 crystal bicone, 1 seed bead, 7 faceted pearls, 1 seed bead, 1 crystal bicone, 1 seed bead, and 9 faceted pearls.

4 Place the bead stop on the end of the wire.

5 Use the other wire to string 14 keishi pearls, 1 seed bead, 1 wood bead, 1 seed bead, 10 keishi pearls, 1 seed bead, 1 wood bead, 1 seed bead, and 3 keishi pearls.

6 Remove the bead stop. Use both wires to string 1 daisy spacer, 1 crystal round, 1 silver shell, the sea-urchin pendant, 1 silver shell, 1 crystal round, and 1 daisy spacer.

7 Repeat Step 3, reversing the stringing sequence. Repeat Step 4.

8 Repeat Step 5, reversing the stringing sequence.

9 Remove the bead stop. Use both wires to string 1 daisy spacer, 1 amazonite rondelle, 1 crimp tube, and the button. Pass back through the tube and crimp. Trim the excess wire.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Sea-urchin pendant: HumbleBeads. Button: Mamacita Beadworks. Seed beads: Charlene’s Beads. Wood beads: Hobby Lobby. Crystals, pearls, and Thai silver shells: Beading 2 Go.

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What you need:

26 smoky quartz 5mm rounds26 lampworked 18mm discs

in assorted colors8 sterling silver 12–19mm

assorted charms and pendants

1 sterling silver 22mm toggle clasp

26 sterling silver 22-gauge 2" head pins

10 sterling silver 10mm jump rings

35" of sterling silver 10–12mm fl at oval chain

Wire cuttersFlat-nose pliersRound-nose pliers

Disc DelishMarlene Blessing

1 Use a head pin to string 1 round and 1 disc; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the seventeenth link of chain. Repeat to add another wrapped-loop disc to the same link.

2 Repeat Step 1 twelve times, attaching 2 wrapped-loop discs to every fi fth link of chain.

3 Use 1 jump ring to attach 1 charm between the third and fourth pairs of discs. Repeat seven times, attaching 1 silver charm between the next pair of discs, until all charms are used.

4 Use 1 jump ring to attach one half of the clasp to one end of the chain. Repeat to attach the other half of the clasp to the other end of the chain.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Lampworked discs: Blue Heeler Glass. Smoky quartz rounds: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Chain and Plum Blossom charm: Nina Designs. Heart charms: Shiana. Circle charm: The Bead Goes On. Toggle clasp: Saki Silver. Snapeez jump rings: Via Murano.

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Borosilicate BranchesNECKLACE | Jess Italia Lincoln

1 Attach one 5mm jump ring to the center of the branch. *Attach one 5mm jump ring to the previous jump ring. Repeat from * to create a chain of three 5mm jump rings.

2 Use 8" of beading wire to string 1 crimp bead and the previous 5mm jump ring. Pass back through the crimp bead, fl atten it, then cover it with 1 crimp cover. String the pineapple oval, 1 assorted lampworked ron-delle, 1 saucer, 1 crystal, the picture jasper rondelle, the fi ligree tube, two 9.5mm jump rings (which will slide over the fi ligree tube), 1 assorted lampworked rondelle, 1 crystal, 1 saucer, 1 assorted lampworked rondelle, 1 trade tube, 1 crimp bead, 16 trade tubes, and the 18×8mm lampworked rondelle. Pass back through the crimp bead, snug the trade tubes, and fl atten and cover the crimp bead.

3 Use the 21-gauge wire to form a wrapped loop that attaches to the previous lamp-worked rondelle. String 1 assorted lamp-worked rondelle and form a simple loop that attaches to the 7.25mm jump ring.

4 Place the bead stop on one end of one 24" piece of beading wire. Use the other end of the wire to string 20" of seed beads. Remove the bead stop and use both ends of the wire to string 1 crimp bead and the 7.25mm jump ring. Pass back through the crimp bead; fl atten and cover.

5 Use one 9.5mm jump ring to attach one end of 1 hammered ring to the center of the beaded strand. Attach one end of the chain to the other end of the ring by open-ing and closing the chain link as you would a jump ring. Use the chain to string the 17×7mm lampworked rondelle, then attach the other end of the chain to the second hammered ring. Use the remaining 9.5mm jump ring to attach the swirl charm to the previous hammered ring.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Seed beads, Swarovski crystals, and all Vintaj brass components: Galena Beads “serving creativity.” Lampworked rondelles: Sea of Glass.

What you need:

FINISHED SIZE: 16" (expandable to 18")

18 g copper-lined black diamond size 6° seed beads

2 green tourmaline AB 6mm crystal bicones

4 assorted coral and/or green 12–15×7–9mm borosilicate lampworked rondelles

1 half-coral/half-green 17×7mm borosilicate lampworked rondelle with 6mm hole

1 coral-and-green 18×8mm borosilicate lampworked rondelle

1 picture jasper 14×7mm rondelle

17 brass 2.5×3mm trade tubes

1 brass 7×7.5mm pineapple oval

2 brass 8×3.5mm saucers1 brass 6×8mm fi ligree tube

1 brass 16×20mm swirl charm

2 brass 23mm hammered rings

1 brass 5×46mm branch3 brass 5mm jump rings1 brass 7.25mm jump ring4 brass 9.5mm etched

jump rings3 brass 2mm crimp beads3 brass 4×2mm crimp covers5" of bronze 21-gauge

square wire32" of bronze .015

beading wire3" of brass 6×11.5mm

oval chain2 pairs of chain- or

fl at-nose pliersWire cuttersRound-nose pliers1 bead stop


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Copper-lined black diamond size 6° seed beads

Brass 23mm hammered rings

17×7mm borosilicate lampworked rondelle

Green tourmaline AB 6mm crystals


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NECKLACE | Obsidian Petals Meredith Duers

1 Use the beading wire to string 1 crimp bead and one half of the clasp; pass back through the bead and fl atten it using fl at-nose pliers.

2 String 1 seed bead, 1 Lucite round, and 1 seed bead.

3 Keeping the graduated order intact, string all of the black obsidian marquis beads.

4 Repeat Step 2. String 1 crimp bead and the other half of the clasp; pass back through the bead and fl atten it.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Obsidian beads: Genuine Ten Ten. Clasp, crimp beads, Lucite beads, and beading wire: Toho Shoji.

What you need:

FINISHED SIZE: 14"

4 copper size 11° seed beads37 black obsidian 9×20–13×30mm

graduated top-drilled marquis beads2 bronze 4.5mm Lucite rounds1 antiqued pewter 13mm toggle clasp

2 silver 2mm crimp beads17" of .019 beading wireFlat-nose pliersWire cutters


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| NECKLACE Scarlet & StarburstsHeather DeSimone

What you need:

34 cranberry moonglow 12×15mm vintage Lucite ovals

5 black 18mm plastic fl owers1 black 54mm vintage German

plastic fi ligree40" of black waxed linenScissorsBead stop

FINISHED SIZE: 26"

1 Place a bead stop on one end of the linen.

2 Use the working end of the linen to string 4 cranberry ovals; tie an overhand knot. String 1 black fl ower; tie an overhand knot.

3 Repeat Step 2. String 18 cranberry ovals; tie an overhand knot. String 1 black fl ower; tie an overhand knot. Repeat Step 2. String 4 cranberry ovals.

4 Remove the bead stop. Use both ends of the linen to tie an overhand knot and string the remaining black fl ower and the plastic fi ligree. Tie an overhand knot beneath the last fl ower; trim the linen.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. All beads and findings: The Beadin’ Path.


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Queen of HeartsNECKLACE | Tracy Van Voorst

4 String 1 white teardrop, 1 yellow size 6°, 1 red size 6°, 1 yellow size 6°, 1 red size 6°, 1 yellow size 6°, and 1 black teardrop. String one hole of another disc (front fi rst) and pass through the second hole of the previous disc.

5 Repeat Step 4 twenty-nine times. String 1 white teardrop, 1 yellow size 6°, 1 red size 6°, 1 yellow size 6°, 1 red size 6°, 1 yellow size 6°, and 1 black teardrop. Pass through the second hole of the fi nal disc.

6 Use the end of the .019 wire and one end of the .010 wire to string 1 yellow size 6° and 1 crimp tube. Use the .019 wire to string 20 size 11° seed beads. Pass the .019 wire back through the tube and crimp.

7 Pass the .010 wire through the second hole of the last disc. String 10 size 11° seed beads and pass through the yellow seed bead between the last 2 red seed beads strung.

8 String 20 size 11° seed beads. Bring the wire to the other side of the necklace and pass through the closest middle yellow seed bead on the other side of the necklace.

9 Repeat Step 7 twenty-nine times.

1 Use the 1" hole punch to make 31 discs from the heart suit of playing cards, making sure that each disc has a heart and/or color-ful segment of a face card on it.

2 Use the 1⁄16" hole punch to make 2 holes, opposite one another, in each disc about 1⁄8" from the edge. Bend each disc around a pen or pencil to form a slight curve.

3 Place the bead stop at the end of the .019 beading wire, leaving a 3" tail. String 1 yellow size 6° and 1 disc (front fi rst).

What you need:

FINISHED SIZE: 22"

664 white with black stripes size 11° Czech seed beads

95 yellow with black-and-red stripes size 6° Czech seed beads

62 red size 6° seed beads31 black 4×6mm pressed-glass teardrops31 white 4×6mm pressed-glass teardrops1 red 18mm vintage glass button with shank2–3 decks of playing cards2 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes30" of .019 beading wire50" of .010 beading wire1" hole punch1⁄16" hole punchWire cuttersCrimping pliersBead stopRound pen or pencil

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10 String 10 size 11° seed beads. Pass through the second hole of the fi nal disc and through the yellow seed bead.

11 Remove the bead stop. Use both wires to string 1 crimp tube. Use the .019 wire to string 3 size 11° seed beads, the button, and 3 size 11° seed beads. Pass back through the tube and crimp. Trim all wires.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Seed beads, teardrops, crimp tubes, and beading wire: The Nordic Gypsy. Hole punches: Michaels.

Yellow with black-and-red stripes size 6° Czech seed beads

White with black stripes size 11° Czech seed beads

Red 18mm vintage glass button with shank

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Soda PopNECKLACE | Melinda Barta

What you need:

10 Siam opaque 4mm vintage pressed-glass rounds

6 Siam opaque 8×6mm vintage pressed-glass fl oral cubes

12 Siam opaque 9×4mm vintage pressed-glass fl owers

20 black 11mm vintage Lucite rounds

6 striped cream 13mm vintage Lucite rounds

1 black/red/white 31mm bottle cap pendant

1 sterling silver 17mm toggle clasp2 sterling silver 2×3mm crimp tubes2 sterling silver 4mm crimp covers19½" of .018 beading wireWire cuttersCrimping pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 18"

1 Attach the wire to one half of the clasp using 1 crimp tube. Cover the crimp tube with 1 crimp cover. String {1 Siam round and 1 black round} four times. String {1 cream round, 1 black round, 1 Siam fl ower (wide end fi rst), 1 Siam cube, 1 Siam fl ower (nar-row end fi rst), and 1 black round} three times. String 1 Siam round.

2 String the pendant and repeat Step 1, reversing the stringing sequence and attach-ing the wire to the other half of the clasp.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Mixed strand of Siam opaque flowers, cubes, and rounds and all Lucite: The Beadin’ Path. Pendant: Glass Garden Beads. Clasp: Saki Silver. Wire, crimp tubes, and crimp covers: FusionBeads.com.

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1 Cut the wire into two 30" lengths and string both strands as if they were one. String 1 spindle bead, 1 saucer, 1 spindle bead, 1 saucer, and 1 spindle bead. Push the beads to the center of the beading wires.

2 String the following onto each side of the necklace: 1 saucer bead, 1 tagua nut, one 6×4mm beaded rondelle, 1 terra-cotta vase-shaped bead, 1 spindle bead, 1 terra-cotta vase-shaped bead, one 6×4mm rondelle, 1 tagua nut, 1 daisy spacer, 1 tagua nut, and 1 saucer.

3 Continue stringing both sides of the neck-lace. Add 1 black glass bead and 1 daisy spacer; repeat twice. String 1 Ukranian clay

bead, 1 daisy spacer 3 black glass beads, 1 daisy spacer, 1 Ukranian clay bead, 1 daisy spacer, 5 black glass beads, one 8×4mm beaded rondelle, one 4mm copper bead, 1 crimp tube, and 1 jump ring. Attach a bead stop to one side of the necklace.

4 Working with the open end, bring both wires back through the crimp tube, 4mm bead, beaded rondelle, and a few black glass beads. Pull the wire gently to remove any excess slack. Flatten the crimp tube with chain-nose pliers and trim any excess wire fl ush with the beads.

5 Remove the bead stop and repeat Step 4.

Trypillian SpiritMaria Rypan | NECKLACE

What you need:

5 African 25×25mm spindle beads6 black-dyed 20mm tagua nuts4 terra-cotta 13×15mm vase-shaped ceramic beads 4 coral Ukrainian 7×6mm fi red clay beads22 black 8mm round pressed-glass beads 6 copper 10×5mm saucer-shaped beads10 copper 6×4mm Bali-style beaded rondelles6 copper 5×2mm Bali-style daisy spacers 4 copper 4.5×1mm Bali-style daisy spacers2 large-hole 4mm copper rounds 2 large-hole copper 8×4.5mm Bali-style

beaded rondelles 1 fancy copper S-clasp with 2 copper 6mm

jump rings2 copper 2×1mm crimp tubes60" of .019 fl exible beading wire 1 bead stopChain-nose pliersWire cutters

FINISHED SIZE: 25"

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. African spindle beads: Bead Paradise II. Dyed tagua nuts: C & I International. Vase-shaped beads: Anita Okada. Ukrainian fired clay beads, 8mm pressed-glass beads: Rypan Designs. Copper beads: Bead Time and Holy & Pure Gemstone.

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Gears of EleganceNECKLACE | Melanie Brooks

1 Use 1 head pin to string 1 bead cap, 1 gunmetal round, 1 bead cap, and 1 red round; form a simple loop. Repeat seven times for a total of 8 fi re-polished dangles.

2 Use one 7mm jump ring to attach the ends of two 67⁄8" (77-link) pieces of chain to the lobster clasp. Attach one 7mm jump ring to the other ends of the chains.

3 Use two 5mm jump rings to attach the previous 7mm jump ring to 1 loop of one 3-loop gear link (Link 1). Use two 5mm jump rings to attach the perpendicular loop on the same link to 1 loop of one 4-loop link (Link 2). Use two 5mm jump rings to attach the perpendicular loop on the same link to 1 loop of another 4-loop link (Link 3); repeat (Link 4). Use two 5mm jump rings to attach the perpendicular loop on the same link to 1 loop of the remaining 3-loop link (Link 5). Attach two 5mm jump rings to the perpen-dicular loop on the same link.

4 Use one 7mm jump ring to attach the previous two 5mm jump rings to the ends of two 67⁄8" (77-link) pieces of chain. Attach one 7mm jump ring to the free ends of the previous chains.

5 Use one 5mm jump ring to attach one 7mm jump ring to the previous 7mm jump ring. Repeat three times for a chain of fi ve 7mm jump rings and four 5mm jump rings. Attach 1 fi re-polished dangle to the last link of the chain just formed by opening and closing the simple loop of the dangle as you would a jump ring.

FINISHED SIZE: 19½" (adjustable to 20½")

What you need:

8 blood-red 4mm fi re-polished rounds8 gunmetal 6mm fi re-polished rounds2 blood-red 20mm gear-design 3-loop

links3 blood-red 20mm gear-design 4-loop

links16 brass 7×3mm fl ower bead caps1 brass 6×14mm lobster clasp8 brass 22-gauge 2" head pins41 brass 5mm jump rings12 brass 7mm jump rings31" of brass 3.5mm rolo chainWire cutters2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliersRound-nose pliers

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6 Attach 1 fi re-polished dangle to the free loop of Link 1. Use two 5mm jump rings to attach the same loop of Link 1 to one 7mm jump ring. Use two 5mm jump rings to attach the previous 7mm jump ring to the free right-side loop of Link 2. Use one 5mm jump ring to attach the same loop of Link 2 to one end of one 3⁄8" (4-link) piece of chain. Use one 5mm jump ring to attach the free end of the previous chain to 1 fi re-polished dangle and one end of one 3⁄16" (2-link) piece of chain.

7 Use one 5mm jump ring to attach the free end of the previous chain to the free left-side loop of Link 2. Use two 5mm jump rings to attach the same loop of Link 2 to one 7mm jump ring. Use two 5mm jump rings to attach the previous 7mm jump ring to the free right-side loop of Link 3. Attach 1 fi re-polished dangle to the same loop of Link 3. Use one 5mm jump ring to attach the same loop of Link 3 to one end of one 3⁄8" (4-link) piece of chain. Use one 5mm jump ring to attach the free end of the previous chain to 1 fi re-polished dangle and one end of another 3⁄8" (4-link) piece of chain.

8 Use one 5mm jump ring to attach the free end of the previous chain to the free left-side loop of Link 3. Attach 1 fi re-polished dangle to the same loop of Link 3. Use two 5mm jump rings to attach the same loop of Link 3 to one 7mm jump ring. Use two 5mm jump rings to attach the previous 7mm jump ring to the free right-side loop of Link 4. Use one 5mm jump ring to attach the same loop of Link 4 to one end of one 3⁄16" (2-link) piece of chain.

9 Use one 5mm jump ring to attach the free end of the previous chain and 1 fi re-polished dangle to one end of one 3⁄8" (4-link) piece of chain. Use one 5mm jump ring to attach the free end of the previous chain to the free left-side loop of Link 4. Use two 5mm jump rings to attach one 7mm jump ring to the same loop of Link 4. Use two 5mm jump rings to attach the previous 7mm jump ring to the free loop of Link 5. Attach 1 fi re-polished dangle to the same loop of Link 5.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Links: Earthenwood Studio. Fire-polished rounds and brass components: FusionBeads.com.

Brass rolo chain

Brass 7×3mm fl ower bead caps

Blood metal 20mm gear-design links

Brass jump rings

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NECKLACE | Unlock Your Dreams Danielle Fox

What you need:

1 jet 8mm crystal round1 red polka-dot 12×8mm lampworked

rondelle1 turquoise 18×35mm “Dream”

horizontally drilled ceramic heart pendant

1 turquoise 12mm plastic fi ligree round1 black 5×2mm vintage enamel fl ower1 red 15×5mm vintage enamel fl ower1 chartreuse 30×3mm vintage enamel

fl ower1 sterling silver and pressed-glass

13mm fl ower charm1 sterling silver 15×17mm heart charm1 metal 20×70mm vintage skeleton

key with attached red 20×8mm borosilicate rondelle

1 sterling silver 4mm disc spacer1 sterling silver 22×15mm box clasp

with heart design inlay4 oxidized sterling silver 24-gauge

1½" ball-end head pins2 sterling silver 5mm jump rings2 sterling silver 7mm jump rings1 sterling silver 10mm jump ring19" of silver-plated 11×15mm

etched oval chain4" of anodized steel 24-gauge wireLiver of sulfur (optional)Wire cutters2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliersRound-nose pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 20"

1If you wish, use liver of sulfur to oxidize the jump rings and clasp according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

2 Use the steel wire and the ceramic heart pendant to form a wrapped-loop bail that is situated perpendicularly above the pendant and attaches to the center link of the chain.

3 Use the 10mm jump ring to attach the head of the skeleton key to the center link of the chain.

4 Use 1 head pin to string the black, red, and chartreuse vintage enamel fl owers in that order and from front to back; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the chain 2 links to the right of the center link.

5 Use 1 head pin to string the crystal; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the next link on the right side of the chain. Repeat using the plastic round.

6 Use one 5mm jump ring to attach the fl ower charm to the chain 2 links to the left of the center link.

7 Use one 5mm jump ring to attach the heart charm to the next link on the left side of the chain.

8 Use 1 head pin to string the disc spacer and lampworked rondelle; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the next link on the left side of the chain.

9 Use one 7mm jump ring to attach one half of the clasp to one end of the chain; repeat with the other end of the chain and other half of the clasp.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Skeleton key: The Venerable Bead. Ceramic heart pendant: Diane Hawkey. Lampworked rondelle: Michele Goldstein. Heart charm: Stephanie Olin Designs. Flower charm: Dava Bead & Trade or Ruby Girl Jewelry. Vintage enamel flowers: Sleeping Dog Studio. Similar plastic filigree round: The Beadin’ Path. Clasp: Jess Imports. Head pins: Nina Designs.

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| NECKLACE Hothouse BouquetCynthia Deis

What you need:

10 orange 6mm pressed-glass bicones

3 buff-and-leaf 9×8mm handmade ceramic rondelles

4 leaf 12×5mm handmade ceramic macaroni beads

3 leaf 12×14mm handmade ceramic pillow beads

4 leaf 10×16mm handmade ceramic cones

8 felt 10mm balls (1 yellow, 1 orange, 2 hot pink, 2 turquoise, 2 rust)

1 brass 12mm spring-ring clasp2 brass 19mm basketweave

ribbon ends 7 brass 6mm bead caps13 brass 9×12mm rectangular

jump rings14 brass 24-gauge 1½" head pins6" of brass 5×12mm unsoldered

oval chain36" of dahlia ¾" wide silk

douppioni ribbon2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliersRound-nose pliersWire cutters

1 Use 1 head pin to string 1 glass bicone, 1 ceramic macaroni bead, 1 rust felt ball, and 1 bead cap; form a wrapped loop that attaches to 1 rectangular jump ring. Repeat three times using 1 rust, 1 turquoise, and 1 hot pink felt ball for a total of 4 felt dangles.

2 Use 1 head pin to string 1 glass bicone, 1 ceramic rondelle, and 1 bead cap; form a wrapped loop that attaches to 1 rectangular jump ring. Repeat twice for a total of 3 rondelle dangles.

3 Use 1 head pin to string 1 glass bicone and 1 pillow; form a wrapped loop that attaches to 1 rectangular jump ring. Repeat twice for a total of 3 pillow dangles.

4 Use 1 head pin to string 1 felt ball and 1 ceramic cone; form a wrapped loop that attaches to 1 rectangular jump ring. Repeat three times for a total of 4 cone dangles.

5 Cut the ribbon into three 12" pieces. *Carefully line up the ends of all 3 ribbons and insert them into 1 ribbon end. Use chain- or fl at-nose pliers to squeeze the ribbon end closed.** Use the ribbon ends to string the

dangles in a random order, reserving 1 dangle for the back of the necklace. Repeat from * to ** using the other ends of the ribbons.

6 Attach one end of one 2" piece of chain to the loop of 1 ribbon end. Attach the other end of the chain to the clasp. Attach one end of one 4" piece of chain to the loop of the other ribbon end. Attach the other end of the chain to the remaining cone dangle.

RESOURCES: Contact your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. All materials: Ornamentea.

FINISHED SIZE: 15" (expandable to 18½")

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NECKLACE | Rings of Love Carrie McMahon

1 Use one 12mm jump ring to string 4 size 6° seed beads, two 5.5mm jump rings, and 4 size 6° seed beads; close the ring.

2 Use one 12mm jump ring to string the 2 previous 5.5mm jump rings, 4 size 6° seed beads, two 5.5mm jump rings, and 4 size 6° seed beads; close the ring.

3 Repeat Step 2 fi ve times for one 7-ring chain.

4 Repeat Steps 1–3 for a second 7-ring chain.

5 Repeat Step 1. Repeat Step 2 three times for a 4-ring chain.

6 Use the 10mm jump ring to connect the last two 5.5mm jump rings on the fi rst 7-ring chain, the 4-ring chain, and the second 7-ring chain.

7 Thread the needle on the silk thread and slide it to the center. Use both ends of thread to tie an overhand knot. String 1 knot cup, 1 purple round, 23 size 5° triangles, 1 purple round, 7 size 6° seed beads, and the free 12mm jump ring of one 7-ring chain. Pass back through the round, triangles, round, and knot cup. Use the working and tail ends of the thread to tie a knot. Trim thread ends and close the knot cup around the knot. Repeat entire step, stringing the free 7mm jump ring of the other 7-ring chain. Attach 1 knot cup to one 5.5mm jump ring; attach the jump ring to the clasp. Attach the other knot cup to one

5.5mm jump ring; attach the jump ring to one end of one 23⁄8" piece of chain. Attach one 5.5mm jump ring to the center of the chain. Use the 8mm jump ring to attach the charm’s jump ring to the other end of the chain.

8 Use 1 head pin to string 1 glass round and 1 gold round; form a simple loop that attaches to one end of one 3⁄8" piece of chain. Use 1 head pin to string the pressed-glass fl ower and 1 gold round; form a simple loop that attaches to one end of one ½" piece of chain. Use one 5.5mm jump ring to attach the mother-of-pearl heart to one end of one 1" piece of chain. Use one 5.5mm jump ring to attach the other ends of all 3 chains used in this step to the fi rst ring of the 4-ring chain formed in Step 5.

What you need:

FINISHED SIZE: 16½" (adjustable to 19")

158 lilac size 6° seed beads46 light rose size 5° triangle

seed beads8 violet AB 4mm fi re-polished rounds8 amethyst 4mm fi re-polished rounds5 purple 6mm pressed-glass rounds1 lavender 8×6mm

pressed-glass fl ower8 dyed purple 4mm fossil rounds1 dyed purple 12mm

mother-of-pearl heart2 gold-plated 2.5mm rounds 1 gold-plated 6mm heart charm

with attached 4mm jump ring1 gold-plated 6×13mm lobster clasp40 gold-plated 20-gauge 5.5mm

jump rings

14 gold-plated 18-gauge 6mm jump rings

1 gold-plated 18-gauge 8mm jump ring1 gold-plated 18-gauge 10mm

jump ring18 gold-plated 18-gauge 12mm

jump rings26 gold-plated 2" head pins2 gold-plated knot cups15" of gold-plated 3mm curb chain24" of white size FF silk threadChain-nose pliersRound-nose pliersMedium-heavy twisted beading needleScissorsFlush cutters

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9 Use 1 head pin to string 1 violet fi re-polished round; form a simple loop. Repeat twenty-three times using all of the violet and amethyst fi re-polished rounds and the dyed purple fossil rounds for a total of 24 dangles.

10 Use one 6mm jump ring to attach 1 violet dangle, 1 amethyst dangle, and 1 stone dangle to the fi rst pair of 5.5mm jump rings on one 7-ring chain. Repeat to attach dangles to the third, fi fth, and seventh pairs of 5.5mm jump rings on the 7-ring chain. Repeat entire step to attach dangles to the other 7-ring chain.

11 Use one 6mm jump ring to attach one end of one 5" piece of chain to the second pair of 5.5mm jump rings on one 7-ring chain. Use one 6mm jump ring to attach the center link of the same chain to the fourth pair of 5.5mm jump rings. Use one 6mm jump ring to attach the other end of the chain to the sixth pair of 5.5mm jump rings. Repeat entire step to attach one 5" piece of chain to the other 7-ring chain.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. All materials: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.

Dyed purple 12mm mother-of-pearl heart

Purple 6mm pressed-glass rounds

Gold-plated 6mm heart charm with attached 4mm jump ring

Dyed purple 4mm fossil rounds

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Metal MelangeNECKLACE | Melinda Barta

What you need:

5 rose 9×15mm leaf sequins3 Thai silver 8×17mm pointed-

oval charms1 gold-fi lled 13×32mm leaf charm with soldered 7mm jump ring1 vermeil 11mm hammered ring1 vermeil 16mm hammered ring1 vermeil 21mm hammered ring1 vermeil 24mm hammered ring1 vermeil 30mm hammered ring

with off-center opening1 Thai silver 33mm hammered ring1 sterling silver 10×18mm hook clasp9 sterling silver 4mm jump rings5 sterling silver 5mm jump rings3 sterling silver 6mm jump rings8¼" of sterling silver 5–10mm (small)

graduated round chain11" of sterling silver 10–20mm (large)

graduated round chain2 pairs of chain-nose pliersWire cutters


1 Use one 4mm jump ring to attach the hook to one end of one 41⁄8" piece of large chain; use one 6mm jump ring to attach the other end of the chain to the 24mm ring.

2 Use one 6mm jump ring to attach one end of one 6¼" piece of large chain to the 24mm ring; use one 5mm jump ring to attach the other end of the chain to the 16mm ring.

3 Use one 5mm jump ring to attach one end of one 4½" piece of small chain to the 16mm ring; use one 5mm jump ring to attach the other end of the chain to the 21mm ring.

4 Use one 5mm jump ring to attach one end of one 3½" piece of small chain to the 21mm ring.

5 Use 4mm jump rings to attach sequins to the following links of the 3½" chain (the free end link is considered the fi rst link): 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, and 10th. Repeat to attach pointed-oval charms to the following links: 4th, 5th, and 7th. Use one 5mm jump ring to attach the 11mm ring to the 5th link. Use one 6mm jump ring to join the Thai silver 33mm and vermeil 30mm rings and attach them to the

9th link. Cut the soldered jump ring on the leaf charm using wire cutters and attach it to the 4th link. To wear, attach the hook to the 9th link.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Chain, hook clasp, and all vermeil: Nina Designs. Thai silver: Shiana. Sequins: Gail Crosman Moore. Jump rings: FusionBeads.com.

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Sterling silver chain

Thai silver charms

Leaf sequins

Vermeil hammered rings


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What you need:


NECKLACE | Dandelion Wine Glorianne Ljubich

1 Attach the 8mm jump ring to the pendant.

2 Use 8" of beading wire to string 1 crimp tube and the previous jump ring. Pass back through the tube and crimp. Cover the crimp tube with 1 crimp cover.

3 String 1A, 1B, 1C, 1A, 1B, 1D, 1E, 1F, 1D, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1A, 1 crimp tube, and the 20mm ring; pass back through the tube, crimp, and cover.

4 Use one 5.5mm jump ring to attach the 20mm ring to one 14mm ring.* Repeat Step 2, attaching the wire to the previous 14mm ring. Repeat Step 3, omitting the fi nal 1A and attaching the wire to one end of one 1¾" piece of chain.

5 Repeat Step 2, attaching the wire to the free end of the previous chain. String 1A, 1B, 1C, 1E, 1F, 1D, 1E, 1B, 1C, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1 crimp tube,

and one end of one 3¼" piece of chain; pass back through the tube, crimp, and cover.

6 Repeat Step 4 until *. Use 3" of 22-gauge wire to form a wrapped loop that attaches to the previous 14mm ring. String 1G, narrow end fi rst, and 1G, wide end fi rst; form a wrapped loop.

7 Use 3" of 22-gauge wire to form a wrapped loop that attaches to the previous wrapped loop. String 1G, narrow end fi rst, and 1G wide end fi rst; form a wrapped loop. Repeat entire step six times.

8 Use the remaining 5.5mm jump ring to attach the last wrapped loop formed in Step 7 to the clasp.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more infor-mation. All materials: FusionBeads.com.

1 sterling silver 20mm soldered ring

1 sterling silver 18×9mm balloon lobster clasp

3 sterling silver 18-gauge 5.5mm jump rings

1 sterling silver 18-gauge 8mm jump ring

6 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes

6 sterling silver 3.5mm crimp covers

24" of clear .014 beading wire

24" of sterling silver 22-gauge wire

6" of sterling silver 12.6mm round chain

Wire cuttersCrimping pliersChain- or fl at-nose pliersRound-nose pliers

9 amethyst 11×5.5mm crystal teardrops (A)

9 greige 11×5.5mm crystal teardrops (B)7 cyclamen opal 11×5.5mm crystal teardrops (C)5 cyclamen opal 13×6.5mm crystal teardrops (D)4 amethyst 13×6.5mm crystal teardrops (E)3 greige 13×6.5mm crystal teardrops (F)16 milky amethyst marble 9×12mm pressed-glass bellfl owers (G)

1 purple-and-silver 38mm dandelion-print maple pendant

2 sterling silver 14mm soldered rings

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| NECKLACE Nouveau RicheDanielle Fox

What you need:

48 olive size 11° seed beads4 pink 3mm fi re-polished rounds4 olive 8×5mm pressed-glass fl owers88 ruby 4mm rounds1 matte lavender 16×30mm fl oral lampworked pendant2 brass 15×21mm fi ligree links1 brass 7×20mm hook clasp4 brass 1" eye pins1 brass 4mm jump ring12 brass 5mm jump rings1 brass 10mm jump ring8 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes5" of brass 10mm round chain24" of .019 beading wireChain-nose pliersRound-nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers


1 Use the 4mm jump ring to attach the pendant to the center link of the chain.

2 Attach 1 eye pin to one end of the chain by opening and clos-ing the eye as you would a jump ring. Use the eye pin to string 1 fi re-polished round and 1 fl ower (wide end fi rst); form a simple loop that attaches to one end of 1 fi ligree link. Attach 1 eye pin to the other end of the link. Use the eye pin to string 1 fl ower (narrow end fi rst) and 1 fi re-polished round; form a simple loop. Repeat entire step on the other end of the chain.

3 Attach 6" of beading wire to one of the free simple loops from Step 2 using a crimp tube. String {1 seed bead and 2 rubies} eleven times. String 1 seed bead, 1 crimp tube, and the 10mm jump ring; pass back through the tube and crimp. Repeat entire step to attach a second beaded strand to the same simple loop and 10mm jump ring. Hide the 2 crimp tubes attached to the simple loop by placing four 5mm jump rings around them. Hide the 2 crimp tubes attached to the 10mm jump ring by placing two 5mm jump rings around them.

4 Repeat Step 3, attaching the beaded strands to the other free simple loop from Step 2 and the hook clasp and hiding the crimp tubes attached to the other simple loop and the clasp.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Lampworked Nouveau bead: Lisa Kan Designs. Ruby rounds: Artbeads.com. Brass filigree, chain, and findings: Vintaj Natural Brass Co. (wholesale only). Brass clasp: Ornamentea. Pressed-glass flowers and fire-polished rounds: Raven’s Journey International.

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Sunset LariatNECKLACE | Susan Shannon

What you need:

85 g of red size 10° seed beads85 g of purple size 10° seed beads20 red 6mm glass rounds20 yellow 14×22mm frosted-glass leaf charms64 citrine 4×6mm rondelles20 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes20 sterling silver 3mm crimp covers49' of .018 beading wireTransparent tapeWire cuttersCrimping pliers


1 Use 53" of wire to string 1 crimp tube, 1 glass round, 1 red seed bead, 1 leaf charm, and 1 red seed bead. Pass back through the glass round and the crimp tube. Crimp the tube and cover it with a crimp cover.

2 String 50" of red seed beads, randomly stringing 3 or 4 citrine rondelles into the fi rst 23" and again in the last 23".

3 String 1 crimp tube, 1 glass round, 1 red seed bead, 1 leaf charm, and 1 red seed bead. Pass back through the glass round and tube; crimp and cover.

4 Repeat Steps 1–3 four times.

5 Repeat Step 1–3 fi ve times, replacing the red seed beads used in Step 2 with purple seed beads. Set aside.

6 Use 53" of wire to string 1 crimp tube. Slide the tube to 8" from one end of the wire and crimp. String red seed beads until there are 8" of wire left. String 1 crimp tube and crimp. This will be your coiling strand. Set aside.

7 Lay the 10 strands formed in Steps 1–5 on the work surface. Find the middle and measure 2½" to the right. Wrap a piece of tape around the strands to the right of this mark. In the same way, wrap a piece of tape around the strands 2½" to the left of center.

8 String 1 crimp tube on one of the bare ends of the coiling strand. Wrap the bare end once around the 10-strand set at the inside edge of the left tape mark. Pass back through the crimp tube just strung to form a lasso around the 10-strand set. Snug the lasso by pulling the short end of the wire until the crimp tube bumps up to one of the crimp tubes already attached to the wire; crimp the tube.

9 Hold the coiling strand perpendicular to the other strands between the tape marks. Starting at the inside edge of the right tape mark, coil the coiling strand back over itself and toward the left tape mark, keeping the coils fi rm, but not too tight. Keep wrapping until the remaining length of the coiling strand is slightly shorter than the coil itself.

10 Repeat Step 8 at the edge of the right tape mark as close to the edge of the coil as possible, pass back through the tube, and crimp. Tuck the tail wire under the coil. Remove tape.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Seed beads and glass rounds: Michaels. Citrine and crimp tubes and covers: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Leaf charms: Beadworks.

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Yellow 14×22mm frosted-glass leaf charms

Red 6mm glass rounds

Purple size 10° seed beads

Red size 10° seed beads

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Plum BlossomsNECKLACE | Danielle Fox

What you need:

6 steel-blue size 6° seed beads1 blue/green/red 28mm lampworked

bud pendant6 clear 15mm Lucite rounds6 transparent green 12×27mm

plastic teardrops6 purple 12mm felt rounds12 iridescent 6mm vintage

ruffl ed sequins6 iridescent transparent green

6×14mm leaf-shaped sequins6 brass 20mm fl ower-bud bead caps18 brass 2 ½ " ball-end head pins6 brass 6mm jump rings

5" (15 links) of gold-plated 6×14mm fancy vintage curb chain 42" of plum ¾ " wide

hand-dyed silk ribbon

2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliersRound-nose pliersWire cutters


1 Use 1 jump ring to attach the lamp-worked pendant to the center link of chain.

2 Use 1 head pin to string 1 felt round, 1 bead cap, and 1 seed bead; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the second-to-last link on one end of the chain. Repeat entire step fi ve times, attaching a felt dangle to every other chain link, except the link with the pendant.

3 Use 1 jump ring to attach 1 ruffl ed sequin and 1 leaf sequin to one of the links with a felt dangle. Repeat fi ve times.

4 Use 1 head pin to string 1 green tear-drop; form a wrapped loop that attaches to a chain link between 2 felt dangles. Use 1 head pin to string 1 ruffl ed sequin, 1 clear round, and 1 ruffl ed sequin; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the same chain link. Repeat entire step fi ve times.

5 String one end of the chain to the center of the ribbon. To wear, use the ends of the ribbon to tie an overhand knot on the other end of the chain.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Seed beads: Beyond Beadery. Similar Lucite rounds: The Beadin’ Path. Head pins: Rishashay. Jump rings: Ornamentea. Chain: Chelsea’s Beads. Ribbon: Silk Painting Is Fun. All other materials: Gail Crosman Moore.

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Marlene Blessing

What you need:

1 dark silver size 8° seed bead1 carnelian 3×2mm faceted rondelle16 orange/blue/green 9×5mm

borosilicate (boro) glass rondelles8 bronze 10mm raku rounds1 green 25×42mm ceramic pendant142 brass 3mm cornerless cubes1 enameled copper 25mm

toggle clasp3 copper 2mm crimp tubes24" of .019 beading wire20" of copper 22-gauge wireWire cuttersRound-nose pliersChain-nose pliersFlat-nose pliersCrimping pliers


1 Attach 22" of beading wire to the ring half of the clasp using a crimp tube. String 15 brass cubes. String 1 boro, 1 raku, 1 boro, and 10 cubes three times. String 1 boro, 1 raku, 1 boro, 19 cubes, the seed bead, and 19 cubes. String 1 boro, 1 raku, 1 boro, and 10 cubes four times. String 9 more cubes, 1 crimp tube, the bar half of the clasp, and the carnelian rondelle. Pass back through the bar half of the clasp and the tube; crimp.

2 Use 2" of beading wire to string 1 crimp tube and 10 brass cubes. Use both ends of the wire to pass through the crimp tube, snug the beads and crimp.

3 Use the copper wire to string the ceramic pendant, pressing the end ½" of wire fl at at the back of the pendant. Use the other end of the wire to make 3–4 passes around the top of the pendant and back through its hole, ending with the wire at the front of the pendant. Use the wire to make about 8 wraps horizontally around the pendant, again ending with the wire at the front of the pendant. Pass the wire through the hole to the back of the pendant and bend it up so that it is perpendicular to the pendant; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the bail created in Step 2.

RESOURCES: Contact your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Carnelian rondelle: Beadaholique. Borosilicate glass beads: Jane’s Fiber and Beads. Raku rounds: The Mykonos (wholesale only). Ceramic pendant: Marsha Neal Studio. Brass cubes: Hands of the Hills (wholesale only). Clasp: Bokamo Designs.

Earthy Delights | NECKLACE

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Copper KingNECKLACE | Erin Strother

1 Form a simple loop at one end of the 18-gauge wire. Grasp the loop

with chain-nose pliers and continue bending the wire to form a ¾ " fl at

spiral. Form a simple loop at the other end of the wire to create a spiral pendant. If desired, hammer the spiral against the steel block to texture it.

2 Use 3" of 24-gauge wire to form a wrapped loop. String 7 garnet rounds, the copper pendant, and 7 garnet rounds. Wrap the wire end around the coil of the wrapped loop. Flip the beaded wire down so the wrapped loop is on top of the pendant. Use the 5mm jump ring to attach the copper wire spiral and the shell pendant to the beaded wire’s wrapped loop.

3 Use 12" of 24-gauge wire to form a wrapped loop. String 3 copper 3mm rounds, 1 pearl, 1 copper tube, 1 khaki 8mm crystal, 1 copper 10mm round, 1 smoky quartz rondelle, 1 pearl, 2 copper saucers, 1 smoky

What you need:


40 bronze metallic size 11° seed beads12 green-lined brown size 8° seed beads6 amber 4mm pressed-glass bicones18 metallic bronze 4mm fi re-polished rounds3 khaki 8mm crystal rounds9 olive bronze 5mm pearls14 garnet 3mm rounds7 garnet 4×6mm barrels3 smoky quartz 7×4mm faceted rondelles2 smoky quartz 10×15mm faceted nuggets1 black 25mm shell pendant48 copper 3mm rounds3 copper 10mm rounds6 brushed copper 10×6mm saucers4 brushed copper 4×22mm curved tubes1 copper 50×60mm pendant

2 copper 10×12mm cones1 copper 10×20mm S-clasp4 copper 4mm jump rings1 copper 5mm jump ring1 copper 7mm jump ring7 copper 8mm jump rings26" of brown 1.5mm waxed cotton cord6" of copper 18-gauge wire15" of copper 24-gauge wire9' of copper 26-gauge wireWire cuttersRound-nose pliersChain-nose pliersFlat-nose pliersChasing hammer and steel block (optional)

quartz nugget, 1 copper 10mm round, 1 khaki crystal, and 6 copper 3mm rounds. String the pendant over the top of the 3mm rounds. String 1 smoky quartz rondelle, 3 copper saucers, 1 pearl, 1 smoky quartz nugget, 1 copper 10mm round, 1 khaki crystal, 1 copper tube, 1 smoky quartz ron-delle, 1 copper saucer, 1 pearl, and 3 copper 3mm rounds. Form a wrapped loop and trim any excess wire.

4 Use 20" of 26-gauge wire to begin a wrapped loop. Before making the wrap, hold the loop next to the fi rst wrapped loop from the previous step. Finish the wrap by coil-ing the wire around the coil of the fi nished wrapped loop.

5 Randomly string 3mm copper rounds, size 8° seed beads, metallic bronze fi re-polished rounds, amber bicones, pearls, garnet barrels, and copper tubes, wrapping the wire loosely around the fi rst strand of beads as you string. When you reach the pendant, pass the wire through it and

continue randomly stringing and wrapping until you reach the end of the 24-gauge wire. Repeat Step 4, wrapping the wire around the second fi nished wrapped loop from Step 3.

6 Securely coil the end of 26" of 26-gauge wire around one of the wrapped loops. Randomly string bronze size 11° seed beads, 3mm copper rounds, and metallic bronze fi re-polished rounds, wrapping the wire in the same direction tightly around the previous two strands. Expose some of this wire as you wrap. When you reach the pendant, pass the wire through it and continue randomly stringing and wrapping until you reach the end of the wires. Securely coil the wire end around the second wrapped loop to secure. Trim any excess wire.

7 Attach two 8mm jump rings to the wrapped loops at one end of the necklace. Use two 62" pieces of cord to string the jump rings. Use 12" of 26-gauge wire to wrap tightly around all four cord ends, just above the jump rings.

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8 Use 18" of 26-gauge wire to wrap around the four cord ends to secure. When you have about 2" of wire remaining, string 1 cone and form a wrapped loop to secure it in place. Use the 7mm jump ring to attach the S-clasp to the wrapped loop.

9 Repeat Step 7 for the other half of the necklace. Repeat Step 8, this time connect-ing to one 8mm jump ring.

10 Use two 4mm jump rings to attach the 8mm jump ring at the end of the neck-lace to another 8mm jump ring. Use two 4mm jump rings to attach the 8mm jump ring just placed to another 8mm jump ring.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Copper pendant and beads: Village Gifts(wholesale only). Garnet, pearls, fire-polished rounds, crystal, seed beads, smoky quartz, and jump rings: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Copper cones, clasp, wire, and cotton cord: Beadaholique. Tab shell pendant: Beads and Pieces (wholesale only).

Copper 50×60mm pendant

Brushed copper 4×22mm curved tubes

Brushed copper 10×6mm saucers

Copper 10×12mm cones

Brown 1.5mm waxed cotton cord

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Fantasy FiligreeNECKLACE | Ann Marie Hodrick

What you need:

1 antiqued 58mm brass fi ligree focal piece2 gold-colored 25×20mm brass fi ligrees (A)2 gold-colored 12mm brass fi ligree links (B)2 antiqued 19×23mm brass fi ligree links (C)2 copper-colored 15mm brass fi ligrees (D)2 antiqued 30×20mm brass fi ligrees (E)2 antiqued 30mm brass fi ligrees (F)2 gold-colored 26mm brass fi ligrees (G)2 copper-colored 22×29mm brass fi ligrees (H)2 antiqued 20×30mm brass 2-to-1 connectors1 brass 13×17mm charm1 brass 6×12mm lobster clasp36 brass 4–6mm oval and round jump rings8½" of brass 4×6mm oval chainChain-nose pliersFlat-nose pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 18"

1 Use 1 jump ring to attach 1A to the edge of the focal piece. Use 1 jump ring to attach 1B to the focal piece near the 1A. Use 1 jump ring to attach 1E to the A. Use 1 jump ring to attach the E to the B. Use 1 jump ring to attach 1D to the end of the A. Use 1 jump ring to attach 1G to the end of the E. Use 1 jump ring to attach the G to the D.

2 Use 1 jump ring to attach 1C to the focal piece, just below the B. Use 1 jump ring to attach 1F to the C. Use 2 jump rings to attach the 2 top points of the F to the bottom of the E. Use 1 jump ring to attach the other side of the F to 1H. Use 1 jump ring to attach the H to the bottom of the G.

3 Use 1 jump ring to attach the top loop of 1 connector to the G. Use 1 jump ring to attach the bottom loop of 1 connector to the H.

4 Use 1 jump ring to attach the 1-loop side of the connector to one end of one 4½" piece of chain. Use 1 jump ring to attach the other end of the chain to the brass charm.

5 Repeat Steps 1–3 on the other side of the focal piece.

6 Use 1 jump ring to attach the 1-loop side of the second connector to one end of one 37⁄8" piece of chain. Use 1 jump ring to attach the other end of the chain to the lobster clasp.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Vintage brass filigrees, chain, jump rings, and connectors: B’Sue Boutiques. Similar clasp: FusionBeads.com.

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Antiqued brass fi ligree focal piece

Copper-colored 22×29mm brass fi ligrees

Antiqued 20×30mm brass 2-to-1 connectors

Brass 13×17mm charm

Brass 4×6mm oval chain

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What you need:


Falling LeafNECKLACE | Cristi Clothier

1 Use 3" of wire and the leaf pendant to form a wrapped-loop bail. Attach 1 jump ring to the bail. Set aside.

2 Use 1 jump ring to attach the hook half of the clasp to one end of both chains. Attach 1 jump ring to the other ends of both chains.

3 Use 3" of wire and the bone disc to form a wrapped-loop bail that attaches to the previous jump ring. Use 3" of wire and the opposite side of the same bone disc to form a wrapped-loop bail.

4 Use 3" of wire to form a wrapped loop that attaches to the previous wrapped-loop bail. String all of the turquoise chips and form a wrapped loop. Use 3" of wire to form a wrapped loop that attaches to the previous wrapped loop. String the ocean jasper oval and form a wrapped loop. Use 3" of wire to form a wrapped loop that attaches to the previous wrapped loop. String all of the pressed-glass discs and form a wrapped loop that attaches to the jump ring attached to the pendant.

5 Use 3" of wire to form a wrapped loop that attaches to the jump ring attached to the pendant. String the lampworked rectangle and form a wrapped loop. Use 1 jump ring to attach the previous wrapped loop to the fi ligree ring. Attach another jump ring to the fi ligree ring. Use 3" of wire to form a wrapped loop that attaches to the previous jump ring. String the rainfor-est rhyolite nugget and form a wrapped loop. Use 3" of wire and the pressed-glass square to form a wrapped-loop bail that attaches to the previous wrapped loop. Use 3" of wire and the opposite side of the same pressed-glass square to form a wrapped-loop bail that attaches to the eye half of the clasp.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Lampworked rectangle: The Orange Bell. Pendant and chains: Michaels. Brass wire, fili-gree ring, and jump rings: Vintaj Natural Brass Co. (wholesale only). Pressed-glass square: Da Beads (wholesale only). Carved bone disc and ocean jasper: Bead Hawk.

9 brown AB 5mm pressed-glass top-drilled discs

1 gold 12mm pressed-glass square1 olive-and-gold 10×13mm lamp-

worked rectangle5 green turquoise 5mm chips1 ocean jasper 15×20mm oval1 rainforest rhyolite 18×20mm nugget1 carved bone 17mm disc1 gold 30×55mm ceramic leaf pendant

1 brass 22mm fi ligree ring1 brass 6×21mm hook-and-eye clasp5 brass 9.5mm etched jump rings9" of brass 6×10mm oval chain9" of gold 4×6mm oval chain30" of brass 20-gauge wireRound-nose pliersChain-nose pliersWire cutters

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| NECKLACEMelissa J. Lee

back of pendant

What you need:

1 stone-and-shore reversible fi ne silver pendant

16 aqua-terra 13mm jasper puffed squares

66 round 5mm wood beads39 bronzite 7mm round beads1 sterling 18mm square toggle clasp4 sterling silver crimp beads40" of .019 beading wire, cut in halfCrimping pliersWire cutters

FINISHED SIZE: 17"

1 Attach 1 piece of beading wire to one half of the clasp using 1 crimp tube. String 8 wood beads.

2 String 1 jasper bead and 2 wood beads. Repeat this step seven times.

3 String one loop of the pendant, 2 wood beads, and the remaining loop of the pendant.

4 String 2 wooden beads. Repeat Step 2.

5 String 6 wood beads, 1 crimp tube, and the other half of the clasp. Bring the wire back through the crimp tube and several wood beads. Pull the wire gently to remove the excess slack. Secure the crimp with crimping pliers and trim the wire.

6 Use 1 crimp tube to attach the second piece of beading wire to the fi rst half of the clasp. Note: This wire should be placed above the previous strand, as this will be the top strand of the necklace.

7 String 8 wood beads, 39 bronzite beads, and 8 wood beads. String 1 crimp tube and the second half of the clasp. Bring the wire back through the crimp tube and several beads. Pull the wire gently to remove the excess slack. Secure the crimp and trim the wire.

RESOURCES: Check your local shop or see page 135 for more information. Pendant: Melissa J. Lee. Aqua-terra jasper: Nirvana Beads (whole-sale only). Wood, bronzite beads, and findings: Chelsea’s Beads. Sterling clasp: Bruce Frank Beads.

Tidepool

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Lucky TurquoiseNECKLACE | Jamie Hogsett

1 Use one end of one 3" piece of wire to string one 2mm crimp tube and the leaf hole of 1 clover; pass back through the tube. Use the other end of the wire to string 3 turquoise cushions; pass back through the tube. Snug both ends of the wire and crimp the tube. Cover the tube with 1 crimp cover. Repeat entire step twice.

2 Place a bead stop on one end of one 24" piece of beading wire. Use the other end of the wire to string one 2mm crimp tube and 1 turquoise rondelle. *String {1 turquoise cushion and 1 turquoise rondelle} three times. String the bead hole of 1 clover and 1 turquoise rondelle. Repeat from * three times, omitting the last clover and rondelle. String one 2mm crimp tube. Center all the beads on the wire.

What you need:

52 turquoise 3×2mm rondelles21 Sleeping Beauty turquoise 8mm

faceted cushions3 sterling silver 20mm 4-leaf clover

beads/pendants1 sterling silver 9×25mm hook-and-

eye clasp34 sterling silver 1mm crimp tubes9 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes9 sterling silver 3mm crimp covers69" of sterling silver .014

beading wireWire cuttersCrimping pliersChain- or fl at-nose pliers3 bead stops

FINISHED SIZE: 20¾"

3 Pass the ends of two 18" pieces of bead-ing wire through the fi rst crimp tube strung in Step 2. Crimp the tube but do not trim any wires.

4 Use 1 wire to string {1 turquoise rondelle and one 1mm crimp tube} fi ve times. String 1 turquoise rondelle. Place a bead stop on the end of the wire.

5 Use 1 wire to string {one 1mm crimp tube and 1 turquoise rondelle} six times. Place a bead stop on the end of the wire. Repeat entire step using the remaining wire.

6 Remove the bead stops and use all 3 wires to string one 2mm crimp tube. Place the tube 6¾" from the previous 2mm crimp tube, and crimp it. Trim 2 of the wires. Cover

the tube with 1 crimp cover. Use the remain-ing wire to string one 2mm crimp tube and one half of the clasp; pass back through the tube and crimp. Cover the tube with 1 crimp cover.

7 Place the necklace on a fl at work surface. Arrange the turquoise rondelles so that they’re randomly spaced out along the wires, then fl atten the crimp tube in front of each rondelle to keep it in place.

8 Repeat Steps 3–7 for the other half of the necklace, starting with the second 2mm crimp tube strung in Step 2.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. All materials: Soft Flex Co.

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Very Varasite | NECKLACE Carter Seibels Singh

What you need:

2 white opal 4mm fi re-polished rounds48 peridot 2.5mm rounds107 varasite 4×2mm rondelles1 aqua beryl 9×5mm faceted rondelle48 African silver 3×1mm heishi spacers1 pewter 12×32mm leaf link1 sterling silver 21mm hammered toggle clasp14 sterling silver 26-gauge 2" head pins1 sterling silver 4mm jump ring2 sterling silver 4×4.5mm wire guardians2 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes21" of .018 beading wireChain- or fl at-nose pliersRound-nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers

1 Use 1 head pin to string 1 peridot and the aqua beryl rondelle; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the bottom hole of the leaf link. Attach the jump ring to the top hole of the link. Set aside.

2 Use 1 head pin to string 1 peridot; form a wrapped loop. Repeat twelve times for a total of 13 peridot dangles.

3 Use the beading wire to string 1 crimp tube, 1 wire guardian, and one half of the clasp; pass back through the tube and crimp.

4 String 1 fi re-polished round.

5 String varasite rondelles, peridot rounds, peridot dangles, and silver spacers in random order for 8".

6 String the jump ring attached to the link. Repeat Steps 5–3 (in that order).

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. All materials: Bead Trust.

FINISHED SIZE: 17"

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Crazy for Lacy AgateNECKLACE | Danielle Fox

1 Use one 5" piece of beading wire to string 8 seed beads, one end of the chain, the agate teardrop, the other end of the chain, and 8 seed beads; center the beads on the wire. Use both ends of the wire to string 1 crimp tube. Use one end of the wire to string 22 seed beads, then place a bead stop on the end of the wire; repeat with the other end of the wire. Use both ends of the wire together to string the ceramic ring. Pass back through the crimp tube, snug the beads to form 2 loops around the ring, then crimp the tube. Cover the tube with 1 crimp cover.

2 Use the head pin to string 1 pearl; form a wrapped loop to create a dangle. Use the jump ring to attach the dangle and the lotus-bud charm to the piece of chain.

What you need:

156 matte purple size 11° Czech seed beads51 berry 5–7mm potato pearls

1 crazy-lace agate 35×50mm top-drilled fl at teardrop1 brown 23mm Greek ceramic ring

2 sterling silver 11mm puffed coins1 sterling silver 12×17mm lotus-bud charm1 sterling silver 15mm textured toggle clasp5 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes3 sterling silver 3mm crimp covers1 sterling silver 24-gauge 1½" head pin1 sterling silver 6mm jump ring29" of .019 beading wire1" of sterling silver 2mm round chainWire cutters2 bead stopsCrimping pliers2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliersRound-nose pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 17"

3 Use 12" of wire to string 1 crimp tube, 22 seed beads, and the ceramic ring. Pass back through the tube, snug the beads to form a loop, and crimp the tube. Cover the tube with 1 crimp cover. String {1 seed bead and 1 pearl} three times. String 1 seed bead and 1 puffed coin. String {1 seed bead and 1 pearl} twenty-two times. String 1 crimp tube and one half of the clasp; pass back through the tube and crimp. Repeat entire step to attach a second strand to the ceramic ring.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Similar pearls and chain: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Agate: Beadaholique. Ceramic ring: Mykonos Greek Beads. Sterling silver puffed coins and lotus-bud charm: Nina Designs. Clasp: Saki Silver.

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Fool’s Gold Forever | NECKLACE Danielle Fox

1 Use the beading wire to string 1 crimp tube and one half of the clasp; pass back through the tube and crimp. Cover the tube with 1 crimp cover.

2 Use the wire to string all the pyrite nuggets, 1 crimp tube, and one end of the chain; pass back through the tube, crimp, and cover.

3 Use the jump ring to attach the free end of the chain to the other half of the clasp.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Pyrite: Dakota Stones. Similar clasp: Jess Imports. Similar chain: Shiana. Snapeez jump ring: Via Murano.

What you need:

18 pyrite 10mm nuggets1 sterling silver/gold-fi lled 15×25mm

round box clasp with bee design1 sterling silver 6mm jump ring2 gold-fi lled 2mm crimp tubes2 gold-fi lled 3mm crimp covers10" of silver .018 beading wire12½" of Thai silver 10×18mm fl ower-

print off-round chainWire cuttersCrimping pliers2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 20"

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Kristal

T U R N O R D I N A R Y M A T E R I A L S I N T O E X T R A O R D I N A R Y D E S I G N S

Watch Your Way to Beautiful Jewelry!My inspiration for jewelry making comes from everything around me, and mixed media is by far my favorite medium. In my own work, I love to mix different components such as metals, crystals, resins, and fi bers into really fun layered pieces.

And you, too, can easily build your own components out of simple materials and techniques. Become an expert in mixed-mediajewelry with fabric beads, resin, wire, and more.

With these accessible mixed-media jewelry techniques, you’ll add depth and layers to your own pieces and best of all you’ll have fun in the process. So grab a cup of coffee, sit at my table and join me, let’s make some jewelry.

Kristal Wick,Artist, instructor

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FLUTED FLOWER | p. 126

What do jewelry designers love most about

earrings? They’re usually quick and easy

to create, they are a great way to use up

leftover beads, and they make great gifts.

Here, we present twenty earring designs

in a variety of styles. We hope they will

inspire you to make a new pair today!

Sterling silver 18×28mm ear wires

Sterling silver 3mm rounds

Sterling silver 2×5mm ball charms

Sterling silver 22-gauge dead-soft wire

Blue-and-brown 10×8mm lampworked bellfl owers


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Enchanted ForestEARRINGS | Heather Trudeau

What you need:

2 lampworked glass beads, about 8×15mm

6 smoked topaz 4mm crystal bicones6 khaki 4.5mm Simplicity crystals10 size 11° topaz seed beads16 Bali-style 4mm sterling

silver spacers2 silver 21-gauge 2" eye pins 6 silver 22-gauge 1.5" head pins 2" of 3.1mm oval cable chain 2 ear wiresRound-nose pliersWire cutters

FINISHED SIZE: 2"

1 Carefully open the eye of 1 eye pin. String one end of one 2-link piece of chain and close the loop.

2 Use 1 head pin to string the fol-lowing: 1 khaki crystal, 1 Bali spacer, 1 smoked topaz crystal, and 1 Bali spacer. Begin a wire-wrapped loop. Attach the loop to the bottom link of the chain, then complete the wire-wrapped loop.

3 Use 1 head pin to string the following: 1 smoked topaz crystal, 1 Bali spacer, 1 khaki crystal, and 1 Bali spacer. Begin a wire-wrapped loop. Attach the loop to the top link of the chain, then complete the wire wrap.

4 Use 1 head pin to string the following: 1 Bali spacer, 1 smoked topaz crystal, 1 Bali spacer, and 1 khaki crystal. Begin a wire-wrapped loop. Attach the loop to the eye of the eye pin, then complete the wire wrap.

5 Use the previous eye pin to string the fol-lowing: 1 Bali spacer, 1 lampworked bead, and about 4 seed beads. Fill the hole of the lampworked bead with seed beads to stabilize it on the wire. This keeps the beads from wobbling around. String 1 Bali spacer and 1 topaz seed bead.

6 Begin a wire-wrapped loop and attach it to the ear wire. Complete the wrap and trim the excess wire.

7 Repeat Steps 1–6 for a second earring.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Lampworked beads and kits: Risa Lampworked Beads.

Woodland SparkleEARRINGS | Larissa Spafford

What you need:

2 brown 10mm wood rounds 2 teal 25×35mm enameled leaves2 copper 4mm daisy spacers2 brass ear wires2 copper acorn 13mm bead caps 2 brass 22-gauge 2" head pinsChain- or fl at-nose pliersRound-nose pliersWire cutters

FINISHED SIZE: 2"

1 Use 1 head pin to string 1 wood round and 1 bead cap (wide end fi rst). Form a simple loop.

2 Slide the acorn dangle made in Step 1 and 1 enameled leaf into the loop of 1 ear wire.

3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a second earring.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more informa-tion. Enameled leaves and wood rounds: Michaels. Copper spacers, heads pins, and ear wires: Hobby Lobby. Copper bead caps: Santa Barbara Designs.

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What you need:

10" of 22-gauge twisted sterling wire2 matte 18mm lampworked disc

beads2 sterling sliver ear wiresRound-nose pliersChain-nose pliersFlush cuttersLiver of sulfur (optional)Polishing pad (optional)

FINISHED SIZE: 2½"

1 Cut the wire into two 5" pieces.

2 String a lampworked disc onto one of the pieces. Hold the wire 1½" from one end and gently cross it over the straight section of the wire, forming a loop about

Ferris WheelsJane Dickerson | EARRINGS

1" long. Wrap the 1½" length around the straight section of the wire two times. Trim the short wire and tuck in the end.

3 Create a wrapped loop with the straight section of the wire, just above the top wrap made in Step 2. Trim the wire and tuck in the end.

4 Repeat Steps 2–3 for the second earring. Attach the ear wires to the loops.

5 Optional: Oxidize the earrings and ear wires in liver of sulfur. Rinse and dry. Remove the excess patina with the polishing pad.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Wire: Thunderbird Supply Co. Ear wires: Merico. Lampworked beads: JoAnne Zekowski.


What you need:

22 iridescent blue 6×4mm teardrops

22 silver-plated 5mm jump rings2 silver-plated 4mm jump rings4 silver-plated half-round

7-loop connectors2 silver ear wiresWire cutters2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 1½"

1 Using one 5mm jump ring, attach 1 teardrop to each of the 5 middle loops on 1 connector. Repeat for the other 15 connectors.

2 Attach 1 connector 1" from the end of the chain with two 4mm jump rings.

Bluebells | EARRINGSMichelle Mach

Continue adding the remaining con-nectors to the chain, skipping one oval chain link in between each connector.

3 Attach the clasp to one end of the chain using one 5mm jump ring.

4 Connect 1 top loop of a connector to 1 ear wire. Connect a second connector to the fi rst using one 4mm jump ring.

5 Using 5mm jump rings, connect 1 teardrop to each of the 5 middle loops on the connector.

6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the second earring.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Blue teardrop beads: San Francisco Arts & Crafts. Chain: FusionBeads.com. All other materials: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.

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1 Attach 1 lampworked leaf and 1 vermeil leaf to the loop of 1 ear wire using 1 jump ring. Repeat for the second earring.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more informa-tion. Lampworked leaves: Sonoran Beads. Vermeil leaves: Nina Designs. Pink gold vermeil jump rings: Shiana. Pink gold vermeil ear wires: Saki Silver.

What you need:

2 pink-and-red 12×26mm lampworked leaves

2 vermeil 10×15mm leaf charms with soldered 5mm jump rings

2 pink gold vermeil 6mm jump rings1 pair of pink gold vermeil

20×40mm ear wires2 pairs of chain-nose pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 2½"


Mrs. Roper’s EarringsEARRINGS | Tracey Johnson

Rosy SunriseEARRINGS | Danielle Fox

1 String each of the following sequences of beads on a 2" head pin (stringing the fl owers from front to back), then form a wrapped loop and set the dangle aside. Dangle A: 1 dark red coral crystal, 1 green fl ower, and 1 olive rondelle. Dangle B: 1 white 6mm round, 1 blue fl ower, and 1 olive rondelle. Dangle C: 1 red fi re-polished round, 1 blue daisy spacer, 1 pink fl ower, and 1 olive rondelle. Dangle D: 1 white 6mm round, 1 red fl ower, and 1 olive rondelle. Dangle E: 1 lime rondelle, 1 white fl ower, and 1 olive rondelle.

2 Use one 3" head pin to string 1 olivine AB crystal, 1 bellfl ower (front to back), Dangle A, Dangle B, Dangle C, Dangle D, and Dangle E. String 1 bellfl ower (back to front) and 1 white 4mm round. Form a wrapped loop that attaches to one end of one 1" piece of chain, making sure the wraps are snug up to the white round so that the dangles are compacted into a tight ball.

3 Attach the loop of 1 ear wire to the free end of the previous chain.


What you need:

2 olivine AB 4mm crystal bicones2 dark red coral 6mm crystal bicones2 white 4mm pressed-glass rounds4 white 6mm pressed-glass rounds4 red-and-white marbled 12×10mm

pressed-glass bellfl owers2 red 4mm fi re-polished rounds2 lime 4×3mm fi re-polished rondelles10 olive 4×2mm fi re-polished rondelles2 light blue 8mm plastic daisy spacers10 assorted 14–22×3–5mm plastic

center-hole fl owers (2 red, 2 pink, 2 white, 2 green, 2 blue)

10 sterling silver 26-gauge 2" head pins2 sterling silver 24-gauge 3" head pins1 pair of sterling silver ear wires2¼" of sterling silver 5×7mm fl at

oval chainWire cutters2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliersRound-nose pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 2½"RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. All materials: Ornamentea.

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What you need:

2 white with orange stripes size 6° seed beads

10 pale pink 17×4mm Lucite fl owers10 lime green 5×2mm pressed-glass

rondelles10 clear 5×2mm pressed-glass rondelles2 wasabi 6×2mm pressed-glass rondelles2 purple 9×4mm lampworked rondelles2 fuchsia 20×5mm lampworked

5-petal fl owers2 purple 8×3mm wood rondelles2 hot pink 13×2mm ceramic discs2 orange 13×2mm ceramic discs6 brass 3×55mm squiggle charms2 sterling silver 13×20mm ear wires10 sterling silver 1½" ball-end head pins2 sterling silver 6mm jump rings8" of 22-gauge sterling silver wire Chain- or fl at-nose pliersRound-nose pliersWire cutters

FINISHED SIZE: 4¼"

1 Use 1 head pin to string 1 lime green rondelle, 1 Lucite fl ower, and 1 clear rondelle; form a wrapped loop that attaches to 1 jump ring. Repeat four times, attaching the wrapped loops to the same jump ring, for a total of 5 fl ower dangles. Set aside.

2 Use 4" of wire to form a wrapped loop that attaches to 3 squiggle charms. String 1 seed bead, 1 purple wood rondelle, 1 hot pink ceramic disc, the lampworked fl ower (front fi rst), the jump ring from Step 1, 1 orange ceramic disc, 1 purple lampworked rondelle, and 1 wasabi glass rondelle; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the loop of 1 ear wire.

3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a second earring.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Seed beads: Land of Odds. Pressed-glass and wood rondelles, Greek ceramic discs, Lucite flowers, head pins, jump rings, and wire: The Beadin’ Path. Lampworked flowers and rondelles: Stephanie Sersich. Brass charms: Stone Mountain Colorado.

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What you need:

6 rust-and-cream 20mm German two-tone fl oral dangle beads

2 matte hot pink 12×36mm vintage Lucite calla lily beads

2 copper ear wires6" of 20-gauge copper wire Flush cuttersRound-nose pliersChain-nose pliersJewelers glue (optional)

FINISHED SIZE: 2¼"

1 Cut the wire in half.

2 Make a small open spiral on one end of 1 wire, no larger than the opening in the calla lily bead.

3 Thread on a calla lily bead, tucking the spiral up into the center of the bead.

4 Thread on 3 fl oral dangles and fi nish with a wrapped loop.

5 Repeat Steps 1–4 for the other earring.

6 Optional: Dab a spot of glue between the dangles where they meet if you don’t want them to spin on the wire.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Wire: Metalliferous. Beads: The Beadin’ Path.

Mixed Blossoms | EARRINGS Denise Peck

Blooming Lantern | EARRINGS Stephanie Sersich

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What you need (cont.):

24" of gold-fi lled 26-gauge dead-soft wire

28" of gold-fi lled 20-gauge half-hard wire

Glue stick or other 18mm round itemPill bottle or other 35mm round itemRound-nose pliersChain-nose pliersFlush cutters

FINISHED SIZE: 3¾ "

1 Wrap 6" of 20-gauge wire around your 18mm object to form a circle. Bend one end of the wire straight up where the wires meet at the top of the circle. Wrap the other wire around the straight-up wire to create a few coils; trim the coil-ing wire. Form a simple loop with the straight-up wire.

2 Repeat Step 1, using 8" of wire and your 35mm object.

3 Coil 4" of 26-gauge wire twice around the small hoop, starting next to the simple loop. String 1 crystal, then coil the wire twice around the hoop; repeat four times to attach a total of 5 crystals to one half of the small hoop, alternat-

What you need:

50 assorted 4mm crystal bicones (10 olivine, 10 light Colorado topaz, 10 light peach, 10 khaki, and 10 silk)

2 gold-fi lled 4mm jump rings1 pair of gold-fi lled 20mm French ear

wires with 3mm beads

ing between colors and placing the crystals outside or inside the hoop. String 1 jump ring at the bottom center of the hoop. Coil the wire twice around the hoop, then string 1 crystal; repeat three times, again alternating the color and placement of the crystals. Form 2 more coils around the hoop; trim the wire.

4 Coil 8" of 26-gauge wire twice around the large hoop, starting next to the simple loop. String 1 crystal, then coil the wire twice around the hoop; repeat fi fteen times, alternating the color and placement of the crystals as in Step 3. Trim the wire.

5 Open the simple loop of the large hoop as you would a jump ring and attach it to the jump ring at the bottom of the small hoop; close the simple loop. Repeat to attach the simple loop of the small hoop to the loop of 1 ear wire.


RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. All materials: FusionBeads.com.

Waterfall Crystal EarringsEARRINGS | Glenda Paunonen

What you need:

2 light Colorado topaz 18mm crystal twisted coin pendants

18 light Colorado topaz and gold-plated 7mm crystal charms

2 gold-fi lled 5mm jump rings2 gold-fi lled 7mm jump rings1 pair of gold-fi lled ear wires4" of gold-fi lled 4×5mm chain2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 2"

1 Use one 7mm jump ring to string 3 charms, 1 pendant, 3 charms, and 2" of chain. Close the ring.

2 Use one 5mm jump ring to string 3 charms and the other end of the same chain.

3 Attach 1 ear wire to the chain, 4 links from the 5mm jump ring.

4 Repeat Steps 1–3 for the second earring.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. All materials: Crystal Creations Bead Institute/Beads Gone Wild.

Hula Hoop EarringsEARRINGS | Rebekah Gough

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Whimsical Whisks | EARRINGS Denise Peck

Silverlake Earrings | EARRINGS Jenna Colyar-Cooper

What you need:

1 pair of sterling silver 22mm French ear wires

8" of sterling silver 20-gauge dead-soft or half-hard wire

Wire cuttersRound-nose pliersChain-nose pliersChasing hammerBench blockLiver of sulfur (optional)

FINISHED SIZE: 2½"

1 Cut the 20-gauge wire in half. Place the wires on the bench block and ham-mer them with the fl at end of the ham-mer until they are nearly fl at, then texture them with the ball end of the hammer.

2 Grip one end of 1 wire with the widest end of the nose of the round-nose pli-ers, then coil the wire up to the point of the nose to form a cone, leaving a 1¼" tail. Use chain-nose pliers to bend the wire straight up at the top of the cone, then form a simple loop at the end of the wire. Attach the simple loop to one ear wire by opening and closing the loop as you would a jump ring. Repeat entire step for the other earring.

3 Patinate the earrings with liver of sulfur if desired.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Ear wires and wire: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.

What you need:

2 crystal silver shade 7×13mm crystal polygon pendants

2 sterling silver 9×21mm (small) fl at marquis rings

4 sterling silver 13×30mm (medium) fl at marquis rings

2 sterling silver 16×38mm (large) fl at marquis rings

12 sterling silver 5mm jump rings1 pair of sterling silver 23mm ear

wires with 2mm beads2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 3½"

1 Attach 1 jump ring to 1 crystal pendant. Use 1 jump ring to attach the jump ring just used to 1 medium marquis ring. Use 1 jump ring to attach the medium marquis ring just used to 1 small marquis ring. Set aside.

2 Use 1 jump ring to attach 1 large marquis ring to 1 medium marquis ring.

3 Use 1 jump ring to attach the small marquis ring from Step 1 to the medium marquis ring from Step 2. Use 1 jump ring to attach the jump ring just used to the loop of 1 ear wire.


RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Crystal pendants, marquis rings, jump rings, ear wires, and tools: FusionBeads.com.

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What you need:

24 size 4–7mm tourmaline chips6 size 4–5mm garnet chips3 silver 22-gauge 2" head pins

5 Start a loop at the end of one 2" head pin. Attach the loop to the end of one length of chain from Step 4. Close the loop and bend the pin to form an arch. This will give the earrings the fan-like appearance.

6 String 12 tourmaline chips and 2 garnet chips onto the 2" head pin. TIP: Balance out the chips across the wire by having the same size chip at each end of the pin. For example, one 4mm garnet (or tourmaline chip), followed by 12 random 5–7mm chips, followed by another 4mm garnet chip. The chips can increase in size toward the center, or you can mix them with 1 big chip followed by 1 small.

7 After you fi nish stringing the beads onto the head pin, begin a loop and attach it to the second chain. Close the loop. Attach the ear wire to the top loop of the eye pin created in Step 3. Repeat Steps 5–7 for the other earring.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Similar tourmaline beads: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.

Tourmaline FansEARRINGS | Loella Medina

Fluted FlowerEARRINGS | Sally Stevens

Form 2–3 small coils with the wire tail using round-nose pliers. Set the leaf dangle aside.

2 Use 3" of wire to form a simple loop that attaches to 3 ball charms. String 1 bellfl ower bead, 1 bead cap, and 1 silver round, then form a wrapped loop; do not trim wire tail. Form 2–3 small coils with the wire tail using round-nose pliers. Set the fl ower dangle aside.

3 Put on protective eyewear, place 3" of wire on the bench block, then use the hammer to lightly fl atten half of the wire. Hold the unfl at-tened end of the wire with chain- or fl at-nose pliers and use round-nose pliers to form 2–3 large coils with the fl attened end of the wire. Set the coiled dangle aside.

4 Use 1 jump ring to attach the 3 dangles made in Steps 1–3 to 1 ear wire.


RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Lampworked bell-flowers and leaf-end head pins: Sunroom Studios. Ball charms: Singaraja Imports (wholesale only).

What you need:

2 blue-and-brown 10×8mm lampworked bellfl ower beads

2 sterling silver 20-gauge head pins with olive lampworked leaf ends

4 sterling silver 3mm rounds6 sterling silver 2×5mm ball charms2 sterling silver 8×3mm fl oral

bead caps2 sterling silver 5mm jump rings2 sterling silver 18×28mm ear wires12" of sterling silver 22-gauge

dead-soft wireWire cutters2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliersRound-nose pliersProtective eyewearBench blockChasing or ball-peen hammer

FINISHED SIZE: 2¼"

1 Use 1 leaf head pin to string 1 silver round and form a wrapped loop; do not trim wire tail.


1 pair of silver ear wires6" of silver chainRound-nose pliersWire cuttersLiver of sulfur (optional)

FINISHED SIZE: 26"

1 Oxidize the silver components using liver of sulfur, if desired.

2 Cut the head off each head pin with wire cutters. Cut 1 pin in half. Use round-nose pliers to make a simple loop at the end of each pin that was cut in half, creating 2 eye pins.

3 String 1 garnet and 1 tourmaline chip onto each eye pin. If there is space left, string an extra bead or cut the excess wire and begin another simple loop.

4 Cut the chain into four 1¼ " lengths. String 2 lengths of chain to each of the loops that were started at the end of Step 3.

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What you need:

2 crystal AB 9×13.5mm out-of-production Swarovski crystal teardrops

2 amethyst pearl 10×30mm vintage Lucite trumpet fl owers

2 sterling silver 2mm rounds2 sterling silver 24-gauge 3"

ball-end head pins1 pair of sterling silver 10×12mm

lever-back earring fi ndingsWire cuttersChain- or fl at-nose pliersRound-nose pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 2"

1 Use 1 head pin to string 1 teardrop (wide end fi rst), 1 trumpet fl ower (wide end fi rst), and 1 sterling silver round; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the loop of 1 earring fi nding.

2 Repeat Step 1 for a second earring.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. All materials: Trinkets by T Vintage Crystal Beads.

Copper ChicCarole Rodgers | EARRINGS

Amethyst DewdropsTeresa Lawrence | EARRINGS

What you need:

4 smoky quartz 6×4mm rondelles2 irradiated 8×5mm faceted quartz

rondelles2 Picasso-fi nish 8×6mm fi re-

polished rondelles10 copper 3mm fl uted rounds2 copper 12mm beads2 copper 5/16" washers2 copper 7/16" washers2 copper 5/8" washers6 copper 2" head pins6 copper 4×5mm oval jump rings10 copper 8mm round jump rings1 pair of copper ear wiresChain- and round-nose pliersWire cuttersChasing hammer and steel block


1 Place your steel block on a fi rm work surface and carefully hammer one side of each washer to give it texture.

2 Use 1 head pin to string 1 fl uted round, 1 smoky quartz rondelle, 1 irradiated quartz

rondelle, 1 smoky quartz rondelle, and 1 copper fl uted round; form a wrapped loop. Use 1 head pin to string 1 copper 12mm bead and 1 copper fl uted round; form a wrapped loop. Use 1 head pin to string 1 copper fl uted round, 1 fi re-polished rondelle, and 1 copper fl uted round; form a wrapped loop.

3 Use 1 round jump ring to attach 1 quartz dangle to 1 copper 5/8" washer. Use 1 round jump ring to attach 1 copper-bead dangle to one 7/16" washer. Use 1 round head pin to attach 1 fi re-polished dangle to one 5/16" washer.

4 Attach 1 round jump ring to the bottom of the 5/16" washer; repeat with the 7/16" washer. Use 1 oval jump ring to attach the top of the 5/16" washer to the loop of 1 ear wire. Use 1 oval jump ring to attach the bottom of the 5/16" washer to the round jump ring on the top of the 7/16" washer. Use 1 oval jump ring to attach the round jump ring on the bottom of the 7/16" washer to the round jump ring on the top of the 5/8" washer.

5 Repeat Steps 2–4 for the other earring.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information: Washers: Harbor Freight Tools. Fire-polished rondelles: Raven’s Journey International. Quartz rondelles: Gemstone & Co. (wholesale only).

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Roller GirlEARRINGS | Sara Richardson

What you need:

32 assorted 3.2mm 20-gauge enameled copper jump rings (4 each in purple, green, red, aqua, orange, pink, yellow, and peach)

2 silver 3.2mm 20-gauge enameled copper jump rings

6 Open another 6mm jump ring and thread it through the orange and pink jump rings. Close the ring.

7 On the bottom of the 6mm jump ring just added, add 2 yellow and 2 peach 3.2mm jump rings. Close the rings.

8 Open another 6mm jump ring and thread it through the yellow and peach jump rings. Close the ring.

9 On the top of the 6mm jump ring with the purple and green rings, add one 3.2mm silver jump ring and do not close.

10 Thread the jump ring from Step 9 onto the loop of the ear post. Close the ring. Add an earnut to the back of the post.

11 Repeat Steps 1–9 for the other earring. Before adding the post, fl ip the jump rings over so you have a mir-ror image. Add it to the post and add the ear nut.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. All jump rings: Blue Buddha Boutique. Ear posts and ear nuts: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.

Gears for EarsEARRINGS | Melinda Barta

What you need:

4 turquoise size 11° seed beads2 orange 10×5mm enameled

bead caps2 teal 16mm enameled gears2 dark blue 16mm enameled

rings2 brass 15mm ear wires2 brass 24-gauge 1½ " head pins2 brass 9.5mm etched jump rings2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliersRound-nose pliersWire cutters

1 Use 1 head pin to string 1 seed bead, 1 bead cap (wide end fi rst), and 1 seed bead. Form a large wrapped loop that attaches to 1 dark blue ring and the loop of 1 ear wire.

2 Use 1 jump ring to attach 1 teal gear to the previous dark blue ring.

3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the second earring.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more informa-tion. Enameled rings and caps: C-Koop Beads. Ear wires and seed beads: Luna’s Beads & Glass. Jump rings and head pins: FusionBeads.com.


10 aluminum 6mm 18-gauge jump rings

2 silver-plated 3mm ear posts2 silver-plated ear nuts2 pairs of fl at-nose pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 2"

1 Close a 6mm jump ring and add 2 purple and 2 green 3.2mm jump rings. Close all the jump rings.

2 Open another 6mm jump ring and thread it through the purple and green jump rings. Close the ring.

3 On the bottom of the 6mm jump ring just added, add 2 red and 2 aqua 3.2mm jump rings. Close the rings.

4 Open another 6mm jump ring and thread it through the red and aqua jump rings. Close the ring.

5 On the bottom of the 6mm jump ring just added, add 2 orange and 2 pink 3.2mm jump rings. Close the rings.

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| EARRINGS

| EARRINGS

Caged Heart

Egg Drop

Molly Schaller

Heather Powers

What you need:

2 blue 7mm wishbone shell beads 2 irregular 10mm ruby

glass rounds2 wire teardrop pendants 4 brass 1" eye pins2 etched brass 9mm jump rings1 pair brass ear wiresRound-nose pliersChain-nose pliersFlush cutters

FINISHED SIZE: 2"

1 Thread 1 ruby glass round onto 1 eye pin and make a simple loop. Repeat using 1 wishbone shell bead.

2 Open the loops of the ruby-glass-round link. Use your fi nger to pry open a spot within the wire teardrop pendant that is large enough for the ruby glass link. Place the link within the pendant, attaching each loop to the surrounding wire.

3 Attach 1 loop of the single wishbone- shell link to the teardrop pendant. Attach the opposite loop to one 9mm etched jump ring. Open the loop of the ear wire and attach it to the 9mm etched ring.

4 Repeat Steps 1–3 for the second earring.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. All beads and pendants from Halcraft: Michaels. Findings: Vintaj Natural Brass Co. (wholesale only).

1 Attach one end of one 1" piece of chain to 1 bird charm. Attach the eye pin to the other end of the chain. Use the eye pin to string 1 daisy spacer and 1 egg (wide end fi rst); form a simple loop that attaches to 1 jump ring. Attach the jump ring to the loop of 1 ear wire.

2 Repeat Step 1 for a second earring.

RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or see page 135 for more information. Polymer clay eggs: HumbleBeads. Daisy spacers: Turquoise Coyote. Brass findings and chain: Vintaj Natural Brass Co. (whole-sale only).

What you need:

2 teal 13×23mm egg beads2 brass 19×17mm bird charms2 brass 4mm daisy spacers2 brass 15×27mm ear wires2 brass 21-gauge 1½ " eye pins2 brass 9.5mm etched jump rings2" of brass 4×5mm unsoldered

etched oval chain2 pairs of chain- or fl at-nose pliersRound-nose pliersWire cutters

FINISHED SIZE: 3"

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CRIMPING

crimp tube

CRIMP TUBES are seamless metal tubes used to secure the end of a beading wire. To use, string a crimp tube and the connection finding (i.e., the loop of the clasp). Pass back through the tube, leaving a short tail. Use the back notch of the crimping pliers to press the length of the tube down between the wires, enclosing them in separate chambers of the crescent shape. Rotate the tube 90° and use the front notch of the pliers to fold the two cham-bers onto themselves, forming a clean cylinder. Trim the excess wire. CRIMP BEADS are serrated metal beads. Twisted crimp tubes and crimp beads can be secured by squeezing them flat with chain- or flat-nose pliers.CRIMP COVERS hide crimp tubes and give a professional finish. To attach, gently hold a crimp cover in the front notch of the crimping pliers. Insert the crimped tube and gently squeeze the pliers, encasing the tube inside the cover.CRIMP/CORD ENDSconsist of a loop attached to a tube. Dab the leather, plastic, ribbon, or other cord with jewelry glue, then place it in the crimp/cord end. If you’re using a crimp end, crimp it as you would a crimp tube.

placing a crimp cover

crimp/cord end

LARK’S HEAD KNOTS are great for securing stringing material to another piece, such as a ring or a donut: Fold the stringing material in half. Pass the fold through a ring or donut, then pull the ends through the loop created and pull snug.

square knot

A SQUARE KNOT is the classic sturdy knot suitable for most stringing materials. Make an overhand knot, passing the right end over the left end. Make another overhand knot, this time passing the left end over the right end. Pull tight.

WIREWORKINGMETAL WIRE comes in many finishes and gauges. The lower the gauge number, the thicker the wire. The hardness or softness of wire is called “temper.” Most wire comes in dead-soft, half-hard, and hard tempers. Unless otherwise noted, wire used in this issue is half-hard—the best temper for making strong loops and other shapes.

opening a jump ring

JUMP RINGS connect holes and loops. Open a jump ring by grasping each side of its opening with a pair of pliers; don’t pull apart. Instead, twist in opposite directions so that you can open and close without distorting the shape.

lark's head knot

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head pins eye pins

HEAD PINS are straight wires with a flat disc, ball, or other shape at one end. Eye pins are straight wires that end in a loop.

simple loop

To form a SIMPLE LOOP, use flat-nose pliers to make a 90° bend at least ½" from the end of the wire. Use round-nose pliers to grasp the wire after the bend; roll the pliers toward the bend, but not past it, to preserve the 90° bend. Use your thumb to continue the wrap around the nose of the pliers. Trim the wire next to the bend. Open a simple loop just as you would a jump ring.

wrapped loop

To form a WRAPPED LOOP, begin with a 90° bend at least 2" from the end of the wire. Use round-nose pliers to form a simple loop with a tail over-lapping the bend. Wrap the tail tightly down the neck of the wire to create a couple of

knot cup

KNOT CUPS (aka bead tips) hold and hide the crimped or knotted end of a cord or wire and have a metal tab that attaches to a ring or clasp.WIREGUARDS provide a smooth metal channel to protect the stringing material from chaffing against a con-nector. String a crimp tube, then pass up through one half of the guard and down the other half. Pass the guard and wire through the loop of the connector, pass the wire back through the crimp tube, snug the tube up to the guard, then crimp.

PASS THROUGH VS PASS BACK THROUGHPass through means to move your needle (or beading wire) in the same direction that the beads have been strung. Pass back through means to move your needle (or beading wire) in the opposite direction.

KNOTTING

overhand knot

The OVERHAND KNOT is the basic knot for tying off thread: Make a loop with the stringing material. Pass the cord that lies behind the loop over the front cord then through the loop and pull snug.

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coils. Trim the excess wire to finish. Make a DOUBLE-WRAPPED LOOP by wrapping the wire back up over the coils, toward the loop, and trimming the wire tail at the loop.

wrapped-loop dangle

DANGLES can be strung as they are, attached using jump rings, or linked to other loops. Use a head pin or eye pin to string the bead(s), then form a simple or wrapped loop.

wrapped-loop links

LINK a wrapped loop to another loop by passing the wire through the previous loop before wrapping the tail down the neck of the wire.

wrapped-loop bail

WRAPPED-LOOP BAILS turn side-drilled beads, usually teardrops, into pendants. Center the bead on a 3" or longer piece of wire. Bend both ends of the wire up the sides and across the top of the bead. Bend one end straight up at the center of the bead, then wrap the other wire around it to form a couple of coils. Form a wrapped loop with the

the wire over the previous spiral with your fingers for as many revolutions as desired.

hammering

To HAMMER, place your wire on a steel bench block or anvil. Use the flat end of a ball-peen or chasing hammer to flatten the wire, then use the ball end of the hammer to add texture.

OXIDIZING SILVER WITH LIVER OF SULFURAlways wear vinyl or latex gloves, work in a well-ventilated area (liver of sulfur has an unpleasant odor that quickly dissipates), and care-fully read manufacturer’s directions when using chemicals.

Wash all silver to be colored with soap and water. Mix liver of sulfur nuggets in hot (not boiling) water according to manufacturer’s directions in a disposable container. Most suggest mixing 1 pea-size nugget for every 1 cup of water. A weaker solution will produce a lighter patina with warm hues; a stronger solu-tion will produce a darker patina.

straight-up wire, wrapping it back down over the already-formed coils. Trim the excess wire.

cone

Use CONES to finish a multi-strand piece. Attach each strand of beads to a wrapped loop or an eye pin. Use the wrapped-loop wire or eye pin to string the wide end of a cone, covering the ends of the strands; form a wrapped loop at the tip of the cone that attaches to a clasp.

coil

To make a coil, use one hand to hold the end of your wire against a mandrel (or whatever object you want to coil around). With the other hand, wrap the wire around the mandrel. When finished, slide the coil off the mandrel.

spiral

To start a SPIRAL (or scroll), make a small loop at the end of a wire with round-nose pliers. Enlarge the piece by holding onto the spiral with chain-nose pliers and pushing

For ease of dipping your silver into the solution, use 12" of beading or sewing thread to string the bead(s), chain, or finding(s) you wish to oxidize; tie the ends in an overhand knot. If coloring small items that cannot be strung (such as crimp covers), you will need to drop them in the solution and then quickly scoop them out with a spoon or fork (fig a).

Or, place small items on a paper towel and brush them with the solution; this method, however, often results in uneven coloring.

Dip the silver in the solution as many times as necessary to achieve the desired patina. If the silver becomes darker than desired, it can always be lightened later by buffing or polishing.

Rinse off the silver in cold water (fig b). To further stop oxidation, dip the silver in a weak solution (1:4) of baking soda and water. Remove any threads you used to suspend the metal. Allow the silver to dry, then, if desired, use a pol-ishing cloth or #0000 (extra fine) steel wool to buff and polish it (fig c).

Store all used solution in the disposable container. After about a week, it will degrade enough to be washed down a sink (preferably a utility sink) with a lot of water. Contact your local hazardous waste facility for more information on disposing of the liquid safely.

b cba

liver of sulfur solution

cold water

water-and-baking soda


round-nose pliers

fl at-nose pliers

chain-nose pliers

crimpingpliers

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Arizona’s largest silver selection! Quality gemstones, copper, Swarovski, pearls, wood, horn, bone, Czech, seed beads, 100s of .925 charms, findings, wire, mixes. Something for everyone! Open 7 days a week. Service. Selection. Savings. 6068 N. 16th St., Phoenix (602) 240-BEAD8764 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale (480) 948-2323

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CT’S Beads N Things Inc.–Lancaster www.ctsbeadsnthings.com

Beads from around the world! We specialize in one-of-a-kind beads—dichroic, lampwork, polymer, semiprecious, tagua nut. Friendly, knowledgeable staff invite you to a colorful variety of bead essentials—glass, crystals, tools, and classes. We also now carry fiber.43791 15th St. W. (661) 729-9450

Creative Castle–Newbury Park www.creativecastle.com

Ventura County’s largest selection of beads. Seed, Delica, Czech glass, and vintage glass beads; freshwater pearls; gemstones; Swarovski crystals; charms; findings; sterling; and gold-filled. Over 450 book titles and visiting guest teachers. Please visit our web-site for complete class listings or call and current newsletter will be mailed.2321 Michael Dr. (805) 499-1377

The Black Bead–San Diegowww.theblackbead.com

A great San Diego bead store by the beach. We have a unique and complete collection of everything for the bead enthusiast, at any level. All varieties of beads, chain, wire, findings, books, tools, and more. Wed–Sat 10:30–7, Sun 11–6.5003 Newport Ave. (619) 222-2115

C O L O R A D OLuna’s Beads & Glass–Frisco

www.lunasbeads.com Vast assortment of beads and supplies. Delicas, seed beads, triangles, cubes, drops, bugles, lampwork, Swarovski, Czech glass, semiprecious, Bali and sterling silver, findings, books, tools, hemp, wire. Friendly, knowledgeable assistance. 416 Main St. (5th and Main) (970) 668-8001

Alley Cat Beads–Northglenn www.alleycatbeads.com

Exciting inventory of gemstones, Czech glass, seed beads, pearls, lampwork, tools, Swarovski crystals, Bali silver, findings, dichroic glass, handmade clay, and one of the largest selections around of different pendants/focal beads. We have wonderful bead-stringing and -weaving supplies at great prices, plus we’re adding new items all the time! Classes and parties available.11928 N. Washington (303) 451-1900

F L O R I D ABead & Art–Lighthouse Point (Pompano)

www.beadandart.comSouth Florida’s friendliest bead store. Tons of semiprecious, pearls, Czech, Swarovski, sterling, tools, supplies. Original lamp-worked beads. Classes and kits. Check out our website for store location and class schedules.5034 N. Federal Hwy. (954) 418-3390

I L L I N O I SAyla’s Originals Bead Bazaar–Evanston

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N E W Y O R KBeads World Inc.–New York

www.beadsworldusa.com From beads to crystals to leather cords and more. Beads World is your one-stop shop. Quality selections in the heart of NYC’s fashion district. Mon–Fri 9–7 and Sat–Sun 10–5. 1384 Broadway (212) 302-1199

O R E G O NAzillion Beads–Bendwww.azillionbeads.net

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Located in the heart of historic downtown Aiken. Phenomenal selection of Semiprecious Stones, Pearls, Swarovoski, Chi-nese Crystal, Toho seed beads, tools, findings. You’ll be shocked at all our stock! We are the CSRA’s largest bead shop! [email protected] Laurens St. SW (803) 502-0200

T E X A SSplendor in the Grass–Dallas

www.beadsofsplendor.com $25 beginning beading classes. Jewelry supplies, findings, Swarovski, Czech glass, and semiprecious beads. Unique selec-tion of finished pendants. Mon–Fri 11–6, Sat 10–5, Closed Sun. 1900 Abrams Pkwy. At La Vista. (214) 824-2777

W I S C O N S I NBead Bucket–Door County www.themotherbead.com

Must-see destination bead shop! Exquisite jewelry, inspirational atmosphere, compelling designs. Incredible selection. Private classes upon request. Come and create in our outdoor bead garden. Open daily June, July, and August 10 a.m.–5 p.m., call ahead for May, September, and October hours. Established 1997 under same ownership as The Mother Bead.Hwy. 42, Ephraim (920) 854-7047

Bead Bin–Madison www.beadbinmadison.com

We have expanded! More beads! Offering gemstones, Swarovski crystals, sterling, gold-filled, pearls, seed beads 6°–15°, full line of Delicas, and more. Helpful, expert staff. Open 7 days—easy parking. 402 Westgate Mall (608) 274-0104

C A N A D ABeadFX–Torontowww.beadfx.com

A must-see destination. Open 7 days a week. Stunning selection of crystals, stones, pearls, glass beads, seed beads, metal beads in oodles of shapes and colors. Wire, findings, tools, books—everything. Great prices and friendly, knowledgeable, bead-obsessed staff. Classroom, design area, and lampworking studio. Vintaj, Tierra Cast, Metal Clay, Crystal Clay, rhinestones. Local artist lampwork. We are the total package! New stuff every week for the last ten years! If you want it, we have it. If we have it, you want it.128 Manville Rd., #9 (877) 473-2323

O N L I N ECindy’s Wicked Good Beadzwww.wickedgoodbeadz.com

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