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Welcome to Bead Cruise 2014

As we set sail on our next amazing Bead Cruise adventure I want to welcome you aboard! This booklet was created as a starting point for your beady adventure. In the pages you’ll find projects featuring beads from past and current sponsors and resources for all your bead needs.

The gift bag items have been generously donated by the spon-sors featured in this booklet. After the cruise take some time to visit their websites. Our sponsors would love to hear from you. If you make something with their product snap a photo and share it with them! For an easy online reference visit the sponsor page on the Bead Cruise website.

Have a wonderful cruise!Heather Powers

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Black epoxy clay and hardenerLarge bezel6” textured link chain Toggle clasp and bar6mm textured jump ring9mm textured oval jump ring

EyepinsGilders pasteRubber stamp

Gloves, baby wipes, baby powder.

Gilded Garden Bracelet

Supplies:

Tools:

Two chain nose pliers

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Create pendant:

1. �Wear� gloves� and� mix� equal� parts� of� clay� and� hardener� until� no� longer�marbled. Do not overwork the clay.

2. �Press�the�clay�firmly�into�the�bezel.�Use�a�baby�wipe�to�clean�the�edges.�Let�the�clay�set�for�15�minutes.�

3. �Lightly�dust�the�rubber�stamp�with�baby�powder.�Press�the�stamp�firmly�into�the�clay�for�a�deep�impression.�Optional:�press�crystals�or�beads�into�the�clay�at this point.

4. �Use�baby�wipes�to�clean�the�edges�of�the�bezel�and�lightly�wipe�off�any�baby�powder on the clay.

5. �Let� the�clay� cure� for�2�hours.�Apply�a� small� amount�of�gilders�paste�on�a�paper�towel�and�run�gently�over�the�top�of�the�clay,�avoiding�pressing�it�into�the stamped areas.

6. �Let�the�gilders�paste�dry�overnight.�Seal�with�a�matte�sealer�for�longer�lasting�results.

Bracelet:

1. �Attach�the�toggle�bar�to�the�end�of�the�chain�with�the oval jump ring.

2. �Attach�the�bezel�to�the�other�end�of�the�chain�with� the� round� jump� ring.� Attach� the� toggle�clasp� to� the� other� side� of� the� bezel� with� a�round jump ring.

Beads:

1. �Roll� clay� into� a� round� ball.� Lightly� dust� rubber�stamp with baby powder, press into clay.

2. �Cut�an�eyepin�to�a�1/2”�and�create�an�open�loop.�Insert�the�open�loop�into�the�top�of�the�bead,�lightly�pressing the clay around the eyepin to secure.

3. �Repeat�steps�5�&�6�to�add�gilders�paste�to�clay.

ResourcesBezel,�chain,�clasp�and�jump�rings:�www.nunndesigns.com. Epoxy�clay:�www.crystalclay.com. Gilders�paste:�www.bellomodo.com

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Handmade Ceramic Buttons & Jewelry Components

Creative Impressions In Clay

ClayButtons.com

Handmade Ceramic Buttons & Jewelry Components

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BEADSART

JEWELRY

215 East Main StreetLigonier, PA 15658

724-610-3770info@allegorygallery.comwww.allegorygallery.com

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Supplies:

Jellyfish�pendant

7/8”�steel�retainer�ring

2 silver charms

18”�gunmetal�chain

20 7mm jump rings

5�11/0�nickel�seed�beads

14 peanut seed beads

12” 19 gauge steel wire

Tools:

round and chain nose pliers

heavy�duty�wire�cutters

bench block and

ball peen hammer.

Jellyfish Swish Pendant

1. �Create�wire�squiggles:�Cut�four�2”�and�two�1.5”�lengths�of�steel�wire.�Create�a�spiral�at�the�bottom�of�the�wire,�use�round�nose�pliers�to�bend�the�wire�into�a�wavy�pattern.�Repeat�for�all�6�pieces.�Hammer�the�pieces�flat,�avoiding�the�top�¼’�of�the�wire.�Create�a�large�loop�at�the�top�of�each�piece�of�wire.�Set�aside.

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2. �Add�a�peanut�seed�bead�to�14�jump�rings.�Add�a�nickel�seed�bead�to�five�jump�rings.

3. �Use� a� jump� ring� to� attach�the� jellyfish� pendant� to� the�retainer� ring,� attach� a� jump�ring with a nickel seed bead before�closing�the�jump�ring.

4. �Slide�three�peanut�bead�jump�rings� onto� one� side� of� the�retainer� ring.� Attach� one� of�the� longer� wire� squiggles� by�opening the loop, slide it onto the ring and close the loop. Repeat this step.

5. �Attach� one� of� the� charms� to�the retaining ring with a nickel seed� bead� jump� ring.� Attach�the� shorter� squiggle� and�one�peanut seed bead jump ring.

6. �Cut� the� chain� in� half;� attach�one end to the retaining ring with a nickel seed bead jump ring.

7. �Repeat�steps�4-6�on�the�other�side�of�the�pendant.

Resources:

Jellyfish:�www.suburbanbeads.etsy.com.

Chains,�jump�rings�and�chain:�www.rings-things.com.

Seed�beads:�www.fusionbeads.com.

Wire�and�retaining�ring:�Ace�hardware�store.�

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Wholesale Prices No Minimum

www.rings-things.com1 (800) 366-2156

Quality Gemstones,Tools and Supplies

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Koi Garden Pendant

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Supplies:

25mm�lampwork�focal

10mm lampwork bead

8mm�lampwork�spacer

3 14mm lampwork disks

1 22mm lampwork disk

15mm�arte�metal�jump�ring

25”�large�oval�arte�metal�chain

4” shirbori ribbon

1 2” gunmetal eyepin

9 4mm copper spacer

6”�&�8”�lengths�of�22�gauge�  gunmetal�wire

1. �Add�the�4mm�spacer�to�the�eyepin.�Insert�the�headpin�in�the�center�of�the�ribbon�at�the�top.��Hold�the�ribbon�folds�together�tightly�and�bend�the�ribbon�so�both�ends�touch,�fanning�out�at�the�bottom.�A�little�finessing�is�required.�Holding�onto�the�top�of�the�folded�over�ribbon�and�headpin,�wrap�the�wire�a�¼”�from�the�top;�continue�wrapping�until�the�ribbon�is�secure.�Tuck�the�wire�ends in with chain nose pliers.

2. �On� the�headpin� string�1�disk,�1� copper� spacer;� repeat�3�more�times.�Add�10mm�lampwork�bead,�create�wrapped�loop�with�the�top�of�the�eyepin.

3. �Leaving�a�3”�tail�on�the�end�of�the�8”�wire,�open�loop�and�insert�the�ribbon�pendant.�Close�the�loop�and�create�a�wrapped�loop�with�rest�of�end�3”�tail.�

4. �String�on�a�copper�spacer,�focal�bead,�copper�spacer�and�lampwork�spacer.��Create�a�wrapped�loop�on�top�of�the�last�bead.��

5. �Attach�the�15mm�jump�ring�to�the�top�of�the�pendant�and�add�both�ends�of�the chain, close jump ring.

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Koi Pond Earrings

2�½”�of�Shibori�ribbon

2 brass earwires

2 2” brass eyepins

2 4mm copper spacers

2�Czech�glass�beads

2�8mm�lampwork�spacers

2�4”�lengths�of�22�gauge�gunmetal wire

1. �Cut�ribbon�into�two�1�¼”�lengths.�Add�a�copper�spacer�onto�an�eyepin,�poke�the�eyepin�through�the�center�of�the�ribbon,�a�¼”�from�the�top.�Wrap�the�wire�around�the�ribbon�until�the�ribbon�is�secure.�

2. �String� the� lampwork� bead,� copper� spacer� and�Czech� glass� bead,� create� a�wrapped�loop�at�the�top�of�the�eyepin.�Add�earwire.

Supplies:

Lampwork�beads:�www.thornburgbeadstudio.com, www.stephaniebeads.com, www.moderntrails.etsy.com, www.mjrbeads.com.

Silk�ribbon:�www.ariadesignstudio.com.

Copper�spacers:�www.rings-things.com.

Chain�and�jump�ring:�www.vintaj.com. (Focal bead resource is no longer available.)

Czech�glass:�www.nirvanabeads.com.

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Bronze is BeautifulThree Finishes : Attractive Prices

Free ShippingOption in US

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Vintaj®

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NEW! Over 75+ pieces of Natural Brass. Visit vintaj.com to browse our new

bohemian & nature inspired collections.

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Patina�and�painting�on�metal�is�a�fun�way�to�transform�your�metal�findings�and�focals.�There�are�several�color�systems�on�the�market�–�here�are�my�insider�tips�for�using�the�four�most�popular�products.

All�the�coloring�systems�have�a�few�things�in�common.�Try�layering�and�mixing�colors�for�a�customized�palette.�After�the�paints�dry,�use�a�fine�grit�sandpaper�to�reveal�the�metal�layer�under�the�paint.�All�of�the�colorants�need�to�be�sealed.�My�preferred�sealant�is�the�Matte�Sealant�by�Swellegant.�

Gilder’s Paste – This is a waxed based coloring medium and is probably the easiest� to�use.�Simply�brush�or�wipe�a� thin� layer�of� the�colored�paste�onto�metal.�It�works�with�any�finish�of�metal,�so�pre-treatment�isn’t�necessary.�Let�the�paste�set�overnight�and�then�seal.�Thin�with�paint�thinner�for�transparent�washes.

Metal + Color = Patina Reviews

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Color Me This –�This�lovely�transparent�coloring�system�needs�a�little�prep�work�for�best� results.� First� clean� the�metal�with�a�degreaser� like�409.�After� it’s�dry,�scrub�with� steel�wool.� Paint�on� layers�of� the�patina.� Let� the� layers�dry�before�adding�on�a�second�coat.�Since�the�layers�are�transparent�you�can�use�different�colors�for�undercoats�for�endless�possibilities.�

Vintaj Patina Paints –�Bright�colored�paints�are�applied�with�a�brush�and�offer�a�strong,�opaque�blast�of�color�with�very�little�work.�Let�layers�dry�before�applying�a�second�coat.�Use�with�the�Vintaj�glaze�to�create�transparent�washes.�You�can�heat�seat�with�an�embossing�gun�to�dry�quicker�and�for�a�more�permanent�bond.�Seal�after�it’s�dried.�Dab�on�a�thin�layer�of�Renaissance�wax�for�a�matte�finish.�

Swellegant Patina System –� This�patina�system�starts�with�paint� that�has� real�metal� in� the� binder.� Patinas� are� applied� to� the� wet� metal� paint� to� create� a�chemical�reaction.�For�best�results,�let�the�patina�stand�overnight�or�bake�in�an�oven�for�10�minutes�at�250�to�speed�up�the�process.�Rinse�with�water�and�dry.�Dyes�can�be�used�to�alter�the�color�of�the�patina�and�the�metal�paint�can�be�used�to�create�‘highlights’.�Seal�after�the�paint�has�dried.�

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Stay Golden Pendant

Supplies:

Polymer�clay�feather�pendant

33mm brass ring

30mm brass snakeskin ring

22mm brass ring

3�15mm�brass�jump�ring

12 7mm brass jump rings

2 4mm brass jump rings

10�3mm�brass�faceted�cubes

25”�vintage�bar�chain

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1. �Add�one�brass�bead�onto�a�jump�ring,�add�to�the�32�brass�ring,�close.�Repeat�9�more�times.

2. �Use�a�7mm�jump�ring�to�attach�the�feather�pendant�to�a�15mm�jump�ring.�Use�a�7mm�jump�ring�to�attach�this�15mm�jump�ring�to�the�32mm�brass�ring.

3. �Open�a�15mm�jump�ring,�add�the�32mm�ring�and�the�22mm�ring,�and�the�snakeskin ring and then close the jump ring.

4. �Add�a�15mm�jump�ring�to�the�top�of�the�snakeskin�ring.�Use�a�4mm�jump�ring�to�attach�one�end�o�the�chain�to�the�last�15mm�jump�ring,�repeat�on�the�other�side�of�the�chain.

All That Glitters Earrings

Supplies:

2�15mm�brass�jump�rings

2 7mm brass jump rings

2 brass earwires

2 bronze wing charms

4 2” brass eyepins

34�3mm�faceted�brass�beads

1. �String�8�brass�bead�onto�an�eyepin,�trim�wire�and�create�a�loop.�Repeat.

2. �String�both�beaded�eyepins�onto�a�7mm�jump�ring,�add�the�charm�to�the�jump ring and close.

3. �String� the� top� of� the� beaded� eyepins� onto� a� 15mm� jump� ring,� add� the�earwire and close the jump ring.

Resources:

Polymer�clay�feather:�www.humblebeads.com. 32mm�brass�rings:�www.ornamentea.com. Snakeskin�ring:�www.adadornments.com. Other�brass�rings:�Michael’s�Craft�Store.�Vintage�Chain:�www.artthrobsupplies.etsy.com. Wing�Charms:�www.ninadesigns.com. All�other�findings:�www.rings-things.com

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