Tabla de contenidos para May 2019 en Beadwork

Shaped beads have taken the beading community by storm—a storm that started in the early 2000s. Tila and tile beads were on the leading edge and were soon followed by an explosion of innovative shapes and configurations. For the latest and most comprehensive listing of shaped beads (at the time of press), see page 11 for our 101 Shaped Beads: The Essential Guide. This is a resource you’ll want to keep handy. Shaped beads are found throughout this issue in many designs. Laura Graham’s Blooming Fleur-de-lis Collar (page 36) is a standout favorite in the Interweave office. Laura shares a few different colorways for this pattern, making it easy to envision the design in your own favorite palette. If you’re still getting used to shaped beads or they give you…

Make this eye-catching pendant by embellishing a peyote-stitched crystal bezel with two-hole cabochons and ZoliDuos. Change the colors to reflect your style. TECHNIQUES Tubular peyote stitch Circular netting PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 0.5 g opaque golden olive luster size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 0.5 g opaque antique purple size 15° Japanese seed beads (B) 9 alabaster lila vega luster size 8° Czech seed beads (C) 18 matte metallic patina iris size 8° seed beads (D) 1 g opaque purple gray rainbow luster size 11° cylinder beads (E) 0.5 g opaque golden olive luster size 11° cylinder beads (F) 0.5 g opaque dark olive luster size 11° cylinder beads (G) 9 purple vega luster 8x5mm 2-hole left ZoliDuos (H) 9 purple vega luster 8x5mm 2-hole right ZoliDuos (J) 9 matte metallic…

Inspired by the beauty of iris flowers, this bracelet uses two-hole PaisleyDuo beads to create an intriguing petal shape. TECHNIQUE Right-angle weave variation PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 2 g metallic moss size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 4 mauve galvanized permanent-finish size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 1 g matte metallic green size 8° Japanese seed beads (C) 2 g matte white vitrail opaque 3.8x1mm O beads (D) 54 chalk gold luster 8x5mm 2-hole PaisleyDuos (E) 18 crystal sliperit 4×3mm crystal rondelles (F) 18 olive Picasso opaque 6mm fire-polished rounds (G) 18 matte metallic olive green 2.8mm Japanese drops (H) 1 gold 18x22mm toggle clasp 2 gold 4mm jump rings Dark green size D C-Lon beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED…

beginner friendly! These sweet sunflower post earrings work up quickly and easily and add a touch of sparkle to any outfit! TECHNIQUES Circular netting Circular peyote stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g bronze size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 1 g bronze size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 28 full sliperit 6×3mm 2-hole DropDuos (C) 2 foil-back crystal lemon 14mm crystal rivolis 1 pair of gold flat-back ear posts with nuts Smoke 8lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 or 12 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 7⁄8" 1) EARRING. Use circular netting and circular peyote stitch to form the earring: Round 1: Use 5' of thread to string 1C (narrow hole) and 1A; repeat thirteen times, leaving a 4" tail. Use the working and tail threads to tie a…

“The hum of bees is the voice of the garden.”–Elizabeth Lawrence Busy as a Bee This pair of honey-bee necklaces centers around a brass bee charm, a hexagon honeycomb charm, and a drop of honey in the form of a lampwork glass bead. TECHNIQUES Simple wireworking MATERIALS (for one necklace)1 orange-yellow 10×6mm lampwork rondelle1 brass 4mm melon round1 brass 16×13mm bee charm1 brass 18×16mm hexagon charm1 brass 6×1mm daisy bead cap1 brass 9×2mm flower bead cap1 brass 20-gauge 1½" eye pin2 brass 5mm jump rings24" of brass 3×4mm cable chain and 1 brass 5×12mm hook-and-eye clasp or 26" of brass 2mm ball chain with connector TOOLS 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliersRound-nose pliersWire cutters FINISHED SIZE 24" (cable chain version)26" (ball chain version) 1. Use 1 jump ring to…

TECHNIQUES Square stitch Simple wireworking MATERIALS 4 g opaque luster eggshell size 8° cylinder beads (A)2 g duracoat galvanized gold size 8° cylinder beads (B)0.5 g matte metallic bronze size 8° cylinder beads (C)18 crystal Dorado 2X 4mm crystal bicones5" of gold 2mm thin oval cable chain6" of oxidized brass 2mm thin oval cable chain6½" of gold 2mm square cable chain30" of antiqued brass 2mm square cable chainCrystal 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread12" of antiqued brass 24-gauge wire TOOLS Round-nose pliersChain-nose pliersWire cuttersScissorsSize 12 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 23½" (with 5½" focal) Artist’s Tips: • Use different colorways or metals for a more colorful or dramatic look. • Shorten or lengthen your design for your neckline preference. 1. Use square stitch to form the focal of the necklace: Row…

TECHNIQUES Stringing Simple wireworking MATERIALS 28 blue 4x14mm pressed-glass tubes2 speckled blue 6×14mm faceted-glass barrels1 gold mookaite 10x15mm faceted rectangle2 copper 22×1.5mm twisted paddle connectors2 silver 18mm open metal cuboctahedron cage beads1 gold 24mm open metal cuboctahedron cage bead1 stainless steel 52×6×6mm hollow bar2 antiqued brass 2" head pins1 antiqued brass 2" eye pin1 brass 4mm jump ring1 brass 5×7mm oval jump ring1 gold 18-gauge 5×7mm oval jump ring4 silver 2mm crimp tubes10" of antiqued brass 3×15mm hammered rectangular chain10" of silver 20-gauge wire 20" of silver .015 beading wire TOOLS Round-nose pliers2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers FINISHED SIZE 26" (with 3" focal) 1. Use 1 head pin to string the mookaite rectangle; form a wrapped loop. Position the jasper dangle inside the gold cuboctahedron. String…

Like the beauty of the natural environment on the islands of Hawaii, this necklace is bursting with gorgeous colors and shapes. Use tubular herringbone and other bead stitches to create your own tropical beaded garden. TECHNIQUES Ladder stitch Tubular herringbone stitch Square stitch Right-angle weave Flat and tubular peyote stitches Fringe Picot PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g silver-lined teal AB size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 1 g lined red violet AB size 15° Japanese seed beads (B) 4 g purple-lined transparent size 11° Japanese seed beads (C) 1 g chartreuse opaque size 11° Czech seed beads (D) 2 g metallic gilt blue-violet size 11° Japanese seed beads (E) 1 g silver-lined light amethyst Duracoat size 11° Japanese seed beads (F) 4 g matte lavender purple size 11° Japanese seed…

Stitch this gorgeous collar one unit at a time using shaped beads and a variation of right-angle weave. TECHNIQUE Right-angle weave variation PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 2 g metallic steel size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 1 g marbled lavender teal size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 0.5 g amethyst luster size 8° Demi Round seed beads (C) 19 vitrail translucent 5×7mm Pip beads (D) 76 mixed berry polychrome 8×5mm 2-hole PaisleyDuos (E) 57 matte metallic purple 10×5mm 3-hole Arcos par Puca beads (F) 40 crystal silver rainbow 2mm fire-polished rounds (G) 111 crystal tanzanite shimmer 2XAB 3mm crystal bicones (H) 18 Provence lavender 2XAB 4mm crystal bicones (J) 1 silver 14×42mm hook-and-eye clasp Crystal 8 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 18" 1)…

beginner friendly! Use circular netting and right-angle weave to surround a glass cabochon with pearls, ZoliDuos, and Bow Triobeads, creating a pendant reminiscent of underwater realms. TECHNIQUES Circular netting Right-angle weave PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 3 g silver-lined milky peridot size 11° Japanese seed beads (A) 1 g honeydew semi-glazed opaque size 8° Japanese seed beads (B) 12 etched crystal vitrail 8×5mm 2-hole left ZoliDuos (C) 12 etched crystal vitrail 8×5mm 2-hole right ZoliDuos (D) 12 antique silver 18×4mm 3-hole BowTrios (E) 1 turquoise 24mm pressed-glass cabochon 12 celeste shiny 4mm glass pearl rounds (F) Smoke 8lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 2¼" 1) PENDANT FRONT. Use circular netting to form the pendant front: Round 1: Note: Take care to add all of the C…

Weave this unique bracelet, reminiscent of the base of a cello instrument, using Arcos par Puca beads and seed beads. TECHNIQUES Right-angle weave variation Circular netting PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 2 g metallic rain mix size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 1 g metallic rain mix size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 48 pastel petrol 10×5mm 3-hole Arcos par Puca beads (C) 1 gunmetal 9×12mm ball-and-socket clasp 2 gunmetal 4×5mm oval jump rings Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 8" 1) UNIT 1. Use a variation of right-angle weave and circular netting to form the first unit: Pass 1: Note: Lay the C horizontally on your work surface with the inside curve facing down. Add a…

TECHNIQUES Simple wireworking MATERIALS 3 seafoam green 4mm faceted-glass rounds6 brass 1×4mm heishi beads3 rhodium 15×17mm V links1 antiqued silver 18×22mm deco diamond toggle clasp (long necklace)1 antiqued silver 10×13mm Anna’s toggle clasp (short necklace)3 silver 22-gauge 1" eye pins8 silver 5mm jump rings (small)1 silver 9mm jump ring (large)32" of sterling silver 3×5mm soldered curb chain TOOLS 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliersRound-nose pliers Wire cutters FINISHED SIZE 16½" (short necklace)17½" (long necklace) SHORT NECKLACE: 1. Attach 1 eye pin to one side of the interior of 1 V link. String 1 brass heishi bead, 1 green glass round, and 1 brass heishi bead; form a simple loop that attaches to the other side of the same link. 2. Cut two 7½" pieces of chain. 3. Use 1…

TECHNIQUES Stringing Crimping Simple wireworking MATERIALS 2 brick red 15mm pressed-glass discs 10 carnelian 15mm donuts 1 African turquoise 16×20mm barrel 1 carnelian 30mm square (drilled diagonally) 8 seafoam green 15mm resin lentils 9 gold-plated 4mm rounds 2 gold 7×10mm wire coil bicones 1 brass 33mm hammered toggle clasp with chain extender on both halves 3 brass 20-gauge 2" head pins 2 gold 2mm crimp tubes 2 gold 5mm crimp covers 40" of gold .015 beading wire TOOLS 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers Wire cutters Crimping pliers Round-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 17" Tip: When stringing the donuts, keep even tension on both wires and use the round beads to snug the wires, gently snugging them toward the donuts. This will prevent the wires from bending. 1. Use 1…

PASS THROUGH VS PASS BACK THROUGH Pass through means to move the needle in the same direction that the beads have been strung. Pass back through means to move the needle in the opposite direction. FINISHING AND STARTING NEW THREADS Tie off the old thread when it’s about 4" long by making an overhand knot around previous threads between beads. Weave through a few beads to hide the knot, and trim the thread close to the work. Start the new thread by tying an overhand knot around previous threads between beads. Weave through several beads to hide the knot and to reach the place to resume beading. STRINGING Stringing is a technique that uses beading wire, needle and thread, or other material to gather beads into a strand. LADDER STITCH…

Kumihimo Wirework Made Easy: 20 Braided Jewelry Designs Step-by-Step by Christina Larsen Create gorgeous braided wire jewelry with kumihimo! Approachable for beginners, but an interesting new take on the technique for those who have done kumihimo with cords alone or with cords and beads. Learn how traditional Japanese cord braiding—kumihimo—gets a modern upgrade in Kumihimo Wirework Made Easy, with author Christina Larsen. Find it today at www.interweave.com. Subscription to our Online Courses There are tons of ways to learn jewelry-making and beading techniques, but my favorite by far is watching an online course. There’s nothing like kicking back in your jammies and seeing the technique demonstrated for you firsthand. Now you can instantly access Interweave’s entire class catalog and save big with a monthly or annual Online Course subscription! Sign…

Two unique must-try shaped beads, StormDuos and PaisleyDuos, fit together perfectly to surround crystal rivolis in this sparkling springtime bracelet. TECHNIQUES Circular netting Tubular peyote stitch Right-angle weave variation PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g metallic rainbow iris size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 4 g metallic rainbow iris size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 32 white teal luster 7×5mm 2-hole StormDuos (C) 40 white baby blue luster 8×5mm 2-hole PaisleyDuos (D) 8 purple velvet 3mm crystal bicones (E) 5 foil-back crystal AB 10mm crystal rivolis 32 shiny beige 4mm glass pearl rounds (F) 1 antiqued silver 19×17mm heart toggle clasp 2 silver 5×4mm oval jump rings Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 8½" 1) LARGE COMPONENT. Use circular netting and tubular…

AN AMAZING VARIETY OF SHAPED BEADS has exploded in the past few years, and they have opened up a world of possibilities, whether they’re used in stitching, weaving, looming, or other beading techniques. From round to square to outside the box, these shaped beads add dimension to beading designs. Many shaped beads have two holes, which presents design benefits and challenges. Shanna Steele, 2018 Designer of the Year, says, “I think the reason I love two-hole beads so much is because I am a huge fan of cross-weaving. The more ‘unconventional’ beads lend themselves to cooler shapes and patterns and allow me to get crazy with two needles.” Shaped beads and two-hole beads lend themselves to creative, dimensional designs. And, it doesn’t have to be complicated! You can string Pip…

beginner friendly! Combine a variation of right-angle weave with Demi rounds, MiniDuos, RounDuos, and crystal rondelles to make this opulent bracelet. TECHNIQUES Right-angle weave variation Peyote stitch variation PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g galvanized light pewter size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 3 g starlight galvanized permanent-finish size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 3 g dark amethyst gold luster size 8° Demi Round seed beads (C) 2 g white shimmer luster 4×2mm 2-hole MiniDuos (D) 46 white green luster 5mm 2-hole RounDuos (E) 16 crystal sliperit 4×3mm crystal rondelles (F) 1 gold 16mm toggle clasp 2 gold 4mm jump rings Green One-G nylon beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 7" 1) BAND. Use a variation of right-angle weave to…

beginner friendly! Shaped beads are used in these polygonal earrings to point out the cardinal directions. TECHNIQUES Circular netting Right-angle weave variation Circular peyote stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 2 g bronze size 11º Japanese seed beads (A) 2 g gold lustered green tea size 11º Japanese seed beads (B) 1 g starlight galvanized permanent-finish size 8º Japanese seed beads (C) 8 pastel green 6mm 2-hole cabochons (D) 2 pastel amber 8mm Tipp beads (E) 8 chalk white teal luster 8×3mm 3-hole Cali beads (F) 8 Aztec gold 10×3mm 3-hole AVA beads (G) 1 pair of stainless steel 20×18mm ear wires Crystal 8 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 1¾ x 2½" 1) EARRING. Use circular netting, a variation of right-angle weave, and circular…

TECHNIQUES Metal hole punchingSimple wireworking MATERIALS 1 antiqued gold 11×37mm inverted triangle pendant2 antiqued gold 28×14mm half-circle pendants1 antiqued silver 31×8mm rectangle stamping pendant6 silver-plated 5mm jump rings1 silver-plated 14-gauge 15mm jump ring30" of sterling silver 1mm ball chain1 silver 1.5mm ball-chain connector TOOLS 1.8mm metal hole punch pliers2 pairs of flat- or chain-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 30" (with 3½" focal) 1. Use the hole punch pliers to punch two holes in the silver rectangle pendant to mirror the two existing holes. 2. Punch a hole in the center of 1 half-circle pendant about 1⁄8" from the curved edge. 3. Repeat Step 2 using the remaining half-circle pendant, instead punching two holes that are about ½" from one another. 4. Thread the ball chain through the two holes of the…

TECHNIQUES Simple wireworking MATERIALS 32 luster champagne 6mm 2-hole lentils3 walnut 32mm square frame 8-hole links10 sapphire 6mm ceramic rounds2 sapphire 10mm ceramic rounds3 blue/ivory/brown 20mm acetate coins4 copper-plated 6×2mm bead caps1 copper-plated 8×12mm lobster clasp4 copper-plated 2" eye pins38 copper-plated 5mm jump rings1 copper-plated 18-gauge (heavy-gauge) 6mm jump ring16 copper-plated 6mm jump rings9" of copper-plated 5×9mm cog/2×3mm oval chain TOOLS 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliersWire cuttersRound-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 20" Artist’s Tip: For a more dramatic look, add additional square links to the focal or attach them by the corner holes instead of the sides. 1. Use seventeen 5mm jump rings and 16 lentils to form a short chain that begins and ends with a jump ring. Repeat to create a second beaded chain. 2. Cut the…

THE NEW 2700 SERIES of Beads, Baubles & Jewels is coming soon to a public television station near you! “A Sense of Place” is this season’s theme, with guest experts presenting beading stitches, loomwork, wire wrapping, metalsmithing, and more in 13 episodes. You can expect to see some of your favorite designers: Tammy Honaman, Brenda Schweder, Kate Richbourg, Sara Oehler, Nealay Patel, Kim O’Neill, Candie Cooper, Leslie Rogalski, Jill Wiseman, Julie Sanford, Lindsay Burke, Tracy Gonzales, and branding expert Robin Kramer. Beads, Baubles & Jewels began in 2004 when producer Kathie Stull, owner of KS Productions, Inc., recognized the growing beading trend. Stull is an award-winning producer who makes seven other how-to programs for public television on topics ranging from mixed-media art to sewing, knitting, and quilting. The combined programs…