Tabla de contenidos para November 2019 en Beadwork

Lampwork beads hold a magic in them that’s hard to describe. For me, they ignite a passion, a need, and make my mind water, like my mouth would if I were eating the sweetest, freshest slice of watermelon on a hot summer day. Lampworking is the catalyst that changed my artistic direction from Tole painting and dried flowers to jewelry. Through lampworking, I discovered a new creative outlet and a welcoming community of people who love to make, collect, and use lampwork beads. I remember the first time I heard about the process of melting glass and forming beads and how the color “got in there.” It was during a conversation with the husband of an artist during a local art show. He knew the lampworking dance start to finish,…

Designer of the Year Zsuzsanna Veres has a successful Etsy shop and teaching business under the name Vezsuzsi. She travels from her home in Austria to Hungary and Slovakia to share her colorful, intricate beaded designs with students. Bead weaving and beaded embellishment are rich traditions in that area of the world, and students are eager to learn new techniques and tips from Zsuzsanna. Zsuzsanna started beading in 2007 and was immediately inspired to create her own designs and patterns. Her husband, Ákos Hegyesi, is a graphic designer and photographer who has helped her create hundreds of patterns over the years. She says, “I seek to create it well, that even a starter can stitch following my pattern’s steps.” Q&A WITH VEZSUZSI You’ve loved her beautiful earrings, pendants, and bracelets…

Sparkling Swarovski crystals are nestled in intricate peyote-stitched bezels and linked together with a dimensional righ-tangle-weave strap. 1) SMALL BEZEL. Use circular and tubular peyote stitch to create the small bezel: Round 1: Use 3' of thread to string 4B; pass through the beads again to form a tight circle, leaving a 3" tail. Use the working and tail threads to tie a square knot. Pass through the first B of this round (Fig. 1, pink thread). Round 2: String 1B and pass through the next B of the previous round; repeat three times. Pass through the first B of this round (Fig. 1, orange thread). Round 3: String 3B and pass through the next B of the previous round; repeat three times. Pass through the first 3B of this…

GREEN NECKLACE 5 g matte silver-lined orange size 11° Japanese cylinder beads (A) 2 g dyed sunglow size 11° Japanese cylinder beads (B) 4 g matte orange size 11° Japanese cylinder beads (C) 4 g silver-lined bright fuchsia size 11° Japanese cylinder beads (D) 16 g kiwi Duracoat opaque size 11° Japanese cylinder beads (E) 11 neon orange 3mm Swarovski pearl rounds (F) 29 neon orange 4mm Swarovski pearl rounds (G) 4 neon orange 6mm Swarovski pearl rounds (H) 4 neon orange 10mm Swarovski pearl rounds (J) 1 rhodium-plated brass 10mm crystal-studded round box clasp Black size B Nymo nylon beading thread GREEN EARRINGS 2 g semimatte silver-lined orange size 11° Japanese cylinder beads (A) 0.5 g dyed sunglow size 11° Japanese cylinder beads (B) 0.5 g matte orange size…

Use a treasured lampwork bead from your stash to make a focal point for this gorgeous statement necklace that also features Teacups, crystals, Prongs, seed beads, melon rounds, and more. TECHNIQUES Circular netting Right-angle weave variation Circular peyote stitch Square stitch Fringe PROJECT LEVEL ooo MATERIALS 5 g prickly pear semi-glazed size 15° Japanese seed (A) 10 g metallic copper bronze size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 1 g matte spruce galvanized permanent-finish size 8° Japanese seed beads (C) 50 saturated metallic limelight 4×2mm Teacup beads (D) 41 metallic light green suede 5mm melon rounds (E) 55 Pacifica avocado 3×6mm Prong beads (F) 10 matte metallic copper 7mm 2-hole CzechMates cabochons (G) 5 foil-back light peach 14mm crystal rivolis 1 crystal chili pepper 21×10mm Swarovski crystal polygon pendant 1 multicolor…

Frame a treasured lampwork bead with a seed bead bezel, then combine it with crystal components to create this sparkling bracelet, reminiscent of the coastal tide pools of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. TECHNIQUES Circular and tubular peyote stitch Fringe Circular netting Right-angle weave variation PROJECT LEVEL ooo MATERIALS 2 g matte blue iris size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 4 g higher metallic teal blue iris size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 3 g polychrome black currant 4×2mm 2-hole MiniDuos (C) 60 amethyst AB 4mm crystal bicones (D) 4 foil-back light amethyst 12mm Swarovski crystal rivolis 25 metallic saturated red pear 2mm fire-polished rounds (E) 1 multicolor 17mm lampwork button 1 multicolor 23×23×9mm lampwork coin 4 blackberry 10mm Swarovski crystal pearl rounds (F) Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread…

The eight Honeycomb beads in the large components of this bracelet reminded Becky of a spaceship. She added a center pearl as a hub and some planet-inspired small components, and this design really took off! TECHNIQUES Square stitch Circular netting Right-angle weave variation PROJECT LEVEL ooo MATERIALS 1 g metallic dark gold size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 3 g matte dark lilac transparent size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 8 g metallic bronze size 11° Japanese seed beads (C) 48 bronze pale gold 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (D) 24 crystal magic blue-pink 6mm 2-hole Honeycomb beads (E) 24 violet 3mm Swarovski crystal bicones (F) 12 amethyst AB 3mm fire-polished rounds (G) 24 lilac luster 4mm fire-polished rounds (H) 5 purple 10mm glass pearls (J) 1 antiqued gold 12×30mm magnetic fold-over…

GREEN 1 g metallic dark green iris size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 1 g silver galvanized Duracoat size 15° Japanese seed beads (B) 1 g silver galvanized Duracoat size 11° Japanese seed beads (C) 1 g June bug size 11° Japanese seed beads (D) 24 metallic green 3×5mm pinch beads (E) 12 mint chocolate polychrome 8x5mm 2-hole PaisleyDuos (F) 12 crystal AB 4mm crystal bicones (G) 12 emerald 4mm crystal bicones (H) 1 tears of Isis 27mm Swarovski crystal fancy round stone 24 cream 3mm crystal pearl rounds (J) 1 antiqued silver 19×10mm closed-loop bail Crystal 8 lb FireLine braided beading thread…

If You Fly Necklace Debbie Blair TECHNIQUES Stringing Crimping Gluing MATERIALS 14 matte pale blue 6mm crystal pearl rounds (small) 9 matte pale blue 10mm crystal pearl rounds (medium) 5 light blue 11×12mm baroque crystal pearls 2 light blue 12mm crystal pearl rounds (large) 1 light blue 10×25mm irregular elongated crystal pearl 41 gold 4mm faceted-glass rounds 14 gold 6×6mm faceted-glass bicones (small) 5 gold 8×8mm faceted-glass bicones (large) 1 brown-and-turquoise 30×40mm shell pendant with engraved feather design 1 antiqued gold-plated 18x20mm bird charm 1 brass 28mm square bezel pendant with matching glass dome 1 copper 7×10mm lobster clasp 1 brass 4mm jump ring 4 copper 6mm rope jump rings 2 brass 8mm jump rings 6 gold 2mm crimp tubes 2 copper 20x4mm ribbon crimp ends 1" square of light…

Kokopelli’s Music Necklace Michelle McEnroe TECHNIQUES Simple wireworking Knotting MATERIALS 8 red/black/white 6mm vintage German glass nuggets 4 rusty coral 9mm vintage Givre glass nuggets 4 red-and-black 17×22mm vintage Givre glass nuggets 14 Goldstone 10×7mm faceted rondelles 7 apple jasper 10×14mm flat ovals 2 smoky quartz 12–14×15–17mm rough nuggets 3 Goldstone 15×30mm flat ovals 2 brown 10×12mm vintage moonglow Lucite ovals 2 copper aventurine 10×24mm vintage Lucite teardrops 36 black 2mm dark brass rounds 34 black 3mm dark brass rounds 1 rusty iron 70×48mm Kokopelli pendant 38 matte black 20-gauge 2" eye pins 20 matte black 4mm jump rings 15 matte black 6mm jump rings 3 matte black 8mm jump rings 2 antiqued brass 9mm etched jump rings 1 matte black 10mm jump ring 28" of dark rust 2-ply Irish…

Pilgrimage Necklace Anne Perry TECHNIQUES Stringing Crimping Simple wireworking MATERIALS 18 transparent matte rainbow dove gray size 11° seed beads 1 turquoise/copal/silver 7×19mm flat coin 4 turquoise/copal/silver 9×13mm cones 4 amber resin 12×25mm rondelles 2 turquoise/copal/silver 14×16 rondelles 4 amber resin 15×18mm capped rounds 2 amber resin 20mm melons 1 amber resin/turquoise/copal/silver 21×27mm capped melon 1 silver-and-orange 44×77mm Buddha pendant 1 silver-plated 4mm cornerless cube 1 silver-plated 8×7mm square bicone 1 silver 2" head pin 2 silver 5mm jump rings 2 silver 2mm crimp tubes 1 silver 6x12mm hook 14" of antiqued silver 8mm round chain 16" of silver .019 beading wire TOOLS Wire cutters Flat-nose pliers Round-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 25" (adjustable; with 4 ¼ " focal) 1. Cut the chain into one 3" section and one 10 ¾…

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. STOP BEAD…

Practice your prismatic right-angle weave in this playful necklace. Create beaded beads that interlock then string them along with accent beads onto memory wire. 1) BEADED BEAD. Use circular netting to create the beaded bead: Round 1: Use 6' of thread to string {1B and 1C} six times, leaving a 24" tail. Pass through the beads (same holes) again to form a tight circle; use the working and tail threads to tie a square knot. Pass through the first B and the first (inside) and second (outside) holes of the next C (Fig. 1, blue thread). Note: You’ll now begin working in the opposite direction. Round 2: String 1B and pass through the next C (outside hole); repeat five times. Pass through the first B of this round (Fig. 1,…

BLUE NECKLACE 3 g teal size 15° seed beads (A) 14 g champagne galvanized permanent-finish size 11° seed beads (B) 7 g bronze galvanized 3.4mm Japanese drop beads (C) 10 foil-back Bermuda blue 8mm (39ss) Swarovski crystal rivolis 1 foil-back Bermuda blue 18mm Swarovski crystal rivoli Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread BLACK NECKLACE 3 g black size 15° seed beads (A) 14 g silver galvanized permanent-finish size 11° seed beads (B) 7 g silver galvanized 3.4mm Japanese drop beads (C) 10 jet 8mm (39ss) Swarovski crystal rivolis 1 jet 18mm Swarovski crystal rivoli Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread BLUE EARRINGS 1 g teal size 15° seed beads (A) 1 g champagne galvanized permanent-finish size 11° seed beads (B) 12 bronze galvanized 3.4mm Japanese drop beads (C)…

Create a whimsical lariat with handmade lampwork-glass beads and a trendy DIY tassel. TECHNIQUES Passimenterie – the art of making trimmings (tassels) Wireworking Stringing Crimping PROJECT LEVEL ooo MATERIALS 1 g matte transparent amethyst size 11° Japanese seed beads (A) 0.5 g bright purple opaque size 8° Japanese seed beads (B) 4 transparent teal size 6° seed beads (C) 75 matte teal 5–7mm Indonesian seed beads (D) 4 light green opal 4×2mm pressed-glass rondelles (E) 12 Capri blue 6×2mm pressed-glass rondelles (F) 4 matte dark teal 8mm pressed-glass melon rounds (G) 8 peapod green 8×4mm lampwork spacers (H) 2 dusty lilac 8×4mm lampwork spacers (J) 1 gold/purple 8×4mm lampwork spacer 6 dotted-gold purple 10×8mm lampwork rondelles (K) 1 neo-lavender 12×2mm lampwork disc 1 multicolor 1¼ × 1" lampwork bird bead…

Surrounded by seed beads and MiniDuos, a large fire-polished bead is the centerpiece of these colorful geometric earrings. TECHNIQUES Circular peyote stitch Circular netting PROJECT LEVEL ooo MATERIALS 2 g dark pumpkin opaque size 15° seed beads (A) 1 g matte saffron galvanized size 11° seed beads (B) 1 g matte blue slate permanent-finish size 8° seed beads (C) 0.5 g antique beige Ceylon size 11° cylinder beads (D) 1 g metallic brass 3.8×1mm O beads (E) 2 g pastel dark brown 4×2mm 2-hole MiniDuos (F) 4 matte metallic Aztec gold 4mm fire-polished rounds (G) 2 ivory ceramic-look 10mm fire-polished rounds (H) 1 pair of antiqued copper 21×18mm ear wires Brown One-G nylon beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 1¼ × 2¼ " 1) BEZEL. Use…

TURQUOISE 1 g metallic dark gold size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 3 g rainbow teal blue transparent 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 8 g metallic bronze size 11° Japanese seed beads (C) 48 bronze pale gold 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (D) 24 pastel aqua 6mm 2-hole Honeycomb beads (E) 24 blue zircon 3mm Swarovski crystal bicones (F) 12 aqua AB 3mm fire-polished rounds (G) 24 bronze 4mm fire-polished rounds (H) 5 turquoise 10mm glass pearls (J) 1 antiqued gold 12×30mm magnetic foldover clasp Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread…

Create a fun set of bracelets that are designed to be worn alone or in any combination. Combine meaningful charms, tassels, and leather cord with small brass and black beads for a stylish set with indie flair. Black Sea Bracelets Kristina Hahn Eleniak TECHNIQUES Stringing Knotting Crimping MATERIALS Black seed bracelet: 2 g matte black size 8° seed beads 1 antiqued brass 6mm round spacer 1 antiqued brass 2×32mm curved tube bead 2 antiqued brass 7mm jump rings 2 antiqued brass 2mm crimp tubes 6" of black 3mm micro suede flat cord 8" of .019 beading wire Lava bead bracelet: 27 black 6mm lava rounds 3 antiqued brass 8mm faceted rounds 1 antiqued brass 10mm round dragonfly charm 1 antiqued brass 14×13mm cutout dragonfly charm 2 antiqued brass 5mm jump…

Love Is the Key Necklace Terry Ricioli TECHNIQUES Painting Simple wireworking MATERIALS 3 turquoise-and-amber 10×7mm pressed-glass bellflowers 2 aqua-and-bronze Picasso 12mm faceted-glass rounds 15 turquoise 8mm rounds 1 aqua-dyed 24×24mm faceted agate triangle 2 brown 8mm rudraksha rounds 2 brown-and-black 8×6mm coco wood rondelles 2 brown 8mm lava rounds 1 tan-and-brown 14×8mm clay coin with flower imprint 1 turquoise 13×16mm howlite cross 1 silver-plated 12×23mm oval “Journey” charm 1 brass 23mm “Believe” affirmation ring 1 raw brass 9×30mm “Love” connector 1 antiqued brass-plated 18×52mm wing stamping 1 antiqued brass-plated 3 ½ " skeleton key 1 brass oxide 12×12mm leaf bead cap 1 brass 30×6 engraved toggle bar 5 antiqued brass-plated 21-gauge 2" head pins 21 antiqued copper-plated 21-gauge 1 ½ " eye pins 2 brass 4mm oval jump rings 1…

Mystic Mandrake Necklace Kristina Hahn Eleniak TECHNIQUES Simple wireworking MATERIALS 1 canyon rose gold 8×23mm quartz crystal point 6 peach 5×3mm faceted glass rondelles 1 pewter 11×46mm mandrake pendant 1 silver 27mm open circle frame 2 antiqued silver 22-gauge 3” eye pins 4 silver-plated 3mm jump rings 4 antiqued silver 4mm jump rings 3 antiqued silver 6mm jump rings 30" of antiqued silver 2×4mm figure-eight chain 9" of silver-plated 24-gauge wire TOOLS 2 pairs of chain-or flat-nose pliers Wire cutters FINISHED SIZE 34" (with 3” pendant) 1. Use 1 eye pin to string the quartz crystal; form a wrapped-loop bail. Use one 6mm jump ring to attach the bail to the circle frame. 2. Use 1 eye pin to form a wrapped doubleloop connector. Use one 6mm jump ring to…

Expert Carol Cypher will teach you everything you need to know about polygon stitch basic anatomy and structure by trying 9 different variations! Venture into more advanced variations as Carol teaches you how to create an oval rope, a two-sided polygon stitch, undulating beadwork, curved and reversible polygon stitch, and more! In Carol’s third course, learn to create a beautiful spiralling tubular rope using the unique African helix stitch! Carol Cypher creates unique beadwork and teaches other beaders worldwide to make her designs using beading stitches, tricks and original techniques. Register today at Interweave.com and add these versatile stitches to your beadwork repertoire!…

WINTER 3 g gray luster opaque size 15° seed beads 6 g gray luster opaque size 11° seed beads 8 g Aztec gold 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos 8 g white AB 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos 6 white opaque 4mm fire-polished rounds 6 hematite 9×6mm fire-polished rondelles 4 powder golden shine 6mm pressed-glass round druks 1 silver 8×12mm lobster clasp 1 silver 10mm toggle ring 18" of silver necklace memory wire Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread SPRING 3 g mauve opaque size 15° seed beads 6 g matte transparent amethyst AB size 11° seed beads 8 g gray golden shine 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos 8 g chalk white lila vega luster 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos 6 blue-green lumi Picasso 4mm fire-polished rounds 6 milky pink Picasso 9×6mm fire-polished rondelles 4 light amethyst 6mm…

The vibrant colors of Mexican folk art and the ancient pyramids of Mesoamerica were the inspiration for this stunning necklace. This geometric beadwork technique, pioneered by Kate McKinnon, makes a statement with neon Delica cylinder beads. 1) LARGE TRIANGLE INNER BAND. Use a variation of right-angle weave to form the inner band of the large triangle: Unit 1: Wrap half the length of a 10' piece of thread around the bobbin. String 4A, pass through the beads again to form a tight circle near the bobbin. Pass through the first 2A (Fig. 1, turquoise thread). Unit 2: String 1B and 3A; pass up through the nearest side A of the previous unit and through the first A just added (Fig. 1, orange thread). Units 3–32: Repeat Unit 2 thirty times…

Historically, glass has been manipulated into decorative items for thousands of years. There are early references to lampworking as far back as the fifth century BCE in Syria. Excavations in Mesopotamia turned up many glass beads dated from around 2450 BCE, as well as other glass objects dated as early as 2600 BCE. By 1700 BCE glass was manufactured in Syria, and the knowledge of working with glass spread to Egypt (1450 BCE) and Asia (ninth century BCE). Many of the objects uncovered by archeologists are glass vessels and beads that are believed to have been made with a mold and casting process. There is definite evidence of lampwork techniques in use by ancient Romans and Europeans until the third century CE, after which historical and archaeological evidence of lampwork…

8 g milky opaline pink size 8° seed beads 3 g vermillion red AB luster size 6° seed beads 8 light purple opal 4×2mm pressed-glass rondelles 8 pumpkin 6mm pressed-glass melon rounds 8 pumpkin 8×4mm lampwork spacers 2 golden green 8×4mm lampwork spacers 1 transparent fucshia 10×5mm lampwork rondelle 1 transparent yellow 8×2mm lampwork disc 1 tomato red 10×2mm lampwork disc 2 pink 12×2mm lampwork discs 1 pink, tomato red, pumpkin, sunflower yellow, and clear multicolor 18×16mm lampwork rondelle 24 transparent fucshia 14×5mm lampwork teardrops 1 pink and tomato red dotted 15mm lampwork bead cap 1 red 20-gauge 6mm jump ring 2 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes Very dark coral red DMC 327 cotton embroidery floss 2" of multicolor wool wire 52" of .019 beading wire 4" scrap of beading…

BLACK 2 g jet opaque size 15° seed beads (A) 1 g frosted jet opaque galvanized size 11° seed beads (B) 1 g pastel frosted light lilac opaque size 8° seed beads (C) 0.5 g matte gunmetal size 11° cylinder beads (D) 1 g jet opaque 3.8×1mm O beads (E) 2 g Aztec gold 4×2mm 2-hole MiniDuos (F) 4 white Picasso opaque 4mm fire-polished rounds (G) 2 ivory ceramic look 10mm fire-polished rounds (H) 1 pair of antiqued brass 21x18mm ear wires Beige One-G nylon beading thread GREEN 2 g matte sea foam luster opaque size 15° seed beads (A) 1 g matte dark olive size 11° seed beads (B) 1 g matte dark olive size 8° seed beads (C) 0.5 g frosted glaze cadet gray opaque size 11° cylinder…

Accent a large Swarovski crystal fancy round stone by bezeling and embellishing it with pinch beads, seed beads, PaisleyDuos, pearls, and crystal bicones in this spectacular pendant. TECHNIQUES Circular netting Right-angle weave PROJECT LEVEL ooo MATERIALS 1 g metallic plum iris size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 1 g gold galvanized Duracoat size 15° Japanese seed beads (B) 1 g gold galvanized Duracoat size 11° Japanese seed beads (C) 1 g higher metallic dark amethyst size 11° Japanese seed beads (D) 24 metallic purple 3×5mm pinch beads (E) 12 pink olive polychrome 8×5mm 2-hole PaisleyDuos (F) 12 crystal AB 4mm crystal bicones (G) 12 light amethyst 4mm crystal bicones (H) 1 crystal AB 27mm Swarovski crystal fancy round stone 24 cream 3mm crystal pearl rounds (J) 1 antiqued gold 16×10mm…

Viking Wayfinder Necklace Meredith Steele TECHNIQUES Simple wireworking Stringing Crimping Gluing MATERIALS 60 black lava stone 4mm rounds (A) 9 black lava stone 6mm rounds (B) 20 amazonite 6mm rounds (C) 2 black lava stone 10mm rounds (D) 16 antiqued pewter 5×2mm nugget spacers (E) 1 sterling silver 28mm Vegvísir amulet pendant 4 antiqued silver 8mm Victorian filigree bead caps 1 sterling silver 10×22mm rustic cone 1 stainless steel 2 ¾ " medium bangle base 1 sterling silver 21×11mm teardrop toggle clasp 2 silver-plated 8mm jump rings 1 stainless steel 9mm twisted jump ring 4 sterling silver 2mm crimp tubes 2 silver 6x10mm glue-on cord ends 8" of black 4mm vegan leather bolo cord 2×3 ½ " of gray deer-skin fringe 6” of silver 20-gauge wire 24” of sterling silver…

Purity and New Beginnings Necklace Deb Floros TECHNIQUES Simple wireworking Stringing Crimping MATERIALS 1 g of antiqued copper size° 11 seed beads 10 beige-and-bronze 12×7mm raku rondelles 1 brick red 30×40mm ceramic teardrop connector 1 brass 11×14mm Ganesha charm 20 brass 6×2mm flower bead caps 4 brass 10mm twisted jump rings 2 brass 2mm crimp tubes 2 copper 4mm crimp covers 26" of bronze 1.5mm metallic leather cord 9" of brass 20-gauge wire 12" of brass .018 beading wire TOOLS Round-nose pliers Flat-nose pliers Crimping pliers FINISHED SIZE 32" (with 2 ¾ " focal) 1. Attach 1 twisted jump ring to the top hole in the teardrop connector; repeat on the bottom hole of the connector. Use one 3" piece of 20-gauge wire to form a wrapped-loop connector, with one…

Talisman Tassel Necklace Katie Hacker TECHNIQUES Simple wireworking MATERIALS 1 black diamond 8mm crystal round 1 gold-plated 5×10mm oval “Hope” bead 1 black-plated 8×5mm large-hole bumpy rondelle 1 black-plated 13×18mm fleur-de-lis charm 1 silver-plated 11×27mm wing charm 1 antiqued gold-plated 17×70mm feather pendant 2 antiqued silver-plated 8×3mm star bead caps 1 antiqued brass 22-gauge 1 ½ " head pin 2 oxidized brass 5mm jump rings 1 brass 8mm jump ring 1 brown 3" suede tassel 36" of 1mm leather cord 3' of gunmetal 24-gauge wire 4" of gunmetal 18-gauge wire TOOLS Wire cutters Flat-nose pliers Round-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 30" (with 5 ½ " focal) 1. Use round-nose pliers to form a simple loop on one end of the 18-gauge wire; repeat. Use one 24" piece of 24-gauge wire to…

Alabama Bead Harbor LLC — Daphne www.facebook.com/BeadHarbor Huge selection of charms, seed beads (TOHO, Miyuki), Swarovski, firepolished, gemstones, large hole pearls, CzechMates, tools, findings and much more. Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 11 4. Free lessons with purchase. 27955 Hwy 98, Ste. M (251) 210-6679 Arizona Creative Destination—Mesa www.2-old-beadies.com See our beautiful showroom on our website. We specialize in Swarovski crystals, Delica beads, seed beads, interesting lampwork, creative classes—and much, much more! Join us for our monthly Beadathon. We’re worth a visit! 1660 S. Alma School Rd., #108 (480) 755-4367 Bead World Inc.—Phoenix and Scottsdale www.beadworldinc.com Best selection of quality gemstones, Tierra Cast, seed beads, chain, metals, SS, GF, Swarovski, pearls, leather, jewelry making kits, and more. Classes daily. 6068 N. 16th St., Phoenix (602) 240-BEAD 10820 N. 71st Pl. Scottsdale…

BEADS OF COURAGE is a nonprofit organization that helps over 60,000 children record, tell, and own their stories of courage during treatment for cancer and other serious illnesses. Based in Tucson, Arizona, its programs are available in more than 150 hospitals in eight countries. Founder Jean Gribbon developed Beads of Courage while pursuing her PhD in nursing at the University of Arizona. Inspired by the medals and ribbons that are awarded for other accomplishments, Jean developed Beads of Courage to reward and encourage bravery. She introduced the program at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in 2003. HOW IT WORKS Upon enrollment, each child is given the Beads of Courage bead-color guide with a detachable membership card. Their Beads of Courage journey begins when each child is given a length of string and…