Tabla de contenidos para October - November 2015 en Beadwork

Over the years, I’ve stumbled across many intriguing variations on traditional beadweaving stitches. However, the invention of a truly new stitch was something I had yet to see—until now. We’re excited to introduce hubble stitch, a one-of-a-kind technique U.K. based designer Melanie de Miguel discovered while playing around with herringbone and picot stitches. You’ll be making “Happy, Hooray Henry Hubbles” in no time; turn to page 16 to experience Melanie’s fun approach to teaching this stitch! If you’re looking for intriguing variations on classic stitches, we have several to keep you busy in this issue. In our exclusive preview (page 66) of Kassie Shaw’s new book, Beadweaving Beyond the Basics, you’ll find a spin on right-angle weave she calls DDRAW (double diamond right-angle weave). Then be sure to catch her…

What beadwork styles or techniques intimidate you, and why? I’ve always been intimidated by very large pieces. I start out wondering if I have the stamina to complete them, and I worry about the design decisions that could adversely affect the outcome. I admire those who accomplish such large visions. —Marcia DeCoster I’m not sure if there’s a style or technique that intimidates me. I’m curious about and fascinated by techniques I haven’t tried yet. One of these techniques is bead crochet. I love the visual smoothness and beautiful patterns of bead-crochet ropes. Learning how to do bead crochet could be one of my future beading goals. —Debora Hodoyer I’m not intimidated, but intrigued, by soutache bead embroidery. Lack of time rather than lack of desire is what keeps me…

Learn new tips, tricks, and necessary techniques to make beaded kumihimo ropes from 2013 Designer of the Year Jill Wiseman in her Kumihimo with Beads video. Available as a DVD ($29.99) at www.bit.ly/kumi-with-beads-dvd or as a video download ($17.99) at www.bit.ly/kumi-with-beadsdownload.   Maggie Thompson’s eBook Kumihimo Made Easy: 10 Beautiful Projects to Braid features ten all-new bracelet and necklace designs using beaded kumihimo. You’ll learn new techniques and discover how to incorporate a variety of beads, including magatamas, glass ovals, and stone nuggets, into kumihimo braids. Get your copy for $12.99 at www.bit.ly/kumihimo-projectsebook. The Kumihimo Ultimate Collection contains everything you need to master the beaded kumihimo technique. Included in the collection are the Kumihimo Made Easy eBook, three sets of project instructions, and one Kumi Hoops bead kit, all for…

TECHNIQUES ladder stitch brick stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 3 g silver-lined gold size 11° cylinder beads (A) 3 g silver-lined gold size 11° cylinder beads (A) 5 g silver-lined brown size 11° cylinder beads (B) 2 g light yellow Ceylon size 11° cylinder beads (C) 2 g crystal-lined gray size 11° cylinder beads (D) 2 g crystal-lined salmon luster size 11° cylinder beads (E) 1 gold-plated 7×12mm lobster clasp 2" of gold-plated 3×4mm curb extension chain with charm White size B Nymo nylon beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 7" (adjustable to 9") Carole used the following Delica color numbers for this project: DB42 for A, DB150 for B, DB203 for C, DB242 for D, and DB235 for E. This bracelet from British designer Carole E.…

1) BAND. Use a variation of peyote stitch to construct the beaded section of the bracelet: Prepare: Cut two 12" pieces of waxed linen cord and lay them parallel to one another in horizontal orientation. Add a big-eye needle to 4' of thread and knot the thread onto the bottom piece of cord, 3" from the left end, leaving a 6" tail. Pass the thread under and then over the bottom cord, next to the knot. Row 1: String 1E, 1B, 1E, 1B, 1D, 1A, 1C, 1A, 1D, 1B, 1E, 1B, and 1E; arrange the beads between the 2 cords, then pass under and then over the top cord, 3" from the left end. Pass back through the beads just added in this row (same holes when necessary). To work…

TECHNIQUES embroidery bead embroidery brick-stitch edging PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g metallic gold size 15° seed beads 1 g pale pink size 15° cylinder beads 2 g each size 11° seed beads in dark matte red (A), white-lined turquoise (B), matte opaque rose (C), white-lined olive green (D), matte silver-lined olive green (E), pink galvanized, silver-lined seafoam green, seafoam green galvanized, and rose galvanized 1 g white size 11° cylinder beads 2 g each size 8° seed beads in metallic gold (F), metallic bronze (G), and pink-lined dark green 2 brass 25mm round filigree links 2 brass 35mm octagon filigree links 1 brass 40mm round filigree link 1 antiqued brass 7×25mm hook-and-eye clasp 4 antiqued brass 5mm jump rings 12" of antiqued bronze 2.4mm ball chain 4 antiqued brass 3×5mm…

TECHNIQUES circular peyote stitch netting PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g higher metallic June bug (teal iris) size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 2 g silver galvanized size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 4 g opaque gray 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (C) 40 opaque pastel green 8×4mm piggy beads (D) 40 jet 3mm crystal bicones (E) 20 opaque turquoise 3mm fire-polished rounds (F) 40 gray 4mm pearl rounds (G) 1 stainless steel 7×10mm lobster clasp 2 stainless steel 6mm jump rings Crystal 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 7¼" 1) COMPONENTS. Use circular peyote stitch and netting to form the round components: Round 1: Use 3' of thread to string {1C and 1B} four times, leaving a…

Several organizations in the United States and Canada use beads to help children with serious illnesses mark milestones in their treatments and explain those treatments to others. Bronson Children’s Hospital’s Journey Beads program in Kalamazoo, Michigan, offers children undergoing cancer treatment handmade lampwork beads to represent the various procedures they receive. Beads are made by volunteers at the West Michigan Glass Art Center, which offers studio space, glass, and equipment free to volunteers. To get involved, visit www.bronsonhealth.com/journeybeads. “Each bead is kind of like a badge of courage.” —SickKids patient The Bravery Bead Program, sponsored by the Women’s Auxilliary of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Ontario, Canada, offers beads to children receiving treatment for a variety of illnesses, including cancer and organ transplants. The treatmentspecific beads children receive…

In Kassie Shaw’s latest book, Beadweaving Beyond the Basics, she presents some of her favorite stitches, materials, and tools in an effort to inspire readers to go beyond the basics in their own beadwork. The book focuses mainly on rightangle weave variations, showcasing twenty-four beautiful projects—all with clear illustrations and helpful tips. We recently sat down with Kassie to talk about her new book. Q: What was the inspiration for your book? A: When I started writing the book, of course I wanted to create new projects—but more than that, I wanted to be able to tell a story. The book is laid out in such a way that if you read it from front to back, you can see how each design progresses into the next. I also wanted…

Learn how to make cubicright-angle-weave shapes in this earring design from Marcia DeCoster. Page 40 and www.bit.ly/crawshapes-video Join spiraling SuperDuos with RAW and peyote stitch in this must-try design from Lisa Kan. Page 52 and www.bit.ly/superduo-spiral-bangle PLUS! Alternate Colorways Bonus. Do you love our project variations and want to know more about the colors and materials? For information on select alternate colorways featured in this issue, visit beadingdaily.com/OctoberNovember2015Colorways.…

2015 designer of the year FURTHER EXPLORE the geometry of beading with four brand-new videos from Cindy Holsclaw, available at www.bit.ly/cindy-holsclaw-videos. 1) BEADED BEADS. Use triangle weave and circular peyote stitch to form the eightsided beaded beads: Side 1: Use 4' of thread to string {1E, 1B, 1G, and 1B} three times, leaving a 3" tail. Pass through the beads again (same holes when necessary) to form a circle. Step up through the first then second holes of the first E strung (Fig. 1, orange thread). Note: You will now begin stitching in the opposite direction. Embellishment: String 1C and pass through the second (inside) hole of the next E; repeat twice. Pass through the first C added (Fig. 1, green thread). String 3A and pass through the outside hole…

KITS AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROJECT AT www.bit.ly/superduo-spiral-bangle TECHNIQUES tubular right-angle weave tubular peyote stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 8 g metallic dark blue iris size 11° seed beads (A) 7 g pastel bordeaux 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (B) 7 g halo azurite 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (C) 7 g matte blue iris 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (D) 7 g jet bronze 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (E) Smoke 8 lb FireLine braided beading thread 9" of black 5mm rubber cord TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needles FINISHED SIZE 7½" (inside circumference) 1) INSIDE EDGE. Use tubular right-angle weave and seed beads to form the inside edge of the bangle: Round 1, Unit 1: Use 5' of thread to string 4A, leaving an 8" tail. Pass through the first 3A strung (Fig. 1, blue thread). Round 1,…

FAST AND FASHIONABLE MUST-MAKE DESIGNS artist’s tip Adding one more unit to the band will change the size of the ring dramatically, increasing it from a size seven to a size ten. For smaller size adjustments, work the units closest to the ring top using seed beads in place of the 3mm fire-polished rounds. TECHNIQUES tubular peyote stitch right-angle weave PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g silver galvanized size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 1 g silver galvanized size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 32 full Labrador 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (C) 1 foil-back light Vitrail 14mm crystal rivoli 28 crystal Labrador 3mm fire-polished rounds (D) 8 purple AB 4mm fire-polished rounds (E) Frost 10 lb WildFire thermally bonded beading thread TOOLS Size 10 beading needle Scissors FINISHED SIZE Adjustable band; ¾…

1. Find beads in the brand-new Edelweiss and Infinity cuts from Swarovski’s preseason Fall/Winter 2016/2017 collection. Visit www.professional.swarovski.com (wholesale only) or check your favorite bead retailer. 2. Tulip’s newest pack of needles includes one of each of the following size needles: 10 sharp, 10 long, 11, and 12. Visit www.carolcypher.com; $8.50. 3. The dynamic shape and dimension of these 8x4mm pewter herringbone spacer beads add complexity and variation to beaded designs. Visit FusionBeads.com; $0.65 each. 4. The BeadSmith recently released size 6° Matubo pressed-glass beads in a new shape—3CUT. These 4.1mm beads are available in twenty-seven colors and have 1.6mm holes and thinner walls for more thread passes. Available at www.helby.com (wholesale only) or your favorite bead retailer. 5. Originally used as hair curlers, Spoolies are now a beading aid.…

Cathe Holden We’re excited to introduce Cathe Holden, one of F+W’s top new artists! Cathe combines different mediums across various crafts to create unique pieces from everyday found objects. We recently sat down with Cathe to talk about her new Inspired Barn Creative Workshops video and kit series. Inspired Barn Creative Workshops Video + Kit Series Join Cathe for her Inspired Barn Creative Workshops cross-craft videos, in which she demonstrates how to make an ephemera DIY felt tray and coaster set, a mixed-media coat hook, a yarn-wrapped mirror and laurel wreath, and more! Individual videos can be downloaded from CraftDaily.com and will be combined into a single DVD, Six DIY Wall and Home Décor Projects with Cathe Holden at the Inspired Barn. Kits will be available for each video workshop…

1) BASE. Use a variation of right-angle weave to form the necklace base: Front Unit 1: Use 5' doubled thread to string the front-left hole of 1G, 1B, 1M, and 1B; pass down through the frontright hole of the current G, leaving a 3" tail. String 1A, 1B, 1E, 1B, and 1A; pass up through the front-left hole of the current G, through the 1B/1M/1B/1G (frontright hole), and through the first A strung (Fig. 1, purple thread). Front Unit 2: String 1B, 1D, 1B, 1A, 1G (front-left hole), 1B, and 1M; pass down through the second B, the G (front-right hole), and the next A of the previous unit. Pass through the 1B/1D/1B/1A/1G (front-left hole)/1B just added (Fig. 1, orange thread). Front Unit 3: String 1M and 1B; pass down…

TECHNIQUES circular peyote stitch variation peyote stitch variation netting PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g matte gray size 15° seed beads (A) 2 g blue slate galvanized size 11° seed beads (B) 16 higher metallic grape 2.8mm magatama drops (C) 7 g matte apollo jet-and-gold 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (D) 3 metallic amethyst luster 5×3mm 2-hole Rullas (E) 16 metallic brown iris 3mm fire-polished rounds (F) 24 heavy metal ice blue 6mm fire-polished rounds (G) 4 matte metallic flax 8mm fire-polished rounds (H) 4 silver-plated 4mm jump rings 1 antiqued silver 7×13mm round magnetic clasp Purple size D nylon beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 7¼" artist’s tip To give each component a slightly domed shape , use medium tension while…

TECHNIQUES circular and tubular peyote stitches circular herringbone stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g transparent amber AB luster size 15° seed beads (A) 1 g transparent taupe size 15° seed beads (B) 2 g metallic teaberry luster size 11° cylinder beads (C) 2 g transparent taupe AB size 11° cylinder beads (D) 4 greige 4mm crystal bicones (E) 2 foil-back crystal rose patina 12mm rivolis 2 crystal rose patina 15×28mm spike pendants 1 pair of sterling silver 15×21mm French ear wires Crystal 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread Thread conditioner TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 3" 1) BEZEL. Use circular herringbone and circular and tubular peyote stitches to create a square base and a bezel for the rivoli: Bezel Rounds…

Kassie Shaw’s new book, Beadweaving Beyond the Basics, starts with the fundamentals of beading—including the author’s favorite stitches, materials, and tools—but quickly delves into more advanced right-angle weave variations to challenge and inspire beaders to discover their own creativity. The book is organized as a progression of projects, highlighting how one design can frequently evolve into another. The book’s twenty-four gorgeous projects vary in difficulty, with something every beader is sure to love—including the Palisades bracelet featured here. You can buy this book from your favorite bead or book retailer or at interweavestore.com. To learn more about Kassie, see our Artist Spotlight on page 80. KITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROJECT AT www.bit.ly/palisades-bracelet Palisades One of the first things I do when I play with a new stitch is…

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. CRIMPING Crimp…

1. Use the best materials you can. If you use cheap, irregular beads or poor-quality thread, your piece won’t look as good as it could or might break after only a bit of wear. Quality materials are worth the investment to ensure that your beadwork will last a lifetime. 2. Bead with friends! Even if there’s no bead society or bead shop in your area, chances are good that there are other beaders around. Take your beadwork to a local coffee shop or library and bead away. Other beaders will notice and strike up a conversation. It’s helpful to be able to discuss your designs with other beaders. 3. Keep a notebook and camera with you so that you can jot down ideas and make sketches or take pictures of…