Tabla de contenidos para October/November 2020 en Beadwork

As Coco Chanel said, “The best color in the whole world is the one that looks good on you.” We all have our favorites, and this issue is packed with inspiring projects in intriguing colors that might inspire you to try something new. Check out Becky Mitchell’s cover project (page 48) to get started on your trip around the color wheel. And don’t miss the feature article by Melinda Barta—she asked contributors to share their color inspiration and tips. Bead Artist Cindy Kinerson shares her story, tips for selecting colors for your next project, and an amazing set of Tila Trio Cuffs (page 19). Cindy and her husband own the Reno Bead Shop, and she (and her cowgirl boots) have taught beadwork classes there and across the country. Her designs…

THE FOCAL PIECE FOR THIS interesting lariat is made from the head of a table-knife handle! Customize it by using any cone or found object that has an opening large enough to accommodate the tassel. TECHNIQUES Tubular herringbone stitch Tubular peyote stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 10 g blue turquoise opaque size 13° Charlotte seed beads (A) 22 g blue turquoise rainbow opaque size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 3 g silver size 11° seed beads (C) 0.5 g silver size 11° Demi Round seed beads (D) 32 hematite and blue 2×3mm crystal rondelles (E) 7 blue 3×4mm crystal rondelles (F) 1 silver-plated 22×30mm hollow knife-handle head . × 1⁄8" piece of beading foundation Light blue One-G nylon beading thread Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12…

USE SQUARE STITCH to weave together three sizes of Tila beads into a band. Then glue the band to a suede covered cuff in this eye-catching project. TECHNIQUES Square stitch variation Gluing Whipstitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 132 matte metallic patina 5×1.25mm 2-hole Quarter Tilas (A) 66 dark beige 5×1.25mm 2-hole Quarter Tilas (B) 66 dark brown iris 5×2.5mm 2-hole Half Tilas (C) 99 turquoise green opaque 5mm 2-hole Tilas (D) 66 matte dark maroon 5mm 2-hole Tilas (E) 1 brass 1.5×6" cuff 2 pieces of tan 2×7" Ultrasuede Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread Gold size B Nymo nylon beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle Clear craft adhesive Craft stick 4 clothespins FINISHED SIZE 1.5 × 6" 1) BAND. Use a variation of square stitch to form…

THIS CRYSTAL-ENCRUSTED pineapple pendant is a beautiful, eye-catching, conversation-starting piece. TECHNIQUES Netting Circular peyote stitch Herringbone stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g champagne Duracoat size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 1 g 24k gold-plated size 15° Japanese seed beads (B) 2 g blue iris size 11° Japanese seed beads (C) 2 g daffodil-lined crystal size 11° Japanese seed beads (D) 0.5 g 24k gold-plated size 11° Japanese seed beads (E) 3 g Christmas green transparent size 11° True Cut Czech seed beads (F) 3 g deep emerald green transparent size 11° True Cut Czech seed beads (G) 10 jonquil 4mm Swarovski crystal bicones (H) 42 citrine 4mm Swarovski crystal bicones (J) 10 jonquil 4mm Swarovski crystal bicones (H) 42 citrine 4mm Swarovski crystal bicones (J) 10 jonquil 4mm Swarovski crystal…

THIS IMPRESSIVE ART DECO–STYLE cuff features a large fancy Swarovski oval stone and a veritable smorgasbord of decadent beading. TECHNIQUES Gluing Backstitch bead embroidery Tubular and cubic right-angle weave Tubular and flat peyote stitch Brick stitch Picots PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 0.5 g gold galvanized permanent-finish size 15° seed beads (A) 4 g metallic gold iris size 15° seed beads (B) 6 g gold galvanized permanent-finish size 11° seed beads (C) 1 g gold galvanized permanent-finish size 11° Demi round seed beads (D) 76 saturated metallic Arcadia 3mm fire-polished rounds (E) 1 royal green shiny LacquerPro 30×22mm Swarovski large oval fancy stone 1 gold 30×22mm setting for large oval fancy stone 1 gold-and-crystal 13mm flower box clasp 5" of jet AB 2.5mm PP18 (SS8.5) crystal cup chain 3×3" piece of beading…

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!…

“WE ARE LIVING IN A TIME that requires trust and faith. It is this kind of constancy and confidence that is expressed by Classic Blue, a solid and dependable blue hue we can always rely on to provide an anchoring foundation”—Leatrice Eiseman The Pantone Color of the Year is typically announced in December as a trend-forecasting tool for the following year. Designers and other creatives use the color to influence their color choices as they build jewelry collections, design fashion, create packaging, decorate homes, and more. For our color issue, we asked Leatrice Eiseman to share some of the factors that go into choosing the Color of the Year. Leatrice heads the Eiseman Center for Color Information and Training at www.LeatriceEiseman.com, and she’s the executive director of the Pantone Color…

SET OFF A SPARKLING SWAROVSKI crystal oval rivoli by bezeling it with seed beads and surrounding it with Kite beads, fire-polished rounds, and crystal bicones. TECHNIQUES Tubular peyote stitch Circular netting PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g champagne Duracoat size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 1 g dark coral galvanized Duracoat size 15° Japanese seed beads (B) 1 g champagne Duracoat size 11° Japanese seed beads (C) 2 g dark topaz rainbow gold luster size 11° Japanese cylinder beads (D) 15 metalust pink 9×5mm 2-hole Kite beads (E) 5 24k gold-plated 2mm fire-polished rounds (F) 15 crystal golden shadow 3mm Swarovski crystal bicones (G) 1 foil-back antique pink 18×13.5mm Swarovski crystal oval rivoli 1 antiqued gold 16×10mm closed-loop bail Crystal 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading…

USE SEED BEADS AND shaped beads to make these pretty beaded beads, then string them together into a continuous-strand necklace. TECHNIQUES Right-angle weave variation Tubular peyote stitch Stringing PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 3 g silver galvanized size 11° Japanese seed beads (A) 3 g silver-lined Capri blue size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 22 g silver galvanized size 8° Japanese seed beads (C) 22 g matte teal transparent size 8° Japanese seed beads (D) 2 g crystal Labrador 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (E) 3 g green turquoise opaque 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (F) 2 g blue turquoise 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (G) 24 metalust turquoise 5×6mm 2-hole pressed sglass Nib-Bit beads (H) 36 crystal silver rainbow 5×6mm 2-hole pressed-glass Nib-Bit beads (J) 24 jet full AB 5×6mm 2-hole pressed-glass Nib-Bit beads (K) 38 green…

THIS BOHEMIAN LARIAT and matching earrings use a loop-fringe technique that gives a fuller look than regular fringe. Triangle accent beads lend sparkle to the cascade of beads. TECHNIQUES Loop fringe Spiral stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 22 g chartreuse Picasso opaque size 11° seed beads (A) 22 g chartreuse Picasso opaque size 8° seed beads (B) 15 g garnet-lined chartreuse size 10° triangle seed beads (C) 15 g garnet-lined chartreuse size 8° triangle seed beads (D) 20 oxidized brass 8mm Jardin rounds (E) 4 oxidized brass 10×15mm hammertone cones 1 pair of oxidized brass 10×20mm ear wires with orange seed bead Black 4 lb FireLine braided beading thread Black 8 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needle Thread burner (optional) 1 pair of chain or flat-nose…

USE CYLINDER BEADS TO STITCH UP some open-work beaded squares and add a little Swarovski glow with sparkly bezeled crystal chatons. TECHNIQUES Tubular and circular peyote stitch Herringbone stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 0.5 g dark coral galvanized Duracoat size 15° seed beads (A) 3 g Muscat galvanized Duracoat size 11° cylinder beads (B) 2 g eggplant galvanized Duracoat size 11° cylinder beads (C) 0.5 g dark coral galvanized Duracoat size 11° cylinder beads (D) 0.5 g seafoam galvanized Duracoat size 11° cylinder beads (E) 2 crystal laguna delite 8mm Swarovski crystal chatons 1 pair of antiqued copper 12mm faceted diamond ear posts Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 31⁄8 × 1 3⁄8" 1) BEZEL. Use tubular peyote stitch to form the bezel:…

1. If you are using different types of beads in a project, start with the bead with the least amount of color choices. Pick the color that speaks to you in that bead and then build the rest of your project around that. 2. Keep a color journal or a record of color combinations that worked for you previously. If you use beads with a lot of color choices, this is a big help. 3. Give the eye something to focus on. There needs to be some tone variation. If you use all matte beads or all bright shiny beads, many of the details of your project will be lost. Adding a neutral to brighter projects or a metallic bead to a project with darker hues will enhance details. 4.…

1. Begin with your favorite color, then try to incorporate colors that you feel less comfortable with. This will make you think more and be more creative to make it work. —Edgar Lopez 2. Pick one color you don’t usually use and go with it. What would seem like a great combo doesn’t often translate into reality. That’s okay; it’s how you learn. —Rangashrii Santhanam 3. Just bead. Sometimes when I’m in a rut, I will make someone else’s design. I may not finish it, but it will get me thinking in a different way. I always take classes with the intent to learn something new. —Leslie Venturoso 5. Stay away from color combos that have connotations for people. For instance, don’t make jewelry just black and orange unless you…

USE CUBIC RIGHT-ANGLE WEAVE to stitch this luxurious necklace inspired by the elegance of Cartier jewelry. TECHNIQUES Cubic right-angle weave Circular peyote stitch Circular netting PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 3 g 24k gold-plated size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 0.5 g matte turquoise AB opaque size 15° Japanese seed beads (B) 17 g 24k gold-plated size 11° Japanese seed beads (C) 2 g ice blue-lined crystal AB size 11° Japanese seed beads (D) 32 g 24k gold-plated size 8° Japanese seed beads (E) 78 aqua AB 3mm Swarovski crystal bicones (F) 389 turquoise 2mm gemstone round druks (G) Crystal 8 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 12 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 18" 1) CENTER LINK. Use cubic right-angle weave to form the center link: Cube 1, Bottom: Use 6'…

MAKE A SPLASH WITH THIS FLIRTY and fun bracelet, featuring a medley of shaped beads. TECHNIQUE Circular netting PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 0.5 g opaque bright orange size 15° seed beads (A) 1 g semi-glazed turquoise rainbow size 15° seed beads (B) 0.5 g semi-glazed turquoise rainbow size 11° seed beads (C) 0.5 g green tea galvanized permanent-finish size 11° Demi Round seed beads (D) 5 g turquoise Picasso opaque 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (E) 5 g hyacinth orange transparent 5×2.5mm 2-hole SuperDuos (F) 18 Persian turquoise with bronze Picasso 4mm CzechMates 4-hole QuadraLentils (G) 18 stone green luster 5×6mm 2-hole pressed-glass Nib-Bit beads (H) 7 matte hyacinth opaque 6mm 2-hole cabochons (J) 36 polychrome mint chocolate 8×5mm 2-hole PaisleyDuos (K) 18 matte silver aluminum 10×5mm 3-hole Arcos par Puca beads (L)…

STITCH INDEX Backstitch: 40 Brick stitch: 40 Crimping: 58, 59 Fringe: 52 Gluing: 21, 40 Herringbone: 10, 14, 28 Knotting: 57 Metalworking: 62 Netting: 28, 32, 36, 48 Peyote: 10, 14, 28, 32, 36, 40, 45 Picots: 40 Right-angle weave: 36, 40, 45 Spiral stitch: 52 Stringing: 45, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61 Square stitch: 21 Wireworking: 56, 58, 59, 60, 61 Whipstitch edging: 21 BACKSTITCH BEAD EMBROIDERY Tie a knot at the end of the thread. Pass up through the foundation from back to front. *String 4 beads and lay them against the foundation. Pass down through the foundation next to the last bead added. Pass up through the foundation between the second and third beads just added, then pass through the third and fourth beads. Repeat from *.…

Explore your business through a whole new perspective! You will develop your signature style and your target audience through a series of questions compiled into a PDF workbook. In addition, you will gain an understanding of your personal story and how to use it to build your brand. Carolyn will guide you through the different venues available and help you determine which venue is best suited for your business. You’ll also learn how to create compelling displays to draw customers in and how to bundle your pieces to get more bang for your customers’ buck! Carolyn Edlund is an entrepreneur, writer, speaker and art business consultant. She owned a production ceramic jewelry studio for twenty years, selling her products into over 1,000 retail accounts as well as selling retail to…