Table of contents for Volume 21 Issue 4 in Creative Beading Magazine

MATERIALS 1 wooden cut-out of a Christmas tree90cm of silver 24-gauge wire7 x silver angel wings15 silver head pins10 silver eye-pins BEADS 7 x 10mm clear crystal tear drops70 x 3mm clear bi-cone crystals28 x 8mm red round crystals6 x 10mm green round crystals20 silver spacer tubes4 x 10mm red Christmas TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersHot glue gun OR PVA glue STEP ONE Thread 1 x head pin through 1 x 8mm red crystal, cut off excess, form a loop, join to an eye-pin with 1 x 8mm green round crystal and form a second loop. Repeat this to make a second one. STEP TWO Thread 1 x head pin through 1 x clear tear drop crystal, followed by silver angel wings, 1 x 6mm round crystal. Cut…

MATERIALS 9 x gold solid oval rings9 x gold link round rings61 x head pins1 x 6mm gold jump ring1 x gold clasp BEADS 25 x 14mm red velvet36 x 6mm freshwater pearls18 x 6mm Czech crystal – emerald18 x 6mm Czech glass pearls – tangerine88 x small gold seeds TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH 18-20cm STEP ONE Construct the base chain by joining 1 x oval ring, 1 x round link ring, repeated until all ovals and round links are joined together in a straight line. Before closing the last round link ring, join one section of the clasp and close the ring. Attach the second end of the clasp to the opposite end of the base chain using 1 x jump ring. Place the…

MATERIALS 2m bead thread60mm acrylic bauble BEADS 60 x 4mm Swarovski crystals AB8 x 6mm opal crystals5gm x size 11 Japanese seed beads TOOLS Size 12 bead needleScissorsGlue STEP ONE Row 1 Onto thread add 6 x seed and 1 x 4mm crystal. Alternate the seeds and crystals until you have four sets of crystals and seeds on strand. Leaving a tail of about 10cm, tie into a circle. STEP TWO Pass the needle through the circle to exit the next crystal, add 8 x seed and 4 x crystals. Pass the needle back through the first added crystal to form a spike, add 8 x more seeds and pass the needle back through the original top crystal. STEP THREE Thread through the seed beads to exit the next crystal…

MATERIALS 2m Tiger tail20cm fine silver chain7 x 4mm jump rings1 x 5mm jump ring1 x extension chain1 x clasp2 x Charlottes4 x crimps1m x 0.5mm wire2 x ear hook wires7 x head pins BEADS 270 x 4mm green crystal bi-cones7 x 7mm round coralsSize 11/0 silver lined seedGreen bugle TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliersBead stopper LENGTH 45cm STEP ONE Cut 3 x 70cm lengths of Tiger tail. Combine these together with 1 x crimp at one end. Cover crimp with a Charlotte, slide on and flatten a second crimp snugly against Charlotte. STEP TWO Thread each strand. First strand with seed beads, second strand with bugle beads and the third strand with bi-cone beads. Place a bead stopper or sticky tape on Tiger tail ends to…

MATERIALS 30 x black superfine head pins1 x silver-plated toggle claspTiger tail2 x black wire guardians4 x silver spacers2 x crimps2 x crimp covers BEADS 14 x 16mm white lava42 x black flying discs10 x 20mm frosted flowers mixed colours30 x various mixed seed TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliersBead stopper LENGTH 45-50cm EARRINGS MATERIALS 2 x black head pins2 x ear hooks BEADS 2 x white crackle glass beads2 x black rondelles2 x red frosted flowers4 x seed beads NECKLACESTEP ONE Make flowers: Place on 1 x head pin 1 x tiny seed bead, 2 x seed beads. Make 3 pins, holding 3 pins together, thread all through 1 x flower. Make 10 flowers with pins. STEP TWO Holding each flower and pins firmly, cut pins at…

NECKLACEMATERIALS ClaspFrench Wire4m Fireline 6lb Crystal BEADS 125 x 4mm Swarovski Pearl Bright Gold - P5gms size 15 Miyuki Seed Beads Metallic Gold - SB TOOLS Size 12 beading needleCuttersClear nail polishBobbineze LENGTH 45cm EARRINGS MATERIALS 1 pr Ear hooks1m Fireline 6lb Crystal BEADS 8 x 4mm Swarovski Pearl Bright Gold - P2 x 6mm Swarovski Pearl Bright Gold - 6P40-50 x Size 15 Miyuki Seed Beads Metallic Gold - SB NECKLACESTEP ONE Roll 2m of 4m of Fireline onto bobbin, do not cut. Using the additional 2m of Fireline thread needle, the starting point for this necklace will be the centre, and using the bobbin will avoid needing to join thread midway. STEP TWO Pick up 4 x SB and form a circle by passing back through the first…

MATERIALS 60 links of chain1 toggle clasp10 x 10mm bead caps4 x 4mm bead caps4 x Christmas mixed charms2 x snowflakes22 x 6mm oval jump rings32 x head pins BEADS 2 x flat round green foil2 x flat oval green foil3 x 16mm red glass2 x black and red lampwork4 x 12mm green crystals4 x 12mm red crystals6 x 12mm black crystals2 x 8mm green crystals2 x 8mm red crystals2 x 8mm black crystals2 x silver twist metal TOOLS Chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Wire cutters LENGTH 45-50cm STEP ONE Open link at each end of chain and attach toggle. Set aside. Start with the centre component. Cut the head off 1 x headpin, form a basic loop, thread 1 x bead cap, 1 x 16mm red bead, 1…

MATERIALS 1 x brass love toggle ring1 x brass heart charm1 x brass love knot toggle bar30cm of 0.015” copper beading wire2 x crimps2 x 7.25mm brass jump rings1 x brass 4mm jump ring BEADS 2 x size 8 seed beads6 x 8mm faceted fuchsia12 x Czech rosebud beads5 x 14mm brass filigree beads TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH 18-20cm STEP ONE Attach the love knot toggle bar to 1 x 7.25mm jump ring, joining the ring to the end of the beading wire, using 1 x crimp, flatten or fold using crimping pliers. STEP TWO Thread 1 x seed bead into the beading wire. This seed bead should fit over the crimp to hide and protect it. STEP THREE Onto the wire, thread 1 x…

MATERIALS 20cm Fireline1 x Charlotte1 x jump ringRibbon BEADS 5 x hexagons1 x 5mm crystal1 x seed bead TOOLS round nose pliers STEP ONE Onto a 20cm piece of Fireline add 5 x hexagons, bring two ends together and over both threads add 1x 5mm crystal. STEP TWO Through the hole in the base of the Charlotte, thread both strands. Slide over one strand 1 x seed bead, tie strands together over the seed bead making a secure knot, trim ends. STEP THREE Close Charlotte, double turn hook on the Charlotte, add 1 x jump ring and ribbon to hang. Goddess Beading Supplies16 Tooronga TerraceBeverly Hills NSW 2209Ph: 02 9150 9931 Rating…

MATERIALS 2.1m of 6lb fishing line50cm Tiger tail4 x CrimpsClasp and extension1 pair ear hooks3 x Charlottes3 x jump rings3 x eye pins BEADS 37 x 4mm Czech3 x 8mm66 x bugle3gm x bugle5gm x size 11 seed2gm x seed beads TOOLS Chain nosePliers roundNose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH 45cm STEP ONE Make 3 wheel components: working with a tight tension in a circular direction, thread to centre of fishing line 1 x bead and 1 x bugle, cross through second bugle, keep centred. STEP TWO On the outer thread, the thread at the same end as the bead, thread 1 x bead and cross through 1 x bugle, repeat this until you have 10 bugles and 9 beads threaded in a circle. STEP THREE To join circle together, thread…

TOOLS FOR ALL PROJECTS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliersScissorsSmall brushE6000 glueFray block (optional)RulerDiamond Glaze 1. CHRISTMAS WINE CHARMS MATERIALS 6 x 30mm earring hoops6 x 18/13mm brass settings6 x 18/13mm acrylic cabochons6mm jump ring12 x crimps BEADS 54 x 4mm Swarovski Crystal bi-cones(9 per ring, 6 different colours)120 x seed beads(20 per ring, 6 different colours) 1. CHRISTMAS WINE CHARMS STEP ONE Cut out selected image to fit acrylic cabochon. Apply a good layer of Diamond Glaze to the back of the acrylic cabochon, check that there are no bubbles and drop image face down on the cabochon. Clean up any excess glaze with a wet cloth. Allow the glaze to dry. STEP TWO Glue the cabochon to the brass setting using either Diamond Glaze or glue. STEP…

MATERIALS 1 x 16 x 11mm sterling silver oval toggle clasp25 x 2mm sterling silver crimp tubes2 x 3mm sterling silver crimp tubes25 x 3mm sterling silver crimp covers2 x 4mm sterling silver crimp covers120cm of Dark Blue LapisSoft Flex beading wire .019 diameter105cm of White QuartzSoft Flex beading wire .019 diameter65cm of 925 Sterling SilverSoft Flex Extreme beading wire .019 diameter BEADS 78 dark blue 6 x 3mm fire-polished rondelles21 blue 6 x 4mm pressed-glass rondelles TOOLS Wire cuttersCrimping pliersMighty crimping pliers LENGTH 45-50cm STEP ONE Use 25.5cm of White Quartz wire to string 1 x crimp tube. Thread 1 x blue rondelle and 1 x dark blue rondelle twice. Thread 1 x blue rondelle. Pass back through the tube, leaving a 15.5cm tail, and flatten crimp. Do no…

NECKLACEMATERIALS Tiger tailLobster claspExtension chain4 x crimpsJump ring BEADS Focal pendant36 x pearl rounds26 x black discs4 x small metal spacers4 x metal spacers TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliersBlu-Tack LENGTH necklace 50cm bracelet 21cm wrist BRACELETMATERIALS Stretch elastic BEADS 5 x pewter spacers10 x black discs5 x larger pearl rounds10 x med pearl rounds EARRINGSMATERIALS 2 x pendant findings1 pr ear hooks NECKLACESTEP ONE Add the feature pendant to 1 x jump ring, open and add pendant. Thread onto the centre of the Tiger tail. Design note: This necklace is easiest done by leaving both ends of the Tiger tail open while adding the beads add extension chain, or shorten to your requirements. STEP TWO Start threading beads onto one side of the pendant in the following…

MATERIALS 1 x toggle – Silver15m x beading thread – White BEADS 15gm x size 6 Matsuno seed 2 cut – Purple Blush #5203gm x size 12 Matsuno seed – Light Amethyst Frosted #10FAB RR3gm x size 12 Matsuno seed – Light Amethyst #10RR5gm x size 6 Matsuno seed – Light Amethyst #608RR5gm x size 8 Matsuno seed – Grape #640 RR5gm x size 8 Matsuno seed – Crystal AB #533RR TOOLS Beading needleScissorsPVA glue LENGTH: As desired STEP ONE Square stitch band Using 3m of beading thread leave 10cm tail. Thread 5 x 2 cuts to sit against a stopper bead. Refer to diagram for square stitch thread path. Using the 2 cut seed beads make a band with five beads wide and approximately 48 rows long. Adjust at…

MATERIALS 1 x gold looped cuff base20 x gold leaves8 x 10mm gold jump rings30 x gold bead caps6 x Christmas flower cut-outs40 x gold head pins BEADS 15 x 10mm gold pearls15 x 10mm red Christmas TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters STEP ONE Thread 1 x head pin through 1 x 10mm gold pearl, cut off excess and form a loop. Repeat this process with all of the pearls. Thread 1 x head pin through 1 x gold bead cap followed by 1 x 10mm red Christmas bead followed by 1 x gold bead cap, cut off excess wire and form a loop. STEP TWO Gather 2 x gold pearls with 2 x red beads plus about 5 x gold leaves, thread all of these onto 1…

MATERIALS 4 x enamel Christmas charms1 x strong magnetic claspBracelet length of Tiger tail2 x 4mm silver-plated spacers2 x crimps BEADS 1 x strand of lampwork beads in Christmas colours TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliersBead stopper LENGTH 18cm EARRINGSMATERIALS 2 x small enamel charms2 x eye-pins2 x earring hooks2 x silver spacers BEADS 2 x red lampwork BRACELETSTEP ONE Lay out design of beads and charms as you desire. Add extra beads if needed. STEP TWO Using bead stopper on one end of Tiger tail, thread beads and charms. Adjust length and leave spare Tiger tail on both ends. Thread 1 x spacer, 1 x crimp, go through one side of clasp and back through crimp, spacer and a couple of beads. Fold crimp. Gently tension adding…

MATERIALS 1 loop of memory wire for bangle120cm of black lace with centre holes12 x bead caps5 x silver cross charms50cm fine silver chain20 x silver jump rings30cm of silver large chub chain30cm of black memory wire tubing28 x silver head pins5 x silver eye-pins1 x silver parrot clasp BEADS 45 x silver bead spacers6 x red glass hearts5 x black dice beads6 x 10mm red Christmas12 x 5mm red Christmas TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters BANGLE STEP ONE Cut 6 x 20cm lengths of black lace. Thread 1 x bead spacer on to 1 x head pin followed by 1 x bead cap. Start folding the lace onto the head pin. The lace has holes running down the centre of it, and this is the guide to…

ON CHRISTMAS EVE, a long time ago, a gentle mother was busily cleaning the house for the most wonderful day of the year – Christmas Day. Not a speck of dust was left. Even the spiders were banished from their cozy corner on the ceiling and they ran to the farthest corner of the attic. The Christmas tree was beautifully decorated. The poor spiders were frantic, for they could not see the tree. The oldest and wisest spider suggested that perhaps they could wait until everyone went to bed and then get a closer look. When the house was dark and silent, the spiders crept out of their hiding place. When they neared the Christmas tree, they were delighted with the beauty of it. They crept all over the tree,…

MATERIALS 44 x 16mm twisted solid rings33 x 7.6mm round link rings24 x brass bead caps12 x head pins2 x 6mm jump rings1 x clasp BEADS 12 x 10mm Brazil Sardonyx round TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH: EARRINGS MATERIALS 2 x earring hooks4 x 16mm twisted solid rings2 x 7.6mm round link rings2 x head pins4 x brass bead caps2 x 6mm jump rings BEADS 2 x 10mm Brazil Sardonyx round NECKLACESTEP ONE Open 1 x jump ring and attach one section of the clasp. To the jump ring, add 2 x twisted rings followed by 1 x link ring. Continue to add two twisted rings and one link ring until all the remaining rings and links are joined. To the last pair of twisted rings,…

MATERIALS 4 x charms silver11 x butterfly hangers silver50cm fine cable chain silver40cm beading elastic4 x head pins silver3 x eye pins silver4 x large jump rings silver BEADS 3 x Stardust silver6 x 14mm Orchard Road rondelles black9 x 10mm Imperial glass faceted CAB TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersScissors LENGTH: Adjustable STEP ONE Thread the following beads onto the length of beading elastic: 1 x Stardust bead, 1 x hanger, 1 x CAB, 1 x hanger, 1 x black bead, 1 x hanger, 1 x CAB, 1 x hanger. Repeat this pattern until a total of 11 beads and 11 hangers are threaded. Adjust if desired at this point by adding one or two extra beads or hangers. STEP TWO Triple knot the elastic to form a…

MATERIALS 1 x loop of memory wire bracelet size6cm of chain silver1 x parrot clasp silver BEADS 10 x 6mm pearls35 x buttons TOOLS Round nose pliersMemory wire cutters LENGTH: Adjustable STEP ONE Form a loop with round nose pliers on one end of memory wire. Handle with care as wire is sharp. STEP TWO Thread one pearl onto the bangle. STEP THREE Thread about 4-5 buttons onto the memory wire, followed by another pearl then another 4-5 buttons. Continue adding pearls and buttons until you have nearly finished filling the bracelet; leave about 2cm of memory wire uncovered to form a loop to hold the beads and buttons in place. STEP FOUR Using round nose pliers form a loop on the end of the memory wire. STEP FIVE Join…

BRACELETMATERIALS ChainExtension chain13 x 6mm jump rings1 x lobster clasp6 x stars3 x Christmas trees2 x angels12 x head pins BEADS 4 x 6mm Swarovski Xillion Emerald4 x 6mm Swarovski Xillion Golden Shadow4 x 8mm Swarovski Xillion Siam LENGTH: adjustable BOOKMARK MATERIALS 1 x bookmark1 x 6mm jump ring Chain4 x angel wings4 x head pins BEADS 4 x 6mm Swarovski Crystals 50002 x 8mm Swarovski Crystals 5000 Fern Green2 x 8mm Swarovski Crystals 5000 Siam TOOLS Hollow faced pliersChain nose pliersWire cutters STEP ONE Thread all crystals onto single head pins, trim about 1cm above crystal. Using hollow faced pliers, form a basic loop. STEP TWO Attach jump rings to all metal charms. STEP THREE Measure chain to the required wrist size, allowing for clasp. STEP FOUR Add 1…

“I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED CRAFT”, explains Kylie, “I think it is in my genes because my mother and grandmothers were creative too. When I was younger however I was a sewer not a beader. That was until I was at a sewing course where the teacher had a gorgeous pair of crystal earrings on that she had made. I was immediately hooked. Then one day I went into my local bead shop, The Bead Room, and found the owner, Carina, playing with resin. I was so excited that I went straight from the shop to a supplier and bought a resin kit”. From there Kylie took a few classes then began doing some playing around of her own. “I love experimenting and making up my own techniques. I think you…

MATERIALS 25cm hollow cord1 x necklace length Tiger tail2 x bead tips2 x jump rings2 x crimps1 x toggle clasp BEADS 4 x 20mm flat oval agates3 x donut agates3 x 14mm agates2 x 4mm metal balls8 x 7mm metal coil spacers TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters Crimping pliers LENGTH 45-50cm EARRINGS MATERIALS 4 x 10mm bead caps2 x head pins2 x ear hook wires BEADS 2 x 14mm agate beads STEP ONE Starting in the centre of Tiger tail, thread 1 x donut bead with 1 x 14mm agate bead to the middle, string 1 x metal coil bead and 1 x donut bead with 1 x 14mm agate bead inside. STEP TWO String 1 x coil spacer, 1 x flat round agate bead, 1 x coil…

MATERIALS 24-gauge wire1 x 15mm steel jump ring1 x brooch back BEADS 48 x 6mm Swarovski 5328 Moonlight48 x 5mm Swarovski 5328 Silver Shade76 x 4mm Swarovski 5328 Moonlight1 x 12mm Swarovski Platinum Pearl14 x 6mm Swarovski Platinum Pearl7 x 4mm Swarovski Platinum Pearl10g silver/clear seed TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters STEP ONE Tightly close jump ring. STEP TWO Cut 1.5m of artistic wire and wrap wire onto jump ring tightly 3 times. STEP THREE Thread onto wire the following beads alternating 1 x seed bead in between each crystal: 4mm moonlight, 4mm moonlight, 5mm silver shade, 5mm silver shade, 6mm moonlight, 6mm moonlight, 6mm moonlight, 6mm moonlight, 5mm silver shade, 5mm silver shade, 4mm moonlight, 4mm moonlight and finish with 1 x seed bead. This pattern forms…

MATERIALS 1 x sterling silver elephant charm1-1.5m suede navy blue1.5m Tiger tail2 x sterling silver head pins2cm sterling silver chain Crimps BEADS 1 x 40cm length of turquoise large chips3 x large turquoise nuggets4 x large hole sterling silver rondelles1 x sterling silver Bali-style ball small4 x sterling silver spacers2 x sterling silver features2 x sterling silver Bali-style cylinders TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH 65-70cm STEP ONE Cut Tiger tail into half, creating two separate strands. String1 x large turquoise nugget and 1 x large silver spacer bead over both strands of Tiger tail. Separate the two stands, string the 8cm turquoise chips on each strand. String 1 x silver feature bead over both strands of Tiger tail. Separate the two strands, continue to string 4cm…

MATERIALS 4 x 6cm length fine chain1 x 50cm length snake chain1 x 60cm length snake chain10 x eye pins3 x ball head pins2 x 2 holes diamante spacers9 x flower earring components1 x hook clasp2 x screw-in clasps2 x 3 strands end links1 x extension chain9 x 4mm jump rings16 x silver crimps4 x silver Charlotte crimps1 pair earring hooks BEADS 9 x 6mm Swarovski crystal flat-back #20356 x rectangle plastic spacers6 x 4 x 6mm black rondelle glass4 x 4 x 6mm red rondelle glass2 x 4 x 6mm gold rondelle glass8 x 4 x 6mm AB rondelle glass18 x 6mm silver star dust spacer9 x 6 x 8mm clear rondelle glass TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH adjustable STEP ONE Apply Super-Glue to two…

MATERIALS 5m x beading thread1 x toggle silver BEADS 1 x 20g Orchard Road hoop Bermuda Blue 26 x Tibetan silver craters10gm x size 12 Matsuno seed Gunmetal5gm x size 8 Matsuno seed two cut Midnight Blue Iris TOOLS Beading needleGlueScissors LENGTH: 50-55cm STEP ONE Amulet – thread 3m of beading thread onto a beading needle. The amulet has 14 two cut beads per row and is nine rows wide. STEP TWO Ladder stitch first row – thread 2 x two cut seed beads. Go through both of these beads in the same direction again so that the beads sit together side by side. Leave a 10cm tail, work in single thread. STEP THREE Thread 1 x two cut seed bead, go through the second seed bead again from top…

MATERIALS 2m 22-gauge wire1 x 20mm hair comb BEADS 1 x 25mm pearl300 x 6mm pearl TOOLS Wire cutters STEP ONE Thread 60 pearls onto one end of the wire leaving a 5-10cm tail. Push all pearls up close to each other. Fold section of wire covered in beads in half and twist the wire twice to form a loop. STEP TWO Thread 60 pearls onto the wire, fold in half and twist again. This will form the second “petal”. Repeat again to form a third petal. STEP THREE Repeat step two using 40 x pearls. Repeat twice more making a total of 6 petals. STEP FOUR Bring the two ends of the wire together at the back of the flower and twist once to secure. STEP FIVE Arrange the…

MATERIALS 1 x Grande round link bezel setting25cm of 18g silver artistic wire2 x 6mm jump ringsSlow set clear epoxy resinMod Podge or micro glazePhoto BEADS 8mm crystal Siam TOOLS Mixing cupStir stickBaking paperLatex glovesBrushHeat gunToothpicksRound nose pliersNylon jaw pliers STEP ONE Creating the Photo Bezel If needed re-size your photo to fit the bezel setting, printing on a good quality gloss photo paper. Punch out the correct size. For the Patera grande bezel setting used here, a circle punch with a diameter of 33mm is perfect. Design notes: Gloss photo paper is better as the matt paper can get watermarks. STEP TWO Brush some Mod Podge or micro glaze over the image and around the cut edges of the photo. This is not always necessary, but helps to prevent…

DO YOU WEAR OPALS or use them in your jewellery? They are considered good luck to be worn by anyone born in October and although the trends in beading styles, designs and materials this warmer season are still for big, bold and chunky necklaces - including an opal in the design will add that ‘extra special’ quality to the piece especially if you are an ‘October’ child. For as long as most people can remember, pop culture and fashion industry trends have jostled for position and have influenced each other – especially when it is in relation to jewellery that the younger generation prefer and ultimately purchase. Jewellery choice is often swayed by pieces worn by movie stars, entertainers such as ‘rap’ stars and those in the spotlight. Indeed they…