Sommaire pour Fall 2021 de Beadwork

After 25 years of publication, this is the final issue of Beadwork. But we aren’t going away! We’ll continue to curate new beading projects online. So many talented people have contributed to Beadwork through the years. As Interweave founder Linda Ligon has said, the magazine was born from a lunchtime brainstorming session fueled by creative passion. Its lifeblood is the committed readers and gifted contributors, along with the dedicated editors, designers, illustrators, photographers, marketers, and advertising teams. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed inspiration, innovation, and creativity to Beadwork. To celebrate two and a half decades of Beadwork, we asked this issue’s contributors to share their thoughts about the magazine (page 9). We’re also featuring as many projects as we could fit, with four new geometric-inspired projects and some…

USE “RICK-RACK” TECHNIQUES pioneered by Kate McKinnon and Jean Power of Contemporary Geometric Beadwork to create a zigzag base that you can reuse to make this playful bracelet over and over again. TECHNIQUES Right-angle weave variation Flat and tubular peyote stitch Herringbone stitch Picots PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g gold galvanized permanent-finish size 15° seed beads (A) 1 g color of your choice (used for a temporary base) size 11° seed beads (B) 3 g color of your choice (used for a temporary base) size 11° cylinder beads (C) 2 g color of your choice (used for a temporary base) size 11° cylinder beads (D) 2 g mallard luster opaque size 11° cylinder beads (E) 1 g gilded teal size 11° cylinder beads (F) 1 g gold galvanized permanent-finish size…

MOTIVATED BY THE COLOR combinations of the mid-century and the fluidness of circles, this necklace and earring set combines color and geometry along with a bit of mixed media in the chain that checks all the boxes for a fun project. TECHNIQUES Circular square stitch Peyote stitch Herringbone stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS Material A used in earrings only 4 g semi-glazed dark red size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 4 g semi-glazed olive size 11° Japanese seed beads (C) 4 g semi-glazed turquoise AB size 11° Japanese seed beads (D) 3 g semi-glazed dark blue size 11° Japanese seed beads (E) 2 g semi-glazed orange size 11° Japanese seed beads (F) 2 g matte metallic golden fleece permanent-finish size 11° Japanese seed beads (G) 9" of gold 4×5mm flat cable…

USE TUBULAR HERRINGBONE stitch to create this whimsical lariat, inspired by a visit to Monet’s gardens and lily ponds in Giverny. TECHNIQUES Ladder stitch Tubular herringbone stitch Fringe PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 1 g red-lined violet AB size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 2 g silver-lined purple sapphire size 15° Japanese seed beads (B) 31 g royal blue AB size 11° Japanese seed beads (C) 2 g royal blue AB size 11° cylinder beads (D) 7 g matte light blue AB size 11° cylinder beads (E) 5 g silver-lined semi-matte orange size 11° cylinder beads (F) 1 g silver-lined bright fuchsia size 11° cylinder beads (G) 52 matte cobalt blue transparent 3.4mm Japanese drops (H) Royal blue size A Silamide waxed nylon beading thread Synthetic beeswax TOOLS Scissors Size 12 sharp…

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 8 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 or 12 beading needle FINISHED SIZE ⅞" 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 square…

TECHNIQUES Stringing Crimping Simple wireworking MATERIALS 5 g silver-lined medium bronze size 11° Czech seed beads 6 smoked topaz 8mm crystal bicones 40 assorted lavender and gold 4mm crystal pearl rounds pearl rounds 8 gold 6mm crystal pearl rounds 9 bronze 7–8mm irregular freshwater pearls 2 gold 7×9mm crystal pearl twists 10 amethyst 3mm rounds 8 amethyst 6×3mm rondelles 16 citrine 6×4mm faceted rondelles 1 ametrine 11×17mm faceted teardrop 7 ametrine 20–23×21–25mm rough nuggets 1 gold 2mm round About 160 assorted gold and copper 4–5mm daisy spacers 9 antiqued gold 7×5mm jasmine-petal bead caps 1 antiqued gold 7×10mm toggle ring 2 antiqued gold 12×13mm flourish toggle rings 1 gold 2" head pin 6 brass oxide 8mm jump rings 4 assorted copper and gold 12mm rings 2 gold 25mm bumpy rings…

TECHNIQUES Stringing Crimping Hole punching MATERIALS 4 champagne 4mm crystal bicones 4 champagne 17×20mm irregular glass nuggets 2 citrine 26–29×42–44mm rough nugget pendants with attached bails 1 gold 5×10mm lobster clasp with attached 4mm jump ring (small) 1 gold 9×15mm lobster clasp (large) 4 gold 3mm jump rings 4 gold 6mm jump rings 4 gold 7mm jump rings 2 gold 2mm crimp tubes 2 gold 4mm crimp covers 2 gold-plated 2mm end caps with loops 2 gold-plated 3mm cord ends with loops 2 gold 2mm foldover cord ends 2 gold 4mm foldover cord ends 2 satin gold 8×2.5mm foldover crimp ends 12" of metallic brown 1.5mm round leather cord 12" of antiqued brown 2mm round leather cord 12" of antiqued brown 3mm round braided bolo cord 12" of dark brown…

TECHNIQUES Simple wireworking Knotting MATERIALS 22 opaque powder blue 3×2mm faceted crystal rondelles 8 clear 8–12×5–6mm tumbled quartz pebbles 2 clear 14mm cracked quartz rounds 4 clear 15–17×10–12mm faceted quartz nuggets 5 pale blue 15–20×16–22mm chalcedony rough nuggets 1 pale blue-and-cream glazed 38×47mm raku ceramic pendant 1 white bronze 31mm textured toggle clasp 11 antiqued brass 21-gauge 1 ½ " eye pins 10 antiqued brass 5mm jump rings 12 antiqued brass 9mm etched jump rings 2 antiqued brass 15mm rope jump rings 36" of denim 4-ply Irish waxed-linen cord 36" of cornflower blue-and-cream 1 3⁄8" wide vintage sari silk ribbon TOOLS 2 pairs of chain or flat-nose pliers Round-nose pliers Wire cutters Scissors FINISHED SIZE 25" (with 2" focal) 1. Attach one 9mm jump ring to each hole in the…

DIVE INTO DIMENSIONAL beadwork with a peyote-stitched frame enclosing a unique coin bead and a warped square that makes a really cool V-shaped bail. TECHNIQUES Peyote stitch Flat and tubular herringbone stitches Ladder stitch Stringing Crimping PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 6 g matte black size 8° seed beads (A) 4 g green Rembrandt opaque size 6° 3-cut seed beads (B) 4 g blue turquoise travertine size 6° 3-cut seed beads (C) 4 g lemon Rembrandt opaque size 6° 3-cut seed beads (D) 2 blue Rembrandt opaque size 6° 3-cut seed beads (E) 4 g dark coral red travertine opaque size 6° 3-cut seed beads (F) 3 g matte black size 11° cylinder beads (G) 3 g matte orange opaque size 11° cylinder beads (H) 3 g matte lime green opaque size…

THIS GEOMETRIC BRACELET features a base of right-angle weave and Half Tilas topped with a garden of sparkling Swarovski crystals. TECHNIQUES Right-angle weave variation Peyote stitch Circular netting PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 2 g 24k gold-plated size 15° seed beads (A) 5 g 24k gold-plated size 11° seed beads (B) 8 g white luster 5×2.5mm 2-hole Half Tilas (C) 144 denim blue 4mm crystal bicones (D) 150 erinite AB 4mm crystal bicones (E) Crystal 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 6½ " 1) BASE. Use a variation of right-angle weave to stitch the base: Row 1, Unit 1: Use 6' of thread to string {1B and 1C} six times, leaving a 4" tail. Pass through the beads (same holes of the C) again…

Combine rough crystal quartz shards with floral patterned components and rosy-hued beads for an edgy yet feminine look. TECHNIQUES Stringing Crimping MATERIALS 20 coral 10×8mm faceted-glass rondelles 14 mint luster 7–12×19–40mm crystal quartz shards 28 antiqued brass 3mm corrugated rounds 32 antiqued brass 4.5mm corrugated rounds 2 brass 20×20mm 2-to-1 botanical connectors 1 brass 7mm spring-ring clasp with tab 2 brass 21-gauge 4mm jump rings 8 brass 2mm crimp beads 32" of brass.014 beading wire TOOLS 2 pairs of chain or flat-nose pliers Wire cutters FINISHED SIZE 18 ½ " (with 2 ½ " focal) 1. Attach 1 jump ring to one half of the clasp. Use one 9 ½ " piece of beading wire to string 1 crimp bead and the previous jump ring. Pass back through the crimp…

TECHNIQUE Simple wireworking MATERIALS 12 assorted 5×3mm fire-polished rondelles in amber, purple, and green 1 amethyst slice 40×44mm crescent moon pendant 1 antiqued copper 7×7mm star charm (small) 1 green patina 13×13mm Mykonos cast star charm (large) 5 antiqued copper 20-gauge 1 ½ " eye pins 6 antiqued copper 4mm jump rings 3 antiqued copper 6mm jump rings 28" of antiqued copper 3×5mm figure-eight chain 7 ½ " of antiqued copper 20-gauge wire TOOLS Wire cutters Round-nose pliers 2 pairs of chain or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 32" (with 2 ¼ " focal) 1. Center the amethyst pendant on one 4" piece of wire and form a wrapped-loop bail. Use one 3 ½ " piece of wire to string the hole in the large star charm and form a wrapped-loop…

TECHNIQUES Stringing Crimping MATERIALS 36 “tigereye” colored 3mm pressed-glass rounds 30 chrysoprase 15–20×14–19mm rough-cut slices 1 dyed turquoise 53×42mm wavy pendant 1 brass 20mm 3-strand tube clasp 6 antiqued copper 2mm crimp tubes 6 antiqued copper 4mm crimp covers 12' of autumn brown.014 beading wire TOOLS Wire cutters Crimping pliers FINISHED SIZE 18" 1. Cut 6 pieces of beading wire, each 24" in length. String the turquoise pendant to the center of all of the wires. Divide the wires into 3 sets of 2 on each side of the pendant. 2. Working with 1 pair of wires at a time, use both wire tails to string 1 glass round. Use one wire tail to string the center of 1 chrysoprase slice from front to back and the other wire tail…

Beadwork began as a newsstand-only special issue in 1996 and has impacted many beaders’ journeys over the years. Whether you discovered it in your favorite bead shop or learned about it from a friend, you’ve told us that Beadwork has been your trusted companion. For this commemorative issue, we asked some of this issue’s contributors to share what Beadwork means to them. We’d love to hear from you, too. Email your comments to beadworkmag@goldenpeakmedia.com. BEING PART OF THE BEADWORK team in 2019 when I was a Designer of the Year was a tremendous honor for me. I loved the challenge of designing projects that would be interesting for people of all levels of beading ability to make and enjoy wearing. Over the past 24 years, the bi-monthly articles in Beadwork…

THIS PLAYFUL GEOMETRIC cuff bracelet, inspired by the designer’s granddaughter’s love of the Baby Shark song, is made sturdy by hidden memory wire. TECHNIQUES Peyote stitch Herringbone stitch Cubic right-angle weave Square stitch variation PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 2 g silver permanent-finish size 15° seed beads (A) 2 g dark sea foam opaque size 11° Japanese cylinder beads (B) 4 g Mandarin orange opaque size 11° Japanese cylinder beads (C) 4 g dyed red opaque size 11° Japanese cylinder beads (D) 8 g matte metallic gray size 11° Japanese cylinder beads (E) 108 Siam AB 3mm crystal bicones (F) 9 Siam AB 4mm crystal bicones (G) 2 stainless steel 30×5mm slide end tubes 1 stainless steel 8×15mm lobster claw clasp 1" of stainless steel 4×5mm extender chain 1 stainless steel 6mm…

STITCH A DRAGON eating its own tail—an ancient symbol for eternity. This fan favorite is a show-stopper and a great way to stretch your skills. TECHNIQUES Netting Peyote stitch Cubic right-angle weave Right-angle weave Ladder stitch Square stitch Freeform peyote stitch Freeform right-angle weave Brick stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 5 g crystal full Labrador size 15° Japanese seed beads (A) 10 black opaque size 15° Japanese seed beads (B) 12 g crystal full Labrador size 11° Japanese seed beads (C) 8 black opaque size 11° Japanese seed beads (D) 4 g crystal full Labrador size 8° Japanese seed beads (E) 108 acid-etched sliperit 5×16mm 2-hole daggers (F) 2 fuchsia 2XAB 4mm crystal bicones Smoke 6 lb FireLine braided beading thread Regular aluminum foil TOOLS Scissors Size 11 beading needle FINISHED…

WEAVE A THREE-DIMENSIONAL star pendant using circular peyote and herringbone stitches. Embellish curls in the beadwork with pearls and crystals to create a piece bursting with depth, texture, and sparkle. TECHNIQUES Circular peyote stitch Circular herringbone stitch PROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS 5 g eggplant galvanized Duracoat size 11° Japanese seed beads (A) 2 g silver galvanized Duracoat size 11° Japanese seed beads (B) 4 amethyst AB 4mm crystal bicones (C) 4 amethyst 8mm crystal bicones (D) 13 silver-plated AB 2mm fire-polished rounds (E) 28 metallic crystal lavender 3mm fire-polished rounds (F) 4 eggplant 8mm pearl rounds (G) Purple One-G nylon beading thread TOOLS Scissors Size 10 or 11 beading needle FINISHED SIZE 21⁄8 × 2¾ " 1) BASE. Use circular peyote and herringbone stitches to form the base: Round 1: Use…

TECHNIQUES Stringing Simple wireworking MATERIALS 1 matte carnelian 22×32mm rough nugget 1 brass 4mm melon 1 brass 7×8mm pineapple bead 2 brass 8mm decorative rounds with crystal inlay 1 brass 15×20mm flourish petal bead cap 1 brass 7×10mm lobster clasp 1 brass 20-gauge 1 ½ " eye pin 3 brass 6mm cable jump rings 3 brass 8mm cable jump rings 24" of brass 3×4mm cable chain 1 skein of light coral size 5 cotton embroidery thread 6" of antiqued brass 20-gauge wire Coral patina ink Jewelry adhesive TOOLS Small paint brush Reliefing block 2 × 2 ½ " piece of cardstock 2 pairs of chain or flat-nose pliers Scissors Round-nose pliers Wire cutters FINISHED SIZE 25" (with 6" focal) 1. Apply a coat of patina ink to the bead cap,…

TECHNIQUES Stringing Simple wireworking MATERIALS 2 reddish-brown 18×35mm vintage glass ovals 33 peach moonstone 4mm faceted rounds 16 composite coral 10×7mm rondelles 4 Peruvian opal 10×15mm barrels 4 African yellow jade 13×9mm faceted rondelles 15 dravite 6–10×23–48mm rough spikes 1 matte mookaite 36×7mm lentil 4 gold 4mm heishi 7 gold 5×2mm hex spacers 3 antiqued gold 6×3mm textured spacers 6 antiqued gold 8×4mm bumpy rondelles 1 gold 14-gauge 42mm wire frame 1 gold 10×5mm textured bail 1 gold 8×14mm lobster clasp 8 gold 18-gauge 8mm jump rings 2 gold 2mm crimp tubes 2 gold 4mm crimp covers 2 gold wireguards 1 brown 4×18mm leather tassel 36" of gold 26-gauge dead-soft wire 24" of gold 22-gauge dead-soft wire 48" of gold 18-gauge dead-soft wire 24" of satin gold.024 beading wire TOOLS…

TECHNIQUE Knotting MATERIALS 3 matte green dyed 6mm fire crackle agate rounds (A) 4 matte fluorite 8×6mm rondelles (B) 3 matte aqua 12mm agate rounds (C) 6 dark aqua dyed 17–25×25–35mm agate nugget slices (D) 3 amazonite 20–23×28–30mm nugget slices (E) 4 aqua dyed 35–42×11–13mm fire crackle agate cut points (F) 1 brown 8mm lava round 3 turquoise-and-brown 10mm ceramic rounds 1 antiqued brass 20×25mm lock-and-key toggle clasp 6 antiqued brass 6mm jump rings 5 ¼ " of antiqued brass 15×35mm twisted oval/8×25mm figure-eight decorative chain (two of each type of link) 80" of brown waxed-linen cord TOOLS Scissors 2 pairs of chain or flat-nose pliers FINISHED SIZE 26" 1. Cut the cord in half. Hold both pieces of cord together and form an overhand knot 8" from one end.…