Indice dei contenuti per Volume 19 Issue 2 in Creative Beading Magazine

MATERIALS 2.1m 4lb Fireline or Craftline 20cm x Snake or Cable chain 2 x end caps appropriate size for chain 2 x 6mm or 4mm jump rings Clasp of choice; toggle recommended BEADS 70 x 4mm Swarovski bi-cones single colour 5 each of 7 colours x 4mm Swarovski bi-cones 8 x 6mm or 8mm large hole metal beads TOOLS Glue Cutters 2 x beading needles Length of finished piece: 18-20cm Rating EDITOR’S NOTES I found it easier to use Fireline for strength with a needle on each end of the thread, this was especially helpful in tightening the work in Step 7. This bracelet also looks great made up in single colours, you will need 15 crystals for each bead. STEP ONE Cut line into 7 x 30cm lengths. Place…

MATERIALS 1 x Beadalon medium 49 strand wire 2 x 2x2mm sterling silver crimps 2 x sterling silver crimp covers 4 x sterling silver bead caps BEADS 2 x 6cm long lampwork focal beads 200 x size 8 bronze charlottes 9 x 18mm coin pearls 25 x Baroque pearls 4 x sterling silver doughnut spacers 2 x size 12 silver seeds TOOLS 2 x small size bead stoppers Wire cutters Crimping pliers Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers LENGTH: 65cm EARRINGS MATERIALS 1 pair silver French earring hooks 2 x 2.5cm long sterling silver eye pins 6 x 2.5cm long sterling silver head pins BEADS 2 x Baroque pearls – Peacock 18 x size 8 bronze charlottes Longer option earrings add: 2 x 2.5 eye pins 2 x coin pearls…

MATERIALS 36cm Chain 7 x Thai silver charms 10 x head pins 16 x small clasps 1 x clasp BEADS 7-12 tumbled or faceted beads TOOLS Chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Cutters LENGTH: 19cm STEP ONE Cut chain into 2 x 18cm lengths. STEP TWO Using pliers open the jump ring of clasp, attach through both chain ends, on one side of chains. STEP THREE Lay out charms and beads out in the desired order to attach them onto the chain. STEP FOUR Thread each of the beads onto 1 x head pin. Form a wrapped loop using round nose pliers, add each head pin to one small removable clasp before completing wrap. See basic instructions for easy steps in forming wrapped loops. Trim the excess wire. Repeat for…

BRACELET MATERIALS 18cm silver cable chain 45 x 5mm silver plated jump rings 3 x 10 stone cup drops silver plated 40 x silver plated head pins 8 x silver plated eye pins Decorative toggle BEADS 18 x Swarovski chatons aquamarine 9 x Swarovski chatons peridot 3 x 3.2mm Swarovski flat backs peridot 8 x 6mm Swarovski peridot AB 8 x 6mm Swarovski aquamarine AB 8 x 4mm Swarovski sapphire 8 x 4mm Swarovski aquamarine 12 x 4mm Swarovski olivine 8 x 4mm Swarovski peridot 4 x 3mm Swarovski indicolite 16 x 3mm silver plated beads TOOLS Jewellery glue Long tip tweezers Metal fingernail file LENGTH: 18-20cm Continued … EARRINGS MATERIALS 1 x pair silver ear hooks 8 links of silver cable chain 2 x 10 stone cup drops silver…

MATERIALS 1 x 25cm large Bali sterling silver bead cone 6 x fancy sterling silver head pins 1 x 12cm length 22 gauge sterling silver wire 10 x silver crimp beads 3m x silver Accuflex Tigertail – .36in diameter or similar BEADS 3 x 2-strand Bali sterling silver spacer beads 3 x sterling silver beads for tassels 1 strand 14-16mm clear quartz oval Continued… 1 strand top drilled faceted teardrop rose quartz 2/3 strand of peridot chips 2/3 strand of garnet chips 1 strand 6mm pink marble stone 1/2 strand 6mm olive jade gemstone 1 strand 3 x 5mm tourmaline faceted rondelle TOOLS Round nose pliers Bent nose or pointy nose pliers Cutting pliers LENGTH: 65-70cm STEP ONE Forming the Feature Tassel Thread 1 x quartz oval, 1 x olive…

MATERIALS 2 x 4mm charlotte ends silver plated 1 x baugette connector Swarovski crystal moonlight 2 x jump rings 1 x clasp 2mm nickel plated crimps 20cm x 22 gauge wire 3 pieces wavy Tigertail silver 3 pieces wavy Tigertail black BEADS 2 x 8mm Swarovski crystal bi-cones silver cad 12 x 4mm Swarovski crystal bi-cones black diamond 9 x 4mm Czech glass rondelles jet black 2 x 4mm Swarovski crystal jet black cubes TOOLS Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers Wire cutters LENGTH: As desired. STEP ONE Taking the wave wire thread the silver strand through the top hole of the baugette spacer, fold over and thread on a crimp. Repeat the same for the black piece of wire. STEP TWO Crimp the 4mm cubes, 4mm black diamond and…

MATERIALS 1.2 metres Beadalon .010 wire bright 6 x crimps 2 x 10mm diamante gold round magnetic clasps 8 x diamante gold rondelle spacers BEADS 37 x 10mm clear crystal faceted 88 x 4mm freshwater pearl rice shaped TOOLS Flat nose pliers Sidecutters Length: 45-55cm STEP ONE Cut 1 x 50cm strand of stringing wire. String a crimp bead, diamante section of the clasp on to one end, crimping closed. STEP TWO String 1 x spacer rondelle, 1 x crystal, 1 x rondelle spacer;string 2 x crystals, 1 x spacer rondelle, 3 x crystals, 1 x spacer rondelle, and remainder of the crystals, except for two. String 1 x spacer rondelle, remaining 2 x crystals. STEP THREE Thread 1 x spacer rondelle, 1 x crimp and second clasp piece, crimping…

MATERIALS 164 x 18 gauge 5mm inside diameter sterling silver jump rings 70cm x 20 gauge sterling silver wire 1 x clasp set 1 x extension chain – optional BEADS 10 x 8mm or 10mm Czech Glass TOOLS 2 x chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Wire cutters Beading mat Rating STEP ONE Begin by closing 36 jump rings and opening 128. To close jump ring, hold a pair of chain nose or bent nose pliers in each hand. Grasp the jump ring with the pliers, one each side of the cut; and gently push the sides of the jump ring back and forth across the face of the cut in opposite directions two or three times, then close the ring flush. You will sometimes hear a snap as the…

MATERIALS 1m coloured waxed cotton 2 x leather end clasps 2 x 4mm jump rings 2 x 5cm extension chains 3-4 (variety) metal charms BEADS 8-10 (variety) coloured beads TOOLS Cutters Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers Rating STEP ONE Cut three lengths of cotton 30cm in length. STEP TWO Attach one leather end clasp to three strands of cotton; repeat at the other end. STEP THREE Open 4mm jump ring, join 5cm extension chain to one leather end clasp, close jump ring. Repeat at other end. Open 4mm jump ring, attach charm to one link of chain at random. Close jump ring. Repeat 3-4 times. Thread one or two beads onto head pin; form an eye loop; leaving slightly open, attach to one link of chain at random and…

ANGEL EARRINGS MATERIALS 2 x angel wings 2 x daisy spacers 2 x head pins 1 pair ear hooks BEADS 2 x glass flower skirt 2 x 6mm rondel 2 x 6mm round crystal AB TOOLS Round nose pliers Side cutters 8mm measure bead ANGEL EARRINGS STEP ONE Using 1 x head pin thread glass flower as the angel skirt, rondel, angel wing, 6mm crystal AB and daisy spacer. STEP TWO By adding an 8mm measure bead to top, cut exact amount of wire; this will allow you to turn accurate loops – cut head pin and remove measure bead. Form loop attaching loop into ear hook and close. Repeat for second earring. BOOK MARK MATERIALS Medium bookmark 25cm Tigertail 1 x large angel wing 3 x daisy spacers 5…

MATERIALS Toggle clasp 20cm chain 30 headpins 30 oval jump rings 5 mixed metal charms BEADS 5 x 12mm glass pearls 5 x 12mm AB Czech round 11 x 8mm Czech peals 22 x mixed (6mm & 8mm) Czech rounds TOOLS Round Nose Pliers Chain Nose Pliers Cutters STEP ONE. Open last link on chain and attach the ring end of the toggle, close link. STEP TWO Thread all beads onto headpins, (use an 8mm bead as a guide to cut all your headpins to the same length) form simple loops with your round nose pliers. STEP THREE Lay headpin drops out in a desired pattern on bead mat or board, using the larger beads as focal beads, and smaller beads to be clustered together in groups of three. STEP…

MATERIALS 6 x metal loops 10cm copper chain 58 x copper eye pins 3 x copper head pins 1 x copper parrot clasp 1 pair copper earring hooks BEADS 19 x art glass beads 5 x 14mm glass pearls 6 x 12mm glass pearls 31 x 10mm glass pearls TOOLS Round nose pliers Flat nose pliers Wire cutters LENGTH: 55cm STEP ONE Start in the middle of the longest strand. By placing 1 x 14mm pearl onto 1 x eye pin, trim excess wire; form a simple eye loop. STEP TWO Join 1 x art work bead to both sides of the pearl by opening an eye pin loop, threading pearl through eye pin loop, thread art work bead on eye pin; trim excess wire, form a simple eye loop.…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 280cm 19 strand .012 nylon coated silver plated beading wire 8 x size 0 Beadalon crimps 2 x size 1 Beadalon crimps 2 x 4mm sterling silver crimp covers 1 x sterling silver clasp BEADS 4 x 18x13x6mm faceted elongated ruby red vintage beads 3 x 25x18x11mm faceted oval ruby red vintage beads 144 x size 6 Miyuki silver lined 131s 176 x size 6 Miyuki silver lined 141s TOOLS Flat nose pliers Wire cutters Mighty crimpers are desirable to close the crimp bead covers. LENGTH: 65-70cm Continued … Rating DESIGNER’S NOTE To achieve the best result keep working the beads to form tight barrel sections that are uniform throughout. NECKLACE STEP ONE Cut 4 x 70cm of the beading wire. Thread all four strands of the wire…

MATERIALS 1 x bronze washer 2 x bronze spacer beads 4 x 3mm bronze crimps 2m x Mastex black thread 1 x bronze parrot clasp 1 x bronze extension chain BEADS 1 x large wooden pendant 1 x medium wooden pendant 4 x 4mm Swarovski bi-cones light Colorado topaz TOOLS Scissors Flat nose pliers Length: 50-55cm Rating STEP ONE Trim 50cm of the Mastex thread, place this aside – this will be used for dangles. STEP TWO With the 1.5m remaining thread, cut this length in half. STEP THREE To secure the wooden ring, fold one piece of the Mastex thread in half to form a loop; pass the looped part through the large wood pendant, and the medium wood pendant. Pass the two loose ends back through the loop,…

GENTLE GEISHA MATERIALS 2 x picture frames – simple 2 x picture frames – bead 2 x picture frames – scalloped oval 1 x picture frame – hammertone 1 x picture frame – small flower Jump rings BEADS 10 x 11mm lampwork black 8 x 11mm lampwork opaque red 6 x 10mm dainty rose 6 x 8mm lampwork red w/rose 6 x pewter alphabet – GEISHA 2 x pewter message – laugh/ dream Small amount of toho jet/ silver mix GRANDMA’S GUMNUT BABIES MATERIALS 3 x picture frames – hammertone 2 x picture frames – simple 1 x picture frame – scalloped oval 1 x picture frame – large flower 1 x picture frame – small flower 2 x cup head pins 2 x fancy head pins BEADS 13 x…

MATERIALS PMC3 – 16 grams 5mm cubic zirconia TOOLS Shape cutter Texture mat Stainless steel wire brush Burnishing tool Playing cards Plastic roller Wax balm 1200 grit sandpaper Soldering block Butane or gas torch DESIGNER’S NOTE PMC consists of fine particles of fine silver that are held together with organic binder and water so it will dry out when exposed to air; once you open the packet, try to work quickly and efficiently while texturing and shaping the piece. STEP ONE To make a pendant Apply a small amount of wax balm to plastic work surface and palms of your hands. Knead clay in the palms of your hands, this conditions the clay and helps remove any trapped air. STEP TWO Place the ball of clay between two stacks of…

MATERIALS 1 x swivel clasp large 1 x round watch face 10cm of large chain links 1 x mermaid charm 1 x bucket and spade charm 1 x starfish charm 3 x jump rings 30 x head pins BEADS 3 x 12mm Czech faceted round deep green 4 x 10mm Czech faceted round apple green 6 x 6mm Czech faceted two tone yellow green 4 x Czech jelly rolls green 4 x 10mm Czech glass fish shape yellow AB 4 x 8mm Czech faceted ocean blue TOOLS Chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Side cutters STEP ONE Thread all beads onto head pins and lay out next to chain in a pleasing manner and order. STEP TWO With round nose pliers form loops, attaching to chain in the spaces chosen.…

MATERIALS 1 x toggle clasp 3m Tigertail 6 x crimps BEADS 10g silver 2mm balls 20g large silver seed 10g silver bugle 1 x strand 4mm glass pearls 13 x 6mm Czechs 2 x rhinestone balls 2 x stardust balls 1 x ridge ball 1 x glass crystal TOOLS Cutters Flat nose pliers Crimping pliers LENGTH: 60cm EARRINGS MATERIALS 1 pair earring hooks 2 x fancy rings 50cm Tigertail 12 x crimps BEADS Bugle beads Large seed beads Silver balls Glass pearls 2 x stardust balls 2 x rhinestone balls 2 x ridge balls 2 x Czech glass TOOLS Scissors Flat nose pliers STEP ONE Cut Tigertail into 2 x 1.2m pieces. Thread both strands through toggle ring; fold in half to make 4 x 60cm strands. Thread rhinestone ball…

MATERIALS 9 x jump rings 1 x clasp 2 x crimps 2 x crimp covers 12 x bead caps 50-55cm Tigertail 2 x eye pins 14 x head pins 7 x snowflake charms 1 pair ear hooks 28 x small silver spacers BEADS 7 x silver drops 62 x 4mm bi-cones 7 x 8mm bi-cones 7 x 6mm faceted rounds 6 x rice freshwater pearls 6 x 14mm shell pearls TOOLS Cutters Crimping pliers Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers LENGTH: 50cm STEP ONE Using Tigertail length, attach one section of the clasp to the end of the Tigertail. Do this by adding a crimp, fold and close a cover over the crimp. STEP TWO Slide 1 x small silver spacer bead. Add on: 8 x 4mm bi-cones, small silver…

MATERIALS 11 x Tibetan silver star flower connectors 13 x silver plated eye pins 2 x silver plated head pins Small length of chain 2 x magnetic clasps 1 pair silver plate ear hooks 30 x 6mm antique silver jump rings BEADS 1 x strand grey Mother of Pearl rings 13 x round ruby resin 156 x 5mm Tibetan silver daisy spacers TOOLS Round nose pliers Flat nose pliers LENGTH: 45-50cm STEP ONE Making shell components. Thread 1 x eye pin through bottom hole of the MOP ring. Thread 6 x daisy spacers, 1 x ruby resin, 6 x daisy spacers into the centre section of ring, threading eye pin through the top hole in the MOP. Finish eye pin with a simple loop. Make total of 11 using eye…