Table of contents for Volume 17 Issue 5 in Creative Beading Magazine

NECKLACE MATERIALS 2.5m Tigertail 25 x 1.8mm crimp tube silver plated 1 x 5mm jump ring silver plated 2 x 4mm crimp covers silver plated 1 x 13mm parrot clasp silver plated 1 x extension chain silver plated BEADS Approximately 96 rice pearls 6-7mm silver grey 1 x 40mm Paua Abalone shell 1 x hang bead small antique silver TOOLS – ALL Chain nose pliers Crimping pliers jumbo Wire cutters Length of finished necklace piece: 50cm CHARM BRACELET MATERIALS 1.5 metres Tigertail – approximately 1.8mm x 11 silver plated Crimp tubes 5 x small antique silver hang beads 4mm x 5 silver plated jump rings 4mm x 2 silver plated crimp covers Fob clasp silver plated x 1 Charms, silver plated – 1 each Shell, Turtle, Starfish, Seahorse and Tropical…

MATERIALS 2 x 50mm 22 gauge wire 2 x small square silver cubes 2 x small head pins for beads with two holes BEADS 2 x matching round lampwork glass or 2 x semiprecious beads of choice 2 x small silver spacers optional TOOLS Half round pliers Flat pliers Araldite or jewellers glue Emery board or nail file Rating STEP ONE Glue 1 x silver cube bead 7mm from end of each 50mm 22 gauge wire. STEP TWO Using flat pliers, bend a 45 degree angle at approximately 5mm above cube. STEP THREE Using half round pliers and gently turning, create a Shepard hook shape. Bring wire end around straight to lay in line with section with cube. Design note: If you don’t own a pair of half round pliers,…

MATERIALS 1m x 28 gauge artistic wire – brass BEADS 6 x 20mm Swarovski wide icicle – crystal 6 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cone – Emerald, Siam or Crystal Dorado x 2 (gold) 1 x 8mm Swarovski round – Crystal AB TOOLS Round nose pliers Wire cutters Rating STEP ONE Use 1m of 28 gauge artistic wire. Thread 6 x 20mm wide icicles onto wire. Thread wire through all six again. Leave a 10cm tail at one end of wire. Pull wire tight and twist the two ends together three times to secure. STEP TWO Take the long end of the wire over the top of the first wide icicle and to the back of the star. Then bring the wire up through the hole in the middle of the star…

MATERIALS 30cm medium link silver chain 1 x 10mm silver parrot clasp and end tag 54 x 4mm silver jump rings 26 x 19mm silver headpins BEADS 26 x Czech glass beads (6-10mm in size) 26 x metal leaves TOOLS Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers Wire cutters Rating DESIGNER’S NOTE Can be made into a bracelet by shortening length of chain to suit wrist length. Quantities listed above are enough to make an extra-large sized anklet – you may have some beads left over. STEP ONE To make charms, place each bead onto a headpin. Using wire cutters cut excess pin leaving 1cm in length above the bead. Using round nose pliers roll wire to create a closed loop with the remaining length. STEP TWO Using wire cutters trim…

MATERIALS 3 x 40cm of 20 gauge wire 1 x 40cm of 22 gauge wire 6 x crimps 3 x 50cm Tigertail 1 x 3 strand necklace clasp BEADS 1 x 7x5 large oval stone 3 x strands of coral 4 x 12mm metal beads TOOLS Flat nose pliers or crimping pliers Round nose pliers Wire cutters 3 bead stoppers Bead mat Non permanent marker Length of finished piece: 50-55cm Rating DESIGN NOTE The length of this necklace may be altered to suit the individual. Feel free to add or subtract beads to suit yourself. WIRE WRAPPED STONE STEP ONE Cut 3 x 40cm lengths of 20 gauge wire and 1 x 40cm of 22 gauge wire. STEP TWO Lay three pieces of 20 gauge wire side by side; using…

MATERIALS 1 Feather Bauble 24cm Tigertail 3 Crimps BEADS 10x 10mm Hexagon Crystals (single hole) TOOLS Crimping Pliers Rating STEP 1 Thread tigertail through the loop of the bauble, add a crimp and crimp down so to secure the tigertail to the bauble. STEP 2 Add 5x crystal hexagons, one on top of the other, thread on a crimp leaving a 5mm gap between the crimp and the last hexagon then crimp down to secure before adding the final 5x crystal hexagons. STEP 3 Thread the final crimp onto the wire so that it is plush against the last crystal hexagon, bring the end of the wire around to form a loop then crimp to secure. Beachi Beads Shop 2/120 Wagonga St, Narooma NSW Phone: 02 4476 4883 Email: rach@beachibeads.com.au www.beachibeads.com.au…

MATERIALS 1 x 50mm sterling silver bead cluster head pin 1 x sterling silver Fleur de Lis bail 1 x 7mm sterling silver bead cap 3m clear Tigertail 2 x 1.8mm crimp tube silver plated 2 x sterling silver bead c aps flat 2 x 1.5mm sterling silver crimp end caps with rings 2 x 5mm sterling silver jump rings 1 x sterling silver necklace hook BEADS 1 x Rainbow Fluorite nugget 1 x 7x7.5mm sterling silver floral bead 2 x 11x15mm sterling silver oval beads 5 grams Rainbow Fluorite chips 2 x 5 grams silver Maco tubes TOOLS Chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Wire cutters Rating STEP ONE Cut Tigertail into five lengths of 60cm each. Using a crimp tube, crimp all five strands together and trim Tigertail,…

MATERIALS 1x Glass Angel 1x Photo Charm 22cm Tigertail 2x Crimps BEADS 2x 4mm Aquamarine Swarovski Bicones 2x 4mm Rose Swarovski Bicones 1x 8mm Aquamarine Swarovski Bicone Or 8x 8mm Hexagon Crystals (one hole) 3x 8mm Aquamarine Swarovski Bicones Rating TOOLS Crimping Pliers STEP 1 Open Jumpring on photo charm and attach to angel hands before closing. STEP 2 Thread tigertail through the glass loop on the back of the angels head, add a crimp and crimp down so to secure the wire to the angel STEP 3 Thread your beads in the following order – 4mm Aquamarine, 4mm Rose, 8mm Aquamarine, 4mm Rose, finishing with a 4mm Aquamarine OR Thread your beads in the following order – 8mm Aquamarine, 4x 8mm Crystal Hexagons, 8mm Aquamarine, 4x 8mm Crystal Hexagons…

MATERIALS 1 x card White Griffin beading cord No 8 3 x charlotte ends gold plated 2 x thonging end gold plated 1 x antique gold rose and flower toggle clasp 1m light gold 6mm tubular mesh 1m 28 gauge non tarnish gold wire BEADS 1 x topaz Venetian glass oval 4 x 5040 topaz 8mm donut Swarovski 6 x crystal Dorado 6mm Swarovski bi-cone 2 x light Colorado topaz bi-cone 8mm 2 x topaz 8mm Swarovski crystals 2 x topaz 6mm Swarovski crystals 6 x light Colorado topaz 6mm Swarovski crystals 2 x 6mm lt Colorado topaz donut 24 x 4mm Heishi brass rondelles gold plated TOOLS Knotting awl Matches Chain nose pliers Flat nose pliers Wire cutters EARRINGS MATERIALS 2 x charlotte end gold plated 1 pair 14…

MATERIALS 1 x toggle 1 x filigree butterfly 85cm medium chain 10cm fine chain 10 x 25mm headpins 20cm x 32 gauge wire 2 x triangle jump rings – fine 2 x 4mm jump rings 2 x 6mm jump rings BEADS 1 x 8mm glass pearl – pink 1 x 3x6mm diamante rondelle 1 x 8mm round crystal – mauve 1 x 4mm round crystal – hot pink 1 x 10mm Swarovski heart – AB crystal 1 x 10mm Swarovski top drilled teardrop – rose 3 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cones – light rose, violet rose, rose alabaster 2 x 4mm Swarovski bi-cones – light rose 3 x 3mm Swarovski bi-cones – AB crystal TOOLS Side cutters Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers Ruler Rating STEP ONE Using the 32 gauge…

MATERIALS 38 x 15mm small floral bead caps oval 1 x floral bead cap 4 x crimps 1 x parrot clasp 2 x large jump rings 1 x head pin 1 x eye pin 50-60cm Tigertail BEADS 17 x 8mm Venetian glass blue foil beads round 2 x 8mm Venetian glass gold foil beads round 4 x 12mm Venetian glass gold foil discs 4 x 15mm Venetian glass gold foil ovals 2 x 22mm Venetian glass art foil-exposed gold discs 2 x 20x20mm Venetian glass art foi -exposed gold squares 1 x large Venetian glass gold foil heart 33 x gold metal filler beads TOOLS Round nose pliers Flat nose pliers Length of finished piece: 45-50cm Rating STEP ONE Thread 1 x bead cap, 1 x blue bead, 1 x…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 4 metres gold non tarnish wire 22 gauge 2 x 6mm twisted gold plated jump rings 1 x rose toggle clasp antique gold BEADS 13 x 10mm whirl pearls French rose Czech glass 10 x French rose copper 5x7mm donuts 2 x silver shade 8mm Swarovski crystal bi-cones 6 x black diamond AB Swarovski crystal bi-cones 2 x 18x13mm clear AB flat leaves 1 x black squaredelle 8mm clear 4 x 6mm black diamond Swarovski crystal bi-cones 20 x 6mm Heishi brass rondelles spacer gold plated 50 x 4mm Heishi brass rondelles spacer gold plated 22 x 4x1mm antique gold daisy spacers TOOLS Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers Flat nose pliers Wire cutters EARRINGS MATERIALS 1 pair 14 carat gold filled ear wires BEADS 2 x 10mm…

MATERIALS 7m 24 or 26 gauge wire Tiara frame with flat surface edge BEADS 30-32 6mm pearls 70 x 4mm pearls 12-14 6mm Swarovski bi-cone crystals 20 flower-shaped beads 20 leaf-shaped beads TOOLS Wire cutters Flat nose pliers Rating DESIGNER’S NOTE The amounts are approximate as it tends to vary with each individual due to the difference in wrapping techniques, etc. STEP ONE Cut wire into two pieces to give you approximately 2 metres to work with to start. Design note: Decide where you would like your beading to start on your head band. I usually start approximately 10cm from one end of the tiara frame that I use. Taking one end of your wire, wrap it securely and neatly two or three times close together at that start point,…

MATERIALS 10cm silver wire 20 gauge 1 silver eye pin 2 silver closed rings 6mm 2 silver bead caps 1 silver bell cap 10cm Tigertail 1 crimp BEADS 1 ceramic focal donut 1 Indian glass bead 18mm 35g (approximately) silver lined clear seed beads, size 9 5g (approximately) transparent sapphire seed beads, size 8 5g (approximately) transparent light sapphire seed beads, size 8 30 Indian glass beads 4mm TOOLS Big eye beading needle Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers Glue Rating STEP ONE Make a wrapped loop at one end of 20 gauge silver wire. Cut bead thread into 6 x 1 metre lengths. STEP TWO Knot one end of all six strands of bead thread onto your wrapped loop. Add a drop of glue to your knots and trim.…

MATERIALS Soft flex beading wire, approximately 40-50cm Crimps Clam shells/charlotte Earring hooks BEADS Selection of 4-6mm beads and crystals TOOLS Round nose pliers Flat nose pliers Cutters Rating STEP ONE Cut wire strands by deciding how long you would like finished earrings. Design note: I would suggest staggered lengths for the best effect, and I usually go with 3, 4, 5 and 6 cm lengths. Remember that you need two of each length. Create two piles of wire – one for each earring STEP TWO Gathering together one bunch, tape the ends down to make sure they’re all even with each other and place a crimp over the four wires, flattening the crimp right at the end of that wire bunch. STEP THREE Slip the other end of the bunch,…

MATERIALS 3 metres of black 8.5mm round wire mesh 2 metres of 20 gauge wire (silver) 10 metres of 28 gauge wire (silver) BEADS 60 x 4mm bi-cone crystals clear AB TOOLS 2 pairs pliers Rating STEP ONE Cut a two metre length of 20 gauge wire. Fold in half and, using two pairs of pliers, twist until wire looks like a cable and is 600mm long. STEP TWO Bend the wire into a circle. Cover the wire circle with black mesh. Twist the two ends of the 20 gauge wire circle together. STEP THREE Using a small piece of 28 gauge wire, twist it over the two ends of the wire mesh to hold the pieces securely. Trim the wire close to the wreath. STEP FOUR Cut 20cm off…

MATERIALS – NECKLACE 2m x 3mm flat black leather 36 x 6mm silver jump rings 38 x silver head pins fine gauge 2 x leather ends foldovers 1 large spring bolt clasp BEADS 13 x 6mm silver stardust beads 13 x 6mm pale pink freshwater pearls 12 x 6mm Swarovski crystal bi-cones 26 x small flower bead caps TOOLS Round nose pliers Length – 1.2-1.5m wrapped lariat length MATERIALS – EARRINGS 2 x 6mm silver jump rings 6 x silver head pins fine gauge Pair ear hooks of choice BEADS 2 x 6mm stardust beads 2 x 6mm pale pink freshwater pearls 2 x 6mm Swarovski crystal bi-cones 4 x small flower bead caps Rating NECKLACE STEP ONE Thread the stardust, pearl, and crystal beads onto individual head pins and…

NECKLACE MATERIAL 2 x sterling silver cone 1 x Thai silver cone 1 x sterling silver box clasp 19 x sterling silver headpins 1 x 10 link section of sterling silver chain 3 x 6cm sections of sterling silver wire 1 x 60cm long piece of tigertail 2 x crimps BEADS 19 x 10mm peach blossom jasper diamonds 22 x 18x13mm peach blossom jasper ovals TOOLS Round nose pliers Bent nose pliers Side cutters EARRINGS MATERIALS 10 x sterling silver headpins 2 x 3 link sections of sterling silver chain 2 x sterling silver ear hooks BEADS 10 x 10mm peach blossom jasper diamonds TOOLS Round nose pliers Bent nose pliers Side cutters Rating STEP 1 Start a wrapped loop on one of the sections of wire and thread on…

MATERIALS 1m x 24 gauge craft wire 2m x 28 gauge craft wire 2 x 4mm or 5mm jump rings Watch face Magnetic clasp BEADS 16 x 8mm medium size glass beads 100 x 4mm glass pearl beads TOOLS Chain nose pliers Side cutting pliers Rating STEP ONE Using cut two lengths 40cm x 24 gauge craft wire (note this size is for an average size bracelet), adjust this length a few centimetres smaller or larger to adjust to desired wrist size. STEP TWO Using one strand of your cut wire, thread 1 x 8mm bead approximately 8cm from one end. Secure this bead by twisting wire together at the bead with approximately one and a quarter turns. STEP THREE Repeat Step 2 with another 3 x 8mm beads, spacing…

MATERIALS 1.4m wire 35cm wire BEADS 125 x 3mm pearls 25 x small rice pearls 20 x 4mm bi-cones 16 x 4mm faceted beads 10 x 6mm bi-cones TOOLS Cutters Pliers (optional) Rating STEP ONE Start with long wire, thread 20 x 3mm pearls to centre of wire. Twist wire with pearls into a loop. See Diagram 1, A. STEP TWO With both wire ends together, thread 1 x 3mm pearl, 1 x rice pearl, and another 3mm pearl. See Diagram 1, B. STEP THREE Separate wires. On one end, thread 3 x pearls as above. Leaving out the third pearl, re-thread wire back through the other two to make a point. Repeat with other wire end. STEP FOUR With wire ends together, add 1 x 3mm pearl, 1 x…

DINA IS A SCULPTURAL ARTIST, specialising in low-relief sculpture such as murals, mosaics, works in wire and fibre, and, more recently, in jewellery. A creative soul, Dina explains that every day brings her ideas and possibilities, and she is continually exploring and researching ways to bring her visions to fruition. Using the business motto ‘by sharing we grow’, Dina designed a direct selling business model, and immediately attracted like-minded women who were determined to transform their hobby into a business that they loved. Even before she started school, Dina’s parents encouraged her creative energies by giving her a desk, at which she could do whatever she wanted. She believes this early creative freedom is a wonderful gift to give to children, as it lets them develop their own forms of…

MATERIALS – RED, GOLD, GREEN 64 x gold plated headpins 1 x gold plated heart toggle clasp 2 x gold plated split rings 2 x gold plated ear hooks BEADS  x mm polished – Siam AB 18 x 6mm gold plated filigree 18 x 6mm Czech fire polished – Green Emerald 18 x 4mm Czech fire polished – Emerald AB 28 x 6mm Czech fire polished – Crystal AB 10 x 8mm Czech fire polished – Siam 10 x 14mm Czech glass Angel Wing beads 36 x 8/0 silver lined topaz seed beads MATERIALS – CRYSTAL, BLUE SILVER 64 x nickel-plated headpins 1 x nickel-plated heart toggle clasp 2 x nickel-plated split rings 2 x surgical steel ear hooks BEADS 36 x 4mm Czech fire polished – Sapphire AB 18…

MATERIALS 1 x 56gm block Sculpey Premo Polymer Clay in each of White or Pearl, Black and Translucent Liquid Polymer Clay Assortment of Chalk Artist Crayon colours Black Pigment Stamp Pad Eye pin or wire loop Spacer bead Pendant bail Choker or chain TOOLS Work surface – marble, plastic or glass Baking tray lined with heavy paper or card Oven Rubber stamp with Japanese Lady or other design that you like Clay slicing blade Pasta machine Clay roller or brayer Wet and dry sandpaper in 400, 600, 800, 1000 grit Muslin buffing wheel (optional) or piece of rough cloth Super glue Rating STEP ONE Condition white polymer clay until clay is soft and pliable. STEP TWO Roll white clay into a sheet approximately 2-3mm – the thickest setting on pasta…

TOOL LIST FOR 10 FOR $10 Round nose pliers Flat/chain nose pliers Wire cutters Glue 1. GROOVY BABY – ’60S MOD NECKLACE MATERIALS 14 x eye pins 14 x 10mm jump rings 1 x bolt ring or parrot clasp BEADS 14 x 15mm diameter Czech pressed flat round glass beads STEP ONE Thread a bead onto eye pin, trim excess and form a loop. Repeat for all 14 beads. STEP TWO Connect beaded loops and jump rings, in a beaded loop, jump ring, beaded loop sequence until all joined. STEP THREE Connect the clasp to the final beaded loop, and then hook into the jump ring to close. 2. PERSIAN PRINCESS EARRINGS MATERIALS 2 x shepherd s hooks 4 x head pins 2 x eye pins BEADS 4 x 6mm…