Table of contents for Volume 20 Issue 3 in Creative Beading Magazine

MATERIALS 12cm x 18g artistic wire60cm x 24g artistic wire8 x crimps8 x crimp covers2 x magnetic clasp sets60cm x beading flex wire BEADS 8 x metal spacers1 x 30mm square agate frame12 x nuggets CoralSemi-precious chip beads TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliersBead board LENGTH: As desired. STEP ONE Cut 6cm of 18g wire, 30cm 24g wire; leaving a 2cm tail of wire on each wire wrap the 24g around the 18g two times. Holding the 18g wire centred along one edge of the square frame, wrap the 24g around the frame wall and the 18g; wrap around the 18g another two times. Slide the wraps along the frame as far as they will go towards the direction you started and keep wrapping the other way. Wrap:…

MATERIALS 1 x 15 mm jump ring2 x antique gold head pins2 x gold long bead cones1 x 75cm 7mm antique gold curb chain2 x crimp beads1 x 14mm antique gold clasp2 x 6mm gold jump rings1 x 50cm Tigertail BEADS 8 x 8mm aqua Czech firepolish8 x 8mm ruby Czech firepolish1 x 50mm lampwork peace pendant2 x size 8 bronze seed beads6 x 8mm gold filigree tubes TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters RATING: LENGTH: 40cm BRACELET MATERIALS 11 x antique gold head pins2 x old long bead cones61.5cm 7mm gold curb chain2 x gold crimps1 x 14mm antique gold clasp2 x 6mm antique gold jump rings2 x 8mm gold filigree tubes1 x 25cm length Tigertail BEADS 7 x 8mm Czech firepolish aqua8 x 8mm Czech firepolish ruby2…

MATERIALS 1.25cm brass cuff2 x suede pieces2.25 x 17 cmNymo threadFireline thread BEADS 120 x 3-5mm coloured freshwater pearls in tones burgundy, bronze, gold, and pinks5gm x 2mm bugle5gm size 8 seed5gm size 10 seed – 2 x colours5gm size 15 seed5 x 6x9mm Swarovski rondelles Vintage Rose5 x 12x9mm Swarovski rondelles Vintage Rose100 x 1.5mm Swarovski rounds Vintage Rose and Crystal AB9 x 9x5mm Swarovski teardrops Burgundy15 x 8mm Swarovski bi-cones Vintage Rose, Burgundy and Crystal AB15 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cones Vintage Rose, Burgundy and Crystal AB15 x 4mm Swarovski bi-cones Vintage Rose, Burgundy and Crystal AB Rivolli Trap Flower – make one1 x 11mm Swarovski Rivolli Clear AB8 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cones Vintage Rose and Clear AB8 x 2mm bi-cones Burgundy 28 x 1.5mm Swarovski rounds…

WHEN ASKED TO COMMENT about her fabulous achievement, Anne said: “Winning the competition is still very surreal but a wonderful compliment for the creative hours I dedicate to my Swarovski beadwork. I love making BSO – Bright Shiny Objects, and can’t wait to spend time in Crystal Park Austria with all that Swarovski bling that is just waiting to sneak home in my suitcase!’ Anne fell in to beading and jewellery making by necessity - she was a single mum with four small children and totally broke. That situation has long since passed and now she inspires and motivates others in their beading business ventures. “When I first started out, I was selling earrings made from semi precious stones on eBay. This was many years ago in the early days…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 6 x silver plated wire protectors6 x silver plated crimp beads6 x silver plated 3mm crimp covers1 x 14mm silver plated bolt ring18 x silver plated fine head pins4 x 6mm Rolo chain links43cm x alternating oval chain40cm of silver clear Tigertail BEADS 3 x Arctic Blue eye shaped Agates3 x Off White Sponge Coral rondelles3 x 10mm Off White Sponge Coral round beads1 x 20mm Off White Coral Coin3 x 8mm Capri Blue Czech firepolished round beads3 x 8mm Teal Czech firepolished round beads21 x 3mm silver plated ball beads3 x 6mm Teal Czech firepolished round beads3 x 6mm Blue Lustre Czech firepolished round beads3 x 6mm silver plated Czech firepolished round beads3 x 6mm silver plated Czech flat pressed glass squares3 x 4mm Capri Blue Czech…

Teddy Bear Charms Design note: You can use a clothes peg on one end of the elastic to stop the beads falling off while you are working on the necklace, instead of a bead stopper. MATERIALS • 80cm beading elastic BEADS • 90 x 8mm mixed wooden beads5 mixed ready-made teddy charms TOOLS • Bead stopper or pegScissors NECKLACE STEP ONE Cut 40cm of beading elastic; put a stopper on one end. Thread 65 x wooden beads. STEP TWO Tie a tight knot to join together in a circle. BRACELET STEP ONE Cut 20cm of beading elastic; put a stopper on one end. Thread 25 x wooden beads. STEP TWO Tie a tight knot to join together in a circle. STEP THREE Add ready-made teddy charms by hooking onto necklace…

MATERIALS 3 x 20cm gold medium Softflex12 x silver coloured crimps1 x toggle clasp6 x antique gold Rhinestone spacer bars BEADS 42 x 6mm Swarovski crystal bi-cones Purple Velvet21 x Amethyst antique gold window beads6 x 4mm silver balls TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH: 18.5cm EARRINGS MATERIALS 1 pair sterling silver earring hooks2 x 10cm gold medium Softflex4 x 6mm silver coloured crimps BEADS 2 x Amethyst antique gold window beads4 x 6mm Swarovski crystal bi-cones Purple Velvet6 x 4mm silver balls12 x 4mm Swarovski crystal bi-cones Purple Velvet BRACELET STEP ONE Place onto 1 x 20cm Softflex, 2 x crimps and bar of the toggle clasp. Pass Softflex back through the crimps. Tension to form a small loop on the toggle clasp. Fold crimps. Repeat…

“MY BEST FRIEND JULIE WAS VISITING not long after I had my little girl and she had purchased some seed beads and was making some simple necklaces. So I joined her and my husband has almost never forgiven her!” Since then Terrena has gone from strength to strength, firstly enjoying beading as a fun and creative hobby – making her own jewellery – then really becoming serious and entering into the business side of beading by opening an online store in 2001. Shortly afterwards, Terrena expanded her online store and in 2005 opened her own shopfront at Cessnock in New South Wales’ historic Hunter Valley. “Terrena’s Treasure started as a hobby of mine. I fell in love with beads and couldn’t get enough of them, although living in Cessnock made…

MATERIALS 2 x 8mm twisted jump rings SP1 x corrugated clasp SP2 x Charlotte ends SP1m x Tigertail silver4 x 2mm crimps SP BEADS 9 x 8mm Swarovski crystal donuts Crystal Copper18 x 4mm daisy spacers SP2 x 6mm corrugated balls SP4 x 8mm corrugated balls SP2x 10mm corrugated balls SP TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 18-19cm STEP ONE Using 20cm of Tigertail, thread a Charlotte and crimp at one end, insert flattened crimp into the Charlotte and close Charlotte over crimp. STEP TWO Thread onto the Tigertail the one each of the following beads : Daisy spacer, crystal donut, daisy spacer, 6mm corrugated round, daisy spacer, crystal donut, daisy spacer, 8mm corrugated round, daisy spacer, crystal donut, daisy spacer, 8mm corrugated round, daisy spacer, crystal donut,…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 65cm Softflex fine1 x Vermeil clasp2 x Vermeil crimps BEADS 1 x 20x22mm Lampwork gold fumed bead2 x 9x8mm Lampwork gold fumed solid coated beads6 x 31x12mm oblong metal sided beads2 x 17x12mm rondelles faceted Champagne4 x 7x5mm Spinel rondelles faceted6 x 8mm black glass faceted beads18 x 6mm black glass faceted beads16 x 4mm metal coated faceted beads6 x 8mm bronze glass beads TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 55cm EARRINGS MATERIALS 2 x Vermeil head pins1 pair Vermeil earhooks BEADS 2 x 13x12mm gold fumed Lampwork beads2 x 4mm metal coated faceted beads2 x 7x5mm Spinel rondelles2 x 3mm gold round beads Design note: This design uses Lampwork gold fumed beads in between metal plated Czech beads. All gold fumed beads are individual colours…

MATERIALS 70cm fine copper chain1 x copper toggle clasp22 x copper head pins3 x copper eye pins3 x bead caps6 x copper jump rings BEADS 5 x 10mm Swarovski crystals Topaz6 x 8mm Swarovski crystals Light Colorado Topaz7 x 8mm Swarovski crystals Topaz2 x 6mm Swarovski crystals Topaz2 x 6mm Swarovski crystals Light Colorado3 x Gum Nuts TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 55cm EARRINGS MATERIALS 8 x copper head pins2 x copper eye pins2 x bead caps5cm fine copper chain1 pair copper earring hooks2 x copper jump rings BEADS 4 x 6mmm Swarovski crystals Topaz4 x 6mm Swarovski crystals Light Colorado NECKLACE STEP ONE Thread 1 x eye pin through the Gum Nut. Place the bead cap onto the other end of the eye pin. STEP TWO…

MATERIALS 3 x 3 hole spacers2 x round metal connectors2 x double loop bead tips4 x jump rings1 x toggle2 x 30cm beading wire approximately2 x crimp tubes2 x pieces of crushed velvet ribbon2 x ribbon crimps BEADS 22 x 6x8mm purple crystals12 x 6x8mm metallic gold crystals6 x 8x8mm pale gold crystals48 x size 11 seeds TOOLS Sewing needleMatching thread LENGTH: As desired. EARRINGS MATERIALS 2 x head pins1 pair ear wires2 x eye pins BEADS 2 x 6x8mm purple crystals2 x 6x8mm metallic gold crystals2 x 6x8mm pale gold crystals4 x tube beads STEP ONE Take 1 x 30cm length of ribbon, fold the ribbon in half through 1 x round metal connector bead. With matching thread stitch the folded over piece of ribbon together at the sides.…

MATERIALS 2 x 50mm brass dragonfly stampings12 x 20mm arched tubes10 x 6mm jump rings60cm 22ga artistic wire gun metal10 x 33mm head pins10 x 7.5mm filigree flower cups BEADS 8 x 10mm Czech firepolish beads Matt Red and Crystal2 x 10mm Czech firepolish beads Amethyst24 x size 8 clear seed beads TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters STEP ONE Cut wire into 12 x 50mm lengths. Thread 1 x seed bead, 1 x arch tube and 1 x seed bead, position in the middle and form an eye loop at each end of equal size – do this for 12 arch tubes and wire. STEP TWO Take 1 x 6mm jump ring, thread on 2 x formed arched sections on one side and two on the other side,…

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MATERIALS 1 x gold toggle3 x 3mm gold plated crimp covers3 x gold plated crimps2 x gold plated wire protectorsAccu-flex gold 49 strand beading wire BEADS 2 x 16mm South Sea Pearls3 x oval South Sea Pearls30 x 6mm Swarovski Xillion 5328 Greige4 x 4mm Swarovski pearls Bronze17 x 6mm Swarovski pearls Bronze9 x 8mm Swarovski pearls Bronze TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 45cm with 7cm drop EARRINGS MATERIALS 2 x 50mm head pins GP2 x surgical steel ear hooks GP BEADS 2 x 16mm round South Sea Pearls4 x 6mm Swarovski Xillion 5328 Greige2 x 6mm Swarovski pearls Bronze NECKLACE STEP ONE Cut Accu-flex into two equal lengths. STEP TWO Thread both lengths of Accu-flex through crimp; squash approximately 1cm from end. STEP THREE Over both…

Sunday TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters 1. AFRICAN PEARLS MATERIALS 2 x 50mm head pins1 pair SS ear hooks2 x wire cones SP 1. AFRICAN PEARLS STEP ONE On 1 x head pin place a 12mm pearl, wire cone and 4mm pearl; form a standard loop, adding to ear hook wire. Repeat for second earring. Monday BEADS 2 x 12mm Swarovski pearls Burgundy2 x 4mm Swarovski pearls Burgundy 2. BERMUDA DROPS MATERIALS 2 x 6mm silver jump rings2 x 26mm 20g non tarnish wires1 pair silver earhooks BEADS 2 x 24mm Swarovski drops Bermuda blue2 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cones Bermuda blue 2. BERMUDA DROPS STEP ONE On each drop place a 6mm jump ring. STEP TWO Using 26mm length of wire form a basic loop on one end.…

MATERIALS 10 x raw brass charms18cm chain gold15 x bead caps10 x eye pins gold46 x head pins gold1 x clasp gold2 x jump rings gold BEADS 2 x 40 cm strands Czech glass mixed TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 19cm STEP ONE Thread two or three beads onto each gold head pin; vary the colours and the beads, use a variety of greens, or a combination of reds and greens. Start to form a wrapped loop, but do not finish, and place to one side. STEP TWO Attach the brass charms to the eye pins. Using round nose pliers, slightly open the eye of 1 x eyepin, attach a charm, and close the eye with the chain nose pliers. Thread 1 x small bead onto eyepin,…

MATERIALS 3 x 25mm eye pins2 x head pins2 x ‘W’ crimps2 x wire guardians1 pair ear hooks4 x 3mm spacers4 x crimps1 x toggle clasp BEADS 7 x 30mm round MOP15 x 20x15mm oval MOP24 x 6mm glass black rounds4 x 4mm black seeds4 x 15mm black saucers2 x red Morning Glory flowers TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH: 60cm STEP ONE Cut Tigertail into two pieces: 1 x 30cm, 1 x 70cm. STEP TWO Thread long eye pin with 2 x saucer beads, 2 x flower beads (head to head) and 2 x saucer beads. Form a loop to match second end. This creates glass focal piece. STEP THREE Thread 2 x eye pins with 1 x black seed, 30cm MOP and 1 x black…

MATERIALS 1.5 loops of bracelet memory wire1.5m 28 gauge artistic wire SP BEADS 10 x 8mm Swarovski pearl bronze11 x 6mm multi facet glass amethyst5 grams x size 12 Matsuno seed beads pink TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: As desired. STEP ONE Turn a loop at one end of the memory wire. Using 1.5m length of 28 gauge wire, wrap one end three times around the memory wire; just after the loop leave a 2cm tail. Trim this after the bracelet is complete. STEP TWO Thread 1 x 6mm multi facet glass bead onto the memory wire and position it against the memory wire loop and wire wrap. Thread 6 x seed beads onto the 28 gauge wire. Form this wire to sit around the 6mm bead…

MATERIALS 4 x crimps4 x crimp covers4 x wire protectors1m Tigertail1 x 2 hole clasp BEADS 40 x 6mm bi-cone10 x 4mm Monties9 x 2 hole spacers TOOLS Wire cuttersCrimping pliersBead stopper LENGTH: 17.5cm Design note: To increase length by 1.5cm to 3cm, add 4 x 6mm bi-cones and one extra each of 4mm Monties and 2 hole spacers for each 1.5cm required. STEP ONE Bend Tigertail in half and place a bead stopper on both pieces 10cm from the bend. STEP TWO Following a rainbow pattern of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet, thread on first strand red to violet order; and in reverse order on the second strand; adding 1 x bi-cone to each strand, feed the threads across through 1 x Monty. STEP THREE Add…

MATERIALS 1 x regal toggle2 x silver plated wire protectors2 x silver crimp beads2 x silver plated crimp covers4 x silver plated head pins25cm of Tigertail BEADS 6 x 10mm Off White Sponge Coral rounds2 x dark red glass ovals2 x red glass swirl roses2 x clear bell flowers4 x red bell flowers4 x 4mm red glass faceted rounds4 x 4mm silver balls12 x 3mm silver balls TOOLS Round nose pliersSide cuttersCrimping pliersScissors LENGTH: Adjustable STEP ONE Individually thread two red bell flowers and all swirl roses onto head pins and form a wrapped loop. Cut off excess wire. STEP TWO Thread onto Tigertail 1 x crimp, 1 x 3mm silver ball, thread through both sides of a wire protector, add one side of the regal silver toggle to the…

MATERIALS 5m x waxed cotton cord BEADS Mix of beads with large holes including clay, bone and wood TOOLS Scissors STEP ONE Pick out a bead with a large hole and set aside for the finish. STEP TWO Cut halfway along the waxed cotton to make 2 x 2.5m lengths. STEP THREE Holding the two lengths together, tie a knot in the centre of the lengths. Design note: According to the size of the hole in the bead, you will be using either one or both of the threads for each bead. If the hole is only large enough for one thread, pass the second thread around that bead, but include that thread in the knot. STEP FOUR Thread on 1 x bead and push it next to the knot.…

MATERIALS 50cm 18 gauge artistic wire non tarnish silver1 roll 28 gauge artistic wire non tarnish silver1m 24 gauge artistic wire non tarnish silver30cm silver chainSilver clasp4 x silver split rings BEADS 5 x 25mm Blue Crazy Lace Agate15 x blue/green Czech donuts1 x 38cm strand of clear crystal chips25 x 6mm CzechMixture of Toho seed beads TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersNylon jaw pliersBeadalon wire rounder LENGTH: 50cm STEP ONE Cut 50cm piece of 18 gauge artistic wire. Run through the nylon jaw pliers twice to block. Using round nose pliers, form a loop at one end. From loop, measure 12cm; using round nose pliers form a second loop. Start to bend the wire into shape, following the diagram. Thread the end through the first loop. Allow enough…

MATERIALS 75cm Flex wire24cm chain8 x crimps2 x 10mm jump rings2 x large holed spacers1 x toggle clasp set1 x butterfly perfume ceramic pendant6 x crimp covers2 x head pins2 x ear wires BEADS 18 x cracked crystal chunks45cm semi-precious chips6 x star spacers TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliersBead board LENGTH: 45-50cm Design note: Before you make your necklace, set aside beads for the earrings, to ensure you have matching beads. STEP ONE NECKLACE Attach 1 x jump ring in each of the holes in the butterfly pendant. STEP TWO Take a 12cm chain length. If the chain has connector pieces, take the spare one off the first link and leave the extra connector on the last link. Connect one section of toggle set to the extra…

MATERIALS 1 x Vintaj ‘Dream’ ring1 x Vintaj ‘Love’ ring1 x Vintaj ‘Hope’ ring1 x Vintaj ‘Believe’ ring15 x 8mm Vintaj jump rings5 x 4mm Vintaj jump rings2 x 5mm Vintaj jump rings2 x Vintaj pearl head pins1 x 25mm Vintaj head pins1 x Vintaj eye pin1 x Vintaj bird charm1 x Vintaj pendant bale1 x Filigree Butterfly charm1 x Vintaj Nouveau Swirls clasp set30cm Vintaj Rollo chain BEADS 2 x 4mm Swarovski bi-cones– 1 x Chrysolite, 1 x Cobalt1 x freshwater pearl1 x 10mm Swarovski Heart– Rose1 x Czech Rosebud bead TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 50cm STEP ONE Open 1 x 8mm jump ring; thread on 2 x jump rings. Close the ring. Lay three rings down on the work surface. Take 1 x 8mm…