Table of contents for Volume 22 Issue 4 in Creative Beading Magazine

NECKLACE MATERIALS 6 x Silver head pins7 x Silver eye pins1 x Parrot clasp1 x 5cm extension chain30cm Fine silver chain BEADS 5 x Green crystal tear drops9 x Red crystal bi-cone1 x 8mm silver diamante balls2 x 10mm silver diamante balls13 x 4mm silver diamante rondel TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH 45-50cm CUFF MATERIALS 2 x Loops of bracelet memory wire7 x Square double stand diamante spacer10cm Silver chain1 x Silver head pin1 x Parrot clasp BEADS 19 x Red crystal cubes18 x Green crystal cubes EARRINGS MATERIALS 1 pr Ear hooks1 pr Silver chandelier bases8 x Silver head pins2 x Silver eye pins2 x Silver jump rings BEADS 8 x Green tear drop crystals8 x Red bi-cone crystals2 x 8mm diamante balls8 x 4mm silver…

“I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT IT ALL!” exclaimed the 2010 Swarovski Create Your Style Awards finalist when asked about her beading passions. “I suppose my first love would be wire and metal. I like metalwork too, a direct development from the beading and wire. My second passion though is in fabric and fibre particularly anything painted, embroidered, sewn, or embellished. I love combining all these mediums to make unusual pieces”. Kay’s fascination for bead work began when she was a young girl who became enthralled in undoing and redoing her grandmother’s jewellery. Her first designs came as teenager in need of making an impression on a budget and as a result her ability to make the best of what was available became quite a talent. This, along with a keen eye for…

MATERIALS Length of antique fancy chain Bronze jump rings1 pr dark ear hooks BEADS 5 x large wavy purple TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH 60-65cm STEP ONE Open the jump rings for each three links chain section as required. STEP TWO Set aside 2 x sets of double links for earrings. STEP THREE Thread the purple beads using gold coloured 20ga wire, form a loop at each end. Join the beads and chain as in picture. STEP FOUR Join the double links to ear hooks using jump rings. Beads Direct (07) 4922 2289 www.beadsdirect.biz Rating…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 3 x Time Holtz Idea-ology sprocket gears1 x Vintage watch face1 x Hook set4 x 15x6mm tiny keys8 x Head pins5 x 4mm Jump rings4 x 6mm Twisted jump rings1 x 6mm Jump ring40mm Artistic wire 24ga gun metal24cm Chain (divided into 2 x 12cm lengths) BEADS 8 x Daisy spacers4 x 10mm Czech fire-polish bead6 x 8mm Czech flower cups wheat berry mix2 x 4mm Swarovski bi-cones3 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cones1 x 11mm Swarovski filigree flowers 60880 silver crystal & topaz1 x 3.2mm Swarovski flatback SS12 rhinestone TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH 45-50cm BRACELET MATERIALS 50cm 26ga wire1 x Toggle clasp8 x Head pins4 x 4mm Jump rings4 x 6mm Jump rings7 x Tim Holtz Idea-ology pewter sprocket gears1 x Vintage watch face6 x…

MATERIALS Black nickel chain 3 x 6mm jump ring 1 x 8mm steel based jump ring 1 x Clasp 20g black wire. 1 pr earring hooks BEADS 2 x 6mm Blue fossil beads 10 x 8mm Blue fossil beads 6 x 10mm Blue fossil beads Sunset Designs Grande Art Pendant TOOLS Chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Wire cutters LENGTH 45-50cm STEP ONE Form a loop on the end of a 12cm length of black wire, thread 1 x 8mm bead, 10mm bead and an 8mm bead. STEP TWO Allow a space of approx 6mm form a wrapped loop. Do not cut the wire. Loosely wrap the beads with the wire back to the first loop and create a wrap around the first loop. Cut off the excess wire. STEP…

BRACELETMATERIALS 15cm gold chain1 x gold extension chain1 x gold parrot clasp8 x gold angels5 x gold eye pins BEADS 5 x 10mm round crystal4 x 8mm green bi-cone crystals4 x 8mm round red crystals10 x gold daisy spacer TOOLS Chain nose pliers Round nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH 18-20cm EARRINGSMATERIALS 1 x pr gold ear hooks 6cm x gold chain2 x gold angels2 x gold eye pins6 x gold head pins BEADS 2 x 10mm round red crystals2 x 8mm round red crystals2 x 8mm green bi-cone crystals4 x gold daisy spacers BRACELETSTEP ONE Open 1 x eye pin loop and attach extension chain, close the loop on the eye pin, thread on 1 x daisy spacer 1 x round red crystal, 1 x daisy spacer trim and form a…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 75cm length of medium link chain1 x large filigree heart charm1 x large bell charm2 x square metal charms8 x 30mm headpins5 x 6mm jump rings BEADS 2 x 25mm faceted crystal teardrops3 x 8mm glass flower2-3 6mm metal round4-6 seed beads LENGTH 65-70cm TOOLS Chain nose pliers x 2Round nose pliersWire cutters EARRINGS MATERIALS 2 x square metal charms8 x 30mm headpins6 x 6mm jump rings1 pair of earring stud components BEADS 2 x 25mm faceted crystal teardrops6 x 8mm glass flower4 x 6mm metal round8 x 8° seed beads BOOK MARK MATERIALS 1 x large plain bookmark6cm of medium link chain1 x large bell charm8 x 30mm headpins3 x 6mm jump rings BEADS 2 x 25mm faceted crystal teardrops3 x 8mm glass flower beads1 x 7-8mm…

MATERIALS 1 tall wooden black vase1 small square of Oasis Form50gm green Spanish moss1 bunch of twisted sticks5m of silver Tiger tail80 silver crimps10 lengths of 20-gauge florist wire1 roll of green florist tape150cm of 18-gauge silver wire10 stems of silk white roses20 white feathers BEADS 40 x 6mm clear crystals – random selectionApproximately 200 clear crystals (mixed bag) TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers STEP ONE Insert the curly branches into the Form that is in the black box. STEP TWO Cut about 40 lengths of Tiger tail, about 10-15cm in length. Put 1 x clear crystal on each end. These are held in place by using 2 x silver crimp one each side of the crystal. STEP THREE Gather three of the Tiger tail lengths with…

MATERIALS 1.2m—28 gauge artistic wire BEADS 24 x 12mm Czech leaf beads (side drilled)36 x 8x6mm faceted rondel beads10 grams of Size 8 seed beads6 x Acrylic vase hooks TOOLS Round nose pliersWire cutters STEP ONE Forming the longer embellished dangles Cut 25cm length of wire. STEP TWO Wrap the centre of the wire around the shaft of a round nose pliers near the largest end. STEP THREE Twist the wire using left hand to create a closed loop, making 2 wires. STEP FOUR Thread over both wires, 1 x seed bead, 1 x crystal rondel and between 5 and 9 seed beads. STEP FIVE Separate the wires and thread 1 x rondel, * 1 x leaf, 1 x rondel, 1 x leaf, 1 x rondel, 1 x leaf *…

MATERIALS 4 x 7mm SS closed jump rings 2 x SS lock clasps 1 x SS key charm 1 x SS Zodiac charm 4 x SS crimps 2m Tigertail silver 4cm Silver gimp BEADS 98 x 6x9mm carnelian faceted rondel 16 x 5mm sterling silver balls TOOLS Chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Wire cutters Crimping pliers LENGTH: bracelet 20cm necklace 50cm NECKLACE STEP ONE Onto 1 m Tigertail thread 1 x crimp, 1cm of gimp wire and 1 x jump ring. Thread wire back through crimp, tension gently leaving a 4cm tail and fold crimp. STEP TWO Thread 1 x silver ball and 7 x carnelian rondel beads. Complete this step 10 times. Add 1 x silver ball. STEP THREE Finish the end with crimp, gimp wire, and jump…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 1 x Necklace length Tigertail5 x Jump rings3 x Headpins2 x Wire guardians2 x Crimps1 Toggle5 x 10cm 20 gauge wire BEADS 5 x Lime Twist beads4 x Red twist bead3 x10mm red pearls1 x10mm gold ball26 x 8mm red pearls12 x green crystals34 x small seed beads2 x 4mm metal ball TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH 45-50cm EARRINGS MATERIALS 8 x Headpins2 x Large jump rings1 pr earwires BEADS 2 x 10mm pearls2 x 10mm gold balls2 x 10mm red crystals2 x 10mm green crystals2 x Red tube beads NECKLACE STEP ONE Using 1 piece of 20 gauge wire form a basic loop at one end, thread on 1 x twist bead form a second loop to match, making a bead eyepin. Repeat…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 2 x 21cms length of fine chain1 x filigree catch2 x eye pins1 x ball end head pin1 x 6mm jump ring1 x antique Silver Star charm1 x half turn of bracelet memory wire BEADS 2 x size 8 or 3mm seed beads3 x 10mm potato pearls11 x 8x6mm silver crystals TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersMemory cuttersBead reamer LENGTH 45 – 50cm BRACELETMATERIALS 1 x turn of memory wire1 x heart toggle clasp4x 6mm jump rings1x head pin with ball end BEADS 2 x potato pearls30 x 8x6mm silver crystals EARRINGSMATERIALS 1 x pr continental ear wires2 x star charms NECKLACE STEP ONE Turn one end of memory wire to form a loop attaching one length of chain close the loop. STEP TWO Attach 1 x…

MATERIALS 2 x full turns of memory wire same length1 x toggle clasp2 x 10mm jump rings3 x 6mm jump rings BEADS 4 x 4mm brass SP rondel spacers42 x 14mm silver irregular heishi spacers16 x 8x6mm silver crystals14 x 10x8mm clear AB crystals14 x 9x7mm red AB crystals TOOLS Chain nose pliers x2Round nose pliersWire cuttersMemory wire cutters LENGTH 20cm EARRINGS MATERIALS 2 x head pins with ball end1 x pair of continental ear wires BEADS 2 x 10mm red AB crystals2 x 8mm Silver crystals4 x 4mm silver spacers BRACELET STEP ONE Turn a loop on one end of the memory wire. STEP TWO Thread 1 x 4mm spacer bead, 1 x silvercrystal, 1 x silver heishi spacer, 1 x clear ABcrystal, 1 x silver heishi spacer, 1…

MATERIALS 50cm Belcher Chain2 x Large Jump Rings1 x Oval Jump Rings1 x Clasp1m 22gauge NonTarnish Silver Wire BEADS 2 x 6mm Swarovski Pacific Opal9 x 6mm Swarovski White Opal6 x 6mm Swarovski Lt Azore6 x 6mm Swarovski Provence Lavender6 x 6mm Swarovski Chrysolite9 x 4mm Swarovski Violet6 x 4mm Swarovski Violet Opal6 x 4mm Swarovski Lt Amethyst4 x 4mm Swarovski Pacific Opal10 x 4mm Swarovski Chrysolite1 x 1 Swarovski White Opal Galactic Pendant TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH 50cm STEP ONE Cut 1m of non tarnish wire. Fold in half to find the centre and cut a centre point, making 2 x 50cm lengths of wire. STEP TWO Thread 1 wire through the top hole of the Galactic Pendant. STEP THREE Bring the wire ends together…

MATERIALS 9 x Silver key ring component4 x 6mm Silver split rings4 x 20mm Silver eye pin1 pr Silver fish ear hook1 x Silver toggle clasp BEADS 9 x 8mm Swarovski crystal 5603 – copper4 x 12mm Imitation black coral flower TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 20cm BRACELET STEP ONE Insert Swarovski crystal inside the silver key ring by gently opening using chain nose pliers, insert and close. Use 1 x eye pin thread 1 x black coral flower with round nose pliers trim and form a loop, repeat to all black coral flower. STEP TWO Join the 5 x key ring component with 4 x black rose eye pin beads using 1 x ring, finish by adding the toggle clasp to one end. EARRINGS STEP ONE…

TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers 1. ANGEL BOOKMARK MATERIALS 1 x 12mm bookmark 1 x 52mm wing 1 x eye pin BEADS 1 x 18mm heart 1 x 7mm rondel 1 x 10mm pearl 1 x 8mm rondel 2 x 4mm bi-cone 1 x 5mm rondel 1 x 6mm bi-cone 1. ANGEL BOOKMARK STEP ONE Thread onto 1 x head pin, 1 x 18mm heart, 1 x 7mm rondel, 1 x 52mm angel wing, 1 x 10mm pearl, 1 x 8mm rondel, form a basic loop directly above 8mm rondel. STEP TWO Open eye pin loop, attach to basic loop from step one, thread on 1 x 4mm bi-cone, 1 x 5mm rondel, 1 x 6mm bi-cone, 1 x…

MATERIALS 2 x Tibetan silver filigree hangers6 x Tibetan silver leaf joiners2 x Tibetan silver flower charms2 x large jump rings silver4 x head pins3 x loops bracelet memory wire BEADS 36 x 6mm Czech Fire glass – Jet slice26 x 6mm Czech fire glass TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters STEP ONE First row Cut 1.5 lengths of memory wire and form a loop at one end. Thread memory wire through one hole at the end of a leaf joiner. STEP TWO Onto the memory wire thread 1 x jet slice bead (JSB) 1 x colour bead (CB), 1 x JSB, 1 x CB, 1 x JSB and thread the memory wire through one hole at the end 1 x leaf joiner. STEP THREE Repeat the threading pattern…

WREATH MATERIALS 2m Red ribbon2m Green ribbon14 x Silver Christmas charms1 x Necklace memory wire10 x Large silver jump rings5cm Length silver chain14 x Silver head pins BEADS 35 x 8mm round red crystals TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters BELLS MATERIALS 1 x large gold Christmas bell2 x small gold Christmas bells5cm length gold chain5 x gold head pins40cm x length of red or green ribbon BEADS 5 x mixed red and green crystalsRound nose pliersWire cutters WREATH STEP ONE Cut a circle of necklace memory wire, form a loop on one end of the memory wire. STEP TWO Thread on 1 x 8mm red crystal. STEP THREE Cut 1 x meter of red ribbon and 1 x meter of green ribbon. Gather the ribbons both together and…

MATERIALS TigertailClaspBead tipHeadpinsCrimpsBezel settingGlassImageJump ringsLink1 pr earring hooks BEADS 12 x 12mm Red Czech beads38 x 8mm Aqua Czech beads78 x 4mm silver beads TOOLS GlueScissorsPlastic matDiamond Glaze LENGTH 40-45cm NECKLACE STEP ONE Creating the Glass tile. Place a plastic mat on work surface to protect surface. Apply a small amount of diamond glaze to the flat side of the glass tile. Spread the glue thinly over the glass tile to the edges. STEP TWO Place the paper image side up on the table. Place the glass tile on the paper, glue side down. Apply pressure until no air bubbles are left. STEP THREE Wipe any extra glue off the sides using your finger, or a dry cloth. Leave to dry. STEP FOUR Once dry trim the sides of the…

TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliersGlueDiamond Glaze 1. SINGING THE BLUES MATERIALS 70cm ChainOval hammered ring14 x 6mm jump rings2 x beads caps2 x Textured links6 x Eye pins3 x Head pins BEADS 1 x Heart1 x Resin pendant2 x 6mm fossil beads2 x 8mm fossil beads3 x Daisy spacers1 x Oval silver filigree1 x 14mm glass bead2 x 6mm corrugated silver1 x 8mm glass bead 1. SINGING THE BLUES STEP ONE Using eye pins thread 1x 8mm and 2 x fossil beads, 8mm smooth silver bead, and 1 x 8mm glass bead with the 2 bead caps overlapping, trim and form a loop to match. STEP TWO Add eye pin to oval silver filigree bead trim and form a loop to match. STEP THREE Using headpin thread…

TREE MATERIALS 2 rolls x 22 gauge green wireFlorist tape 4 x 24cm florist wire stems1 x box (approx 6cm x 6cm x 3.5cm) Quantity of pottery plaster to suit box size BEADS 200 grams Seed Beads TOOLS Round nose pliersChain nose pliersWire cutters BUABLES MATERIALS 36 x 8mm Gold Bead Caps30 x Small Silver Bead Caps12 x Gold Stars12 x Silver Stars12 x 4mm Silver Balls30 x Silver Headpins30 x Gold Headpins Continued … TREE STEP ONE The Christmas tree is made up of a series of layers. There are 9 layers to the tree.Top Branch – 3 loops x 1 branch (77 beads) Layer 1 – 3 loops x 4 branches (77 beads each branch)Layer 2 – 5 loops x 4 branches (123 beads each branch) Layer 3…

MATERIALS 1.3m 24ga Artistic wire 1 x 25mm brooch part and perforated disc set BEADS 5 x 30mm marquise shaped crystal side drilled1 x 12mm Swarovski crystal button3 - 5 x 6mm round Czech firepolished beadsl5 x 10mm Czech glass firepolished teardrop faceted13—15 x 3mm Czech glass firepolished faceted TOOLS round nose plierschain nose plierswire cutters STEP ONE Making the flower Using wire thread 5 x large crystal petal beads. Leave a tail of approx. 5cm and shape the petals into a flower shape. Twist the tail and working wire together to secure not too tightly. STEP TWO Using working wire, wind on top of the next petal to the right and underneath the subsequent petal. Continue to go over and under the petals going around at least 2 full…

Beads that glisten offer a chance to produce something extra special NEW BEADS ARE ALWAYS A JOY to experiment with, and beaders are usually keen to add some sparkle and festive spirit to their lives. One way to achieve this is to experiment with beads and fittings that also add some pizzazz! Particularly at Christmas time, beads that glisten offer a chance to produce something extra special. Gold stardust beads can be used to give a simple design a clear focus and can also become a talking point. Made in a variety of sizes, stardust beads can also be made into Christmas decorations or used as table decorations and are definitely worth a try. Another interesting alternative to traditional beads are Vintage Lucite beads. These were developed as an alternative…

MATERIALS Fireline Thread2 x Wire ProtectorsClasp BEADS 10g x 11° or 12° Seed28 x 6mm pearls58 x 4mm Swarovski bi-cone TOOLS Beading Needle LENGTH up to 21cm including clasp Design note: Standard Bracelet will require 25-28 6mm beads. Measure wrist as worked to test length. Allow for 2.5cm for clasps ends when considering your length. STEP ONE Cut 2.3m of Fireline thread. Add stopper bead leaving a 30cm tail of thread. STEP TWO Pick up the following: 2 x 6mm pearls, 4 x seed beads, 1 x 4mm crystal, 4 x seed beads. Go through 2 x 6mm pearls from bottom to top. *Place loop created to the right. STEP THREE Pick up the following: 4 x seed beads, 1 x 4mm crystal, 4 x seed beads. Go through 2…

MATERIALS 1 x Clasp 9 x 10mm none open rings 40 x 4mm jump rings 1.2m x 3 colours Rats tail 1 x Fold over leather end BEADS 1 x Feature shell pendant13 x 6-8mm shell disks6 x 5-6mm shell disks TOOLS Chain nose pliers x 2 Round nose pliers Wire cutters Scissors LENGTH as desired STEP ONE Place a jump ring through feature pendant and link into a non open ring. STEP TWO Link the remaining disks into the remaining non open rings, mixing colours and size, most will have 2 disks some will have 3. STEP THREE Using 2 x jump rings link jump rings together with feature pendant at the centre 5th ring make sure all disks are at the bottom of the ring when linking or…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 2 x Wire Guardians2 x Crimps medium2 x Ccrimp covers1 x Toggle clasp brass heart4 x Jump rings1 x Length of Tiger tail BEADS 45 x 8-9mm potato pearls16 x 8x6mm silver crystals8 x 6mm Rondel diamante TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH as desired EARRINGS MATERIALS 2 x Head Pins1 x pair continental ear wires BEADS 2 x 8-9mm potato pearls2 x 8x6mm silver crystal NECKLACE STEP ONE Thread Tigertail through 1 x crimp and 1 x wire guardian. Take the wire back down through the crimp and gently pull the wire sliding the crimp up to the wire guardian until the crimp is sitting snugly against the wire guardian and the wire is sitting neatly within the guardian leaving 4cm tail. Flatten crimp…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 28 x 21mm 2 holes link12 x 11mm 2 holes link8 x 10mm curve 2 holes link30 x 8mm jump ring144 x 9mm closed ring1 x 30cm silver chain1 x toggle clasp BEADS 8 x 8mm stardust spacer4 x 10mm rondel diamante spacer clear2 x 10mm rondel diamante spacer coloured1 x 16mm rondel diamante spacer TOOLS Chain nose pliers x 2Round nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH 45cm BRACELET MATERIALS 5 x rectangle ring75 x 10mm sealed ring8 x 10mm jump ring2 x 30mm eye pin1 ball shape magnetic clasp BEADS 2 x 12mm stardust spacer NECKLACE STEP ONE Use 1 x 8mm jump ring connect one side of the silver chain on the 10mm curve link, put 1 x 8mm star dust bead on the curve link, connecting it…

MATERIALS 20 x 25mm Head Pins2m x 28g Wire1m x AG ChainClasp and Jump Ring BEADS 15 x 6mm bi-cone10 x 4mm bi-cone10 x 6mm Pearl3 x 4mm Pearl1gms x 11° Seed Bead A1gms x 11° Seed Bead B TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH as desired STEP ONE Cut wire into 3 pieces. STEP TWO On one piece, thread 1 x A seed, bring 2 strands together and add 1 x large bi-cone, spread the wires out. STEP THREE Thread 1 x crystal and 1 x A seed to one side, hold it next to the last one, and pass the wire back through the crystal, missing the seed, pull wire carefully through making sure not to kink the wire. Repeat this step on the other side,…

MATERIALS 2.6m Tigertail48 x Antique gold plated bead caps11 x 6mm jump rings1 x Antique gold toggle1m Velour hollow cord6 x Medium crimps6 x Crimp covers2 x Antique Gold Connectors BEADS 21 x 40mm Red acrylic faceted horse eye24 x 8x6mm Black Crystal TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH 100cm STEP ONE Cut velour to 6 x 14.5cms lengths, place aside. STEP TWO Cut Tigertail to 1x 70cms, 1x 85cms and 1x 100cms. STEP THREE Short Strand Using 70cms length of Tigertail thread 1 x crimp and 1 x wire guardian. Take the wire back down through the crimp and tension the wire sliding the crimp up to the wire guardian until the crimp is sitting snugly against the wire guardian with the wire sitting neatly within the…

BRICK STITCH After forming ladder to start. Begin each brick stitch row with 2 beads go under thread between the second and third bead on the ladder, go up through the second bead added, then down the first. Come back up the second bead. Continue by adding one bead and passing the needle under the next loop of thread on the row below. 4. CRIMPS Position crimp and wire in pliers cup shaped hole. This is usually closest to handle. Squash crimp. Move squashed crimp to circle shaped hole at front of pliers, with cup facing sideways like a back to front “C” gently compress to form a ball. Test to ensure crimp is secure. WIRE GUARD These are a fairly new invention and are great to use with Tigertail…