Indice dei contenuti per August 2018 in Bead&Button

For lots of people, summertime is for lounge chairs and lazy weekends. But I’m a northerner, which means I’m cooped up inside for almost half the year. Once the temperatures turn from frigid to friendly, I’m too excited to sit down for long. Summer is the time to shake up my routine. It’s with this mindset that I share with you my newest adventure. After 15 years of working at Kalmbach Media (12 of them at Bead&Button magazine), I’ve enrolled in a class that will require my full-time attention. For that reason, I’ve stepped down as editor of Bead&Button magazine and FacetJewelry.com. Happily, I will continue to be involved as a Contributing Editor, so I will still have a front-row seat in this creative classroom. And all of my colleagues…

Q I LOVE to stitch peyote patterns, but find I frequently get off track when following a Word chart or pattern. Do you have any suggestions to make this easier? A Allow me to introduce you to the Bead-Line Guide! DIFFERENT WAY TO WORK Charts are a wonderful visual aid. They allow you to see intricate patterns, and make it easier to document your progress as you work. I share your love of patterns and have worked them from both charts and text, but find most people prefer a chart. The following is my solution to keeping on track with a chart: the Bead-Line Guide (figure 1). This device has two rows of solid color bead shapes identical to the bead grid on the chart you are working. I invented…

For Royalty Necklace I love to play with colors and patterns using Delica beads, creating jewelry to match my clothes. The colorway in my necklace was selected to coordinate with my favorite jacket, and I feel like a princess when I wear it. After the pendant section of the necklace was complete, I used turquoise beads, Swarovski crystals, metal heishis, Delicas, and seed beads for fringe and to attach the smaller components to the pendant. Then I embellished the smaller components with additional beadwork patterns to give it dimension. June Malone Rio Rancho, New Mexico enchantedbeader.com enchantedbeadsbyjm.etsy.com beader@cableone.net Underwater Beaded Box My design was inspired by the color of the Gem-Duo beads in the lid. They looked like water, so I wanted to create a beaded box that looked like…

DIFFICULTY tubular peyote / CRAW materials green pendant 1⅝ x 2 in. (4.1 x 5 cm) • 1 14 mm rivoli (Swarovski, vitrail medium) • 1 g 8o̱ seed beads (Toho 221, bronze) • 11o̱ seed beads - 4 g color A (Toho 1830, mint-lined topaz rainbow) - 2 g color B (Toho 221, bronze) • 2 g 11o̱ cylinder beads (Toho Aiko 221, bronze) • 1 g 15o̱ seed beads (Toho 221, bronze) • Fireline, 6 lb. test • beading needles # 11 or # 12 Find info for the alternate colorways at FacetJewelry.com/resourceguide basics, p. 64 FacetJewelry.com/basics • peyote stitch: tubular • cubic right-angle weave • ending and adding thread BEZEL 1) On 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread, pick up 36 11o̱ cylinder beads. Leaving a 6-in.…

Graffiti. Just the word conjures up conflicting images. Inner city decay, gangs, and vandalism. Or residents beautifying their neighborhoods, appreciated public art, and edgy humor. But when the paint chips of former graffiti murals crumble off building walls, most people would see it as refuse. Not Amy Peterson. This Detroit-based attorney who had a background in jewelry-making was out jogging one day when some bits of vibrantly-colored “fallen graffiti” spoke to her business-savvy and creative mind. What ultimately resulted was the jewelry-making company called Rebel Nell that Peterson founded with her partner, Diana Russell, in 2013. The company (rebelnell.com) sells more than 2,000 pieces of jewelry annually online and in 35 stores in 11 states. With a staff of six, they take harvested graffiti chips and design them into pendants,…

materials turquoise/bronze bracelet 9 in. (23 cm) • 10 g 6o̱ seed beads (Miyuki 4514, opaque turquoise blue Picasso) • 15 g 8o̱ seed beads, color A (Miyuki 650, silver-lined dark gray alabaster) • 10 g 8o̱ seed beads, color B (Miyuki 83, metallic brown iris) • S-lon or C-lon cord, Tex 210 (0.5 mm, gray and turquoise) • 1 toggle clasp • tapestry needle • kumihimo disk with 8 plastic bobbins and a 50 g counter weight • glue (GS Hypo cement) • thread burner or scissors Find info for the alternate colorways at FacetJewelry.com/resourceguide basics, p. 64 • surgeon’s knot FacetJewelry.com/basics SETUP 1) Cut four cords — two of each color — to 48–52 in. (1.2–1.3 m) each. This cord length will make a 7–8-in. (18–20 cm) beaded…

View them all on FacetJewelry.com. Rosemary Holland PRETTY IN PINK challenge winner • “Roses in pink” • Bead embroidery showcases a botanical cabochon, herringbone stitched flowers, and a spiral rope made with two sizes of seed beads. Rebecca Whelan-Martin PRETTY IN PINK Reader’s Choice winner • “Pink deco necklace” • Swarovski cup chain links, bugle beads, SuperDuos, and seed beads adorn this delicate piece. Karin Granstrom EASY BEING GREEN challenge winner • “Autumn forest” • Layered Russian leaves hang from a twisted band of Toho seed beads with peyote and brick stitch necklace straps. Melanie April Harris EASY BEING GREEN Reader’s Choice winner • “Flutter-by garden” • A twisted herringbone stitch rope supports leaf fringe, herringbone bell flowers, and brick stitch monarch butterflies. ENTER TO WIN We invite you to…

DIFFICULTY tubular herringbone stitch materials navy/rust bangle 7½ in. (19 cm) • 3 g 8o̱ seed beads (Toho 27BD, silver-lined teal) • 11o̱ seed beads - 10 g color A (Toho F0463Q, dark sage matte metallic) - 10 g color B (Toho 2607F, semi-glazed navy blue) • 3 g 8o̱ Demi beads (Toho 224, Olympic bronze) • 8 g 11o̱ Demi beads (Toho 221, bronze) • 1 g 15o̱ seed beads (Toho 2611F, semi-glazed orange) • 1 8-in.* (20 cm) 3 mm round leather cord (*or ½ in. longer than your desired length; antelopebeads.com) • scissors, to cut leather • Fireline, 4 lb. test • beading needles #11 Find info for the alternate colorways at FacetJewelry.com/resourceguide basics, p. 64 FacetJewelry.com/basics • attaching a stop bead • ladder stitch • tubular…

DIFFICULTY bead weaving materials gray/purple pendant 1¾ in. (4.4 cm) • 1 18 mm rivoli (Swarovski, crystal) • 14 16 x 5 mm dagger beads (peacock amber AB) • 7 3 x 8 mm Cali beads (chalk lumi purple) • 7 2.5 x 5 mm SuperDuo beads (copper Picasso turquoise) • 63 2.5 x 6 mm Rizo beads (opaque ultra luster green) • 14 3 mm fire-polished beads (poppy seed Pacifica) • 14 11o̱ seed beads (Miyuki 2091, matte metallic tarnished silver) • 1 g 15o̱ seed beads (Miyuki 190F, matte nickel plated) • 1 pinch bail or 8 mm jump ring • Fireline, 6 lb. test • beading needles, # 11 or #12 • 2 pairs of chainnose, flatnose, and/or bentnose pliers All materials can be found at Eclectica…

DIFFICULTY crossweave materials gold/bronze bracelet 7 in. (18 cm) • 36 6 mm two-hole cabochon beads (jet bronze) • 36 6 mm two-hole Honeycomb beads (Senegal purple/gold luster) • 48 2 x 6 mm CzechMates bar beads (opaque rose gold topaz luster) • 92 2.2 x 4.7 mm Super8 beads (metallic brass) • 2 g 11o̱ seed beads (Toho Y301, hybrid natural Picasso) • 1 4-strand tube clasp • Fireline, 6 lb. test • beading needles, size #11 Find info for the alternate colorway at FacetJewelry.com/resourceguide basics, p. 64 FacetJewelry.com/basics • ending and adding thread BAND 1 1) Thread a needle on each end of 4 yd. (3.7 m) of thread. On one needle, pick up a Honeycomb bead, an 11o̱ seed bead, the first loop of half of the…

jasper, like its close cousin, agate, can be found in a mad array of colors and patterns: from red, orange, yellow, green, and tan, to black and white — all sometimes in the same piece. There are stripes, circles, scenery, and frondlike dendrites. Gemstone savvy readers will know that jasper is the name for all the opaque varieties of chalcedony, or microcrystalline quartz. Agate and jasper can also occur together, with both translucent and opaque material in the same deposit. ANCIENT USES The stones of the quartz family have been vital to humans since earliest prehistory. Archaeologists believe our humanoid ancestors wore and carried pieces of jasper as far back as 75,000 years ago. More recently, green jasper bow drills used for starting fire have been found at the Mehrgarh…

Q I’m interested in getting a marudai. What should I look for? A When purchasing or making a marudai (ma-ru-dye), the most important part is the wooden top of the marudai. The mirror, or Kagami (Japanese) as the top is called, should have a velvety surface so it lightly grips the warp cords without grabbing them. The mirror should NOT be varnished. Over time, climate may cause variations on the surface, especially at a seam or the outer edge. The mirror can be lightly sanded with 400-grit sandpaper or fine steel wool. For beaded braids, a 10-in. (25 cm) diameter mirror is recommended. Larger mirrors are designed for up to 36 tama — this amount is more common with fiber braids, as most beaded braids are four to 16 warps.…

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INVENTIVE WIRE WEAVING by Susan Barzacchini Looking to expand your knowledge of wire techniques? Susan’s new book offers intricate designs, which incorporate beads, stones, and other materials to make bracelets, earrings, pendants, necklaces, and rings. It’s a great addition to your library! Kalmbach books Jewelryandbeadingstore.com LUSH & LAYERED BEADWEAVING by Marcia Balonis If you’re eager for new designs using multi-hole beads, this volume shows you how to start with a base layer of beads and embellish them in new ways. The 20+ projects are rich, colorful, and full of dimension. Kalmbach books Jewelryandbeadingstore.com MINDFUL BEADS by Alice Peck Many people enjoy creating jewelry with personal meanings — growth, spirituality, and beliefs. Alice explores 20 different ways beads can be used in everyday life, such as for rosaries, memory strands, and…

DIFFICULTY flat peyote materials bracelet 6¾ in (17.1 cm) • 5 x 1.2 mm Quarter-Tila beads - 1 g color C, nickel plated - 1 g color E, turquoise • 11o̱ cylinder beads (Miyuki Delica) - 2 g color A (DB1158, galvanized semi-frosted light smoky amethyst) - 6 g color B (DB1852, Duracoat galvanized pewter) - 1 g color D (DB0878, matte opaque turquoise green AB) - 1 g color F (DB1165, galvanized matte muscat) - 1 g color G (DB1843, Duracoat galvanized dark mauve) - 1 g color H (DB0310, matte black) • 2 g 15o̱ seed beads, color I (Miyuki 4222, Duracoat galvanized pewter) • 1 e-shaped hook clasp (TierraCast) • Fireline, 6 lb. test • 2 beading needles, #13 Kits are available at enchantedbeadsbyjm.etsy.com basics, p. 64…

DIFFICULTY loomwork materials wrap bracelet 21 in. (53 cm) • 8–10 g 11o̱ seed beads in a variety of colors, such as: - color A (Dyna-Mites, matte opaque turquoise - color B (Dyna-Mites, frosted translucent jade green AB - color C (Dyna-Mites, frosted emerald green AB) - color D (Dyna-Mites, opaque rainbow jade green - color E (Miyuki 27F, matte silver-lined emerald) - color F (Miyuki 402F, matte opaque chalk) - color G (Dyna-Mites, opaque rainbow dark blue) - color H (Dyna-Mites, bronze iris) - color I (Dyna-Mites, frosted dark blue AB) • Fireline, 4 lb. test, or nylon beading thread, size D • beading needles, #10 • adjustable bead loom • 1 clasp Find info for the alternate colorway at FacetJewelry.com/resourceguide basics, p. 64 FacetJewelry.com/basics • loom weaving •…

DIFFICULTY bead weaving materials peach earrings 1⅜ in. (3.5 mm) • 48 2.5 x 5 mm SuperDuo beads (chalk dark travertine) • 34 4 mm druk beads (red luster) • 3 g 3.8 mm O-beads (white lila Vega luster) • 1 g 11o̱ seed beads (Toho PF557F, matte galvanized starlight) • 1 g 15o̱ seed beads (Miyuki 2001, matte gunmetal) • 1 pair of earring findings • Fireline, 6 lb. test • beading needles, #11 or #12 • 2 pairs of chainnose, flatnose, and/or bentnose pliers Find info for the alternate colorway at FacetJewelry.com/resourceguide basics, p. 64 FacetJewelry.com/basics • ending and adding thread • square knot • opening and closing loops and jump rings EARRING 1) On 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread, pick up eight SuperDuo beads. Leaving a…

DIFFICULTY metal stamping, knotting materials necklace 22 in. (56 cm) plus 5-in. (13 cm) fringe • ImpressArt supplies - assorted copper and brass strips, ¼ x 1½ in. (6 mm x 3.8 cm) - 5 7 mm jump rings, brass - 2 mm ball chain, copper and brass, in varying lengths - 4 mm letter stamps (Sailor) - Antique Stamp Enamel marker (green) - Ball Pein Texture Stamper Head -metal stamping hammer - steel bench block - Sticker Guides and/or Stamp Straight Tape (optional) - Texture Stamper • leather or suede lacing (3–4 mm wide, assorted lengths) • 18 in. (46 cm) 4 mm ball chain • chainnose pliers • soft cloth • cyanoacrylate adhesive, such as Super Glue basics, p. 64 FacetJewelry.com/basics • opening and closing jump rings •…

THREAD AND KNOTS ENDING AND ADDING THREAD To end a thread, sew back through the last few rows or rounds of beadwork, following the thread path of the stitch and tying two or three half-hitch knots (see “Half-hitch knot”) between beads as you go. Sew through a few beads after the last knot, and trim the thread. To add a thread, sew into the beadwork several rows or rounds prior to the point where the last bead was added, leaving a short tail. Follow the thread path of the stitch, tying a few half-hitch knots between beads as you go, and exit where the last stitch ended. Trim the short tail. HALF-HITCH KNOT Pass the needle under the thread bridge between two beads, and pull gently until a loop forms.…

fordite, often called “Detroit Agate” or “Motor Agate,” has been made into stunning jewelry pieces, but it’s really an industrial artifact from the automotive factories in Detroit, Michigan. Years ago, a car frame would be spray-painted by hand by plant workers. The multiple colors and layers of hardened paint would build up on the tracks and skids below. The car bodies moved onward on the assembly line into ovens where the paint was cured, and the layers hardened even more. Over time, this “slag” became heavy and thick, and had to be removed. There are lots of stories in Motor City about automotive plant workers who saw beauty in this industrial by-product and took it home. Rockhounds discovered that, like gemstones, it could be cut and polished pretty easily, and…