Tabla de contenidos para November 2015 en Bead Style

Share your designs! We’ll be showcasing reader work in our Birthstone column! In our next issue, we’ll feature December (turquoise) and January (garnet) designs. You can use traditional gemstones or an alternative birthstone choice. Please include a few words about your design. Email a hi-res photo of your work to us at editor@beadstylemag.com. Visit us online Free online extras • Sign up for our e-mail newsletters. • Register to download 100+ free projects. • Search for projects by style and material. • Visit our Bead Room blog for the latest tips. • Comment on Bead Room blog posts. • Learn how to submit your work to Bead Style. • See resources like our Beader’s Glossary. Step-by-step videos Visit BeadStyleMag.com/videos for: • Plain loop • Wrapped loop • Opening a jump…

Cobra Coiler Want a quick, easy way to coil wire? After you attach the Cobra Coiler to your workspace, simply insert a rod (1⁄8- and 1⁄16-inch rods come with the set), and turn the handle to coil the wire. Experiment with different rods and mandrels to create distinctive patterns and shapes. parawire.com Ultimate Wire-Pliers set Designed for the rigors and repetition of wirework, this set includes chainnose, flatnose, roundnose, and 3-step square wire pliers, plus flush cutters in a zippered case. Also great: The lifetime guarantee on the tools. wirejewelry.com Tube-Wringer Originally used to help eke out that last bit of toothpaste or glue, the Tube-Wringer has another handy application: Run a piece of wire through for a crimped pattern. You can use the crimped wire to make beads and…

1 necklace • To make a beaded bar: Cut a 3-in. (7.6 cm) piece of wire and string about 11⁄4 in. (3.2 cm) of rondelles, creating an ombré effect if desired. Gently curve the wire. On each end, make the first half of a wrapped loop (see Basics, p. 58). Repeat with a 4-in. (10 cm) piece of wire, stringing about 13 ⁄4 in. (4.4 cm) of rondelles. 2 To make a connector: Cut a 2½-in. (6.4 cm) piece of wire. On one end, make the first half of a wrapped loop. String a rondelle and make the first half of a wrapped loop. Make a second connector. 3 Cut two 7½–8-in. (19.1–20 cm) and two 8–9-in. (20–23 cm) pieces of chain. Attach an end link of each of the…

I’m the queen of quick and easy: Take inspiration from your wire and let the colors shine. You can have endless fun with colored wire and the addictive Cobra Coiler. Simply cut wire, twist, and embellish! 1 bracelet • With heavy-duty wire cutters, cut a 9–10-in. (23–25 cm) piece of 12-gauge wire. Shape the wire around a cylindrical object or bracelet mandrel to form a round or oval shape. 2 On one end, use your roundnose pliers to make a small loop. 3 On a bench block, gently hammer the loop. 4 Use a C-clamp to secure the coiler to your work station. Open the chuck (the part that holds the mandrel) by turning it counterclockwise. Insert a Twist ‘n’ Curl mandrel into the chuck and secure it by turning…

I love classic twists on jewelry from different eras and cultures. This piece is a fusion of Art Deco and my love of Persian culture. Pair gorgeous gemstones with crystal accents, or choose pearls and metal beads — either way shows off the best of boho glam! Bead Style BONUS SUBSCRIBERS: Visit BeadStyleMag.com/bonus for an exclusive video showing how to make four different tassel styles. 1 necklace • To make a tassel: Stretch the silk cord before you begin: If possible, hang it with a weight overnight, or pull sections of the cord firmly between your hands along the entire length. On the end of the cord without the needle, tie an overhand knot (see Basics, p. 58). Tie a second overhand knot over the first. Apply a drop of…

BUY THE KITS! 1 earrings • For each earring: Cut a 6-in. (15 cm) piece of beading wire. String four 3 mm spacers alternating with three 6 mm bicone crystals. Center the beads on the wire. 2 On each end of the wire, string three 4 mm bicones and two 3 mm bicones. String each end of the wire through a 3 mm spacer in opposite directions. 3 On each end of the wire, string four 3 mm bicones. String each end through a crimp bead in opposite directions. Tighten the wire and make a folded crimp (see Basics, p. 58). Trim the excess wire. 4 Open the loop of an earring wire (Basics). Attach the dangle and close the loop. What you’ll need earrings ◆ 6 6 mm bicone…

I love the look of intensive bead weaving projects so I created this design with SuperDuos and seed beads that appears complex but comes together fairly quickly. It’s an easy way to get that intricate look without investing loads of time. For extra pop, string on bright-colored beading wire! 1 bracelet • Cut 10 13-in. (33 cm) pieces of beading wire. For strand 1: On a wire, string a color C bead and a seed bead. Repeat the pattern until the strand is within ½ in. (1.3 cm) of the finished length. 2 For strand 2: String a wire through the remaining hole of the first color C from strand 1. String a color A. Repeat this pattern, going through the previous color Cs and adding color As until the…

WireLuxe is a knitted wire that lies flat when curved around the neckline and can also be embroidered or sewn on. It’s so pliable, you can make this easy necklace in a jiffy with a twist of your wrist! Wear it by itself or add a pendant on a hinged bail for an alternate look in an instant. “Experiment, test things out, find aspects that you like, then put your own spin on it.” 1 necklace • Lay a 24-in. (61 cm) piece of WireLuxe flat. With chalk or straight pins, mark every 1½ in. (3.8 cm) along one edge. You will have 15 marks. 2 Positioning your thumb and index finger on each side of the first mark, twist the WireLuxe a half revolution, bringing the top to the…

For information on how to workharden wire, visit BeadStyleMag.com/naomiknows. Framing rose gold pearls with matching wire makes for a sophisticated bangle. You also can’t go wrong with silver wire and dark grey pearls. I prefer crystal pearls for their uniform shape, but you can also substitute freshwater pearls, gemstones, or crystal rounds in this versatile, wearable design. 1 bracelet • Cut a 121/4–13-in. (31.1–33 cm) piece of 16-gauge wire (see “Supply notes,” p. 29). To straighten the wire: Grasp it with nylon-jaw pliers and pull it through evenly. Repeat as necessary. 2 On one end of the wire, use roundnose pliers to make a loop. Make a loop in the opposite direction. 3 Bend the wire around a pen, dowel, or looping pliers (cylindrical object) to make a curve. 4…

I’m often inspired by antiques and vintage period pieces, and that’s reflected in this necklace and bracelet set. After pairing the antique copper wire with the amazonite and turquoise beads, the rest of the details just came together. You can hang the pendant on premade chain, but for a personal touch, make your own chain like I did. 1 pendant • Cut three 4½-in. (11.4 cm) pieces of 16-gauge wire. On one end of a wire, use roundnose pliers to make a 4–5 mm loop, rolling the wire toward the center. Grasp across the loop with chainnose pliers, and use your fingers to spiral the wire around about a third of the loop. On the other end of the wire, make a loop and spiral inward. Repeat these steps on…

The beauty of Hawaii’s sea, skies, and music evokes a unique charm. I love to travel and am fluent in five languages, so mixing different elements comes naturally to me. Rock the leather bracelet trend by combining gemstones and varied metal finishes: bronze or rose gold leather, shimmering pearls, gold spacers, and silvery pyrite briolettes. This design lends itself to plenty of interpretation, so make your own cultural statement! 1 bracelet • To make a connector: Cut a 3-in. (7.6 cm) piece of 22-gauge wire. On one end, make a wrapped loop (see Basics, p. 58). String a spacer, a nugget, and a spacer, and make a wrapped loop. Make two nugget connectors. 2 To make a nugget unit: Cut a 3-in. (7.6 cm) piece of 22-gauge wire. On one…