Innholdsfortegnelse for Volume 15 issue 1 i Creative Beading Magazine

MATERIALS Needle – Size 13 or 12 Bees Wax or Thread Conditioner 60cm x Tiger Tail 1 x 12mm Toggle – MBAC2019 2 x Crimps 1 x Size D Nymo Thread – Sand Ash BEADS (available from Beadworx) 10g x 8/0 Seed bead – Cocoa # SB800601 15g x 11/0 Seed Bead – Cream # SB1100153 15g x 11/0 Seed Bead – Gold # SB1101107 15g x 11/0 Seed Bead – Coral # SB1101108 65 x 4mm glass Round Beads – (A) – Cocoa Crackle # DF19 55 x 4mm glass Round Pearl Beads – (B) – Peachy Copper Pearl # SA27 35 x 6mm glass Round Pearls Beads – (C) – Cream Pearl # SA02 45 x 6mm glass Round Beads – (D) – Cocoa Crackle # DF19 45…

MATERIALS 1 x Toggle 6m x Beading thread – light colour Craft glue 1 x Beading needle BEADS 230 x 4mm Fire glass beads 50 x 8/0 Assorted colour seed beads TOOLS Scissors Rating STEP ONE – RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE 1st row – start with 1m of beading thread and thread on 4 x 4mm fire glass beads. See Diagram 1. STEP TWO Add 3 x 4mm fire glass beads to complete Diagram 2. STEP THREE Follow Diagram 3 until you reach the required length. Remember that 3cm will be added by the toggle at the end. STEP FOUR 2nd row – follow diagrams 4 and 5 to complete second row STEP FIVE 3rd row – repeat step 4 to complete the 3rd row. STEP SIX To create the CUBE…

PMC Clay Safe $9.95 Clay Vault $10.95 Field tested and proven effective, Clay Vault™ is ideal for overnight and longer term high capacity storage. The unique included water crystal guarantees an ideal storage condition! It is recommended for maxi mum protection that clay be wrapped up in plastic then placed in the Clay Vault™. A separate Clay Vault tm is recommended for each type of clay with the type written on the side. For work day storage we suggest the Clay Safe™. New Price on Hot Pot Kits Hot Pot with Fuel Retail $ 89.00 Hot Pot Deluxe Kit Retail $ 198.00 Hot Pot Pendant Kit Retail $ 169.00 PMC Basics by Tim McCreight $59.00 This DVD video by PMC Artist Tim McCreight is the ideal source that takes you…

MATERIALS 22 gold metal spacers Clasp 4 crimps Softlex BEADS 66 Crystal AB – 4mm 24 Coloured - 6mm 12 Crystal AB – 6mm Rating STEP ONE Place one coloured 6mm crystal bicone, one 6mm crystal AB bicone and one coloured crystal bicone on a eyepin. Repeat this 11 more times on separate eyepins for your average size bracelet. STEP TWO Bend the eyepin 90% at the top of the 3rd crystal and cut it about 1cm. With round nose pliers roll the pin away from you to form a loop. Ensure the loop is fully closed. Make sure both loops are pointing the same way and are in line with each other. Tip – If they are going different directions use 2 pairs of pliers to hold one end…

MATERIALS 80 cm Gossamer Floss Watch Face BEADS 24 x 4mm Swarovski Crystals 22 x 6mm Swarovski Pearls 7 x 8mm Swarovski Pearls TOOLS Big eye needle Rating STEP ONE Using approximately 80cm of floss, leave a 25cm tail, thread 1 crystal 1 6mm pearl 1 crystal. The watch – 1 crystal, 1 pearl, total of 3 crystals and 2 x 6mm pearls. See Diagram 1 STEP TWO Turn and thread back in to the first crystal going through all again to form a circle. Tie a firm knot with tail and working thread. Tip – Leave tail thread loose for later. STEP THREE Thread 1 x 8mm pearl, 1 x 6mm pearl, 1 crystal, 1 x 6mm pearl, 1 crystal, 1 x 6mm pearl, 1 crystal. Total of 3…

MATERIALS 14 x 7mm Jump rings 2 m x Brass wire – 1mm thickness (extra has been allowed). Available from hardware stores BEADS 8 x Felt beads (approximately 20mm) 10 x 12mm Facet topaz 7 x Cloisonné rings or similar 20 x 3.5mm 7 x Silver foil beads (various shapes) 3 x 28mm Long oval beads 14 x 8mm Pressed round beads TOOLS Round nose pliers Nylon jaw pliers Cutters Leather Needle Chain Nose Pliers Rating DESIGNER’S NOTE The assembly of this project is quite simple; the focus is on the technique needed for hardening the brass wire and making sure strong links are formed to secure the heavy glass beads. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Prepare your design and place the beads in the sequence you would like to link them.…

BRACELET MATERIALS Craft Wire 24 gauge 1 Clasp (Lobster or Parrot Clasp) 1 Extension Chain BEADS 60 medium beads (6-12 mm) TOOLS Wire Cutters EARRINGS MATERIALS 1 metre of Tiger Tail wire 1 pair of Earring Hooks or Studs Approximately 20 Crimps BEADS 16 x medium beads (6-12 mm) TOOLS Wire Cutters Flat / Chain Nose Pliers Rating BRACELET STEP ONE Cut three separate strands of Craft Wire at approximately 750mm (75cm) in length each. STEP TWO Take the first strand and slide a bead to the centre. Bend the wire down either side of the bead and twist it together underneath so it stays secure. STEP THREE Repeat on the same strand with extra beads, spacing beads approx 15mm (1.5cm) apart on the wire, leaving approx 100mm (10cm) of…

MATERIALS 6m Waxed Cord Lighter or matches BEADS 5 x Indian Gold lined beads 8 x Metallic wooden Beads(Assorted Shapes) 7 x Wooden Beads (Assorted Shapes) FINDINGS Toggle Clasp 8 x 6mm Jumprings 1 x 63mm Headpin (Measure) 1 x 38mm Headpin (Measure) TOOLS 2 x Chain Nose (Flat Nose) Pliers 1 x 10cm piece Tigertail (Needle) Rating STEP ONE Cut the 6m length of waxed cord in half so you have 2 pieces. Fold one piece in half and thread your centre bead into the middle for section one. This will help centre your design. Section one is the shorter top strand which has 9 beads. See Diagram 1. STEP TWO Tie a knot on both sides to hold the bead in place. You may need to tie a…

MATERIALS 2 pieces of 5cm 16 gauge sterling silver wire Nylon bead cord in 4 colours (in the project necklace, a pink and deep burgundy and 2 greens were used) Clasp Tigertail bead wire 2 crimps BEADS 1 x semi precious donut (square or round) Round semi precious beads for the necklace (Her several sizes were used: 5,8 and 10mm) Glass or semi precious rondelle spacers Sterling silver spacer beads TOOLS Cork or pin board Head pins Scissors Clear nail polish Sticky tape Upholstery needle Ball peen hammer Graph Paper and coloured felt tipped pens (if you wish to use your own design) Rating DESIGNER’S NOTE Some stringing and knotting experience required. This contemporary twist on an ancient knotting technique can be adapted to suit your style. The knotted bail…

MATERIALS 2 x silver earring hooks 14 x silver 40mm head pins 2 x tear drop stamping BEADS 46 x 4mm disk shape beads TOOLS flat pliers round nose pliers cutting pliers Rating STEP 1 Take the head pins and thread the disk shape beads on in the following order: – 4 pins with 2 beads on each – 4 pins with 3 beads on – 4 pins with 4 beads on – 2 pins with 5 beads on STEP 2 Take your 14 beaded pins and cut 10mm above the top bead. See Diagram 1. STEP 3 Now fold the top of the pins in half to form a loop using your round nose pliers. See Diagram 2. STEP 4 With the pin loops open slightly, attach to ring…

LARIAT MATERIALS 1.5m of flexible beading wire 2 x crimps BEADS 11 x 10mm Round Crystals 24 x 6mm Cats eyes (main colour) 22 x 8mm Cats eyes (same as main colour) 26 x 6mm Cats eyes (complementary colour) 31 x 4mm Round Fire Polished Glass Crystals 9 x 4mm Bicone Swarovski Crystals 6 x 6mm Bicone Swarovski Crystals 2 x 8mm Bicone Swarovski Crystals 10 grams x Size 9 Seed Beads TOOLS Chain nose pliers Side cutters EARRINGS MATERIALS 2 x Ear Hooks 2 x Calottes/bead tips 2 x 20cm Flexible beading wire 2 x Crimps BEADS 2 x 10mm Round crystal 12 x 4mm Bicone 2 x 6mm Bicone 8 x 6mm Cats eye beads 2g x Size 9 seed beads TOOLS Chain nose pliers Side cutters Rating…

MATERIALS 2 x clamshell/calotte crimps Clasp Nymo thread Beeswax BEADS 2 x 2.5 strands of size 12 seed beads, preferably two colours. One for the core A, and one for the spiral B. The number of beads is approximate and will depend on your tension and the length of the bracelet 4 x 5mm focal glass or crystal beads TOOLS Beading needle NOTE When choosing the materials for the completed length of 18cm, please adjust according to your own wrist measurement. Rating STEP ONE Cut approximately one metre of thread, condition it with wax, and thread the needle with single thread. Leave a tail of approximately 12-15 cm. STEP TWO Pick up four core coloured A, and three spiral coloured B beads. See Diagram 1. STEP THREE Pass the needle…

I AM ALWAYS AMAZED at how many talented beaders and wire workers we have in Australia. Again this year our Inspiration Beading book is filled with projects to fuel your creativity. The diagrams and techniques described here will provide you with a general guide to complete the projects in this book and have been developed by trial and error over many years of beading and teaching. Sometimes it is the smallest things that can make your beading time more enjoyable – like being able to thread a beading needle first go, or rolling neat loops, or being confident that your knots will not come undone. Even if you are an experienced beader I hope that this information is helpful to you. Price verses Quality: Remember, the same is true in…

So-called because of its resemblance to a wine barrel or beer barrel, these oval shaped beads are generally flat on the ends. They ca n also be slightly more cylindrical and still be called a barrel. A bicone is essentially two cone shapes joined at the base. Bicones can be long or short, smooth or faceted. When a bicone is long it is often called a diamond. A bone is also called bamboo or hourglass and the hole is generally drilled on its long axis. Generally made from shell, coral and pearl, branches are characterised by being top drilled and irregular in shape. Generally refers to beads with irregular angular cuts (ie; more like sharp facets, not curves, or twists. The melon bead is generally round but it can be…

MATERIALS 1 x Thai silver pendant 2 x sterling silver cones 2 x 3 inch sections of 24 gauge half hard sterling silver wire 3 x 60cm strands of tiger tail 1 x sterling silver toggle 6 x sterling silver 2mm crimps BEADS 1 x strand of 10 x 14mm carnelian oval beads 1 x strand of 4mm carnelian faceted rounds 1 x strand of 6mm carnelian faceted rounds TOOLS Round nose pliers Long nose pliers or crimping pliers Rating STEP ONE Using one of the sections of sterling silver wire, bend the wire about 20mm from the end around one half of the round nose pliers about a third of the way up from the small end. See Diagram 1. Close the loop and wrap the short end around…

MATERIALS 2 x Black Nickel Filigree oval plates 1 x pair of Black Nickel Earwires 3 styles each of 20 to 30cm Black Nickel Chain 2 x 50mm Black Nickel Eyepins 12 x 50mm Black Nickel Headpins 14 x 4mm Black Nickel Jumprings BEADS 2 x 12mm Round Filigree Beads 2 x 8mm Black Diamond Swarovski Bi-cones 2 x 6mm Black Diamond Swarovski Bi-cones 6 x 6mm Jet Nut Swarovski Bi-cones 2 x 5mm Jet Nut Swarovski Bi-cones TOOLS Needle nose pliers Round nose pliers Rating STEP ONE Open a jumpring. Select two styles of chain, and thread the jumpring through the end loop of each. Attach the jumpring to the central bottom loop of the filigree plate and close. STEP TWO Trim the chain to your desired lengths, keeping…

MATERIALS 10mm-12mm button for clasp BEADS 10g size 8 seed beads (A) 15 x 4mm Czech glass or crystal Delica seed beads (D) TOOLS Two beading needles Rating DESIGNER’S NOTE This project is for our more advanced beaders or those who would like a challenge. This version of Ndebele (Herringbone) stitch creates a very delicate and supple bracelet, with groups of accent beads that seem to be suspended between the Ndebele stitch. This bracelet is designed for the two ends to meet. Measure your wrist to determine the finished length. The Ndebele variation section measures 12cm, subtract this from your wrist measurement and divide by 2. For example, a wrist measurement of 17cm less 12cm divided by 2 equals 2.5cm. Use this amount in step 3. STEP ONE Thread a…

MATERIALS 1 x 20mm Antique Bronze Lace Bird Frame Setting 21 x 6mm Bronze Daisy bead caps 1 x 11mm Brass Metal Rose bead cap 22 x .7x35mm Bronze Brass eyepins 2 x 22ga 35mm Bronze Copper headpins 24 x 3mm Bronze Metal spacers 1 x 4mm Bronze corrugated metal spacer 12 x 6mm Brass jump rings 1 x Trinity Vintage Medium Lobster Clasp BEADS 6 x 14mm Blue Wildflower Smoky Clear Glass 5 x 14mm Blue Wildflower Dark Amethyst Glass 13 x 6x8mm Imperial Crystal rondel Olivine 2 x 6mm Imperial Crystal bi-cone Olivine 1 x 20mm Matt Purple Lilac Rose Bloom Cameo TOOLS chain nose pliers round nose pliers crimping pliers wire cutters E6000 LENGTH 40-45cm BRACELET MATERIALS 1 x 20mm Antique Bronze Lace Bird Frame Setting 22cm…

RENEWABLE SOURCES • Wood• Glass (great if they have been washed ashore and have a lovely smooth texture)• Old plastics• Second hand beads• Shells• Drift wood• Washed up corral• Seeds• Stones ARE RENEWABLE SOURCES the way of the future? One hundred years ago people reused and recycled as much as possible, but a term that is used often to describe today’s modern world is ‘throw away society’. We need to change this – not only for future generations but simply out of respect for the earth. There are many people who are doing their part to help Mother Nature – by car pooling, using compost bins and recycling cans for example, but recycling can even extend to the world of fine jewellery and beading. AN INSPIRATIONAL TOOL Natascha Wernick has…

MATERIALS Precious Metal Clay (PMC3) 25 grams Press molds or assorted buttons Cubic Zircon x 1 TOOLS Playing Cards x 8 or 1mm Brass Strip x 2 Placemat Rolling pin Small (PVC Pipe 15mm) Stainless Steel or Brass Wire Brush Burnisher Sandpaper fine (600, 800 and 1200 wet and dry) Badger Balm, Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil Liver of Sulphur BEADS AND FINDINGS Tiger Tail Crimps 6 x 8mm bicone black 8 x 6mm bicone black 8 x 6mm bicone clear 14 x 3mm bicone green 1 x 6mm bicone green 1 packet black seed beads 16 x metal spacers 9 x jump rings 1 x earring wire 1 x toggle set end Rating DESIGNER’S TIPS It is important to work quickly with Precious Metal Clay (PMC) as it tends…

Chain nose pliers: These pliers are available straight or bent and have a flat surface in the middle and a rounded outside edge. They are ideal for opening and closing jump rings, pulling a needle through beadwork, and are the first step in forming any loops. See diagrams. Crimping pliers: Have two shaped holes specifically designed to achieve a folded crimp. Wire cutters: Come in two forms – flush cutters or side cutters. Flush cutters are useful for cutting straight lines and side cutters form a point on the wire end … a lot of cutters have both these cuts. Look closely – if one side is straight and the other forms a 90 degree angle, you will be able to use both by just turning the tool to the…