Innholdsfortegnelse for Volume 18 Issue 4 i Creative Beading Magazine

BRACELET MATERIALS 13 x short eye pins 62 x 6mm jump rings 13 x 10mm jump rings 1 toggle clasp BEADS 7 x 6mm Miracle beads Lime 6 x 6mm Miracle beads Purple TOOLS 2 pairs of flat nose pliers EARRINGS MATERIALS 2 x short eye pins 2 x short head pins 18 x 6mm jump rings 4 x 10mm jump rings 1 pair ear hooks BEADS 2 x 6mm Miracle beads Lime 2 x 6mm Miracle beads Purple Rating DESIGN NOTE For a detailed explanation on opening and closing jump rings, please see basic instruction section. BRACELET STEP ONE Thread 13 x 6mm Miracle beads onto eye pins, form a small loop. STEP TWO Keeping 6 x 6mm jump rings open, close all other 6mm jumps rings tight and…

MATERIALS 2 metres Tigertail 3 x crimps BEADS 1 x 50mm Swarovski ‘D’ Art Pendant 6 grams seed beads Czech 2 Cut Bronze Gold used 6 x 10mm Swarovski Golden Shadow cubes 6 x 10mm Swarovski Copper pearls 6 x 8mm Swarovski Copper Crystal rondelles 14 x 4mm Swarovski Golden Shadow bi-cones 6 x 6mm Swarovski Golden Shadow bi-cones 5 x 6mm Swarovski Light Colorado Topaz rounds 5 x 6mm Swarovski Copper Crystal cubes 5 x 6mm Gold Filigree beads 5 x 6mm Goldstone rounds 7 x 4mm Swarovski Smokey Topaz bi-cones 5 x 4mm Swarovski Light Colorado Topaz cubes 2 x 4mm Gold Filigree beads 11 x Goldstone chips TOOLS Cutters Flat nose pliers or crimping pliers Finished length: Approximately 60cm Rating DESIGNER’S NOTE All beads are an approximate…

MATERIALS Toggle clasp Tigertail Crimps 1 x eye pin 3 x head pins BEADS Carnelian Nugget 70 approximately 4mm Carnelian rounds 3 x 4mm Carnelian faceted rounds 13 x 6mm faceted Carnelian rounds 14 x pewter spacers 6 x 8mm faceted Carnelian rounds 6 x pewter tube spacers 2 x 8mm Carnelian hearts TOOLS Round nose pliers Side cutter pliers Length: 50-55cm Rating STEP ONE Necklace Attach one half of your toggle clasp to the end of the Tigertail by threading on your crimp bead, half of the toggle and finally threading the Tigertail back through the crimp. Close the crimp using pliers. STEP TWO Thread Sequence: 10 x 4mm Carnelian rounds, 6mm faceted Carnelian round, pewter spacer, 8mm faceted Carnelian round, pewter spacer, 6mm faceted Carnelian round. Repeat. Once…

MATERIALS 2 m Tigertail Crimps 1 pair earring hooks 2 x pewter toggle clasps 28 gauge or 32 gauge wire silver BEADS 1 x 10 grams 2mm mix green glass bugles 12 x 8mm light green shell pearls 15 x 9mm white freshwater pearls potato shape 14 x 8mm dark green 8mm shell pearls 65mm shell pendant with 25 drilled holes TOOLS Cutters Crimping pliers Finished length: 45-50cm Rating NECKLACE STEP ONE Pendant Using beading wire attach it to pendant at the back by twisting two ends together, feed wire through to the front and add bugle beads and pearls until wire reaches to the next hole. Design note: Make sure when you feed wire to the back of the pendant you are twisting wire around to secure it before…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 1 x Sterling Silver clasp 6 x 2mm Sterling Silver crimps 1 metre Softflex 4 x Sterling Silver head pins BEADS 5 x 9mm Bali style triangle beads 2 x 5mm Bali style triangle beads 2 x 12mm Plain Round Bali beads 1 x 14mm Plain Round Bali bead 2 x 16mm Decorative Bali beads 19 x 10mm Black Resin beads 4 x15mm Black Resin beads 6 x Black Resin Abstract beads 7 x White Resin Abstract beads 3 x White Bedrock Resin beads 7 x 15mm Black and White Coins 3 x Black Donuts Smooth TOOLS Round nose pliers Flat nose pliers Cutters Length of finished piece: 93cm EARRING MATERIALS 2 x Sterling Silver head pins 1 pair decorative earring wires BEADS 2x 5mm Bali style triangle…

MATERIALS 1 roll 28 gauge wire 100cm x 6mm tubular wire mesh ribbon 100cm Mouse Tail satin cord 2 x 50mm eye pins 2 x metal cones 2 x bead caps 2 x 6mm jump rings 1 x 13mm parrot clasp BEADS 1 x Wendy Bergamin cone shape Lampwork bead 5 x 12mm Swarovski crystal rondelles 50 x small teardrops 30 x 6mm Czech faceted beads 30 x 4mm Swarovski bi-cones 20 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cones 15 x 8mm Swarovski pearls 20 x 4mm Swarovski pears 40 x 4mm round glass beads 25 x 5mm metallic round glass beads 50 x 6mm round glass beads 25 x 5mm round filigree antique metal beads 25 x freshwater pearls 30 assorted glass leaves 40 assorted glass flowers 20 x 6mm faceted rondelles…

BRACELET MATERIALS 8 x 50mm eye pins 1 clasp BEADS 4 x 8mm cube Swarovski crystals 8 x 8mm Squaredells 3 x 10mm Swarovski bi-cone crystals 8 x 8mm Swarovski bi-cone crystals 1 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cone crystal TOOLS Round nose pliers Cutters EARRING MATERIALS 1 pair stud earrings 2 x 50mm head pins BEADS 2 x 8mm cube Swarovski crystals 4 x 8mm Squaredells 4 x 8mm Swarovski bi-cone crystals 2 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cone crystals Rating BRACELET STEP ONE Thread eye pins in the following order: 3 x pins with 10mm crystal; 1 x pin with 6mm crystal; 4 x pins with combination 8mm, Squaredell, cube, Squaredell, 8mm. STEP TWO Trim each pin 10mm above the end of beads. STEP THREE Form a loop at the end of…

MATERIALS 3.6m approximately Tigertail – 21 strand or higher 6 x crimps BEADS 2 x 10mm Sapphire floral feature beads 2 x 8mm Czech fire polished beads Aqua 2 x 8mm Czech fire polished beads Crystal 4 x 6mm Czech fire polished beads Light Sapphire 2 x 6mm Czech rounds Aqua Light AB 2 x 4mm Czech fire polished beads Capri Blue 2 x 4mm Czech rounds Med Sapphire AB 2 x 4mm Czech rounds Aqua AB 12 x 5mm Antique metal Heishi beads 2 x 3mm Nickel-plated metal round beads 2 x 2.4mm Nickel-plated metal round beads 5 grams approximately 11 degree Toho seed beads Silverlined Sapphire 5 grams approximately 11 degree Toho seed beads Silverlined Aquamarine 5 grams approximately 11 degree Toho seed beads Transparent Rainbow Crystal TOOLS…

MATERIALS 1 x 7 gram packet of PMC3 clay Olive oil spray Decorative cord or your choice of beads or chain TOOLS Rolling pin or short piece of electrical conduit Placemat or coaster with texture 2 x Paddle Pop sticks Paper towel 1 x small diameter drinking straw Non porous work surface – ceramic or glass placemat Hair dryer (optional) Some generic ‘Wet Wipes’ Fireproof tile or pot saucer and vermiculite Small Butane torch Stainless steel wool soap pad Silver polishing cloth Rating STEP ONE Forming Lightly spray your hands, roller and work surface with olive oil. Wipe off any excess with the paper towel. Remove the PMC from its packet and place it on your work surface. Roll a PMC ‘snake’ shape with your fingers. Flatten the PMC ‘snake’…

MATERIALS 2m x 3 macramé nylon cords in three different colours 3m 24 gauge Gold artistic wire 1m strand of textured wool Macramé jewellery findings BEADS Light blend Japanese Toho King seed beads Champagne blend Japanese Toho 11/0 seed beads Blend Czech pressed glass beads TOOLS Scissors Round nose pliers Flat pliers Clipboard Finished length: 60cm multi-strand necklace Rating STEP ONE Preparation Cut the cords as follows: 5 x 100cm fine nylon cord in mixed colours, 100cm of wool. Tie all the cords and wool together at one end using a simple overhand knot, determine finished necklace length by trying it on for size, note this measurement down. Do not cut the cords any shorter. Secure your knotted end onto a clipboard to hold in place. DESIGNER’S NOTES Overhand knots…

MATERIALS 1 x Tibetan Silver toggle Victorian Flower 50cm x 28 gauge Artistic wire Silver 25 x head pins Silver 4m x beading thread Black BEADS 78 x 4mm Ochard Rd bi-cones Gun Metal 73 x 4mm Ochard Rd bi-cones Crystal AB 11 x 6mm Ochard Rd bi-cones Crystal AB 1 x Cubic Zirconia Pendant 5 grams x 8/0 Matsuno seed beads Gun Metal TOOLS Round nose pliers Flat nose pliers Wire cutters Beading needle PVA glue Rating STEP ONE The body of the necklace Right angle weave: Onto 4m of beading thread, thread 1 x bi-cone AB, 1 x seed bead, 1 x bi-cone AB, 1 x seed bead. Continuing in the same direction thread through beads again and tie a double knot with both ends of thread. Leave…

MATERIALS 2 x 4mm gold plated Charlotte ends 2 x 8mm twisted jump rings gold plated 1 x leaf toggle clasp gold plated pewter 2m 44x7 gold Tigertail strand 30 x 2x2mm gold plated crimps BEADS 14 x gold plated large spring beads 14 x 10mm Czech glass pearls Chocolate 8 x 6mm Czech glass pearls Chocolate 4 x 8mm Czech glass crystals Sm Topaz 14 x 6mm Swarovski crystal bi-cones Sm Topaz 24 x 6mm gold plated Heishi rondelles spacer 70 x 4x1mm antique gold pewter daisy spacers TOOLS Chain nose pliers Flat nose pliers Cutters Length of finished piece: 50-55cm Rating STEP ONE Cut four sections of Tigertail 50cm each, crimp all the strands together at approximately 5cm from one end. Thread on 1 x 6mm Heishi brass…

TOOLS Wire cutters Crimp pliers 2 x chain nose pliers or similar STARRY NIGHTS EARRINGS MATERIALS 2 x bronze Mother of Pearl rings (MOP) 10 x white stars 12 x 3mm Gold Plated spacers 40cm x Gold Tigertail 4 x 2mm Gold crimps 2 x 3mm Gold crimp covers 2 x Gold thread protectors 2 x Gold Plated ear hooks STARRY NIGHTS BRACELET MATERIALS 40cm x Tigertail 3 x bronze Mother of Pearl rings (MOP) 7 x white stars 18 x 3mm Gold Plated spacers 2 x thread protectors 2 x 2mm Gold Plated crimps 2 x 3mm Gold Plated crimp covers 1 x toggle clasp DISCO DANCING EARRINGS MATERIALS 40cm Silver Tigertail 2 x 28mm Light Green Mother of Pearl rings (MOP) 2 x 15mm white MOP rings 2…

MATERIALS 95cm of White Tigertail 110cm of White Ostrich Wool 1 x 14mm parrot clasp and tag 18 x silver crimp beads 2 x bead cones 2 x 40mm silver eye pins 2 x 5mm silver jump rings BEADS 7 x 18mm Hollow Glass Beads 20 x 7mm White Button Freshwater Peals 4 x 11mm White Coin Freshwater Pearls 4 x 4mm Clear AB glass cubes 16 x Clear Quartz roundels 2 x 3mm silver round ball beads 12 x silver square spacer beads TOOLS Crimping pliers Round nose pliers Wire cutters Scissors Ruler or tape measure Collapsible eye needle GS Hypo Cement Length of finished piece: 80cm Rating STEP ONE Thread 1 x crimp onto Tigertail. Thread Tigertail through first eye pin then back through the crimp. Secure crimp…

MATERIALS 1 x sterling silver 16 ring 65cm bangle 18 x 0.5 x 50 mm ball end head pins 1 pair Sterling Silver Sheppards BEADS 10 x Lampwork glass beads 8 x Silver Leaf Twist 20 x 15 mm Clear beads 42 x 3mm Swarovski bi-cone beads TOOLS Round nose pliers Flat nose pliers Sharp side cutters Rating STEP ONE Bangle Thread pins with beads as in photograph or to your own design. Use 1 x 3mm bi-cone, 1 x Lampwork bead and 1 x 3mm bi-cone. STEP TWO Wrapping Hold head pin with beads on with the tip of round nose pliers approximately 1.5mm from last bead. Wrap wire around round nose pliers to form crossed circle. Attach drops to the bracelet. (See Basic Instructions on page 118). Design…

MATERIALS 1 x Marcasite watch face 1 x 20cm section of Tigertail 1 x 40cm section of Tigertail 4 x crimps 1 x sterling silver double bail clasp BEADS 7 x Rose quartz double drilled faceted rectangles 18 x Rose quartz 4mm faceted rounds TOOLS Long nose or crimping pliers Cutters Rating STEP ONE Using 40cm section of Tigertail thread through the loop at the top of the watch face so there is an equal amount on each side. Starting with 1 x 4mm faceted round on each strand, thread on 1 x double drilled bead; repeat using total of six double drilled beads, ending with a 4mm faceted round on each strand. STEP TWO Thread 1 x crimp on each strand and attach to one side of the clasp,…

MATERIALS Solder Flux paste Silver for base frame .2 fine stainless steel wire Setting cups Metal sections TOOLS 80 watt soldering iron Fine chisel tip Pine wood Clothes pegs – optional Toothbrush Rating INTRODUCTION TO SOFT SOLDERING Soft soldering is almost always used in fashion jewellery since it is relatively cheap and easy to learn. On the downside you will need to electroplate the articles that you make. This form of soldering cannotbe used on Sterling Silver jewellery. You cannot use a soldering iron on solder designed for sterling silver, as it will not melt. Melting temperatures will vary depending on what solder alloy combination is used. Metals Preferred metals are brass and copper based since they conduct heat very well and electroplate easily. You can also use plated parts,…

MATERIALS 15m Tigertail 12 x bells Crimps Strong round metal hoop 2m ribbon or strong wire BEADS 1.5kg Acrylic bead mixes in six different colours TOOLS Crimping pliers Wire cutters Rating STEP ONE Cut approximately 1 metre of Tigertail, thread 1 x bell to the middle of the Tigertail. Thread both ends of the Tigertail one colour mix of acrylic beads until approximately 10cm from the end. Thread 1 x crimp and flatten with crimping pliers. STEP TWO Repeat Step 1 for a total of 12 pieces, making two strands of each colour mix. STEP THREE Take one beaded strand, separate the two pieces of Tigertail at the top and pass around each side of the metal hoop. Bring the two pieces together and thread 1 x crimp. Pull tight,…

MATERIALS 60cm x .38mm copper red Tigertail 1 x Sterling Silver leaf clasp 4 x crimps beads BEADS 48 x Sterling Silver daisy spacers (4.5mm) 2 x silver barrels 35 x red coral chilli beads 14 x 12mm red coral button beads TOOLS Chain nose pliers Length of finished piece: 46cm Rating STEP ONE Cut one length of Tigertail at least 60cm long. STEP TWO Threading Thread 1 x red coral chilli bead, 1 x daisy spacer, alternate by add 1 x red coral button bead and 1 x daisy spacer until all the beads are used. Design tip: Lay your pattern out on a bead board, then commence threading. STEP THREE To one end of Tigertail add silver barrel bead, 2 x crimps. Thread Tigertail through loop of the…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 1 x 44cm Belcher Chain 1 x 40cm small Trace Chain 1 x 1m S-Lon Size D Beading Thread Silver 1 x 15mm toggle 5 x eye pins 5 x small pendant bails 4 x 4mm thin jump rings 2 x 5mm thick jump rings BEADS 5 x 10mm Orchard Road Flowers Vitrail Light 10-12 x 4mm Czech fire polished rounds Seafoam 12-15 x 4mm Czech Fire Polished rounds Flamingo 8-10 x 4mm Swarovski pearls Powder Rose 8-10 x 4mm Swarovski pearls Light Green 30-40 x Size 8 Matsuno seed beads S/L Amethyst AB 3gms x Size 11 Czech seed beads Lt S/L Amethyst AB TOOLS Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers Cutters Beading needle (size 10) Clear nail polish or beading adhesive Finished length: 46cm EARRINGS MATERIALS…

NECKLACE MATERIALS 4 x 75mm eye pins 2 x 50 mm eye pins 15cm chain 1 x parrot clasp 3 x 6mm thick jump rings 6 x 4mm thick jump rings 50cm of 22 or 24 gauge artistic wire 1 x 50mm head pin BEADS Hand made ceramic pendant with small hole in centre 4 x silver lined barrel beads amethyst 8 x 8mm firepolished beads light sapphire AB 6 x 4mm firepolished beads amethyst AB 8 x metal plastic bi-cone beads 3 x metal beads TOOLS Round nose pliers Flat nose pliers Chain nose pliers Cutters Nylon jaw pliers optional Finished length: 45-50cm EARRINGS MATERIALS 1 pair hoop earrings 1 pair stud earrings 2 x 4mm jump rings BEADS 2 x silver lined short barrel beads 4 x metal…