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Ne et IDEAS OS AML Mecuiole ig\= ale) (elon Get inspired with 5° fabulous stringing designs including: ey al-re) do lei=} Abracelets 14 earrings i 14 design alternatives Psat eye aoa ila sts You can doit! Learn - to make plain and wrapped loops like a pro $55 CIAO INT ba CHALLENGE : Oia 595 | sve ag Noz008 Sumit your favorite class project for our readerchallenge. Get the details on page 122. @ Reader gallery Looking for inspiration? The jewelry designers represented here take basic beadstringing techniques fo an extraordinary level in their expression of individual style. Jamie North Caigary, Alberta, Canada Top- illed kyonite chunks paired with Thai siver pieces give Jamie's ‘necklace an exotic island foal without sacrticing sophistication, srw | woveMmeR 2008 Geri Verble Pocitas New Mexico Gers love of ‘Avican Chiistmeis boas ‘pagan when she worked with the Peace Corps. ‘ese were imported from Ghana and symbolize peace and goodil Hana Kornbluh tinccin Nebraska Hona used Russian jade beads and a golé ‘glazed pendant fo create ‘@ modern piece with an Understated clos sok Share your extaorainary bead-stinaing desians wilh BoodStyle readers, Sand a photo ar JPEG of your work fo Beoritye, PO Bor 1612, Waukesha, WI 53187-1612 or oaltorSbeadiomag.com. wnmrBecesiventag.com 1] @ Bulletin board Our favovite design alternatives Mary Philips teaches Hanging in the balance beading classes with the Las Casas 55+ ‘community in Sarasota, Florida. For inspiration, her students used trina Miech’s lariat design from the March 2008 issue of BoadSiyle. Each student chose a red! jasper of turquoise donut. Other materials came from a shopping trip and their ‘combined bead stashes Of her students, Mary says, “Debbie is very picky about her jewelry, but toking her time pays off Noreen is in love with our bead therapy sessions and ppoys attention fo details, Stephanie's designs are iways of the finest quality, sparing no expense. She loves deep earth tones” Beading calendar Bead Journey Crystal Chic BeadStyle's 2009 calendar Bead Journey showcases Debbi Simon offers 30 Siutes uk-color photos of 12 _pfojeci from BeadDivie Around _ step-by-step jewelry projects ded necklaces, Fach the Wort pis eight new projects. using holx érystal appiations, has clear directions: ‘Simple instructions make this a plus bonus accessory projects, eading guide youl want lo stich as stamping and share: % pages. resin making: 96 pages. Vintage Redux Brenda Schwecer shows you how fo use fun finds and collectibles in DIY jewelry pieces that work with today’s fashions. More than 35 projects show a muttitude of design possibillies; 96 pages. Your letters Color design tools ‘few months ago | started studying Color in oer toimprone my Sesigns. Hove the color whee! fom Ihe July issue. Two ofher cole fools use ore & large box of crayons and a collection of paint samples from the hercware sfore Just helding he crayons con Give me inspiration. and serisbing Gives me on idea of which colors Tnaed more or lse of fo make the ‘cambination work. The point samples halls me decile what values of those colors work best — Lori Boman Grouse, NC Gift certificates {A thoughtful way to remember someone on a special o¢cosion, Kaimbach Publishing Co. git cottiioates are available in $10, $25, and $60 denominations cand are redeemable vic phone, mail, and fax orders. Cover tells the story Forthe July cover survey, | voted for the siuer nugget and turquoise necklooe. Iwas concemed about the cost of those nuggets, so! ‘opened the magazine and looked ‘af he supply Ist. saw that the prices for boatls wer lsed. | also ke that the cover clecrly slated the number Cf projects inside. Il mokes me fool tke tim getting « goed! buy for my money. Via survey Check out what's new ‘on our Web site www.BeadstyleMag.com Subscriber downloads Pinf cul Boador’s Nolobock pages, keep them in.a binder, and have key information at your fingers! Locate bead shops Beadshopindercom isthe utimate resource for ning bead shops ih the United States cnc Conada os ‘well as a-selection of foreign shops. acstyieMog.com 17 @ Looks we love Autumn neutrals 1 Prayer wheel necklace mixes copper and silver (p. 92). 2 Crystals cluster in easy birthstone earrings (0. 26) 3 Chunky cardigan shows a fresh take on plaid. 4 Wear a comfy knee-length corduroy skirt with tights 5 Wire earrings make fast, fashionable holiday gifts, 6 Mixed-metal jump ring bracelet goes with fall's darker hues (visit BeadStyleMag.com). 7 Bright red Mary Janes keep neutrals from looking stodgy. 8 Roomy oversized satchel with an outside pouch keeps stuff organized. 9 Dress up your holiday style with filigree earrings (visit BeadStyleMag.com), = Naomi Fujimoto For more trendspotting + brixnerdesign.com * melissajoymanning.com * rebeccaovermann.com + tresjolie.us Thonks fo Lele, 414 7274855, lolaboutique com, forthe etthing and hanabag shown her. seapeme | NoveMseR 2008 Make filigree earrings to match a vintage look Cp. 68). Details like snaps and | buttons update fall f pavdvobe basics. | Bonus project online! www BeadstyieMagcom 2) @ Birthstones October: Opal These unusual matte opals called for an V unorthodox design. My approach: an eclectic J dusky-hued lariat with grey linen and velvet fo play Up the stones’ earthy colors, — Brenda Schweder Project Tes be a e |] Cut 23:n, (68 cm) piece of Supplies wire, Holding one end down, wrap te wire thy orounc o cell lariat 5. 1.5m) + 10%, Gm) petie VenVevel non | bi orkniting neede Alter youve +3. 20mm opal beads (ie cotd uname’. 414.332.2660, made o coil clmost 2 in, (5 em) Road Treesures, 847918 1066, ruhamas.com) || Jong, remove the coll, Cul the coil sihroclteasuies com) +23 in, (68 om) 22-g0uge haltnard | info five small coils, | ¢ 6-10 emmround beads we | ¢8-12 6-7mmrondelies + diagonal wire cutters | ¢8:12 6mmsivertuve beads bench block or anv | ++ 7-10 4 mm icone erystale + cil bit or knitting neecte with +6 4mmfat spacore a 2-3mmn diometer | #201. 6.1m) 4clywored inen, «hammer isla grey ane charcoal | (Royeiveod, et, 8005261690, Cheek yourlocal beadsorefor | F)Cut Two Sth. (1.5 m) pieoes of ‘oyaivoodtd.com) sumies fermercaessoe, | Zhe towing se gey waved | visi beadshoptindercom. kts linen, charcoal waxed linen, Petite ‘ovallobie fom Brenda Schweder Very Veleet. Center @ coil overall Jewely, brendaschwede.com | six pieces. On a bench block or 2 -/ ami, hammer the coll ‘On each side, over all the shrands, string a coll 4 in (11.4 om) from the previous one. Hammer the coll, Repeat, ‘On one waxed linen strand, Jabout 10 in. (25 cm) from the ‘enc, tie on overhiand knot Basis, . 102). Siring a spacer, « 20mm ‘opal bead. and a spacer. Te an ‘ovethand knot. String a rondelle ‘and tie @ knot 1M in. (3.8 om) from the previous bead. Sting bicone crystal and tie « knot, String another bicone and tie a knot about 1 in, (25 cm) ewery. ‘Starting 9-11 in. (23-28 em) from the other end of the strand, sting beads and tie knots as desired. Starting 9-11 in. (23-28 cm) from the end of each remaining strand, sting beads and tie knots 2s desired. staggering the placement of Beads on each sirand, Tim the stands if desired. Contac’ Brande at Brencla Schecter Jewetty. brendasehweciercom, + Instead of using © hammer. you can tsa eheinnase pers Tovattan me wire col + For easier siinging, twist the fend of your waxed linen coral to make a pointed tip. + Siore your lariat on a wire hanger 80 doesnt get tongled. ‘We have the ol supplies soul sed ro make pero owt And we have FREE online vides claps ech Sou how wwmBeadstvieMag.com 25, @ Birthstones © November: ‘Lopaz Coppery crystals suggest the golden tones ot November's birthstone. Combine different shapes — rounds, coins, and barbells — to make an ‘opulent jewelty set. ~ Glenda Paunonen bracelet + Cut a piece of beading wire (Bosies, p. 102) String @ round crystal, tree modular crystals, a crystal twist bead, and three modular crystals. Repeat until the strand is within in, @.8.0m) of the finished length, }On each end, string crimp bead, @ spacer, ond half of clasp. Check the fit, and ad or remove beads if necessary. Go back through the last few beads strung and tighten the wire, Crimp the crimp bead @Bosics) and trim the excess wire. su pplies bracelet ‘cortings #4 14mm crystal twist beads #2 1mm ental ist beods ¢.21-24 Tl mm meduarensials + 6 11 mmmodulor enystais # 4-5 10 mm round crystals + 4 3-4 mm round spacers #2 3-amm round spacers #2 2ikin, (4 cm hood pins + flexible beading wie, O14 of 018 + pairofearing wires 1+ 2 crimp beacs {s chainnose and rounchose pers + toggie olosp, + diogonol wire cutters + cnainnose or ormping piers + clogonal wire cutters Check your locallbead siore for supplios. Fore nearest store, visit beadshopfindercom, Supplies shown from Crystal Creetons Bead Insitute. beadsgonewildsiore.com. Tip Crystal twist beads (Swaraveld arfcle #5621) are cain-shaped crystals. Modular crystals article 145150) are snaped Ike barbell used crystals in the “erystal copper" shade. @ Birthstones fam co 2 |] Satna On 2 headin, sting P)Open he oop of an caring spacer, a crystal twist bead, wire (Basics). Attach the dangle three modular crystals, and a ‘ond close the loop. Make a spacer. Make a wrapped loop ——second earring to mattch the first. @asies, p. 102). ee = Contact Glenaia ot infoBbeodsgonewic.com or vit (Gystal Creations Bead Insite, ‘beadsgonevileicom TOOL OLV FLO Under an hour Project @ - @B Urban attitude This bracelet features Czech glass beads that are perfect for any city slicker. “Oil drops" on @ black background form a street-smart rainbow, while windows of blue and yellow reflect the sky of a dusky cityscape. Silver bead frames mimic the shape of the beads while cradling AB crystals for a modem look. — Sue Godfrey — Supplies 8:6 10mm Czech gs beads + 59mmetclebocd tomes | | |¢ 8 4mm icone crystals [+ 10-114 mmiwsied iquicsvor Cut a piece of beading wire )Repeat the pattern until the ‘ube beads asics, p. 102). String: saucer strand is within 1 in. (2.5 om) + 13:3 mm saucer spacers spacer Czech glass bead, saucer, of the finished lengih. Substfute | + diagonal wire cuttars| | eslia poate - Bm te | | supplies. o fine necret soo | Visit beadshoptindercom. Supplies shown om Miowest boacs ‘On each end, sing a ctimp 262781670 miduestbeadscom. | Dead, o saucer and hat of ee Y tesp. Check the tt, and oda Sees eie | Contoct Sue at highsirungsueeincom. L 32. seansive | novewsen 208 @ Wirework Pretty in paisley The curvy links of this unusual paisley chain are a perfect place to nestle some sparkling crystals. Simple wire wraps do the job nicely, making this a great project for a novice wireworker. Snip a few extra links for some quick matching earrings. — Rebekah Gough Project Supplies bracelet '¢ 14-16 4-6 mm bicone onystas tcamioen ge fom elon soon doo ne stmaronpatersnan | at aioe es ces = tras ant antes 35-40 in 9-102 on) 25-g0uG0 dleadeot wie abrocelet = Cuba 8th 1a Shing a bicone avysial on + 7-8in,(18-20erpeaieeychoin_| 1 (3-20 em) piace of chain the wit, Wrap the wire oround +* lobster claw clasp | bCuta 2¥-in. (640m) piece —_ the other side of the link three + charinose and roundore prs | of wire. Wrap the wire round times. Tim the excess wire. Use '¢ diagonal wire cutters | one side of a link three times, chainnose pliers fo flatten the | wire against the nk. eonings | ® Repeal sleps 1b and 2a for © limite ieee | ech lnk 012 parsotchoinnose pies | Cuba Dein. (64 en) piece ‘Afioch the chain and a lobster ++ diogonal wie cutters | Oot wire. Mako the frst half of ‘claw clasp fo each loop of | 2 wrapped loop (Basics. p. 102). the bicone unit end complete Check yourlocal bead strefor | String a bicone and mate the the wraps. upples. To ing the nearest | first hatf of a wrapped loop. sHore, vst beadshoptinde:com. | Supolles shown fom Fusion Beals, 2886 781.3550, tusonbeacs. com, earrings + Cut a link of chain. JOpen « jump ring (Basis, Following bracelet steps Ib ‘ond 2a, attach a 6 mm end 4mm bicone crystal. Repeat with a second ink, Tips + To commemorate « birhdoy. substitute tiny gemstones for tne bicone crystals. + To create c personalized gift foramom, use Bicones that represent her kids’ birthdays 1p. 102). Atkach the links anc close the jump ting. Open the laop of on eairing wire (Basics), attach the dangle, and close the loop, Moke a second earring to match the fst. Contact Rebekah through Jennadtusionboads.com. Volume Pricing Made in the USA peacecreek.com ‘Swarovski Pearls Gold-Filled Beads Sterling Silver Wire & Chain Furnace Glass Watch Faces Tools & Supplies Degee Greele Trade Beads 1- 800-735-5562 PET een ‘Swarovski Crystals Freshwater Pearls Bali Silver Seed Beads Czech Glass Stone Beads REE Shipping Coupon: BBSYOO ‘ot: 1408-526.9700 ax: 1-866-508-7003 Tol Free: 866.965.9656 peacecreek@tampabay.rr.com Ere ‘ramBeodsiveMogcom 37 Project @ Beads of change Empowerment by DeZine DeZine is a small factory in South Africa that employs mostly women, many of whom are physically challenged. As supporters of the Black Economic Empowerment Act, DeZine pays fair wages and helps employees leorn Iife skills such as finances, computer literacy, birth control, and disease prevention. In compliance with the act, companies buy producls from other African vendors to ensure economic empowerment in South Africa, One example: these handmade brass and silver components, enameled and coated with antitamish lacquer. See the complete Metalcraft line by DeZine at Antelope Beads (antelopebeads.com).— Jane Konkel Fora longer necklace, use a uma ring to attach chain to ane fend of the neck, eT | NovEMBER 2008 nectioce “Opanslimp, ‘| earings -Citadin ©)On each nd othe fing (Basics. p. 102). bem) piece of wire. Luire, sing a spacer Altach a loop of the Use rouncinose pliers to. and make a plain loop. neckwite ond a hole of bend the wire in halt asics, p. 102), the pendant. Cose the jump ring. Use a jump ring fo attach the other loop and hole. Bie oe oe Eerie coach wamteccsiyettog.com 4] @ Beads of change 6 Proje Nui ‘Open the loop of an ‘earring wite (Basics). Attach the dangle and close the loop. Make o ‘Open a jump ring (Basics) and attach a plain loop. Close the jump ring. Use «jump ting 49 attach a hole of ‘a pendont. Repeat. the frst. second sarting to match +8 5mmjumprings ‘+ 4oxcommenamel ——_ parroteamnng vires pendent, with two holes #2 10mm Jump angs + necksre + chainnose ond round: nose pets. or 2 pairs of cchainnose pliers || necklace 14 in. (26 0m) + chainnose and roune: | | | pot | * aodnalrae ester) | ‘check yourloca boa store for supp. ond tnonoaree sore vat | boadshepinercom Suppies shown rm Anielope Boa | earings #2 25x30mmenamel pendants, wih two es sosararzs | 4 amet pacers eniecpebeccscom | | Seinen ooo | |" hotnerawe | es Le) Ove $00 on ny \Zx BS oe] ‘to-find categor ‘Over 300 FREE Ideas with detailed instructions and sinaple, one lok shopping, aa ORDER TOLL FREE! (80 s SAVEONBEA\ ‘Wo MINIMUM ORGER! coe BUY DIRECT & SAVE! © () @ 0) 984 bs.COM FREE shipping on orders over *20, only #2 for ‘smaller orders, ee | Providing exceptional wi produets and customer erey | service for more thaw 10 ogy “| years. With your next order, se coupon FS992 for FREE Beads! Come see all we raverootteryorat (Gy eebeads.com eR 2008 v A square ganstone fenbaauonng pep of el Off-center accent Customize a necklace for a one-of-a-kind friend by Lindsay Hastings Whether you start with a strand of gemstone chips or opt for more substantial nuggets, a single contrasting bead perfects this offpeat design. Make called bicone units in jhe same shade as your gemstones, or mix several bicone colors for added sparkle. A sister who gardens will appreciate @ silver flower pendant, or for a beachcombing buddy, choose ] @ massive Hill Tribe shell to anchor this unconventional necklace. | Noveaen 2008 (Supplies — necklace (gold shell pencant 16 n./41 cm: siver flower pendant 21 in./53 cm) ‘+ 60 mm Hil Toe penctant {alver flower, Shione, shiane om: vermeil shell The Bead {Go08 On, 866.861 232. beacgceton.com) + 20-26 mm accent beod + 6s. (1 om) strand 8-12 mm ‘gemstone chips (Alghan ‘bo! Arts, 847.602.6661, cofghantabalorts.com) + 18-21 4mm bicone onystals + 2.4mm spacers (eptionaly + 36in. (1 em) 24-gauge hat hard wie ‘¢ 61. (5 cm) 20.gauge haithare ‘wire (ptiono) 2 44mm jump rings + 2ctimpbeads + 2.Wire Guardians # toggle ce nookeandt-eye clasp ¢ chainnase ond roundnose pliers + diagonal wire cuters ‘+ crimping pliers (eptional) ‘Cheek your local bead store for suppies. To find the nearest sor. Vist beadsnoptindercom. \ + flexible beaaing wie, 018 or 019 | =< a (Guia Zin. (6 om) piece of 24-gauge wire. Make a coil ‘on one end, String @ bicone and make a wrapped loop Basics, 1p, 102). Make 18 bicone units 2 Fora died pencant without o pall, cut a 6-in, (15 em) piece (of 20-gouge wire, Make «coil on ‘one endl. String a penciant andl | abicone. Make a wrapped loop. Cut o piece of beading wire / (Basics). Center the pendant. 66Too much emphasis is put on symmetry.99 Tip Before you begin, cut 18 to 20 2an, (om) pieces of wire and make a call on one end af each. Then sring the bicones ond make Blain loops on each. }Open a jump ring (Basics) ancl {attach four or five bicone units. Close the jump ring. Make four Jump ting units. - cme te ‘On one end, string Vin, (2.5 cm) of chips, two jump fing units, an accent bead, and two jump ring units vobeoestyleMageom AS Bicones in topar satin {and Pacific opal reiect the colors of the aecent bead and gemstones. ‘On each end, string chios until On each end, siring a spacer ine strond is within 1 in. @26em) Olor bicone, a crimp bead, o of the finished length, Wire Guardian, and half of a clasp, ‘Check the fll, and add or remove beads it necessary. Go back ‘through the last few beads strung ‘and tighten the wire. Crimp the crimp bead (Basies) and trim the excess wiro. € { sve | Novewsen 2008 Lindsay Hastings Uipcsoys desi aces, “Anos vork noe umber, expesialy fires ond Wes" Contact erat phoning ‘desgnssyctioo.com. Sparkle and y Cut a 22:n, (66 om) piece of PX beading wire and string 16 in, Gl_cm) of coin beads and Le) 3.and 4 mm bicones. Include G lent bead slightly off-center. Altach each endl to « textured chain end with erimp beads, Cut a 174n, @3 om) piece of ‘cable chain. Use jump rings @asics) fo attach each end 1o.a textured chain end Cut a 274i. 69 em) ploce ‘of beading wire and sting 21 in, (63 om) of rice beads ‘and 4 mm bicones. Use cofimp beads fo cttach each end to a textured chain end, necklace: Cut an Bin, (20 em) ‘and a 14-In. (86 on) piece of textured choir, canon CY) beading wire and string ra covetser 2008 Ese eae oF teattachrat () of a clasp and each textured chain ena, Touches of color bring dark tones to life by Cathy Jakicic Autumn's my favorite time of year because | love the rich jewel tones Y and the deep, mysterious colors that Y) come with the season. Whether it’s ~ fall fashions, folling leaves, or longer nights, the colors feel elegant and exciting to me. This necklace-and-eartings set, strung with blue goldstone, mosaic Venetian beads, and black chain, combines everything | love about the season wmBecdsiyieMan.com A ‘earrings On a heed pin, string a bicone constal o Venetian lent ead, and 1G cole Dood. Moke a plain Joop (basics, . 102) pen he oop O ones on cttach o textured link. Close the oop, Atteich the dangle to the oop of an carting. Moke @ second earring to mach the fist Tips + Make sure the Venetian beods (nthe shorles! and long strands are positioned on ‘opposite sides of ihe necklace for balance. + Remember yourself during the aitt-giving season. To set a good ‘example. Il be keeping this set for myselt lI make a spare pai ‘of earrings to give awow. = | Novemser 2ana Cathy Jakicic City i coc wlio the ating season Fox Dec ehetaeyc60so ‘fans on her bho Septemio’ 18 sh vl how aller snepping one bets anisaMng Yeaiyy ona ‘leona Novemear ara Dacombar ‘oting homemade pis incicing Jetyana wmencatl— ana eating 29 finds of cools When se nt a et Santo’ were a reme, ye con reach par ot eotx@beadtyemagcon (cemodies post the ectlors Beg! Beousiyetoa.com 66] love the colors in the Venetian beads. They can be carnival or cathedral, depending on my mood.99 PE ee Supplies necklace 18-27 in, 46-69 om) + 322mm Venetian disk beads + 34mm Venetion enilbecds 2 en. @0em) stancs 12 mm ‘coir-shoped gemstones 2 Bin. (20. stronals 12 mm tioe-shoped gemstones + 49-88 4 mm dicone onto’, 38-40 color A. 14-18 color B 1+ 18-24 3mm bicone erystols, color Nlexble beading wie, 014 o 15 ++ 2ain. @1 om) textured cable chai, 17 me tinks + 17in, @3.om) coble chain, 7 mm links + 4 5-6mm ump tings + 6 crimp beads + toggie closp + chainnose ond oundnose piers, 02 poirs ofchainnose plots + dlogonel wire cutters earings '¢ 2 ld mm Venetian lentil beacis + 2 12mmconshopea gemstones ‘+ 2 4mmbicone cxystols + 2 inks textured cable chon, Vm inks + 22in. Gon head pins | + poi of caring wes “¢ chainnose and roundnose pars + diagonal wre cutters Check your local bead store for suppl. To tin the nearest store, vst beadshoptincexcom. YYonelian beads trom Bella Yenelion Beads, 620.308.8232, || Bollovenetianbeads.com, chain fond clase rom AD Adornments, ‘adadomments.com: gemstones | trom Dotota stones, 866.8711990. akotastones.com. Kae da | 7; Give the power of Anecklace reminds us of life's lessons and loops by Miriam Fuld This neckloce may take some time to make; just ‘ake it one loop at a ime. Use Technique. . 54, as your guide, NoveaeR 2008 or The pink ribbon is wom to raise awareness about breast cancer. Make a pink-ribbon necklace with a custom-made cameo as a special tribute fo the cause. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, this necklace would make a wondertul gift to honor a survivor or as a remembrance of someone lost to the disease, Whether or not you stick with pink, this necklace is a great way to think through your plain loops, | CHF | Ome | ‘On on eye pin, string two bicone crystals and make a plain loop (ee Technique, p. 54). JGiue a cameo to @ bezel setting. Open a 4 mm jump fing (Bases) and attach the bezel {and the bicone unit. Close tne jump ring, ‘On an eye pin, sing a bead Jand make a plain loop. Make 90 to 100 bead units eye Use 4 mm jump tings 10 Fonnect a bead unit fo each loop of the bicone unit. On each fend, use jump sings fo attach bead units until the strand Is 12-16 in, (20-41 err) long. ‘Cut wa 18-24. (46-61 om) pieces of rlboon. String one end ofc ribbon through a 9 mm jump ring, Using a needle and ‘thread, sew the end of the ribbon to the back of the ribbon, forming ‘a loop. Repeat on the olher endl. aes Use jump rings fo connect bead units fo make three more 10-14‘in, (25-36 om) strands. Tips Choose a plein loop over a ‘wrapped loop when: + You use 22-gauge or thicker You ure lightweight beads. + You need fo connect multiple bead units EO) Caen Conners eet con the other end. If necessary, Use additional 4 mm jump rings to adjust the length of each strand, It desired, twist the three short strands fogether before attaching, wrwuBeodstveMag.com § mati ( Supplies | necktace 241. (6 em) | Mommeamso | Saommere|eting | Se bin. tony srenes 4-10 mm ood. asorac shoves + 24 mmbicone estos 84th (1.277) ban + 91-101 Vein, 88 om) eve pine +29 mm iumorngs $ 90-100 4 mm jumpngs + cnainnote ard ouncinove pos $ ciagonal wre cues {sewing neecie and thieod * Super New Give Pee a eer Sone || Check your local bead store for | suppl. To find the nearest store, vst beadshoptindercom, Cameo ‘and berel trom Jowolen Findings. 831.435.0194, jewelsnfindings.com, Glue from Rings & Things. 800,366.2166, ringestings com. hee Miriam Fuld Miso tues about 19 ‘mines om Jersctom Infos isos! Sho eo Shien mony cred matron, Tochnique: se loves mating jweiy Shes Making a plain loop Withee 1 hw h(a) abo he Pane occ se often er ce a ‘ebeaa et astern Seen ° 2 Grob the wie's ip with rouncinose plas. o Rol he wite to form a haf cicla, Release the wie, 3 Roposton the sls n the loop ond continue ling. forming a centered cite ‘abot the S203, (€)) Aine tnsrec ose savgodicod Ccontae! Mam or fsénetuon oe 6People in Israel are daring in terms of style. We wear bright mismatched colors and really long earrings99 ) ae Thanks a h a fF U | IC Pearl “grapes” make b bountiful earrings oO . by Camilla Jorgensen Se tips on plain loops. I designed these earrings 7 Gna decoralive head pin, a3 a gift for sommelier shing a pearl and make a and Monirealer Carola. Bin mab Gace. p: 102). Moke 21 t0 27 peat units. Price. Her lovely personality and passion 7 Senin for wine and food were i Reece the inspiration. Change prea es the ‘vintage and pe number of beads to ° personalize these lush earrings for gift giving, Cat ein Goer) peo of chain, Open the loop of o peor ae ae Unit Gasiesyand attach en end ; ) nk of he chain. Close tne loop. Supplies | Attach two pecrl units to the next | ink. Repeat, altemating one and | 442-54 s-emmbutton pears | two units per link, leaving about |S seem cable chain 1mm | lein. (13 om) of the chain open | hows | ot he top | «42-54 in @5em decorine | | head pins | 624mm enemas | | nse ico $ ehcinnose ond oundnose ples | # diogenal ware cutters | | ‘Check yourlocel bec store for supplies. To fin the nearest store, vis Beodshopindercom. Supplies shown irom Fre Mountain Gems ‘Open a jump ring @asios). ‘end Boadé, 800.355.7137 =| /Attach the dangle and an fremounteingems.com earring post. Close the jump ring. ‘Make seoond earring to match Ahe first. Ne wna seocstyieMag.com 55 Ovals and hexagons pair handsomely by Monica Lueder FOCUS ON PLAIN LOOPS O This necklace is a great way fo practice making simple plain foops. | used 18 mm oval beads and 13 mm hexagons, but just about any similarly sized combination will yield attractive results. Use large-tink chain that gives the becids room fo move, ‘Ona head pin, string an oval bead, a spacer, anc a ‘bugle bead, Make a plain joop asics, p. 102). Make 23 10 29 ovalbead units and 22 10 28 hexagon-bead units. : a Supplies | necklace 1614 in. (41.9 em) bsnl rnd 18mm oval boo «Yin 2 om rand 18mm heragon beads 4+ 48-07 6mm bugle beads + 45-87 4 nmspocers 215-7 8-43 om) chain, 10 mm inks 4+ 48-87 2, Gem) head pine + Srmiune ina + beter dow ctoep $ enecinrose ond euncrone plan * dogonalwee cutee ‘Check your local beod ste for ‘supplies. 10nd the neorost store, Wit beodshoptindercor | Yaad Bleed Monica Lueder ‘hen ona te Began smeaung jewelry he ‘wontad te spacrze ‘ne pater sa ‘eaoy sna anorse oxy See Monica's Uintagesnspsed project an p. 8. (Corfac! Moni of massgraivuncom. D020 S050e Decide how long you want your necklace to be and cut {@ piece of chain to that length, Open the loop of an ovat-beod Unit Basics) anc attach it fo the ccpnter ink. Close the leap. On ‘each side, attach altemating hexagon and oval-bead units Design alternct ei Eee Tip you use 12 mm or smaller ‘gemstones. Vern. (3.8 om) head pins should be long enough. oe rene ‘Check the fil, ond iim chain {rom each end if necessary. ‘On one end, open a jump ring @osics) and attach « lobster claw clasp. Close the jump ring. = 66My style chenes all the time. I get excited about the smallest details.99 wnBoadstyleviog.com 7 A favorite story inspires an autumn necklace by Melissa Leo As a child, Y loved The = ; Halloween Tree eee by Ray Bradbury. The tree in the book is covered with jacko“Janteins, and my original concept for the pendant included a cut-out area in the circle where | could dangle a ceramic jack-o-lantern bead. Here’s the pendant I prefer; | ended up liking the design without the cutout better. Nothing evokes Halloween for me more than the image of a bare tree against the sky.99 asics. p. 102), Attach a pendant and close the jump ring. 12k 2 piece of beading wie (Basics). Center the pendant, On each end, siting three bicone crystals ‘On each endl string: & mm Jaccent bead. 12 mm bead, & mm crystal, 12 mm, 8 mm crystal 12mm, 8 mm crystal, 12 mm, 8mm ‘accent bead. bicone, r Supplies necklace 18in. (46 om) ++ 40-48 mm round pendant (molscoec.atsycom) + 812mmbeade + 68mm Crsch fre-poished round orystls ‘¢ 48 mm round accent beds + 36-42 6mm Czech fie-polished round erystols + 84 mm icone eryetots 1+ 28 seed beads + flaxble beading wire, O14 or O15 +67 mmjump ring ++ 2erimp beads ++ toggle clasp, ‘+ choinnoss ond rouncnose pliers, 2 pairs of chainnose pliers ++ diagonal wire cutters ‘+ ciimping pies (optional) eortings '¢ 212mm Grech fre-polshed round erystols + 2ammround evystals + 28 mmcrysia rondolies +# 22in. (6bem) decorative head pins ++ parr of earing wires '¢-chainnose ond rouncincee piles: ‘diagonal wire cutters ‘Check your locel bead store for supplies. To fin the nearest store, vst beacshoptindercom. wwnusleadsileMag.com 63 [On each end, string 6 mm crystals until the strand is within Vin. @.5 cm) of the finished length. ‘earrings + Ona decorative head pin, sting a 12. mm cerystal, an 8 mm crystal, and on 8 mm rondelle, Moke a wrapped loop (Basics, p. 102). aj Novewser 2008 cADSTVLE fell uaTelN ic ‘On each end, string a erimp Joecd, on 8" seed bead, ond half of a clasp. Check the ft, ond ‘add or remove beats if necessary. Go back through the last few beads strung and tighten the wire, Crimp the crimp bead (Basics) and frim the excess wire. )Opan the loop of an earring wire (Basics). Attach the cangle and close the loop. Mate a second earring fo match the frst. Melissa Lee Mosse 3 an telietsa! a property ower by i ‘rani, bu er pesesston ef ne te Ea fine fr aeave hobbies ‘hos curently ston ‘ham with heron and she storied Iamoworing and working ith meta clay os a way fe cane cut ine orhesel ater he mento bod. is fod ‘te asigning jewaty Cont tans Substituting the A & extender for & the clasp. Cut a 18-17-in, 8-43 om) piece of chain. Atacha briolette unit 0 the conter fink. Complete the wraps. Cutan Oneoch side, ottach ©.4 om) piece spacer units and ol wire. Sting briolette units os abrolte. shown, competing he Makeaset ‘wraps 05 you go. of reps above the bead G@osieg, Make the frst hal of a wrapped toon, Mote three briolette rite in one color andl {wo in a second, color. earrings ‘Open a loop of ‘Open the loop, Cura Hin. the crystal unit ‘of an earring 25cm) @asics) and wire. Attach) Arrange the piece of wire. attach o filigree the dangle ond ‘components Make a plain ‘component, cose the loop, onafiat loop (Basics. Close the loop, Moke a second surface belore p.102) on one Attach a ‘earring to match attaching them. fend, Sting a different the fst. = spacer, a component to ‘crystal. ang the remaining spacer, Make loop. ‘plain loop, aosTv | novEMsE 2008 — Supplies ftigree necklace 381m. (97 om) | + 7-9 mm teariop bead | | ‘+ 10.20-25mmilgyee components, wire | intwo styles + hin, Aer Z-gaugehalthaid + § Nin. (Bem) head pins '¢ 26-34 in. (66-86 em) long-ond- shotHink chain 6 2émmjume rings 1¢ 213-4mmjump tings ‘¢ lobster clow clasp «© chainnose and rouncnose piles + diagonal wire cutters crystal necklace 38 in. (97 em) 8.6 mm round onso's ‘6-144 mm round crystals or gomsiones ‘¢ dmmspocor 16 IMin. @4 5.6m 24-gouge halt hard wi '¢ 26-94 in, (@6-86cm) barandsiink Check your loco! bead store for chain + 1vsin, (8.em) head pin + 46mm jump tings + lobster claw clasp ‘ chainnose ond rounchnose pliers + Glogonol wire cutters briolette necklace 15.4in, @94em + 57-9 mmbilcieites ee Rupa Balachandar pes ves in Fremont Cou She ince many other beadsane Componers en er rors fo cio one Hors ong. Covtost her ef ianjpab.com crv rupab com. 66Instead of alternating components, try using different types of chain in the filigree necklace 99 1+ 5 Ammstordust spacers | + 13in, @3 om) 26 gauge halthard 1$.17-19n, 43-48 en) fancy chain + 26mm jump ings + lobstor claw clasp ++ chainnose ane rounchnose plios + agonal wie cutters earings 4 Zemmrounc ents + 43 mm soacers + 420-25 mmligtes components, in two eyes + Zin, Gem) 24-gauge holtherd + pair of earring wires ‘+ chainnose and rouncnose plies + diagonal wire cutters supplles, To find me nearest sxe, vs beadsnoptindercom. Supplies for the gold necklaces ftom Rupa. Designs, upcb.com. siver chain ‘ond spacers trom Amichara Gems ‘one! Mineral, 8474798204, ‘orichara.com.Siver components ‘om Nine Designs, 800.386.6462, rinadesians.com. Tip The rose components in the silver necklace are cotually chars. femovas the manufecturer’s jump tings bolore | atiacned them to my chain segments. Peete Seely wnnuseoasivemeg.com 75 a “beads make the carnelian pendant pot Earth-tone ense Acarnelian pendant invites a warm palette "i Le bg Supplies necklace 15% in. (29.4 om) by Sara Strauss G Sanco rn copied oh ‘ dant The starting point for my design was stot em stond 1-13 am the color and shape of the pendent. | rosettes (Id suggest choosing the pendant first) | liked how |: oa eee Seca the moss agate briolettes match the shape of the i asccia nace 1 pendant and the creamy aragonite beads soften + 124164 mm bicone enstols 4 fextble beading we, O14 or 015 the overall look. | used a few leftover beads, including | Sb pemiogame Chet red aventurine, to make matching earrings. hore wire + 2eiimp beads + toggle csp + efainnote anc ouncinat prs + ciogoncl wie cutters + eximping pis (ptionad ‘sarings + 211-13 mm brclettes + 2 &mmtacsted round beads + 2dmmround beads + 20in, @5.0m) 2e-gouge hate hord wie + par of ecing wees + chaionote ond -ouncnote pliers [ pestiicg,, Sut asin, 760m) Out a piece of beading wie * diagonal ite euttore Piece of 24-gauge wie. sting — & (Eosics). Center the penciant aipencant ond make a set of On each end. sing a color A Check your fecal bec store for wraps above it Basics. p. 102). round bead, a bicone crystal Supplies. To fn he neares store, Make a wiapped icop (Basies) and a color B round seas ‘ist bocdshopindsrcom. perpendicular fo the pendont. 66] prefer silver to gold, and in general I love bright colors, which are more fun to work with99 wmeseoasivieag.com 77 Sara Strauss “ora ones brian colors Sipe he = Gemprraton of San om icc serouces iva Salerge sorenrart Fare aele heckoce note ot foefwe montis woul ony erores. ‘On each end, sting wo 11-13 ‘On each end, string a crimp os urna yee ernorolote acoer Cound Ahead and hal ofa cos. see ee darn totes mB.” Check the, and add or remove fiche Hel manent bd Repeat until the strand is within beads if necessary. Go back can be cite = ree pe ei craeectche ) TOES Ne ghediongth. though fe ostfew beacs stung Stee" coe aw ono and tighten the wire, Crimp the crimp bead (Besies) and trim the excess wire. of 5 & ? x exmayousen Cae onan asain # Ciao ne-gauge wit. Shing wre. Make a plain loop oni mm bilette and make (Basics) on one end, String a Stato! wrops above asics. 4am bead and make o plain oto, Molo a wrapped loop ‘loop perpenciculor tothe fist Seosice perpendicular othe ‘Woop. Make a second bead un ign alten prolate. substuting @ 6 mm bead with the lain loops paralle fo each other eee wi it gioen, pink > coe ;Opan each pap Based) ofthe /| Open the oop ofan earng J mnn-bead unit. Attach the rwire and ftach the dangle. oop of fhe briolette unit and.one Close the loop, Make a second oop of the 4 minrbead unit. Close earring to match the fist. the loops. Become a wrapped-loop expert o FOCUS ON WRAPPED LOOPS Create a chain with tiny loops and gemstones by Salena Safranski You'll have more than a beauliful, delicate necklace-and-earrings set when you finish this project. You'll have mastered the wrapped loop once Q and for all. There's no mystery fo the professional-looking wrapped loop, It just takes a little patience and a lot of practice. This project supplies the practice; you have to bring the patience yourself. Supplies OO ONO. ca} cers ++ 254mm round gemstone beads | ‘+ 242mm ound gemstone beads | saa aA one (Py cH a ein ea Sat 10% 2m) 24.Gouge halt. piece of wire, Make the fst halt of wie, Make a wiapped | hare wie of a wrapped loop (Gee Technique, loop. Siring a 2mm bead. Make ++ lobster claw clasp and soldered! p82). Sting 4mm beod. Make «i wrapped loop. Moke 24 | jump ting the first half of a wiapped loop. 2.mm-beadl units + cnainnose and roundnase piers Make 25 4 mm-beod units. For + dlogonal wire cutters small loops in proportion te the tiny gamnsiones, use the tip of your earrings roundnose pliers. '¢ 8 mm round gemstone beads ‘¢ 62mm round gemstone beads '¢ 31, (GI em) 24-gouge hattnare ‘ve 1+ poirotecrnng wires ‘¢ ohainnose and roundnose plots ++ dlogonal wire cutters eGo | Pe @aeD Allach @ 4 mvbead unitand | Check the ff, and add or ‘0. 2mm-bead unit, Continue remove bead uniis if necessary. atteching 4 mm- nd 2mm-bead On one and, attach a lobster claw | 414.77.8360, knoljusibeads com, Units. completing the wraps os you clasp to the loop. Complete the ‘and Eolectioa, 262.649.0910. go, unti the strand is within % in, wraps. Repeat on the other end, |S (.3 om) of the finished longth. End substituting a solciered jump ring with a4 mm-bead unit and leave for the clasp. tne end loop unwrapped, supplos To find the nearest scr, vist beadshopfindercom. Supplce | | | check your local bead store for | shown fom Knot Just Beads, \ werteodshienteg.com 81 earings Following neckiace 2 stope 1 fe 8, make four 4 mm- A bbead units ond three 2 mrebead fa Units, Attach the ead units and Complete the wrops as you go, 5 Tips Use he outer natch of your exmping pliers o smooth the protruding ends of wrapped Toop Choose « wrapped loop over a plain loop when: ‘pen he oop ofan waxing + You want exe teourily for wire (Basics, p. 102). tach Your loops bath ends of the dangle, Close yea er feo mere neo the loop. Make a second earring | Your desion. fo match the fst. Salena Sofranski Soinnr so feonniog eee tetera aca ait during ¢ Sludertin Mivoules Ue Sho termesn mate Ses ite wend ‘ire buole periment ‘taki Pung Co. She eerie ‘ea Lea Hos (row om atic Boodapurton mapaeing) with oaching Tey 9 mate wronperlonps. Coact Sniang at rlena sofearsenra oom ee Techniqu: Making a wrapped loop 1 Make

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