Indice dei contenuti per June 2019 in Bead&Button

Be sure to visit FacetJewelry.com for projects, videos, blogs, galleries, design challenges, and special content just for Bead&Button subscribers! Want to learn more about Adrienne Gaskell? Check out her five-part series on Facet chronicling a Big Kumihimo Adventure that she took in 2016! Our new columnist, Renée Newman, is the author of several books on gems! Visit Facet for a roundup of her titles and an interview with Renée herself. JUNE What do moonstone, alexandrite, and pearls have in common? They have all been designated as birthstones for the month of June! Search for “birthstone” on Facet for articles about the properties (and mystical lore) of these stones, and the birthstones for the other eleven months of the year as well. Visit Bead&Button online at FacetJewelry.com…

PRODUCTS Purchase the following beads and findings at your favorite local or online bead shop, unless stated otherwise. BEADS Shelly Shell 2-hole Czech beads will have you feeling beachy keen. They measure 8 mm and come in 12 natural and fanciful colors. Ginko 2-hole beads by Matubo are inspired by the natural curves of the ginkgo leaf. They are 7.5 mm and fit together perfectly side by side. Check out Beadsmith’s Paisley Duo bead patterns. Black-and-white designs in seven pattern options will inspire your imagination. Enjoy the ups and downs of Chevron Duo beads by Beadsmith. These 2-hole zig-zags measure 10 x 4 mm and can be used similarly to the AVA bead, with a slightly less dramatic V-shape. Relish in the ethereal shimmer of Bon Beads celestial glass bead…

BEAD STITCHING HANDBOOK From the editors of Bead&Button magazine Carry this handy-dandy reference wherever you go. This helpful compendium of stitches includes instructions for various forms of peyote, herringbone, right-angle weave, square stitch, chenille stitch, loomwork, bead embroidery, and much more. Also includes a guide to threads, beads, and tools, in addition to 15+ projects showcasing the stitches. 978-1627005531 Kalmbach Media JewelryAndBeadingStore.com MARGARETENSPITZE DESIGNS FOR JEWELRY: NATURAL FORMS IN MACRAME By Joan R. Babcock Discover the art of margaretenspitze macramé with this first-ever English guide to the craft. Author Joan R. Babcock shows you how to create lacy flowers, bugs, butterflies, and even a swan. With only a short introduction, basics, and guide to abbreviations, you’ll dive right into the 13 colorful projects. Plenty of step-by-step photographs help with project construction. 978-0977305247…

bead weaving materials rectangle tile bracelet 6¾ in. (17.1 cm) • 5 16 x 12 mm vintage reproduction two-hole floral tile beads (peach), Eclectica (262) 641-0910 • 24 6 x 5 mm Nib-bit beads (luster opaque rose/gold topaz) • 4 4 mm pearls (Swarovski, cream) • 24 2 x 4 mm MiniDuo beads (luster opaque green) • 1 g 110 Demi beads (Toho 221, bronze) • 1 g 110 cylinder beads (Miyuki Delica DB380, matte metallic khaki iris) • 1 g 150 seed beads (Toho 457, gold luster green tea) • 1 2-strand tube clasp (antique brass) • Fireline, 6 lb. test • beading needles, #11 Find info for the alternate colorway at FacetJewelry.com/resourceguide Find basics online: FacetJewelry.com/basics • ending and adding thread bead substitution You can substitute glass carrier…

Gather a pile of glistening beads in front of most designers, and they will create beautiful jewelry. Put the same beads in front of other inventive people, and they’ll think: “I’m going to cover a naked mole rat with these!” For 25 years, our Bead&Button staff has been amazed and humbled by the creative spirit that drives our readers and contributors. Over the years, hundreds of talented individuals have shared their treasures: many exquisite, some innovative, and a few head-scratchers. We hope you are inspired and moved by a sampling of these beaded wonders! “Beaded rocks” by Sheri Sullivan August 1999 “I hope to relay to the viewer the contradiction of solid and fragile, animate and inanimate, life and death, and consciousness and mystery.” “Classic Beatles” by Peggy Dembicer February…

bead weaving / square stitch materials green pendant 2 in. (5 cm) • 1 18 mm rivoli (crystal iridescent green) • 20 5 x 16 mm (large) dagger beads (etched full vitrail) • 70 3 x 10 mm (small) dagger beads (milky turquoise copper picasso) • 10 6 mm DiscDuo beads (crystal vitrail full) • 10 6 mm two-hole lentil beads (CzechMates, poppy seed pacifica) • 30 2.5 x 5 mm SuperDuo beads (charcoal pearl) • 10 4 mm glass pearls (gray) • 20 4 mm bicone crystals (black diamond); or substitute 4 mm pearls • 1 g 110 seed beads (Miyuki 2002, matte metallic silver gray) • 1 g 110 Demi beads (Toho 505, higher metallic dragonfly) • Fireline, 8 lb. test • beading needles, #11 Find info for…

1. Eligibility. The Bead&Button 25th Anniversary Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open to residents of the United States and Canada (except Quebec and Rhode Island) only, who are age 18 years or older and have reached the age of majority in their state/province of residency at the time of entry. Employees (and their dependents and immediate household members) of Kalmbach Media Co., (“Sponsor”), and of Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, Inc., Shipwreck Beads, Goody Beads, Monsterslayer, their advertising and promotional agencies, and sponsoring companies are not eligible to participate. Void in Quebec and Rhode Island where prohibited by law. Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws. 2. Sweepstakes Period. The Sweepstakes begins on December 22, 2018 at 12:00:00 a.m. Central Time, and all entries must be transmitted…

A quality mark is a set of numbers, letters, or symbols stamped on metal to indicate its type and content. For example, “925” means silver with a fineness of 925 parts per thousand. Karat and fineness marks are quality marks. A trademark indicates the manufacturer, importer or seller of an item (whoever stands behind its quality mark). In the United States, trademarks must be registered with the Patent and Trademark Office, and trademarked items must have a quality mark. A hallmark is a guarantee of precious metal quality by official independent testing that includes the maker’s mark, assay office mark, and metal type and purity. The term refers to the Goldsmith’s Hall in London, which has overseen the marking of silver in England since 1339.…

CLASSES To run your Class Directory ad, call Dina Johnston at 888-558-1544 ext. 523 for more information. SOCIETIES To run your Society Directory ad, call 888-558-1544 ext. 440 for more information. Say you saw their Society ad in Bead&Button. ADVERTISE HERE To advertise in the Bead&Button Class Directory, please call 888-558-1544. Contact Dina Johnston ext. 523 for more information about this great advertising opportunity. www.BeadAndButton.com BALTIMORE BEAD SOCIETY Monthly program on 2nd Tuesday (Sept - June) at the Howard County Community Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21043 from 6:15 to 9:30pm. Monthly workshops, classes and special events. www.baltimorebead.org info@baltimorebead.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter CONNECTICUT BEAD SOCIETY Every September - Vendor Bead Show - Contact Us www.CTBEADSOCIETY.ORG Meeting: 2nd Sunday of Month…

bead weaving materials blue bracelet 63/4 in. (17.1 cm) • 20 5 x 8 mm right ZoliDuo beads (alabaster pastel petrol) • 20 5 x 8 mm left ZoliDuo beads (alabaster pastel petrol) • glass pearls (Czech) - 20 6 mm (white) - 18 4 mm (aqua gray) • 4 g 3.8 mm O-beads (alabaster pastel petrol) • 39 3 mm bicone crystals (Swarovski, crystal CAL) • 3 g 110 seed beads (Toho 31, silverlined rosaline) • 1 magnetic ball clasp • Fireline, 6 lb. test • beading needles, #12 Find info for the alternate colorway at FacetJewelry.com/resourceguide Find basics online: FacetJewelry.com/basics • ending and adding thread How to pick up ZoliDuo beads: With the rounded side of the bead facing up, pick up each bead from the inside edge…

cinch stitch materials blue/silver necklace 19 in. (48 cm) • 35 4 mm bicone crystals (Swarovski, indian sapphire AB) • 190 3 mm bicone crystals (Swarovski, metallic blue 2X) • 9 g 110 seed beads (Miyuki 305, montana blue gold luster) • 15 g 150 seed beads (Miyuki 961, bright sterling plated) • 1 magnetic clasp • Fireline, 6 lb. test • beading needles, #12 Find info for the alternate colorway at FacetJewelry.com/resourceguide Find basics online: FacetJewelry.com/basics • attaching a stop bead • ending and adding thread • square knot ROPE 1) On a comfortable length of thread, attach a stop bead, leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail. 2) Pick up a repeating pattern of an 110 seed bead and a 150 seed bead four times. Sew through all the…

peyote stitch / cutting metal 25 YEARS materials teal/silver earrings 2½ in. (6.4 cm) • 2 10 mm round cubic zirconia (CZ) stones (alexandrite; cynthiarutledge.net) • 4 110 seed beads (Miyuki 194, palladium plated) • 2 g 110 cylinder beads (Miyuki Delica DB0038, palladium plated) • 150 seed beads - 3 g color A (Miyuki 194, palladium plated) - 1 g color B (Miyuki 1983, 24k dark yellow gold) • 1 2 x 5-in. (5 x 12.5 cm) sheet 36-gauge patina copper sheet, azul color (lillypillydesigns.com) • 1 pair of ear wires (cynthiarutledge.net) • 1 sheet heavy-duty template plastic (createforless.com) • 10 in. (25 cm) (1⁄2 in./1.3 cm wide) double-sided Terrifically Tacky Tape (cynthiarutledge.net) • nylon beading thread, size D • beading needles, #12 • microcrystalline beading wax • thread…

Why do Ellen Solomons’ beaded art works have so much personality? They get it naturally from the artist herself. Solomons, a popular teacher at the Bead&Button Show (among many other venues) and a perennial BeadDreams favorite, creates beaded dolls and vessels that are an amazing blend of creativity and precision. Every one of her dolls is the child of a perfect left- and right-brain marriage. While each tiny detail exhibits an impish creativity, they also are a testament to fine craftsmanship. Now a Floridian, Solomons was a “Connecticut Yankee” until her late 40s when she and her husband, Walter, moved to their current home in Sarasota. Back in Connecticut, as the youngest of 13 grandchildren, she raided her grandfather’s flower garden daily, picking prize petals to make costumes for her…

bead weaving materials white/topaz bracelet 8 in. (20 cm) • 11 6 mm CzechMates two-hole tile beads (transparent topaz iris luster) • 24 3 x 5 mm Rulla beads (opaque yellow picasso) • 36 4 mm fire-polished beads (matte crystal AB) • 2 g 110 seed beads (Toho 2100, silver-lined white opal) • 3 g 150 seed beads (Toho 177, transparent smokey topaz AB) • 1 8 mm magnetic ball clasp • 2 4 mm jump rings • beading thread, One-G Nylon thread, or C-lon, size D (in a color to match beads) • beading needles, #12 • 2 pairs of chainnose, flatnose, and/or bentnose pliers Find info for the alternate colorway at FacetJewelry.com/resourceguide Find basics online: FacetJewelry.com/basics • attaching a stop bead • ending and adding thread • opening…

I remember gathering the materials for my first beaded project. Going into it, I assumed the hardest part would be learning the stitches themselves. Boy was I in for a surprise when I found out that most beads are measured by gram. Grams? What’s in a gram?! Throughout the years, I either overbought or underbought beads. Overbuying led to overspending and over-stashing. Underbuying led to additional trips to the bead store, only to find my beads were out of stock. Well, I finally have this bead-buying thing down and want to share my knowledge with you. I created this handy-dandy chart of the most commonly used beads to arm you with the smallest number of beads per gram by type and size. As you use it, keep in mind that…

Janice Ferrari • THE TROPICS Reader’s Choice Winner • “Tropical Sea Glass” • Bead embroidery bracelet, featuring sea glass, seed beads, rondelles, a nautilus seashell bead, various gemstones, and metal embellishments. Daryl Adams • THE TROPICS Winner • “Caribbean Queen” • This design features a blue-green Shattuckite heart pendant, a faceted Swiss blue topaz, and both sterling silver and .999 fine silver. Michelle Smith • THE TROPICS Winner • “Dreaming of Coral Seas” • This necklace evokes a dream of a magical time in a tropical destination. It’s made from 80, 110, and 150 seed beads. Talone Higgins • THE TROPICS Winner • “One In One Thousand: Life On The Great Barrier Reef” • This embroidered pendant pays homage to the plight of sea turtles. The design includes a peyote-with-a-twist…

• Date braid was made • If it was sold or given as a gift, include who the braid was made for • Name of the braid structure • Source of the structure/pattern: book title and/or artist’s name • Number of bobbins/tama and gram weight (if weighted beyond the standard) • Counter weight (if applicable): how much and whether or not it was adjusted during braiding • Time it took to set up, braid, and finish/attach findings to the project • Finished braid length, also total length with the findings/clasp • Materials used: description, source, quantity, and cost • Diagram of where the warps were placed at the start of the braid • Note problems, surprises, and what you would do differently next time…

bead weaving Add a touch of spring to your wardrobe with cute floral earrings. materials purple earrings 2 in. (5 cm) • 2 14 mm rivolis (Swarovski, fuchsia) • 2 11 x 8 mm pear-shaped pearls (Swarovski 5821, bordeaux) • 32 4 mm two-hole RounDuo Mini beads (Czech, aztec gold) • 1 g 2 x 4 mm O-beads (Czech, chalk white lila vega luster) • 1 g 110 seed beads (Toho PF552F, PermaFinish peach coral matte) • 1 g 150 seed beads (Toho 2608F, semi glazed lavender) • 2 ear wires • C-lon, size D or Fireline, 6 lb. test • beading needles, #12 Find info for the alternate colorway at FacetJewelry.com/resourceguide Find online basics: FacetJewelry.com/basics • circular netting • ending and adding thread EARRING 1) On 4 ft. (1.2…

bead weaving materials green/pink pendant 11⁄2 in. (3.8 cm) • 1 10 mm rivoli (Swarovski, tanzanite) • 6 10 mm heart pendants (Swarovski, crystal paradise shine) • 3 5 x 10 mm Arcos Par Puca beads (opaque light green luster) • 6 3 x 10 mm dagger beads (forest green metallic suede) • 6 2.5 x 5 mm SuperDuo beads (stone green luster) • 6 4 mm glass pearls (fuchsia) • 110 seed beads - 1 g color A (Miyuki 4216, Duracoat galvanized dark sea foam) - 1 g color B (Toho PF565F, PermaFinish frosted galvanized blue slate) • 1 g 150 seed beads (Miyuki 1650, dyed semi-frosted silver-lined lavender) • 1 5 x 13 mm bail (TierraCast) • Fireline, 6 lb. test • beading needles, #12 Find info for…

bead weaving materials purple/green bracelet 7¼ in. (18.4 cm) • 36 10 mm CzechMates two-hole crescent beads (golden lime saturated metallic) • 7 8 mm chatons (Swarovski, crystal luminous green) • 34 7 mm two-hole cabochons (metallic suede dark plum) • 12 3 mm bicone crystals (Swarovski, greige); or substitute 3 mm fire-polished beads • 1 g 80 Demi beads (Toho PF557, PermaFinish galvanized starlight) • 1 g 110 seed beads (Toho PF557, PermaFinish galvanized starlight) • 2 g 150 seed beads (Miyuki 1889, transparent golden olive luster) • 1 2-strand box or tube clasp • Fireline, 6 lb. test • beading needles, #11 or #12 Kits for this bracelet are available at nordicjewelrydesigns.etsy.com Find info for the alternate colorway at FacetJewelry.com/resourceguide Find basics online: FacetJewelry.com/basics • ending and adding…

bead weaving materials bracelet 73 ⁄4 in. (19.7 cm) • 5 14 mm rivolis (Swarovski, aquamarine) • 80 5 x 8 mm Paisley Duo beads (bronze pale gold) • 20 6 mm pearls (Swarovski, iridescent light blue) • 60 2.5 x 5 mm SuperDuo beads (milky aquamarine) • 2 g 110 seed beads (Toho PF557, PermaFinish galvanized starlight) • 1 5-strand tube clasp • Fireline, 6 lb. test • beading needles, #11 or #12 Find basics online: FacetJewelry.com/basics • ending and adding thread How to pick up the Paisley Duo beads: Pick up the bead from the inside edge (IE) (concave edge) or the outside edge (OE) (convex edge), sewing through the tip or the base, per the instructions. COMPONENTS 1) On 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread and leaving…

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If you appreciate nature or delight in sporting brightly colored jewelry, then you may enjoy Huichol beading as much as I do. It’s fun to create your own take on traditional Huichol patterns. It is also important to understand the origins of the designs and the deeper meaning behind them because, as you will discover, Huichol art is not meant to be haphazardly created or consumed. SYMBOLIC HISTORY The Huichol (pronounced wee-CHOL) people of the high Sierra Madre mountains in Mexico are a small but resilient tribe. They are the direct descendants of the Aztecs, and they survived the Spanish invasion of 1530. Today, their society faces many challenges which include: religion being passed down orally, elders dying, modernday schools encouraging children to give up on their ancestral backgrounds, encroachment…