Tabla de contenidos para February 2017 en Bead&Button

Once a year, the Bead&Button staff does an annual review of the magazine, discussing things we’d like to change, and this year, we decided it was time Bead&Button got a new look. We wanted to create a more relaxing reading experience and a satisfying sense of time well-spent, yet still deliver a valuable amount of content for our committed readers. And so, with this issue, I’m excited to share the results with you! The first thing you’ll notice, of course, is the new logo. It’s fresh, clean, and modern — all the things it ought to be. As you thumb through the issue, you’ll see that the headlines, difficulty ratings, prevailing techniques, and bylines are neatly tucked into a corner, giving more breathing room to the main images. In addition,…

Learn to Use Two-Hole Beads By Teresa Morse Two-hole beads have been out for many years now with new styles being released all the time. If you’ve wanted to try them but didn’t know where to start, Teresa’s book is the one you’re looking for. Her thorough explanation of the basics, along with a guide to choosing your colors, and instructions for a twohole bead bail and toggle clasp will get you started. The book includes more than twenty projects for beginner to intermediate beaders, and features detailed instructions, easy-to-read illustrations, and helpful photos. Join the two-hole bead craze, and make some beautiful jewelry with Teresa’s help. ISBN: 978-1-62700-375-9 Micro-Macramé Jewelry: Stylish designs for everyday wear By Kelsy Eason Discover macramé jewelry with this wonderful book by Kelsy Eason. Kelsy…

designed by Mandi Olaniyi DIFFICULTY herringbone stitch FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 Take an adventurous winding journey in herringbone stitch and create clever bezel settings in this gorgeous necklace. materials necklace 17 in. (43 cm) • 1 20 x 12 mm gemstone teardrop bead (aventurine) • 11 6 mm bicone crystals (Swarovski, aquamarine golden shadow) • 17 g 110 seed beads (Toho 557PF, permanent finish galvanized gold) • 1 g 150 seed beads (Toho 557PF, permanent finish galvanized gold) • Fireline, 6 lb. test • beading needles, #11 or #12 basics (Basic Beading Techniques booklet) • herringbone stitch: tubular • ladder stitch: making a ladder, forming a ring • ending and adding thread NECKLACE Bezeled bicone components 1) On…

designed by Shirley Moore DIFFICULTY spiral rope FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 Stash Buster! As shown in the purple bracelet, swap accent beads of similar shape and size to utilize whatever beads you have on hand. Create a dramatic double spiral with a secret treasure hidden within the twists of the bracelet BASE 1) On a comfortable length of thread, and leaving a 12-in. (30 cm) tail, pick up three 4 mm pearls to start the formation of the spiral core. 2) Pick up two color A 110 seed beads, an 80 seed bead, a drop bead, an 80, and two As, and sew through the first three pearls added, going in the same direction, to form a “drop bead loop” on the left side of the…

designed by Lorraine Coetzee DIFFICULTY peyote stitch materials bracelet 7½ in. (19.1 cm) • 110 Miyuki Delica cylinder beads -- 2 g color A (DB0200, opaque chalk white) -- 3 g color B (DB0042, goldlined crystal) -- 4 g color C (DB0859, matte emerald AB) -- 3 g color D (DB0074, lined light fuchsia AB) -- 3 g color E (DB0795, matte opaque vermillion) -- 2 g color F (DB0654, dark cranberry opaque) • Fireline, 6 lb. test, or nylon beading thread, size D • beading needles, #12 basics (Basic Beading Techniques booklet) • peyote stitch: flat, evencount, flat odd-count, zipping up or joining • ending and adding thread attaching a stop bead For a Word chart of this pattern, visit FacetJewelry.com/resourceguide FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 Show your…

designed by Margherita Fusco DIFFICULTY peyote stitch / bead weaving Kheops beads frame a bezeled rivoli, and are embellished to add a bit of sparkle and depth to this amazing pendant. BEZEL 1) On 7 ft. (2.1 m) of thread, pick up 36 110 cylinder beads, and sew through the first three beads again to form a ring, leaving an 8-in. (20 cm) tail. These beads will shift to form rounds 1 and 2 as the next round is added. 2) Work rounds of tubular peyote stitch for the front of the bezel as follows, stepping up at the end of each round: Round 3: Work one round using cylinders. Rounds 4–5: Work both rounds using 150 seed beads. Set this thread aside. 3) Attach a needle to the tail,…

In its first two years of publication, Bead&Button often featured stories about fashion, from handbags to scarves to clothing. It’s fun to look back at those early issues and see how both beading and fashion in general has changed — and what has either remained the same or come back around. In the December, 1994, issue, an article by Deb Gottlieb featured tassel necklaces. Well, you’d pretty much have to be comatose not to have noticed the huge tassel trend in today’s jewelry and clothing, so I decided to create an updated tassel necklace to reflect the times. In the 1994 story, the tassel necklace featured strands of ruby-colored crystals streaming from a silver bead cap, all suspended from a flapper-length pearland-crystal strung necklace. For my take, I designed a…

WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO BEAD? Rainy days are my favorite ‘place’ to bead, the wilder the better. I listen to the rain and wind, light a candle, and lose myself in the color, texture and order of beadwork. Thomasin Alyxander and her two dogs Penelope and Ruby run Ubeadquitous, a bead store in Windsor, California. When not beading, she enjoys drinking tea and eating chocolate with her nose in a book, and is the author of 26 Quickstitched Elements: Endless Jewelry Possibilities. Website: ubeadquitous.com Email: ubeadquitous@att.net My favorite place to bead is with my beading friends. Most of my creative time is spent alone in my studio, so I like to schedule beading get togethers with my creative friends. They are a diverse group of talent and interests…

1 Fairy I made this cute little fairy ornament in bright, cheerful colors to brighten the spirits of all who see her. She is stitched in a combination of peyote, ladder stitch, and netting. Randy Wilson, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Contact Randy in care of Bead&Button. 2 Argyle Inspired by the crisscross patterns on argyle sweaters and socks, these beaded beads are made with a variation of right-angle weave. I start with a basic bead and then add an overlay of seed beads to make the octahedral elements. The small beads are made with 110 seed beads and 2 mm pearls whereas the larger beads incorporate QuadraTiles. I also make cubes and dodecahedrons with the same method. Justine Gage, Surrey, UK justine@tootalltobead.co.uk 3 Mask Having been to Venice twice and…

designed by Sharon Wagner DIFFICULTY bead weaving Make fun and sparkly little components to wear on a cuff, hoop earrings, or necklace. RONDELLE COMPONENT The rondelles can be made with 110 and 150 seed beads or 80 and 110 seed beads, but the rondelles with 80s and 110s are a little easier to do and produce a slightly larger rondelle. You may want to try a practice rondelle with 80s and 110s before trying the 110s and 150s. materials gold cuff 2½ in. (6.4 cm) diameter • 1 2½-in. (6.4 mm) Add-a-bead charm cuff with twist-off ball ends and stop beads (gold; beadabead.com) • 70 3 mm Crystaletts crystal buttons (assorted crystal colors with gold base) • 2 g 110 seed beads (Toho PF557, permanent finish galvanized starlight) • 1…

designed by Sarah Caligiuri DIFFICULTY Stringing Alternate faceted round beads with gemstone rondelles to create an upscale bracelet that showcases a stunning amethyst link. 1) On 10 in. (25 cm) of beading wire, string a 10 mm lentil bead and a repeating pattern of a 3 mm nugget bead and a gemstone rondelle 14 times, and then string another nugget and lentil bead. 2) On one end, use a crimp bead to attach the end link of a 2-in. (5 cm) piece of chain. On the other end, use a crimp bead to attach a loop of the link briolette component. 3) Use a jump ring to attach the clasp to the remaining loop on the link component. 4) On a 3-in. (7.6 cm) piece of wire, center a 12…

designed by Thomasin Alyxander DIFFICULTY bead weaving materials gold earrings 1½ x 2 in. 3.8 x 5 cm) • 2 SS47 (10.5 mm) rivolis (Swarovski, medium vitrail) • 14 5 x 16 mm CzechMates two-hole dagger beads (matte metallic flax) • 24 3 x 10 mm CzechMates two-hole crescent beads (matte metallic bronze iris) • 42 2 mm fire-polished beads (matte metallic bronze iris) • 1 g 110 seed beads (Toho 221, bronze) • 1 g 150 seed beads (Toho 994, gold-lined rainbow crystal) • 2 4–5 mm soldered jump rings • 1 pair of earring findings • Fireline, 6 lb. test or nylon thread, size D • beading needles, #11 or #12 (#13 optional) • thread bobbin or piece of cardboard (optional) Basics (Basic Beading Techniques booklet) • ending…

designed by Karen Bruns DIFFICULTY bead weaving 1 BRACELET 1) On a comfortable length of thread, attach a stop bead, leaving a 12-in. (30 cm) tail. Pick up a repeating pattern of a SuperDuo and two 110 seed beads three times, and then pick up a SuperDuo and three 110s. Sew through the open hole of the same SuperDuo (figure 1, a–b). 2) Pick up two 110s, and sew through the open hole of the next SuperDuo (b–c). Repeat this stitch twice (c–d). Pick up three 110s, and sew through the other hole of the same SuperDuo and the next two 110s (d–e). 3) Pick up six 110s, and sew through the two 110s your thread just exited, going in the same direction (e–f) to form a loop. Continue through…

Retain this insert and refer to it throughout the year to learn unfamiliar techniques and brush up on others. SPECIAL PULL-OUT BOOKLET SPONSORED BY FIRE MOUNTAIN GEMS THREAD AND KNOTS Conditioning thread Use wax (beeswax or microcrystalline wax) or a thread conditioner (like Thread Heaven or Thread Magic), to condition nylon beading thread and Fireline. Wax smooths nylon fibers and adds tackiness that will stiffen your beadwork slightly. Conditioners add a static charge that causes the thread to repel itself, so don’t use it with doubled thread. All conditioners help thread resist wear. To condition, stretch nylon thread to remove the curl (you don’t need to stretch Fireline). Place the thread or Fireline on top of the conditioner, hold it in place with your thumb or finger, and pull the…

WHAT’S HAPPENING The Racine Art Museum in Racine, Wisconsin, presents Made in Mexico: Contemporary Jewelers with Mexican Heritage. The show features the work of three artists — Lorena Angulo, Jorge Manilla, and Georgina Trevñio — who use a variety of nonprecious materials to explore their heritage while creating contemporary art jewelry. Through February 5, 2017. Visit ramart.org for additional information. 2017 Rocky Mountain Bead Bazaar Sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Bead Society, the Bead Bazaar will be held April 29–30 in Denver, Colorado. Visit rockybeads.org for class and vendor information. TUCSON GEM & MINERAL SHOWS The annual Tucson Gem & Mineral Shows start this month. There are many shows going on throughout the area (more than 45!), with many selling beads and gemstones. If you’re near Tucson, Arizona, around late…

What type of cord should I use with pearls and gemstones? Working with pearls and gemstones can be challenging because not only are the holes small, the holes often have sharp edges, too. I recommend and use nylon-coated stainless steel beading wire. Sharp edges will not cut through the wire and the beads slide smoothly on it. All brands of beading wire work well. It is best to use a .014 or .015-in. diameter wire — either will easily fit through most, if not all, pearls and gemstones. I also suggest using 49-strand wire. The more strands within the plastic coating, the more flexible the wire. It is not necessary to match the color of the wire to your beads. I only use black, bronze, or gray. When using beading…

designed by Puca DIFFICULTY bead weaving materials purple earrings 17⁄8 x 7⁄8 in. (4.8 x 2.2 cm) • 20 5 x 10 mm Arcos par Puca beads (opaque mix rose gold ceramic) • 2 5 x 7 mm Pip beads (pastel burgundy) • 2 3 x 5 mm pinch beads (metallic suede pink) • 16 2.5 x 3 mm Minos par Puca beads (opaque mix rose gold ceramic) • 2 80 seed beads (Miyuki 4220, Duracoat eggplant) • 4 110 seed beads (Miyuki 4204, Duracoat galvanized champagne) • 1 g 150 seed beads (Miyuki 4218, Duracoat galvanized dusty orchid) • 1 pair of earring findings • 2 4 mm jump rings • Fireline, 6 lb. test • beading needles, #11 or #12 • 2 pairs of chainnose, flatnose, and/or bentnose…

The Israeli port city of Haifa shines like a jewel on the shores of the Mediterranean, the glittering blue of the sea before it meeting the shining sands of its beaches, the lush green foliage of Mount Carmel at its back. The work of jewelry designer and bead artist Isabella Lam echoes the color and vibrancy of the city she calls home: beads of all colors recall Haifa’s many gardens, such as the world-famous Bahá’í Gardens; plentiful crystals sparkle like the sea or the lights of the city at night; her jewelry designs take advantage of the plethora of beads now on the market, capturing the richness of that city’s architecture, both ancient and modern. EMOTIONAL INVESTMENT In addition to finding inspiration from the beauty around her, Isabella invests her…

designed by Jimmie Boatright DIFFICULTY peyote / modified chenille stitch FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 Stitch a regal necklace comprised on a bed of seed beads that is embellished with crystals. A perfect project for diving into your personal bead stash. PENDANT The pendant is worked as small square components that are then joined together to form one large square. COMPONENTS 1) On a comfortable length of thread, pick up an 8 mm gemstone and 11 110 cylinder beads, leaving a 12-in. (30 cm) tail. Sew through the 8 mm again in the same direction to form a loop around one side of the 8 mm (figure 1, a–b). Pick up 11 cylinders, and sew through the 8 mm again to form a loop on the other side (b–c).…

se this technique with other bezel shapes, cutting head pins to make geometric shapes and designs of your own. materials earrings 2 in. (5 cm) • Nunn Design components and supplies (nunndesign.com) -- 2 22 x 12 x 2 mm double-loop mini links, oval (antique gold) -- 2 19 x 16.5 x 2.7 mm single-loop mini links, triangle (antique gold) -- 4 2-in. (5 cm) head pins (antique gold) -- 2 9 mm texture circle jump rings (antique gold) -- 1 pair of earring findings (antique gold) --Nunn Design resin kit -- Castin’Crafts Opaque Pigment in three colors (white, blue, red) • microbeads (gold; americancrafts.com) • 5-minute 2-part epoxy adhesive • plastic bag to cover work surface • gloves or barrier cream • ruler • flush cutters • metal file…

Crimping Use crimp beads to secure flexible beading wire. Slide the crimp bead into place, and squeeze it firmly with chainnose pliers to flatten it. Or, for a more finished look, use crimping pliers: 1) Position the crimp bead in the hole that is closest to the handle of the crimping pliers. 2) Holding the wires apart, squeeze the pliers to compress the crimp bead, making sure one wire is on each side of the dent. 3) Place the crimp bead in the front hole of the pliers, and position it so the dent is facing the tips of the pliers. Squeeze the pliers to fold the crimp in half. 4) Tug on the wires to ensure that the crimp bead is secure. Opening and closing loops and jump rings…