The Opal Miner Beading Tutorials

Suppliers and Organizations MetallicPowders

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:29:45 GMT

Polymer clays are available in craft and art material shops and also by mail order from craft, jewellery and bead suppliers. If you have problems finding the clays, Ihc following suppliers should be able to help. 197 Blackburn Road 5vndal VIC 3149 Modelene Kossdale Pty Ltd 137 Noone Street Clifton Mills VIC 3068 Slaedtler Mars Ltd ft Mars Road, Etobiooke Ontario M9V 2KI Fimo PO Box 5009 Merival Depot Nepean ONTK2C3H3 Sculpey, Premo Golding Handcrafts PO Box 9022 Wellington Du-Kit, Fimo 23...

Decreasing On The Outside Edge 1 BeadingTechniques

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:22:46 GMT

in thi' row you wish to decrease, thread on lt only tins lime thread through the loop m frrim the end ol the previous row, p back up through Ihe irst bead, ' i rough th .pr.oncJ bead, Ihe same i - n . through the snconrl bead once ' a akiriK III rnw adding rnii' lirvirl al To begin the next row, pick up two beads. Thread through Ihe second loop in Irom the end of the 3 As you add further rows the bead work wi naturally decrease down to a pu -t Yoj c ' fhen thread back down through th beadwor...

home dcor MedievalJewelry

Sat, 12 May 2012 06:10:48 GMT

Excalibur and Richard the Lionheart Plaque Excalibur and Richard the Lionheart Plaque is a decorative miniature sword display plaque. The plaque features Excalibur and Richard the Lionheart mini swords. The plaque is a great office or den wall decoration that combines two miniature swords crossed behind the beautifully rendered coat of arms of British royalty, featuring the Lion and the Unicorn. The wood-grained plaque forms a rich setting for this panoply. The wood-grained plaque forms a rich...

Part I Attaching the Warp Cords DoubleSided

Fri, 11 May 2012 05:55:03 GMT

I. Make .1 tight SLK Slip Knot approx. 3 from one end of the Color II cord and pin through the knot onto your board at a comfortable level for knotting. Tape the short loose tail to the left side with masking tape to keep it out of the way lor now. Bring the longer tail to the right horizontally. Some people find it helpful to make another SLK 3 or 4 from the first one and pin it to the board, creating a loose horizontal bar,to which you will attach the warp vertical cords see Figure 1 . This...

Beading With Hekking80ne Stitch HerringboneStitch

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:23:27 GMT

You lt an play with thread paths lo reale different looks. II you go down through one head and up through two eat h lime, your lube will lean and begin lo spiral. You c an go down through . and up through 1 to spiral in the other direction. Most beaded items require more than one needleful of thread So, wiien your Ihread gets down lo ahoul -I im lies, it's time lo lie off,the old and add a new thread, The first time you add new thread, you ran also lie off the tail iilter vou've tied oil your...

Tribute to the rain forest CircularPeyote

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:20:36 GMT

Every spring tadpoles appear in puddles and small pools and gradually turn into frogs. As a child growing up in Australia, I loved watching their metamorphosis. I am still intrigued by frogs, and I wanted to design a purse with a stylized frog design. So my artist friend, Karla Englehardt, and I graphed a frog for an odd-count, flat peyote bag. We used flat peyote to eliminate a bottom seam, and odd-count allowed us to center the frog motif and create a symmetrically decreased triangular flap....

Figure 2 JewelryDesigns

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:19:15 GMT

Each of Katie Stuart's disk beads is slightly different, enhancing the organic appeal of this necklace. Kelly Wiese is a beadwork designer who lives in Fort Morgan. Colo., in the U.S. She has been designing and teaching beadwork for 12 years. Kelly loves to use IS- seed beads and crystals in her work, which tends to have a Victorian feel to it. She enjoys passing on her knowledge of heading to her students and spends most of her time designing new projects or them. When time allows, she creates...

other bezel stitches BeautifulJewelry

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:42:28 GMT

This chapter illustrates additional met hods for creating a he el row on a headed cabochon. Although the he el technique. used for the basic headed cahochon works for most cahoi htm, other stitches can he used too, either as decorative features or to solve problems resulting from an unusual slope on he cahochon. Cabochon. Dichroic glass Bejel Bead-raised fcdgc. Pointed with fringe Cabochon- Eogl -eye agate Bezel Bead-fiii cd Cdge. Pointed Af achmeri Turn bead CvbiM hint. Blue lace agate tumbled...

Spiral Wire Bracelet BeadingNeedles

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:22:40 GMT

THANKS TO WIDELY AVAILABLE MEMORY WIRE STEEL WIRE THAT REMAlK COILED THERE IS NO EASIER JEWELRY TO MAKE. 1 Cut the wire to the length desired, depending on the number of coils you want in the bracelet. 2 String the beads onto the wire. Avoid beads with small holes if you have to force one around the wire, use another bead and avoid very long beads, which will distort the wire's curves. 3 Check that the beads lie next to each other well. Avoid large beads on adjacent coils that crowd each other...

Auo0n Base OrigamiJewelry

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 07:41:18 GMT

5 R-al'LT- the- opnn square 0 drill a triangle. 1 hold Ir Ka f ri crially, trt n uiifal . Feld in hatf dia zan ilfy in the c'j r direction. rhtri uhfdd.

the box chain WireJewelry

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:00:40 GMT

Once again, flip back the last pair of rings. STEP BY STEP WIRE JEWEIRY Sumrw 2005 Hook an open ring through the same opening that you inserted the needle tool or knitting needle through, but don't close this ring just yet. Add 2 more closed rings to the.open ring and then close it. Add another open ring in exactly the same place as the ring you just finished closing. This is how your chain should look at this point. Once again, flip back the last pair of rings. Slide the outside pair straight...

Raindrops ChainSegments

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:54:47 GMT

Three lovely pearls drop gently on these simple earrings, a versatile addition to your jewelry collection. 6 sterling silver ball-end head p ns, 15 Inches 3.8 cm long 12-inch 30.5 cm length of 1.5-mm sterling Ivor chain 5-inch 12.7 cm length of 22-gauge sterling silver wire Chain-nose pliers Sound nose pliers Wire cutters Large rubberized round nose pliers Ruler 1. Cut the chain into segments as follows two l-inch 2.5 cm segments, two 2-inch 5.1 cm segments, and two 3-inch 7.6 cm segments. AW...

Instructions Oll BeautifulJewelry

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 21:27:23 GMT

1. Thread a needle with approximately 2 yards I Sim of beading thread this technique is worked single-thread . 2. Insert the needle through he backings from the back side, approximate V'lo inch 1.6 mm from the edge, leaving a tail approximated V inches 22.9 cm long. 3. Slilc h up through the lirst edge bead. 4- Pick up two beads. 5. Stitch around the thread loop two beads over t lt gt the right, and stitch back up through the second added head figure l i TO. Stitch rhe thread around the loop...

Info Abm HerringboneStitch

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:55:12 GMT

Round 5 Add 2 beads to each bead for a total of 28 beads Figure 2 . Round 6 Add 2 beads between each set of 2 to make a herringbone addition of 28 beads Figure 3 . Rounds 7-25 Repeat Round 6 to create 18 more rounds. Pull your thread tight to make the beads pull up into a tube. It takes several rows for the tube to become apparent, so don't give up Remember to step up on each round. Once your little vessel is tall enough you could make a really tall vessel by working more rounds add the...

Celtic Knotwork Pendant and Earrings MetallicPowders

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:22:05 GMT

Oyrie stunning animal designs found in the illuminated manuscripts of the seventh and eighth centuries were often repeated in the jewellery of the times. Twining snakes, birds and animals formed decorative patterns worked in gold and bronze. This set shows how well polymer clay and metallic powders can combine to mimic the ancient jewellery of Celtic and Anglo-Saxon times. 1mm amp in or 1.5mm l.vinl rocaille beads in several coloois 55cm 22 in black leather thw-i long. Si earring taperec...

the projects BeautifulJewelry

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:38:26 GMT

You've learned how to make a basic headed cahocluni.You e. read about and perhaps even practiced the various techniques jor adding interesting edges, bezels, and other creative ejJecLs. Now it's tunc to apply what you've learned and start heading some beautiful cabochon jewelry. All oj the projects on thefollowing pages are designed not only to create stunning pieces for you to wear or to give as gijts, but also to help you develop your skills. Choose a project, read the instructions, gather...

Figure 3 Bfx BrickStitch

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:27:07 GMT

Pick up a cylinder and go through the last I I . Work the next two stitches using 11 s, then a cylinder. Repeat, then finish the row with two 11 s b-c . Pick up a cylinder and go through the last 11' strung. Work two stitches using lis c-d . Your thread will be exiting a cylinder. Pick up a cylinder, turn, and go back through the last I I strung. I his begins to define one notch on the leafs edge. Work the last two stitches using an II' and a cylinder d-e . Without picking up a bead, go through...

Part 2 The Cavandoli Pattern 1 DoubleSided

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:17:34 GMT

Mow is the time to get acquainted with the graph. Each square on the graph represents one complete knot, either a DHH or a YDHH. You have already completed Row 1, a row of MTKs and Row 2, a row of horizontal DHHs. Note All of the white boxes represent horizontal DHHs. All of the colored boxes represent VDHHs. New RC is lo the rij ht of 3nl warp iiifd. New RC is lo the rij ht of 3nl warp iiifd. 5. Row 3 Bring the Runner back to the right to begin the Cavandoli pattern as illustrated on the...

Beading Inspiration Kon JewelryDesign

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:25:59 GMT

1 necklace Trim the quill from a feather, leaving approximately V2 in. 1.3cm at the top. String a 5mm bicone and a bead tip on the remaining quill, so the loop of the bead tip is at the top. Apply a dot of glue inside the bead tip and close it. 2 Measure the feather at its widest point and multiply that number by six. Cut a piece of 24-gauge wire to that length Center a 6mm crystal on the wire. On each end, string a 5mm bicone, and two 4mm bicones. There's nothing shy about a necklace and...

Goooogggg BeautifulJewelry

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:34:47 GMT

8. Stitch completely around the. cabochon, and then stitch to the back side.'i ie a knot, weave in the end, and cut die thread. I hen thread a needle on the tail thread, tie a knot, weave in the end, and cut. 9. Stitch on the bezel row according to the instructions in chapter two, or use one of the othei bezel stitches described 111 this chapter. Because the first bead row is made ol larger beads and therefore raised, you'll need Lo lake particular care not to pull threads down too tightlv...

By Shelley Hubbs BlueRings

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:44:05 GMT

Bright and colorful chain maille weave. BY AMANDA SHERO GRANSTROM Make a lightweight clasp using card making techniques. BY BRENDA MORRIS JARRETT Coiled wire frames freshwater pearls. BY CRISTINA AMADOR Sterling earrings with handmade earwires. BY LORI ANDERSON 441 disentanglement puzzle earrings Put the pieces together to make striking earrings. BY ANGELA NORSEN Coiled and wrapped links highlight a beautiful cabochon. BY DEBORAH GRAY-WURZ Loopy freeform pattern wrapped in a frame. BY STEPHANIE...

Part 3 Decreasing Cords DoubleSided

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:04:11 GMT

10. When you get to Row 13 you will omit 3 vertical cords from each side of the piece from knotting, thus gradually decreasing the width of the piece. Simply bring the Runner behind the omitted vertical cords and make a VDHH on the next vertical cord as indicated on the graph and continue knotting. The graph calls for nil DHHs between the first and last VDHH. Be sure to omit the correct number of cords on both sides of the piece. 11. When you gel to Row 15 you will omit 3 more vertical cords a...

rolling rings SterlingSilver

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:44:44 GMT

hammering, page 15 wrapped loops, page 16 oxidizing, page 23 Create a chunky necklace of interlocking rings that rolls around a neckline. The size is easily adjusted by snagging any ring with the hook clasp. Oxidizing the wire highlights the handwrought construction. 9' 2.7 m of sterling silver 18-gauge dead-soft wire 16 mottled black 3.3cm large-hole lampworked glass rings Flush cutters Round-nose pliers Chain-nose pliers Needle file Ball-peen hammer Steel bench block W 2cm mandrel Liver of...

so cagey SterlingSilver

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:43:42 GMT

simple loops, page 15 coiling, page 18 772 2.3 m of sterling silver 16-gauge dead-soft wire 24-28 61-71 cm of silk cording 2 silver large-hole spacer beads Round-nose pliers Rat-nose pliers Flush cutters Needle file Rotary tumbler Stainless steel shot 1. Cut 18 pieces of 16g wire to 5 12.5 cm lengths. Rush cut each end and file smooth. 2. Form a simple loop in opposite directions on each end of 1 wire piece the loop should be large enough to easily fit over the silk cording. 3. Using flat-nose...

graceful chandel BlueRings

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:26:49 GMT

O Remove the component. Trim any excess wire. Repeat Step 1. Gently press each component between the jaws of the nylon jaw pliers to flatten. O Place two of the smallest pegs side by side, and v' one slightly larger peg in the center above them to form a triangle shape. As in Step 1, make loops on the 2Vz pieces of wire. 4 Using five small pegs, form a V shape. Cut two 31 2 pieces and two 2Vz pieces of 20g wire, or work right from the spool. Grasp an end of a 3V2 wire about Va down, and make a...

Warping the Loom Bead Weaving 2

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:25:57 GMT

This does not mean leaving it out in the rain. You will always need one more warp thread than the number of beads wide the project is one bead is placed between each pair of warp threads. If the project ends in a one-bead point, there must be an even number of warp threads to accommodate an odd number of beads. Using a simple overhand loop knot, tie off the warp thread to the screw at one end of the loom. Starting at approximately the center of the loom, string the warp thread over and between...

Figure 3 Bgb CrystalJewelry

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:26:37 GMT

exiting in the same direction figure 2 . 6 Turn the rope over, pick up four 15 skip a cylinder, and sew through the next cylinder in the same direction figure 3 . 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you reach the end of the ladder, ending and adding thread as needed. End the working thread from the embellishment, but leave the other two threads. 8 Repeat steps 4-7 with the second ladder. 1 Cut two l' i-in. 3.8 cm and two 114-in. 3.2 cm pieces of chain. 2 On one rope, sew through the wide end of a cone...

Peyote Stitch CrystalJewelry

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:22:09 GMT

The backs of the crystal stones are encased with 15 seed beads in decreasing peyote stitch. A dazzling display of captured crystals catches the eye The backs of the crystal stones are encased with 15 seed beads in decreasing peyote stitch. Marquise navettes act as spacers between bezel-set crystal stones in a variety of shapes. A whimsical toggle completes the bracelet. 1 On l Vi yd. 1.4 in of Firclinc, pick up 36 l 9 cylinder beads for a 14 mm or 38 cylinders for a 60ss round Icntelle, and tie...

The Cigarette Ugi Iter Case Indian Jewelry 2

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:30:16 GMT

The silver cigarette case for the disposable pro pane lighter is a rather recent item for the silversmith. Decorated cases were also popular a number of years ago for the old cotton wick naphtha lighter, A sheet of 26 gauge silver of the correct size for the particular lighter is decorated with a stamped border and bent around a discarded lighter body. Black iron binding wire is used to hold it in place while soldering. A silver base is cut and perforated before soldering on to the bottom. The...

Figure 3 Vqa CrystalJewelry

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:21:25 GMT

The vivid blues of ocean waves crashing into the Hawaiian shore inspired my Kai Nalu ocean wave necklace. The earthy texture and color of the wood components contrast with the brightness and sparkle of the crystals, adding balance to a striking juxtaposition. 1 Attach a needle to each end of a 3-yd. 2.7 m length of Fireline. Center a color C 3 mm bicone crystal, a color I 2 mm round crystal, and a 3 mm on the thread. Pick up one loop of a 20 mm link, and cross the other thread through it figure...

Neck Chain TubularBeads

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:59:54 GMT

Take a 9' length of size 00 beading thread. Double it and weave it into needle case body so that it comes out of the left side of the right top starred bead on Design Chart 1. String three size In0 beads, one cylinder, three size 15 beads. PNT the left side of the right bottom starred bead on Design Chart 1 and through three or four more beads away. Sec Fig. 2. PNBT several beads on the body of the needle case to help distribute the weight of the neck chain over more beads than just the starred...

Bracelet PolymerClay

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:57:41 GMT

oyiis project also uses pebble beads, but this time for a choker and matching bracelet Clay - blue, grey, violet, green, white, black and transparent lm 1yd of 1mm Vain black leather thong Make the blue, violet and green clays more muted by mixing each with grey. Marble the muted colours with white, grey, transparent and black see page 16 . 1 Follow the instructions for the Sandstone Thong Necklace on page 32 to make the pebble beads. Bake for 10 minutes. 2 Thread the beads on the black leather...

Rightangle Weave CrystalJewelry

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:04:03 GMT

The size difference between the 4 mm crystals in the outer layer and the seed beads in the inner layer causes this bracelet to naturally curve around your wrist. Choose your clasp first, then stitch the width of the band to fit it. 1 On a comfortable length of Power Pro, Wildfire, or Firclinc, pick up four 4 mm bicone crystals. Tic the beads into a ring with a square knot Basics, p. 68 , leaving a 6-in. 15 cm tail. Sew through the first three beads again figure 1, a-b . 2 Working in right-angle...

Ixop lor Closure TubularBeads

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:34:31 GMT

ROWS 1-4 Stitch the same as the front, starting with twenty-seven beads. ROW 5 Same as Row 19 on scissors case front. ROWS 6 30 Repeat the sequence of Rows 20-24, as for the scissors case front, ten times. There will be four beads in the last row completed. Repeat Rows 80 83. as for the scissors case front, strengthen the V, and make the side loops for the ' a ribbon, as for the scissors case front. Make a three-bead-wide loop of pey-ote stitch with Delica beads or sizes 8 seed beads using Fig....

Part 3 Finishing Edu DoubleSided

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:43:27 GMT

1. Pendant Directions - Take a large embroidery needle and poke a hole between the cords at the top center of the pendant just under the wire bar. 2. Open the jump ring with pliers by moving the two sides of the opening sideways in opposite directions. Don't pull the ring apart in an outward direction, it will ruin the round shape. 3. Thread the jump ring through the hole in the pendant and close it with pliers. Cut a piece of suede to fit the pendant and glue to the back with Aleene's glue. 4....

By Brenda Morris Jarrett BlueRings

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 04:09:47 GMT

I was just recently introduced to card making, and was intrigued by their tools. I thought, why couldn't you use paper punches and embossers on metal sheet This is a simple lightweight clasp. Think of the possibilities with all those punch shapes, and embossing and die cutting plates. It's time to leave the jewelry-making aisles and go exploring. -i n Place the eyelet setter Into each eyelet, and lightly tap with the hammer three to four times to seal the ovals together and hold the rings in...

Roman armor weaponry and accessories MedievalJewelry

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:54:41 GMT

Believed to have been introduced in the ranks of the Roman Army during the first century A.D. and widely used at the height of the Roman Empire. Although it never completely replaced the mail Lorica Hamata and scale armor Lorica Squamata , for the modern mind the Lorica Segmentata typifies the Roman soldier. Our replica is superb, made by Windlass Steelcrafts of 18 gauge steel. It is closely copied from a type of Lorica found in Newstead, Scotland, that dates from the second century A.D. This...

Materials Scw BrickStitch

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:15:02 GMT

fler Inking a class with Rachel Cotugno al ihc 20 H DcadAHuHon Show on making decora Ii e shapes I'm in herringbone lubes. I designed lliiseasx pretzel. dd sail lo our pretzel wilh silver-lined ervslal heads and add a pinback lo wear il as a hrooeh. llach a colorful ribbon and il becomes an ornament. Japanese seed beads 80 s' I in one cr two topaz colors orctzd 4g swe 10, clear siiver-lined salt ft in. 20cm 18- or ' 6-gauQe wiry Nymo 8 condiiio ec with booswax It you are using two colors of I...

Jane Davis TubularBeads

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:47:39 GMT

The transparent quality of the beads in this piecc is accentuated as you open your journal to make an entry and watch the sea horse illuminated from behind. The ocean background can he completed either by following the design chart bead by bead, or by gradually changing the colors without a chart as was done in the sample . The journal measures 6V2 x 6 and the beadwork measures 2 x 2' gt . 1 2 gram Japanese tubular beads, dyed matte transparent dark amber, Delica 777 for sea horse 1 gram...

Open Round Chain Mail BasicPattern

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:33:23 GMT

3. Lift up on the string so that the rings hang down. Gather the 3 rings hanging farthest down and link them 2 by 2. where they meet, with 3 red rings. Repeat step 3 continuously. Always link the rings most recently added. 1. Join 2 blue to 1 red to 2 blue to 1 red to 2 blue into 1 red ring. It is important that all the rings of the same color lie the same way 2. Lay the rings on the work surface and thread a string or wire loosely through the uppermost blue rings Round chain mail silver...

African Necklace BeadingNeedles

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:13:31 GMT

the carved bone pendants on this necklace are from ethiopia. set off with resin beads, brass heishi, and bronze cones, they make a striking necklace. Using cones, page 21 making a wire loop. YOU WILL NEED 3 bone pendants Wire cutters 22-gauge wire Round-nose pliers Chain-nose pliers Beading thread Beading needles Twisted-wire needle Resin beads Brass heishi Bead cement 5 brass cones Hook-and-eye clasp 1 First wire the pendants so they can be strung onto the necklace. Cut a piece of wire about 6...

Part 4 Adding the Fringe Beads DoubleSided

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:40:25 GMT

I. Group Cds 1 amp 2 together. Add an 8 seed bead of the first color, an 8 seed bead of the second color, and a 4 mm bead. Pull the beads down the cord and apply some nail polish to the 2 cords. Push the beads back up to the top. Trim off one of the cords under the 4 mm bead. A utility blade is a good tool for cutting off a cord so that it is flush with the bottom of the bead, leaving no visible stub. Add an 11 seed bead to the remaining cord. Tie off the strand with an OVK. See Project 1,...

Info Tak SquareStitch

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:46:44 GMT

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Wire enhances a sculptural peyote pin HitchKnots

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:37:06 GMT

Make these peyote leaves in a riot of fall colors, or choose a subdued palette of rich metallic . Either way, this leaf pm will be a fabulous addition to your fall wardrobe. Stitch the leaves separately, then attach them to a base, and embellish them with more beads and wire. Once you master the leaves, experiment to see what else you can create with them. This brooch easily converts to a necklace by adding it to a stitched neckband. Individual leaves also can be used to make a pair of playful...

Prettyinpink Earrings SeedBeads

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:24:03 GMT

SILVER FLOWER DANGLES are perfect earring accents use them to make instant earrings that need only a single round bead to set them off. To make matching earrings, string a flat pink round bead onto an eye pin and link the loop end to an earwire. Cut the end of the eye pin wire and make a loop with round-nose pliers. Open the loop and slide on a silver flower dangle. Close the loop with pliers to finish the earring. Repeat for the other earring. Finished Length 17 43cm , including clasp 18 46cm...

Using a jig BeadingTechniques

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 23:08:16 GMT

A jig is a great tool which was created by a jewelry designer to help jewelry makers achieve uniformity when using wires. A jig is a base plate with a number of holes In it. Into these holes movable pegs can be placed in a range of patterns. The wire is then wound around and between the pegs, creating uniform pieces for earrings, pendants, or spacers. The movement crl the wire around the pegs also strengthens the wire Using a jig lakes some practice, but once the technique e mastered a ig...

The Needle Book TubularBeads

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:12:15 GMT

Following Design Chart 2, begin the needle book cover using pevote stitch with Delica beads and size B beading thread through Row 44. Beginning at Row 45, choose a monogram from Design Chart 3, and finish the needle book cover from that chart. Adjust l ig. 16. if necessary, so that it matches your finished beading. Then cut the suede backing for the needle book from Fig. 16 and attach the male side of the snap. Stitch it to the Delica beads, passing through one bead on the edge of the piece and...

The J Arge Stone Classic Bracelet Indian Jewelry 2

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 03:25:58 GMT

The large bracelet presents a greater problem of construction because it is more difficult to bend the heavier parts and also the larger mass of silver needs a great amount of heat in order to solder it. The 2 gauge triangle wire shanks, inches long, are stamped with a selected design and then bent into a V shape wide enough to accommodate the large stone, using a vise. The three pieces, including a center strip of number 4 gauge round bead wire, are soldered together at the Bnds. After being...

Medicine bags CircularPeyote

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 22:05:45 GMT

Jennifer Clement developed a series of unique mandala designs for her amulet bags. Each one appears, at first glance, to be a snowflake. But when you look closer, they are actually representational images. Besides the four designs that are re-created here, she has many others available through her bead store. Read on to learn about her methods for making her bogs. I've been a header since I was a child. During the late '60s when beads were really In, my parents bought me a bead loom. I didn't...

The Cup Type Earring IndianJewelry

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:16:56 GMT

patented spring clip that grabs or pinches the earlobe are soldered onto the backs and the earrings polished. There are several types available at jewelry supply stores. Two sizes are shown here -rHolh of sterling silver. They come in two parts, one to be soldered onto the earring and Tie other, the clip, is to be assembled aher soldering by forcing the two pivot prongs into Jie Holes of the other. More tension or grab can be provided by slightly bending the spring Eece. broad brimmed hat has...

Figure 2 Yrw CrystalJewelry

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 10:38:37 GMT

Jessica Fehrtttantt Hues in West Bend, Wis., in the U.S. Contact Jessica via e-mail at jessyemt yahoo.com, or visit her Web site, sparklingc.com, to see more of her work. crystal, and make the first half of a wrapped loop Basics . Repeat with the other assorted crystals, varying the shapes and sizes used. 7 To attach the dangles to the chains, attach the loop of a large dangle to the end link of a chain where it joins the strand, and complete the wraps. Skip the next link or two, attach a...

Knit bracelet BasicPattern

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:58:25 GMT

FINISHED LENGTH 6 15 cm MATERIALS 16' 10V 5 m 26-gauge 0.5 mm .935 silver wire 6 15 cm 14-gauge 2.0 mm silver wire 6 4 17 cm clear plastic tubing aquarium supplies, etc. about ' 4 inch 0.5 cm outside diameter. 2 cup style end caps with 7 mm inside Start with 8 stitches and knit 5 inches 13 cm using the basic pattern on pages 24-25. Slide the plastic tubing into the knit ana pull the whole assemblage through the drawplate, until it is smooth and even Now, shape the heavy 14-gauge 2.0 mm wire...

Step Eleven GlassBeads

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:06:50 GMT

Create your favourite styie of hook and clasp using the protruding 18ga wire as shown in the diogrom. Macrame 'Leaf-Fall' kits are also available to our online members and tutors. Spectacular glass for spectacular gtes arffll Spectacular glass for spectacular gtes arffll McnftpD ibis ad to reccivc a 10 discount .off gour first parcbase from the gstem 96 Bwid-i aklM family ol' product Offer valid March 200Mi kj at guar loctil OGS Ace leaciiiqit Studca. 'Piattka to a Doo t Cettpte, loAtcfuifa...

Two threedrop peyote bracelet CircularPeyote

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:20:36 GMT

Combining different sizes and types of beads can be a fun way to make an interesting item. For this bracelet, make use of two- and three-drop peyote to showcase Miyuki square beads in a band of Delicas. The square beads are the same size as a three-drop peyote stitch. Work single peyote around the square. Then, to add more textural interest, use two-drop peyote on the outer edge of the bracelet. If you want to add more contrast, you can use different color Delicas to frame the square bead. This...

Heavy sinnet bangle BasicPattern

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 04:28:24 GMT

8 2.4 m 22-gauge 0.8 mm copper wire 3 pieces each 32 80 cm 10' 8 3.2 m 22-gauge 0.8 mm 935 silver wire 4 pieces each 32 80 cm 1 curved silver tube with 10 mm inside diameter 1 U.S. No 10.5 knitting needle Photo page 18 Braid around the needle as described on this page until the wire is used up or the bangle is long enough. Finish the piece. Check the length, remembering that the widest part of your hand must be able to pass through. The finished bangle doesn't open. Glue on the tubing, taking...

Masai Bracelet Beading Needles 2

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:06:33 GMT

Unlike a bracelet strung on spiraling memory wire, the strands of t 1 bracelet remain fixed and parallel. the brilliant beads are african. 3 feet 92.5 cm of 18-gauge sterling silver wire 1 Cut three pieces of wire 9 inches 23 cm long. 2 With the round-nose pliers, make a loop at one end of each wire. 3 String the beads on the wires, placing the spacers one-third and two-thirds of the way around the bracelet. 4 Make a wire loop at the other end or eaOH 5 To make the clasp, cut two 4 inch 110.5...

Turquoise Necklace With Yinyang Beads BeadingNeedles

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:25:27 GMT

IN THIS DESIGN, THE GRACEFUL CURVES OF SILVER WIRE ARE AS IMPORTANT AS THE BEADS. Large turquoise doughnut 2 small turquoise doughnuts, turquoise chips, yin-yang beads, black accent beads 18- and 20-gauge sterling silver wire 1 Arrange the beads in an order that pleases you. 2 To wire the large doughnut, first cut a 4-Inch 10.5 cm length of 18-gauge wire. Measure 2 Inches 5 cm down the wire. Place the wire on the anvil and hammer 1 inch 2.5 cm of wire below that, until it is as flat as you want...

Hgure5 BrickStitch

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 22:02:58 GMT

art a new needle with 24 in. j of thread. Slide a srop head to h' 4 in. IOcm from the end and go iBugh it again in the same direction. Z. - r ng 16 seed heads and slide them itc stop bead. Stitch eight rows of L . ven-count peyore Basics , picking bci-hr beads for each row. PI Zip up lite long edges Basics to a rube. PP Remove rhc stop bead, secure the i . rh half-hitch knots, and trim t thread. F ck up the thread remaining from fcp eor edging, weave along rhc edge, ijt r the fourth bead from...

Technique MetalClay

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:30:16 GMT

To check out a sampler of what all five clay inlay techniques look like, turn to page 75. he recent arrivals of bronze clay and copper clay on the metal clay scene have introduced new colors to the metal clay artisan's palette. Not only are these clays visually striking in their own right, but they also offer endless possibilities for making dynamic designs when combined. I've been experimenting with various processes that inlay bronze and copper metal clays and have achieved beautiful results....

By Shelley Hubbs 1 BlueRings

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:47:48 GMT

Niobium is a unique metal as it is hypo-allergenic. Ft is colored from an electrical current different voltages create different colors. It's similar in weight and workability to sterling, but has a shimmery finish. The materials listed make an 8 bracelet. Niobium rings are on the inside of the weave, and sterling sits on the skin. Sterling stays shinier when rubbing on the skin. Niobium that doesn't rub on skin will retain the color longer. niobium rings, and add two closed silver rings and...

asianstyle Polymer Clay 2

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:53:05 GMT

Jacqueline Lee is an artist with a talent for precision and detail. Her pieces show fine craftsmanship in structure and design. Multiple bakings and precise cutting methods are the secret to creating her refined looking jewelry. This project uses Lazertran Silk waterslide decal paper to transfer images onto polymer clay. This paper is designed to be used with toner-based inks, which are commonly used in copy machines. The toner is transferred and baked onto the surface of the clay enabling you...

Silver sensation bracelet CircularPeyote

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:38:25 GMT

Color, form, and texture are the elements of good design, and it's important to incorporate these concepts into your beading. This bracelet combines the soft colors of abalone with the shine and surface detail of thin silver tubes in peyote stitch. The silver tubes are stitched into cylinders that divide the bracelet into sections. Pearls enhance the bracelet's texture and shape. If you wish, try this design in gold and with bugle beads. Instead of putting pearls in the tubes, try rod-shaped...

Bead around the bead CircularPeyote

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:30:51 GMT

20mm round wooden bead Japanese cylinder beads, 5gm each of three colors gold silver-lined copper, matte black matte gold, and ivory alabaster Nymo B or 0 beading thread, black beading needle, 10 or 12 beeswax or Thread Heaven black indelible marker or color to match main color bead 20mm round wooden bead Japanese cylinder beads, 5gm each of three colors gold silver-lined copper, matte black matte gold, and ivory alabaster Nymo B or 0 beading thread, black beading needle, 10 or 12 beeswax or...

contents PolyesterSewing

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 04:39:10 GMT

materials 10 equipment 13 processes 14 the projects 16 vintage rose cuff and choker 26 floral key ribbon 30 bollywood iPod case 34 seed head brooch 40 childhood memories bracelet 48 button earrings 52 mother-of-pearl bracelet 56 yo-yo neckpiece 58 yo-yo corsage 62 In the last few years, designers have increasingly used textile processes and materials to produce beautiful jewelry pieces incorporating texture and color, and bringing a craft aesthetic to high fashion. Making jewelry from textiles...

neckp PolyesterSewing

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:51:10 GMT

yo-yos are a traditional patchwork technique in which circles of fabric are gathered around the outer Approximately 13 x 60 in. 33 x 1.5 m of each of five gauzy dress fabrics such as viscose, polyester or silk chiffon in your chosen colors 19 buttons in toning colors and a variety of sizes One large button for fastening Matching polyester sewing threads Dressmaking mannequin if you have one has been used to create a neckpiece that is embellished further with toning buttons. This neckpiece would...

Egyptian Hieroglyph Necklace and Earrings MetallicPowders

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:40:02 GMT

C he ancient Egyptians were highly skilled jewellers and this set is inspired by some of their designs. At this time, silver was rarer and more highly prized than gold and inscriptions in Egyptian hieroglyphs were popular for amulets. Clay - white and scrap clay for the stamp Glass rocaille beads in turquoise and royal blue ITo make the hieroglyph stamp, form a 6mm - ini log from scrap clay and tut a 20mm Vt in length. Press this on the boa rd until it is 25 x 10mm 1 x Xin and about 1.5mm K.in...

China Dolls PolymerClay

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:54:26 GMT

retty in pastels, these little girl dolls in their Sunday best were made with transparent clay, which has a fragile, porcelain-like appearance. The results are quite delicate because the clay is rolled thin for best effect - so treat them carefully. Clay - transparent, flesh, while, blue, yellow and black Pastel blue transparent -trier of blue Pastel yellow transparent-riai of vellow IForm a ball of white clay, 15mm in in diameter, shape it into an oval and taper one end until it is 4cm VAin in...

Part I Knotting the PendantPin DoubleSided

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:59:31 GMT

I. The wire bar which will be used for the top row of the pendant can be hammered flat and filed smooth on the ends, or just shaped on the ends with a rotary tool. 2. Row 1 - Attach the 9 Color A warp cords to the wire bar using Mounting Knots see Figure 1 . It may help to put some small pieces of tape on the ends of the wire so that the cords don't slip off. Tighten and push all the cords close together and center them on the wire. Temporarily pin it to the board by placing pins beneath the...

Figure 4 Gey CrystalJewelry

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:56:07 GMT

half-hitch knots to secure the thread. 8 Sew through the bcadwork to exit an up-bead on the front of the bezel that is not connected to a picot. 9 Pick up seven 15 5, and sew through the next up-bead that is not connected to a picot photo d and figure 3, a-b . Repeat around the ring b-c . lie a few half-hitch knots, but do not end the thread. Sew through the bcadwork to exit the middle 15fl of the first picor added in this Step c-d . 10 Repeat steps 1-9 five times to make a total of six 14 mm...

iTestimonial GoldWire

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:10:25 GMT

Preston, I just had two days of sales that came to over 2,000 of selling my wire sculpted jewelry. I also now have jewelry in two stores. I am so thrilled right now. When the shop owner learned that I would do a day of making jewelry and give her a part of the sales, she grabbed one of the few weekend days I had open. Thanks for all the time you spent encouraging me when I called. You do not know what this encouragement means to me. Thanks to you, your wife Mary and your staff. They are so...

Dynamic cuff HitchKnots

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:26:44 GMT

Here's an easy way to work odd-count flat peyote Odd-count flat pevotc is sometimes avoided because the turn on one side is .1 bit tricky, and results in cither a Stiff or unstable edge, depending on the method used. But some designs, like this colorful cuff, require a center row. leaving no option but to use an odd-count stitch. This easy two-needle method docs away with the tricky turn and produces beautiful results with identical edges. Follow either chart I or chart 2 on p. 39. Begin at the...

Info Pra BrickStitch

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:52:32 GMT

Viler working willi indi dual calx el ions as I lie local gt lt gt i111 of necklaces and bracelets. I wanted to . incorporate multiple cal s inlo single piece. by Glenda Payseno keeping I lie sections S millet rical was a eh illcilii lt hill I found th.'il hu le heads solved ihe prohlcin. I lievare twice ihe length of seed heads, require fewer rows, and pro ide syininclrv on each side ol I he cahoehon.

Basic EvenNumber Flat Peyote Stitch Gourd Stitch BeadedCenter

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:47:36 GMT

This siflch has been aiojid or hundreds ol years and has several nrnes. among tfwn dagwal. Mill gourd and Peyote teh Govfl slildi and Peyote are f e most common leans. The term Peycte is used by Native Amcncarej to describe boadwork Own with tte stitch Ice relgcus yd ceremonial purposes. 'Peyote' swims lo be the nosl corrron contempora name fcr ths sthcfi There are a number of variations in Peyote etch but ro t ol the projects in ff gt s Cos-, that use Peyote are dcre rtti ths base SStch H is...

Texturing Clay Metal Clay Jewelry

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:04:35 GMT

OHE VERY COOl things about metal clay techniques versus traditional metal jewelry methods is the fact that texturing can be accomplished so much easier and faster with clay, and the different possibilities are only limited by your imagination. Once you get hooked onto texturing your metal clay, you'll start to see all kinds of potential in everyday items that you may already have on hand. Sarah Peacock, whose work is also included in the gallery section of this book, was inspired by nature when...

Figure 4 CrystalJewelry

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:03:28 GMT

A white lace wedding dress inspired this design. The beads' aurora borealis finish adds colorful sparkles imagine sunlight reflecting off a wide expanse of water. 1 Working without needles, ccntcr a 7.5 x 5 mm CRYSTALLIZED -Swarovski oval and five color A 3 mm bicone crystals on 3 yd. 2.7 m of Illusion cord. Cross the cords through the last A figure 1 . Snug up the beads. 2 With the right-hand cord, string a 6 x 4 mm CRYSTALLIZED oval, a 4 mm bicone crystal, and a 6 x 4 mm oval. Cross the...

twisted torque bangle CelticJewelry

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:48:06 GMT

You will need Six cotors ot 20-gauge wire 4 x 5mm round siiver beads Masking tape Cylindrical dowels or mandrels. 'A in. and 2 in in diameter The most beautiful torque bracelets and neck rings have been recovered from Celtic burial sites. The torque was a badge of rank and power, and classical writers have reported that Queen Boadicea wore a golden neck ring and bangles when she went into battle against the Romans. This technique can be used to make a variety of choker collars, as well as...

Tackling the longest length CrimpingPliers

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:14:52 GMT

1. Attach the 44-inch piece of wire to the bottom hole of the 3-hole clasp, using a crimp tube and your crimping pliers. Using the front jaw of your crimping pliers, cover the flattened crimp with a silver crimp cover, so it looks like Figure 9-22. At this point, the center hole of the 3-hole clasp is empty. No worries you attach something here in the next section. Be patient. Crimp covers create a consistent look between the strands of this necklace. Crimp covers create a consistent look...

Braided ring BasicPattern

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:16:11 GMT

FINISHED LENGTH 4 10 cm MATERIALS .935 silver wire 5 12 cm 20-gauge 1.0 mm silver wire 2 silver cones. 6 mm Photo page 18 Cut the 26-gauge wire in 4 pieces, each 10 inches 25 cm Bend them In half to make 8 ends. Place these and the 20-gauge silver wire in a vise with the 20-gauge wire in the center and braid as described on page 21 Finish and glue on the cones isee page 16 Knit bracelet p 26 Knitted necklace p 26 Knit bracelet p 26 Knitted necklace p 26

Figure 6 Kdk CrystalJewelry

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:28:45 GMT

As a finalist in the 2008 Bead Dreams competition, Susan Mandel's Noose shows how a monochromatic color choice can highlight a great design. The nccklacc base is created using tubular right-angle weave Basics, p. 68 , with six stitches per round. 1 On a comfortable length of Firclinc, pick up four 4 mm biconc crystals. Sew through the first two 4 nuns again to form a tight ring figure 1 . 2 Pick up three 4 mms, sew through the 4 mm your thread exited in the previous step, and through the next...

Showcase a cluster of sliding beaded beads on a peyote rope HitchKnots

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:11:03 GMT

This necklace uses a single stitch in combination with multiple bead sizes and colors to create a piece of jewelry that is fun to make and wear. This design features a surprise the beaded rings are captured in the center of the necklace, and thev can spin and slide around. I his necklace has seven beaded heads three pairs and one centerpiece head with a row of 3mm tire-polished beads in its center. Make as few as three or as many as nine beads, and reel free to make each different. If you want...

hearts Polymer Clay 2

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:37:55 GMT

Cutting free-form heart shapes gives these charming hearts a whimsical style. Look through your rubber stamp collection for patterns and textures to use on the shrink plastic. You don't need the whole stamp to make a great texture on the hearts sometimes the most interesting designs are made with just a portion of the stamp design. Frosted Ruff N' Ready Shrinky Dinks plastic Rubber stamps with various textures Magenta Style and Aspen Art Stamps Rub-On Metallic Highlights paste in copper Bright...

Functional helmets MedievalJewelry

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:25:48 GMT

The Gladiator Arena Helmet is a full-size iron helmet. The helmet is approximately 11 tall. The helmet is the replica of the helmet from the Gladiator movie and produced to reenactment specifications. The Gladiator Arena Helmet includes a padded hat for protection and is fully functional. Gladiators were professional fighters in ancient Rome who fought against each other and against wild animals, sometimes to the death, for the entertainment of spectators. Gladiators usually fought in pairs one...

Folding The Fish 1 OrigamiJewelry

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:58:35 GMT

4 Fotd the -corncrs cf t-- top layer ojt to extend lightly a IHtlp bryrod the sries. f Fdld in -half lt a cmally tu mdfcf a I i an gie lo s sVto o meet tfa ftrttrotn oyner, 5 FoW c ie VQ0 laver a the biwtMrt ififcisk about tw iliirds of he pray jp. 5 FoW c ie VQ0 laver a the biwtMrt ififcisk about tw iliirds of he pray jp. f Fdld in -half lt a cmally tu mdfcf a I i an gie lo s sVto o meet tfa ftrttrotn oyner, 4 Fotd the -corncrs cf t-- top layer ojt to extend lightly a IHtlp bryrod the sries. i...

Announcing WireJewelry

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:12:58 GMT

EXPO Oclobcr 7,8 amp 9 CLASSES Oclobcr 6,7,8 amp 9 LEARN NEW TECHNIQUES Se DESICNS CREATE VOUR OW N IIEABSEWELRV BUY BEADS, TOOLS it SUPPLIES EXPO Oclobcr 7,8 amp 9 CLASSES Oclobcr 6,7,8 amp 9 LEARN NEW TECHNIQUES Se DESICNS CREATE VOUR OW N IIEABSEWELRV BUY BEADS, TOOLS it SUPPLIES Marilyn Moore's hands arc always twining. It is no wonder she multi-tasks when vessels like Georgia Reclining, take more than SO hours to evolve. Add to that a teaching schedule that keeps her on the road from March...

Charming ChainSegments

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:12:41 GMT

Craft a truly elegant charm bracelet with disk-shaped pearls in soft colors of white, pink, and gray. Create this easily adaptable bracelet using purple and green gemstones, or select other color and stone combinations to match your mood. Finished size 7V inches 18.4 cm Materials_ 13 peridot beads oval . 8 mm 16 gold-filled beads. 3 mm 1 gold-filled four-strand slide clasp 55-inch 139.7 cm length of 3.5-mm gold-filled chain 88-inch 223.5 cm length of 24-gauge gold-filled wire Chain-nose pliers...

pebble and shell charm bracelet CelticJewelry

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:57:22 GMT

Although no charm bracelets dating back to the Celtic era survive. I am sure that shells and natural objects would have been made into necklaces and bracelets, as the Celts were very fond of decorating and adorning themselves for ceremonial rituals. This bracelet demonstrates how you can attach un-drilled. semiprecious stones or small pebbles to a chain to create a highly individual bracelet. The gold wire enhances the warm tones of the semiprecious stone pebbles and shells, l or a...

Info Tbq BrickStitch

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:08:28 GMT

3 Slide the end of the wire through the crimp bead and pull tight photo b . Crimp the crimp bead Basics, p. 10 . 4 String a bead to cover the crimp. 5 String an alternating pattern of pearls or genistones and seed beads photo c until the strand 6 String a decorative bead, a pearl, a seed, a pearl, a seed, a pearl, and a crimp. You can string any pattern of beads for the end of the strand just make sure to end with a crimp bead. 7 Crimp the crimp bead and trim the excess wire photo d . 8 Repeat...

Scissors Case Construction TubularBeads

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:17:12 GMT

Adjust Fig. 11. if necessary, so that it matches your finished beading. Then cut the front and back suede pieces from Fig. 11. Stitch together at the side seams with a running stitch about Vs from the edge of the suede. Stitch back the opposite way, filling in the open spaces of the first running stitch as you stitch in running stitch again. See Fig. 12. Stitch the edging of size 15 seed beads on the top of the front edge of the size 8 seed beads by following the steps in Detail of Monogrammed...

Softglas Tubing SterlingSilver

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:21:41 GMT

hammering, page 15 wrapped loops, page 16 oxidizing, page 23 This necklace combines primitive elegance, by using like elements of strong vertical and textured metal, with asymmetrical intrigue, by making each loop and wrap slightly different. The very simple cord adds modern flair and keeps the spotlight on the wirework. 2' 61 cm of sterling silver 20-gauge dead-soft wire 1 package SoftGlas tubing 1 SoftGlas connector Flush cutters Round-nose pliers Chain-nose pliers Ball-peen hammer Steel...

Beads JewelryDesigns

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:34:59 GMT

An online gallery of art-glass bead jewelry, free technique videos, our Beader's Glossary, and more Embroider a necklace of colliding circles, each centered around a glass disk. by Tracy Van Niel Cut and shape metal flowers and wire-wrap leaves to construct an organic necklace. by Melissa Cable Use wirework harnesses to cluster disk beads at the front of a strung tab necklace. by Leslie Kaplan Stitch free-form peyote around a handful of art-glass and accent beads for a necklace inspired by the...

Shaped necklace CircularPeyote

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:44:03 GMT

Using a wire armature provides a flexible core support for beadwork and opens up a whole new realm of possibilities. I love to design with large focal beads and wire-wrapped pendants, but I found that even 20-gauge wire and peyote tubes with size 8 beads weren't substantial enough to successfully highlight the larger pieces. While rummaging around in the basement, I came across some electrical wire and knew I was on to something. Using even-count tubular peyote, I beaded a tube around the wire....

Xs and Os CrystalJewelry

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:34:51 GMT

Create a path of pearls for crisscrossing crystals Crystal pearls form stepping stones for colorful bicones. Crystal pearls form stepping stones for colorful bicones. The simplicity of this design makes ir a great way to learn right-angle weave and crossweave technique. It works up in less time than it takes to watch a movie, so you'll have something to wear out on the town when you're done. 1 On 3 yd. 2.7 m of Fircline, pick up a repeating pattern of a 6 mm crystal pearl and an IP seed bead...

Clasps and Hooks Metal Clay Jewelry

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:14:30 GMT

After assembling all the jewelry components together to make a necklace, bracelet, or anklet, one final and very important element is the way you plan to fasten these jewelry pieces, and this is where clasps and hooks of various styles come into the mix. Years ago, findings on most jewelry pieces were pretty ho-hum. Their primary purpose was utilitarian, and they looked utilitarian and nothing more. But today, they are far from that they can add a lot of pizzazz to a jewelry piece while at the...

Leaf And Flower Decorations Indian Jewelry 2

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:21:40 GMT

The leaf and flower decorations shown above are lost wax centrifugally cast pieces made commercially and are not Indian made. They can be purchased from many of the silvercraft suppliers. These are but a few of the many designs available. Once they are incorporated into a piece of jewelry it is usually so difficult to distinguish them from the handmade decorations that only en expert can tell the difference. However, most of the decorations on the jewelry pictured on these two pages ere Indian...

Info Qqj MedievalJewelry

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:03:42 GMT

Bank That Issued Card shown after card number on back of Visa MasterCard Discover, ShipTo if different than bill to NO PO BOXes If you include your e-mail address, Medieval Weapon Art will notify you about new products, special savings.We will not share your e-mail address with third parties, and you can opt out at any time. To Order By Mail Complete and send this form. Please remember to enclose your check, money order or charge card information. Sorry, we do not accept C.O.D. orders. Mail to...

Figure 3 1 CrystalJewelry

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:55:03 GMT

This zigzag collar is a study in contrasts Frosty pastel sea foam and steamy hot fuchsia come together harmoniously with the help of a warm drizzle of richly hued honey. As you work the steps, end and add thread Basics, p. 68 as needed. 1 On a comfortable length of Fireline, pick up 12 11 seed beads, and tie them into a ring with a square knot Basics leaving a 6-in. 15 cm tail. Pick up a 4 mm biconc crystal, and sew through the seventh 1 r in the ring figure 1, a-b to make a ringed 4 mm. 2 Pick...

crystal swirl cluster ring WireJewelry

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:30:26 GMT

To further secure the crown of the ring, both ends will be attached to it by bringing the wire ends up and threading them down through the crown between the loops and the crystals. STEP BY STEP WIRE JEWEIRY Same 2005 Continue to loop the wire end around the crown wire and then use the flush cutter to cut the wire, making a loop. Use the chain nose pliers to align the cut end against the inside of the loop, hiding the end. Usually, filing isn't necessary however, if running your finger over the...

Adding Stones Metal Clay Jewelry

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:21:30 GMT

J LIKE TRADITIONAL metal work, you can also include gemstones in your metal clay jewelry pieces. You can add stones either before or after the firing process, but there are some limitations if you want to fire with the stones in the clay. While some stones like diamonds and rubies can generally deal with high temperatures, they can have inclusions in them that you can't see with the naked eye, and if heated, you could get cracks in the stones. Very often synthetic stones or laboratory grown...

Multistrand Necklace BeadingNeedles

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:52:17 GMT

BONE SPACERS LET THIS COLORFUL NECKLACE GO FROM ONE STRAND TO FIVE. THEN BACK AGAIN. 2 2-hole spacers 2 4-hole spacers 2 5-hole spacers Assorted beads Clasp 1 Lay out your beads until you're pleased with the order. You'll be swinging from the right end of tlie necklace to the left end. 2 Cut three 60-inch 154 cm pieces of tigertail. 3 Fold the pieces of tigertail In half. Take the folded centers through the loop on one piece of the clasp. Take each pair ot tail ends through Its respective fold...

Polishing Fired Clay Metal Clay Jewelry

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:05:48 GMT

OCLAY has been fired and burnished as described previously , you have many methods available to you if you decide to continue the polishing process. For example, if you want a much higher shine or mirror finish on the metal clay item, more polishing will be necessary. If you have used a patina or oxidation method described further on in this chapter , you may also need to polish some of that off if you find it is darker than you want it to be. It all depends on the look you want for your...

Maple Leaf Necklace by Cyndi Lavin Metal Clay Jewelry

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:08:10 GMT

Cyndi Lavin is busy living a mixed media life in central Massachusetts. Along with metal clay, she works with a large variety of other media and techniques. Cyndi strongly believes that life and art are intertwined, that we are all works of art, designed to be creative beings, and that life consists of discovering the things that we meant to create. She enjoys sharing her art adventures through her websites and weblogs www.mazeltovjewelry.com, www.wildestdreamsdesigns.com, and...