6 Introduction7 Beading terms Review the terms you need to know inthis pictorial reference 10 Basic techniques Learnthe essentials in this step-by-step guide

Glass and seed beads14 Berries and bubblyString a necklace and bracelet of richlycolored Venetian beads16 Do drops Crisscross dropsinto a quick and supple bracelet18 Cube-a-licious Use colorfulcubes in a necklace and bracelet set 20 Bright idea Set off a dichroicglass pendant with vibrant beads23 Jump! Connect beaded jumprings to make a shimmering bracelet24 Graduated approachAccent an art bead with seed beads26 Venetian find Make aninspiring necklace with gilded beads 28 Knots and dots Tie brightbeads on cord for a playful necklace31 Double bubble Loop beadsand cord into a fun necklace32 With a flourish Make a lavish bracelet of furnace glass beads34 Flash of fringe Highlight adouble-strand necklace with a flourish offringe and a focal bead 37 Tubes and cubes Makeeasy furnace glass and crystal earrings38 Falling leaves Combinejump rings and beads for playful earrings40 Color play Blend beads in allshapes and sizes on a lightweight lariat

AcknowledgementsLinda J. Augsburg, Paulette Biedenbender, Stacy Blint,Mindy Brooks, Naomi Fujimoto, Amy Glander, AnneNikolai Kloss, Carrie Rohloff, Maureen Schimmel,Candice St. Jacques, Beth Stone, Elizabeth Weber,Lesley Weiss, Wendy Witchner

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Easy beading : best projects from the first year ofBeadStyle Magazine / from the editors of BeadStyleMagazine.

p. : ill. ; cm.Includes index.ISBN: 0-87116-217-2

1. Beadwork--Handbooks, manuals, etc. 2. Jewelrymaking--Handbooks, manuals, etc. I. Title: BeadStyleMagazine.

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Managing art director: Lisa BergmanAssistant art director: Kelly KatlapsPhotographers: Jim Forbes, William ZubackProject editors: Karin Buckingham, Julia Gerlach

The designs in this book are for your personal use. They are not intended for resale.All projects have appeared previously in BeadStyle magazine.

42 Sheer delight Make a colorful choker with Venetian glass 44 Cool, calm, and connected Mix watery blue with atwist of lime for a three-piece ensemble47 Swirls of color String an easy six-strand bracelet 48 From the hip Accent yourfavorite outfit with a beaded belt

ContentsOn the CoverPage44Enjoy the calming bluesand greens of thisnature-inspired necklace.

Photo by William Zuback

Pearls andshells54 A twist of pearls Addsparkle to a pearl necklace with crystals 56 Classic trio Accent pearls andgemstones with an amber pendant 58 Natural beauty Showcasemother-of-pearl pendants on freshwaterpearl necklaces61 Calming effects String aserene palette of pearls and seed beads62 Beachy keen Make a freeform mother-of-pearl necklace64 Facets of inspiration String a necklace of pearls and silver 67 Simply pearls Blend subtleshades of pearls in an easy bracelet68 Balinese beauty Pair rosyquartz with pearls for a feminine look71 Pretty practical Combinesilver and leather in this easy necklace72 Cameo appearanceAccent a timeless treasure with briolettes 74 Uptown pearls Addsparkle to a pearl necklace with crystals76 Faking it Enjoy the look offabulous pearls with first-class imitations78 Crystal clear Adorn a pearlnecklace with a vintage chandelier crystal80 Pearls of wisdom Pairpearls with silver chain for a smart look82 Shell game Combine leatherand abalone shells in an unusual set86 Autumn lariat Blend fallcolors in a strand of pearls and gemstones88 Subtle shells Focus on stylein mother-of-pearl jewelry set 91 Long & short of it Mixstick and round pearls for an elegant cuff

Metal andchain94 Chain reaction Use anunexpected technique to convert chaininto a stretchy bracelet96 Fine lines Dangle gemstonesfrom delicate silver chain in a dressynecklace and earring set99 Simple and streamlined Loop a gemstone-adorned chain into a classy lariat100 Chandelier earrings Turn elegant filigree components intofabulous jewelry103 Right-angle earrings Shape wire into geometric earrings

104 Chain of jewels Danglebeads from chain for a striking necklace106 Copper concept Linkcopper beads with silver chain for agleaming necklace and earring set108 Accent on art Pair artbeads and crystals in a dramatic necklace110 Simply stated Use metalfindings to make dangling earrings112 Name game Honor yourpride and joy with a mother’s bracelet116 Silver lining Highlightlapis beads with curved silver findings118 Wash & wear Link metalwashers to chain for a modern collection121 Filigree finesse Form alavish necklace with crystals and filigree124 Brass elements String anecklace of tubes, coins, and crystals126 Southwestern symmetry Combine silver andgemstones for ethnic appeal128 A link to the past Link crystals, wire, and a drape of chainfor a necklace with Victorian appeal131 Charm school Personalizea bracelet with silver charms

Crystals184 Iridescent illusionString waves of silver and crystal for a glistening multistrand necklace186 Blossoming bouquetCombine colorful crystals in a sparklingfloral jewelry set190 La-di-da Achieve a linearlook with head pins and vintage crystals192 Ready, set, go! Go from business to blue jeans with thispearl and crystal combo194 Closely linked String easyjewelry with Swarovski components 197 Simple sparklers Makean easy bracelet with crystals and silver198 Rhapsody in bluecrystals Compose a dazzling double-strand necklace, bracelet and earring set202 Crystal hue persuasion Blend a spectrum ofcolors in a necklace and bracelet set204 Trace of lace Create anecklace with a delicate scallop design206 Down the stretchString a triple-strand elastic bracelet208 Regal radiance Show off crystals and rhinestones in athree-strand bracelet

Mixedmedia212 Creative license String amultistrand necklace of assorted beads214 Face it Profile a whimsicalface on a seed bead and pearl necklace218 Wrap star Embellish asuede bracelet with favorite gemstones220 Cool jewels Unite colorfulbeads with spacers in a playful bracelet222 Tying the knot Create a floating fantasy necklace withteardrop-shaped beads and knotted cord

225 Fabulous finishesCreate a custom-made clasp for yournext project228 Gossamer and glassGrace sheer organza ribbon with artbeads for a delicate necklace

230 Garden party Make anecklace, bracelet, and earring trio withLucite beads and butterflies 234 Touch of glass String ahollow glass bead on suede for a simpleand stylish necklace236 Opposites attractIndulge in this luscious lariat featuringgemstones and pearls239 Compliments Pair brilliant crystals and gold spacers with an embroidered silk pendant240 Clasp distinctionChoose a fabulous closure as the centerpiece for a multistrand cuff242 Center stage Accent a casual lariat with art beads 246 Solo or duet Convert amedley of pearls and crystals into a singleor double-strand necklace249 Casual combinationSwing a gemstone donut from softlyshaded beads in a two-strand necklace252 Sequin sequenceString pinches of sequins on a memorywire bracelet254 Retro flakes Give new lifeto old beads in snowflake ornaments

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Gemstones136 Eye candy Blend silver and strawberry quartz for a deliciousnecklace, bracelet, and earring trio140 Simply rocks String aneasy necklace and bracelet of big, beautiful stones143 Fashion statement Make a classic double strand necklacewith gemstones and a striking pendant 144 Chill out Add color to icyquartz nugget bracelets with glass beads 146 Gemstone round-upString an easy necklace using stones inseveral shapes148 Tailored textures Enhance winter whites with a dash ofcolor in a sophisticated jewelry set151 Autumn elementsSurround a raku pendant with boldlyshaded gemstones152 Jaded Accent an aventurinenecklace with seed beads and jade 154 Tie one on Knot a casualnecklace with amethyst beads156 Shining through Show off labradorite’s brilliance in a two-strand necklace and bracelet

159 Perfect peridot String acircle of gemstones into a casual bracelet160 Seaworthy ShowcasePeruvian opals and sterling silver in aneye-catching necklace163 Pastel persuasionAccent a citrine necklace with subtleshades of yellow and pink 164 Imperial lariat Highlighta gemstone necklace with a jade donut166 The nature of thingsCombine turquoise, coral and silver for abold, asymmetrical necklace and bracelet169 Fruit punch Combine thewatermelon hues of tourmaline withgreen garnet for depth and brightness170 Rock solid Use an easy wiretechnique to connect gemstone nuggets174 A passion for pendants Enhance a gemstonestrand with an eye-catching centerpiece177 On the double Highlight a two-strand necklace with atriangular stone pendant 180 Karma carnelianBuild chunky necklaces with rich shadesof gemstones and silver

I found these leaf-shaped beads in colors reminiscent of autumn leaves at a local bead shop. Wanting to capture the idea of leaves gently falling to the ground, I decided that linking them together would give the earrings the movement I was seeking. I used a combination of three colors, but the design will work as amonochromatic color scheme as well as in an assortment of colors.

Combine jump rings and beads for playful earrings

1. Link eight jump rings (BasicTechniques, p. 10) to form a chain.Repeat for the second earring.

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Joining beaded jump rings to linked rings is easier when the linked rings are suspended rather than flat. I slid a paper clipinto the last ring and hung it on the hook of a banana holder. (An ornament hanging stand would also work.) This broughtthe links to eye-level on my desk, making it easier to see what I was doing.

SupplyList• 52 or more 5mm jump rings• Czech glass leaf-shaped beads

(I used 18 brown, 10 red, and 8 green)

• 2 9 x 11mm round- or dome-shaped beads

• pair of earring wires• 21⁄2 in. (6cm) 20-gauge wire• roundnose and chainnose pliers• diagonal wire cutters

2. Open 36 jump rings. Thread oneleaf bead on each. Don’t close thejump rings.

B

3. Connect two beaded jump ringsto the bottom ring of one chain andclose these rings. Work your waytoward the top, adding one leaf toeach side of each ring in the chainto keep the earring balanced.

Repeat this step on the secondchain. You will have four beadedrings remaining. Close these rings.

C

4. Cut the wire in half. Make a smallplain loop (Basic Techniques) on oneend of each piece. String a dome-shaped bead on each wire and trimthe wire to 3⁄8 in. (1cm) above thebead. Make a second plain loop.

D

5. Open the wire loop on thebottom of the bead unit. Slide on a beaded jump ring, the top link ofchain, and another beaded jumpring. Close the loop.

E

6. Open the ring on the earringfinding and slide the top loop of thebead unit onto the finding. Finish thesecond earring to match the first. ✤

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by Linda J. Augsburg

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Cool, calm,and connected

Mix watery blue with a twist of lime for a necklace, bracelet, andearring

ensemble

When I inadvertently placed assorted green beads on a hank of light blue beads,the result seemed inspired by the sea and perfect for summertime jewelry.

I decided to make a three-strand necklace with randomly placedaccent beads dominating the center strand. To work out the

design, I strung the random strand first, temporarily threadingit through the clasp. Then I interspersed green beads amongthe aqua beads on the top and bottom strands to add a splashof color where needed. I followed the same process for thebracelet, center strand first, but the design was symmetrical

rather than random. I created the earrings by joining individually linked beads for more movement.

A

2. Close the bead tip withchainnose pliers.

B

3. String the center strand of beads over both strands ofFireline in a random pattern.

C

4. When you’ve strung 161⁄2 in. of beads, string a bead tip onboth strands and a seed bead on one strand.

D

The three strands of my necklace measure 141⁄4, 161⁄2, and 183⁄4 in. (36, 42, and 48cm), not including the clasp. The finishing components and clasp add almost 2 in. (5cm). Besure to include a bead unit between the clasp and connectors;the toggle needs room to turn to fit inside the loop.

For my necklace, I used square beads and 6mm round cracklebeads on the shortest (inner) strand, square beads and buttonbeads on the longer (outer) strand, and an assortment ofbeads on the center strand.

by Linda J. Augsburg

necklace • 1. String thecenter strand first. Center aseed bead on a 39-in. (99cm)length of Fireline. Bring theends together and stringthem through a bead tipfrom the hook end, so theseed bead sits inside the tip.

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3. Determine the finishedlength of your necklace,add 6 in. (15cm), and cuta piece of beading wireto that length. Center thelongest dangle on thewire with a 6mm beadbetween the top links.

C

2. Cut six 1⁄2-in. (1.3cm) pieces of chain, each with anequal number of links. To attach the dangles to thechain, make the first half of a wrapped loop (BasicTechniques, p.10) above the end bead on each headpin. Connect two sections of chain to a small dangle.Repeat with another small dangle and the center dangle. Cut a 2-in. (5cm) piece of chain for the clasp extender and connect it to the remaining small dangle. Complete the wraps on each dangle.

B

4. On each side of the center dangle,string a 4mm pearl, a flat spacer, andanother 4mm pearl. String a small dangle with a 6mm bead between thetop links as before.

D

5. String a 4mm pearl, two flat spacers, two 4mm pearls, three flat spacers, three 4mm pearls, disc spacer, 6mm bead, and disc spacer on each end.

E

6. String three 4mm pearls, three flat spacers, two 4mm pearls, two flat spacers, a 4mm pearl, disc spacer, 6mm bead, and disc spacer on each end.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 one more time. String part of the pattern in step 5 again toreach the desired length. Check the fit and add or remove beads as needed.

F

8. On one end, string a 3mm roundbead, a crimp bead, a 3mm bead, andthe end link of the clasp extender. Goback through the last few beads strungand crimp the crimp bead (BasicTechniques). Trim the excess wire.

G

9. To finish the other end, repeat step 8 with the clasp instead of the extender. ✤

H

SupplyList• 16-in. (41cm) strand 4mm potato-

shaped pearls • 16-in. strand 6mm pearls or

12 or more 6mm round crystals• 4 6mm round accent beads• 4 4mm round accent beads• 3mm accent pearl (optional)• 1 ft. (31cm) chain (with links large

enough for clasp)• 50 3 or 4mm flat spacers• 20 or more 4 x 5mm disc spacers• flexible beading wire, .014 or .015• 4 21⁄2-in. (6cm) head pins• 2 crimp beads• 4 3mm round beads• lobster claw clasp• chainnose and roundnose pliers • crimping pliers (optional)• diagonal wire cutters

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Both necklaces are adjustable, measuring 15 to 20 in. (38-51cm).

1. String three head pins with a 6mmaccent bead, disc spacer, and 4mmaccent bead (small dangle). String afourth head pin with a 6mm bead, discspacer, 4mm accent bead, flat spacer,and 6 or 3mm bead (center dangle).

Asmall dangle center danglePearls

Silver chain lends a smart look to classic pearls

by Beth Stone

Chain is both a beautiful and functional way toaccent a beaded necklace, and it’s particularlyelegant when incorporated with pearls. Thestyle and weight of chain you select influencethe finished look. I like the subtlety of delicatechain, but you can choose larger, rectangularlinks to convey a modern look. You also canexperiment with different beads, patterns, andlengths of chain. Enjoy the possibilities.

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This bracelet begs thequestion, how’d she dothat? The answer is deceptively simple: threadchain onto elastic and let it collapse onto itself. Thiscreates an unexpectedlyfun and fashionablebracelet that you’ll be ableto make in less than half an hour. Experiment with different sizes and styles of chain, add charms or dangles, or intersperse different kinds of beads to vary the results. Theonly struggle you’ll have is whether to reveal yourtechnique or keep it to yourself.

by Karin Buckingham

SupplyListboth bracelets• Gossamer Floss or ribbon elastic• twisted wire beading needle• G-S Hypo Cement• scissors

black and silver bracelet• 20 in. (51cm) 5mm heavy

cable chain• 8 6mm round crystals• 4 10-15mm silver beads

pink bracelet• 36 in. (91cm) 5mm heavy

cable chain • 3 10mm crystals or beads

black and silver bracelet • 1. Measureyour wrist, add 5 in. (13cm), and doublethis measurement. Cut a piece of elasticto that length. Center a twisted wirebeading needle on the elastic and tapethe ends together.

2. Cut four 5-in. segments of chain.String one chain segment by threadingthe elastic through each link. Slide thechain down the elastic as you work.

A

3. String a crystal, a silver bead, and a crystal. String each remainingchain segment followed by the bead sequence. Remove the tape.

B

4. Tie the two ends together with a surgeon’s knot (Basic Techniques, p. 10).Glue the knot and slide it into the chainto hide it.

C

pink bracelet • Cut three 1-ft. (30cm)segments of chain. Follow the instructions for the black and silverbracelet, substituting a pink crystal forthe crystals and silver beads. ✤

An unexpected technique converts chain into a stretchy bracelet

Chain reaction

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