Japanese Beadwork

25 Jewelry Designs

from a Master Artist

with sonoko nozue

These exquisitely beautiful jewelry designs capture the delicacy and grace of the Japanese aesthetic for both novice and experienced beaders to enjoy.” — Diane Fitzgerald

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25 Jewelry Designs

from a Master Artist

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JAPANESE BEADWORK

25 Jewelry Designs

from a Master Artist

WITH SONOKO NOZUE

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introduCtion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Chapter 1: basiCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Materials and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Stitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chapter 2: Casual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Cheerful Midafternoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Shower of Blossoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Dripping of the Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Waterdrops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Sunflower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Chapter 3: FeMinine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Sweet Breeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Snow Crystal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Sonoko Spiral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Under the Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Sonoko Wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Chapter 4: eleGant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Night Dew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Beach at Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Aurora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Lily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Breath of Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Milky Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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Chapter 5: noble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Snow White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Midnight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Powder Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Morning Glow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Chapter 6: GorGeous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Sound of Raindrops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Stone Pavement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Crystal Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Daisy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Sonoko Necklace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Author Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

About Sonoko Nozue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

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SONOKO WAVEto create this fanciful piece, i invented a technique based on peyote stitch.

this method forms a lovely spiral without the use of embedded wire.

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size 15° silver beads, 7.5 g

size 11° gold beads, 3.6 g

190 green ab crystal bicones, 3 mm

(swarovski elements 5328)

2 gold bead caps

1 gold toggle clasp

Gray beading thread

size 10 or 12 beading needles

sharp snips

4 feet (1.2 m) of nylon thread,

0.8 mm diameter

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15 inches (38 cm) long

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1 Using beading thread, pick up 382 size 15° beads, as shown in figure 1. These beads will become rows 1 and 2.

2 Weave in peyote stitch (as shown in figure 2), using size 15° beads for rows 3 to 6, size 11° beads for rows 7 and 8, and size 15° beads for row 9. When you stitch with the size 11° beads, your work will start spiraling.

figure 1

Thread continues to figure 2

382 beads

Size 15° bead

figure 2

Thread continued from figure 1

Size 11° bead

Row 1

Row 2

Row 3

Row 7

Row 8

Row 9

3 Using the nylon thread, form the bead-work into a tube by zipping up rows 1 and 9, picking up a 3-mm bicone between beads as shown in figure 3.

4 On each end of the tube, pass the remaining threads through a bead cap, size 15° beads, half of the toggle clasp, more 15° beads, and then through the bead cap again, as shown in figure 4, then finish off the threads.

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3-mm bicone

Toggle bar

10 size 15° beads

Bead cap Toggle ring

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Instead of a necklace, make a wrapped bracelet! Measure loosely around your wrist twice and bead the Sonoko Wave to that length.

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Sonoko Nozue, Japan’s leading beader, began teaching at Bead&Button in 2005; three years later, she was the first international instructor invited to teach a Master class at that event.

Now you can create an assortment

of exquisite jewelry by acclaimed

beader Sonoko Nozue. Part of the

Beadweaving Master Class series,

Japanese Beadwork with Sonoko

Nozue, gives you an introduction to

the materials, tools, techniques, and

stitches you’ll use, followed by 25

sophisticated yet simple projects,

from Lily—a pair of earrings inspired

by the shape of a lily flower—to Night

Dew—a reversible bracelet featuring

shimmering bicones.

JAPANESE BEADWORK WITH SONOKO NUZUE

Praise for Japanese Beadwork with Sonoko Nozue

JAPANESE BEADWORK

25 Jewelry Designs

from a Master Artist

WITH SONOKO NOZUE

“Rachel Nelson-Smith has one of the most unique creative voices in beading. She clev-

erly relates her method of designing jewelry to her experience as a jazz vocalist, drawing

comparisons between the two art forms. You’ll be treated to a series of beautifully designed

projects with multiple color variations to entice your imagination. Rachel possesses exciting

skills in design, a sophisticated color palette, and an eye for detailed illustration—all of which

make this book a visual treat as well as an invaluable learning resource!” — Marcia DeCoster

“This is an incredible book! I’ll say that again: This is an incredible book! From the moment

I saw her bracelet Swing Time, I knew Rachel was an especially talented bead artist with

a unique creative vision, but, oh my! These constructions are solid and sensational, a true

reflection of their creator. We can all learn a great deal from this young genius. Look through

the book, indulge your wonder, and then have a blast with the projects.” — Alice Korach

“What a refreshing take on beadwork! You will love Rachel Nelson-Smith’s unique point of

view. It’s pleasing to the eye and will make you long to hear her sing while you bead the

projects in this innovative book.” — Jeannette Cook

“As a visual and performing artist, I celebrate Rachel Nelson-Smith’s new addition to the

beader’s arsenal. This well-written, beautifully photographed, and easy-to-understand primer

not only serves as a text for inventive projects but gives insight into Rachel’s process and her

creative gift. The improvisational spirit of the jazz singer and the aesthetic accomplishments

of this jeweler have created a worthy read for all beaders.” — Joyce Scott

BEADED FANTASIES

SABINE LIPPERT’S

30 Romantic Jewelry Projects

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Sonoko Nozue, Japan’s leading beader, began teaching at Bead&Button in 2005. Three years later, she was the fi rst international instructor invited to teach a Master Class at that event.

Learn to create an assortment of exquisite jewelry in the style of world-renowned

beader Sonoko Nozue in this fantastic entry in Lark Jewelry & Beading’s acclaimed

Beadweaving Master Class series. Japanese Beadwork with Sonoko Nozue gives

you an introduction to the materials, tools, techniques, and stitches you’ll use.

Twenty-fi ve beautiful, sleek, and sophisticated, yet still simple and wearable, project

designs are included, from Lily—a pair of earrings inspired by the shape of a lily

fl ower—to Night Dew, a reversible bracelet featuring shimmering bicones.

JAPANESEBEADWORK WITH SONOKO NOZUE

JAPANESE BEADWORK

25 Jewelry Designs

from a Master Artist

WITH SONOKO NOZUE

These exquisitely beautiful jewelry designs capture the delicacy and grace of the Japanese aesthetic for both novice and experienced beaders to enjoy.” — Diane Fitzgerald

“I was one of the fortunate workshop participants who studied with Sonoko, the preeminent Japanese

master instructor, at her 2005 Bead&Button debut. Her teaching style is beautifully presented with

clear and concise illustrations in this comprehensive book. Sonoko’s brilliantly designed and refi ned

work refl ects the Japanese aesthetic beautifully. This is a must-have book for any beader from

beginner to advanced.” — Nancy Cain

“Sonoko is a national asset for Japan and a treasure for the beading fi eld. Her expertise and master-

ful skill in seed beadweaving is extraordinary, and these projects beautifully showcase her remarkable

talent. The distinctive blend of classic design incorporated into contemporary style makes this book

highly relevant to all readers. The unique techniques, as well as the inspirational gallery of work by

this gracious artist, will stimulate my own creative endeavors.” — Melanie Potter

“Many will recognize Sonoko from Bead&Button shows as the elegant lady in a lavish Japanese

kimono. Now you can enjoy all she has offered in her classes through the pages of this book. Each

project takes a fresh approach to a familiar technique, resulting in classic wearable adornments that

will stand the test of time and can even become family heirlooms.” — Diane Fitzgerald

“Sonoko Nozue is a master of graceful design. Her projects tantalize with lush texture, fi ne details,

and layers of interest. Her elegant color palettes evoke a classical and timeless age. She manages

to take the simplest stitch and elevate it to a new level by making a seemingly minor change,

creating a whole new world to explore. Each time I pick up this book, I fi nd more to absorb and

delight in.” — Jill Wiseman

Praise for Japanese Beadwork with Sonoko Nozue

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