Best of Beadwork 10 Custom Cool Projects by Melinda Barta PDF

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Best of
10
Custom Cool Projects
by Melinda Barta
About the Designer
Former editor of Beadwork magazine, Melinda Barta currently enjoys

contributing to the magazine as part-time senior editor and loves
spending time with the new addition to her family. She is the author of
the best-selling books Custom Cool Jewelry (Interweave, 2008) and Hip to
Stitch (Interweave, 2005) and coauthor of Mixed Metals (Interweave, 2009).
Look for her two newest beadweaving books in 2012 and 2013. See more
great beaded components like the ones featured here in Melindas Custom
Cool column in each issue of Beadwork. Visit www.melindabarta.com.
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1 Diamond Bails
2 Playful Peyote Toggle Clasps
3 Ruffled Beaded Bead Caps
4 Towers of Pearls
5 Double-Up Buttons
6 Pretty Sneaky Snap Clasp
7 Spring Blossoms
8 Spiny Herringbone Spacers
9 Return-to-Sender Resin Focals
10 Triangles & Charms Button Clasps
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Techniques
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PERSONALIZE YOUR JEWELRY COMPONENTS!
custom cool
diamond bails
Top off a favorite pendant with a stitched
bail. Or, follow the simple thread paths to
make a beautiful pair of earrings or create
links for a necklace.
TRY THIS!
For a quick pair of
earrings, make just
the front side of a
bail following Step 1
and add a loop to
accommodate an
ear wire.
techniques
:: netting
:: picot
:: square stitch
See p. 23 for helpful

technique information.
Design by Melinda Barta. More wonderful beadwork projects are available at interweavestore.com.
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1) Netted diamond. Work each

side of the bail before joining the tips:
Materials
Size 11 Czech seed beads or

charlottes (A)
Stone or glass 3mm rounds (B)
4 lb braided beading thread
39mm stoneware pendant
Round 1: Use 20" of thread to string 4B,
leaving a 3" tail. Tie a knot to form a

tight circle. Pass through the first B
strung (Fig. 1blue thread).
Round 2: String 1A and pass through
the next B; repeat around to add a
total of 4A. Exit the first A added
(Fig. 1red thread).
Tools
Fig. 3: Adding Round 4 and forming the points
exit the tip of the first Round 4 picot

(Fig. 3red thread). Note: Use tight
tension to make the picots form
sharp points. Dont trim the thread.
Repeat entire step to form a second

netted diamond, this time using 15"
of thread; secure and trim the threads
of this second diamond.
2) Finishing. Join the diamonds to
Fig. 1: Working Rounds 1 and 2
form a bail:
Top: Using the working thread of the first
diamond, square-stitch together the

tips of the diamonds; repeat the
thread path to reinforce (Fig. 4). Weave
Round 3: String 5A and pass through the
next A of Round 2, then string 4A and

pass through the next A of Round 2;
repeat for a total of 4 nets. Exit the
second A added in this round (Fig. 2).
Fig. 4: Joining the top of the bail

Fig. 2: Adding Round 3
String 3A, skip the next A of

Round 3, and pass through the next
10A of Rounds 2 and 3 to form a
picot. String 3A, skip the next A of
Round 3, and weave through beads to
exit the first bead added in this round
(Fig. 3blue thread).
Points: Skip the next A of Round 4 (at the
tip of the first picot) and weave
through beads to exit the fourth A
added in Round 4 (the first A of the
second picot). Skip the next A of
Round 4 and weave through beads to
Scissors
Size 12 beading needle
Finished size: 1 2 3 4 "

through beads of 1 diamond to exit
the bottommost A at the tip of the
opposite end.
Bottom: String 2 to 3A or enough needed
to fill the inside hole of the pendant.
String the pendant and pass through
the bottommost A of the second diamond. Pass back through the A just
added and through the A at the tip of
the first diamond (Fig. 5). Repeat the
thread path to reinforce.
Fig. 5: Attaching the pendant
RESOURCES
Check your local bead shop or contact:
Pendants: Golem Design Studio, www
.golemstudio.com. Charlottes: Applegate
Lapidary, (209) 267-9882, www.applegate
lapidary.com. Dyed orange jade rounds:
Legendary Beads, (707) 569-0338, www
.legendarybeads.com. Stone rounds and
Czech seed beads: Orrs Trading Co., (303)
722-6466, www.orrs.com. FireLine braided
beading thread: Beyond Beadery, (800)
840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com.
Round 4:
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custom cool
playful peyote toggle clasps

Finish your next project with this
easily customizable toggle clasp.
Not only are the gold collars fun
to play with because they slide
around the toggle ring, but they
also help hold the toggle bar in
place when worn.
A rtist s T i p
Attach your design to this clasp any number of ways: For beadwoven designs,
stitch the ends of your bracelet or necklace directly into the B beads of the
ring and bar. For designs strung on beading wire, string 1 crimp tube, enough
seed beads to cover the wire, and the ring; pass back through the tube and
crimp. For the bar, attach 2 collars 1 bead space apart in Step 3 and attach
the beading wire as before, allowing the wire to nestle between the collars.
techniques
:: c ircular and flat

peyote stitch

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1) Toggle ring. Use circular pey-
Materials
ote stitch to form the toggle ring by

stitching two sides off of a central ring
and then zipping the sides together
along the outside edge:
Use 3' of thread to string

44B. Tie a knot to form a circle. Pass
through the first 2 beads strung
(Fig. 1blue thread).
Round 3: Work one round of circular peyote
stitch with 1B in each stitch (Fig. 1red
thread). Note: Step up for each new
round by passing through the first bead
added in the current round.
Rounds 1 and 2:
Figure 1 Rounds 13
Fig. 1: Working
Rounds 47: Work 1C in each stitch for
4 rounds (Fig. 2). Note: Work with tight

thread tension in Rounds 6 and 7 so the
beadwork cups. Weave through beads
to exit Round 1.
Figure 2
Figure 3
a
b
Fig. 3: Zipping Round 10 to Round 7
2) Toggle bar. Use flat peyote stitch
to work the bar half of the clasp:
Use 3' of thread to work a strip of

flat peyote 16B wide and 12 rows
long. Zip the edges together as before
to form a tube.
Ends: Weave through beads to exit from
an end bead, away from the beadwork.
String 1A, 1 drop, and 1A (Fig. 4blue
thread). Pass down through 1B at the
opposite side of the opening in the
tube. String 1A, pass through the drop,
and string 1A. Pass
down through 1B
adjacent to the first
one exited and pass
up through the next
(Fig. 4red thread).
String 1A, pass
through the drop,
string 1A, and pass
down through the 1B
on the opposite side Fig. 4: Embelan end of
of the opening in the lishing
the toggle bar
tube. Repeat the
thread paths to reinforce. Weave through beads to exit the
other end of the tube and repeat
embellishments.
Bar:
Figure 2
Fig. 2: Adding Rounds 17
Figure 3
3) Gold collars. Embellish the
Rounds 810: Work 1C in each stitch for
3 rounds.
a
b
Figure 4
Figure 4
ring and bar as desired:
Figure 5
24k goldelectroplated size 15 seed

beads for collars (A)
Size 15 seed beads for toggle ring (B)
Size 11 seed beads for toggle ring and
bar (C)
Glass 34mm drops
Nylon or 4 lb braided beading thread in
color to match beads
Tools
Scissors
Finished size: 1"
Fig. 5: Zipping together the ends of the collar

Bar: Use 2' of thread and flat peyote
stitch to work a strip 2A wide and long

enough to wrap around the bar (about
28 rows). Wrap the strip around the
center of the bar and zip it closed.
Weave in and out through some of the
C of the bar and A of the collar to
secure the collar. Secure the thread
and trim. F
RESOURCES
One-G nylon and FireLine braided beading
threads and beads: Beyond Beadery, (800)
Use 2' of thread and flat peyote

stitch to work a strip 2A or 4A wide and
long enough to wrap around the ring
(about 26 rows). Pass one end of the
strip through the ring and zip it closed
(Fig. 5). Secure the thread and trim.
Ring:
Zipping: Fold the sides up toward each
other so that Round 7 meets Round 10.

Zip the edges together (Fig. 3). Repeat
the thread path to reinforce. Secure
the thread
trim.
Figure and
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(ring)
custom cool
ruffled beaded
bead caps
Spice up any project with these sweet beaded bead

caps. One becomes a delightful necklace focal, two
make a great pair of earrings, three or more become
a fun little charm bracelet.
techniques
:: c ircular peyote stitch

:: picot

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1) Base. Use circular peyote stitch to
form the cupped base of the bead cap:
Rounds 1 and 2: Use 2" of thread to string
10B. Tie a knot to form a circle. Pass

through the first bead strung.
Rounds 3 and 4: Work circular peyote
stitch with 2A in each stitch. Note:
Step up for each new round by passing
through the first bead(s) added in the
current round.
Round 5: Work 2B in each stitch.
Rounds 6 and 7: Work 3A in each stitch.
Picots: Pass through the next 2A. String
3A and pass through the last A exited
Fig. 1: Rounds 17 with picots
to form a picot. Pass through the next

3A of Rounds 6 and 7, string 3A, and
pass through the last A exited to form
a second picot. Repeat around to add
a total of 10 picots (Fig. 1).
2) Finishing. Weave through beads
to exit Round 1 and add picot embellishments:
Top: Work 1A in each stitch. String 3A and
pass through the last A exited to form a

picot. Pass through the next 2 beads to
exit the next A. Repeat the round to
add a total of 5 picots (Fig. 2). F
Materials
Size 14 or 15 seed beads or

charlottes (A)
Size 11 seed beads (B)
Nylon or braided beading thread in
Tools
Size 10 or 12 beading needles

Scissors
RESOURCES
Rondelles: Ravens Journey International,
www.theravenstore.com, and Bokamo
Designs, (913) 648-4296, www.bokamo
designs.com. Pearls: Talisman Associates,
(800) 229-7890, www.talismanbeads.com.
Head pins: Rishashay, (800) 517-3311, www
.rishashay.com. Beading wire, crimp tubes
and covers, and Nymo nylon and FireLine
braided beading threads: FusionBeads.com,
(888) 781-3559. Seed beads: Janes Fiber &
Beads, (888) 497-2665, www.janesfiberand
beads.com, and Beyond Beadery, (800)
Clasp: Nina Designs, (800) 336-6462, www
.ninadesigns.com.
Fig. 2: Embellishing the top of the cap
TRY THIS!
To make this quick-and-easy bracelet, youll need basic
wireworking tools (wire cutters, round-nose pliers, chain- or flatnose pliers, and crimping pliers), about 9" of .018 beading wire,
two 2mm crimp tubes, two 3mm crimp covers (optional), a clasp
(lobster or spring-ring work well), small (about 3.54mm) and
large (about 8mm) round or rondelle accent beads to pair with
the beaded bead caps, 2" ball-end head pins and a few size 15
seed beads.
To make dangles, use 1 head pin to string 1 large accent bead,
1 beaded bead cap (wide end first), 1 seed bead, and 1 small
accent bead; form a wrapped loop.
Use the wire to string one 2mm crimp tube, 6 seed beads, the
clasp, and 6 seed beads; pass back through the tube and crimp.
String accent beads, along with the dangles, for the desired
length of the bracelet. Finish the end by stringing another 2mm
crimp tube and about 24 seed beads; pass back through the
tube and crimp. For a professional look, cover the tubes with
3mm crimp covers.

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custom cool
tower of pearls
After just about twenty minutes of beading,
youll have a sweet little component to use
in a bracelet, as a bead cap for an earring,
or even as the top of an elegant ring.
Use the
components
as bead
caps for a
quick pair of
earrings.
TRY THIS!
Mix up your materials! If youd like to use beads other
than the 43mm pearls called for in the materials list,
here are a few variations.
Using 4mm crystal bicones (shown here in dorado
gold 2X) results in a slightly higher component, with
a tip that is more pronounced because of the angles
of the bicones.
techniques
If you dont have 43mm freshwater pearls on hand,

4mm round crystal pearls also work well.

For an airy component with more negative space

between beads, try 3mm fire-polished rounds
(shown at right in silver).
:: f ringe
:: picot
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1) Component. Create a compo-
Materials
nent using fringe and picots:
Size 11 seed beads (A)

12 (per component) 43mm pearls (B)
6 lb braided beading thread
Round 1: Use 2' of thread to string 4A,
leaving a 3" tail. Tie a knot to form a

tight circle. Pass through the first A
strung (Fig. 1blue thread).
Round 2: String 1B and 1A; pass back
through the B just strung and through
the next A of Round 1. Repeat around
for a total of 4 fringes. Exit the first A
added in this round (Fig. 1red thread).
Note: To keep the
fringes taut, pinch
the A at the tip of
the first fringe to
pull the thread
tight and repeat
around to continue tightening Fig. 1: Working
Rounds 1 and 2
the thread. Each
pearl will be centered between two A of Round 1.
Round 3: String 1A, 1B, and 1A; pass back
through the B just strung, string 1A,
and pass through the A at the tip of
the next Round 2 fringe. Repeat
around for a total of 4 fringes. Exit
from the second A added in this
round, at the tip of the first fringe
(Fig. 2). Tighten the thread as before.
Tools
Scissors
Finished size: 3 4 "

(comp onen t)
Fig. 3: Stitching Round 4
lowing A; repeat once. Pass through the

nearest B and A. Repeat from * three
times to add a total of 8 picots (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4: Adding picots in Round 5
Note: Repeat the thread path at least

once using tight tension, especially if
you want to use the component in a
bracelet. This will help the component
maintain its round shape. Secure the
threads and trim.
2) Finishing options. Make more
components and, if desired, use them

in a bracelet or earring design:
Bracelet: Repeat Step 1 to make 5 or more
Fig. 2: Adding Round 3

Round 4: String 2A, 1B, and 2A; pass
through the A at the tip of the nearest

fringe of Round 3. Repeat around to
add a total of 16A and 4B. Exit from
the third A added in this round (Fig. 3).
Round 5 (picots): *String 3A, skip the next
A of Round 4, and pass through the fol-
components, but do not trim the working thread. Use the remaining thread of
1 component to exit the tip of a picot in
Round 5 and string one 8mm crystal
pearl (or other accent bead). Pass
through the tip of a picot on another
component, pass back through the
pearl, and through the last A exited on
the first component. Repeat the thread
path twice to reinforce; secure the
thread and trim. Link together the
remaining components in the same

manner. Attach the chain of components to a clasp using seed-bead loops.
Earrings: Repeat Step 1 to make 2 components. Use one 2" head pin to string
one 918mm teardrop (or other
accent bead), 1 component (wide end
first), and 1A. Form a wrapped loop
that attaches to 1 ear wire. Repeat
entire section for a second earring.
RESOURCES
Red and purple/magenta pearls: Austin
GemAndBead.com. Dark green iris pearls:
Gardens of Glass, (541) 488-0466, www
.leahfairbanks.com. Lime pearls: Lisa Kan,
www.lisakan.com. FireLine braided
beading thread, seed beads, and
Swarovski crystal pearls and bicones:
Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548, www
.beyondbeadery.com. Clasp: Jess Imports,
(415) 626-1433, www.jessimports.com.
Head pins, ear wires, and similar firepolished rounds: FusionBeads.com, (888)
781-3559. Purple Lucite drops: Chelseas
Beads, (847) 433-3451, www.chelseas
beads.com.
A rtist s T i p s
Some freshwater pearls
have small holes. If needed, use a bead reamer to
enlarge the holes before
you begin the project or
eliminate the pearls with
small holes.
If you have trouble keeping tight tension, wax or
condition your thread before you begin stitching.

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custom cool
double-up buttons
Use these simple two-layer peyote-stitched
medallions for a button-and-loop clasp,
as tiny beaded beads on a bracelet, or in a
dimensional pair of casual earrings.
A rtist s T i p
Gently rotate and squeeze the
outside edges of the disc as
you zip the sides together.
techniques
:: c ircular peyote stitch

:: picot

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1) Side 1. Use circular peyote stitch
to form the first half of the disc:
Round 1: Use 18" of thread to string 5 size
11 seed beads, leaving a 6" tail. Pass

through the first 3 beads strung to
form a circle (Fig. 1blue thread).
Round 2: Work 1 size 11 in each stitch.
Step up for the next round by passing
through the first bead added in this
round (Fig. 1red thread).
Fig. 1: Working Rounds 1 and 2

Round 3: Work 2 size 11s in each stitch.
Step up through the first bead added

in this round (Fig. 2blue thread).
Round 4: Work 1 size 11 in each stitch,
splitting the pairs of the previous
round. Step up through the first bead
added in this round (Fig. 2red thread).
Note: To create the star motif shown

in the green-and-orange disc, work a
new color of size 11 in every other
stitch, making sure the single size 11
that splits the pair of the previous
round is the same color used in
Rounds 13. Use the alternate color in
each of the following rounds.
Round 5: Work 1 size 11 in each stitch.
Step up through the first bead added
in this round (Fig. 3green thread).
Round 6: Work 2 size 11s in each stitch.
Step up through the first 2 beads
added in this round (Fig. 3blue
thread).
Round 7: Work 1 size 11 in each stitch,
treating the 2 beads added in each
stitch in the previous round as 1 bead
(Fig. 3red thread). Secure the thread
and trim; set aside.
Materials
Size 15 seed beads

Size 11 seed beads
Nylon beading thread in color to match
beads
Tools
Scissors

Disc: Repeat Step 1, omitting Round 7;
dont trim the thread.

Zip: Zip Round 7 of Disc 1 to Round 6 of
Disc 2 (Fig. 4). Repeat thread path to

secure. Exit from a bead of Round 7.
Fig. 4: Zipping the sides together

Embellishment: String 4 size 15s or 3 size
Fig. 3: Stitching Rounds 57
2) Side 2. Form the second half of
Fig. 2: Adding Rounds 3 and 4
11s and pass through the next bead of

Round 7. Repeat around to embellish
the outside edge of the disc (Fig. 5).
Secure all threads and trim.
the disc:
TRY THIs!
Instead of embellishing the outside
edge of the disc in Step 2, embellish the top with drops and sequins
by stitching through the size 11s on
one side.
Embellishing
the front.
Fig. 5: Embellishing the outside edge
If using the disc as a clasp, attach your

necklace or bracelet strap by passing through the hole in the center of
Round 1, string 1 drop or cluster of
seed beads, and pass back through
the center of Round 1 into the strap.
Repeat the thread path several times
to reinforce.
Attaching
the disc.
RESOURCES
Grass green and peach seed beads: Stony
Creek Bead and Gallery, (734) 544-0904,
www.stonycreekbead.blogspot.com. One
G nylon beading thread and all other seed
beads: Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548,
www.beyondbeadery.com.

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custom cool
pretty sneaky
snap clasp
Say good-bye to clasps that

distract from your beautiful
beadwork.
A rtist s T i p
For a smaller clasp, use one 10mm
(size 1) snap set and size 15 charlottes
in place of the size 11 seed beads.
techniques
:: r ight-angle weave
:: b ead embroidery

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1) Pendant Bezel. Center the oval
bead on the felt and trace around its

outside edge; set aside.
Materials
Round 1: Tie a double knot at the end of
24" of thread and bring the needle up

" outside of the traced oval. String
1 teardrop and slide it down to the felt.
Hold the bead in place as you pass the
needle to the back, inserting it perpendicular to the fabric at the edge of the
bead so that the stitch is the same
width as the bead (Fig. 1). Pass up
1 16
Fig. 3: Rounds 3 and 4, adding more

charlottes
2) Pendant snap. Stitch the male

half of the snap to the center back of
the felt, securing all four holes of the
snap. Center the oval bead on the
front of the felt and stitch it in place,
making several passes to reinforce;
secure the thread and trim.
Edge: Carefully trim close to the beads to
Fig. 1: Round 1, attaching the teardrops
through about 116 " away from the previous stitch (the size of the charlotte
bead that will later fill this space).
String 1 teardrop and repeat stitching
as before, adding beads around the
oval. Note: If a bead moves back and
forth, the stitch is too long; if the bead
cannot lie flat, the stitch is too short.
Round 2: Bring the needle up and pass
through 1 teardrop. String 1 charlotte
and pass through the next teardrop.
Repeat around to add 1 charlotte
between each teardrop (Fig. 2). Pass
through all beads again to reinforce.
Size 15 charlottes
Size 11 seed beads
About 18 pressed-glass 46mm
teardrops
1 flat 1724mm oval bead
1 metal 12mm (size 3) sew-on snap set
Nylon beading thread in color to
match beads
2 2" square of felt
Liquid seam sealant/clear fabric
adhesive (optional)
Tools
Size 12 or 13 beading needle

Fabric-marking pen or pencil
Scissors
remove the excess felt. If you accidentally cut a stitch, use needle and
thread to pass through several beads
near the cut stitch, following the same
thread paths as before and angling the
needle toward the center. If desired,
lightly coat the felt edges and threads
with seam sealant.
3) Beaded snap. Create a grid of
right-angle weave to conceal the

other half of the clasp:
Fig. 5: Adding Units 4 and 5
Units 13: Use 3' of thread to string 8 size
Embellishment:
11s, leaving a 10" tail. Tie the beads

into a circle and pass through the first
4 beads. String 6 size 11s; pass
through the last 2 beads passed
through and the first 4 just strung;
repeat once to complete a chain of
two-drop right-angle weave 3 units
long, keeping tension tight and treating 2 beads as if they were one (Fig. 4).
String 2 charlottes and

pass back through the opposite side
of the current unit. Repeat to add
2 charlottes in the center of each
unit (Fig. 6).
Fig. 2: Round 2, adding charlottes between

the teardrops
Fig. 6: Embellishing the units
Fig. 4: Units 13
Rounds 3 and 4: Repeat Rounds 1 and 2,
using all charlottes and stitching a line

of beads 116 18 " outside of the teardrops (Fig. 3).
Snap: Weave through beads to exit the

Units 4 and 5: Weave through beads to
add units to the top and bottom of

Unit 2; exit from the bottom of the
bottom unit (Fig. 5).
outside edge of an outer unit. Pass

through one hole of the remaining half
of the snap and back through the last
2 beads exited. Pass through the same

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The beaded-snap
half of the clasp
Make accessorizing a snap!

Donning a bracelet without a second
pair of hands can be a more-than-challenging task if it
wasnt finished with a snap. Here youll make a rightangle-weave grid that attaches your bracelet strap to one
half of a snap; the other half of the snap is hidden behind
a bead-embroidered pendant.
The pendant-snap half of the clasp.
hole of the snap and through the

beads again (Fig. 7). Repeat thread
path several times to reinforce.
Repeat to attach each of the outer
units to each hole of the snap.
TRY THIS!
RESOURCES
Teardrops: Ravens Journey International,
www.theravenstore.com. Russian
handpainted onyx flat oval bead: Global
Curiosity, (877) 495-3872, www.rucurio
.com. Gold charlottes: Orrs Trading Co.,
(303) 722-6466, www.orrs.com. Teal luster
and pale purple seed beads: Lunas
Beads and Glass, (970) 668-8001, www
.lunasbeads.com. Fray Check liquid seam
sealant, felt, and Dritz snaps: Jo-Ann
Fabric and Craft, (888) 739-4120, www
.joann.com. Apatite rondelles: SI Gems
and Beads, (917) 478-6471.
Fig. 7: Attaching the grid to the snap
4) Finishing. Continue working
the strap of your choice off the outside edge of an outer unit. Stitch the
other end of the strap to the felt on
the back of the pendant near one
side of the snap. Secure and trim
all thread tails. F
more custom cool

Find more beadembroidered pendants
and other inspiring
ideas formaking
your jewelry unique
in Melinda Bartas
book, Custom Cool
Jewelry: Create 200+
Personalized Pendants,
Charms, and Clasps (Interweave, 2008).
Visit: interweavestore.com/Beading/
Books/Custom-Cool-Jewelry.html
For bolder embellishment,

replace the charlottes used
in Step 3 with small stone or
glass rounds (apatite 23mm
faceted rondelles were used
here).
When closed, one side (usually the male side) of the

snap will be flatter than the
other. Instead of stitching
this side to the back of a
pendant, embellish it following Step 3 using only 4 size
11 seed beads in each unit
and omitting the charlottes.
The result is a clean-looking,
comfortable-to-wear, affordable closure.

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custom cool
spring blossoms
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de
Charm, earring, pin, pendant,

or claspthese sweet flowerand-leaf components are
remarkably versatile.
techniques
:: c ircular and flat

peyote stitch
:: r ight-angle weave
:: picot

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1) Flower. Working with tight ten-
Materials
sion so the beadwork cups, use circular peyote stitch, right-angle weave,
and picots to form a flower:
Size 14 seed beads for flower (A)

Size 14 seed beads for leaf (B)
43mm potato pearls
Curved floral 3812mm brass
connectors (optional)
Nylon beading thread in color to
match beads
Thread conditioner
Round 1: Use 18" of conditioned thread to
string 3A. Pass through the first bead

strung. Note: Beads are colored in
illustrations for clarity; use the same
color of A for the entire flower.
Round 2: Work 1A in each stitch using
peyote stitch. Step up for the next and
subsequent rounds by passing through
the first bead added in the current
round.
peyote stitch (Fig. 1).
Tools
Fig. 3: Working right-angle weave
Round 6: String 3A and pass through the
top A of the next unit in Round 5 to

form a picot; repeat around for a total
of 6 picots (Fig. 4). Weave through
beads to exit from Round 4 on the
back of the cupped beadwork.
Fig. 1: Working Rounds 13

peyote stitch, splitting the pairs of the

previous round (Fig. 2).
Scissors
Finished size: 3 8 5 8 "

(one flower with leaf)
Row 5 (leaf top): Work 2 stitches with 1B
in each stitch. Weave through beads to

exit the first bead of Row 4.
Row 6 (leaf bottom): Work 1 stitch with 1B.
Weave through beads to exit the first
bead of Row 5.
Row 7 (leaf top): Work 1 stitch with 1B
(Fig. 6). Weave through beads to exit
the last A exited in Round 4 and several beads of the flower to exit 1A of
Round 1 toward the center of the
flower.
Fig. 4: Adding picots
7
5 3 5
3
2
2
1
4
4
6
2) Leaf. Working with tight tension
Fig. 2: Adding 1A between each bead of

Round 3
so the beadwork cups, use flat peyote

stitch to form a small leaf:
Rows 1 and 2: String 5B.
Round 5: String 3A; pass through the last A
exited and the first A just added to create the first right-angle-weave unit.
String 2A; pass back through the next A
of Round 4 and pass through the side A
of the previous unit, the 2A just added,
and the next A of Round 4. String 2A,
pass through the side A of the previous unit, the last A exited in Round 4,
and the first A just added. Repeat
around to add a total of 5 units. To
form the last unit, string 1A, pass
through the side A of the first unit,
back through the next A of Round 4,
and through the side A of the previous
unit and the A just added (Fig. 3).
Work 2 stitches with 1B

in each. String 1B and pass through
the last A exited in the flowers
Round 4 and the first B of Row 1.
Row 4 (leaf bottom and tip): Work 2 stitches
with 1B in each stitch. String 1B and
pass through the first B of Row 3 (Fig. 5).
Row 3 (leaf top):
Fig. 6: Finishing the leaf
3) Finishing. Add 1 pearl to the
center of 1 flower and connect it to

2 brass links (or finish as desired):
Pearl: String 1 pearl and 1A; pass back
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
4
4
Fig. 5: Working Rows 14 and the tip of

the leaf
through the pearl and 1A of Round 1

or Round 3. Repeat thread path
several times to secure and center the
pearl inside the flower.
Connectors: Weave through beads to
exit 1A of Round 2. String one end of
1 connector (front to back) and 1A.

page 15
Pass back through the connector and

through the last A exited in Round 2.
Repeat thread path several times to
secure, but do not use tension that is too
tight as it may prevent the connector
from lying flat when worn.
Weave through beads to exit 1A of
Round 2 on the opposite side of the
flower and repeat as before using a
second connector. Continue adding
pearls and joining connectors in the
same manner until the desired necklace length is achieved (the sample
shown uses 11 connectors to form a
17" necklace).
Clasp: Use 8" of conditioned thread to
string 34A, pass through the free end
of 1 final connector, and pass back
TRY THIS!
Dress up and customize
brass findings by adding
color with Gilders Paste: Use
a paintbrush to apply the
color(s) of your choice (Patina
and German Silver were
used here) and wipe away
any excess paste with a soft
cloth. Allow 12 hours for the
paste to completely dry and
set. Clean your paintbrush
with mineral spirits or,
for easy cleanup, use an
inexpensive brush and simply
discard it after use.
through the seventh-to-last bead

strung to form a small loop around the
connector. Pass through the first 27
beads strung to form the clasp loop.
Repeat thread path several times;
secure the thread and trim. Connect a
final flower to the free end of the other
final connector and, to wear, slip the
clasp loop over the flower. F
RESOURCES
One-G nylon beading thread and seed
beads: Janes Fiber & Beads, (423) 639-7919,
www.janesfiberandbeads.com. Whispering
Flower brass connectors and Gilders Paste:
Kabela Design, www.kabeladesign.com.
Pearls: AustinGemAndBead.com.

page 16
custom cool
spiny herringbone
spacers
The simple addition of

embellishment beads
between columns of
herringbone stitch makes
for quick-and-easy beaded
spacers that pair perfectly
with 14mm rounds.
T R y this !
To make these fast-andfashionable earrings, youll need
basic wireworking tools (wire
cutters, round-nose pliers, and
chain- or flat-nose pliers), 2 ballend 2" head pins, 1 pair of ear
wires, two 1118mm vertically
drilled teardrops, and two 4mm
rounds. To create a bead cap,
follow the instructions for the
spacers but omit Step 3; repeat
for a second cap.
techniques
:: ladder stitch
:: t ubular herringbone
stitch

To assemble the earrings, use

1 head pin to string 1 teardrop
(bottom to top), 1 bead cap
(wide end first), and 1 round;
form a wrapped loop that attaches to 1 ear wire. Repeat for
a second earring.
page 17
artist s ti p s
Mix matte and shiny seed
beads for rich visual texture.
Step up for the next round by passing

through the first bead of Round 1 and
the first bead of this round (Fig. 4).
The spacers fit best when

strung snug up against
14mm rounds.
Materials
Size 14 or 15 seed beads or

charlottes (A)
Size 11 seed beads (B)
1.8mm cubes
Nylon or braided beading thread in
Tools
1) Base. Use ladder stitch to work
the center and then add Round 1

beads for each side of the spacer:
Ladder center: Use 3' of thread to work a
Fig. 4: Stepping up for the next round

Round 3: Repeat Round 2, stringing 2A
(instead of 1A) between each herringbone stitch (Fig. 5). Step up as before.
strip of ladder stitch 12B long (Fig. 1).

Stitch the first and last beads together
to form a circle. Exit the top of 1B.
Fig. 1: Working the ladder-stitch center

Round 1: String 2B; pass down through
the next center B. String 2B; pass up

through the first center B exited. Pass
down through the next center B and
up through the following center B.
Repeat around the center in the established pattern (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2: Adding Round 1 to the center
Note: The beads just added complete

Round 1 for both sides of the spacer.
Exit the top of one Round 1 bead.
Fig. 5: Working Round 3

Round 4: Repeat Round 2, stringing 3A
(instead of 1A) between each herringbone stitch. Step up as before.

Round 5: Repeat Round 2, stringing 1A,
1 cube, and 1A (instead of just 1A as
before) between each herringbone
stitch. Step up as before.
Round 6: String 1A; pass through the next
B of Round 5. Weave through beads to
exit the following B of Round 5. Repeat
around to add 1A at the tip of each
herringbone column (Fig. 6). Weave
through beads to exit a B of Round 2 on
the other side of the center.
Size 10 or 12 beading needles

Scissors
Finished size: 3 4 58 "
RESOURCES
Head pins, ear wires, and Swarovski
14mm pearls and crystal 4mm rounds:
FusionBeads.com, (888) 781-3559.
Charlottes and matte red seed beads:
Orrs Trading Co., (303) 722-6466, www
.orrs.com. Size 14 seed beads: Janes
Fiber & Beads, (888) 497-2665, www
.janesfiberandbeads.com. Cubes, One-G
nylon beading thread, and all other seed
beads: Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548,
www.beyondbeadery.com. Swarovski
crystal teardrops: Trinkets by T Vintage
Beads, teresa@trinketsbyt.com, www
.trinketsbyt.com.
2) Side one. Working off one set of
Round 1 beads, complete one side of

the spacer with herringbone stitch:
String 2B; pass down through
the next bead of Round 1 to work a
herringbone stitch. To work an
increase, string 1A and pass up
through the following bead of
Round 1. Repeat around (Fig. 3).
Round 2:
Fig. 6: Working Round 6
3) Side two. Turn the work and
repeat Step 2. Secure the thread and

trim. F
Fig. 3: Working Round 2 with embellishments

between the herringbone columns

page 18
custom cool
return-to-sender
resin focals
Just a small amount
of easy-to-mix resin
atop a collage of
postage stamps (or
any image of your
choice) and barely
three grams of seed
beads go a long
way. The result is an
extremely affordable
and totally customizable bead-encrusted
cabochon that is sure
to add a signature
touch to your jewelry
designs.
T R y this !
In a hurry? Create your collage
in a pendant bezel setting and
omit the beaded bezel.
Dont stop at paper when collaging: trim the hanging loop off of
a charm (like the owl used here)
and adhere it to your collage
using white craft glue before
sealing with resin. Just make
sure the charm isnt taller
than the bezel.
techniques
:: right-angle weave
:: peyote stitch
:: f ringe

If you have trouble finding

settings for cabochons, buy
pendant bezel settings, trim
off the metal hanger using wire
cutters, and smooth with superfine 400-grit sandpaper.
page 19
1) Collage. Use craft glue to adhere
stamps to the background paper, layering them as desired. Allow to dry.

Center the bezel setting on top of the
collage and trace around it. Trim the
collage 11618" inside the pencil line.
Use the paintbrush and gel medium to
coat the collage several times, allowing
the gel medium to dry between
coats. Use a small amount of glue to
adhere the collage to the inside of
the bezel setting.
2) Resin. Working in a well-ventilated

area, mix the resin according to manufacturers directions. Place the bezel
setting on the work surface (make
sure the surface is level) and carefully
pour the resin over the collage; allow
to cure for about 3 days.
3) Beaded bezel. Surround your
custom cabochon using seed beads,
then embellish it with rondelles or
lentils:
Rounds 13: Use 6' of thread and A to
work a strip of right-angle weave

3 units high and 32 units long (or
1 unit shy of fitting around the cabochon). Connect the ends of the strip to
form a ring: String 1A; pass through
the end bead of the first unit in Round
3. String 1A; pass through the end
bead of the last unit in Round 3. Continue, joining the end beads of Rounds
2 and 1 (Fig. 1).
Fringe: Weave through beads to exit from
a vertical bead shared by Rounds 1

and 2. String 1 rondelle (or lentil) and
1 seed bead; pass back through the
rondelle (or lentil) and the next vertical bead (Fig. 2). Repeat around the
bezel, keeping the thread tight.
Fig. 2: Adding fringe
Note: If the fringe tends to loosen as

you work, occasionally pass the needle
under a thread in the right-angleweave rounds and tie a knot. Repeat
the thread path to secure the beads.
4) Bail. Weave through beads to
exit from a vertical bead shared by

Rounds 2 and 3 at the top of the
cabochon. Peyote-stitch the bail:
Row 1: String 1A and pass through the
next vertical bead; repeat (Fig. 3).
Fig. 3: Working
Row 1 of the
bail
Rows 223: Work 22 rows of 4-bead-wide
peyote stitch.
Fig. 1: Joining the strip into a circle

Round 4: String 1A (or 1B for contrast);
pass through the next A in the previous round. Repeat around; pull the
thread tight so the beadwork cups.
Round 5 (back): Weave through beads to
exit a Round 3 edge bead. Insert the
cabochon facedown in the ring of seed
beads. Repeat Round 4.
Materials
Size 11 Czech seed beads (A and B)

About 34 faceted pressed-glass 53mm
rondelles or 62mm pressed-glass
lentils
Nylon beading thread in color to match
beads
1 metal 30mm round bezel cabochon
setting
1" square of colored scrapbook
paper for background
Assorted stamps
Clear 2-part ICE Resin kit with
disposable measuring cups and
wooden mixing sticks
Work surface (small piece of cardboard
covered with wax paper)
Clear gel medium or Mod Podge
Acid-free white craft glue
Tools

Small paintbrush
Pencil
Scissors
Finished size: 1 5 8 2"

Embellishment: Weave through beads,
following the previously established

thread path and stringing 1B at the
end of each row.
Finishing: Zip together Rows 23 and 1. F
RESOURCES
Check your local bead shop or contact: Seed
beads: Orrs Trading Co., (303) 722-6466, www
.orrs.com. Rondelles: Bokamo Designs, (913)
648-4296, www.bokamodesigns.com. Lentils
and Nymo nylon beading thread: Fusion
Beads.com, (888) 781-3559. Cabochon bezel
settings: Rio Grande, (800) 545-6566, www
.riogrande.com. Pendant bezel settings,
charms, and ICE Resin kit (includes
mixing cups and sticks): Ornamentea,
(919) 834-6260, www.ornamentea.com.
A rtist s T i p s
Having trouble pouring the resin? Cut the tip of a plastic straw at a 30 angle
and use the tip as a scoop. If you happen to drizzle too much epoxy on the bezel, quickly use a toothpick to drag or push the bezel to a different area on the
work surface, allowing the excess to run off the top edge.
Bubbles are often hard to avoid. If you see one, pop it with a pin, needle, or
toothpick.
For a nice dome, the manufacturer suggests you fill the bezel setting to almost
full, allow to dry overnight, mix more resin, and top off the bezel.

page 20
custom cool
triangles
& charms
button clasps
Units of triangle weave form a

flowerlike button thats perfect for a
bracelet clasp. Use the method here
to attach the button with a charm to
a band of peyote stitch (made with a
buttonhole to easily accommodate the
stitched button), and youll find the
charm cleverly sandwiched between
the layers of beadwork.
T R y this !
techniques
:: triangle weave
:: peyote stitch

For a touch of color and sparkle,

work one more row of peyote
stitch on each side of the
band using metallic size 11
hex beads. The low profile of
the hex beads also smooths
the sides of the band in case
you dont like the jagged look
caused by the first and last rows.
page 21
1) Button. Use triangle weave to

create the button half of the clasp,
working with tight tension to cause
the beadwork to cup:
Rows 35: Work 1B in each stitch.

Row 6: Work 1B in each stitch until the
fifth Row 5 bead from the end (Fig. 5).

This is the turnaround point.
Unit 1: String {1 pearl and 1A} three
times. Tie a square knot to form a

tight circle. Pass through the first
3 beads strung.
Unit 2: String {1A and 1 pearl} twice. String
1A and pass through the last bead
exited in the
previous unit
and the first 2
beads just
added (Fig. 1).
Unit 3: String {1A
and 1 pearl} Fig. 1: Units 1 and 2 of
triangle weave
twice. String
1A and pass
through the last bead exited in the
previous unit and the first 4 beads just
added (Fig. 2).
Tools
Fig. 5: Stopping short of the end in Row 6
Scissors
Row 7: Work 1B in each stitch.

Row 8: Work 1B in each stitch, making the
turnaround as you did in Row 6 (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6: Working Rows 7 and 8

Rows 919: Work 1B in each stitch.
Row 20: Work 1B in each stitch. At the end of
the row, string 8B.
Fig. 2: Working
Unit 3
Unit 4: Repeat
Unit 2 (Fig. 3).

Unit 5: String 1A,
2) Band. Use peyote stitch to create a
bracelet band with a hole to accommodate the button:
Rows 1 and 2: Use 4' of thread to string an
even number of B equal to the size of

your wrist plus 1".
13 rows long. Zip the end to the beads

added at the end of Row 20 to complete
the buttonhole in the band (Fig. 8b).
Weave through all end beads again to
reinforce. Secure the thread and trim.
3) Finishing. Attach the button and
across the 8B just added and continue

across the row (Fig. 7 and Fig. 8a).
Secure the thread and trim.
button

(BU TTON)
Rows 2123: Work 1B in each stitch
1 pearl, and 1A.

Pass back through
the nearest pearl
Fig. 3: Adding Unit 4
of Unit 1. String
1A and pass
through the
nearest pearl of
Unit 4 (Fig. 4).
Secure the
thread and trim.
Set the button
Fig. 4: Completing the
aside.
Materials
Size 15 seed beads for button (A)

Size 11 seed beads for band (B)
11 (per button) 4mm crystal pearls
1 metal or plastic 1220mm charm
Nylon or 6 lb braided beading thread in
Fig. 7: Adding beads for the top edge of the

band
a
b
Fig. 8: Working the end of the band
charm to the band:

Start 16" of thread that exits from the
center of the nonbuttonhole end of
the band, 5 beads from the end. String
the charm and 2B. Pass through the
center of the back of the button (the
front of the button is the concave
side) and string 1 pearl and 1A; pass
back through the pearl, button center,
2B, and the last band bead exited. Repeat the thread path several times to
reinforce. To wear, pass the button
only through the buttonhole. Note:
The base of the charm is concealed by
the overlapping ends of the band. F
RESOURCES
Swarovski crystal pearls: FusionBeads.com,
(888) 781-3559. One-G nylon and FireLine
braided beading threads and beads:
Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548, www
.beyondbeadery.com. Charms: Gail
Crosman Moore, www.gailcrosmanmoore
.com, and The Beadin Path, (877)
922-3237, www.beadinpath.com.
End: Start
16" of thread that exits away

from the beadwork through the third
Row 5 bead from the end. Work
2 stitches with 1B in each. Continue
working back and forth with 1B in each
stitch to create a strip 4B wide and

page 22
techniques
Right-Angle Weave (Single Needle)
Right-Angle Weave (Double Needle)
BEAD EMBROIDERY
String 4 beads and pass through them again to

form the first unit. For the rest of the row, string
3 beads, pass through the last bead passed
through in the previous unit, and the first two
just strung; the thread path will resemble a figure-eight, alternating directions with each unit.
To begin the next row, pass through the last
3 beads strung to exit the side of the last unit.
String 3 beads, pass through the last bead passed
through, and the first bead just strung. *String
2 beads, pass through the next edge bead of the
previous row, the last bead passed through in the
previous unit, and the last 2 beads just strung.
Pass through the next edge bead of the previous
row, string 2 beads, pass through the last bead
of the previous unit, the edge bead just passed
through, and the first bead just strung. Repeat
from * to complete the row then begin a new
row as before.
Using one needle on each end of the thread,

string 3 beads to the center of the thread.*Use
one needle to string 1 bead, then pass the other
needle back through it. String 1 bead on each
needle, then repeat from * to form a chain of
right-angle units (A).
To turn at the end of the row, use the left needle
to string 3 beads, then cross the right needle
back through the last bead strung (B). Use the
right needle to string 3 beads, then cross the left
needle back through the last bead strung (C). To
continue the row, use the right needle to string
2 beads; pass the left needle through the next
bead on the previous row and back through the
last bead strung (D).
For single stitch embroidery, begin by passing

the needle through the fabric, from wrong side
to right side, at the place where the first bead
is to go. String a bead and pass the needle back
through the fabric right next to the bead. Bring
the needle back through the fabric where the
next bead is to go, thread one bead and go back
down through the fabric. Continue.
Use bugle beads between 2 seed beads to
protect the thread from the sharp edges on
bugle beads and single-stitch as one bead.
Start
For backstitch embroidery, begin by passing

through the fabric, from wrong side to right
side. String 4 beads. Lay the beads against
the fabric and pass down through it just past
the fourth bead. Pass up through the fabric
between the second and third beads and pass
through the last two beads just strung. String
4 beads and repeat.
L a d d er S titc h
C
Using two needles, one threaded on each end

of the thread, pass one needle through one or
more beads from left to right and pass the other
needle through the same beads from right to left.
Continue adding beads by crisscrossing both
needles through one bead at a time. Use this
stitch to make strings of beads or as the foundation for brick stitch.
F ringe
Exit from your foundation row of beads or fabric.

String a length of beads
plu s 1 b ea d . S kippin g
the last bead, pass back
through all the beads just
strung to create a fringe
leg. Pass back into the
foundation row or fabric.
N etting ( single t h rea d )
Begin by stringing a base row of 13 beads. String

5 beads and go back through the fifth bead
from the end of the base row. String another
5 beads, skip 3 beads of the base row, and go
back through the next; repeat to the end of
the row. To turn, pass back through the last
3 beads (one leg of the last net). String 5 beads,
pass back through the center bead of the next
net and continue.
For a single-needle ladder, string 2 beads and

pass through them again. String 1 bead. Pass
through the last stitched bead and the one just
strung. Repeat, adding one bead at a time and
working in a figure-eight pattern.

page 23
techniques
peyote stitc h
Herringbone S titc h
One-drop flat peyote stitch begins by stringing an

even number of beads to create the first two
rows. Begin the third row by stringing 1 bead and
passing back through the second-to-last bead of
the previous row. String another bead and pass
back through the fourth-to-last bead of the previous row. Continue adding 1 bead at a time, passing over every other bead of the previous row.
Two-drop flat peyote stitch is worked the same

as above, but with 2 beads at a time instead of 1.
Make a mid-project peyote-stitch increase by

working a two-drop over a one-drop in one row. In
the next row, work a one-drop peyote stitch
between the two-drop. For a smooth increase, use
very narrow beads for both the two-drop and the
one-drop between.
To make a mid-project peyote-stitch decrease,

simply pass the thread through 2 beads without
adding a bead in the gap. In the next row, work
a regular one-drop peyote stitch over the
decrease. Keep tension taut to avoid holes.
P icot
To make a picot, string three (A) or five (B)

beads and weave into the next high bead. This
sequence is woven into the gaps of edge beading
to create a lacey effect and is sometimes used to
transition to decreasing stitches.
A
For circular peyote stitch, string 3 beads and

form the first round by passing through the first
bead. For the second round, string 2 beads and
pass through the next bead of the previous round;
repeat twice. To step up to the third round, pass
through the first bead of the current round. For
the third round, string 1 bead and pass through
the next bead of the previous round; repeat all
around, then step up at the end of the round. Continue in this manner, alternating the two previous
rounds. You may need to adjust the bead count
depending on the relative size of the beads in
order to keep the circle flat.
Begin with a foundation row of even-count ladder stitch. String 2 beads, pass down through the
second-to-last bead in the ladder and up through
the next bead. String 2 beads, pass down the next
bead and then up through the following. Repeat
to the end of the row. To end the row, pass back
through the last bead strung. To begin the next
row, string 2 beads and pass down through the
second-to-last bead of the previous row and up
through the following bead. Repeat, stringing
2 beads per stitch and passing down then up
through 2 beads of the previous row. The 2-bead
stitch will cause the beads to angle-up in each
column, like a herringbone fabric.
T u b u lar Herringbone S titc h
Begin with a foundation row of ladder stitch.

Join the ends together to form a tube. String
2 beads. Pass down through the next bead and
up through the following bead. Repeat around
the tube. At the end of the round, pass through
the first beads of the previous and current
rounds to step up to the new round.
For tubular peyote stitch, string an even number
of beads and make a foundation circle by passing
through them two more times, exiting from the
first bead strung. String 1 bead and pass through
the third bead of the foundation circle. String
1 bead and pass through the fifth bead of the
foundation circle. Continue adding 1 bead at a
time, skipping over 1 bead of the first round, until
you have added half the number of beads of the
first round. Step up for the next round by exiting
from the first bead of the second round. String
1 bead, pass through the second bead added in
the second round, and pull thread tight. String
1 bead and pass through the third bead added in
the second round. Continue around, filling in the
spaces 1 bead at a time. Exit from the first bead
added in each round.
S q u are S titc h
Begin by stringing a row of beads. For the second

row, string 2 beads, pass through the second-tolast bead of the first row, and through the second
bead just strung. Continue by stringing 1 bead,
passing through the third-to-last bead of the first
row, and through the bead just strung. Repeat
this looping technique to the end of the row.
Pass T h ro u g h v s
Pass B ac k T h ro u g h
Pass through means to move your needle in the

same direction that the beads have been strung.
Pass back through means to move your needle
in the opposite direction.

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PERSONALIZE YOUR JEWELRY COMPONENTS!

See p. 23 for helpful

1) Netted diamond. Work each

Size 11 Czech seed beads or

Round 1: Use 20" of thread to string 4B,

leaving a 3" tail. Tie a knot to form a

Fig. 3: Adding Round 4 and forming the points

exit the tip of the first Round 4 picot

Repeat entire step to form a second

Fig. 1: Working Rounds 1 and 2

Top: Using the working thread of the first

diamond, square-stitch together the

Round 3: String 5A and pass through the

next A of Round 2, then string 4A and

Fig. 4: Joining the top of the bail

String 3A, skip the next A of

Finished size: 1 2 3 4 "

Fig. 5: Attaching the pendant

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playful peyote toggle clasps

:: c ircular and flat

See p. 23 for helpful

1) Toggle ring. Use circular pey-

ote stitch to form the toggle ring by

Use 3' of thread to string

Rounds 47: Work 1C in each stitch for

4 rounds (Fig. 2). Note: Work with tight

Fig. 3: Zipping Round 10 to Round 7

2) Toggle bar. Use flat peyote stitch

to work the bar half of the clasp:

Use 3' of thread to work a strip of

Fig. 2: Adding Rounds 17

3) Gold collars. Embellish the

Rounds 810: Work 1C in each stitch for

ring and bar as desired:

24k goldelectroplated size 15 seed

Finished size: 1"

Fig. 5: Zipping together the ends of the collar

stitch to work a strip 2A wide and long

Use 2' of thread and flat peyote

Zipping: Fold the sides up toward each

other so that Round 7 meets Round 10.

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Spice up any project with these sweet beaded bead

:: c ircular peyote stitch

See p. 23 for helpful

1) Base. Use circular peyote stitch to

form the cupped base of the bead cap:

Rounds 1 and 2: Use 2" of thread to string

10B. Tie a knot to form a circle. Pass

Fig. 1: Rounds 17 with picots

to form a picot. Pass through the next

to exit Round 1 and add picot embellishments:

:: c ircular and flat

:: c ircular peyote stitch

If you dont have 43mm freshwater pearls on hand,

For an airy component with more negative space

:: c ircular peyote stitch

If using the disc as a clasp, attach your