Creative Beading Vol. 2

Looking for innovative beading techniques and great inspiration? Look no further! Creative Beading, Vol.2 showcases the best projects from a year of Bead&Button magazine in a gorgeous hardcover volume. With more than 80 beading projects featuring a variety of techniques--stringing, wirework, stitching, crochet, embroidery--this book will keep you beading all year long.

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Author: From Bead&Button magazine
Hardcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 256 pages; 1000 color photos; ISBN: 9780871162441

From the editors of Bead&Button magazine.

Introduction 7
Tools and materials 8
Basics 10

STRINGING
Leaf pendant necklace 18
String an ode to nature with a lovely vintage-reproduction leaf pendant
Boho hoops 20
Suspend shimmering mother-of-pearl beads in generous double hoops
Three-strand garnet necklace 22
Use graduated bead sizes and strand lengths for an elegant
silhouette
Swinging loops 24
Add some sparkle to your wardrobe with beautiful briolette
earrings
Fringed focal bead necklace 26
Crystals and art glass are a show-stopping combination
Teardrop ensemble 28
Achieve a complex look with a simple technique
Floral centerpiece set 30
Pair silver with glass beads for a necklace and bracelet with
unusual centerpieces
Enamel button necklace 32
An easy two-strand technique holds buttons in the balance
Crossover cuff 34
Use an easy technique to produce a stunning and
sophisticated bracelet
Carmen Miranda necklace & earrings 36
Playful shapes and colors unite in a festive necklace-and-
earring set
Multistrand shell donut necklace 40
Lightweight yet substantial, shell donuts make a wonderful
summertime accessory
Enchanting enamel sensation 44
Enhance the rich colors of enamel beads with a simple design
Tips 47

WIREWORK
Chained crystals 50
Beads take this design beyond chain
A cluster of dangles 54
Mix beads in a variety of shapes and sizes for a quick and
casual necklace
Fringed chandelier earrings 56
Get ready for a night on the town with glitzy earrings
Triangle dangles 59
Make great shapes with crystals, chain, and wire
Delicate drops 62
Dangle crystal briolettes from chain for a dainty necklace -
and-earring set
Charming glass spirals 64
Coiled wire loops highlight glass charms
Uptown charm bracelet 66
Crystal pearls dance and swing on this charming bracelet
with matching earrings
Cluster bangle 68
Gemstone clusters highlight a lampworked focal bead
Chandelier ensemble 71
Hand-fashioned wire components frame faceted beads
Clever petals 74
Add a burst of color to wire flowers
Sculptural art glass necklace 76
An innovative wire frame supports a harvest of art beads
Madonna wrap 80
Using wire and dichroic glass cabochons, create a dynamic
design inspired by one of Madonna’s theatrical costumes
Coiled wire ensemble 82
Coils and spirals put a spin on wirework
Coils & crystals 86
A few beads and a little wire are all it takes to make these
easy earrings
Tips 89

STITCHING
Crystal tier earrings 92
Easy-to-make earrings are long on style
Cocktail ring 94
Dress up your fingers with sparkling rings
Vintage button bracelet 96
Bring your button collection to life when you make this
bracelet using a quick two-needle technique
Beaded watchband 98
Go beyond the basics with a bead-woven band
Colorful lentil necklace 100
Lentil beads add color and texture to a spiral rope necklace
Embellished ladder stitch bracelets 102
Two quick stitches combine to create fun and easy bracelets
Springtime delight necklace 104
Stitch a flower necklace with a matching toggle clasp
Subtle stripes band 108
Take an Ndebele herringbone bracelet from flat to
fabulous with a mix of matte and shiny triangle beads
Pearl spikes bracelet 110
Lustrous pearls reach out from a herringbone cuff and
grab your attention
Fiesta bangle 113
Liven up a herringbone tube with hundreds of colorful loops
Fiery blooms necklace 116
A stunning floral bead ignites a crystal Ndebele herringbone rope
Falling leaves bracelet 119
A supple spiral herringbone base supports a graceful embellishment
Bezeled stone rings 122
Nestle stone cabochons in delicate, stitched settings
Peyote channel bracelet 124
Crystals accentuate flowers in a peyote bracelet
Sumptuous but simple peyote necklace 126
Deep, lustrous colors pair with sparkling dangles in this
embellished peyote stitch necklace
Caterpillar cuff 130
Loops of beads cross over a two-drop peyote band for a
luxurious, curved bracelet
Bargello necklace 134
Staggered rows of two-drop peyote make a striking necklace
Brocade collar 138
Use peyote stitch to create a textured necklace
Totally tubular tassel 142
Three easy stitches add up to one great necklace for an
art glass bead
Dutch spiral necklace 145
Stitch an intriguing necklace using seed beads in a variety
of sizes and shapes
Peyote links 148
Use a favorite stitch to make a trendy piece of jewelry
Interlocking links 151
Weave peyote stitch links into a seamless cuff
Decorative vessels 154
Dress up peyote stitch containers with lively embellished lids
Peyote stitch medallion necklace 157
The open feel of lacy medallions lends a lightness to this piece
Beaded buttons 160
Enhance your jewelry with decorative seed bead buttons
Harvest loops bracelet 162
Highlight a bevy of fall-colored lampworked beads in a
fringed bracelet
Fragrant beaded beads 165
Cover an aromatic core with a brick stitch sleeve
Checkered panel bracelet 170
Pave the way for Cupid with a bold square stitch bracelet
Tile bracelet 172
Bezeled glass tiles make fabulous focal pieces in a square
stitch bracelet
Woven bands bracelet 176
Frame a peyote bracelet band with square stitch windows
Right-angle weave on the diagonal 179
Turn this favorite stitch on its side to produce a flexible
necklace you can embellish with pearls
Flower vine bracelet 182
The simplicity of this bracelet heightens its appeal
Arabesque bracelet 184
Crystals and seed beads team up for a bracelet with
grace and charm
Ruffled rondelles 186
Stitch a bracelet using a new netting technique
Ice crystals 189
Add glamour to the holidays with crystal-laden ornaments
Netted lace necklace 192
Make rectangles and diamonds with an angular netting
technique
Loomwoven bracelets 196
Bracelets work up quickly using basic patterns and 110 seed beads
Woven wonders 199
Adorn loomed pendants with cabochons and fringe
Bands of color 202
Weave strips of matte cylinder beads to create an impressive container
Tips 207

OTHER TECHNIQUES
Fishing tackle bracelet 210
String dangles on snap swivels for easy charm bracelets
Crystal-and-suede cuff 212
Glue-on crystals provide plenty of sparkle in a flash
Dazzling beaded brooches 214
Surround crystals with bead embroidery for brooches that are sure to get noticed
Beaded butterfly bag 217
Embroider butterflies and flowers on a simple drawstring bag
Macramé choker 220
Knotted leather cord and beads team up in a versatile choker
Asian accents 224
Embellish a jade medallion with delicate knots
Infinity bangles 228
Discover how to make an invisible crochet join
Memory wire slides 230
Enhance bead-crochet ropes with a memory-wire slides
Crochet 2 ways 234
Create totally different looks using the same mix of beads
Lacy wire crochet necklace 237
A brooch becomes a removable centerpiece
Beaded wire choker 240
Crochet a sparkling choker with wire and beads
Beaded scarf 242
Beads add pizzazz to a hand-crafted accessory
Reversible knitted bracelets 244
Knitting every row creates colorful two-sided bands
The enduring iris 246
Enjoy splendid beaded blooms that never fade
Felted rose lariat 250
Create a fashion accessory with the magic of beads and
felted flowers

Tips 253
Contributors 254
Index 256