Creative Beading Vol. 3

Creatively bead with our thorough Basics section, project sections grouped by technique, and a range of stringing, wirework, embroidery, and crochet projects, in addition to the multitude of fantastic stitching projects for which Bead&Button is known.

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Author: From Bead&Button magazine
Hardcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 248 pages; 900 color photos; ISBN: 9780871162625

From the editors of Bead&Button magazine.

Introduction 7
Tools and materials 8
Basics 10

STRINGING
Lampwork and gemstones 16
Partner nuggets with lampworked beads in a classic necklace.
Bejeweled bangles 18
Strings of crystals float between picot-edged bangles.
Beachy bracelet 20
Shell buttons accent pearl or crystal dangles.
Art-glass focal bead 22
Display an art-glass bead on a multistrand necklace with fringe.
Branched fringe wrap 24
Accent a multistrand necklace with pearl fringe.
Focal bead fun 27
Set off a focal bead with a spray of accent beads.

WIREWORK
Crisscross earrings 30
Gold-filled and sterling chains make for delicate dangle earrings.
Valentine earrings 32
Pair crystals and sterling silver chain for a lovely earring set.
Dancing bead clusters 34
Make a lavish bracelet with sparkling beads and silver charms.
Bewitching bezels 37
Pair coin-shaped beads and jump rings in a modern necklace.
Wirework Y-necklace 40
Form flowers from wire, then add a crystal-accented clasp.
Wire-wrapped bracelet 42
Wrap beads around a silver form to make an upscale accessory.
Swinging crystal earrings 44
Wirework and crystals make for large, yet light, earrings.
Tiny dancers 46
Wire dance partners encircle a focal bead.
Crystals & rings 49
Connect crystal montees and jump rings to make a sparkling Y-necklace and earrings.
Chain mail knot bracelet 52
Jump ring knots link to form a supple bracelet.
Chain mail watchband 54
Combine jump rings and colored O-rings for a flexible band.
Nestled rings and crystals 56
Feminize a core of easy chain mail with sparkling crystals.
Circular chain mail earrings 58
Combine colored metal and brass or sterling jump rings to make a pair of chain mail earrings.

CROSSWEAVE TECHNIQUE
Delight in crystal rings 60
Combine crossweave technique, a cubic zirconia, and crystals to make quick and easy rings.
Elegant pathways 62
Fire-polished beads mimic the color and sparkle of cut gemstones.
Creative crossings 65
Stitch a necklace with pearl and crystal motifs.
Linked crystal squares 68
Making connections is easy with crystals and seed beads.

CHEVRON CHAIN
Gothic arches 70
This simple collar echoes the arches of Gothic architecture.
Flowering chain 72
Large beads stitch up quickly to make a lovely bracelet.

NETTING
Slinky wrist wrap 76
Seed bead loops embellish a flexible netted tube.
Quick holiday ornament 78
Get a head start on winter decorating with beaded snowflakes.

LADDER STITCH
Sparkling waves bracelet 80
Ladder-stitched cylinder beads form the base of a bracelet accented with waves of fire-polished beads.
Spiky beaded beads 82
Embellish a simple ladder stitch base with crystals to make spiky beads, then unite them.
Geometric lace 84
Seed beads enhance two bracelets inspired by Norwegian lace.

SQUARE STITCH
Structured loops 90
Encircle beads in a square stitch base with crystal-and-seed-bead loops.
Bugle bead embellishment 92
A square stitch band is the starting point for a lovely necklace.

RIGHT-ANGLE WEAVE
Beads cubed 96
Multiply these beads to add color to a rubber-tubing bracelet.
Bedecked baubles 98
A base of right-angle weave provides a sturdy starting point for sparkling crystals.
Weave in the round 100
A variation of right-angle weave creates a circular shape that you can embellish.
Cosmic crystals 102
Stitch right-angle weave saucers that are out of this world.
Stripes forever 104
Teardrop-shaped fringe beads accent a striped bracelet with row-by-row color changes.
Lacy ruffles and pearls 107
Pinch beads stitched in right-angle weave form this bracelet’s base.
Dramatic looped band 110
Create a scalloped edge to change the shape of this bracelet.
A metalsmith’s match 113
This beaded bracelet simulates the ancient art of fusing tiny metal spheres into patterns.

DAISY CHAIN
Updating the daisy chain 116
Embellish daisy chains for a charming bracelet.
Delicate vines 118
Bicones and seed beads pair up in this easy-to-stitch design.
Russian snake stitch 120
Japanese cylinder beads frame round crystals or fire-polished beads in an easy daisy chain variation.

PEYOTE STITCH
Pearl pizzazz bangle 124
Wear them individually or stacked for added interest.
Electrifying zigzag stripes 126
Triangular points create dimensional accents.
Crystal-studded band 128
Go over the top with surface embellishments.
Playful segmented bracelet 130
Seed beads encircle acrylic tubing filled with silver.
Leafy inspiration 134
Peyote stitch variations lay fertile ground for leafy beadwork.
Bead around the bend 138
Work tubular peyote stitch around curvy drinking straws.
Dainty Russian ornament 142
Embellish a holiday decoration with crystal fringe.
Four-in-one necklace 146
Enjoy adding one or more of these useful elements to your beading repertoire.

HERRINGBONE STITCH
Oriental expression 150
Pagoda-like tops cap a cascade of beads.
Flower garden 152
Embellishments of simple fringe turn an Ndebele herringbone base into a bouquet for your wrist.
Pillars of strength 154
Twisted bugle beads line up like Ionic columns when they’re inserted between Ndebele herringbone stitches.
Blended colors 157
Use beads of similar shades but different finishes for a band with texture and dimension.
Captured gemstones 160
Twisted tubular herringbone spikes complement the natural color of these gemstone nuggets.
Defined drape 162
Make an impressive adornment for your neck, or a lariat or belt.
Spiral transcendence 165
Make a statement with cylinder beads, pearls, and fire-polished beads in a monochromatic palette.

SPIRAL ROPE STITCH
Spiraling pearls 170
Combine freshwater pearls, fire-polished beads and seed beads.
Textural variation 172
Show off core beads in this unusual twist on spiral rope.
Spicy stitched ensemble 176
Combine red and hessonite garnets in a double-spiral rope necklace with a coordinating centerpiece and earrings.

COMBINED STITCHES
Crystal tiles 180
Four stitches are the foundation for this bracelet.
Colorful connections 182
Mix and match your favorite colors in this multihued peyote stitch beaded-bead bracelet.
Whimsical herringbone blooms 184
Delightful flower charms dangle from a right-angle weave base.
Artful centerpiece 188
Ndebele herringbone ropes set the stage for a centerpiece.
Sparkling crystal cabochons 192
Bezeled and embellished crystals make a stunning centerpiece with a secret.
Accent a beaded bezel 196
A peyote pendant is front and center on a spiral rope neckstrap.
Captured cuff 200
A platform of two-drop peyote peeks though open netting sprinkled with lustrous pearls or crystals.
Stacked cap bails 203
Take an artful approach to making a distinctive beaded bail and cap for a special bead.
Netted donut pendant 206
Use netting and peyote stitch as a textural backdrop to showcase accent beads in lush fringe.

LOOMWEAVING
Victorian spirit 210
These loomwoven pieces make a great ensemble.
Accented bracelets 213
Gemstones, pearls, or metal or glass beads fill in gaps made by alternating seed beads of different sizes.

BEAD CROCHET
Silver and gemstones 216
Combining natural stone and sterling silver gives this bracelet substance and style.
Versatile rope necklace 218
Swap out decorative dangles to get five different looks.
Unexpected element 222
Accent rows of single crochet with assorted seed beads and art-glass drops.
Tapestry crochet purse 225
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