Chic & Easy Beading Vol. 3

Fifty-six projects that can be completed in a few hours offer a variety of necklace, bracelet, and earring designs for stylish and simple beading.

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Author: From Bead&Button magazine
Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 144 pages; ISBN: 9780871162779

From the editors of Bead&Button magazine.

Introduction 4
Tools & Materials 5
Basics 8

Chapter 1: NECKLACES
Lampwork and gemstones 12
Stone nuggets partner with lampworked beads in a classic necklace accented with silver tube beads.
Leaf necklace 14
This simple two-strand leaf necklace is a perfect example of “less is more.”
Seed bead serpentine 16
Add textural interest to a double-strand necklace by winding seed beads along a natural path to a lampworked focal bead.
Chain and simple 18
Whether you need a quick beading fix or want to make an elegant necklace fast, this project is for you.
Neckline variations 20
Because this design includes both scoop- and V-neck lines, the necklace looks terrific with many wardrobe choices.
Great lengths 22
Make a luxurious scarf necklace with long, flowing strands of seed beads.
Dew drops 24
Turn sparkling teardrops and bicone crystals into interesting components on an elegant chain necklace.
Lavender lights 26
Use one bead artist’s vision of hydrangeas to create a flowery necklace.
Falling star necklace 28
Frame your neckline with this sparkling choker.
Triple decker 30
Bead choice determines the flavor of this three-strand stone, pebble, and pearl necklace.
Shell lei 32
Shell slices and jade beads fit together in a summery strand.
Cool dip 34
Dip into your bead stash for crystals and seed beads in cool, refreshing colors.
Plaited pearls 36
Braided beads and pearls coil into a luscious necklace.
Tiered drops 38
Simple wraps secure dangling pearls and crystals in an choker fit for a queen.
Sparkling sunflowers 40
Weave crystals and petal-shaped cubic zirconias into a glittering pendant.
Some assembly required 42
Make this easy and playful necklace with almost any small beads you have on hand.
Multistrand elegance 44
This elegant multistrand necklace can be as expensive or inexpensive as you like.
Pearls and gems 46
Play off color and shape with luscious stick pearls and stone slices.
Modern clusters 48
Wrap crystals, pearls, glass, and gemstones through geometric links for a necklace with casual elegance.
Better in blue 51
Use five strands of seed beads dressed up with a few crystals, simulated opals, and silver to pick up the shades in a pendant.
Crystal drop necklace 54
Crystal drops and opalescent seed beads turn this simple pattern into a versatile necklace.
Midnight lariat 56
This lariat is unusually short, keeping its appeal close to the neckline.
Focal bead fun 58
Set off a large focal bead with a spray of accent beads in a multistrand necklace.
Pearl garden 61
Create a stunning pearl necklace from a collection of sparkling components.
Butterfly necklace 64
This simple multistrand necklace is designed to show off two artist beads.
Tassel necklace 66
This tasseled piece spotlights an art bead with a multistrand design.
Quick change pendant 68
This easy pendant is designed to slip on and off a chain, leather, or cord necklace.

Chapter 2: BRACELETS 70
Beachy bracelet 72
Pearl or crystal dangles accent the gleam of shell buttons.
Multistrand twist bracelet 74
A magnetic clasp is the secret to these easy multistrand bracelets that use up leftover bits and pieces.
Meandering river of beads 76
Beautiful baguette-cut two-strand crystal spacers connect rows of bubbling beads.
Wire-wrapped bracelet 78
Wrap assorted beads around a sterling silver form to make an upscale accessory in a flash.
Wrapped hematite hourglasses 80
Swirling wire and free-floating seed beads encase hematite hourglasses. String in a simple pattern to emphasize the wire curves.
Watch out 82
The crystal sections of this sparkling watchband string up easily.
Briolette bracelet 84
Briolettes and crystals combine with accent beads for a sparkling bracelet.
A garden of charms 86
Combine fun glass beads in the shape of flowers, leaves, butterflies, and ladybugs to make an adorable charm bracelet.

Chapter 3: EARRINGS 88
Turning wheel earrings 90
Textured, hollow copper disk beads are light enough to make comfortable earrings.
On multiple levels 92
Use chain to create length and movement in these long, dangly earrings.
Feathered finery 96
Opulent, sable marabou feathers are a wonderful inspiration for jewelry designs and fun plumage to add to any wardrobe.
Gem-set pearls 98
Teardrop coin pearls are matched in pairs and set on both sides with a variety of tiny, faceted stones in gold bezels.
In one ear... 100
Personalize metal earrings and frame your face with a favorite phrase, quote, rhyme, or lyric accented by a variety of beaded dangles.
Crisscross earrings 104
Gold-filled and sterling small-link chains give dangle earrings a delicate look.
Chained beads 106
These simple but stylish earrings are a good way to use up leftover beads and pearls.
Boho hoops 108
Suspend a shimmering mother-of-pearl bead in generous double hoops for earrings with a Bohemian vibe.
Creative clusters 110
Get maximum wear from a few basic earring styles with this modular approach.
Upside down 112
Free-form wire design is fun and has limitless possibilities for these earrings.

Chapter 4: JEWELRY SETS 114
Enamel sensation 116
Combine fabulous enamel beads with crystals in a classic necklace, bracelet, and earring ensemble.
Charmed coral set 119
Combine silver shells, pearls, and coral for the perfect summer set reminiscent of a classic charm bracelet.
Faux lariat 122
This lariat design eliminates the wrap around your neck, but leaves two long, slinky strands of beads.
Silver cascade 124
Simply strung, this necklace can be casual or dramatic, depending on the length and quantity of strands.
Tears of joy 126
String small teardrop beads between large glass beads for an easy two-strand necklace, bracelet, and earrings.
Pearls just want to have fun 128
Crystal pearls dance and swing on this bracelet with matching earrings.
Focus on findings 130
Combine gemstones, crystals, and pearls to showcase textured silver components in simple but elegant strung jewelry.
Chandelier ensemble 133
Make a delicate pendant-and-earring ensemble with tiers of wire arches accented with small, faceted dangles.
Garland necklace 136
String a strand of easy-to-make components to create the illusion of an intricate necklace.
Delicate drops 138
Teardrop crystals drape daintily from a chain necklace and earrings.
Triple-take garnets 140
Float slivers of silver between garnet beads for a classic three-strand necklace.
Contributors 142