Step by Step Wire Jewelry June-July 2013

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step by step
Annual TothoelseIshasundey:
jewelry
You'll want
tools in your studio!
Make a
SUPER
CHAIN:
Just knot wires!
PLUS:
Learn to rivet this
heart pendant with
a special online
bonus tutorial!
NO FUSS,
NO MESS!
simple fused
silver bracelet
pg. 28
Vol. 9 No. 3 Jun-July 2013
Create these
graceful earrings
with a simple
stringing technique
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rejoice!
Wireworkers of all skill levels,
Discover the comprehensive guide
packed with everything you need to
get started and grow your skills in
wireworking. From the most basic
tools and materials to fascinating
advanced techniques such as torch
work and chain maille. Plus, the
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book to lie flat, making it easy to
use anytime, anywhere!
Whether you are new to wire or a
wireworking wizard, trusty experts
Denise Peck and Jane Dickerson
explain in-depth all about the tools,
materials, and wire-wrapping
fundamentals in this invaluable
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tha as you build your skills
and
d refine
fi your techniques, this will be a
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The Wireworker’s Companion
Denise Peck & Jane Dickerson
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in this issue
Vol. 9 No. 3
June-July 2013
contents
features
4|
off the wire
6|
favorite tools for 2013
9|
color canvas
By Denise Peck, Editor-in-Chief
By Ronna Sarvas Weltman
By Kerry Bogert
11|
spotlight
62|
wire basics
By Jane Dickerson
ON THE COVER:
tied up in knots chain
By Christina Haney Dykes
advertising sections
56|
marketplace
59|
advertisers index
12
skill levels
BEGINNER
See Have a Heart! on
stepbystepwire.com
to learn how to make
this focal pendant.
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
ADVANCED
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51
20
projects
12|
tied up in knots chain
40
16|
classic cab
28
20|
crystal funk
24|
owl wrap
28|
cathedral gate
32|
precious pearls
36|
pink revolution
40|
summer dreams
46|
glass menagerie
51|
saturn
63|
5-minute jewelry
By Christina Haney Dykes
By Karen Meador, PhD
By Kate Richbourg
By Lorelei Eurto
By Roberta & Bill Manly
By Shannon Mannone
By Anikó Sándor
By Lily Rose
By Shannon L. Schmid
By Beth Ullman
By Denise Peck, Editor-in-Chief
wire basics at STEPBYSTEPWIRE.COM | 3
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off the WIRE
Keeping it Fresh
I’ve been at the helm of Step by Step Wire
Jewelry since the first issue 9 years ago.
When we conceived of SBSW, we saw a
need for a magazine to bridge the gap
between beading and metalsmithing. Lots
of beaders wanted to add some of their
own metal touches to their designs, but
didn’t have the time or the resources to
embark fully into the scope of metal work.
When we began a magazine devoted to
all wire jewelry, I knew that part of my
mission would be to keep it fresh and inspiring. Besides teaching
our readers how to make wire loops and s-clasps, how could we move
them along in the jewelry-making journey. Well, that mission has
turned out not to be a challenge at all. I am awed, every day, by the
breadth of design and scope of talent that exists in the arena of wire
jewelry! Between the submissions we receive, and the artists we find
at shows and on the internet, the innovation and creativity I see never
fails to inspire me. And it’s my hope that it’s inspiring every one of
you, too.
In this issue, check out Karen Meador’s fabulous wire cage that
serves as a secure way to mount a beautiful cabochon. No metal sheet
nor soldering of a bezel required! And on page 36, Anikó Sándor
takes a popular bead technique from leather wrapped bracelets and
tricks it out with wire to create stunning gemstone earrings. Speaking
of leather, instead of having to go out and purchase end caps for your
leather, Lorelei Eurto shows us how to finish leather cording with a
really simple wire technique that not only saves you money, but puts
your own creative flourish on your designs.
One of the things that tickles me the most about SBSW, is the
evidence that we have, indeed, bridged the gap, and often, inspired
many of you to delve even further into working with metal. Let the
jewelry-making proceed!
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Favor for 20I3
By Ronna Sarvas Weltman
Once a year, I highlight tools and products that are either new
on the market, or new to me. One of the interesting perks of
this endeavor is that I get to test out these tools and products.
It sounds like the best gig in the world; right?
In fact, it can be very challenging. I try out
lots of stuff that I have high hopes for, and
when the tool or product doesn’t pan out,
then I have a little think about why I found
it unsatisfactory. That little think always
involves regret that the designer or manufacturer didn’t spend a little more time on
the design or invest a little more to ensure
quality on the manufacturing end. And I
also get back to everyone who sends me
samples with feedback on my experience
with their product. I don’t relish that part
when I have to report that I wasn’t all that
excited with the product, and therefore I’m
choosing not to share it with our readers.
Occasionally I’m able to look forward to a
conversation about a product that didn’t
pass, and that’s when I feel I have some
constructive feedback that will enable them
to improve the product—and perhaps even
land on this list the next year. And
sometimes my recommendation
is as simple as improving
the instructions that
accompany the
Easy Crimp
Crimping Pliers
product. Because we all know that confusing or incorrect instructions can be the
barrier to success in learning to use a new
tool, product, or material.
But the happy counterpoint to that
challenge is the opportunity to share some
fabulous tools and products with you. And
of course the lesson from my experience
is that quality is very important, whether
we’re talking about a tool or wire or just
about anything.
Tronex tools, which are manufactured
in the US, were originally designed for the
high-tech industry, where precision is crucial. When company owner Arne Salvesen
realized jewelers were also using his pliers,
he met with Lisa Niven Kelly, owner of
Beaducation.com, to learn more about
wireworkers’ specific needs.
I’ve been crazy about Tronex pliers and
cutters since the first time I held one of
their tools in my hands. Recently I’ve added
a few more to my toolbox. Their mini taper
cutters are useful for getting into tiny places
to cut finer wire. The small 50° angulated
cutter also has a tip that can get into small
places and do a lovely cut. They are
too precious to me to be used on
heavier-gauge wire, but Tronex
extra large oval cutters do
that job beautifully.
Their “razor flush”
enables you to
get a smoother
Tronex Pliers
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Squeezetops Vial
flush cut on heavier-gauge wire. Often
the thought comes to me when I’m using
Tronex cutters that it feels as if I’m cutting
through butter.
I love my new Easy Crimp Crimping
Pliers. Don’t even get me started about how
difficult it has always been to demonstrate
how to squeeze a crimp bead. These pliers
have a very simple crimping mechanism
inspired by crimpers used for fishing. One
squeeze and the crimp is secure. It can be
left as is, or folded and flattened more so
that it can be covered with a crimp cover
(and please always cover your crimp beads
with a crimp cover or embellish them with
wire or some sort of ornamentation. A
simple folded crimp is not a design element.
Okay … end of lecture). The pliers are high
quality and therefore comfortable to grip.
This tool is elegant in its simplicity. It is
pricier than other crimping pliers, but its high
quality and ease of use make it a good value
If you’re like me, when you’re making
jewelry you’re probably not in the mood to
fuss about cleaning up. Even an extra movement as simple as replacing the top onto a
plastic tube holding beads or small bits can
feel like an annoying extra step. That’s why
I’m so enthusiastic about the Squeezetops
Vials I found at Fire Mountain Gems and
Beads. A little squeeze of the vial pops the
lid so it can be done with one hand. And
since the lid is attached, there’s no searching for it after you’ve used the vial. Just pop
it closed again. The vials are about the size
of an average pill container, so they’re big
enough to hold most findings.
A few months ago I was admiring Kerry
Bogert’s jewelry, and noticed that the
colored wire had a slightly matte finish
that I found particularly appealing. When
Kerry wants a slightly matte effect from the
wire, she uses colored wire from ParaWire.
They offer a wide assortment of colors and
metallic finishes, and they are adding new
colors as well.
Leather is a fabulous canvas for intriguing wire jewelry. Beaducation offers a
wide assortment of leather bracelets and
blanks that can be your starting point for
great designs. The Wrap Around Half-Inch
Adjustable fits just about everyone, and its
long length offers all sorts of opportunities
for a variety of embellishment and detail on
one piece. You’ll find some fun colors too.
The method used in tanning the leather
affects whether or not you can stamp on it;
leather that is tanned with tree bark rather
than chemicals is more porous and will
therefore hold the impression of a stamp.
The site has a detailed explanation as well
as clearly describing which items are stampable and which are not.
Recently I discovered deer leather lacing,
and it was quite the sensuous experience.
Deer leather is remarkably soft and feels
incredible against the skin. Ideally, jewelry
is a tactile as well as a visual experience,
and incorporating soft materials into your
designs makes them all the more intriguing. ObjectsandElements.com offers flat
lacing that can be used as cording, woven
through chain, or … who knows what else?
Wherever you’re using leather cording,
consider using some of this.
Do you want to color your metals? Vintaj
metal patinas come in a wide variety
of colors. They are fast-drying (a huge
asset for those of you who, like me, are
particularly fond of immediate gratification), permanent, and crazy easy to use.
Beaducation also offers a free instructional
video showing how to use them. But seriously—basically you just paint them on. No
special skills needed. Trust me: You’re going
to have lots of fun with these.
A product from Fire Mountain for adding
colored metal to your designs is Lillypilly
metal sheets, which come in a variety of
gauges, colors and patinas. You can use
Colored Wire
from ParaWire
Wrap Around
Half-Inch Adjustable
Deer Leather Lacing
Vintaj Metal Patinas
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Nail Head and Decorative Rivets
LillyPilly Metal Sheets
Resources: Squeezetops vial, hookstyle clasp: Fire Mountain Gems,
firemountaingems.com. Rivets, leather
bracelets, Tronex tools: Beaducation, beaducation.com. Easy Crimp
Crimping Pliers: Inspired Adornment,
inspiredadornment.com. Deer leather
lacing: Objects and Elements,
objectsandelements.com. Colored
wire: ParaWire, parawire.com.
disc cutters and other metal-cutting tools to
cut them into whatever shape you wish. Since
they are created with a variety of methods
to yield natural patinas, no two sheets are
exactly alike.
A few of my favorite new things are small.
Fire Mountain has a new matte pewterlook hook-style clasp that has a minimalist
contemporary design. Its hole is 10.5 by 5
mm, which means it is ideal for extra wide
cording or leather. I also like their magnetic
gunmetal-plated clasps with glue-in ends
for 5 mm holes. This clasp is also sleek and
contemporary.
As long as we’re talking small stuff, I’m also
delighted at the variety of nail head and decorative rivets and embellishments for jewelrymakers. Beaducation, for example, has a wide
variety to play around with. They also have solderable accents, including letters, to embellish
and personalize
metal blanks,
pendants, and
other jewelry.
Matte Pewter-look
While I feel it’s
hook-style clasp
a wise investment
and therefore good value to buy good-quality
tools, I’m still mindful of all of our budgets.
When I see something that’s fabulous and
will make you a better (and happier) artist for
only a small investment, I’m all over it. Even
better? Something that’s free. Beaducation
has expanded their online education and they
are putting a particular focus on providing free
videos. I’m always pleased by the quality of
their videos—they’re clear, informative, and
helpful. And that includes the free videos. This
last tip does come with a warning, however.
You could easily get lost in their videos for
hours on end. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
®
TAKE YOUR CRAFT TO THE NEXT LEVEL
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[ Let the colors of your world inspire your designs ]
Color Canvas
BY KERRY BOGERT
I have a personal motto when it comes to getting out of a color rut: When in doubt, pull
all the colors out. If you feel overwhelmed when working with a lot of color, try turning
to a photo that has a riot of color as a palette inspiration. Check out this wild and crazy
window display I snapped a photo of while shopping in London. I couldn’t go wrong when
using the display designer’s color choices as a guide for my playful bangle design. The
thing I like most about this palette is the way that orange, pink, and fuchsia pop against
the frenzy of blues and greens. I made the same choices when selecting rods of glass to
make these lampwork beads and when choosing the spools of colored wire to make my
coiled jump rings. Now granted, you might not be able to hand-select rods of glass to
custom make beads, but did you know that many artists welcome custom orders? Send
your favorite bead artist a message with your inspiration photo attached and I’m sure
you’ll be pleasantly surprised by what he or she can create for you.
When in
doubt, pull all
the colors out.
Complementary Colors:
Orange and blue are opposites on the
color wheel as are red and green (red
representing the red/pink fuchsia color in
this example) and thus complementary.
That means they play well together.
Ask your favorite
bead artist to make
custom beads with
your inspiration
RESOURCES: Sterling silver wire: Rio Grande,
riogrande.com. Colored copper wires: ParaWire,
parawire.com. Lampwork glass beads: Kerry
Bogert, kabsconcepts.com.
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KICK YOUR
COLOR
notch!
up a
Join jewelry artist and celebrated instructor Gail
Crosman Moore in this comprehensive DVD that
delivers all the information you need for adding
dimension and color to your jewelry.
Explore the different mediums for incorporating
color including heat, alcohol inks, enamel, nail
polish, and much more!
Order your DVD to:
❉ Discover how to change color brightness,
richness, and opacity for varying effects.
❉ Fix common mistakes with expert tricks
for undoing and redoing color!
❉ Blend different colors and coloring agents
within one jewelry pattern.
❉ Learn all the expert secrets for creating
vibrant colors and how to achieve the look.
❉ Create matte, shiny, and metallic sheens
using several different techniques.
❉ And much, much more!
Layer on the color at:
shop.jewelrymakingdaily.com/ColoringMetalDVD
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by Jane Dickerson
SPOTLIGHT
Copper Wire
Solder, at last!
Get Spiked!
Lisa Kan’s two-tone Spike beads are her colorful take on the
Czech spikes that were introduced at the time. As one who
enjoys color, Lisa designed them to be two-tone so that the
colors could reflect off of the beads added to the Spike. She
envisioned them wire-wrapped into a ring, bead embroidered
onto a cuff, seed beaded as a cabochon, or hanging downward
for a lariat design. Merge edgy with classy with these great
focal pieces. See more at LisaKanDesigns.Etsy.com and
AriaDesignStudio.Etsy.com.
Sea Glass by
No need to copper plate silver solder to
match your copper work. And this copper
wire solder is so easy to use! It works just like silver
wire solder, but you don’t need to add any flux. It’s great for
soldering bezel cups, jump rings, earring posts, and anything
that requires only a touch of solder. You can hammer it flat,
cut it into snippets, or use it in wire form. It can be pickled,
brass-brushed, or patinaed. One thing to remember: When
the solder flows, remove the heat immediately to ensure a
natural copper color, overheating can cause the solder to have
a grayish color. For more information visit cooltoolchick.com.
Design
There is nothing like discovering a piece of sea glass while
walking on the beach. Now, you can find beautiful cultured
sea glass in more than 60 different shapes and more than
30 colors! It’s made from mostly recycled glass materials,
with a natural-looking matte finish produced by a multistep tumbling process. You’ll find everything from simple
round spacers to freeform shapes, nuggets, round beads,
pendants, and more. Wholesale and retail available. For
more information and a great video tour of the product
index, visit znetshows.com.
Tools for a
Lifetime
WireLuxe
There is so much you can do with this new knit wire!
Designed with a striated open-weave center and a
tight-knit edge, this unique combination creates a soft,
flexible, lightweight knit with a firm structure that can
be manipulated into different shapes. Simply pull one
or both edges to shape it. You can cut it with scissors,
and the self-locking knit won’t unravel. It’s tarnishresistant, nickel-free, and easy to clean. Available in 14
colors and two lengths: 9" and 24". Find out more at
alacarteclasps.com.
Color My World!
Diane Sepanski’s metal clay components are rich with color
and texture. They are made of copper, bronze, white bronze,
and steel metal clay, and shaped with handmade textures or
textures that she finds in nature. Her equally beautiful head
pins are lampworked glass on steel wire, where she uses 104
(soft glass) to create all of the swoops, swirls, and designs.
See more of Diane’s work at dianesepanski.com.
The Om Tara line of beading
tools was inspired by the real
needs of Laura Gasparrini’s
students. After watching them
struggle with crimping pliers
and ruin cutters on stringing
wire, she invented the Easy
Crimp Crimping Pliers, finally
making crimping a cinch! She
also developed the Carbide
Cutter, which cuts easily
through stringing wire, craft
wire and fine metal wire alike.
And these are only two of the
tools available. So, what makes
these tools so special? Not
only do they reflect the style,
size, and function of tools that
have worked best for her over
the years … all Om Tara Tools
carry a lifetime guarantee. And
that’s pretty special! Learn
more at Inspired Adornment,
inspiredadornment.com.
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jewelry PROJECTS
skill level
| Tools & Supplies
• 14-gauge round copper wire, 28"
• 16-gauge round copper wire, 3"
• 26-gauge round sterling silver wire, 6"
• 18-gauge 4.0mm ID sterling silver
jump rings, 44
• 16-gauge 6.3mm ID soldered
jump ring, 1
• Round-nose pliers
tied up in
knots chain
BY Christina Haney Dykes
When you anneal copper wire, it's soft enough to
literally tie into knots. Connect the links with simple
chain maille and add your favorite pendant.
• Chain-nose pliers, 2 pairs
• Flush cutters
• Steel bench block
• Metal file
• Round dowel/ballpoint pen
• Chasing hammer
• Rawhide mallet
• Butane torch
• Fireproof work station
• Kiln brick
• Utility pliers
• Copper tongs
• Glass quenching bowl
• Crockpot for pickle
• Pickle solution
• Plastic fork
• 2 small plastic bowls for patina
• Gel liver of sulfur
• 0000 steel wool
• Soft brass brush
• Dawn dishwashing liquid
• Polishing pad
• Ruler
• Fine-point black Sharpie
RESOURCES: Tools and wire: Rio Grande,
riogrande.com. Gel liver of sulfur: The Mine
Shaft, Inc., themineshaft.com. Silver and
copper heart pendant: [email protected].
Bonus project online:
Learn to make this fabricated puffed heart
pendant to go with your beautiful knotted chain.
See Have a Heart! on stepbystepwire.com.
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You can adjust the
length of the necklace
by adding or removing
jump rings and/or links.
1a
1. Flush-cut eight 3½" pieces of 14g copper
1b
wire. Flatten both sides of each wire with
the flat side of the chasing hammer on
a steel bench block until they're 4" long.
Texture both sides of each wire with the
peen side of the hammer. Straighten each
wire by placing it on its side on the steel
block and tapping down with a rawhide
mallet. Do this on both sides of each wire.
2. Anneal the wire: Use a bushy flame to
heat the wire until it turns a dull red, then
remove the flame. When the dull red starts
to disappear, quench in cool water. Pickle,
rinse, and dry. Clean the wire with 0000
steel wool, then rinse and dry.
2a
2b
3. Mark the center of each wire with the
Sharpie on both sides. Use your fingers to
make a small loop at the center mark. Feed
one end of the wire through the loop, using
chain-nose pliers to push the wire through
the loop to form a knot. Anneal the wire a
second time if necessary.
3b
3a
4a
4b
4. Flush cut the ends of the knotted links 1" from the knot; file/sand any rough edges. Decide which side of the knots will
be facing up, then use your round-nose pliers to roll the ends of the wires to the back side to form small loops that the
jump rings will fit into. Check the shape of the links/knots and make any adjustments now. Remove any black Sharpie
marks with alcohol, lightly clean with a brass brush and Dawn dishwashing liquid, rinse and dry. Set the links aside.
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5. Use the 3" piece of 16g copper wire for the clasp. With the flat side of the chasing
hammer and steel bench block, flatten both ends of the wire. Texture the wire if
desired. File any sharp edges. Use round-nose pliers to form a small loop, one big
enough for a 4.0mm jump ring to fit in.
5a
5b
6a
7
8
6b
6. Starting with the loop made in Step
5, make a small spiral about ⅜" wide,
leaving about 1½" of wire beyond the
spiral. Make a coil with the 6" piece of
26g sterling silver wire and push the
completed coil to about ½" from the end.
Trim the ends and squeeze them snugly
against the wire.
9. Repeat the jump ring chain for each
clasp end of the necklace. Add the
soldered jump ring on one end and the
hook clasp on the other.
7. Place a round dowel/ballpoint pen in
the back of the wire (spiral facing front)
and in the center of the wire coil. Push
the wire over the dowel/pen and down
until it is about 1⁄16" from touching the
wire just above the back of the spiral.
10. Make 2 more lengths of jump
9
8. Open all the 4.0mm jump rings.
ring chain for the other ends of the
necklace, adding a second rosette to
each chain. You will open both jump
rings of the final rosettes to attach
to whatever pendant you are hanging
from your chain.
Connect 2 jump rings together to form
a rosette; repeat 11 times for a total of
12 rosettes. Connect one jump ring to
each side of a rosette and then connect
the single jump rings to a copper link.
Repeat this process until you have
connected 4 copper links for each side
of the necklace.
10
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11. Clean the necklace with a soft brass brush and Dawn
dishwashing liquid to remove any oil left from your hands;
rinse and dry. You will need two bowls, one for the patina
and one for water. Use a plastic fork to dip the necklace
in a liver of sulfur solution to add a patina; rinse and dry.
Remove some of the patina with 0000 steel wool; rinse
and dry again to remove any steel wool residue. Use a
polishing pad to add a nice shine to the necklace.
11
CHRISTINA HANEY DYKES
lives in the beautiful, tropical island of Key
Largo, Florida. She is a jewelry designer and
teacher, teaching jewelry classes from south
Florida to upstate New York. Christina’s
jewelry designs are on display and sold at the
Key Largo Art Gallery. She is a member of
the South Florida Jewelry Arts Guild and the
Florida Society of Goldsmiths. You can visit her website at christina
haneydykes.net, or contact Christina at [email protected].
4/10/13 9:25 AM
jewelry PROJECTS
skill level
Show off a CAB in a
wire WRAPPED setting
| Tools & Supplies
• 18-gauge round wire, amount depends
upon size of cabochon
classic cab
BY Karen Meador, PhD
Using round and half-round wire, create a pronged
frame for your favorite cabochon. With just a few basic tools,
you can fabricate the perfect fit.
• 20-gauge half-round wire, about 2'
(depending on cabochon size)
• Oval cabochon
• Tape measure
• Oval or round mandrel
• Flush cutters
• Chain-nose pliers
• Rawhide mallet
RESOURCES: Gemstones: Magpie Gemstones,
magpiegemstones.com. Wire: Rio Grande,
riogrande.com.
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1a
1b
1. Measure the length and width of your
cab. Cut a piece of 18g wire that is 12 times
the length. Wrap the middle of the 18g
wire around an oval mandrel, or at a slant,
around a round mandrel, to form an oval
shape. The oval should be the length of,
and slightly smaller than, the width of the
cab. Bend the wires parallel to each other
at the top of the frame. Place the frame
atop the stone to check the fit and then
hammer the frame with a rawhide mallet
work harden it.
2a
2b
3
4a
2. Place the frame atop the cab and wrap
the wires straight down the back of the
stone (shown with the cab removed). Wrap
the two wires around the front of the cab, so
it’s snug against the bottom of the frame.
3. Create the first prongs, which should
overlap the front of the cab enough to
secure it at the bottom. Holding roundnose pliers parallel to frame, grasp the left
wire at the point at which it touches the
frame. Fold the wire around the jaw of the
pliers to form a loop; repeat on the other
wire. Place your cab into the frame, resting
on the prongs. Make sure the prongs fit
snugly against the stone, then bend both
wires up the back of the cab, parallel to
each other (shown with the cab removed).
4. Using the half-round wire, bind the back
prong wires together, wrapping halfway up
the back of the stone. Create the next set
of prongs by bending both long wires out to
the sides.
4b
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5a
5. Place the stone back inside the frame
and bend the wires around the sides
until they meet the frame wire. Bend the
wires around round-nose pliers to make
the second set of prongs. Fold the wires
against the back of the cab and bend each
90° so the wires are parallel at the top of
the stone (see photo 6a).
5b
6. Remove the cab. Cut the binding wire
and pinch in the ends with chain-nose pliers.
Wrap the upper half of the back frame wires
with half-round wire; trim and pinch in the
ends. Bend the top wires back 90°.
7. Place the bail-making pliers on top of
6a
the 90° bend, and fold both wires around
the jaw, toward the front of the cab. Then,
continue the loop, wrapping each wire
underneath the frame. Repeat this step for
a total of 4 loops. Push the 4 loops snugly
against the top of the cab. Trim the wires
7a and pinch in the ends with chain-nose pliers.
KAREN
MEADOR, PhD
6b
7b
currently designs for
boutiques, teaches
classes, and is a
writer for Magpie
Gemstones (magpie
gemstones.com). Find
her thoughts on her blog at dreamcatcher
ranch.net/designs and see more of her work at
dreamcatcherdesigns.etsy.com. Contact her at
[email protected].
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jewelry PROJECTS
skill level
2013
featured
artist
KATE
RICHBOURG
| Tools & Supplies
• 7mm x 1mm flat copper wire, 9–12"
• 14mm Swarovski Crystal square, 1
• Decorative discs with 1⁄16" diameter hole, 4
• Metal washers with 1⁄16" diameter hole, 6
• 16" diameter x 3⁄16" long rivets, 6
• Crafted Finding riveting tool or 1⁄16" metal
hole punch
• Assorted metal design stamps (1⁄16" and
3⁄32" asterisk and period stamp used)
• Metal shears
crystal funk
• Brass mallet
BY Kate Richbourg
• Metal file
I love the look of crystal and metal! This buckle bracelet
is a perfect pairing of the two. I use the Crafted Findings riveting
tool for the rivets in this piece, but you can also make your own
rivets if desired. Use your imagination…this piece is perfect as a
springboard for your own designs!
• Chasing hammer
• Riveting hammer for texture
• Bracelet forming pliers
• Permanent marker
• Pro-Polish pad
• Butane micro torch
• Charcoal block
• Soldering pan with pumice stone
• Quenching bowl
• Ruler
• Paper
• Scissors
RESOURCES: Decorative discs: TierraCast,
tierracast.com. Tools, washers, Crafted
Findings rivets and riveting tool: Beaducation,
beaducation.com.
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1
2
1. Cut a strip of paper about ½" wide and 11" long. Wrap the
strip around the widest part of your hand and mark the length.
This will be your finished length. Use metal shears to cut a strip
of copper flat wire about 2½" longer than the finished length.
2. Measure ½–⅝" from each end of the cut piece of wire and
mark with the permanent marker. Texture the metal between
the marks using the back end of the riveting hammer to make
vertical marks across the length of the piece.
3. Anneal the wire (see sidebar). Don’t worry about the fire
scale; it will form the patina for the finished piece.
3
Annealing
For a no-fail method, use a black permanent marker to mark
a thick line on the surface of the metal. Place the strip on on
a charcoal block on a fireproof surface. Turn on your torch
and heat the metal until the mark fades and the metal has a
dull red glow. Turn off the torch and quench the metal in a
bowl of water. Dry the metal with a paper towel.
4
4. After the metal is annealed, continue adding texture. I used
a 1⁄16" and 3⁄32" asterisk stamp and a period stamp to add a
random design.
5. To finish the texture, use the ball side of the chasing
hammer and tap along the edges of the wire.
5
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6a
6b
6. Apply a coating of permanent marker
to the wire. Use a Pro-Polish pad to buff
the marker off, leaving the recessed
areas darkened.
7. Mark the placement for the accent
discs. Use the riveting tool (or metal hole
punch) to punch 1⁄16" diameter holes for the
matching rivets. TIP: Always make sure that
the diameter of your rivet and the punched hole
size match.
8. Thread a rivet first through a washer,
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
then through a disc, with the textured
side up. Put the rivet through one of the
holes in the wire. Turn the bracelet upside
down in the riveting tool and tighten to
complete the rivet. Repeat for all the discs.
9. Use metal shears to cut each
unhammered ½" end into a taper that will
fit through the center of the crystal square.
Hammer the underside of the taper to
texture, and file the edges smooth. Anneal
the entire piece again.
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10. Using round-nose pliers, bend
one end of the bracelet up and over
to form a hook that will fit around the
crystal square.
11. Mark and punch a hole at the tip
10
11a
of the taper. Use chain-nose pliers to
tighten the tip against the metal of
the bracelet and use the first hole as a
guide to mark and punch the second
hole. Select a rivet and washer and
rivet the two pieces of metal together,
capturing the crystal square in the loop.
12. Use bracelet forming pliers or
your hands to shape the wire into a
bangle shape.
13. Shape the second tapered end
11b
12
13a
into a hook and place it through the
opposite side of the crystal. Mark and
punch a hole as before, then rivet this
end of the bracelet. Give the piece a
final shape with chain-nose pliers or
bracelet forming pliers as needed.
KATE RICHBOURG loves
jewelry. She loves to teach it. She loves to
make it. She loves to wear it. Teaching and
designing jewelry since 1992, she teaches
at national shows, bead societies and bead
shops and is published in a variety of
jewelry magazines and is the author of the
popular blog “We Can Make That at Home.”
She has also appeared on several episodes
of the DIY and HGTV network shows DIY
Jewelry and Craft Lab. See Kate’s first book
Simple Soldering: A Beginner’s Guide to
Jewelry Making from Interweave Press.
13b
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jewelry PROJECTS
skill level
Make SIMPLE
wire ends for leather!
| Tools & Supplies
owl wrap
BY Lorelei Eurto
This easy-to-make leather bracelet is the
perfect accessory for you know whoo?
• 35mm × 28mm polymer owl
connector, 1
• 5mm dark brown leather cording, 13"
• 18-gauge copper round wire, 13"
• Flush cutters
RESOURCES: Leather cording: Objects and
Elements, objectsandelements.com. Copper
wire: Ornamentea, ornamentea.com. Owl
connector: Stillpointworks, stillpointworks
.etsy.com.
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1
2
1. Cut two 5" lengths of wire. On one end of one wire, 1" in
from the end, bend the wire around round-nose pliers, parallel
to the rest of the wire. The bend should be a similar width to
the thickness of the leather cord.
2. Hold the wire against the leather cord so that about ¼" of
the rounded bend sits off the end of the cording. Bend the
longer wire tail down at a 90° angle, across the leather.
3. Wrap the wire tightly around the cord and the short wire
tail 4–5 times.
4. Trim the excess short wire tail, and tuck the end of the
3
4
wrapped wire tightly against the leather using chain-nose pliers.
5. Gently open one wire loop on the owl connector as you
would a jump ring and insert the loop on the wire wrapped
leather end. Close the connector loop tightly. (If your focal
doesn't already have connector loops, add a length of wire
through it and finish with simple loops.)
6. Make a matching coil and loop on the other end of the
cording. Use the remaining 3" piece of copper wire and make
a wrapped loop on one end, attaching it to the loop on the
leather cording.
5
6
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7
7. Shape the straight end of the wire into a hook using
round-nose pliers. Make a small loop at the tip of the hook.
8. Wrap the bracelet twice around your wrist and attach the
hook clasp to the free wire loop on the owl connector.
8
LORELEI EURTO works fulltime as a jewelry designer out of her
home studio in Upstate New York.
She has been creating handmade
beaded and wire jewelry for the past
6 years, and is a self-taught jewelry
designer. Each piece is a collaboration of sorts, as she enjoys using
other artisan made jewelry components in each of her designs.
See more of Lorelei’s jewelry at Lorelei1141.etsy.com and read
more about her process at http://Lorelei1141.blogspot.com.
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jewelry PROJECTS
skill level
cathedral gate
BY Roberta & Bill Manly
The ornate wrought-iron gates in a large
cathedral inspired this bracelet.
| Tools & Supplies
• 16-gauge fine silver wire, 24"
• 18-gauge fine silver wire, 24"
• 26-gauge sterling silver wire, 30"
• 16-gauge 7mm sterling silver jump
rings, 14
• 16-gauge 10mm sterling silver soldered
jump ring, 1
• 7 mm mandrel
• ⅞" wooden dowel
• Flat-nose pliers, 2
• Flush cutters
• Chasing hammer
• Butane micro torch or torch
• Flame-resistant surface such as a
kiln brick
• Vise
• Liver of sulfur or other patina solution
• 0000 steel wool
• Rotary tumbler with mixed stainless
steel shot
Tip: Clean wire by running it through
a piece of steel wool several times to
remove any coatings or residue. This
will ensure even coloration for patinas
applied to the finished piece.
RESOURCES: Sterling silver and fine silver wire,
liver of sulfur: Rio Grande, riogrande.com.
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1a
1b
1. Wrap the 18g wire around the 7mm mandrel to create a coil.
Flush-cut 24 jump rings for the inner florets.
2. With flat-nose pliers open the jump rings into horseshoe
shapes. Pair up the jump rings into sets of two with the center
wires touching. On a flame-resistant surface, using a very fine
and pointed torch flame, apply direct heat to the ends of the
wire at the center until they fuse together. Watch very carefully
so you can pull the flame from the wire as soon as the fuse
occurs and a nice ball has formed. Be careful not to subject the
wire to too much flame because it will melt and you will have
to start over.
2a
2b
3. Pair each of the previously fused sets. Fuse at the center
bottom point. Quench in water.
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3b
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4. Use flat-nose pliers, and your fingers if
necessary, gently bend each of the six fused
jump ring segments into flower shapes.
Carefully fuse one floret closed and quench.
Repeat for the remaining 5 florets. Set aside.
4a
4b
5. Wrap 20" of 16g wire tightly around the
⅞" wooden dowel, forming a coil. Flushcut 6 jump rings for the outer frame of
the bracelet links. Place one jump ring on
the kiln brick with the cut ends of the ring
aligned and touching. Use the torch to fuse
the ends together. Quench. Repeat for the
remaining 5 jump rings.
6. Center one floret inside a fused jump ring
and secure the two pieces in a vise with the
seam side of the jump ring facing up. Using
26g wire, coil the wire around the jump ring
and floret, covering the fused seam.
5a
5b
6
7a
7. Take the segment out of the vise and
make small, gentle adjustments to the floret
petals if necessary so they fit evenly inside
the jump ring. Wrap the opposite petal
using the vise or holding it in your hand,
then wrap the opposite sides. Repeat for all
6 segments.
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8. For the clasp, cut 3" of 16g wire and
flatten ¼" of one end with a chasing
hammer on a steel bench block. Use the
tip of the round-nose pliers to make a small
loop on the flattened end of the wire. Grasp
the wire with the back of the round-nose
pliers, just below the loop, with the loop
facing you. Rotate the pliers away from you
to form a hook. The hook end should be
nearly closed.
8a
8b
9a
9b
9. Move ¾" down from the end of the
hook and make a loop using the back of
the round-nose pliers. Wrap the tail wire
2½ times around the neck to close the
loop. Ensure that the loops on each end of
the clasp are aligned and using a chasing
hammer lightly flattening both ends.
10. Assemble the bracelet beginning with
the soldered 10mm 16g jump ring on one
end. Link each of the 6 floret segments with
two 7mm jump rings. Attach the clasp with
the remaining two jump rings. Place the
bracelet in a rotary tumbler for 20 minutes
to work-harden and polish. If desired, patina
the bracelet with a liver of sulfur solution.
Polish off the excess oxidation with fine
steel wool or a polishing pad.
10a
ROBERTA AND BILL MANLY
live in Virginia where they make artisan jewelry
with their own lampwork beads (including
recycled bottle glass) fused glass, wire, silver,
and other precious metals and stones. To see
more of their work visit mysticsilverglass.com
or MysticSilverGlass.etsy.com.
10b
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jewelry PROJECTS
skill level
Sterling silver and pearls,
always a
CLASSIC.
| Tools & Supplies
precious
pearls
BY Shannon Mannone
This design begins with a simple horseshoe shape
element. But decorating these earrings with gorgeous
pearls and a tendril flourish makes them really stand out.
• 9mm white coin pearls, 2
• Black button pearls, 2
• Sterling silver lever back ear wires, 2
• Flush cutters
• Ball-peen hammer
• Bench block
• Ruler
• Size 6 ring mandrel
• 10mm mandrel
RESOURCES: Sterling silver components: Rio
Grande, riogrande.com. White coin pearls,
black pearls, and ear wires: Munro Crafts,
munrocrafts.com.
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1
2
1. Flush cut a 3½" and 5" piece of 18g wire.
Make a simple loop on each end of the 3½"
wire using round-nose pliers with the loops
facing each other.
2. Wrap the 3½" wire around the ring
mandrel at size 6 bringing the loops
together at the bottom.
3. Texture the top loop of the wire frame
using the ball side of the hammer.
4. Make a loop with the round-nose pliers
3
4a
4b
5a
on one end of the 5" wire. Measure ⅝"
from the inside of the loop and wrap the
wire up and over the top of the round-nose
pliers making a smaller loop than before.
5. Wrap the long end of the wire around
the 10mm mandrel creating a teardrop
shape. Texture the bottom of the 10mm
loop with the ball side of the hammer.
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6a
6. Flush cut 2½" of 24g wire. Place the
6b
10mm loop at an angle inside the 3½"
frame so that the small loop is slightly off
center at the top of the 3½" frame and
the tail of the 5" frame is sticking up at
an angle. Coil the 24g wire around the
right side of both frames to connect them
together. Trim the 24g wire tails and pinch
in the ends with chain-nose pliers.
7. Using round-nose pliers, bend the
tail wire of the 5" frame down behind
the 3½" frame, leaving a curved gap
between the wires.
7a
7b
8a
8b
8. Using round-nose pliers, create a
loose coil on the front of the 3½" frame
with the tail wire of the 5" frame.
9. Flush cut 2" of 24g wire. Wrap the
wire 3 times around the left loop of the
3½" frame, then string a coin pearl and
make 3 wraps on the right loop of the
frame. Trim the wires and pinch in the
ends with chain-nose pliers.
9
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10
11
10. Flush cut 2" of 24g wire. Wrap the wire 3 times
around the left side of the teardrop-shaped loop, string
a black pearl, and wrap 3 times around the right side of
the teardrop-shaped loop.
11. Attach an ear wire to the large loop at the top of
the earring. Repeat Steps 1–11 for the second earring.
SHANNON MANNONE has
been designing wire jewelry for 5 years.
She is an IT Manager by day, and over the
years her creative outlets have included silk
floral design, painting, gardening, and more
recently jewelry-making. Shannon lives in
Southeastern Michigan. See more of her
work at CanterburyVinesStudios.artfire.com.
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jewelry PROJECTS
skill level
Gemstone beads
DAZZLE in
delicate wire frames
pink
revolution
BY Anikó Sándor
These earrings are made with small faceted topaz
rondelle beads wire-wrapped with silver. The twisted
shape gives them a sophisticated three-dimensional look. You
can adapt this design to make the earrings longer, or wider to
accommodate larger beads.
| Tools & Supplies
• 18-gauge dead-soft silver wire, 8"
• 28-gauge dead-soft silver wire, 3'
• 3mm pink topaz rondelles, 24
• Silver ear wires, 1 pr.
• Flat-nose pliers
• Flush cutters
• Chasing hammer
• Bench block
• Rectangle flat needle file
• Ruler
• Mandrel or pen/pencil
RESOURCES: Fusion Beads, fusionbeads.com.
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1
2
1. Cut two 4" pieces of the 18g wire and file each end with the
needle file. Fold the pieces so one end is about ⅛" longer than
the other. Shape the wires so the two sides are parallel and
about ⅛" apart.
2. Hammer the 18g wires so they are slightly flat but do not
hammer them too much or the wire will become brittle and break
when twisted. Hammer the ends so they are slightly rounded.
3. Cut the 28g wire in two 1½' pieces. Take one piece of 28g
wire and leaving a short tail, wrap it 4 times around the longer
side of one of the 18g frames. Make sure to leave enough room
between the bead and the frame to attach the ear wire, as
shown. Add a bead.
3
4. Pass the 28g wire underneath the opposite side of the
frame and wrap 6 times. Add a bead.
5. Continue moving from one side to the other adding all 12
beads. Finish with 6 wraps on the longer side of the frame.
Repeat Steps 3–5 with the other frame.
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6b
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6a
6. Twist the earrings into a spiral using
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PhD in Psychology.
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making jewelry as
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a pen or pencil as a mandrel, then shape
them the way you like, rounder or flatter.
7. Add the ear wires and oxidize the
earrings with a liver of sulfur solution, if
desired. Remove any excess patina with a
polishing cloth.
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jewelry PROJECTS
skill level
summer
dreams
BY Lily Rose
I fell in love with Native American dream catchers
while on my honeymoon in the Southwest. Now that I live
on Sanibel Island in Florida, I decided to adapt the dream
catcher concept to reflect my love of the sea.
| Tools & Supplies
• 24-gauge round craft wire, 8'
(gunmetal or desired color)
• 67mm Vintaj creative hoop, 1
• Vintaj Asian marine dolphin pendant, 1
• 8×6mm Vintaj filigree tube bead, 1
• 4mm Miracle Beads, 2 or 3 in
desired color
• 11/0 seed beads (opaque turquoise
green or desired color)
• Nylon-jaw pliers
• Wire cutters
RESOURCES: The Sanibel Bead Shop, the
sanibelbeadshop.com.
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1a
1b
1. Cut 5' of craft wire and remove the kinks
by sliding the wire through the jaws of the
nylon-jaw pliers. Insert 6" of the wire from
right to left through the right hole of the
hoop and bend it up to a 90° angle.
2. Begin the Viking Knit wire base by
wrapping the long wire twice around the
hoop, wrapping toward you. After every
step, straighten the wire with nylon-jaw
pliers to remove any kinks in the wire that
may have formed.
2
3. Create a U-shaped loop with the wire
3a
on the inside of the hoop and then wrap
the wire twice around the hoop to anchor it.
Create another loop and continue wrapping
in this manner along the hoop wrapping
every ½" in order to keep the loops a
consistent size. Make 17 U-shaped loops,
ending ½" before the other end of the hoop.
4. Gently squeeze both ends of the hoop
together leaving ¼" space between both
ends of the hoop. Make one more U-shaped
loop to bridge both sides of the hoop
together and wrap over the very first wrap.
3b
4
5. Begin Row 2 of the knit by making
a U-shaped loop beneath the first one.
Thread the wire through the front to the
back of the second base loop and back
through to the front through the first base
loop. Without pulling the wire too tightly,
swag the wire over to the right to create
the second loop, under the next base loop.
5a
5b
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6a
6b
7a
8
9a
7b
6. Thread the wire in through the front of the third base loop
and back through to the front through the second base loop.
Swag the wire to the right to create a loop under the third base
loop. Continue weaving loops this way to complete the entire
second row of loops.
7. Complete Row 2 as shown in photo 7a. Then weave Row 3,
making double sized loops as shown in photo 7b.
8. Complete Row 3 by threading the wire through the first row
of knitting then up and out the left hole of the hoop from right
to left as shown.
9. Straighten the remaining 3' piece of craft wire with nylon-jaw
pliers. To start Row 4, insert 6" of this wire from left to right into
the right hole of hoop. Bend the 6" tail upward. You should now
have three tails. With the longer tail, wrap once around the last
two loops to anchor and prepare for the next row of knitting.
9b
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10. For Row 4, make 3 or 4 large loops as
shown to create the inner net pattern, ending
back near the top of the hoop.
11. Insert the wire from left to right into
the left hole of the hoop, then bend it up to
create the fourth and final tail. Trim all the
wire tails to 6" long. These 4 tails will be
wrapped to form a bail.
10a
10b
11a
12a
12. Using nylon-jaw pliers, bend the tail
of dolphin pendant to about 45°. Insert
the 4 wires through the hole in the tail and
using chain-nose pliers, make a 90° bend
with all 4 wires ½" from the end of the tail
of the dolphin.
13. Make a wire-wrapped loop with all
4 wires, using round-nose pliers.
11b
12b
13a
13b
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14. Wrap all 4 tails tails simultaneously
around neck of the loop. Trim the wires and
pinch in the tails with chain-nose pliers.
15. Using round-nose pliers, open the
14a
14b
filigree tube bead just enough to be able
to slip it over the wire-wrapped neck. Be
careful, opening the filigree tube too much
might distort it. Close tube to hide the wire
wraps. Optional: Spread the loops apart to
create a more decorative bail. Attach any
cording of your choice.
LILY ROSE
owns The
Sanibel Bead
Shop in Sanibel
Island, Florida.
She is a busy
mom, wife, and
business owner.
Besides jewelry making, her other pastimes
are boating, fishing, and exploring the Gulf
waters with her husband and four children.
Contact Lily at info@thesanibelbeadshop
.com. See more of her jewelry designs at
thesanibelbeadshop.com.
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skill level
glass
menagerie
BY Shannon L. Schmid
Lampwork discs, lentils, and semiprecious
stone beads come together in this showstopping
necklace. Choose a beautiful focal to showcase on
the wire-wrapped bail.
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1
2
3
1. Cut 3" of 24g wire and make a wrapped loop on one end of the wire.
String a 4mm daisy spacer, an 8mm ivory lampwork bead, and a 4mm
daisy spacer and complete the second wrapped loop.
2. Disc links: String 1 lampwork disc onto a 3½" piece of 24g wire. *Fold
both sides of the wire around the disc, as if it were a briolette. Wrap the
short end of the wire 2–3 times around the longer wire. Trim the wrapping
wire and pinch in the end with chain-nose pliers. String a 3mm onyx bead
and begin a wrapped loop.** Cut another 3½" piece of wire and repeat
from * to ** on the other side of the disc. Attach one loop to one end of
the link from Step 1; complete the wrap.
4
3. String the 16mm silver barrel bead onto 3" of 24g wire and make a
wrapped loop on each end. Connect one loop to the unwrapped loop on
the disc bead that was attached in Step 2; complete the wrap.
4. String a 3mm onyx bead, a lentil bead, and another 3mm onyx bead
onto a 3½" piece of 24g wire. Make a wrapped loop on one end and
begin a second wrapped loop on the other end but do not wrap it closed.
Connect the unwrapped loop to the barrel bead from Step 3 and complete
the wrap.
5. Make another disc link as in Step 2, connecting one end to the lentil
link from Step 4.
5
| Tools & Supplies
• 18-gauge sterling wire, 7"
• 24-gauge sterling wire, 7'
• 9mm sterling textured round chain, 24"
• 4mm teal crystal beads, 2
• 3mm faceted black onyx, 13
• 6mm faceted black onyx, 2
• 13mm checkerboard faceted amethyst
connector
• 5mm green garnet cubes, 3
• 4mm faceted apatite rondelles, 3
• 15mm colorful lampwork disc beads, 4
• 17mm teal, purple, lime green lampwork
beads, 2
• 11mm teal lampwork bead, 2
• 8mm ivory silver-rimmed lampwork bead, 2
• 21mm focal lampwork bead
• 5mm triangular Hill Tribe silver bead
• 4mm triangular Hill Tribe Silver bead
• 4mm daisy Hill Tribe spacer beads, 2
• 2mm round Hill Tribe silver beads, 2
• 3mm round Hill Tribe silver beads, 2
• 5mm faceted Hill Tribe silver beads, 2
• 16mm barrel Bali bead
• 11mm sterling lobster clasp
• 8mm sterling silver jump rings, 4
• 6mm sterling silver jump rings, 3
• 26-gauge sterling beaded head pins, 7
• Flush cutters
RESOURCES: Check your local bead store.
Lampwork beads from Ava’s Bead Garden,
avasbeadgarden.etsy.com, Ravens ‘n’ Rain,
ravensnrain.etsy.com.
FINISHED SIZE: 24" with 2" extender chain;
3½" pendant, including gemstone dangles
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6. Connect one end of the amethyst
connector to the unwrapped loop on the
disc link from Step 5; complete the wrap.
This completes side A, or the right side of
the necklace.
7. Make another disc link as in Step 2,
completing the wrapped loop on each side
of the disc.
6
7
8. Cut 3½" of wire and make a wrapped
loop on one end. String one 6mm onyx bead,
one 11mm lampwork bead, and another
6mm onyx bead. Begin a second wrapped
loop, connecting it to the disc link from Step
7 before completing the wrap.
9. Make another disc link as in Step 2,
completing one wrapped loop and beginning
a second wrapped loop. Connect the
unwrapped loop to the bead link from Step
8 before completing the wrap.
8
9
10
11
10. Make a lentil link as in Step 3,
completing the wrapped loop on one side
and beginning a wrapped loop on the other
side. Connect the unwrapped loop to the disc
link in Step 9 before completing the wrap.
11. Make a disc link as in Step 2 using an
11mm disc and a 4mm teal crystal on each
side of the disc. Attach one loop of the disc
link to the lentil link from Step 10 before
completing the wrap. Complete the wrap on
the other side of the disc. This completes
side B, or the left side of the necklace.
12. Cut 7" of 18g wire (the base wire) and
20" of 24g wire (the wrapping wire). Make a
4" coil, wrapping the 24g wire in tight, neat
coils around the 18g wire. (Shown as 24g
copper over 18g silver.)
12
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13. String a 5mm faceted Hill Tribe Silver
bead onto one end of the base wire and
make a wrapped loop. Repeat on the other
end of the wire.
14. With a second piece of 24g wire, make
evenly spaced wraps over the coiled wire,
wrapping from front to back down the
length of the base wire.
13
14
15
15. Bring the ends of the core wire up towards each other, and crisscross one
wire in front of other. Wrap 4" of 24g wire tightly at the point where the wires
cross. Trim the wires and pinch in the ends with chain-nose pliers.
16
16. Attach a 6mm jump ring to bottom loop of the coiled bail. Cut a 3½" piece
of 24g wire. Make a wrapped loop on one end and attach it to the 6mm jump ring.
String one 2mm sterling bead, the lampwork focal bead, and another 2mm sterling
bead. Begin a second wrapped loop but do not wrap it. Make 7 beaded head pin
dangles: 3 with 4mm apatite rondelles, 3 with 5mm green garnet cubes, and one
with a 4mm triangular silver bead. Attach the a green garnet cube dangle, apatite
rondelle dangle, and triangular silver bead dangle to the unwrapped loop at the
bottom of the focal bead; complete the wrap. Attach a 6mm jump ring to each loop
at the top of the bail. Before closing the jump ring, add an apatite rondelle and green
garnet cube dangle to each side of the bail.
17. Cut the chain into the following lengths: four 5½" pieces and one 2” piece.
Place two 5½" pieces of chain side by side and use 8mm jump rings to attach the
chains at both ends. Repeat for the other side of the necklace. Open one end jump
ring and attach the lobster clasp; close the jump ring.
17
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19
18
18. Cut 3½" of 24g wire. String an 11mm lampwork disc onto 1½" of the
wire. Fold both sides of the wire around the bead and wrap the short wire
around the longer wire 2 times. Trim the wrapping wire and pinch in the end
with chain-nose pliers. String a 5mm triangular bead and a 3mm onyx bead
onto the long wire and begin a wrapped loop. Attach the loop to one end of
the 2" extension chain and complete the wrap. Trim the wire and pinch in the
end. Attach the extension chain to the jump ring at end of the necklace.
19. Attach the top loop on side A of the necklace to one jump ring on the
SHANNON L.
SCHMID has
been involved in various crafts, including
quilting, embroidery,
and knitting for most
of her life. Eight
years ago she began
designing jewelry and has been hooked ever
since. Inspired by semi-precious beads, stones,
and metals, every piece is one-of-a-kind.
end of the necklace chain; repeat for side B of the necklace. Attach the ends
of side A and side B to the jump rings on the bail.
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skill level
jewelry PROJECTS
Frame your FAVORITE
beads in this silver bangle!
| Tools & Supplies
• 18- or 16-gauge non-tarnish dead-soft
silver craft wire (round or square), or
any wire of those gauges
• 10mm bead, 1
• 8mm beads, 2
• Nylon-jaw pliers
• Flush cutters
• Permanent marker
• Ruler
RESOURCES: Artistic Wire: Michaels.com.
Swarovski crystals: Fire Mountain Gems,
firemountaingems.com; or BlueMud,
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saturn
BY Beth Ullman
I like the challenge of seeing what can be done with
a single piece of wire, so when I wanted a pair of bracelets
for a colorful outfit, I experimented with beaded variations of my
main one-wire bracelet design. (See Beth's bracelet in Step by
Step Wire Jewelry February/March 2013.) If you don't know what
size to make your own bracelet, measure the circumference of a
favorite bangle and use that.
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1. Working from the spool, gently smooth
about 9" of the wire with nylon-jaw pliers.
Make sure the square lines are straight if
using square wire. Mark the wire at your
desired length (8" shown) with a permanent
marker. Measure ½" longer than your
desired length and make a 90° bend at that
point. On the opposite, cut end of the wire,
make a mark ¾" from the end.
1a
1b
2. Make a mark at the mid-point
between the ¾" mark and your desired
length. Then, mark 1" on either side of that
mid-point mark; these will be the bead
center points.
2
3. Using chain-nose pliers, fold the 90°
angle made in Step 1 into a hairpin bend.
Pinch the bent end together with pliers;
this will become the hook of the clasp.
Straighten and align the two wires up to
the first bead mark.
4. Holding the wires in nylon-jaw pliers,
with the hook end to your left, make a
single wrap with the spool wire just to the
left of the first bead mark. String an 8mm
bead over the first mark. TIP: If your bead
is transparent, wipe off the bead centering
mark with your finger or rubbing alcohol
before continuing. Bring the wire over the
top of the bead and make one wrap, going
in the same direction around the core wire,
on this side of the bead.
3
4a
4b
5a
5. Flip the wire so the hook end is on the
right. Bring the spool wire over the top
of the bead and wrap once in the same
direction around the core wire, next to the
first wrap. Flip the wire so the hook end is
on the left. Bring the spool wire over the
top of the bead and first wrap. Wrap once
in the same direction around the core wire.
Working directly from
the spool of wire gives
you the most flexibility
and control, and also
eliminates waste.
5b
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6 7a
7b
8b
9a
9b
10a
8a
6. Alternate wraps until you have a total
of 3 wires on the top of the bead and 2
wires on the bottom, as shown. Smooth
the wires.
7. String the 10mm bead and center it
over the next mark. Mark the wire at the
left edge of the bead and make one wrap
at that mark.
8. Continue the wrapping pattern until
you have 3 wires on the bottom of the
bead and 2 wires on the top of the bead
as shown. Smooth the wires.
10. With your fingers, make a loop with
the spool wire that lines up with the ¾"
mark on the cut end of the wire; this will
be the loop end of the clasp. To form
a more rounded loop, use round-nose
pliers to bend the wires in about ¼" on
each side.
9. Repeat Step 7 with the last 8mm bead.
Continue the pattern until you have 3
wires on the top of the bead and 2 wires
on the bottom. Smooth the wires.
10b
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11. Bring the spool wire parallel to the
previous two wires, with the cut end of the
base wire is in the middle. Smooth all 3
wires below the loop. The the spool wire is
shown here on the bottom left. Notice, the
3 wires around the bead are now shown on
the bottom of the bead.
12. Wrap the spool wire once around the
11
12b
other 2 wires, next to the last wrap on the
left side of the bead. Note: The wrap should
be going in the opposite direction from the
12a last wrap. Bring the wire over the bead and
wrap once on the other side of the bead.
You should have enough space between
beads for the additional wrap. (If there is a
lot of space, you can either straighten the
wire to span the distance or add another
wrap or two.) There are now 3 wires on the
top and 3 wires on the bottom of the 8mm
bead. Continue the pattern around the
other 2 beads.
13a
13. After the last wrap, use the nylon-jaw
pliers to straighten the spool wire and align
it with the other 2 wires. With the spool
wire, make a 90° bend just below the last
mark on the base wire (this mark is the
original finished bracelet size mark from
Step 1).
14. Wrap the spool wire 2 times around
the other 2 wires on the hook end, as
shown. Cut the spool wire on the top side
of the bracelet and tuck in the end, making
sure you can’t feel any sharp edge on the
side of the bracelet next to your skin. Using
round- or chain-nose pliers, bend the hook
in the middle so it folds back over the last
wrap. Bend the tip of the hook upward with
round-nose pliers, if desired.
13b
14a
14b
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15. Smooth and align the 3 wires at the opposite
end of the bracelet. Make a 90° bend upward with
the free wire end. Wrap twice just below the loop,
trim the wire on the top side of the bracelet, and
tuck in the end. Wipe off any remaining marks on
the wires.
16. Use nylon-jaw pliers to make sure the wires are
15b
15a
16
aligned on both ends of the bracelet, and to tighten
the wraps and align or curve the wires around the
beads. Gently curve the bracelet into shape using
your hands, a mandrel, or nylon-jaw pliers. Bend both
the hook and loop down slightly and check both fit
and ease of closing on your wrist. If necessary, widen
or reshape the loop, or bend one or both ends so
they slip together easily when the bracelet is slightly
compressed with one hand. Pull the bracelet open
just enough to add some spring to the wire when the
bracelet is closed, which will keep it secure when worn.
BETH ULLMAN shares her home and workshop in
Northridge, CA, with her three cats, and occasionally her husband,
making jewelry and kippot from wire, metal clay, beads, found
objects, and antiquities. She has been selling her creations
through shows and stores since 2001, and teaching crafts since
1997. Beth can be reached at [email protected].
Vineyard Coils Bracelet by
Sara (Graham) Richardson
Foxy Roxy Necklace by
Sara (Graham) Richardson
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pearls; Swarovski crystals; natural, vintage, and Venetian
glass. Choose from a great selection of chain, findings, Hill
Tribe silver, wire, tools, and supplies. Individual work stations, classes, and private parties available. Tuesday–Friday
10–6, Wed ‘til 7 p.m., Saturday 9–5
167 Mitchell’s Chance Rd.
(410) 956-5529
GEORGIA
East Street Beads—Frederick
Bead Dreams LLC.—Marietta
1 mile east of the “Big Chicken”, just off I-75, Exit 263. Huge
selection of Swarovski, Gemstones, Pearls, etc., from which
to choose. Hours: Tue–Sat 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Growing Selection of Miyuki & Metal Seed Beads,
Swarovski Crystals & Pearls, Czech Glass & Pearls, Lampwork, Tools, semiprecious, Findings, Wire, Chain Mail,
Books, Kumihimo, Fresh-water Pearls, Tools & More!
Classes 7 Days a week!
1478 Roswell Rd.
922 N. East St.
www.justbeaditconcord.com
Beads to thread, wire, and just admire. All for beading to
your heart’s desire. Family owned since 2003. Open Mon,
Wed, Thu, and Fri 11–7; Sat 11–6; Sun 12–5.
53 South Michigan St.
www.beadstoreorlando.com
Orlando’s finest full service bead store is now offering
wholesale prices on selected strands of gemstones. Large
selection of seed beads, sterling, G–F, base metal, Swarovski,
pearls, Czech, etc. Classes all levels. Customer service #1!
www.beadcompany.com
Just Bead It!—Concord
www.labeadalocabeads.com
Largest seed bead and Swarovski dealer in the area. Classes
always available. Large selections of books, findings, and
stones, from the rare to the unique. Hours: Mon & Wed
10–6, Tues, Thurs, Fri 10–5; Sat 10–4; Drop by to learn and
share!
www.beadandart.com
South Florida’s friendliest bead store. Tons of semiprecious,
pearls, Czech, Swarovski, sterling, tools, supplies. Original
lampworked beads. Classes and kits. Check out our website
for store location and class schedules.
5034 N. Federal Hwy.
(317) 595-0144
Imagine Beads—Valparaiso
Bead & Art—Lighthouse Point
Beads, books, gourds, tools, workshops, metals, and
friendly advice. Beginning and Advanced workshops. Tue–
Wed 11–7, Thurs 11–9, Fri 11–6, Sat 10–6, Sun 12–5.
(626) 447-7753
3834 E. 82nd St.
(407) 574-7164
San Gabriel Bead Co.—Arcadia
325 E. Live Oak Ave.
www.beadsamore.com
www.beaddreamsllc.com
(770) 578-4644
ILLINOIS
www.eaststreetbeads.com
(301) 624-2323
A Beadtiful Thing—Aurora
Marvin Schwab/The Bead Warehouse
—Silver Spring
Fulfill your need to bead at Aurora’s only bead store. We
offer many classes in stitching, wire wrapping, and chainmaille. You will love our staff!!! Located behind Rush Copley Hospital on Montgomery Road. Open 6 days a week.
Closed Monday. Come and stay for a while!
Wholesale and mail order. Huge selection of semiprecious
beads, freshwater pearls, tools, and supplies. Findings in
sterling silver, gold–filled, 14k, and plated. Showroom by
appointment and special open hours. Fax (301) 565-0489;
email [email protected].
www.abeadtifulthing.com
1649 Montgomery Rd.
(630) 236-5913
bodacious beads—Des Plaines
bodaciousbeadschicago.com
Best selection and lowest prices! 260 colors of Swarovski,
Japanese, and Czech seed beads. Pearls and stone. Vintage,
tribal, and Bali. Chain, findings, and tools. Books. Mon–Sat
10–6. Tue till 8. Near O’Hare airport.
www.thebeadwarehouse.com
2740 Garfield Ave.
(301) 565-0487
MASSACHUSETTS
Bead Addiction—Walpole
www.bead-addiction.com
The only full–service bead store in the Peoria area. We have
silver, Bali, semiprecious, crystals, pearls, glass, seed beads,
supplies, tools, and classes. Everything you need and more.
Come bead with us.
2000 sq ft of fabulous beads and beading supplies. We carry
many name brands, including Czech glass, Kazuri, Lillypilly, Miyuki, Thunderpolish crystal, Swarovski, Fuseworks,
TierraCast, Artistic wire. Huge tool selection and tons of
wire choices. We also offer classes, Ladies Night Out, birthday parties, or any event you can think of. We are open
Tue–Sun, closed on Monday. Check our website for hours
and directions or call or email us at thebeadaddiction@
gmail.com .
3301 N. Prospect Rd..
2000 Main St.
1942 River Rd.
(847) 699-7959
Free to Bead—Peoria
www.freetobead.com
(309) 682-2323
(508)660-7984
The Colorado Bead Company—Denver
INDIANA
MICHIGAN
Bead Palace Inc.—Greenwood
Munro Crafts—Berkley
We put our expertise, creativity, and inspiration into every
single thing we do. Square and half round wire, round wire
in dozens of colors. Cabochons, gemstones, pearls, recycled
glass, lampwork, bone, and wood. Tools and findings. Less
than a mile from downtown Denver. Open 7 days a week.
Wire wrapping classes.
Largest selection (5,000 sq ft) of Gemstone & Diamond
Beads, Swarovski, Sterling Silver beads & findings in thecountry. Direct manufacturer from India & China means
lowestprices. Beadalon distributor. Mon - Sat 10:30-6.
[email protected]
Great prices and discounts. Swarovski, Czech, Bali, freshwater pearls, wood, bone, glass, metal, acrylics, and more.
Sterling silver and gold-filled beads and findings. Craft
supplies, charms, books, tools, beading supplies, and
classes.
1245 E. Colfax (Colfax and Lafayette)
163 S. Madison Ave. (7 m. S. of Indy)
3954 12 Mile Rd.
www.thecoloradobeadco.com
(303)861-6823
www.beadpalaceinc.com
317-882-5522
www.munrocrafts.com
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World of Rocks—Ypsilanti
www.worldofrocks.com
Fun and classes highlighting wire wrapping, metalworking,
chain, and beading. Beginners to advanced. Findings, silver,
crystals, tools, supplies, and many rock specialties. Open
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12–6; Sat 10–6; Sun 1–5. Closed Tue.
(I-94 to exit 183, go north past Michigan Ave.).
42 N. Huron St.
(734) 481-9981
Stony Creek Bead & Gallery—Ypsilanti Twp.
www.stonycreekbead.blogspot.com
Supporting the artist inside of you! Huge collection of Seed
& Czech Beads. Bali, pearls, stones. Lampwork and Polymer Clay by MI artists. Classes, kits, books, and so much
more! I–94 to exit 1-83. South 1 mile. Tue–Fri 10–6; Sat 10–4; Sun 10–2 www.StonyCreekBead.blogspot.com
2060 Whittaker Rd.
(734) 544-0904
MISSOURI
Plum Bazaar—Branson
www.plumbazaarbeads.com
Plum crazy about our 30 colors of craft bead wire, round
and flat aluminum jewelry wire.See our Bazaar of Plum
Original jewelry designs. Open 7 days a week, year round,
9:30 am–5:30 pm. Plumbazaarbeads.com
123 E. Main St.
(417) 337-PLUM(7586)
N E VA D A
Bead Haven—Las Vegas
www.beadhavenlasvegas.com
Nevada’s most comprehensive bead store, catering to all
bead enthusiasts. Huge selection of findings, pressed glass,
and seed beads. Full line of Swarovski. Free classes daily.
Mon–Fri 10–7; Sat 10–6; Closed Sun.
7664 W. Lake Mead Blvd., #111
Beads by Blanche—Bergenfield
www.beadsbyblanche.com
Only miles from NYC. Visit East Coast’s premier bead shop.
3,000+ colors/styles of Japanese seed beads, glass, crystal,
semiprecious, lampwork, and more! Classes by local and
nationally known artists. Extensive inventory for unlimited
possibilities!
(201) 385-6225
Jubili Beads & Yarns®—Collingswood
www.jubilibeadsandyarns.com
Everything you need under one roof! Fabulous full–service
source for beads, classic and novelty yarns. Eight–torch
lampwork studio, spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting,
PMC, and more! Repairs, custom jewelry, parties. Contact
us via e-mail at [email protected].
713 Haddon Ave.
(856) 858-7844
Multi Creations (NJ) Inc.—Old Bridge
www.MultiCreationsNJ.com
All kinds of silver, gold–filled, and 14/18k gold findings,
chains by foot, Bali silver beads, hill tribe silver, gemstone
and glass beads, pearls and Swarovski crystals, beading
accessories, tools, and much more at wholesale prices. Tue–
Sat 10–6; Sun 11–3; closed Mon. E-mail: MultiCreationsNJ@
aol.com. Fax: (732) 607-6416; Mobile: (732) 642-2260.
1405 Rt. 18 S., Unit #102
www.ladyjanecraftcenter.com
Largest selection outside Manhattan. Classes, Swarovski,
Preciosa, Pearls, Thunder & Fire Polish, 1000’s of SemiPrecious Strands, Myuki, Delicas, TOHO, Hanks, Pendants,
Cabochons, Donuts, Findings, Chain in all Metals & Finishes. Tools & Books. Open 7 Days. Belt Pkwy, Exit 17.
137-20 Crossbay Blvd.
(732) 607-6422
NEW YORK
Let’s Bead!—East Rochester
www.letsbead.com
3,200 sq. ft., bright full–service bead shop. Ever–growing
selection of tools, books, beads, stringing materials, findings, wire, chain mail, kumihimo, Swarovski crystals,
classes, and more! Relax, use our tools, and get friendly
help at our in–store design station.
(718) 835-7651
NORTH CAROLINA
Ain’t Miss Bead Haven—Mooresville
www.aintmissbeadhaven.com
We are a full–service bead store offering classes, handmade
jewelry, and beading supplies. Birthday and private parties,
Wine & Bead Night, BYOB Socials (bring your own beads),
& Girls Night Out. We offer a large variety of Vintage jewelry and components, Seed beads, Swarovski Crystals, Precious and semiprecious gemstones, Crystals strands,
Sterling Silver, Silver filled, Gold–filled and Vermeil findings. Hours: Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Email: [email protected]
152 N. Main St.
(704) 746-9278
Beads and Other Fancy Stuff—Morganton
www.beadsandotherfancystuff.com
Our huge variety and quality of beads and beading supplies are our hallmark. From crystals, gemstones, glass,
ceramic, wood, African, Czech, seed beads, tools, and more.
Our selection and low prices are the best! In addition to our
helpful staff, we offer on–site repairs, work area, and classes
three times a week. Novices or experienced beaders welcome! I-40 near Exit 103.
408 W. Fleming Dr.
(828) 439-9935
P E N N S Y LVA N I A
The Bead Garden—Havertown
www.thebeadgarden.com
Come play in our garden! We are a full-service, customerfriendly bead shop with a plethora of popular products and
unique items. Offering a workshop environment during
store hours, you are encouraged to walk in and create
something or try a class if you are looking to gain more
skills. Classes for all levels, parties, camps, repair services,
special occasions jewelry. Knowledgeable staff that loves to
help. Voted Main Line Times/Suburban Times, Best Bead
Store/Best of the Main Line 2009. www.thebeadgarden.com
2122 Darby Rd.
(610) 449-2699
Blue Santa Beads—Media
www.bluesantabeads.net
A newly located artistic venue. Classes available. Customers always come first and always return.
1165 W. Baltimore Pike
(610) 892-2740
Crystal River Gems—Pittsburgh
www.crystalrivergems.com
Beach glass, Agate slices, wholesale, bulk, and retail (drilled
hole or without drilled hole) Agate pendants. We offer four
different Agate slice with hole products, Agate slice pendants, tumbled Agate slice, Agate slice with 2 drilled holes,
Agate slice with 1 drilled hole. We offer a wide selection of
gemstone beads specializing in new shapes and cuts. We
have gemstone strands like Charoite, Lapis, Boulder Opal,
Kunzite, Blue Appetite, and more in our store. Also, we
now have a one price $18 barrel with hundreds of gemstone
strands. Lastly, we make finished gemstone beaded designs
in our shop with many designers from art schools ready to
help you pick out or make your jewelry project. 400 plus
designs on display. Mon–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–3pm.
120 Fifth Ave.
(412) 391-5310
Ornamentea—Raleigh
Buttercup Beads—Pottstown
Visit us for our wide selection of beads in glass, stone, pearl,
and metal with worktables, classes, and the most helpful
staff anywhere. We also carry art clay silver, Kato clay,
glass–soldering supplies, paper-craft supplies, books, and
unusual ribbons. We will be your favorite bead store!
Let your creativity blossom in our cozy cottage setting.
Classes, parties, oh–so–pretty sparkly things, fun! No experience necessary. Service with a smile and always free chocolate.
Something for everyone. Lampwork Artisan/Bead Addict
owned and operated. Guilds/Bead Society discounts, too!
(702) 233-2450
NEW JERSEY
106 N. Washington Ave.
BEAD SHOP at Lady Jane Craft Center
– Queens—(Ozone Park)
www.ornamentea.com
509 N. West St.
(919) 834-6260
Cindale Beads—Smithfield
www.cindale.com
Everything you need to bead. Free training. Over 100 different kinds of gemstones. No customers, just friends that
visit. Mon–Sat 10–7; Sun 11–5.
150B S. Equity Dr.
(919) 934-2900
OHIO
www.buttercupbeads.com
2151 E. High St., Ste. A
The Bead Gallery—York
www.artfxandbeadz.com
Fabulous selection of beads - crystals, lampwork, Czech
glass, metal, semiprecious, sterling silver. Full line of beading supplies, chain and findings, wire and metal working
supplies and tools. Classes year round. Open 7 days!
2556 Eastern Blvd. Kingston Sq.
Vast selection of glass and semiprecious beads, crystals, and
Miyuki seed beads. Sterling, pewter, and gold–filled findings for all your beading needs! Distributor of UnicorneTM
and KazuriTM beads. Open studio area with friendly, knowledgeable staff.
1024 N. Hamilton Rd.
(614) 933-8948
OKLAHOMA
Beadles—Broken Arrow
www.beadlesbeadshop.com
Beads to beat the band! Beads take center stage in our
showroom and classroom. Whether you are looking for a
rock-star centerpiece or some great backup beads, our selection and service are sure to make you twist and shout.
114 W. Dallas St.
(918) 806-8945
(717) 600-8222
TEXAS
Gahanna Bead Shop—Gahanna
www.gahannabeadstudio.com
(484) 524-8231
Beads of Splendor—Dallas
www.beadsofsplendor.com
Upscale, designer-inspired inventory & classes. Soldering
& silversmithing tools & supplies. Gorgeous semiprecious
beads & findings.
1900 Abrams Pkwy
(214) 824-277 7
Beadoholique—Houston
www.beadoholique.com
Fabulous selection of gemstones, pearls, Swarovski, silver,
Delicas, findings, tools, books, and classes. Now carrying
silver metal clay and dichroic glass-making supplies.
Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
5020 Louetta, #170
14315 Cypress Rosehill, Ste. 110
(281) 257-0510
(281) 256-0904
OREGON
VIRGINIA
Azillion Beads—Bend
Beadworkz—Portsmouth
“More beads than you can imagine!” New location in Bend.
Over 2,000 sq. ft. of beads! [email protected]. Call
for directions.
www.azillionbeads.net
www.Beadworkzstore.com
From beads to crystals to leather cords and more. Beads
World is your one–stop shop. Quality selections in the heart
of NYC’s fashion district. Mon–Fri 9–7; Sat–Sun 10–5.
“More beads than you can imagine!” Over 2,000 sq. ft. of
beads. Call for shop hours.
A friendly, full-service store with a fantastic selection of
semiprecious stones, crystals, pearls, seed beads, and more.
We carry a wide variety of gold-filled, sterling silver, and
copper beads; findings; chain; and wire. We offer wonderful
classes—from stringing and pearling knotting to wire
working, as well as bead weaving and fiber arts—taught
by excellent instructors. We teach a unique and wonderful
Copper Loom class for beads and fiber. A large variety of
wonderful lampwork beads by local artist Linda Campbell
is available.
1384 Broadway
1011 Valley River Wy. #108
3258 Academy Ave.
349 W. Commercial St.
(585) 586-6550
Beads World—New York
www.beadsworldusa.com
(212) 302-1199
910 Harriman St., #100
(541) 617-8854
Azillion Beads-Eugene
www.azillionbeads.net
(541) 338-8311
(757) 483-7800
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The Bead Cottage—Virginia Beach
BeadFX—Toronto
“A Beading Paradise”—1,000s of beads, Swarovski crystals,
Bali, sterling silver, gold-filled, seed beads, Delica beads, magnetic hematite, semiprecious stones, findings, beading supplies, tools, classes, and more—all in a “paradise-like setting.”
A must–see destination. Open 7 days a week. Breathtaking
selection, great prices and knowledgeable, bead-obsessed
staff. We are a full–service bead store with classroom, design
area, and lampworking studio. From Art Glass to Zircon
(Blue), Zoisite (Ruby), and Zinnias (Swarovski). New stuff
every week. Crystals, Seedbeads, Stone beads, Pearls, Sterling, Copper, Wire, Metal Clay, Tools—way too much to list!
If you want it, we have it. If we have it, you want it.
www.thebeadcottage.com
5350 Kempsriver Dr., Ste. 106
(757) 495-5400
WISCONSIN
Bead Bucket—Door County
www.themotherbead.com
Must-see destination bead shop! Exquisite jewelry, inspirational atmosphere, compelling designs. Incredible selection.
Private classes upon request. Come and create in our outdoor bead garden. Open daily June, July, and August 10–5.
Call ahead for May, September, and October hours. Established 1997 under same ownership as The Mother Bead.
Hwy. 42, Ephraim
(920) 854-7047
The Mother Bead—Green Bay
www.themotherbead.com
A well-organized, extensive inventory in a welcoming environment. Helpful, knowledgeable, and professional staff.
Classes and demonstrations. Always something new. Call
for newsletter. Established 1998.
419 Dousman
(920) 437-2821
Meant to Bead—Sun Prairie
www.Meant-to-Bead.com
Full–service bead shop. Featuring classes, large selection of
beads, books, tools, etc. Specializing in PMC, semiprecious
stone and vintage beads. Mon–Fri 10–8; Sat 10–5; Sun 12–4.
1264 W. Main St.
(608) 837-5900
CANADA
STUDIO BBG - Montreal, QC
www.studiobbg.com
Come check out our therapeutic bead pit!! We carry a wide
range of beads, tools & findings… Swarovski Element Components, Semiprecious, Pearls, Seedbeads, Chain by the foot,
Sterling Silver findings, Pandora like beads, Beadalon, BeadSmith, Magazines, Books, and more… We offer, Birthday
Parties, Courses/Workshops for Children & Adults, Fundraisers & Ladies Fun Nights, Jewelry Restoration, & Custom
Design Creations. Store Hours for Mtl West: Wed-Fri 10-6pm,
Sat 10-5pm, Sun Open for parties only. Store Hours for Pointe
Claire: Tue-Wed 10-6pm, Thurs-Fri 10-7pm, Sat 10-5pm, Sun
11-5pm. Be sure to follow us on Facebook at BBG Studio, sign
up for our monthly newsletter at www.studiobbg.com.
19 Waterman Ave., Unit 2
(877) 473-2323
Country Beads—Vancouver
www.countrybeads.com
Semiprecious stones, freshwater pearls, sterling silver and
gold findings, and beads. Chain by the foot, Swarovski crystals, Delicas, Czech fire–polished, and more. Books, tools,
classes. Wholesale prices to public. A unique shopping experience! Now you can conveniently shop online at our new
updated website www.countrybeads.com.
2015 W. 4th Ave.
(604) 730-8056
POCO Creations & Beads—Winnipeg
Your full–service bead store. Freshwater pearls, gemstones,
porcelain, metal, wood, Swarovski, glass, shell; sold by strand
or individually. Findings, wire, tools, books, Jewelry Workshop Kits, magazines, displays. Workshops, private parties,
custom design, repairs, handmade consignment jewelry.
575 Archibald St.
(204) 219-2528
TreasureStone Beads - Edmonton, AB
www.treasurestonebeads.com
(780) 486-7543
ONLINE
A Grain of Sand
www.agrainofsand.com
(704) 660-3125
Unique collection of beads & findings.
Charm Factory
www.charmfactory.com
Capilano Rock & Gem—North Vancouver, BC
(866) 867-5266
www.capilanorock.ca
1406 Pemberton Ave.
(604) 987-5311
Bead Girl on Line – Napanee, Ontario
www.beadgirlonline.com
Calling all beadalholics! All bead shops should have this
warning—It’s Addictive! Shop loaded with lots of high–quality colored jump rings, wire, tools, beads, magazines, books.
Classes; Birthday parties, online shopping. Call for hours.
11 Dundas St. W.
613-354-6842
www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com
Covering the southeast in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina,
South Carolina, and Alabama. Wire-wrapping class taught
at most shows by Bobbye Brown who has been wire wrapping and teaching for 17 years. Photos and classes available
shown online. [email protected].
(866) 667-3232
AA Beads & More—Sebastion
Certified PMC studio offering multiple classes in PMC,
chain mail, wire wrapping, silversmithing, dichroic glass,
and beading. Come be a member of our beading family!
You’ll see we are worth the drive. E-mail: [email protected].
8802 U.S. Hwy. 1, Wabasso Plaza
(772) 581-0515
GEORGIA
William Holland School of Lapidary Arts
—Young Harris
www.lapidaryschool.org
Classes in wire wrapping, chain making, beading, cabochons, silver, gold, glass beadmaking, channel, faceting,
gem and mineral ID, intarsia, glass fusing, opals, silver clay
casting, jewelry repair, gem trees. April–October each year.
Email [email protected].
PO Box 980
(706) 379-2126
Huge selection of pewter findings. Exceptional quality &
unique-shaped gemstones, chains, crystals, pearls, shells,
pendants, lampwork beads, magnetic beads & clasps, sterling silver & plated findings, charms, stringing supplies &
more.
Affordable custom and stock sterling silver and lead–free
pewter charms, beads, and more. Custom–engraved jewelry tags in a variety of metals. Order your sample today!
Stone beads, pearls, Swarovski, Czech glass, sterling silver/
gold-filled findings and chains. Distributors for Grobet,
EuroTool, Pepe Tools, Soft Flex, Beadalon, Lortone. Wholesale/retail. We are known for our great prices and friendly
staff! Close to downtown Vancouver.
FLORIDA
The Down the Street Bead Shows
—Orange City
www.pocobeads.com
(514) 564-3481
(514) 674-3481
30 Milner #201, Mtl West, QC
48 Ste-Anne, Pointe-Claire, QC H9S 4P8
Classes
www.beadfx.com
Lima Beads
www.LimaBeads.com
Get fresh beads fast at Lima Beads. Huge selection of gemstone beads, pendants, pearls, cubic zirconia, copper, brass,
and more! 1/2 strands available. New beads every week.
Check us out!
Marsha Neal Studio
www.MarshaNealStudio.com
www.MarshaNealStudio.Etsy.com
www.MarshaNealStudio.Blogspot.com
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glossary of terms
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High gauge numbers are thinner wire. All gauges
use the American Wire Gauge (AWG) system, unless
otherwise specified.
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5-minute PROJECT
skill level
fleur de lis
BY Denise Peck
There’s no disputing that leather is hot in
jewelry making right now! You can even buy flat
leather lacing in your local craft store. Get a few yards of
it and cut it into perfect earring-sized strips and make this
earring with any of your favorite briolette stones!
1. Fold the leather strip in half around a 14mm ring
and make a hole through both ends with the holepunch pliers.
2.
String the pendant onto the 8mm jump ring and
thread the jump ring through both holes on the folded
leather strip.
3. Cut the 24g wire in half and wrap it around the
folded leather strip 8–10 times and tuck in the ends.
2
4. Add an ear wire to the 14mm ring. Repeat Steps
1–4 for the second earring.
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| Tools & Supplies
• Leather strips ⅝"x1½", 2
• 14mm copper rings, 2
• 8mm copper jump rings, 2
• 1"x1⅛" rusted iron fleur
de lis pendant
• 24-gauge copper or craft
wire, 10"
• Ear wires, 2
• 1.5 mm metal hole-punch
pliers
RESOURCES: Leather strips, iron pendant, 14mm ring: thelipstickranch.com
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