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Issue 35 (May/Jun 2011) Bracelets Issue
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Issue 35 (May/Jun 2011) Bracelets Issue

Welcome friends to issue #35
      As we become busy enjoying the warmer weather it's nice to have a few quick to finish projects for gifts. Bracelets are the perfect choice! I had fun playing with herringbone and pearls, daughter Michelle linked speckled clay beads with sparkling crystals! Linda Gettings has created a delightful twisting design. Celebrate May Day with Ronit Florence's May Faeries with earrings to match! Elizabeth Ann Scarborough shares an adorable yellow paisley bird also with earrings! Ever wonder what to do with those uniquely shaped farfalle beads? Barb Nichols has the answer with her Iron Maiden Bracelet. Enjoy!
      Best wishes & full bead dishes, Deb Moffett-Hall - Editor

Bronze Stamping Bracelet Bronze Stamping Bracelet


Use even count peyote stitch to quickly work up a bracelet base with round picot edging. Add bronze colored stampings and art glass beads to complete the look.


Materials for a 7.75" bracelet:
  • 100 Metallic size 8 Delicas (dark)
  • 11-12 bronze stampings, 9mm from Kabella Designs
  • 52 small round beads, 4mm
  • 78 bronze seed beads, size 15
  • 2 art glass beads, 12mm
  • 14mm clasp
  • Needle
  • Thread



Individual Pattern is not available





May Faeries Earrings & Bracelet May Faeries Earrings & Bracelet
by Ronit Florence

This delightful Peyote cuff celebrates May Day with beautiful images of May flower Faeries. Use Brick Stitch to create a pair of faeries to dance from your earlobes.


Materials:
  • Earrings - Delica Beads, size 11/o
    DB 104
    DB 238
    DB 245
    DB 056
    DB 906
    DB 902
    DB 100
    DB 201
  • Bracelet - Delica Beads, size 11/o
    DB 050
    DB 902
    DB 245
    DB 056
    DB 906
    DB 104
    DB 238
    DB 100
    DB 201
  • Needle (10 or 12)
  • Thread of Choice (Nymo B, Fireline 4 or 6# Test
  • Clasp of Choice



Individual Bracelet Pattern available, SEARCH using: 00017913 at Sova-Enterprises.com

Individual Earring Pattern available, SEARCH using: 00017925 at Sova-Enterprises.com





Gold Pearls & Herringbone Bracelet Gold Pearls & Herringbone Bracelet
by Deb Moffett-Hall

Herringbone hugs the outer edges of a center row of golden pearls.


Materials for a 7-1/2" bracelet as shown:
  • 28 size 4mm crystal pearls
  • 16 seed beads size 8
  • 308 size 15 gold seeds
  • 250 size 11 Delicas
  • 12mm toggle (Clasp)
  • Fireline 4lb test or thread of choice
  • Beading Needle, size 10 or 12



Individual Pattern is not available





Paisley Birds Neclace & Earrings Paisley Birds Neclace & Earrings
by Elizabeth Ann Scarborough

Move aside Blue Bird of Happiness...the Paisley Yellow Birds of Spring have come to town.


Materials:
  • Miyuki® Delica Beads, size 11/o:
    DB-1371 (255)
    DB-734 (205)
    DB-721 (750)
    DB-658 (130)
  • Yellow Thread
  • Trim beads for necklace
  • A pair of ear wires
  • Thread of choice
  • Beading Needle, size 10 or 12



Individual Pattern is not available





Herringbone Twist Bracelet Herringbone Twist Bracelet
by Linda Gettings

Two sizes of seed beads and a slight change in the stitching pattern results in a twisted herringbone design. Looped fringe fills the small side nicely.


Materials:
  • Size 8 seed beads
  • Size 11 seed beads
  • 45 rondelles, 4.5mm
  • 16mm clasp
  • Thread of choice
  • Beading Needle, size 10 or 12



Individual Pattern is not available





Summer Blues Bracelet Summer Blues Bracelet


This lovely geometric design is 7-1/4" long, stitched with only 5 colors of size 11 Delicas.


Materials:
  • Miyuki® Delica Beads, size 11/o (Qty):
    (474) - Silver # DB 251
    (895) - Black # DB 310
    (208) - Green # DB 655
    (164) - Dark Blue # DB 880
    (164) - Light Blue # DB 881
  • Beading Thread
  • Needle
  • Clasp of Choice



Individual Pattern is not available





Iron Maiden Bracelet Iron Maiden Bracelet
by Barb A. Nichols

Stitch a netting base and decorate with bean shaped farfalle beads for a cuff bracelet with lots of surface interest and supple movement.


Materials:
  • 15 grams 11/o black seed beads
  • 10 grams 4x2mm hematite (anthracite) farfalle beads
  • 10 grams 4x2mm matte clear grey farfalle beads
  • Clasp: 15mm black button
  • Thread, C-Lon, A, black
  • Needle: pony needle #10



Individual Pattern is not available



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Farfalle (Peanut) beads are available at Charlene's Beads and Shipwreck Beads.
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Crystal and Clay Bracelet Crystal and Clay Bracelet
by Michelle Hall

The sparkle of perfect crystal rounds pair nicely with the earthy, slightly irregular ceramic beads in this quick to stitch bracelet.


Materials for 7-1/2" as shown:
  • 34 Ceramic Speckled beads, 7mm
  • 52 Round crystals, 4mm
  • 170 silver seed beads, size 15
  • 6 black, size 11 seed beads (they don't show)
  • Fold over magnetic two hole clasp (mobile-boutique.com)
  • Fireline, 4 or 6 lb
  • Needle



Individual Pattern is not available





Tila Medallions Bracelet Tila Medallions Bracelet
by Sandra D. Halpenny

Link a series of medallions to create a zig-zag of Tila wheels. Each medallion = 3/4".


Materials:
  • Size 11 seed beads
  • 4mm fire polished
  • Miyuki TILA beads
  • Clasp of choice
  • Needle
  • Thread(Nymo D thread or Fireline 4 or 6 lb test)



Individual Pattern available, SEARCH using: 00017937 at Sova-Enterprises.com





What's New
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announces Accu-flex® Beading Wire

Wire is now available in metallic colors: copper, bronze and gunmetal.

These bead stringing wires are beautiful - even bare! I would call the bronze an antique gold & to me, the gunmetal is more of a pewter color, but the copper is spot-on! It is great for tin-cup style beadwork where the stringing material shows between beads.

Fire Mountain Gems and Beads




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Darice Jewelry Designer Bead Storage System features 24 flip top storage boxes in a sturdy snap closed clear plastic box.

Each of the smaller boxes measure 1" x 1/2" x 1-3/4" and hold lots of beads. Great way to get your stash organized.

Ask for them at your favorite shop.
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The best bead box under $6

The Bead Smith

The Bead Smith™
offers 3 and 4 wire knitted braid for unique beadwork.

Use the wire braid to string large-hole beads, stitch beads onto the wire braid and slip the hollow braid over shaped wire for added texture and interest.

Braid is available in gold or silver and different thickness to suit your crafting ideas.

Ask for "Knitted Braid" at your favorite shop.





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