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WE HAVE SOME BEAUTIFUL PIECES for you
to make this issue. With a special feature on
resin beads, we also dedicate 10 projects
for under $15.00 each to this humble yet
very interesting bead. At the other end of the
spectrum you may wish to create a beautiful
pendant from glass, like our cover heart
piece. Beautifully made by one of our regular
contributors you can win this piece along with
matching earrings in our Beads Glorious
Beads competition.
Apart from an inspiring collection of
jewellery and ideas to make, we also have a
great buyers guide and all the latest fashion
news and ideas. Dont forget to check out our
profile on Luba Surmon who is a very talented
bead artist. She also has a step by step
demonstration on one of her creations.
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Contents
Projects
16
Kiss Beads necklace
20
Pauline Delaney pendant and earrings
22
Cheeky Jewellery necklace bracelet combination
30
Three Ms Fashion Jewellery bracelet
32
Adore Beads necklace, bracelet and earrings
36
Adelaide Beads earrings
40
Cheeky Jewellery bracelet
44
Wishware Beads necklace and earrings
46
Adelaide Beads necklace, bracelet and earring
48
Adelaide Beads necklace and earrings
50
Cheeky Jewellery bracelet
56
Frances Harper Polymer Clay project
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Three Ms Fashion Jewellery hair accessory
62
Luba Surmon bracelet
68
My Beads 10 projects
Feature
12
Trends
Check out the latest beading trends
26
Profile Luba Surmon
Regulars
4
From the Team
Bead News
35
Subscriptions
42
Beads Glorious Beads Competition
52
Readers Offer
54
Product Review Resin
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Technique Intensive Earth Goddess Pendant
74
Basic Instructions
80
Listings
82
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COMPETITION
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Absolutely Beads
Jacqueline Bassey QLD
All About Beads
L. Valentine WA
Colouring Life Magazine
K. Clarke NSW
I Love you Beads
Melissa Kelly SA
NEWS
The latest in events and news
NEWS SNIPPETS
By Danielle Ryan
Our latest news edition has some fantastic

ideas for using leftover beads and ensuring
your precious supplies dont go to waste.
We also highlight the latest beading books on
the market as well as upcoming handmade craft
markets to visit this winter!
Relax & Colour Magazine

Lily Ungertod VIC
Three Ms Fashion Jewellery
Grace Heatley NSW
Carrie Jobb WA
Wishware Beads Fiona
Eccleston NSW
IDEAS FOR USING OLD BEADS

Im sure most beaders can relate to the
frustration of having a handful of beads
leftover after completing a project. Much of
the time these beads are stashed away only
to be forgotten about. Next time you have
spare beads but not quite enough to make
a new design, why not consider these easy
options:
BEADED BEADS
Designed by
Creative Beading
The perfect way to utilise beads when there

are not enough to make another design,
beaded beads are easy to make and will
ensure your beads wont go to waste.
Best of all they can be used as a great
component or accent in finished jewellery
designs. There are some great tutorials
available on how to make beaded beads,
including this YouTube clip by Potomac
Bead Company which demonstrates the
technique in less than ten minutes:
https://youtu.be/uG19TSrq_l0
LEATHER CORD NECKLACE

A leather cord necklace is the perfect way
to use leftover beads as it requires minimal
materials and is super quick and easy to put
together. All you will need is a piece of 1mm
leather cord, a focal bead and an even number
of beads to place on either side. Instructions:
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and string onto leather cord.
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make a slide closure. Trim ends of cord
close to knots.
UPCYCLED NECKLACE
There are plenty of upcycled necklace projects
out there. This is a great way to use beads,
particularly if you have amassed various types,
as the more eclectic the beads are, the more
unique your ensemble will look. Take a look
at this upcycled necklace by Sarah Ortega
http://www.sarahortega.com/2012/10/diy-upcycled-necklace.html
BOOKS
Making Metal Jewelry Projects,
Techniques, Inspiration
by Joanna Gollberg
There is no need to solder these metal
necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings
as they are coldconnected, using
such easy to learn skills as piercing,
sawing, riveting and joining. Even
beginning jewellers can get completely
professional results. Work with silver,
copper, brass, aluminium and nickel
to create projects like a Circle Brooch
with Thorn Clasp, Layered Cuff Bracelet
and Polka
Dot Tube
Earrings. Find
out how to
make simple
settings for
pearls, beads
and stones.
RRP $24.99
Sensational Soutache Braided Jewelry
Techniques for 15 Statement Pieces
by Csilla Papp
This book will show you how interesting
and varied soutache embroidery
can be! Firstly, it demonstrates basic
techniques needed to have a good
grasp of soutache embroidery. Then
youll learn to create 15 projects
including bracelets, earrings, brooches,
rings and necklaces incorporating
stones, crystals and beads. Csilla
encourages you to
deviate from her
patterns as your
technique develops,
using different
colours and stones,
allowing your
imagination to run
free. RRP $39.99
SHOWS AND FAIRS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

8 July 10 July 2016, Craft Alive
Wodonga, VIC. Join in the craft
festivities at Craft Alives Wodonga
show. There will be plenty to learn,
create and inspire you over three
packed days. For more information
visit http://www.craftalive.com.au/
16 July 2016, The Handmade
Show, St Anthonys Parish Hall,
Neerim Road, Glen Huntly, VIC.
Come along to a friendly, fun and
fabulous market affectionately known
as The Crafters and Artisans
Boutique market. The Handmade
Show is all about showcasing the
talents of local artisans and crafters.
The focus of the market is on quality
handmade products, from food,

jewellery, homewares and more.
For more information visit
https://www.facebook.com/
TheHandmadeShow
January December 2016, Craft
Markets Australia hosts monthly
markets in locations throughout
Victoria. The markets have become
a regular meeting point for craft
enthusiasts from all walks of life who
come to experience the cheerful
atmosphere and wide selection of
high quality crafts. Visit the Craft
Markets Australia website for dates
and locations throughout 2016
http://www.craftmarkets.com.au/
INTERNATIONAL CRAFT AND BEADING SHOWS

22 July 23 July 2016, Worth
Bead Market, Forest Hill Civic
Centre, Texas, USA. The Worth
Bead Market has plenty to offer
including wholesale and retail
fashion accessories, gift merchandise,
lapidary and beads. Search through
a collection of antique and estate
beads, gemstones, glass, crystal,
bali beads, metal beads, tool,
jewellery, buttons, lampwork, seed
beads, pearls and much more
http://www.thebeadmarket.net/WP/
17 August 21 August 2016,

Bead Fest Summer Show, Greater
Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks
Pennsylvania, USA. Bead Fest
Summer is an intimate gathering of
some of the most renowned jewellery
artists ready to share their trade
secrets with you in fun and interactive,
hands on workshops. Its also your
chance to shop a jewellery makers
wonderland of beads, gems, tools
and even finished jewellery
http://summer.beadfest.com/
WIN! A YEAR'S SUBSCRIPTION TO CREATIVE BEADING

Lets have some fun. For your chance to
win a 12 month subscription to Creative
Beading we are running a competition
for you to give us a catchy phrase for the
spine of the magazine.
For those of you who may not have
noticed, for a number of issues now we
have been running on the spine of the
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magazine a little phrase and giving it a

beading flavour. Have a look!
Well, the team at Creative Beading
thought it would be fun if you the reader
had a chance to have a go at coming up
with some ideas! Send your phrase to:
Creative Beading Phrase Competition
PO Box 8035, Glenmore Park NSW 2745.
The winning entrant will have their

phrase on the spine of the magazine
and receive the next 7 issues of
Creative Beading FREE.
Congratulations to Teri Shrine of
Balaclava Vic for Beads resinate me on
this issues spine.
BEADING TRENDS
THIS SEASONS
Jewellery Trends
BY DANIELLE RYAN
With jewellery
trends forever
evolving, it
only makes
sense that
we highlight
emerging
looks for
beaders and
jewellery
makers alike to
anticipate this
season. From
sculpturally
shaped
accessories
to plate
necklaces that
create impact,
let us see what
is in store for
winter 2016!
Long beaded necklaces
Natalia Leskina @ Shutterstock
BEADINGTRENDS
TRENDS
BEADING
Silver drop earrings with rutile quartz
Bronze plate necklace
BEADS TAKE OVER
DROP EARRINGS
Bead lovers can rejoice this season, as fashion

accessories in general are seeing an increase
in beading as embellishments. An all-time
favourite of beading enthusiasts, the floating
bead necklace is in hot demand this season
and is appearing in the collections of many
highly regarded fashion labels. There is also
a trend toward long, falling beaded necklaces
which are worn almost like body chains. In
terms of colours, white and grey seem to
dominate as they fulfil a more contemporary
look that is currently trending. On the other
end of the spectrum, beads are also being
used in single earrings, bringing in an 80s
feel. It is clear that the diversity of beads are
being utilised to cater to a wide range of
trends this winter.
Somewhere between should-grazing

chandelier earrings and subtle studs, at the
moment it is all about drop earrings. Plated
earrings in general are in, but when they are
dropped we tend to pay extra attention to the
intricate detail of the design. And thanks to
the limitless imagination of jewellery makers,
the drop earring can be created to suit any
occasion, from formal events to playfully
casual looks. A step from the classic yet more
serious studs, the drop earring can be worn
without overwhelming your outfit if paired with
an appropriate hairstyle and bare neckline.
Consider using rhinestones, onyx orbs and
metal wires to create a beautiful, face framing
pair of earrings.
BAUBLE BRACELETS
PLATE NECKLACES
It is easy to make a statement with the
powerful plate necklace. Proving to be
especially popular this season are golden
breastplate necklaces, which often resemble
either a specific shape or abstract motif.
Quite often, less is more and basic metals
such as brass or metallic hues create
a perfectly rustic look. There is also an
increasing trend to embellish such necklaces
with fabric and feathers, with some plate
necklaces even experimenting with floral.
Strong, tough and feminine are all rolled
into one look with this bold accessory!
Any look is incomplete without the alluring

beauty of bracelets. And what better way
to compliment your outfit than with a stylish
bauble bracelet. Baubles are in demand
this season and there are no limits to how
you can embellish them. Recent trends
include more feminine shapes such as
intricate vine and leaf designs set against
pearls. But this accessory does not have
to stop there. For a contemporary feel,
many are keeping it simple, embellishing
thick bracelets with large egg-shaped
stones for added effect. For a quirkier
feel, some accessory designers are
TECHNIQUES
THAT CHALLENGE
Beaders looking for
a challenge might
want to consider
experimenting with
these techniques:
Wire knitting
Knitting with wire can
be a lot of fun but
differs from how you
would normally knit
yarn. Knitting with
wire requires plenty of
practice before you
achieve a uniform
look. The ideal gauge
size for knitting wire is
between 24 and 30.
Any bigger and it will
simply be too delicate
to work with. Whilst
stitching, you can also
add beads by pushing
a bead to the end of
your working wire and
holding it between two
stitches. Remember, you
can pull and stretch
your work every few
rows to block it to the
shape you want.
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Felted beads
Felt beads are easy
and very inexpensive
to make. You only
need a few grams
of merino wool and
soapy water. Felt is
basically made by
mashing a bunch of
wool fibres together
until they become
one mass. Combined
with glass, metal
or ceramic beads,
they make beautiful
jewellery and they
can be made into
decorations, zip
pulls, hair pins,
charms for purses
the list is endless!
Fashionall @ Shutterstock
BEADING TRENDS
even featuring pom poms as the main

component of the piece.
Cuff bracelet
Geometric earrings
futuristic feel. Think triangles, ovals,

spheres, pentagons and rectangles wired
into necklaces and dangling from earrings.
MINIMALIST GEOMETRIC SHAPES
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Bring basic back into your life with

geometric jewellery. This is a trend many
designers are presently embracing, with
top labels using bold shapes to create
the perfect edge to elegant statement
pieces. As fun as it is to experiment with
challenging designs, sometimes the most
basic shapes have more impact. Minimalist
does not have to mean boring. Geometric
designs can include 3D shapes created
from intertwining strips to enhance a
CUFF BRACELETS
There is nothing quite like a cuff bracelet
to add dimension to your outfit. Although
many bracelet trends seem to have a past
life, this is one accessory that is making
a comeback. And there is no doubt why;
cuffs are simple to wear yet create a strong
impact, especially if embellished with the
right motifs. High fashion accessories are
seeing cuffs adorned with a combination of
fabric and metal to form beautiful pieces.
Fruit Cocktail Creative @ Shutterstock
Beading on a loom
For those who have
tried beading with
only a needle and
thread, you will know
it is a long process.
Once you decide
to introduce pattern
into the design, you
have a complicated
and time consuming
technique. This is
where the bead
loom comes in
handy. This type of
loom has been used
in both traditional
and modern day
beading to make the
process both faster
and easier. Even if
you are a beginner,
beading on a loom
is a technique you
can quickly learn
and one that will
greatly benefit more
complicated projects
you decide to tackle.
Blue opal
drop earrings
Rose gold cuff bracelet
Structural bracelet
Some are even incorporating Swarovski crystals to

create some eye-catching sparkle. This seasons
array of cuff bracelets are also delicately sculpted
in rose gold and silver finishes. For a modern
feel, copy the experts and experiment with bright
coloured leather such as burnt orange, as seen on
many a runway this season.
SCULPTURAL JEWELLERY
In the sense that geometric jewellery is taking on
a low embellishment yet high impact vibe, it
only makes sense that sculptural accessories
High fashion accessories are

seeing cuffs adorned with a
combination of fabric and metal to
form beautiful pieces.
are becoming a trend alongside their geometric
counterparts. The likes of choker necklaces and
bracelets are comprised of thick pieces of metal
twisted by hand to create gaudy, structurally
appealing pieces. This look is also impacting
the traditionally delicate ring and it is now more
common for these twisted metal accessories to
be worn around double fingers. If you have a
soft side for edgy pieces, this trend is the perfect
excuse to start experimenting with funky geometric
designs!
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PROJECT
Kiss Beads - necklace
MATERIALS
6lb Fireline Smoke
BEADS
Simple spiral stitch takes

on an elegant design, done
in 4 colour graded twist.
10-15gm 11 Mint Green

Opaque seed C1
15-20gm 11 Mint Topaz
seed C2
15-20gm 11 Light Sapphire
AB seed C3
15-20gm 11 Cosmos
metallic seed C4
20mm paua button
16mm paua button
TOOLS
Beading needle
Scissors
Small white bead tube cap
LENGTH shortest strand
49cm longest strand 53.5cm
DESIGN NOTES
this design relies on the mixing of the seed
beads to equal measures to achieve the
grading of the colours. See diagram and
mixing notes. When working measure the
strands on a ruler to get accurate lengths.
Colour Mixing beads use a clear cap from
bead tube or similar sized item, add 1 cap
of each colour (1 cap equals 3.5cm approx
of bead work) in equal proportions work for
3.5cm or as directed and place remainder
aside for second section of opposite side.
STEP ONE
Middle strand
starting at side of
centre front
Using a length of 4m
or more of Fireline,
leaving 2m as a
tail, place in a small
plastic bag and work
on remaining 2m
length. Pick up 9 x
C1 beads. Tie into a
Diagram 1.
circle and work back
through five beads. 5 beads will be backbone
of spiral and 4 beads will be accent loop.
Diagram 1.
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Pick up 1 x
backbone, 4 x
accent, total of 5 x
C1 beads, working
in a circular motion
pass through 4
existing backbone
beads from step one
plus 1 added. Beads
should be tensioned
firmly with no gaps.
Diagram 2.
DESIGN NOTE
it is important to only work one direction
so always push the bead to the left or
the right around the back bone beads
depending on the direction you wish to
work, this becomes more important as more
accent loops are added so that each loop
progressively sits around the backbone in
an upward spiral.
STEP THREE
Diagram 2.
Repeat Step Two working each time through

a total of 5 backbone beads and adding 4
accent beads.
Make 7cm of C1, see diagram for
measurements
3.5cm of C1 and C2 mix
3.5cm of C2
3.5cm of C3
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STEP FOUR
Using tail thread start in opposite direction
with Step 2 and using C1 and C2.
3.5cm of C2
3.5cm of C3
3.5cm of C4 strand should be a total of 49cm
at this point.
Place middle strand aside until later.
STEP FIVE
Upper strand starting at side of centre front
Repeat Step One and Two, repeat Step Three
and Four, using only 2.5cm on C4, strand
should be 27cm at half way point and 47cm
total. Place upper strand aside until later.
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7cm on C4 on each end, strand should be
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Using thread from lowest (outside) strand
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upper strand back bone bead, turn pick up
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tab for button. Repeat for second end, being
careful to not twist strands when making 2nd
tab.
STEP EIGHT
To tab on left hand side of necklace add
16mm paua button, to right hand side tab
add a loop of bead to comfortable pass over
button as closure.
STEP NINE
Paua button
Using C4 make a right angle weave 10
chain long to circle the button girdle 2 x 3
x 2 x 3 beads. Join last link to first link. See
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RAW link, continue around button.
Row 2: Exiting horizontal beads of RAW link, pick
up 5 x C2 beads and in a diagonal direction
go though next horizontal beads of RAW link,
continue around button, these beads should be
positioned between the loops from row 1.
STEP THIRTEEN
Fringe
Using a mix of C2 and C3, exiting a back
bead of button capture row add 8cm of fringe
beads, pick up 4 x C1 and turn passing back
through first C1 to make a picot end. Add as
many fringes as desired using beads on back
of button, design has 14 drops.
STEP FOURTEEN
STEP TEN
Back of button
Row 1: Exiting a middle bead of 3 beads
across, pick up 3 x C4 and pass through
middle bead of next chain link, repeat all way
around RAW chain.
from row 1, pick up 1 x C4 and pass through
middle bead of next 3 beads from row 1,
repeat all way around RAW chain. This will
form a firm tight cup place button in this cup
with right side face up. Diagram 5.
STEP ELEVEN
Front of button
across, pick up 1 x C4 and pass through
middle bead of next chain link, repeat all way
around RAW chain. As row is worked pull
stitching firmly to secure button in capture,
repeat thread path to tighten. Diagram 6.
STEP TWELVE
Button edge
Row 1: Exiting horizontal beads of RAW link,
pick up 5 x C3 beads and in a diagonal
Stitch the button to the 3 strands of spiral rope

approx 14-15cm from centre front.
KITS available $24.00 plus postage
Kiss Beads
Studio 57 Edden St
Bellbird NSW 2325
Ph: 49911880
www.kissbeads.com.au
PROJECT
Pauline Delaney - pendant and earrings
PENDANT
MATERIALS
Designs made by Maryanne Buttigieg
6 x head pins silver round

1 x eye pin silver
1 x bail silver
BEADS
1 x Fire Love Heart
lampwork
8 x 4x5mm faceted black
1 x lampwork spacer fire disc
1 x 8mm faceted black
TOOLS
Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Wire cutters
LENGTH as desired
EARRINGS
MATERIALS
1 pair silver earring loops
22 x head pins silver round
Copper wire
PENDANT
STEP ONE
Make a loop on the end of a head pin. Cut
the head off on the opposite end.
STEP TWO
Place 1 x 4mm black faceted bead, Fire
Heart lampwork bead, 8mm black faceted
bead on the head pin, trim and form a loop
with pliers.
2 x Fire Dangles lampwork

2 x lampwork spacer fire
4 x 8mm faceted black
22 x 4x5mm faceted black
Start by placing a black 4mm bead on a

head pin. Leave 8mm on the head pin, trim
and form a loop with pliers. Repeat ten times.
STEP THREE
Place 1 x 4mm black bead on a head pin.
Leave 8mm on the head pin, trim and form a
loop pliers. Repeat four times.
STEP TWO
Place 5 x black dangles on the copper fire
dangle head pin. Leave 8mm, trim and form
a loop.
STEP FOUR
Attach 5 x black dangles securely to the
bottom of the Fire Love Heart.
STEP FIVE
Put 1 x 4mm black faceted bead, fire
lampwork spacer bead, 4mm black faceted
bead and make loop.
STEP SIX
BEADS
EARRINGS
STEP ONE
Attach both sections together and attach to

silver bail by opening and securely closing
loops.
STEP THREE
With remaining copper make a loop one end
add 8mm black faceted bead, fire lampwork
disc, 8mm black bead. Leave 8mm, cut and
make loop.
STEP FOUR
Open loop of lampwork fire disc and attach
securely to the fire lampwork dangle loop.
STEP FIVE
Attach the remaining 6 x black bead dangles
to the top loop joined together.
STEP SIX
Slide Fire Dangle on hooped earring to make
an interchangeable earring.
STEP SEVEN
Repeat to make other earring.
Lampwork beads and kits available from
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Pauline Delaney
Ph: 0411 201 266
www.paulinedelaney.com
Fire Love Heart
PROJECT
Cheeky Jewellery necklace bracelet

combination
MATERIALS
17cm chain or to fit to fit wrist
26cm chain or to fit neck
Large toggle set or large
parrot clasp and ring, 10mm
ring
Large toggle set or large
parrot clasp and ring
54 x bronze bead caps
28 x bronze head pins
2 x eye pins
53 x 7mm bronze jump rings
2 x bronze buttons
1 x bronze locket charm
6 x assorted key charms
4 x assorted clock charms
Two in one necklace and bracelet combination with

matching earrings
8 x assorted cog charms
BEADS
2 x decorative spacer beads
11 x 8mm Lucite green glass
rounds
8 x 12mm golden bronze
pearls
FOB WATCH PENDANT

STEP ONE
Open backing of pendant using metal nail
file or very small flathead screwdriver. Add
in spacers, metal rounds, assorted crystals,
key charm and cog towards the back, put
backing back on pendant.
8 x 8mm faceted crystals
STEP TWO
MATERIALS
FOB WATCH
PENDANT
Fob watch pendant
1 x key charms
Attach toggle set to 17cm length chain

using 2 x 7mm jump rings on either side of
bracelet.
Attach toggle set to 26cm length chain
using 2 x 7mm jump rings on either side of
extension.
1 x assorted cog charms

4 x assorted spacers
STEP THREE
Prepare head pins with 8mm Lucite green glass

rounds place 1 x bead cap top and bottom,
10 x 1mm bronze metal rounds
trim and form a loop, repeat 11 times. Prepare
head pins with 12mm golden bronze placing
bead cap top and bottom, trim and form a
LENGTH adjustable
loop, repeat 8 times. Prepare head pins with
8mm faceted crystals placing bead cap top and
Continued
bottom, trim and form a loop, repeat 8 times.
Put all pre-pared beads aside.
4 x 4mm assorted crystals
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STEP FOUR
Prepare 2 x eye pins with decorative spacer
beads fold up end through eye of pin and
create a loop. Any cogs that cannot be attach

using jump rings add a head pin with the
top cut off wire wrap it and make a loop to
attach jump ring.
STEP FIVE
Lay out chain and evenly place clock charms,
key charms, decorative spacers, cogs, place
fob pendant approximately in the middle
using 2 x 7mm rings add the locket towards
an end, alternate different metals to space
evenly throughout the bracelet, when layout
is complete use 7mm or 4mm jump rings to
attach along the chain in the desired order
keeping bracelet even on each side, leaving
a gap in the middle of the bracelet for the
fob pendant.
STEP SIX
Lay out chain and evenly place Lucite green
glass rounds, attach using 7mm jump rings,
join the golden bronze pearls and faceted
crystals filling in any of the gaps in the same
manner having about 2 items per link.
EARRINGS
STEP ONE
Cut chain into assorted lengths 2 x 2.5cm,
2 x 5.5cm, 2 x 5cm, 2 x 7cm, 2 x 6cm, 2 x
7.5cm.
Time
After Time
TOOLS
STEP THREE
Chain nose pliers

Wire cutters
Any cogs that cannot be attach using jump

rings add a head pin with the top cut off wire
wrap it and make a loop to attach jump ring.
Metal nail file or very small

flathead screwdriver
STEP FOUR
EARRINGS
MATERIALS
For both earring hooks - Using 4mm rings

attach to earring hooks, add 7mm ring and
close. Using the 4mm jump rings attach all 6
pieces of chain individually to the 7mm jump
ring. Making sure the chain is in the same
order on both earrings.
Round nose pliers
Chain assorted chain and lengths

STEP FIVE

2 x sets of key charms
2 x sets of cogs
2 x earring hooks
8 x bead caps
BEADS
2 x 8mm Lucite green glass
rounds
2 x 8mm faceted crystals
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STEP TWO
Prepare head pins using 1 x 8mm Lucite
green glass rounds, place bead cap top and
bottom, trim and form a loop repeat 2 times.
Prepare head pins using 1 x 8mm faceted
crystals place bead cap top and bottom, trim
and form a loop repeat 2 times. Put pre-pared
beads aside.
Lay earrings down so you can see all the lengths

of chain, place charms and beads in the desired
order ensuring you get different lengths in the
earrings. Attach all charms and beads using
jump rings ensuring both sides are even.
Assorted items available
Cheeky Jewellery
www.cheekyjewellery.biz
Email: Cheekyjewellery27@live.com.au
PROFILE
Handcrafted
with Love
Beautiful designs handcrafted with love
one stitch at a time!
BY DANIELLE RYAN
LUBA SURMON lives by the mantra life

is too short not to surround yourself with
beautiful things. A connoisseur of beautiful
designs, anyone would mistake Luba for
a lifelong arts and crafts enthusiast. Lus
work might reflect genuine dedication,
quality and exquisite creativity however,
she surprisingly admits that initially she
was never that interested in craft. I started
knitting and crocheting for something to
do in front of the fireplace. My sister tried
to teach me how to knit and crochet when
I was a child, where I learnt the basics.
Later on I taught myself more stitches and
techniques by watching YouTube videos.
Lu soon realised the enjoyment she
gained from crocheting and it became
a portable hobby, used to pass time on
her daily commute. As most busy women,
Lu doesnt have a great deal of spare
time at home so being able to crochet on
the train every day is the perfect hobby,
offering both relaxation and a creative
way to unwind and pass time. Now that Lu
had established a passion for crocheting,
it wouldnt be long until she discovered a
new obsession. Lu tried beading for the first
time in 2010 after being inspired by a wire
crochet demonstration on Better Homes and
Gardens. As Lu puts it, that was it, I was
hooked! My beading obsession had begun.
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PROFILE
The word obsession would quickly

become an understatement. Lu would
find herself dedicating any spare time she
had to designing new pieces, shopping
for beads, mixing and blending colours
of beads, matching beads with wire and
researching new techniques and designs.
I love the challenge of learning new
things and once I learn a technique,
I push the boundaries, exclaims Lu.
Last year, Lu was looking for something
different and found Yoola Invisible Spool
Knitting (ISK). She describes it as a bit
like spool or bobbin knitting and even
though the technique is primarily used
to create wire mesh, Lu has innovatively
incorporated beads into her designs,
experimenting with sequin coin purses and
home-made felt beads and bangles.
As an experimenter, Lu admits her style
cannot be defined and that she generally
creates items from whichever materials strike
her interest. Having a love for all things
that glitter, Lu will usually spend her free
time making beautiful items that sparkle. This
factor simply adds to her uniqueness, which
often see her designs incorporating metallic
wire mesh and crochet knots. As the items
are either knitted or crocheted, Lu goes out
of her way to ensure her designs have a
modern, elegant and sophisticated twist,
proving that knitting and crochet doesnt

have to look nanna-ish.
Now that Lu was dedicating much of her
time to creating quality pieces, the next
question was where to from here? After
continuously hearing a chorus of you should
sell that! on the completion of an item, Lu
was very fortunate to have two friends that
allowed her to leave her items at their gallery
and boutique for sale on consignment. This
is where Lu would sell her items for several
ears. After a successful run at the gallery,
the sales further funded Lus bead and wire
addiction. The memory of her first sale is still
clearly etched in her mind, I received a text
from the boutique. I was so excited I dont
think I breathed all the way home on the train
and certainly was too excited to concentrate
on what I was crocheting!
As flattering as it was to have regular
sales, Lu felt a bit stifled as this commitment
meant she no longer had enough time
to create gifts for family and friends and
less time to experiment and learn new
techniques. As someone who loved giving
presents, not being able to create gifts
greatly impacted Lu, forcing her to refrain
from selling her items for a few years. This
break was a blessing, as once again Lu had
time to make birthday and Christmas gifts,
as well as experiment with and learn new
Above left: Infinity

necklace
Above right:
Corcheted beaded
necklace
Opposite page:
Crochet knotted
necklace
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PROFILE
Above left:
Argentium ring
Above middle: Pagoda
bead necklace
Above right; Gold
crocheted necklace
Below left: Knitted
pearl bracelet
Below right: Sea
urchin and limpet
Opposite page
Top: Crochet strand
with art work bead
Bottom: Necklace
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techniques. The hiatus also meant that Lu

could focus on another activity close to her
heart charity work. Lu generously donates
pieces to animal charities so they can be
auctioned to raise money.
Throughout her time as a jewellery maker,
Lu states that a major highlight for her has
been the moments when she has learnt
a new technique or design. In addition to
sharing her story with readers of Creative
Beading, she also has some exciting future
plans. Lu will soon sell her creations for the
first time from a market stall and is also
considering running classes on wire crochet.
For those who have been inspired by Lus
story and would like to give wire crochet a

go, she has these tips
Use crochet hooks around 1mm size. Any less
than 0.75 mm is painful if you accidentally stab
your finger.
Always used dead soft wire. Half hard wire
will not work as it is not pliable enough and
breaks easily.
Lu prefers to use 32 gauge copper plated
wire. It comes in tonnes of colours and after
some finessing the wire mesh can feel as soft
and pliable as fabric.
If the design requires a bit of stiffness, Lu
recommends starting with 28 gauge wire,
especially if you are new to wire crochet.
PROFILE
Unlike yarn, you dont hold

the wire while you work to
maintain the tension. Leave
it loose and draped. Let the
weight of the wire and beads
maintain a natural tension.
Wire is very different to crochet than yarn. It
is not very forgiving. Try your hardest to keep
your wire smooth, with no knots or kinks. If
you have a tight kink or knot in the wire, when
you straighten it the wire will break.
Stitches look much neater if you keep the
wire smooth. If you get a crease in the wire
you can straighten it by pressing it between
your thumb and crochet hook handle and
pulling it through.
The wire on the spool in some cases can be
wound very tightly and is very springy. Unwind
a little at a time and keep it fastened to the
spool with a clip or peg to avoid it unravelling
into a mess.
Unlike yarn, you dont hold the wire while
you work to maintain the tension. Leave it
loose and draped. Let the weight of the wire
and beads maintain a natural tension.
Most importantly, take a breath, persevere
and be patient!
For the time being, Lu is working on
growing her business and prides herself on
her designs, which are handcrafted, one
stitch at a time. Lu promises that although her
crocheted jewellery wont keep you warm this
winter, her designs will warm your heart!
Lu invites you to contact her via her Facebook
page for any advice on her techniques. If you
are looking for inspiration, or want to stay up to
date with Lus latest projects, simply LIKE her
business pages, By Luba.
By Luba
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
By-Luba-112694842107310
Email: handcraftedbyluba@bigpond.com
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PROJECT
Three Ms Fashion Jewellery - bracelet
MATERIALS
5 x eye pins
Dancing light weight flowers with pearls
20 x head pins
1 x extension chain
1 x parrot clasp
STEP ONE
12 cm length of chain
Thread on to 1 x eye pin, 1 x metal spacer, 1

x 8mm pearl, 1 x metal spacer trim and form
a loop. Repeat joining a total of 5 pearls
using eye pins. Add to the last pearl a 12cm
length of chain on second loop.
BEADS
10 x metal spacers
10 x mixed flowers
15 x pearls
10 x leaves
TOOLS
STEP TWO
Attach 1 x parrot clasp to the end of the
chain. Add 1 x extension chain to the second
end of the pearl length.
Chain nose pliers
STEP THREE
Round nose pliers
Attach 12 leaves to the 12cm length of chain.

Thread 1 x head pin through 1 x pearl trim
Wire cutters
LENGTH adjustable
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and form a loop attach this loop to the chain

use 10 pearls.
STEP FOUR
Thread 1 x head pin through 1 x flower trim
and form a loop, using the loop attach to
the length of chain use 12 flowers in varying
colours along the length of chain.
KITS available - $9.50
Studio
21A High Street, Rushworth, Vic 3621
www.threemsfashionjewellery.com.au
Blue Bells
Bracelet
PROJECT
Adore Beads necklace, bracelet and
earrings
NECKLACE
MATERIALS
A lightweight wood combination.
6 x 4mm jump rings

189 x 6mm jump rings
2 x end crimps
66cm cord
BEADS
6 x 13x5mm wooden saucer
378 x 3x4mm wooden
TOOLS
Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Adhesive glue (optional)
LENGTH adjustable
BRACELET
MATERIALS
56 x 6mm jump rings
1 x lobster clasp
1 x 4mm jump ring
BEADS
112 x 3x4mm wooden
Continued
NECKLACE
STEP ONE
Take 1 x 6mm jump ring. Thread 1 x 4mm
bead, 1 x 6mm jump ring, 1 x 4mm bead.
Close the jump ring. Open the jump ring just
added and thread 1 x 4mm bead, 1 x 6mm
jump ring, 1 x 4mm bead. Close the jump
ring. Repeat this step making 6 x strands of
7 beaded jump rings. At the end of each
strand add an empty 6mm jump ring. Take 1
x 10mm jump ring, attach three of the strands
and close. Repeat for remaining 3 strands.
Set aside.
STEP FOUR
STEP TWO
Using the same technique as in Step One,
create 3 strands of beaded 6mm jump rings.
1st strand = 51 beaded jump rings.
2nd strand = 56 beaded jump rings.
3rd strand = 62 beaded jump rings.
Take 2 x cord ends. Cut length of cord in

half. Secure both ends into the cord end
crimps and close the crimp to secure the
ends. Add a small dab of glue to keep the
cord in place. Add 1 x 4mm jump ring to
each crimp.
STEP THREE
STEP FIVE
Take 3 x 13mm saucer beads, thread 2 x

10mm jump rings through the hole of each
bead. Take 2 x 4mm jump rings to join the
unit together. Repeat for the remaining 3 x
saucer beads.
Assemble your necklace.

Take the short strand units from Step One.
Attach each end of the cord to the 10mm
jump ring holding short strands together.
Open the top jump ring of saucer bead
strand and attach to the ends of short
strands. Open the jump ring at the other end
of saucer strand and attach the three long
strands. Repeat for the other end until all
pieces are put together.
BRACELET
STEP ONE
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Take 1 x 6mm jump ring. Thread 1 x 4mm

bead, 1 x 6mm jump ring, 1 x 4mm bead.
Close the jump ring. Open the jump ring just
added and thread 1 x 4mm bead, 1 x 6mm
jump ring, 1 x 4mm bead. Close the jump
ring. Repeat this step making:
5 x strands of 10 beaded jump rings.
Wooden
Delight
EARRINGS
MATERIALS
STEP TWO
STEP THREE
Take 5 x saucer
beads. Attach 2 x
10mm jump rings to
each bead.
Attach both strands together using 10mm

jump rings. Use 1 x 4mm jump ring to attach
a clasp to one end.
14 x 6mm jump rings

4 x 10mm jump rings
2 x ear hooks
BEADS
28 x 3x4mm wooden
Strand 1: Attach one

of your 3x beaded
strands to one of the
saucer bead jump
rings. To the other
ring add one of the
10x beaded strands,
saucer bead, 10x
beaded strand, saucer
bead, 3x beaded strand.
Set aside.
Strand 2: Attach one of 10
x beaded jump ring strands
to one of the saucer bead
jump rings. To the other ring
add another 10 x beaded strands,
saucer bead, 10 x beaded strand.
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EARRINGS
STEP ONE
Take 1 x 6mm jump ring. Thread 1 x 4mm bead,
1 x 6mm jump ring, 1 x 4mm bead. Close the
jump ring. Open the jump ring just added and
thread 1 x 4mm bead, 1 x 6mm jump ring, 1 x
4mm bead. Close the jump ring. Repeat making
STEP TWO
Take 2 x 10mm jump rings, attach both to 1 x
saucer bead. On one ring attach an ear hook,
on the other attach beaded strand. Close
rings. Repeat for other saucer bead.
KITS available
Adore Beads
www.AdoreBeads.com.au
PROJECT
Adelaide Beads - earrings
TOOLS
Chain nose pliers
Diamonds in four of a kind a winning combinatio
Round nose pliers

Wire cutters
ROSE EARRING
STEP ONE
ROSE EARRINGS
MATERIALS
Thread 1 x eye pin with the clover shaped

bead add diamond shaped resin bead. Leave
1cm of pin trim and form a loop attach it to
the earring hook.
4 x 50mm eye pins

2 x earring hooks
STEP TWO
BEADS
2 x 26mm resin diamond
shaped
2 x 12mm silver beads clover
shaped
Thread an eye pin with the teardrop shaped

silver bead and small silver bead. Leave 1cm
of pin trim and form a loop attach it to the
first eye pin.
2 x 3mm small silver
STEP THREE
2 x 12mm teardrop silver
Repeat for the second earring.
OCEAN WAVE
EARRINGS
MATERIALS
6 x 45mm eye pins fine silver
2 x earring hooks silver
10 fine small jump rings
65cm fine silver chain
BEADS
2 x 25mm teal diamond
shaped resin
4 x 3mm silver
2 x 12mm teardrop silver
2 x 5mm silver diamond
shaped
2 x 5mm teal diamond
shaped
OCEAN WAVE EARRINGS

STEP ONE
Cut the chain into lengths of 2 x 8cm, 2 x
7cm, 4 x 4cm.
STEP THREE
Attach a jump ring to the last link of the 7cm
lengths of chain. Use the ring to attach the
end of the chain to the loop on either end of
the eye pin.
STEP TWO
Thread the end of the 8cm length of chain
onto the eye pin, add 3mm silver bead,
diamond shaped resin bead, 3mm silver bead
and the other end of the 8cm length of chain.
Leave approximately 1cm of pin trim and form
a loop.
STEP FOUR
Add a jump ring to the eye pin, add a 4cm
length of chain and close the ring. Repeat for
the other side of the diamond shaped bead.
STEP FIVE
Open the eye of the next pin, thread it
through the centre link of the 8cm length
of chain previously attached to the eye pin
at either end and close. Onto this eye pin,
thread the 5mm diamond shaped silver
bead, the diamond shaped teal bead. Trim
and form a loop as in step one, attach it to
the earring hook and secure the link with
pliers.
STEP SIX
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Thread eye pin with the silver teardrop bead.

Trim and form a loop. Link it to the bottom
loop of the top eye pin attached to the earring
hook. Repeat to create the second earring.
Four of
a Kind
LILY EARRINGS
STEP ONE
LILY EARRINGS
MATERIALS
Take 1 x eye pin, thread 1mm silver daisy

spacer, roundel shaped silver bead, resin
bead, a daisy spacer, a 5mm silver bead and
3mm silver bead. Leave 1cm of pin at the top,
trim and form a loop and attach the earring
hook.
2 x silver chain tassels

2 x 50mm eye pins silver
2 x earring hooks
BEADS
2 x 18mm purple resin
STEP TWO
2 x 3mm silver
4 x 1mm silver daisy spacer
Use flat nose pliers to open the bottom loop

of the eye pin, attach the tassel to loop, close
the eye pin loop.
2 x 7mm silver roundel

shaped
STEP THREE
2 x 5mm silver
Repeat for the second earring.
TROPICAL
ISLAND
MATERIALS
2 x 40mm earring hoops
silver
2 x earring hooks silver
1 x 20cm length of fine
silver chain [this will need to
be cut in half]
4 x 30mm eye pins silver
4 x fine jump rings silver
BEADS
2 x 15mm pink resin
14 x 3mm silver
16 x 2mm pink roundel
shaped beads
TROPICAL ISLAND
STEP ONE
Thread the hoops with the beads starting with
1 x 2mm pink bead, 1 x 3mm silver bead and
alternate the beads until 8 x pink beads and
6 x silver beads are threaded onto the hoop.
Close the earring hoop, by clipping it back
into place.
STEP TWO
Cut the chain in half. Attach each of the jump
rings to the ends of the chain. Use the jump
rings to link the chain to the hoop between the
second and third beads on either side.
STEP THREE
Thread 1 x eye pin with 15mm round resin
bead. Leave approximately 1cm of pin trim
and form a loop.
STEP FOUR
Thread eye pin with 2mm pink bead and 3mm
silver bead. Trim and form a loop. Attach the
loop to the link in the centre of the hoop. Use
flat nose pliers to secure the loop.
STEP FIVE
Attach the earring hook. Repeat for second
earring.
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Adelaide Beads
160 Glynburn Road
Tranmere SA 5073
Ph: 08 83650215
PROJECT
Cheeky Jewellery - bracelet
MATERIALS
2 x 6mm jump rings
Special look for this season - wraps of chunky bracelet.
16 x 6mm bronze spacers

6 x filigree bead cap
9 x tube spacers
STEP ONE
6 x 8mm filigree ball spacers
Form a double loop on one end of the

memory wire bracelet, Thread 27 x seed
beads, 6mm Czech spacer, 6mm bronze
spacer, bronze filigree bead cap, Howlite,
bronze filigree bead cap, 6mm bronze
spacer, 6mm Czech spacer, 5 x seed beads,
tube spacer.
2 x metal leaf charms

5 turns of bracelet memory
wire
BEADS
127 x approx. seed
4 x 6mm Czech crystal rondel
4 x 6mm faceted crystal
rondel
4x 10mm glass
1 x Howlite dyed large
2 x Howlite dyed med
4 x Turquoise chip
1 x 12mm faceted Turquoise
STEP TWO
Thread 5 x seed beads, 6mm Czech spacer,
8mm filigree ball, bronze filigree bead cap,
Howlite, bronze filigree bead cap, 8mm
filigree ball, 6mm Czech spacer, 5 x seed
beads, tube spacer.
Next section: 1 x seed bead, 6mm rondel
gemstone, 6mm bronze spacer, 8mm rondel
gemstone, 1 x seed bead, tube spacer.
4 x 8mm gemstone rondel

4 x 6mm gemstone rondel
TOOLS
Chain nose pliers
STEP THREE
Next section thread 5 x seed beads, 8mm
filigree ball, 8mm rondel gemstone, 6mm
bronze spacer, 10mm glass beads, 6mm
bronze spacer, 8mm rondel gemstone, 8mm
filigree ball, 5 x seed beads, tube spacer.

faceted crystal, 6mm bronze spacer, 12mm
faceted turquoise, 6mm bronze spacer, 6mm
faceted crystal, 5 x seed beads, tube spacer.
STEP FOUR
Next section thread 5 x seed beads, Turquoise
chip, seed bead, Turquoise chip, seed bead,
Turquoise chip, seed bead, Turquoise chip,
5 x seed beads, tube spacer. 1 x seed bead,
10mm glass bead, seed bead, 6mm bronze
spacer, bead cap, Howlite, bead cap, 6mm
bronze spacer, seed bead, 10mm glass bead,
1 x seed bead, tube spacer.
STEP FIVE
Next section 1 x seed bead, 6mm rondel
gemstone, 1 x seed bead, tube spacer.
faceted crystal, 6mm bronze spacer, 12mm
faceted Turquoise, 6mm bronze spacer, 6mm
faceted crystal, 5 x seed beads, tube spacer.
Round nose pliers

Wire cutters
LENGTH adjustable
STEP SIX
filigree ball, 10mm glass beads, 6mm bronze
spacer, 8mm filigree ball, thread 29 x seed
beads, form a double loop Attach a 6mm
jump ring to each end of the memory wire
bracelet and join the leaf charm.
KITS available in assorted colour
combinations
Cheeky Jewellery
Email: Cheekyjewellery27@live.com.au
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COMPETITION
Beads Glorious Beads!
Creative Beading is giving you the chance to win some
of the projects featured throughout the magazine.
Three Ms Fashion
Jewellery
Adelaide Beads
Three Ms Fashion
Jewellery
Pauline Delaney
To be in the running to win one of these great accessories all you have
to do is write in 25 words or less why you should win that product. Send
your name and address along with the accessory you would like to win on
the back of an envelope to Beads Glorious Beads Competition No 72,
Creative Beading, PO Box 8035, Glenmore Park NSW 2745.
Please read terms and conditions of entry before entering.
Terms and Conditions: Entries must be received by the last mail on Friday 5th August 2016 and will be drawn Friday 12th August 2016. The judges decision is final
and no correspondence will be entered into. One envelope per entry. Winners details will be published in Creative Beading Volume 13 No 6.
Sharon Hutton
Adelaide Beads
PROJECT
Wishware Beads necklace and earrings
MATERIALS
1 x peacock rhinestone
feather pendant
Use a wonderful colour peacock pendant with

feathers as a feature for dash of colour.
3 x jump rings antique brass

1 x clasp toggle diamond
antique brass
8 x eye pins antique brass
44cm x 3mm etched chain
BEADS
2 x 6mm glass rounds lime
green
2 x 8mm teal green sugar
pearls
2 x 6mm crystal cubes
peridot green
2 x 6mm crystal donuts blue
zircon
TOOLS
Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Wire cutters
LENGTH 55cm
EARRINGS
MATERIALS
1pr x earring wires antique
brass
2 x head pins with ball end
antique brass
BEADS
2 x 6mm crystal cubes
peridot green
2 x 8mm teal green sugar
pearls
2 x 6mm crystal donuts blue
zircon
6 x 4mm daisy spacers
antique brass
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NECKLACE
STEP ONE
Thread all the beads onto the eye pins
individually. Trim and form an eye pin loop.
STEP TWO
Onto the tail side of the rhinestone feather
pendant join following beads:
1 x lime round, 1 x teal pearl, 1 x 6mm cube,
2 x 6mm donut, 1 x 6mm cube, 1 x teal
pearl, 1 x lime round.
STEP THREE
Cut 3mm chain into 1 x 18cm and 1 x
26cm length. At the top using a jump ring
attach the 18cm length of chain, join the
26cm length using a jump ring to end of
bead chain. Attach the clasp onto the end to
complete.
EARRINGS
STEP ONE
Thread onto the head pins the following
beads 1 x 8mm pearl, 1x daisy spacer, 1 x
6mm cube, 1x daisy spacer, 1 x 6mm donut,
1 x daisy spacer.
STEP TWO
Trim and form an eye pin loop. Attach onto
the earring wires to complete.
Wishware Beads
20 Bourke St
Bunbury WA 6201
info@wishwarebeads.com.au
www.wishwarebeads.com.au
P eacock Set
PROJECT
Adelaide Beads necklace, bracelet and
earring
NECKLACE
MATERIALS
Add a splash of zesty colour to any outfit.
1 x neck ring
1 x 20mm wire cage with
loop
BEADS
1 x 16mm bead
TOOLS
Chain nose pliers
BRACELET
MATERIALS
3 x 20mm wire cage no loop
1 x memory wire about 3
rings long
16 x 24mm hollow tubes
20 x 4mm silver balls
NECKLACE
STEP ONE
Push bead into wire cage, open neck ring
and thread it through the loop on the wire
cage close neck ring.
BRACELET
STEP ONE
Using memory wire, roll a loop to one
end with pliers to hold the beads on the
wire. Thread 1 x 2mm, 1 x 4mm, 1 x 2mm
silver bead, 1 x tube. Repeat total of 4
times. Thread on 1 x 2mm, 1 x 4mm, 2mm
silver bead, wire cage with bead in centre
threading the memory wire through the bead
and wire cage all at once.
40 x 2mm silver balls
STEP TWO
3 x 16mm beads
Repeat threading from Step One using all

beads and tubes on memory wire, leave
EARRINGS
MATERIALS
2 x earring hooks
about 8mm at the end to roll a loop with

pliers to match first end, trim as needed.
EARRINGS
STEP ONE
Take wire cages and push one bead inside
each cage, open the loop on the earring
hooks and attach to the loop and close.
2 x 16mm wire cage with

loop
KITS available $24.95 plus $6.00 postage

and handling.
BEADS
Adelaide Beads
160 Glynburn Road
Tranmere SA 5073
Ph: 08 83650215
2 x 10mm beads
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PROJECT
Adelaide Beads necklace and earrings
NECKLACE
MATERIALS
Lots of lacey rings, as individual as you wish it to be.
65 x plain 10mm jump rings

7 x 35mm mixed fancy jump
rings
NECKLACE
STEP ONE
EARRINGS
STEP ONE
2 x two-hole bead connectors
Make 13 sets of chain by linking 5 plain jump

rings together.
2 x 40mm eye pins to fit the

connector
Open flower earring hook, join the flower

connector and close. Repeat for second
earring.
STEP TWO
4 x two-hole mixed flower

connectors
BEADS
2 x beads to fit bead
connectors
Using two-hole bead connector, thread 1 x

eye pin and bead through it. Trim and form a
loop.
STEP THREE
TOOLS
Chain nose pliers
EARRINGS
MATERIALS
2 x flower connectors
2 x fancy flower earring
hooks
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Lay out fancy rings and flower connectors

into desired pattern. Add the chain you
have made between your fancy rings and
connectors to complete the necklace.
KITS available $24.95 and $6.00 postage

and handling.
Adelaide Beads
160 Glynburn Road
Tranmere SA 5073
Ph: 08 83650215
Lacey Rings
PROJECT
Cheeky Jewellery - bracelet
MATERIALS
Cheeky Jewellery s springtime collection of bracelets
3 x bronze head pins or

triangle bail
16x 6mm jump ring
18x 4mm jump ring
Toggle set
STEP ONE
Attach toggle set to 18cm length chain with 1
x 6mm jump rings on either side of bracelet.
4x 6mm bead cap
STEP TWO
16x 6mm flower bead cap
Prepare head pins with 6mm flower bead

cap, 10mm Porcelain Rose beads, 6mm
flower bead cap form a basic loop or double
loop to finish. Repeat step total of 5 times.
Prepare head pins with 12mm Pink Resin
Roses, form a basic loop or double loop to
finish. Repeat step total of 2 times.
3x 10mm bead cap

2x 14mm bead cap
Chain 18cm or to fit
6 mixed charms Lady Bug,
Bee, Butterfly, Swallow,
Dragonfly, Made with loveheart
BEADS
3 x 6mm Swarovski crystal
Violet Opal
3 x glass Leaves AB
2 x 12mm Roses Pink Resin
5 x 10mm Porcelain Rose
2 x Lucite Tulips
2 x 8mm Lucite Flowers
1 x 8mm glass
12 x 3mm spacer round
11 x 4mm spacer round
TOOLS
Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Wire cutters
LENGTH 18-20cm
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STEP THREE
Prepare head pin with 4mm spacer round,
6mm Violet Opal Swarovski crystal, 3mm
spacer round form a basic loop or double
loop to finish. Repeat step total of 3 times.
STEP FOUR
Use triangle bail or prepare a bail by using a
head pin, cut off the head and using round
nose pliers first bend roughly the width of the
glass leaf, create the second bend approx. the
same length as the first angling it at the middle
point, make the last bend in the wire opposite
to the first bend. Using cutters cut exactly in the
middle of both wires to create a gap that opens

and cut off excess. Using round nose pliers
open the jump ring by stretching both sides out
place leaf in the middle and using the flat nose
pliers, close the triangle jump ring.
STEP FIVE
Prepare 2 x head pins with 4mm spacer
round, 6mm bead cap, Lucite Tulips, 3mm
spacer round. Form a basic loop or double
loop to finish.
sound, 6mm flower bead cap, 8mm Lucite
Flowers, 3mm spacer round. Form a basic
loop or double loop to finish.
round, 6mm flower bead cap, 12mm Lucite
Flowers, 3mm spacer round. Form a basic
loop or double loop to finish.
round, 6mm flower bead cap, 10mm bead
cap, 16mm Lucite Flowers, 14mm bead cap,
3mm spacer round. Form a basic loop or
double loop to finish.
Prepare head pin with 8mm glass bead,
10mm bead cap 26mm Lucite flower, 6mm
flower bead cap, 3mm spacer round. Form a
Springtime
Bracelets
to each of the 26mm and 16mm flowers as

well as the resin roses and close jump ring.
Using 7mm jump rings attach to bracelet
keeping order, next attach the smaller Lucite
flowers using 4mm jump rings only.
STEP SEVEN
basic loop or double loop to finish.

Making a total of 9 Lucite flowers completed.
Laying chain out and evenly placing the

prepared porcelain rose beads when happy
with placement attach using 4mm jump ring.
Every link will end up with one bead or charm.
Laying chain out and evenly placing charms
along using similar or like sized charms on
either side to be symmetrical, when happy with
placement attach using 6mm jump rings. With
the prepared leaves attach using the 4mm
jump rings along the bracelet approximately
even spaces between filling in the gaps, using
6mm jump rings attach Swarovski crystals on
the last links remaining.
STEP SIX
Lay out chain and evenly place Lucite flowers
and resin roses starting with the biggest in the
middle. In an order of big, small, big, small,
to evenly fill the gaps, attach 4mm jump rings
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PRODUCT REVIEW
Resin Beads
The types of beads available for jewellery making vary significantly in terms of
shape, material and size. A popular type of bead which falls under the acrylic
category is resin beads. These beads are similar to plastic beads, with the
exception of using fabric and other materials to give resin beads a better look
and finish. Best of all, resin beads are inexpensive yet still create brilliantly
coloured and lightweight jewellery.
Here are some beautiful resin beads on the market right now!
LIQUORICE RESIN BEAD 10MM

IN BLACK AND WHITE
These black and white beads make a perfect focal point
or accompaniment to liven up any accessory. RRP $0.10
each. www.benjaminscrafts.com.au
DYED BRECCIATED HOWLITE

6MM ROUND BEADS
Also known as reconstituted howlite, dyed brecciated
howlite has a white base with aqua blues and blacks and
is believed to have the quality to restore inner balance and
calm personal anger. These beads are composed of various
colours of dyed howlite that has been crushed and then
reassembled using a resin, creating a very unique look.
RRP $14.00 for 40cm strand. www.eurekabeads.com.au
RHINESTONE RESIN BEADS 10MM

IN BLACK, GOLD AND PURPLE
These beautiful resin beads feature a black base with gold
and purple rhinestones and are the perfect way to add
sparkle to your projects. RRP $3.00 for 10 beads.
www.mybeads.com.au
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PRODUCT REVIEW
COOL FROST RESIN ROUND BEADS 14MM
IN LAVENDER
All Cool Frost Resin Beads are skilfully molded in Germany
from select polyester resin that results in consistent size,
shape and colour. The deep rich colours exhibit a subtle
glow making them a fun and versatile design element that
goes well with other beads. The frosted matte finish is very
smooth to the touch RRP $9.20 for 8 beads .
www.polymerclay.com.au
FLUORO PINK ACRYLIC RHINESTONE 8-HOLE

CONNECTOR BEADS 8MM
These acrylic rhinestone beads are perfect for working into
bead weaving projects! RRP $2.00 for 20 beads.
www.mybeads.com.au
SHELL CHIP RESIN SNAP

Mix and match metal snaps to customise your jewellery to
your outfit. The Shell Chip Resin Snap is available in yellow
and beige variations. RRP $3.00. Approximately 18mm.
www.mybeads.com.au
RESIN ICE FLAKE ROUND MIXED BEADS

These fashionably fun resin beads offer a whole lot of colour
to any design! Each bead is 10mm in diameter.
RRP $1.20 for 10 beads. www.polymerclay.com.au
GEMSTONE MOSAIC TURQUOISE BEADS

These round smooth 8mm brown fold foil, green malachite
and blue lapis beads are made from reconstituted
turquoise. Ground turquoise powder is mixed with resin,
then through the use of special machines, are coloured and
moulded into shape. The colour effect is stunning, unique
and very stable. RRP $7.00 for 1 strand (approx. 50 beads).
www.beadsonline.com.au
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PROJECT
Frances Harper - Polymer Clay project
MATERIALS
Premo Sculpey polymer clay
For Green pendants:
Black 5042
In this project, metal leaf foil is used to provide a contrast with

polymer clay making it a very attractive way to add bling.
By Frances Harper
Wasabi 5022
Jungle 5535
Copper 5067
For Blue pendants:
Black 5042
Silver 5129
STEP ONE
Select four colours of clay and cut a quarter
bar of each (1/16 of a block). Condition
each piece by rolling and folding until the
clay stops cracking, roll out thinly. Photo 1.
Ultra Marine Blue Hue 5562

Turquoise 5505
Silver and/or copper leaf foil
Polymer clay varnish
Stringing materials of your
choice
Photo 3.
TOOLS
Non-stick roller such as
Sculpey Acrylic Roller
Photo 1.
Non-stick work surface

Sculpey Super Slicer or other
sharp blade
Heart cutter
Pin
lengths and visually check the cross sections

for the varying colour patterns.
STEP TWO
Stack up in a random way, so the stack is
mostly 3 layers thick. The pieces can be cut
up to achieve this. Photo 2
Photo 4.
Toothpick, knitting needle etc

Oven (not microwave)
STEP FIVE
Oven thermometer
Cut a dozen slices with a variety of patterns,

as thinly as possible. Photo 5 Roll the
remaining segments thinner and take another
selection of slices.
Tools to suit your stringing

materials.
Photo 2.
STEP THREE
Roll out the stack thinly, roll up in the
direction shown to form a jelly roll. Photo 3
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STEP FOUR
Roll and stretch the jelly roll to extend it
until the cross-section is of a suitable size to
decorate pendants. Photo 4. Cut into 3cm
Photo 5.
Foil Focus
STEP EIGHT
Cover the black section with foil and rub with
the roller to make sure it is well attached.
Place the jelly roll slices to cover the join,
pushing them on firmly, even if that distorts
the pendant a little. Gently roll the pendant
thinner, rolling both up, down, and from side
to side so that the foil cracks apart. Photo 8
STEP SIX
Pile the remaining pieces of jelly roll together
so a variety of colours are showing, cutting
lengthwise to reveal the inner colours if
necessary. Twist the pile so the stripes start to
spiral around. Keep twisting, alternating with
rolling to keep the block neat, until the spirals
seem to circle around like rings. Compress the
block into a rectangular shape.Photo 6
Photo 8.
STEP NINE
Photo 6.
STEP SEVEN
Cut the block in half lengthwise. Each half is
used to make one pendant. For one pendant
use the stripy side, and for the other use the
inside pattern. Compress each of the halves
together with an equal amount of black clay,
so as to form a rough pendant shape, but
smaller and thick. Photo 7
Photo 7.
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Finalise the pendant shape. Options include:

a) Hand shaping, making a bail with a leftover
piece. Shape the leftover piece into a bail
shape and make a threading hole using a
pin. Enlarge the hole with a cocktail stick or
knitting needle, depending on desired hole
size. (Photo 9) Press the bail onto the pendant
to join, making sure there is lots of contact
area by extending the bail piece down the
back of the pendant.
Photo 9.
b) Enlarging the pendant by placing it on

a black sheet, rolling it larger and using a
flexible blade to achieve the finished shape.
Photo 10. Pierce a hole as in (a).
Photo 10.
c) Cutting with a cookie cutter such as a heart

cutter (Photo 11) and optionally attaching a
metal bail (secure bail with glue after baking).
Photo 11.
d) Hand shaping, optionally adding little black

clay balls to dress it up. Photo 12. Make a
threading hole as in (a).
STEP TEN
Smooth the pendants, rubbing with roller
to remove fingerprints. Place on baking
paper on a tray, or on a ceramic tile. Cover
with a double layer of baking paper to
help moderate temperature fluctuations.
Follow the manufacturers instructions for
baking temperature and time, ensuring the
temperature is not exceeded by using an oven
thermometer.
STEP ELEVEN
Varnish the foiled area of the pendant using
a polymer clay varnish. (Other varnishes may
react with the clay). Varnishing of the unfoiled
area is optional.
STEP TWELVE
Finish by threading in preferred style. If
threading with tubing covered with Tigertail,
include a small bead between the pendant
and the tube as this will help it to hang more
neatly. Clasps can be attached to the Tigertail
using a charlotte and crimp. See the Basic
Instructions for more details.
Frances Harper runs jewellery making
workshops in the Sunshine Coast area
Ph: 0468 323 864
www.jubeadilation.com
Photo 12.
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PROJECT
Three Ms Fashion Jewellery hair
accessory
MATERIALS
1 x metal hair comb
Soft and whimsical feather hair accessory for a special day.
30cm x wire
30cm of tulle
1 x brooch
STEP ONE
15 x feathers
Hold the brooch in place on the hair comb

and wire wrap it on to the comb this will hold
it tightly in place.
STEP FOUR
TOOLS
Chain nose pliers
STEP TWO
Round nose pliers
Fold the 30cm of tulle over and over till you

have 5cm lengths folded in the centre layer a
length of wire and twist the wire over to bring
the tulle in tightly. Then hot glued to the back
of the brooch.
Wire cutters
STEP THREE
Using 3 longer feathers loop them over
to meet the top and the bottom of the
feather glue in place behind the tulle to
the top right hand side of the brooch. Using
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one long feather at the button left hand

side of the back of the brooch glue
in place.
The remaining feathers are hot glued in place

to both fill in around the brooch and to cover
up any wiring that may be showing at the
back of the brooch.
KITS available
Studio
21A High St
Rushworth, Vic 3621
www.threemsfashionjewellery.com.au
Bridal
Hair Comb
PROJECT
Luber Surmon - bracelet
MATERIALS
2 x bracelet ends 4-1 SP
Knit yourself a piece of jewellery in a couple of hours.
1 x parrot clasp
1 x head pins
2 x jump rings
1 x extension chain
10m spool 28ga or 32ga
copper wire
BEADS
196 x 4mm cube teal
or the number of stitches by
rows being knitted
TOOLS
4.00mm metal knitting
needles
DESIGN NOTES
Basic knitting skills: you will need to cast on,
cast off and be able to knit and purl. If you
need to learn these techniques there are free
video tutorials located on You Tube.
If you a beginner I would recommend using
28 gauge wire and using seed beads.
side of the item, ie there is a wrong and right

side of the item.
STEP EIGHT
Continue Steps six and seven for the desired
number of rows or until all the beads are
used.
STEP ONE
STEP NINE
The beads are threaded on before the project

is commenced.
Depending which row you are up to, knit or

purl one extra row with no beads.
STEP TWO
STEP TEN
Make sure you have enough beads.

Calculating rows x stitches.
Cast off, with no beads.
Chain nose pliers
STEP ELEVEN
Round nose pliers
STEP THREE
Wire cutters
Thread beads onto the wire. Keep one bead

for the extension chain.
Leave 20cm of wire, to sew bracelet to end

bar. Use pointy nose pliers if required, to
thread and join to 4-1 end bar.
STEP FOUR
STEP TWELVE
Leave 20 cm of wire as tail. Cast on 7 stitches.
Tuck remaining wire around a bead and into

the hole, repeat a couple of times to secure
the work.
Clip or peg to unwind

manageable lengths of wire
LENGTH adjustable
STEP FIVE
Knit first row (with no beads).
STEP THIRTEEN
STEP SIX
Purl second row, slide a bead up the wire and
place a bead in each stitch.
Repeat steps eleven and twelve as second

end. Snip off any remaining wire very close to
work.
STEP SEVEN
STEP FOURTEEN
Knit third row, place a bead in each stitch,

this ensures all the beads are on the same
Add the spare bead to the extension chain

end by threading onto head pin trim and
form a loop, join to last link.
STEP FIFTEEN
Use the jump rings to connect the parrot
clasp to one end of the bracelet and the
extension chain to the second side of the
bracelet.
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By-Luba-112694842107310
Email: handcraftedbyluba@bigpond.com
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TECHNIQUE INTENSIVE
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TOOLS
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STEP ONE
STEP FIVE
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Condition your block of flesh Kato clay.
Pull the sides of the

mould slightly and
gently remove the
face. (Photo 4)
If you have a crease
or line where the
small ball was, apply
more pressure,
smooth this area out
Photo 4.
with fingers or ball
tool then re-apply to
the mould (careful to make sure it sits back in
correctly), re-apply pressure remove. (Photo 5)
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STEP TWO
Roll a ball of clay, sit
it in mould - it should
fill half the mould and
sit up roughly half out
of the mould. Photo 1
STEP THREE
Roll a second tiny ball
of clay; this will be
pushed into the nose
and mouth area. With
finger push the small
ball of clay into the
nose and mouth area.
(Photo 2)
Photo 1.
STEP FOUR
Take larger ball of
clay and manipulate
this into the mould,
pushing it around
making sure it fills
the entire area, if
you have too much
clay, remove some
and start again, not
enough remove and
add more. Apply
pressure firmly with
fingers over the
entire area.
(Photo 3)
Photo 5.
Photo 2.
STEP SIX
Photo 3.
Make a skinner blend.

Design notes on making a Multi-coloured
skinner blend:
When choosing colours to make a multicoloured skinner blend, always remember
not all colours blend well together; dark
colours will take over light colours. If in
doubt, add white between layers - this
allows colours to blend better and brightens
TECHNIQUE INTENSIVE
Photo 6.
Photo 7.
Photo 9.
Always
fold top to
bottom this
is essential
for the clay
colours
to blend
together.
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Photo 8.
Photo 10.
up finished skinner blend. Metallic clays can

also add a beautiful shimmer to blends.
How to: On the thickest setting on the pasta
machine, condition each colour of clay.
Condition lightest colour to darkest colour to
cut down on the colour transfer onto lighter
colours. As your conditioning clay, shape it to
a long thin rectangle.
On a sheet of baking paper, lay first rectangle
of clay, cut this on the diagonal to form first
triangle (Photo 6) put the unused triangle
aside.Lay the next colour rectangle directly next
to the first and cut second triangle, (Photo 7)
keep laying clay next to each other in triangles
making sure the edges are touching using the
white and metallic between colours to help with
the blending. Photo 8
Once all clay is cut, (Photo 9) take brayer
and roll it over the sheet to encourage the
edges to push together, this helps keep it
together when passing through the pasta
machine.
Fold sheet in half top to bottom and using

brayer, roll over the sheet a few times. (Photo 10)
Remove from the sheet and place it fold
down in pasta machine (set to its thickest
setting) and run through the machine, fold
again top to bottom and run fold down
through the machine, continue folding the clay
and running it through the pasta machine.
Continue folding and blending clay until the
colours are mixed with no sharp lines, colours
should run into each other. Run the finished
sheet twice more through the machine without
folding the clay, but each time reducing the
thickness one notch on the machine, this will
stretch blend and give you slightly larger sheet
of clay to work with.
Always fold top to bottom this is essential
for the clay colours to blend together.
Dont over trim and neaten up rectangles
or triangles before you start, by cutting off too
much clay neatening edges, you end up with a
small blend and a large pile of scrap clay.
Photo 11.
Photo 12.
TECHNIQUE INTENSIVE
Photo 13.
STEP ONE
Choose interesting sections on skinner blend
and cut out your leaves. Photo 13.
STEP TWO
Using sculpting tool indent the leaf to form its
veins, a simple centre vein with a few coming
off it, smooth or remove any scrapings this
might leave on the top of the leaf and give
your leaf a little tug at the end to slightly
re-shape. Photos 14 and 15.
STEP THREE
With sculpting tool scratch up the back of the
face, this helps it stick to the leaf.
STEP FOUR
Place face into position on the leaf.
STEP FIVE
Using some of the scrap from the skinner
blend roll several small balls of different colour
clays, roll some small snake shapes.
STEP SEVEN
STEP SIX
Place the balls against the edge of the face, use
the ball tool to indent the balls, this helps stick
to the face and leaf and also creates detail in
the design. Curl up some of the simple snakes
of clay and add to the design, at this point its
purely decorative, addin interest to the design.
Using a small leaf cutter, cut a leaf, fold this

over at the centre and add to the top of the
pendant to form a bail, or simply use your
ballpoint tool to create a hole at the top of
the pendant.
Once you are happy, bake in at 150 degrees
for 40 mins. Due to the face and the additions
being thicker than the leaf, bake clay for longer
than recommended, as long as oven temp
is even it will not burn the clay. Use an oven
thermometer to keep an eye on your work.
Face mould used is available from
Merilyn Thomas sculpturebymerilyn@gmail.com
Photo 14.
Photo 15.
Sharon Hutton
Sharonhutton39@gmail.com
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PROJECT
My Beads 10 projects
TOOLS
Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Colourful and crazy quick

designs for under $15
Wire cutters
Crimping pliers
Clear craft glue
Bead stopper
1. PINK SUNSET
STEP ONE
Cut the 50cm chain in length 2 x 6cm, 1 x
22cm, 2 x 8cm.
STEP TWO
1. PINK
SUNSET
MATERIALS
1 x necklace memory wire
50 cm silver chain 5mm
links
4 x 40mm eye pins
BEADS
50 x 5mm pink
6 x 5mm orange
6 x 20mm diamond shape
7 x 30mm mixed shades
of pink
2. WINTER BLUE
MATERIALS
4 x 3 hole fancy spacer bars
3 x hole Indian style clasp
15 x eye pins
24 x 8mm oval jump ring
Thread 2 eye pins with a 30mm bead and top

with 5mm bead and another 2 eye pins with a
20mm bead and top with a 5mm bead. Cut
to size and form a loop.
STEP THREE
Curl one end of the memory wire thread on
22 x pink beads, 1 x 20mm bead, 1 x pink
bead, 1 x 20mm bead, 1 orange bead.
Thread on one end of a 6cm length of chain
1 x 30mm bead, thread on the other end of
the 6cm chain, 1 x pink bead. Take 1 x 20mm
bead eye pin and thread the memory wire
through the loop to create first drop, thread
1 x 30mm bead, 1 x orange bead, add 1 x
30mm eye pin bead, thread through loop,
add 1 x 30mm bead. Repeat this in reverse
starting with adding 1 x 30mm bead eye pin
bead thread through loop when all the beads
are on curl the end of wire to hold beads in
place if there is too much wire showing cut a
little off but leave 1cm to form a loop.
2. WINTER BLUE
STEP ONE
Thread all oval beads on to eye pins leave
approximately 1cm of pin trim and form a
matching loop on the end of the beads, lay
out the beads in order of colour and design.
STEP TWO
BEADS
15 x 14x6mm oval
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Attach a jump ring to both ends of the

beaded eye pin then connect the jump
STEP FOUR
Take the 22cm chain measure 2cm along the
chain and add 1 jump ring at that point then
attach to the diamond shaped bead. Then
measure 6cm along the chain and add jump
ring and one 8cm chain to that point and then
attach to the next bead. Repeat one more
time. Measure 6cm and add jump ring and
attach to diamond shape bead. This should
leave you 2cm of chain to hang to match the
other side.
rings to the spacer bar and close. Do this

to all loops on the 4 spacer bars until all
connected.
STEP THREE
Open the end of the 3 eye pins and connect
to the 3 loops on the clasp.
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3. MOROCCAN
FLAME
MATERIALS
3. MOROCCAN FLAME
STEP ONE
Thread the eye pins through each bead. Trim
leaving 1cm to form a loop, make the loops
large so it fits on the chain.
1m gold chain, Mother and

Son style chain
5 x eye pins gold
STEP TWO
Open the figure 8s to make chain lengths of
3 x 9cm, 1 x 18cm and 1 x 55cm lay out the
design in order of 1 x large orange brown
resin bead, 1 x 9cm chain, 1x 12mm gold
bead, 1 x 55 chain link, 1 x 20mm bead, 1 x
9cm chain, 1 x 12mm bead, 1 x18cm chain,
1 x 20mm bead, 1 x 8cm chain.
BEADS
3 x 20mm large resin (two
orange/brown and one
brown/beige)
2 x 12mm round gold
STEP THREE
Connect the beads to the chain by opening
the loop on the eye pins and attaching it to
the chain link.
Adjust the chain to fit by removing chain links
as needed.
4. GREEN
LAGOON
NECKLACE
MATERIALS
50cm Tigertail
1 x extension chain
1 x parrot clasp
2 x crimps
1 x 10mm oval jump
ring
BEADS
20 x 5mm blue
4 x 5mm lime green
4 x 8mm blue
2 x 8mm light blue
2 x 25mm green
rectangular resin
4 x 12mm lime green
round resin
2 x 25mm rectangular
blue/green patterned
resin
3 x 25mm diamond
resin
2 x 18mm round resin
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4. GREEN LAGOON NECKLACE

STEP ONE
Using Tigertail thread on 9 x 10mm blue, 1
x 10mm lime green, and 1 x 8mm blue, 1 x
green rectangular resin, 1 x 5mm lime green,
1 x 30mm lime green resin, 1 x blue/green
patterned rectangular resin, 1 x 30mm lime
green resin, a diamond resin, 1 x 8mm light
blue, 1 x 20mm green round resin, 1 x 8mm
blue, and the second diamond shaped resin
bead.
STEP TWO
Repeat the pattern in reverse using all the
other beads.
STEP THREE
Once threading is finished add 1 x crimp
pass through jump ring. Take the end of the
Tigertail back through the crimp and a few
beads, pull in tight. Flatten the crimp, trim
excess Tigertail.
STEP FOUR
Gently tension all the beads and thread on
1 x crimp to second end passing through
the clasp. Take the Tigertail back through
the crimp and through 3 or 4 beads pull
the Tigertail in tightly, check that everything
is correct and flatten the crimp. Trim excess

Tigertail.
STEP FIVE
Open the jump ring, attach the extension
chain and close the jump ring.
5. BUTTERFLY DREAM
STEP ONE
5. BUTTERFLY
DREAM
MATERIALS
Thread the eye pin through 1

silver bead and 1 resin bead. Leaving
about 1cm to form a loop with round
nose pliers (later we will link it to the hole
in the tip of the butterflys tail).
STEP TWO
1 x claspthree link,
spacer, hook design
Cut 1 x 16cm length of chain. Cut 1

x 3 link piece of chain, use 3 link to
attach the first 16cm chain piece to the
butterflys head. At the end of this 3
link piece of chain link it to the middle
of the 16cm piece and then link each
end of the 16cm piece to the first link on the
spacer clasp using chain nose pliers.
BEADS
STEP THREE
70cm silver chain 5x4mm

wide
1 x 50x35mm silver
butterfly charm
1 x eye pin
1 x 25mm resin bead, pink

diamond shaped
1 x 6mm silver bead
LENGTH adjustable
Design Note: Use the
chain links as rings
to attach the chain.
Alternately you can use oval
rings to attach the chain to
the butterfly.
Cut 2 x 7.5cm pieces of chain. Attach these

pieces to the top of the butterflys wings, use
pliers to open the last link on the chain, thread
the open link into the tip of the top butterfly
wing. Use chain nose pliers to close the link to
secure it. Attach the opposite end of the chain
to the middle spacer link on the clasp.
STEP FOUR
Cut 2 x 10.5 cm pieces of chain, link the end
piece of chain to the second hole from the
top of the butterflys second wing.
STEP FIVE
Attach the opposite end to the remaining
clasp spacer link. Use 1 x chain link (remove
it from the remaining chain) and 15 chain
links up from where the chain is attached
to the butterflys lower wing, link the ring
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IS FUCHSIA
EARRINGS
MATERIALS
6 x 30mm eye pins
STEP SIX
Attach the threaded eye pin to the butterflys
tail, use a chain link/ring to do this. Secure
it with pliers. On the bottom eye of the eye
pin attach the remaining length of chain
using pliers. Use 23 links length of chain and
secured it to the third link in the chain to get
the right length. Please note this may vary from
person to person and I would recommend
fitting it to the wearers hand.
6. MY HEART IS FUCHSIA EARRINGS

STEP ONE
Using eye pin thread 1 x pink bead, form a
matching loop to second side, leave the loop
open for connecting, repeat a total of 6 times.
2 x earring hooks
STEP TWO
BEADS
Connect 3 x eye pin beads together using the

open loop to link, close loop, attach to earring
hook and close repeat for the other earring.
6 x 15mm pink beads
through the 15th chain link, also link it to the

9th link in the middle chain. Close the ring/
link to secure it. Repeat on the other side.
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7. AMAZON
MATERIALS
50 cm of chain cut in to 6cm
length
1 x 25mm eye pin
1. 5 metres of 0.5mm cotton
cord
BEADS
3 x 20mm silver tube beads
with a 5mm hole
3 x 30x20mm 3mm hole flat
rectangle resin
1 x 14mm oval blue resin
6 x 6mm 4mm hole round
silver
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FUCHSIA
MATERIALS
50cm Tigertail
1 x parrot clasp
2 x crimps
1 x 12mm jump ring
7. AMAZON
STEP ONE
Thread cord through 1 x 30mm resin
bead to the middle of the cord, on
one side thread 1 x 6mm silver
bead, 1 x tube bead and 1 x 6mm
bead take the cord from the other
end and thread it back though
the beads going the opposite way,
this will make the cord cross over
through the silver beads.
STEP TWO
Thread on 1 x 30mm bead, take the
other end and thread opposite way
through the middle bead, thread 1
x 6mm bead, 1 x tube bead, 1 x
6mm bead on one end and bring it
to the middle bead. Take the other
side and thread the cord back
through the 6mm, tube and 6mm
silver beads the opposite way.
Repeat step 2.
making a cross pattern with

the cord and repeat for the
middle bead with the cord make
a V shape and tie a knot on the
bottom of the bead turn over, this
will hold it in place.
STEP FOUR
Make a V with the two cords and thread
the opposite way through the tube bead,
make a cross with the thread over the
middle bead and thread the cord opposite
way though the bead, repeat one more time
for the top bead. Hint: make sure you pull the
cord in firmly so the design holds the shape.
STEP FIVE
Thread eye pin through the 12mm
oval bead, form a loop add this to the
bottom of the V shape on the cord on
the other end of the 12mm bead open
oval jump ring, add 8 x 6cm length of
chain, attach to the eye pin and close.
STEP THREE
STEP SIX
Make a cross with the cord over the top bead

and thread the cord through the tube bead
Tie the ends together to fit desired size, cut of

excess.
8. MY HEART IS FUCHSIA
STEP ONE
Thread 26 x black seed beads on Tigertail,
add 6 x 4mm pink beads, 6 x black seed, 3
x 4mm pink, 1 x 16mm patterned bead, 1 x
black seed, 1 x 10mm black bead, 1 x 25mm
curved pink bead, 1 x black seed, 1 x 4mm
pink, 1 x 15x20mm pink bead, 1 x 4mm pink,
1 x 16mm patterned bead, 1 x black bead, 1 x
4mm pink, repeat all beads in reverse to finish
the pattern
BEADS
STEP TWO
10 grams 8 black seed
Add 1 x crimp to one end, thread through

oval jump ring passing back through crimp,
feed the Tigertail down 6 beads, flatten crimp,
trim excess Tigertail. Gently tension beads and
repeat crimping step using the loop on the
clasp instead of the jump ring.
24 x 4mm pink
4 x 16mm patterned
2 x 10mm black
2 x 25mm curved shape
2 x 15x20mm pink
1 x 57mm resin pendant
LENGTH 45-50cm
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STEP THREE
Open the 12mm round jump ring add to
pendant, attach to the centre of the necklace
and close jump ring.
9. MOROCCAN
LANTERN
MATERIALS
50cm clear beading elastic
12 x bead caps gold filigree
to fit beads
BEADS
6 x 14mm oval resin
orange/brown
6 x 14mm round gold
9. MOROCCAN LANTERN
STEP ONE
Secure the end of the beading elastic with a bead
stopper, to hold the beads in place until tied.
Thread a bead cap, 20mm resin bead, bead
cap, 14mm gold bead and repeat. Continue the
pattern until all the beads are used or the bracelet
is the desired length for the wearers wrist.
STEP TWO
Remove the beading stopper and secure the
beading elastic with a double knot, making sure it
is tight. Use the clear craft glue to secure the knot
adding one small dab directly on the knot. Let the
bracelet dry and after checking it is secure, use
cutters to trim the excess clear beading elastic.
10. MARIGOLD
NECKLACE
MATERIALS
3 metres x 1/2mm thin
orange cotton cord
1 x parrot clasp
2 x leather crimps
BEADS
20 x 18mm orange flat disk
shaped resin
16 x 24mm yellow flat disk
shaped resin
10. MARIGOLD NECKLACE

STEP ONE
Cut cord in half making 2 x 1.5m lengths.
STEP TWO
Using thread 1: measure 10cm and tie first
knot. Thread 1 x 18mm orange bead on the
longest side and add a knot on the other side
of the bead to hold it in place. Measure 3cm
along the cord and tie another knot thread a
24mm bead adding a second knot to hold it
in place, continue to alternate beads along
the length of the cotton cord, remember to
knot either side of beads.
STEP THREE
LENGTH 45-50cm
Using thread 2: measure 10cm and tie a

knot. Thread 18mm bead add second knot,
measure 3cm and knot add 18mm bead and
knot measure 3cm along the cord knot add
24mm beads and knot, continue to alternate
beads along the length of the cotton cord,
remember to knot either side of beads you
should finish with 2 lots of 18mm beads.
STEP FOUR
Adjust the two lengths to
desired sit. Use a leather
crimp to secure each
end. Use flat nose pliers
to fold the leather crimp
over the ends. Attach an oval
ring to the end of the leather
crimp. Join the parrot clasp to
the oval ring. Repeat step for
second end attaching the oval
jump ring.
Design note: if the knots are
slipping through the beads, add a
8 seed bead to each side of the
beads before you knot it all so
give it another dimension to
the necklace.
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160 Glynburn Road
Tranmere SA 5073
Ph: 08 8365 0215
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BASIC INSTRUCTIONS
Basics and
all that o er stuff
you need to kno eventually
by Annlee Butler
I AM ALWAYS AMAZED at how many talented beaders
and wire workers we have in Australia. Again this year our
Inspiration Beading book is filled with projects to fuel your
creativity. The diagrams and techniques described here will
provide you with a general guide to complete the projects
in this book and have been developed by trial and error
over many years of beading and teaching. Sometimes it is
the smallest things that can make your beading time more
enjoyable like being able to thread a beading needle first
go, or rolling neat loops, or being confident that your knots
will not come undone. Even if you are an experienced beader
I hope that this information is helpful to you.
Price verses Quality: Remember, the same is true
in beading as in all aspects of product purchasing.
As a general rule, if its cheaper it is because the

quality is not as good or as consistent as a comparable
more expensive item. If your project does not require
uniform beads or you do not use wire tools very often,
try to get the best you can in quality for the price you are
willing to pay.
TOOLS
The most important thing make sure your tools are
comfortable to hold. I like my tool handles to come past
the end of my thumb muscle. I once turned 700 eye pins
in one day and used a shorter handled pair of tools. The
bruise in the palm of my hand was a spectacular blue and
black for a week.
These are the tools I would recommend as a general kit:

Chain nose pliers: These pliers are
available straight or bent and have
a flat surface in the middle and a
rounded outside edge. They are
ideal for opening and closing jump
rings, pulling a needle through
beadwork, and are the first step in
forming any loops. See diagrams.
Wire cutters: Come in two forms flush

cutters or side cutters. Flush cutters are
useful for cutting straight lines and side
cutters form a point on the wire end
a lot of cutters have both these cuts.
Look closely if one side is straight and
the other forms a 90 degree angle, you
will be able to use both by just turning
the tool to the side you wish to use.
Round nose pliers: Have two round

cone shaped jaws and are used for
second steps in forming loops.
Round nose pliers
Nylon jaw pliers: Have two jaws that

are made of nylon and are used for
tensioning wire or work that requires
special care to leave no marks.
Chain nose pliers
Crimping pliers: Have two

shaped holes specifically designed
to achieve a folded crimp.
Crimping pliers
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Wire cutters
Cutter for memory wire: Memory

C
wire will ruin your good cutters
so I recommend you purchase an
inexpensive pair from a hardware
store.
Nylon jaw pliers
BASIC INSTRUCTIONS
THREADS
Silimides: C-lon, S-lon, and Nymo have a one way
warp. What does that mean? Just like materials, if it is
threaded the wrong way to the warp it will be difficult to
use; it will constantly spiral into a knotted mess. If you
are not sure if your thread has a warp or not, thread it
as if it does and you cant go wrong.
To make sure you thread correctly: Pull 10cm of thread
off the bobbin and thread your needle on this 10cm; now
pull off the rest of the thread of the bobbin and cut the
thread. This is a good practice to get into. If you have
to answer the telephone, you will know which end is the
correct working end as your needle will already be on.
Fireline: Use this thread if you are working with crystals
or bugles. I definitely recommend it for strength and
durability.
Glues: Please do not use superglues, they crack and
will break threads and knots when they crack. The best
glues are ones that are safe to wear on the skin, such
Beads in a gram
Types of bead
15 seed
Cylinder seed
290
11 seed
110
8 seed
38
6 seed
15
The metallic style

are heavier so
there will be fewer
How many beads strung per linear measure

Type of bead
How many per cm
For you inch

people
15 seed
24
Cylinder seed
20
11 seed
18
8 seed
13
6 seed
10
How many beads per square area

Type of bead
Per square cm
OTHER TOOLS
Beading needles: Come in a variety of sizes and lengths.
As a general rule, if you are working with size 11 to size 6
beads, a size 12 will pass easily through a couple of times
with thread. If you are working with size 15 beads, a size
13 is more comfortable but will bend much quicker; keep
a few on hand and think about changing sizes while you
work if you find a size 13 slower to work with.
Fine pointed scissors: A fine pointed pair of scissors
such as patchworkers or embroiderers use are really great
they usually have a cover and the small pointed ends
allow you to get tight up to the bead work to trim thread.
Awl, for pearl knots and others: This small device allows
you slip your knot into place before tightening. I have found
the best awl is an extra large paper clip pull one end of the
paper clip wire straight, the remaining bent section is a good
finger-holding size and the wire diameter is perfect.
HOW MANY BEADS?
How many per

gram approx
190 to 220 *
as Hypo-cement, E6000 and just plain clear nail polish

for spotting knots.
How many is enough? Stupid question never enough.

I once made a lamp shade fringe with size 11 seed beads,
and not really knowing how many beads I needed to make
it, I purchased two kilograms of the main colour and 500
grams of the other colours combined. Now, how many
should I have bought?
There were 525 drops of 15cm each, so using the chart
below I could have calculated this way:
1cm = 7 beads. 15cm x 7 beads = 105 beads per drop.
105 beads x 525 drops = 55,125 beads.
55,125 beads divided by 110 beads per gram = 501.1
grams. Just a little less than the 2.5 kilograms I bought.
To get a square area, multiply width by height. So, if I had a
loom amulet bag that was 5 x 6 cm for one side, I would go:
5 x 6 cm = 30cm
30 cm x 2 sides = 60
Per square inch
15 seed
54
330
Cylinder seed
42
285
11 seed
35
216
8 seed
20
108
6 seed
12
70
Using cylinder beads:

60 x 42 = 2520 beads divided by 200 average
12.6 grams needed so I would most likely purchase 15 grams.
By the way, I am still using up the rest of the leftover two
kilograms of beads I bought for the lamp.
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BASIC INSTRUCTIONS
BRICK STITCH
WRAPPED LOOPS
1.
After forming ladder to start.

Begin each brick stitch row with 2 beads go under
thread between the second and third bead on the ladder,
go up through the second bead added, then down4.the
first. Come back up the second bead. Continue by adding
one bead and passing the needle under the next loop of
thread on the row below.
CRIMPS
OPENING AND
CLOSING JUMPRINGS
2.
3.
4.
Using roundnose pliers grip wire above bead press with

fingers to right angle. Place pliers in upright position
and pull wire over top of pliers and back to right to form
neat round loop. The size of your loop will vary on where
you place the pliers on the wire.
So when wrapping a number of loops that you require
the same size, draw a line across your pliers with a ink
marker at the point you wish to wrap at. Move pliers to
hold loop just formed. Pull wire firmly up to bottom of
circle and wrap wire in tight circle motion around wire
above bead, cut and trim excess wire.
LOOP TURNING
AND TRIMING
Position crimp and wire in pliers cup shaped hole. This is
usually closest to handle. Squash crimp. Move squashed
crimp to circle shaped hole at front of pliers, with cup
facing sideways like a back to front C gently compress
to form a ball. Test to ensure crimp is secure.
1.
To open a jumpring grasp the open ring either side of

the opening with flat or chainnose pliers. Bring one pair
of pliers toward you and push the other away.
To close a jumpring reverse this movement. Apply slight
pressure inwards on rings that are widely opened. Never
pull rings apart outwards as this will distort shape and
weaken jumpring.
FLAT EVEN COUNT PEYOTE

Thread on an even number of beads. This forms 1st and
2nd row. This can be done with any number of beads as
long as it is an even number.
Diagram 1
2.
Pick up 1 bead and thread back through 2nd bead

from needle in opposite direction this is the 3rd row.
Pick up 1 beads and skipping 1 bead go through
next bead. Pick up 1 bead, skip next bead and go
through last bead.
STOPPER BEADS
A stopper bead is used to temporarily secure beads

at the start or finish of work, Choose a different
colour bead than your work unless it is to stay in
bead work. Leave approx 10 15cm of thread
and go back through bead in the same direction
a couple of times for tension. To remove after work
is finished roll bead in your hand and loosen with
your needle.
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3.
4.
Cut head or eyepin leaving approx 1 cm of wire above

bead (or as project instruction). Bend to right angle.
Grip tip of wire with roundnose pliers and curl inwards
to bead hole moving slowly place downward pressure to
get a rounded shape that sits directly above bead hole.
Diagram 2
Next, and all following rows, pick up 1 bead and going

into the first high bead. Pick up 1 bead and go through
next high bead, continue across row to complete.
BASIC INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO MAKE A LOOP
EYEPIN OR WRAPPED EYEPIN
BEAD CONES
SQUARE STITCH BASICS

String the required number of beads for the first row.
String 1st bead of row 2. Go through the last bead of row 1
in a circular direction going also through 1st bead of row 2.
This bead will sit on top of the last bead of the 1st row.
Cut a section of wire at least 3 cm longer than the bead/s

you wish to use, turn a simple loop on one end, thread
bead/s complete with a simple loop for the second end.
To wrap eyepin cut wire 4 cm longer than the bead/s to
be used, turn a wrapped loop on one end of wire, thread
bead/s, complete with a wrapped loop for the second end,
do not forget to add next link or clasp before completeing.
BRICK STITCH
Diagram 1
Continue picking up 1 bead and in circular direction pick

bead up from row below. Continue until the end of the row.
Create a wrapped loop as in diagram, on one end of
wire. A wrapped loop is better than a loop as this
will stop stringing from slipping out. Place stringing
onto loop, attach using knots or crimps as per your
necklace design.
Slip wire and stringing into cone as high as possible.
Create a second wrapped loop on the top of the cone
using wrapped loop instructions, do not forget to add
clasp if needed before completing wrap.
KNOTS
After forming ladder to start.
Begin each brick stitch row with 2 beads go under
thread between the second and third bead on the
ladder, go up through the second bead added,
then down the first. Come back up the second
bead. Continue by adding one bead and passing
the needle under the next loop of thread on the
row below.
Diagram 2
At the end of the row simple turn your work over

and complete diagram 1 and diagram 2 for the next
row. It is important to turn your work as this will
give you correct tension and your work will not have
a sideways slope.
1.
2.
At the end of each third row run your thread through the
row below where you finished and the row you are on
now back to the same position.
FLATTENED CRIMP
Square knot: bring left-hand thread over the right-hand

thread and around. Cross right over left and go through
the loop. Spot glue all knots.
CHARLOTTES
Position crimp gently with chainnose pliers, making sure that

wires are tensioned correctly gently flatten crimp using pliers,
so it remains in alignment with wire in a neat square shape.
Test to ensure crimp is secure before proceeding.
Surgeons knot: bring left-hand thread over the

right hand thread and around. Form a loop and go
through the loop. Go through again. Move knot to
exact spot you require it before tightening, this knot
is very secure and will not undo easily. Spot glue
all knots.
Thread tiger tail or thread through charlotte hole. Place

a flattened crimp on tiger tail or knot thread so that it
sits in the cup area. Trim excess. Using chain nose pliers
fold cups sections together.
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BASIC INSTRUCTIONS
WIRE GUARD
COIL ENDS
FRENCH WIRE
1. Double the end of your cord. (Optional: add a dab

of glue.)
2. Twist the cord slightly as you push it all the way into
the coil end. Since cord width varies, so does the ease
of this step.
These are a fairly new invention and are great to
use with Tigertail and crimp finishing. They are U
shaped with a channel that the Tigertail threads
through and are added into the clasp loop to stop
wear on the Tigertail. To use, thread a crimp, thread
Tigertail through the left side channel, hook through
the clasp loop, thread Tigertail through clasp loop,
take Tigertail back down the right side channel and
through crimp. Lastly, fold or flatten crimp.
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3. Using a regular pair of jewellery pliers, crimp down

the last half coil, securing the coil end.
French Wire has many names it is also known as bullion

or gimp, it is a fine coil of wire that was mainly used
in the past for protecting silk while stringing pearls
but is now being used on other wires and threads as a
protector, it has no strength to hold, so you still need to
add a crimp or a knot, while it is fiddley to use, as it will
quickly unravel to look just like a fine piece of wire, it is
well worth the effort to give work a professional finish.
To use: cut a small section with very sharp cutters,
thread a crimp or a seed beads to hide knot on to work,
string French wire onto threading material, and finding
being used, pass back through crimp or bead and pull
gently until French wire is firm in a loop through finding.
A word of caution you only get one go at this process
tension gently before crimping or knotting.
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www.gerrys.com.au
L istings
NEW SOUTH WALES/ACT
Beadiac
10/18 Shropshire St
Queanbeyan NSW
02 6298 1331
kylie@beadiac.com.au
www.beadiac.com.au
Bead Barn
Shop 5 Federation Sq
O Hanlon Pl
Nicholls ACT 2913
02 62302900
beadbarn@bigpond.com.au
Beadhouse & Casting
4 Stokes Ave,
Alexandria NSW 2015
02 9319 3335
www.beadhouse.com.au
Beadie Bags
12 Union St
North Sydney 2060
02 99559902
www.beadiebags.com.au
info@beadiebags.com.au
Beads n Wire
Shop 5/7 Hillcrest Road
Pennant Hills 2120
02 9484 7184
sales@beadsnwire.com.au
www.beadsnwire.com.au
Bead Shack
3/9 Bergin Street
Gerringong NSW 2534
02 4234 1197
info@beadshack.com.au
www.beadshack.com.au
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Beads Venue,
PO BOX 3132, Erina 2250
Finns Art Glass
162 Milperra Rd,
Revesby NSW
02 9771 2355
www.finnsglass.com.au
Get Beaded
Shop 24
Camden Village Court
(old Medicare office)
Argyle Street
Camden NSW 2570
0410 555 451
www.getbeaded.com.au
I Love You Beads Shop
311 Parramatta Rd
Leichhardt NSW 2220
Ph: 02 9572 8288
www.iloveyou.net.au
Lavender de Rock
Shop 1 and 2
504-512 Parramatta Road
Petersham, NSW 2049
02 9568 6288
www.lavenderderock.com.au
Zilch Beads
Contact: Janelle
Shop 2
9-13 Rebecca Pl
Winston Hills NSW 2153
Ph: 02 9620 6542
Email: zzilch@optusnet.com.au
Web: www.zilchbeads.com.au
QUEENSLAND
All About beads
3/135 Browns Plains Rd
Browns Plains Qld 4118
92 Aerodrome Road
Maroochydore Qld 4558.
07 3800 5850
beadsupplies@bigpond.com
www.allaboutbeads.com.au
Beads N Crystals
212 Constance St
Fortitude Valley QLD
07 3257 3665
www.beadsNcrystals.com.au
Beadworx
Shop 19 Harbour Town
Shopping Centre
Cnr Gold Coast Hwy
& Oxley Dr
P 07 5563 7544
F 07 5563 7588
sales@beadworx.net.au
www.beadworx.net.au
Bohemia Beads
Shop 2, 69 George St
Beenleigh QLD 4207
07 5608 5104
www.bohemiabeads.com.au
Chain Reaction Qld
Jewellery-Bead Supplies
Stringings and findings
silversmith tools & supplies
chainreactionqld@yahoo.com
0438 020 674
Feather's Nest Creations
Shop 2, 8 Farrell St Yandina 4561
PO Box 349 Yandina 4561
07 5472 7409
www.beadsuppliesaustralia.com.au
My Beads
Shop Locations
Shop 1
130 Nathan St Brighton Brisbane
07 3869 0880
113 Edith Street,
Wynnum QLD 4178
07 3396 3351
www.mybeads.com.au
Mad Monnie Designer
Jewellery & Beads
07 3899 6997
www.madmonnie.com.au
madmonnie@anthon.net
My Little Bead Shop
40 Loganlea Road
Waterford West Qld 4133
www.mylittlebeadshop.com.au
07 3200 7422
Queensland Bead Company
PO Box 882
North Lakes Qld 4509
P 07 3482 3402
F 07 3491 3075
www.queenslandbeadcompany.
com.au
That Bead Shop
PO Box 348
Oxenford Qld 4210
1300 57 11 29.
www.thatbeadshop.com.au
info@thatbeadshop.com.au
Venetian Imports
P 07 5493 6170
F 07 5493 6013
venetianimports@bigpond.com
www.venetianimports.com.au
VICTORIA
Boutique Beads
179 St.Georges Rd
Fitzroy North Vic 3068
03 94824021 or
0418 321 337
LISTINGS
ASSOCIATIONS
The Bead Society of Vic
www.beadsociety.com.au
info@beadsociety.com.au
Eureka! Beads Toomuc

222 Toomuc Valley Road,
Toomuc Valley VIC
03 5941 1671
Eureka! Beads Cheltenham
1295 Nepean Highway,
Cheltenham VIC
www.eurekabeads.com.au
enquiries@eurekabeads.com.au
INTERNET
Adore Beads
www.adorebeads.com.au
info@adorebeads.com.au
Over The Rainbow

P 03 9785 3800
F 03 9785 3866
sales@polymerclay.com.au
Artefacts Jewellery Supplies

& Gifts
www.melodytallon.com
melody@melodytallon.com
www.facebook.com/My.Artefacts

Studio 21A High St, Rushworth
www.threemsfashionjewellery.
com.au
Asuzi Jewellers
Custom Jewellery Tags
www.microstamp.us
SOUTH AUSTRALIA/NT
Need 4 Bead
Shop 7, 16-26 Research Rd
Pooraka SA
08 8359 5553
www.need4bead.com.au
Coastal Treasures
18b Railway Tce
Beachport SA 5280
P/Fax 08 8735 8010
www.coastaltreasures.com.au
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Beads at Bijoux
8D Albert Lane,
Homemaker Centre,
Bunbury WA 6230
08 9791 1522
info@beadsatbijoux.com.au
www.beadsatbijoux
The Bead Company
12 Howe Street
Osborne Park WA 6017
P 08 9244 2424
F 08 9244 2428
www.beadco.com.au
sales@beadco.com.au
Benjamins Crafts
Michael Schmidt
868 Beaufort St, Inglewood WA
08 9370 2132
www.benjaminscrafts.com.au
Wishware Beads
20 Bourke St,
Bunbury WA 6231
08 97216566
info@wishwarebeads.com.au
www.wishwarebeads.com.au
Beadalon
www.beadalon.com
Beads Direct
www.beadsdirect.biz
helen@beadsdirect.biz
Bead Obsession
www.beadobsession.com.au
Beads Online
www.beadsonline.com.au
Beads Venue
Beady Bop Creations
0400 615 162
www.beadybopcreations.com
Bergamin Beads
www.beargaminbears.com
wendybergamin@live.csu
Bohemia Beads
www.bohemiabeads.com.au
De Beads
0433 508 700
www.debeads.com.au
Harman Importing
www.harmanbeads.com
Hip Chick Beads
www.hipchickbeads.com
Jewelry Design Manager
www.jewelrydesignmanager.com
Mad Monnie
07 3899 6997
www.madmonnie.com.au
MDsigns
0410 039 272
www.northcoastbeadmakers.com
Mobile Boutique
www.mobile-boutique.com
My Beads
www.mybeads.com.au
Over The Rainbow
sales@polymerclay.com.au
Rings & Things
www.rings-things.com
Wheatbelt Beads
www.wheatbeltbeads.com
www.facebook.com/
wheatbeltbeads
TEACHERS LISTING
Are you looking for that
start up class or a refresher
course. Dont go past the
opportunity. Make the call
and get beading!
NSW
Pauline Delaney
0411201266
Terrenas Treasures
P 02 4990 5560
F 02 4990 5494
www.terrenastreasure.com.au
QUEENSLAND
Precious Metal Clay
Maggie Bergman
0423 124 769
Soft Flex Company

www.softflexcompany.com
VICTORIA
The Bead Company of Victoria
Elly Feldman
336 Smith St,
Collingwood Vic 3066
03 94190636
www.beadcovic.com.au
beadcovic@bigpond.com.au
Sunset Designs
0409 900 691
www.iresin.com.au
Pauline Delaney
0411201266
Terrenas Treasures
P 02 4990 5560
F 02 4990 5494
www.terrenastreasure.com.au
Precious Metal Clay

Maggie Bergman
0423 124 769
Ritzy Biz
0428 866 623
ritzybiz0@bigpond.com
That Bead Shop

PO Box 348 Oxenford Qld 4210
1300 57 11 29.
www.thatbeadshop.com.au
info@thatbeadshop.com.au
Design With Beads

0409 143 913
info@designwithbeads.com.au
www.designwithbeads.com.au
Feeling Inspired
www.feelinginspired.com.au
Gem jewels
www.gemjewels.com.au
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