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On the Cover
Garnet Vine Necklace by Mai Sato-Flores.
Photo by Jim Lawson.
Pea Pod Earrings
by Lindsay Burke of
FusionBeads.com
Photo courtesy of FusionBeads.com
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WI NTER 2010
volume 5, number 5
www. st epbyst epwi re. com
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4| off the wire
By DEniSE PECk, EDitor-in-ChiEF
5| the real gems in jewelry making
By ConniE Fox
7| getting the most from a jewelry class
By ronnA SArvAS WELtMAn
10| trumpet bangle
SKILL LEVEL SKILL LEVEL
Gorgeous holidaycolored crystals woven
in Viking knit.
By BEth hELBErg
15| braided silver bracelet SKILL LEVEL
Craft wire braid with a beaded focal clasp.
By FrAnCES hArPEr
20| spine of the centipede SKILL LEVEL
Crystals embedded in chain maille.
By LAurEn AnDErSEn
22| lavender layers
Tricolored linked chain.
By vAnESSA BLEvinS
26| carnival bracelet SKILL LEVEL
A coiled showcase for focal beads.
By kArEn ECkEL
28| spiraled fligree necklace SKILL LEVEL
Wrap delicate components for a lightweight
neckpiece.
By ShAron hErr

SKILL LEVEL
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31| O tannenbaum SKILL LEVEL
Chain maille Christmas trees.
BY shelleY huBBs
34| bundled links bracelet SKILL LEVEL
Wrapped links with handmade jump rings
and a crystal.
BY terri richards
38| wire works
39| loopy sparkler bracelet SKILL LEVEL
Jig-formed components with Czech glass.
BY jacqueline trerise
42| angled 3-d earrings SKILL LEVEL
Bend geometric shapes and add crystals!
BY lilian chen
46| garnet vine necklace
Finely twisted neckpiece.
BY mai sato-flores
50| 2010 product preview
BY sara richardson, associate editor
54| wire basics
64| 5-minute jewelry SKILL LEVEL
Copper top ring
BY denise Peck, editor-in-chief
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step by step wire jewelry winter 2010 4
off the Wire
the yin yang of bling
Time was, not too long ago, I was
known here at work as the anti-bling
gal. Its true. Show me a table of jewelry
and I would go right for anything
oxidized, tribal, or rustic. Sparkles
no thanks. It wasnt always that way.
Back in the early 90s when everyone
was wearing armfuls of crystal elastic
bracelets, I was right onboard. But then
I got into gemstone beads, and then
African trade beads, and then anything
that looked ancient or unearthed.
My colleague, Karen, on the other hand, has always been
all about the bling. We knew that if any issue of our magazines
appealed to both Karen and me that wed done a good job at
covering the bases.
But, somethings been happening lately. I have found myself
unable to resist the lure of those bead show booths piled high
with the sparkling rainbow colors and delightful shapes of crys-
tals! When Im designing, I think to myself, a crystal would look
good right here. And when Karen wears all her beautiful crystal
creations, I covet them! Yes, I used to think, how many places do
I go where crystals would be appropriate? Can you imagine? Now
I think, where wouldnt you wear them! Maybe its like fashion
just when youve gotten rid of all your long sweaters, theyre
back in full force! Ive just come full circle.
This issue is flled with all sorts of wire designs accented
with crystals. Its a perfect combination. Theres something so
yin yang about the industrial look of the wire together with the
glitter of the crystals. And, although you can wear these any-
where, anytime, they are just SO right for the holiday season! If
you havent fnished your holiday shopping, some of the simple
designs herein can be whipped up in minutes. So get busy and
get your bling on!
Denise Peck, Editor in chief
dpeck@interweave.com
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When I sat down to write this, I mulled over numer-
ous topics all of which seemed fuffy and uninspired.
Who wants to read that? And, equally important, I dont
want to write it.
All that changed when I received an email this morning
from a lady I had not communicated with previously. She
wrote to tell me how much we have in common psychol-
ogy careers, students of foral arranging, love of jewelry,
and the loss of our mothers. Our similar life paths, and
her sorrow at the recent loss of her mom, intensifed my
feelings for her.
This brief, heartfelt encounter pointed out how deeply
I love our jewelry community. As I continue to pursue my
passion for making jewelry, I know that it is my jewelry
buddies who really give my life sparkle. These are just a
few of the ways.
Fun. Dont you think it is our joyful play with one
another that cements the bond between us? I feel like I am
a young girl again when I am with my jewelry friends. We
laugh at the silliest things, and of course, often at ourselves.
Sharing an addiction can also be fun (should I be saying
this?). If you are a tool junkie, a bead addict, or a rabid collec-
tor of any kind you know the thrill of the hunt. And the hunt
with friends is tribal and endlessly enjoyable. On the road
jewelry shows and classes are especially delicious as are late
nights in the hotel room talking jewelry and laughing about
simply nothing. And, now that I am no longer young, I have
a lot of stories to share, as do my buddies. Like the time I
drove 40 miles past our freeway turnoff deeply hypnotized
in jewelry conversation.
Discouragement Control. You know those
dark moments when everything you make just has no zing,
or worse yet, when you compare yourself to other designers
and come up on the short end of the stick? If you have been
making jewelry long enough you probably have experienced
rejection: customers grumbling about your work, publishers
rejecting your article, or judges denying you entrance into a
juried show. In all these instances, our jewelry buddies will
yank us out of the morass. Then, we move on. Another type
of discouragement can erupt in learning new skills. We all
know moments when a new skill puts our back to the wall
(soldering for me) and how defeating it can be. Friends will
lend a hand or commiserate by cursing the torch, the wire,
glass, or needle. Then, we move on.
Challenge. You can count on your friends to keep
your creative mind stimulated. Hungry for new skills,
someone is always pressing the boundaries and leading the
group out of their collective comfort zone. The clarion call
to learn a new technique is irresistible. Challenge also comes
from teachers endlessly honing their skills to bring new life
to our work. Jewelry authors and publishers keep us from
snoozing in our studios by plying us with intriguing articles
and images.
with connie fox
wire Workshop
The Real Gems in Jewelry Making
As all artists know, sometimes creativity fows,
and sometimes its like trying to push the last
brush-full of toothpaste out of a tube.
This was one of those
toothpaste moments.
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Whenever I teach a jewelry techniques class, I tell my
students that if I could give out an award at the end of
the class for the most awful, misshapen piece of jewelry
produced in class I would, because whomever had made it
had pushed themselves to test the materials out the most
while a teacher was there to answer their questions about
it. If you want to get the most out of your class, push your
boundaries and test the materials while you have an expert
to answer your questions.
Does that sound like its a little too far outside of your
comfort zone? It is for many people. Ive found that if I
articulate some of my students unconscious notions, it
helps them take down the barriers to enlarging their com-
fort zone. One of those notions is the hope that maybe
theyll be discovered. Students may hope their teachers
or classmates will not only recognize their talent, but be
blown away by their phenomenal artistry. Glory will soon
follow. Admit it, weve all been guilty of thinking that.
I gently remind them that it doesnt happen in jewelry
classes. They laugh even more when I suggest that their
secret hope is that once they get discovered, theyll fnally
get to quit their day job. Then they totally get it. Everyone
breathes a sigh of relief, and gets down to business.
If youre busy worrying about how your work is go-
ing to look to your teacher and classmates, youre going to
be very, very careful, and try to minimize mistakes. There
is no creativity or learning without mistakes. Once youve
identifed some of the more unrealistic notions about what
you can get out of it, consider the many options available
in the instruction, and which ones work best for you.
Robert Dancik is a well-respected artist and author, and a
popular jewelry-techniques teacher who has taught in a wide
variety of venues, from bead shop back-room classrooms to
Getting the Most
from a Jewelry Class
international conferences. I think the different kinds of venues
can be generally separated into residential and non-residential,
he explains. Community art centers, colleges and university ex-
tension programs, bead stores and private craft centers are all
venues which mostly target locals. Residential facilities, such as
the Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina, or the Arrow-
mont School of Arts and Crafts in Tennessee, can offer a more in-
tensive experience. An increasingly popular niche is art facilities
in exotic locales such as La Cascade in the South of France, or
Hacienda Mosaico in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where students can
learn design and technique, and have lots of time to experiment,
with plenty of opportunities to experience the local culture.
Then you have the somewhat newer phenomenon of fes-
tivals such as Bead Fest, Art Unraveled, and Art and Soul, ex-
plains Dancik. Students can take classes with numerous teach-
ers, all in one place. People who live in the area can commute,
BY RONNA SARVAS WELTMAN
TOP: Robert Dancik uses a variety of classic and non-traditional tools and materials
to help students fnd their own voice in art jewelry.
ABOVE: Ronna Sarvas Weltman guides students in a personal exploration of poly-
mer clay and wire at Bead Fest Philadelphia.
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Ronna Sarvas
Weltman
lives in Bellevue,
Wash., with her
husband and
two sons. She
uses sterling and fne silver, high
quality semi-precious stones,
precious metal clay, polymer clay,
glass beads, bone, leather and
found objects to craft artisan jew-
elry. Her work has been featured
in a number of magazines, and
can be found at
ronnasarvasweltman.com.
while others can rent a room in the hosting hotel or close by.
Different venues offer advantages and challenges. Consider the selection of teachers,
your budget, your family life, or time off work when exploring them. Combine a gifted
teacher and enthusiastic students with a studio, and you can have a transformative experi-
ence, whether its a 90-minute seminar or a months-long intensive. What makes a class suc-
cessful for a student usually has little to do with the venue.
The most important thing that I want students to understand from the get-go is that its
their class, says Dancik. He notices that students often feel as if they need to get permission
to express themselves artistically, and he encourages students to tap into the realization of
how rich their experiences are. Techniques are not worth anything at all unless it allows
you to express yourself better as an artist. For some reason, we have a tendency to look
outside of ourselves for things like inspiration, guidance, and expertise. My sense is its all
right there for the taking. The hard part is allowing yourself.
Jewelry artist and teacher Loretta Lam agrees that empowering students to trust their
own instincts is fundamental for transformational learning. Lam also teaches in a variety
of venues and formats. What she has discovered over the years is that sometimes fellow
students are the key to becoming self-directed, and that is often more easily accomplished
in intensive workshops with extended studio hours.
Intensive workshops, which last from several days to months and have on-site lodging,
usually include studios that are open around the clock. Because the studio is open 24 hours,
the students often spend lots of time working in the studio without the teacher. When they
do that, they blend into a group mentality. The energy becomes lifted as they learn from each
other. Working in that intense situation, they become more self-driven, and more focused on
their individuality and their own ideas. They ultimately get much more out of it.
The key to allowing yourself to tap into your own experience and voice in art is to un-
derstand that no matter how informative, helpful or even transformative a particular class
is, it should always be viewed as a starting point rather than a culmination.
As a teacher, I do my best to help my students understand Im there to help them use my
techniques as tools or inspiration to reach their own artistic goals; as a student, Im a poster
child for thinking theres no creativity without mistakes. When I take a class, I always turn
to classmates who are sitting on either side of me and say, Dont worry about me or feel
bad for me when you see the awful things I make in this class. Trust me, Im happiest when
Im experimenting and taking the materials beyond their aesthetic limits. Usually theyre
comfortable with that. But it works for two reasons: I use my time in the classroom to get a
thorough understanding of the techniques, materials and concepts being introduced to me,
and more important I use it as a springboard to examine where I go from there.
Take as many classes as your budget and calendar will allow. Most important, listen to
the voice within that guides your artistic journey. When you listen to your internal voice,
your teachers voice comes through to you even more clearly and powerfully. Why is that?
Because youll be really ready to listenand to learn.
Techniques
are not worth
anything at all
unless it allows
you to express
yourself better
as an artist.

Susan Lenart Kazmer leads students
on a week-long art jewelry exploration
at La Cascade in the south of France.
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For the holly, cut a 4' length of
26g wire. Alternately string four
3mm and 4mm crystals. Center them
on the wire, make a loop with the
crystals, and twist two times to secure.
Make another leaf on each of the wire
tails, as close to the frst as possible.
12
Stretch the trumpet open again with your fngers,
elongating it slightly. Using the pointed end of
bent nose pliers, push around the bell, opening it up
and faring it. You may need to repeat compressing and
opening a few times to get the stitches evened out.
Since the work can no longer go through a drawplate
because of the fare, your fngers are doing the work of
the drawplate.
13
Pick up one 4mm crystal, and slide it next to the last
stitch made. The picture shows this with a blue bead.
Carefully make the next stitch, being careful not to break
the crystal. Make the stitch in two separate motions: frst,
pull the wire straight across the piece, and when the wire is
snug, then fnish making the loop. Repeat around the bell
until all 16 crystals are secured. Clip the wire, and leave
a tail of about
1
/8". File the end, and fold this tail down
around the wire.
9
Work one normal round of 12
stitches. Keep using your thumb
to push the work out, faring it into
the bell shape.
10
The last round of increases
will leave you with 16 stitches.
Work three normal stitches, work a
loop in the next rib. Repeat this three
more times, and check that you have
16 stitches. Work one last round
of 16 normal stitches. Do not clip
the wire.
11
Gently compress all around
the trumpet with your fngers.
Do not be afraid to really squeeze
the work.
15
Take the starting end of the knitting and feed it into the bell. Use
scrap wire to hold the piece together while you double check the size.
Remove the scrap wire. Bring each end of the holly wire through the bracelet
so that it penetrates the starting end, and holds it in place. Using a hole next
to where the wire came out, go back through BOTH ends of the bracelet,
coming back through as close to the leaves as possible. Pull on both ends
to snug the wires. Wrap the shorter wire under the leaves twice, and clip the
end closely.
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braided silver
bracelet
tools & supplies
18-gauge silver craft wire, 5"
20-gauge silver craft wire, 10'
15mm round bead
Knitting needle, size 2, or other 2.75mm
mandrel
Empty 35oz. yogurt carton
Flush cutters
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Photo of fnished piece by Jim Lawson, all other photos
courtesy of the author.
Craft wire braid with a beaded focal clasp.
SKILL LEVEL
BY FRANCES HARPER
The materials specifed are enough for an 8" braid. If
you braid really tightly, packing the strands closer
together, you will end up with a shorter braid. If you have
a larger wrist, you could make the bracelet with a larger
stone and a wider knitting needle.
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1

Push the mandrel through a
yogurt carton as shown, or
use another method that holds the
mandrel horizontally above the table.
Place the yogurt carton at the edge
of the table, so the table does not get
in the way of the wires as you work.
2

Cut four 24" pieces of 20g wire,
and mark the centers by bending
them slightly with your fngers.
3

Take the frst piece of wire, and
hold the center underneath the
mandrel. Bend the left end of the wire
over the mandrel, and down toward
you. Bend the right over so it crosses
the left.
4

Take the second piece of wire
and hold the center underneath
the mandrel, beneath the crossover
of the frst wire. Again, start with the
left end, and bend it over the top and
down toward you, so that it crosses
over the frst wire, and ends in the
front. Repeat with the right end.
5

From here on, the wire must always cross over two wires. Take the third
piece of wire, and hold the center under the mandrel. Bring the left end
up behind the other two wires, and bend it over the mandrel and down toward
you, so that it ends the front. It will cross over the frst and second wires.
Bring the right end up between the frst and second wires. Bend it over the
mandrel and down toward you, as before. It will cross over two wires, the
second wire and itself (third).
6

Take the last piece of wire. Hold the center underneath the mandrel, and
bring the left end up between the frst and second wires. Bend it over the
top and down toward you, crossing the second and third wires. Bring the right
end up between the second and third wires, over the top and down toward
you, crossing the third wire and itself (fourth). You have all the wires on the
mandrel. If necessary, pull on the four ends on each side until the wires are
lying parallel and equally spaced.
7

Take the top left wire, and pull
it frmly around the back of the
mandrel. Bring it up in the middle of
the four wires on the right. Bend it
over the mandrel and down toward
you, crossing two wires. Repeat with
the top right wire.
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Continue until the bead has
been wrapped fve or six times
on each side. Trim the excess wire,
and bend the ends up into the back
of the weave. To form hooks, bend
both ends of the clasp around the
mandrel.
10

Bend the other end around
in the same way, and trim the
wire close to the bead. Using the
remaining 20g wire, wrap it around
the bead wire close to the bead.
11
Bend the 20g wire around the
side of the bead, and wrap it
around the other end of the clasp
wire, frst passing over the top, then
underneath, and back over the top.
12
Repeat on the other side of
the bead. Continue from end
to end of the bead. Wrap the wire
by frst passing over the top, then
underneath, and back over the top.
Once you have completed the frst
circle, position each new wrap below
the existing ones, so they gradually
enclose the back of the bead.
8

Repeat Step 7 until the wire has been completely braided. Always use the
top wire, which alternates between left and right. You may fnd it quicker,
once you have the method mastered, to hold the mandrel instead of using the
yogurt carton. You can temporarily slip the braid off the mandrel to remove
it from the yogurt carton. Hold the mandrel as shown in your left hand, and
braid with your right hand. Slide the braid off the mandrel.
9

To make the clasp, pass the 18g
wire through the bead. Bend the
wire back against itself like a hairpin
1" from the end, using round nose
pliers. Pinch the bend tight using fat
nose pliers. If the bead hole is big
enough for the wire to pass through
twice, let the wire end extend into the
bead.
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For a neat braid, start each move by re-tensioning the wire, before
adding the next bend. Watch as you fnish each move that you leave the
wires equally spaced and at a consistent angle.
The length of the braid will depend on how closely you braid the wire.
The given length is plenty for an 8" braid. If you use a thicker knitting
needle, you will need to use more.
If the beginning of the braid is a bit messy, simply trim off the messy
section leaving one longer wire end. Shape this end to form a loop, and
bend all the other wire tips inward so they wont snag.
If the braid seems misshapen when you have bent it around your wrist,
push it back onto the mandrel to straighten it, and re-shape again.
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lives in the Sunshine
Coast hinterland
of Australia. She
has been designing
jewelry for three years, coming
from a career in computer systems
design. She is surprised by her own
creativity and theorizes that her many
years of thinking outside the box
have transferred to her new interest.
Her greatest joy is from sharing her
designs with others through her
workshops and kits. She can be
contacted via her Web site, www.
jubeadilation.synthasite.com
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Trim the other wire ends, and use
round nose pliers to tuck them invisibly
into the braid. Shape the bracelet so the
opening is slightly wider than the length of
the clasp. This will leave it with spring so
the clasp will be under tension when the
bracelet is latched shut.
14

Hook one end of the clasp
through the beginning loop of
the braid and pinch the hook closed.
Bend the braid around your wrist,
with the clasp on top to fnd the
required length.
15
On the other end, unbraid
any excess. Trim all the wires
shorter, leaving one wire from one
side of the braid end 1" long, to
become the catch loop. Bend it with
your fngers so the end is pushed into
the braid, and use chain nose pliers
to wrap the end securely around an
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spine of the
centipede
tools & supplies
18-gauge 3.75mm ID sterling jump rings, 196
6mm CrystallizedSwarovski Elements
bicones in Indian Sapphire, 25
8" piece of Soft Flex beading wire, 21 strand
.014 clear, 2
15 clear silver-lined seed beads, 26
Silver-plated Scrimps, 2
Double strand clasp
Sterling earwires
Chain nose pliers, 2
Paper clip
Crystals embedded in chain maille.
SKILL LEVEL
BY LAUREN ANDERSEN
One day while exhibiting at a jewelry show a customer asked
me if I could make her a chain similar to the chain on her hus-
bands leather vest. But she wanted hers to be more feminine. I
came up with this design that consists of two chains linked to-
gether, with each individual chain consisting of alternating jump
ring rosebuds. I made a few bracelets without crystals, but since
I love crystals, I had to fnd a way to incorporate them into this
bracelet. Floating them down the center of the weave made the
most sense. The materials listed are for a 7" bracelet.
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spine of the
centipede
1

Take one open jump ring, and
add it to the paper clip. Before
closing the ring, add one closed ring.
Close the ring. Take an open ring,
and scoop up the frst and second
ring. This is a two ring mobis.
2

With an open ring and scoop up
the 2-ring mobis. Before closing,
add a closed ring. Close the ring. On
the paper clip, you will have one ring,
followed by a mobis, a single ring,
and another single ring waiting to be
made into a mobis.
3

With an open ring, scoop up the
two single rings, forming another
mobis. Close the ring. Repeat Steps
23 until you reach the desired length
of the bracelet, minus the length of
the clasp. This is the frst chain.
4

Complete another length of
chain the same size as the frst
by repeating Steps 13. This is the
second chain. With an open ring,
scoop up the frst single ring of the
frst chain and the frst single ring of
the second chain. Close the ring.
5

With an open ring, skip the frst
mobis on each chain, and pick
up the second single ring on the frst
chain and the second single ring of
the second chain. Close the ring.
6
Repeat linking the two chains
together using only the single
rings. Do not let the chains fip or
twist. End by joining the last two
single rings together.
7
Connect one side of the clasp to
the two single rings on one end of
the bracelet. Repeat on the other end
with the second half of the clasp.
8
Add a Scrimp to one end of
the beading wire. Thread the wire
under the frst ring in the spine.
Thread a 15 bead and a crystal onto
the wire. Thread the wire through the
next ring. Add seed bead and crystals
in this manner until you reach the end
of the bracelet. Add a Scrimp to the
other end of the wire.
Lauren Andersen
has been weaving
sterling and other
metals into gorgeous
chain maille for over
four years. Lauren
was born and raised in Southern
California and teaches chain maille
classes both at bead and jewelry
shows and privately. She also has a
radio show at blockheadradiolive.
com. She can be reached at
QJDesigns@yahoo.com. See her
website TheChainMailleLady.com.
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lavender
layers
tools & supplies
20-gauge half hard sterling wire,
approximately 12'
7.5mm twisted sterling jump rings, 60
4mm sterling jump rings, 26
6mm round crystal, dark purple, 27
6mm round crystal, light purple,18
6mm round in crystal, clear AB, 10
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Permanent marker
Lobster claw clasp
Sterling headpin
courtesy of the author. Diagram by Ashley Millhouse.
Tri-colored linked chain.
SKILL LEVEL
BY VANESSA BLEVINS
I was experimenting with these 6mm crystal rounds for a
woven Kumihimo crystal bracelet. The fnished bracelet was not
what I had hoped for, so I took it apart. After that they just sat
around in my box, until one day inspiration struck when I came
across these twisted sterling jump rings.
Editors note: For the step photos, only a small section of the drape
is shown.
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1

Make wrapped loop links starting
on Row 1 by threading the frst
crystal with 1" wire (the example
shows a longer wire if you wish to
wrap more). Attach the crystal to the
twisted ring. Leave the other end
open to be attached later. Do not trim
the excess.
2

Continue connecting middle
crystals with wrapped loops with
1" pieces of wire (the example shows
longer wires, to wrap more) to the
twisted rings until you get to the last
crystal in the row. Do not wrap the
other side of the last crystal.
3

Start the second row of crystals,
wrapping them to the twisted
rings on one end, and leaving the
other end open until you get to the
third row. This row will look like it is
dangling from the twisted rings.
Lay out the design on your work surface. Start from the top
row going left to right.
Row 1: Alternate 10 dark crystals with nine twisted rings.
Row 2: Line nine dark crystals up with the twisted rings of
Row 1, with the bead holes going up and down.
Row 3: Start with twisted rings, and line them up with the
crystals from Row 2; alternate nine twisted rings and eight
dark crystals.
Row 4: Line up seven light crystals starting with second
twisted ring in Row 3, with bead hole going up and down.
Row 5: Start with twisted rings, and line them up with the
crystals from Row 4, alternate seven twisted rings and six
light crystals.
Row 6: Line up fve light crystals starting with second
twisted ring in Row 5, with the bead hole going up and
down.
Row 7: Start with fve twisted rings that line up with the
crystals from Row 6, with the bead hole going up and
down, alternate with four clear crystals.
Row 8: Line up three clear crystals starting with second
twisted ring in Row 7.
Row 9: Start with three twisted rings and line them up
with the crystals of Row 8, alternate with two clear
crystals.
Row 10: Line up the last clear crystal with the center
twisted ring of Row 9.
6
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
10
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Vanessa Blevins
has been crafty all her
life. A friend introduced
her to jewelry making,
starting with stringing, and then moving
to metalwork. After teaching herself many
techniques by reading or trial and error,
she began selling her creations. She is
currently a teacher at On the Rocks, a local
bead shop. Contact Vanessa at vlblevins@
bellsouth.net.
wiretips
It is important for this project to make consistently sized wrapped
loops. If you have trouble making them the same size try marking
the round nose pliers with a marker and use that spot each time you
make the loop.
4

Start the third row by wrapping
the dangling second row crystals
to the twisted rings on the bottom.
Wrap the crystals to twisted rings, to
join them all together in a row.
5

Repeat Steps 34 three times,
until you come to the last bead.
Use a headpin to dangle this crystal
from center ring of Row 9.
6

Alternate 13 twisted rings and 13
open 4mm sterling rings to make
a chain, closing the smaller rings
as you go along. End with a 4mm
sterling ring, attach the lobster claw,
and close the ring. Wrap the frst ring
in the chain to the unfnished crystal
on one side of Row 1.
7

Alternate 14 twisted rings and
13 sterling rings to make another
chain, and end with a twisted ring.
Wrap the frst ring in the chain to the
unfnished crystal on the other side of
Row 1.
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carnival
bracelet
tools & supplies
16-gauge sterling half hard wire, 4" (for a mandrel)
18-gauge sterling half hard wire, 9"
20-gauge sterling soft round wire, approximately 5'
18mm x 10mm lampwork beads, 3
9mm x 7mm lampwork beads, 2
Bali silver 8mm round beads, 2
Bali silver 6mm beads, 2
Bali silver 6mm daisy spacers, 10
Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Flush cutters
Metal fle or nail fle
Silver polishing cloth
Resources: Lampwork Carnival Glass beads by Blue
Moon Beads from Michaels, michaels.com. Bali
silver beads from Suns Crystal & Bead Supply,
sunscrystal.com
Photo of fnished piece by Jim Lawson, all other photos courtesy
of the author.
A coiled showcase for focal beads.
SKILL LEVEL
BY KAREN ECKEL
I was drawn to these fun Carnival beads. The
bright colors are perfect as focal beads while using
wire wrapping to play a supporting role. The wrap-
ping technique may look complicated, but its quite
simple. This is a great design for those lampwork
beads that just need to be shown off. The following
instructions are for a 6 " bracelet. The bracelet can
be made larger by simply wrapping the 20g wire
seven more times for every of additional length
required, and by adding more 18-gauge wire for the
bracelet base.
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Karen Eckel
is a self-taught jewelry
artisan and instructor.
She has designed
and handcrafted
jewelry over the past
25 years. She has two online stores
for artisan jewelry and supplies on
Etsy and Artfre. She can be contacted
at studioonthehill@comcast.net, and
samples of her work can be seen at
studioonthehill.net.
1

Polish the wire with the polishing
cloth. Using the metal fle, fle
one end of both the 16g and 18g
wires until smooth.
2

To make the frst layer of wraps,
cut a 2 ' length 20g wire.
Leaving a 1" tail, hold it with your
thumb against the 16g wire to anchor
it. Coil the 20g wire around the 16g
wire 50 times. Slide it off and clip the
ends. Repeat to make another coil,
but this time, leave the coil on the
16g wire.
3

To add the second layer of wire,
coil the remaining 20g wire three
or four times around the 16g wire just
before the long coil you made in Step
2. Slide the small coil so it sits snugly
against the long coil.
4

Start coiling the second layer,
on top of the frst leaving
approximately
1
/8" between the coils.
5

End the second layer with
three or four tight wraps on the
mandrel to anchor it. Trim the ends.
Slide the piece off of the mandrel. Put
the frst coil made in Step 2 back on
the 16g wire, and repeat Steps 35.
Slide it off, and cut and fle the ends.
6

Make a large simple loop at the
fled end of the 18g wire with
round nose pliers. *Thread a 6mm
bead, daisy spacer, 9mm x 7mm
glass bead, daisy spacer, and the
frst double coil. Then add a daisy
spacer, 18mm x10mm glass bead,
daisy spacer, 8mm Bali bead, daisy
spacer,* another 18mm x 10mm
glass bead.
8

Cut the end of the 18g wire at
5
/8" beyond the last bead, and
fle the end. Using round nose pliers,
make a simple loop for the eye of the
clasp. Make a swan or S-clasp (see
Wire Basics) and attach.
7
Repeat *-* in reverse for the
second half of the bracelet.
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SKILL LEVEL
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1

Straighten the wire, and clean
with 0000 steel wool. Cut a 6"
piece of 20g square wire, and bend
it into a wide V shape for the large
frame. Make a simple loop to the
inside on each end
2

Cut a 5" piece of 20g square
wire, and bend into a V at
the center. The angle should be
approximately the same as the V
in Step 1. Curl the ends of the wire
toward the center with round nose
pliers until half of a loop is formed on
each side.
3

Continue to curl inward with
fat nose or chain nose pliers to
make large loose spirals. Spiral until
the two meet and the wire looks like
a heart.
4

Cut a 4" piece of 20g square
wire, and bend it into another
similarangled V. With round nose
pliers, bend both ends downward
into half loops. Continue to curl the
loops inward using fat or chain nose
pliers, forming a loose spiral at each
end of wire.
5

Place the V frame in the middle,
the heart form from Step 3 above
it, and the piece from Step 4 below it.
6

Cut two 4" pieces of 20g square
wire, and bend them into opposite
spirals forming an S shape. The pieces
should be mirror images of each other.
You can bend both at the same time
to keep the pieces identical. One spiral
should be a little larger; as those will be
placed toward the center of the piece.
7

Position the pieces made in Step
6 on both sides of the heart
shape. Adjust the pieces as needed.
8

Using pieces from the 24" of 20g half round wire, wrap both of frst two
pieces to the V frame with one wrap. Leave a " tail, turned toward the
side to hold onto while starting the wraps. Place 10 wraps to show on each
side. Start from the center of the V and work outward. Squeeze the wrapping
wire frmly after each wrap. Leave a space in the center of the V of the frame, to
hang the pendant. Make sure all wrapping wires end on the back of the piece.
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Sharon Herr
fnds her wire wrapping passion to be relaxing and meditative.
She is often found stopped on the side of the road, near her
home, trying to capture the inspiration for her next project with
a camera. She can be contacted through the Web site of her
upstate New York bead store lotusbeads.com, where she teaches
classes in wire wrapping and other jewelry making techniques.
10
Wrap the two pieces just
secured to frame to the spirals
of the heart with small pieces of half
round wire three times to show. Cut
the chain into 6" pieces.
11
Attach the chains to the loops
of frame with 4mm jump rings.
Attach 6mm jump rings to the ends
of both chains, and add the clasp
to one side. Attach the bead dangle
pendant to the center of the V frame
using the bail or wrapped loop.
Remove any scratches with 0000
steel wool, and polish.
9
Wrap the remaining two pieces
to the frame using three wraps to
show for each connection. Each piece
has two connections to the frame.
Squeeze the wire after each wrap.
Use a 2" piece of half round wire to
wrap outermost scrolls to frame. This
will make it easier to thread the wire
through the loop without kinking.
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tannenbaum
tools & supplies
18-gauge 5/32" (4mm) ID enameled copper saw-cut jump rings:
2 citrus yellow, 20 Christmas green rings, 6 brown
20-gauge 3/32" (2.4mm) ID enameled copper saw-cut jump
rings: 16 Christmas green, 60 colored rings of your choice
1 pair of nickel-free surgical stainless steel earwires
Chain nose pliers or fat nose pliers, 2
Tool Magic coating for pliers
Resources: Jump rings and kits for this project are available from
Metal Designz Canada, Inc., metaldesignz.com.
Assume all small rings are closed. Pre-close the rings at the start
of each step. All 18g rings are LARGE and 20mgs are SMALL.
Add the small rings in pairs of like colors.
Photo of fnished piece by Jim Lawson, all other photos courtesy of the author.
Chain maille Christmas trees.
SKILL LEVEL
BY SHELLEY HUBBS
These festive chain maille Christmas tree earrings are
a great holiday addition to your jewelry collection, and
make super gifts! You can make a matching pair, or you
can randomly place the colors on each tree. You can also
use an individual tree as a pendant. This is a very simple
Japanese 6-in-1 pattern and can be done by pre-closing
one size and weaving the other. Pre-close the small rings,
and weave the big rings. However, there are the odd
spots where this gets very tight, and its easier to add a
couple single small rings into these spots. Experiment
with different Japanese patterns, but it is quite important
to have the sizes right, so the pattern holds its shape,
and doesnt fall onto itself.
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1

Open one large yellow ring. Add
two green small rings, and add
an earwire. Add a large green ring to
the green small rings in Step 1, and
add four small colored rings in pairs
of like colors.
2

Add a large green ring to the frst
two colored small rings added
in Step 1, and add six small colored
rings. Add another large green ring
beside the other ring. This ring will
go through the orange pair and the
peacock pair. Add four more small
rings.
3

For the third row youll need eight
pairs of colored small rings. Add
a large green ring to the fuchsia small
rings added in Step 2, and add six
small rings (three of the eight pairs).
4

As in Step 2, join the next large
ring through the red, gold, and
orchid rings. Add six small rings (three
pairs). If you fnd that its getting too
tight to add rings at this point, instead
add two or four small rings as shown,
and then add the last pair of rings
individually.
5

Add the last large green ring in
this row. It will join the amethyst
and orange small rings. Add four
(two pairs) small colored rings. Take
four large green rings and six small
green rings. Put one large green ring
through the yellow pair, and add two
small green rings.
6

Add another large ring through
the small green pair added in
Step 5, the peacock rings, and the
orange rings. Add two small green
rings.
7

Add another large green ring
going through the small green
rings from Step 6, the gold rings, and
the amber rings. Add the last two
small green rings.
8
Finish the row by adding the
large green ring through the small
green rings, and fuchsia rings. With
three brown rings, attach one each to
the two bottom middle rings. Attach
the third to the previous two added.
Repeat Steps 18 for the other
earring.
Shelley Hubbs
is a Canadian chain
maille artist. Her
background and
degree in education
form a natural base
for her to teach chain maille weaves,
and she designs tutorials and project
kits. Shelley and her husband Joseph
own Metal Designz Canada, Inc.
and specialize in manufacturing top
quality saw-cut jump rings. Shelley
enjoys traveling to bead and craft
shows to share her work with others.
Visit her Web site at metaldesignz.com
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34 step by step wire jewelry winter 2010
bundled links
bracelet
tools & supplies
18-gauge round half hard sterling wire, 14" for making 12mm jump
rings (or purchased 12mm OD jump rings)
18-gauge half hard half round sterling wire, 2 '
20-gauge sterling silver round wire, 2 "
Large wooden dowel or round 11mm mandrel
8mm CrystallizedSwarovski Elements teardrop crystal
Sharpie fne tip marker
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Flush cutters
Ball peen hammer
Bench block
Masking tape
Polishing cloth (optional)
Photo of fnished piece by Jim Lawson, all other photos courtesy of the author.
Wrapped links with handmade
jump rings and a crystal.
SKILL LEVEL
BY TERRI RICHARDS
This bracelet came about while trying to design a new
link for another project. In trying to design the links, I was
playing with round jump rings and decided to put them
together. It seems Im always fnding new and different
ways of creating while trying to solve another design is-
sue. Thats why I love creating jewelry! The possibilities
are endless.
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bundled links
bracelet
1

Cut a 14" length of 18g round wire, and coil it
around the wooden dowel to form the jump rings.
Remove them from the dowel. Cut eight jump rings
from the coil, and set aside.
2

Cut 21 lengths at 1" each, and seven 1" lengths of
18g half round wire.Place three 1" half round wires side
by side, so that they are fat next to each other. Ensure that
the all fat sides of the wire are on the same side. Place a
small piece of masking tape on each end to hold them in
place.
3

Mark at from the center of the
bundle.
4

Take a 1 " length of 18g half
round wire. Place the fat nose
pliers about " from the end of the
wire, and make a slight angled hook
toward the back, fat side of the wire.
5

Place the hook around the center
mark on the bundle, and wrap
four times to show. There should be
two wraps on each side of the center
mark. Make adjustments as needed.
Be careful not to pull too tight or
the three fat wires will slip over one
another.
6

Trim the wrap wire on the back.
Remove the masking tape, and
clean off any residue with a polishing
cloth.
7

Place round nose pliers at the tip
of the wire bundle in the middle
of the jaws of the round nose pliers,
and make a loop. Turn it over and
repeat on the other side. The loops
will sit slightly over the frst wrap on
each side. Repeat Steps 26 until
you have a total of seven links.

8

Connect the jump rings and links
together. There should be a jump
ring on each end of the bracelet.
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Terri Richards
having a certifcation in Interior Design, Terris heart always
came back to her favorite hobby of collecting Vintage Jewelry.
This love for collecting, led her to create from pieces that were
damaged, and needed to be reworked. Completely self-taught,
she started with simple stringing and quickly stepped up to
bead embroidery. Her frst beaded collar was honored as a
fnalist in the 2008 Fire Mountain Gems & Beads Contest. She began working
with wire over a year ago. See more of her work by visiting terrifayejewelry.
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Make a simple hook (see Wire
Basics). Attach the hook to the
other end of the bracelet.
9

Cut one 1" piece of 20g wire and make a wrapped loop at one end
using the widest part of the jaws of the round nose pliers. Place the
teardrop crystal on the wire. Starting from the end of the wire, use round nose
pliers to coil the wire until it meets the end of crystal bead. Attach to the one
end of the bracelet.
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loopy sparkler
bracelet
tools & supplies
20-gauge silver craft wire, spool
Round nose pliers
Flush cutters
Chain nose pliers
Nylon jaw pliers
Wire jig with nine small pegs
4mm Czech fre polish beads, 24
4mm OD silver plated jump rings, 6
Silver plated slide tube clasp with three
loops
Resources: Wire from Artistic Wire, artis-
ticwire.com, Czech glass beads from
BeadFX, beadfx.com, Clasp and jump
rings from Fire Mountain Gems and Beads,
fremountaingems.com
Jig-formed components with Czech glass.
SKILL LEVEL
BY JACQUELINE TRERISE
Making wire components on a jig is fun and easy,
saves time and is great for making consistent shapes.
I came across this bracelet design truly by accident. At
the time I was creating a diagonal square to be used in
a pair of earrings. I realized that by lining them up in a
fat square and linking them with beads, I could create
this light and airy bracelet.
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1

Set the jig on the work surface
so that it sits square. Use nine of
the smallest pegs, and arrange them
in a diagonal square. Cut seven 6"
pieces of wire. This length will give
you a bit of excess wire for handling
as you loop around the pegs of the
jig. Alternatively, you can work right
from the spool.
2

Grasp the end of a piece of wire
about " down from the tips of
the round nose pliers. Make a loop to
ft comfortably over the center peg on
the jig. Slip the loop over the center
peg with the tail exiting between the
side corner peg, and the second peg
from the top.
3

Bend the wire downward and
around the side corner peg.
Continue around the peg to form a
fgure 8. Continuing through, cross
the wires, and exit between the
second peg from the top, and the top
peg.
4

Bend the wire downward and
around the second peg from
the top, and exit between the top
corner peg and the second peg on
the opposite side. Continue in this
manner until you have looped around
all the remaining pegs.
5

Remove the wire component
from the jig. It will not lie fat at
this point. Trim the excess wire. Press
the component gently between the
jaws of the nylon jaw pliers to fatten.
Repeat Steps 25 create six more
components.
6

Working off of the spool, pull a
length of wire, and thread on 24
beads.
7

Form a simple loop. Slide one bead down, and form a simple loop on top
of the bead. Cut away the bead link, and repeat 17 more times, making
sure the loops are facing in the same direction (Group A). Form loops on the
remaining six beads so that one loop is at a 90 angle to the other (Group B).
8

Lay a component on the work
surface so that is sits square.
Attach an A link to each of the three
loops down the side by opening a
loop on the bead link. Attach and
close it. Continue on the other side
of the A links to attach another
component. Repeat to connect all A
links and components.
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Jacqueline Trerise
resides in British Columbia. She enjoys off loom bead weaving,
wire work, and working with polymer clay and PMC. She has
worked and taught in a local bead shop, and is a member of
the North Coast Artists Cooperative, the local art gallery, and
is currently serving on the Board of Directors as Treasurer. She can be reached
through her Web sites at www.jacquelinesjewelry.ca or www.jacquiet.etsy.com,
or email her at jtrerise@citytel.net
9

Attach three B links to one end
of the bracelet. Using the jump
rings, attach one side of the clasp to
the links. Repeat on the other end of
bracelet.
wiretips
Turning the jig with your non-dominant hand will help in guiding
the wire through the pegs. Pressing a fnger of your non-dominant
hand against the previous loop made on the jig will keep it from
lifting off as you turn the next loop.
Changing the beads can create many different looks for this
bracelet. Keep in mind that the size of the beads will change the
size of the bracelet. Larger beads will create a longer bracelet
where as smaller beads will create a shorter bracelet.
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1
Cut two 15" pieces of wire. Grasp
one wire about 2" from the end.
Make a 90 bend.
2

Repeat Step 1 for the other
earring.
3

Grasp the wire about 1" from
the frst angle to make the
second 90 bend, forming a triangle.
Repeat with the other earring by
grasping both earrings together.
Make a 90 horizontal bend on the
other earring to form an identical
triangle.
4

Thread the beads on both
triangles. Adjust both shapes,
making sure they cross at the same
spot.
5

Grasp the wire just under where
they cross with fat nose pliers,
and wrap the shorter end of the wire
around the longer wire a couple of
times. Trim. Repeat for the other
earring. This fnishes the front side of
the earring.
wiretips
Always work with the wires natural curve, do not straighten it with nylon
jaw pliers. Always check the curve before you make a bend or fold.

Vertical Bend: With the curve in the wire facing up, grasp the wire with
chain nose pliers and push the wire against your third fnger of your left
hand. Bend the wire toward the middle and cross the wire ends so they
meet. This will look like a leaf shape.
Horizontal Bend: Hold another wire with the curve facing out, away from
you with chain nose pliers in your right hand. Rotate the pliers to the left
side, to make the wire stand up. Push it down to the other side, to form a
half circle with two parallel wires.
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garnet vine necklace
tools & supplies
26-gauge dead soft wire, 4' 1" (125cm)
4mm jump rings, 2
6mm x 4mm marquis center-drilled garnet
gems, 15
7mm x 5mm marquis center-drilled garnet
gems, 6
7mm x 5mm fat teardrop garnet gem
Spring ring clasp
3mm x 4mm fat cable chain, 2" (5cm)
1.6mm fat cable chain, 11" (28cm)
Chain nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Flush cutters
Ruler
Goggles
Resource: Gemstones from Stone USA, (212)
447-5268.
Finely twisted neckpiece.
SKILL LEVEL
BY MAI SATO-FLORES
This is an elegant design, great for
special occasions. Its made with two
vines that grow out symmetrically
from the center. You can choose any
center-drilled gemstone instead of
the marquis, and you can also in-
crease the length of the chains if you
prefer it longer. The supplies listed
make up to an 18 adjustable neck-
lace, 16 without adjustments.
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1

Cut 1" of the 26g wire and put
it aside. Cut the remaining 4' of
wire in half, and cut the 1.6mm chain
into two 5" pieces. Hold the two 2'
wires together parallel to each other.
Use round nose pliers to hold them
at the center, and make a wrapped
loop.
2

Insert a small 6mm x 4mm
marquis garnet on the outside
wire of the set of wires, and slide it
down to the loop. Hold the gem with
one hand, and bend the wire back
wrapping it along the bottom side of
the stone. Wrap it twice around the
wire that holds the gem.
3

Twist the two sets of wires one
time. Repeat Step 2 on the
opposite side.
4

Keep the two sets of wires
separate, and cross them once.
Grab just above the X (crossed wires)
with fat nose pliers, and twist twice.
5

You will begin to grow one side of the vine. You can begin on either side.
Insert a garnet gem on the top wire, and slide it down. Bend the wire
back along one side of the gem. Wrap the wire twice around the wire that
holds the gem. Use fat nose pliers to hold the two wires, and twist them 10
times. Make one full twist at a time. This forms the stem of the vine between
the gems.
6

Repeat Step 5, but this time insert
the gem on the bottom wire.
Repeat this step with fve more small
gems, and with three of the large
marquis gems each time alternating the
wire (i.e. use the top wire for the third
gem, the bottom wire for the fourth
gem, top wire for the ffth, bottom for
the sixth, top for the seventh, etc.).
7

After you insert and wrap the
last large garnet gem, twist the
wires fve times, cut one of the wires,
and begin a wrapped loop with the
remaining wire. Insert the end of one
of the 1.6mm chains, close the loop,
and wrap the wire three times. Cut
any remaining wire to make it snug.
8

Use round nose pliers to curve
the shape of the stems between
the gems to look like a vine.
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9

To begin to grow the vine on the
opposite side, use the fat nose
pliers to twist the two wires 10 times,
insert a small garnet gem on the
bottom wire, and repeat what you did
on the frst vine with six small gems (not
seven), and three large gems, making
sure to alternate the wire on which you
string the stones. Repeat Steps 78.
10
Attach the clasp to one end of
the necklace with a jump ring.
Attach the 2" of 3mm x 4mm chain
as an extender chain to the other end
with another jump ring.
11
Use the 1" of the 26g wire
and make a briolette wrap (See
Wire Basics) on the fat teardrop
garnet gem, and attach it on the
wrapped loop in the center of the
vine.
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www.azbeaddepot.com
The friendliest little bead shop in the West! Swarovski,
Czech, Delicas, seed beads, pearls, stone, chain, findings,
tools, and more! We specialize in customer service and fun
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260 W. Apache Trail (480) 983-5674
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www.cosmopolitanbeads.com
Indulge your need to bead in style and elegance. Grand selection
of handmade glass beads from Cave Creek Glassworks, all the
beads and findings you need, great classes and inspiration.
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Bargain beaders paradise. Knowledgeable staff, superior
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1544 Park St. (510) 337-1203
San Gabriel Bead Co.Arcadia
www.beadcompany.com
Beads, books, gourds, tools, workshops, metals, and friendly
advice.We carry a wide assortment of wires in different gauges
and metal. TueThu 129, Fri 126, Sat 106, Sun 125.
325 E. Live Oak Ave. (626) 447-7753
Brea Bead WorksBrea
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stones in the area. Workshops weekly and studio rental
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1027 E. Imperial Hwy., Unit D5 (714) 671-9976
Beads Etc.Clovis
www.beadsetc.net
Welcome to Californias Central Valley full-supply bead
store located in the Fresno/Clovis area. We carry a wide
variety of Swarovski crystals, seed beads, gemstones, Czech
beads, vintage beads, lampwork, and a great selection of
findings. We also have some unique beads and wide variety
of classes to satisfy every beader. We look forward to serv-
ing you! MonFri 116; Sat 114. beadsetc@comcast.net.
80 W. Bullard, #106 (559) 297-8526
Just Bead It!Concord
www.justbeaditconcord.com
Beads to thread, wire, and just admire. All for beading to
your hearts desire. Family owned since 2003. Open Mon,
Wed, Thu, and Fri 117; Sat 116; Sun 125.
2051 Harrison St., Ste. C (925) 682-6493
BeadtopiaEl Segundo
www.bead-topia.com
(S. of LAX) We are a full-service bead store with knowledge-
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Mon, Tue, Fri 115; Wed, Thu 117; Sat 104; closed Sun.
319 Richmond St. (310) 322-0077.
Ruby Tuesday Bead CompanyLong Beach
www.beadstrands.com
Full-service bead store with an amazing selection of glass
and semiprecious beads. Come see our wall of beads. Great
prices. Quality beads. Friendly, helpful staff.
398 Ximeno Ave. (562) 433-9393
South Sun ProductsSan Diego
www.SouthSunProducts.com
Beads, silver, and jewelry superstore! Youll find the largest
selection of beads and jewelry in the United States. Huge selec-
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The Bouncing BeadSan Diego
www.thebouncingbead.com
We enable your addiction! A great selection of Swarovski,
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8323 La Mesa Blvd. (619) 460-2323
Sew BeadazzledSan Jose
www.sewbeadazzled.com
Purveyor of unique beads/buttons! If youre ready to have fun
. . . we are the place to bead! Never-ending supply of beads/
all are handpicked. We specialize in one-on-one classes. Clean,
kid-friendly bead shop. Check website for special guest artist
workshops. Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 106; Thu 108; Sun 114.
1068 Lincoln Ave. (408) 293-2232
BeadniksSanta Monica
www.beadniks.com
Immerse yourself in a 2,000 sq. ft. world of rare beads,
unique findings, and exotic treasures. Just steps from the
Pier and a block off the famous 3rd St. Promenade.
MonSat 109; Sun 126.
203 Arizona Ave. (310) 395-0033
The Spirited Bead & Klews Gallery
Tehachapi and Ridgecrest
www.klewexpressions.com
An artist-owned bead store. Our beads are all hand-selected!
Hwy. 58 between Bakersfield and Mojave. From the basic to
the extravagant. See our website for details and map.
435 W. J St. (661) 823-1930
104 W. Panamint (760) 384-2323
Col orAdo
Lunas Beads & GlassFrisco
www.lunasbeads.com
Vast assortment of beads and supplies. Delicas, seed beads,
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glass, semiprecious, Bali and sterling silver, findings, books,
tools, hemp, wire. Friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
416 Main St. (5th and Main) (970) 668-8001
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BeadazzledWashington, D.C.
www.beadazzled.net
Best selection of beads and findings: gemstones; seed
beads; Czech, Chinese, and Indian glass; Swarovski; Afri-
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1507 Connecticut Ave. NW (202) 265-2323
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The Beading BoutiqueAltamonte Springs
3,100 sq. ft. of fabulous beading magic. Largest collection
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1046 Montgomery Rd. (407) 574-7164
Avalon Bead Store/Gifts of AvalonGainesville
www.avalonbeadstore.com
North Floridas oldest and largest bead store! 2,500 sq. ft.
and 16 years experience. Complete selection of all types
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wrapping, art clay, metalsmithing, seed bead weaving,
basics, and more. Knowledgeable, friendly staff, great
prices! Near I-75. Open 7 days.
4205 NW 16th Blvd. (800) 337-3844
Bead & ArtLighthouse Point
www.beadandart.com
South Floridas friendliest bead store. Tons of semipre-
cious, pearls, Czech, Swarovski, sterling, tools, supplies.
Original lampworked beads. Classes and kits. Check out
our website for store location and class schedules.
5034 N. Federal Hwy. (954) 418-3390
Beads Etc.Maitland (Orlando)
www.beadstoreorlando.com
Orlandos finest full-service bead store. Featuring a wide
selection of gemstones, pearls, Swarovski crystals, silver
gold-filled findings, lampwork, Czech, Venetian, and
more. Customer service #1! Classes for all levels (one on
one). Great parking.
429 S. Orlando Ave. (407) 339-2323
Beads!Tampa
www.ebeads.com
Voted Best New Business 2007Tampa Tribune. Huge selec-
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dichroic glass pendants, lampworked beads, seed beads, over
750 Delica colors. Check out our class schedule online.
1543 S. Dale Mabry (813) 258-3900
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A Beadtiful ThingAurora
www.abeadtifulthing.com
You have found the mothership! Fulfill your need to bead
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and hope you like it, too! You will love our staff. Located
behind Rush Copley Hospital on Montgomery Rd. Come
and stay for awhile! Open Mon, Tue 106; Wed, Thu 108;
Fri, Sat 105; Sun 14.
1649 Montgomery Rd. (630) 236-5913
Chicago Bead Inc.Glen Ellyn
www.chicagobead.com
Premium, full-service bead store and jewelry design studio!
Finest in sterling, Bali, GF, copper findings, Swarovski,
Miyuki, gemstones, pendants, charms, pearls, Czech glass,
cubic zirconia, lampwork, books, tools, supplies. Classes, par-
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Designer originals! Gift certificates and frequent-shopper
discounts. Tue, Thu 118; Wed, Sat 116; Fri, Sun 126.
491 Roosevelt Rd. (630) 858-2626
Free to BeadPeoria Heights
www.freetobead.com
The only full-service bead store in the Peoria area. We have
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supplies, tools, and classes. Everything you need and
more. Come bead with us.
1311 E. Seiberling Ave. (309) 682-2323
Sweet Earth (Formerly Ben Franklin)Sycamore
www.bencrafts.com
Gifts*Jewelry*Engraving*Beads. Largest color selection of
Swarovski crystals, pearls, Bali, gemstones, Czech sterling
14kt gold-filled findings. Chain by the inch. 900+ charms.
MonSat 106. GIA graduate gemologist. Engraving in
store. We are worth the trip! Bring this ad in for $5 off any
$25 purchase of merchandise.
341 W. State St. (866) 895-3011
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The Genuine ArticleWheaton
www.BettyJamesStudios.com
Beads for sale and classes designed for beginners to artisans.
Stop in for tea or coffee and enjoy our unique selection of
beads, charms, and books. Class information on website.
Corner of Front & Hale Sts. (630) 690-BEAD
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Bead Palace Inc.Greenwood
www.beadpalaceinc.com
Franchising available. Wholesale/retail. Best prices and quality.
163 S. Madison Ave. (317) 882-5522
Beads AmoreIndianapolis
www.beadsamore.com
Beads, wire, supplies, classes, and parties, by the bead or
strand, Czech, Swarovski, seed beads, vintage, miracle,
and silver, semiprecious and cabs. MonThu 108; FriSat
106; Sun 104.
3834 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis (317) 595-0144
La Beada LocaValparaiso
Largest seed bead and Swarovski dealer in the area. Classes
always available. Large selections of books, findings, and
stones, from the rare to the unique. MonFri 106; Sat 104;
Sun intermittently. Drop by to learn and share!
255 Indiana Ave. (219) 531-0504
MaI ne
The Beadin PathFreeport
www.beadinpath.com
Vintage Lucite and Swarovski are our specialty, but we
have it all! Check out the pictures of our newly expanded
(4,400 sq. ft.) store online or come and see us. Well bring
out the bead lover in you! Daily 106.
15 Main St. (207) 877-92beads
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BeadazzledBaltimore
www.beadazzled.net
501 N. Charles St. (410) 837-2323
Beads & Crystals of FrederickFrederick
www.beads-and-crystals.com
New, bigger store. Your best area source for Swarovski,
ToHo, Miyuki, and much more. Monthly trunk shows
keep our inventory fresh. Always something new and
always a great value.
5732 Buckeystown Pike (301) 694-4900
KK Gems and BeadsGaithersburg
www.kkgemsandbeads.com
A world of beauty and color! Beads of all sizes and styles glis-
ten all around! Mesmerizing beads from Bali, Thailand, Tibet,
India, and Nepal. No store in the Washington metropolitan
area offers such beautiful beads for LESS. MonSat 106.
615 S. Frederick Ave., #R6 (301) 330-7320
Bead BoutiquePrince Frederick
www.mdbeadboutique.com
Large variety of unique and quality semiprecious,
Swarovski, lampwork, bone, African, freshwater pearls,
Tohos, beads, and findings. Precious metals, PMC, charms,
tools. Great prices. Worktables, Classes. Parties. MonSat
106. beadboutique@verizon.net.
28 Solomons Island Rd. (410) 535-6337
Marvin Schwab/The Bead Warehouse
Silver Spring
www.thebeadwarehouse.com
Wholesale and mail order. Huge selection of semiprecious beads,
freshwater pearls, tools, and supplies. Findings in sterling silver,
gold-filled, 14k, and plated. Showroom by appointment and special
open hours. Fax (301) 565-0489; e-mail beadware@erols.com.
2740 Garfield Ave. (301) 565-0487
Massachusetts
Vintage VogueAyer
www.vintage-voguebeads.com
Come get your bead on! Stunning selection of new and
vintage beads, buttons, and findings. We have it all!
Friendly staff, cool beads, and kits galore! Check us out on
the Web for hours and details.
37 Main St. (978) 772-7750
BeadCacheMansfield
www.beadcache.com
Full-service shop with a fine, upscale selection of beads,
findings, wire, and tools. Original lampworked beads also
offered and custom orders accepted. Classes, parties, work-
space, and artistic support offered. Come in and express
yourself! TueSun. E-mail donna@beadcache.com.
374 N. Main St. (866) 749-BEAD (2323)
(508) 339-3330
MI chI gan
World of RocksYpsilanti
www.worldofrocks.com
Fun and classes highlighting wire wrapping, metalwork-
ing, chain, and beading. Beginners to advanced. Findings,
silver, crystals, tools, supplies, and many rock specialties.
Open Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 126; Sat 106; Sun 15. Closed
Tue. (I-94 to exit 183, go north past Michigan Ave.).
42 N. Huron St. (734) 481-9981
Stony Creek Bead & GalleryYpsilanti Twp.
www.stonycreekbead.blogspot.com
A unique store where you can combine beads from around
the world, classes, kits, books, and a helpful staff to create
your own pieces of exceptional art in a relaxed and fun
atmosphere. Closed Mondays. TueFri 106; Wed 107; Sat
104; Sun 102. I-94 to exit 183, one mile south.
2060 Whittaker Rd. (734) 544-0904
nevada
Bead HavenLas Vegas
www.beadhavenlasvegas.com
Nevadas most comprehensive bead store, catering to all
bead enthusiasts. Huge selection of findings, pressed glass,
and seed beads. Full line of Swarovski. Free classes daily.
MonFri 107; Sat 106; Closed Sun.
7664 W. Lake Mead Blvd., #111 (702) 233-2450
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Castleander BeadsHudson
www.castleander.com
Bead zen more. Come see us and get your groove on at our new
larger shop at 216 Central St., Rte. 111. Were still in Hudson.
216 Central St. (603) 594-0048
Ladybead and RookWilton
Beautiful, quality beads to inspire your creativity and
accentuate your style. Emphasis on European beads: Czech
crystals, pressed glass, seed beads, pearls, and semipre-
cious. Artisan-created jewelry for fine gift giving. Ample
parking. TueSat 10:305:30; Sun 124. gobead@comcast.
net. At the Riverview Mill Artist Shops.
29 Howard St. (603) 654-2805
new J ersey
Beads by BlancheBergenfield
www.beadsbyblanche.com.
Visit East Coasts premier bead shop. 3,000+ colors of Japanese
seed beads, glass, crystal, semiprecious, lampwork, and more!
Classes by locally and nationally known artists. Extensive
inventory for unlimited possibilities! Fax (201) 385-6120.
106 N. Washington Ave. (201) 385-6225
Extraordinary BeadsClinton
Full-service shop offering quality beads and supplies.
Inspiring collection of Swarovski crystal; Miyuki seed
beads and kits; Czech; Venetian; and artist-made glass;
PMC; and fusing. Great classes! Great service! It takes
Extraordinary Beads to make exceptional jewelry! Tue,
Wed, Thu, Sat, 106; Fri 107:30; Sun 125. Come in!
2 E. Main St. (908) 735-6797
Jubili Beads & Yarns
Collingswood
www.jubilibeadsandyarns.com
Everything you need under one roof! Fabulous full-service
source for beads, classic and novelty yarns. Eight-torch
lampwork studio, spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting,
PMC, and more! Repairs, custom jewelry, parties. Contact
us via e-mail at info@jubilibeadsandyarns.com.
713 Haddon Ave. (856) 858-7844
Multi Creations (NJ) Inc.Old Bridge
www.MultiCreationsNJ.com
All kinds of silver, gold-filled, and 14/18k gold findings, chains
by foot, Bali silver beads, hill tribe silver, gemstone and glass
beads, pearls and Swarovski crystals, beading accessories,
tools, and much more at wholesale prices. TueSat 106;
Sun 113; closed Mon. E-mail: MultiCreationsNJ@aol.com.
Fax: (732) 607-6416; Mobile: (732) 642-2260.
1405 Rt. 18 S., Unit #102 (732) 607-6422
The Bead CellarPennsauken
www.beadcellar.com
Experience beading in a warm, sharing, and creative atmo-
sphere while browsing our extensive inventory. Thousands
of seed and accent beads, lampwork and semiprecious,
findings and supplies. Just minutes from Philadelphia with
easy parking, free instruction, parties, and classes.
6305 Westfield Ave. (856) 665-4744
Bumble BeedsSmithville
www.bumblebeeds.com
Full-service bead shop located in a village of 60 shops and
restaurants. Large selection of semiprecious, glass, pearl,
shell, and Swarovski crystal. Come and join us for a free
basic beading class or plan a party.
615 E. Moss Mill Rd. (609) 652-3158
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Lets Bead!East Rochester
www.letsbead.com
Bright full-service bead shop. Ever-growing selection of
tools, books, beads, stringing materials, findings, wire, chain
mail, kumihimo, Swarovski crystals, more! Relax, use our
tools, and get friendly help at one of 4 design stations.
349 W. Commercial St. (585) 586-6550
Bumble Beads StudioLatham
www.bumblebeadsstudio.com
The hottest and friendliest bead store in the Capital Dis-
trict. Huge variety of beads, findings, tools, classes. Amaz-
ing kids parties and events, ample work space. Also chic
boutique, jewelry, clothing. Accessories, giftware. Were
truly not your average bead store.
620 Loudon Rd. (518) 690-7896
Beads WorldNew York
www.beadsworldusa.com
From beads to crystals to leather cords and more. Beads
World is your one-stop shop. Quality selections in the heart
of NYCs fashion district. MonFri 97; SatSun 105.
1384 Broadway (212) 302-1199
Bead SpringRed Hook
www.beadspring.net
For the love of beads and fun! All of your beading needs
and a great selection of unusual stones, ethnic, rare, and
collectible beads. In-store worktable, friendly and
helpful staff. Call for hours and workshop schedule.
information@beadspring.net.
7 W. Market St. (845) 758-9037
Park Ave BeadsWantagh
www.ParkAveBeads.com
The best bead shop on Long Island with friendly, experi-
enced, and talented staff carrying gemstones, freshwater
pearls, seed beads, Swarovski, Czech, findings, Bali, sterling
silver, thread, tools, and Kazuri beads at the lowest prices.
Classes, parties, and groups. gail@parkavebeads.com.
3341 Park Ave. (516) 221-7167
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www.beadsandotherfancystuff.com
Our huge variety and quality of beads and beading sup-
plies are our hallmark. From crystals, gemstones, glass,
ceramic, wood, African, Czech, seed beads, tools, and
more. Our selection and low prices are the best! In addition
to our helpful staff, we offer on-site repairs, work area, and
classes three times a week. Novices or experienced beaders
welcome! I-40 near Exit 103.
408 W. Fleming Dr. (828) 439-9935
OrnamenteaRaleigh
www.ornamentea.com
Visit us for our wide selection of beads in glass, stone, pearl,
and metal with worktables, classes, and the most helpful
staff anywhere. We also carry art clay silver, Kato clay, glass-
soldering supplies, paper-craft supplies, books, and unusual
ribbons. We will be your favorite bead store!
509 N. West St. (919) 834-6260
PanopolieN. Raleigh
www.panopolie.com
Visit us for our full bead selection, worktables, classes, and
helpful staff. We carry art clay silver, glass soldering sup-
plies, paper craft supplies, books, and unusual ribbons.
6320 Capital Blvd. (919) 872-4767
Cindale BeadsSmithfield
www.cindale.com
Everything you need to bead. Free training. Over 100 dif-
ferent kinds of gemstones. No customers, just friends that
visit. MonSat 107; Sun 115.
150B S. Equity Dr. (919) 934-2900
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Edybeadys Bead ShoppeCanton
www.edybeady.com
NE Ohios premier bead shop. Amazing selection of beads,
Swarovski, seed, semiprecious, findings, and much more.
Classes and adults and kids parties available. Friendly and
fun designers on staff to assist you with your creations!
2872 Whipple Ave. NW (330) 479-9598
Bead Q!Chagrin Falls & Rocky River
www.Bead-q.com
Now with TWO locations. Ohios widest selection of beads!
Swarovski crystal, sterling silver findings, semiprecious-
bead strands. Classes and parties. Fax (413) 638-1501.
8584 E. Washington, Chagrin Falls (440) 708-1771
19306 Detroit Rd., Rocky River (440) 333-GEMS
Gahanna Bead ShopGahanna
www.gahannabeadshop.com
Vast selection of glass and semiprecious beads, crystals,
and Miyuki seed beads. Sterling, pewter, and gold-filled
findings for all your beading needs! Distributor of Unicor-
ne
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and Kazuri
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beads. Open studio area with friendly,
knowledgeable staff.
1024 N. Hamilton Rd. (614) 933-8948
Meant to BeadToledo
www.meant2bead.com
You are meant to beadand we can help! We offer a wide
selection of seed beads, Swarovski, Delicas, Bali, semipre-
cious, pearls, art beads, charms, etc. Design assistance,
classes, and parties in a friendly atmosphere. MonThu
108; Fri, Sat 106; Sun 15.
6536 W. Central Ave. (419) 842-8183
okl ahoma
BeadlesBroken Arrow
www.beadlesbeadshop.com
Beads to beat the band! Beads take center stage in our
showroom and classroom. Whether you are looking for a
rock-star centerpiece or some great backup beads, our selec-
tion and service are sure to make you twist and shout.
114 W. Dallas St. (918) 806-8945
oregoN
Azillion BeadsBend
More beads than you can imagine! New location in
Bend. Over 2,000 sq. ft. of beads! azillionbeads@gmail.com.
Call for directions.
240 NE Emerson, Ste. 110 (541) 617-8854
Azillion BeadsEugene
More beads than you can imagine!. Over 2,000 sq. ft. of
beads. Call for appointment. (541) 338-8311 or e-mail
azillionbeads@gmail.com.
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Infinity BeadsCarlisle
www.infnitybeads.com
Some call it sensory overload, we just think its FUN! Semi-
precious, Swarovski crystals and pearls, freshwater pearls,
Bali and hill tribe silver, Venetian glass, Miyuki and Toho seed
beads, brass and copper beads, PMC supplies, etc. Classes
include stringing, wireworking, chain mail, PMC, and seed-
bead pieces. See our website for class info and pictures. Tue,
Wed, Fri 116; Thu 118; Sat 103; closed Sun, Mon.
405 N. East St. (717) 960-9100
The Rolling BeadCarlisle
www.therollingbead.com
Your bead headquarters in central PA offering a wide selec-
tion of seed beads, Miyuki Delicas, and Swarovski crystals.
2,000 sq. ft. of inventory with over 4,500 items. We also
carry a wide variety of Czech pressed glass, fire polished
beads, findings, clasps, threads, tools, books, and maga-
zines. Beading classes offered. Shop MonFri 96, Sat 94.
Easy access from I-81.
200 S. Spring Garden St. (717) 243-5300
Toll-free (877) 315-2323
Beyond Beads LLCCranberry Twp.
www.beyondbeadsllc.com
Fun, inspiring, creative environment. Huge selection of
beads, Swarovski, findings, and more. Classes, parties, and
gifts.2 minutes from PA Turnpike, Rt 79
1301 Freedom Rd. (724) 775-2344
The Bead GardenHavertown
www.thebeadgarden.com
Come play in our garden! We are a full-service, customer-
friendly bead shop with a plethora of popular products and
unique items. Offering a workshop environment during
store hours, you are encouraged to walk in and create some-
thing or try a class if you are looking to gain more skills.
Classes for all levels, parties, camps, repair services, special
occasions jewelry. Knowledgeable staff that loves to help.
Voted Main Line Times/Suburban Times, Best Bead Store/Best
of the Main Line 2009. www.thebeadgarden.com
2122 Darby Rd. (610) 449-2699
Blue Santa BeadsMedia
www.bluesantabeads.net
A newly located artistic venue. Classes available. Custom-
ers always come first and always return.
1165 W. Baltimore Pike (610) 892-2740
Buttercup BeadsPottstown
www.buttercupbeads.com
Let your creativity blossom in our cozy cottage setting.
Classes, parties, oh-so-pretty sparkly things, fun! No expe-
rience necessary. Service with a smile and always free
chocolate. Something for everyone. Lampwork Artisan/
Bead Addict owned and operated. Guilds/Bead Society
discounts, too!
2151 E. High St., Ste. A (484) 524-8231
The Bead GalleryYork
www.artfxandbeadz.com
New, larger location! Same fabulous shop! Irresistible selec-
tion of beads, precious metals, and everything in between.
Chat with our friendly staff, take a unique class, or create in
our spacious work area. Always something new!
2594 Eastern Blvd. Kingston Sq. (717) 600-8222
texas
BeadoholiqueHouston
www.beadoholique.com
Fabulous selection of gemstones, pearls, Swarovski, silver,
Delicas, findings, tools, books, and classes. Now carrying
silver metal clay and dichroic glass-making supplies.
Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
8220 Louetta, #124 (281) 257-0510
14315 Cypress Rosehill, Ste. 110 (281) 256-0904
Antiques, Beads & Crafty PeoplePearland
www.abcraftypeople.com
Our crafty people can help with your selection from our
full line of bead- and jewelry-making supplies. Custom
jewelry. Special orders welcome. Classes and parties. Mon
Sat 106. E-mail abcraftypeople@aol.com.
2517 E. Broadway St. (281) 997-3600
vi rgi Ni a
Country BeadsBerryville
www.countrybeads1.com
Located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. We are a full-
service bead shop with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Low, low prices. Handpicked selection of semiprecious gems,
pearls, Swarovski crystals, gold-filled, sterling silver, findings,
tools, books, etc. Classes available. countrybeads1@aol.com.
2573 Springsbury Rd. (540) 955-5053
(540) 664-4925
Gus Haus of BeadsChesapeake
www.hausofbeads.com
Huge selection of glass beads, pearls, and Swarovski crys-
tals. Beautiful jewelry. You can do it is our motto. FREE
beginner class. Customers love our mix of Southern hos-
pitality and European charmFREE Monday Nite at
Gus with a new project every week.
701 N. Battlefield Blvd. (757) 549-5124
BeadazzledMcLean
www.beadazzled.net
Tysons Corner Center I (703) 848-2323
The Bead CottageVirginia Beach
www.thebeadcottage.com
A Beading Paradise1,000s of beads, Swarovski crystals,
Bali, sterling silver, gold-filled, seed beads, Delica beads, mag-
netic hematite, semiprecious stones, findings, beading supplies,
tools, classes, and moreall in a paradise-like setting.
5350 Kempsriver Dr., Ste. 106 (757) 495-5400
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Meant to BeadSun Prairie
www.Meant-to-Bead.com
Full-service bead shop. Featuring classes, large selection of
beads, books, tools, etc. Specializing in PMC, semiprecious
stone and vintage beads. MonFri 108; Sat 105; Sun 124.
1264 W. Main St. (608) 837-5900
CaNada
Strung Out On BeadsAbbotsford
www.strungoutonbeads.ca
Check out our new arrivals: Toho seed beads, shell, semi-
precious, funky wood beads, chain, clasps, bead caps.
Come and enjoy our relaxed atmosphere and friendly,
knowledgeable staff. 2,000 sq. ft. of beading bliss.
33735 Essendene Ave. (604) 852-8677
Designing Sisters Bead and Jewellery Outlet
Brantford
www.designing-sisters.com
Great selection and prices! Glass, lampwork, semiprecious,
Swarovski crystals, seed beads, findings, tools, stringing
supplies, art wire, books, magazines, bargain beads, work-
shops, and more.
23 Craig St., Unit 3 (519) 755-0468
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Rideau Art & Beads...THE BEAD STORE
Kemptville, ON
www.rideau-art-beads.com
www.metalclaysupplyhouse.com
Full-service bead store with 1,000s and 1,000s of beads, sup-
plies, tools, and more in stock to inspire beginners and pros
alike! Incredible designer-preferred beads, gemstones, and
findings. Silver Metal Clay distributor with senior instructor
on staff teaching classes! Online class calendar. Full line of Art
Clay products and Bronzclay online! We are easy to find! Exit
28 off Hwy. 416look for our blue sign! Just 25 minutes south
of Ottawa. Free parking in lot across the street. Accessible
store. New stock every week! Open TueThu 115; Fri 116;
Sat 105 Closed Sun, Mon. info@rideau-art-beads.com.
10 Prescott St. Kemptville (613) 258-7930
Capilano Rock & GemNorth Vancouver, BC
www.capilanorock.ca
Stone beads, pearls, Swarovski, Czech glass, sterling sil-
ver/gold-filled findings and chains. Distributors for Gro-
bet, EuroTool, Pepe Tools, Soft Flex, Beadalon, Lortone.
Wholesale/retail. We are known for our great prices and
friendly staff! Close to downtown Vancouver.
1406 Pemberton Ave. (604) 987-5311
S & S StudioPort Moody, BC
www.ssstudio.org
Importer of commercial/higher-grade semiprecious stones,
pearls, 14k gold-filled and sterling silver findings, chains
and wires, Soft Flex, Swarovski crystals, leather cords, tools,
displays, dichroic lampwork, made-in-Canada artisan jew-
elry, wholesale and retail to the public, and jewelry classes.
nfo@ssstudio.org; classes@ssstudio.org; fax (604) 945-2712.
7-3130 St. Johns St. (604) 469-3327
Country BeadsVancouver
www.countrybeads.com
Semiprecious stones, freshwater pearls, sterling silver and gold
findings, and beads. Chain by the foot, Swarovski crystals,
Delicas, Czech fire-polished, and more. Books, tools, classes.
Wholesale prices to public. A unique shopping experience!
2015 W. 4th Ave. (604) 730-8056
Kimdoly BeadsVancouver
www.kimdoly.com
Come to the beach and bead! Discover the wide selection
of semiprecious stone beads, pearls, findings, tools, and
more at amazing prices. Classes offered at Denman. Come
in today for an unique beading experience. Visit our web-
site today, online shop now open!
909 Denman St. (604) 683-6323
POCO Creations & BeadsWinnipeg
www.pocobeads.com
Your full-service bead store. Freshwater pearls, gemstones,
porcelain, metal, wood, Swarovski, glass, shell; sold by strand
or individually. Findings, wire, tools, books, Jewelry Work-
shop Kits, magazines, displays. Workshops, private parties,
custom design, repairs, handmade consignment jewelry.
575 Archibald St. (204) 219-2528
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Custom Jewelry Supply
www.custom-jewelry-supply.com
Your online source for quality jewelry-making supplies.
Huge selection of loose cameos, natural and lab-created
gemstones, birthstone sets, settings, tools, and more. Fast
shipping and great customer service. Free domestic ship-
ping on orders over $75.
Lima Beads
www.LimaBeads.com
Get fresh beads fast at Lima Beads. Huge selection of gem-
stone beads, pendants, pearls, cubic zirconia, copper, brass,
and more! 1/2 strands available. New beads every week.
Check us out!
Marsha Neal Studio
www.MarshaNealStudio.com
Unique handmade porcelain pendants and much more.
Shopping cart, show schedule, e-mail newsletter, shop list-
ings, PDF catalog, sale specials, and wholesale information
available at www.MarshaNealStudio.com.
Odd Designs
www.odddesignsnc.etsy.com
Handcrafted stoneware clay donuts, buttons, and pen-
dants; rake pendants, donuts, and buttons; and copper
metal stampings for your wire wrapping and beading
needs! Each piece is one of a kind that will make your
designs extra special. www.odddesignsnc.etsy.com or call
910-277-2620.
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Ann Turpin Thayer LLCPhoenix
www.AnnTurpinThayer.com
The fine art of wire wrap jewelry. Comprehensive begin-
ning wire wrap jewelry course in a distance learning pro-
gram designed to teach, build skills and techniques, and
impart her knowledge of the jewelry business, art show
circuit, and FTC laws on gems and metals. AZ and 8-day
intensive course are also available. See website or call for
details: www.AnnTurpinThayer.com, 4747 E. Elliot Rd.,
Ste. 29-494, Phoenix, AZ 85044, (480) 598-9090, e-mail:
annturpinthayer@gmail.com.
4747 E. Elliot Rd., Ste. 29-494 (480) 598-9090
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Creative CastleNewbury Park
www.creativecastle.com
Offering a large selection of wire: sterling and gold-filled,
round, half-round, square, twisted, and bead in soft and
half-hard; also niobium, brass, and plated wires in various
gauges. We have Ventura Countys largest assortment of
beads. Classes: all levels. TueSun.
2321 Michael Dr. (877) BEADS4U (232-3748)
fl Ori dA
The Down the Street Bead ShowsOrange City
www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com
Covering the southeast in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina,
South Carolina, and Alabama. Wire-wrapping class taught
at most shows by Bobbye Brown who has been wire wrap-
ping and teaching for 17 years. Photos and classes available
shown online. info@thedownthestreetbeadshow.com.
(866) 667-3232
AA Beads & MoreSebastion
Certified PMC studio offering multiple classes in PMC, chain
mail, wire wrapping, silversmithing, dichroic glass, and
beading. Come be a member of our beading family! Youll
see we are worth the drive. E-mail aabeads@bellsouth.net.
8802 U.S. Hwy. 1, Wabasso Plaza (772) 581-0515
GeOrGi A
DK Designs.BIZAcworth/Kennesaw
www.dkdesigns.biz
Handmade glass beads, retail, and wholesale. Hand-made
bead displays for your studio, shop, or show. Glass-bead-
making lessons, private and group, beginning and inter-
mediate. One-of-a-kind jewelry designs.
(404) 314-3615
William Holland School of Lapidary Arts
Young Harris
www.lapidaryschool.org
Classes in wire wrapping, chain making, beading, cabochons,
silver, gold, glass bead making, channel, faceting, gem and
mineral ID, intarsia, glass fusing, opals, silver clay casting,
jewelry repair, gem trees. AprilOctober each year.
PO Box 980 (706) 379-2126
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Natures Creations Ltd.Wasco
www.dichroic.biz
Hands on instruction. Small classes, flexible scheduling.
Dichroic glass jewelry studio and rock shop offering
classes in silver jewelry, silver clay (PMC), cabochons, and
dichroic glass fusing. Retail/wholesale. Designer cabs,
fused and flameworked beads, fusible glassBullseye,
C.B.S., DichroMagic, Navitar, and Moretti Rods.
40W541 IL Rt. 64-B360 (630) 377-0197
new Mexi CO
Creative Wire StudioAlbuquerque
www.creativewireonline.com
Have a desire to express your creativity? Want to create
your own unique designs? Then Camille Argeanas is your
teacher! Learn basic and advanced techniques with beads
and all types of wire, incorporating them into todays fash-
ions. Group, private, and apprenticeship classes are wait-
ing for you! creativewire@qwest.net.
PO Box 10256 (505) 898-4185
new YOrk
The Jewelry Studio
www.jewelrystudioclasses.eventbrite.com
Small classes and individual instructionbeginner to
advanced. Metalwork, cold connection, beading, design, and
color theory. Taught by award winning art jeweler, Sharon
Jeter. Information and registration: www.jewelrystudioclasses
.eventbrite.com.
(585) 662-9156
Studio 34 Jewelry Arts CenterRochester
www.studio34beads.com
Beginner through advanced classes in all mediawire,
metalsmith, PMC, chain mail, glass beads, fusing, polymer,
PMC cert, and more. Totally Tools, books, wire, metals,
and SERIOUS FUN! New Yorks premier public access
studio and store. studio34artists@aol.com.
34 Elton St. (585) 737-5858
Cl assifieds
BOOKS
MAKE WIRE BEADS IS BACK! Its true, the blockbuster best
seller-book, Make Wire Beads previously a collectors item selling
for up to $200), is now available for download at www.beadif-
ferent.com for only $19.95. Also, unique wire jewelry tutorials
available. Sign up and get a free stunning wire bead tutorial!
SHOPS
REEDS BEADS Unique accents for your project! Array of
distinctive beads and findings for designer or novice. Spe-
cializing in semiprecious, pearl, and glass bead strands,
Thai and Bali silver, lampwork, silk cords. Class and store
info online. 32 N. Main St., Ambler, PA 19002. (215) 540-
5585; www.reeds-beads.com.
SuPPLIES
DESIGNER CABOCHONS created for jewelry designers
and collectors. Hand-cut, top-quality stones in elegant
designs. Perfect for wire wrapping! Each piece is one of a
kind. www.owyheegems.com.
THE ROCK HAUS INTERNATIONAL LLCwholesale
only. (719) 635-4781; fax (719) 473-2021; therockhaus
@therockhaus.com; www.therockhaus.com. Wire-Anti-
Tarnish Sterling Silver, 14/20 and 12/20 gold-filled, ster-
ling silver, rose gold-filled, white gold-filled, fine silver,
brass, tinned copper, copper, non-tarnish and artistic.
Jewelry-making pliers. Findings: sterling silver, gold-filled,
and copper. Plus much more.
WIRE-WRAPPING INSTRUCTIONAL CDs full color, step
by step. Wire, tools, and supplies. Also, dichroic glass cabo-
chons of incredible depth and beauty for discerning jewelry
artists looking for something special. Reasonably priced. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed. Volume pricing available. JUST
RELEASED . . . Its In The Maille, a new book on making chain
mail jewelry. www.DichroicGlass.net; (801) 317-2701.
WIRE-WRAPPING/JEWELRY-MAKING SUPPLESWe
offer discount prices on 14/20 gold-filled, sterling silver,
and copper wire, findings, cabochons, tools, snap settings,
How To books and much more. Great customer service;
if we dont have what you want, well get it! Visit our
online store at www.CreativelyBent.com
WIREWRAPPING CABOCHONS
STUDIO 182 Wire-wrapping cabochons. Or use our gem-
stone preforms or slabs to create your own. Visit us at
www.studio182.com.
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5-minute Jewelry
1

Hold the center of the length of wire
against the ring mandrel at size
larger than the size you need. Wrap both
ends fully around the mandrel fve times,
and twist the ends once tightly against
the mandrel.
2

Leaving the wire on the mandrel,
thread both ends of the wire
through the fabricated bead and the
spacer, pushing them all the way down
against the wrapped shank.
3

Pull the spacer back up the
wires just enough to be able
to thread the two ends over the
sides of it, and down through the
fabricated bead below it. Pull the
wires snugly so the spacer bead sits
tightly against the fabricated bead.
4

Wrap each end snugly fve times
around the shank below the
bead, one on each side of the bead,
and trim the wires closely.
tools & supplies
20-gauge copper (or silver) wire, 2.5
25mm fabricated copper & silver bead
8mm sterling spacer bead
Flush cutters
Chain nose pliers
Ring mandrel
Resources: Fabricated bead: jenniferionta.
etsy.com; spacer: MultiCreations NJ,
multicreationsnj.com; copper wire: Metal-
liferous, metalliferous.com
Photo of fnished piece by Jim Lawson; all other photos
Copper Top Ring
SKILL LEVEL
BY DENISE PECK, Editor-in-Chief
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