New Beading Books

I have been unusually quiet online lately.  This is mostly due to the large amount of writing I've been doing in the real world.  In the last few months I've put the finishing touches on three beading books.  Teaming with our amazing Bead World staff, we've released a trio of fun instructional books.  These beauties have everything you've come to love in Bead World books -- lots of helpful pictures, step by step instructions and great project ideas!

• Seed Bead Basics: the Bead World Way!, by Lezli Goodwin with Mary Brown, Bailey DeGraff, Robynne Hughes, Nancy Katz and Kim Lucas, $12.99  This great seed bead primer has all the info you need to get started with simple seed bead projects.  Learn how to tie off threads, add new threads, connect various kinds of clasps and more!  Patterns include:
• DNA Spiral Bracelet
• Flower Garden (Fringe) Bracelet
• Sidewinder Bracelet
• Double Sidewinder Bracelet
• Peyote Stitch Bracelet
• Right Angle Weave Bracelet





Pictured: Right Angle Weave Bracelet


• Beyond Basics: All Tied Up! by Lezli Goodwin with Mary Brown, Breanne Determan, Robynne Hughes, Sara Martin, Kate Stanley and Karen Thompson, $12.99  Take your beading to the next level with fun twists on traditional textile techniques!  Utilize crochet, macrame and kumihimo to create hip, modern jewelry you'll love!  Patterns include:
• Beaded Hemp Bracelet
• Macrame Bracelet with Slide Clasp
• 3 Strand Wire Crochet Necklace
• Twisted Crochet Necklace
• Crocheted Cuff Bracelet
• Kumihimo Necklace
• Beaded Kumihimo

Pictured: Macrame Bracelet with Slide Clasp

                                   

• Chain Maille for Beginners, by Lezli Goodwin with Mary Brown, Judy Corning, Robynne Hughes and Lisa Kearn, $12.99  Everything you need to know to get started with basic chain maille, including how to choose the right rings for the project, closing jump rings properly and some beautiful classic designs.  Patterns include:
• Cha Cha Bracelet with Borosilicate Glass Beads
• 2 in 2 Bracelet
• 2 in 1 Earrings
• Copper Flower Earrings
• Fleurette Earrings
• Spiral Bracelet





Pictured: Copper Flower Earrings, Fleurette Earrings and 2 in 1 Earrings



Swarovski and Cane Glass Bracelet designed by Judy Corning

With spring and lovely weather filling our thoughts, it's the perfect time to make a fun new bracelet!  If you can string, crimp and wire wrap (the trifecta of basic beading skills) you can make this colorful bracelet!

Swarovski and Cane Glass Bracelet, designed by Judy Corning
You Will Need:
5mm square Bali sterling silver spacers (12)
10mm sterling silver round beads (4)
12mm Swarovski crystal cube (1)
8mm Swarovski crystal cube (3)
6mm Swarovski crystal cube (2)
Cane glass beads in mixed colors, approx. 10mm (5)
3mm sterling silver round beads (4)
5mm Swarovski crystal bicones (12)
6mm Swarovski crystal bicones (4)
Sterling silver toggle clasp
SoftFlex beading wire in medium (12 inches)
2x2mm crimp beads (2)
2 inch 24 gauge sterling silver headpin (2)



Instructions:
1. String beads onto SoftFlex in the following order: 5mm bicone, Bali square, 6mm crystal cube, Bali square, 5mm bicone, cane glass, 5mm bicone, 10mm silver bead, 6mm bicone, Bali square, 8mm crystal cube, Bali square, 5mm bicone, cane glass, 5mm bicone, 10mm silver bead, 6mm bicone, Bali square, 12mm crystal cube, Bali square, 5mm bicone, 6mm bicone, 10mm silver bead, 5mm bicone, cane glass, 5mm bicone, Bali square, 8mm crystal cube, Bali square, 6mm bicone, 10mm silver bead, 5mm bicone, cane glass, 5mm bicone, Bali Square, 6mm crystal cube, Bali square, 5mm bicone.

2. Crimp one side of the SoftFlex to the toggle ring, and crimp the other side of the SoftFlex to the toggle bar. Be sure to check the fit and remove any slack in the wire before crimping. Cut off any extra wire.

3. Thread the following beading onto one head pin: 3mm silver bead, Bali square, 8mm crystal cube, Bali square, 3mm bead. Form a wire wrapped loop above the beads, making sure to attach the loop to the base of the toggle ring before wrapping the loop closed. Cut off any extra wire.

4. Thread the following onto the second head pin: 3mm silver bead, cane glass, 3mm silver bead. Form a wire wrapped loop above the beads, making sure to attach the loop to the base of the toggle ring before wrapping the loop closed. The two dangles will be right next to one another. Cut off any extra wire.

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