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25DESIGNS &

TECHNIQUESFOR SPRING

PLUS • How to adapt a kumihimo pattern p.62

• Beadwork with a message by Tatiana Fitzpatick p. 39

• Tourmaline: The chameleon stone p. 22

Get your Irish on withCeltic knot earrings p. 48

YOUR GUIDE TO METAL STAMPING TOOLS p.64

BEADING GREEN>>10 tips for making upcycled jewelry p. 20

BONUS! Sherry Serafini is back! Get a sneak peek into her new book p.24

Create hot curves with peyotebezels p. 33

LOOM p. 28, 55

THE GEOMETRY OF BEADINGBlooming squaresearrings, p. 3

Reversible ringsof flowers, p. 10

Interlocking diamonds, p. 13

FABULOUS STACKABLESSpiral bead crochet

bangles, p. 6

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Blooming squares earrings ........................................... p. 3

Spiral bead crochet bangles ......................................... p. 6

Petite petals bracelet ...................................................p. 10

Interlocking diamonds bracelet ...................................p. 13

Editor, Bead&Buttoneditor@beadandbutton.com Contents

Editor Julia Gerlach

Senior Art Director Lisa A. Bergman

Associate Editors Connie Whittaker, Diane Jolie

Contributing Editor Cindy Crain Newman

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Graphic Designer Lisa M. Schroeder

Photographer Bill Zuback

Illustrator Kellie Jaeger

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© 2018 Kalmbach Publishing Co. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in part or in whole without written permission from the publisher. The designs in B&B Extra are for your personal enjoyment. They may not be taught or sold without permission. Video: Make

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For the love of beads . . . and geometryOK, I realize geometry makes some people groan, but I truly enjoyed that class in high school. The way the formulas and numbers created an expression of reality was eye-opening and exciting. I really liked physics for the same reason, though it didn’t take long before I found myself in over my head! It could be argued that geometry and physics are part of every beading project, but it’s extra true of the ones featured in this issue of B&B Extra, which features squares, diamonds, circles, and spirals. Debora Hodoyer’s blooming earrings (p. 3) bring frills and all sorts of loveliness to the basic square. Kelly Weise has created cute, reversible circles that resemble tiny flowers and connected them into a row of adorable blooms (p. 10). SuperDuos take center stage in Melissa Pfeiffer’s bracelet of interlocking diamonds (p. 13), created in increasing and decreasing peyote stitch. And Barbara Zaner’s bead crochet bangles (p. 6) create a specific kind of spiral called a helix — the result of stacking circles of different-sized beads on top of one another. But enough about math — it’s time to bead!

Geometry and

physics are part of

every beading

project . . . But

enough about

math — it’s time

to bead!

Make something purple for our April Design Challenge, likethis gorgeous

necklace by GeraldineChurchill

Video: Howto bezel domedcoins and metal disks

Get readyfor summer with thesesuper-cuteflip flops by Diane Hertzler

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BLOOMING SQUARES EARRINGSdesigned by Debora Hodoyer

DIFFICULTY

bead weaving

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10 mm two-hole crescent bead - top view

6 mm Silky bead

2 x 4 mm MiniDuo bead

3.8 mm O-bead- side view

3.4 mm drop bead

3 mm fire-polished bead

80 seed bead

110 seed bead

150 seed bead

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How to pick up the Silky beads: The front of the Silky bead has a bump, which should be facing up. With the holes running vertically, sew through the left hole (LH) or the right hole (RH). How to pick up the crescent beads: With the tips of the crescent facing down, pick up the bead through the left hole (LH) or the right hole (RH), per the instructions. Make sure both holes of all two-hole beads are unplugged before using them.

1) On 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread, pick up a repeating pattern of a Silky bead (LH) and two crescent beads (LH) four times, leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail. Sew through the beads again, and tie them into a ring with a square knot (figure 1,

a–b). Sew through the first Silky added, and

step up through the open holes of the next two crescents (b–c).2) Pick up a 150 seed bead and two 110 seed beads, and sew through the open hole of the next Silky (c–d). Pick up two 110s and a 150, and sew through the open holes of the next two crescents (d–e). Repeat these stitches three times to com-plete the round, and sew through the first 150 and the two 110s added in this round.3) Pick up an O-bead, three MiniDuo beads, and an O-bead, skip the next Silky, and sew through the following two 110s, 150, two cres-cents, 150, and two 110s (figure 2, a–b). Repeat this stitch three times to complete the round, retrace the thread path (not shown in the figure for clarity), and exit the last 150 and 110 (b–c).

Add lacy frills to the basic square with a variety of beads to create pretty earrings in your choice of color palettes.

materials lavender/white earrings 1½ in. (3.8 cm)

• 16 10 mm CzechMates two-hole

crescent beads (luster opaque lilac)

• 8 6 mm Silky beads (white alabaster)

• 3 g 2 x 4 mm MiniDuo beads (white lila

vega luster)

• 1 g 3.8 mm O-beads (jet valentinite)

• 8 3.4 mm drop beads (Miyuki, black

hematite)

• 8 3 mm fire-polished beads (metal

turquoise)

• 1 g 80 seed beads (Toho 2608F, semi-

glazed lavender)

• 1 g 110 seed beads (Toho 2604F, semi-

glazed turquoise)

• 1 g 150 seed beads (Toho 766, opaque

pastel frosted light lilac)

• 1 pair of ear wires

• Fireline, 4 lb. test, or nylon

beading thread, size D

• beading needles, #10 or #11

• 2 pairs of chainnose, bentnose, and/or

flatnose pliers

gold/white earring colors

• 10 mm CzechMates two-hole

crescent beads (metallic antique gold)

• 6 mm Silky beads (white champagne

luster)

• 2 x 4 mm MiniDuo beads (Aztec gold)

• 3.8 mm O-beads (jet lila vega luster)

• 3.4 mm drop beads (Miyuki, black

hematite)

• 3 mm fire-polished beads (jet blue

hematite)

• 80 seed beads (Toho 2611F, semi-

glazed orange)

• 110 seed beads (Toho 2610F, semi-

glazed burnt orange)

• 150 seed beads (Toho 81, metallic

hematite)

silver/purple earring colors

• 10 mm CzechMates two-hole

crescent beads (silver)

• 6 mm Silky beads (white lila vega luster)

• 2 x 4 mm MiniDuo beads (aluminum

silver)

• 3.8 mm O-beads (jet lila vega luster)

• 3.4 mm drop beads (Miyuki, black

hematite)

• 3 mm fire-polished beads (jet purple iris)

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• 80 seed beads (Toho 2600F, semi-glazed

lemongrass)

• 110 seed beads (Toho 2601F, semi-

glazed olive)

• 150 seed beads (Toho 90, metallic

amethyst gun metal)

basicsFacetJewelry.com/basics

• ending and adding thread

• square knot

FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5

4) Pick up an 110, skip the next 110, and sew through the following O-bead and the open hole of the next MiniDuo (figure 3, a–b). Pick up an 80 seed bead, and sew through the open hole of the next MiniDuo (b–c). Pick up an 80, and sew through the open hole of the next MiniDuo and the following O-bead (c–d). Pick up an 110, skip the next 110, and sew through the following 110, 150, two crescents, 150, and 110 (d–e). Repeat these stitches three times to complete the round, and sew through the first 110 picked up in this round and the next O-bead, MiniDuo, and 80.5) Pick up three 110s, skip the next MiniDuo, and sew through the following 80, MiniDuo, O-bead, and 110 (figure 4, a–b). Pick up an O-bead, a MiniDuo, a drop bead, a MiniDuo, and an O-bead, skip the next six beads as shown, and sew through the following 110, O-bead, MiniDuo, and 80 (b–c). Repeat these stitches three times to complete the round, but sew through only the 110 and O-bead after the last stitch (c–d).6) Pick up three 150s, skip the next MiniDuo, and sew through the following 80, three 110s, and 80 (figure 5, a–b). Pick up three 150s, skip the next Mini-Duo, and sew through the follow-ing two O-beads (skip the 110 between them) and the open hole of the next MiniDuo (b–c). Pick up a 3 mm fire-polished bead, skip the

drop, and sew through the open hole of the next MiniDuo, positioning the fire-polished bead behind the drop. Sew through the following two O-beads, skipping the 110 between them (c–d). Repeat these stitches three times to complete the round (d–e), and sew through the next three 150s, 80, and two 110s (e–f).7) Pick up eight 150s, and sew through the 110 your thread exited at the start of this step to form a loop. Retrace this thread path, and end the working thread and the tail.8) Open the loop of an ear wire, and attach it to the loop on the earring.9) Make a second earring. B&B

Debora Hodoyer was born

and raised in Sardinia, the

second largest island in the

middle of the Mediterranean

Sea, and a land rich in history,

culture, and traditions. She has always been

involved in various artistic disciplines and loves

travelling. Contact Debora at crownofstones@

outlook.it or crownofstones.etsy.com.

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SPIRAL BEAD CROCHET BANGLESdesigned by Barbara Zaner Miezejewski

DIFFICULTY

bead crochet

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STARTER STUMPMany people find it difficult to start bead crochet, mainly because there is little to hold onto at first and the order of stitches is hard to make out. A reusable starter stump eliminates the frustration and confusion inherent in start-ing bead crochet.1) To make a starter stump: On 2 ft. (61 cm) of beading thread, pick up 10 80 seed beads, and sew through all the beads again to make two stacks of five beads each (photo a). 2) Work in ladder stitch with five beads per stitch until you have a total of eight rows (photo b). Join the ladder ends into a ring

(photo c), and end the threads.

BEAD CROCHET ROPE1) Attach the Big Eye needle to the end of the YLI Jeans Stitch or Gutermann thread (don’t cut it from the spool).

2) String this pattern of eight beads: three 110 cylinder beads, a 100 cylinder bead, an 80 seed bead, a 3 mm fire-polished bead, an 80, and a 100 cylinder (photo d). Continue stringing this pattern until you have about 60 in. (1.5 m) of beads. This will produce a 7-in. (18 cm) cro-cheted spiral.

size wise To size your bracelet correctly, first measure the widest part of your hand. Next, determine the total length of the bead caps and focal bead, and subtract this figure from the total length. This is about how long your bead crochet rope needs to be. The rule of thumb for an eight-around bead crochet rope is that every 8 in. (20 cm) of strung beads yields about 1 in. (2.5 cm) of finished rope. If your bracelet requires a 7-in. (18 cm) rope, you will need to string a total of 56 in. (1.4 m) of beads. Add 4 in. (10 cm) for the beads that you are going to remove from the starter stump end of the bracelet.

Crochet these fun, stackable bangles in a rainbow of colors. Once you get the hang of it (made easier, thanks to a special starter tool you can make yourself!), you won’t want to stop making them.

materials silver bangle with 2 1⁄4 in. (5.7 cm) inner diameter

• 1 6 x 8 mm rondelle or other focal bead

of similar size (metallic silver)

• 75 3 mm fire-polished beads (jet

Labrador full)

• 40 80 seed beads for starter stump

• 3 g 80 seed beads (Miyuki 190F, matte

nickel plated)

• 2 g 100 cylinder beads (Miyuki Delica

DBM1831, Duracoat galvanized silver)

• 2 g 110 cylinder beads (Miyuki Delica

DB1831, Duracoat galvanized silver)

• 2 8 –10 mm bead caps

• YLI Jeans Stitch or Gutermann Top Stitch

thread

• Fireline, 6 lb. test, or nylon beading

thread, size D (for starter stump)

• 1 5-in. (13 cm) Big Eye needle (for

stringing)

• 2 3-in. (7.6 cm) Big Eye needles (for

making starter stump and finishing)

• steel crochet hook, .75–.90 mm

green bangle colors

• 6 x 8 mm rondelle (lime green)

• 3 mm faceted rondelles (lime green AB)

• 80 seed beads (Miyuki 1014, silver-lined

chartreuse AB)

• 100 cylinder beads (Miyuki Delica

DBM147, silver-lined peridot)

• 110 cylinder beads (Miyuki Delica

DB860, matte transparent chartreuse AB)

yellow bangle colors

• 6 x 8 mm rondelle (yellow)

• 3 mm fire-polished beads (citrine

yellow AB)

• 80 seed beads (Toho 2125, silver-lined

milky light jonquil)

• 100 cylinder beads (Miyuki Delica

DBM232, light lemon ice)

• 110 cylinder beads (Miyuki Delica DB232,

light lemon ice)

basics• ladder stitch

• bead crochet: bead slip stitch

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3) Leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail, use your crochet hook to pull a small loop of the cord under a thread bridge at one end of the starter stump

(photo e). Catch the working thread with the hook (also called a yarn over), and pull it back through the loop. Pull to tighten. 4) Slide the hook under the adjacent thread bridge on the stump, and slide the end bead on the cord up to the hook. Yarn over just beyond the bead (photo f), and pull under the thread bridge and through the loop on the hook (photo g). You will have one loop on the hook. Repeat this stitch all around the stump, attaching a cylinder to each of the eight thread bridges on the starter stump (photo h). Note that these beads sit perpendicular to the beads below.5) Work in bead slip stitch: Insert the hook to the left of the next bead in the previous round, and flip that bead to the right (figure 1). Slide the next bead down to the hook, yarn over (figure 2), and pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook (photo i).6) Working counterclockwise, continue in bead slip stitch until all the beads have been incorpo-rated into the tube. Starting in the second round, note that each new bead that gets crocheted in place will be stitched to a bead of the same type — the 110 cylinders will always be attached to other 110 cylinders, the 100s will be attached to 100s, and so on. 7) Bind off the rope by working a slip stitch in each end bead without adding beads. Leaving a 10-in. (25 cm) tail, trim the cord, and pull it through the last loop.8) Carefully cut the cord that attaches the rope to the starter stump. Do not cut the thread of the starter stump itself so you can use it again.9) One by one, carefully remove enough beads from this end of the rope so you have at least 6 in. (15 cm) of cord available for the finishing process (photo j).

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FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

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10) Attach a Big Eye needle to one end of the cord, and string a bead cap (wide end first), the focal bead, and a bead cap (narrow end first). Using the other end of the cord, sew through the bead caps and focal (photo k). Working with one end of the cord at a time, sew into the center of the rope at the other end and exit the beadwork at least ½ in. (1.2 cm) from the end. Pull tight. With each cord end, retrace the thread path back through the focal bead and end caps. Working with one cord end at a time, sew back and forth through the rope width-wise a few times, sewing through the beadwork and catch-ing the internal cords with each pass. Be careful that the cords don’t loop around any of the beads. After you’ve passed the cord through the rope several times, trim the cord as close to the work as possible. B&B

Barbara Zaner Miezejewski

retired to Tucson, AZ, after

teaching biology and earth

science on Long Island for

33 years. Her original designs

are inspired by the shapes, colors, and

patterns found in nature. See more of

her work at tobeadaz.com or email her

at tobeadorknottobead@msn.com.

k

Make a necklaceThis classic spiral design makes a great centerpiece for a necklace. For an 18-in. (46 cm) crocheted neck-lace (17 in./43 cm plus findings), string 48 in. (1.2 m) of 110 cylinders first. Next, string 56 in. (1.4 m) of the repeating pattern shown for the bracelet, and then string another 48 in. (1.2 m) of 110 cylinders.

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PETITEPETALS BRACELETdesigned by Kelly Wiese

DIFFICULTY

bead weaving / netting

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it’s reversible!

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6 mm druk bead

Prong bead

-underside view

80 Demi bead

110 Demi bead

110 seed bead

150 seed bead

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FLOWER COMPONENTSHow to pick up the Prong beads: The Prong beads are curved and pointed like an animal’s claw. The top is curved, and the bottom is flatter. When forming each flower petal, make sure all Prong bead points are facing out from the center and the curves face the same way.

1) On 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread, pick up a repeating pattern of an 110 seed bead and a Prong bead six times, leaving a 10-in. (25 cm) tail. (The tail will be used later to add the center bead.) Sew through the beads again to form a ring (not shown in figure for clarity), and sew through the first 110 and Prong (figure 1, a–b). 2) Pick up three 150 seed beads, skip the next 110, and sew through the following Prong (b–c). Repeat this stitch five times to complete the round, and step up through the first two 150s added in this round (c–d).3) Pick up five 110 Demi beads, and sew through the center 150 of the next set of three 150s added in step 2. The Demis should sit under the curve

of the Prong. Repeat this stitch five times to complete the round, and step up through the next three 110 Demis (figure 2, a–b).4) Attach a needle to the tail. Working on the underside of the flower, sew through the adjacent Prong. Pick up a 6 mm druk bead, and sew through the Prong bead directly across from the one your thread is exiting. Sew back through the druk and continue through the Prong your thread exited at the start of this step, going in the same direction (c–d). Retrace the thread path, and end the tail. 5) With the working thread, and working on the underside of the flower, pick up three 110 Demis, and sew through the center (third) Demi in the next set of five Demis (figure 3, a–b). Repeat this stitch five times to complete the round, pulling the beads tight (b–c). Retrace the thread path, and set this flower component aside. Do not end the working thread.6) Repeat steps 1–5 to make a total of nine components for an 8-in. (20 cm) bracelet (not including the clasp).

This reversible bracelet connects Prong beads with seed beads and Demi beads to create petals for delicate flower components.

materials coral bracelet 8 in. (20 cm)

• 10 6 mm druk beads (Czech,

watermelon Pacifica)

• 54 3 x 6 mm Prong beads

(luster opaque rose/

gold topaz)

• 3 g 80 Demi beads

(Toho 224, Olympic bronze)

• 5 g 110 Demi beads

(Toho 502, higher metallic

amethyst)

• 3 g 110 seed beads (Toho

703, matte mauve mocha)

• 3 g 150 seed beads (Toho

2640F, semi-glazed rainbow

burnt orange)

• Fireline, 6 lb. test

• beading needles, #11 or #12

purple bracelet colors

• 6 mm druk beads (Czech,

lavender fog)

• Prong beads (purple iris)

• 80 Demi beads (Toho 222,

dark bronze)

• 110 Demi beads (Toho 504,

higher metallic violet iris)

• 110 seed beads (Toho 2368F,

semi-glazed lavender AB)

• 150 seed beads (Miyuki

142FR, matte transparent

amethyst)

basicsFacetJewelry.com/basics• ending and adding thread

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CONNECTIONS1) To connect the flower components, sew through a flower component until your thread exits the center 150 in a set of three 150s added in step 2. Pick up a repeating pattern of an 110 seed bead and an 80 Demi three times, and then pick up one more 110. Align a second flower compo-nent so the Prongs are facing the same way as in the first component, and sew through the center 150 in a set of three 150s (figure 4, a–b). Pick up the same sequence of 110s and 80 Demis, and sew through the 150 your thread exited at the start of this step (b–c). Retrace the thread path, and end the thread.2) Repeat step 1 until you have connected all the flower components.

CLASP1) Add a new 8-in. (20 cm) thread to an end flower component, and exit the center 150 across from the last connection. Pick up two 110s, an 80 Demi, a druk, and three 110s. Skip the last three 110s, and sew back through the druk and the Demi (figure 5, a–b). Pick up two 110s, and sew through the 150 your thread exited at the start of this step (b–c). Retrace the thread path, and end the thread.2) Add a new 8-in. (20 cm) thread to the other end, and exit the center 150 across from the last connection. Pick up 14 110s, and sew through the same 150 (figure 6). You may need to adjust the number of 110s added to make the clasp ring. Check the fit, and adjust if necessary. Retrace the thread path, and end the thread. B&B

Kelly Wiese is the author

of three books: A Beaded Romance, Beaded Allure,

and Exotic Adornments.

She loves using size 150 seed

beads and crystals in her designs, which are

often described as romantic and delicate.

Kelly resides with her husband, two dogs,

and six cats in Colorado where she spends

as much time as possible playing with beads.

Contact Kelly at beadparlor@yahoo.com.

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INTER-LOCKING DIAMONDS BRACELETdesigned by Melissa R. Pfeiffer

DIFFICULTY

modified peyote stitch

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SuperDuo, color A

SuperDuo, color B

110 seed bead

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To ensure that the bracelet is the correct length, and to create less wear on long pieces of thread, start in the center of the bracelet and work toward each end.

BRACELET BANDWorking with the SuperDuos: Make sure that both holes of the SuperDuos are open. 1) On 2 yd. (1.8 m) of thread, pick up 15 color A SuperDuos. Leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail, sew down through the open hole of the last A (figure 1, a–b). Pick up an A, skip the next A by flipping it so the open hole faces away, and sew through the open hole of the following A (b–c). Repeat this stitch six times (c–d).

This completes the center three rows of the diamond.2) Work a decrease turn: Sew up through the other hole of the bead your thread is exiting and the next two beads (figure 2, a–b). Sew down through the other hole of the bead your thread is exiting and the following bead (b–c). Sew up through the other hole of the bead your thread is exiting (c–d).3) Work in rows as follows.Row 4: Work six stitches using As (figure 3, a–b), and work a decrease turn (b–c).Row 5: Work five stitches with two As, a color B SuperDuo, and two As (figure 4, a–b), followed by a decrease turn (b–c).

This bracelet design was inspired by the shape and versatility of SuperDuo beads, which lock together nicely in peyote stitch. If desired, finish it with a simple seed bead edging.

materials black/white bracelet 63 ⁄4 in. (17.1 cm)

• 2.5 x 5 mm SuperDuo beads

- 13 g color A (opaque jet)

- 8 g color B (opaque white)

• 3 g 110 seed beads (Toho

49, opaque shiny jet black)

• 4 8 mm jump rings

• 1 2-strand tube clasp

• Fireline, 6 or 8 lb. test

• beading needles, #10

• 2 pairs of chainnose, flat-

nose, and/or bentnose pliers

turquoise/bronze bracelet colors

• 2 x 4 mm MiniDuo beads

- color A (turquoise

green luster)

- color B (bronze)

• 110 seed beads (Miyuki

2006, matte bronze)

• 8 6 mm jump rings

• 1 toggle clasp

bronze bracelet colors

• 2.5 x 5 mm SuperDuo beads

- color A (matte copper)

- color B (matte dark bronze)

• 110 seed beads (Miyuki

2006, matte bronze)

black/green bracelet colors

• 2.5 x 5 mm SuperDuo beads

- color A (opaque jet)

- color B (pearl coat olive)

• 110 seed beads (Toho 164F,

transparent rainbow frosted

lime green)

basicsFacetJewelry.com/basics• ending and adding thread

• peyote stitch

• opening and closing

jump rings

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4

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Row 6: Work four stitches with an A, two Bs, and an A (figure 5, a–b), followed by a decrease turn (b–c).Row 7: Work three stitches with an A, a B, and an A, followed by a decrease turn (figure 6).

note You are now at the narrowest part of the bracelet, and you will start to increase the bracelet.

Row 8: Work two stitches using As (figure 7,

a–b). Pick up a B, snug up the bead, and sew back through the open hole of the same B (b–c). Row 9: Work two stitches using a B and an A

(c–d). You will now need to work an increase turn: Pick up two Bs, snug up the beads, and sew through the open hole of the same B (figure 8,

a–b). Continue through the next two As (b–c). Sew back through the other hole of the bead your thread is exiting and the following two beads just added (c–d). Pick up a B, snug up the beadwork, and sew back through the open hole of the same B (d–e).Row 10: Using Bs, work three stitches (figure 9,

a–b), followed by an increase turn (b–c). Row 11: Using Bs, work four stitches (figure 10,

a–b), followed by an increase turn (b–c).

go longFor a longer bracelet, you will need to work another partial diamond. Repeat from row 5 and continue until the bracelet is half of your desired final length, allowing about ½ in. (1.3 cm) for the clasp. When adding the clasp, you will need to add an 110 and SuperDuo after the last SuperDuo is added in order for the diamond to be a mirror image of the other edge.

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Row 12: Using Bs, work five stitches (figure 11,

a–b), followed by an increase turn (b–c).Row 13: Using Bs, work six stitches (figure 12,

a–b) and a modified increase turn: Pick up two Bs, snug up the beads, and sew through the open hole of the last B added. Continue through the next two beads, the other hole of the bead your thread is exiting, and the following bead (don’t sew through the end bead). Sew down through the open hole of the bead your thread is exiting (b–c).

note You are now at the widest part of the second diamond, and next you will start to decrease again.

Row 14: Work six stitches using Bs, and com-plete a decrease turn.Row 15: Work five stitches using two Bs, an A, and two Bs, and complete a decrease turn.Row 16: Work four stitches using a B, two As, and a B, and complete a decrease turn.Row 17: Work three stitches using an A, a B, and an A, and complete a decrease turn.

4) Repeat rows 8–14, picking up As instead of Bs, and picking up Bs instead of As. 5) For a 6¾ in. (17.1 cm) bracelet with five diamonds: Repeat rows 15–17, using all As. There should be three beads on the end.6) Add 2-yd. (1.8 m) thread at the starting end of the beadwork, exiting an edge SuperDuo, with your needle pointing toward the beadwork. Starting with row 4, work the second half of the bracelet as a mirror image of the first.

CLASP1) With the thread exiting down through the top-right A, pick up an 110 seed bead, and sew through the open hole of the next A (figure 13, a–b). Repeat this stitch (b–c). Retrace the thread path through the end As and 110s, and end the thread.2) Open a jump ring, and slide it around an 110 between two SuperDuos, and attach it to a clasp loop. Close the jump ring. Repeat to attach the remaining clasp loop.3) Repeat steps 1–2 at the other end of the bracelet.

EMBELLISHMENT1) Attach a comfortable length of thread to the beadwork, exiting an end hole of a SuperDuo nearest the clasp on the top edge (figure 14,

point a).2) Pick up two 110s, and sew down through the adjacent hole of the next edge SuperDuo (you can add three 110s if they seem small for the space) (a–b). Sew up through the other hole of the same SuperDuo and the adjacent hole of the following SuperDuo (b–c).3) Pick up two 110s, and sew down through the adjacent hole of the previous SuperDuo, up through the other hole of the same SuperDuo, and the hole in the SuperDuo your thread exited at the start of this step (c–d). 4) Repeat steps 2–3 (d–e).5) Pick up two 110s, and sew down through the adjacent hole of the next SuperDuo (e–f), and up through the other hole of the same SuperDuo (f–g). 6) Pick up two or three 110s, and sew down through the other hole of the same SuperDuo and up through the hole your thread just exited (g–h).

FIGURE 14

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7) Pick up two 110s, and sew down through the adjacent hole of the next SuperDuo and the following SuperDuo (h–i). Sew up through the other hole of the same SuperDuo (i–j).8) Pick up two 110s, and sew down through the previous SuperDuo and the adjacent hole of the SuperDuo your thread exited at the start of this step. Sew up through the other hole of the same SuperDuo (j–k).9) Repeat steps 7–8 (k–l).10) On the bridge between diamonds, pick up two 110s, skip the next SuperDuo, and sew down through the adjacent hole of the following SuperDuo. Sew up through the other hole of the same SuperDuo and the adjacent hole of the next SuperDuo (l–m).11) Repeat steps 2–10 for this edge of the brace-let, sew through the beadwork to the other edge, and work as before for this edge, ending and adding thread as needed. End the thread. B&B

This design can be altered to accommodate various lengths and can be adapted to different beads. Try it with MiniDuos (turquoise/bronze bracelet, p. 13) or SuperDuo Duets. The seed bead embellishment along the edges can also be eliminated, as in this black-and-green bracelet.

change it up!

Melissa R. Pfeiffer

started making jewelry

in 2001 with silver wire but

became hooked on working

with beads in 2013. When

not working with small beads, she works

with big data as an epidemiologist. Contact

Melissa at madebymrp@gmail.com.