Create Jewelry Crystals

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crystals Dazzling designs to make and wear

Marlene Blessing & Jamie Hogsett Editors of Beadwork magazine

Azure Treasure The romantic nature of this simple necklace is achieved with the blending of indicolite crystals and vintage-looking brass findings. The result is as M at e r i a l s

280 aqua/Montana-lined AB size 15° seed beads 9 jet nut 2X 4mm crystal bicones (5301) 23 indicolite satin 4mm crystal bicones (5301) 10 indicolite 4mm crystal bicones (5301) 8 indicolite satin 6mm crystal rondelles (5040) 9 indicolite 20mm crystal avant-garde pendants (6620) 8 brass 4x20mm links 4 brass 12x18mm 2-to-1 connectors 1 brass 20mm toggle clasp 5 brass 6mm jump rings 14 brass 2" (5cm) head pins 32" (81cm) of 4mm brass ladder chain 40" (102cm) black Fire Line 6lb test

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Scissors Size 13 beading needle Wire cutters Flat-nose pliers Chain-nose pliers Round-nose pliers

Finished size

18" (46 cm) (shortest strand:)

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Cut the chain into one 15½" (39 cm) piece and one 16½" (42 cm) piece.

Cut the flat end off each head pin.

Hold two 2-to-1 connectors back to back. Use 1 jump ring to attach the connectors to the ring half of the clasp.

Use 1 head pin to form a simple loop that attaches to the bar end of the toggle. String 1 indicolite satin bicone and form a simple loop that attaches to the two remaining connectors.

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Use jump rings to attach the chains to the connectors.

Use a surgeon’s knot to tie the Fireline to one end of the 15½" (39 cm) chain, leaving an 8" (20 cm) tail. String 20 seed beads and pass up through the second link of chain and down through the fourth link.



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String 1 indicolite satin bicone and 10 seed beads and pass up through the sixth link of chain. String 1 indicolite bicone and 10 seed beads and pass down through the eighth link of chain. String 1 jet nut bicone and 10 seed beads and pass up through the tenth link of chain. String 1 rondelle and 10 seed beads and pass down through the twelfth link of chain. Repeat entire step eight times, passing up/down through every other link of chain, and omitting the final rondelle. String 10 seed beads and tie the thread to the final link of chain. Weave thread ends back through the strand, tying square knots every ½" (1 cm).

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Use 1 head pin to form a simple loop that attaches to 1 pendant. String 1 indicolite satin bicone and form a simple loop. Repeat for a total of 5 pendant dangles.

Use 1 head pin to form a simple loop that attaches to 1 pendant. String 1 indicolite satin bicone and form a simple loop that attaches to two links held back to back. Use 1 head pin to form a simple loop that attaches to the other end of the links. String 1 indicolite bicone and form a simple loop. Repeat for a total of 4 pendant-link dangles.

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Use 1 head pin to form a simple loop that attaches to 1 pendant. String 1 indicolite satin bicone and form a simple loop that attaches to two links held back to back. Use 1 head pin to form a simple loop that attaches to the other end of the links. String 1 indicolite bicone and form a simple loop. Repeat for a total of 4 pendant-link dangles. Resources: Seed beads and Swarovski crystal rondelles: Beyond Beadery. Brass find: Vintaj Natural Brass



did you know . . . What Is a “Herkimer Diamond”? What this stone isn’t is a real diamond. Mined in Herkimer County, New York, this unusually beautiful clear quartz crystal is famous for its shape (it is, doubly terminated, or comes to a point at both ends) and for its high luster and clarity, giving it the appearance of a precious stone. Both the Mohawk Indians and early settlers in Upstate New York knew about the crystals, which they often found in stream sediments and in fields as they were cultivated. These beauties were formed nearly 500 million years ago in the Cambrian era and have been found in other parts of the world, such as Afghanistan, China, Norway, and the Ukraine. However, only those crystals found in Herkimer County are entitled to bear the name Herkimer Diamond.



A selection of projects

Above, Cosmic Jewels. Below, Catch a Falling Star.



Above, Mystic Crystal. Below, Ruby Dreams.

Above, Lush Layers. Below, A Rani’s Paisley.

Above, Nouveau Riche. Below, Filigree Drops.



C o nt e nt s The Allure of Light: A Radiant Favorite The Many Facets of Crystals CLASSIC Arabian Nights Purely Crystal Royal Tapestry Nouveau Riche Catch a Falling Star Spring Thaw A Rani’s Paisley SPECIAL-OCCASION Glittery Lariat Cosmic Jewels Filigree Drops Toujours Topaz Ring of Fire Crystals in Camelot FASHION-FORWARD Brilliant Bangles Ruby Dreams Medieval Mood Blue-Green Reflections Mystic Crystal Lush Layers Azure Treasure Tools and Techniques

Get in touch with your inner sparkle! Showcasing the sparkle, shine, and many facets of crystal, the second book in the Create Jewelry series, Create Jewelry: Crystals, presents 20 stunning designs from the editors of Beadwork magazine. The book is divided into three main sections—Classic, Special-Occasion, and Fashion-Forward. Classic features jewelry you’ll reach for again and again, such as a timeless paisley brooch or a midnight blue multistrand necklace. Special-Occasion highlights must-have pieces, such as a glittery lariat and a showy cocktail ring. Fashion-Forward includes runway-worthy designs, such as a necklace of rock crystal and silver chunks and a layered, lush bracelet dripping with crystal briolettes. Inside you’ll find: • Crystal basics—learn the difference between man-made glass crystal and rock crystal • “Did you know” tidbits—lore and history about this mainstay in the fashion and jewelry industry • Original designs accompanied by easyto-follow instructions and illustrations • Resources and suppliers lists to fulfill all of your crystal needs

Start creating your own jewelry today with Create Jewelry: Crystals!

Resources Index

Paperbound, 8½ x 10¼, 128 pages 100 photographs, 30 illustrations, 5 charts ISBN 978-1-59668-022-7 $22.95 US $28.95 Canada September 2007

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Marlene Blessing is the editorial director for Beadwork, Stringing, and Step by Step Beads magazines. She lives in Longmont, Colorado. Jamie Hogsett is the editor of Stringing magazine, the special projects editor of Beadwork magazine, and the author of Stringing Style. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado. Interweave Press LLC is distributed to the book trade in the U.S. and Canada by Independent Publishers Group, in the United Kingdom and Europe by Search Press, in New Zealand by David Bateman, Ltd., and in Australia by Keith Ainsworth Pty Ltd. Interweave Press LLC is also the publisher of 13 craft magazines, including Beadwork, Stringing, Step by Step Beads, Jewelry Arts and Lapidary Journal, and Step by Step Wire Jewelry.