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A Touch of Whimsy
Felted Beaded Pendants
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Create felted balls from bits of wool roving in varying
colors, sizes and shapes and then have great fun embellishing
them. They can be hung as pendants around your neck, or used
to add a touch of whimsy to a purse. Smaller ones make great
earrings!
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All Dolled Up
These fun and whimsical dolls are created using peyote stitch
in the round. I will take you through techniques for increasing
and decreasing to create the goddess figure. Once the body
has been completed, a special focal bead or a bezeled rivoli
must then be added to serve as the head. To complete your
beaded goddess you will give her hair and embellishments of
your choice.
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Beaded Bangles
Fun, coloful and endlessly amusing, make an armful of bangles.
Cover the core with right angle weave and use lot's and lot's
of embellishment for a wild eclectic or richly jeweled look.
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Bellisimo
Have fun using tubular right angle weave to create a unique
beaded bead. The properties of right angle weave allow for
endless variation of surface embellishment, which reinforces
the structure. Make one to wear on a chain or give as a gift.
Make several, with variations of the same color palette and
string together for the funky but fashionable look. Make one
in an afternoon for instant gratification.
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Blowing in the Wind
This delightful round amulet contains a secret for the child
in all of us, hidden inside is a bubble blower! The design
allows for removing the bubble blower from its pouch for bubble
blowing and for refilling. The amulet is worked using tubular
peyote with a series of decreases and is then embellished.
The bottle is covered in peyote and is fitted with a peyote
stitched sleeve which slides up and down to reveal the bubble
blower.
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Change A Bead Ring
A ring for every outfit in your closet! Use the Burgard Change
a bead form and create your own colorful bead using right
angle weave and beadweaving embellishments. A quick, easy
and FUN project, make one to wear tonight!
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Collared Elegance
This collar is a study in freeform techniques that result
in a beautiful, wearable and versatile neckpiece. Given the
many color variations you will find it easy to wear with most
anything in your wardrobe. Created primarily with seed beads,
this collar uses folds and layers of beads to give a supple
texture. I call this technique soft peyote. Each of the elements
which create the suppleness and shape will be illustrated
along with many freeform techniques.
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Crystal Collage
Take advantage of the lovely shape and sparkle of Swarovski
rivoli crystals to enhance your glittery image. Learn to bezel
and embellish these large foil backed crystals with the flexible
quality of right angle weave and connect them in a pleasing
collage to be worn at your neck or if you rather on your wrist.
The collage will be suspended between bands of crystals for
a truly stunning look.
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Crystal Flowerette
Earrings
Crystals add shine to this delightful earring which swings
from your ear on a delicate chain. Make them with bright contrasting
colors for a fun accessory, or use gold and silver for a glamorous
night out.. Form your base of seed beads and embellish to
your taste, lot's of fun.
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Cuffed Elegance
This cuff cannot be fully appreciated until it lays softly
around your wrist. Created primarily with seed beads, this
bracelet uses folds and layers of beads to give a supple texture.
I call this technique soft peyote. Each of the elements which
create the suppleness and shape will be illustrated along
with many freeform techniques.
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Etruscean Treasure
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A graceful teadrop shape surrounds a glittering Swarovski
rivoli. The teardrop is covered with right angle weave and the
peyote bezels are encrusted with pearls and crystals which accent
the center stone. A crystal studded spiral neckchain completes
the design.
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Falling Leaves Lariat
Freeform leaves cascade gracefully from each end of an ndebele
lariat. The leaves are gradated in color from dark to light
and created using freeform peyote techniques. The three sided
ndebele neckchain is then made incorporating accent beads
along the length. The lariat can be worn short to add interest
to any neckline or worn long as your fashion sense dictates.
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La Boquita
Jeweled medallions are joined together to create a shimmering
necklace. Beautiful drops hang delicately from the point of
each medallion for a graceful and sparkling accent. Learn
several embellishment variations for an eclectic look. Triangular
medallions look lovely joined as an anklet for another look!
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Lace Cap Beads
Have fun using a variety of seed beads, crystals and pearls
to cover a bead of your choice. A new technique will be used
to create two lace caps which are then joined around your
larger bead encapsulating it with sparkle and color. The resulting
bead can worn alone on a thin cable or strung with several
others for a stunning necklace.
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Les Perles de la
Mer
You will delight in making and wearing this exquisitely designed
bracelet. Each of five beads is made using the versatility
of right angle weave. The beads are surface embellished with
a variety of techniques making each one its own unique piece
of art. The completed beads are strung with the added sparkle
and design element of swarovski crystal and separated with
faceted stones. A unique ring and toggle complete.
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My Secret Garden
Using both right angle weave and peyote stitch create a delightfully
feminine round amulet. The purse provides lots of opportunity
for surface embellishment so each one can be uniquely decorated.
Delicate flower fringe hangs from the bottom and a specially
designed lampwork bead completes the top. This beautiful top
lifts up to reveal The Secret Garden!
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Ringlets – Use the flexible properties of right angle weave to cover a handful of colorful rings. Learn multiple ways to adjust the base right angle weave or embellish the finished ring to create unending variety. Made with bright colors they exude stylish fun, but a subdued or metallic pallete would add holiday glitter at your neck. Wear one or several on a chain. These are great for gifting!
Glass rings by Heather Trimlett
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Rings Of Saturn
Learn to use the wonderfully flexible qualities of the right
angle weave stitch to cover several small rings. Using a variety
of surface embellishments each ring becomes it’s own
work of art. Peyote is used to create the inner core which
supports and displays the beauty of your creations. A spiral
neckchain completes the piece for wearing.
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Terracita
Vintage inspired neckpiece is created with right angle weave
in the round, encrusted with crystals and invisibly joined
for a beautiful look. A center medallion drops gracefully
from between the two sides. It has that 1950’s mothers
costume jewelry feel to it. This piece has an added bonus
of becoming two bracelets which can be worn individually or
together. Come learn this versatile stitch and create a piece
you’ll love to wear.
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Terracita Bracelet
Vintage inspired bracelet is created with right angle weave
in the round, encrusted with crystals and invisibly joined
for a beautiful look. It has that 1950’s mothers costume
jewellery feel to it. This piece has an added bonus of becoming
a necklace if two bracelets are joined together. Come learn
this versatile stitch and create a piece you’ll love
to wear.
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Tessara
Right Angle Weave is used to create the geometric shapes
which make up this bracelet. The unique properties of the
right angle stitch allow for a three dimensional form. Use
many different colors to create a fun and eclectic look, or
stick to a range of coordinating colors for a sophisticated
look. Each element is joined to the next with your choice
of accent beads. The bracelet is finished with a toggle closure,
also made using the versatile right angle stitch.
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Urchin Lariat
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Incredibly textural, these right angle weave beaded beads
evoke the feeling of urchins with their undulating shape. The
beads use different size beads and are embellished in such a
way as to create a very firm structure. They drape casually
from a necklace of horizontal netting, crossing at your neckline.
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The Venetian
Inspired by the many crosses which are part of Venice architecture,
this cross is designed connecting small medallions into the
cross shape and backing them with right angle weave. Each
medallion is it’s own small jewel and uniquely yours.
The cross is suspended from a length of ndebele studded with
swarovski crystals.
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Victoria
Encircle your neck with glittering crystals and elegant fan
shapes for a romantic feel. One of a kind medallions are used
to join the graceful fans. Each medallion is it's own unique
jewel and combined with the right angle weave fans give the
necklace it's lacy appeal. Add a faceted teardrop from each
medallion and you will sparkle for any occasion.
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