Free Projects : Step by Step Beads

Spiral Peyote

Michelle M. — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:23:00 GMT

Four different pattern ideas for spiral peyote. Download includes bead colors, quantities, and sizes, along with photos of finished samples, but no step-by-step instructions. Originally published in the November/December 2007 issue of Step by Step Beads....(read more)

Bead Speak Crossword Puzzle

Michelle M. — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:03:00 GMT

Off-loom beadwork or bead stitching with seed beads isn't just beautiful, it also keeps your brain active. What do you call a long type of beading needle? What about decorative beaded edging? What should you use for trimming thread? Test your beadwork knowledge with this free just-for-fun crossword puzzle. If these beading questions have you stumped, check out Step by Step Beads which is packed with beginner-friendly beading projects and uses lots of these beading terms in the magazine. You'll soon be speaking "Beaderese" in no time!...(read more)

Crystal Corona Earrings

Michelle M. — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:36:00 GMT

Combine 4mm crystal bicones and size 11 or 15 seed beads to create these sassy earrings. Instructions for a matching pendant may be found in the May/June 2009 issue of Step by Step Beads. ...(read more)

Inferno Bead Bracelet

Michelle M. — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:29:00 GMT

Instructions for the red and black polymer clay beads used in this simple bracelet, along with a matching necklace, may be found in the March/April 2009 issue of Step by Step Beads....(read more)

Copper Caper Earrings

Michelle M. — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:27:00 GMT

Combine copper and silver for a modern pair of earrings. Instructions for the matching multistrand necklace may be found in the March/April 2009 issue of Step by Step Beads....(read more)

Blue Jean Queen Duo

Michelle M. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:09:00 GMT

Kyanite is a lovely, lustrous mineral. Varying from blue to green with pearly white streaks, it looks especially good with denim! This simple bracelet and earring set matches the Blue Jean Queen necklace on page 14 of the January-February 2009 issue of Step by Step Beads. ...(read more)

What's Your Sign?

Michelle M. — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:16:00 GMT

All the signs of the zodiac are here for a whole year of good fortune. Brick stitch makes these pendants nice and sturdy. Learn brick stitch and how to increase and decrease along the outside edges. Using this technique, follow the patterns row by row to create cosmic pendants for everyone you know. Dog tags begin with a 23-bead ladder across and are 19 rows high when completed. This project is from Step by Step Beads....(read more)

Figure 8 Earrings

Michelle M. — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:50:00 GMT

This fast and easy pair of earrings is inspired by the netting technique and color palette used in the Egyptian Collar by Adrienne Gaskell, in the November-December 08 issue of Step by Step Beads....(read more)

Makeover: Turn Lampworked Mistakes into Beautiful Beads

Beading Daily — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:36:00 GMT

If you cannot bear to throw out your practice or broken lampworked beads, here are two tricks that may save many innocent and lovely beads from the trash bin. ...(read more)

Bauble Earrings

Beading Daily — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:36:00 GMT

Make this fun set of mismatched earrings to wear with the Baubles Bracelet on page 32 of the May June 08 issue of Step by Step Beads. ...(read more)

Love Me Tendril

Beading Daily — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:22:00 GMT

Use polymer clay and semiprecious stones to create leaf and flower bud beads. You know those last blooms of spring? The lush green leave—flowers tipped toward the sun. This project will keep spring blooming all yearlong! Use these beads, buds, and leaves to create the Knot Just Ribbons necklace on page 44 of the March–April 2008 issue of Step by Step Beads....(read more)

Sea of Blue

Beading Daily — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Learn how to make a multi-strand necklace with seed beads. This 7-strand necklace uses size 13 seed beads, waxed nylon thread, silver cones, and a shepherd's hook clasp. ...(read more)

Go with the Flow Polymer Pendant

Beading Daily — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT

These polymer clay pendants take their cue from organic sources, capturing the same flow and energy. To create these pendants, you'll need blue, green, and yellow polymer clay, gold leaf, 28-gauge craft wire, and beads like pearls or crystals to use for embellishment. ...(read more)

Playground Beads

Beading Daily — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:01:00 GMT

Delightful discs and bubble beads in bold, beautiful colors! Instructions for creating a bracelet using these lampworked beads may be found in the November/December 2007 issue of Step by Step Beads. ...(read more)

Clay River Earrings

Beading Daily — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:03:00 GMT

These ceramic and seed bead earrings by the editor of Step by Step Beads magazine are a simple way to get started with seed beads. Instructions for a matching pendant may be found in the July/August 2007 issue of Step by Step Beads. ...(read more)