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Category Archives: Beading

Beaded “Pysanky” Eggs

[columns] [span4] [/span4][span8] [/span8][/columns] “Pysanky”, batik-style Easter eggs, are inherently Ukrainian. Purists shudder at the beaded “pysanka’s” very existence. The word comes from the verb pysaty, “to write”, as the designs are not painted on. Some artists have the nerve to use beads to decorate eggs instead of ‘writing’ them with a stylus and beeswax […]

Aqua Light Necklace

Aqua Light Necklace

This project consists of six peyote tubes adorned with loops on each side and strung on beading wire with Amazonite beads, Swarovski bicones and Sterling silver daisy spacers. The turquoise green lined crystal AB Delica beads give the loops an amazing sheen. Read more in our Spring 2012 issue. Designed by Diane Reda Créations Di-Art […]

Artist Profile – Marylin Gardiner

Marilyn Gardiner
[columns] [span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][/columns] In February 2000, as new retirees, my husband and I were enticed by old friends to rent their space at an RV Resort in Tucson, Arizona. I noticed that the papers were full of articles about gem and mineral shows, which sounded like a lovely day’s entertainment! We visited the […]

Lantern Beads Necklace

Lantern Beads Necklace
[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] Creating with fabric and thread is my favourite thing to do. As a textile artist and a threaducator for WonderFil, I often have small pieces of fabric left over from other projects. These are perfect for experimenting with thread and decorative machine stitches. After accumulating many stitch samplers, I began cutting […]

Jack Frost Scarf

Jack Frost Scarf
[columns] [span4] [/span4][span8] [/span8][/columns] With Carla’s request for a beaded scarf project, came the perfect opportunity for combining beads with knit lace using a technique that adds beads during the knitting process. No pre-stringing is required for this style of beaded knit. A fine crochet hook that fits into the hole in the bead is […]