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Making
Mixed Media Jewelry:

4 Free projects for
incorporating found objects
in your beaded jewelry
Make Mixed Media Jewelry:
4 Free Projects for Incorporating

Found Objects in your Beaded Jewelry
3 easy ideas for mixed media
and bead embroidery
my favorite materials for

mixed media beadwork
by jennifer vanbenschoten p. 4
by jennifer vanbenschoten p. 5
Cool no tool bracelets
easy chic ring trio
buttercup pin
recycled bag
by linda larsen p. 6
by mary lynn maloney p. 8
by lindsay burke p. 12
by aksoy derya p. 15
techniques p. 18
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Make Mixed Media Jewelry:
4 Free Projects for Incorporating Found Objects

in your Beaded Jewelry
Look at those epoxy clay ring bezels in a brand new
way with Mary Lynn Maloneys Easy Chic Ring Trio.
Who knew that mixed media ring projects could be so
easy and so much fun?
Mixed media jewelry is one of my favorite ways to play

with new ideas for making handcrafted jewelry. It brings
me right back to high school, when I would spend hours
experimenting with different materials like fibers and paper
for creating found object jewelry. Sure, beading and beaded
jewelry will always be my great passion, but its fun to try
new techniques for making mixed media jewelry from
leftover fabric, fibers, and found objects that make their
way into my jewelry-making stash!
If youre interested in ways that you can use more mixed
media jewelry techniques in your beadwork, take a look
at two of our blogs from Beading Daily about some of my
favorite materials for mixed media beadwork, and a few
easy ideas for incorporating more mixed media techniques
into your jewelry-making projects.
Once youre ready to get started with some easy mixed media
jewelry projects, you can try any of these four free projects!
If you think mixed media jewelry means that you need
to have a lot of fancy tools and supplies, think again.
Linda Larsens Cool No Tool Bracelet used a pre-made
leather bracelet, accented with fibers and wire and
charms, oh, my! This mixed media bracelet project can
be customized any way you want with your favorite
charms, fibers, and scraps of wire. Its perfect for using
up the leftover bits and pieces in your bead stash, too.
Lindsay Burkes Buttercup Pin re-creates the look of

fabric jewelry by using vintage-inspired paper and
resin in this unique pendant! Its a great way to learn
the basics of using two-part epoxy resin, and the
perfect gift for your favorite scrapbook enthusiast.
For a unique twist on recycled jewelry, try the
Recycled-bag Necklace by Aksoy Derya. I never would
have guessed that recycled plastic and pearls could
look so chic together!
Find out why mixed media jewelry makes me feel like
a kid again, and give your inner jewelry-making child
a chance to play with some of these fun techniques for
making handcrafted jewelry!
Bead Happy,
Jennifer VanBenschoten, Beading Daily editor
Make Mixed Media Jewelry: 4 Free Projects for Incorporating Found Objects in your Beaded Jewelry
editor, beadingdaily JENNIFER VANBENSCHOTEN
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3 Easy Ideas for Mixed Media and Bead Embroidery

jennifer vanBenschoten
But when Nicole Campanella, the creator

of Nicole's Beadbacking, told me that you
can paint on her bead embroidery medium
before stitching it, I was totally inspired in a
brand-new way! I even got my five-year-old
son into painting a few pieces of Nicole's
Beadbacking with me for future bead
embroidery projects!
If you're looking to branch out into mixed

media jewelry in 2013, bead embroidery is
one of the easiest ways to get there! Because
bead embroidery is such a versatile and fluid
beading technique, it's perfect for anyone
who wants to experiment with some new
mixed media jewelry-making techniques.
The best part of using mixed media
jewelry-making supplies with your bead
embroidery is that anything goes. Make a
trip to your local art supply store, fabric
store, or your favorite thrift shop and see
what kinds of great craft supplies they have.
(My favorite find from my local thrift shop
was a big bag of unfinished wood spools for
making beaded beads!)
Here are three easy ways to start mixing
mixed media with bead embroidery:
Use some ribbon for the strap of a bead

embroidered pendant. For me, designing
the neck strap of a bead embroidered
pendant can be the hardest part of the
process. It might seem like an easy way
out, but adding a beautiful hand-dyed silk
or velvet ribbon to your bead embroidered
pendant can turn your finished piece into a
work of mixed media jewelry.
Try a new fabric for your bead

embroidery foundation. At last summer's
Bead Fest Philadelphia, I bought two pieces
of Tilapia leather for my bead embroidery. I
used the first piece to create a cuff bracelet
using a fabulous, crusty raku cabochon
from MAKUstudio and accented it with
some glass spike beads surrounded with
peyote stitch.
If you decide to experiment with the
funky look of fish leather, make sure to have
some glover's needles on hand. The fish
leather is just as tough as regular cowhide
leather, and regular beading needles will
break if they are forced through the leather.
Glover's needles are shorter and thicker
than regular beading needles, but will still
pass through size 15o seed beads easily.
Paint your bead embroidery medium
before you stitch. I think the last thing that
I painted that was any good was a still-life of
some roses and baby's breath in a glass vase
back when I was in third grade, circa 1982.
You can lay down a coat of gesso

before you start painting your Nicole's
Beadbacking, but I just used a set of
inexpensive acrylic paints and a soft
paintbrush to mix some colors. We'll see
how this piece shapes up in the next few
weeks!
When it comes to mixing things up
with mixed media jewelry-making, the
sky is the limit. You're only limited by your
imagination, so have fun!
Have you ever thought of your bead
embroidery projects as mixed media
jewelry? Do you include found objects in
your bead embroidery? Leave a comment
on the Beading Daily blog (http://www.
beadingdaily.com/blogs/daily/default.aspx)
and tell us about your favorite techniques,
materials, or that special memory you
captures in a piece of jewelry for yourself or for
a friend!
Finish the ends of the ribbon using metal

ribbon crimps, cones and eye pins, or just tie
the ribbon in a bow at the back of your neck.
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My Favorite Materials for Mixed Media Beadwork

jennifer vanBenschoten
One of my
long-standing
obsessions is using found objects
in my beaded
necklace and
beaded bracelet
designs. When I
inherited a portion of my mother's old jewelry
after she passed
away in 2008, I started thinking about ways I
could use them in new mixed-media jewelry
projects, both as a way to honor my mom's
creative spirit and as a way of keeping her
memory close to me.
That was right around the time I was
starting to become interested in stitching
beaded bezels around found objects, too. I
was trying to figure out how to make peyote
stitch and right-angle weave bezels around
anything I could get my hands on, including cabochons, crystal stones, vintage glass
stones, and cameos. I also started playing
with adding leather cord, silk ribbon, and
chain as necklaces to my beaded pendants
to give them a different, more modern look.
Inspired by the Beadpunk style originated by
bead artist Diane Hyde, I started looking for
more objects and more ways to incorporate
them into my beading projects.
If you want to start including more found
objects into your bead-weaving projects for
great mixed-media jewelry projects, here are a
few ideas to get you started:
Tiny glass
bottles. I found
a stash of these
glass bottles at
my local craft
store with the
scrap book
supplies. When
I first started
learning how
to bead twelve
years ago,
beaded bottles
were everywhere. With all the new mixed-media jewelry making projects that incorporate
bead-weaving stitches, these tiny glass bottles
in a range of shapes and sizes are perfect for
adding to a statement necklace. They also

make great last-minute beaded gifts when you
add a fancy ribbon for a necklace!
Antique keys. Keys have been a staple of
steampunk jewelry making projects since the
beginning, it seems, and some of my favorite
thrift-store finds have been big key rings full of
old skeleton keys. Embellish them by wrapping
a strip of peyote stitch or right-angle weave
around the shaft of the key, or attach it to a
beaded necklace using peyote stitch rings.
Look for keys with unusual heads or even with
a little bit of rust that give your antique key
some character.
Typewriter keys and Scrabble tiles. Old
typewriter keys are great for making tiny pendants and earrings. Whether you cover them
in resin or stitch a tiny beaded bezel around
them, you can find dozens of ways to incorporate typewriter keys into your mixed-media
jewelry making projects. String them together
for a unique bracelet for your favorite writer or
reader, or hang a single typewriter key from a
beaded necklace as a special and personal gift
to a friend.
In the same vein, I love to use old Scrabble
tiles in my bead embroidery pieces. Their
square shape and flat backs make them better
suited for bead embroidery projects than typewriter keys, which can sometimes have rough
or curved backs. You can add initials, spell out
short words, and add language to your mixedmedia jewelry making projects using Scrabble
tiles, and they make great bead embroidered
cuff bracelets, too.
Natural objects. My mother had a huge
collection of shells, fossils, and other natural
objects from her beachcombing adventures
on Galveston Island, where she lived the last
years of her life. She would send me boxes of
wonderful shells, shiny seeds, rough beach
glass, pressed and dried flowers, and tiny twigs
for use in my mixed-media jewelry making
projects. These objects can be beaded around,
glued to a backing and used for bead embroidery, or placed in a bezel and encased in resin
for jewelry with a natural touch.
Silk ribbon or sari ribbon. Before I
found a great tutorial for how to make a wire
hook-and-eye clasp on leather cord or ribbon, I always felt intimidated by using these
materials in my mixed-media jewelry. If you
want a quick, fabulous necklace for a beaded
pendant,
wrap a strip
of silk ribbon or sari
silk around
a length of
leather cord
and wrap
the ends
with a small
piece of
wire to hold
it in place!
Adding
a few wire-wrapped dangles will add even
more texture and visual interest to your latest
beaded necklace project.
There are so many ways to incorporate
special objects into your beading and beadweaving projects for unique keepsake jewelry.
Melanie Doerman's book, The Art of Forgotten
Things (http://www.interweavestore.com/
the-art-of-forgotten-things) showcases fifteen
mixed-media jewelry projects using a wide
range of both bead-weaving and jewelry making techniques that will inspire you to make
your own memories. Sadly, Melanie passed
away earlier this year, but The Art of Forgotten Things has left us with a beautiful way of
honoring her memory, as well as a way to capture our own special memories with special
keepsake jewelry.
What found objects have you used in your
own mixed-media jewelry? Have you included
bead-weaving techniques in your found object
jewelry yet? Or maybe you've already created
a piece of keepsake jewelry using bead-weaving and found
objects that
told a special
story. Leave a
comment on the
Beading Daily
blog (http://
www.beading
daily.com/blogs/
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aspx) and tell
us about your
favorite techniques, materials, or that special
memory you captures in a piece of jewelry for
yourself or for a friend!
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Contact your local bead shop for more

information.
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easy chic
ring trio
make a bold fashion statement
by
mary lynn
m aloney
68
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ig, bold, funky jewelry is a popular fashion trend. Blank metal

rings are just waiting for your creative touch to turn them
into expressive and stylish accessories. Fill the rings bezel with color and
texture, using any number of techniques. Paper, fabric, ribbon, and paint
m at e r i a l s
are all great choicesas are fun, three-dimensional things like beads,
buttons, sea glass, washers, charms, and small found objects. Its easy to
Decorative papers of choice
tailor the ring to the taste of your gift recipient.
18mm glass dome
I had just finished a large, involved collage piece when I turned my

attention to creating these rings. The small bezels were much less
demanding than a big empty canvas, and I had them filled with tiny
works of art in no time. Considering the small amount of materials and
time you need to complete them, these rings make a sizeable splash.
58"
circle punch
Glue (I used Nunn Design glue.)

Small brush for applying glue
Antique silver, lace-edged circle
tag, 18mm
Large circle, antique silver,

adjustable ring (Nunn Design)
Paper towels
glass dome ring

directions
Wipe away any excess glue and

allow the ring to dry upright.
1. With the circle punch, cut a circle
from a sheet of decorative paper.

In this instance, I used a scrap
of paste paper left over from a
previous project.
2. Using the brush, add a thin layer
4. Add a thick layer of glue
inside the ring bezel. Drop the

assembled glass dome piece into
the bezel and press down firmly.
tip: I like to tape my rings to my

worktable to keep them sunny-side
up. Its a nifty way to keep things from
falling or running out before everything
is dry.
of glue on the flat bottom of the

glass dome, and place the dome
onto the right side of the paper
circle. Press down firmly on the
dome to expel any air bubbles
trapped between the paper and
glass. Let dry.
note: The glue will brush on white and
dry clear.
3. Brush a thick layer of glue inside
the lace-edged circle tag, and

drop the glass dome into the tag.
Use a paper towel to wipe away
any excess glue.
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m at e r i a l s
Felt scrap
Scissors
Large, square, antique silver,
Fabric glue (I used Fabri-Tac.)

Beading needle and beading
thread
Felt beads, 8mm (I used 2 orange

and 2 purple.)
2 antique silver, open bead caps

(6mm)
4 seed beads
Sequins
felt
bead
ring
directions
1. Cut a 1" square from the felt and
round the corners slightly.

2. Glue the felt square into the ring
bezel. Push the felt down into the

bezel so that it fits securely. Allow
a little felt to spill over the sides.
3. Using the beading needle and
thread, stitch a bead cap and a

seed bead to 2 of the felt beads.
Trim any excess threads.
4. Stitch a sequin and a seed bead
to each of the other 2 felt beads.

Trim any excess threads.
5. Glue the embellished felt beads
onto the felt square, and press

them down into the bezel.
Carefully trim the felt square
close to the bezel edge.
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transfer sheet and rhinestones ring

directions
1. Paint the inside of the ring bezel
with 3 coats of paint, allowing

each coat to dry between
applications. This gives you a
nice opaque background.
note: Alternatively, paint the bezel
with 23 different colors to achieve a
more mottled, multicolored background.
Or, leave some of the metal exposed in
the bezel so that it shows through the
transfer image.
2. Punch out the desired floral
image with the circle punch.

Drop the punched circle into a
small bowl of water for 3040
seconds. During this time,
the top portion of the transfer
will come away from the paper
backing. The transfer may (or
may not) curl in the water like
a little potato chip. No worries
either way.
3. Remove the image from the water
and slide the top, filmy portion of

the transfer into the ring bezel.
Discard the paper backing.
4. Dab the image carefully, yet
firmly, with a dry paper towel,
gently pressing the filmy image

into the bezel. This removes any
excess water from the image, as
well as any air bubbles between
the bezel and the image.
5. Brush 3 coats of sealant over the
bezel, allowing the coats to dry

thoroughly between applications.
6. While the third coat of sealant
is still wet, use the tweezers

to drop flat-back rhinestones
onto desired areas of the image.
Have a straight pin handy in
case you need to gently prod
the rhinestones into just the
right spot.
note: The glass dome ring and the
image transfer ring can withstand a little
water, but its best not to wear them
when showering or washing your hands.
The felt bead ring should not be exposed
to water at all.
To make a truly eye-catching gift

presentation, incorporate some of the
same materials from your ring project
into coordinating gift boxes, gift
wrap, or tags.
Mary Lynn Maloney is a versatile

mixed-media artist and author of three
crafting books. She has happily blended
the realms of jewelry making and
crafting to create artistic and elegant
jewelry designs. To see more of Mary
Lynns work, visit nunndesign.com.
m at e r i a l s
Large, circle, antique silver
Acrylic paint (I used Lumiere

Citrine Metallic.)
Paintbrush
Graphic floral images transfer
sheet (Nunn Design)
58" circle punch

Small dish of water
Paper towels
Sealant (I used Nunn Design
sealant.)
Tweezers (I love Creative

Crystal Precision Rhinestone
Tweezers.)
16 flat-back rhinestone crystals,

2mm, in assorted colors (I used
sky blue, clear diamond, and
ruby.)
Straight pin
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buttercup
pin
Lindsay Burke
Finished size: 2"
pin created out of paper and

resin is reminiscent of todays
popular fabric-flower jewelry. Mimic
vintage fabrics by using retro-style
printed papers and add sparkle with
crystal flatbacks.
techniques [ GluinG + resin + wrApped loops ]
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tools & materials

[ ] 8 Pacific opal 3mm crystal
rhinestone flatbacks
tip
[ ] 1 Pacific opal 5mm crystal

rhinestone flatback
[ ] 1 light topaz 12mm crystal round
Choose 3 papers with smallscale patterns that mimic

fabrics and 1 solid paper.
[ ] 1 sterling silver 1" head pin

[ ] 1" pin back with bail
[ ] 4 pieces of coordinating paper,
about 3 3" each
[ ] 2-part epoxy resin
[ ] 2 small clear disposable
measuring cups
a
b
[ ] Craft sticks
[ ] Clear glue
[ ] Jewelry cement
[ ] Sealant
[ ] 1.8mm hole-punch pliers
[ ] Round-nose pliers
[ ] Tweezers
[ ] Scissors
[ ] Paintbrush
[ ] Masking tape
[ ] White plastic garbage bag
to protect work surface
Create the flower

1.
Cut out the flower shapes: use scissors to cut out

4 different flowers, 1 from each of the papers, in the
following sizes and shapes (fig. a): 2" 5-petal; 2" 8-petal
(with " center hole); 1" 6-petal (with " center hole);
1" 8-petal (with " center hole).
2. prepare the work surface: set up your work surface by

covering it with the white plastic garbage bag. use the
masking tape to tape the plastic in place.
3. seal the flower shapes: use the paintbrush to cover
the front and edges of each flower with a thin layer of

sealant (fig. b). let dry. Cover the back of each flower with
a thin layer of sealant and let dry completely. Make sure to
get sealant all around the edges of the paper. repeat entire
step twice more for a total of 3 layers of sealant.
4. layer the flowers: use the paintbrush to spread glue on

the back of the 2" flower and press it firmly onto the 2"
flower (fig. c). repeat twice to adhere the 1" flower to the
2" flower and the 1" flower to the 1" flower. let dry.
Apply another coat of sealant to the front and back of the
flower, as you did in step 3 (fig. d).
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tips
To make the pin into a
necklace, thread a ribbon
through the bail on the
pin back.
Be sure to follow all of
the manufacturers safety
guidelines when working
with resin.
5. Add resin to the back of the flower: pour equal parts of
the two resin components into the plastic measuring cup. use
a craft stick to gently fold the two parts of resin into each other,
mixing until smooth (about 2 minutes). use the craft stick to
slowly drizzle the resin onto the back of the flower (fig. e).
spread the resin all the way to the edge of the flower, but dont
go over the edge. The resin will self-dome. let the resin cure,
untouched, for about 36 hours.
6. Add resin to the front of the flower: repeat step 5 to add

resin to the front of the flower (fig. f).
embellish the flower

7. Add the dangle: once the resin is cured completely, use the
hole-punch pliers to punch a hole about 3mm from the edge of
the bottom petal (fig. g). use the head pin to string the crystal
round; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the hole just
formed.
8. Glue on the rhinestones: Apply a drop of jewelry cement on

each of the 8 petals of the 1" flower. use the tweezers to set
one 3mm rhinestone on each dot of glue. repeat to glue the
5mm rhinestone in the center of the flower (fig. h). let dry.
finish the pin

9. Glue on the pin back: use jewelry cement to glue the pin
back to the back of the flower. let dry. A
lindsay burke lives in Seattle with her husband, Andy; her three-year-old daughter;
and her dog, Brutus. A beader since she was young, Lindsay teaches beading and
works at Fusion Beads.
resources Check your local bead shop or contact: ICE resin, G-S Hypo
Cement, and all other materials: FusionBeads.com, (866) 715-2323.
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recycledbag
necklace
Derya Aksoy
finished size: 21"
( with 2" Pendant)
reate your own eco-friendly pendant

by fusing leaf shapes cut from plastic
grocery bags together into a featherylooking focal. Add chain and a glass pearl
for a simple necklace.
techniques [ Cutting + fusing PlastiC + simPle looPs + stringing ]
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tools & materials

[ ] 1 gray 13mm glass Baroque pearl
[ ] 1 brass 10mm lobster clasp
tip
[ ] 1 copper 1" eye pin

[ ] 2 brass 5mm jump rings
[ ] 21" of 1.52mm brass chain
Try using plastic bags in

different colors and thicknesses and cutting out different shapes, such as
circles or flowers.
[ ] 4 plastic grocery bags

[ ] Round-nose pliers
[ ] Chain- or flat-nose pliers
[ ] Scissors
[ ] Sewing needle
[ ] Pen (or marker)
[ ] Utility lighter
Make the pendant

1. Cut the bags: lay the bags flat, on top of each other, on
a smooth surface and fold them in half so there are more
layers. use the pen to draw about 10 leaf shapes in sizes
varying from 1 1" to 1 2" on the top layer of bags.
dont worry about drawing precise shapes; they dont
have to be perfect (fig. a). holding all the layers together,
cut out the leaves with the scissors (fig. b).
2. Cluster the plastic leaves: use the needle to string

the plastic leaves about " from the end of each, working
from smallest to largest to smallest again (fig. c).
3. fuse the plastic leaves: Push the cluster of leaves

toward the end of the needle. use the chain- or flat-nose
pliers to hold the other end of the needle. ignite the
lighter, then move the flame slowly all across the piece,
bottom and top (fig. d). turn off the flame when you have
achieved the desired amount of fusing. Note: Be careful
when using the lighter! the plastic will burn if you hold
the flame too close to it for too long; instead, hold the
flame so it doesnt touch the plastic and continuously
move it. allow to cool before removing the plastic from
the needle.
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4. string the pearl: use the eye pin to string the pearl and
the cooled fused plastic; form a simple loop (fig. e).
asseMble the necklace

5. add the chain: attach the eye of the eye pin to one end of
one 10" piece of chain by opening and closing the eye loop
as you would a jump ring. repeat using the simple loop
formed in step 4 for the other half of the necklace (fig. f).
6. attach the clasp: attach 1 jump ring to the free end of

one of the chains. use 1 jump ring to attach the clasp to the
free end of the other chain (fig. g). A
resources Check your local bead shop or contact: Pearl, findings, and
chain: Mrs. Jahns Treasures, www.Jwlrysupply.etsy.com.
derya aksoy is originally from the beautiful city of Istanbul, Turkey. She currently lives in Orange County, California, where she has been designing jewelry
for the past six years. Derya is passionate about creating unique wearable
pieces that are not only pretty accessories, but also tell a story. View more of
her designs at www.jewelera.etsy.com.
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techniques
Stringing
Stringing is a technique in which you
use beading wire, needle and thread,
or other material to gather beads into
a strand.
Ending and Adding Thread

To end your thread, stop beading when
you have at least 6" of working thread.
Always end after completing a step up
so that it wont matter where you begin
the new round. Tie off the thread by
passing back through the beadwork at
a diagonal and tying half-hitch knots
after each chip or shared bead. Pass
through 3 Delicas and trim and melt the
end.
Wireworking
To make a simple loop, grasp one end of
the wire with round-nose pliers. Holding on to the wire with one hand, gently
turn the pliers until the wire end and
wire body touch. Create a 90 reverse
bend where they meet.
For a wire-wrapped loop, cut the
desired length of wire and make a 90
bend 2" from one end. Use round-nose
pliers to hold the wire near the angle
and bend the short end up and around
the pliers until it meets itself. Wrap the
wire tightly down the neck of the wire
to create a couple of coils. Trim the
excess to finish.
To begin a new doubled thread, tie a

knot in the end and melt or glue it to
seal it. Begin stitching at least 4 stitches
back in the work, knotting after each
shared bead. Exit a middle point bead
to begin the next round.
Crimping
String a crimp tube and the connection
finding (i.e., the loop of the clasp). Pass
back through the tube, leaving a short
tail. Use the back notch of the crimping
pliers to press the length of the tube
down between the wires, enclosing
them in separate chambers of the crescent shape. Rotate the tube 90 and use
the front notch of the pliers to fold the
two chambers onto themselves, forming
a clean cylinder. Trim the excess wire.
Knotting
A square knot is the classic sturdy knot
suitable for most stringing materials.
Make an overhand knot, passing the
right end over the left end. Make another overhand knot, this time passing the
left end over the right end. Pull tight.
simple loop
wrapped
loop
To form a wrapped loop, begin

with a 90 bend at least 2" from the end
of the wire. Use round-nose pliers to
form a simple loop with a tail overlapping the bend. Wrap the tail tightly
down the neck of the wire to create a
couple of coils. Trim the excess wire to
finish. Make a double-wrapped loop by
wrapping the wire back up over the coils,
toward the loop, and trimming the wire
tail at the loop.
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Making

Mixed Media Jewelry:

Make Mixed Media Jewelry:

4 Free Projects for Incorporating

my favorite materials for

Cool no tool bracelets

easy chic ring trio

by mary lynn maloney p. 8

Make Mixed Media Jewelry:

4 Free Projects for Incorporating Found Objects

Mixed media jewelry is one of my favorite ways to play

Lindsay Burkes Buttercup Pin re-creates the look of

Jennifer VanBenschoten, Beading Daily editor

3 Easy Ideas for Mixed Media and Bead Embroidery

But when Nicole Campanella, the creator

If you're looking to branch out into mixed

Use some ribbon for the strap of a bead

Try a new fabric for your bead

You can lay down a coat of gesso

Finish the ends of the ribbon using metal

My Favorite Materials for Mixed Media Beadwork

adding to a statement necklace. They also

Contact your local bead shop for more

ig, bold, funky jewelry is a popular fashion trend. Blank metal

Decorative papers of choice

tailor the ring to the taste of your gift recipient.

18mm glass dome

I had just finished a large, involved collage piece when I turned my

Glue (I used Nunn Design glue.)

Large circle, antique silver,

glass dome ring

Wipe away any excess glue and

1. With the circle punch, cut a circle

from a sheet of decorative paper.

4. Add a thick layer of glue

inside the ring bezel. Drop the

tip: I like to tape my rings to my

of glue on the flat bottom of the

the lace-edged circle tag, and

Fabric glue (I used Fabri-Tac.)

Felt beads, 8mm (I used 2 orange

2 antique silver, open bead caps

round the corners slightly.

bezel. Push the felt down into the

thread, stitch a bead cap and a

to each of the other 2 felt beads.

onto the felt square, and press

transfer sheet and rhinestones ring

1. Paint the inside of the ring bezel

with 3 coats of paint, allowing

image with the circle punch.

and slide the top, filmy portion of

firmly, with a dry paper towel,

gently pressing the filmy image

bezel, allowing the coats to dry

is still wet, use the tweezers

To make a truly eye-catching gift

Mary Lynn Maloney is a versatile

Acrylic paint (I used Lumiere

58" circle punch