Wednesday 13 July 2011

What Pattern? Found!

I found it. Searched back thru' B&B magazines, and it's in one from Feb 2006, page 49-50.
It's called Linked Ladders, and is very eazy, thank goodness. And there's a l;ot of B&B mags between now and 2006, I can tell ya'.

Tuesday 12 July 2011

What Pattern Is This ?

This is one of those never-got-around-to-finish projects. And, of course, it's so long ago, the pattern is long gone. Maybe someone can help me with this. Click on the photo for a larger view.

Friday 1 July 2011

Some Old Bracelets

These are my 'try-outs' to learn how to do a stitch. If I get it right with cheap beads then I make it with Delica or Czech.














Wednesday 22 June 2011

A little embellishment


I added some SL Gold 11/o seed beads to No. 3 (Ladder Stitch), and some red and blue 11/o seed beads to No. 2. These beads are too big, maybe, so I'll have to try some 15/o's.

Monday 20 June 2011

Beaded Beads using Body Jewelry

This is something I have been intending to try for a long time
- using Ear Plug Tunnels for the form or core of a Beaded Bead.


  • First of all, they have to be Tunnels if you want to string them for a Bracelet or Necklace.
  • Secondly, if they have a flare, then it must be a Double Flare. (A Single Flare will have the beadwork sliding off one end.)
  • With the ones that look like 2 wheels on an axle, one 'wheel' will screw off, (making starting easier), and therefore may need glue applied before screwing back on.
This is what I did to find out how many beads would fit across. . .


  1. 2mm gold 'axle' plug, Ladder stitch Maria George Bugle beads (7mm), Ladder stitch Czech Seeds (11/o) over bugles. The MG bugle beads were not consistent in size, and without the seed beads did not reach the 'rim' of the 'wheel'.
  2. 2mm steel 'axle' plug, Ladder stitch Delica Cylinder 8/o's.
  3. 1.6mm steel 'axle' plug, Ladder stitch Delica Cylinder 10/o's.
  4. 2mm gold 'axle' plug, Ladder stitch Toho Sead beads 8/o's.
That's given me a bit of an idea how many of what size beads will fit across the 'axle'.
Now to try some more...