The Use of Color in Beading - Bead Society of Orange County

1st Qtr. 2012
The Newsletter of the Bead Society of Orange County
Cynthia
Morehouse
The Use of Color
in Beading
Originally a Chicago native, jewelry designer
Cynthia Morehouse began her career in Orange
County in 2001 with a fresh perspective
on contemporary feminine style. After
much study in various fields of art, the
designer sought to create pieces with a
joyful sense of color as an expression of
her Mexican heritage. The patron saint
medals also featured
in Cynthia’s work reveal
an authentic spiritual quality,
as well as the designer’s devotion
to her faith. “I can only
hope that each piece of jewelry
I create channels a sense of love
and well being for every woman
who wears my designs.” Celebrity
clients include Salma Hayek
and Kate Del Castillo. Cynthia
Morehouse lives and teaches in
Orange County, California.
Date: Saturday, Feb 25, 2012
Location: The Bowers Museum.
Norma Kershaw Auditorium
2002 N Main Street, Santa Ana CA
Hosted by the Bead Society of Orange County
Non-Members $5. admission
Member Mixer with refreshments: 10 AM
Program 11:00 AM-12 Noon

Bead Society of Orange County 1st Qtr. 2012
President’s Letter
Whew, what a swell party it was!
Biggest Christmas Party I can
remember...with standing room
only until we found some chairs!
Thank you, thank you, one and all
for your attendance.
The bead exchange was the biggest I think we have
ever had with some true treasures going to many of
the gals and guys! The demonstrations were booked
to capacity and from the positive comments, I am
certain this will have to be a repeat in the very near
future for those that didn’t get to participate! The
food and drink, what can one say, except there was
very little left. And the cookies ....well you all deserve
a huge round of applause!
Our next meeting is just around the corner, Sat.
Jan. 28, please mark your calendars, plan to attend.
Bring your guests. They may decide to become a
part of this fast growing, delightful Society. Each
month seems to be more fun then the last.
As I write this, our 2011 year has drawn to a close...
just another chapter in our book of memories. I
remember being elected and wondering how I was
ever going to be a good President. How quickly I
learned it is not being a good president that makes
the show, it is the wonderful members that participate
and volunteer!
My appreciation goes out to all of you for helping
to make 2011 our best year ever! I wish you and
yours a blessed 2012! Happy New Year!
The Bead Goes On!
Shirley
Upon passing the torch “so to speak” to newly
elected Bead Society president Shirley Price,
the board and members presented past president
Cheryl Richard with a touching tribute.
This was a pair of charm bracelets complete
with hand made or collectible charms that
evoked highlights and memories of her long
years of service. It was a warm and heartfelt
thanks to Cheryl who presided as Bead Society
president for more than a decade. The bracelets
were packaged in a hand made washi paper box
by Maria Bastanchury.
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Past President
Cheryl Richard Honored
with a One-of-a-Kind
Charm Bracelets Made by
BSOC Members

Bead Society of Orange County 1st Qtr. 2012
How It’s Done - King’s EZ 2-part Mail Bracelet Metal Clasp from 2Roses by 2Roses
Supplies & Materials
• 16 gauge - 9mm inner dia. jumprings
130 jumprings total
• 16 gauge - 4mm inner dia. jumprings
14 jumprings total
• One pre-made toggle clasp
• Flat nosed pliers
Jumpring sources: www.bluebuddhaboutique.
com and www.firemountaingems.com
What is the King’s Mail Pattern
This is a standard five-ring grouping chain mail pattern made with double links. Double
links provided extra protection, hence the “King” was given a double weave of armor. This
is a simple weave to construct and you can have a bracelet ready in no time! The amount of
jumprings listed will make a brecelet approx 8” long. You can adjust for your wrist size accordingly.
The bracelet shown is made of nickel wire. You can also use aluminum, slver
or niobium.
1
The Basic 5-Ring Grouping
2
Set up five groups of double jumprings in this configuration.
Begin the First
Weave
Take the two jumprings in the
center of the 5-ring grouping and
weave them as shown. Close the
center jumprings with the pliers.
3
4
Finish First Weave &
Begin the Second Weave
Continue
Second Weave
Place 4 jumprings over the loops of
the bottom opened jumprings that
you added in step 3. The jumprings
have neen colored green to show you
exactly where they go.
Separate out the links from the
first weave so you clearly see the
five groups. Take two jumprings
and place them over the TOP of
the bottom two links as shown.
We’ll be completing the second
weave in the next photo.
5
The center rings have been
colored green to show you
how they should lay. 1/2
of the rings should be on
top, the other 1.2 is on the
bottom.
Finish Second Weave & Repeat
Close the center jumprings
and arrange the joined bottom
jumprings so there are two on
the left and two on the right.
Repeat steps 3 through 5 to
make another weave.
When your bracelet is long
enough, attach the 4mm rings
on each end and connect the
toggle clasp.
2Roses have this and other chain mail patterns featured in the Lark Book “Chain Mail Jewelry,
Contemporary Designs from Classic Techniques”
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Bead Society of Orange County 1st Qtr. 2012
MARCH 2012 SPEAKER
JOHN
JENSEN
Visionary Metalsmith
Techniques in
Damascus steel,
knifemaking and
collectable weaponry
The knife, in all its many descended incarnations,
very likely represents the oldest tool in human history.
Each of John Jensen’s knives displays a personality
that connects it to its ancient ancestors.
Looking at and holding any of John Jensen’s knives,
one can physically enjoy its beauty, craftsmanship,
and skillful use of multiple materials. Jensen’s knives
have shapes, balance, textures, and finishes that are
awesome. They’re a delight to behold, and for the
collector, a treasure to own.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Belle Armoire Jewelry
Share your inspiration and detailed how-to instruction
for creating beautiful jewelry with Belle Armoire
Jewelry readers. Belle Armoire Jewelry covers a broad
range of mediums, from art clay to polymer clay
to found object to fiber to wire to beads and much,
much more. Whether you are a creator of necklaces,
bracelets, earrings, brooches, pendants, rings or other
jewelry, we welcome you to submit your artwork for
consideration of publication.
2012 QUARTERLY Deadlines:
January 15th, April 15th, July 15th, October 15th
Submit materials to:
http://www.stampington.com/submissions/#jwl
Rings & Things Rock and Rollo
Challenge
Entries must include rainbow amazonite beads, or
larvikite beads and one (or more) types of bulk rollo
chain, in any style & plating from by Rings & Things.
Use any other components you want (handmade,
store-bought, new, vintage, found objects, etc) to turn
your concept into reality Entries don’t have to be jewelry
— they can be anything!
Limit: 3 entries per person or design team.
Please go to the web site page to read all criteria for
entering.
http://www.rings-things.com/contest/index.html
Deadline: January 31, 2012
• First Place: $250 Rings & Things gift certificate
• Second Place: $100 Rings & Things gift certificate
• Third Place: $75 Rings & Things gift certificate
• People’s Choice Award: $75 Rings & Things gift
certificate
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Bead Society of Orange County 1st Qtr. 2012
The WINNERS
“Now Go Make Something Great“
2011 Beading Challenge
Cindy Carpenter
Cynthia Baker
Linda Boag
Nothing fires up the creative spirit like a
contest! Our 2nd “Now Go Make Something
Great” challenge was met by some
of the most inspired creations yet.
The contestants were given 30 days to
complete their entry using a bead packet
that had been sponsored by Artbeads.com.
The “purple” Packets for each contestant
were identical and contained seed beads
and resin flower beads. Each entrant had
to use at least 75% of the beads in the
packet and could subsidize their creation
with any other beads, using any color. The
categories were Off-Loom Bead Weaving,
Loomed Bead Weaving, Bead Embroidery,
Stringing, Wire/Metal work, and Novice.
Our panel of seven judges are all seasoned
professionals and bead society
members. A five point scale was used with
the following areas of criteria; Mastery of
Skill, Creativity, Use of Color, Best Use
of Materials, and Balance/Function. The
entrant with the highest number of points
in their respective category was the winner
of that category. The Grand Prize winner
had the highest number of points overall.
Cindy Carpenter (a new member) was
the Grand Prize winner and Off-Loom
Weaving winner with her entry “Garden
Party”. Mary Carter won for her entry
“Impressionist Garden” under Wirework,
Lynn McMaster won for her entry “I
Hope” under Stringing, Cynthia Baker
won for her entry “Purple Vines” under
Loomed Weaving, Paula Purpura won
for her entry “Pretty Pink & Purple Pendant
Box” under Bead Embroidery, and
Linda Boag won for her entry “Lavender
Treasure Bag” under Novice. Three of our
winners were new members.
Lynn McMaster
Mary Carter
Paula Purpura
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Bead Society of Orange County 1st Qtr. 2012
Increase your knowledge, skills and friendships
at a Bead Society of Orange County Workshop
UpComingWorkshops
January 28, 2012 “Chinese
Cinnabar Woven Pendant”
Location: Museum Library
1:00-4:00pm
Workshop Teacher -
Sandy Hefnider
Description: Learn to create a circular
woven beaded pendant, using a Chinese
carved bead as the center focus of the design inspired by the Asian exhibits
in the museum. Needle and thread off-loom beading
techniques will be presented. It can be used as a pendant to add to a
necklace or pin. And, with a smaller size bead, a pair of earrings can be
made. Materials kits are available for $10.00.
February 25, 2012 “Chinese
Peacock Bracelet and Earrings”
Location: Museum Library
1:00-4:00pm
Workshop Teacher - Mary Carter
Description: Learn this pretty and versatile
chainmaille weave that looks like
a flower to make a bracelet and earrings
with a Chinese theme in the colors of
peacocks. Easy but elegant! Materials kits are available
March 24, 2012 “Knitting with Beads -
Reversible Collar”
Workshop Teacher - Paula Purpura
Location: John Lee Court
1:00-4:00pm
(May change due to Museum schedule)
Description: Combine the classic skill
of knitting with simple beadwork techniquees
to create unique wearable art.
First, a variety of yarns and beads are
blended to create vibrant color combinations
or classic looks. Then, these blends
are knitted using simple techniques into a soft structure that can be worn
as a collar or a neckpiece. Some experience with knitting is helpful but
not required. Supplies List will be forthcoming.
The Bead Society of Orange County
Board of Directors
Officers:
President
Shirley Price
spltdeditions@aol.com
VP Programs
Melinda Alexander
metalsmithmelinda@yahoo.com
2nd VPs Art of Adorning
Maria Bastanchury
mbastanchury@yahoo.com
Jill Gard
jilmarcel@sbcglobal.net
3rd VP
Arlene Woods
akw153@att.net
Secretary
Pam Werner
pjwerner@aol.com
Treasurer
Kat Clark
kat@katdesignsusa.com
Committees:
Hospitality
Holly Hillman & volunteers
hhillman@fullerton.edu
Workshops
Sandy Hefnider
shefnider2010@hotmail.com
Membership
Arlene Woods
akw153@att.net
Bowers Liaison
Cheryl Richard
cheryl-richard@sbcglobal.net
Website
Corliss Rose
webmaster@beadsocietyoc.org
Newsletter
Corliss Rose
editor@beadsocietyoc.org
www.mingei.org
SPECIAL EXHIBIT
NEW JEWELRY IN A
NEW MEDIUM
THE ART OF POLYMER CLAY
individual beads & beaded objects
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Bowers Exhibition
Sacred Gold:
Pre-hispanic Art of Colombia
Saturday, March 31 - Sunday, July 01, 2012
This spring encounter the marvels of the world’s finest collection
of Pre-hispanic gold, on loan from the renowned
Museo del Oro of Bogotá, Colombia. National treasures and
more than two hundred other
exquisite gold figures and
ornaments in this stunning
exhibition give testament to
the unparalleled mastery of
gold, a sacred material considered
a gift from the gods.
For more than 2,000 years
the diverse cultures living
deep within the highlands
and along the coasts of
Colombia perfected metalworking
technologies still
practiced today.
Candara Font
Crafting gold into ornaments
for adornment and for ritual
offerings, they captured the
astonishing detail, complexity and beauty inspired by the
riches of the natural world around them. Sacred and symbolic
animals, spirits and humans were represented singularly
and in marvelous combinations with the purpose of visually
communicating a sophisticated understanding of the universe
and everything within it. The arrival of Spanish conquistadors
in the 16th century brought attention to a “golden
people” adorned from head to toe in gold ornaments and gold
powder, thus fueling the myth of the lost city of gold – El
Dorado, and bringing an end to one of the most extraordinary
epochs of American art.
FOR SALE
Beautiful black bottom, white top show pedestals
Refer to www.easypedestal.com
6 - EZ12-42E - 42”h x 12.5” x 12.5” black bottoms w/ white tops
originally $42 each - will sell for $32 each
3 - EZ12-36E - 36”h x 12.5 x 12.5 black bottoms with white tops
originally $40 each - will sell for $26 each
All like new, used twice - easy up, easy down. Will include free, 2
custom made shipping cases if all are purchased at one time.
Call Shirley at 949 679 8320
or email spltdeditions@aol.com
Newsletter of the Bead Society of Orange County
Coming Events
January 28, 2012
Carol Webb
Metal Etching
February 25, 2012
Cynthia Morehouse
The use of color in beading
March 24, 2012
John Jensen
Techniques in Damascus steel,
knifemaking and collectable
weaponry