- “Indigo Kilim” article titled “Ukrainian Netted Necklace” was reprinted in The Best of Bead & Button Magazines’s Beadwoven Jewelry, 2006, pgs. 14-16.

“Indigo Kilim Medallion” is an intricately beadwoven netted medallion suspended from strung beads which connect it to wide patterned bands. The netted kilim patterns move quickly. The medallion is finished in a nice full fringe.
Bead & Button magazine, June 2003, pgs. 84-87.

#INK1 Indigo Kilim kit has full instructions and beads. #INK1-bead kit is for those who already have the article. They are in the same colors as my Indigo Kilim.

- “Netted Diamonds” is a traditional Ukrainian beadwoven netted collar with detailed instructions for creating patterns by color bead placement within an expanded collar.
Step by Step Beads magazine, Jan/Feb 2006, pgs. 26-30.

For instant gratification, #ND1 kit is ready in a choice of Czech 10/ seed bead combinations.

- “Fringed Gothic Beauty” shows how to take beadstringing to the next level for an incredibly quick elegant necklace. Excellent introduction into ‘beadweaving’, though I was never allowed to use the word in the article.
Simply Beads magazine, Dec. 2005, pgs. 86-88.

#FRG8 kit has the same metallic blue 6mm Swarovski® bicones and 8mm round crystals as the article. Gothic Drop Earrings were added to the kit.

- “Feliz Navidad” was inspired by the Indonesian lampwork bead colors. See all the earring variations you can get from the matching bracelet beads.
Step by Step Beads magazine, Nov/Dec 2005, pgs. 34-35.

#INDO1,2 kits offer choices of coordinated Indonesian beads, crystals, seeds, SS.925 daisy spacers and toggle clasp ready for your stringing pleasure.

- The same Indonesian lampwork beads were used in “Duo Color Lariat”. The transition from beadwoven seed beads through focal beads is unique and easy to follow.
Step by Step Beads magazine, Sep/Oct 2005, pgs. 45-48.

#LRT1,2 kits offer choices of coordinated Indonesian beads for insertion between a unique interlocking pattern in black and colored seed bead.

- “Fanned Waves Bracelet” article shows how to make a distinctive 3-D fan bracelet which is extraordinary in construction and design. It is based on contemporary beadwork from Ukraine. Each fan has bugle peaking from behind at different angles than the ones in front.
Beadwork magazine, Feb. 2005, pgs. 92-94.

If you want numbered step-by-step instructions, order my #FAN1 kit or pattern. The kit includes #2 bugles, seed beads and a unique ‘M’ bar toggle clasp.

TV features:

- KONTAKT Ukrainian TV’s feature, “Maria Rypan’s Gerdany Beadwork Ukrainian-style”, from April 15, 2006 can be viewed online. kontakt.infoukes.com.

- “Beading with Swarovski® Crystals” clip features Maria with hosts Smith ‘n Hayes of CHCH-TV, Hamilton in April 2006. We’re making Dangle Earrings by floating crystals on 4 wires with the aid of crimps. It’s fun, live and loaded with tips. Musical guest, Amy Sky, was also part of the activity.

Watch it in Creativ Festival’s new Resource Centre. Click onto the Beading/ Jewelry icon. Then scroll past Rypan Designs to “Maria Rypan” and click to start.

#DNGL-SW kits offer all you need to make your own Dangle Earrings. Choose from an assortment of Swarovski® crystal color and style combos.

In other publications:

- NEW book: Fitzgerald, Diane, Netted Beadwork, Interweave Press, 2003.
Diane featured a section about Ukrainian netting; included my Sedona Kilim in the Gallery and Gerdany books in the Bibliography.