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- Before beginning this project, please watch our video: How To Do Brick Stitch Bead Weaving. Also watch: How to Make Increases and Decreases in Brick Stitch and Tips for Advanced Brick Stitch Patterns.
- From what you learned in the videos and following along with the PDF pattern, begin your first row of ladder stitch at the top of the yellow piece with a 3 foot length of thread. It may help to turn your pattern to the side so that you work your way up on the pattern, so that you would do a zig zag as you work to the other side. Note that your second row is a decrease and then each row following will be one increase and one decrease to move in a diagonal as seen in How to Do Diagonal Brick Stitch Bead Weaving. When you have finished this piece, tie off and weave in your tails.
- Move on and complete all four pieces of bead weaving.
- Then, to see how to finish this necklace, please watch our video: How to Use Jump Rings to Connect Bead Weaving Components. In this video you will see how to attach the bead woven pieces using jump rings and how to attach the chain and finish the clasp.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- JK-0097 - Exclusive Beadaholique Designer Palette, Miyuki Delica Seed Bead Mix, 11/0, 30 Grams, Autumn Skies
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- CHA-9814 - Nunn Design Antiqued Gold Plated Oval Cable Chain, 2.3mm, by the Foot
Project uses 24 inches. You will need 2 packages.
- FCL-2514 - Gold Plated Curved Lobster Clasps 12mm (10 Pieces)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5452 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (50)
Project uses 11 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- PTS-140 - Silk Rayon Thread Pendant, Tassel with End Cap 30mm, 2 Pieces, Gold and Navy Blue
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-1280 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 15 Yards, Crystal Clear
Project uses 1 Spool. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-3006 - The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
- XTL-0373 - Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5 Inch, 1 Pair
- XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire (1 Piece)
- XTL-0023 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Bent Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers