ELEGANT BLACK SUNFLOWER EARRINGS, PENDANT & NECKLACE

BEADING & JEW ELRY MAKING TUTORIAL SERIES T118

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INTRODUCTION

Learn how to create square components and turn them into a beautiful beaded bracelet. This tutorial will give you an idea how you can use a simple square

component by combining and attaching them so you can turn them into a beautiful beaded jewelry. You can also use the component as earrings or charms.

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to make square component using Peyote Stitch and how to connect using Right Angle Weave. With only an arm span length of thread,

you'll be able to create and connect all 4 single squares.

The tutorial is suitable for intermediate students or anyone who has basic knowledge of Right Angle Weave and Peyote Stitch. It has in-depth instructions and ultra-clear, close-up photos at each step. Additionally, you can ask me question you have on the tutorial. No more getting stuck and frustrated on a confusing or just plain inaccurate

pattern.

MATERIALS AND TOOLS NEEDED:

Materials Needed

11/0 seed beads in 2 colour tones (in this tutorial yellow green and dark green seed beads are used) Beading thread 21ga jump rings Clasp

Tools Needed

Scissors Beading Needles size 12

Techniques Used:

Right Angle Weave Peyote Stitch Note:

For easy reference on the color of beads we will name the beads YG for yellow green and DG for dark green. The number of beads to string will be indicated beside the capital letters ie 3YG; meaning; string 3 yellow greens.

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: 1st Round Cut about 36 inches of beading thread. String 4DG and tie a knot, leaving about 4 to 5 inches tail.

After tying a knot this is how it should look like. You have 1 unit of right angle weave. This will be your 1st round.

Step 2: 2nd Round

String 1YG. Going counter-clockwise pass the thread into the next DG

Repeat previous step 3 more times and this is how it should look like. You now have your 2nd round. Take note that your thread is coming out of DG.

Pass the thread into the next YG so your thread is in a position to start a 3rd round.

Step 3: 3rd Round Continue by stringing 2YG and perform a Peyote Stitch. Still going counter-clockwise, skip the next DG and pass the thread into YG.

Continue with your Peyote Stitch. Repeat previous step 3 more times going counter-clockwise and this is how it should look like. You now have your 3rd round. Take note that your thread is coming out of YG from the 2nd round.

Position your thread for a 4th round by passing the thread into the next 2YG.

Now you're ready for the 4th round.

Step 4: 4th Round String 2DG. Again, use Peyote Stitch. Skip the next 1YG from the 2nd round and pass into the next 2YG.

Repeat previous step 3 more times with Peyote Stitch, going counter-clockwise to complete your 4th round. Take note again that your thread is coming out of 2YG from the 3rd round.

Position your thread for your final round by passing into the next 1DG.

Now you're ready for your final round.

Step 5: Final Round

String 1DG and pass the thread into the next DG.

Pull the thread and you now have a corner bead.

Step 6: Pass the thread into the next 3 beads, 2YG from the 3rd round and 1DG from the 4th round.

Pull the thread so you're ready to add another corner bead.

Step 7: Repeat Step 5 and 6, 3 more times to complete your final round. You now have created 1 square component.

Step 8:

We are going to create the center to connect all 4 squares. Coming out a corner bead perform a right angle weave. String 3DG and pass again the thread into the corner bead.

As you pull the thread continue to pass the thread into the 1st DG you just added. Now you have 1 unit of right angle weave.

Step 9:

Perform another right angle weave with 1DG, 1YG and 1DG.

Continue to weave in clockwise direction until you come out YG.

Step 10:

Coming out of YG, string 4DG and perform a right angle weave but skipping YG.

Pull the thread and you should have a unit of right angle weave beside YG.

Step 11:

Now stop for awhile and look closely at the units of right angle weave you just created following Step 9 and 10. Compare the units with the units of right angle weave from the completed square. You have the center part which is your 1st round and a corner. You then need to treat these units of right angle weave as a single square component.

Step 12:

Let's continue... You now have your 1st round. Repeat Step 2 and create your 2nd round but this time weave in clockwise direction. Begin by stringing 1YG (shown in circle) and pass the thread into the next DG.

Repeat previous step 2 more times and you should arrive at this stage of your beadwork.

Step 13:

To complete the 2nd round, coming out of DG pass the thread into the next YG.

Pull the thread and now you have completed your 2nd round.

Now stop again for awhile and look closely at your beadwork so you can understand where you're at in creating the square component. You should exactly have what is shown in step 2.

Step 14:

Let's again continue... Perform a Peyote Stitch. Weave your 3rd round by repeating Step 3.

Step 15:

Then repeat Step 4 for the 4th round.

Remember, you already have 1 corner bead attached so you should skip adding a 2DG and just simply pass through the beads when you reach this corner. Now, repeat Step 5 for your final round, the corners.

Step 16:

Now you are through adding weaving your final round and you have your corner beads. Have your thread come out 1 side of the square, adjacent to the finished square component. Attach the new square component by passing the thread through the side beads from your 1st square component.

Pull the thread and now the 2 squares will now lie side be side.

Step 17: Going left, pass your through the corner and come out a DG. Your thread is now in a position to create another square component.

Simply repeat Step 9 to 15 and create a 3rd and 4th square component then attach the squares by repeating Step 16. When you're finished attaching the 4 squares pass back through several beads, tie a knot and cut off excess thread. You now have 1 big square component.

Step 18

Create several of these big square components. A 6.75-inch bracelet needs at least 5 big squares. To create the bracelet attach 1 corner with jump rings. On one end, attach a clasp.

You're done! You now have your Square Patch Bracelet!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

I consider myself a late bloomer when it comes to crafting. I’m a self-taught jewelry

maker. Jewelry making wasn’t really a hobby of mine, but unforeseen events lead

me to learn jewellery making. My family put up a craft store where we sell cross

stitch, beads and all sorts of crafting materials. I fell in love with the beads and tried

to create accessories only for myself. Clients liked the pieces and I started

customizing handmade jewelleries. The craft store was a success for 6 years, but

like any other small businesses we had to close it down and I was confined to

staying at home. While at home I had all the time using the internet and now working

as a home-based jewelry designer

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