Hi folks,

We had over 25 people attending the April meeting for the Magatama Spiral Necklace, including a number of new faces.

Thanks for coming everyone and a big thank you to Shelley and her helpers for introducing us to this interesting bead!

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May's Project is Be Diamond or Be Square Bracelet

Supply List

* Two coordinating colors of Size 8 ROUND beads. (Examples would be size 8 round metal beads OR Size 8 Toho 3-cut glass beads (lots of sparkle)).
* If using METAL beads, 14 lb Fireline OR if using GLASS beads, 6 or 8 lb Fireline.
* Needles,
* Mat in contrasting color.
* Scissors.
* Light/magnification (if necessary).

This project uses Right Angle Weave to make the bracelet units. If you're unfamiliar with Right Angle Weave, I strongly suggest looking at some tutorials.

Video tutorial on Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RBg48YSxtE

Another tutorial that that can also be printed out as a PDF:

http://www.aroundthebeadingtable.com/Tutorials/RightAngleWeave.html

You can also find tutorials in most beading books and magazines.

Don't wait too long to get your beads or study the tutorials!