Bead Society of Cape Cod

The Bead Society meets at the Cape Cod Cultural Center in Yarmouth on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Bead Society Membership will be open to new members beginning January 2023. Membership runs from January through November, dues are $40 per year. For more information, please contact us at jannasp@gmail.com or write us at P.O.Box 104, South Dennis MA, 02660.

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Bead Society of Cape Cod - RAW Necklace, February 20th


We will be doing a RAW ( right angle weave) necklace approximately 16-17" but is easily adjustable. It is not too difficult but you might want to check out a video for basic RAW if you've been away from it for a while.

The picture will show it in 11os with top-drilled pearls and 8o accent bead. It is equally handsome using 8os for the basic chain sections, the same size pearl, and a 3.4mm drop for the accent.

Supply list:
(Smaller version)
11o seed beads 4-5 grams ( 1/2 of a 2 1/2 " tube
Top drilled pearls. MIne measure about 1/2 " long. I used 27.
8o accent beads. approximately 27.
Fireline 6#
Size 12 needle if using pearls
Purchased clasp unless you want to do a beaded one.

(Larger version)
8o seed beads, 1 2 1/2 tube just to be sure)
Top drilled pearls as above.
3.4 mm drops, or 3-4mm round crystals. Something a little larger than the 8o
Fireline ^3 or 8# if you can fit it through your pearls
Needle to fit
Clasp

NOTES:
You could substitute top-drilled stone beads for the pearls, or any kind of drop or dagger, or leaf bead. Be creative! Just try to keep the size ratio similar.