Incorporating leaves she created in her glass studio, this intricate necklace is designed using a variety of beadweaving techniques (brick stitch, herringbone stitch, peyote stitch, spiral rope, netting). It hangs delicately at the collarbone, evoking fall's splendor. Quickly stitch up the matching earrings for an eye-catching set.
Project Details
Required Materials: Japanese seed beads, pearls, briolettes, leaf charms, crystal rivoli, ear wires, beading thread, beeswax. See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: Beading needles, scissors, chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, wire cutters. See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Spiral Rope, Peyote Stitch, Netting
Finished Size: 18" (necklace); 1-1/8" (earrings)
Originally Published: Beadwork, August/September 2008
Tools Needed: Beading needles, scissors, chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, wire cutters. See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Spiral Rope, Peyote Stitch, Netting
Finished Size: 18" (necklace); 1-1/8" (earrings)
Originally Published: Beadwork, August/September 2008
