It is not too
late to learn how to make your own beaded Christmas gifts. At Etelage Newtown
we have been overwhelmed by our jewellery workshop bookings. As a result we
have scheduled more so you can learn beading basics before Christmas.
Join Jo Parkin on Sat 15 Nov for a beginner bead weaving workshop at Etelage Newtown (upstairs studio). Learn how to make beaded cocktail rings and delicate earrings. Use small seed beads, crystals and diamante beads to create little jewelled sculptures. Fabulous and inexpensive they are a great gift idea. (note: this workshop is not on the web workshop schedule).
If you want to create something for your self Jo will be teaching how to weave a beaded choker. A full day workshop at the Etelage bead store at Newtown at the end of Nov. See www.etelage.com for more details or contact us directly.
to book bead weaving workshops:
p 02 9557 9089
Below is some more information and tips on bead
weaving cocktail rings.
Basic Equipment
1.
Threading Materials:
You can either work with thread or
wire.
Beading Wire is more prone to snapping then nylon but great to work
with if you want your rings to have a more solid structure. Use 28 gu beading
wire.
Nylon Coated Wire. (eg Soft Touch) Use an extra fine wire for flexibility and strength.
Nylon Thread (eg. Nymo) is great for invisible structure and will
give your ring a snug fit around your finger.
Tip: when using threads with
bicone beads try not to rub the thread against the beads when tightening, as
this may cause it to snap.
2.
Beads:
Seed beads. Use size 8/0 or 11/0 for the fringe and 8/0 or
5/0 for a complete ring.
Faceted Beads. eg Czech fire
polished and Swarovski add sparkle to your
designs. Razzle and dazzle your friends with your range of beaded crystal
cocktail rings.
Tip: Round beads are comfy to
wear. Use bicones for the centre piece only as their shape makes an
uncomfortable band.
Spacer Beads. Use diamante rondells or any metal spacers.
Starting Off
To make beaded rings you always need
to cross threads or wires.
Whether you are working with fine
wire or thread (nymo) always start by threading the first few beads in first into
the centre of the wire or thread.
Finishing Off
When you have finished weaving your ring,
cross the threading material back through the first few rows. Trim excess and
back thread through so it does not stick out.
Repairs
If your ring falls apart or snaps you
have to redo it.
How do I achieve a dome shape?
Tighten your ring base threads or wires.
Etelage n/
adornment ™
beautiful
beads and bespoke jewellery
430
king st (south)
newtown
nsw 2042
p:
02 9557 9089
f:
02 9557 9037
e:
chris@etelage.com
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