The featured item on my bead table today is waxed linen. I am extremely excited about getting this stuff in-- it is so perfect for making macrame wrap bracelets; absolutely made for knotting. I'm experimenting with using the "cobra" knot, and adding beads as I go. Pictured here is a wrap bracelet using 8/0 Toho beads woven into the natural waxed linen. I also made a triple-wrapped bracelet using the brown waxed linen with some antiqued copper metal seed beads along the outside. Watch for upcoming instructional videos on both bracelets!
I love the look of bead weaving, especially when combined with brass filigree or other unexpected elements. Front and center on my table is an earring which only needs the hook to be added. Using a circular brick stitch, I've combined 3 shades of Toho beads to make each round pictured. If you have yet to try beadweaving, give it a try - it's addictive! There are lots of instructional videos on the Beadaholique website on different bead stitches and more are soon to come.
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