"Chain Reaction" by Beth Kraft
Bead Fest Santa Fe Workshop
Class Date: Friday, March 11, 2011
Time: 7-Hour (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
Level: Intermediate
Technique: Bead Stitching
Classroom: Nambe (Conv Cntr)
Description
Create an amazing chain of beaded links. Peyote, right angle weave, square stitch, and brick stitch are the bead-weaving techniques used to make the links. Experiment with bead size, color and shape to make interesting variations. Use aluminum rings to attach some of the rings together. The silver rings will not be included in the class, but metal rings can be added if desired.
Prerequisites None
Materials List
Materials Included in Kit: 144 3mm Swarovski crystals, Size 8, 11, & 15 seed beads in several colors, drops (can be teardrop, lentils or matagama), 3 1/2 lead-free solder rings, 3 3/4 lead-free solder rings, 3 1/2 aluminum rings, Fireline 6lb., and size 12 beading needles
Students must bring these REQUIRED MATERIALS to class: Thread Heaven or beeswax, scissors, thread burner or nail polish, beading mat
All students MUST bring a task light or personal lighting and an extension cord/power strip.