A New Angle on Right-Angle Weave

re: A New Angle on Right-Angle Weave

Cinnamon42 — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 12:50:43 GMT

I would love to learn Cubic RAW using size 11 and 8 seed beads. Any suggestions?

re: A New Angle on Right-Angle Weave

SimplyDaily — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 12:56:38 GMT

RAW is the stitch that almost drove me away from beading altogether! Every site I went on said it was a great stitch for beginners, and I certainly disagree. Items created with it are stunning but its a hard stitch that will definitely take time to learn!When I get brave enough to try it again I'll definitely be referring back to this post.

re: A New Angle on Right-Angle Weave

kimwallander — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 02:04:31 GMT

I found that working with 2 colors of "berry" beads or "peanut" beads is a great way to learn RAW. The beads almost snap themselves into place and the two colors allow you to see one color from the top and the other from the side. It makes a very sturdy base that can easily be embellished.

re: A New Angle on Right-Angle Weave

LynetteJ2 — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:31:53 GMT

forgot to add ... if using a 2 needle style, color one of the thread ends red and the other, another. Start with red in your right and add beads on one of the needles, using the other to pick up on the previous row and the cross-thru. I'm left handed so I do everything backwards from a righty. this did help me with some dexterity and control in my right hand.

re: A New Angle on Right-Angle Weave

LynetteJ2 — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:19:42 GMT

I learned RAW with 6 and 8 mm, about 20 some odd years ago. The books then suggested using a 2 needle style, where you kept doing a cross thru and switching hands. I quickly dropped the 2 needle style for 1, but then used the 2nd needle for the other half of the project (placemats, coasters, in a hexagon shape). The bad part was the pattern booklets didn't give the stitch a name so I didn't know what it was till recently. But I have found, that using RAW on seedbeads, the two needle style works better at keeping the pattern of the RAW shaped properly.

re: A New Angle on Right-Angle Weave

D.M.Z — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:47:17 GMT

I had a very smart instructor for RAW, she taught the stitch using 4mm oval firepolish Czech beads. It was a snap with them as they were big enough to hold and fit together very well. Sort of an instant "win win" deal. Thank yous to Lori. Donna