Experiment with Caddis Weave: Free Bracelet Project

re: Experiment with Caddis Weave: Free Bracelet Project

Gina@56 — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:10:53 GMT

i've met Perri Jackson at our local beadstore Talisman. She is an amazing artist with a talent for making the most intricate chainmaille/gems incased in tiny wire, that i've ever seen. She's fun too! Kristina from Talisman told me i should take some lessons from her, and then i had the pleasure of meeting her there one day while i was on a bead buying binge. it was cool to see your article with her bracelet. but she does WAY more cool art. you can find her at flickr...perrij12, and her Etsy is shaktipajdesigns.etsy.com, or shaktipajdesigns.blogspot.com. you will drool, so be sure and bring a bib. ;)

re: Experiment with Caddis Weave: Free Bracelet Project

twoll5 — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:48:05 GMT

I really enjoy reading/ learning about different stitches and their various permutations. If I read of a stitch I don’t have instructions for I search the Internet, or if Christmas or a birthday is near I request the relevant book for a present. I’ve heard of Lane stitch and seen various examples in photos of Native American beadwork, but not tried it yet. I remember the Tile stitch project from Beadwork February/March 2006), still have my copy of the issue and will try it at some time. I’ve heard of Caddis weave but I don’t think I’ve managed to track down the instructions till now :-). Zulu chain isn’t listed in the contents of Diane’s “Zulu Inspired Beadwork: Weaving Techniques and Projects” but it is listed in her “Zulu Beaded Chain Techniques (Contemporary Beadwork Series).” I’ve made two bracelets that are similar to (but not the same as) Tina’s herringbone version of Spearhead chain, from a project in another magazine. I haven’t heard of Vertigo Stitch, but is this Scarlett’s variation or one she has learnt from another source, that doesn’t name the stitch? Sometimes a stitch has several known names and sometimes a beader will give a stitch her/his own name. For example, I call peyote stitch “perishing pesky stitch!!” Then again I’ve been having fun learning (with Dustin & Beadwork’s help) variations of Corn or Round stitch, which I’d like to rename “Fun stitch,” because I’ve come to believe that it’s most commonly used names have seriously impeded beaders’ creativity with it. (Those devious names are Square stitch and faux loom stitch grrrrrrrr!!!). Just as I thought I'd found every permutation of corn (square) stitch, I found out about diagonal corn stitch, which Beading Daily and Marji Brohammer very kindly supplied the instructions for :-) Meanwhile, for those wanting to experiment more with spiral techniques, I’d like to recommend: “Minerva Spirals £10.00 Minerva Spirals, written by members of the Minerva Beaders group, explores a basic technique and develops it into an exciting and enticing selection of beaded ropes for you to try. Beginners really can start here! Before you know it you will be creating some stunning pieces. Minerva Beaders are beading enthusiasts who want to make a difference, hence, Minerva Spirals is a dedicated fundraising project to support Bangari & tsokodeka Primary Schools in Zimbabwe, Southern Africa. 'Together our beading can change the World'.” For those wanting to explore a completely new stitch I’d recommend Heather Kingsley-Heath’s book: “Albion Stitch £12.99 Albion Stitch. My latest book is a comprehensive introduction to my brand new beading stitch. Albion Stitch is easy to do, beginners can soon create beautiful beadwork. Albion Stitch is also intriguingly complex, with plenty for experienced beaders to be inspired by. The book covers all the basics of the stitch, with 20 step by step projects to try, plus many more variations. I also share some ideas about colour to inspire you before you start to bead. Albion Stitch is a 64 page, hard back spiral bound book, small enough to lay neat and flat by your bead tray as you work.” This is book 1, Heather will be publishing book 2 later this year. I’ve bought both books and think the instructions are very easy to follow. Both books are available from Heather’s website (which is where I’ve copied their descriptions from): http://www.heatherworks.co.uk/ Now I’m off to that site Yvonne suggested for Zulu Chain 

re: Experiment with Caddis Weave: Free Bracelet Project

Bee@22 — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:39:08 GMT

Thank you for the free patterns. It's a nice service that you provide. I generally buy BeadWork magazine on the new stand, but I do subscribe when we get a particularly low rate. I remember when it was under $20. and I still look for that. The reason I buy it on the stand is that not every magazine issue appeals to me, so it's a waste of money. When the subscription rate is low I don't mind if I get one occasionally that doesn't appeal to me. Bee

re: Experiment with Caddis Weave: Free Bracelet Project

yvonne@9 — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:25:39 GMT

I found the instructions for "Zulu Stitch" at www.create-your-own-style.com. Hope this helps

re: Experiment with Caddis Weave: Free Bracelet Project

RPKK — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:51:59 GMT

Here's a stitch suggestion: "Zulu stitch", also called Rings of Saturn. I saw a sample at my local bead store, then found directions on the internet several years ago. It is simple and works up fairly fast. A quick internet search today did not yield directions. Does anyone know if it is in Diane Fitzgerald's book?

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RPKK — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:56:56 GMT

I'm confused by the directions. They say to start with 7 beads but the illustrated directions for tubular peyote at the end starts with an even number of beads. Has anyone tried this? How many beads worked for you? Did you cover every bead of the peyote tube with 3 beads?

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Grippoje@2 — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:51:51 GMT

Edda re back issues: I am trying to purchase a copy of Beadwork Aug/Sep 2007. Does anyone have one that they would like to sell or know where I could find one? Thank you!

re: Experiment with Caddis Weave: Free Bracelet Project

1Dorris — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:33:58 GMT

Took some experimenting to figure out the instructions, but it has a really interesting texture once it is decyphered. I enjoy doing loom work and bead weaving. Haven't tried wire work yet and bead stringing bores me to tears. Could we have a project that combines wire work and seed beading? Could be a chance for some of us to add a new twist to our work.

re: Experiment with Caddis Weave: Free Bracelet Project

Jocille — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:24:08 GMT

Caddis Weave instructions - clear as mud! I hope the article in Beadwork is more helpful. Off to my archives! Please, could we have more beading projects. I've seen more than enough stringing and wirework projects.

re: Experiment with Caddis Weave: Free Bracelet Project

matmerl — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:40:30 GMT

Thanks for all the beautiful free projects! Could you include more wireworking projects?