Free Projects : Right Angle Weave

Right Angle Weave: 5 Free Beadweaving Patterns

Michelle M. — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:48:00 GMT

Right Angle Weave: Beading Daily Presents 5 Free Beadweaving Patterns contains 5 terrific right-angle weave (RAW) patterns. Learn the basics of right-angle weave with the sparkling Comet Right-Angle Weave Earrings by Step by Step Beads editor Leslie Rogalski. Then create a long ribbon of inch-wide beadwork with the colorful Ribbons necklace by Chris Prussing. The Achimedes’s Star bracelet by Gwen Fisher uses a technique variation that produces a lacy star pattern. Tina Koyama’s Triple Quatrefoil Wrap features fire-polished rounds to create a pretty cuff. Wrap up your right-angle weave exploration with the bold Egyptian Cuff by Shelley Nybakke. ...(read more)

Egyptian Cuff

Michelle M. — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:36:00 GMT

This metal-bead cuff has just the right amount of crystal sparkle that's worthy of an Egyptian princess. Worked in segments, the multilayer right-angle-weave rectangles are first woven then connected with loops of beads. This project is from Beadwork magazine and will be free for a limited time....(read more)

Strap for Pretty Sneaky Snap Clasp

Michelle M. — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:38:00 GMT

This bracelet starts as a simple strip of right-angle weave, but with just a few embellishments, it takes on a zigzag shape. Best of all, the result is an unexpectedly stretchy strap. For the custom clasp that doubles as a pendant, see Melinda Barta's Custom Cool department in the December 2008/January 2009 issue of Beadwork....(read more)

Shining Example Necklace

Beading Daily — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 03:42:00 GMT

A class with Marcia DeCoster at the Bead Expo show in Oakland inspired Marcella to use right-angle weave (RAW) to create this necklace’s square crystal focal piece. If you are comfortable stringing necklaces, use this project to stretch yourself and learn a little about offloom beadweaving. ...(read more)

Free-Form Right Angle Weave Necklace

Beading Daily — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 00:56:00 GMT

A versatile pendant retains an understated sophistication no matter how complex the design. ...(read more)