by Pam Preslar
Make this simple yet elegant beaded bracelet with Swarovski Crystals while learning Right Angle Weave. This project will introduce you to single needle right angle weave. The single needle method is different from right angle weave done with two needles. The look of the resulting piece is the same as it is when done with two needles however I find single needle is more versatile in terms of what you can create. You can create anything with the stitch from beaded cuffs to purses and you can even cover any object with any bead using this method. The data in this tutorial is a prerequisite to all of my other right angle weave tutorials which cover more advanced projects with right angle weave.
89 4mm bicone shaped beads (Swarovski #5301), 8 3mm bicone beads and 31 size 11 seed beads. 14mm button with a shank Nymo size D thread in a coordinating color or use white Figure 1 and color it with a Sharpie (discussed in this tutorial) Substitutions You can use any size of base bead. I have made these in all sizes from 3mm to 8mm. Any bicone shape works well, it doesn’t have to be Swarovski. Swarovski is just my personal preference. Other shapes and sizes are discussed more fully within. You could also use 3mm or 4mm druks (round Czech glass) or fire polish (faceted Czech glass. This is a good substitute for children as crystal contains lead and is not safe for
children.
You could use other threads. I personally do not like anything else but this topic is discussed more within.
Size 10 or 12 beading needles. Fine scissors or other thread cutting tool. A bead mat or anything to keep your beads from rolling away while you work.
If you want to follow the practice section to learn the basic stitch then you will want 4 colors of beads. (3 orange, 3 green, 5 blue, 5 red, or any substitute colors)