February
2011
The other
bead rope is just too thick and heavy for a necklace, but spiral
rope beading is nice for wearing. I used 8lb fireline and
size 11 beads (cream for core, peach for outer).
After picking up a Japanese braiding (Kumihimo)
book, I'm trying my hand at that next...not too shabby! Size
11 beads with waxed cord - 8 warps.
April
3, 2007
Here is
my first try at "bead rope"!
Here are
some training sites I looked at that have animated video clips:
http://www.beadpatterncentral.com/tubecrochetprimer.html
http://beadcrochet.com
http://www.bead-patterns.com/animations.php.
I used the
10 size black thread, a very small hook, and size E beads. I
started pattern with 1 white for every 2 colored beads. The
piece is about a 1/2 inch in diameter. My older daughter is
interested in finishing it, so I set her up and showed her what
to do.
It is very
simple after you get it started. I started with 9 crochet stitches,
closed the loop, then started adding the beads.
Having the 1 white one, helped me keep on track. The bead that
comes down on the thread should match the one you are connecting
to.
It looks
prettier than the photos. These color dark shiny beads are always
hard to display in a photo (right) or scan (left):
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February
2007
I joined
this Yahoo List - Lace
of Beads. It has renewed my interest in using the many beads
I have been collecting LOL!
Check out
these bead
crochet sites!
Learn bead
crochet from scratch
http://beadcrochet.com/lessons/basicbeadcrochet-rt.htm
Animated
primer
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2006
Here's a
lanyard I'm making by threading seed
beads onto filiment thread. I think I should use a thicker stiffer
thread because the patterns kind of curls.
