As you are now familiar with the technique of crossing threads, let's go one step further with this over-sized beaded bead. You can use this "Stylized Flower" bead as a pendant or make several, and integrate them into a necklace.
Challenge:
Consistently alternate the working thread when crossing the threads and controlling the thread path.
Supplies for the “Stylized Flower” beaded bead:
- 5x3 mm Czech Pinch beads
- 11/0 Czech seed beads
- a central bead to stabilize the shape
- S-lon thread or polyethylene (fishing line), two needles, scissors and a bead mat
Weaving instructions for the “Stylized Flower” beaded bead:
- take into account that you start in the middle of the thread and opt for twice the regular length
First round:
- start creating the central daisy part in the middle of the thread: pick up 5 seed beads and form a circle by going back through the first bead you picked up
- keep the central daisy in mind as you are circling around it
- with the right thread pick up a Pinch bead, a seed bead, a Pinch bead, a seed bead, a Pinch bead
- and go with your left thread through the last Pinch bead to cross the threads
- as a consequence, one thread ends at the top, while the other thread ends at the bottom of the central daisy
- go with the left thread through the next seed bead of the central daisy part
- with the thread at the top pick up a seed bead, a Pinch bead, a seed bead, a Pinch bead
- pass the other thread through the last Pinch bead to cross the threads and to finish at the top of the daisy
- pass the left thread through the next seed bead of the central daisy part
- with the top thread pick up a seed bead, a Pinch bead, a seed bead, a Pinch bead and pass the other thread through the last Pinch bead to cross the threads
- pass the left thread through the next seed bead of your central daisy part
- with the top thread pick up a seed bead, a Pinch bead, a seed bead, a Pinch bead
- pass the other thread through the last Pinch bead to cross the threads
SEE - part 2