Don’t you just love making something that looks complicated, but isn’t?
I set out to create a design strung with two-hole tile beads, but I wanted it to look like it was done with bead weaving.
What do you think? Did I succeed?
I call this pattern Garden Path, because the two winding pathways make me think of meandering through a garden.
Or maybe it’s just that it’s not-quite-yet-spring here in New England, and I’ve got gardening on my mind!
Either way, I hope you enjoy the tutorial and the design. If you are a patron (thank you!) don’t forget to go to my posts page and download the pattern.
Artbeads Cafe video about Teacup, Finial, and TOHO Demi Round Beads
Tools & Materials:
- Fine or very fine (.010 in diameter) bead stringing wire
- Bead stoppers
- Chain nose pliers
- Wire cutters
- Multi strand connector (3-6 loops)
- Crimps 14K gold filled 1x1mm (I misspoke in the video, these are NOT the ones by SoftFlex)
Beads used:
Gray, White, Pink bracelet:
- 6mm Czech Two Hole Tile, Matte Hematite
- 6mm Czech Two Hole Tile, Matte Beige Opal
- 4mm Czech fire polish, Deep Rose Luster
- 11/0 Demi Round, Metallic Iris Purple
Orange & White sample:
- 6mm Czech Two Hole Tile, Alabaster Picasso
- 6mm Czech Two Hole Tile, Carnelian Opal
- 4mm Czech fire polish, Matte Olive Marea
- 11/0 Demi Round, Metallic Suede Gold
Blue & White bracelet:
- Miyuki 5mm 2 hole Tila, Matte Cream
- Miyuki 5mm 2 hole Tila, Matte Picasso Seafoam
- Miyuki 5mm 2 hole Tila, Metallic Matte Sage Rainbow (shown but not used)
- 3mm Czech fire polish, Turquoise Vega
- 11/0 Demi Round, Metallic Suede Gold
Enjoy the video and happy creating!
Watch the Strung Beads That Look Like Bead Weaving! Garden Path Bracelet Jewelry Tutorial video at YouTube.
