While flipping through an old copy of FLARE recently, I came across a clothing ad with some fantastic jewelry pieces in it. One necklace that really stood out was a multi-strand design that appeared to be made from zipper teeth or Omega chain in gunmetal or patinaed silver.
The shape and texture of the necklace was so intriguing. I started musing about whether or not beads could do the same trick. Eventually, I came up with an idea to create a multi-strand necklace using right angle weave.
The necklace turned out exactly as I had hoped, with a very soft drape and just a hint of texture. I love the look of the chains, which have the same feel of plain seed bead strands, but with a totally different attitude. And it was so much fun to make!
Copyright 2010 Inspirational Beading
Very pretty!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love, how it came out!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm so tempted to make more in different colors, but even single strands of right angle weave are a lot of work!
ReplyDeleteCan I copy this design? It would not be an exact replica of course! As I don't have the same beads or colours and neither am I as experienced as you are.
ReplyDeleteBut multistrand necklaces are my weakness! I cannot resist this temptation! Will you allow me to follow2 this design?
Thank you for your request! The best way to learn is by making, and you are most welcome to take inspiration from the designs that I post - for personal use, of course. ;)
DeleteThank you so much! And I don't sell my pieces so it will be completely for personal use. :) You have made me fall in love beads... <3 :D
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