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Bracelet

Indulge in chic sophistication with our bracelet component. Oval links weave through textured rectangles, adorned with Crystal Passions® beads in vibrant hues: light Siam, topaz, jonquil, erinite, light turquoise, Capri blue, and amethyst, exudes timeless elegance.

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Ask the Experts Right-Angle Weave Q&A

Q: I am totally new to beading. I want to make a right-angle-weave bracelet. Can you tell me where to find instructions for adding the center bead to each right angle group? Thanks.

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Ask the Experts Viking Knit Q&A

Q: I have learned to make Viking knit chain and want to move from craft wire to gold-filled, sterling silver, or fine silver. I like 26 gauge but I'm not sure if I should use dead-soft or half-hard. After weaving, I draw the wire through a drawplate to even out the weave and stretch/thin the chain. It may be drawn through 2-8 times depending on how thin I want the final result to be. Hammering would deform the chain. Any recommendations? I'm also looking for appropriate end caps for the chain.

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Ask the Experts Wire Q&A

Q: What is Viking knit?

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Ask the Experts Seed Bead Weaving Q&A

Q: I love working in all kinds of bead weaving stitches. However, no matter what stitch I use the bracelet always stretches or "grows". I use Fire line. I tie knots often. What else can I do to retain size? Thanks in advance.

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Ask the Experts Seed Beads Weaving Q&A

Q: What is Apache weave?

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Ask the Experts Right-Angle Weave Q&A

Q: I am new to the right-angle weave. I have watched the video several times. My thread is showing really bad and is loose in some spots. I am using round beads on FireLine thread. What am I doing wrong and also how do I finish it off? Thanks.

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Ask the Experts Right-Angle Weave Q&A

Q: What is the "correct" way of doing 2-needle right-angle weave? Do I keep changing from one needle to the other, or should I try to be a rightie and a leftie at the same time, i.e. keep one needle in each hand?

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How to Use the Versa-Loom™

Craft beaded bracelets and other pieces with precision using the Versa-Loom™ bead weaver. Set up and use this tool with these comprehensive instructions.

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Warping a Mirrix Loom for Beadwork with the Shedding Device

Bead weaving on a loom is more convenient with a shedding device. Here's how to warp a Mirrix loom for bead weaving while accommodating the shedding device.

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Viking Knit Made Using the Lazee Daizee™

These illustrated instructions show how to make Viking knit wire jewelry with a Lazee Daizee™ tool. Incorporating this technique into your creations is a snap!

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How to Create a Spiral Chainmaille Weave

Let the loops do the work for you. Easily create intriguing chains using this simple spiral chainmaille weave.

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How to Create a Roundmaille Weave

Create sleek, smooth and flexible lengths of roundmaille chain by following these simple step-by-step illustrated instructions.

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How to Create a Japanese 4-in-1 Chainmaille Weave

Learn how to create this simple Japanese chainmaille style to quickly create airy accents for jewelry and other designs.

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How to Create an Inverted Round Chainmaille Weave

An inverted version of roundmaille, this technique creates an elegant chain ideal for jewelry and other design embellishments.

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How to Create a 4-in-1 Half Persian Chainmaille Weave

Create fun textured jewelry with the 4-in-1 half Persian chainmaille weave. Learn step by step.

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How to Create a Jens Pind Linkage Chainmaille Weave

Learn step by step how to complete a jens pind linkage chainmaille weave. An advanced chaimaille technique to create intricate designs.

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How to Create a Flat Chenille Stitch

Expand your bead-weaving skills by learning how to make the flat chenille stitch. This complex beading pattern uses little seed beads, but don't fret, large images accompany the instructions to help you form each row correctly.

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How to Create a Dragonscale Chainmaille Weave

Let your imagination run wild by learning the dragonscale chainmaille weave technique. Create dynamic designs by advancing your chainmaille skills.

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How to Create a European 6-in-1 Chainmaille Weave

Learn to create one of the most common forms of chainmaille using these step-by-step instructions.

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How to Create the Cubic Right Angle Weave

Here's an easy solution to learning the cubic right-angle weave. Simply follow this illustrative guide and start designing today.

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How to Create a Japanese 6-in-1 Chainmaille Weave

For a less-than-linear look similar to the 4-in-1 Japanese chainmaille weave, design using this easy 6-in-1 method.

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Single-Strand Necklace

Put a twist on the standard brick stitch weave to create a woven twisted ribbon then transform the ribbon into a lariat, finished with a pearl accent.

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Satin

A form of weaving that creates a material with a glossy surface and a matte back. Commonly used in formal dress material, ribbon and cording.

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