Wed Apr 10, 2024 - Techniques Night
** NEW ** Online Meeting 7pm to 9pm
TBS members will be sent the link via email the week of the presentation.
Triple V Net (Creating motifs and jagged edges)
Technique: Netting
Instructor: Maria Rypan
Learn how create a toothed edge. What goes up when netting, comes down in a different way. This triple ‘V’ gives you an opportunity to experience both directions. Start in the centre and create a motif by color placement as you create a ‘V’. Instant gratification guaranteed when following Maria’s clearly illustrated instructions.
Materials:
Three colours (an accent; mid-tone; ground) of 10/ Czech or 11/ Japanese seed beads
OPTIONAL: for easier learning with larger beads: use 8/ seed beads
stringing material
clasp
Tools: needle, scissors / thread-cutter, task light (optional) and a beading mat
Russian Spiral Rope
Technique: Spiral Rope
Instructor: Marilyn Parker
Learn a favourite beading technique for creating a rope for a bracelet or a necklace.
Materials:
size 11 seed beads, either size 8 seed beads or 4 mm beads (or crystals or bicones)
clasp
Tools: needle (recommend having 2), thread (whatever your preference), scissors and beading mat
Empty Center Warped Squares
Technique: Warped Square
Instructor: Cathy Jones
Learn how to make a warped square for creating a bail. Knowledge of peyote and herringbone stitches would be helpful.
Materials:
size 11 delica or cylinder beads
Tools: needle (recommend having 2), thread (whatever your preference), scissors and beading mat
