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Workshop
Right-angle Weave Shapes
Skill level:
Intermediate to advanced
Prerequisite: EXPERIENCE WITH RIGHT-ANGLE WEAVE
Right-angle weave, an off-loom bead weaving technique, has the special
qualities of great strength while being a magical supple beaded surface
which can be easily shaped over three-dimensional forms. In this
workshop, participants will review the technique of flat right-angle
weave. To use this weave in a free-form manner, NanC will demonstrate
how to increase, decrease, use filler beads, and accomplish a technique
she developed called “filler bead inside increase.” The intricacies of
free-form, right-angle weave will be explored and integrated as each
individual designs, creates, and covers a three-dimensional polymer clay
form. The forms will be available for purchase in class.
This intensive workshop is technique- and process-orientated. NanC’s
interest in the creative process provides a stimulating,
thought-provoking and inspiring class experience.
Supplies Needed:
Please bring small amounts of the following beads to make learning
samples. High-contrast colors please. It is easier to learn if you
choose high-contrast colors that you wouldn’t want to use in a finished
piece.
3 colors
of size 8 seed beads
2 colors of size 11 seed beads
2 colors of size 6 seed beads
The polymer
shapes will be available for purchase on the day of the workshop. Please
bring the following supplies for making your lariat or necklace:
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3 or more colors of size 11
seed beads and/or 3 or more colors of size 14 seed beads. The size 14
seed beads will give you much more detail in form than the size 11s. I
use a combination of both in my pieces. I like to use the bronze, silver
and gold tones of seed beads in my forms. You may do the same or choose
a palette for yourself.
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Tacky tape
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Small scissors
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Magnifying glasses or visors
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Black Silamide A or Nymo
Black size D beading thread. We will not be using Fireline for this
project. You need black thread.
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Size 11 and 12 beading
needles
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Beeswax or micro wax
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Magnifying glasses or visor
(seeing is very important!)
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Power Zap is optional but a
good idea
If you have any questions, feel
free to contact me (see below). |