Photos by Martin Konopacki
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Workshop
Shades of a Different Color
All skill levels welcome
In this one-day workshop, participants will learn African Helix, an
easy-to-accomplish off-loom bead weaving technique. To integrate this
technique, NanC will guide the participants through the steps required to
create a sensuous gradually shaded rope necklace. Various adaptations of
this bewitching piece will be offered to personalize each necklace. As a
bonus, NanC will demonstrate her own version called “Inverted Helix,” as
well as how to increase and decrease African Helix. This necklace is
relaxing to make and evokes many compliments when worn.
Supplies Needed:
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25 grams of
black size 11 seed beads
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10 grams of
12 or more different colors size of 11 seed beads to make a very gentle
shift from one color to the next throughout the necklace. Keep your
color shifts VERY GRADUAL.
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A mixture of
embellishment beads for the tassel. A variety of shapes and sizes add
interest. Make this lush.
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Beading
needles size 11 or 12
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Fireline or
Silamide A beading thread
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Small
scissors
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Beeswax or
micro wax
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Work surface
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Plastic
drinking straw
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Task light
and extension cord if needed
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Magnifying
glasses or visor if needed. Make seeing the beads easy on yourself
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Optional:
Hypo Cement, Thread winders and Thread Zappers
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