Different types of beads can be used to create a unique Russian Spiral.
The Russian Spiral is a type of sewing of seed beads into a circular and hollow tubular pattern. Not only can this technique be used with a wide variety of different sizes and shapes of beads, but it is durable and can be used to make earrings, necklaces, bracelets and even purse straps. When looking a the final project, most believe that the pattern would be dreadfully difficult; however, although the Russian Spiral necklace is tedious, it isn't difficult to create with a little time and patience.
Instructions
1. Unwind 6 feet of the 8 lb. Crystal Fireline beading thread and cut the end. Pour your seed beads into the two small bowls and place them within easy reach by your work area. Begin creating your necklace by stringing on one 8o seed bead and two 11o seed beads. Repeat this step twice more, stringing on a total of three sets of the seed bead pattern.
2. Pull the three sets of beads all the way down the beading thread while leaving enough room to secure on your bead cap and toggle to the end; a 10-inch to 12-inch tail between the beads at the end of the thread will wok fine. Using an overhand knot, tie your beads together at the end to form a complete circle or beads, and make sure that you're keeping the thread tension tight at all times.
3. Pick a place to begin that is away from the knot, insert your needle into the first and second 11o seed beads, pop it out before the 8o bead and pull taught. Begin the bead sewing process in a circular pattern as opposed to the normal strands of beads most jewelers use.
4. String an 8o bead and two 11o beads on the thread and then insert the needle directly into the first 11o beads. Using the 8o seed bead as a marker each time, string with the beading needle through the two 11o beads only. Repeat this step, letting the new beads rest atop the circle until you complete an entirely new circle. Pull the line taught after each circle is made. Continue this process until you come to the desired length of the bracelet or necklace.
5. Tie several knots at the end of the piece and add a tiny drop of clear, strong adhesive to the knot to help hold it in place. Repeat the same on the opposite end of the rope and then add on the bead caps to each. Tie and secure the toggle clasp in place.
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