LEARN TO MAKE A BEADED BALL IN 5 SIMPLE STAGES

Hi guys!

It is another exciting time to bead! YES...to bead and get CREATIVE! So how has your week been? Mine has been really awesome and full of activities to ensure this tutorial comes up for you.

Today’s project is all about steps to making a beaded ball. There are many patterns of beaded balls, this happens to be one of them and this is sometimes called a 90-ball.

Beaded balls are so interesting to make because you could make use of them in various ways: as pendants, as earrings and even combine several balls to form a necklace.

The materials needed for this project are:

Materials Needed

Let’s BEGIN

STAGE 1

     1.       Cut about 50” of your fishing line
2.       Thread the 2 ends of the fishing line with needles each
3.       String 4 seed beads and interlock with the 5^th seed bead

Right now it’s like we have two strings. Whichever one is on the LEFT is the LEFT String, Whichever one is on the RIGHT is the RIGHT String

4.       String 1 crystal, 1 seed bead, 1 crystal, 1 seed bead on your LEFT string
5.       String 1 crystal on the RIGHT string and interlock with this same crystal.
6.       Pass the RIGHT string through the next seed bead ( what we are working on)
7.       String the LEFT with 1 seed bead, 1 crystal, 1 seed bead
8.       String the RIGHT with crystal and interlock with the same crystal

Repeat steps 6 - 8 TWICE
9.       Pass the RIGHT string through the next seed bead and crystal
10.   String the LEFT with 1 seed bead and 1 crystal
11.   String the RIGHT with a seed bead and interlock with the same seed bead
12.   Pass the RIGHT string through the next seed bead

You should have this: 2 seed bead in between the top crystal beads

You have finished with stage 1..on to stage 2 

STAGE 2

1.       String the LEFT with 2 seed beads
2.       String the RIGHT with 1 seed bead then interlock ( we would be forming a circle of 5 seed            beads)
3.       Pass the RIGHT string through the next crystal
4.       String the LEFT with 1 crystal, 1 seed bead, 1 crystal
5.       String the RIGHT with 1 seed bead, then interlock with this same seed bead.
6.       Pass the RIGHT string through the 2 seed beads
7.       String the LEFT with 1 seed bead
8.       String the RIGHT with 1 seed bead and interlock
9.       Pass the RIGHT through the next crystal bead
Repeat steps 4- 9 THRICE

Way to go! ..welcome to stage 3

STAGE 3

      1.       String the LEFT with 1 crystal and 1 seed bead
2.       String RIGHT with a crystal and interlock with the same crystal
3.       Pass the RIGHT through the seed bead and crystal
4.       String the LEFT with 1 seed bead, 1 crystal
5.       String RIGHT with 1 seed bead, then interlock with this same seed bead
6.       Pass right through the next seed bead
7.       String 2 seed beads on the LEFT
8.       String 1 seed bead on the RIGHT and interlock with the same seed bead
9.       Pass the RIGHT string through the next crystal, seed bead and crystal

Step 9.

10.   String the LEFT with crystal bead
11.   String the RIGHT with seed bead and interlock with the same seed bead
12.   Pass the RIGHT string into the next seed bead
13.   String 2 seed beads on the left
14.   String 1 seed bead on the right and interlock with the same seed bead

Repeat steps 9 – 14 TWICE

You are almost there, 2 more stages left

STAGE 4

      1.       Pass the RIGHT string through the next crystal, seed bead and crystal
2.       String the LEFT with crystal bead
3.       String the RIGHT with seed bead and interlock with the same seed bead
4.       Pass the RIGHT string into the next 2 seed bead
5.       String 1 seed bead on the LEFT
6.       String 1 seed bead on the RIGHT and interlock with this same seed bead
7.       Pass the RIGHT string through the next crystal and seed bead

You should have something like this                          

We are gradually getting to the end of our ball 

STAGE 5

     1.       String the LEFT with 1 crystal and 1 seed bead
2.       String the RIGHT with 1 crystal and interlock with this crystal bead
3.       Pass the RIGHT into the next seed bead, crystal, seed bead
4.       String the LEFT with 1 seed bead and interlock with a Crystal bead
5.       Pass the RIGHT into the next seed bead, crystal and seed bead
Repeat steps 4 - 5 TWICE, however, for the second time, we pass the RIGHT through the next seed bead, crystal, sand bead and another crystal (4 beads)
6.       String the left with just 1 sand bead and interlock with this same sand bead
7.       Run your fishing line all through the 5 sand beads then tie a knot and cut off excess thread. 

      Congrats! There you are with your beaded ball

I combined several balls to form a part of this lovely necklace and earring.

Thanks for beading with Daza and don't forget to leave your comments. I would love to hear from you. Watch out for our next tutorial.

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PROJECT 102 - The Peyote Trianlge

Hello there!

I hope you are having a fab day cos I am. It’s a bright and sunny day so just perfect timing to pull out your beads and join in; today’s project is a very exciting one.  
I created various peyote triangles and used them to form this necklace using the even count peyote stitch. 

The peyote stitch can be used to form various items not only as jewelry pieces but also decorative items. It is a very nice, easy to learn and straightforward stitch.

Grab your beading mat and let’s begin.

The materials needed for this project are

Materials Needed

   The steps are as follows:

 1.       Thread your needle

 2.       String 3 A beads at the bottom of your  thread.

 3.       Tie a knot

 4.       Trim off excess thread

5.       Pick up 2 A beads and pass through the next bead

6.       Again, pick 2 A beads and pass through the next bead

7.       We pick up 2 A beads and pass through the next two beads.

 This is because we are at the end of our “cycle” and we need to step up for the next “cycle”.

You should have something like this  

8.       String 2 A beads at this top and pass through the next bead

Begin the peyote stitch by skipping the next bead and passing through the following bead.

9.      Pick up a B bead (second colour), skip the following A bead and pass your needle          through the next bead. At this point, we have gotten to our top.

10.   String 2 A beads to form the “mid-stem and pass” through the next bead.

11.    Again string a B bead (second colour), skip the following A bead and pass your needle through the next bead. (The peyote stitch). 

12. Since we are at the top, we repeat step 10 which is to string on 2 A beads and pass through the next bead.

13.  Likewise, we do the peyote stitch by stringing on a B bead, omitting the next bead and passing through the next bead.  However, since we are completing a cycle, we need to ‘step-up’, so we pass the needle into 2 beads, as shown

At this point, you should have something like this   

14.   At the top, string on 2 A beads to form your stem.      

For this cycle, we would be having 2 peyote stitches on each side.

15.   String on a B bead, omit a bead and pass through the next bead as usual. In this case, a B               bead.

16.  We string another B bead, skip the next and pass our needle through the following bead (an A       bead in this case)

We repeat what goes on at the top of a stem which is….

17. Yea, u got it right, stringing 2 A beads and passing through the next bead.

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We just completed one side out of three so we follow steps 14- 16 likewise for the 2 remaining sides. However, at the end of our cycle (the third side), we need to ‘step up’, meaning we pass the beads through the next 2 beads. These pictures would help you follow through

Bear in mind that for the number of peyote stiches increases as we repeat each cycle, so keep building your triangle till you have your required size.

On completion of our triangle, we tie a knot at the top then trim off the excess thread.

There you are with your peyote triangle…CONGRATS

You can form all sorts with your triangle such as pendants for necklaces, charm bracelets or even join different triangles to form a lovely necklace such as mine.

Thanks for beading with Daza and don't forget to leave your comments. I would love to hear from you. Watch out for our next tutorial.

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PROJECT 101- Celini Spiral

Hello there!

I’m happy to welcome you all to the blog again after a long break we both gave ourselves J

The Celini Spiral is a complex looking pattern, yet very simple once you get a good grip of it. The major thing needed to create this design is to have varying sizes of beads in the right progression. As for all designs, creativity is needed to ensure your spiral comes out looking gorgeous…

The materials needed for this project are:

Materials Needed

Let’s get started!!!!

1.     Thread your needle to 30 inches length of fishing line (string).

2.    Begin by stringing 4 of your A beads, 2 B beads 2 C beads 2 D beads 2 C beads and 2 B beads. Meaning a total of 14 beads.

3.     Pass the needle through all of your strung beads, leaving some 6 inches tail of your string at the bottom.

4.     Again, pass the needle through the 4 A beads while wrapping the tail on your index finger

The key point to note when doing a Celini is that whatever bead your thread is coming out of, that is the next bead you string on, skip the following bead then pass the needle through the next bead…I hope it is not getting complex?  Just follow along….

5.    Since you have your thread coming out of an A bead, pick an A bead, skip  the following B bead then pass the needle through the next B bead.

6.     Coming out of a B bead, string a B bead and likewise skip the immediate C  bead then pass the needle through a C bead.

7.       As usual, we string on a C bead, miss the next and pass the needle through a   D bead.

Pretty sure you’re getting it bit by bit. Lets continue...

8.      Coming out of a D bead, string a D bead, skip the next and pass through the  C bead.

9.    Similarly, we then string on a C bead, miss the following B bead then pass  through the later B bead.

10.  Since we are out of a B bead, string on a B bead, miss the next bead and pass  through the A bead.

At this point, your beaded piece being very little could be challenging to hold. Putting it between your thumb and index finger helps to make it easier to hold on to.

The next step is called the ‘step up point’ to enable us prepare for the next cycle of spiral

11.      Coming out of an A bead, we pick up an A bead as usual.

12.      Skip the next A bead and pass through the next 2 A beads.  This is the ‘step    up point

13.      Pick up an A bead, skip the next B bead and pass the needle into the latter      B bead.

Continue this procedure of stringing the bead you are coming out from, skipping one bead and passing the next bead.  Also note your step up point…It all remains the same process, however, ensure you have the right tension (not extremely tight and not loose).

Keep building your spiral till you have reached your desired length.

Congrats! You are finished with your Celini Spiral….YES, its that simple.  You can form necklaces, necklace features, bracelets and earrings with this Celini spiral. BE CREATIVE

Here is my finished necklace

Thanks for beading with Daza and don't forget to leave your comments. I would love to hear from you. Watch out for our next tutorial J

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Purple Love

Often times, we realise there’s just one particular dress in  our wardrobes that’s too plain and simple to be worn for any occassion so we eventually end up brushing it aside repeatedly and just looking for something else. You know what? There’s totally nothing wrong with that!

Knowing that ‘boring’ blouse can always be spiced up with a gorgeous neckpiece will help you a lot. So, I will simply put: finding the perfect neckpiece can take your outfit to a whole different level.

I was inspired to create this because I wanted something quite bold yet still elegant coupled with my love for purple :D . ….and Im glad it came out really beautiful!

This necklace can be rocked in various ways:

So, its all up to you, order yours and get really creative with it! And kindly let me know if you prefer a different colour.
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