This 12 pages long tutorial is a result of my ongoing exploration of how spacing increases at different intervals changes the shape of the beaded piece.
It contains written pattern, photos and digital illustrations, giving you clear and easy to follow instructions on how to create both versions of my latest Geometric Square Armbands.
Both finished bangles have a circumference of 20 cm, and the depth and height veriies between the two bracelet options.
Geometric Squares Armband Tutorial
To complete this tutorial you should be proficient in the following techniques:
- How to start and create a closed bangle on a Casting Spine or a Peyote Starting Strip and how to cast off/detach the piece once completed
- Even count peyote and weaving on the round with Step Ups at the end of each row
- How to create Herringbone Increases (HI) which are represented within this tutorial as (XX)
- How to add a row of Right Angle Weave (RAW) units to the peyote edge and how to Stitch in the Ditch
- How to zip edges together
- How to secure a new length of thread and how to secure end-tail before cutting it
- How to follow a word chart and diagrams
- This PDF tutorial is 12 pages long, it includes pattern illustrations, bead list, photos and diagrams and easy to follow instructions, showing you how to complete the two versions of the bangle using size 11/0 Miyuki Delica beads.
- Please note that this listing is for the digital tutorial ONLY and that materials are NOT included. The tutorial includes a materials list but if you are a beader, you most probably already have everything you will need to create this bangle. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at ViolettaPretorius@gmail.com.
- You will receive a link to download your Digital product in the Thank You page of the Checkout, along with an emailed link that will last for 30 days. If you have any issues with your download please email me directly at ViolettaPretorius@gmail.com.
- This compressed PDF document is 5.2MB and can be opened with Adobe Reader or any other free PDF Reader.
- This tutorial is Copyright Violetta Pretorius 2024, and is for personal use only. Please do not distribute or copy it.
- Please DO NOT mass produce the design described therein. You may sell a limited number of pieces that you make with this tutorial, but please credit me as the designer.