Right Angle Weave Fun

In this post, I will give very, very simple instructions on how to create a right angle weave. Once you learn the basics, you can add as many rows as you like. 

I plan on using this technique to create some keychains. When my keychains are finished, I will post them at a later time. 

Two projects I designed. Both contain one right angle row.

All righty then, let get onto making a Right Angle Weave Unit.

Creating Row One
Begin by stringing four beads onto your thread.

Need Beads? Then Make Some

I was in the need for some colorful beads. There is a craft fair coming up soon and I want to apply for a space as a vendor. 

One of the requirements is a photo of your booth. Since the holidays, my finished pieces have dwindled (yeah, good sales this last season). 

Anyway, I need more bracelets and necklaces to fill out my display. My bead stash is low so it's time to make some additional beads. Time to replenish my stash. 

More Handmade Clasps

Using 14 gauge wire, a steel block and hammer are all that's needed to create beautiful clasps. I plan on using these clasps on some jewelry I've been working on for an upcoming craft fair.   

Although copper is an inexpensive metal to purchase, I need to start looking into where I can purchase it in bulk.  I believe I'll start visiting the home centers and plumbing shops in my area. Hopefully, these shops will carry copper at a more reasonable price. 

Homemade Findings

This project was a lot of fun.  I'm making my own finding now.  I use a hammer and steel block to flatten different areas of my pieces.

I am currently making necklaces through wire wrapping the stones, adding chains and topping them off with a homemade clasp finding.  Guess my next step will be to hit the flea market.

Selling to friends has turned a nice profit but it's now time to expand.  Since I live by the Pasadena Rose Bowl and they have a flea market every second Sunday of the month, that's where I'll start.

Black & White Mix

One of my clay suppliers had a great sale on black & white. I decided to purchase a pound of each.  When it arrived, I thought, "Now what? What do I want to start with?"   Then, I decided to make some basic canes and apply them to some of my scrap clay.

Even though I'm ready to start creating, my clay isn't.  It's warm and soft.  Cutting soft clay distorts the pattern. Oh well, after an hour in the frig the clay will be ready to cut.  Guess that's it for now.

Coffee Break over.