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 Belle Époque


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Belle Époque is a necklace that has two main components making up its construction. The first component is the necklace itself, as it is created with the stitch I call "Lattice Weave". This stitch is a combination of Netting and Right Angle Weave. I used Lattice Weave to create a flat, but scalloped necklace, filling the cells of the stitch with Fire Polish beads.

The second component is a series of teardrops shapes. Five to seven teardrops are constructed using a Brick stitch ladder variation that shows off the lovely shape of Czech glass teardrop beads. A Herringbone Stitch variation makes for a pleasing back to each of the shapes. The beaded teardrops are then embellished with a beaded pearl and Fire Polish bead center, using Peyote and Netting.

The two components come together, gracefully, using a discreet linking system. The necklace closes with a pair of beaded toggles, and a necklace connector, that adds a touch of the Lattice Weave at the back of the neck.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Class Price:

$95

Guest Teacher:

Cynthia Rutledge (click for bio)

Pre-Requisite:

Brick stitch ladder & peyote stitch.

Minimum Age:

16

Class Size:

20 or less

Schedule:

  • Saturday, November 1, 2008, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Note: Class reservations for this class will not begin until Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 10 am.

To Enroll: Call ABC at 563-2323, option 2, or Toll Free 888-946-2323 to register. For more information about classes, click Class, Refund & Registration Information.

Print Class Schedule: You may download/print a complete class schedule in a pdf file: Fall/Winter 2008/2009 Class Schedule (1.6 mb pdf file)



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