Dancing Droplets Set

Weave a twisty necklace using coiled cubic right-angle weave! The Dancing Droplets Necklace features a unique collection of colorful cCRAW components that are decorated with fancy O beads and bicone crystals. Connect these cCRAW components together for an interesting focal shape, and add teardrop crystals for extra sparkle. A thin beaded chain completes the necklace.

This pattern is appropriate for beaders who are proficient in cubic right-angle weave and who would like to further explore coiled CRAW in a beautiful necklace. Beaders who have stitched the Star Fragment Pendants are in great shape to try out this design, but if you're new to this technique, this pattern also includes a detailed overview of the coiled CRAW method as well as terminology to describe the unique features of the stitch. The detailed instructions in this pattern show how to make the complete Dancing Droplets Necklace as well as a pair of matching earrings.

Pattern

The Dancing Droplets beading pattern includes:

• An introduction to coiled cubic right-angle weave (cCRAW), a variation on twisted cubic right-angle weave.
• Complete written instructions on how to weave the Dancing Droplets design.
• 26 pages of step-by-step instructions.
• 99 full color illustrations and photographs.
• Several photos of finished jewelry and design variations.

Materials

To stitch this set, you'll need:

• 3mm bicone crystals
• Czech O beads
• 15° and 11° Japanese seed beads
• 13mm briolette drop crystals
• Lobster clasp and jump ring
• A pair of ear wires
• Beading thread (6lb Fireline)