24 May 2010 ~ 9 Comments



A New Twist on the Spiral Stitch


If you are new at beading or jewelry making and is looking for a project that is EASY, enjoyable and the result REWARDING!  Then, you should try this very simple stitch-the Spiral Stitch.  I made one before, using seed beads and crystals and remember the many compliments I got.  This time, I made this Spiral Necklace with extra small paper beads.  I love the fact that I am wearing something recycled from magazines and each individually hand rolled by Philippine women.  Not that it matters who are making it, just the fact that someone took the time to do it.

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Even though this is a fairly simple project, the little details like; what to do when you run out of thread and how to attached the clasp and finish the necklace, takes time, and can only be explained best in a full length video.  Here’s the preview anyway…

The kit will include all the materials needed: needle, fireline thread, clasp and many, many, many extra small paper beads :)

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It is similar to the bead rope crochet, although, it is more flexible but has the bead encrusted effect.

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Here it is on my neck!

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It looks good on every one, don’t you think?

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Another day of taking the ordinary to extraordinary!

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9 Responses to “A New Twist on the Spiral Stitch”

  1. maria 24 May 2010 at 10:09 am Permalink

    so cute! i want one!

  2. issabelle 25 May 2010 at 5:56 pm Permalink

    beautiful beautiful piece!!!!

  3. Tessa 25 May 2010 at 7:49 pm Permalink

    i love them, they are so pretty

  4. Tessa 25 May 2010 at 7:52 pm Permalink

    OMG!!!!!! IMAGINE WRAPPING THEM! i would get so frustrated but they are so small and pretty and well done mate!

  5. Lulu 25 May 2010 at 7:53 pm Permalink

    absolutely beautiful, this has inspired me to make a paper bead necklace myself!

  6. Lulu 25 May 2010 at 7:53 pm Permalink

    I want one myself!
    I would wear it everywear

  7. Lulu 25 May 2010 at 7:54 pm Permalink

    lovely pieces of art

  8. Ashley 26 May 2010 at 7:23 am Permalink

    Janice, I am so jealous of your creativity! Where do you come up with ideas?

  9. beadgirl88 26 May 2010 at 12:04 pm Permalink

    Wow this one looks like alot of work but it came out beautiful, Maybe I’ll attempt to make one once ive rolled enough beads.


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