Sunday, February 26, 2017

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There are many types of spiral stitches. So time to cover the Dutch spiral! It is a peyote tube modification in that there are sections of beads (called swag or bridge beads) which are not stitched. First up is this excellent introductory tutorial by ...

 

Learn How to Make Dutch Spiral Beaded Ropes!

There are many types of spiral stitches.  So time to cover the Dutch spiral!  It is a peyote tube modification in that there are sections of beads (called swag or bridge beads) which are not stitched.  First up is this excellent introductory tutorial by Gail Nettles of Beaded Jewelry Diva .




 


Her wonderful bracelet and necklace Dutch spiral designs in this tutorial really show off those swag or bridge beads!


 


It is tricky at the beginning. If you do have trouble, consider learning from Lisa Yang's simplified Dutch spiral tutorial.


Here are more jewelry tutorials.  Check out Jill Wiseman's Dutch Spiral bracelet tutorial. Useful to know how to add the clasps.

 


Kelly of Off the Beaded Path uses larger crystals in her design tutorial. She also shows the addition of a different kind of clasp - the button and loop.

 


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