I have decided to break up the process of beading a barrette into quarters, as not to stress you too much. When learning to loom bead, mistakes will most likely be made and can be a little nerve wrecking. In this session you will start the first quarter of your barrette.
By this time you have decided what two colors you want to use for your border. Recall the labels you applied to your colors last session, then label the border beads appropriately (C, D, E, or F). For the sample barrette I have chosen to use the colors labeled C and F.
Getting started you will need to collect and separate your beads, using a divided plate or try.
Now to start beading;
- Gather 20 C beads onto your needles.
- A. Push the beads to the end of your thread.
- B. Push the beads up through the bottom of the loom threads. Each bead should be in between two loom threads.
- C. Push your needle through the beads starting at the top; be sure to keep the needle on top of the loom threads. If your needle is not on top of your loom threads your beads will fall off the loom.
NOTE: If this does happen you will have to replace the fallen beads onto your thread and repeat steps B and C.
Also do not pull your thread too tightly, most beads are not uniform in size and pulling the thread tight will make the barrette appear misshapen.
- For all the rows of your barrette, after gathering the appropriate beads you will need to repeat steps A-C.
3.Gather: 1C, 1F, 16B,1F, 1C
4.Gather: 1C, 1F, 16B,1F, 1C
5.Gather: 1C, 1F, 16B,1F, 1C
6.Gather: 1C, 1F, 16B,1F, 1C
7.Gather: 1C, 1F, 16B,1F, 1C
8.Gather: 1C, 1F, 16B,1F, 1C
Remember to have a little patience and keep in mind that "practice makes perfect." Mistakes do happen, but they can be easily fixed.
In the next session we will be completing the second quarter of the barrette.
Good Luck and if I may be of any assistance, please e-mail me.
