TRIANGLE LOCKET & TRIANGLE CASTLE PENDANT
Copyright 2003 by Yoshie Marubashi
Triangle Lockett
Approximate finishing size --- 1 3/4" h x 1 3/4" w x 5/8" thick
Technical level --- INTERMEDIATE
Technique --- FLAT, CIRCULAR PEYOTE STITCH, TUBULAR PEYOTE STITCH, SPARKLE FRINGE
Materials
#11 DELICA beads -- assorted color ( use only SHINY colored beads Not matted beads )
#14 seed beads --- triangle center area ( tube shape ) and loops
#11 seed beads --- assorted color, necklacefs string & fringe
#8 beads --- Sparkle Fringefs base and corner beads
Decorative beads --- crystal beads, leaves, flowers, charms
#12 beading needles
SILAMIDE A thread or other thread same thickness --- that matches bead color
*** Please use the thread specified as the threadfs thickness is very important for the success of this project.
Basic Beading Kit ( scissors, beeswax, work mat, clear nail polish-use as glue, lighter or thread burner )
ATTENTION
Change the beadsf color. There is step up at the end of each row. ( See General Information, Diagram c ). This project should be stiff, so pull thread tight.
Avoid irregular beads.
There are some variance in size among MIYUKI DELICA bead colors. Use smaller size beads in the center area and larger size beads in the outer section. Put glue on each square knot.
PREPARATION
SILAMIDE #A thread, cut 120" long, through #12 needle ( untwist the thread and wet the point a little bit, flatten the point, cut sharp and pass through the needlefs eye ), double and wax it.
