Cindy Holsclaw - Floating Keystone Necklace

Floating Keystone Necklace

In traditional masonry, a keystone is a wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that allows the structure to bear weight. But in this piece, the keystone gets to float in the center of the necklace surrounded by sparkly square and rectangle crystals. You'll use the two-hole Tila and Quarter Tila beads along with bugle beads to bezel the crystals and enhance the angles of these elements (without making them too sharp!). Additional Quarter Tila and bugle beads combine into mini square components that make a unique beaded rope. Experiment with different arrangements of these elements, or incorporate them into bracelets or earrings.Bezel a keystone with Tila beads!

In this class, you'll use peyote stitch and right-angle weave (RAW) to learn how to bezel a keystone focal stone and angular crystals. You'll use two-hole Tila beads, bugle beads, and Japanese seed beads, and you'll also learn how to connect them together for a regal necklace. You'll also…