Description
Chilli Beads Waterlily Bracelet
This bracelet came about as I was experimenting with Chilli beads. Their distinctive shaping means that they look equally interesting when placed front-to-front or back-to-back. So I thought I would combine both options in this design.
I was also fascinated by the idea of ways in which I could use the two-hole structure of the beads to create something like Cubic Right Angle Weave. You will be happy to hear that the thread path you are going to use is a lot simpler than you might imagine from that description! If you have not yet come across or used Chilli beads, then you can find a blog post with a lot more information about them here.
Materials and Techniques
I have combined the Chillis with size 11 Miyuki duracoat beads. This allowed me to add the pearl embellishment. So although the design idea resembles CRAW, the structure and thread paths are quite different.
You may find it helpful to think in terms of circles and units. But beyond that, you can clear your mind of any other ideas of Right Angle Weave! I used a Peyote strip with snap fasteners to make a bracelet fastening. It is comfortable, simple and secure. Plus it allows you to size the bracelet very easily.
You can use Chillis in numerous ways. So if you want more patterns, the blog post I mentioned above includes links to other Chilli beads projects.
