Versailles

~ Workshop Information ~

Weave an elegant floral pendant! The Versailles Pendant evokes a classical gracefulness with a gorgeous floral Czech button. The fine detail in the seed bead bezel accentuates the pattern of the button, and a series of bezeled rivolis, flat back crystals, and Czech leaf beads accompany the focal. Many variations on this design are possible, including necklace and earring arrangements. Complement the pendant with a simple beaded rope, or pair it with a silk ribbon. 

Students will learn how to bezel a floral Czech glass button, rivoli crystals, and flat back crystals all with a method that echoes the style and symmetry of the button. We’ll use right-angle weave (RAW), modified right-angle weave (MRAW), cubic right-angle weave (CRAW), peyote stitch, and a variation on double right-angle weave (DRAW) to bring the pendant together.

Prerequisites: Students should be familiar with RAW and peyote stitch, and comfortable working with size 15° seed beads.

Skill level: Intermediate.