Embellished Cuff

Instructor: Marsha Davis (Marsha.Davis@92NY.org)

Create a netted base using Japanese 8/0's and then embellished as desired to create a unique, one of a kind cuff.Design ideas and layouts to be discussed in first class.

Please bring to the first class:

Supply List:

  • Stiff English beading needles – size #10 Small sharp scissors
  • Cloth to put beads on (old pillow case, etc.)
  • 1 tube of 8/0 seed beads - Japanese
  • Thread: Fireline 6lb
  • Bee’s Wax for thread
  • Magnification, if needed.
  • Additional Supplies that will be needed:
  • (we probably will not get this far in 1st class)
  • Several colors of 11/0 seed beads - no more than 5 colors
  • small amount of 15/0 seed beads
  • Cabochons: 10 to 12mm - flat back is best
  • 4mm to 6mm beads - small assortment
  • #12 Beading needles

Suppliers:

Toho Shoji (Japanese seed beads, Fireline)
on 6th Avenue opposite Bryant Park
212.868.7466 – Call for hours
Beads By Blanche (have everything) can take a bus from Port Authority
106 N Washington Ave
Bergenfield, NJ
201.385.6225 call first for hours

Online Stores
Caravan Beads, Maine direct importer of Miyuki seed Beads and lots more
Fire Mountain Gems Have everything. use their search engine to help

Instructor will have some supplies available for purchase: Seed beads 6/0 & 8/0, Fireline 6lb, #10 Stiff English needles, bee's wax. Please bring cash, no IOU's please.