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Workshop Description:

Fiona Hammond will teach you how to make a stunning necklace with the spiral rope technique, using pearls, seed beads and Delicas.  You will learn the basics of the spiral rope technique as well as how to create variations. Instructions for making matching earrings are included in the class notes. This technique is one of Fiona’s favourite off-loom beadweaving techniques.

Topics covered in the workshop:

• Basic spiral rope technique
• Variations, such as changing the size of the spiral
• Beadweaving basics: starting and finishing your threads; keeping good tension in the work; conditioning beading threads
• Attaching appropriate findings to complete your jewellery