Morning Coffee Molecules

Experience the chemistry in a cup of coffee, woven together in a network of seed beads for your own scientific jewelry! The Morning Coffee Molecules represent the skeletal chemical structures of just three of the many compounds found in coffee; caffeine, caffeic acid, and trigonelline. Like these three molecules, the beaded versions are flat yet somewhat flexible, and they are also color-coded to show the different carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen atoms in each compound. These three beaded molecules can be strung on a jump ring for a pendant, or on a thin beading wire for a whole necklace of coffee chemistry. Pattern The Morning Coffee Molecules beading pattern includes: Complete written instructions on how to weave threedifferent beaded molecules found in coffee. 30 pages of step-by-step instructions. 85 full color illustrations and photographs. Several photos of finished jewelry and design variations. Fun facts about coffee chemistry! This pattern was written in 2012 and updated in 2013. Materials To stitch this set, you'll need: 15°, 11°, and 8° Japanese seed beads Beading thread (6lb Fireline, KO, Miyuki beading thread, or One G)