Raindrop Flower Necklace

Stitch a flower shaped beaded pendant out of teardrop beads and Japanese seed beads! The Raindrop Flower Necklace features a gorgeous focal pendant woven using a variation of the right-angle weave (RAW) technique, complemented by three different kinds of bubbly beaded beads. The pendant also works well by itself on a simple chain, and the beaded beads also make a great matching pair of earrings! This pattern is appropriate for beaders who are familiar with right-angle weave and who would like to use this technique to create beaded beads. Beaders who have mastered the Double Bubble Jacks beaded beads are in great shape to try out this design. The pattern includes detailed step-by-step instructions showing how to weave each component of the necklace and how to string them together with matching round crystal pearls. Pattern The Raindrop Flower beading pattern includes: Complete written instructions on how to weave the Raindrop Flower Pendant, three matching beaded beads (including the Double Bubble Jacks beaded bead), and how to incorporate them into a necklace. 22 pages of step-by-step instructions. 83 full color illustrations and photographs. Several photos of finished jewelry and design variations. This pattern was written in 2013 and updated in 2016. Materials To stitch these beaded beads, you'll need: 6x9mm and 4x6mm Czech drop beads 15°, 11°, 8°, and 6° Japanese seed beads 12mm and 8mm round crystal pearls A 2-3" headpin, 22G Crimp beads Clasp Beading Wire, 0.019" diameter Beading thread (6lb Fireline, KO, Miyuki beading thread, or One G)