Beading On A Loom
Designs for Beading On A Loom Now Available
Larry the Loom Mark IV
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Bead Station -- Los Angeles, CA -- March 29-30, 2008
24412 Muirlands Blvd., Ste. A
Lake Forest, CA 92630-3900
(949) 859-BEAD (2323)
www.beadstn.com
Don's Workshop Information THE SYNOPSIS AND MATERIAL LISTS FOR EACH ARE AS FOLLOWS.BEADLOOM WEAVING
THE BASICS AND BEYOND
DAY ONE
Slide presentation and handling of finished work. The purpose here is to show structural design problems and solutions. Included are some failed pieces and the reasons for their failure. A variety of design possibilities are explored. Emphasis is placed on incorporating a variety of bead sizes and shapes in one piece, including the use of large handmade art beads.
Discussion and demonstration of basic loom setup and weaving techniques, including increasing and decreasing.
Choosing and graphing individual designs. Participants are welcome to use my designs or modifications. There will not be one set project for everyone to do. Each person will choose a project of their own. You may choose to do one of the projects from Designs For Beading On A Loom, or design a project of your own.
Starting individual projects with reinforcement of basic techniques and discussions of design problems.
DAY TWO
Continued work on individual pieces.
Continued instruction on basic techniques as necessary.
Discussion of advanced techniques, with demonstrations.
Demonstration of finishing techniques, including sewing in of warp threads and several fringing techniques.
Demonstration of Crazy Cord Maker for making braided cord.
OBJECTIVE
Each participant should go away with a good understanding of both basic and advanced beadloom techniques and the ability to design and
construct further projects.BEADLOOM WORKSHOP
ProjectI will suggest three projects, but students are encouraged to execute a design of their own.
1. Funny face, either rectangular or triangular. Need 2 contrasting and compatible colors and one accent color for hair, beard etc. (5 grams of each color)
2. Simple Pendant, with or without a special large accent bead. (5 grams of three or more compatible colors. If using a special bead coordinate colors to special bead
3. Long "V" necklace. 30 grams each of compatible and contrasting colors and 5 grams of contrast color. This project requires a long loom.
MATERIALS LIST
Loom- Participants are encouraged to buy Larry the Loom, The Master Loom. They may be ordered in advance of the class and will be available at the class as well. You may use another loom if it is similar. Please do not bring any little wire looms as found in Indian beadwork kits. Small looms are OK if you know that you will be doing a small project.
- Book- Participants are encouraged to bring the book Beading on a Loom . If they do not wish to purchase the book, the instructor will furnish a handout with the basic information needed.
- Thread- Size B nymo monocord (flat woven) is best for Delica beads. Silamide size A is also good. Bring smaller size if you are wanting to loom smaller or antique beads. I use mostly black thread, or thread color to match bead color. I will have thread available for sale at the class.
- Needles- Size 10 beading needles for most beads. Bring smaller needles if working with smaller than size 12 beads.
- Pencil and notebook
- Very Pointy Scissors
- Small Straight Edge
- Magnifier- If you need it. Please if you can't see the holes in the beads, it's no fun
- Light- If necessary
- Beads- I am using mostly the Delica beads or TOHO Aiko's but other types are fine. You should have an assortment of all the same size. At a minimum you need about 5 grams of two compatible and contrasting colors and one accent color for a Funny Face pendant. For example, purple and green with gold or silver accent.
If you have some special large beads that you might incorporate please bring them. Instructor will bring an assortment of feature beads for Funny Face Project.
- Colored Pencils- If you have them.
- Graph Paper- Will be furnished by the instructor.
- Show and Tell- Bring some of your work to share.
- Lots of Ideas
Instructor will have looms, books magnifiers and beads for sale)THE TRIANGLE, 1002 VARIATIONS
One Day
Students will all start with a basic triangle using size 10 twisted hex beads which work up nicely on the loom.
All the basics of Loom weaving will be covered including setting up and getting started, increasing, decreasing, negative space, finishing, fringing and embellishing.
Starting at the same spot with the same basic beads each student will make a series of non stressful decisions and will end up with a unique and personalized pendant.
For example, will your triangle hang point up(my favorite) or point down? Either way, will you use a feature bead or fringe? If fringe, what type? Embellish with a cabochon? Add a dimension with a folded flap? Leave a negative space? Colors other than the base color? And the list goes on. Try it, it’s fun!
Kit fee $10. Kit includes black size 10 twissted hex beads and Aiko beads for fringe or other embellishment.
Materials list
Bead Loom. You are encouraged to buy Larry the Loom, The Master Loom. He can be ordered in advance of the Class and will also be available at the class. You may use another loom if you want. Please do not bring and little wire looms as found in Indian Beadwork Kits. Small looms are OK for this project.Students should bring;
- Thread. Nymo B or D. or Sylimide
- Needles size 10
- Magnifier as needed
- Beads - Delicas or others for fringe or a feature bead and or a cabochon
Instructor will furnish hand-out and graph paper.SILVER AND LOOMED BEAD PENDANT
One Day
Materials list
Bead Loom. You are encouraged to buy Larry the Loom, The Master Loom. He can be ordered in advance of the Class and will also be available at the class. You may use another loom if you want. Please do not bring and little wire looms as found in Indian Beadwork Kits. Small looms are OK for this projectStudents should bring;
- Magnifier as needed. It's no fun if you can't see the holes in the beads.
- Sharp pointy Scissors.
- Beads. Aiko beads will be furnished
Kit Fee for classes Is $55.00. and includes all materials needed including your choice of Aiko Beads. Instructor will furnish graph paper and design ideas.LAYERED LOOMWORK PENDANT
One Day
This pendant was designed to create a simple showcase for a feature bead. One of the problems with combining large heavy beads with loomwork is how to carry the weight of the feature bead without distorting the loomwork. In this case the loomwork is folded in the vertical plane creating multiple layers for visual interest and physical support.
Materials list
- Bead Loom. You are encouraged to buy Larry the Loom, The Master Loom. He can be ordered in advance of the Class and will also be available at the class. You may use another loom if you want. Please do not bring and little wire looms as found in Indian Beadwork Kits. Small looms are OK for this project.
Kit fee is $50. Kit fee will include casting, Terrifically tacky tape, silver cloth pouch, needle. Thread, and your choice of Aiko beads. Aiko beads will be furnished.
Students should bring:
Castings are $55.00 and silver neck cables are $20,00.
Instructor will furnish hand out and graph paperMagnifier as needed. It's no fun if you can't see the holes in the beads. Sharp pointy Scissors.
Kit Fee is $50.00 and includes all materials to complete the project including the feature bead by Larry Scott and Aiko beads to match.SILVER AND LOOMED BEAD BRACELET
Working with a silver bracelet we will weave a strip of loomwork to inlay in the silver form. Any design may be executed.
Kit fee of $50 includes silver form and your choice of Aiko beads to finish the project.Students should bring;
- Loom. You are encouraged to buy Larry the Loom, The Master Loom. He can be ordered in advance of the class or will be available at the class. Small looms will be OK for this class. Please no little wire looms found in kids beadwork kits.
- Sharp scissors
- Magnifier as needed. It's no fun if you can't see the holes in the beads.
