"Art Deco Squares" A Discontinuous Weft Bead Weaving Kit (Weave-Along 38)

"Art Deco Squares" A Discontinuous Weft Bead Weaving Kit is part of Mirrix's 38th Weave-Along that will begin in January, 2025. You will receive a link to sign up for the weave-along inside of your kit. This kit makes a wonderful holiday gift. 

Take your approach to bead weaving to a new level. Employing discontinuous wefts as you do in tapestry weaving, this technique opens up the possibility of designing on the go. By not having to string up an entire row of beads all at once, you can weave smaller sections which can be easily joined together. We think this method is much more interesting to tackle and opens you up to making some fun spontaneous choices. Once you learn this method you will not want go back. It will change the way you design bead pieces. You will be able to switch things up as you weave which is not normally the case with bead weaving. Come join us on this journey.

This four by four inch project comprises fifteen of our favorite colors of Toho Treasure cylinder beads. The shapes are rectangles put together like a puzzle. We will provide the basic concept of the design and how to weave it but you get to change it up and place colors and shapes where you want. The goal of this weave-along is to become comfortable with this new technique. 

In this weave-along you will learn:
-How to set-up and warp a Chloe Pocket Loom for bead weaving (We will also include links on how to set-up and warp a Classic Series Mirrix Loom, but will be demonstrating on a 5" Chloe Loom,)
-How to weave beads using the discontinuous weft method
-How to finish a beaded tapestry 

Learn more about Weave-Along 38 here. 

The kit includes:
-15 colors of 11/0 Toho Treasure Cylinder Beads (43.5 grams total) 
-C-lon beading thread size D
-Color Eyes beading Needles, pack of 6
-A piece of ultra-suede for finishing
-A small tube of E6000 Glue
-8 nano strips for hanging
-A linen board for mounting

This kit makes: One 4" x 4" square bead weaving (you will have plenty of beads left over)

What else you need to begin: 
-A 5" or 8" Chloe Pocket Loom with a 16 dent comb or any Classic Series Mirrix Loom (except for the 5” Mini Mirrix) 16” or smaller with a 16 dent warp coil
-A good pair of scissors 
-A bead mat or soft cloth
-A tape measure

Recommended: A Bottom Spring Kit if using a Classic Series Mirrix Loom 

Need a loom?
The "Art Deco Squares" Loom Starter Package can be purchased here.