The wonders of Right Angle Weave (RAW)

My first stitch learned was the even count Peyote stitch but since I found the Right Angle Weave also know for short as RAW - no it's not the wrestling program - I have had so much more fun and creative juices flowing since.

About Right Angle Weave:
Right Angle Weave is actually not so much of a weave but more of a stitch type that forms bead groups into a netting and the netting type would depend a lot on the number of beads used for each bead group - sounds mathematical or even scientific - but not to worry it's fairly easy to pick up and for my personal opinion easier than the Peyote and Brick stitches.

Beaders out there uses two different type of approach towards Right Angle Weave, the single thread / needle method or the double thread / needle method.

This site shows both methods for you to compare which is easier for you to pick up: http://www.beadjewelrymaking.com/Arts_and_Craft_Idea/right_angle_weave_instruction.html
You will also find the basic instruction of how to increase, decrease and bead a tubular Right Angle Weave. With all these basics learned you are ready to create fabulous beaded creations with the stitch and your imagination. it is the most flexible among the off-loom beading techniques, the tubular right angle weave can be used to cover objects, make bags, baskets and more. 

The different types of creations I made with the simple Right Angle Weave:

I call it the wonders of RAW because it is so versatile and yet such a simple stitch! 

I created 3-D objects like (click on the link to see the photos):
The beaded Cross, Beaded Dog, Beaded Poodle, Beaded Gift Boxes, Beaded Snowman, Beaded Santa Claus, Beaded Angels, Beaded Ball Necklace, Beaded Handbag, Beaded Heart, Beaded Teddy Bear and much more....

Also created flat objects like (click on the link to see the photos):
Snowflake Pendant, Beaded Ring, Card Holder, Beaded Belt and more...

Posted on 08/01/2006, 
Contributed by: Christine, 
URL: http://www.beadjewelrymaking.com