Art Nouveau Tape Measure Surround Beadweaving Tutorial

A PDF tutorial for my Art Nouveau Tape Measure Surround. This uses Right Angle Weave (RAW), Modified RAW (RAW), circular peyote, and netting. Inspired by my beady trip to the Czech Republic in Spring 2023, this tape measure cover uses the gorgeous Tulip Bud beads I bought on the trip, and takes inspiration from the Art Nouveau decoration and architecture we saw in Prague and around Jablonec ad Nissau.

Will suit intermediate to advanced level beaders who have experience with RAW, peyote and netting and who are able to vary their thread tension (some sections need a soft tension).

The twenty-six page tutorial contains a full materials list, with suggestions for colour schemes, and every step is fully illustrated with a detailed diagram showing thread paths etc, as well as being written out clearly (in English) with photos where appropriate.

You will need:

2 14mm Round Rivolis or Chatons

Size 15, 11 and 8 seed Beads in two colours (or two toning groups of colours)

Tulip Bud beads 12x8mm, Fire Polished Rounds 4mm, Miyuki Drops 3.4mm, Bicone 3mm

Tape Measure, 50mm diameter, 10mm thick.

Beadweaving needles, thread of your choice, scissors.

Exact requirements (number/weight of beads) are given on my website here - theindecisivebeader.com/requirements-for-my-tutorials/.

Please note that I always use Miyuki seed beads for this pattern - it has not been tested with Toho seeds or other brands, so I can't guarantee a fit if you choose to use those as seeds.

I sometimes also sell Materials Packs for this design which contain all of the beads you will need, plus the tape measure - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SarahCryerBeadwork?section_id=16570106. If those are out of stock you can view past pack bead listings here - https://theindecisivebeader.com/colourways-for-my-tutorials/

The tutorial will available through PayHip for you to download as a PDF as soon as possible after PayHip detects a cleared payment.

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