Herringbone Weave as Taught by Kriss Silva

The Herringbone Weave technique was introduced to The Bead Shop by Kriss Silva and we are thrilled to share it with you. This downloadable handout includes all the step-by-step instructions you’ll need to create a bracelet and pendant. Two small pendants make earrings! Combined, there are over a hundred full color photographs plus nine additional design ideas. Download after completing purchase, in PDF format.

* Skill Level: Intermediate * Project Time: 1 hour

* File Index: Herringbone Weave Bracelet
* Herringbone Weave Pendant
* Herringbone Weave Design Ideas


* Tools Needed: Bent-nose chain pliers
* Needle-nose chain pliers
* Round-nose pliers
* Wire cutter
* Wire straightener
* Ruler


* Ingredients for a Herringbone Bracelet:
* 10" Sterling silver wire, 24 gauge
* 7mm Sterling silver soldered ring
* Sterling silver chain. Check to make sure the 24-gauge wire fits into the links
* 13mm Sterling silver lobster clasp
* 10mm Faceted gemstone beads


* Ingredients for a Herringbone Pendant:
* 18" Sterling silver wire, 24 gauge

* 7mm Sterling silver soldered ring
* 27mm Faceted gemstone bead that is cut slightly flat, or equivalent


Software:
Required program to read files: Adobe Acrobat 5.0 or higher. To download free Adobe Acrobat Reader: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html