Well, it looks like
Beadshop.com has another winner in its growing collection of virtual jewelry making classes. This time it’s the
Herringbone Weave: Step-by-Step Class as Taught by Kriss Silva. Available on CD for $14.95 plus shipping, it includes step-by-step color-illustrated instructions for learning the herringbone weave technique, a unique wire wrapping method where you weave wire around a bead. As the technique is described in the class, it incorporates two projects: a gemstone and sterling silver bracelet and a ruby and sterling silver pendant. The pendant project can also be used to make earring dangles.
I was very excited to try this out, and I immediately thought of some large amethyst beads I had that were a little large for me to wear in one piece. I followed the pendant directions, and even though my bead was not at all flat like is suggested for the project on the CD, I still had success with my finished piece.
This is a great beginning class, and for those with a little wire experience, I still think you’ll get something out of it if you aren’t familiar with the herringbone weave technique.
