Bead weave a beautiful diamond motif that will add dazzle to any bead design. This step by step beading lesson will have you creating a complex looking diamond motif in less than an hour!

Weaving beads into shapes can open up the possibilities for your bead designs. This bead pattern will show you how to weave a diamond motif out of crystal bicones and rounds. You can use this motif as a focal point for a necklace or bracelet… as a dangle for earrings… or repeat the design for a diamond motif choker.

Supplies:

24″ (60cm) Nylon beading thread
Beading needle
4 - 4mm crystal rounds
4 - 4mm crystal bicones
1 - 6mm glass pearl
12 - 3mm silver beads

Refer to the diagrams below to string the beads with the nylon thread.

Knot the 2 ends of the thread together to secure the diamond shape. Then either cut the thread and use the piece as a dangle or focal piece.

Jennifer Thoden shares her love of beads and creativity with beginner beaders and jewelry designers. Her love of color and unique design shows in her bead patterns. Find her bead patterns and tutorials at http://www.beadpatternsonline.com