Jan 19 2009
Cubic RAW
The pendant in this picture is made with a stitch called Cubic RAW. It’s fun to make and can be used for many different applications.
Cubic Right Angle Weave is a unique stitch that can be used to frame large cabochons, make necklace straps, bracelets and many other applications.
To make cubic raw you will need two needles (it can be made single needle, but it’s easier with two), seed beads, and the beading thread of your choice.
Start by picking up 4 beads and crossing your thread in the fourth bead picked up . Step 1. Pick up 3 beads on your left needle and pass the right needle through the last bead picked up. Pass the left needle through the next bead in the base row. Step 2. Pick up 2 beads on your left needle and pass the right needle through the last bead picked up. Pass the left needle through the next bead in the base row. Step 3. Once more pick up 2 beads on your left needle and pass the right needle through the last bead picked up. Pull the thread taut. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you have a rope the length you want it.
To make a finer rope, you can use size 15 seed beads. To make a bulky rope suitable for a bracelet or very chunky necklace use size 8 seed beads.
Play around with this technique and use your creativity to come up with other uses for it.
