I have been experimenting with cross weaving which is sometimes referred to as two needle right angle weave. It definitely uses a different set of “head muscles” than single needle RAW, but it’s not that difficult to learn. Below are some examples of beads that I discovered by accident while trying to do something else. My beads are not new discoveries; I have since found other examples of them on the Internet.
Triangle weave is not right angle weave strictly speaking because the beads are not pointing at right angles, but it lends itself to a great deal of possibilities depending on the size and shape of the beads you use, how long you keep repeating the pattern, and the manner in which you repeat the pattern. You can also weave a pattern similar similar to hexagon angle weave that to my eyes resembles more of a star pattern than regular hexagon weave. Then again, these are more likely the same patterns but they look different to me depending on whether I use oval-shaped beads or round beads.
The two beaded beads below are extremely simple to make. The one you see here is made from six beads.
I have been experimenting with cross weaving which is sometimes referred to as two needle right angle weave. It definitely uses a different set of “head muscles” than single needle RAW, but it’s not that difficult to learn. Below are some examples of beads that I discovered by accident while trying to do something else. My beads are not new discoveries; I have since found other examples of them on the Internet.
This bead is made from nine beads and I have added some seed bead accents.
The 12 bead beaded cube is the easiest one of all to make. Here is a good video tute to get you started.
Give these beads a try if you are interested in learning some of the more complex bead cross weaving.