Elegant Twist Beading Pattern

Elegant TwistBeading Pattern

by Cara Landry

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This fun beading pattern will teach you how to make a lovely “Elegant Twist” tubular peyote necklace or bracelet! With over 60 high resolution full color

photos and easy to follow step by step directions, you'll be amazed how something so intricate looking can be so much fun! This pattern, also called a “Cellini Spiral,” is the perfect new beading project to dive into! It would be

helpful if you have some experience stitching with beads, but don't be afraid to tackle this project if you don't – the steps are broken down so you can easily

learn this beautiful pattern! Enjoy!

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Materials:(1 roll) FireLine or WildFire beading thread (I recommend 6lb)(1) Long beading needle (I like size 12's)(1 tube) 15/0 seed beads we'll call [15/0-A](1 tube) 15/0 seed beads we'll call [15/0-B](1 tube) 11/0 seed beads we'll call [11/0-A](1 tube) 11/0 seed beads we'll call [11/0-B](1 tube) 8/0 seed beads we'll call [8/0-A](1 tube) 8/0 seed beads we'll call [8/0-B](1) Clasp of your choice – lobster claw and jump ring, toggle, magnet, etc.(1) Flush cutter


Step 1:

Thread your needle with a comfortable length of thread – usually about 1 yard.

Step 2:

Slide on (2) [15/0-A] seed beads.

Step 3:

Slide on (2) [15/0-B] seed beads.

Step 4:



Step 5:


Step 6:


Step 7:


Step 8:

Repeat steps 6, 5, 4, then 3


Step 9:

Slide the beads down to then end of the thread leaving a tail at least 12” long, which will be used later to attach the clasp.

Step 10:

Go through all the beads again, starting with the [15/0-A] beads closest to the tail.

Step 11:

Go through the next (2) [15/0-A] beads (1) more time.

Step 12:

Since you're coming out of a [15/0-A] bead, slide on (1) [15/0-A], skip the next (1) [15/0-B] and go through the following (1) [15/0-B].


Step 13:

Since you're coming out of a [15/0-B] bead, slide on (1) [15/0-B], skip the next (1) [11/0-A] and go through the following (1) [11/0-A].

Step 14:

Since you're coming out of an [11/0-A] bead, slide on (1) [11/0-A], skip the next (1) [11/0-B] and go through the following (1) [11/0-B].

Step 15:

Since you're coming out of an [11/0-B] bead, slide on (1) [11/0-B], skip the next (1) [8/0-A] and go through the following (1) [8/0-A].

Step 16:



Step 17:


Step 18:


Step 19:


Step 20:



Step 21:Since you're coming out of a [15/0-B] bead, slide on (1) [15/0-B], skip the next (1) [15/0-A] and go through the following (1) [15/0-A].

Step 22:Now you've reached the start of the round & you need to “step up.” Without adding any beads, go through the next (1) [15/0 A] bead.

Step 23:

Repeat steps 12-22 (1) time. As you work this round, pull your thread tight so that the beads curl into a tube shape.

Step 24:

Repeat steps 12-22 until you reach your desired length.


Step 25:When you need to add more thread, come out of the 2nd [15/0-A] bead (the start of the round) and, without adding any beads, go through the next (2) [15/0-B] beads.

Step 26:Then, go through the next (2) [11/0-A] beads. Continue around going through the next (2) beads of each color ending up coming out of the (2) [15/0-A] beads.

Step 27:

With the flat side of your flush cutter, cut off the remaining tail thread.

Step 28:

Thread your needle on a length of thread, then go through the (2) [15/0-A] beads.


Step 29:Pull your thread through leaving a tail about 2” long, then repeat steps 25-26 to bury your new thread.

Step 30:Then, continue repeating steps 12-22 until you reach your desired length.

Step 31:When you're ready to attach the clasp, go through the (2) [15/0-A] beads and then, without adding any beads, go through the next (2) [15/0-B] beads.

Step 32:Slide on (1) [15/0-B] bead, skip over the next (1) [11/0-A] bead and go through the following (1) [11/0-A] bead.


Step 33:Without adding any beads, skip over the next (1) [11/0-B] bead and go through the following (1) [11/0-B] bead.

Step 34:Slide on (1) [11/0-B] bead, skip over the next (1) [8/0-A] bead and go through the following (1) [8/0-A] bead.

Step 35:Without adding any beads, skip over the next (1) [8/0-B] bead and go through the following (1) [8/0-B] bead.

Step 36:Then, slide on (1) [8/0-B] bead, skip over the next (1) [8/0-A] bead and go through the following (1) [8/0-A] bead.


Step 37:

Without adding any beads, skip over the next (1) [11/0-B] bead and go through the following (1) [11/0-B] bead.

Step 38:

Slide on (1) [11/0-B] bead, skip over the next (1) [11/0-A] bead and go through the following (1) [11/0-A] bead.

Step 39:

Without adding any beads, skip over the next (1) [15/0-B] bead and go through the following (1) [15/0-B] bead.

Step 40:

Slide on (1) [15/0-B] bead, skip over the next (1) [15/0-A] bead and go through the following (1) [15/0-A] bead.


Step 41:

Then, without adding any beads, skip over the next (1) 15/0-B] bead and go through the following (2) [15/0-B] beads.

Step 42:

Slide on (1) [15/0-B] bead, skip over the next (1) [11/0-A] bead and go through the following (2) [11/0-B] beads.

Step 43:

Slide on (1) [11/0-B] bead, skip over the next (1) [8/0-A] bead and go through the following (2) [8/0-B] beads. Make sure to pull tight.

Step 44:



Step 45:


Step 46:

Without adding any beads, go through the next (1) [15/0-A] bead.

Step 47:

Slide on (1) [15/0-A] bead, skip over the next (2) [15/0-B] beads and go through the following (1) [15/0-B] bead.

Step 48:

Slide on (1) [15/0-B] bead, skip over the next (2) [11/0-B] beads and go through the following (1) [11/0-B] bead.


Step 49:

Slide on (1) [11/0-B] bead, skip over the next (2) [8/0-B] beads and go through the following (1) [8/0-B] bead.

Step 50:

Without adding any beads, skip over the next (2) [11/0-B] beads and go through the following (1) [11/0-B) bead.

Step 51:

Without adding any beads, skip over the next (1) [15/0-B] bead and go through the following (1) [15/0-B] bead.3

Step 52:

Slide on (1) [15/0-B] bead, skip over (1) [15/0-A] bead and go through the following (1) [15/0-A] bead.


Step 53:

Slide on (1) [15/0-A] bead, skip over the next (2) [15/0-B] beads and (1) [11/0-B] bead and go through the following (1) [11/0-B] bead.

Step 54:

Then, go through the following (1) [8/0-B] bead.

Step 55:

Without adding any beads, skip over the next (1) [11/0-B] bead and go through the following (2) [15/0-B] beads.

Step 56:

Without adding any beads, go through the following (2) [15/0-A] beads.


Step 57:Then, slide on (1) [15/0-A] bead, (1) clasp and another (1) [15/0-A] bead.

Step 58:Go in through the (1) [11/0-B] bead that you skipped in step 55, entering in through the same side that you are coming out of.

Step 59:

Then, go through the (1) [15/0-A] bead, (1) clasp and the (1) [15/0-A] bead again.

Step 60:

Go through the (1) [15/0-A] bead that you were coming out of before you added the clasp, exiting the same of the bead.


Step 61:

Then, go through the (1) [15/0-A] bead, clasp and (1) [15/0-A] bead.

Step 62:

Repeat steps 58-61 several more times. Once your clasp is secure, work your way down the adjacent [11/0-B] beads to bury your thread.

Step 63:

Then, cut off the tail thread with the flat side of your flush cutter. Also, cut off any remaining tails from burying new threads.

Step 64:

Repeat steps 31-63 to attach the other end of your clasp. Then, you're finished! Enjoy!


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