How to Create a Cellini Spiral
The Cellini spiral stitch is full of creative potential! Learn how to utilize this stitch in your jewelry designs with this step-by-step tutorial with Rose. From pendants to necklaces and more, there's no limit to what you can create with this stylish stitch.
Instructions
Step 1
Cut a 3-foot length of stringing material. Thread a beading needle, leaving a tail.
Step 2
Pick up the following seed beads:
- Four 15/0
- Two 11/0
- Two 8/0
- Two 6/0
- Two 8/0
- Two 11/0
Step 3
Bring the beads to the end of the thread, leaving a 6-inch tail, then tie a surgeon's knot to create the first row.
Step 4
Pass through the first two 15/0 seed beads.
Step 5
Pick up one 15/0.
Pass over the next 15/0 and pass through the fourth 15/0 on the first row.
Step 6
Pick up one 15/0.
Pass over the first 11/0 and pass through the second 11/0.
Step 7
Pick up one 11/0.
Pass over the first 8/0 and pass through the second 8/0.
Step 8
Pick up one 8/0.
Pass over the first 6/0 and pass through the second 6/0.
Step 9
Pick up one 6/0.
Pass over the first 8/0 and pass through the second 8/0.
Step 10
Pick up one 8/0.
Pass over the first 11/0 and pass through the second 11/0.
Step 11
Pick up one 11/0.
Pass over the first 15/0 and pass through the next two 15/0 seed beads.
Step 12
Repeat Steps 5 - 11, always passing over the first exposed instance of a bead and passing through the second, until the spiral reaches the desired length.
Tip: You will always add the same seed bead as you just passed through.
Step 13
Pass through adjacent beads in the weave to secure the thread. For additional security add a knot.
Thread a needle to the tail created in Step 3 and repeat to secure.
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