Creating a bezel for each of these 12mm rivolis is quick and easy. The first round of seed beads is worked into a foundation using bead embroidery, making the rounds of peyote that follow a cinch. Vary the bracelet by using all gold or all silver medallions or make enough medallions for a fashionable necklace or belt.
Required Materials: Seed beads, cylinder beads, triangles, rivolis, toggle clasp, jump rings, oval rings, beading foundation, Ultrasuede, beading thread, adhesive, beeswax (optional). See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: Plastic circle template, pen, beading needles, scissors, chain-nose pliers. See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Bead embroidery, peyote stitch, brick stitch, picots
Finished Size: 8 1/2"
Originally Published: Beadwork, August/September 2008