Free
Witch Face Halloween brick stitch seed bead earring, necklace, or bracelet
pendant pattern. Scroll down for the
free bead pattern color chart, labeled brick stitch color chart, a letter chart
that is similar to a word chart, pattern finish sizes, and a bead count list. Use seed beads to make necklace or bracelet
pendants and earring dangles or pony beads to make window hangers, zipper
pulls, key chain dangles and beaded ornaments.
Brick
stitch bead weaving is a very strong and versatile stitch. While finished pieces look a lot like peyote
stitch was used, due to the staggered rows, its construction allows you a great
deal more control over the shape of your beaded pieces. Brick stitch beadwork shapes are achieved
with increases and decreases of rows and/or by using different size beads. With the following brick stitch bead pattern,
increases and decreases at the beginning and ending of rows are used to create
the unique shape of this Witch Face pendant.
Click
on the pictures below to view the bead pattern larger. Then, right click the pattern image to save,
download, or print it.
Bead Pattern Color Chart:
You
can use this pattern color chart as a guide to what your finished beadwork
piece should look like. The size and
shape of your finished piece may vary slightly from the image below depending
on the bead you use. However, this chart
gives you a really good overview of the finished beadwork. Click on the bead pattern color chart to view
a larger image of it.
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A Note on Bead Sizes and Brands:
The
size and brand of bead you use may affect the final look of the pattern. Miyuki Delicas and Toho beads look the best
and have a classy feel. While on the
pricey side, they are well worth the cost in how easy they are to bead and the
beauty of the finished beadwork. For the
larger patterns, to make earrings, I suggest using size 11 or 15 Delicas. I prefer the Perler Mini Beads for my beadwork. Along with a low price tag, they brick stitch
really well and have a fun and whimsical look.
They are also great for beaders who don’t see well or young beaders who
might have trouble with tiny beads.
Their size also makes for great brick stitch beaded ornaments and key
chain dangles. (My favorite to bead.)
Pattern Finish Sizes:
(These
finish sizes are approximate and are width x height)
Miyuki
Delicas Size 15 Beads (1.3 mm x 1 mm): 0.93 inches x 0.72 inches
*Miyuki
Delicas Size 15 beads are the smallest bead on the market that can be used with
brick stitch. Their center hole size is
just large enough to accept multiple passes with a size 15 English Needle and
Nymo Thread size A or OO. A size 12
English needle with Nymo Thread size D may be used, however the amount of
passes through the beads will be limited.*
Miyuki
Delicas Size 11 Beads (1.6 mm x 1.5 mm): 0.99 inches x 0.9 inches
*For
the size 11 beads, I suggest using a size 12 English needle with the Nymo
Thread size D. The finished bead piece
will be far stronger and you shouldn’t have any difficulty passing the needle
multiple times through the beads.*
Miyuki
Delicas Size 10 Beads (2.2 mm x 1.6 mm): 1.14 inches x 1.13 inches
Miyuki
Delicas Size 8 Beads (2.8 mm x 3 mm): 1.71 inches x 1.33 inches
*If
you are using the Perler Mini Beads, the closest pattern size is similar to the
size 8 beads above. However, the
finished beadwork will look elongated due to their being taller than wider. The Perler Mini bead size is 2.8 mm x 2.61 mm.*
Toho
Aiko Beads Size 11/0 (1.75 mm x 1.3 mm): 0.97 inches x 0.87 inches
Toho
Treasures Beads size 11/0 (1.7 mm x 1.3 mm): 0.83 inches x 0.72 inches
Pony
Beads (9 mm): 5.13 inches x 4.01 inches
If
you are using a brand of bead that is not listed above, compare your bead size
in millimeters with the ones listed above to gain a comparable estimate of the
finish size of your beaded jewelry project.
Beading Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Bead Pattern Labeled Color Chart:
These
charts are my favorite to use. They
combine the color chart and letter chart so you can easily see by the letters
which bead to use while simultaneously allowing you to compare your beaded
piece to what the finished piece should look like. Printers do not always print the pattern
colors correctly. So, having the letters
on the pattern color chart, like the one below, can help differentiate colors
that are close in hue. Click on the
labeled bead pattern color chart to view a larger image of it.
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Pattern Bead Counts:
Use
these bead counts as a shopping list or to check that you have enough beads to
complete your project. A typical 7 gram
tube of size 11 seed beads average around 1200-1500 beads per tube. Here is a handy list of the approximate number of beads per 1 gram
of each common size:
Size
15 beads = 250 beads
Size
11 beads = 120 beads
Size
10 beads = 100 beads
Size
8 beads = 40 beads
Necklace
Pendant Bead Count:
A
– Light Green Beads - 58
B - Dark Green Beads - 55
C - White Beads - 34
D - Black Beads - 60
Pair
of Earrings Bead Count:
A – Light Green Beads - 116
B - Dark Green Beads - 110
C - White Beads - 68
D - Black Beads - 120
Bead Pattern Letter Chart:
The
bead pattern letter chart gives you a strictly black and white option for easy printing. It is simple to follow the pattern with the
letters and functions similarly to a bead word chart. You can also print this chart out and color
over the letters to see what different bead colors would look like in the
pattern. Click on the bead pattern
letter chart to view a larger image of it.
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| Free Witch Face Halloween Brick Stitch Seed Bead Earring Pattern Letter Chart |
Suggested Beading Techniques to Use:
Ladder
Stitch Base Row
Basic
Brick Stitch
Single Bead Brick Stitch Decrease
Single Bead Brick Stitch Increase
*The
brick stitch bead increases and decreases are performed at the beginning and
ending of rows.
Suggested Beaded Base Row:
I
suggest using row number 17 (the bottom row) as your base row.
Count each row of beads (including the rows for the top loop) from the tip down to row number 17. This row has the most consecutive beads out
of all of the beaded rows in the brick stitch pattern.
Tools You Might Need For This Pattern:
-Beading
Needle-
-Beading
Thread-
-Small
Scissors-
-A
pencil to mark off finished rows on the printed pattern-
-Clear
Nail Polish or Super Glue to secure thread knots.-
-Tape
wrapped Needle Nose Pliers for pulling the needle and attaching jump rings-
-Rounded
Nose Pliers for attaching jump rings-
-1
to 4 Jump Rings (1 for a necklace pendant, up to 4 for a pair of earrings)-
-2
Earring Wires. Fish hook, Shepherd’s
Hook, Curved Kidney, and some Hoop ear wires will work well with this pattern.-
Brick Stitch Beading Tips:
-For
your base row, start with the row that has the most beads. Typically, this is a
central row in the pattern. Then, brick
stitch up the pattern. Once the top
portion is complete, move your thread down to the base row and brick stitch the
bottom portion of the pattern. If you
get stuck with how to brick stitch parts of this pattern, go to the How to Brick Stitch section of
this website for the Brick Stitch Quick
video tutorial series. This pattern can
be beaded with brick stitch, peyote, and gourd stitch beading techniques. Print out the pattern and decide which row will
be your base row. Then, number each row
of the pattern so it is easier to follow and track your progress. This allows you to personalize how you brick
stitch your pattern a little more.
-Wax
your thread with either beeswax or household paraffin to reduce knotting and
allow your needle and thread to pass through beads more easily. Simply draw your working thread across the
wax block to wax it. Be careful not to
apply too much wax or it will chalk up on your beads and create a mess. Using beeswax will reduce the possibility of
chalking, but household paraffin is cheaper and better for the bees.
-If
you have trouble passing your needle and thread through a bead, grip it with a
pair of needle nose pliers that have had the nose wrapped in duct tape or electrical
tape. You will have better grip on your
needle with them and the tape will reduce any damage to your needle and
beadwork.
-Coat
your knots with a clear nail polish to ensure they do not unravel.
-The
type of light you use when beading will affect how you see the bead
colors. Bright florescent or LED lights
work the best for seeing the true colors of the beads. However the florescent lights may be hard on
the eyes. Fully light your workspace so
your eyes do not strain when trying to see the holes of tiny beads.
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