How to Work Cubic RAW Bead Stitch

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By thebeaddoodler
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Cubic RAW Pendant

Cubic Right Angle Weave forms a six sided rope which can be manipulated into many various forms. I'd seen patterns for picture frames, necklaces etc. made with this stitch, but they were all single needle construction and I would get lost trying to follow the instructions.

I discovered that working double needle RAW made the process much easier for me.

I hope you like this tutorial and make many beautiful beaded projects from cubic RAW.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

seed beads
beading thread
beading needle

Step 1

Cubic RAW step 1

Thread a needle on each end of a length of thread you're
comfortable working with.

Pick up 4 beads and slide them to the center of your thread.
Cross threads in the last bead picked up. Pull slack
out of thread. Pull work taut after each addition of
beads.
Step 2

Cubic RAW step 2

On the left (red) thread pick up 3 beads. Pass right (black)
thread through the last bead picked up.
Step 3

Cubic RAW step 3

Pass right thread (black) through the next bead in the
initial circle. Pick up 2 beads on the left (red) thread
and pass right thread through the last bead added.

Repeat once more.
Step 4

Cubic RAW step 4

Pass right thread through the last bead in the original
circle and up through the first bead added in the
second row. Pick up one bead on the left thread
and cross threads in it.
Step 5

Cubic RAW step 4a

Pull everything up tight and you will have
a cube that looks like this on all 6 sides.
Step 6

Cubic RAW step 5

Pass your threads around the 4 beads on top
as shown in diagram to stabilize your piece.

To make a rope of cubic right angle weave
repeat steps 2 through 6.
Be sure to include step 6 after each round to
insure a firm cubic shape.