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Create a gorgeous compass rose in
this beaded pendant! Dating back to at least the the 1200s,
compass roses are essential cartographic figures on maps and
nautical charts. A compass rose typically shows the four
cardinal directions (north, south, east, and west), and can
also further indicate intermediate points. An eight-point
compass rose shows the four cardinal directions plus the
four intercardinal directions (northeast, southeast,
southwest, and northwest), while a sixteen-point compass
rose shows the intermediate points between these directions.
Many classical and contemporary works of art such as
monuments, sculptures, and floor mosaics feature compass
roses, where they serve a dual role of conveying useful
information while adding a pleasing aesthetic to their
surroundings.
This pendant features a gorgeous focal
compass stone surrounded by 16 individual compass points.
You'll use cubic right-angle weave in a specific color
pattern to stitch all 16 points, and you'll use a unique
turn at the top of each point to incorporate a Swarovski
crystal into each point tip. If desired, the pendant can be
reversible if the student elects to coat the back of the
focal with a protective coating and is willing to either
maintain the coating or accept the risk of wear and tear on
the back of the focal. A simple but functional bail
completes the pendant without drawing attention away from
the body of the piece. This class is appropriate for
students who are already proficient in CRAW and who are
ready to take this technique to the next level.
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