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Seed Bead Bezeling a Cabochon
with Jessica Giovacchini

March 18th | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Main Branch of the Hunterdon County Library
First Floor Meeting Room, Flemington, NJ

Join Jessica Giovacchini of The Artful Beadweaver to learn how to create a peyote bezel, a beaded setting that securely holds a rivoli crystal or cabochon without any prongs or glue! Using peyote stitch, you’ll weave delicas & 15/0 seed beads into a snug, decorative frame that enhances the sparkle of your rivoli.

Supplies participants need to bring:

• Rivoli or Cab 14mm round preferred but adjustments can be made for various sizes
• Size 11/0 Delica beads (for the base)
• Size 15/0 Seed beads (for the top and bottom decrease)
• Beading thread (FireLine 6lb. or Nymo D)
• Beading needle size 11
• Scissors
• Bead mat (to keep beads from rolling away)

Please Note: For those that do not have these supplies readily available, Jessica will have crystals and cabs along with some delica colors and 15/0 seed beads for purchase.

About Jessica
From a captivating childhood love for craft store beads to the establishment of a thriving bead business, Giovacchini's creative journey unfolds as a vibrant exploration of jewelry making. Starting with a small selection of craft store beads, she ventured into experimenting with various jewelry-making techniques, embracing the realms of lampworking, resin, polymer clay, and bead embroidery. Yet, it was the enchanting world of bead weaving and the allure of seed beads that truly captured her heart. Giovacchini refers to her beading time as a personal form of meditation.

Recognizing the limitations of wearing an abundance of jewelry in a lifetime, her passion for creating purposeful items, including decorative ones, fueled her ongoing artistic journey. She takes joy in sharing her expertise, teaching others the art of creating with beads, and have recently ventured into offering patterns, kits, and exploring additional ways of providing classes. Armed with a degree from the Art Institute of Philadelphia, her original pursuit in web design has seamlessly evolved into her creative endeavors. Possessing a keen eye for color, she was often sought after to assist in the meticulous color selection process.

Visit Jessica's Etsy shop theartfulbeadweaver.etsy.com and new website www.theartfulbeadweaver.com