Rivoli is a round stone. “Bead Bezel Square Rivoli” is a technique on how to bead bezel a round rivoli to create a square shape.
This technique is adapted from Sidonia’s (my new beading hero) tutorial.
(see video at bottom of article)
Some of the main materials used in the making of these bead bezel square rivoli are pictured here.
Tip: It is very helpful to have some created samples when one is adapting a pattern.
(see video at bottom of article)
Some of the main materials used in the making of these bead bezel square rivoli are pictured here.
Tip: It is very helpful to have some created samples when one is adapting a pattern.
The logic behind this technique is to create the 4 sides of the resultant square. RAW (right angle weave) is the bead weave used. Once you get this idea in your head, you can vary the number and types of beads that will fit into this logic.
We start by create the straight sides (of resultant square). As per pic below, here we created 3 units (per side). Each unit has 2 beads per column, and 1 bead respectively for the top and bottom of the unit. (If you know your RAW, you should be able to see the RAW pattern.)
Note that each side is shorter than the diameter of the rivoli. That is because the corners will be created with a larger bead later on. (The pic shows that I will be using a 4mm Swarovski rose montee in lieu of a 4mm bicone bead.)
Note that each side is shorter than the diameter of the rivoli. That is because the corners will be created with a larger bead later on. (The pic shows that I will be using a 4mm Swarovski rose montee in lieu of a 4mm bicone bead.)
To create the “corner”, we use a larger bead. In this case, I have used a 4mm Swarovski rose montee. You can see that the montee takes the place of a non-column seedbead so that the RAW weave is still intact.
Carry on till you finish this row and form the square shape. So far, we have created the top part of the beaded bezel. (The row with the montee is the middle row).
Now is a prudent time to check on sizing. Place your work thus far over the rivoli to ensure it covers and fits. It can be a bit loose. That is ok.
(The rivoli here is a 12mm Swarovski rivoli in Silver Patina).
(The rivoli here is a 12mm Swarovski rivoli in Silver Patina).
Remove the rivoli stone. Duplicate the RAW stitches to form the bottom part for the bead bezel square rivoli.
(When you can see the standard RAW weave pattern, this should be an easy row.)
(When you can see the standard RAW weave pattern, this should be an easy row.)
When you are almost complete with this back row, place the rivoli stone in. Then finish the row and thread to the front. The whole thing is still a bit loose, but that is ok.
Tip: Weave to the front to tighten there first when you want to ensure you get the look you want on the front. After that, you can weave to the back again to complete the final tightening of the whole piece and make adjustments as required. You can, if you choose, tighten the back first.
Tip: Weave to the front to tighten there first when you want to ensure you get the look you want on the front. After that, you can weave to the back again to complete the final tightening of the whole piece and make adjustments as required. You can, if you choose, tighten the back first.
After the stone is in, complete the row.
Thread to front and use smaller beads (here I used 15/0 clear AB seed beads) to do a final row of peyote stitch and tighten in the process.
Tip: weave twice round the same row to achieve a good tight and secure fit.
Tip: weave twice round the same row to achieve a good tight and secure fit.
That’s it.
Extra Note: You can see 2 separate examples in the photo here. It is not just a matter of different colour placements.
You can see that the left beaded rivoli has a round frame opening while the right, has a square frame opening.
The right round opening is creating by doing the last peyote stitch without ignoring any bead from the previous row.
The left square opening is creating by ignoring the corner bead while doing the final row of (small bead) peyote stitch.
Extra Note: You can see 2 separate examples in the photo here. It is not just a matter of different colour placements.
You can see that the left beaded rivoli has a round frame opening while the right, has a square frame opening.
The right round opening is creating by doing the last peyote stitch without ignoring any bead from the previous row.
The left square opening is creating by ignoring the corner bead while doing the final row of (small bead) peyote stitch.
These particular components were used in Labradorite and Friends necklace.
Reference:
Sidonia’s Tutorial on How to bezel a round rivoli and make it look like a square
Sidonia’s Tutorial on How to bezel a round rivoli and make it look like a square
