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What is an Open Beading Stitch?

A Definition of "Open Beading Stitch" as it Applies to Beadweaving

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Beaded Netting

Netting is a popular example of an open beading stitch.

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An open beading stitch is one with intentional gaps, or spaces, between beads. Open stitches are very flexible and tend to be slightly elastic. Popular examples of open beading stitches include netting, right-angle weave, and Russian spiral stitch.

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