On a comfortable length of thread (no longer than 5’), string 26 cylinder beads. Leaving a 4” tail, tie them into a ring and pass needle through the first bead strung.
How to Bezel a Rivoli
From Jennifer VanBenschoten, former About.com Guide
Please note that these instructions are for how to stitch a bezel for a 12mm Rivoli. If your Rivoli is larger or smaller, you will have to adjust the number of beads use in the initial ring. You can find a chart with suggested bead counts for bezeling Riviolis on the blog by clicking here.
Previous
- Make the Initial Ring of Beads
- The First Stitch
- Stitch the First Round and Make the Step-Up at the End
- Continue in Peyote Stitch and Add the Rivoli
- Hold the Rivoli in Place While You Finish Stitching
- Add a Round of Size 15 Beads to the Front of the Rivoli
- Add a Round of Size 15 Beads to the Back of the Rivoli
- Weave In the Ends and Clip the Thread
- The Rivoli is Finished
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