Russian Spiral Stitch

Another bead weaving basic - a stitch used world wide to create this beautiful and quick to make beaded rope, used in both bracelets and necklaces.
Materials:
3 x colours of 4mm beads
5 - 6g of 11/0 Miyuki Seed Beads
Fireline - 6lb/ 8lb
Beading needle - Size 10
In one bracelets I used 4mm Fire Polish Beads and in the other I used 4mm pearls. AlthoughI mention the colour names in the demo, I'll pop them below for easy reference in case you wish to use the same:
4mm Fire Polish:
Opaque Turquoise
Light Rosaline
Full Copper
4mm Pearls:
Cream
Frosted Almond and Whisper
As always, I would so love to see your makes if you give this one a go! You can post your pictures to my facebook page using the following link:
/ jobarclayloggie
Or if you prefer PDF tutorials, have a look at my Etsy shop:
www.etsy.com/u...
Any questions...just pop them in the comments below...
Happy Beading...x

[@marcianicolaisen9330]

You are a good teacher. Thank you for all you do!!!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

You are very welcome...x

[@sooney001]

Ooohhh, so clear! Thank you for this video! ☺️🌸

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

You're so welcome Sooney! Happy Beading! x

[@collbuddy]

I love this. I’m going to do. I’m new. Your tutorial is great, Thank you! Joanne

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Yay! Welcome! Have fun! x

[@carolbeth3534]

Very good tutorial! Easy to follow. Thank you!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Glad you found my 'constructions' easy to follow Carol! Happy Beading...x

[@eugeniagallego2951]

I love it the way you stitch thanks for it an god bless ur hands every day

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thank you so much 😊 Eugenia...x

[@eamoroso56]

Great tutorial, your very good at taking time to explain to us newbies, also love the pearls❤️

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

So pleased you enjoyed the tutorial eamoroso56 - I'm thrilled that you're understanding my methods...x

[@beads2yarn]

That was AMAZING!!! What a great tutorial. Thank you for sharing. 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

You are so welcome! Happy Beading! xx

[@sonshinesingz1498]

I could really understand your tutorial and I really thank you sis. How pretty

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

You’re welcome Sonshine! 😊 x

[@verafurci6117]

You are an excellent teacher; very clear and thorough! Thank- you for sharing your expertise.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

So pleased you enjoyed the tutorial Vera...x

[@yaseminbartu1035]

Thanks for the clear instructions, it was very easy to understand 👏👏👏

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

You’re welcome Yasemin! 😊

[@evangelineechekwu2178]

You are the best teacher in beading. Thanks

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

There are many brilliant teachers out there Evangeline…but THANK YOU for being so kind! I’m pleased that you’re learning from my tutorials…x

[@doloresungerleider4984]

Excellent demo and very good camera focus. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thanks so much Dolores - so pleased you enjoyed the demo...x

[@tricialavender9232]

Looks fabulous

[@michellea1698]

This is such a great bracelet! I love watching your tutorials - you always show and explain everything clearly and thoroughly - thank you!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

That's wonderful to hear Michelle...I'm so pleased that you're finding the tutorials helpful! x

[@melindaanjoku2007]

Thanks for this video. 👍👍👍

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Pleasure...x

[@sandymeier1972]

Thank you for sharing your tutorial. This looks really easy to do especially for a beginner. I love beaded jewelry and can’t wait to get all the materials to make this bracelet. You are a great teacher and your instructions are easy to follow. Thanks 🙏🏽 🙂🤗

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

It’s an absolute pleasure Sandy. Most bead weaving is very repetitive and therefore simmering that looks complicated can be achieved, even by a beginner, when you know where to start! Wishing you many happy hours beading! x

[@rosefiscaletti8866]

Thank you. This was the best video I found do or this!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

So pleased you’ve found the tutorial helpful Rose...x

[@annthompson6273]

A lovely video Jo you are a brilliant teacher

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Aaaaahhhh😊... Thanks Ann... you’re very kind! xx

[@cynthiapadget5770]

Loved this - I have some cream and pink pearls that I am going to try this with. Thank you! You are very good at explaining this. Just lovely!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thank you Cynthia... so pleased that you’ve found the tutorial helpful! Good Luck with your Russian Spiral... it’s going to look beautiful! xx

[@liletteautrey8481]

Stunning I love it very much , now it will be another craft added to my collection.thank you very much for sharing

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Wonderful! You're so very welcome Lilette and Good Luck as you begin a new crafting adventure! x

[@pdias8469]

I love this Russian Spiral. Thank you for your instructions. Very kind of you.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

You are very welcome P Dias...so glad you enjoyed the tutorial! x

[@tricialavender9232]

Woow thanks for the training ,God bless you 🙏

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

It's a pleasure Patricia - so pleased you enjoyed the tutorial...x

[@yolandavillegas4353]

Beautiful! Never thought about doing it with pearls..I love it, thank you very much, you are a great teacher.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

That’s very kind of you to say so Yolanda... so pleased you enjoyed the tutorial...xx

[@tchili1]

Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for your clear instructions. ♥

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Glad it was helpful Teresa! Many thanks! x

[@niasetiawati5163]

Cantiknyaaa....terima kasih tutorialnya saya Nia dari Indonesia.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Nia... Welcome from Indonesia. I wish you many happy hours beading! x

[@barbaramoore4286]

Jo, You are such an excellent teacher. I am so glad I found you during the Pandemic. Your videos have been a life-saver. I love the Russian Spiral and have made 6 bracelets of this pattern, all with different beads. THANK YOU so much.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

You are so welcome Barbara! AND a huge thank you for taking the time to leave me such a lovely comment! It means the world to me especially as we all find our way through this crazy, difficult time...Much love, stay well and keep spiralling the Russian way! ;-) x

[@r.r.967]

Hi Jo, i'm watching you from germany. Very clear explaining. I did the Abo. Thank you, Love it

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Wonderful! So pleased that you're enjoying the tutorials across The Channel in Germany! Happy Beading! x

[@Amatallah_9]

Beautiful 😍

[@karaokando5135]

I love your creation🌈👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thank you so much Lunatica...x

[@grrrooth]

At last, the step-up both described and shown very clearly! Thank you so much, Jo.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

It’s a pleasure Ruth... so pleased my ‘constructions’ have made sense! xx

[@stephaniefleth-itulah6454]

Thanks for Sharing Find it interesting the 3 colour mix. Froher Ostern

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I hope you’ll have a go!!! 😀x

[@akb5531]

Really nice. Thanks!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

My pleasure...x

[@marciabb7684]

Beautiful and well explained.

[@wmpetroff2307]

Absolutely gorgeous! Please adjust the volume to higher.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thank you! This was one of my earlier videos - I've upgraded my equipment since then! ;-) x

[@wmpetroff2307]

@@JoBarclayLoggie Thank you fine Miss. The presentation of your jewelry is supremely elegant!!!

[@georgina201144]

Just found your channel. I did this and your instructions were so easy to follow. Loved it, thank you. I made a necklace

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Yay - that's wonderful to hear Judith! I bet you'll get loads of comments once we're allowed out again! Please feel free to post a pic of your new necklace to my fb page - link is in the tutorial description! x

[@georgina201144]

Jo Barclay Loggie will do. Have started following you on Feb.

[@savvynsassy3335]

So clear and easy to follow. Thankyou

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

So pleased it all made sense! x

[@irenelatha5786]

I like your idea very much

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thanks Irene... happy beading...x

[@brendaboles3875]

Great video, thanks for sharing. I'm going through my beads right now to start one.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Yay!!! 😁 That’s the best thing to hear!!! Please post a pic to my fb page when you’re done - I’d love to see what you found...xx

[@macidegurbuz4956]

Thank you. Very good.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

My pleasure Macide...x

[@Huntressrayz]

This is such a beautiful bracelet 😍😍....really so so pretty and very clearly explained. I love the combination of colours here. Thank you Jo for the pattern. I'm going to do one now right away.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Yay - that's fantastic to hear Shabari! I'd love to see your creation - you can post it to my fb page - the link is in the description of the tutorial on youtube...x

[@leighonacurry3463]

Love it, thank you for sharing

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Pleasure Leighona…so pleased you’ve enjoyed the tutorial…x

[@piawhitaker8270]

This is gorgeous Jo I made your bubble bracelet recently so would love to try this I’m left handed but think I can grasp going in the opposite way very clear and well paced tutorial I’m a big fan of your channel

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thank you Pia... that is high praise indeed and very much appreciated! I’m so pleased that you’re getting so much out of the channel... it makes my heart sing!! One of the ladies who attends my online workshops is left handed and she has found an app that swaps my tutorials around. I’ll have a look for her message and leave you another note here...x

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

It’s called “KZbin video Flipper” ... in Google Chrome. Hope you manage to find it...xx

[@piawhitaker8270]

@@JoBarclayLoggie wonderful thank you 😊

[@clementinacoletta5994]

Que Hermoso trabajo . Te felicito gracias por compartir . Saludos desde venezuela

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

My pleasure Clemetina and welcome....all the way from Venezuela! x

[@silviaharo3786]

Que hermosa pulcera felicidades gracias por compartirla con nosotros saludos me gusto mucho y e aprendido mucho con su video muchas gracias por ensenarnos le deceo lo mejor en sus proyectos adios

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

It's my pleasure Silvia...I'm so pleased you enjoyed the tutorial! x

[@maimonaakmach8456]

شكرا رائع

[@sheilawillert]

Another great video!Thanks so much.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

My pleasure Sheila...z

[@ericaduddy361]

What a lovely lady! So clear in your directions and very beautiful work thank you I am going to try this 😁

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thank you Erica.... such kind words! So pleased you found the demo useful! I’d love to see your creation when you’re done... you can post it to my fb page... details are in the demo description. Happy beading...x

[@ericaduddy361]

Jo Barclay Loggie Very welcome it’s all true! I will have a go later I’m not brilliant I forget where I am halfway through 😂 but I would love to master it and show you when I’m done!

[@barbkafilmout9449]

So beautiful 😍

[@shrah4935]

Lovely 👏👏🌹🌹

[@loisironman7314]

Wow! Beautiful. Just thinking of starting beading.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Go on Lois - you won't regret it ... even if your bank balance does!!!! ;-) x

[@Chandrikak1]

Beautiful! 💗

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thank you Chandraprabha...x

[@LindavV70]

Lovely video, very clear and a beautifull bracelet. can you do a flat cellini spiral Jo?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Good idea Linda... consider it added to the list...xx

[@vickyschwierking2006]

❤

[@juliebergacker5680]

Lovely💕

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thank you so much Julie...x

[@user-sc8mt8zh3c]

Супер! Спасибо!👍🙆‍♀️😘

[@luciaribeiro6809]

Muito lindo Perfeito! Parabéns 🇧🇷

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thank you Lucia...x

[@Tracks777]

lovely video

[@mmariemarkel7482]

Omg Jo I really love this style. It looks so elegant,yet so simple to do. I especially adore the first one that was completely done. Those are like my fave colors. Most especially that teal. And paring it with the gold made the other colors pop.. I'm not sure what the dark color was. Is it deep brown, or deep red? Or neither? Thanks again for showing how to make this elegant stitch.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

So pleased you like Russian Spiral…It makes a beautiful beaded Rope. The dark beads are a dark bronze fire Polish…xx

[@mcmely2009]

This is so beautiful thank you for the tutorial. I was wondering if you know about how many fire polish or pearls you used in each color. I just want to make sure I have enough before I start. Thank you again!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

So pleased you enjoyed the tutorial Melissa. I've used about 120 beads in total - so about 40 of each colour...Happy Beading and Happy Easter! ;-) x

[@cristinaros6409]

La felicito por su trabajo. Pero debería estar mas pendiente de que en l video se vean mas las manos y no el material. Gracias por compartir su arte.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thanks Christina -I'll try and keep my hands out of the way! ;-) x

[@janjabacac]

I love this bracelet, it's so beautiful! Can this design be adjusted to make the bangle bracelet?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Yes it can Janja! You just need to line your seed bead spirals up as you zip the 2 sides together. x

[@StylishFolakeStudio]

My 1st time

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Welcome... apologies for the delay in my reply....as well as having been away...things got really busy for a while! Happy Beading! x

[@tricialavender9232]

Hi sweet heart ❤️

[@nicolenaylor3817]

This is a lovely design. I made this with 4mm fire polish and the spiral seems a little 'squishy". Is that normal for this stitch? I tried my best to keep a tight tension throughout but there's a lot of space in the center. I didn't have 8 lb and used 6 lb fireline. Thanks again

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Nicole....As you were using 4mm, did you try adding in an extra seed bead to account for the extra size of your main bead? Having said that - the stitch doesn't form a tight beaded rope like some of the other techniques do. If I try and squish mine - I can and the bigger the bead you use, the more space there will be in the centre. Despite this it still sits beautifully on the wrist, so I'm quite sure you've done a grand job...x

[@leah3084]

How do you remember after so many rounds where to step up?? I always skip the large bead and put the needle in the next small bead and it ends up same pattern as yours. I dont understand the necessity of skipping up each round.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Leah…The more you do the stitch the more you start to really see the pattern, anticipating what’s coming next-it becomes like “muscle memory”.😉 Each to their own when completing a round but by “stepping up” You’ll not have any excess thread showing…The way of the weave is to pass through the smaller bead just the other side of the larger bead and that’s all you’re continuing to do when finishing off a round…But then to start the next round you need to “step up” or pass through the first large bead added in that last round and the first small bead just the other side. Then you start your next round. But beading is all about finding what works for you, so if you’re happy with your method #happydays ☺️x

[@leah3084]

@@JoBarclayLoggie thank you for the answer, I like my method to just go around and around in a continuous spiral, there is no thread showing. But this is my personal preference. Thanks for your videos

[@yazk5351]

Beautiful Russian stitch! Where cld I get those lovely beads on wholesale?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thanks Yaz - I don't know of a wholesaler for pearls I'm afraid....x

[@katherinekawash9003]

Hi jo can you use 6mm pearl and if so do I have to use more seed beads in between. Ty I have tried this but it was real loose want to try again. Thanks for the help

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

You can, but it's going to make your beaded rope super chunky! And yes, it would involve using more seed beads in between the 6mm - you might have a bit of trial and error to get the correct number of seed beads required. Swapping to 6mm isn't going to change your tension....have another go, the beginning part is always tricky as there's not much to hold onto but once you've done a couple of rounds you should find it easier to maintain a tension tight enough that it holds....then you can undo the first few rounds from the other side! ;-) x

[@katherinekawash9003]

@@JoBarclayLoggie thank you so much Jo I thought using 6mm would be easier but I am going to try 4mm instead appreciate the help and love your tutorials 🙂

[@normabyrd274]

I tried this from another tutorial but became frustrated. It was slightly different in the number and size of beads, and I find yours easier in that you've also done a couple of steps differently. Seems clearer, but I still find I need written directions, similar to how I make a knitting pattern. I looked on your Etsy shop but didn't find the PDF you mention. Any possibility of that?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Norma...I try and keep the two (KZbin and Etsy) separate. In other words if I do a demo on KZbin, I don’t tend to replicate it on Etsy....I do something different....BUT.... thank you for your feedback...I hear you, and I’ll see what I can do...x

[@normabyrd274]

@@JoBarclayLoggie Thank you so much! I'm trying to write out the directions just so that I can establish the beginning pattern, then it should be easy.

[@cleopatrasimmons]

The bracket looks very interesting but I am unable to see what you are doingbecause of the written instructions blocking your tutorial

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I really don't know what's happened to this video - it's my most watched tutorial , over 100 000 views and now suddenly I'm seeing complaints about subtitles. Please be assured, I didn't ask for subtitles and I've just had a look myself. At the bottom of the screen there are some icons on the right and some on the left as you're watching. The second icon on the right is a button you can press to either start subtitles or you can press it to get rid of the subtitles. Please give this a go and let me know how you get on? Many thanks, Jo x

[@nishrinkhalil4078]

Love it ! Question. Could I use 4mm bicones for this or even size 8 seed beads instead of the 4mm pearls? I really love the way how nice you explain stuff right from the beginning to the end. Thank you

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Yes you can Nishrin! So sorry for my delayed response. 4mm crystals would be fine - size 8 seed beads are normally equated to 3mm beads - so maybe a little small, but you'd just need to adjust the number of 11/0s's you were picking up so that there weren't any gaps. Size 6 seed beads are used alongside 4mm beads though...x

[@nishrinkhalil4078]

@@JoBarclayLoggie , thank you for your reply.

[@nthiberville]

Bonjour ! Pourriez-vous s’il vous plaît me donner les diamètres , le nombre de perles , la taille de l’aiguille el la longueur du fil ! Je vous en remercie par avance ! Cordialement

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Nicole... I use 6lb FireLine in my beading and you'd need to add in thread once, maybe twice through your design. You couldn't possibly work with one length of thread for the entire bracelet - you get in a horrible tangle! ;-) I used about 120 pearls in total - so about 40 of each colour. The pearls I used were 4mm in size and as for the needle size, I tend to always use a Size 10...hope that answers all your queries...xx

[@eugeniekomenan8665]

Bonjour je suis intéressée. Je voudrais apprendre et comment avoir le matériel. Je suis en côte d'Ivoire.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I purchase all my materials from local Bead shops...x

[@francinereider7427]

Hi Jo. I love this bracelet. Can you make a necklace with this and how long would it be before the chain. Has any one ever made earrings with this pattern. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

So pleased you like it Francine and absolutely..In answer to your question...how long is a piece of string? ;-) .It's entirely up to you, but what I can tell you is that it beads up really quickly so you can either bead the entire necklace length in Russian Spiral, or just a piece. Earrings would work too - obvs just a shorter length, but they'd be really pretty. Good Luck - I'd love see some pics when you're done - you can post them to my fb page - the link is in the description...x

[@rosananunes9580]

🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍👏👏👏

[@KsCraftsnJewelry]

Can you do a Russian spiral with two hole beads? I'm enjoying your tutorial.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thanks Karen - personally I've not tried it before, but as soon as I get a chance, I'm going to have a go!!! ;-) x

[@KellyEScott]

Jo thank you so much for sharing. Where do. You get your clasps from

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Oh my gosh - my clasp have come from all over, over many years! I'm afraid I can't remember individually where I purchased them from...sorry Kelly...x

[@dganiteg]

Do you know approximately how many pearls you used?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Approximately 120 - so about 40 of each colour! x

[@dganiteg]

@@JoBarclayLoggie thanks!

[@jeanniekeshane9951]

Can i make thus into a lanyard?? How do we make it thicker or thinner

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Absolutely...Using bigger beads will increase the width of your beaded rope...similarly, using smaller beads will decrease the width of the rope.

[@user-ml3le4pr9m]

❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍💐💐💐

[@jeanniekeshane9951]

Could i use pony bead instead of pearls? Or can i use a sphere seed bead instead? Because I dont have the beads that are needed

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Jeannie - I don't think that there are any hard and fast rules as to what beads you can and cannot use. A different size will impact the overall thickness of your beaded rope and you will need to alter the number of seed beads you're picking up in order to maintain the neat spiral of both the bigger beads and the little seed beads....x

[@jeanniekeshane9951]

Ok great thanx for responding i dony think thats happened to me before! I hope i can learn this because it looks gorgeous

[@theresaciotti3799]

Very nice tutorial, I just subscribed to your KZbin channel. Need to check to see if I have all the materials. Hugs. Theresa

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Theresa...Did you have everything? Great to have you on board my youtube channel - wishing you many happy hours of beading ...x

[@mariangelapalmeira2455]

O vídeo seria produtivo, mais q pena q a legenda estragou

[@sylviapugsley8568]

Love the way you take time for everyone to follow and not get lost!!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

That's one of the nicest things anyone has ever said! Thank you Sylvia! x

[@MrsBaker-gp9ee]

Are your using real pearls

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

These are Swarovksi Crystal Pearls Mrs. Baker…x

[@sissyflores719]

How long of thread do I need for a necklace?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

You wouldn't be able to just use one length of thread - you'd get in a horrible tangle! Also - lengths of necklaces vary, so my advice to you would be to work with a length of thread you're comfortable working with and add in new thread when necessary.

[@karaokando5135]

I did it ☺️☺️☺️but with different beads I can send you picture of say me your mail☺️🌈

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I'd love to see your creation - you can always post pictures to my facebook page - the details of which you'll find in the youtube description...x

[@tricialavender9232]

@@JoBarclayLoggie what's your face book dearly

[@evitarodionova]

How long is the thread needed?

[@evitarodionova]

2 m,I got it :D

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Sorry - just catching up on all comments now....any other questions, just shout! x

[@donnamatthews9629]

I love her designs, but I cannot hear her instructions. I'm sorry.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I’m so sorry to hear that...I have to turn the sound down on my computer...x

[@donnamatthews9629]

@@JoBarclayLoggie Thank you so much. I have saved several of your designs, they are quite beautiful, and will do my best to hear them.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I hope it’s just a temporary problem... and just in case you’re wondering...I turn the sound down ‘cos I don’t like the sound of my own voice! 😂 Good Luck...x

[@mariangelapalmeira2455]

Q pena a legenda estrgou o vídeo

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I'm so sorry Mariangela...even google translate hasn't helped me understand your question...x

[@anakarelvinas2043]

cant see the materials and what u doing.. ur subtittle is annoying..

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Well that’s interesting Ana as I didn’t even know that there were subtitles. I’ll have to investigate and see if this is something that is automatically done in foreign countries or if it is in fact something that I have done without knowing it. Thank you for letting me know...x

[@asiyamalik6636]

very badly captured video. most of the time you only see the beads on the cloth and not how it is being done.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Oh dear... that’s not good... I’ll have to revisit that one then! Thank you for letting me know...x

[@maimonaakmach8456]

شكرا رائع