Master Class: Ladder Bracelets

Are you ready for a new Master Class? This six-episode arc will answer all your most-asked laddering questions. We'll keep this page updated as each episode airs, usually on the first Wednesday of the month!

1.3.24 - Episode 1:  Today we will learn about the whys, so we can later get to the hows!

• Method Matters: Traditional vs. Infinity Stitch
• Which threads to choose for either method
• Doubling threads...or not!
• What beads work with which technique
• Alternate thread choices...such as hemp, waxed linen, leather!

2.7.24 - Episode 2: Traditional Laddering

• Traditional Laddering with single-holed beads
• Traditional Laddering with double-holed beads
• Traditional Laddering with large -holed beads
• Traditional Laddering with chain
• Adding Thread to a Traditional Laddering Project

3.6.24 - Episode 3: Infinity Stitch Laddering

• Infinity Stitch with single-holed beads
• Infinity Stitch with double-holed beads
•  with large -holed beads
• Infinity Stitch with chain
• Adding Thread to a Infinity Stitch Project

4.3.24 - Episode 4: Measurements

• Measuring for a multi-wrap bracelet
• Measuring for a wide cuff
• Lining up transition points in a wrap--or not!

5.1.24- Episode 5: Transitioning & Other Applications

• How to transition from laddering to other techniques such as macramé, leather knots, stringing, etc.
• Laddering in other forms such as earrings and necklaces.
• Mega laddering: looking at projects like Alley's SuperDuo Cuff and Drea's Highland Cuff.

6.5.24- Episode 6: Closures

• The "Alley Splice"
• Janice's Trail's End Loop
• Starting from a loop, not a button
• Using leather ends with clasps