Chasing Abstract Free Printable | Beadesign by On A String

No centre. No mirror line. No default.

The Chasing Abstract Printable Guide is about designing with a shape that doesn't tell you what to do. Inspired by the angled, asymmetric Abstract shape from the Keepsake Collection box, it shows you how to turn an unexpected shape into a set of deliberate decisions, so your piece looks intentional instead of unresolved.

Inside, you'll find:

• A stitch chart with the energy each stitch brings (peyote, brick stitch, herringbone, right-angle weave, netting and square stitch), so you can pair two or three with purpose
• A finish and mood chart: how matte, glossy, metallic and mixed finishes change the way an abstract piece reads
• Ways to place colour and stitch zones so they follow the angles instead of fighting them into symmetry
• Space to plan your stitch combination, test your palette and jot down texture notes
• Project ideas for taking the approach further, from earrings to pendants, cuffs and brooches
• Reflection prompts to help you carry what you learned into your next piece

A free companion to the Beadesign episode of the same name. Download it, print it, and use it before you choose a single bead.

On A String is a small Australian beading business created by Paula, a beader, teacher, and maker who believes the craft is better when it's shared. Every tool is designed from the beading table. Every tutorial is written from experience.