Designed by Michael G. LaFosse
The Arrowhead Bead is similar in design to the Trident Bead, and is formed by squashing opposite points of the same base. It has an Art Deco style that contrasts well with other square beads, and complements other geometric jewelry and outfits. The stylized design harkens back to our primitive past when similar shapes were expertly carved from flint and worn on the body; kept handy while being useful adornments.
1. If using a two-colored sheet, begin with the major color side up. Valley-fold in half, edge to edge, both ways, unfolding after each. Rotate 45 degrees.
2. Valley-fold the top and bottom corners to meet at the center where the creases cross.
3. Turn over, left to right.
4. Valley-fold in half, bottom edge to top. Unfold, returning the edge to the bottom.
5. Valley-fold in half, corner to corner. Rotate 90 degrees clockwise.
6. Mountain-fold corners A and B in half. Valley-fold corner D to lay upon A, and corner C to lay upon B. Look ahead at the next step for the shape.
7. Valley-fold the long edge of flap A to align with the vertical center. Unfold. Repeat behind with flap B.
8. Open the left flap and squash-fold to center. Repeat behind. Look ahead at the next step for the shape.
9. Lift up to open.
10. Valley-fold flap A inside the model. Apply paste to the inside of flap B, close the bead and insert flap B into the same pocket as flap A. You may also insert a wire before gluing in place, to create and open channel for stringing after the glue or paste dries.
11. Remove the wire when ready for stringing.
12. Use a beading needle to string.
13. The completed Arrowhead Bead.
