Method of producing and treating twisted beads

A method of using carnival beads to create twisted bead structures. A plurality of primary bead strands are twisted together in order to create quaternary structures having particular three-dimensional configurations. The structures can be interlocked together to form larger structures.

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Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to ornamental jewelry in the nature of beads, and more particularly to strands of plastic beads that are typically used in conjunction with Mardi Gras and other festive occasions. More particularly, the present invention relates to novel methods of twisting multiple strands of beads together and treating the twisted strands to prevent snagging and deterioration.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

It is well known to place a plurality of beads on a string in order to form a necklace or bracelet. The beads may be made of various well known substances, including plastic, glass, pearls and diamonds. Plastic beads are particularly favored for festive and decorative use, such as during Mardi Gras celebrations. Plastic beads are typically molded directly onto the string, such that the beads are permanently affixed to the string and cannot slide along the string. These types of plastic beads are sometimes referred to as “Mardi Gras beads” or “carnival beads.”

In recent years, the market for plastic beads has expanded. Bead manufactures have introduced many variations on conventional plastic beads strands, including, for example, beads of novel shapes, beads that light up, and necklaces that produce sound. However, as far as the inventor is aware, no one has attempted to twist beads together in the manner disclosed below.

OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the invention to provide novel methods of twisting beads together to form interconnected strands of beads having enhanced three dimensional characteristics and quaternary structures.

It is another object of the invention to provide methods of twisting beads together that can be used to produce three dimensional objects and quaternary structures consisting of dozens of interconnected strands of beads.

It is another object of the invention to provide a plurality of methods of twisting beads together that can be combined to produce three dimensional objects and quaternary structures consisting of dozens of interconnected strands of beads.

It is yet another object of the invention to provide novel methods of coating twisted beads in order to protect them, prevent problems with snagging on hair or clothing, prevent breakage of strings, and generally prolong the life of a strand of twisted beads.

These and other objects and advantages of the invention shall become apparent from the following general and preferred description of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a preferred embodiment of a strand of beads twisted in accordance with the boxez method of the invention.

FIGS. 2A-2H provide preferred embodiments of steps of making Building Blockz beads, along with examples of variations of these types of twisted beads.

FIGS. 3A-3I provide preferred embodiments of steps of making Helixez beads, along with examples of variations of these types of twisted beads.

FIGS. 4A-4I provide preferred embodiments of steps of making Boxez beads, along with examples of variations of these types of twisted beads.

FIGS. 5A-5O provide preferred embodiments of steps of making Braidz beads, along with examples of variations of these types of twisted beads.

FIGS. 6A-6H provide preferred embodiments of steps of making Building Blockz beads, along with examples of variations of these types of twisted beads.

FIGS. 7A-7J provide preferred embodiments of steps of making 6-Curlz beads, along with examples of variations of these types of twisted beads.

FIGS. 8A-8J provide preferred embodiments of steps of making Diamondz beads, along with examples of variations of these types of twisted beads.

FIGS. 9A-9J provide preferred embodiments of steps of making Fabricz beads, along with examples of variations of these types of twisted beads.

FIGS. 10A-10J provide preferred embodiments of steps of making Flowerz beads, along with examples of variations of these types of twisted beads.

FIGS. 11A-11J provide preferred embodiments of steps of making Helixez beads, along with examples of variations of these types of twisted beads.

FIGS. 12A-12K provide preferred embodiments of steps of making 6-Linkz beads, along with examples of variations of these types of twisted beads.

FIGS. 13A-13J provide preferred embodiments of steps of making 6-Loopz beads, along with examples of variations of these types of twisted beads.

FIGS. 14A-14M provide preferred embodiments of steps of making Medallionz beads, along with examples of variations of these types of twisted beads.

FIGS. 15A-15J provide preferred embodiments of steps of making 1-Spiralz beads, along with examples of variations of these types of twisted beads.

FIGS. 16A-16K provide preferred embodiments of steps of making Starz beads, along with examples of variations of these types of twisted beads.

FIGS. 17A-17I provide preferred embodiments of steps of making 4-2 Breakbeadz beads, along with examples of variations of these types of twisted beads.

FIGS. 18A-18O provide preferred embodiments of steps of making Spherez beads, along with examples of variations of these types of twisted beads.

FIGS. 19A-19L provide preferred embodiments of steps of making Hybridz beads, along with examples of variations of these types of twisted beads.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

This invention takes advantage of properties of conventional strands of plastic beads such as the type used during Mardi Gras celebrations. These types of strands of beads are typically referred to as “Mardi Gras beads” or “carnival beads.” Carnival beads consist of a plurality of beads that are fixedly molded onto a string, such that the beads cannot slide along the string. There is a slight gap between each pair of beads. The main advantages of plastic bead strands are that they are inexpensive to manufacture, the beads can be molded in various sizes and shapes, and the beads can be made of various selected colors or color patterns. Although the invention will be described in terms of conventional plastic beads, the techniques of the invention can be carried out with other types of beads. Additionally, the techniques described in this application can be applied to conventional beads that are threaded onto a string.

Methods of Twisting Beads

The invention includes various methods of twisting a plurality of carnival beads together to produce quaternary structures. A quaternary structure is one that is formed from a plurality of subunits. The concept of quaternary structures is well-developed in the field of protein chemistry, where the term is used to describe enzymes or structural proteins that are formed from a plurality of peptide subunits. Each peptide consists of a strand of amino acids, with the amino acids linked to one another in a manner analogous to a strand of carnival beads. The overall organization of the subunits is known as the quaternary structure. See Enzyme Structure and Mechanism, 2nd Ed., by Alan Fersht, p. 15 (W.H. Freeman and Co.). Quaternary refers to the arrangement of the subunits in space and the ensemble of the subunit contacts and interactions, without regard to the internal geometry of the subunits. Id. The three dimensional structure of each subunit is referred to as its tertiary structure. Id.

The present application focuses on 12 particular types of twisted beads, namely Boxez, Braidz, 6-Curlz, Diamondz, Fabricz, Flowerz, 6-Linkz, 6-Loopz, Medallionz, 1-Spiralz, Starz, and 4-2 Breakbeadz beads. However, the specification also discloses detailed instructions for methods of constructing the following varieties of twisted beads:

    • 1. Boxez
    • 2. Braidz
    • 3. Building Blockz
    • 4. 6-Curlz
    • 5.Diamondz
    • 6. Fabricz
    • 7. Flowerz
    • 8. Helixez
    • 9. 6-Linkz
    • 10. 6-Loopz
    • 11. Medallionz
    • 12. 1-Spiralz
    • 13. Starz
    • 14. 4-2 Breakbeadz
    • 15. Spherez
    • 16. Hybridz

These techniques can be used to make a strand or necklace of beads such as the type shown in FIG. 1. Additionally, these techniques can be used in creative ways to create large three dimensional objects out of beads, such as a hat or a flag. The basic types of twisted beads described herein can be combined with one another to form further types of twisted beads, i.e. hybrid twisted beads.

FIG. 1A shows a strand of twisted beads 10 that was created using the boxez technique of the invention. FIG. 1B shows a double boxez configuration. FIG. 1C shows a level II boxez configuration.

Methods of Making Helixez Beads

Helixez is a quaternary Carnival bead design that is created by twisting conventional Carnival beads together in a circular formation that spirals around. Helixez is a mathematical pattern that repeats constantly, giving the product its consistency. There are many variations within the Helixez pattern; however, the repetitious mathematics distinguishes the product.

Helixez utilize a variety of double-twists, including the six-twist and the 8-twist, and prep pieces such as 4s (i.e. 4 bead strands). The basic rule used in determining the product is cut-up Prep pieces twisted to a spine bead, with the beads spiraling around in a circular or helical formation.

The following method(s) can be used to make a Helixez bead structure from carnival beads. As with all of the designs disclosed herein, a Helixez bead structure has a quaternary structure formed from a plurality of twisted carnival bead strands. A basic Helixez bead structure is formed by providing a primary strand A of carnival beads and using Prep-4s to form “forearms” 18 (see FIG. 3E) along the primary strand A. As shown in FIG. 3A, the primary strand A has a plurality of beads P1, P2, P3 etc. fixed thereon. The primary strand A also has a plurality of rope spaces r1, r2, r3 etc. between the beads.

A plurality of Prep-4 strands are prepared by cutting carnival beads into strands having four beads each. As shown in FIG. 3B, each Prep-4 strand has a first rope space r1 between a first bead P1 and a second bead P2, a middle rope space r2 between the second bead P2 and a third bead P3, and a last rope space r3 between the third bead P3 and a fourth bead P4.

The plurality of forearms 18 are formed along the primary strand using the following steps. First, a Prep-4 is laid over the primary strand such that the middle rope space r2 of the first Prep-4 intersects and contacts a rope space X of the primary strand. At least the first three rope spaces r1-r3 should be left open so that at least one rope space will remain on each end of the Helixez bead structure after the Helixez beads have been formed; the unoccupied rope spaces are used to join a plurality of Helixez bead structures together, in the manner described below. In FIG. 3B, the middle rope space r2 of the prep-4 is shown intersecting rope space r4 of the primary strand A. As shown in FIG. 3C, the first bead P1 and second bead P2 of the Prep-4 hang down on a first side of the primary strand, while the third bead P3 and the fourth bead P4 of the Prep-4 hang down on a second side of the primary strand. Due to the tight spacing between each of the carnival beads (i.e. the length of the rope spaces is substantially less than the outer circumference of the beads) this step is sufficient in itself to interlock the Prep-4 to the primary strand A. However, the interlocking can be significantly strengthened by twisting the Prep-4 180 degrees in the manner shown in FIG. 3D. In order to accomplish the twisted configuration of FIG. 3D, the Prep-4 is twisted around the rope space X of the primary strand A (in FIG. 3D, rope space X=r4) such that the third bead P3 and the fourth bead P4 of Prep-4 are positioned on the first side of the primary strand while the first bead P1 and the second bead P2 are positioned on the second side of the primary strand. In this manner, the middle rope space r2 of the Prep-4 strand is twisted around the rope space X of the primary strand A, thereby interlocking the Prep4 and the primary strand A to one another.

FIGS. 3D and 3E show the final steps that are required in order to form each forearm 18. As indicated in FIG. 3D, rope space X+2 of the primary strand is brought into contact with rope space X−2 of the primary strand (with rope space X being the rope space of the primary strand that is intersected by the Prep-4). In FIG. 3D, rope space X+2=rope space R6, i.e. two spaces greater than rope space r4, while rope space X−2=rope space r2, i.e. two spaces less than rope space r4. Rope space X+2 and rope space X−2 are then twisted 180 degrees relative to one another to form a forearm 18 (see FIG. 3E). FIG. 3F shows a plurality of forearms that have been formed along a primary strand A using the foregoing method.

As indicated in FIG. 3E, the first rope space r1 and the last rope space r3 of the Prep-4 remain unoccupied and are available for twisting to other forearms 18. The Helixez configuration is completed by interlocking each forearm 18 to another of the forearms 18 via twisting of the unoccupied rope space of the forearms 18. ]n the basic Helixez configuration shown in FIG. 3G, the locking of the forearms 18 is accomplished by sequentially twisting an unoccupied rope space of a forearm 18 around an unoccupied rope space of an immediately adjacent forearm 18.

FIG. 3I shows a “Flat Helixez” configuration. The Flat Helixez configuration is produced by twisting a free rope space of each odd numbered forearm around a free rope space of an adjacent odd numbered forearm and twisting a free rope space of each even numbered forearm around a free rope space of an adjacent even numbered forearm, to thereby form a Flat Helixez configuration. In other words, there is a forearm positioned between each pair of attached forearms. To complete the structure, excess beads can be selectively trimmed off of the Helixez bead structure.

FIG. 3H shows a Tight Helixez configuration. A Tight Helixez configuration is formed in a manner identical to the basic Helixez described above, except that the Prep-4s are not twisted around the primary strand A. Due to the tight spacing of beads along a conventional strand of carnival beads, simply laying the Prep-4 over the primary strand A and bringing rope space r2 of the Prep-4 into contact with a rope space of the primary strand causes the Prep-4 to become interlocked with the primary strand A. The linkage is weaker than in the basic Helixez structure described above, but it is sufficiently strong to hold the Prep-4 on the primary structure. A forearm 18 can then be formed in the manner described above.

As shown in FIG. 3G, a Helixez bead structure can be lengthened by interlocking the Helixez bead structure to a second Helixez bead structure. Interlocking is accomplished by twisting an unoccupied rope space of the Helixez bead structure around an unoccupied rope space of the second Helixez bead structure. For example, in FIG. 3G, a plurality of Helixez bead structures have been interlocked together in this manner to form a closed loop, which can be worn as a necklace.

Methods of Making Building Blockz Beads

Building Blockz is a Carnival bead design that is created by cutting up conventional carnival beads into pieces and twisting them together. It is a mathematical pattern that repeats constantly, giving the product its consistency. Many variations are possible within the Building Blockz design; however, the repetitious mathematics distinguishes the product. The following techniques are used to create separate Building Blockz units, which are often then combined together to form objects such as necklaces, clothing, or toys.

Building Blockz uses a variety of cut-up Prep pieces, such as 3s and 12s, that are double-twisted together to form objects. A Prep-3 is a strand of carnival beads that has three beads, a Prep-4 has four beads, a Prep-5 has five beads, and so forth. Prep pieces are prepared by cutting conventional carnival beads into Prep pieces of the desired length.

A piece or unit of Building Blockz beads is made using the following steps. As shown in FIG. 2A, a pair of primary strands of carnival beads A, B are set side-by-side in a substantially parallel arrangement. The primary strands are of a selected length of beads, e.g. Prep-12s. As shown in FIG. 2B, a Prep-3, designated Prep-3A, is laid over the second rope r2 of each of the primary strands A, B. As shown in FIG. 2C, each outer bead of Prep-3A is twisted over second rope r2 and then back above it to form a 360 degree lock between the second ropes r2 and Prep-3A. In this manner. Prep-3A locks primary strands A, B to one another. As shown in FIG. 2D, the locked assembly is then flipped over and the above steps are repeated on rope space r3. A Prep-3 designated Prep-3B, is laid over the third rope space r3 of each of the primary strands A, B. Each outer bead of Prep-3B is twisted over third rope space r3 and then back above it to form a pair of 360 degree twisted locks between the third rope spaces r3 and Prep-3A. In this manner, Prep-3B assists Prep-3A in locking primary strands A, B to one another.

As shown in FIG. 2E, the foregoing steps are repeated until Prep pieces have been added along the length of primary strands A, B, preferably occupying all but the first and last rope spaces r1, r12. The first and last rope spaces r1, r12 are left open so that these rope spaces can be used to attach the completed unit of Building Blockz beads onto other units of Building Blockz. As indicated in FIG. 2F, attachment is accomplished by twisting the unoccupied rope space of a first Building Blockz unit around an unoccupied rope space of a second Building Blockz unit. FIG. 2F provides an example of a necklace that was made by twisting the ends of a plurality of Building Blockz units together. Using these techniques, complex objects such as hats, bras, and panties (all of which are popular items during Mardi Gras) can be created. Excess beads can be trimmed off as desired in order to create the final Building Blockz product. Different Prep pieces are used depending on the object to be created.

FIG. 2G shows a variation on the basic Building Blockz technique, namely a 3-Wide Building Blockz. FIG. 2H shows another variation on the basic Building Blockz technique, namely a Level II Building Blockz. Level II Building Blocks are created by lying three strands of carnival beads substantially parallel to one another.

Methods of Protecting Twisted Beads

Twisted beads of the type described above are relatively durable, but they suffer from a couple of drawbacks. The twists may cause the beads to become tangled with the hair of a wearer. Additionally, because the twisting causes the strings of the strands of beads to be placed under tension, the strings tend to weaken and break over time.

These two problems can be mitigated or avoided altogether by applying a protective coating to the twisted beads. The protective coating is preferably a clear coat, such as Krylon® acrylic, so as not to obscure the color of the beads. A colored coating can be used if desired. The coating is preferably sprayed onto the beads so to produce a thin coating. The coating can also be applied by brushing or by dipping the twisted beads into the coating solution.

1. Boxez Specifications

Boxez is a Carnival bead design that is created by cutting up conventional Carnival beads into pieces and then twisting them together or around other beads. It is a mathematical pattern that repeats constantly, giving the product its consistency. There are infinite variations within the Boxez design; however, the repetitious mathematics distinguishes the product.

Boxez utilize a variety of cut-up Prep pieces, including 3s and 5s. The basic rule used in determining the product is box-shaped Prep pieces consistently twisted together, usually around a center spine bead.

How to Make a Set of Boxez:

1. Choose the variables within the pattern; i.e. color scheme for required Prep pieces, size or level of design, etc.

2. Take a strand of conventional Carnival beads (FIG. 4A)

3. Cut it into two pieces of three beads each and two pieces of five beads each (FIG. 4B)

4. Make a base-box by:

    • A. Position a Prep-3 over the 2nd rope on each Prep-5 (FIG. 4C)
    • B. Twist each bead under the center strand, and then back above it to form a 360-degree lock with the 2nd ropes and the Prep-3 (FIG. 4D)
    • C. Repeat Steps A and B on the next available ropes on the Prep-5s (FIG. 4E)

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until required number of base-boxes is completed (FIG. 4F)

6. Double-twist ends of base-boxes together to connect them, or double-twist again to suspend base-boxes around a center bead. Trim any excess beads to create a Boxez product. (FIG. 4G)

Some Variations Available:

Double Boxez (FIG. 4H)

Level II Boxez (FIG. 4I)

2. Braidz Specifications

Braidz is a Carnival bead design that is created by twisting conventional Carnival beads together. It is a mathematical pattern that repeats constantly, giving the product its consistency. There are infinite variations within the Braidz design; however, the repetitious mathematics distinguishes the product

Braidz utilize a variety of traditional braiding techniques, including a basic left over middle, right over middle three-braid, a four-braid, a five-braid, and three three-braids braided together, plus more. The basic rule used in determining the product is to check for consistently twisted Carnival beads braided together.

Description of Braidz Drawings

How to Make a Set of Braidz:

1. Choose the variables within the pattern, i.e. color scheme, six-twist, seven-twist, etc.

2. Take a strand of conventional Carnival beads

    • A. Skip the first three beads on the strand to leave space for finishing step (FIG. 5A)

3. Create a six-twist by:

    • A. Choose beads 1,2,3,4,5,6 (FIG. 5B)
    • B. Take the first rope and cross it over the 5th rope (FIG. 5C)
    • C. Twist beads 2,3,4,5 to the right (FIG. 5D)
    • D. Twist beads 2,3,4,5 to the right a second time, forming a 360 degree lock with the 1st and 5th ropes (FIG. 5E)

4. Skip two ropes after the completed six-twist (FIG. 5F)

5. Repeat Step 3 until strand is completed (FIG. 5G)

6. Complete twisting three strands (FIG. 5H)

7. Double-twist the first strand to the second and the third strand at the beginning (FIG. 5I)

8. Begin braiding the three strands together, using a left over middle, right over middle technique (FIG. 5J)

9. Finish braiding all three strands together, then double-twist the last three beads on each strand together (FIG. 5K)

10. Double-twist the ends of each strand together to create the seam; trim any excess beads to create a Braidz product. (FIG. 5L)

Some Variations Available:

Seven-Twist (FIG. 5M)

Eight-Twist (FIG. 5N)

Five-braid (FIG. 5O)

3. Building Blockz Specifications

Building Blockz is a Carnival bead design that is created by cutting up conventional Carnival beads into pieces and twisting them together. It is a mathematical pattern that repeats constantly, giving the product its consistency. There are infinite variations within the Building Blockz design; however, the repetitious mathematics distinguishes the product.

Building Blocks utilize a variety of cut-up Prep pieces, such as 3s and 12s double-twisted together to form objects. The basic rule used in determining the product is clothing/toys made out of prep beads twisted in sequence.

How to Make a Piece of Building Blockz:

1. Choose object of pattern, ex. Braz, Pantiez

2. Determine Prep pieces required for object i.e. 3s, 12s

3. Make a piece of Building Blockz by:

    • A. Take two strands of conventional Carnival beads (FIG. 6A)
    • B. Position a Prep-3 over the 2nd rope on each strand (FIG. 6B)
    • C. Twist each bead under the center strand, then back above it to form a 360-degree lock with the 2nd ropes and the Prep piece (FIG. 6C)

4. Flip strands over, then repeat Step 2 (FIG. 6D)

5. Repeat until piece of Building Blockz is completed (FIG. 6E)

6. Attach pieces together by double-twisting ends together to form objects (FIG. 6F)

Some Variations Available:

3-Wide Building Blockz (FIG. 6G)

Level II Building Blockz (FIG. 6H)

4. 6-Curlz Specifications

Curlz is a Carnival bead design that is created by twisting conventional Carnival beads together. It is a mathematical pattern that repeats constantly, giving the product its consistency. There are infinite variations within the Curlz design; however, the repetitious mathematics distinguishes the product.

Curlz utilize a variety of double-twists, including the seven-twist and the eight-twist. The basic rule used in determining the product is consistently-twisted Carnival beads double-twisted on every available rope, not including the ropes contained in the seven or eight twists.

How to Make a Set of 6-Curlz:

1. Choose the variables within the pattern, i.e. color scheme, seven-twist, eight-twist, etc.

2. Take a strand of conventional Carnival beads

    • A. Skip the first four beads on the strand to leave space for the finishing step (FIG. 7A)

3. Create an eight-twist by:

    • A. Choose beads 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 (FIG. 7B)
    • B. Take the 1st rope and cross it over the 7th rope (FIG. 7C)
    • C. Twist beads 2,3,4,5,6,7 to the right (FIG. 7D)
    • D. Twist beads 2,3,4,5,6,7 to the right a second time, forming a 360 degree lock with the 1st and 7th ropes (FIG. 7E)

4. Repeat Step 3 on next available rope until strand is completed (FIG. 7F)

5. Double-twist ends of 6-Curlz together to diversify color scheme and to lengthen the pattern; double-twist the last end beads together to create the seam. Trim any excess beads to create a 6-Curlz product. (FIG. 7G)

Some Variations Available:

Seven-twist (FIG. 7H)

Ten-twist (FIG. 7I)

Level II 6-Curlz (FIG. 7J)

5. Diamondz Specifications

Diamondz is a Carnival bead design that is created by cutting up conventional Carnival beads into pieces and then twisting them together. It is a mathematical pattern that repeats constantly, giving the product its consistency. There are infinite variations within the Diamondz product; however, the repetitious mathematics distinguishes the product.

Diamondz utilize several cut-up Prep pieces double-twisted together several times to form a triangular shape. The basic rule used in determining the product is six beads arranged in a three-sided/two-layered shape with additional beads jutting out from each side, repeating constantly.

Description of Diamondz Drawings Page (1 of 2)

How to Make a Set of Diamondz:

1. Choose the variables within the pattern, i.e. color scheme for Prep pieces needed, ex. Purple green and gold 4s, red and white 8s, etc.

2. Take a strand of conventional Carnival beads (FIG. 8A)

3. Create a single Diamondz by:

    • A. Cut it into four pieces of four beads each (FIG. 8B)
    • B. Take the 2nd rope on the first piece and cross it over the 2nd rope on the second piece (do this step twice to accommodate all four Prep pieces) (FIG. 8C)
    • C. Twist beads 3,4,5,6 to the right (do this step twice to accommodate all four Prep pieces) (FIG. 8D)
    • D. Twist beads 3,4,5,6 to the right a second time, forming a 360 degree lock between the 2nd ropes (do this step twice to accommodate all four prep pieces) (FIG. 8E)
    • E. Double-twist beads 8,9 as well as 4,12 together (FIG. 8F)
    • F. Double-twist beads 1,16 together to create a single Diamond (FIG. 8G)

4. Double-twist the ends of Diamondz together to diversify color scheme and to lengthen the pattern; double-twist the last end beads together to create the seam. Trim any excess beads to create a Diamondz product. (FIG. 8H)

Some Variations Available:

Diamondz with Prep pieces inserted between each other (FIG. 8I)

Level II Diamondz: (FIG. 8J)

6. Fabricz Specifications

Fabricz is a Carnival bead design that is created by twisting conventional Carnival beads together. It is a mathematical pattern that repeats constantly, giving the product its consistency. There are infinite variations within the Fabricz design; however, the repetitious mathematics distinguishes the product.

Fabricz utilize a variety of double-twists, including the four-twist and the six-twist. The basic rule used in determining the product is consistently twisted Carnival beads twisted over and within one another.

How to Make a Section of Fabricz:

1. Choose the variables within the pattern, i.e. color scheme and type of design, ex. Triangular or square Fabricz, etc.

2. Take two strands of conventional Carnival beads

    • A. Skip the first two beads on each strand to leave space for the finishing step (FIG. 9A)

3. Create a piece of Fabricz by:

    • A. Choose beads 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 (FIG. 9B)
    • B. Cross the 1st rope over the 4th rope (FIG. 9C)
    • C. Twist beads 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 to the right (FIG. 9D)
    • D. Twist beads 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 to the right a second time, forming a 360-degree lock between the 1st and 4th ropes (FIG. 9E)
    • E. Double-twist beads 3,4 and 7,8 to the right to complete the Fabricz piece (FIG. 9F)

4. Double-twist two more strands together (with two beads skipped at the beginning of each strand); double-twist both strands around beads 2,3,6,7 (FIG. 9G)

5. Continue to add double-twisted strands over and within each other to lengthen pattern; double-twist ends of strands to other ends to create seams. Trim any excess beads to create a Fabricz product. (FIG. 9H)

Some Variations Available:

Interlaced Fabricz: (FIG. 9I)

Triangular Fabricz: (FIG. 9J)

Flowers Specifications

Flowerz is a Carnival bead design that is created by twisting conventional Carnival beads together. It is a mathematical pattern that repeats constantly, giving the product its consistency. There are infinite variations within the Flowerz design; however, the repetitious mathematics distinguishes the product.

Flowerz utilize a variety of double-twists, including the seven-twist and the eight-twist, with the strand being pulled through the twisted loop and single-twisted into place. The basic rule used in determining the product is one center bead being surrounded by six beads in a hexagonal formation.

Description of Flowerz Drawings

How to Make a Set of Flowerz:

1. Choose the variables within the pattern, i.e. color scheme, level of design, etc.

2. Take a strand of conventional Carnival beads

    • A. Skip one bead on the strand to leave space for the finishing step (FIG. 10A)

3. Create an eight-twist by:

    • A. Choose beads 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 (FIG. 10B)
    • B. Take the 1st rope and cross it over the 7th rope (FIG. 10C)
    • C. Twist beads 2,3,4,5,6,7 to the right (FIG. 10D)
    • D. Twist beads 2,3,4,5,6,7 to the right a second time, forming a 360 degree lock with the 1st and 7th ropes (FIG. 10E)

4. Take the end of the strand and pull it back through the eight-twist; single-twist the 1st rope to the 3rd rope (center rope) in the eight-twist (FIG. 10F)

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 on the next available rope until strand is completed (FIG. 10G)

6. Double-twist the ends of Flowerz together to diversify the color scheme and to lengthen the pattern; double-twist the last end beads together to create the seam. Trim any excess beads to create a Flowerz product. (FIG. 10H)

Some Variations Available:

Double Flowerz: (FIG. 10I)

Level II Single Flowerz: (FIG. 10J)

8. Helixez Specifications

Helixez is a Carnival bead design that is created by twisting conventional Carnival beads together in a circular formation that spirals around. It is a mathematical pattern that repeats constantly, giving the product its consistency. There are infinite variations within the Helixez pattern; however, the repetitious mathematics distinguishes the product.

Helixez utilize a variety of double-twists, including the six-twist and the 8-twist, and prep pieces such as 4s. The basic rule used in determining the product is cut-cup Prep pieces twisted to a spine bead, with both beads spiraling around in a circular formation.

How to Make a Set of Helixez:

1. Choose the variables within the pattern, i.e. single Helix, narrow Helix, etc.

2. Take a strand of conventional Carnival beads

    • A. Skip the first three beads on the strand to leave space for the finishing step (FIG. 11A)

3. Create a four-arm by:

    • A. Choose beads 1,2 (FIG. 11B)
    • B. Cross the 2nd rope on a Prep-4 piece over the 5th rope on the strand (FIG. 11C)
    • C. Twist beads 3,4,5,6 to the right (FIG. 11D)
    • D. Twist beads 3,4,5,6 to the right a second time, forming a 360-degree lock with the 2nd and 5th ropes (FIG. 11E)
    • E. Double-twist the 3rd and 7th ropes on the spine strand together (FIG. 11F)

4. Repeat Step 2 until strand is completed (FIG. 11G)

5. Double-twist prep pieces together to create circumference bead; double-twist end beads together to create seam. Trim any excess beads to create a Helixez product. (FIG. 11H)

Some Variations Available:

Tight Helix: (FIG. 11I)

Level III Helix: (FIG. 11J)

9. 6-Links Specifications

Linkz is a Carnival bead design that is created by twisting conventional Carnival beads together, and then having cut-up pieces attached. It is a mathematical pattern that repeats constantly, giving the pattern its consistency. There are infinite variations within the Linkz design; however, the repetitious mathematics distinguishes the product.

Linkz utilizes a variety of double-twists, including the six-twist and the eight-twist, plus prep pieces twisted onto those twists. The basic rule used in determining the product is a uniformly colored spine bead with colored Prep pieces double-twisted onto it.

How to Make a Set of 6-Linkz:

1. Choose the variables within the pattern, i.e. size/level of 6-Linkz, color scheme for Prep pieces, ex. Purple green gold 2s

2. Take two strands of conventional Carnival beads

    • A. Skip the first two beads on each strand to leave space for the finishing step (FIG. 12A)

3. Create a six-link by:

    • A. Choose beads 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 (FIG. 12B)
    • B. Take the 1st rope and cross it over the 5th rope (FIG. 12C)
    • C. Twist beads 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 (the bottom eight beads) to the right (FIG. 12D)
    • D. Twist beads 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 (the bottom eight beads) to the right a second time, forming a 360-degree lock between the 1st and 5th ropes (FIG. 12E)
    • E. Double-twist the 4th and 8th ropes together to complete the six-link (FIG. 12F)

4. Repeat Step 3 until strands are completed (FIG. 12G)

5. Take color-schemed Prep 2s and double-twist them on to each available rope in each six-link (FIG. 12H)

6. Double-twist ends of spine beads together to create seam; trim any excess beads to create a 6-Linkz product. (FIG. 12I)

Some Variations Available:

Four-6-Linkz: (FIG. 12J)

Level II 6-Linkz: (FIG. 12K)

10. 6-Loopz Specifications

Loopz is a Carnival bead design that is created by twisting conventional Carnival beads together. It is a mathematical pattern that repeats constantly, giving the product its consistency. There are infinite variations within the Loopz design; however, the repetitious mathematics distinguishes the product.

Loopz primarily use strands of conventional Carnival beads double-twisted together in a woven pattern. The basic rule used in determining the product is consistently twisted Carnival beads twisted together in a woven fashion.

How to Make a Set of 6-Loopz:

1. Choose the variables within the pattern, i.e. six-loop, cut-up loop, etc.

2. Take three strands of conventional Carnival beads

    • A. Skip the first two beads on each strand to leave space for the finishing step (FIG. 13A)

3. Choose beads 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 (FIG. 13B)

4. Cross the 1st rope on the first strand over the 1st rope on the second strand (FIG. 13C)

5. Twist beads 4,5 to the right (FIG. 13D)

6. Twist beads 4,5 to the right a second time, forming a 360-degree lock with the 1st ropes (FIG. 13E)

7. Double-twist the third strand to the second strand with beads 2,3,6,7 twisted to the right (FIG. 13F)

8. Skip six beads on the second strand, then double-twist it to the right with the first strand. Repeat with the third and first strands. (FIG. 13G)

9. Continue to alternate the second and third strands with the first strand to lengthen the pattern; double-twist the ends of the first, second, and third strands together, respectively, to create the seam. Trim any excess beads to create a 6-Loopz product. (FIG. 13H)

Some Variations Available:

Cut-up 6-Loopz: (FIG. 13I)

Level II 6-Loopz: (FIG. 13J)

11. Medallionz Specifications

Medallionz is a Carnival bead design that is created by twisting conventional Carnival beads together in a circular formation. It is a mathematical pattern that repeats constantly, giving the pattern its consistency. There are infinite variations within the Medallionz design; however, the repetitious mathematics distinguishes the product.

Medallionz utilizes a variety of cut-up Prep pieces, such as 2s and 4s, double-twisted on to a spine bead. The basic rule used in determining the product is double-twisted beads arranged in a circular formation.

How to Make a Medallionz:

1. Choose the variables within the pattern, i.e. number of spine arms, length of circumference Prep pieces, etc.

2. Take a strand of conventional Carnival beads

    • A. Skip the first three beads on the strand to leave space for the finishing step (FIG. 14A)

3. Create a six-arm by:

    • A. Choose beads 1,2 (FIG. 14B)
    • B. Cross the 2nd rope on a 4-bead Prep piece over the 2nd rope on the strand (FIG. 14C)
    • C. Twist beads 3,4,5,6 to the right (FIG. 14D)
    • D. Twist beads 3,4,5,6 to the right a second time, forming a 360-degree lock with the two 2nd ropes (FIG. 14E)
    • E. Double-twist the 1st and 5th ropes together (FIG. 14F)

4. Repeat Step 3 on each available rope until enough arms minus one are completed (FIG. 14G)

5. Double-twist each Prep piece together to form circumference bead (FIG. 14H)

6. Double-twist the end beads together on each 1st rope (FIG. 14I)

7. Double-twist a 4-bead Prep piece on to 1st available rope (FIG. 14J)

8. Double-twist the ends of the spine bead and the circumference Prep pieces together, respectively. Trim any excess beads to create a Medallionz product. (FIG. 14K)

Some Variations Available:

16-arms (FIG. 14L)

Prep circumference (FIG. 14M)

1-Spiralz Specifications

Spiralz is a Carnival bead design that is created by twisting conventional Carnival beads together. It is a mathematical pattern that repeats constantly, giving the product its consistency. There are infinite variations within the Spiralz design; however, the repetitious mathematics distinguishes the product.

Spiralz utilizes primarily double-twists to spiral outer strands around a spine bead. The basic rule used in determining the product is outer strands of beads spiraling around a center spine bead.

Description of 1-Spiralz Drawings

How to Make a Set of 1-Spiralz:

1. Choose the variables within the pattern, i.e. size, level, or direction of design, ex. one-spiral, three-spiral, right-handed twist

2. Take two strands of conventional Carnival beads

    • A. Skip the first three beads on each strand to leave space for the finishing step (FIG. 15A)

3. Choose beds 1,2.3,4,5,6,7,8 (FIG. 15B)

4. Cross the 1st rope over the 3rd rope (FIG. 15C)

5. Twist beads 4,5,6,7,8 to the right (FIG. 15D)

6. Twist beads 4,5,6,7,8 to the right a second time, forming a 360-degree lock with the 1st and 3rd ropes (FIG. 15E)

7. Skip a rope on the outer strand, and double-twist it to the next available rope on the spine strand (FIG. 15F)

8. Repeat Steps 4-7 on every available rope on the spine strand until strands are completed (FIG. 15G)

9. Double-twist ends of each strand together to create the seam; trim any excess beads to create a 1-Spiralz product (FIG. 15H)

Some Variations Available:

Five-Spiral: (FIG. 15I)

Double Helix Spiral: (FIG. 15J)

12. Starz Specifications

Starz is a Carnival bead design that is created by cutting up conventional Carnival beads and then twisting them around a center bead. It is a mathematical pattern that repeats constantly, giving the product its consistency. There are infinite variations within the Starz design; however, the repetitious mathematics distinguishes the product.

Starz utilize a variety of cut-up Prep pieces, such as 3s and 4s. The basic rule used in determining the product is Prep pieces twisted around a larger center bead.

Description of Starz Drawings

How to Make a Set of Starz:

1. Choose the variables within the pattern, i.e. color scheme for prep pieces, five-star, etc.

2. Take a strand of conventional Carnival beads (FIG. 16A)

    • A. Cut it up into four pieces of three beads each (FIG. 16B)

3. Make a four-star by:

    • A. Choose beads 1,2,3,4,5,6 (FIG. 16C)
    • B. Cross the 2nd rope over the 3rd rope (FIG. 16D)
    • C. Twist beads 4,5,6 to the right (FIG. 16E)
    • D. Twist beads 4,5,6 to the right a second time, forming a 360-degree lock with the 2nd and 3rd ropes (FIG. 16F)

4. Repeat Step 2 until all Prep pieces in the four-star are twisted together (FIG. 16G)

5. Place a four-star around the larger spine beads; double-twist the end beads together to lock the four-star around the spine beads (FIG. 16H)

6. Repeat Step 4 until spine strand is completed; melt seam piece into spine beads and attach one four-star around it to create the seam. Trim any excess beads to create a Starz product (FIG. 16I)

Some Variations Available:

Thick Starz: (FIG. 16J)

Level II Starz: (FIG. 16K)

13. 4-2 Breakbeadz Specifications

Breakbeadz is a Carnival bead design that is created by breaking conventional Carnival beads off the strands and then twisting other beads in their gaps. It is a mathematical pattern that repeats constantly, giving the product its consistency. There are infinite variations within the Breakbeadz pattern; however, the repetitious mathematics distinguishes the product.

Breakbeadz require that individual beads be removed from the strand of beads in order to create the necessary gaps. The basic rule used in determining the product is consistently twisted Carnival beads placed in regular gaps in other beads.

How to Make a Set of 4-2 Breakbeadz:

1. Choose the variables within the pattern; i.e. 3-Gap, 4-Gap, color scheme, etc.

2. Take one strand of conventional Carnival beads (FIG. 17A)

    • A. Skip two beads at the beginning of the strand to leave space for the finishing step
    • B. Choose bead 2 (FIG. 17B)
    • C. Use a pair of pliers to crush bead 2 off of the strand, forming a 1-Gap between beads 1 and 3 (FIG. 17C)

3. Take a strand of beads and cut it into eight pieces of three beads each (FIG. 17D)

4. Double-twist the ends of each Prep-3 together; create two pieces of four Prep-3s each (FIG. 17E)

5. Double-twist each finished piece around the 1-Gap on the spine strand (FIG. 17F)

6. Repeat Steps 2-5 to lengthen the pattern; double-twist the ends of the spine bead together to create the seam. Trim any excess beads to create a 4-2 Breakbeadz product. (FIG. 17G)

Some Variations Available:

2-Gap: (FIG. 17H)

3 Prep-3s: (FIG. 17I)

15. Spherez Specifications

Spherez is a Carnival bead design that is created by twisting conventional Carnival beads together. It is a mathematical pattern that repeats constantly, giving the product its consistency. There are infinite variations within the Spherez design; however, the repetitious mathematics distinguishes the product.

Spherez utilize double-twisted beads in a spherical arrangement. The basic rule used in determining the product is consistently twisted Carnival beads twisted in a spherical formation.

How to Make a Set of Spherez:

1. Choose the variables within the pattern, i.e. color scheme, 6-5-6-5-6, 12-5-6-6-5-12, etc.

2. Create a Sphere by:

    • A. Take six strands of conventional Carnival beads (FIG. 18A)
    • B. Choose beads 2,3,9,10 (FIG. 18B)
    • C. Twist beads 9,10 to the right (FIG. 18C)
    • D. Twist beads 9,10 to the right a second time, forming a 360-degree lock between the ropes (FIG. 18D)
    • E. Repeat steps B and C with beads [3,4,11,12], [4,5,13,14], [5,6,15,16] and [6,7,17,18] (FIG. 18E)
    • F. Take beads 1 and 8 and double-twist them together, forming a 6-Ring Top view (FIG. 18F)
    • G. Double-twist two new strands after bead 10; double-twist the original strand to the strand of 11 & 12 (FIG. 18G)
    • H. Continue to add one new strand to each original strand; double-twist the original strands together until six 5-Rings are complete (FIG. 18H (top view))
    • I. Double-twist two new strands onto two original strands, one each respectively; double-twist the original strands together to form a 6-Ring (FIG. 18I)
    • J. Continue to add one new strand to each original strand and double-twist the original strands together to form six 6-Rings (FIG. 18J)
    • K. Double-twist two original strands to make a 5-Ring; leave one rope in the 5-Ring empty for finishing step (FIG. 18K)
    • L. Double-twist each original strand to each other, one at a time, to make six 5-Rings. Tuck the last bead from the last strand onto the open rope to complete the Sphere. Trim as needed. (FIG. 18L)

3. Push 12-millimeter Prep-3s beads into the ends of Sphere pieces to connect them together. Repeat until length of bead is complete; push the last 12-millimeter Prep-3 into two Sphere pieces to create a Spherez product. (FIG. 18M)

Some Variations Available:

Half-Spherez: (FIG. 18N)

12-5-6-6-5-12: (FIG. 18O)

16. Hybridz Specifications

Hybridz is a Carnival bead design that is created by twisting conventional Carnival beads together. It is a mathematical pattern that repeats constantly, giving the product its consistency. There are infinite variations within the Hybridz design; however, the repetitious mathematics distinguishes the product.

Hybridz utilize any two or more of the following patterns: Braidz, Boxez, Building Blockz, Curlz, Diamondz, Flowerz, Breakbeadz, Fabricz, Linkz, Loopz, Medallionz, Spiralz, Starz, Spherez, or Helixez. The basic rule used in determining the product is multiple variations of consistently twisted Carnival beads combined together.

How to Make a Set of Hybridz:

1. Choose the combination of pattern variations, i.e. Braidz+1-Spiralz (King Cakez), Boxez+Medallionz (Independent Suspenzion)

2. Make a 6-Spiralz by:

    • A. Take seven strands of conventional Carnival beads (FIG. 19A)
    • B. Leave three beads at the beginning of each strand to leave space for the finishing step
    • C. Choose beads 1,2,8,9 (FIG. 19B)
    • D. Cross the 1st rope on the second strand over the 1st rope on the first strand (FIG. 19C)
    • E. Twist beads 8,9 to the right (FIG. 19D)
    • F. Twist beads 8,9 to the right a second time, forming a 360-degree lock with the 1st ropes (FIG. 19E)
    • G. Double-twist the 1st rope on strands 3,4,5,6,7 to every available rope on the spine strand (FIG. 19F)
    • H. Skip one rope on the second strand and double-twist it to the next available rope on the spine bead. Repeat with other strands to lengthen the pattern to required length. (FIG. 19G)

3. Complete twisting three 6-Spiralz (FIG. 19H)

4. Begin braiding the three 6-Spiralz together, using a left-over-middle, right-over-middle braiding technique (FIG. 19I)

5. Finish braiding all three 6-Spiralz together, then double-twist the appropriate ends of each Spiralz together to create the seam; trim any excess beads to create a Hybridz King Cakez product. (FIG. 19J)

Some Variations Available:

Boxez-Diamondz: (FIG. 19K)

Independent Suspenzion: (FIG. 19L)

Although the present invention has been described in terms of specific embodiments, it is anticipated that alterations and modifications thereof will no doubt become apparent to those skilled in the art. It is therefore intended that the following claims be interpreted as covering all alterations and modifications that fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A method of making a 1-Spiralz bead structure from carnival beads, said bead structure having a quaternary structure formed from a plurality of twisted carnival bead strands, comprising:

providing a first and a second primary strand of carnival beads, each said primary strand having a string and a plurality of beads, each bead fixed thereon said string such that each of said beads are adjacent to each other and each of said beads of said primary strand having a fixed rope space there between,
preparing said first and second primary strands by cutting carnival beads each, said first primary strand having a first rope space R1 between a first bead B1 and a second bead B2, a second rope space R2 between said second bead B2 and a third bead B3, said second primary strand having a first rope space R3 between a first bead B4 and a second bead B5, a second rope space R4 between said second bead B5 and a third bead B6, a third rope space R5 between said third bead B6 and a fourth bead B7, and a fourth rope space R6 between said fourth bead B7 and a fifth bead B8, forming a plurality of a 1-Spiralz along said first primary strand with said second primary strand, each said 1-Spiralz formed by using the following steps: laying a said second primary strand over said first primary strand such that said first rope space R3 of said second primary strand intersects and contacts said rope space R1 of said first primary strand, such that said first bead B1 and said second bead B2 of said first primary strand are perpendicular to said fourth bead B4 and said fifth bead B5 of said second primary strand; twisting said second primary strand rope space R3 around said rope space R1 of said first primary strand such that said first bead B1 is positioned on a first side of said second primary strand while said second bead B2 is positioned on a second side of said second primary strand, whereby said third rope space R3 of said second primary strand is twisted around said first rope space R1 of said first primary strand and said first primary strand and said second primary strand are interlocked to one another; twisting said fourth bead B4 and said fifth bead B5 of said second primary strand 180 degrees relative to one another, where said fourth rope space R4, said fifth rope space R5, and said sixth rope space R6 remain unoccupied and available for twisting; laying said second primary strand over said first primary strand such that said sixth rope space R6 of said second primary strand intersects and contacts said rope space R2 of said first primary strand such that said second bead B2 and said third bead B3 of said first primary strand are perpendicular to said fourth bead B7 and said fifth bead B8 of said second primary strand; twisting said second primary strand rope space R6 around said rope space R2 of said first primary strand such that said second bead B2 is positioned on a first side of said second primary strand while said third bead B3 is positioned on a second side of said second primary strand, whereby said fourth rope space R6 of said second primary strand is twisted around said second rope space R2 of said first primary strand and said first primary strand and said second primary strand are interlocked to one another; twisting said fourth bead B7 and said fifth bead B8 of said second primary strand 180 degrees relative to one another, thereby forming a 1-Spiralz structure.

2. The method of claim 1, further comprising lengthening said 1-Spiralz bead structure by interlocking said 1-Spiralz bead structure to a second 1-Spiralz bead structure, said interlocking accomplished by twisting a third sequential unoccupied rope space of said second primary stand to the next sequential unoccupied rope space of said first primary strand and selectively trimming off excess beads from said 1-Spiralz bead structure.

3. The method of claim 1, further comprising a method where all twists made in said 1-Spiralz structure are reversed 180 degrees to form a Right 1-Spiralz structure.

4. A method of making a 6-Curlz bead structure from carnival beads, said 6-Curlz bead structure having a quaternary structure formed from a plurality of twisted carnival bead strands, comprising:

Providing a primary strand A of carnival beads, said primary strand A having a string and a plurality of beads, each bead fixed thereon said string such that each of said beads are adjacent to each other and of said primary strand A having a fixed rope space therebetween,
Preparing said primary strand A by cutting carnival beads once, said primary strand A having a first rope space R1 between a first bead B1 and a second bead B2, a second rope space R2 between said second bead B2 and a third bead B3, a third rope space R3 between said third bead B3 and a fourth bead B4, a fourth rope space R4 between said fourth bead B4 and a fifth B5, a fifth rope space R5 between said fifth bead B5 and a sixth bead B6, a sixth rope space R6 between said sixth bead B6 and a seventh bead B7, and a seventh rope space R7 between said seventh bead B7 and an eighth bead B8
Forming a plurality of 6-Curlz along said primary strand A, each said 6-Curlz formed by using the following steps: laying said primary strand A over said primary strand A such that said first rope space R1 of said primary strand A intersects and contacts said rope space R7 of said primary strand A, such that said first bead B1 and said second bead B2 of said primary strand A are perpendicular to said seventh bead B7 and said eighth bead B8 of said primary strand A; twisting said primary rope space R7 around said rope space R1 of said primary strand A such that said first bead B1 is positioned on a first side of said primary strand A while said eighth bead B8 is positioned on a second side of said primary strand A, whereby said seventh rope R7 of said primary strand A is twisted around said rope space R1 of said primary strand A and said primary strand A is interlocked to itself, twisting said second bead B2 and said fifth bead B5 of said primary strand A 180 degrees relative to one another, thereby forming a 6-Curlz structure.

5. The method of claim 4, further comprising lengthening said 6-Curlz bead structure by interlocking said 6-Curlz bead structure to a second 6-Curlz bead structure, said interlocking accomplished by twisting a seventh sequential unoccupied rope space of said primary strand A to the first sequential unoccupied rope space of said primary strand A; and selectively trimming off excess beads from said 6-Curlz bead structure.

6. A method of making a Flowerz bead structure from carnival beads, said Flowerz bead structure having a quaternary structure formed from a plurality of twisted carnival bead strands, comprising:

providing a primary strand of carnival beads, said primary strand having a string and a plurality of beads fixed thereon said string, each said bead adjacent to a second bead of said primary strand and having a fixed rope space there between,
preparing said primary strand by cutting carnival beads, said individual strand having a first rope space R1 between a first bead B1 and a second bead B2, a second rope space R2 between said second bead B2 and a third bead B3, a third rope space R3 between said third bead B3 and a fourth bead B4, a fourth rope space R4 between said fourth bead B4 and a fifth bead B5, a fifth rope space R5 between said fifth bead B5 and a sixth bead B6, a sixth rope space R6 between said sixth bead B6 and a seventh bead B7, and a seventh rope space R7 between said seventh bead B7 and an eighth bead B8,
forming a plurality of Flowerz along said primary strand, each said Flower formed by using the following steps: laying said primary strand over said primary strand such that said first rope space R1 of said primary strand intersects and contacts said seventh rope space R7 of said primary strand, such that said first bead B1 and said second bead B2 are perpendicular to said seventh bead B7 and said eighth bead B8 of said primary strand, twisting said rope space R7 around said rope space R1 such that said seventh bead B7 is positioned on a first side of said primary strand while said eighth bead B8 is positioned on a second side of said primary strand, whereby said seventh rope space R7 of said primary strand is twisted around said first rope space R1 of said primary strand and said primary strand is interlocked to itself, twisting said seventh bead B7 and said eighth bead B8 of said primary strand 180 degrees relative to one another, wherein said second rope space P2, said third rope space R3, said fourth rope space R4, said fifth rope space R5, and said sixth rope space R6 remain unoccupied and available for twisting, twisting a next sequential unoccupied rope space of said primary strand to said fourth rope space R4 by threading said primary strand through said primary strand, thereby forming a basic Flowerz structure.

7. A method of making a 4-2 Breakbeadz bead structure from carnival beads, said 4-2 Breakbeadz bead structure having a quaternary structure formed from a plurality of twisted carnival bead strands, comprising:

providing a first and a second primary strand of carnival beads, each said primary strand having a string and a plurality of beads fixed thereon said string, each said bead adjacent to a second bead of said primary strand and having a fixed rope space there between,
preparing said first primary strand by removing every fourth of said beads in sequence from said string, forming a rope space gap G1 the equivalent of three sequential rope spaces,
preparing a plurality of Prep-3 strands by cutting said first primary strand into strands having three beads each, said first Prep 3A having a first rope space r1 between a first bead P1 and a second bead P2, and a second rope space r2 between said second bead P2 and a third bead P3, said second Prep 3B having a first rope space r3 between a first bead P4 and a second bead P5, and a second rope space r4 between said second bead P5 and a third bead P6,
forming a plurality of 4-2 Breakbeadz along said second primary strand with said Prep-3s, each said 4-2 Breakbeadz formed by using the following steps: laying said second Prep 3B over said first Prep 3A such that said first rope space r4 of said second Prep 3B intersects and contacts said second rope space r2 of said first Prep 3A, such that said first bead P4 and said second bead P5 of said second Prep 3B are perpendicular to said second bead P2 and said third bead P3 of said first Prep 3A; twisting said second Prep 3B rope space r3 around said first Prep 3A rope space r2 such that said first bead P4 is positioned on a first side of said first Prep 3A while said second bead P5 is positioned on a second side of said first Prep 3A, whereby said first rope space r3 of said second Prep 3B is twisted around said second rope space r2 of said first Prep 3A and said first Prep 3A and said second Prep 3B are interlocked to one another, twisting said first bead P4 and said second bead P5 of said second Prep 3B 180 degrees relative to one another, wherein said first Prep 3A rope space r1 and said second Prep 3B rope space r4 remain unoccupied and available for twisting, lengthening said 4-2 Breakbeadz by sequentially twisting the unoccupied rope space of Prep 3B around an unoccupied rope space of an immediately adjacent Prep 3C and Prep 3D, until a total of four Prep-3s have been interlocked to one another, laying said 4-2 Breakbeadz over said second primary strand such that said 4-2 Breakbeadz intersects and contacts a gapped rope space GX of said second primary strand, twisting the first unoccupied rope space of said first Prep 3A to the last unoccupied rope space of said fourth Prep 3D, laying a second 4-2 Breakbeadz over said second primary strand such that said second 4-2 Breakbeadz intersects and contacts the same gapped rope space GX of said second primary strand as said first 4-2 Breakbeadz, twisting a first unoccupied rope space of said first Prep 3A to a last unoccupied rope space of said fourth Prep 3D, thereby forming a basic 4-2 Breakbeadz structure.

8. A method of making a 4-Braidz bead structure from carnival beads, said 4-Braidz bead structure having a quaternary structure formed from a plurality of twisted carnival bead strands, comprising:

Providing primary strands A, B and C of carnival beads, said primary strands A, B and C disposed adjacent to each other and having a string and having a plurality of beads, each bead fixed thereon said string such that each of said beads are adjacent to each other and each of said beads of said primary strands A, B and C have a fixed rope space therebetween,
Preparing said primary strands A, B and C by cutting carnival beads once, said primary strand A having a first rope space R1 between a first bead B1 and a second bead B2, a second rope space R2 between said second bead B2 and a third bead B3, a third rope space R3 between said third bead B3 and a fourth bead B4, a fourth rope space R4 between said fourth bead B4 and a fifth B5, a fifth rope space R5 between said fifth bead B5 and a sixth bead B6, and a sixth rope space R6 between said sixth bead B6 and a seventh bead B7, said primary strand B having a first rope space R1 between a first bead B1 and a second bead B2, a second rope space R2 between said second bead B2 and a third bead B3, a third rope space R3 between said third bead B3 and a fourth bead B4, a fourth rope space R4 between said fourth bead B4 and a fifth B5, a fifth rope space R5 between said fifth bead B5 and a sixth bead B6, and a sixth rope space R6 between said sixth bead B6 and a seventh bead B7, said primary strand C having a first rope space R1 between a first bead B1 and a second bead B2, a second rope space R2 between said second bead B2 and a third bead B3, a third rope space R3 between said third bead B3 and a fourth bead B4, a fourth rope space R4 between said fourth bead B4 and a fifth B5, a fifth rope space R5 between said fifth bead B5 and a sixth bead B6, and a sixth rope space R6 between said sixth bead B6 and a seventh bead B7,
Forming a plurality of 4-Braidz along said primary strand A, each said 4-Braidz formed by using the following steps: laying said primary strand A over said primary strand A such that first rope space R1 of said primary strand A intersects and contacts said sixth rope space R5 of said primary strand A, such that said first bead B1 and said second bead B2 of said primary strand A are perpendicular to said fifth bead B5 and said sixth bead B6 of said primary strand A; twisting said fifth rope space R5 of said primary strand A around said first rope space R1 of said primary strand A such that said fifth bead B5 is positioned on a first side of said primary strand A while said sixth bead B6 is positioned on a second side of said primary strand A, whereby said fifth rope R5 of said primary strand A is twisted around said first rope space R1 of said primary strand A and said primary strand A is interlocked to itself, twisting said second fifth bead B5 and said sixth bead B6 of said primary strand A 180 degrees relative to one another, forming a basic 4-Braidz configuration
forming a plurality of 4-Braidz along said primary strand A, each said 4-Braidz formed by using the following steps: laying said primary strand B over said primary strand B such that first rope space R1 of said primary strand B intersects and contacts said sixth rope space R5 of said primary strand B, such that said first bead B1 and said second bead B2 of said primary strand B are perpendicular to said fifth bead B5 and said sixth bead B6 of said primary strand B; twisting said fifth rope space R5 of said primary strand B around said first rope space R1 of said primary strand B such that said fifth bead B5 is positioned on a first side of said primary strand B while said sixth bead B6 is positioned on a second side of said primary strand B, whereby said fifth rope R5 of said primary strand B is twisted around said first rope space R1 of said primary strand B and said primary strand B is interlocked to itself, twisting said second fifth bead B5 and said sixth bead B6 of said primary strand B 180 degrees relative to one another, forming a basic 4-Braidz configuration
Forming a plurality of 4-Braidz along said primary strand C, each said 4-Braidz formed by using the following steps: laying said primary strand C over said primary strand C such that first rope space R1 of said primary strand C intersects and contacts said sixth rope space R5 of said primary strand C, such that said first bead B1 and said second bead B2 of said primary strand C are perpendicular to said fifth bead B5 and said sixth bead B6 of said primary strand C; twisting said fifth rope space R5 of said primary strand C around said first rope space R1 of said primary strand C such that said fifth bead B5 is positioned on a first side of said primary strand C while said sixth bead B6 is positioned on a second side of said primary strand C, whereby said fifth rope R5 of said primary strand C is twisted around said first rope space R1 of said primary strand C and said primary strand C is interlocked to itself, twisting said second fifth bead B5 and said sixth bead B6 of said primary strand C 180 degrees relative to one another, forming a basic 4-Braidz structure.

9. The method of claim 8, further comprising lengthening said 4-Braidz bead structure by interlocking said 4-Braidz bead structure to a second 4-Braidz bead structure,

said interlocking accomplished by twisting a seventh sequential unoccupied rope space of said primary strand A to the third sequential unoccupied rope space of said primary strand A; and
twisting a seventh sequential unoccupied rope space of said primary strand B to the third sequential unoccupied rope space of said primary strand B; and
twisting a seventh sequential unoccupied rope space of said primary strand C to the third sequential unoccupied rope space of said primary strand C.

10. The method of claim 8, twisting a first unoccupied rope space of said primary strand A to a second sequential unoccupied rope space of said primary strand B; and twisting a second unoccupied rope space of said primary strand A to a second sequential unoccupied rope space of said primary strand C; wherein said primary strands A, B, and C are interlocked to one another.

11. The method of claim 8, further comprising connecting said primary strands A, B, and C in a braid where said primary strand A is disposed to the left of said primary strand B, and said primary strand B is disposed to the left of said primary strand C such that primary strand B is in a middle, primary strand A is on a left of said middle and primary strand C is on a right of said middle;

and said primary strand A crosses over said primary strand B, and said primary strand C crosses over said primary strand A; and said primary strand B crosses over said primary strand C; and said primary strand A crosses over said primary strand B, and said primary strand C crosses over said primary strand A continuing in a left-over-middle, right-over-middle configuration, thereby forming a basic 4-3 Braidz bead structure.

12. The method of claim 10, further comprising connecting said primary strands A, B, and C in a braid where said primary strand A is disposed to the left of said primary strand B, and said primary strand B is disposed to the left of said primary strand C such that primary strand B is in a middle, primary strand A is on a left of said middle and primary strand C is on a right of said middle; and said primary strand A crosses over said primary strand B, and said primary strand C crosses over said primary strand A; and said primary strand B crosses over said primary strand C; and said primary strand A crosses over said primary strand B, and said primary strand C crosses over said primary strand A continuing in a left-over-middle, right-over-middle configuration, thereby forming a basic 4-3 Braidz bead structure; and selectively trimming off excess beads from said 4-3 Braidz bead structure.

13. A method of making a 6-Linkz bead structure from carnival beads, said 6-Linkz bead structure having a quaternary structure formed from a plurality of twisted carnival bead strands, comprising:

Providing primary strands A and B of carnival beads, said primary strands A and B disposed adjacent to each other and having a string and a plurality of beads, each bead fixed thereon said string such that each of said beads of said primary strands A and B are adjacent to each other and each of said beads of said primary strands A and B have a fixed rope space therebetween,
Preparing said primary strands A and B by cutting carnival beads once, said primary strand A having a first rope space R1 between a first bead B1 and a second bead B2, a second rope space R2 between said second bead B2 and a third bead B3, a third rope space R3 between said third bead B3 and a fourth bead B4, a fourth rope space R4 between said fourth bead B4 and a fifth bead B5, said primary strand B having a first rope space rope space R5 between a first bead B6 and a second bead B7, a second rope space R6 between said second bead B7 and a third bead B8, a third rope space R7 between said third bead B8 and a fourth bead B9, and a fourth rope space R8 between said fourth bead B9 and a fifth bead B10,
Forming a plurality of 6-Linkz along said primary strands A and B, each said 6-Linkz formed by using the following steps: laying said primary strand B over said primary strand A such that first rope space R1 of said primary strand A intersects and contacts first rope space R5 of said primary strand B, such that said first bead B1 and said second bead B2 of said primary strand A are perpendicular to said first bead B6 and said second bead B7 of said primary strand B; twisting said first rope space R5 of said primary strand B around said first rope space R1 of said primary strand A such that said first bead B1 of said primary strand A is positioned on a first side of said primary strand B while said first bead B6 of said primary strand B is positioned on a second side of said primary strand A, whereby said first rope R5 of said primary strand B is twisted around said first rope space R1 of said primary strand A and said primary strand A and said primary strand B are interlocked to one another, twisting said first bead B1 of primary strand A and said first bead B6 of said primary strand B 180 degrees relative to one another, wherein said second rope space R2, said third rope space R3, and said fourth rope space R4 of said primary strand A and said second rope space R6, said third rope space R7, and said fourth rope space R8 of said primary strand B remain unoccupied and available for twisting, laying said primary strand B over said primary strand A such that fourth rope space R4 of said primary strand A intersects and contacts said fourth rope space R8 of said primary strand B, such that said fourth bead B4 and said fifth bead B5 of said primary strand A are perpendicular to said fourth bead B9 and said fifth bead B10 of said primary strand B; twisting said fourth rope space R8 of said primary strand B around said fourth rope space R4 of said primary strand A such that said fourth bead B4 of said primary strand A is positioned on a first side of said primary strand B while said fourth bead B9 of said primary strand B is positioned on a second side of said primary strand A, whereby said fourth rope R8 of said primary strand B is twisted around said fourth rope space R4 of said primary strand A and said primary strand A and said primary strand B are interlocked to one another, twisting said fifth bead B5 of primary strand A and said fifth bead B10 of said primary strand B 180 degrees relative to one another, wherein said second rope space R2 and said third rope space R3 of said primary strand A and said second rope space R6 and said third rope space R7 of said primary strand B remain unoccupied and available for twisting, preparing a plurality of Prep-2s by cutting carnival beads into strands having two beads each, twisting said Prep-2s to said second rope space R2 and said third rope space R3 of said primary strand A and said second rope space R6 and said third rope space R7 of said primary strand B, thereby forming a basic 6-Linkz structure.

14. A method of making a 6-Loopz bead structure from carnival beads, said 6-Loopz bead structure having a quaternary structure formed from a plurality of twisted carnival bead strands, comprising:

Providing primary strands A, B and C of carnival beads, said primary strands A, B and C disposed adjacent to each other and having a string and a plurality of beads, each bead fixed thereon said string such that each of said beads are adjacent to each other and each of said beads of said primary strands A, B and C have a fixed rope space therebetween,
Preparing said primary strands A, B and C by cutting carnival beads once, said primary strand A having a first rope space R1 between a first bead B1 and a second bead B2, and a second rope space R2 between said second bead B2 and a third bead B3, said primary strand B having a first rope space R3 between a first bead B4 and a second bead B5, said primary strand C having a first rope space R4 between a first bead B6 and a second bead B7,
Forming a plurality of 6-Loopz along said primary strands A, B and C, each said 6-Loopz formed by using the following steps: laying said primary strand B over said primary strand A such that first rope space R3 of said primary strand B intersects and contacts said first rope space R1 of said primary strand A, such that said first bead B4 and said second bead B5 of said primary strand B are perpendicular to said first bead B 1 and said second bead B2 of said primary strand A; twisting said first rope space R3 of said primary strand B around said first rope space R1 of said primary strand A such that said first bead B4 is positioned on a first side of said primary strand A while said second bead B5 is positioned on a second side of said primary strand A, whereby said first rope R3 of said primary strand B is twisted around said first rope space R1 of said primary strand A and said primary strand A and said primary strand B are interlocked to one another, twisting said first bead B4 and said second bead B5 of said primary strand B 180 degrees relative to one another, laying said primary strand C over said primary strand A such that first rope space R4 of said primary strand C intersects and contacts said second rope space R2 of said primary strand A, such that said first bead B6 and said second bead B7 of said primary strand C are perpendicular to said second bead B2 and said third bead B3 of said primary strand A; twisting said first rope space R4 of said primary strand C around said second rope space R2 of said primary strand A such that said first bead B6 is positioned on a first side of said primary strand A while said second bead B7 is positioned on a second side of said primary strand A, whereby said first rope R4 of said primary strand C is twisted around said second rope space R2 of said primary strand A and said primary strand A and said primary strand C are interlocked to one another, twisting said first bead B6 and said second bead B7 of said primary strand C 180 degrees relative to one another, twisting the sixth sequential unoccupied rope space of said primary strand B to the next sequential unoccupied rope space of said primary strand A, twisting the sixth sequential unoccupied rope space of said primary strand C to the next unoccupied rope space of said primary strand A, thereby forming two basic 6-Loopz structures.

15. A method of making a Starz bead structure from carnival beads, said Starz bead structure having a quaternary structure formed from a plurality of twisted carnival bead strands, comprising:

providing primary strands A and B of carnival beads, said primary strands A and B disposed adjacent to each other, having a string and a plurality of beads, each bead fixed thereon said string such that each of said beads are adjacent to each other and each of said beads of said primary strands A and B have a fixed rope space therebetween, said primary strand B beads being a least one and a half times larger than said primary strand A beads, preparing a plurality of Prep-3 strands by cutting said primary strand A into strands having three beads each, said first Prep 3A having a first rope space r1 between a first bead P1 and a second bead P2, and a second rope space r2 between said second bead P2 and a third bead P3, said second Prep 3B having a first rope space r3 between a first bead P4 and a second bead P5, and a second rope space r4 between said second bead P5 and a third bead P6,
forming a plurality of Starz along said primary strand B with said Prep-3s, each said Starz formed by using the following steps: laying said second Prep 3B over said first Prep 3A such that said first rope space r4 of said second Prep 3B intersects and contacts said second rope space r2 of said first Prep 3A, such that said first bead P4 and said second bead P5 of said second Prep 3B are perpendicular to said second bead P2 and said third bead P3 of said first Prep 3A; twisting said second Prep 3B rope space r3 around said first Prep 3A rope space r2 such that said first bead P4 is positioned on a first side of said first Prep 3A while said second bead P5 is positioned on a second side of said first Prep 3A, whereby said first rope space r3 of said second Prep 3B is twisted around said second rope space r2 of said first Prep 3A and said first Prep 3A and said second Prep 3B are interlocked to one another, twisting said first bead P4 and said second bead P5 of said second Prep 3B 180 degrees relative to one another, wherein said first Prep 3A rope space r1 and said second Prep 3B rope space r4 remain unoccupied and available for twisting, lengthening said Starz by sequentially twisting the unoccupied rope space of Prep 3B around an unoccupied rope space of an immediately adjacent Prep-3, until at least four Prep-3s have been interlocked to one another, laying said Starz over said primary strand B such that said Starz intersects and contacts a rope space X of said primary strand B, twisting the first unoccupied rope space of a first Prep 3A to the last unoccupied rope space of a final Prep-3, thereby forming a basic Starz structure.

16. A method of making a Medallionz bead structure from carnival beads, said Medallionz bead structure having a quaternary structure formed from a plurality of twisted carnival bead strands, comprising:

Providing primary strands A and B of carnival beads, said primary strands A and B disposed adjacent to each other and having a string and a plurality of beads, each bead fixed thereon said string such that each of said beads are adjacent to each other and each of said beads of said primary strands A and B having a fixed rope space therebetween, said primary strand A beads being at least three quarters times larger than said primary strand B beads,
Preparing a plurality of Prep-4 strands by cutting said primary strand B into strands having four beads each, each said Prep-4 strand having a first rope space r1 between a first bead P1 and a second bead P2, a middle rope space r2 between said second bead P2 and a third bead P3, and a last rope space r3 between said third bead P3 and fourth bead P4,
Forming a plurality of arms along said primary strand, each said aim formed by using the following steps: laying a first Prep-4 over said primary strand A such that said middle rope space r2 of said first Prep-4 intersects and contacts a rope space X of said primary strand A, such that said first bead P1 and said second bead P2 hang down on a first side of said primary strand A, and such that said third bead P3 and said fourth bead P4 hang down on a second side of said primary strand A, twisting said Prep-4 around said rope space X of said primary strand A such that said third bead and said fourth bead P4 are positioned on said first side of said primary strand A while said first bead P1 and said second bead P2 are positioned on said second side of said primary strand, whereby said middle rope space r2 of said Prep-4 strand is twisted around said rope space X of said primary strand and said Prep-4 and said primary strand A are interlocked to one another, twisting a rope space X−1 and a rope space X+3 of said primary strand A 180 degrees relative to one another to thereby form an arm, wherein said first rope space r1 and said last rope space r3 of said Prep-4 remain unoccupied and available for twisting, and
Forming a Medallionz structure by interlocking each said arm to another of said arms via twisting of said unoccupied rope spaces of said alms.

17. A method of making a Boxez bead structure from carnival beads, said Boxez bead stricture having a quaternary structure formed from a plurality of twisted carnival bead strands, comprising:

providing a primary strand A of carnival beads, said primary strand A having a string and a plurality of beads, each bead fixed thereon said string such that each of said beads are adjacent to each other and each of said beads of said primary strand A have a fixed rope space therebetween,
preparing a plurality of primary strands Prep 3A and Prep 3B by cutting said primary strand A into strands having three beads each, each of said primary Prep 3A having a first rope space r1 between a first bead P1 and a second bead P2, and a second rope space r2 between said second bead P2 and a third bead P3, and each of said primary Prep 3B having a first rope space r7 between a first bead P9 and a second bead P10, and a second rope space r8 between said second bead P10 and a third bead P11
preparing a plurality of secondary strands Prep 5A and Prep 5B by cutting said primary strand A into strands having five beads each, each said secondary Prep 5A having a first rope space r3 between a first bead P4 and a second bead P5, a second rope space r4 between said second bead P5 and a third bead P6, a third rope space r5 between said third bead P6 and a fourth bead P7, and a last rope space r6 between said fourth bead P7 and a fifth bead P8, and each said secondary Prep 5B having a first rope space r9 between a first bead P12 and a second bead P13, a second rope space r10 between said second bead P13 and a third bead P14, a third rope space r11 between said third bead P14 and a fourth bead P15, and a last rope space r12 between said fourth bead P15 and a fifth bead P16,
setting said first and said second primary strands 5A and Prep 5B in a substantially parallel arrangement,
laying a first Prep 3A over said pair of Prep-5 strands such that said first rope space r1 of said first Prep 3A intersects said second rope space r4 of said first Prep 5A and such that said second rope space of said first Prep 3A r2 intersects a second rope space r10 of said second Prep 5B,
twisting a first bead P1 of said first Prep 3A around said second rope space r4 of said first Prep 5A such that said first rope space r1 of said first Prep-3A tightly encircles said second rope space r4 of said first Prep 5A, thereby locking said first Prep 3A to said first Prep 5A,
twisting said third bead P3 of said first Prep 3A around said second rope space r10 of said second Prep 5B such that said second rope space r2 of said first Prep 3A tightly encircles said second rope space r10 of said second Prep 5B, thereby locking said first Prep 3A to said second Prep 5B,
laying a second Prep 3B over said pair of Prep-5 strands such that said first rope space r7 of said second Prep 3B intersects said third rope space r5 of said first Prep 5A and such that said second rope space r8 of said second Prep 3B intersects a third rope space r11 of said second Prep 5B,
twisting a first bead P9 of said second Prep 3B around said third rope space r5 of said first Prep 5A such that said first rope space r7 of said second Prep 3B tightly encircles said third rope space r5 of said first Prep 5A, thereby locking said second Prep 3B to said first Prep 5A, and
twisting said third bead P11 of said second Prep 3B around said third rope space r11 of said second Prep 5B such that said second rope space r8 of said second Prep 3B tightly encircles said third rope space r11 of said second Prep 5B, thereby locking said second Prep 3B to said second Prep 5B, thereby forming a basic Boxez structure.

18. A method of making a Diamondz bead structure from carnival beads, said Diamondz bead structure having a quaternary structure formed from a plurality of twisted carnival bead strands, comprising:

providing a primary strand A of carnival beads, said primary strand A having a string and a plurality of beads, each bead fixed thereon said string such that each of said beads are adjacent to each other and each of said beads of said primary strand A have a fixed rope space therebetween,
Preparing said primary strand A by cutting carnival beads into four Prep-4 pieces, said first Prep 4A having a first rope space r1 between a first bead P1 and a second bead P2, a second rope space r2 between said second bead P2 and a third bead P3,and a third rope space r3 between said third bead P3 and a fourth bead P4, said second Prep 4B having a fourth rope space r4 between a fifth bead P5 and a sixth bead P6, a fifth rope space r5 between said sixth bead P6 and a seventh bead P7, a sixth rope space r6 between said seventh bead P7 and an eighth bead P8, said third Prep 4C having a seventh rope space r7 between a ninth bead P9 and a tenth bead P10, an eighth rope space r8 between said tenth bead P10 and an eleventh bead P11, a ninth rope space r9 between said eleventh bead P11 and a twelfth bead P12, said fourth Prep 4D having a tenth rope space r10 between a thirteenth bead P13 and a fourteenth bead P14, an eleventh rope space r11 between said fourteenth bead P14 and a fifteenth bead P15, and a twelfth rope space r12 between said fifteenth bead P15 and a sixteenth bead P16,
Forming a plurality of Diamondz from Prep-4s, each said diamond formed by using the following steps: laying said second Prep 4B over said first Prep 4A such that said second rope space r5 of said second Prep 4B intersects and contacts said second rope space r2 of said first Prep 4A, such that said second bead P2 and said third bead P3 of said first Prep 4A are perpendicular to said second bead P6 and said third bead P7 of said second Prep 4B; laying said fourth Prep 4D over said third Prep 4C such that said second rope space r11 of said fourth Prep 4D intersects and contacts said second rope space r8 of said third Prep 4C, such that said second bead P10 and said third bead P11 of said third Prep 4C are perpendicular to said second bead P14 and said third bead P15 of said fourth Prep 4D; twisting said second rope space r5 of said second Prep 4B around said second rope space r2 of said first Prep 4A such that said second bead P2 of said first Prep 4A is positioned on a first side of said second Prep 4B while said third bead P3 is positioned on a second side of said second Prep 4B, whereby said second rope space r5 of said second Prep 4B is twisted around said second rope space r2 of said first Prep 4A and said first Prep 4A and said second Prep 4B are interlocked to one another; twisting said second rope space r11 of said fourth Prep 4D around said second rope space r8 of said third Prep 4C such that said second bead P10 of said third Prep 4C is positioned on a first side of said fourth Prep 4D while said third bead P11 is positioned on a second side of said fourth Prep 4D, whereby said second rope space r11 of said fourth Prep 4D is twisted around said second rope space r8 of said third Prep 4C and said third Prep 4C and said fourth Prep 4D are interlocked to one another, twisting said second bead P2 and third bead P3 of said first Prep 4A 180 degrees relative to one another, wherein said first rope space r1 and third rope space r3 of said first Prep 4A remain unoccupied and available for twisting; twisting said second bead P10 and third bead P11 of said third Prep 4C 180 degrees relative to one another, wherein said first rope space r7 and third rope space r9 of said third Prep 4C remain unoccupied and available for twisting, laying said third Prep 4C over said second Prep 4B such that said first rope space r7 of said third Prep 4C intersects and contacts said third rope space r6 of said second Prep 4B, such that said third bead P7 and said fourth bead P8 of said second Prep 4B are perpendicular to said first bead P9 and said second bead P10 of said third Prep 4C; laying said third Prep 4C over said first Prep 4A such that said third rope space r9 of said third Prep 4C intersects and contacts said third rope space r3 of said first Prep 4A, such that said third bead P11 and said fourth bead P12 of said third Prep 4C are perpendicular to said third bead P3 and said fourth bead P4 of said first Prep 4A, twisting said third Prep 4C rope space r7 around said third rope space r6 of said second Prep 4B such that said fourth bead P8 of said second Prep 4B is positioned on a first side of said third Prep 4C while said first bead P9 of said third Prep 4C is positioned on a second side of said second Prep 4B, whereby said first rope space r7 of said third Prep 4C is twisted around said third rope space r6 of said second Prep 4B and said third Prep 4C and said second Prep 4B are interlocked to one another, twisting said third Prep 4C rope space r9 around said third rope space r3 of said first Prep 4A such that said fourth bead P4 of said first Prep 4A is positioned on a first side of said third Prep 4C while said fourth bead P12 of said third Prep 4C is positioned on a second side of first Prep 4A, whereby said third rope space r9 of said third Prep 4C is twisted around said third rope space r3 of said first Prep 4A and said third Prep 4C and said first Prep 4A are interlocked to one another, twisting said fourth bead P8 of said second Prep 4B and said first bead P9 of said third Prep 4C 180 degrees relative to one another; twisting said fourth bead P4 of said first Prep 4A and said fourth bead P12 of said third Prep 4C 180 degrees relative to one another; laying said fourth Prep 4D over said second Prep 4B such that said first rope space r10 of said fourth Prep 4D intersects and contacts said first rope space r4 of said second Prep 4B, such that said first bead P13 and said second bead P14 of said fourth Prep 4D are perpendicular to said first bead P5 and said second bead P6 of said second Prep 4B, twisting said first rope space r10 of said fourth Prep 4D around said first rope space r4 of said second Prep 4B such that said first bead P5 of said second Prep 4B is positioned on a first side of said fourth Prep 4D while said first bead P13 of said fourth Prep 4D is positioned on a second side of said second Prep 4B, whereby said first rope space r10 of said fourth Prep 4D is twisted around said first rope space r4 of said second Prep 4B and said fourth Prep 4D and said second Prep 4B are interlocked to one another, twisting said first bead P5 of said second Prep 4B and said first bead P13 of said fourth Prep 4D 180 degrees relative to one another, thereby forming a Diamondz structure.

19. A method of making a Fabricz bead structure from carnival beads, said Fabricz bead stricture having a quaternary structure formed from a plurality of twisted carnival bead strands, comprising:

Providing primary strands A, B, C, and D of carnival beads, said primary strands A, B, C, and D disposed adjacent to each other and having a string and a plurality of beads, each bead fixed thereon said string such that each of said beads are adjacent to each other and each of said beads of said primary strands A, B, C and D having a fixed rope space therebetween,
Preparing said primary strands A, B, C, and D by cutting carnival beads once, said primary strand A having a first rope space R1 between a first bead B1 and a second bead B2, a second rope space R2 between said second bead B2 and a third bead B3, and a third rope space R3 between said third bead B3 and a fourth bead B4, said primary strand B having a first rope space R4 between a first bead B5 and a second bead B6, a second rope space rope space R5 between said second bead B6 and a third bead B7,and a third rope space R6 between said third bead B7 and a fourth bead B8,
Forming a plurality of Fabricz along said primary strands A, B, C, and D, each said Fabricz formed by using the following steps: laying said primary strand B over said primary strand A such that first rope space R1 of said primary strand A intersects and contacts first rope space R4 of said primary strand B, such that said first bead B1 and said second bead B2 of said primary strand A are perpendicular to said first bead B5 and said second bead B6 of said primary strand B; twisting said first rope space R4 of said primary strand B around said first rope space R1 of said primary strand A such that said first bead B1 of said primary strand A is positioned on a first side of said primary strand B while said first bead B5 of said primary strand B is positioned on a second side of said primary strand A, whereby said first rope R4 of said primary strand B is twisted around said first rope space R1 of said primary strand A and said primary strand A and said primary strand B are interlocked to one another, twisting said first bead B1 of primary strand A and said first bead B5 of said primary strand B 180 degrees relative to one another, wherein said second rope space R2 and said third rope space R3 of said primary strand A and said second rope space R5 and said third rope space R6 of said primary strand B remain unoccupied and available for twisting, laying said primary strand B over said primary strand A such that third rope space R3 of said primary strand A intersects and contacts said third rope space R6 of said primary strand B, such that said third bead B3 and said fourth bead B4 of said primary strand A are perpendicular to said third bead B7 and said fourth bead B8 of said primary strand B; twisting said third rope space R6 of said primary strand B around said third rope space R3 of said primary strand A such that said fourth bead B4 of said primary strand A is positioned on a first side of said primary strand B while said fourth bead B8 of said primary strand B is positioned on a second side of said primary strand A, whereby said third rope R6 of said primary strand B is twisted around said third rope space R3 of said primary strand A and said primary strand A and said primary strand B are interlocked to one another, twisting said fourth bead B4 of primary strand A and said fourth bead B8 of said primary strand B 180 degrees relative to one another, twisting the first unoccupied rope spaces of said primary strands C and D together and laying primary strands C and D over interlocked primary strands A and B such that the third unoccupied rope spaces of primary strands C and D are twisted to one another, thereby forming a basic Fabricz structure.
Patent History
Publication number: 20060213936
Type: Application
Filed: Jan 31, 2006
Publication Date: Sep 28, 2006
Inventors: Marcus Ciko (Baton Rouge, LA), Spencer Anderson (Slidell, LA)
Application Number: 11/343,912
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: 223/48.000
International Classification: A41H 43/00 (20060101);