This tutorial will teach you on how to bead an African Helix Stitch, a unique and fun to learn stitch that is almost like nothing you have tried before, your completed piece will resemble a DNA strand. A beginner beading enthusiast may want to start with size 8/0 beads to get a feel of how the stitch flows, for a more detailed look try size 11/0. Size 8/0 accent beads, clasp of choice, size D Nymo or Fire Line and size 12 beading needle. Don’t forget about a thick round pen, paint brush or dowel to bead around.