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Snow Day Snowflake Ornament Tutorial

  • Picture of Accessories, Earring, Jewelry, Chandelier with text SNOW DAY SNOWFLAKE ORNAMENT POTOMACBE...
Bring the beautiful, tranquil snow days inside with this charming ornament tutorial. Shovel up some Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0, Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0, Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0, and a Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm and join Anna to stitch together a bit of whimsy. Technique learned:
  • Bezeling
  • Herringbone
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Snow Day Snowflake Ornament Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - White 8/0, ~3 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Aqua Lined Crystal AB 11/0, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Labrador Full 15/0, ~2 Grams
  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Mystic Sapphire 10mm, 1 Piece
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 20g, ~ 4 inches
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial you will learn how to create a bezel for a Potomac Crystal Rivoli that will sparkle out from the center of an elegant Snow Day Snowflake Ornament. 1. Put eighteen 8/0 seed beads onto the thread. Thread through all of the beads 2 more times. Pick up an 11/0, a 15/0 and another 11/0. Sew back through the same 8/0 the thread is currently coming out of. Add another group of seed beads to the same 8/0. Pass the needle through 3 of the beads in the loop and add 2 more groups of seed beads. Continue in this pattern around the loop. 2. Watch the Snow Day Snowflake Ornament tutorial to follow along with Anna as she shows you how to create the classic beaded ornament using a Herringbone stitch. 3. Cut a few inches of 20ga tarnish-resistant round wire. Bend the wire into a loop on both ends in opposite directions to form an S shape. Trim the ends. Thread the end of the S-hook through the top seed bead to hang your beaded ornament. The Snow Day Snowflake Ornament is a fun project that uses mainly seed beads. It would make an adorable gift. You can also use this design as a component piece to create some beautiful wintry DIY jewelry.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Snow Day Snowflake Ornament Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Bring the beautiful, tranquil snow days inside with this charming ornament tutorial. Shovel up some Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0, Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0, Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0, and a Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm and join Anna to stitch together a bit of whimsy. Technique learned:
  • Bezeling
  • Herringbone
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - White 8/0, ~3 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Aqua Lined Crystal AB 11/0, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Labrador Full 15/0, ~2 Grams
  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Mystic Sapphire 10mm, 1 Piece
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 20g, ~ 4 inches
  • Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial you will learn how to create a bezel for a Potomac Crystal Rivoli that will sparkle out from the center of an elegant Snow Day Snowflake Ornament. 1. Put eighteen 8/0 seed beads onto the thread. Thread through all of the beads 2 more times. Pick up an 11/0, a 15/0 and another 11/0. Sew back through the same 8/0 the thread is currently coming out of. Add another group of seed beads to the same 8/0. Pass the needle through 3 of the beads in the loop and add 2 more groups of seed beads. Continue in this pattern around the loop. 2. Watch the Snow Day Snowflake Ornament tutorial to follow along with Anna as she shows you how to create the classic beaded ornament using a Herringbone stitch. 3. Cut a few inches of 20ga tarnish-resistant round wire. Bend the wire into a loop on both ends in opposite directions to form an S shape. Trim the ends. Thread the end of the S-hook through the top seed bead to hang your beaded ornament. The Snow Day Snowflake Ornament is a fun project that uses mainly seed beads. It would make an adorable gift. You can also use this design as a component piece to create some beautiful wintry DIY jewelry.