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Delica Button Shank Cover Tutorial

In this beading tutorial, Allie walks through how to create these versatile and simple Delica Button Shank Cover design using Miyuki Delica beads and the circular peyote stitch. This beading design can be easily customized with colors and patterns to fit with a variety of projects and creation.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Delica Button Shank Cover Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Button Shank Blank 12mm - Silver, 1 Piece
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - DC Opaque Underwater Blue, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Lined Cobalt, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Matte, ~ 1 Gram
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with a 12mm button shank and three colors of Miyuki Delica 11/0 beads.
    Begin the circular peyote stitch with a knot and add beads in successive rows, increasing and decreasing the count as instructed.
    Follow the color pattern and bead addition method detailed in the video to shape the cover around the button shank.
    Secure and finish the beadwork around the button shank, ensuring it's tightly fitted and trimmed.
    For detailed row-by-row instructions, refer to the timestamps provided in the video tutorial.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Delica Button Shank Cover Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    In this beading tutorial, Allie walks through how to create these versatile and simple Delica Button Shank Cover design using Miyuki Delica beads and the circular peyote stitch. This beading design can be easily customized with colors and patterns to fit with a variety of projects and creation.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Button Shank Blank 12mm - Silver, 1 Piece
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - DC Opaque Underwater Blue, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Lined Cobalt, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Matte, ~ 1 Gram
  • Project Steps

    Start with a 12mm button shank and three colors of Miyuki Delica 11/0 beads.
    Begin the circular peyote stitch with a knot and add beads in successive rows, increasing and decreasing the count as instructed.
    Follow the color pattern and bead addition method detailed in the video to shape the cover around the button shank.
    Secure and finish the beadwork around the button shank, ensuring it's tightly fitted and trimmed.
    For detailed row-by-row instructions, refer to the timestamps provided in the video tutorial.