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Beaded Hair Pin Tutorial

Perfect for beginning beaders, Designer Bridgette's Beaded Hair Pin is easy to make and absolutely gorgeous. Gather your materials and create one or two, or three! Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Beaded Hair Pin Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • RoundTrio - Pastel Bordeaux, 9 pieces
  • Czech Faceted Round - Brass Gold 3mm, 9 pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round - Garnet AB 2mm, 9 pieces
  • AB Filigree Flower 42mm, 1 piece
  • 2-Hole Cabochon - Jet Gold Splash, 1 piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Amethyst AB, ~ 1 gram
  • Beading Foundation - Black
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start by creating a ring with RoundTrio beads, alternating with 11/0 seed beads.
    Add a second layer by incorporating 2mm PC Round beads between the RoundTrios.
    For the third layer, use 11/0 seed beads and 3mm Czech Faceted Rounds for added dimension.
    Secure the 2H 18 mm Cabochon in the center of the beaded component.
    Stitch the beaded component onto the AB Filigree Flower base.
    Prepare a piece of beading foundation, cut it into a circle, and attach the bobby pin by making slits for it to slide through.
    Finish by securing the bobby pin with glue if necessary and trimming any excess threads.

    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"
    Beaded Hair Pin Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Perfect for beginning beaders, Designer Bridgette's Beaded Hair Pin is easy to make and absolutely gorgeous. Gather your materials and create one or two, or three! Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • RoundTrio - Pastel Bordeaux, 9 pieces
  • Czech Faceted Round - Brass Gold 3mm, 9 pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round - Garnet AB 2mm, 9 pieces
  • AB Filigree Flower 42mm, 1 piece
  • 2-Hole Cabochon - Jet Gold Splash, 1 piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Amethyst AB, ~ 1 gram
  • Beading Foundation - Black
  • Project Steps

    Start by creating a ring with RoundTrio beads, alternating with 11/0 seed beads.
    Add a second layer by incorporating 2mm PC Round beads between the RoundTrios.
    For the third layer, use 11/0 seed beads and 3mm Czech Faceted Rounds for added dimension.
    Secure the 2H 18 mm Cabochon in the center of the beaded component.
    Stitch the beaded component onto the AB Filigree Flower base.
    Prepare a piece of beading foundation, cut it into a circle, and attach the bobby pin by making slits for it to slide through.
    Finish by securing the bobby pin with glue if necessary and trimming any excess threads.