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Beaded Snowmen Tutorial

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you to make beaded snowmen using nearly any type of small round or bicone beads (3-4mm) that you choose to use! These cute snowmen can become earrings, pendants, or ornaments. In this video, we use 3mm and 4mm round glass pearl beads, as we like the 'snow' look that it provides, but you can use a variety of options. For more details on supplies, you can use the links below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Beaded Snowmen Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Czech Pearls 3mm - Bright White Shiny, ~60 Beads
Potomac Pearls 4mm - Bright White, ~60 Beads
Czech Rings - Ruby, ~1 Beads
Czech Rings - Jet, ~1 Beads
Miyuki Cube 4mm - Black, ~1 Beads
Potomax Jeweler's Wire 20 Gauge

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Start with Preparing the Thread: Cut a 20-inch piece of beading thread, attaching a needle to each end.
Create the Snowman's Base: Begin by adding five 4mm beads, followed by progressively decreasing the number of beads to form the base of the snowman using a specific bead weaving technique.
Build the Snowman's Body: Repeat the process with the 3mm beads to create the top section of the snowman, ensuring to follow the pattern for proper size variation.
Add the Decorative Elements: Use the Czech Rings for the scarf and the Miyuki Cube for the hat, threading them onto the wire.
Assemble the Snowman: Using 20 gauge wire, assemble the beaded sections, adding the decorative elements between the body sections.
Finishing Touches: Create a loop with the wire for hanging as earrings or a pendant, trimming excess wire.

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 Snowmen Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you to make beaded snowmen using nearly any type of small round or bicone beads (3-4mm) that you choose to use! These cute snowmen can become earrings, pendants, or ornaments. In this video, we use 3mm and 4mm round glass pearl beads, as we like the 'snow' look that it provides, but you can use a variety of options. For more details on supplies, you can use the links below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Czech Pearls 3mm - Bright White Shiny, ~60 Beads
Potomac Pearls 4mm - Bright White, ~60 Beads
Czech Rings - Ruby, ~1 Beads
Czech Rings - Jet, ~1 Beads
Miyuki Cube 4mm - Black, ~1 Beads
Potomax Jeweler's Wire 20 Gauge

Project Steps

Start with Preparing the Thread: Cut a 20-inch piece of beading thread, attaching a needle to each end.
Create the Snowman's Base: Begin by adding five 4mm beads, followed by progressively decreasing the number of beads to form the base of the snowman using a specific bead weaving technique.
Build the Snowman's Body: Repeat the process with the 3mm beads to create the top section of the snowman, ensuring to follow the pattern for proper size variation.
Add the Decorative Elements: Use the Czech Rings for the scarf and the Miyuki Cube for the hat, threading them onto the wire.
Assemble the Snowman: Using 20 gauge wire, assemble the beaded sections, adding the decorative elements between the body sections.
Finishing Touches: Create a loop with the wire for hanging as earrings or a pendant, trimming excess wire.