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Bead Frames Tutorial

This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make beaded bead frames using Miyuki delicas (11/0) to wrap around your choice of beads, be it crystals, gemstones, shells, glass, and more!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Bead Frames Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Miyuki Delicas (11/0)
  • Seed beads (15/0 for the interior loop)
  • Beads for the centerpiece (e.g., crystals, gemstones)
  • Beading needle (size 10 or 12)
  • Wildfire beading thread
  • Tibetan oval or other focal beads
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather your materials: Miyuki Delicas (11/0), seed beads (15/0), focal beads, beading needle, and thread.
    Cut approximately 30 inches of beading thread and attach a stop bead in the middle.
    Start by threading 15/0 seed beads to create the interior loop, ensuring you have an even number for the peyote stitch.
    Begin the peyote stitch with 15/0 seed beads, adding one bead, skipping the next, and passing through the following bead.
    After completing the first round with 15/0 beads, switch to 11/0 Delicas for the outer layer, continuing the peyote stitch.
    Add the focal bead by sewing through it and securing it within the beaded frame.
    Finish the frame by connecting the ends and adding a loop for hanging if desired.
    Trim and secure the thread ends.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Protective Coatings - Permalac Collection | Semi-Gloss and Matte (8ml bottle of each)
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Bead Frames Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make beaded bead frames using Miyuki delicas (11/0) to wrap around your choice of beads, be it crystals, gemstones, shells, glass, and more!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Miyuki Delicas (11/0)
  • Seed beads (15/0 for the interior loop)
  • Beads for the centerpiece (e.g., crystals, gemstones)
  • Beading needle (size 10 or 12)
  • Wildfire beading thread
  • Tibetan oval or other focal beads
  • Project Steps

    Gather your materials: Miyuki Delicas (11/0), seed beads (15/0), focal beads, beading needle, and thread.
    Cut approximately 30 inches of beading thread and attach a stop bead in the middle.
    Start by threading 15/0 seed beads to create the interior loop, ensuring you have an even number for the peyote stitch.
    Begin the peyote stitch with 15/0 seed beads, adding one bead, skipping the next, and passing through the following bead.
    After completing the first round with 15/0 beads, switch to 11/0 Delicas for the outer layer, continuing the peyote stitch.
    Add the focal bead by sewing through it and securing it within the beaded frame.
    Finish the frame by connecting the ends and adding a loop for hanging if desired.
    Trim and secure the thread ends.