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Vintage Beaded Ball Tutorial

This video tutorial teaches you how to make PotomacBeads Co-founder Allie Buchman's "Vintage Beaded Balls."

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Vintage Beaded Ball Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Metallic Hematite, ~30 Pieces
O Beads - Crystal Sliperit, ~30 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Opaque Antique Beige, ~1 Gram

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Gather your materials: 30 Potomac Crystal Rondelles, 30 O Beads, and approximately 1 gram of Miyuki 15/0 seed beads.
Thread your needle with a comfortable length of beading thread.
Start by threading 30 crystal rondelles, arranging them in a circle using a right-angle weave technique.
Secure the initial structure by weaving through the beads to reinforce the circle.
Begin adding O Beads between each crystal rondelle, secured in place with 15/0 seed beads.
Continue weaving, adding more O Beads and 15/0 seed beads to fill out the ball and achieve the vintage look.
Finish the beaded ball by tying off and trimming excess thread, then adding a loop or clasp for hanging.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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  • 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"
Vintage Beaded Ball Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

This video tutorial teaches you how to make PotomacBeads Co-founder Allie Buchman's "Vintage Beaded Balls."

Designer's Material List

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Metallic Hematite, ~30 Pieces
O Beads - Crystal Sliperit, ~30 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Opaque Antique Beige, ~1 Gram

Project Steps

Gather your materials: 30 Potomac Crystal Rondelles, 30 O Beads, and approximately 1 gram of Miyuki 15/0 seed beads.
Thread your needle with a comfortable length of beading thread.
Start by threading 30 crystal rondelles, arranging them in a circle using a right-angle weave technique.
Secure the initial structure by weaving through the beads to reinforce the circle.
Begin adding O Beads between each crystal rondelle, secured in place with 15/0 seed beads.
Continue weaving, adding more O Beads and 15/0 seed beads to fill out the ball and achieve the vintage look.
Finish the beaded ball by tying off and trimming excess thread, then adding a loop or clasp for hanging.