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Bead Embellished Chain Tutorial

Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader! Technique Learned: Basic Stringing The Designer's suggested colors and materials: Silver Version
  • Italian Hammered Trace Chain - Antique Brass, ~30 Inches
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full, ~3 Grams Gold Version
  • Italian Rectangle Chain - Pure Silver Coating, ~30 Inches
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~3 Grams
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Bead Embellished Chain Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
    Italian Hammered Trace Chain - Antique Brass,~ 30 Inches
    Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Labrador Full , ~ 3 grams

    Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Learn how to use some basic stringing techniques to create a Bead Embellished Chain in this PotomacBeads tutorial. Use this simple method make a little extra bling for your pendant.
    1. Tie some .006 Wildfire thread onto the last loop in the chain. Put on a size 10 needle. Pick up 5 seed beads and skip over one chain loop and into the next one. Pick up another 5 seed beads and sew into the 5th loop.
    2. Watch the Bead Embellished Chain tutorial to learn tips and tricks from Allie to create your beaded project.
    3. If you are making a closed loop, tie the two ends together with the thread. If not, tie the thread off at the end of the chain and add a clasp to either end.
    The Bead Embellished Chain is a simple way to add some extra interest to your existing jewelry or to create an entirely new piece for your collection.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Cable Wire 49 Strand .018" (5 Meters)
    • BeadTec Clear Rectangular Acrylic Storage Box With 24 Screw Top Vials
    • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium RealSilver Plated Stainless Steel | Pack of 100
    • Bead Board: Flocked U-Channel Beading Design Board

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

    • Bring your Czech glass beads to life with this necklace of dancing and floating flashes of color. All you need is stainless steel beading wire, crimp tubes, a clasp, and any collection of Czech glass beads to make this on beat necklace. Technique learned:CrimpingBasic Beading
    • Crimping
    • Basic Beading

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Watch Anna Tonnesen as she provides detailed step by step tutorial instructions to learn to embroider with beads. Create the Glasgow Rose pendant or create your own masterpiece of DIY jewelry following this project tutorial. Learn how to lay out your embroidery project, cut and shape your surface, sew on beads, apply the backing and seem the sides of the piece.
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    Item Description

    Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader! Technique Learned: Basic Stringing The Designer's suggested colors and materials: Silver Version
  • Italian Hammered Trace Chain - Antique Brass, ~30 Inches
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full, ~3 Grams Gold Version
  • Italian Rectangle Chain - Pure Silver Coating, ~30 Inches
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~3 Grams
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
    Italian Hammered Trace Chain - Antique Brass,~ 30 Inches
    Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Labrador Full , ~ 3 grams

    Project Steps

    Learn how to use some basic stringing techniques to create a Bead Embellished Chain in this PotomacBeads tutorial. Use this simple method make a little extra bling for your pendant.
    1. Tie some .006 Wildfire thread onto the last loop in the chain. Put on a size 10 needle. Pick up 5 seed beads and skip over one chain loop and into the next one. Pick up another 5 seed beads and sew into the 5th loop.
    2. Watch the Bead Embellished Chain tutorial to learn tips and tricks from Allie to create your beaded project.
    3. If you are making a closed loop, tie the two ends together with the thread. If not, tie the thread off at the end of the chain and add a clasp to either end.
    The Bead Embellished Chain is a simple way to add some extra interest to your existing jewelry or to create an entirely new piece for your collection.