In this video from The Potomac Bead Company, Allie teaches you how to wrap various stones (or nearly anything) with seed beads or bugle beads by creating a cage around it. Find a list of supplies in the description below!
Czech bugle beads (12mm and 7mm in bronze pale gold)
Wildfire beading thread (0.006, light green)
Size 12 beading needle
Greek leather cord (1.5mm, brown)
Tools: bead mat, thread zap or cord cutter, flat nose pliers
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Quick Project Steps
Prepare Materials: Gather your chosen gemstone, seed beads, bugle beads, beading thread, needle, and leather cord.
Start Beading: Attach a stop bead to your thread and begin laying out your beads to form the base of the cage.
Middle Section: Use the right angle weave technique with your chosen beads to create the middle section of the cage.
Secure the Gemstone: Carefully place your gemstone within the partially formed cage and continue beading to encapsulate it fully.
Closing the Cage: Finish the beading pattern to completely secure the gemstone within the cage.
Add the Leather Cord: Attach a leather cord through the top of the cage, securing with knots for a natural, earthy look.
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Item Description
In this video from The Potomac Bead Company, Allie teaches you how to wrap various stones (or nearly anything) with seed beads or bugle beads by creating a cage around it. Find a list of supplies in the description below!
Czech bugle beads (12mm and 7mm in bronze pale gold)
Wildfire beading thread (0.006, light green)
Size 12 beading needle
Greek leather cord (1.5mm, brown)
Tools: bead mat, thread zap or cord cutter, flat nose pliers
Project Steps
Prepare Materials: Gather your chosen gemstone, seed beads, bugle beads, beading thread, needle, and leather cord.
Start Beading: Attach a stop bead to your thread and begin laying out your beads to form the base of the cage.
Middle Section: Use the right angle weave technique with your chosen beads to create the middle section of the cage.
Secure the Gemstone: Carefully place your gemstone within the partially formed cage and continue beading to encapsulate it fully.
Closing the Cage: Finish the beading pattern to completely secure the gemstone within the cage.
Add the Leather Cord: Attach a leather cord through the top of the cage, securing with knots for a natural, earthy look.
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