Candy Coated Embroidered Heart Ornament Tutorial

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Stitch your heart away with this heart ornament project. Grab some coordinating Czech glass beads, Miyuki 11/0 seed beads, Potomac Crystal bicone beads 2mm, and a Potomac Exclusive filigree laser cut wood heart. Make one for yourself and all your loves! Technique learned: Working with wood forms, Embroidery

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Candy Coated Embroidered Heart Ornament Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Filigree Laser Cut Wood - Blank Heart Form, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Siam AB 2mm, ~ 50 pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Lined Ruby 11/0, ~ 3 grams
  • Assorted Czech Glass, ~ 50 beads
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare the Heart Form: Begin by removing the protective paper layer from the wooden heart form to reveal the surface for beading.
    Start Beading: Thread your needle with about five feet of beading wire and secure a stop bead. Start by adding seed beads and your choice of Czech glass or crystal beads, creating loops through the holes of the heart form.
    Create Patterns: Continue adding beads in various sizes to create a dense, frilly pattern around the heart. Use larger beads towards the top and smaller beads or crystals towards the bottom for a tapered effect.
    Add a Bail: Once all beading is complete, create a bail by threading about 30 beads and looping them through the top center hole of the heart form to create a hanging loop.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Greek Leather Cord - Natural 1.5mm | 3 Meters
    • BeadTec Dual-Tip Paint Markers | Pack of 24
    • BeadTec UV Cure Resin | 50ml
    • Loctite Super Glue .14oz
    • BeadTec 10-Step Mandrel for Making Rings | 2-Piece Set | 1.5-10mm
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate Mini Pocket | Smoke | 3.5x2.5"

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Stitch your heart away with this heart ornament project. Grab some coordinating Czech glass beads, Miyuki 11/0 seed beads, Potomac Crystal bicone beads 2mm, and a Potomac Exclusive filigree laser cut wood heart. Make one for yourself and all your loves! Technique learned: Working with wood forms, Embroidery

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Filigree Laser Cut Wood - Blank Heart Form, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Siam AB 2mm, ~ 50 pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Lined Ruby 11/0, ~ 3 grams
  • Assorted Czech Glass, ~ 50 beads
  • Project Steps

    Prepare the Heart Form: Begin by removing the protective paper layer from the wooden heart form to reveal the surface for beading.
    Start Beading: Thread your needle with about five feet of beading wire and secure a stop bead. Start by adding seed beads and your choice of Czech glass or crystal beads, creating loops through the holes of the heart form.
    Create Patterns: Continue adding beads in various sizes to create a dense, frilly pattern around the heart. Use larger beads towards the top and smaller beads or crystals towards the bottom for a tapered effect.
    Add a Bail: Once all beading is complete, create a bail by threading about 30 beads and looping them through the top center hole of the heart form to create a hanging loop.