Intro to Bead Embroidery Tutorial

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This tutorial from PotomacBeads gives you an introduction to bead embroidery, by bezel setting a cabochon using seed beads and Lacy's Stiff Stuff. When embroidering, you can continue embellishing your pieces to create a variety of rings, bracelets, bangles, necklaces, pendants, or just plain art. Enjoy!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Intro to Bead Embroidery Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Ultrasuede - Coffee Cream
Cabochon, ~1 Piece
Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Light Caramel Ceylon
Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Matte Opaque Sea Foam Luster
Lacy's Stiff Stuff

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

steps

Quick Project Steps

Prepare your workspace with all the listed materials. Cut a piece of Lacy's Stiff Stuff to size and trace your cabochon on it.
Thread your needle with Wildfire beading thread and begin sewing the seed beads along the traced line, using a Peyote stitch technique.
After completing the bead perimeter, glue the cabochon onto the stiff stuff.
Start the second layer with a contrasting color of seed beads, continuing with the Peyote stitch.
As you add more rows, transition to smaller beads (15/0) to tighten the bezel around the cabochon.
Cut the excess stiff stuff closely around the beadwork.
Apply Ultrasuede to the back for a clean finish. Embellish the edges with Swarovski crystals for decoration.
Optionally, add a bail using a strip of Peyote-stitched beads or wire for pendants.

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
  • Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat

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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This tutorial from PotomacBeads gives you an introduction to bead embroidery, by bezel setting a cabochon using seed beads and Lacy's Stiff Stuff. When embroidering, you can continue embellishing your pieces to create a variety of rings, bracelets, bangles, necklaces, pendants, or just plain art. Enjoy!

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Ultrasuede - Coffee Cream
Cabochon, ~1 Piece
Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Light Caramel Ceylon
Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Matte Opaque Sea Foam Luster
Lacy's Stiff Stuff

Project Steps

Prepare your workspace with all the listed materials. Cut a piece of Lacy's Stiff Stuff to size and trace your cabochon on it.
Thread your needle with Wildfire beading thread and begin sewing the seed beads along the traced line, using a Peyote stitch technique.
After completing the bead perimeter, glue the cabochon onto the stiff stuff.
Start the second layer with a contrasting color of seed beads, continuing with the Peyote stitch.
As you add more rows, transition to smaller beads (15/0) to tighten the bezel around the cabochon.
Cut the excess stiff stuff closely around the beadwork.
Apply Ultrasuede to the back for a clean finish. Embellish the edges with Swarovski crystals for decoration.
Optionally, add a bail using a strip of Peyote-stitched beads or wire for pendants.