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Layered Star Ornament Tutorial

The Layered Star ornament is a perfect addition to your tree for the Christmas season. Add Tubelet beads and 4mm crystals to your thread and needle in combination with Miyuki 11/0 seed beads for a one of a kind, snowflake style star form. Join Allie as she shares the step by step instructions to create one star on top of another in this DIY beaded ornament video.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Layered Star Ornament Tutorial
The Designer's Suggested Colors & Materials:
  • Tubelet Beads - Silver Labrador Full, 36 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Crystal Ab 4mm, 30 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Lined Gold 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Begin with the center of the star using six 4mm bicones and 11/0 seed beads, tied into a knot. Add looping effects with additional seed beads, crystals, and Tubelet beads, creating a pattern around the bicones. Form the first layer of the star by linking Tubelet beads and adding crystals for a pronounced effect. Flip the piece and repeat the process on the backside to create the second layer. Embellish the outer edges with additional crystals, enhancing the star's appearance. Finish with a wire guard for hanging the ornament.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    • 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"
    Layered Star Ornament Tutorial
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    Item Description

    The Layered Star ornament is a perfect addition to your tree for the Christmas season. Add Tubelet beads and 4mm crystals to your thread and needle in combination with Miyuki 11/0 seed beads for a one of a kind, snowflake style star form. Join Allie as she shares the step by step instructions to create one star on top of another in this DIY beaded ornament video.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's Suggested Colors & Materials:
  • Tubelet Beads - Silver Labrador Full, 36 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Crystal Ab 4mm, 30 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Lined Gold 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Project Steps

    Begin with the center of the star using six 4mm bicones and 11/0 seed beads, tied into a knot. Add looping effects with additional seed beads, crystals, and Tubelet beads, creating a pattern around the bicones. Form the first layer of the star by linking Tubelet beads and adding crystals for a pronounced effect. Flip the piece and repeat the process on the backside to create the second layer. Embellish the outer edges with additional crystals, enhancing the star's appearance. Finish with a wire guard for hanging the ornament.