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Cup Button Cover Tutorial

  • Picture of Accessories, Jewelry with text POTOMACBEADS Cup Button Cover Tutorial Designer: Allie Buc...
Looking for something to do with all those Cup Buttons lying around? Allie created a beautiful beaded cover using Ilos Beads, a 6mm Gemstone, Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 and 11/0, and Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm. Make earrings or use them as buttons for your favorite cardigan. There are so many possibilities! Gather your materials and get started!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Cup Buttons - Aztec Gold | Pack of 5

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  • Gemstones - Lapis Lazuli Round Beads 6mm

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Yellow Gold 15/0

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 11/0

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  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle Beads - Light Sapphire AB 1.5x2mm | Pack of 200

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  • Pattern - cup button cover

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Cup Button Cover Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
Ilos Par Puca® Beads - Metallic Matte Blue, 8 Beads
Potomac Crystal Rondelle 1.5x2mm - Light Sapphire AB, 8 Beads
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Bright Sterling Plated, ~ 1 gram
Wire Guard - Gold Plated, 1 Piece
Cup Button - Aztec Gold, 1 pc
6mm Gemstone - Lapis Lazuli, 1 Bead

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather all the beads and materials listed.
Start Netting: Begin by creating a base netting with Ilos Beads and Potomac Crystal Rondelles.
Add Seed Beads: Integrate Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 and 15/0 into the netting to form the cover's outer layer.
Insert Gemstone: Place a 6mm Gemstone in the center of the Cup Button cover for an elegant touch.
Finalize Cover: Complete the netting process, ensuring the cover fits snugly over the Cup Button.
Customize & Use: Attach a wire guard for use as a button or incorporate into jewelry as desired.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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

Looking for something to do with all those Cup Buttons lying around? Allie created a beautiful beaded cover using Ilos Beads, a 6mm Gemstone, Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 and 11/0, and Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm. Make earrings or use them as buttons for your favorite cardigan. There are so many possibilities! Gather your materials and get started!

Designer's Material List

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
Ilos Par Puca® Beads - Metallic Matte Blue, 8 Beads
Potomac Crystal Rondelle 1.5x2mm - Light Sapphire AB, 8 Beads
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Bright Sterling Plated, ~ 1 gram
Wire Guard - Gold Plated, 1 Piece
Cup Button - Aztec Gold, 1 pc
6mm Gemstone - Lapis Lazuli, 1 Bead

Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather all the beads and materials listed.
Start Netting: Begin by creating a base netting with Ilos Beads and Potomac Crystal Rondelles.
Add Seed Beads: Integrate Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 and 15/0 into the netting to form the cover's outer layer.
Insert Gemstone: Place a 6mm Gemstone in the center of the Cup Button cover for an elegant touch.
Finalize Cover: Complete the netting process, ensuring the cover fits snugly over the Cup Button.
Customize & Use: Attach a wire guard for use as a button or incorporate into jewelry as desired.