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DiscDuo Wreath Christmas Ornament Tutorial

The holidays are coming fast, so it's a great time to dive into some holiday-themed projects! In this tutorial, Allie guides us step-by-step as she recreates Melissa's adorable DiscDuo Wreath Pendant/Ornament! Technique Learned: Beadweaving The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • DiscDuo® Beads - Jet Red Luster, ~8 Beads
  • DiscDuo® Beads - Metallic Emerald, ~8 Beads
  • DiscDuo® Beads - Lava Red, ~6 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Opaque Red Luster, ~1 Gram Second Colorway:
  • DiscDuo® Beads - Metallic Mix, ~12 Beads
  • DiscDuo® Beads - White Teal Luster, ~10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Opaque Red Luster, ~1 Gram
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    DiscDuo Wreath Christmas Ornament Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • DiscDuo Beads - Jet Red Luster, ~ 8 Beads
  • DiscDuo Beads - Metallic Emerald, ~ 8 Beads
  • DiscDuo Beads - Lava Red, ~6 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Opaque Red Luster, ~ 1 Gram Secondary Colorway
  • DiscDuo Beads - Metallic Mix, ~ 12 Beads
  • DiscDuo Beads - White Teal Luster, ~ 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Opaque Red Luster, ~ 1 Gram
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Ornaments make great gifts to give to family and friends. In this PotomacBeads tutorial you will learn how to easily make this charming DiscDuo Wreath Christmas Ornament.
    1.Put on a stop bead using a size 10 needle on .006 Dragonthread. Pick up 21 DiscDuos in a pattern of your choice. Thread back through the first two beads to pull into a wreath shape. Step up to the top hole and circle around the second hole of each DiscDuo bead to tighten the circle.
    2.Watch the DiscDuo Wreath Christmas Ornament tutorial to see how to decorate the wreath with seed beads as garland.
    3.From the top DiscDuo in the wreath, add on seed beads to create a loop. Reinforce by sewing through the loop again. Sew down the interior of the piece until you get back to the stop bead. Tie the thread ends together.
    This is a fun, simple project to get you into the holiday spirit. Try making them in different colors to suit your holiday decor theme. Or use them as gift toppers for a one of a kind present.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
    • 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"
    DiscDuo Wreath Christmas Ornament Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    The holidays are coming fast, so it's a great time to dive into some holiday-themed projects! In this tutorial, Allie guides us step-by-step as she recreates Melissa's adorable DiscDuo Wreath Pendant/Ornament! Technique Learned: Beadweaving The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • DiscDuo® Beads - Jet Red Luster, ~8 Beads
  • DiscDuo® Beads - Metallic Emerald, ~8 Beads
  • DiscDuo® Beads - Lava Red, ~6 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Opaque Red Luster, ~1 Gram Second Colorway:
  • DiscDuo® Beads - Metallic Mix, ~12 Beads
  • DiscDuo® Beads - White Teal Luster, ~10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Opaque Red Luster, ~1 Gram
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • DiscDuo Beads - Jet Red Luster, ~ 8 Beads
  • DiscDuo Beads - Metallic Emerald, ~ 8 Beads
  • DiscDuo Beads - Lava Red, ~6 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Opaque Red Luster, ~ 1 Gram Secondary Colorway
  • DiscDuo Beads - Metallic Mix, ~ 12 Beads
  • DiscDuo Beads - White Teal Luster, ~ 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Opaque Red Luster, ~ 1 Gram
  • Project Steps

    Ornaments make great gifts to give to family and friends. In this PotomacBeads tutorial you will learn how to easily make this charming DiscDuo Wreath Christmas Ornament.
    1.Put on a stop bead using a size 10 needle on .006 Dragonthread. Pick up 21 DiscDuos in a pattern of your choice. Thread back through the first two beads to pull into a wreath shape. Step up to the top hole and circle around the second hole of each DiscDuo bead to tighten the circle.
    2.Watch the DiscDuo Wreath Christmas Ornament tutorial to see how to decorate the wreath with seed beads as garland.
    3.From the top DiscDuo in the wreath, add on seed beads to create a loop. Reinforce by sewing through the loop again. Sew down the interior of the piece until you get back to the stop bead. Tie the thread ends together.
    This is a fun, simple project to get you into the holiday spirit. Try making them in different colors to suit your holiday decor theme. Or use them as gift toppers for a one of a kind present.