Seed Bead Tassels Tutorial

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This is the PotomacBeads tutorial teaching you how to make the "Seed Bead Tassels".

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Seed Bead Tassels Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 11/0 seed beads (Ivory Ceylon and Galvanized Gold mentioned)
  • Miyuki 3.4mm drop beads (Black Bronze color mentioned)
  • 8mm round bead (Marbleized Pyrite and Cat's Eye mentioned)
  • 6mm soldered ring
  • Super New Glue
  • Size 10 beading needle
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006", white color)
  • Scissors and thread burner
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather materials: 11/0 seed beads, Miyuki drops, 8mm round bead, beading thread, needle, and tools.
    Thread the needle with 2 feet of beading thread, add a seed bead and a teardrop, and secure with a knot.
    Add 20 11/0 seed beads, followed by the 8mm bead and loop through a soldered ring.
    Repeat the bead addition process for each tassel strand, ensuring even spacing and length.
    After adding the desired number of strands, finish the tassel by knotting the thread and applying glue to secure the ends.
    For a necklace, consider adding more beads and knots for a cohesive design.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
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    • 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

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    Item Description

    This is the PotomacBeads tutorial teaching you how to make the "Seed Bead Tassels".

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 11/0 seed beads (Ivory Ceylon and Galvanized Gold mentioned)
  • Miyuki 3.4mm drop beads (Black Bronze color mentioned)
  • 8mm round bead (Marbleized Pyrite and Cat's Eye mentioned)
  • 6mm soldered ring
  • Super New Glue
  • Size 10 beading needle
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006", white color)
  • Scissors and thread burner
  • Project Steps

    Gather materials: 11/0 seed beads, Miyuki drops, 8mm round bead, beading thread, needle, and tools.
    Thread the needle with 2 feet of beading thread, add a seed bead and a teardrop, and secure with a knot.
    Add 20 11/0 seed beads, followed by the 8mm bead and loop through a soldered ring.
    Repeat the bead addition process for each tassel strand, ensuring even spacing and length.
    After adding the desired number of strands, finish the tassel by knotting the thread and applying glue to secure the ends.
    For a necklace, consider adding more beads and knots for a cohesive design.