Sunflower Fluff Ring Tutorial

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Looking for ways to use up the Dome Beads you have lying around in your stash?!? With just one Dome Bead and a couple of seed beads, you have all you need to make Jenni's Sunflower Fluff Ring. Whether you choose to design a collection or a field of flowers, make this simple design your own by adding as much or as little fluff for your desired floral look!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Sunflower Fluff Ring Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Dome Bead 14x8mm - Jet, 1 Bead
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Frosted Opaque Rainbow Pistachio,~ 2 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Frosted Opaque Glazed Rainbow Yellow,~ 2 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 Gram

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather a Dome Bead, two colors of 11/0 Miyuki Seed Beads, 15/0 Miyuki Seed Beads, and beading thread.
Start Beadwork: Attach a stop bead to your thread, then pass through a Dome Bead, adding 17 11/0 seed beads in your chosen base color.
Form the First Layer: Loop the beads around the Dome Bead, creating the first layer of your sunflower.
Add Dimension: Introduce a second color of 11/0 beads for a gradient effect, followed by 15/0 beads for detail.
Create the Band: Using the Right Angle Weave technique, craft a band to complete the ring.
Finish Off: Secure the thread and trim any excess.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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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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Looking for ways to use up the Dome Beads you have lying around in your stash?!? With just one Dome Bead and a couple of seed beads, you have all you need to make Jenni's Sunflower Fluff Ring. Whether you choose to design a collection or a field of flowers, make this simple design your own by adding as much or as little fluff for your desired floral look!

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Dome Bead 14x8mm - Jet, 1 Bead
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Frosted Opaque Rainbow Pistachio,~ 2 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Frosted Opaque Glazed Rainbow Yellow,~ 2 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 Gram

Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather a Dome Bead, two colors of 11/0 Miyuki Seed Beads, 15/0 Miyuki Seed Beads, and beading thread.
Start Beadwork: Attach a stop bead to your thread, then pass through a Dome Bead, adding 17 11/0 seed beads in your chosen base color.
Form the First Layer: Loop the beads around the Dome Bead, creating the first layer of your sunflower.
Add Dimension: Introduce a second color of 11/0 beads for a gradient effect, followed by 15/0 beads for detail.
Create the Band: Using the Right Angle Weave technique, craft a band to complete the ring.
Finish Off: Secure the thread and trim any excess.