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Grape Cluster Wine Glass Charms Tutorial

This video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company co-founder Allie Buchman teaches you how to make wine glass charms with Miyuki drops and 24g wire! Find links to purchase each of the products below by clicking "show more."

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Grape Cluster Wine Glass Charms Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Round nose pliers
  • Wire cutters
  • Needle nose pliers
  • 24 gauge artistic wire (non-tarnished silver, though color variations are optional)
  • Miyuki drops in various colors (e.g., crystal magic wine, crystal magic purple, crystal Capri, crystal magic green)
  • Rizzo beads for leaves
  • 30mm beading hoops
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Tools and Materials: Gather round nose pliers, wire cutters, needle nose pliers, 24g wire, Miyuki drops, Rizzo beads, and 30mm beading hoops.
    Cut and Prepare Wire: Cut approximately 4 inches of 24g wire.
    String First Bead: Place a Miyuki drop about an inch and a half down the wire and pinch to secure. Add More Beads: String 25 more Miyuki drops onto the wire.
    Form the Grape Cluster: Spin the strung beads around the first bead to form a cluster shape. Use the wire to secure the shape.
    Attach Leaves: Add Rizzo beads as leaves and twist the wire to secure.
    Create Loop for Charm Ring: Use the round nose pliers to create a loop at the top of the cluster.
    Finalize and Attach to Hoop: Coil any excess wire for a vine effect, and attach the charm to the beading hoop.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

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    Item Description

    This video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company co-founder Allie Buchman teaches you how to make wine glass charms with Miyuki drops and 24g wire! Find links to purchase each of the products below by clicking "show more."

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Round nose pliers
  • Wire cutters
  • Needle nose pliers
  • 24 gauge artistic wire (non-tarnished silver, though color variations are optional)
  • Miyuki drops in various colors (e.g., crystal magic wine, crystal magic purple, crystal Capri, crystal magic green)
  • Rizzo beads for leaves
  • 30mm beading hoops
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Tools and Materials: Gather round nose pliers, wire cutters, needle nose pliers, 24g wire, Miyuki drops, Rizzo beads, and 30mm beading hoops.
    Cut and Prepare Wire: Cut approximately 4 inches of 24g wire.
    String First Bead: Place a Miyuki drop about an inch and a half down the wire and pinch to secure. Add More Beads: String 25 more Miyuki drops onto the wire.
    Form the Grape Cluster: Spin the strung beads around the first bead to form a cluster shape. Use the wire to secure the shape.
    Attach Leaves: Add Rizzo beads as leaves and twist the wire to secure.
    Create Loop for Charm Ring: Use the round nose pliers to create a loop at the top of the cluster.
    Finalize and Attach to Hoop: Coil any excess wire for a vine effect, and attach the charm to the beading hoop.