Pine Needle Present Topper Tutorial

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The holidays are here again. Making the season more fun is one of our favorite things. Check out our 10 minute video tutorial to see how you can make an easy present topper using some Seed Beads and Czech Melons.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Pine Needle Present Topper Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Toho Seed Beads 8/0 - Op Matte Oxblood, 1 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Evergreen Mix, 5 grams
  • Czech Melons 8mm - Lava Red, 3 beads
  • Sodered Ring or Split ring, 1 piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Begin with 8/0 Toho Seed Beads, threading them onto beading thread with a needle.
    Add a split or soldered ring to the thread and loop back through the beads.
    Start beadweaving to create the pine needle effect, beginning with smaller branches and gradually adding larger ones.
    Incorporate Czech Melons beads as berries, positioning them near the top of the pine needle design.
    Finish the topper by tying off the thread and adding decorative touches as desired.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Greek Leather Cord - Natural 1.5mm | 3 Meters
    • BeadTec Dual-Tip Paint Markers | Pack of 24
    • BeadTec UV Cure Resin | 50ml
    • Loctite Super Glue .14oz
    • BeadTec 10-Step Mandrel for Making Rings | 2-Piece Set | 1.5-10mm
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate Mini Pocket | Smoke | 3.5x2.5"

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    The holidays are here again. Making the season more fun is one of our favorite things. Check out our 10 minute video tutorial to see how you can make an easy present topper using some Seed Beads and Czech Melons.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Toho Seed Beads 8/0 - Op Matte Oxblood, 1 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Evergreen Mix, 5 grams
  • Czech Melons 8mm - Lava Red, 3 beads
  • Sodered Ring or Split ring, 1 piece
  • Project Steps

    Begin with 8/0 Toho Seed Beads, threading them onto beading thread with a needle.
    Add a split or soldered ring to the thread and loop back through the beads.
    Start beadweaving to create the pine needle effect, beginning with smaller branches and gradually adding larger ones.
    Incorporate Czech Melons beads as berries, positioning them near the top of the pine needle design.
    Finish the topper by tying off the thread and adding decorative touches as desired.