Pattern - cup button cover

Looking for something to do with all those Cup Buttons lying around? Allie created a beautiful beaded cover using Ilos Beads, a 6mm Gemstone, Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 and 11/0, and Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm. Make earrings or use them as buttons for your favorite cardigan. There are so many possibilities! Gather your materials and get started!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Pattern - cup button cover

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather all the beads and materials listed.
Start Netting: Begin by creating a base netting with Ilos Beads and Potomac Crystal Rondelles.
Add Seed Beads: Integrate Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 and 15/0 into the netting to form the cover's outer layer.
Insert Gemstone: Place a 6mm Gemstone in the center of the Cup Button cover for an elegant touch.
Finalize Cover: Complete the netting process, ensuring the cover fits snugly over the Cup Button.
Customize & Use: Attach a wire guard for use as a button or incorporate into jewelry as desired.

Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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Looking for something to do with all those Cup Buttons lying around? Allie created a beautiful beaded cover using Ilos Beads, a 6mm Gemstone, Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 and 11/0, and Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm. Make earrings or use them as buttons for your favorite cardigan. There are so many possibilities! Gather your materials and get started!

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Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather all the beads and materials listed.
Start Netting: Begin by creating a base netting with Ilos Beads and Potomac Crystal Rondelles.
Add Seed Beads: Integrate Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 and 15/0 into the netting to form the cover's outer layer.
Insert Gemstone: Place a 6mm Gemstone in the center of the Cup Button cover for an elegant touch.
Finalize Cover: Complete the netting process, ensuring the cover fits snugly over the Cup Button.
Customize & Use: Attach a wire guard for use as a button or incorporate into jewelry as desired.