Easy Beaded Bead Tutorial

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Some days it's nice to wrap up in a comfy sweater, pour some hot tea, and slow down with a super simple project. The Easy Beaded Bead by designer Allie is the perfect activity for such a day. Want to spend quality time with your children or grandchildren? This is the project for you!
Technique Learned: Right Angle Weave

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Easy Beaded Bead Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Clear Rounds Bead Form 12mm, ~1 Piece
  • Clear Round Bead Form 10mm, ~1 Piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Emerald AB, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dyed Sea Green Silver Lined Alabaster, ~1 Gram
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather a 10mm or 12mm clear round bead, two colors of Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0, beading thread, and a needle.
    Thread the Needle: Use .006 Wildfire beading thread with a size 10 needle.
    Start Beading: Thread one clear round bead and add eleven 11/0 seed beads in an alternating color pattern.
    Create the Beaded Bead: Pass the thread back through the clear bead in a circular motion, ensuring the seed beads form a layer around the bead.
    Repeat the Process: Continue adding layers of seed beads around the clear bead, alternating patterns as desired.
    Finish: Once you've added enough layers, tie off the thread ends securely and trim any excess.

    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

    Some days it's nice to wrap up in a comfy sweater, pour some hot tea, and slow down with a super simple project. The Easy Beaded Bead by designer Allie is the perfect activity for such a day. Want to spend quality time with your children or grandchildren? This is the project for you!
    Technique Learned: Right Angle Weave

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Clear Rounds Bead Form 12mm, ~1 Piece
  • Clear Round Bead Form 10mm, ~1 Piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Emerald AB, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dyed Sea Green Silver Lined Alabaster, ~1 Gram
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather a 10mm or 12mm clear round bead, two colors of Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0, beading thread, and a needle.
    Thread the Needle: Use .006 Wildfire beading thread with a size 10 needle.
    Start Beading: Thread one clear round bead and add eleven 11/0 seed beads in an alternating color pattern.
    Create the Beaded Bead: Pass the thread back through the clear bead in a circular motion, ensuring the seed beads form a layer around the bead.
    Repeat the Process: Continue adding layers of seed beads around the clear bead, alternating patterns as desired.
    Finish: Once you've added enough layers, tie off the thread ends securely and trim any excess.