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Comfort & Joy Beaded Bead Cover Tutorial

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Learn how to create a decorative cover for 20mm beads using Delicas, seed beads, and pearls. Perfect for ornaments, pendants, or statement jewelry pieces. Discover how to work with size 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads, Dragon Thread, and optional wooden beads for added stability. Detailed instructions on ladder stitching, creating flower petals, and connecting components for a polished look. Explore variations such as adding tassels, diamond patterns, or transforming beaded beads into earrings or necklace focal points.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Comfort & Joy Beaded Bead Cover Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • DB1751 Miyuki Delica Beads Red Lined Topaz AB Size 11/0, 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Gold 15/0, 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Spruce 11/0, 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Sea Green 15/0, 1 Gram
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 3mm, 7 Beads
  • Beadtec Wood Beads Sustainable Hemu - Round 20mm, 1 Bead
  • BeadTec Tassel Assortment - Bahama Blues 7cm, 1 Tassel
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather Materials: 11/0 Delica beads (for petals). 15/0 seed beads (for filling gaps). 3mm pearls (optional embellishments). Dragon Thread (size 5) and big eye needle. 20mm wooden bead (core structure). Create the First Flower: String seven Delica beads and tie them into a circle. Use ladder stitch to build petals around each bead, starting with rows of 2, 3, and 4 beads, then decreasing back to 3, 2, and 1. Repeat for all seven beads to complete the flower. Make the Second Flower: Repeat the steps above to create an identical flower. Connect the Flowers: Align the petals of both flowers and stitch them together using 15/0 seed beads and 11/0 Delicas. Insert the Wooden Bead: Place the wooden bead inside the connected flowers and adjust the alignment to match the flower centers. Fill Gaps: Add rows of 15/0 seed beads between the petals to cover the wooden bead. Embellish with Pearls: Add 3mm pearls at the flower centers and connect them with additional seed beads for a polished look. Add Tassel or Loop: Attach a tassel or create a loop with beads to finish the piece for hanging or styling. Secure Threads: Tie off all threads securely and trim excess for a neat finish.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Comfort & Joy Beaded Bead Cover Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Learn how to create a decorative cover for 20mm beads using Delicas, seed beads, and pearls. Perfect for ornaments, pendants, or statement jewelry pieces. Discover how to work with size 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads, Dragon Thread, and optional wooden beads for added stability. Detailed instructions on ladder stitching, creating flower petals, and connecting components for a polished look. Explore variations such as adding tassels, diamond patterns, or transforming beaded beads into earrings or necklace focal points.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • DB1751 Miyuki Delica Beads Red Lined Topaz AB Size 11/0, 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Gold 15/0, 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Spruce 11/0, 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Sea Green 15/0, 1 Gram
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 3mm, 7 Beads
  • Beadtec Wood Beads Sustainable Hemu - Round 20mm, 1 Bead
  • BeadTec Tassel Assortment - Bahama Blues 7cm, 1 Tassel
  • Project Steps

    Gather Materials: 11/0 Delica beads (for petals). 15/0 seed beads (for filling gaps). 3mm pearls (optional embellishments). Dragon Thread (size 5) and big eye needle. 20mm wooden bead (core structure). Create the First Flower: String seven Delica beads and tie them into a circle. Use ladder stitch to build petals around each bead, starting with rows of 2, 3, and 4 beads, then decreasing back to 3, 2, and 1. Repeat for all seven beads to complete the flower. Make the Second Flower: Repeat the steps above to create an identical flower. Connect the Flowers: Align the petals of both flowers and stitch them together using 15/0 seed beads and 11/0 Delicas. Insert the Wooden Bead: Place the wooden bead inside the connected flowers and adjust the alignment to match the flower centers. Fill Gaps: Add rows of 15/0 seed beads between the petals to cover the wooden bead. Embellish with Pearls: Add 3mm pearls at the flower centers and connect them with additional seed beads for a polished look. Add Tassel or Loop: Attach a tassel or create a loop with beads to finish the piece for hanging or styling. Secure Threads: Tie off all threads securely and trim excess for a neat finish.