“Beaded Ornament Collection” Christmas Bead Pattern
This simple beading pattern includes a detailed materials page, color information, over 95 high-resolution full-color photos, easy-to-follow step-by-step directions, and a bead graph for those who already know how to peyote stitch and just need a chart to reference.
This easy Christmas bead pattern shows you how to make 2-dimensional beaded ornaments that can be made up as earrings, a pendant necklace, and even two sizes of tree ornaments – just by changing the size of seed beads!
Finished Beaded Ornament Dimensions:
If using size 15/0 seed beads for earrings, the beaded ornaments measure approximately 28 mm tall x 19 mm wide.
If using size 11/0 seed beads for a pendant necklace, the beaded ornament measures approximately 35 mm tall x 25 mm wide.
If using size 8/0 seed beads, the beaded ornament measures approximately 51 mm tall x 38 mm wide, or if using size 6/0 seed beads, the ornament measures approximately 64 mm tall x 51 mm wide.
Recommended Materials:
Below is an abbreviated materials list. The actual beading pattern includes a detailed Materials page that covers everything you’ll need to complete this beading project.
Necklace Materials:
– 4 or 6 lb FireLine beading thread
– #12 long beading needle
– Size 11/0 or 15/0 seed beads x (4) colors
– 4 mm closed jump ring
– 4 mm open jump rings
– End clasps
– Fold over crimp with an eye for 1 mm chain
– 0.7 mm chain
Earring Materials:
– 4 lb FireLine beading thread
– #12 long beading needle
– Size 15/0 seed beads x (4) colors
– 4 mm closed jump rings
– Earwires
– Chain nose or flat nose pliers
– Flush cutter
Ornament Materials:
– 6 lb FireLine beading thread
– #12 long beading needle
– Size 8/0 or 6/0 seed beads x (4) colors
– Ornament hook or ribbon