Bead Embroidered Cabochon Pattern

Learn the basics of bead embroidery that will give you a great foundation for other bead embroidery projects. This simple beading pattern includes a detailed materials page, color information, over 90 high-resolution full-color photos, and easy-to-follow step-by-step directions to ensure your success and enjoyment.  Suitable for beaders of all skill levels, including absolute beginners. Come on, let's get stitching!

Recommended Materials:

- #12 long beading needle
- 6 lb FireLine beading thread
- Cabochon or focal beads
- Size 15/0 seed beads
- Size 11/0 seed beads
- Size 8/0 seed beads
- Lacy's Stiff Stuff, a.k.a Bead Embroidery Felt
- Ultra Suede or other preferred material for the finished back - we used Ultra Suede by BeadSmith that we purchased from Beadaholique
- Flush cutter
- Pencil
- Pen
- Sharp pair of scissors
- G-S Hypo Cement or E6000 glue
- Toothpick for spreading glue

Additional Earring Materials:

- Earwires
- Chain nose or flat nose pliers

Additional Necklace Materials:

- 4 to 6 mm closed jump ring
- 4 mm open jump rings
- End clasp
- Fold over crimp with an eye for a 1 mm chain (or your size chain)
- 0.7 mm chain (or similar to fit your fold-over crimp)

Additional Brooch Materials:

- A pin-back that will fit within the border of the finished beaded cabochon.