Wire Butterfly Sculpture – DIY Garden Stakes Tutorial
Original price was: $7.99.$6.39Current price is: $6.39.
Our super detailed DIY garden stakes tutorial will teach you how to make a beaded wire butterfly sculpture to add a lovely touch to your (or a loved one’s) garden. If you prefer DIY window decorations (so you can enjoy him or her inside), forgo the garden stake, hang it from a small suction cup, and attach it to a favorite window so you can enjoy it whenever you look outside.
DIY metal garden decor adds a perfect touch of personality and visual interest to take your garden to the next level. And, with a bit of wire and a few beads, you can make your own DIY garden decor. This 4″ x 3″ (10 x 7.6 cm) wire butterfly (with a cute seed bead body) will add a bit of sparkle and whimsy to any floral basket, potted plant, or favorite corner of your garden.
This pattern is perfect for those who haven’t done a lot of wirework yet but have always wanted to try. We’ll step you through every bend and wrap so you’ll have a lovely and sturdy wire butterfly you can enjoy season after season. These make an excellent gift for any gardener or nature lover. If you’re planning on giving anyone a potted plant or flower basket – why not add a handmade wire butterfly to make it even more special and heartfelt? Happy beading and wire working!
This listing is for a PDF beading tutorial that you can instantly download and view on any computer or device (and/or print out). As a convenience, we can now also print your pattern for you in full color on 8.5" x 11" paper & mail it to you via USPS for an extra $10 (plus postage). If desired, click the checkbox below, then add the pattern to your Cart.
Wire Butterfly Sculpture – DIY Garden Stakes Tutorial
This super detailed DIY garden stakes tutorial will teach you how to make a beaded wire butterfly sculpture and includes; a detailed materials page, color information, a wire template (to shape your butterfly just like ours), over 65 high-resolution full-color photos, and easy-to-follow step-by-step directions.
Finished Wire Butterfly Dimensions:
The finished butterfly measures approximately 4″ x 3″ (10 x 7.6 cm).
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.
– 18 gauge wire
– 26 gauge wire
– Size 8/0 seed beads – we used round TOHO seed beads
– Wire cutters
– Round nose pliers
– Flat or chain nose pliers
– (optional) Suction cup hook to hang the butterfly on a glass window
– (optional) 16 gauge straight floral wire to be used as a stake to display butterfly in a flower basket, potted plant, or garden (found at our local craft store)
– (optional) Super glue – we used G-S Hypo Cement
About our beading patterns
Great instructions that hold your hand each step of the way!
Each beading pattern features detailed, step-by-step instructions written in a clear, simple conversational style. A full-color close-up photo also accompanies each step, showing what is happening (annotated when applicable to illustrate stitching direction or highlight relevant details). All of our beading patterns also include a detailed materials page that specifies everything you need to make the project (including bead types, sizes, and quantities, as well as any required tools and findings). Most patterns also now include a special notes section, offering helpful tips specific to the design, as well as bead color information for each color scheme.
A detailed materials page
That tells you everything you’ll need to make the project, including bead types, sizes, and quantities of all required beading materials and tools. Check out our next section for helpful tips on how to successfully customize your jewelry.
A bead legend
That shows where each bead is used in the project – which is very helpful if you’re choosing your own color scheme.
Bead color information
All of our newer patterns include detailed bead color information that specifies the type, manufacturer, and color of all beads used in each color sample.
Please note, our earliest patterns did not include such detailed bead color information for each of the color samples we made. If you purchase an older pattern and want color information for a particular jewelry sample, just contact us and we’ll do our best to help.
Special notes section
That highlights important things for you to know, or keep in mind, to be successful with the project.
Step-by-step instructions
We write each beading pattern with beginners in mind. Each and every step is explained in detail, so no prior beading experience is ever required.
Photo for each and every step
Each close-up, high-resolution, full-color photo is carefully taken to show exactly what’s happening in the step. We edit every photo to ensure they’re as bright and clear as possible, and often add special annotations for further clarity.
Help if you need it
We had a saying in our classes, “No beader is left behind!” If you’re struggling with any section of a pattern, please reach out to us – we’re always happy to help. If (as a result of working with you), we feel there is a way we can improve the pattern, we make any necessary improvements, send you a revised copy, and update the pattern online.
100% money-back guarantee
We want you to “bead happy”. If you’re less than thrilled with a pattern, for any reason, please contact us. At your preference, we’ll either do our best to address your concern or issue you a full refund – no questions asked. That’s our Bead Happy Guarantee!
Materials page of 17-page "Raw Elegance" beading pattern
We include written instructions and a close-up photo for each and every step, from start to finish.
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