Learn how to design and create a stylish bead embroidery cuff, bookmark or embellishment for your glasses case.
SKILL LEVEL: Suitable for beginning beadweavers, those new to the stitches used or those wanting a refresher.
STITCHES: basic bead embroidery stitches for embellishing flat surfaces, capturing a cabochon and finishing the edges of the work.
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REQUIREMENTS LIST
Materials - Beading thread of your choice- Beading needles- Pencil- Tape measure- Cardboard & two sided tape (Glenda will have available on the day) - Feature cabochon of your choice (approximately 25 - 35 mm diameter)- Mixed bead ‘cocktail’ in colours of your choice to match the cabochon including size 15/0 (about 10 grams), size 11/0, size 8/0 seed beads (approx 25 grams) a mix of some 3 mm rounds or firepolished, bugles and /or lentils - Beadweaving foundation square (e.g. Lucy's stiff stuff or Nicole's bead backing).- Beadweaving backing material (Ultrasuede or thin imitiation leather in dark colour.- Metal cuff blank - sized to fit you. (Glenda will have some available).