SUPPLIES

• Seed beads (size 11)
• Nylon thread (size d)
• Beading needles (size 10)
• Snips
• Stabilizer (stiffened felt or similar)
• Backing (I use black canvas)
• Tacky glue

HOW TO

1. Sit with good posture and don't slouch
2. Gather supplies
3. Tie knot in thread
4. Tack down gem
5. Circle gem, going 4 beads at a time. Tack down the last two beads. Never more than 4 beads at a time. I like to take one strand off of a hank of beads and use that.
6. When finished with a row, thread through the entire row to smooth out.
7. Continue with other rows
8. Optional: After design is complete, add rhinestones or other decorations.
9. Glue on backing with tacky clue and let dry. Don't glue all the way to the edge.
10. Cut all layers to the edge of the design.
11. Edge the piece to join the two layers.
1. Hide knot in between the layers.
2. Start with two beads. Go around the piece from back to front going back up through the second bead.
3. Then add one bead at a time until you complete the whole edge.
4. Make sure beads aren't crowded
12. When you get to the top, string on earring hook before a bead.
13. Reinforce hook by going around just the hook a few times. Go back up through the last bead you put on and continue to edge until you get to the beginning again
14. Secure thread tail and you're done!