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Supplies to make 1 ornament:
1 Flower Star project kit
Scissors
--OR--
28 gauge Wire (about 30 inches)
6 beads GB000 (or GB284)
6 beads 10mm round
12 beads 4mm "4" bump
1 hanger made with 30mm tube bead (we'll make this below at the very end)
Skewer
Step 1: Uncoil length of wire. Cut a piece approximately 20" long. String 1 drop bead + 2 bump beads + 1 drop bead onto the center of the wire as shown below left. Slightly bend the wire at the point between the bump beads.
Step 2: Pass the right wire up through the left drop bead and form a compact shape as shown below center right.
Step 3: String 2 bump beads + 1 drop bead onto the left wire. Slide beads down toward beads from the previous step. Slightly bend the wire at the point between the bump beads.
Step 5: Continue weaving beads in this manner until 5 points with 6 center drop beads is formed. Pass the center wire up through the drop bead as shown below center left. You will achieve a shape as shown below center right.
Step 6: String 1 bump bead + hanger + 1 bump bead onto the wire.
Step 8: Using the remaining 10" piece of wire, twist wire around area where the top of the drop bead meets the bottom point of the bump beads. Leave a 1-1/2" tail of wire.
Step 9: String one 10mm round bead onto wire and slide bead down so it rests in the area created by the drop and bump beads. Secure by wrapping wire around the next area where the top of the drop and bump beads meet.
Step 11: Weave wire under to meet other wire then twist wires together several times to secure. Trim excess wire with scissors leaving a 1/4" twist. Tuck twist in to hide.
Below right, top: Red, gold and green are a classic Christmas color combo. Take it up a notch with burgundy and pearl green. Use 12 pearl green 4mm "4" bump beads + 6 burgundy 10mm round + 6 gold GB000 + hanger made with frosted amber 15mm tube bead.
Below right, right: Aqua, gold and coral match many decor styles and look beautiful together. Use 12 gold 4mm "4" bump beads + 6 pearl coral 10mm round + 6 aqua GB284 + hanger made with frosted amber 15mm tube bead.
Below right, bottom: An icy style featuring muted blue and pink with silver. Use 12 silver 4mm "4" bump beads + 6 pearl rose pink 10mm round + 6 light blue GB284 + hanger made with silver 15mm tube bead.
Below right, left: Pink, green and gold is a lovely mix and a subtle twist on red/gold/green. Use 12 light green 4mm "4" bump beads + 6 gold 10mm round + 6 pearl fuchsia GB000 + hanger made with frosted amber 15mm tube bead.
Project kits include pre-made hangers. If you're making your own colorways from scratch, you'll need to create hangers. You can use a 30mm tube bead like the project kits or opt for a 15mm tube bead as shown in the custom colors, above right.
Using a 3" piece of wire, twist wire around skewer to form a loop then twist wire around itself for about 1/4" to secure. Slide tube bead onto wire and over twist to where loop was formed. Twist wire around skewer to form a loop then twist wire 2-3 times around base of loop above tube bead to secure. Trim excess wire close to twist.
Tips and Notes:
-- Get a project kit to have an instruction sheet on hand -- the instructions in the kits are in Czech but the images are easy to follow.
-- Be mindful of keeping your wire work orderly: not so tight that beads are stressed and break but not so loose that the ornament has poor form.
Item No. GB4B4-AQ
These shiny aqua glass tube beads are hand blown in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 5/8" long and 1/8" wide -- faceted bumps are 4 mm each. Sold in groups of 24 please enter th...(click for more)
Item No. GB4B4-RB
These glossy blue glass tube beads are hand blown in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 5/8" long and 1/8" wide -- faceted bumps are 4 mm each. Sold in groups of 24 please enter t...(click for more)
Item No. GB4B4-BU
These glossy burgundy glass tube beads are hand blown in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 5/8" long and 1/8" wide -- faceted bumps are 4 mm each. Sold in groups of 24 please ent...(click for more)
Item No. GB4B4-C
These glossy copper glass tube beads are hand blown in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 5/8" long and 1/8" wide -- faceted bumps are 4 mm each. Sold in groups of 24 please enter...(click for more)
Item No. GB4B4-G
These shiny gold glass tube beads are hand blown in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 5/8" long and 1/8" wide -- faceted bumps are 4 mm each. Sold in groups of 24 please enter th...(click for more)
Item No. GB4B4-HP
These glossy hot pink glass tube beads are hand blown in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 5/8" long and 1/8" wide -- faceted bumps are 4 mm each. Sold in groups of 24 please ent...(click for more)
Item No. GB4B4-LTG
These shiny light green glass tube beads are hand blown in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 5/8" long and 1/8" wide -- faceted bumps are 4 mm each. Sold in groups of 24 please e...(click for more)
Item No. GB4B4-MC
These matte champagne glass tube beads are hand blown in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 5/8" long and 1/8" wide -- faceted bumps are 4 mm each. Sold in groups of 24 please ent...(click for more)
Item No. GB4B4-MW
These matte white glass tube beads are hand blown in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 5/8" long and 1/8" wide -- faceted bumps are 4 mm each. Sold in groups of 24 please enter t...(click for more)
Item No. GB4B4-PRGR
These pearl green glass tube beads are hand blown in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 5/8" long and 1/8" wide -- faceted bumps are 4 mm each. Sold in groups of 24 please enter t...(click for more)
Item No. GB4B4-PRBL
These pearl light blue glass tube beads are hand blown in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 5/8" long and 1/8" wide -- faceted bumps are 4 mm each. Sold in groups of 24 please en...(click for more)
Item No. GB4B4-PRRO
These pearl rose pink glass tube beads are hand blown in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 5/8" long and 1/8" wide -- faceted bumps are 4 mm each. Sold in groups of 24 please ent...(click for more)
Item No. GB4B4-PRT
These pearl teal glass tube beads are hand blown in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 5/8" long and 1/8" wide -- faceted bumps are 4 mm each. Sold in groups of 24 please enter th...(click for more)
Item No. GB4B4-RP
These glossy purple glass tube beads are hand blown in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 5/8" long and 1/8" wide -- faceted bumps are 4 mm each. Sold in groups of 24 please enter...(click for more)
Item No. GB4B4-R
These glossy red glass tube beads are hand blown in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 5/8" long and 1/8" wide -- faceted bumps are 4 mm each. Sold in groups of 24 please enter th...(click for more)
Item No. GB4B4-S
These glossy silver glass tube beads are hand blown in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 5/8" long and 1/8" wide -- faceted bumps are 4 mm each. Sold in groups of 24 please enter...(click for more)
Item No. GB284AQ
These glossy aqua faceted drop mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 14mm long, which is just over 1/2". They are 9...(click for more)
Item No. GB284G
These glossy gold faceted drop blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 14mm long, which is just over 1/2". They are 9mm...(click for more)
Item No. GB284LGR
These glossy green faceted drop mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 14mm long, which is just over 1/2". They are ...(click for more)
Item No. GB284LB
These glossy light blue faceted drop mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 14mm long, which is just over 1/2". They...(click for more)
Item No. GB284LTG
These glossy light green faceted drop blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 14mm long, which is just over 1/2". They ...(click for more)
Item No. GB284MCY
These matte palest yellow faceted drop blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 14mm long, which is just over 1/2". They...(click for more)
Item No. GB284PRF
These pearl fuchsia pink faceted drop blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 14mm long, which is just over 1/2". They ...(click for more)
Item No. GB284PK
These glossy pink faceted drop mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 14mm long, which is just over 1/2". They are 9...(click for more)
Item No. GB284R
These glossy red faceted drop mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 14mm long, which is just over 1/2". They are 9m...(click for more)
Item No. GB284S
These glossy silver faceted drop mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 14mm long, which is just over 1/2". They are...(click for more)
Item No. GB284V
These glossy violet purple faceted drop blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 14mm long, which is just over 1/2". The...(click for more)
Item No. GBW-02
This is a bundle of 7000 mm of SILVER 0.3mm braiding wire ~ there are 10 pieces of wire measuring 700 mm for a total of 7000 mm in a plastic bag (about 280 inches of 28 gauge wire). This wire is used in creating beaded Christmas ornaments and will tarnish over time. Wire is easily cut with scissors. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. GBR10AQ
These glossy aqua round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10RB
These glossy blue round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10BR
These glossy brown round blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold in g...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10BU
These glossy burgundy round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10C
These glossy copper round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10DKG
These glossy dark green round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 10mm, which is just over 3/8". So...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10G
These glossy gold round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10GR
These glossy green round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold in...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10HP
These glossy hot pink round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10LTG
These glossy light green round blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sol...(click for more)