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Below are three glass bead garland designs with bead counts and links to the beads used. These garlands all follow the same simple pattern sequence and use only four different bead types per style. Red + silver, aqua + silver, and gold + silver yield a beautiful result and mix well with a wide range of decor, but each style can also easily be customized by substituting other bead colors -- we've created 13 additional variations to guide you.
Instructions for the actual assembly of a garland with images, tips and three other garland patterns are linked here: How to String Glass Bead Christmas Garlands.
Be sure to leave at least 3/4" of slack in your completed garland to allow it to drape.
Red & Silver is a classic Christmas color combo. The different bead textures used in this garland add subtle interest.
This is the beading pattern to follow:
Pattern Repeat: A B C D C B
End: A
Your garland will begin with PATTERN REPEAT and end with END. String Pattern Repeat onto your cord and repeat this sequence 22 times. End your garland with END: one quilted drop. Completed length is approximately 71" which is 5 ft. 11 in.
This is the bead code:
A = Quilted Drop red GB055R ~ 23 beads needed
B = 8mm silver GBR8S ~ 44 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive red GB657R ~ 44 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + red GB022RS ~ 22 beads needed
A = Quilted Drop lime green GB055LG ~ 23 beads needed
B = 8mm gold GBR8G ~ 44 beads needed
D = Round Indent matte gold + red GB022MGR ~ 22 beads needed
A = Quilted Drop light pink GB055LTP ~ 23 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive dark green GB657DKG ~ 44 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + light pink GB022LPS ~ 22 beads needed
A = Quilted Drop light purple GB055PUR ~ 23 beads needed
B = 8mm silver GBR8S~ 44 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive light blue GB657LB ~ 44 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + blue GB022BLS ~ 22 beads needed
Aqua & Silver is a gorgeous color combo. The similar bead sizes used in this garland keep it uniform in width making is a great style to mix with simple round bead garlands.
Your garland will begin with PATTERN REPEAT and end with END. String Pattern Repeat onto your cord and repeat this sequence 25 times. End your garland with END: one 3-bump bead. Completed length is approximately 72" which is 6 ft.
A = Faceted 3-bump aqua GB085AQ ~ 26 beads needed
B = 8mm silver GBR8S ~ 50 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive aqua GB657AQ ~ 50 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + aqua GB022AQS ~ 25 beads needed
To make the pink, copper, blue and aqua variation above, use this bead code:
A = Faceted 3-bump pink GB085PK ~ 26 beads needed
B = 8mm copper GBR8C ~ 50 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive light blue GB657LB ~ 50 beads needed
To make the aqua, silver, gold and red variation above, use this bead code:
C = Ribbed Olive gold GB657G ~ 50 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + res GB022RS ~ 25 beads needed
A = Faceted 3-bump blue GB085RB ~ 26 beads needed
B = 8mm silver GBR8S~ 50 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + blue GB022BLS ~ 25 beads needed
To make the orange variation above, use this bead code:
A = Faceted 3-bump copper GB085C ~ 26 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive matte goldenrod GB657MGR ~ 50 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + orange GB022ORS ~ 25 beads needed
Gold & Silver is another classic Christmas color combo. The different bead textures used in this garland add subtle interest.
A = Long Ribbed Drop gold GB003G ~ 23 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive gold GB657G ~ 44 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + gold GB022GS ~ 22 beads needed
To make the red, aqua, pink variation above, use this bead code:
A = Long Ribbed Drop red GB003R ~ 23 beads needed
B = 8mm aqua GBR8AQ ~ 44 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive hot pink GB657HP ~ 44 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + hot pink GB022HPS ~ 22 beads needed
To make the green and aqua variation above, use this bead code:
A = Long Ribbed Drop pearl green GB003PRGR ~ 23 beads needed
B = 8mm green GBR8GR ~ 44 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive aqua GB657AQ ~ 44 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + green GB022GRS ~ 22 beads needed
To make the matte champagne, green, burgundy and purple variation above, use this bead code:
A = Long Ribbed Drop matte champagne GB003MC ~ 23 beads needed
B = 8mm lime green GBR8LG ~ 44 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive burgundy GB657BU ~ 44 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + purple GB022RPS ~ 22 beads needed
To make the green and silver variation above, use this bead code:
A = Long Ribbed Drop green GB003GR ~ 23 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive lime green GB657LG ~ 44 beads needed
To make the purple and silver variation above, use this bead code:
A = Long Ribbed Drop purple GB003RP ~ 23 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive purple GB657RP ~ 44 beads needed
To make the orange, black and gold variation above, use this bead code:
A = Long Ribbed Drop copper GB003C ~ 23 beads needed
B = 8mm black GBR8BLK ~ 44 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + orange GB022ORS ~ 22 beads needed
Item No. GB055G
These glossy gold quilted drop 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 1 1/4" long and measures 3/16" wide a...(click for more)
Item No. GB055C
These glossy copper orange quilted drop 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 1-1/4" long and measures 3/1...(click for more)
Item No. GB022RS
These glossy silver round beads have four handpainted red indents -- one indent on each side of the bead. They 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 det...(click for more)
Item No. GB022RPS
These glossy silver round beads have four hand painted purpk indents -- one indent on each side of the bead. They 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 ...(click for more)
Item No. GB022PUR
These glossy silver round beads have four hand painted light purpe indents -- one indent on each side of the bead. They 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...(click for more)
Item No. GB022ORS
These glossy silver round beads have four hand painted orange indents -- one indent on each side of the bead. They 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...(click for more)
Item No. GB022MGR
These matte gold round beads have four hand painted red indents -- one indent on each side of the bead. They 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 detai...(click for more)
Item No. GB022MGA
These matte gold round beads have four hand painted aqua-green indents -- one indent on each side of the bead. They 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 sho...(click for more)
Item No. GB022LPS
These glossy silver round beads have four hand painted light pink indents -- one indent on each side of the bead. They 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 ...(click for more)
Item No. GB022HPS
These glossy silver round beads have four handpainted hot pink indents -- one indent on each side of the bead. They 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 sho...(click for more)
Item No. GB022GS
These glossy silver round beads have four handpainted gold indents -- one indent on each side of the bead. They 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 s...(click for more)
Item No. GB022GRS
These glossy silver round beads have four handpainted green indents -- one indent on each side of the bead. They 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 d...(click for more)
Item No. GB022BS
These glossy silver round beads have four hand painted blue indents -- one indent on each side of the bead. They 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 d...(click for more)
Item No. GB022AQS
These glossy silver round beads have four hand painted aqua indents -- one indent on each side of the bead. They 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 d...(click for more)
Item No. GB003RP
These glossy purple long ribbed drop 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 32mm, which is 1.25". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GB003R
These glossy red long ribbed drop 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 32mm, which is 1.25". Sold in...(click for more)
Item No. GB003PRGR
These pearl green long ribbed drop 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 32mm, which is 1.25". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GB003MC
These matte champagne long ribbed drop 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 32mm, which is 1.25". So...(click for more)
Item No. GB003GR
These glossy green long ribbed drop 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 32mm, which is 1.25". Sold ...(click for more)
Item No. GB003G
These glossy gold long ribbed drop 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 32mm, which is 1.25". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GB003C
These glossy copper long ribbed drop 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 32mm, which is 1.25". Sold...(click for more)
Item No. GB003AQ
These glossy aqua long ribbed drop 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 32mm, which is 1.25". Sold i...(click for more)