Description

French beaded mistletoe

Level: beginner

This is a beginner project but the basic frame and cross-over loop is not covered in the PDF. To learn the technique, go to the link below for free pdfs and videos to help you get started.

Techniques:

• Basic Frame 
• Cross-over loop
• Fringe – covered in PDF

What you’ll get:

• 5 page PDF with 27 step-by-step photos
• Automatic download after purchase – if you didn’t download right away, you can login and download at a later time if you have an account or create an account at checkout

Materials:

•  65 grams 11/0 greens seed beads
• 5 grams11/0 contrasting green seed beads
•  < 1 gram 15/0 brown seed beads
•  35 6mm or 8mm white pearls or druk beads
•  24 gauge green copper-core wire
•  28 gauge green or brown copper-core wire
•  30 gauge green copper-core wire
•  Green floral tape
•  7 lengths of 18 gauge stem wire

About this French beading project:

This mistletoe project is a beginner-level project, however, this tutorial does not teach the techniques. To learn the Basic Frame, Continuous Cross-over loop, and Lacing, go to the link in the Resources above for videos and free pdfs to walk you through the process. This tutorial does cover the Fringe technique to make the berries.

Substitutions:

If you do not have 28 gauge wire, it’s possible to use 30 gauge wire but you will have a better time making the berries with 28 gauge wire. I list 30 gauge wire for lacing and assembly but if you have 32 gauge wire, using that for assembly would be even better.

I used 6mm beads for the berries. I do not recommend going any higher than 8mm. If using 8mm, it’s possible to use an 11/0 brown seed bead instead of 15/0 without it looking too large.

This pattern/tutorial CANNOT be copied/reproduced or redistributed in any way. Pattern cannot be reproduced and sold for financial gain or used as a tutorial for a class. You may sell the item that is produced in this pattern with credit to “Fen Li, Bead Flora Studio” as the creator of the pattern in your online listings or on marketing materials if selling in person. Otherwise, this pattern is for
personal-use only.

You can find me on youtube, facebook, and instagram @beadflora
Feel free to email me with any questions. I’m always happy to help.