Rockefeller Christmas Ornament Set (Reboot)

PROJECT C1016
Designer: Megan Milliken
Skill Level: Advanced
Handcraft a sparkly set of star shaped ornaments for your Christmas tree, or make them to give as gifts. You could even use them to decorate Christmas packages!
Reboot: We have rebooted this project using 3 similar metallic colors of Toho round 8/0 seed beads to replace the discontinued mix. No need to separate out the colors anymore!
Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

  1. Before you begin, separate out your Czech seed bead 8/0 metallic mix into three separate piles: gold, silver, and copper.
  2. Then, watch the video: How to Bead Weave a Star With Brick Stitch.
  3. Thread a size 10 beading needle with white Wildfire beading thread. I like to work with about six feet at a time, but use as much as you are comfortable with. During this project, you will most likely need to tie off and add new thread.
  4. Using the gold lined beads you separated out, weave a star as demonstrated in the video that has 35 beads in the last circular brick stitch row. Each point of the star will begin with 7 beads.
  5. When you get to the last point of the star, when you add the bead for the point, string about six inches of beads on your thread, then go back through the first bead you added for the point and back down the other side as normal. This will create a loop for hanging your ornament. Tie off and weave in your ends as usual.
  6. Repeat with silver lined and copper lined beads to create your 3 ornament set.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BCS-8112 - Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Crystal Metallic Foil Lined Mix (1 Ounce)
    Project uses 1 ounce. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-8933 - Wildfire Thermal Bonded Beading Thread .006 Inch - White- 50 Yd
    Project uses 1 spool. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
  • XTL-3010 - Beading Needles For Soft Touch .010 16 Needles Size 10
Additional Information
Theme Christmas
Ingredients XCR-8948, JSH-0199, JSH-0011, JSH-0147,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
Wildfire Thermal Bonded Beading Thread, 20 Yard Spool, Frost / White (.006 Inch Thick)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$5.59 / Package | SKU: XCR-8948
Toho Round Seed Beads 8/0 22B 'Silver Lined Med Topaz' 8 Gram Tube
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$2.49 / Package | SKU: JSH-0199
Toho Round Seed Beads 8/0 21 'Silver Lined Crystal' 8 Gram Tube
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$2.49 / Package | SKU: JSH-0011
Toho Round Seed Beads 8/0 994 'Gold Lined Rainbow Crystal' 8 Gram Tube
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$2.59 / Package | SKU: JSH-0147
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Beading Needles For Soft Touch .010 16 Needles Size 10

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