Retired - Bridal Baubles Necklace

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1. Using E6000, glue one 20mm pearlized cabochon to Lacy's Stiff Stuff. For instruction please watch our video: How to Glue a Cabochon onto Lacy's Stiff Stuff for Bead Embroidery.
2. Cut off about 3 feet of thread, then use the light rose silver foil lined Czech seed beads to make a row of backstitch bead embroidery around the cabochon. For instruction please watch our video: How to Backstitch in Bead Embroidery.
3. Once you have completed your backstitched row and tied off your thread, you will then Trim the Foundation and Attach the Backing. Using Crafters Pick, glue the cabochon onto the ultra suede backing. Let dry, then trim the ultra suede as shown in the video.
4. Cut off about 4 feet of thread, then use the galvanized aluminum Toho seed beads to make a bead embroidered basic edge as shown in the video: How to Bead Embroidery a Basic Beaded Edge. Note: When you begin your basic beaded edge, leave a tail of thread about 12 inches at the beginning of this step. Also, when you finish your beaded edge do not trim the thread. You will use these threads to attach these pieces together later. Set this finished embroidered cabochon aside.
5. You will complete the above process for: Nine 10mm, five 14mm, seven 16mm and five more 20mm pearlized cabochons.
6. Once you have completed all of your baubles, lay them out how you would like them in the final piece. You can refer to the photo for the placement of each piece or you can create your own design. It is important to lay them out in front of you before you begin the next step.
7. Please watch the video: Bead Embroidery The Direct Attachment Method. If you are following my design, I recommend that you begin with the 20mm cabochon that shown in the bottom center of the necklace. Work out from there equally on both sides until all baubles are securely attached and the threads are trimmed neatly.
8. How to Make a Bead Bridge and Attach a Jump Ring. Follow the portion of this video for how to attach the jump rings. You will sew on one jump ring to each of the 20mm embroidered pearl pieces that is at the end of the necklace. (Please refer to photo for placement).
9. Once your jump rings are securely attached you will tie on the ribbon. Begin by cutting your ribbon in half. Tie on the cut side of the ribbon as demonstrated in this video: How to Attach a Ribbon to a Jump Ring. For security, place a dab of E6000 inside the knot.
10. When you are ready to wear it, tie the ribbon in a secure bow at your chosen length.
11. All done!

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• XTL-1026 - Crafter's Pick The Ultimate Permanent Glue Cement Adhesive 4 OZ
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• XTL-1054 - E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
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