Retired - Frozen in Time Necklace

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1. Please watch our video: How to Attach Rose Montees to Lacy's Stiff Stuff for Bead Embroidery. From what you learned in the video, cut off about 3 feet of nymo thread and thread a needle. Tie a double knot at the tail of your thread. Refer to the photo often for placement of the rose montees. Begin by attaching one small rose montee in the center. The attach one large rose montee next to it. Then move clockwise and attach the remaining four. As you work, check often that your circle will meet up correctly. Once you have added all five large ones, you will move to the space above and in-between two large rose montees to attach a small rose montee. Move clockwise and attach five small rose montees into these spaces.
2. Once you have added all the rose montees you will use a backstitch technique to add seed beads in-between the small rose montees and the large rose montees on the outer edge. Once you have added all 10 seed beads, tie off and knot your thread on the back of the piece. Trim the thread.
3. Next trim the foundation and attach the ultra suede backing to the piece using crafters pick glue. Allow to dry for at least 2 hours before moving on.
4. For this next step please watch our video: How to Bead Embroider a Basic Beaded Edge. Cut off a new length, about two feet, of nymo and thread a needle. Make the beaded edge that goes all the way around the piece. As you come to the top point you will capture a closed jump ring in the thread as though you were continuing around the beaded edge. I recommend doubling back over that thread path over the jump ring to secure it in place. Come to join your bead edge, and tie off and weave in your threads.
5. String your snake chain through the closed jump ring, and you're all done!

• FJR-5418 - Silver Plated Closed Jump Rings 6mm 20 Gauge (20)
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• XCR-4210 - Lacy's Stiff Stuff Beading Foundation for Cabochons 4.25 X 5.5 Inches
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• XCR-4370 - Beadsmith Ultra Suede For Beading Foundation And Cabochon Work 8.5x4.25 Inches - White
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• JSO-0175 - Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 161F 'Transparent Frosted Crystal' 8g
  Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.


• SWCR-7005 - Austrian Crystal, 53102 Rose Montees SS16 4mm, 24 Pieces, Crystal Paradise Shine / Silver Plated
  Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• SWCR-7022 - Austrian Crystal, 53102 Rose Montees SS30 6.5mm, 12 Pieces, Light Turquoise / Silver Plated
  Project uses 5 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• XCR-8901 - NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads White 64YD (58 Meters)
  Project uses 1 Spool. You will need 1 package.


• AXC-98911 - Silver Plated 1mm Snake Chain Necklace With Clasp - 16 Inches
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• XTL-1026 - Crafter's Pick The Ultimate Permanent Glue Cement Adhesive 4 OZ
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
• XTL-5614 - BeadSmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long, 1 Piece
• XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp