I made about a dozen of these - they were actually an item I had been wanting to make for myself awhile - a dozen or so beaded ornaments for my own tree. But then I ended up giving some away in swaps, then in the the Garage sale… Now I need to kind of gird my loins again to make more for myself… but they do take a lot of time and eye-crossing concentration.
But I do love them (despite finger burning, eye crossing pain of making them) - when made with translucent beads, they are so pretty in the light. These are made with the precise cylinder cut Miyuki Delica or Toho Aiko beads - I am actually running low on some of my favourite colours, so am waiting for one of my favourite bead outlets to have another 50% off sale so I can stock up on them again.
Very pretty!!! Out of curiosity, what size are they? I’d love for you to post a picture of them on the tree with all the lights and everything, if you get a chance this holiday season.
Thanks - I am taking a break from them, but will try to make up a dozen in total for myself this year (or so). They are about 2 inches from arm to arm - maybe slightly bigger - that is using size 11 beads.
Thank you - I was more than happy to give a few away for the garage sale too - I think I am happiest when I do give my crafts away - even when I originally intended them for me (like the nuthatches - they went to a good home too, but I will miss them)
I use a monofilament thread like Nymo. I think Toho makes Super G which is a nicer one (and in different colours too) - but Nymo comes in nice large spools and quite cheap comparatively - also I use a thread conditioner to help prevent fraying and knots - like Bead Heaven or bees wax.
