The Bead Offers
several styles of wire snowflake ornament frames. Our signature
frame, the 9" wire frame is great for ornaments, sun
catchers, window decorations. Each size made of 19 gauge steel
and fits most beads.
WS9
9"
Snowflake Frame
4pack - $3.98 |
WS6
6" Snowflake Frame
6pack - $2.98 |
WS4
4.5" Snowflake Frame
7pack - $2.98 |
WS3
3 3/4" Snowflake Frame
8pack - $2.98 |
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| How
To make an Snowflake Ornament |
Basic Design
: "The Empress" |
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Any
one can make a great snowflake. You might have seen this style
in Martha Stewart Magazine. Start with one wire or spoke.
Create your design by placing beads on the wire until your
reach the desired length.
Trim the excess wire leaving 1/2" at the end and make
a loop using a pliers. This will keep the beads in place and
give you a hook to hang your snowflake. |
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| Repeat
the identical pattern on each spoke, looping each end. It is
that easy. Note: If you bead gets caught midway, the spoke may
have a slight bend in it. Remove the bead, straighten the wire
with a pliers and continue |
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| Advanced
Design: "The Maze" |
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Complete your snowflake design as show above in the Basic
Design.
Cut a three foot length of 24 gauge craft wire. Secure one
end of the wire between two beads on a spoke.
Thread small seed beads (size #6) on the wire until you reach
the same spot on the neighboring spoke. Wrap the wire once
around the spoke and repeat this process using the same number
of beads between each spoke.
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Snowflake Branches:
"Crystal Palace" |
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Each branch is made separately
using #6 seed beads and 28 gauge wire
1. Cut a 3 foot length of wire. Tape 6 " from one end
to prevent the beads from falling off the end of the wire.
String on 4 beads; this will be the space between branches.
2. Add 4 beads to create the first "branch".
3. Skip bead #4 and thread back thru beads 3-2-1.
4. Add 4 more beads to create the opposing "branch".
Skip bead #4 and thread back thru beads 3-2-1
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5. Add 4 "spacer"
beads and repeat steps 2 thru 4, adding 1 extra bead to the
length of each set of branches.
6. Carefully slide the entire set of branches on to a spoke
and wrap the ends of the wires around the spoke to secure. |
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| Votive Candle Holder - Example Uses 9" Frame |
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1. Place votive
holder face down on your work surface. Hold frame firmly on
the center of the votive base. |
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Bend each spoke gently over
the edge of the glass.
2. Place a crimp bead 1/4" past the bend. This will
prevent the beads from moving under the votive holder.
3. Thread beads in a pattern on each spoke until you are even
with the lip of the glass. Bend the remainder of the spoke
into the inside of the votive glass to secure the frame. |
| 4. Attach a length
of 28g wire to a spoke; add a few beads and wrap round the neighboring
spoke. |
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Christmas
Tree - Example Uses 9" Frame |
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| IMPORTANT: When bending the frames
near the weld joint, you must first wrap the joint tightly with
approx. 1 foot of 28 gauge craft wire. |
| 1. Hold frame joint firmly on the center of
a 1/2" dowel (a magic marker works well). Bend each spoke
gently over the edge of the dowel to form a cone. (tree shape). |
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| 2. String small seed beads on
28 gauge craft wire. If you use #10 seed beads you will need
to string approx. 12 feet. It will make your work easier if
you keep the wire on the spool. |
| 3. Starting at the top of the tree, attach
the beaded wire to the joint. Wrap the beaded wire around the
tree form. Loop the wire around each spoke as you go. A good
rule of thumb (when using #10 seed beads) is to increase the
number of beads that span each spoke by 1 every other row. |
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| Drop Ornament - Example Uses 9" Frame |
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| IMPORTANT: When bending the frames
near the weld joint, you must first wrap the joint tightly with
approx. 1 foot of 28 gauge craft wire |
1. Hold frame joint firmly on the center
of a small round ball (a golf ball works well) Bend each spoke
gently around the shape of the ball until all spokes form
a point, like a comet. |
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2. Add beads to each spoke to create your design. Longer beads
will not fit on the curved wire. Short or round beads are your
best choice for the curved portion.
3. Trim spoke with wire cutter 1/2" from the top of the
last bead. Using a round nose pliers, make a loop at each end.
4. Draw all looped ends together and bind them with craft wire.
5. OPTIONAL. This ornament looks terrific with a beaded tassel
String 3 strands of beads on wire or thread and connect to the
bottom of the ornament.
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