Join Laci from Thunderbird Supply Co. as she walks you through the basics of beading around a cabochon. In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to secure your cabochon, stitch your first row of beads, tack them down properly, and finish your piece with a clean edge.
This tutorial is perfect for beginners who want to start learning bead embroidery or for anyone looking to refresh their technique. Laci also shares tips for adding rhinestone banding, reinforcing your beadwork, and finishing the back of your piece with chipboard and backing.
All of the materials used in this project are listed below so you can follow along at home.
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✨ In this video you’ll learn:
- How to glue and prepare your cabochon
- How to stitch and secure your first row of beads
- How to tack beads down evenly
- Optional rhinestone banding technique
- How to finish and edge your beadwork
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📌 Materials used (All from Thunderbird Supply):
- .Nymo White Thread D large Bobin 012" | SKU: 572057
- Thread Banding Crystal Rhinestone | SKU: 578264
- Size 10 2-Cut Seed Bead Opaque Orange | 891182
- Size 10 Czech Seed Beads, Opaque Black, | SKU: 891600
- Size 10 Czech Seed Beads, Opaque Rose Dyed, | SKU: 891630
- Size 10 Czech Seed Beads, Terra Intensive Light Green | SKU: 891647
- Skull Love Cabochon 35mm | SKU: 951066 (Not on our website)
- Nail Glue (Can find at your local store)
Watch the full youtube video here
