Hand Beading Veil Instructions

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Hand Beading Veil Instructions
Materials Needed
Clear Plastic Thread
Needles
Beads (seed, bugle, bicone or other)
Scissors
TIME!!
Step 1
Start by threading multiple needles with the clear plastic thread. About
18” long is a good working length, too long and you risk getting knots and
tangles as you bead. Having them pre-threaded helps the flow as you work.
Step 2
Practice stringing a few beads on a thread to come up with your pattern. I alternated seed
and bugle with a bicone placed once about every 1 ½ inches. I kept my beads in sealable
plastic jars for easy access. Once you are happy with your pattern you can begin beading.
Step 3
If your veil is not gathered where you will attach it to your comb, do so using hand stitching
or a loose machine stitch. Starting at the edge near the gathers run your needle and thread
through the edge of the tulle and knot securely. Thread your first bead,
sliding in place down the thread and against the edge of the tulle. Run your
needle back through the tulle where the bead stops. Make sure your tension
is even. You don’t want your bead to be loose but you don’t want puckers.
Step 4
Add your next bead, slide in place and run needle back
through the tulle, check thread tension. Repeat as
necessary to achieve your pattern.
Knot thread off every few inches to
prevent bead loss if you snag your edge
while wearing. Continue around
tier(s) until complete.