Author Mary Jo Hiney adds texture and style to an ordinary terra-cotta vase. Materials: Small terra-cotta vase (about 3" tall) with saucer
Seed beads (6 different shades; 5 at size 11/0; 1 at size 14/0)
Beedz (TM) shade of choice
Bead mixing containers
Bead trays
Tacky glue
Glue brush
Decoupage medium
Foam brush
- Mix a variety of seed beads in a small container. Include seed beads that have different cuts and colors, both inside and out, as well as one seed bead shade that is size 14/0.
- Brush the bottom portion of terra-cotta pot with thick layer of tacky glue in an uneven pattern (figure A)
- Pour mixed beads over some of the tacky glue on one side only (figure B). Press beads into glue and then pour beads onto glue on opposite side. Allow excess beads to fall away.
- Immediately pour the Beedz onto the entire glued area (figure C). Press into glue and allow excess to fall away.
- Finally, apply one coat of decoupage medium with a foam brush over the entire beaded surface to seal. Allow vase to dry thoroughly.
RESOURCES :
Beads
Shipwreck Beads
Website: www.shipwreckbeads.com
The Beaded Lampshade Book
Interstellar Publishing Company
La Mesa, CA 91943
Phone: 619-292-8191
Fax: 619-292-0373
Email: interstlr@aol.com
The Beadery Craft Products
Found at your larger major craft retailers
Website: www.thebeadery.com
The Complete Bead Resource Book, 5th Edition
Model: 0966159136
Author: Patricia Abahusayn
A Treasury of Beaded Jewelry
Model: 0943604583
Author: Mary Ellen Harte
Two-Hour Beaded Projects: More than 200 Designs
Model: 0806942711
Author: Ann Benson
The Beaded Home
Model: 1579902448
Author: Katherine Duncan Aimone
Beads: A Book of Ideas and Instructions
Model: 1570540276
Author: Laura Torres
Bead Art
Model: 0890243670
Author: Alice Korach (Editor)
Beadwork Basics
Model: 0806908785
Author: Ann Benson
(August, 1995)
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com
Beautiful Beads/How to Create Beautiful, Original Gifts and Jewelry for Every Occasion
Model: 080198629X
Author: Alexandra Kidd
(August, 1994)
Chilton Book Company
Westchester, PA 19380
Phone: 610-738-9280
Fax: 610-738-9354
Beedz (TM)
Art Accents
Bellingham, WA 98226
Seed Beads
Mill Hill - Gay Bowles Sales, Inc.
Jamesville, WI 53547
Website: millhill.com
The Beaded Object : Making Gorgeous Flowers & Decorative Accents
Model: 0806960906
Author: Mary Jo Hiney
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com
GUESTS :
Mary Jo Hiney
Owner, Author
Mary Jo Hiney Designs
Website: www.maryjohineydesigns.com
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