Cut a circular piece of cardboard to use as a pattern. Trace the cardboard onto the wrong side of your fabric. Cut out the fabric circle.
Fold the fabric in half and then in half again. Unfold and cut a small slit in the center of the folded edge.
Thread a needle with beading thread and tie a knot at one end.
Insert the needle through the slit in the fabric, coming up from the wrong side. String on beads until you have 1” (2.5 cm) of beads on your thread. Pass your needle back down through the next bead, making sure that all four threads are going through each bead (two from each side).
- First, choose the medallion shape that you want to create
- Next, select the beads that you will use to decorate your medallion
- Once you have chosen your beads, thread them onto a beading needle
- Begin beadweaving around the edge of the medallion, following your chosen pattern
- Continue beadweaving until the entire medallion is covered with beads
- Finally, sew on a clasp to one end of the beaded chain, and enjoy your new piece of jewelry!
How to Make a Beaded Rosette Medallion
A beaded rosette medallion is a beautiful and unique piece of jewelry that can be made at home with just a few supplies. You will need: beads, wire, needle nose pliers, and scissors. First, select the beads you would like to use for your medallion.
Make sure that the holes in the beads are large enough to thread onto the wire. Cut a length of wire approximately 18 inches long, and thread it through the first bead. Continue adding beads until the strand is about 8 inches long.
Then, take the two ends of the wire and twist them together several times to secure the beads in place. Next, begin wrapping the wire around itself to form a rosette shape. Once you have reached the desired size (about 2-3 inches in diameter), cut off any excess wire and tuck in the end to secure it.
Finally, add a jump ring to one side of the rosette so that it can be worn as a pendant or hung on a chain or cord.
This project is simple but time-consuming, so be patient! The results will be worth it when you have a beautiful and unique medallion to show off.
How to Bead a Rosette
A rosette is a beautiful, intricate beadwork design that looks difficult to create, but is actually quite simple once you know how. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating your own beaded rosettes:
1. Gather your materials.
You will need seed beads in two colors, a beading needle, and beading thread.
2. Make a slip knot in your thread and string on about 30 of the first color of beads. Leave a long tail of thread so that you can easily tie off the end later.
3. Thread your needle through the first bead again (going back the way you came), making sure that all the beads are lying flat against each other in a circle. This will form the center of your rosette.
4. String on 15 beads of the second color and then skip over one bead of the first color (so that there are two beads between each second-color bead).
Thread through all 15 beads again to secure them in place around the center circle. Repeat this process until you have worked your way around the entire center circle (you should have 30 second-color beads when you’re finished).
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What Do You Need to Make a Beaded Medallion?
Making a beaded medallion is a fun and easy project that can be completed in an afternoon. All you need are some basic supplies and a little bit of creativity.
To make your own beaded medallion, you will need:
-A selection of beads in the colors of your choice (I used white, silver and blue for my project)
-A length of thread or string (I used fishing line because it is strong and invisible once the medallion is complete)
-A needle with a large eye (this will make threading the beads much easier)
-Scissors
Begin by threading your needle with a long length of thread or string. Then, start adding beads to the thread, using whichever pattern or design you like.
I wanted my medallion to have a starry night sky theme, so I strung together groups of three silver beads followed by two blue beads. Once you have added all of the beads you want to use, tie off the end of the thread securely and trim any excess. Finally, admire your handiwork – you’ve just created a beautiful piece of jewelry!
How Do You Finish a Beaded Medallion?
When you finish a beaded medallion, the first thing you need to do is remove all of the beads from the thread. Next, cut off any excess thread, leaving about an inch of thread on each side of the medallion. Then, tie a knot at each end of the thread, making sure that the knots are tight against the medallion.
Finally, trim any excess threads and your beaded medallion is complete!
How Do You Attach a Lanyard to a Medallion?
There are a few different ways to attach a lanyard to a medallion. The most common way is to thread the lanyard through the hole in the medallion and then tie a knot in the end of the lanyard. Another way is to use a clip or key ring to attach the lanyard to the medallion.
How Do You Attach Beads to Leather?
If you’re looking to add a little extra flair to your leather projects, beads are a great way to do it! Here’s a quick and easy guide on how to attach beads to leather.
You’ll need:
-Leather piece
-Beads
-Tightly woven thread (such as beading thread or fishing line)
-Needle that can pierce through leather and beads
-Scissors
1. Start by threading your needle with a long length of thread.
You can always trim it down later if needed.
2. Next, string your first bead onto the thread.
3. Now comes the tricky part – inserting the needle through the bead and then through the leather.
It helps to hold the bead in place with one hand while you poke the needle through with the other.
4. Once the needle is through both the bead and the leather, gently pull until there is about an inch of thread between them. This will help keep the bead securely in place while you continue adding more beads.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 until you’ve reached your desired look/pattern.
6. To finish off, simply tie a knot in the thread on the back side of the leather piece, trim any excess threads, and enjoy your new blinged-out creation!
Teaching Tutorial #1: Medallions
Conclusion
In conclusion, this blog post provides clear instructions on how to bead a medallion. It includes step-by-step instructions with accompanying photos, as well as helpful tips for beginners. With this guide, anyone can create a beautiful and unique beaded medallion.
