[header] How to make a beaded snowflake ornament [title] Choose the beads. [step] The beads should all be of a similar size but they can be varied shapes. Choose crystal, pearl, plain, cylinder, faceted and round, to provide pretty variety.
[header] How to make a beaded snowflake ornament [title] Choose the beads. [step] The beads should all be of a similar size but they can be varied shapes. Choose crystal, pearl, plain, cylinder, faceted and round, to provide pretty variety.
[title] Place the beaded beads into plastic packages. [step] Select plastic bags from a hardware or craft store. They must have threading holes in them, and the hole must be large enough to accept a pipe cleaner being pushed through. [title] Arrange the beads you're using on a bead board or similar sorting item. [title] Rinse the beads under warm, running water. [step] Disinfect a small bowl or a spoon with 1 gallon (3.79 l) of tap water. [substeps] Plain beads always work and will be visible on any beaded snowflake ornament. The beads are easily broken off and replaced when they can be reused for other crafts.