How to Bead Around a Metal Ring

Decorative seed beads can cover a metal ring.

Transform a metal ring into a beaded ring by combining seed beads with traditional hand stitching. Embellish the beaded ring with additional beaded fringe for a striking necklace pendant. Use a beaded metal ring as a key chain or curtain tieback. By using small seed beads, the beading will benefit from a custom fit around the metal ring.

Things You'll Need

• Beading needle
• Beading thread
• Metal ring
• 300 small seed beads
• Scissors
• White glue
• Toothpick

Instructions

1. Thread the beading needle with 36 inches of beading thread.

2. String as many beads as needed to fit around the outside edge of the metal circle. Join the circle by passing the needle through the beads a second time.

3. Add a second row of seed beads by stringing one bead on the thread and passing the needle and thread through a bead on the first row. Continue adding beads, skipping every third or fourth bead to enable a sure fit to the top edge of the metal circle while pulling the thread firmly.

4. Add a third row of beads by the same method, skipping every third or fourth bead of the previous row.

5. Attach the final row of beads to the first row by the same method, making the sure the entire metal ring is covered with snug fitting beads.

6. Cut and knot the thread with a secure double knot. Add a drop of white glue with the toothpick to the knot for added security.

References

• "Jewelry Making & Beading for Dummies"; Heather Dismore; 2004
• Netted Cabochon Bezels: Beadwork