Seed Bead Mermaid Instructions

Seed beads are very small.

A tiny seed bead mermaid has a lot of potential. With the right tools, seed bead mermaids can be made into key chains, bracelets, necklaces, and more. Seed beads are similar to pony beads and can be used with pony bead patterns. However, the small size of seed beads can make finished mermaids look more smooth and professional. Seed beads can be difficult to thread and keep track of because of their miniature size, so it is always wise to work on a clean, flat surface.

Things You'll Need

• 95 green beads
• 115 flesh-colored beads
• 1 15-mm wooden bead
• String

Instructions

1. Center 20 green seed beads on the thread.

2. Thread the right side of the string through 15 additional green beads. Thread the left side through these 15 beads, going the opposite direction. Pull tightly.

3. Push the left side through ten additional green beads. Thread the right side through those beads. Pull tightly.

4. Add 15 additional green beads on the right side. Pull the left side through those beads and pull tightly. Repeat to create a second identical row.

5. Place 20 additional green beads on the left side of the string. Thread the right side of the string through and pull tightly.

6. Thread 20 flesh-colored beads onto the right side of the string. Pull the left side of the string through and pull tightly. Create a second flesh-colored row from 15 beads.

7. Push 15 green beads onto the left side of the string. Pull the right side through tightly.

8. Add 20 flesh-colored beads to the right side of the string. Thread the string back into the last bead and then push it through 20 more beads. Push the string through the wooden bead. Repeat on the left side. Tie off the strings and cut away the excess.

9. Draw a face on the wooden bead.

References

• Beadie Beauties: Mermaid
• I Can Dream: Under the Sea Crafts
• Cut Out and Keep: Beaded Little Mermaid