How to Make the Classic Daisy Chain Stitch - Jewelry-Making Technique

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This video will show you how to make the classic daisy chain stitch. Once you learn how to make this basic stitch, you will be able to make many wonderful variations.

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» Materials List «

• A beading needle
• Beading thread (I am using Nymo thread, size D) (#H20-1250BS)*
• Beads in three different colors (I am using size 6 seed beads)
• A pair of scissors
• A ruler

* I included the item numbers for Fire Mountain ( http://www.firemountain.com ), where I purchase most of my supplies, at the end of each item for your reference.

» Instructions «

• Measure and cut your beading thread. I will be making a bracelet, so I cut a 24-inch piece of thread.
• Thread your needle. String on four of your "background" beads, four of your "petal" beads, and lastly, one of your "center" beads.
• Slide your needle through your first petal bead, the one closest to your background beads. Pull your string all the way through and gently tighten.
• Now string on two or three petal beads. Slide your needle through the bottom petal bead, the one closest to your center bead. Pull your string all the way through and gently tighten.
• Continue your beading until you have reached your desired length. Since I was making a bracelet, I stopped when I reached 6-1/2".

Tip: Use clamp on bead tips to start and finish your jewelry. It makes your jewelry look more professional than if you were just to tie the clasp on. I have a video on finishing strung jewelry here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWpziWfYBHQ

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Thanks so much for watching! This tutorial was brought to you by http://www.FaveCrafts.com . Video was directed and edited by Catherine Fox from EclecticDesigns by Catherine. Narration by my sister, Rebekah Fox.


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[alyv1515]

this was posted on my birthday

[eclecticdesigns]

@alyv1515 Yay!! =D

[mtennis20]

Love it I love to bead and am always looking for new ideas . You could make earrings out of those to.

[eclecticdesigns]

@mtennis20 I'm having a video on how to make a daisy chain earring coming soon! I filmed it a while ago, but I never got around to editing it!

[opticrainbow]

I used to make beaded jewelry when I was a kid, from one of those spiral-bound books with the case of beads and supplies attached to the bottom. Recently a friend moved in with me, and she *loves* making pony-bead stuff, specifically "kandi", typically associated with those who like going to raves. I just love beading so I've been helping. I made a pony-bead version, and my roommate loves it and is now selling them on her site. I varied this a little but GREAT VID. It really helped me!

[eclecticdesigns]

@opticrainbow Oh, what a delightful story! I'd love to see your jewelry!

[Malkavian311]

This video was very clear on how to make this beautiful bracelet. Thank you. :)

[Manguitasgg]

Really helpful thanks!!



[MaurasM]

I like

[Cyndisc1]

Thank you so much! You make it so easy to understand. I look forward to looking at your other videos.

[wonderbracelets1221]

Great instructions:)

[bonita82]

I love it

[egyptiancraftlover]

very nice:)



[pinkynagal]

this is wonderful!!

[Cordeliaclover]

Very impressive, tried making your winter necklace, well mine was a bracelet, but thanks v much

[t33nageriot]

how do you get your flowers to lay so flat? whenever i make daisy chain necklaces, the middle bead sort of sticks out.