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How to Make Russian Style Netted Flowers

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Getting Started

Materials

To make each flower, you will need the following materials:

  • 2 grams of size 11 Japanese seed beads in two colors: Main color (A) and accent color (B)
  • 1 gram of size 11 hex-cut bead (C)
  • Braided beading thread in 6lb test or Nymo D
  • Size 12 beading needle
  • Scissors

Start Stitching

On a comfortable length of thread (no longer than 5') and leaving a 3" tail, string a stop bead. Pick up 1 B, 9 A, and 3 B. Skip the last B added and pass needle and thread through the next B.

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