Aquata

Black Velvet Choker with Bead Embroidered Focal

Skill LevelBeginner

TechniqueBead Embroidery

Time1-3 Hours

Approximate Size14 1/2 Inches

I think the crystal Baroque Mirror is a wonderful complement for velvet ribbon. They are both elegant and opulent. I added bead embroidery around the mirror stone for a little more flair. author signature

A sparkling crystal stone and seed bead embroidery are the perfect match in this gorgeous choker. The seed beads allow the crystal focal to stand out even more, while black velvet makes every color pop. Learn how to make this necklace to add some bead embroidery techniques to your repertoire. You can find more inspiration for creating little embroidery pieces that make your style stand out in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

Step-by-Step Instructions Expand All Steps

Glue the 14mm Baroque Mirror fancy stone in Crystal onto a piece of white bead backing using 5-minute two-part epoxy. Allow to dry.

Create a ring around the mirror stone with Miyuki 8/0 round seed beads in Duracoat galvanized dark seafoam using the two-seed-bead backstitch.

Two-Seed-Bead Backstitch Tutorial

Trim the bead backing close to the beads, making sure not to cut any threads. Cut a piece of black bead backing to the same size and use the brick stitch edge technique with Miyuki 11/0 round seed beads in Duracoat galvanized seafoam green to attach the black backing to the white backing.

Beaded Edge on Embroidered Bezel Tutorial

Add a picot edge to the brick stitch edge using a Miyuki 11/0 round seed bead, a Miyuki 15/0 round seed bead in Duracoat galvanized gold, and another Miyuki 11/0 bead for each scallop.

Picot Edge Tutorial

Glue your bead embroidered focal to the center of a 12 1/2-inch piece of black 5/8 inch velvet ribbon. Allow to dry.

Add a 16mm silver-plated basket weave ribbon end crimp to each end of ribbon.

Crimp End and End Cap Tutorial
More Crimp End and End Cap Basics
Fancy Crimp End Tutorial

Attach the hook of the JBB antique sterling silver flower hook and eye clasp to one end of the choker using a TierraCast silver-plated brass medium oval open jump ring. Attach the eye of the clasp to the other end of the necklace using three jump rings linked together.

Opening and Closing Jump Rings Video

Slide a 6mm round pearl in Jade onto a 1 1/2-inch 22 gauge sterling silver head pin and make a wrapped loop at the top of the bead. Attach this dangle to the second jump ring on the eye of the clasp using three jump rings linked together.

Wrapped Loop Tutorial

List of Components
4142 14mm Baroque Mirror Fancy Stone Crystal (4142-CRYS14, qty 1)
Miyuki 8/0 Round Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Dark Seafoam 8g Bag (MR8-4216, qty 1)
Miyuki 11/0 Round Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Seafoam Green 22g Vial (MR11-4217, qty 1)
Miyuki 15/0 Round Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 22g Vial (MR15-4202, qty 1)
Black 5/8 inch Velvet Ribbon By the Foot (BTF-1195, qty 2)
16mm Silver-Plated Basket Weave Ribbon End Crimp (2 piece Pack) (FIND-2331, qty 1)
JBB Antique Sterling Silver Flower Hook and Eye Clasp (SSA-CL002, qty 1)
TierraCast Silver-Plated Brass Medium Oval Open Jump Ring (S-0018, qty 8)
5810 6mm Round Pearl Jade (5810-JAD6, qty 1)
1 1/2-inch Head Pin, 22 Gauge (Sterling Silver) (SS-HP2X, qty 1)

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Tulip Beading Needle No 10 Long (4 pack)

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Tulip High-Quality Premium Gold Scissors with Sheath

Code TOOL-0270

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JBB Antique Sterling Silver Flower Hook and Eye Clasp

Code SSA-CL002

$3.42

$4.27

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1 1/2-inch Head Pin, 22 Gauge (Sterling Silver) - Min Qty 4

Code SS-HP2X

$0.34

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KO Nylon Japanese Beading Thread, White (55-Yard Spool)

Code STRNG-0099

$5.19

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TierraCast Silver-Plated Brass Medium Oval Open Jump Ring - Min Qty 10

Code S-0018

$0.08

$0.10

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The BeadSmith 4.25x5.5-Inch Black Bead Backing

Code EMB-0016

$2.59

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Miyuki 8/0 Round Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Dark Seafoam, 2.5-Inch Tube

Code MR8-4216

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Devcon 5-Minute Two-Part Epoxy, 25ml Dual Cartridges

Code EPOXY-3

$9.29

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16mm Silver-Plated Basket Weave Ribbon End Crimp (1 Pair) - Min Qty 2

Code FIND-2331

$0.32

$0.53

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Miyuki 15/0 Round Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 22g Vial

Code MR15-4202

$12.59

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Miyuki 11/0 Round Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Seafoam Green 22g Vial

Code MR11-4217

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Aquata

Black Velvet Choker with Bead Embroidered Focal

Skill LevelBeginner

TechniqueBead Embroidery

Time1-3 Hours

Approximate Size14 1/2 Inches

Supplies

Tulip Beading Needle No 10 Long (4 pack)

Code NEED-18

$6.99

×1

Tulip High-Quality Premium Gold Scissors with Sheath

Code TOOL-0270

$36.69

×1

JBB Antique Sterling Silver Flower Hook and Eye Clasp

Code SSA-CL002

$3.42

$4.27

×1

1 1/2-inch Head Pin, 22 Gauge (Sterling Silver) - Min Qty 4

Code SS-HP2X

$0.34

$0.42

×1

KO Nylon Japanese Beading Thread, White (55-Yard Spool)

Code STRNG-0099

$5.19

×1

TierraCast Silver-Plated Brass Medium Oval Open Jump Ring - Min Qty 10

Code S-0018

$0.08

$0.10

×8

The BeadSmith 4.25x5.5-Inch Black Bead Backing

Code EMB-0016

$2.59

×1

Miyuki 8/0 Round Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Dark Seafoam, 2.5-Inch Tube

Code MR8-4216

$2.69

×1

Devcon 5-Minute Two-Part Epoxy, 25ml Dual Cartridges

Code EPOXY-3

$9.29

×1

16mm Silver-Plated Basket Weave Ribbon End Crimp (1 Pair) - Min Qty 2

Code FIND-2331

$0.32

$0.53

×1

Miyuki 15/0 Round Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 22g Vial

Code MR15-4202

$12.59

×1

Miyuki 11/0 Round Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Seafoam Green 22g Vial

Code MR11-4217

$8.19

×1

Step-by-Step Instructions

Glue the 14mm Baroque Mirror fancy stone in Crystal onto a piece of white bead backing using 5-minute two-part epoxy. Allow to dry.

Create a ring around the mirror stone with Miyuki 8/0 round seed beads in Duracoat galvanized dark seafoam using the two-seed-bead backstitch.

Two-Seed-Bead Backstitch Tutorial

Beaded Edge on Embroidered Bezel Tutorial

Add a picot edge to the brick stitch edge using a Miyuki 11/0 round seed bead, a Miyuki 15/0 round seed bead in Duracoat galvanized gold, and another Miyuki 11/0 bead for each scallop.

Picot Edge Tutorial

Glue your bead embroidered focal to the center of a 12 1/2-inch piece of black 5/8 inch velvet ribbon. Allow to dry.

Add a 16mm silver-plated basket weave ribbon end crimp to each end of ribbon.

Crimp End and End Cap Tutorial
More Crimp End and End Cap Basics
Fancy Crimp End Tutorial

Opening and Closing Jump Rings Video

Wrapped Loop Tutorial