Create a stunning geometric Christmas ornament with this comprehensive 27-page beading tutorial. Designed for use with Miyuki Delica beads, this guide walks you through every step of the process using clear written instructions and detailed photos.
You’ll learn how to construct the ornament using classic bead-weaving techniques—including peyote and herringbone stitches—making it suitable for confident beginners and experienced beaders alike. Each section is broken down row by row to ensure the project is easy to follow and enjoyable to complete.
What’s Included:
Detailed, easy-to-follow PDF instructions
High-quality images to guide you through each step
Bead counts, materials list, and helpful tips
The finished ornament is lightweight at approximately 12 g, measures just under 4 cm at its widest point, and is 5.5 cm long, resulting in a beautifully mobile and eye-catching decoration perfect for holiday displays or gifting.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Language: English
Delivery: Instant digital download (no physical product)
Whether you're an experienced bead artist or looking for a new challenge, this tutorial will help you create eye-catching ornaments that will shine for years to come.
Christmas Ornament Beading Tutorial
To complete this tutorial you should be proficient in the following techniques:
- How to create a Rick Rack on a PodCast and how to detach the piece once completed
- If you are unfamiliar with a PodCast start, instructions for a standard peyote start are provided at the end of this tutorial on Pages 26 & 27
- Even count peyote
- Herringbone Increases (2X) and Herringbone Decreases (PT X)
- How to zip edges together
- How to secure a new length of thread and how to secure the thread before cutting it
1. This PDF tutorial is 27 pages long, it includes written pattern, bead list, digital images, photos and easy to follow instructions, showing you how to complete this geometric Christmas Ornament using size 11/0 Miyuki Delicas beads.2. Please note that this listing is for the digital tutorial ONLY and that materials are NOT included. The tutorial includes a materials list but if you are a beader, you most probably already have everything you will need to create this bangle. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at ViolettaPretorius@gmail.com. 3. You will receive a link to download your Digital product in the Thank You page of the Checkout, along with an emailed link that will last for 30 days. If you have any issues with your download or if the link has expired prior to download, please email me directly at ViolettaPretorius@gmail.com.
4. This compressed PDF document is 21.2MB and can be opened with Adobe Reader or any other free PDF Reader.
5. This tutorial is Copyright Violetta Pretorius 2025, and is for personal use only. Please do not distribute or copy it.
6. Please DO NOT mass produce the design described therein. You may sell a limited number of pieces that you make with this tutorial, but please credit me as the designer.
7. Every attempt has been made to ensure that all of the information in this tutorial is correct. We, myself and the testers are however only human and would appreciate it if you could let us know if you find any mistakes or misprints in the following pages.
