There are two types of bead, some plain and some with more going on. First I painted the fabric with metallic paint, blue and purple with gold splashes on the front side and gold green on the backside.
I cut the beads into about 3inch strips which were also cut to a point
Roll them up onto a skewer or knitting needle and pin in place and then using your heat gun melt the fabric. To add more texture make tiny cuts on the two outside edges forming a fringe. As this melts it make fabulous texture along the length of the bead. You can make them as large or as tiny a you like.
I love these little gems and cannot wait to make more. I will use them in my art, craft projects and jewellery, how versatile is that?
Take care
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