Filigree Butterfly

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  Step 1

  Using your flat nose pliers bend the naked brass butterfly wings upward as shown. Thread an 8 inch section of the beading wire through the butterfly and use the beading wire to stitch the faceted beads onto the body of the butterfly as shown. Knot the end securely and trim the knot.

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  Step 2

  Set aside the beaded butterfly.

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  Step 3

  Using a 10 inch section of the beading wire stitch the plastic flowers and fire polished glass beads to one corner of the daisy plate filigree as shown.

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  Step 4

  Knot securely. Position the beaded but- terfly on the opposite corner of the daisy plate.

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  Step 5

  Using an 8 inch section of the beading wire, stitch the butterfly to the daisy plate as shown. Trim all knots.

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  Step 6

  Turn your work face down so you can see all the knots on the back. Place the second daisy plate over the back to cover the knots and stitching. Using the remaining beading wire, stitch around the edge of both plates to secure them to one another as shown. Trim the knot.

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  Step 7

  Using your chain and flat nose pliers, assemble the bead chain as shown.

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Jet H. · Haarlem, North Holland, NL · 108 projects 20th February 2010

awesome.

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