Beaded Christmas Pudding Baubles Tutorial

Description

This tutorial shows you how to make beaded Christmas pudding baubles. They are completely self-supporting. So, all you need are seed beads and thread. The finished size is about 4cm (around 1.5″). So, they’re perfect for any Christmas tree. Let me give you a few more details…

Materials

You need size 11 seed beads for these beaded Christmas baubles. Make sure to use the rounded seed beads, not delicas or any other brand of cylinder bead. Usually, I would be recommending delicas for a project like this. But, in this instance, they won’t allow you to create the rounded shape.

If you wish to create the effect of custard on top of the Christmas pudding, you can also use some size 8 seed beads. This is optional and is all explained in the tutorial.

I recommend mixing up colours to create your Christmas pudding effect. The tutorial explains how to do this and which colours I used. But you can also choose your own colouring if you wish.

You also need your favourite beading thread. Use something that will allow you to get really firm tension.

Experience and Techniques

This is a purely Peyote stitch project. It is probably best if you already have some knowledge of Peyote stitch. You’re going to be working in the circular form of the technique.

For anyone who needs additional help, I also run an online class that gives video demonstrations of all the techniques in this project. So, the tutorial explains how to get access to that if you need it.

About the Beaded Christmas Pudding Baubles

These beaded Christmas pudding baubles developed from my seed bead Peyote baubles.

So, this pattern gives you detailed (11 pages) instructions for making self-supporting baubles. If you find your tension is a little ‘off’, you can also add stuffing to help your baubles keep their shape.

It takes just a few hours to make a bauble. So, I’m planning on making a lot and decorating my whole Christmas tree (eventually). I’ll be adding in the beaded lanterns as well!