~mRm~Hand Beading Veil Instructions

Materials NeededClear Plastic Thread Needles ScissorsBeads (seed, bugle, bicone or other) TIME!!

Step 1Start by threading multiple needles with the clear plastic thread. About

18” long is a good working length, too long and you risk getting knots andtangles as you bead. Having them pre-threaded helps the flow as you work.

Step 2Practice stringing a few beads on a thread to come up with your pattern. I alternated seedand bugle with a bicone placed once about every 1 ½ inches. I kept my beads in sealable

plastic jars for easy access. Once you are happy with your pattern you can begin beading.Step 3

If your veil is not gathered where you will attach it to your comb, do so using hand stitchingor a loose machine stitch. Starting at the edge near the gathers run your needle and thread

through the edge of the tulle and knot securely. Thread your first bead,sliding in place down the thread and against the edge of the tulle. Run yourneedle back through the tulle where the bead stops. Make sure your tensionis even. You don’t want your bead to be loose but you don’t want puckers.

Step 4Add your next bead, slide in place and run needle back

through the tulle, check thread tension. Repeat asnecessary to achieve your pattern.

Knot thread off every few inches toprevent bead loss if you snag your edge

while wearing. Continue aroundtier(s) until complete.