Free Portrait of a Smiling Santa Clause Artisan Christmas brick stitch seed bead weaving earring pendant pattern. Scroll down for the free bead pattern color chart, labeled brick stitch color chart, a letter chart that is similar to a word chart, and a bead count list. Use seed beads to make necklace pendants and earring dangles or pony beads to make window hangers, zipper pulls, key chain dangles, and beaded ornaments. This seed bead earring pattern was created for use with Miyuki Delica size 11/0 seed beads.
Bead Pattern Color Chart:
You can use this pattern color chart as a guide to what your finished beadwork piece should look like. The size and shape of your finished piece may vary slightly from the image below depending on the bead you use. However, this chart gives you a really good overview of the finished beadwork. Click on the bead pattern color chart to view a larger image of it.
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| Portrait of a Smiling Santa Free Artisan Christmas Seed Bead Earring Pattern Color Chart |
A Note on Bead Sizes and Brands:
The size and brand of bead you use may affect the final look of the pattern. Miyuki Delicas and Toho beads look the best and have a classy feel. While on the pricey side, they are well worth the cost in how easy they are to bead and the beauty of the finished beadwork. For the larger patterns, to make earrings, I suggest using size 11 or 15 Delicas. I prefer the Perler Mini Beads for my beadwork. Along with a low price tag, they brick stitch really well and have a fun and whimsical look. They are also great for beaders who don’t see well or young beaders who might have trouble with tiny beads. Their size also makes for great brick stitch beaded ornaments and key chain dangles. (My favorite to bead.)
Pattern Size:
Width: 25 beads
Height: 80 beads
The size and brand of bead you use may affect the final look of the pattern. Miyuki Delicas and Toho beads look the best and have a classy feel. While on the pricey side, they are well worth the cost in how easy they are to bead and the beauty of the finished beadwork. For the larger patterns, to make earrings, I suggest using size 11 or 15 Delicas. I prefer the Perler Mini Beads for my beadwork. Along with a low price tag, they brick stitch really well and have a fun and whimsical look. They are also great for beaders who don’t see well or young beaders who might have trouble with tiny beads. Their size also makes for great brick stitch beaded ornaments and key chain dangles. (My favorite to bead.)
Width: 25 beads
Height: 80 beads
Beading Skill Level:
Intermediate Flat Brick Stitch
Bead Pattern Labeled Color Chart:
These charts are my favorite to use. They combine the color chart and letter chart so you can easily see by the letters which bead to use while simultaneously allowing you to compare your beaded piece to what the finished piece should look like. Printers do not always print the pattern colors correctly. So, having the letters on the pattern color chart, like the one below, can help differentiate colors that are close in hue. Click on the labeled bead pattern color chart to view a larger image of it.
Portrait of a Smiling Santa Free Artisan Christmas Seed Bead Earring Pattern Labeled Color Chart
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| Portrait of a Smiling Santa Free Artisan Christmas Seed Bead Earring Pattern Labeled Color Chart |
Pattern Bead Counts:
Use these bead counts as a shopping list or to check that you have enough beads to complete your project. A typical 7 gram tube of size 11 seed beads average around 1200-1500 beads per tube. Here is a handy list of the approximate number of beads per 1 gram of each common size:
Use these bead counts as a shopping list or to check that you have enough beads to complete your project. A typical 7 gram tube of size 11 seed beads average around 1200-1500 beads per tube. Here is a handy list of the approximate number of beads per 1 gram of each common size:
Size 15 beads = 250 beads
Size 11 beads = 120 beads
Size 10 beads = 100 beads
Size 8 beads = 40 beads
Miyuki Delica 11/0 Bead Count Per 1 Earring:
Chart #:1 DB-88 Berry Lined Light Topaz AB Count:26
Chart #:2 DB-256 Light Cinnamon Ceylon Count:185
Chart #:3 DB-621 Light Apricot Silver Lined Alabaster Count:93
Chart #:4 DB-674 Light Topaz Satin Count:443
Chart #:5 DB-797 Frosted Opaque Jade Green Count:300
Chart #:6 DB-1416 Transparent Light Taupe Count:95
Chart #:7 DB-1584 Matte Opaque Currant Count:63
Chart #:8 DB-1733 Dark Peach Lined Opal AB Count:92
Chart #:9 DB-1864 Color Lined Topaz AB Count:77
Chart #:A DB-1892 Transparent Sable Brown Luster Count:79
Chart #:B DB-2185 Frosted Silver Lined Acacia Duracoat Count:140
Chart #:C DB-2275 Opaque Glazed Jujube Count:40
Chart #:D DB-2288 Matte Opaque Glazed Sienna Count:63
Chart #:E DB-2321 Matte Opaque Glazed Dark Beige AB Count:77
Total Bead Count: 1773Pair of Earrings Total Bead Count: 3546
Chart #:1
DB-88 Berry Lined Light Topaz AB
Count:26
Chart #:2
DB-256 Light Cinnamon Ceylon
Count:185
Chart #:3
DB-621 Light Apricot Silver Lined Alabaster
Count:93
Chart #:4
DB-674 Light Topaz Satin
Count:443
Chart #:5
DB-797 Frosted Opaque Jade Green
Count:300
Chart #:6
DB-1416 Transparent Light Taupe
Count:95
Chart #:7
DB-1584 Matte Opaque Currant
Count:63
Chart #:8
DB-1733 Dark Peach Lined Opal AB
Count:92
Chart #:9
DB-1864 Color Lined Topaz AB
Count:77
Chart #:A
DB-1892 Transparent Sable Brown Luster
Count:79
Chart #:B
DB-2185 Frosted Silver Lined Acacia Duracoat
Count:140
Chart #:C
DB-2275 Opaque Glazed Jujube
Count:40
Chart #:D
DB-2288 Matte Opaque Glazed Sienna
Count:63
Chart #:E
DB-2321 Matte Opaque Glazed Dark Beige AB
Count:77
Total Bead Count: 1773
Pair of Earrings Total Bead Count: 3546
Bead Pattern Letter Chart:
The bead pattern letter chart gives you a strictly black and white option for easy printing. It is simple to follow the pattern with the letters and functions similarly to a bead word chart. You can also print this chart out and color over the letters to see what different bead colors would look like in the pattern. Click on the bead pattern letter chart to view a larger image of it.
Portrait of a Smiling Santa Free Artisan Christmas Seed Bead Earring Pattern Letter Chart
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| Portrait of a Smiling Santa Free Artisan Christmas Seed Bead Earring Pattern Letter Chart |
Suggested Beading Techniques to Use:
-Flat Brick Stitch-Ladder Stitch Base Row
Single Bead Brick Stitch Increase
Multiple Bead Brick Stitch DecreaseMultiple Bead Brick Stitch Increase
*The brick stitch bead decreases are performed at the beginning and ending of rows.
-Flat Brick Stitch-
Ladder Stitch Base Row
Basic Brick Stitch
Single Bead Brick Stitch Decrease
Single Bead Brick Stitch Increase
Multiple Bead Brick Stitch Decrease
Single Bead Brick Stitch Increase
Multiple Bead Brick Stitch Decrease
Multiple Bead Brick Stitch Increase
*The brick stitch bead decreases are performed at the beginning and ending of rows.
Tools You Might Need For This Pattern:
-Small Scissors-
-Small Scissors-
-A pencil to mark off finished rows on the printed pattern-
-Clear Nail Polish or Super Glue to secure thread knots.-
-Tape wrapped Needle Nose Pliers for pulling the needle and attaching jump rings-
-Rounded Nose Pliers for attaching jump rings-
Brick Stitch Beading Tips:
-For your base row, start with the row that has the most beads. Typically, this is a central row in the pattern. Then, brick stitch up the pattern. Once the top portion is complete, move your thread down to the base row and brick stitch the bottom portion of the pattern. If you get stuck with how to brick stitch parts of this pattern, go to the How to Brick Stitch section of this website for the Brick Stitch Quick video tutorial series. This pattern can be beaded with brick stitch, peyote, and gourd stitch beading techniques. Print out the pattern and decide which row will be your base row. Then, number each row of the pattern so it is easier to follow and track your progress. This allows you to personalize how you brick stitch your pattern a little more.
-For your base row, start with the row that has the most beads. Typically, this is a central row in the pattern. Then, brick stitch up the pattern. Once the top portion is complete, move your thread down to the base row and brick stitch the bottom portion of the pattern. If you get stuck with how to brick stitch parts of this pattern, go to the How to Brick Stitch section of this website for the Brick Stitch Quick video tutorial series. This pattern can be beaded with brick stitch, peyote, and gourd stitch beading techniques. Print out the pattern and decide which row will be your base row. Then, number each row of the pattern so it is easier to follow and track your progress. This allows you to personalize how you brick stitch your pattern a little more.
-Wax your thread with either beeswax or household paraffin to reduce knotting and allow your needle and thread to pass through beads more easily. Simply draw your working thread across the wax block to wax it. Be careful not to apply too much wax or it will chalk up on your beads and create a mess. Using beeswax will reduce the possibility of chalking, but household paraffin is cheaper and better for the bees.
-Wax your thread with either beeswax or household paraffin to reduce knotting and allow your needle and thread to pass through beads more easily. Simply draw your working thread across the wax block to wax it. Be careful not to apply too much wax or it will chalk up on your beads and create a mess. Using beeswax will reduce the possibility of chalking, but household paraffin is cheaper and better for the bees.
-If you have trouble passing your needle and thread through a bead, grip it with a pair of needle nose pliers that have had the nose wrapped in duct tape or electrical tape. You will have better grip on your needle with them and the tape will reduce any damage to your needle and beadwork.
-Coat your knots with a clear nail polish to ensure they do not unravel.
-The type of light you use when beading will affect how you see the bead colors. Bright florescent or LED lights work the best for seeing the true colors of the beads. However the florescent lights may be hard on the eyes. Fully light your work space so your eyes do not strain when trying to see the holes of tiny beads.