Free Christmas Vintage Santa Clause Portrait 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 15/0 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.
Portrait of Santa Free Christmas Brick Stitch Bead Pattern Color Chart
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| Portrait of Santa Free Christmas Brick Stitch Bead 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: 24 beads
Height: 68 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: 24 beads
Height: 68 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 Santa Free Christmas Brick Stitch Bead Pattern Labeled Color Chart
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| Portrait of Santa Free Christmas Brick Stitch Bead 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 15/0 Bead Count Per 1 Earring:
Chart #:1 DBS-33 24kt Gold Lined Crystal Count:212
Chart #:2 DBS-43 Silver Lined Flame Red Count:21
Chart #:3 DBS-48 Silver Lined Light Grey Count:90
Chart #:4 DBS-102 Peach Topaz Gold Luster Count:108
Chart #:5 DBS-105 Garnet Gold Luster Count:86
Chart #:6 DBS-122 Root Beer Gold Luster Count:41
Chart #:7 DBS-180 Transparent Root Beer AB Count:135
Chart #:8 DBS-183 Silver Lined Royal Blue Count:28
Chart #:9 DBS-191 Copper Lined Opal Count:137
Chart #:A DBS-205 Light Caramel Ceylon Count:98
Chart #:B DBS-310 Matte Black Count:48
Chart #:C DBS-340 Matte Copper Plated Count:20
Chart #:D DBS-378 Matte Metallic Brick Red Count:83
Chart #:E DBS-380 Matte Metallic Khaki AB Count:113
Chart #:F DBS-389 Opaque Light Terracotta Satin Count:24
Chart #:G DBS-715 Transparent Root Beer Count:10
Chart #:H DBS-853 Matte Transparent Dark Topaz AB Count:20
Chart #:I DBS-855 Matte Transparent Orange AB Count:29
Chart #:J DBS-856 Matte Transparent Red Orange AB Count:31
Chart #:K DBS-1263 Matte Transparent Pink Mist Count:105
Total Bead Count: 1439Pair of Earrings Total Bead Count: 2878
Chart #:1
DBS-33
24kt Gold Lined Crystal
Count:212
Chart #:2
DBS-43
Silver Lined Flame Red
Count:21
Chart #:3
DBS-48
Silver Lined Light Grey
Count:90
Chart #:4
DBS-102
Peach Topaz Gold Luster
Count:108
Chart #:5
DBS-105
Garnet Gold Luster
Count:86
Chart #:6
DBS-122
Root Beer Gold Luster
Count:41
Chart #:7
DBS-180
Transparent Root Beer AB
Count:135
Chart #:8
DBS-183
Silver Lined Royal Blue
Count:28
Chart #:9
DBS-191
Copper Lined Opal
Count:137
Chart #:A
DBS-205
Light Caramel Ceylon
Count:98
Chart #:B
DBS-310
Matte Black
Count:48
Chart #:C
DBS-340
Matte Copper Plated
Count:20
Chart #:D
DBS-378
Matte Metallic Brick Red
Count:83
Chart #:E
DBS-380
Matte Metallic Khaki AB
Count:113
Chart #:F
DBS-389
Opaque Light Terracotta Satin
Count:24
Chart #:G
DBS-715
Transparent Root Beer
Count:10
Chart #:H
DBS-853
Matte Transparent Dark Topaz AB
Count:20
Chart #:I
DBS-855
Matte Transparent Orange AB
Count:29
Chart #:J
DBS-856
Matte Transparent Red Orange AB
Count:31
Chart #:K
DBS-1263
Matte Transparent Pink Mist
Count:105
Total Bead Count: 1439
Pair of Earrings Total Bead Count: 2878
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 Santa Free Christmas Brick Stitch Bead Pattern Letter Chart
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| Portrait of Santa Free Christmas Brick Stitch Bead 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.