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Below are five different glass beaded garland designs with bead counts and links to needed beads. Instructions for the actual assembly of a garland with images, tips and three other garland patterns are linked here: How to String Glass Bead Christmas Garlands
Striped Barrel Multi is a colorful mix of multi-colored striped barrel beads with different sizes of round beads in complimentary colors.
This is the beading pattern to follow:
Start: A B C D
Pattern Repeat: E D C B A E F E A B C D
End: E D C B A
Your garland will begin with START and end with END. String START onto your cord, followed by PATTERN REPEAT 14 times, end with END. Completed length is approximately 67-1/2" which is 5 ft. 7-1/2 in.
This is the bead code:
A = 10mm red GBR10R ~ 30 beads needed
B = 8mm light blue GBR8LB ~ 30 beads needed
C = 10mm gold GBR10G ~ 30 beads needed
D = 8mm pink GBR8PK ~ 30 beads needed
E =6mm purple GBR6RP ~ 43 beads needed
F = Striped Barrels GB059 ~ 14 beads needed (mix stripe colors like our example, or stick with one stripe color)
Retro Barrels & Indents is a combination of classic shaped red, gold, green, and silver beads. This is a great garland to make in other colors as well using the same pattern. Other color options for beads used are linked here: GB014, GB022, 6mm round, 8mm round, 10mm round.
Pattern #1: B A C A B
Pattern #2: A D A E A D A F G F A D A E A D A
Pattern #3: A H A I A H A J K J A H A I A H A
Your garland will begin and end with pattern #1. Follow this sequence: pattern #1 + pattern #2 + pattern #1 + pattern #3. Your garland will have 10 sections of pattern #1, 5 sections of pattern #2, and 4 sections of pattern #3. Completed length is approximately 69" which is 5 ft. 9 in.
This garland seems complex, but as you start stringing, you'll see the design emerge. The full garland will have this pattern sequence: 1-2-1-3-1-2-1-3-1-2-1-3-1-2-1-3-1-2-1
A = 6mm silver GBR6S ~ 92 beads needed
B = 8mm green GBR8GR ~ 20 beads needed
C = Silver + green indent GB022GRS ~ 10 beads needed
D = 8mm gold GBR8G ~ 20 beads needed
E = Silver + gold indent GB022GS ~ 10 beads needed
F = 10mm red GBR10R ~ 10 beads needed
G = Silver + red barrel GB014RS ~ 5 beads needed
H = 8mm red GBR8R ~ 16 beads needed
I = Silver + red indent GB022RS ~ 8 beads needed
J = 10mm green GBR10GR ~ 8 beads needed
K = Silver + green barrel GB014GRS ~ 4 beads needed
Blues and Brown features glossy brown textured beads combined with a retro mix of aqua, silver and gold round beads and silver tubes. This is another great option for customizing with different colored beads. Other color options for the brown beads are linked here: GB080 and GB055.
Pattern #1: A B C B A D A B C B A
Pattern #2: E A F A G A F A E
Your garland will begin and end with pattern #1. String pattern #1 onto your cord, followed by pattern #2 and repeat this sequence, ending in pattern #1. Your garland will have 8 sections of pattern #1 and 7 sections of pattern #2. Completed length is approximately 65" which is 5 ft. 5 in.
A = 8mm aqua GBR8AQ ~ 60 beads needed
B = 8mm gold GBR8G ~ 32 beads needed
C = 10mm silver GBR10S ~ 16 beads needed
D = Faceted brown beads GB080BR ~ 8 beads needed
E = Silver tubes GB15S ~ 14 beads needed
F = 10mm clear blue GBR10CBL ~ 14 beads needed (or use GBR10RB)
G = Quilted drops GB055BR ~ 7 beads needed
Red, Blue and Yellow features a bright and cheerful mix of beads that looks stunning with a variety of decor styles. This is another great pattern for customizing in different colors and other bead color options are linked here: GB000, GB002, GB075, GB004.
Pattern #1: A B C D C B A
Pattern #2: E A F G F A E
Your garland will begin and end with pattern #1. String pattern #1 onto your cord, followed by pattern #2 and repeat this sequence, ending in pattern #1. Your garland will have 9 sections of pattern #1 and 8 sections of pattern #2. Completed length is approximately 63" which is 5 ft. 3 in.
A = 10mm gold GBR10G ~ 34 beads needed
B = Red drops GB002R ~ 18 beads needed
C = 8mm light blue GBR8LB ~ 18 beads needed
D = Matte yellow diamonds GB004MPY ~ 9 beads needed
E = Silver tubes GB15S ~ 16 beads needed
F = Blue drops GB000RB~ 16 beads needed
G = Silver round GB075S ~ 8 beads needed
Icy Blues features glossy and matte round and faceted beads separated by clear spacer beads. This beauty fits in with a wide variety of decor as well.
Pattern #1: A B A C A D A E A D A C A B A
Pattern #2: F A G A H A G A F
Your garland will begin and end with pattern #1. String pattern #1 onto your cord, followed by pattern #2 and repeat this sequence, ending in pattern #1. Your garland will have 9 sections of pattern #1 and 8 sections of pattern #2. Completed length is approximately 67" which is 5 ft. 7 in.
A = Clear spacers GBC03C ~ 104 beads needed
B = 10mm blue GBR10RB ~ 18 beads needed
D = 10mm silver GBR10S ~ 18 beads needed
E = Matte blue banded round GB017MB ~ 9 beads needed
F = 3-bump faceted GB085MW~ 16 beads needed
G = Silver indent GB022S ~ 16 beads needed (would also look beautiful with silver + blue indent GB022BS)
H = Faceted round GB030LB ~ 8 beads needed
Item No. GBK107
String your own beautiful multi-color glass bead garland to enjoy year after year with this garland kit! Retro Barrels is a bright and colorful design in red, gold, pink, purple and light blue plus matte champagne barrels with colorful stripes. Completed garland measures approx. 67 inches long (about 5ft. 7 in.) and about 1/2" wide at the widest bead. This craft kit contains the following materials to make one traditional glass bead garland...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6RP
These glossy purple round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6S
These glossy silver round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8AQ
These glossy aqua round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". Sold in gr...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8G
These glossy gold round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". Sold in gr...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8GR
These glossy green round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". Sold in g...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8LB
These glossy light blue round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". Sold...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8PK
These glossy pink round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". Sold in gr...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8R
These glossy red round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". Sold in gro...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10RB
These glossy blue round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10CBL
These clear blue round glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold in groups of 15, pleas...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10G
These glossy gold round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10GR
These glossy green round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold in...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10R
These glossy red round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold in g...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10S
These glossy silver round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GB055BR
These glossy brown quilted drop mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1 1/4" long and measures 3/16" wide ...(click for more)
Item No. GB004MPY
These matte pale yellow diamond cut mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 23mm, which is just under 1". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GB022S
These glossy silver round indent mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1/2" long. The indent design is on four side...(click for more)
Item No. GB15S
These shiny silver glass tube beads are hand blown in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 15 mm long which is about 19/32" (.59"). Sold in groups of 20, please enter the number of ...(click for more)
Item No. GB022BS
These glossy silver round beads have four hand painted blue indents -- one indent on each side of the bead. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show d...(click for more)
Item No. GB022GS
These glossy silver round beads have four handpainted gold indents -- one indent on each side of the bead. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to s...(click for more)
Item No. GB022GRS
These glossy silver round beads have four handpainted green indents -- one indent on each side of the bead. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show d...(click for more)
Item No. GB022RS
These glossy silver round beads have four handpainted red indents -- one indent on each side of the bead. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show det...(click for more)
Item No. GB017MB
These matte blue banded round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 18mm long, which is about 5/8". They are just o...(click for more)
Item No. GB085MW
These matte white faceted ball mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1" long and 1/4" wide -- faceted bumps are 8 m...(click for more)
Item No. GB014GRS
These glossy silver classic barrel mercury glass beads with green stripe are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 22mm, which is just unde...(click for more)
Item No. GB014RS
These glossy silver classic barrel mercury glass beads with red stripe are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 22mm, which is just under ...(click for more)
Item No. GB059AQS
These matte champagne ivory striped barrels have glossy stripes painted in aqua. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, colored and painted by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to sho...(click for more)
Item No. GB059BKS
These matte champagne ivory striped barrels have glossy stripes painted in black. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, colored and painted by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to sh...(click for more)
Item No. GB059BBRS
These matte champagne ivory striped barrels have glossy stripes painted in blackberry. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, colored and painted by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order ...(click for more)
Item No. GB059RBS
These matte champagne ivory striped barrels have glossy stripes painted in blue. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, colored and painted by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to sho...(click for more)
Item No. GB059GS
These matte champagne ivory striped barrels have glossy stripes painted in gold. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, colored and painted by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to sho...(click for more)
Item No. GB059GRS
These matte champagne ivory striped barrels have glossy stripes painted in green. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, colored and painted by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to sh...(click for more)
Item No. GB059HPS
These matte champagne ivory striped barrels have glossy stripes painted in hot pink. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, colored and painted by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to...(click for more)
Item No. GB059RPS
These matte champagne ivory striped barrels have glossy stripes painted in purple. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, colored and painted by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to s...(click for more)
Item No. GB059RS
These matte champagne ivory striped barrels have glossy stripes painted in red. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, colored and painted by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show...(click for more)
Item No. GB000RB
These glossy blue drop blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is just over 1/2" long and measures 3/8" wide at t...(click for more)
Item No. GB002R
These glossy red drop mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 16mm, which is 5/8". Sold in groups of 10...(click for more)
Item No. GBC03A
These amber colored glass spacer beads are the perfect accents to extend garlands and embellish beaded icicle ornaments. Each bead measures about 1/8" across and 1/8" high (4.5 mm). Made in the Czech Republic. Sold in groups of 100, please enter the number of groups desired below.
Item No. GBC03C
These clear glass spacer beads are the perfect accents to extend garlands and embellish beaded icicle ornaments. Each bead measures about 1/8" across and 1/8" high (4.5 mm). Made in the Czech Republic. Sold in groups of 100, please enter the number of groups desired below.
Item No. HOOK-03-G
Set of 10 gold hooks for crafting beaded ornaments or garlands. Each measures about 5/8" long. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. HOOK-03-S
Set of 10 silver hooks for crafting beaded ornaments or garlands. Each measures about 5/8" long. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. GB080BR
These glossy brown faceted ball mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 13mm, which is just over 1/2". Sold in g...(click for more)
Item No. GB030LB
These glossy light blue faceted round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 18mm, which is 3/4". ...(click for more)
Item No. GB075S
These glossy silver fancy ribbed balls mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 18mm, which is about 5/8" long. S...(click for more)
Item No. STR-10-GRY
Card contains 2 meters (approx. 6-1/2 feet) of 100% natural silk bead cord with a stainless steel needle attached to one end for ease of stringing. Silk is strong with very little stretch making it an ideal choice for garland making. Cord is size #10 in grey and measures approx 0.9 mm wide. Made in Germany.
Item No. STR-10-WH
Card contains 2 meters (approx. 6-1/2 feet) of 100% natural silk bead cord with a stainless steel needle attached to one end for ease of stringing. Silk is strong with very little stretch making it an ideal choice for garland making. Cord is size #10 in natural white and measures approx 0.9 mm wide. Made in Germany.
Item No. STR-8-GRY
Card contains 2 meters (approx. 6-1/2 feet) of 100% natural silk bead cord with a stainless steel needle attached to one end for ease of stringing. Silk is strong with very little stretch making it an ideal choice for garland making. Cord is size #8 in grey and measures approx 0.8 mm wide. Made in Germany.
Item No. STR-8-WH
Card contains 2 meters (approx. 6-1/2 feet) of 100% natural silk bead cord with a stainless steel needle attached to one end for ease of stringing. Silk is strong with very little stretch making it an ideal choice for garland making. Cord is size #8 in natural white and measures approx 0.8 mm wide. Made in Germany.
Item No. STR-6-GRY
Card contains 2 meters (approx. 6-1/2 feet) of 100% natural silk bead cord with a stainless steel needle attached to one end for ease of stringing. Silk is strong with very little stretch making it an ideal choice for garland making. Cord is size #6 in grey and measures approx 0.7 mm wide. Made in Germany.
