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Below are three glass bead garland designs with bead counts and links to the beads used. These garlands all follow the same simple pattern sequence and use only four different bead types per style. Red + silver, aqua + silver, and gold + silver yield a beautiful result and mix well with a wide range of decor, but each style can also easily be customized by substituting other bead colors -- we've created 13 additional variations to guide you.
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.
Be sure to leave at least 3/4" of slack in your completed garland to allow it to drape.
Red & Silver is a classic Christmas color combo. The different bead textures used in this garland add subtle interest.
This is the beading pattern to follow:
Pattern Repeat: A B C D C B
End: A
Your garland will begin with PATTERN REPEAT and end with END. String Pattern Repeat onto your cord and repeat this sequence 22 times. End your garland with END: one quilted drop. Completed length is approximately 71" which is 5 ft. 11 in.
This is the bead code:
A = Quilted Drop red GB055R ~ 23 beads needed
B = 8mm silver GBR8S ~ 44 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive red GB657R ~ 44 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + red GB022RS ~ 22 beads needed
A = Quilted Drop lime green GB055LG ~ 23 beads needed
B = 8mm gold GBR8G ~ 44 beads needed
D = Round Indent matte gold + red GB022MGR ~ 22 beads needed
A = Quilted Drop light pink GB055LTP ~ 23 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive dark green GB657DKG ~ 44 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + light pink GB022LPS ~ 22 beads needed
A = Quilted Drop light purple GB055PUR ~ 23 beads needed
B = 8mm silver GBR8S~ 44 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive light blue GB657LB ~ 44 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + blue GB022BLS ~ 22 beads needed
Aqua & Silver is a gorgeous color combo. The similar bead sizes used in this garland keep it uniform in width making is a great style to mix with simple round bead garlands.
Your garland will begin with PATTERN REPEAT and end with END. String Pattern Repeat onto your cord and repeat this sequence 25 times. End your garland with END: one 3-bump bead. Completed length is approximately 72" which is 6 ft.
A = Faceted 3-bump aqua GB085AQ ~ 26 beads needed
B = 8mm silver GBR8S ~ 50 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive aqua GB657AQ ~ 50 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + aqua GB022AQS ~ 25 beads needed
To make the pink, copper, blue and aqua variation above, use this bead code:
A = Faceted 3-bump pink GB085PK ~ 26 beads needed
B = 8mm copper GBR8C ~ 50 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive light blue GB657LB ~ 50 beads needed
To make the aqua, silver, gold and red variation above, use this bead code:
C = Ribbed Olive gold GB657G ~ 50 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + res GB022RS ~ 25 beads needed
A = Faceted 3-bump blue GB085RB ~ 26 beads needed
B = 8mm silver GBR8S~ 50 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + blue GB022BLS ~ 25 beads needed
To make the orange variation above, use this bead code:
A = Faceted 3-bump copper GB085C ~ 26 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive matte goldenrod GB657MGR ~ 50 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + orange GB022ORS ~ 25 beads needed
Gold & Silver is another classic Christmas color combo. The different bead textures used in this garland add subtle interest.
A = Long Ribbed Drop gold GB003G ~ 23 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive gold GB657G ~ 44 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + gold GB022GS ~ 22 beads needed
To make the red, aqua, pink variation above, use this bead code:
A = Long Ribbed Drop red GB003R ~ 23 beads needed
B = 8mm aqua GBR8AQ ~ 44 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive hot pink GB657HP ~ 44 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + hot pink GB022HPS ~ 22 beads needed
To make the green and aqua variation above, use this bead code:
A = Long Ribbed Drop pearl green GB003PRGR ~ 23 beads needed
B = 8mm green GBR8GR ~ 44 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive aqua GB657AQ ~ 44 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + green GB022GRS ~ 22 beads needed
To make the matte champagne, green, burgundy and purple variation above, use this bead code:
A = Long Ribbed Drop matte champagne GB003MC ~ 23 beads needed
B = 8mm lime green GBR8LG ~ 44 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive burgundy GB657BU ~ 44 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + purple GB022RPS ~ 22 beads needed
To make the green and silver variation above, use this bead code:
A = Long Ribbed Drop green GB003GR ~ 23 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive lime green GB657LG ~ 44 beads needed
To make the purple and silver variation above, use this bead code:
A = Long Ribbed Drop purple GB003RP ~ 23 beads needed
C = Ribbed Olive purple GB657RP ~ 44 beads needed
To make the orange, black and gold variation above, use this bead code:
A = Long Ribbed Drop copper GB003C ~ 23 beads needed
B = 8mm black GBR8BLK ~ 44 beads needed
D = Round Indent silver + orange GB022ORS ~ 22 beads needed
Item No. GB022HPS
These glossy silver round beads have four handpainted hot pink 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 sho...(click for more)
Item No. GB022LPS
These glossy silver round beads have four hand painted light pink 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 ...(click for more)
Item No. GB022PUR
These glossy silver round beads have four hand painted light purpe 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...(click for more)
Item No. GB022ORS
These glossy silver round beads have four hand painted orange 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...(click for more)
Item No. GB022RPS
These glossy silver round beads have four hand painted purpk 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 ...(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. GB085AQ
These glossy aqua 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. GB085RB
These glossy blue 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. GB085C
These glossy copper 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...(click for more)
Item No. GB085G
These glossy gold 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. GB085PK
These glossy pink 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. GB085R
These glossy red 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 mm...(click for more)
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. 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-JG
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 jade green 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-JG
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 jade green 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.
Item No. STR-6-JG
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 jade green and measures approx 0.7 mm wide. Made in Germany.
Item No. STR-6-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 #6 in natural white and measures approx 0.7 mm wide. Made in Germany.