A beautiful geometrical piece of Japanese Bead Embroidery, designed to introduce and/or extend your knowledge of this beautiful form of embroidery. Incorporating a variety of colours and shapes of quality Japanese Toho glass beads, including the special 3 cut beads, enhanced with Swarovski crystals, this piece will keep you interested from start to finish. Worked on quality fabric, this piece is an example of how Japanese Bead Embroidery brings the fabric to life. This project covers many basic techniques from individual bead placement and laying of smooth lines to some simple raised techniques and padding. Mounted into the top of a 4” (10cm) wooden box this beautiful piece will become a treasure to store your treasures.

This kit contains all the beads, threads, needles, fabric, interfacing, pellon and all construction materials (excluding wooden box), required to complete this project, along with an extensive set of comprehensive notes and step by step photographs of both the beading and construction. The wooden box with opening size 10cm (4”) is not included in the kit price but is available at extra cost

In addition to the kit you will require

a 25cm (10”) Hoop (I use Susan Bates Super Hold Hoops),

Tekobari or Laying Tool,

Anti-static Bead Shoe,

Koma,

Quick-release Clamps

Extra fine scissors.

Wooden box with 4” (10cm) opening for Needlework Framing

Useful but not essential is a Very Fine Needle threader

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All these items are available through this website if you do not already have them.

Skill level: Beginner – Intermediate