Christmas Ornament Bead Embroidery Kit "Orchid"

“Orchid” is an orchid brooch in pink and pale blue with a large faceted stone at its heart.

What the picture shows

The flower opens head-on, its petals set almost in a circle. The upper ones are worked in pale blue and greyish blue microbeads, the lower ones in pink and crimson, so the piece reads as two colours running into each other. A large pink drop stone lies at the centre in a setting of fine rondelles. Sequins of two kinds are scattered over the petals for flat shine, while pearls and hemispheres work for volume. A bronze row of beads runs along the outer edge and holds the contour. The kit holds 25 bead colours. Inside the outline the canvas is stitched densely, then cut out.

What is in the kit

• Art canvas with a full-colour design printed on it — no need to follow a chart on screen
• Czech Preciosa beads, 25 colours
• Preciosa microbeads No. 13, 3 colours
• A microbead embroidery needle
• Thread for bead embroidery
• Decorative glass stones: rondelle — 3 types (12 pcs), sequins — 2 types (6 pcs), hemisphere — 2 pcs, drop — 4 types (6 pcs), pearls — 2 pcs, leaf — 2 pcs
• Findings for assembling the brooch: a decorative clasp
• Step-by-step illustrated instructions for the embroidery and for finishing the piece

Specifications

• Article: AD-212
• Finished piece size: 67×53 mm (2.64×2.09 in)
• Base: art canvas with a printed design
• Bead colours: 25
• Number of beads: approx. 526
• Difficulty: average
• Technique: bead and stone embroidery, brooch assembly

The finished piece is 67×53 mm. The level is average, and the centre with its large stone needs the most attention. The brooch is assembled on the clasp from the kit and is worn on a jumper, a jacket or a bag. The work is fine, so it is worth having good light and a small magnifier close at hand.