Imps

Difficulty: 2
Techniques: Beadweaving

Cheery decoration made from imitation pearls and pressed beads

Create some naughty imps to decorate your flat. Just make sure that they don't get up to any mischief. Use the interesting new PRECIOSA Imitation Pearls with rainbow and sparkling highlights to sew them. They are available in a wide color pallet ranging from white in pastel tones through to distinctive dark shades.
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Material and Tools

PRECIOSA Imitation Pearls

131 19 001; 6 mm; 02010/30005 red; 2x - the eyes
(IP6)

PRECIOSA Pressed Beads

111 01 384; 11 x 16 mm; 02010/25010 red; 1x - the tongue
(PB1)

PRECIOSA Imitation Pearls

131 19 001; 4 mm; 02010/30003 grey; 14x - the face
(IP4)

PRECIOSA Imitation Pearls

131 19 001; 8 mm; 02010/30006 purple; 1x - the face
(IP8)

PRECIOSA Pressed Beads

111 95 023; 5 x 17 mm; 23980/54321 black with pink; 2x - the horns
(PB2)

PRECIOSA Rocailles

331 19 001; 10/0; 33021 grey; 4x
(R)

Tools

A 0.20 mm nylon line; a thin needle; scissors; hanging hooks (hooks for Christmas decorations); hot-melt glue

Procedure

Step 1

String 1x PB2, 1x IP4, 1x IP6, 1x IP4, 1x PB2 (in the opposite way to the first one), 1x IP4 and 1x IP6.

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Step 2

Thread the line through the IP4 in front of the 2nd PB2. Use the right angle weave stitch.

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Step 3

Tie off the line with two knots.

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Step 4

Thread the line through the PB2 next to the knot, the side IP4, both the lower IP6, the 2nd side IP4 and the 2nd PB2. Add 1x IP4. Thread the line through the PB2 and the IP4 once again.

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Step 5

Thread the line through the IP6. String 1x IP4, 1x IP8 and 1x IP4. Thread the line through the IP6 and the IP4.

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Step 6

Thread the line through the IP8. String 1x IP4, 1x PB1 and an IP4. Thread the line through the IP8.

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Step 7

Thread the line through the IP4. String 4x R. Place them behind the PB1. Thread the line through the second IP4 and the IP8.

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Step 8

Create the first cheek. Thread the line through the middle IP4 on the side. String 2x IP4. Thread the line through the IP4 once again.

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Step 9

Thread the line through the IP4 and PB2 and add 1x IP4 to each gap in the upper circumference of the head.

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Step 10

Create the second cheek.

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Step 11

Thread the line around the circumference of the head and through the IP4 and PB1. Sew it in. Try to place the knot in the hole of the IP8.

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Step 12

Use the head as a decoration. It can be hung or stuck on.

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Downloads

Rocailles Colors - Catalogue

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PRECIOSA Rocailles - Product Sheet

General product information and size availability.
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Imitation Pearls Sizes

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Imitation Pearls Colors

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Project Imps

Download the PDF and print the entire project to your project library.
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PRECIOSA Rocailles

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PRECIOSA Pressed Beads

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PRECIOSA Imitation Pearls

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