DIY: Mini Christmas wreath with faceted beads

In this DIY tutorial, I'll show you how to make a mini Christmas wreath using faceted beads.

Step 1. Cut approximately half a metre of artistic wire.

Step 2. Wrap one end of the wire around your ring a few times to secure it firmly.

Step 3. Thread beads in your favourite colours onto the wire. I used three different shades of green, with pink and red beads as little ‘berries’.

Step 4. Wrap the threaded beads around the ring. It's easiest to work in small sections of around 10 beads at a time. Thread on a few beads, wrap them around the ring and repeat until the entire ring is covered.

Step 5. Wrap the wire firmly around the ring a few more times, then trim off the excess wire.

The bow Step 1. Thread 7 small beads onto the wire, then pass the wire back through the first bead to create a loop.

Step 2. Thread on 6 more small beads and wrap them around the centre of the loop. Your bow will now start to take shape.

Step 3. Thread another 4 small beads onto each end of the wire. Bend the wire ends over and trim off the excess. Your bow is ready! The finishing touch Attach the bow to your Christmas wreath. Take a piece of artistic wire and wrap it around both the bow and the wreath. Twist the ends tightly together at the back and neatly tuck away the wire. And there you have it, your very own mini Christmas wreath!