BEADED CHANDELIER

INSTRUCTION

Step 1 - Separate the beads by size into 7 bowls, the Small tube will have beads in A - 10mm, B - 12mm and C - 14mm. The Large tube will have beads in D - 18mm, E - 20mm, F - 22mm and G - 24mm. We recommend opening the tubes as you need them and labelling accordingly

Step 2 - Remove the outer ring of the 14" embroidery hoop and nest the galvanized ring inside

Step 3 - Cut 7 lengths of string in 75cm and thread on beads accordingly

5A - 4B - 3C - 3D - 2E - 1F - 1G - 1F - 2E - 3D - 3C - 4B - 5A

Step 4 - Cut 7 lengths of string in 70cm and thread on beads accordingly

4A - 3B - 3C - 2D - 1E - 2F - 1G - 2F - 1E - 2D - 3C - 3B - 4A

Step 5 - Cut 7 lengths of string in 65cm and thread on beads accordingly

4A - 3B - 2C - 1D - 2E - 1F - 1G - 1F - 2E - 1D - 2C - 3B - 4A

Step 6 - Tie a 75cm length to the ring with a double knot - ensure that the knot is facing the ceiling and there is enough length from the knot for the beads to start hanging just below the ring. There should be approx. 20cm between the ends of this bead strand.

Step 7 - Tie a 70cm length to the ring with a double knot as per Step 6 inside the 75cm length

Step 8 - Tie a 65cm length to the ring with a double knot as per Step 6 inside the 70cm length

Step 9 - Repeat Step 6 - 8, 6 more times ensuring that each set of 3 bead sets overlaps the last set - when tying the last set you will need to work this under the first set

Step 10 - Secure the outer embroidery ring over the inner ring, adjust the strands as desired and ensure all the knots face the ceiling. Secure tightly.

Step 11 - Remove the outer ring of the 250mm embroidery hoop

Step 12 - Cut 7 lengths of string in 95cm and thread on the beads accordingly

10A - 8B - 7C - 2D - 1E - 1F - 3G - 1F - 1E - 2D - 7C - 8B - 10A

Step 13 - Cut 7 lengths of string 90cm and thread on beads accordingly

8A - 7B - 5C - 3D - 1E - 1F - 2G - 1F - 1E - 3D - 5C - 7B - 8A

Step 14 - Tie a 95cm length to the ring with a double knot as per Step 6. There should be approx. 15cm between the ends of this bead strand

Step 15 - Tie a 90cm length to the ring with a double knot as per Step 6 inside the 95cm length

Step 16 - Repeat Step 14 - 15, 6 more times ensuring that each set of 2 bead sets overlaps the last set - when tying the last set you will need to work this under the first set

Step 17 - Secure the outer embroidery ring over the inner ring, adjust the strands as desired and ensure all the knots face the ceiling. Secure tightly.

Step 18 - Trim excess string from each knot and secure the knot/ends with glue and leave to dry

Step 19 - Drill 4 holes into each embroidery hoop at opposing ends, you will need to plan how you want the chandelier to hang and also ensure that you are not drilling into the strands. Shift the galvanized ring upwards before drilling the 14" embroidery hoop

Step 20 - Cut 2 lengths of wire approx. 40cm, you may want to bend the wire at one end

Step 21 - Cut 4 lengths of chain approx. 25cm

Step 22 - Thread the wire through the 14" hoop, add chain, thread through the 250mm hoop, opposing side of the 250mm hoop, add chain then finally through the opposing side of the 14" hoop

Step 23 - Repeat Step 22 at right angles to the first wire

Step 24 - Bend on the ends of the wire upwards to secure in place

Step 25 - Secure all ends of the chain to the Split Ring, you may need to remove a chain link or two to balance the chandelier