Creating a Beaded Rim and a Gourgeous Metallic Finish
In this new video you’ll discover:
- How to create different beaded rim looks
- Why bead size is important
- How to create gorgeous metallic finishes using pigment powders and ink dyes
- An easy way to prevent the raw gourd from showing through your beaded rim
- Helpful tips for preventing your drill from slipping off the gourd
- How far away from the edge to drill your holes (if you drill too close to the edge you risk cracking the gourd)
- How to make your holes the exact same distance from each other with one simple step
- How to protect your color from rubbing off while working on the beaded rim
- An economical trick for making your beading easier (Mary’s bead tray is the secret!)
- How to start and finish the beading so that no wire shows
- Why you want to wait until after you bead to finish the inside of your gourd