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Butterfly Napkin Rings

By Connie Decker Brown
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Date: 08/15/2005 Topics: Craft Projects > Beadwork | Photos > Crafts  
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Use this beaded napkin ring at your next meal to add a special touch to your place settings.

Supplies:

  • 24" of 24 gauge bead wire for each napkin ring.
  • Colorful beads - small, medium, and large

Directions:

1. Cut a 24" length of bead wire.

2. Leaving 2" of wire at the end, place 17 beads on the wire for the large wing. Alternate small and medium size beads.

3. Bend into the shape of a wing.

4. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other large wing.

5. Place 16 small beads on the wire for a small wing.

6. Bend into the shape of a smaller wing below one of the large wings.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the other small wing.

8. Shape butterfly and wrap the 2" of wire from the beginning around the center of the butterfly 2-3 times to stabilize it.

9. Connect the ends of the wire by twisting, leaving a loop large enough to fit a napkin in.

10. Using your glue gun, glue one large bead to the center of the butterfly to cover the wire wrap.

11. Use these at your next meal to add a special touch to your place settings.

12. You can even make extras and add them to your centerpiece for a coordinated look.

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Post By CDB (Guest Post) (08/16/2005)
Thanks so much for the nice feedback. I love the idea of hanging them on tree limbs! Isn't it great that we have a place to share ideas?


Post by meoowmom (933) | (08/15/2005)
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Thank you for sharing! Very pretty, and practical and something I will try to make and use daily.
Thank you.


Post by grammar (177) | (08/15/2005)
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Those are so cute and I just love butterflies...I wonder what they would look like on some some limbs???


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