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Glass Amber Marquis Bead Tutorial

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amber marquis free tutorial lori greenberg

This Amber Marquis bead is a tutorial that I did for Step by Step Beads Magazine back in October 2007.  It is now available for free download at Beading Daily. Find out how to achieve the rich amber colors by layering different transparent glass and trapping fine silver foil within as well as how to add some texture to your beads by stacking and racking dots along the edges.

The amber is great for autumn but with spring and summer coming, why not try your own color combinations with different transparent glass?

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This pattern comes as a PDF with a helpful English video tutorial, so it’s perfect for confident beginners or anyone wanting to try their hand at sewing softies. It’s designed to be both a comfort toy and a keepsake—just the kind of thing little hands love to hold, and mamas love to treasure.

Maybe it’s time I start putting a few baby patterns away for the (not-too-distant?) future—grandchildren stash, anyone? Even if you’re not sewing for a little one right now, this pattern is a total heart-stealer and would make the most beautiful handmade baby shower gift.

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We love sharing beautiful finds from Etsy’s talented independent designers. Supporting makers means keeping the creativity flowing, and patterns like this one are a lovely way to sew a little extra love into the world.

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