Train Pattern for
Beaded Saftey Pin Pattern works with three sizes
of beads and pins. You choose the size you want. Note: If using size 10 seed beads, use size 1 pins instead of size 0.
Each row hanging down is the smaller pin with beads strung on it.
Open these pins and string beads following the pattern provided. Start at the top with of
each row and work down. Use pliers to squeeze the pin head closed permanently.
Note: Beads are are irregular in size. You may not be able to use
the larger seed beads in your package and you may not want to use the smaller
"E" beads in your package.
Use a split ring pliers or the point of metal nail file to bend open the coil at base of
the larger pin. Thread coil of the beaded pins onto front shank of larger pin, forcing
them around opened coil and onto the back shank of the larger pin. Follow pattern
beginning with pin 11 and adding beaded pins working from right to left.
