DIY: Beaded Table Numbers

A lucky visit to my favorite store in New York, Tinsel Trading, provided a simple solution to one of my wedding-day decor dilemmas. These adorable beaded letters are sold there for $10/each - and even if 18 tables x $10 had seemed reasonable, I still would have made my own set. Luckily for me, Tinsel Trading only offers these as letters, not numbers so I headed to my trusty local bead-emporium and got myself to work.

Supplies:

• 2 packages, size 8 Japanese seed beads*
• Chain nose pliers
• Wire cutter
• 24 gauge wire (30 yd. spool)

Directions:

1. Download Beaded Number Template and print both pages
2. Cut approx. 13″ of wire for each number
3. String first bead. Using pliers, wrap wire around first bead to secure strand
4. Continue stringing wire onto bead and begin forming numbers
5. Twist end of wire around another bead, hiding seam and trim with wire cutter
6. Complete entire set and enjoy your craftiness!

*silver-lined round beads used in example

This was the end result from my wedding day:

Photo by Brian Dorsey Studio