Learn how to make beaded snowflake ornaments with our step-by-step video tutorial!
Add a touch of magic to your Christmas tree with a few sparkling beaded snowflake ornaments! Beaded snowflakes are a fun snowflake craft that kids and adults can make for Christmas or the winter solstice. DIY beaded snowflake ornaments look beautiful on the Yule or Christmas tree. And beaded snowflake crafts make gorgeous suncatchers hanging in a sunlit window as they sparkle and shine. You might also enjoy this list of gorgeous DIY Christmas ornaments that kids can help make–or learn how to start and finish a beaded necklace or bracelet.
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DIY Beaded Christmas Snowflake Ornaments
As a child, beading and jewelry making was my favorite hobby. A creative pastime that I LOVE to share with my daughter today. Learning to make beaded snowflake ornaments is an easy Christmas craft for kids, teens, and adults.
All you need is a few snowflake craft supplies and the desire to create a multitude of gorgeous beaded patterns! Add a touch of sparkle to your festive holiday decor this season with these beautiful beaded Christmas snowflake ornaments.
Follow the simple step-by-step instructions below to learn how to make this simple DIY wire bead snowflake ornament craft. A Christmas craft that both children and adults can enjoy!
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Wire Bead Snowflake Ornament Craft Supplies
- Wire snowflake forms – We used a 3 3/4 inch wire snowflake form, but a star wireframe that is a bit larger also works well.
- Round nose pliers – inexpensive option or professional option
- Ribbon or monofilament line (fishing string)
- Swarovski crystals beads (Use beads sized 2mm to 8mm for smaller wire snowflake forms, and 2mm to 12mm beads to make even bigger snowflakes)
- Faceted (cut) glass beads
What are the Best Beads for Making Beaded Snowflake Ornaments?
Swarovski crystals beads make the most amazing beaded snowflake crafts for Christmas or the winter solstice. Of course, Faceted (cut) glass, or even plastic beads, can work to make bead snowflake Christmas ornaments on wire snowflake forms (and look very pretty), but crystals give that extra bit of sparkle that really shines!
As mentioned in the supply section, beads sized 2mm to 8mm are best for the smaller wire snowflake forms, while larger, 2mm to 12mm beads work on larger wire snowflake forms.
There are lots of Christmas snowflake ornament beading options to make these crafts available today. Use leftover beads to create beaded necklaces and bracelets to give as gifts. In my experience, children love beading, and it helps their hands become strong and supple. Remember, “Nimble fingers make nimble minds.” Learn how HERE–> How to Make Beaded Jewelry.
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How to Make Beaded Snowflake Ornaments: Step-by-Step DIY Instructions
Learn how to make beaded snowflake ornaments with the step-by-step directions below. Both children and adults can enjoy this snowflake craft. In the next section, you can “see” how to complete each step in the handmade beaded snowflake video tutorial.
- Choose a simple bead pattern for each wire bead snowflake ornament. Like real snowflakes, an infinite number of beaded patterns are possible for this snowflake craft.
- Place crystal beads
on a wire snowflake bead ornament craft form one arm at a time. - After each beaded snowflake arm is complete, use round nose pliers to turn the wire’s end toward the last bead to close the loop. Grab the tip of the wire form with a pair of round nose pliers. Turn clockwise 1/4 turn. Readjust your grip and turn another 1/4 inch to complete the loop. (This critical step is shown in the video below)
- Repeat until each arm of the wire bead snowflake ornament is complete.
- Use a section of ribbon or monofilament line to hang your homemade beaded snowflake ornaments on the Christmas Tree, Winter Solstice Tree, or a sunlit window.
on a wire snowflake bead 
one arm at a time.
to turn the wire’s end toward the last bead to close the loop. Grab the tip of the wire form with a pair of round nose pliers. Turn clockwise 1/4 turn. Readjust your grip and turn another 1/4 inch to complete the loop. (This critical step is shown in the video below)
to hang your homemade beaded snowflake ornaments on the Christmas Tree, Related: Rhinestone Pinecone Ornaments
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How to Make Beaded Snowflakes Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
This snowflake craft is for making beaded snowflake ornaments to adorn your Christmas Tree. They make lovely suncatchers hanging in a window or on the wall and could be made into a gorgeous winter mobile with a piece of driftwood, a bare brance, or an embroidery hoop. Watch our video to see how easy it is to make beaded snowflake ornaments. This wire bead ornament craft can help you make snowflake craft Christmas decorations to adorn your Christmas tree!
Related: Rustic Acorn Marble Ornaments
Easy Homemade Beaded Snowflake Christmas Ornament Kits
Use wire bead snowflake ornament forms,
Swarovski crystals beads, or Faceted (cut) glass beads to make handmade snowflake ornaments, or use any beaded snowflake kits listed below.
- Beaded snowflake ornaments for kids
- Christmas beaded snowflake ornament kit
- Holiday beaded snowflake ornament kit
- Christmas snowflake beaded ornament kit
- Chrystal spirals beaded ornament kit
Handmade Beaded DIY Snowflake Ornaments
Make some sparkling snowflake ornament Christmas decorations to add a little bling to your Christmas tree this year. Making this beaded snowflake craft is a fun way to spend time connecting with the kids over the holiday break.
You may also like this fun roundup of homemade Christmas ornament crafts, and don’t forget to check out our winter bucket list and fun Christmas traditions for a magical holiday.
Learn more about Rhythms of Play HERE!
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Where did you get the beads?
The supplies list is in the article above Michelle.
Where do you get the star from to put the beads on?
Hi Leta,
The materials list above contains referral links to the snowflake forms we used.
What size beads did you use? That detail isn’t included in the supplies list. Very pretty and simple for a child to make!
Good question Ann,
First, make sure kids can handle small parts before offering this craft. Using a combination of sizes, shapes, and colors make the best snowflakes. Younger kids can create patterns and put the beads on the wire, but will more than likely need each arm of the snowflake closed for them. Older children will be able to do both. The same goes for bead sizes, smaller 4mm beads will be hard for younger kids to handle while older children will be able to use the smallest beads. Click on the bead links in the supplies list above to see lots of gorgeous options!
Excellent tutorials with photos and details! Even as an experienced beader, I picked up tips. Thank you!
Thanks Barb! So glad you could glean some new information… I’ve been a fan of beadwork since I was a young child. 🙂
How do you get the wires to stay together in the middle?
Hi Brandy,
We purchase the pre-made snowflake forms listed in snowflake ornament craft supplies! If you click on the link to purchase, Rhythms of Play will earn a small commission at no cost to you. 🙂
What size beads do I order?
Hi Rita, good question!
We like to use a variety of bead sizes and cuts to make beaded snowflake ornaments.
You can find affiliate links to a few bead options that would work in the supply section, and within the tutorial.
For beaded snowflakes, we generally use beads that are between 2mm through 8mm, with 6mm being a good middle of the road size. Larger 10mm and 12mm beads can be used on the bigger snowflake wire forms.
Happy crafting,
Nell
Where do u find the wire stars
Hello Gwen! The wireframes you need to make beaded snowflakes (or stars) are available at the Amazon affiliate links above and at many craft and jewelry supply stores.
Where do you get the star form, for snowflake????
Hi Wendy,
You can purchase the wire snowflake ornament forms in some craft and hobby stores or use the Amazon affiliate links provided for convenience in the “Snowflake Craft Supply” list posted above the step-by-step beaded snowflake ornament tutorial. Happy Christmas crafting!