DIY Beaded Goldfish Tutorial 🐠 | Step-by-Step Aesthetic Beadwork

Опубликовано 12 апреля 2026, 18:00

Learn how to make a stunning DIY beaded goldfish in this comprehensive beaded animal tutorial perfect for intermediate crafters and coastal decor lovers. Using Miyuki 8/0 seed beads and parallel weaving techniques, this step-by-step guide is the ultimate way to master high-quality wire and bead art.

This project is intermediate level, so we’ll be playing with parallel weaving and adding extra wires for those flowing fins. Trust the process—the result is an absolute icon! 💅

In this video, we’ll cover:
• How to create the 3D-effect body
• Adding a movable clear side fin 📍
• Crafting and merging the top fin
• The perfect gradient tail technique

Supplies you'll need:
• Beads: 3mm (Miyuki Round size 8/0) in Gold and Clear, plus one Black bead for the eye.
• Wire: 28-gauge (0.3 mm) in Gold.
• Wire lengths: 35" (90 cm) for the body, 15" (37 cm) for the side fin, and 20" (50 cm) for the top fin.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro & Supplies 🧵
1:01 Starting the Body
2:12 Preparing for the side fin
5:32 Making the top fin separately
7:07 Merging the top fin with the body (Row 5)
10:10 The gradient tail (Rows 11-13) 🌊
13:11 Bottom fin & Securing the wires

If you’re a total beginner, check out my easier tutorials on the channel first! But if you're ready to level up your beadwork, let’s get started. 🛠️✨

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