Beads & Jewellery

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Dot Painted Bead Necklace

Create a beautiful Painted Bead Necklace using traditional dot painting techniques. Follow along with Indigenous artist Michelle Napanangka Earl.

  • Step 1Think about what beaded pattern you would like for your necklace, and how many wooden beads you will need to complete your design. Thread your chosen beads onto a couple of skewers to make painting each individual bead easier. Fully coat the beads in black paint. Allow to dry.
  • Step 2Using a skewer and dot painting tools, dot paint on each bead using different colours. Allow to dry. If layering colours, allow to dry between layers.
  • Step 3Cut a piece of ribbon for your necklace according to the size you would like your necklace to be. We have chosen 80cm. Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors. Thread a safety needle with the ribbon and thread each decorated bead onto the ribbon in your chosen pattern. Tie the ends of the ribbon securely together.
  • Step 4Your Dot Painted Bead Necklace is now ready to wear or gift!

Materials used in this activity

Wooden Skewers - Pack of 100
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Product Code: 10014
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Safety Needles - Pack of 32
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Product Code: 10837
EACH $5.49 (inc GST) $4.99 (ex GST)
5 or more $3.84 (inc GST) $3.49 (ex GST)          
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Wooden Beads - Natural - 340g Pack
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Product Code: 10841
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Product Code: 11150
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Product Code: 15518
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Paint Brushes - Pack of 12
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Product Code: 18227
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Dot Painting Tools - Pack of 8
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Product Code: 20275
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CleverPatch Acrylic Paint Tubes - 75ml - Set of 14 Colours
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Product Code: 20811
EACH $52.47 (inc GST) $47.70 (ex GST)
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