Emerald Gaze Green Eye Brooch Bead Embroidery Kit by Abris Art AD-230

Bead Emerald Gaze, a beaded brooch kit by Abris Art — an almond-shaped eye with a pearly white, an emerald-green iris and a fringe of silver bugle-bead lashes, accented with pearls. Worked with about 608 Preciosa Ornela Czech glass beads in 11 colours, plus microbeads, rondelle stones, pearls and bugle beads.

A little stitcher's folklore: an eye charm has protected against envy and bad luck for thousands of years, and green is the colour of luck, growth and good health. Stitchers say an emerald eye brooch watches over its wearer and brings fresh luck.

Why this kit: if you love modern, symbolic jewellery, this green eye brooch is striking and quick to make. Great for beginners and a thoughtful protective gift.

Kit includes: art canvas with the full-colour design printed on it, about 608 Preciosa Czech glass beads in 11 colours, Preciosa No. 13 microbeads in 4 colours, a microbead embroidery needle, beading thread, decorative glass stones and accents (rondelles, pearls and bugle beads), a decorative brooch clasp, and step-by-step illustrated instructions for the embroidery and finishing.

Each bead is sewn onto its colour-marked spot on the printed canvas. Then add the glass stones, cut the piece out along the outline and assemble it with the decorative clasp from the kit, following the illustrated instructions.

Finished size: 4.2×3.3 cm (1.65×1.3 in). A protective statement brooch.