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View cartCreate one dreamy purple beaded hanging plant that catches the light with every movement.
Choose DIY Kit for the materials and making experience, or Finished Piece for the assembled design.
For the DIY Kit format:
• Approximately 110 purple faceted glass beads, 8 mm
• Mini woven basket
• White foam insert
• Purple cover fiber
• 0.3 mm silver craft wire
• Silver hanging chain
• Free suncatcher sticker sheet
• Access to the video tutorial
• Makes: 1 Mermaid’s Tears purple beaded hanging plant
• Difficulty: Beginner-friendly
• Making time varies by design and experience
• Recommended age: 12+
• Container: Mini woven basket
You will also need a pair of scissors. Scissors are not included.
1. Arrange the purple beads and plan your strands.
2. Shape and secure each strand with the included craft wire.
3. Place the strands in the foam-filled woven basket.
4. Add the cover fiber, attach the chain, and hang your completed piece.
Recommended for ages 12 and up. This kit contains small beads, wire, pins, and other small components and is not suitable for young children. Adult guidance is recommended when needed.
Colors may vary slightly because of lighting and screen settings.

The selected design arrives assembled. No beading, scissors or crafting steps are needed.
Support the base or frame as you lift it out. Ease apart any strands that shifted during delivery without pulling the beads.
Use the attachment supplied for your design, or place a standing design on a stable surface. Check the product dimensions before choosing its display spot.
Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid soaking, pulling the beadwork or bending the wire repeatedly.
MERMAID’S TEARS DIY
Layer translucent purple faceted glass beads on fine silver craft wire, arrange the strands in the woven basket, and finish the surface with soft purple cover fiber.
Each DIY Kit makes one piece. Follow the project at your own pace; making time depends on your experience and arrangement.
Scissors are required and are not included.
Translucent purple faceted glass beads catch the light with a soft rainbow shimmer.
Adjust the strand lengths and placement to create your own flowing silhouette.
A project with step-by-step guidance that turns the listed materials into a finished display piece.
MERMAID’S TEARS FAQ
Choose your preferred format on this page. A DIY Kit contains materials for you to assemble; a Finished Piece arrives assembled and ready to display.
The Full Mermaid’s Tears kit includes approximately 110 beads. The Mini Purple kit includes approximately 120 beads in a mix of 8 mm and 6 mm sizes.
Yes. They are translucent faceted glass beads designed to reflect light and create a soft rainbow effect.
The soft purple cover fiber finishes the top of the basket and helps create the dreamy Mermaid’s Tears look.
The DIY Kit includes beginner guidance. Preview the steps and tools for your chosen design; making time varies by project and experience.
Please prepare scissors; they are not included. Optional craft glue may be useful for securing the Mini version.
The step-by-step video tutorial is available at beadleaves.com/pages/diy-tutorial.
Yes. You can vary the strand lengths and arrangement to create a fuller, softer, or more symmetrical shape.
It contains small parts and craft wire. It is intended for ages 12 and up, with adult guidance where appropriate.
Yes, if it is securely attached and does not block the driver’s view or vehicle controls. The Full version is better suited to home or window display.
I really enjoyed putting this together. Making each strand took a little time, but it was relaxing and very satisfying to see the piece slowly come together. The purple beads look especially pretty in the sunlight, and I love that the finished plant still feels handmade and unique.
Even prettier in sunlight. The purple beads are soft and dreamy indoors, but they really come alive near a sunny window. I changed a few of the strand lengths from the tutorial, and I love that the finished piece still feels like my own. This would make such a cute gift for someone who likes crafts and purple decor.
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