[header] How to make a beaded snowflake ornament [title] Choose the beads. [step] The beads should all be of a similar size but they can be varied shapes. Choose crystal, pearl, plain, cylinder, faceted and round, to provide pretty variety. 
They must have threading holes in them, and the hole must be large enough to accept a pipe cleaner being pushed through. [title] Arrange the beads you're using on a bead board or similar sorting item.