Aurora Seed Bead Bezel for Cushion Crystals Tutorial
Create a quick and easy bezel for cushion crystals
Technique learned: •Seed Bead Bezels
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
•Potomac Crystal Cushions - Colorshift Blue Emerald 12mm, 2 Pieces
•Perfect Form Drops - Premium 99.9% Silver Plating 25x17mm, 2 Pieces
•Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 15/0, 2 Grams
•Earwires with Balls - Premium 99.9% Pure Silver Plating, 2 Pieces
•Earwire Earring Backs - Small 3.5x3mm Silicone Clutch, 2 Pieces
•BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal (White) Size 5 250 Meter Spool
•BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12
Secondary Colorway:
•Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Gold 15/0, 2 Grams
(all other materials the same)
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Materials used to make the Aurora Seed Bead Bezel for Cushion Crystals:
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Learn how to create a simple bezel around a cushion in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Aurora Seed Bead Bezel for Cushion Crystal is a great way to showcase a stunning crystal in multiple pieces of jewelry.
1. Use a 15/0 seed bead as a stop bead on the end of size 5 or 6 DragonThread. Leave a couple inches for a tail. The stop bead will be part of the project. Add 7 more seed beads. Pick up another set of 8 beads and pass back up the first 8. Add another set of 8 seed beads and pass the needle back up the original 8 again.
2. Watch the Aurora Seed Bead Bezel for Cushion Crystal tutorial to follow along with Anna as she shows you how to create the bezel using a ladder stitch style.
3. Sew the bezel into a drop form. Fill the top of the form with seed beads. Leave a little bit of a gap at the top of the form to add an ear wire to burn the loose thread edges. Create a row on the outside of the form using brick stitch to give it a finished look.
The Aurora Seed Bead Bezel for Cushion Crystal is a useful technique that you can use to create a simple bezel for different projects. Whether it be earrings as Anna made or a striking pendant. Have fun creating your own unique pieces of DIY jewelry.
Learn how to create a simple bezel around a cushion in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Aurora Seed Bead Bezel for Cushion Crystal is a great way to showcase a stunning crystal in multiple pieces of jewelry.
1. Use a 15/0 seed bead as a stop bead on the end of size 5 or 6 DragonThread. Leave a couple inches for a tail. The stop bead will be part of the project. Add 7 more seed beads. Pick up another set of 8 beads and pass back up the first 8. Add another set of 8 seed beads and pass the needle back up the original 8 again.
2. Watch the Aurora Seed Bead Bezel for Cushion Crystal tutorial to follow along with Anna as she shows you how to create the bezel using a ladder stitch style.
3. Sew the bezel into a drop form. Fill the top of the form with seed beads. Leave a little bit of a gap at the top of the form to add an ear wire to burn the loose thread edges. Create a row on the outside of the form using brick stitch to give it a finished look.
The Aurora Seed Bead Bezel for Cushion Crystal is a useful technique that you can use to create a simple bezel for different projects. Whether it be earrings as Anna made or a striking pendant. Have fun creating your own unique pieces of DIY jewelry.