Crystal Bling Pendant Tutorial

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  • Crystal Bling Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
Allie creates the uncomplicated, but oh so pretty, Crystal Bling Pendant using a Potomac Crystal Fancy Stone, MiniDuo beads & more Potomac Crystals! Even if you're a beginning beader, or an experienced beader, you will have fun making this beading project.
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Materials Used To make The  Project

Designer's Material List

The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
Potomax OvalDuo - Rose Gold, 10 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Flatback Ovals - Aqua, 10 Pieces
MiniDuo Beads - Pastel Lila, ~49 beads
Potomac Crystal Fancy Stone 27mm - Crystal AB, 1 Piece
Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Dark Mauve,~1 Gram
Wire Guard - Antique Brass, 1 Piece
Tassel - Silk Turquoise 2.5" (optional), 1 Piece

Step-By-Step Instructions

Gather all materials as listed.
Thread your needle with a suitable length of beading thread; begin by adding an OvalDuo bead, alternating with 15/0 seed beads.
Create the base layer for the pendant, ensuring all OvalDuo beads face the same direction.
Step up to the second layer, introducing MiniDuo beads between the OvalDuos, enhancing the structure.
Securely place the Potomac Crystal Fancy Stone within the beadwork, using additional MiniDuo beads to encapsulate the stone.
Optionally, add a silk tassel for extra embellishment at the bottom of the pendant.
Apply glue to affix crystal flatbacks on the OvalDuo beads for additional sparkle.
Finish the piece with a wire guard for hanging.

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