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Sunshine Pendant Tutorial

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie is making the fun and bright Sunshine Pendant. To purchase PotomacBeads products feature in the tutorial, see the links below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Sunshine Pendant Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
EVA® Bead - Copper, 12 Pieces
MiniDuo® Bead - Ancient Gold, 9 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rivoli 18mm - Hyacinth, 1 Piece
Swarovski Bicone 4mm - Hyacinth Satin, 15 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Opaque Squash, 2 Grams
Silk Tassel 90mm - Canary, 1 Piece
Wire Guards - Gold Plated, 1 Piece Optional

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Start with the back of the pendant using seed beads and MiniDuo® beads.
Form the first layer to hold the rivoli in place, using a netting technique.
Incorporate EVA® beads around the rivoli for the second layer.
Add decorative elements, including more EVA® beads and Swarovski Bicones, to enhance the pendant's appearance.
Attach a tassel to the bottom of the pendant for additional flair.
Finish with a loop at the top for hanging the pendant.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

  • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
  • Thread Zap II
  • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
  • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Sunshine Pendant Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie is making the fun and bright Sunshine Pendant. To purchase PotomacBeads products feature in the tutorial, see the links below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
EVA® Bead - Copper, 12 Pieces
MiniDuo® Bead - Ancient Gold, 9 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rivoli 18mm - Hyacinth, 1 Piece
Swarovski Bicone 4mm - Hyacinth Satin, 15 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Opaque Squash, 2 Grams
Silk Tassel 90mm - Canary, 1 Piece
Wire Guards - Gold Plated, 1 Piece Optional

Project Steps

Start with the back of the pendant using seed beads and MiniDuo® beads.
Form the first layer to hold the rivoli in place, using a netting technique.
Incorporate EVA® beads around the rivoli for the second layer.
Add decorative elements, including more EVA® beads and Swarovski Bicones, to enhance the pendant's appearance.
Attach a tassel to the bottom of the pendant for additional flair.
Finish with a loop at the top for hanging the pendant.