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Wish Upon A Star Pendant Tutorial

Here to make all your dreams come true is the Wish Upon A Star Pendant. PotomacBeads designer Allie creates a brilliant star shape using Tubelet Beads, SuperDuo® Beads, Potomac Crystal Bicone 4mm, and Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 and 15/0 and nestles a gorgeous 18mm Potomac Crystal Rivoli in the center. Come create a piece that's sure to make you shine brightly!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Aluminum Silver 8/0

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 8/0

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  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Metallic Purple Iris 4mm | Pack of 120

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  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Colorshift Pandora 18mm | Pack of 2

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  • SuperDuo Beads - Silver Labrador Full 2.5x5mm

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  • Tubelet Beads - Pastel Bordeaux | Pack of 95

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Wish Upon A Star Pendant Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 18mm - Colorshift Pandora, 1 Piece
  • Tubelet Beads - Pastel Bordeaux, 18 Pieces
  • SuperDuo Beads - Crystal Labrador Full, 30 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 4mm - Metallic Purple Iris, 7 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 8/0 - Aluminum Silver, 8 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Dyed Aqua Green Silver Lined Alabaster, ~ 1 Gram
  • Soldered Ring 6mm - Silver Plated, 1 Piece Optional Stitch used:
  • Netting

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with SuperDuo and Seed Beads: Create a loop alternating between three SuperDuo beads and three 8/0 seed beads, ending with the opposite of what you started with.
    Add Tubelet Beads: Introduce Tubelet Beads to form the base for the 18mm Rivoli, ensuring a snug fit.
    Front Bezel Creation: Work on the front side to secure the Rivoli by adding SuperDuo beads, 15/0 seed beads, and 4mm bicone crystals in a pattern.
    Finishing Touches: Add a soldered ring for hanging the pendant and reinforce the structure by weaving through the beads again.
    Secure and Finish: Tie off and weave in the thread ends to secure the pendant.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
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    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
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    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
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    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    Here to make all your dreams come true is the Wish Upon A Star Pendant. PotomacBeads designer Allie creates a brilliant star shape using Tubelet Beads, SuperDuo® Beads, Potomac Crystal Bicone 4mm, and Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 and 15/0 and nestles a gorgeous 18mm Potomac Crystal Rivoli in the center. Come create a piece that's sure to make you shine brightly!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 18mm - Colorshift Pandora, 1 Piece
  • Tubelet Beads - Pastel Bordeaux, 18 Pieces
  • SuperDuo Beads - Crystal Labrador Full, 30 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 4mm - Metallic Purple Iris, 7 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 8/0 - Aluminum Silver, 8 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Dyed Aqua Green Silver Lined Alabaster, ~ 1 Gram
  • Soldered Ring 6mm - Silver Plated, 1 Piece Optional Stitch used:
  • Netting

    • Project Steps

    Start with SuperDuo and Seed Beads: Create a loop alternating between three SuperDuo beads and three 8/0 seed beads, ending with the opposite of what you started with.
    Add Tubelet Beads: Introduce Tubelet Beads to form the base for the 18mm Rivoli, ensuring a snug fit.
    Front Bezel Creation: Work on the front side to secure the Rivoli by adding SuperDuo beads, 15/0 seed beads, and 4mm bicone crystals in a pattern.
    Finishing Touches: Add a soldered ring for hanging the pendant and reinforce the structure by weaving through the beads again.
    Secure and Finish: Tie off and weave in the thread ends to secure the pendant.