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Solarium Pendant Tutorial

In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Allie Buchman shows you how to make her "Solarium Pendant" design. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
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Solarium Pendant Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Pewter chain rings (29mm) for the pendant's structure.
  • 14mm Rivoli.
  • Delica beads for bezeling around the Rivoli.
  • Seed beads sizes 15/0 and 11/0 for additional decoration and securing the Rivoli.
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006) and size 10 or 12 beading needle.
  • Thread burner for finishing thread ends.
  • Jump rings for attaching the pendant to a chain or as part of earrings.
  • Tools like needle nose pliers or flat nose pliers for opening/closing jump rings.

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start by attaching a stop bead to your thread, then sew through a chain ring hole, adding two Delica beads between each opening.
    After completing the first round with Delica beads, add a third bead to each pair to create a fuller look around the ring.
    Introduce 11/0 seed beads by sewing them in between the Delica bead pairs, securing the structure.
    Begin the front bezel pattern by adding seven 15/0 seed beads in between select Delica beads, creating peaks around the ring.
    Secure the 14mm Rivoli by creating a back bezel with 11/0 seed beads, ensuring the Rivoli is snugly enclosed.
    For the chain, weave Delica and 11/0 seed beads through an 18-inch chain to match the pendant's aesthetic.
    Finalize the pendant by attaching a jump ring for hanging.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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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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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Allie Buchman shows you how to make her "Solarium Pendant" design. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Pewter chain rings (29mm) for the pendant's structure.
  • 14mm Rivoli.
  • Delica beads for bezeling around the Rivoli.
  • Seed beads sizes 15/0 and 11/0 for additional decoration and securing the Rivoli.
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006) and size 10 or 12 beading needle.
  • Thread burner for finishing thread ends.
  • Jump rings for attaching the pendant to a chain or as part of earrings.
  • Tools like needle nose pliers or flat nose pliers for opening/closing jump rings.

    • Project Steps

    Start by attaching a stop bead to your thread, then sew through a chain ring hole, adding two Delica beads between each opening.
    After completing the first round with Delica beads, add a third bead to each pair to create a fuller look around the ring.
    Introduce 11/0 seed beads by sewing them in between the Delica bead pairs, securing the structure.
    Begin the front bezel pattern by adding seven 15/0 seed beads in between select Delica beads, creating peaks around the ring.
    Secure the 14mm Rivoli by creating a back bezel with 11/0 seed beads, ensuring the Rivoli is snugly enclosed.
    For the chain, weave Delica and 11/0 seed beads through an 18-inch chain to match the pendant's aesthetic.
    Finalize the pendant by attaching a jump ring for hanging.