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Halo Star Pendant Tutorial

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Create a stunning pendant featuring Potomac crystal rivoli and all its beauty and shine surrounded by Halo beads of IrisDuo and also Superduo beads. This video by Marissa Vallejo showcases how to combine beads into a seamless formation and form using thread and needles.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Halo Star Pendant Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Black Diamond Opal 14mm, 1 piece
  • Halo Bead for IrisDuo – Gunmetal, 6 pieces
  • IrisDuo Beads - Jet Hematite 7x4mm, 6 pieces
  • SuperDuo Beads - Pastel Petrol 2.5x5mm, 6 pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Opaque Smoky Gray Luster 15/0, ~.5 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Gunmetal 15/0, ~.25 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 11/0, ~.5 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Matte Dark Sea Foam 11/0, ~.25 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Matte Dark Sea Foam 8/0, 1 piece (optional) Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Mystic Rose 14mm, 1 piece
  • Halo Bead for IrisDuo - Antique Brass, 6 pieces
  • IrisDuo Beads - Crystal Magic Wine 7x4mm, 6 pieces
  • SuperDuo Beads - White Champagne Luster 2.5x5mm, 6 pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 15/0, ~.5 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Dark Sea Foam 15/0, ~.25 gram
  • Duracoat Galvanized Light Cranberry 15/0, ~.5 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 11/0, ~.5 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Matte Dark Sea Foam 11/0, ~.25 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Matte Dark Sea Foam 11/0, 1 piece (optional)
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Preparing the Beads: Check all bead holes, thread the needle with about 3.5 feet of Dragon thread. Starting the Base: Begin with IrisDuo and Halo beads, adding SuperDuo and 15/0 seed beads between each. Forming the Circle: Create a circular base using the IrisDuo and SuperDuo beads, ensuring to end with a seamless join. Adding the Rivoli: Incorporate the 14mm Potomac crystal rivoli, securing it with a beadweaving technique that ensures its centrality and prominence in the pendant. Finishing Touches: Complete the pendant with additional seed beads for decoration and structure, finishing with a bail for hanging. Final Reinforcement: Reinforce the entire structure by threading through the beads multiple times to ensure durability and stability.

    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"
    Halo Star Pendant Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Create a stunning pendant featuring Potomac crystal rivoli and all its beauty and shine surrounded by Halo beads of IrisDuo and also Superduo beads. This video by Marissa Vallejo showcases how to combine beads into a seamless formation and form using thread and needles.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Black Diamond Opal 14mm, 1 piece
  • Halo Bead for IrisDuo – Gunmetal, 6 pieces
  • IrisDuo Beads - Jet Hematite 7x4mm, 6 pieces
  • SuperDuo Beads - Pastel Petrol 2.5x5mm, 6 pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Opaque Smoky Gray Luster 15/0, ~.5 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Gunmetal 15/0, ~.25 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 11/0, ~.5 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Matte Dark Sea Foam 11/0, ~.25 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Matte Dark Sea Foam 8/0, 1 piece (optional) Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Mystic Rose 14mm, 1 piece
  • Halo Bead for IrisDuo - Antique Brass, 6 pieces
  • IrisDuo Beads - Crystal Magic Wine 7x4mm, 6 pieces
  • SuperDuo Beads - White Champagne Luster 2.5x5mm, 6 pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 15/0, ~.5 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Dark Sea Foam 15/0, ~.25 gram
  • Duracoat Galvanized Light Cranberry 15/0, ~.5 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 11/0, ~.5 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Matte Dark Sea Foam 11/0, ~.25 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Matte Dark Sea Foam 11/0, 1 piece (optional)
  • Project Steps

    Preparing the Beads: Check all bead holes, thread the needle with about 3.5 feet of Dragon thread. Starting the Base: Begin with IrisDuo and Halo beads, adding SuperDuo and 15/0 seed beads between each. Forming the Circle: Create a circular base using the IrisDuo and SuperDuo beads, ensuring to end with a seamless join. Adding the Rivoli: Incorporate the 14mm Potomac crystal rivoli, securing it with a beadweaving technique that ensures its centrality and prominence in the pendant. Finishing Touches: Complete the pendant with additional seed beads for decoration and structure, finishing with a bail for hanging. Final Reinforcement: Reinforce the entire structure by threading through the beads multiple times to ensure durability and stability.