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Bezeled Cabochon Buttons Tutorial

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to Make Buttons out of Bezeled Cabochons. To purchase PotomacBeads products feature in the tutorial, see the links below.
Technique Learned: Peyote

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Bezeled Cabochon Buttons Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials: Glass Cabochons 12mm - Paisley Mix, ~1 Piece Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Dyed Light Squash, ~1 Gram Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Opaque Red AB, ~2 Grams Wire Guards - Silver Plated, ~1 Piece

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Gather the required materials: a 12mm glass cabochon, Miyuki Delica 11/0, Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0, and a wire guard.
Based on the cabochon size, determine the initial bead count for the bezel using Lindsay's ultimate bezel directory.
Start the peyote stitch with a loop of 32 Delica beads for a 12mm cabochon, tying them into a simple knot to create the initial loop.
Add one more row of Delica 11/0 beads before transitioning to Miyuki 15/0 beads for further embellishment and customization.
Follow the tutorial to complete the bezel and customize your button with additional beads or crystals as desired.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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  • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
  • Protective Coatings - Permalac Collection | Semi-Gloss and Matte (8ml bottle of each)
  • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
  • Thread Zap II

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Bezeled Cabochon Buttons Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to Make Buttons out of Bezeled Cabochons. To purchase PotomacBeads products feature in the tutorial, see the links below.
Technique Learned: Peyote

Designer's Material List

The Designer's suggested colors and materials: Glass Cabochons 12mm - Paisley Mix, ~1 Piece Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Dyed Light Squash, ~1 Gram Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Opaque Red AB, ~2 Grams Wire Guards - Silver Plated, ~1 Piece

Project Steps

Gather the required materials: a 12mm glass cabochon, Miyuki Delica 11/0, Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0, and a wire guard.
Based on the cabochon size, determine the initial bead count for the bezel using Lindsay's ultimate bezel directory.
Start the peyote stitch with a loop of 32 Delica beads for a 12mm cabochon, tying them into a simple knot to create the initial loop.
Add one more row of Delica 11/0 beads before transitioning to Miyuki 15/0 beads for further embellishment and customization.
Follow the tutorial to complete the bezel and customize your button with additional beads or crystals as desired.