Flower Burst Pendant/Necklace Tutorial

This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Flower Burst" pendant design. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Flower Burst Pendant/Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 14mm Rivoli
  • 8/0 and 11/0 Demi Round seed beads
  • Flower Cups
  • Rizzo beads
  • Toho 11/0 seed beads
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006" recommended)
  • Size 11 tulip needle
  • Thread Zap2 (or similar tool for trimming thread)
  • Needle nose pliers (for flattening thread)
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start by creating a peyote stitch bezel for the 14mm rivoli using 8/0 and 11/0 Demi Rounds.
    Add 57 of the 8/0 and 114 of the 11/0 Demi Rounds to create the bezel.
    Integrate flower cups into the design, using 9 flower cups for the outer layer.
    Embellish the pendant with Rizzo beads, adding 9 Rizzo beads for a burst effect.
    Secure the pendant using the peyote stitch and finalize the design by adding a bail with Toho 11/0 seed beads for hanging.
    Tips for customization: Play with different bead colors and types to personalize your Flower Burst Pendant.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    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?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Flower Burst" pendant design. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 14mm Rivoli
  • 8/0 and 11/0 Demi Round seed beads
  • Flower Cups
  • Rizzo beads
  • Toho 11/0 seed beads
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006" recommended)
  • Size 11 tulip needle
  • Thread Zap2 (or similar tool for trimming thread)
  • Needle nose pliers (for flattening thread)
  • Project Steps

    Start by creating a peyote stitch bezel for the 14mm rivoli using 8/0 and 11/0 Demi Rounds.
    Add 57 of the 8/0 and 114 of the 11/0 Demi Rounds to create the bezel.
    Integrate flower cups into the design, using 9 flower cups for the outer layer.
    Embellish the pendant with Rizzo beads, adding 9 Rizzo beads for a burst effect.
    Secure the pendant using the peyote stitch and finalize the design by adding a bail with Toho 11/0 seed beads for hanging.
    Tips for customization: Play with different bead colors and types to personalize your Flower Burst Pendant.