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Pearl Heart Pendant Tutorial

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Learn to create a delicate pearl heart pendant using right-angle weave (RAW) techniques. This versatile design can also be adapted into brooches, barrettes, or charms. Use 4mm pearls, 11/0 seed beads, Dragon Thread, a size 10 or 11 needle, and wire guards for secure connections. Master RAW for building the heart shape, adding embellishments for detail, and securing the pendant with wire guards. Customize with different pearl sizes (e.g., 6mm or 8mm), seed bead colors, and arrangement patterns for a personalized touch.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Pearl Heart Pendant Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Dark Purple 4mm, 27 Pearls
  • Potomac Pearls - Bright White 6mm, 27 Pearls
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Dyed Rose Silver Lined Alabaster 11/0, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 8/0, ~1 Gram
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium RealSilver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm | 21g Premium Real Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather Materials: 4mm pearls. 11/0 seed beads. Dragon Thread (size 8). Size 10 or 11 beading needle. Wire guards (optional, for hanging). Create the First RAW Unit: String four 4mm pearls onto your thread. Tie a knot to form the first right-angle weave (RAW) unit. Add More RAW Units: Thread three more pearls and connect them to the first unit by threading through adjacent beads. Repeat to create a total of five RAW units for one side of the heart. Build the Second Side: Mirror the RAW pattern on the opposite side of the heart. Connect the two sides by threading through the beads in the center column. Complete the Frame: Add pearls at the top and bottom edges to close the heart shape. Reinforce the structure by threading through all beads multiple times. Embellish with Seed Beads: Add 11/0 seed beads along the edges of the heart for definition. Create a rounded loop at the bottom using seed beads to enhance the design. Attach Wire Guards: Add wire guards at the top for durability if you plan to hang the pendant. Use seed beads to secure the wire guards in place. Finalize the Pendant: Tighten all threads, trim any excess, and check for symmetry. Attach a chain, jump ring, or earring finding to complete the pendant.

    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"
    Pearl Heart Pendant Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Learn to create a delicate pearl heart pendant using right-angle weave (RAW) techniques. This versatile design can also be adapted into brooches, barrettes, or charms. Use 4mm pearls, 11/0 seed beads, Dragon Thread, a size 10 or 11 needle, and wire guards for secure connections. Master RAW for building the heart shape, adding embellishments for detail, and securing the pendant with wire guards. Customize with different pearl sizes (e.g., 6mm or 8mm), seed bead colors, and arrangement patterns for a personalized touch.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Dark Purple 4mm, 27 Pearls
  • Potomac Pearls - Bright White 6mm, 27 Pearls
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Dyed Rose Silver Lined Alabaster 11/0, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 8/0, ~1 Gram
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium RealSilver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm | 21g Premium Real Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Gather Materials: 4mm pearls. 11/0 seed beads. Dragon Thread (size 8). Size 10 or 11 beading needle. Wire guards (optional, for hanging). Create the First RAW Unit: String four 4mm pearls onto your thread. Tie a knot to form the first right-angle weave (RAW) unit. Add More RAW Units: Thread three more pearls and connect them to the first unit by threading through adjacent beads. Repeat to create a total of five RAW units for one side of the heart. Build the Second Side: Mirror the RAW pattern on the opposite side of the heart. Connect the two sides by threading through the beads in the center column. Complete the Frame: Add pearls at the top and bottom edges to close the heart shape. Reinforce the structure by threading through all beads multiple times. Embellish with Seed Beads: Add 11/0 seed beads along the edges of the heart for definition. Create a rounded loop at the bottom using seed beads to enhance the design. Attach Wire Guards: Add wire guards at the top for durability if you plan to hang the pendant. Use seed beads to secure the wire guards in place. Finalize the Pendant: Tighten all threads, trim any excess, and check for symmetry. Attach a chain, jump ring, or earring finding to complete the pendant.