• Jewelry-Making Supplies
  • Kits & Collections
  • Subscriptions
  • Learn to Make
  • Discounts & Deals

Wanderlust Jewelry Tutorial

Feeling the need to explore the great outdoors this fall? The limited-edition #Wanderlust Jewelry Making Kit is the perfect expression of you and your adventures! Join Anna as she teaches beginning beader Amber how to create amazing jewelry with the #Wanderlust Beginning Jewelry Making Kit that is fun, fast, and user friendly! This is an upload of a Facebook Live recorded on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Wanderlust Jewelry Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
30mm Glass Cabochon - 1 cabochon
Super New Glue - 1 tube
Wood 30mm Cabochon Bezel with Bail - 1 piece
Faceted Disc Pendants - 2 pieces
GP 5mm Jump Ring 20G - Gold Plated, 2 pieces
GP Head Pin 1" 24g - Gold Plated, ~10 pieces
Czech Faceted Round Beads 4mm - Montana Blue, ~10 beads
Mini Cotton Tassel 1cm - Bordeaux, 2 pieces
Coiled Earwires - Gold, 2 pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Galvanized Gold, ~1 gram
Mookite Gemstones Beads 6mm - ~18 beads
Pewter Beads - Shell Rondelles Antique Brass, ~18 beads
Waxed Linen Cord - Natural, 1 roll
Cup Button - Jet Bronze Matted, 1 button

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

steps

Quick Project Steps

Pendant: Glue the glass cabochon into the wood bezel. Let dry and attach to the pre-made necklace cord.
Knotted Wrap Bracelet/Necklace: Measure and cut the waxed linen cord. Knot between added beads at desired intervals for a personalized look. Finish with a loop that fits over the cup button for closure.
Earrings: Thread beads onto head pins and create a loop at the top. Open jump rings, attach beads, the pendant, and tassel, then close. Hook the earwire through the jump ring to finish.

Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

  • Greek Leather Cord - Natural 1.5mm | 3 Meters
  • BeadTec Dual-Tip Paint Markers | Pack of 24
  • BeadTec UV Cure Resin | 50ml
  • Loctite Super Glue .14oz
  • BeadTec 10-Step Mandrel for Making Rings | 2-Piece Set | 1.5-10mm
  • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate Mini Pocket | Smoke | 3.5x2.5"

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Wanderlust Jewelry Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

  • Create a double or tripple leather wrap with an extra flair. Use seed beads to create a delicate border to showcase a mosaic of gemstones, crystals and glass. This wrap is comfortable to wear and makes a great piece to take (or make) on a summer vacation destination.

Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

  • Glasgow Rose Embroidered Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
  • Glasgow Rose Embroidered Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

Watch Anna Tonnesen as she provides detailed step by step tutorial instructions to learn to embroider with beads. Create the Glasgow Rose pendant or create your own masterpiece of DIY jewelry following this project tutorial. Learn how to lay out your embroidery project, cut and shape your surface, sew on beads, apply the backing and seem the sides of the piece.
  • Comet Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
  • Flower Gem Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
  • Embroidered Rings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

Join Our Growing Community

Community profile photo 1
Community profile photo 2
Community profile photo 3
Community profile photo 4

Our Testimonials

  • 5
    5643 (83.8%)
  • 4
    763 (11.3%)
  • 3
    275 (4.1%)
  • 2
    31 (0.5%)
  • 1
    25 (0.4%)
95% of customers rate this company 4- or 5-stars
Newest to Oldest
  • Favorite Reviews
  • Highest to Lowest
  • Newest to Oldest
All Ratings
  • All Ratings
  • 5 ★ Reviews
  • 4 ★ Reviews
  • 3 ★ Reviews
  • 2 ★ Reviews
  • 1 ★ Reviews
Andromeda P. Verified Customer
04-04-25

Just soooo much to pick from

Tracy L. Verified Customer
04-04-25

My local bead store closed and I have had to shop at three different stores to get some of the products I use. On finding Potamac Beads, it's now a one stop shopping. They carry the types of beads I use! I'm very happy!

Alicia R. Verified Customer
04-04-25

Love your products, your videos and your variety of beads and closures! Prices are reasonable too!

Donna G. Verified Customer
04-04-25

Very easy web site. Good inventory.

Rebecca R. Verified Customer
04-04-25

Easy to navigate website and good prices. Hard to find beads are always here and in stock!

Semantha R. Verified Customer
04-03-25

thank you,

Cara J. Verified Customer
04-03-25

Your website had all the beads I needed.

Anthony V. Verified Customer
04-03-25

was easy

Leslie M. Verified Customer
04-03-25

Easy to find what I needed

Tracy C. Verified Customer
04-03-25

I have enjoyed the site, and have my first order coming in the mail. I watch on you tube, and decided to subscribe to both boxes.

Only Visible on Admin Mode

Item Description

Feeling the need to explore the great outdoors this fall? The limited-edition #Wanderlust Jewelry Making Kit is the perfect expression of you and your adventures! Join Anna as she teaches beginning beader Amber how to create amazing jewelry with the #Wanderlust Beginning Jewelry Making Kit that is fun, fast, and user friendly! This is an upload of a Facebook Live recorded on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.

Designer's Material List

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
30mm Glass Cabochon - 1 cabochon
Super New Glue - 1 tube
Wood 30mm Cabochon Bezel with Bail - 1 piece
Faceted Disc Pendants - 2 pieces
GP 5mm Jump Ring 20G - Gold Plated, 2 pieces
GP Head Pin 1" 24g - Gold Plated, ~10 pieces
Czech Faceted Round Beads 4mm - Montana Blue, ~10 beads
Mini Cotton Tassel 1cm - Bordeaux, 2 pieces
Coiled Earwires - Gold, 2 pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Galvanized Gold, ~1 gram
Mookite Gemstones Beads 6mm - ~18 beads
Pewter Beads - Shell Rondelles Antique Brass, ~18 beads
Waxed Linen Cord - Natural, 1 roll
Cup Button - Jet Bronze Matted, 1 button

Project Steps

Pendant: Glue the glass cabochon into the wood bezel. Let dry and attach to the pre-made necklace cord.
Knotted Wrap Bracelet/Necklace: Measure and cut the waxed linen cord. Knot between added beads at desired intervals for a personalized look. Finish with a loop that fits over the cup button for closure.
Earrings: Thread beads onto head pins and create a loop at the top. Open jump rings, attach beads, the pendant, and tassel, then close. Hook the earwire through the jump ring to finish.