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Tubelet & Painted Wood Pentagon Beaded Bead Tutorial

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Create your own stunning jewelry with this DIY tutorial featuring Tubelet beads and painted wood beads. Learn to combine these materials using various stitch techniques to craft a unique and artistic beaded bead. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Tubelet & Painted Wood Pentagon Beaded Bead Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Tubelet Beads - Pastel Bordeaux, 60 Beads
  • Tubelet Beads - Crystal Etched Sliperit Full, 30 Beads
  • Tubelet Beads - Metallic Emerald, 30 Beads
  • Tubelet Beads - Metallic Sea Blue, 30 Beads
  • Beadtec Hemu Wood Beads - Round 18mm, 8 Beads
  • BeadTec Dual-Tip Paint Markers, 1 Piece
  • BeadTec Knotting Cord - Black.8mm, 4 Feet
  • Athenacast Metal Beads Round Corrugated Melon 8mm - Premium Real Silver Plating, 11 Beads
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Step 1: Preparation Gather all materials and tools. Begin by stringing Tubelet beads along with the wood beads on the knotting cord following the specified pattern. Step 2: Beading and Assembly Continue to add beads in the pattern, focusing on the symmetry and balance of colors. Use the paint markers to customize the wood beads for added color coordination with the Tubelet beads. Step 3: Finishing Secure the ends of the knotting cord with a sturdy knot. Trim excess cord and ensure all beads are tightly fitted.

    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"
    Tubelet & Painted Wood Pentagon Beaded Bead Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Create your own stunning jewelry with this DIY tutorial featuring Tubelet beads and painted wood beads. Learn to combine these materials using various stitch techniques to craft a unique and artistic beaded bead. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Tubelet Beads - Pastel Bordeaux, 60 Beads
  • Tubelet Beads - Crystal Etched Sliperit Full, 30 Beads
  • Tubelet Beads - Metallic Emerald, 30 Beads
  • Tubelet Beads - Metallic Sea Blue, 30 Beads
  • Beadtec Hemu Wood Beads - Round 18mm, 8 Beads
  • BeadTec Dual-Tip Paint Markers, 1 Piece
  • BeadTec Knotting Cord - Black.8mm, 4 Feet
  • Athenacast Metal Beads Round Corrugated Melon 8mm - Premium Real Silver Plating, 11 Beads
  • Project Steps

    Step 1: Preparation Gather all materials and tools. Begin by stringing Tubelet beads along with the wood beads on the knotting cord following the specified pattern. Step 2: Beading and Assembly Continue to add beads in the pattern, focusing on the symmetry and balance of colors. Use the paint markers to customize the wood beads for added color coordination with the Tubelet beads. Step 3: Finishing Secure the ends of the knotting cord with a sturdy knot. Trim excess cord and ensure all beads are tightly fitted.