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Monster's Ball Component Tutorial

Are you ready to do the Monster Mash? I hear it will be a Graveyard Smash! Grab your October Box, some of the NEW Potomac QuadBow Beads, a Potomac Crystal Sunflower, Czech Pearls, and Toho Seed Beads to make the Monster's Ball Component! This can be a spooktacular beaded bracelet, a pendant, a pair of earrings, or a necklace! The choice is yours!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Monster's Ball Component Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Sunflower 8mm - Siam AB, 1 piece
  • Potomac QuadBow Beads - Jet, 2 pieces
  • Czech Pearls 4mm - Dark Grey Shiny, 10 pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Ingot 4x8mm- Metallic Purple Iris, optional
  • Toho Seed Beads 8/0 - Opaque Frosted Lavender, ~1 Gram
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather all materials listed above.
    Start by focusing on the Potomac Crystal Sunflower, positioning it as the centerpiece.
    Integrate the QuadBow Beads around the Sunflower to create a unique frame.
    Add Czech Pearls and optional Potomac Crystal Ingots for embellishment.
    Use Toho Seed Beads to fill in gaps and add detail to the component.
    Follow the video tutorial for specific bead placement and stitch techniques.

    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"
    Monster's Ball Component Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Are you ready to do the Monster Mash? I hear it will be a Graveyard Smash! Grab your October Box, some of the NEW Potomac QuadBow Beads, a Potomac Crystal Sunflower, Czech Pearls, and Toho Seed Beads to make the Monster's Ball Component! This can be a spooktacular beaded bracelet, a pendant, a pair of earrings, or a necklace! The choice is yours!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Sunflower 8mm - Siam AB, 1 piece
  • Potomac QuadBow Beads - Jet, 2 pieces
  • Czech Pearls 4mm - Dark Grey Shiny, 10 pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Ingot 4x8mm- Metallic Purple Iris, optional
  • Toho Seed Beads 8/0 - Opaque Frosted Lavender, ~1 Gram
  • Project Steps

    Gather all materials listed above.
    Start by focusing on the Potomac Crystal Sunflower, positioning it as the centerpiece.
    Integrate the QuadBow Beads around the Sunflower to create a unique frame.
    Add Czech Pearls and optional Potomac Crystal Ingots for embellishment.
    Use Toho Seed Beads to fill in gaps and add detail to the component.
    Follow the video tutorial for specific bead placement and stitch techniques.