Shiny Beaded Beads Medley Tutorial

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Look in your stash of beads, and most likely all the materials you need to make Allie's Shiny Beaded Beads Medley design are there! You'll use Right Angle Weave stitch repeatedly to make a variety of beautiful crystal beads. Once you make just one, you won't want to stop the creative process as you change up the beads or add embellishments to make this beaded bracelet!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Shiny Beaded Beads Medley Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
Potomac Crystal Disco Balls 6mm - Apricot AB, ~24 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Bicone 6mm - Metallic Bronze Iris, ~24 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Bicone 4mm - Metallic Gold Iris, ~32 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Round 3mm- Metallic Bronze Iris, ~32 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Round 2mm - Apricot AB, ~32 Pieces
Czech Pearl Round 3mm - Shiny, ~32 Pieces
Czech Pearl Round 8mm - Bold Copper Shiny, ~12 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Metallic Gold Iris, ~1 Gram
Memory Wire - Silver Plated, ~3 Coils

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Step 1: Gather all materials, focusing on a mix of larger (6mm) and smaller (2-4mm) beads, including seed beads and memory wire.
Step 2: Begin with the Right Angle Weave (RAW) stitch to create the foundation of the beaded bead.
Step 3: Complete the first beaded bead, ensuring a firm and symmetrical shape.
Step 4: Start another beaded bead, this time introducing embellishments to the RAW base for a unique finish.

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?

Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
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

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  • 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.
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  • Embroidered Rings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

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Look in your stash of beads, and most likely all the materials you need to make Allie's Shiny Beaded Beads Medley design are there! You'll use Right Angle Weave stitch repeatedly to make a variety of beautiful crystal beads. Once you make just one, you won't want to stop the creative process as you change up the beads or add embellishments to make this beaded bracelet!

Designer's Material List

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
Potomac Crystal Disco Balls 6mm - Apricot AB, ~24 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Bicone 6mm - Metallic Bronze Iris, ~24 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Bicone 4mm - Metallic Gold Iris, ~32 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Round 3mm- Metallic Bronze Iris, ~32 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Round 2mm - Apricot AB, ~32 Pieces
Czech Pearl Round 3mm - Shiny, ~32 Pieces
Czech Pearl Round 8mm - Bold Copper Shiny, ~12 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Metallic Gold Iris, ~1 Gram
Memory Wire - Silver Plated, ~3 Coils

Project Steps

Step 1: Gather all materials, focusing on a mix of larger (6mm) and smaller (2-4mm) beads, including seed beads and memory wire.
Step 2: Begin with the Right Angle Weave (RAW) stitch to create the foundation of the beaded bead.
Step 3: Complete the first beaded bead, ensuring a firm and symmetrical shape.
Step 4: Start another beaded bead, this time introducing embellishments to the RAW base for a unique finish.