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Dragon Pendant Tutorial

In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Marissa teaches you how to make her "Dragon Pendant" design. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Dragon Pendant Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials :
  • Zorro Beads (Crystal Capri Gold) – 16 total (8 for the center, 8 for the outer part)
  • 4mm Round Beads (Potomac Crystal Rounds in Magic Blue)
  • Seed Beads (Miyuki) in sizes 11/0 (Galvanized Gold) and 15/0 (Gunmetal)
  • 6mm Round Bead for the pendant's center
  • Wildfire Beading Thread (0.006 in Green)
  • Size 10 Beading Needle
  • Cut Button for clasp
  • Scissors or Thread Zapper
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare your needle with wildfire thread and attach a stop bead. String the central Zorro beads, alternating with 11/0 seed beads. Form a circle by passing through all beads again and tie off to secure. Add the outer layer of Zorro beads, interspersed with 4mm rounds and 15/0 seed beads for detail. Create the necklace chain with groups of 11/0 seed beads separated by 4mm rounds, attaching it to the pendant. Finish by adding a clasp using a cut button and secure all threads.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    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"
    Dragon Pendant Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Marissa teaches you how to make her "Dragon Pendant" design. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials :
  • Zorro Beads (Crystal Capri Gold) – 16 total (8 for the center, 8 for the outer part)
  • 4mm Round Beads (Potomac Crystal Rounds in Magic Blue)
  • Seed Beads (Miyuki) in sizes 11/0 (Galvanized Gold) and 15/0 (Gunmetal)
  • 6mm Round Bead for the pendant's center
  • Wildfire Beading Thread (0.006 in Green)
  • Size 10 Beading Needle
  • Cut Button for clasp
  • Scissors or Thread Zapper
  • Project Steps

    Prepare your needle with wildfire thread and attach a stop bead. String the central Zorro beads, alternating with 11/0 seed beads. Form a circle by passing through all beads again and tie off to secure. Add the outer layer of Zorro beads, interspersed with 4mm rounds and 15/0 seed beads for detail. Create the necklace chain with groups of 11/0 seed beads separated by 4mm rounds, attaching it to the pendant. Finish by adding a clasp using a cut button and secure all threads.