Compass Ring Tutorial

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Learn to craft the beautiful Compass Ring with this step-by-step DIY jewelry-making tutorial. Using a Halo bead, 6 mm gemstone, and seed beads (8/0, 11/0, 15/0), discover how to create a versatile design adaptable for earrings, bracelets, or necklaces. This tutorial highlights the right-angle weave technique, material tips, and expert insights for durable and artistic jewelry. Gather your beads and join PotomacBeads for this inspiring project!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Compass Ring Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - Magnesite 'Turquoise' Round Beads 6mm Blue, 1 Bead
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Jet 6mm, 1 Bead
  • Athenacast Halo Beads for Round 1-Hole 6mm Beads | Antique Silver, 1 Bead
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Black 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Opaque Turquoise Blue Luster 11/0, 1 Gram
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather Materials: Prepare a Halo bead, 6 mm gemstone, and seed beads (8/0, 11/0, and 15/0). Setup Halo Bead: Place the gemstone in the Halo. Thread through the Halo bead and secure with Dragon thread. Create Frame: Add five 11/0 seed beads, one 8/0 bead, and repeat. Stitch through the Halo bead to form the base. Reinforce Frame: Add extra 8/0 beads to close gaps, creating a tight frame around the gemstone. Add Decorative Details: Use a combination of 11/0 and 8/0 beads to add right-angle weave units around the Halo. Customize with different bead colors or patterns. Construct the Band: Use right-angle weave to build a band to desired size. Secure and reinforce by threading through beads multiple times. Finish and Customize: Connect the band to the frame. Optional: Add Permalac or use Duro Galvanized beads for enhanced durability. Test on a ring mandrel for fit and adjust as needed.

    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?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Learn to craft the beautiful Compass Ring with this step-by-step DIY jewelry-making tutorial. Using a Halo bead, 6 mm gemstone, and seed beads (8/0, 11/0, 15/0), discover how to create a versatile design adaptable for earrings, bracelets, or necklaces. This tutorial highlights the right-angle weave technique, material tips, and expert insights for durable and artistic jewelry. Gather your beads and join PotomacBeads for this inspiring project!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - Magnesite 'Turquoise' Round Beads 6mm Blue, 1 Bead
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Jet 6mm, 1 Bead
  • Athenacast Halo Beads for Round 1-Hole 6mm Beads | Antique Silver, 1 Bead
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Black 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Opaque Turquoise Blue Luster 11/0, 1 Gram
  • Project Steps

    Gather Materials: Prepare a Halo bead, 6 mm gemstone, and seed beads (8/0, 11/0, and 15/0). Setup Halo Bead: Place the gemstone in the Halo. Thread through the Halo bead and secure with Dragon thread. Create Frame: Add five 11/0 seed beads, one 8/0 bead, and repeat. Stitch through the Halo bead to form the base. Reinforce Frame: Add extra 8/0 beads to close gaps, creating a tight frame around the gemstone. Add Decorative Details: Use a combination of 11/0 and 8/0 beads to add right-angle weave units around the Halo. Customize with different bead colors or patterns. Construct the Band: Use right-angle weave to build a band to desired size. Secure and reinforce by threading through beads multiple times. Finish and Customize: Connect the band to the frame. Optional: Add Permalac or use Duro Galvanized beads for enhanced durability. Test on a ring mandrel for fit and adjust as needed.