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Sunburst Pendant Tutorial

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Bridgette shows you how to create a stunning Sunburst Pendant. To purchase PotomacBeads products feature in the tutorial, see the links below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Athenacast BowTrio Beads - Antique Brass | Pack of 10

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  • Potomac Crystal Disco Balls - Fern AB 6mm | Pack of 50

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  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle Beads - Alexandrite AB 2x3mm | Pack of 150

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  • Athenacast Halo Beads for Round 2-Hole 6mm Beads | Antique Brass | Pack of 10

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  • Toho Seed Beads - PermaFinish Aluminum 11/0

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Sunburst Pendant Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
BowTrio - Antique Brass, 16 pieces
Potomac Crystal Disco Ball 6mm - Emerald AB,17 pieces
Potomac Crystal Rondelle 2x3mm - Alexandrite AB, 23 pieces
2 Hole Halo - Antique Brass, 1 piece
Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - PermaFinish Almond, ~2 grams
Silk Tassel 90mm - Forest Green, 1 piece

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Base Formation: Begin by threading BowTrio beads and 11/0 seed beads onto your string, ensuring BowTrios face each other.
Adding the Halo and Disco Balls: Incorporate the Halo bead and Disco Balls, securing them in place and creating the pendant's central feature.
Embellishing with Rondelles: Add rondelles between the BowTrios, increasing the pendant's complexity and sparkle.
Seed Bead Embellishments: Frame the Disco Balls with loops of six 11/0 seed beads for added detail and texture.
Creating the Bail: Use seed beads to form a bail at the top of the pendant for hanging.
Finishing with a Tassel: Attach a silk tassel at the bottom for a final decorative touch.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

  • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
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  • Thread Zap II
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  • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
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  • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
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  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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  • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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Sunburst Pendant Tutorial
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PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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Item Description

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Bridgette shows you how to create a stunning Sunburst Pendant. To purchase PotomacBeads products feature in the tutorial, see the links below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
BowTrio - Antique Brass, 16 pieces
Potomac Crystal Disco Ball 6mm - Emerald AB,17 pieces
Potomac Crystal Rondelle 2x3mm - Alexandrite AB, 23 pieces
2 Hole Halo - Antique Brass, 1 piece
Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - PermaFinish Almond, ~2 grams
Silk Tassel 90mm - Forest Green, 1 piece

Project Steps

Base Formation: Begin by threading BowTrio beads and 11/0 seed beads onto your string, ensuring BowTrios face each other.
Adding the Halo and Disco Balls: Incorporate the Halo bead and Disco Balls, securing them in place and creating the pendant's central feature.
Embellishing with Rondelles: Add rondelles between the BowTrios, increasing the pendant's complexity and sparkle.
Seed Bead Embellishments: Frame the Disco Balls with loops of six 11/0 seed beads for added detail and texture.
Creating the Bail: Use seed beads to form a bail at the top of the pendant for hanging.
Finishing with a Tassel: Attach a silk tassel at the bottom for a final decorative touch.