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Queen Victoria Pendant Tutorial

Allie from PotomacBeads creates the Queen Victoria Pendant in this simple to make beading project. If you're a beginning beader or an experienced beader, Allie's instructions are easy to follow for this gorgeous pendant. Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Queen Victoria Pendant Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
Potomax OvalDuo - Antique Brass, 8 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Flatback Ovals - Cobalt, 8 Pieces
Toho Seed Bead 8/0 - Metallic Nebula, 1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Ruby Lined Capri Blue, 1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Metallic Light Bronze, 1 Gram
Wire Guard - Antique Brass, 1 Optional

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Start by threading a stop bead onto your beading thread.
Create the base circle using a pattern of seed beads and Oval Duo beads.
Step up to add the second layer of Oval Duo beads, ensuring their correct orientation.
Embellish the outer edges with a delicate seed bead pattern.
Construct the bail using a wire guard for hanging the pendant.
Glue the crystal flatbacks onto the Oval Duo beads for a final touch.
Remove the stop bead and tie off the thread ends.

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"
Queen Victoria Pendant Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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Item Description

Allie from PotomacBeads creates the Queen Victoria Pendant in this simple to make beading project. If you're a beginning beader or an experienced beader, Allie's instructions are easy to follow for this gorgeous pendant. Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!

Designer's Material List

The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
Potomax OvalDuo - Antique Brass, 8 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Flatback Ovals - Cobalt, 8 Pieces
Toho Seed Bead 8/0 - Metallic Nebula, 1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Ruby Lined Capri Blue, 1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Metallic Light Bronze, 1 Gram
Wire Guard - Antique Brass, 1 Optional

Project Steps

Start by threading a stop bead onto your beading thread.
Create the base circle using a pattern of seed beads and Oval Duo beads.
Step up to add the second layer of Oval Duo beads, ensuring their correct orientation.
Embellish the outer edges with a delicate seed bead pattern.
Construct the bail using a wire guard for hanging the pendant.
Glue the crystal flatbacks onto the Oval Duo beads for a final touch.
Remove the stop bead and tie off the thread ends.