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Lost Key Pendant Tutorial

Unlock beadweaving bliss with the Lost Key Pendant, where Allie uses peyote stitch to bezel around a Potomac Crystal Rivoli into its rightful place as the focal point of her design. Surrounding the bezeled Rivoli, you'll find QuadBow Beads, Potomac Crystal Round Beads, and many seed beads to adorn the exterior of this beaded pendant piece. To complete the project, you can choose to add a tassel with a beaded tassel cap or pick out the finishing touch of your liking! Technique Learned:
  • Peyote Stitch
  • Bezeling
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Lost Key Pendant Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • QuadBow Beads - White Lila Luster, 7 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round 3mm - Metallic Bronze Iris, 30 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Pink Opal, 1 Piece
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Opaque Mauve Luster, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Opaque Matte Dark Cream AB, ~1 Gram
  • Silk Tassel 7cm - Cream, 1 Piece
  • Wire Guard - Rose Gold, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with peyote stitch around a 14mm Potomac Crystal Rivoli using Miyuki Delica 11/0 beads.
    Add Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 to secure the bezel.
    Insert the Rivoli into the bezel and secure with additional 15/0 beads.
    Attach QuadBow Beads and Potomac Crystal Round Beads to the exterior of the bezel.
    Repeat the process to embellish the design and add a tassel at the bottom.
    Create a tassel cap using peyote stitch to complete the pendant.

    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"
    Lost Key Pendant Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Unlock beadweaving bliss with the Lost Key Pendant, where Allie uses peyote stitch to bezel around a Potomac Crystal Rivoli into its rightful place as the focal point of her design. Surrounding the bezeled Rivoli, you'll find QuadBow Beads, Potomac Crystal Round Beads, and many seed beads to adorn the exterior of this beaded pendant piece. To complete the project, you can choose to add a tassel with a beaded tassel cap or pick out the finishing touch of your liking! Technique Learned:
  • Peyote Stitch
  • Bezeling
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • QuadBow Beads - White Lila Luster, 7 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round 3mm - Metallic Bronze Iris, 30 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Pink Opal, 1 Piece
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Opaque Mauve Luster, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Opaque Matte Dark Cream AB, ~1 Gram
  • Silk Tassel 7cm - Cream, 1 Piece
  • Wire Guard - Rose Gold, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Start with peyote stitch around a 14mm Potomac Crystal Rivoli using Miyuki Delica 11/0 beads.
    Add Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 to secure the bezel.
    Insert the Rivoli into the bezel and secure with additional 15/0 beads.
    Attach QuadBow Beads and Potomac Crystal Round Beads to the exterior of the bezel.
    Repeat the process to embellish the design and add a tassel at the bottom.
    Create a tassel cap using peyote stitch to complete the pendant.