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Long Oval Beaded Bead Tutorial

Beaded beads are always stunning. This bead is created with gemstone 8mm rounds, Czech glass 6mm round beads, and 3mm round Potomac crystals. Learn Right Angle Weave and Netting while stitching this beaded bead design together with Miyuki size 8/0 and Miyuki size 15/0 seed beads. Technique learned:
  • Right Angle Weave
  • Netting The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - Carnelian Round Beads 8mm, 4 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Gold Champagne 6mm, 8 Pieces
  • Gemstones - Carnelian Round Beads 4mm, 12 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Apricot AB 3mm, 16 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Silver Lined Rose Bronze 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomax Chain - Ball Chain Gold Plated 1.5mm, 18"
  • Potomax Ball Chain Connector Ends for 1.5mm Ball Chain Gold Plated, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Gemstones - Brown Amazonite Round Beads 8mm, 4 Pieces
  • Czech Round Beads - Zinc Iris 6mm, 8 Pieces
  • Gemstones - Dumortierite Round Beads 4mm, 12 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Crystal AB 3mm, 16 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Eucalyptus 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomax Chain - Ball Chain Silver Plated 1.5mm, 18"
  • Potomax Ball Chain Connector Ends for 1.5mm Ball Chain Silver Plated, 1 Piece

    • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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    • Gemstones - Carnelian Round Beads 4mm

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    • Gemstones - Carnelian Round Beads 8mm

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    • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Silver Lined Rose Bronze 11/0

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    • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 15/0

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    • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Apricot AB 3mm | Pack of 120

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    • Ball Chain Connector Ends for 1.5mm Ball Chain Gold Plated | Pack of 25

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    • Chain - Ball Chain Gold Plated 1.5mm | 3 Meters

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    • Pattern - long oval beaded bead

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    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Long Oval Beaded Bead Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - Carnelian Round Beads 8mm, 4 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Gold Champagne 6mm, 8 Pieces
  • Gemstones - Carnelian Round Beads 4mm, 12 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Apricot AB 3mm, 16 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Silver Lined Rose Bronze 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomax Chain - Ball Chain Gold Plated 1.5mm, 18"
  • Potomax Ball Chain Connector Ends for 1.5mm Ball Chain Gold Plated, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Gemstones - Brown Amazonite Round Beads 8mm, 4 Pieces
  • Czech Round Beads - Zinc Iris 6mm, 8 Pieces
  • Gemstones - Dumortierite Round Beads 4mm, 12 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Crystal AB 3mm, 16 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Eucalyptus 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomax Chain - Ball Chain Silver Plated 1.5mm, 18"
  • Potomax Ball Chain Connector Ends for 1.5mm Ball Chain Silver Plated, 1 Piece

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Create a bigger and bolder beaded bead. In this PotomacBeads tutorial, learn how to use Right Angle Weave and Netting techniques to make this stunning Long Oval Beaded Bead. 1. Put a stop bead onto the end of the thread. Begin with a gemstone, an 11/0, a Potomac crystal bicone, and another 11/0. Repeat the pattern again. Sew back through the gemstone and pull the thread to create the first RAW unit. 2. Watch the Long Oval Beaded Bead to follow along with Allie’s step-by-step directions to create this diy piece of jewelry. 3. Pass through the beads until you get back to the starter thread. Tie the two ends together and pull the needle and thread back into the interior of the project. Put a ball chain through the bead. The Long Oval Beaded Bead is the perfect way to add some personality to your wardrobe as a great focal point. Make one in each of the suggested colorways to have different options or a beautiful gift to give. PotomacBeads has got everything you need for your beading journey. Technique learned:
  • Right Angle Weave
  • Netting

    • Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    Beaded beads are always stunning. This bead is created with gemstone 8mm rounds, Czech glass 6mm round beads, and 3mm round Potomac crystals. Learn Right Angle Weave and Netting while stitching this beaded bead design together with Miyuki size 8/0 and Miyuki size 15/0 seed beads. Technique learned:
  • Right Angle Weave
  • Netting The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - Carnelian Round Beads 8mm, 4 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Gold Champagne 6mm, 8 Pieces
  • Gemstones - Carnelian Round Beads 4mm, 12 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Apricot AB 3mm, 16 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Silver Lined Rose Bronze 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomax Chain - Ball Chain Gold Plated 1.5mm, 18"
  • Potomax Ball Chain Connector Ends for 1.5mm Ball Chain Gold Plated, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Gemstones - Brown Amazonite Round Beads 8mm, 4 Pieces
  • Czech Round Beads - Zinc Iris 6mm, 8 Pieces
  • Gemstones - Dumortierite Round Beads 4mm, 12 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Crystal AB 3mm, 16 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Eucalyptus 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomax Chain - Ball Chain Silver Plated 1.5mm, 18"
  • Potomax Ball Chain Connector Ends for 1.5mm Ball Chain Silver Plated, 1 Piece

    • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - Carnelian Round Beads 8mm, 4 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Gold Champagne 6mm, 8 Pieces
  • Gemstones - Carnelian Round Beads 4mm, 12 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Apricot AB 3mm, 16 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Silver Lined Rose Bronze 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomax Chain - Ball Chain Gold Plated 1.5mm, 18"
  • Potomax Ball Chain Connector Ends for 1.5mm Ball Chain Gold Plated, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Gemstones - Brown Amazonite Round Beads 8mm, 4 Pieces
  • Czech Round Beads - Zinc Iris 6mm, 8 Pieces
  • Gemstones - Dumortierite Round Beads 4mm, 12 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Crystal AB 3mm, 16 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Eucalyptus 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomax Chain - Ball Chain Silver Plated 1.5mm, 18"
  • Potomax Ball Chain Connector Ends for 1.5mm Ball Chain Silver Plated, 1 Piece

    • Project Steps

    Create a bigger and bolder beaded bead. In this PotomacBeads tutorial, learn how to use Right Angle Weave and Netting techniques to make this stunning Long Oval Beaded Bead. 1. Put a stop bead onto the end of the thread. Begin with a gemstone, an 11/0, a Potomac crystal bicone, and another 11/0. Repeat the pattern again. Sew back through the gemstone and pull the thread to create the first RAW unit. 2. Watch the Long Oval Beaded Bead to follow along with Allie’s step-by-step directions to create this diy piece of jewelry. 3. Pass through the beads until you get back to the starter thread. Tie the two ends together and pull the needle and thread back into the interior of the project. Put a ball chain through the bead. The Long Oval Beaded Bead is the perfect way to add some personality to your wardrobe as a great focal point. Make one in each of the suggested colorways to have different options or a beautiful gift to give. PotomacBeads has got everything you need for your beading journey. Technique learned:
  • Right Angle Weave
  • Netting