Starlight Pendant Tutorial

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In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make Vela Beckwith's Starlight Pendant with the help of the BeadApp. To purchase PotomacBeads products feature in the tutorial, see the links below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Starlight Pendant Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
EVA® Bead - Metallic Aqua, 6 Pieces
DiscDuo® Bead - Crystal Matte AB, 6 Pieces
SuperDuo Bead - Duets White/Black AB Matte, 12 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, 30 Beads
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Silver Lined Capri Blue, 42 Beads
Wire Guard 1 Piece Optional

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Start by gathering your materials as listed above.
Begin the pendant by threading six SuperDuo beads, ensuring consistency in color side if using Duets.
Create the base layer by tying the SuperDuos in a circle, then stepping up to add another layer.
Introduce EVA beads and DiscDuos, alternating with Miyuki Seed Beads to build up the pendant's body.
Complete the design by adding a wire guard at the top for hanging, ensuring the pendant's durability and wearability.
Finalize your piece by weaving in the thread ends and trimming any excess.

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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In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make Vela Beckwith's Starlight Pendant with the help of the BeadApp. To purchase PotomacBeads products feature in the tutorial, see the links below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
EVA® Bead - Metallic Aqua, 6 Pieces
DiscDuo® Bead - Crystal Matte AB, 6 Pieces
SuperDuo Bead - Duets White/Black AB Matte, 12 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, 30 Beads
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Silver Lined Capri Blue, 42 Beads
Wire Guard 1 Piece Optional

Project Steps

Start by gathering your materials as listed above.
Begin the pendant by threading six SuperDuo beads, ensuring consistency in color side if using Duets.
Create the base layer by tying the SuperDuos in a circle, then stepping up to add another layer.
Introduce EVA beads and DiscDuos, alternating with Miyuki Seed Beads to build up the pendant's body.
Complete the design by adding a wire guard at the top for hanging, ensuring the pendant's durability and wearability.
Finalize your piece by weaving in the thread ends and trimming any excess.