Windows of the Sun Tutorial

  • Picture of Accessories, Earring, Jewelry with text POTOMACBEADS Windows of the Sun of the Sun.
This is a larger variation of the popular "Windows of the World" pendant designed several years ago by Allie. This beaded pendant is perfect for a statement necklace or even a glitzy ornament! Join Anna as she teaches us step-by-step how to create this beautiful, eye-catching 6-sided design. Technique Learned: Bezeling The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, 3 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full, 3 Grams
  • DropDuo Beads - Aztec Gold, 48 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Olivine, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Bermuda Blue, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Violet, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Fractal Rose, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Topaz, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Coffee, 1 Piece
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Windows of the Sun Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 11/0, 3 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Labrador Full 15/0, 3 Grams
  • DropDuo - Aztec Gold 3x6mm, 48 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli - Olivine 14mm, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli - Blue Zircon 14mm, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli - Violet 14mm, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli - Colorshift Sphinx 14mm, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli - Topaz 14mm, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli - Coffee 14mm, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial you will learn how to bezel Potomac crystal rivolis and stitch them together to create this large and in charge brilliant decoration. The colorful Windows of the Sun beaded pendant is a spectacular piece that can be used in a variety of projects.
    1.Put a stop bead onto the thread. Pick up 8 DropDuos with two 11/0s between each. Pick up 2 more seed beads and go back through the first DropDuo and pull the beads together. Thread back through all the beads.
    2.Watch the Windows of the Sun tutorial to see how Anna creates this beautiful beaded pendant.
    3.Before you close the box, decide if you would like to add something inside such as gemstones, incense or seed beads to make a rattle. Use a head pin to run through the pendant and create a small loop on it to be able to hang it.
    The Windows of the Sun beaded pendant is great piece to decorate with, either hung up somewhere to catch the light or as a stunning pendant necklace. It would be easy to switch up the colors to have a holiday themed decoration.

    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

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    This is a larger variation of the popular "Windows of the World" pendant designed several years ago by Allie. This beaded pendant is perfect for a statement necklace or even a glitzy ornament! Join Anna as she teaches us step-by-step how to create this beautiful, eye-catching 6-sided design. Technique Learned: Bezeling The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, 3 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full, 3 Grams
  • DropDuo Beads - Aztec Gold, 48 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Olivine, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Bermuda Blue, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Violet, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Fractal Rose, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Topaz, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Coffee, 1 Piece
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 11/0, 3 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Labrador Full 15/0, 3 Grams
  • DropDuo - Aztec Gold 3x6mm, 48 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli - Olivine 14mm, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli - Blue Zircon 14mm, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli - Violet 14mm, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli - Colorshift Sphinx 14mm, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli - Topaz 14mm, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli - Coffee 14mm, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial you will learn how to bezel Potomac crystal rivolis and stitch them together to create this large and in charge brilliant decoration. The colorful Windows of the Sun beaded pendant is a spectacular piece that can be used in a variety of projects.
    1.Put a stop bead onto the thread. Pick up 8 DropDuos with two 11/0s between each. Pick up 2 more seed beads and go back through the first DropDuo and pull the beads together. Thread back through all the beads.
    2.Watch the Windows of the Sun tutorial to see how Anna creates this beautiful beaded pendant.
    3.Before you close the box, decide if you would like to add something inside such as gemstones, incense or seed beads to make a rattle. Use a head pin to run through the pendant and create a small loop on it to be able to hang it.
    The Windows of the Sun beaded pendant is great piece to decorate with, either hung up somewhere to catch the light or as a stunning pendant necklace. It would be easy to switch up the colors to have a holiday themed decoration.