Aurora Seed Bead Bezel for Cushion Crystals Tutorial

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Create a quick and easy bezel for cushion crystals Technique learned:
  • Seed Bead Bezels
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Aurora Seed Bead Bezel for Cushion Crystals Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Cushions - Colorshift Blue Emerald 12mm, 2 Pieces
  • Perfect Form Drops - Premium 99.9% Silver Plating 25x17mm, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 15/0, 2 Grams
  • Earwires with Balls - Premium 99.9% Pure Silver Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Earwire Earring Backs - Small 3.5x3mm Silicone Clutch, 2 Pieces
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal (White) Size 5 250 Meter Spool
  • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 Secondary Colorway:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Gold 15/0, 2 Grams (all other materials the same)
  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis 18mm - Light Sapphire, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Learn how to create a simple bezel around a cushion in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Aurora Seed Bead Bezel for Cushion Crystal is a great way to showcase a stunning crystal in multiple pieces of jewelry. 1. Use a 15/0 seed bead as a stop bead on the end of size 5 or 6 DragonThread. Leave a couple inches for a tail. The stop bead will be part of the project. Add 7 more seed beads. Pick up another set of 8 beads and pass back up the first 8. Add another set of 8 seed beads and pass the needle back up the original 8 again. 2. Watch the Aurora Seed Bead Bezel for Cushion Crystal tutorial to follow along with Anna as she shows you how to create the bezel using a ladder stitch style. 3. Sew the bezel into a drop form. Fill the top of the form with seed beads. Leave a little bit of a gap at the top of the form to add an ear wire to burn the loose thread edges. Create a row on the outside of the form using brick stitch to give it a finished look. The Aurora Seed Bead Bezel for Cushion Crystal is a useful technique that you can use to create a simple bezel for different projects. Whether it be earrings as Anna made or a striking pendant. Have fun creating your own unique pieces of DIY jewelry. Technique learned:
  • Seed Bead Bezels Project Length: 1"
  • 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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    Item Description

    Create a quick and easy bezel for cushion crystals Technique learned:
  • Seed Bead Bezels
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Cushions - Colorshift Blue Emerald 12mm, 2 Pieces
  • Perfect Form Drops - Premium 99.9% Silver Plating 25x17mm, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 15/0, 2 Grams
  • Earwires with Balls - Premium 99.9% Pure Silver Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Earwire Earring Backs - Small 3.5x3mm Silicone Clutch, 2 Pieces
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal (White) Size 5 250 Meter Spool
  • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 Secondary Colorway:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Gold 15/0, 2 Grams (all other materials the same)
  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis 18mm - Light Sapphire, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Learn how to create a simple bezel around a cushion in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Aurora Seed Bead Bezel for Cushion Crystal is a great way to showcase a stunning crystal in multiple pieces of jewelry. 1. Use a 15/0 seed bead as a stop bead on the end of size 5 or 6 DragonThread. Leave a couple inches for a tail. The stop bead will be part of the project. Add 7 more seed beads. Pick up another set of 8 beads and pass back up the first 8. Add another set of 8 seed beads and pass the needle back up the original 8 again. 2. Watch the Aurora Seed Bead Bezel for Cushion Crystal tutorial to follow along with Anna as she shows you how to create the bezel using a ladder stitch style. 3. Sew the bezel into a drop form. Fill the top of the form with seed beads. Leave a little bit of a gap at the top of the form to add an ear wire to burn the loose thread edges. Create a row on the outside of the form using brick stitch to give it a finished look. The Aurora Seed Bead Bezel for Cushion Crystal is a useful technique that you can use to create a simple bezel for different projects. Whether it be earrings as Anna made or a striking pendant. Have fun creating your own unique pieces of DIY jewelry. Technique learned:
  • Seed Bead Bezels Project Length: 1"