Venice Pendant Tutorial

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Be prepared to get whisked away to the "city of canals" with the Venice Pendant. While you are visiting the charming Venice, Italy, don't miss any of what the city has to offer with its winding canals, stunning architecture, and beautiful bridges. Be sure to join Allie as she creates a one of a kind design that features the Potomax Channel Ring and also an endless ring. The finished product is sure to be as picturesque as your trip!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Venice Pendant Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Potomax Channel Ring - Silver, 1 Piece
Endless Ring 40mm - Silver, 1 Piece
Potomac Crystal Rondelle 1.5x2mm - Seafoam Green, ~ 64 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 3mm - Smokey Topaz AB, ~ 40 Beads
Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Champagne, ~ 1 gram
Gemstone Round 4mm - Petrified Wood Agate, ~22 Beads

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Attach a stop bead to your thread and choose any spot on the ring to start.
Sew from the center to the exterior, adding a 4mm bead and wrapping it around the 40mm endless ring.
Incorporate 15/0 seed beads and 1.5x2mm crystal rondelles between each 4mm bead, following the pattern around the ring.
For a different look, omit the outer ring and focus on decorating the channel ring.
Add 3mm crystal bicones with 15/0 seed beads for extra embellishment around the outer edge.
Finish by securing the thread with knots and trimming excess.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

  • Greek Leather Cord - Natural 1.5mm | 3 Meters
  • BeadTec Dual-Tip Paint Markers | Pack of 24
  • BeadTec UV Cure Resin | 50ml
  • Loctite Super Glue .14oz
  • BeadTec 10-Step Mandrel for Making Rings | 2-Piece Set | 1.5-10mm
  • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate Mini Pocket | Smoke | 3.5x2.5"

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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Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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Be prepared to get whisked away to the "city of canals" with the Venice Pendant. While you are visiting the charming Venice, Italy, don't miss any of what the city has to offer with its winding canals, stunning architecture, and beautiful bridges. Be sure to join Allie as she creates a one of a kind design that features the Potomax Channel Ring and also an endless ring. The finished product is sure to be as picturesque as your trip!

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Potomax Channel Ring - Silver, 1 Piece
Endless Ring 40mm - Silver, 1 Piece
Potomac Crystal Rondelle 1.5x2mm - Seafoam Green, ~ 64 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 3mm - Smokey Topaz AB, ~ 40 Beads
Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Champagne, ~ 1 gram
Gemstone Round 4mm - Petrified Wood Agate, ~22 Beads

Project Steps

Attach a stop bead to your thread and choose any spot on the ring to start.
Sew from the center to the exterior, adding a 4mm bead and wrapping it around the 40mm endless ring.
Incorporate 15/0 seed beads and 1.5x2mm crystal rondelles between each 4mm bead, following the pattern around the ring.
For a different look, omit the outer ring and focus on decorating the channel ring.
Add 3mm crystal bicones with 15/0 seed beads for extra embellishment around the outer edge.
Finish by securing the thread with knots and trimming excess.