Havana Pendant Tutorial

  • Picture of Accessories, Bow, Weapon with text POTOMACBEADS Havana Pendant Tutorial Designer: Allie B...
Dreaming of hot steamy nights and delicious Cuban food? You will be after creating the Havana Pendant! This is a new take on beading with Carrier Beads as Allie from PotomacBeads uses isosceles triangles to create a cover for the large beads. To make this, she uses Miyuki Delicas and Seed Beads in Peyote and Herringbone stitches. Happy Beading! Technique Learned: Herringbone / Peyote

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Havana Pendant Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Carrier Beads - Aztec Gold, 6 Pieces
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Matte Metallic Dark Bronze, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Columbine, 30 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Hydrangea, 30 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Squash, 30 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Catalina, 30 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 -Frosted Opaque Glazed Honeydew, 30 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Nile Blue, 30 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Guava, 36 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Opaque Guava,~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Dark Mauve, ~ 2 grams
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all beads, thread, and needle as listed.
    Start Isosceles Triangle: Using Peyote and Herringbone stitches, begin crafting the triangle with your chosen colors.
    Expand the Triangle: Add rows to your triangle, alternating colors according to your design plan.
    Complete the Triangle: Finish the triangle with a final row of beads, ensuring the shape is correct.
    Assemble the Pendant: Attach the completed triangles to the Carrier Beads, arranging them in a circular pattern.
    Final Touches: Add any additional decorations or adjustments to ensure the pendant hangs correctly.

    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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    Dreaming of hot steamy nights and delicious Cuban food? You will be after creating the Havana Pendant! This is a new take on beading with Carrier Beads as Allie from PotomacBeads uses isosceles triangles to create a cover for the large beads. To make this, she uses Miyuki Delicas and Seed Beads in Peyote and Herringbone stitches. Happy Beading! Technique Learned: Herringbone / Peyote

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Carrier Beads - Aztec Gold, 6 Pieces
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Matte Metallic Dark Bronze, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Columbine, 30 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Hydrangea, 30 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Squash, 30 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Catalina, 30 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 -Frosted Opaque Glazed Honeydew, 30 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Nile Blue, 30 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Guava, 36 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Opaque Guava,~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Dark Mauve, ~ 2 grams
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all beads, thread, and needle as listed.
    Start Isosceles Triangle: Using Peyote and Herringbone stitches, begin crafting the triangle with your chosen colors.
    Expand the Triangle: Add rows to your triangle, alternating colors according to your design plan.
    Complete the Triangle: Finish the triangle with a final row of beads, ensuring the shape is correct.
    Assemble the Pendant: Attach the completed triangles to the Carrier Beads, arranging them in a circular pattern.
    Final Touches: Add any additional decorations or adjustments to ensure the pendant hangs correctly.