How to bezel Navette crystal with a CRAW stitch Tutorial

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Tereza from PotomacBeads shows how to bezel a 13x27mm navette crystal with Cubic Right Angle Weave (CRAW) and Peyote stitches. She uses only Miyuki Seed Beads in 11/0 and 15/0 sizes, plus the crystal in this beginning beader tutorial. This can be used as a component to make earrings, necklaces or bracelets. The possibilities are endless!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

How to bezel Navette crystal with a CRAW stitch Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Navettes 13x27mm - Crystal Vitrail, ~1 Piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Sea Green, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Magenta, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Sea Green, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~1 Gram
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare the Base: Start with a circle of four 11/0 seed beads using the CRAW stitch.
    Build the Bezel: Continue adding cubes of beads around the circle, alternating colors for clarity, until you have a strip long enough to wrap around the navette.
    Insert the Navette: Carefully place the navette within the bezel base and adjust the beadwork to secure it.
    Transition to Peyote: Switch to Peyote stitch, adding 11/0 seed beads between the existing beads to tighten the bezel around the navette.
    Add Embellishments: Use 15/0 seed beads for additional rows to secure the navette further and add aesthetic detail.
    Final Adjustments: Make any necessary adjustments to bead tension and add any final embellishments to complete the bezel.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    • 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?

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    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Tereza from PotomacBeads shows how to bezel a 13x27mm navette crystal with Cubic Right Angle Weave (CRAW) and Peyote stitches. She uses only Miyuki Seed Beads in 11/0 and 15/0 sizes, plus the crystal in this beginning beader tutorial. This can be used as a component to make earrings, necklaces or bracelets. The possibilities are endless!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Navettes 13x27mm - Crystal Vitrail, ~1 Piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Sea Green, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Magenta, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Sea Green, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~1 Gram
  • Project Steps

    Prepare the Base: Start with a circle of four 11/0 seed beads using the CRAW stitch.
    Build the Bezel: Continue adding cubes of beads around the circle, alternating colors for clarity, until you have a strip long enough to wrap around the navette.
    Insert the Navette: Carefully place the navette within the bezel base and adjust the beadwork to secure it.
    Transition to Peyote: Switch to Peyote stitch, adding 11/0 seed beads between the existing beads to tighten the bezel around the navette.
    Add Embellishments: Use 15/0 seed beads for additional rows to secure the navette further and add aesthetic detail.
    Final Adjustments: Make any necessary adjustments to bead tension and add any final embellishments to complete the bezel.