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Winter Blues Pendant Tutorial

The Winter Blues Pendant was designed especially for subscribers to December's Best Bead Box and Best Bead Box XL by Anna Tonnesen, the curator of the boxes. This simple, yet beautiful beaded pendant uses RounDuo® Mini Beads to create a netting with Miyuki Seed Beads. Make it as shown as a pendant, or change it up, add ear wires and you have a pair of earrings. Pop a 14mm Rivoli in the center and you have completely changed the look! Grab your supplies and start off with a right-angle weave stitch. Technique Learned: Right Angle Weave

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Winter Blues Pendant Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • RounDuo® Mini - Jet Antique Chrome, 18 Beads
  • RounDuo® Mini - Metallic Sea Blue, 9 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Seafoam Lined Crystal AB, ~ 1 Gram
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with a Two-Needle Right Angle Weave Stitch: Using RounDuo® Mini Beads, begin the base of the pendant with a two-needle right angle weave stitch.
    Add Embellishments: Incorporate Miyuki Seed Beads between the RounDuo® Minis to create a detailed netting around the pendant.
    Complete the Circle: Join the ends of your beadwork to form a complete circle, preparing it for the outer embellishments.
    Outer Embellishments: Add additional seed beads around the outer edge of the pendant for a decorative finish.
    Create a Bail: Use seed beads to create a simple loop at the top of the pendant for hanging.
    Final Touches: Secure the thread ends and trim any excess to complete your Winter Blues Pendant.

    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?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Winter Blues Pendant Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    The Winter Blues Pendant was designed especially for subscribers to December's Best Bead Box and Best Bead Box XL by Anna Tonnesen, the curator of the boxes. This simple, yet beautiful beaded pendant uses RounDuo® Mini Beads to create a netting with Miyuki Seed Beads. Make it as shown as a pendant, or change it up, add ear wires and you have a pair of earrings. Pop a 14mm Rivoli in the center and you have completely changed the look! Grab your supplies and start off with a right-angle weave stitch. Technique Learned: Right Angle Weave

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • RounDuo® Mini - Jet Antique Chrome, 18 Beads
  • RounDuo® Mini - Metallic Sea Blue, 9 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Seafoam Lined Crystal AB, ~ 1 Gram
  • Project Steps

    Start with a Two-Needle Right Angle Weave Stitch: Using RounDuo® Mini Beads, begin the base of the pendant with a two-needle right angle weave stitch.
    Add Embellishments: Incorporate Miyuki Seed Beads between the RounDuo® Minis to create a detailed netting around the pendant.
    Complete the Circle: Join the ends of your beadwork to form a complete circle, preparing it for the outer embellishments.
    Outer Embellishments: Add additional seed beads around the outer edge of the pendant for a decorative finish.
    Create a Bail: Use seed beads to create a simple loop at the top of the pendant for hanging.
    Final Touches: Secure the thread ends and trim any excess to complete your Winter Blues Pendant.