Let it Snowflake Pendant Tutorial

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Join Allie and create this beautiful lacy pendant full of icy and winter sparkle with Czech glass snowflake cabochon, DropDuo Beads, and Potomac crystals. Technique Learned:
  • Beadweaving
  • Netting The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Czech Cabochons 21mm - Snowflake White AB, 1 Piece
  • DropDuo Beads - White Shimmer, 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Silver-Lined Crystal, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm - Crystal AB, 20 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Crystal AB, 10 Beads Second Colorway:
  • Czech Cabochons 21mm - Crystal Bronze Wash, 1 Piece
  • DropDuo Beads - White Shimmer, 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~1 Gram
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Let it Snowflake Pendant Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Czech Cabochons 21mm - Snowflake White AB, 1 Piece
  • DropDuo Beads - White Shimmer, 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Labroador Full, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Silver Lined Crystal, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm - Crystal AB, 20 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Crystal AB, 10 Beads Secondary Colorway:
  • Czech Cabochons 21mm - Crystal Bronze Wash, 1 Piece
  • DropDuo Beads - White Shimmer, 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm - Crystal AB, 20 Beads
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    This dazzling Let it Snowflake Pendant is sure to turn heads with its brilliant Czech cabochon. Learn how to use bead weaving and netting techniques in this PotomacBeads tutorial.
    1.Using a size 12 needle on .006 thread, repeat a pattern of three 11/0s and a 15/0 ten times. Tie the beads into a circle. Sew through the next set of beads, coming out of the 15/0. Pick up three 15/0s, a DropDuo and three more seed beads and sew through the next 15/0 in line. Repeat 10 times around the circle.
    2.Watch the Let it Snowflake Pendant tutorial to follow along with Allie’s step-by-step directions to create the bezel and embellishment.
    3.Make a bail by stitching two loops using twelve 11/0 seed beads. Stitch back around the edge of the pendant until the two thread ends are back together and tie them together. Burn the thread ends with a thread zap.
    The Let it Snowflake Pendant can be modified to your desired size depending on how many outer rows you add. Surprise someone special this year with a stunning snowflake 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?

    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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    Item Description

    Join Allie and create this beautiful lacy pendant full of icy and winter sparkle with Czech glass snowflake cabochon, DropDuo Beads, and Potomac crystals. Technique Learned:
  • Beadweaving
  • Netting The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Czech Cabochons 21mm - Snowflake White AB, 1 Piece
  • DropDuo Beads - White Shimmer, 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Silver-Lined Crystal, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm - Crystal AB, 20 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Crystal AB, 10 Beads Second Colorway:
  • Czech Cabochons 21mm - Crystal Bronze Wash, 1 Piece
  • DropDuo Beads - White Shimmer, 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~1 Gram
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Czech Cabochons 21mm - Snowflake White AB, 1 Piece
  • DropDuo Beads - White Shimmer, 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Labroador Full, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Silver Lined Crystal, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm - Crystal AB, 20 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Crystal AB, 10 Beads Secondary Colorway:
  • Czech Cabochons 21mm - Crystal Bronze Wash, 1 Piece
  • DropDuo Beads - White Shimmer, 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm - Crystal AB, 20 Beads
  • Project Steps

    This dazzling Let it Snowflake Pendant is sure to turn heads with its brilliant Czech cabochon. Learn how to use bead weaving and netting techniques in this PotomacBeads tutorial.
    1.Using a size 12 needle on .006 thread, repeat a pattern of three 11/0s and a 15/0 ten times. Tie the beads into a circle. Sew through the next set of beads, coming out of the 15/0. Pick up three 15/0s, a DropDuo and three more seed beads and sew through the next 15/0 in line. Repeat 10 times around the circle.
    2.Watch the Let it Snowflake Pendant tutorial to follow along with Allie’s step-by-step directions to create the bezel and embellishment.
    3.Make a bail by stitching two loops using twelve 11/0 seed beads. Stitch back around the edge of the pendant until the two thread ends are back together and tie them together. Burn the thread ends with a thread zap.
    The Let it Snowflake Pendant can be modified to your desired size depending on how many outer rows you add. Surprise someone special this year with a stunning snowflake pendant.