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Monica Ring Tutorial

Join Allie in creating the Monica Ring featuring the beautiful 10mm Potomac Crystal Rivoli, a project that will explode your creativity, you can do it in the sizes, colors, and quantities that you like the most. Embellish your hands with your favorite beads! Technique Learned: Beadweaving

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Monica Ring Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials for
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Fractal Lavender, 1 piece
  • Potomac Crystal Setting for Rivoli 10mm - Silver, 1 piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 15/0 - Transparent Smokey Amethyst AB, ~1 Gram
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare the Rivoli: Set the 10mm Potomac Crystal Rivoli into the silver setting, bending prongs to secure.
    Start Beading: Begin with a line of 11/0 seed beads around the Rivoli, embellishing with 15/0 Delica beads for a snug fit.
    Peyote Stitch: Employ the Peyote Stitch technique using 15/0 Delica beads to encase the Rivoli securely.
    Create the Band: Use a ladder stitch method with 11/0 and 15/0 beads to craft the ring band.
    Finish the Ring: Connect the band to the opposite side of the Rivoli setting, ensuring a comfortable fit.

    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"
    Monica Ring Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Join Allie in creating the Monica Ring featuring the beautiful 10mm Potomac Crystal Rivoli, a project that will explode your creativity, you can do it in the sizes, colors, and quantities that you like the most. Embellish your hands with your favorite beads! Technique Learned: Beadweaving

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials for
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Fractal Lavender, 1 piece
  • Potomac Crystal Setting for Rivoli 10mm - Silver, 1 piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 15/0 - Transparent Smokey Amethyst AB, ~1 Gram
  • Project Steps

    Prepare the Rivoli: Set the 10mm Potomac Crystal Rivoli into the silver setting, bending prongs to secure.
    Start Beading: Begin with a line of 11/0 seed beads around the Rivoli, embellishing with 15/0 Delica beads for a snug fit.
    Peyote Stitch: Employ the Peyote Stitch technique using 15/0 Delica beads to encase the Rivoli securely.
    Create the Band: Use a ladder stitch method with 11/0 and 15/0 beads to craft the ring band.
    Finish the Ring: Connect the band to the opposite side of the Rivoli setting, ensuring a comfortable fit.