Pattern - Astral Pendant

What will you make next with your newly founded QuadBow Beads? Could it be the Astral Pendant? If you're looking for a simple pendant to make a big statement, then Allie has just the project for you. To create your astrological masterpiece, you'll follow along to use QuadBow Beads while also creating an exquisite bezel around a Cabochon Par Puca®. Spread your fascination with the galaxy by designing many Astral Pendant projects with blue colors, reminiscent of the sky, or your own thoughtful color palette variations!. Technique Learned:

Square Stitch

Netting

In this PotomacBeads tutorial, learn how to use square stitch and netting techniques to create the Astral Pendant. This is a simpler way to bezel set a cabochon to make a big and beautiful pendant.
1. Using a size 12 needle, put a stop bead onto 5 feet of Wildfire beading thread. Put on 42 seed beads and sew back through a few beads to create a circle. Get ready to add delica beads around the edge.
Watch the Astral Pendant tutorial to follow along with Allie's step-by-step directions to create the stunning beaded pendant.
3. Use a square stitch to design a bail for the pendant. Bring the needle and thread into the Quadbows below the bail and work down the back of the project towards the stop bead. Tie the two ends together. Burn the edges flush with the project.
Enjoy making the Astral Pendant. This astronomical pendant is sure to draw the gaze and compliments from others. Experiment with other colors and see what you can create!