Brilliant Bezel Pendant Tutorial

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Learn how to bezel an 18mm rivoli crystal with the use of size 8 and size 11 seed beads. This crystal pendant project uses hubble stitch and netting to create the perfect Brilliant Bezel.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Brilliant Bezel Pendant Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Violet AB 18mm, 1 piece
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Amethyst 3mm, 12 beads
  • Athenacast Bails - 9mm Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 1 piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Dark Orchid 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Yellow Gold 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Silver Lined Rose Bronze 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare the Bezel Base: Start with a loop of 12 primary color 8/0 seed beads, adding one secondary color bead for learning purposes. First Hubble Stitch Round: Using 8/0 seed beads, create Hubble stitch units around the loop, adding an 11/0 seed bead between each unit. Second Hubble Stitch Round: Transition to 11/0 seed beads for a tighter round, pulling the bezel inwards, and use 15/0 seed beads between units to secure the rivoli crystal. Tightening the Bezel: Add two 15/0 seed beads between the top 11/0 beads of the second Hubble stitch round to tighten the bezel around the crystal. Decorating the Outer Edge: Embellish the outer edge with 2 or 3mm crystals, using 15/0 seed beads to attach each crystal. Attaching the Loop Bail: Secure the loop bail to the back of the pendant for a polished finish.

    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

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    Item Description

    Learn how to bezel an 18mm rivoli crystal with the use of size 8 and size 11 seed beads. This crystal pendant project uses hubble stitch and netting to create the perfect Brilliant Bezel.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Violet AB 18mm, 1 piece
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Amethyst 3mm, 12 beads
  • Athenacast Bails - 9mm Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 1 piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Dark Orchid 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Yellow Gold 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Silver Lined Rose Bronze 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Project Steps

    Prepare the Bezel Base: Start with a loop of 12 primary color 8/0 seed beads, adding one secondary color bead for learning purposes. First Hubble Stitch Round: Using 8/0 seed beads, create Hubble stitch units around the loop, adding an 11/0 seed bead between each unit. Second Hubble Stitch Round: Transition to 11/0 seed beads for a tighter round, pulling the bezel inwards, and use 15/0 seed beads between units to secure the rivoli crystal. Tightening the Bezel: Add two 15/0 seed beads between the top 11/0 beads of the second Hubble stitch round to tighten the bezel around the crystal. Decorating the Outer Edge: Embellish the outer edge with 2 or 3mm crystals, using 15/0 seed beads to attach each crystal. Attaching the Loop Bail: Secure the loop bail to the back of the pendant for a polished finish.