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Beaded Cross Tutorial

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This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to easily make beaded crosses using Miyuki seed beads. Find a complete list of supplies below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Lava Red 8/0

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 11/0

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Beaded Cross Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Labrador Full, ~10 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - White Lava Red, ~10 Pieces

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Start by threading your needle with about 24 inches of beading thread.
Pick up four 8/0 seed beads, form a circle by passing through all beads again, and tighten to start the cross's center.
For the cross arms, use a ladder stitch to add two beads at a time, building out from the center in the four cardinal directions.
Continue adding beads until your cross reaches the desired size, using 22 to 24 beads for a standard pendant size.
Create a bail at the top of the cross by adding 10 11/0 seed beads, passing back through the last bead to form a loop, and secure the thread.
Finish by weaving the thread back through several beads to reinforce the structure, tie off and cut the thread, then apply a small amount of glue to the knot for security.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
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Item Description

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to easily make beaded crosses using Miyuki seed beads. Find a complete list of supplies below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Labrador Full, ~10 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - White Lava Red, ~10 Pieces

Project Steps

Start by threading your needle with about 24 inches of beading thread.
Pick up four 8/0 seed beads, form a circle by passing through all beads again, and tighten to start the cross's center.
For the cross arms, use a ladder stitch to add two beads at a time, building out from the center in the four cardinal directions.
Continue adding beads until your cross reaches the desired size, using 22 to 24 beads for a standard pendant size.
Create a bail at the top of the cross by adding 10 11/0 seed beads, passing back through the last bead to form a loop, and secure the thread.
Finish by weaving the thread back through several beads to reinforce the structure, tie off and cut the thread, then apply a small amount of glue to the knot for security.