Sea Urchin Beads Tutorial

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This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company shows you how to make what we call " Sea Urchin Beads " using the new Czech Rizo beads that are a rice/dagger shape with a hole on one end. Many people are searching for new designs that teach what to do with Rizo beads, so we hope you enjoy using these in your future projects!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Sea Urchin Beads Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Czech Rizo beads
  • 11/0 seed beads
  • Needle and thread (supplement or fishing line recommended for sturdiness)
  • Optional: glue for finishing
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with four sides of your bead structure, forming almost a ring shape.
    To add the tops and bottoms, making it a box, stitch Rizo beads across the sides, connecting them with 11/0 seed beads.
    Ensure your needle and thread pass through the beads without catching on adjacent Rizo beads, keeping the structure tight.
    Continue adding Rizo beads until you have four groupings of two on each side.
    Sew through the beads to close up the structure, reinforcing it for stability.
    Optional: Apply a small amount of glue to secure the final thread ends before cutting them off.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Protective Coatings - Permalac Collection | Semi-Gloss and Matte (8ml bottle of each)
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II
    • Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat

    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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    This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company shows you how to make what we call " Sea Urchin Beads " using the new Czech Rizo beads that are a rice/dagger shape with a hole on one end. Many people are searching for new designs that teach what to do with Rizo beads, so we hope you enjoy using these in your future projects!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Czech Rizo beads
  • 11/0 seed beads
  • Needle and thread (supplement or fishing line recommended for sturdiness)
  • Optional: glue for finishing
  • Project Steps

    Start with four sides of your bead structure, forming almost a ring shape.
    To add the tops and bottoms, making it a box, stitch Rizo beads across the sides, connecting them with 11/0 seed beads.
    Ensure your needle and thread pass through the beads without catching on adjacent Rizo beads, keeping the structure tight.
    Continue adding Rizo beads until you have four groupings of two on each side.
    Sew through the beads to close up the structure, reinforcing it for stability.
    Optional: Apply a small amount of glue to secure the final thread ends before cutting them off.