Adsila Pendant Tutorial

This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Gianna Zimmerman's "Adsila Pendant" design.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Adsila Pendant Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Crystal in Capri Gold color
  • DiscDuo beads in Jet Bronze color
  • DiamonDuo beads in Butter Pecan color
  • PC Rondelle Crystals in Gold Champagne color
  • Seed beads in sizes 15/0 in Opaque Luster Light Blue and Jet Black
  • Wildfire thread in size 0.006
  • Beeswax
  • John James Needles size 10
  • Sterling Silver Plated 15/0
  • 8/0 Lava Bead color
  • O Beads
  • 11/0 Sterling Silver Plated
  • Suede cord, jump rings, end crimps for suede cord, lobster clasps
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather your beads, thread, needle, and beeswax.
    Starting Off: Coat your thread with beeswax and thread your needle. Begin by threading DiscDuo beads, alternating with Opaque Luster Light Blue 15/0 seed beads.
    Adding Layers: Introduce 8/0 Lava Bead color beads, sterling silver plated 15/0 seed beads, and continue adding DiscDuo beads.
    Incorporating DiamonDuo Beads: After creating the initial layers, add DiamonDuo beads to the design, alternating with O Beads.
    Embellishing: Embellish the pendant with additional seed beads, securing the structure and ensuring a tight weave. Finishing Touches: Attach a rivoli crystal for a focal point, and secure all layers. Attaching to Suede Cord: Use jump rings and end crimps to attach the pendant to a suede cord, finishing with a lobster clasp for closure.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Gianna Zimmerman's "Adsila Pendant" design.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Crystal in Capri Gold color
  • DiscDuo beads in Jet Bronze color
  • DiamonDuo beads in Butter Pecan color
  • PC Rondelle Crystals in Gold Champagne color
  • Seed beads in sizes 15/0 in Opaque Luster Light Blue and Jet Black
  • Wildfire thread in size 0.006
  • Beeswax
  • John James Needles size 10
  • Sterling Silver Plated 15/0
  • 8/0 Lava Bead color
  • O Beads
  • 11/0 Sterling Silver Plated
  • Suede cord, jump rings, end crimps for suede cord, lobster clasps
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather your beads, thread, needle, and beeswax.
    Starting Off: Coat your thread with beeswax and thread your needle. Begin by threading DiscDuo beads, alternating with Opaque Luster Light Blue 15/0 seed beads.
    Adding Layers: Introduce 8/0 Lava Bead color beads, sterling silver plated 15/0 seed beads, and continue adding DiscDuo beads.
    Incorporating DiamonDuo Beads: After creating the initial layers, add DiamonDuo beads to the design, alternating with O Beads.
    Embellishing: Embellish the pendant with additional seed beads, securing the structure and ensuring a tight weave. Finishing Touches: Attach a rivoli crystal for a focal point, and secure all layers. Attaching to Suede Cord: Use jump rings and end crimps to attach the pendant to a suede cord, finishing with a lobster clasp for closure.