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AVA Allure Pendant Tutorial

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In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads Tracy teaches you how to make her "AVA Allure" pendant design, which was a winning design from one of the 2017 jewelry-making competitions. Find a complete list of beads and supplies to make this pendant project in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

AVA Allure Pendant Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
AVA® Beads- Aztec Gold
RounDuo® Beads - Aztec Gold
DiscDuo® Beads - Amethyst Light AB Full
Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Tanzanite
Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Metallic Gold Iris
Toho Demi Round 8/0 - Gold Lustered Amethyst
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold
Cup Buttons - Aztec Gold

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Start with Disc Duo Beads: Center a Disc Duo bead on your thread, adding seed beads and an AVA bead on each side.
Add AVA Beads: Follow by adding AVA beads and RounDuo beads, ensuring to alternate the colors as described.
Create Pendant Structure: Continue by linking the beads through their second holes, adding Demi Rounds and Potomac Crystal Rondelles to form the pendant's shape.
Assemble Necklace Sides: Alternate RounDuo beads with different colored rondelles, creating a pattern that extends from both sides of the pendant.
Add the Clasp: Finish the necklace by adding a Cup Button clasp, using seed beads to form the loop and secure the closure.
Final Reinforcement: Go through the outer edges of the beadwork to reinforce the structure, ensuring durability and a polished finish.

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

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads Tracy teaches you how to make her "AVA Allure" pendant design, which was a winning design from one of the 2017 jewelry-making competitions. Find a complete list of beads and supplies to make this pendant project in the description below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
AVA® Beads- Aztec Gold
RounDuo® Beads - Aztec Gold
DiscDuo® Beads - Amethyst Light AB Full
Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Tanzanite
Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Metallic Gold Iris
Toho Demi Round 8/0 - Gold Lustered Amethyst
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold
Cup Buttons - Aztec Gold

Project Steps

Start with Disc Duo Beads: Center a Disc Duo bead on your thread, adding seed beads and an AVA bead on each side.
Add AVA Beads: Follow by adding AVA beads and RounDuo beads, ensuring to alternate the colors as described.
Create Pendant Structure: Continue by linking the beads through their second holes, adding Demi Rounds and Potomac Crystal Rondelles to form the pendant's shape.
Assemble Necklace Sides: Alternate RounDuo beads with different colored rondelles, creating a pattern that extends from both sides of the pendant.
Add the Clasp: Finish the necklace by adding a Cup Button clasp, using seed beads to form the loop and secure the closure.
Final Reinforcement: Go through the outer edges of the beadwork to reinforce the structure, ensuring durability and a polished finish.