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Blue Jay Pendant Tutorial

Practice your peyote and brick stitches with this lovely Blue Jay Pendant. Allie uses 6 Perfect Form Triangles to create this hexagonal shaped pendant, complete with a bezeled Gemstone Cabochon in the center. A 65 mm Tassel is the perfect finishing touch. Gather your materials and come create with us!!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Blue Jay Pendant Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Gemstone Cabochon 12mm - "Turquoise" 1
  • Perfect Form Triangle - 13mm 6
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Opaque Blue Gray Luster ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Opaque Turquoise ~ 1 Gram
  • Silk Tassel 70mm - Morning Turquoise 1 Optional
  • Wire Guard - Gold Plated 1 Optional

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all the materials listed above.
    Start with Brick Stitch: Begin by attaching your thread to a Perfect Form Triangle and use the brick stitch technique to add Miyuki Delica and Seed Beads around the edge.
    Add the Gemstone Cabochon: Use the peyote stitch to secure the Gemstone Cabochon at the center of your pendant.
    Assemble the Pendant: Connect all six Perfect Form Triangles to form the hexagonal shape of the pendant.
    Attach the Tassel: If desired, add a silk tassel to the bottom of the pendant for an elegant finish.
    Final Touches: Add a wire guard for hanging the pendant if needed.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    Practice your peyote and brick stitches with this lovely Blue Jay Pendant. Allie uses 6 Perfect Form Triangles to create this hexagonal shaped pendant, complete with a bezeled Gemstone Cabochon in the center. A 65 mm Tassel is the perfect finishing touch. Gather your materials and come create with us!!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Gemstone Cabochon 12mm - "Turquoise" 1
  • Perfect Form Triangle - 13mm 6
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Opaque Blue Gray Luster ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Opaque Turquoise ~ 1 Gram
  • Silk Tassel 70mm - Morning Turquoise 1 Optional
  • Wire Guard - Gold Plated 1 Optional

    • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all the materials listed above.
    Start with Brick Stitch: Begin by attaching your thread to a Perfect Form Triangle and use the brick stitch technique to add Miyuki Delica and Seed Beads around the edge.
    Add the Gemstone Cabochon: Use the peyote stitch to secure the Gemstone Cabochon at the center of your pendant.
    Assemble the Pendant: Connect all six Perfect Form Triangles to form the hexagonal shape of the pendant.
    Attach the Tassel: If desired, add a silk tassel to the bottom of the pendant for an elegant finish.
    Final Touches: Add a wire guard for hanging the pendant if needed.