Cluster Pendant Tutorial

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This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company shows you how to make a cluster pendant. A cluster pendant uses a variety of beads (whatever you have lying around), including gemstones, crystals, glass, etc. This is fun and easy jewelry that can match nearly anything!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Cluster Pendant Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 12 head pins
  • 4 mm Czech glass beads
  • Larger bead (for the core of the pendant)
  • Additional bead for topping the cluster (e.g., amethyst, fluorite)
  • Round nose pliers
  • Flat nose pliers
  • Wire cutter
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather Materials: Prepare 12 head pins, 4 mm Czech glass beads, a larger bead for the cluster core, and an additional bead for the top.
    Create Dangles: Slide a Czech glass bead onto a head pin, bend the wire to form a loop with round nose pliers, and trim the excess wire.
    Assemble the Cluster: Thread the core bead onto a head pin, then attach all the dangles around it.
    Ensure they sit closely and point in various directions.
    Add the Top Bead: Place the top bead (e.g., amethyst or fluorite) above the cluster to secure the dangles in place.
    Create the Bail: Use round nose pliers to make a loop above the top bead, then wrap the excess wire around the base of the loop and trim.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company shows you how to make a cluster pendant. A cluster pendant uses a variety of beads (whatever you have lying around), including gemstones, crystals, glass, etc. This is fun and easy jewelry that can match nearly anything!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 12 head pins
  • 4 mm Czech glass beads
  • Larger bead (for the core of the pendant)
  • Additional bead for topping the cluster (e.g., amethyst, fluorite)
  • Round nose pliers
  • Flat nose pliers
  • Wire cutter
  • Project Steps

    Gather Materials: Prepare 12 head pins, 4 mm Czech glass beads, a larger bead for the cluster core, and an additional bead for the top.
    Create Dangles: Slide a Czech glass bead onto a head pin, bend the wire to form a loop with round nose pliers, and trim the excess wire.
    Assemble the Cluster: Thread the core bead onto a head pin, then attach all the dangles around it.
    Ensure they sit closely and point in various directions.
    Add the Top Bead: Place the top bead (e.g., amethyst or fluorite) above the cluster to secure the dangles in place.
    Create the Bail: Use round nose pliers to make a loop above the top bead, then wrap the excess wire around the base of the loop and trim.