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Crystal Cat's Eye Ring Tutorial

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Join Anna, as she creates this classic and simple style bead weaving ring, featuring a Czech glass cabochon and crystals. This project from the Potomacbeads retreat, 2023 can also be used as a set of earrings or pendant. Gather your seed, beads needles and thread and join in this DIY jewelry making tutorial.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Crystal Cat's Eye Ring Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounDuo Mini Beads - Metallic Violet 4mm, 8 beads
  • Czech Cabochons - Underlit Pink Mist 10mm, 1 piece
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Sapphire 2mm, 16 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 11/0, 3 grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 15/0, 1 grams
  • DragonThread Size 6
  • Needles size 10
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with creating a base for the cabochon using RounDuo Mini Beads and 11/0 seed beads. Form an initial circle and secure the beads, ensuring a tight and even structure. Employ right angle weave techniques in the center, coming out of the RounDuo Mini. Continue the weaving process, methodically adding beads to the structure for design enhancement. Develop the ring's design further, focusing on the aesthetic and fit. Apply the final touches, making sure the ring has a polished and refined appearance.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Crystal Cat's Eye Ring Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Join Anna, as she creates this classic and simple style bead weaving ring, featuring a Czech glass cabochon and crystals. This project from the Potomacbeads retreat, 2023 can also be used as a set of earrings or pendant. Gather your seed, beads needles and thread and join in this DIY jewelry making tutorial.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounDuo Mini Beads - Metallic Violet 4mm, 8 beads
  • Czech Cabochons - Underlit Pink Mist 10mm, 1 piece
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Sapphire 2mm, 16 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 11/0, 3 grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 15/0, 1 grams
  • DragonThread Size 6
  • Needles size 10
  • Project Steps

    Start with creating a base for the cabochon using RounDuo Mini Beads and 11/0 seed beads. Form an initial circle and secure the beads, ensuring a tight and even structure. Employ right angle weave techniques in the center, coming out of the RounDuo Mini. Continue the weaving process, methodically adding beads to the structure for design enhancement. Develop the ring's design further, focusing on the aesthetic and fit. Apply the final touches, making sure the ring has a polished and refined appearance.