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Crystal frost Pendant Tutorial

In this beading tutorial from PotomacBeads, jewelry designer Allie teaches you how to make her Crystal Frost Pendant using AVA® Beads and Potomac Crystal Briolettes. This wonderfully wintery design could also be made into an ornament for your tree this holiday season! A complete list of materials is in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Crystal frost Pendant Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
AVA Beads - White Shimmer, 6 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Briolletes 5x8mm - Opal AB, 5 Pieces
RounDuo® Mini Beads - Aluminum Silver, 6 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Labrador Full, ~1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~1 Gram
Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Crystal Labrador,1 Piece

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Start by creating a loop with AVA Beads and RounDuo Minis, securing them into a circular base.
Thread through the beads, alternating between adding seed beads and connecting RounDuo Minis to form the initial layer.
Construct a bezel around the 10mm rivoli by weaving through the beads, tightening the structure to secure the rivoli.
Transition to the backside of the pendant to reinforce the bezel and add decorative elements.
Finalize the piece by creating a bail with ladder stitch technique, ensuring the pendant is ready for wearing or gifting.

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 frost Pendant Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

In this beading tutorial from PotomacBeads, jewelry designer Allie teaches you how to make her Crystal Frost Pendant using AVA® Beads and Potomac Crystal Briolettes. This wonderfully wintery design could also be made into an ornament for your tree this holiday season! A complete list of materials is in the description below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
AVA Beads - White Shimmer, 6 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Briolletes 5x8mm - Opal AB, 5 Pieces
RounDuo® Mini Beads - Aluminum Silver, 6 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Labrador Full, ~1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~1 Gram
Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Crystal Labrador,1 Piece

Project Steps

Start by creating a loop with AVA Beads and RounDuo Minis, securing them into a circular base.
Thread through the beads, alternating between adding seed beads and connecting RounDuo Minis to form the initial layer.
Construct a bezel around the 10mm rivoli by weaving through the beads, tightening the structure to secure the rivoli.
Transition to the backside of the pendant to reinforce the bezel and add decorative elements.
Finalize the piece by creating a bail with ladder stitch technique, ensuring the pendant is ready for wearing or gifting.