Flourish Pendant Tutorial

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In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make her new "Flourish" pendant design. Find a list of supplies used in this project in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Flourish Pendant Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
SnakeTrio - Antique Silver, ~4 Pieces
SnakeTrio - Antique Brass, ~4 Pieces
IrisDuo® Beads - Pastel Petrol, ~4 Pieces
DropDuo - White Baby Blue Luster, ~4 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Sapphire Opal
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Transparent Gray Rainbow Luster
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Montana Blue Gold Luster

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Start by preparing approximately 4.5 feet of beading thread on a size 12 needle.
Lay out S-shaped SnakeTrio beads as per the pendant design for easy assembly.
Begin threading by alternating between SnakeTrio beads and 3x4mm Potomac Crystal Rondelles, ensuring the S beads face the correct direction.
Add IrisDuo and DropDuo beads, flanking each with 11/0 and 15/0 Miyuki seed beads, to create depth and detail in the design.
Secure the outer layer with a pattern of seed beads, finishing the edge neatly.
Construct a bail using 11/0 seed beads for attaching the pendant to a necklace or chain.
Finalize the pendant by securing and trimming excess thread with a thread burner.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make her new "Flourish" pendant design. Find a list of supplies used in this project in the description below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
SnakeTrio - Antique Silver, ~4 Pieces
SnakeTrio - Antique Brass, ~4 Pieces
IrisDuo® Beads - Pastel Petrol, ~4 Pieces
DropDuo - White Baby Blue Luster, ~4 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Sapphire Opal
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Transparent Gray Rainbow Luster
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Montana Blue Gold Luster

Project Steps

Start by preparing approximately 4.5 feet of beading thread on a size 12 needle.
Lay out S-shaped SnakeTrio beads as per the pendant design for easy assembly.
Begin threading by alternating between SnakeTrio beads and 3x4mm Potomac Crystal Rondelles, ensuring the S beads face the correct direction.
Add IrisDuo and DropDuo beads, flanking each with 11/0 and 15/0 Miyuki seed beads, to create depth and detail in the design.
Secure the outer layer with a pattern of seed beads, finishing the edge neatly.
Construct a bail using 11/0 seed beads for attaching the pendant to a necklace or chain.
Finalize the pendant by securing and trimming excess thread with a thread burner.