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How to Make a Button into a Pendant Tutorial

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  • How to Make a Button into a Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
Create stunning DIY jewelry by transforming vintage buttons into beautiful pendants using Miyuki seed beads and the versatile Hubble stitch. This tutorial teaches you how to bezel buttons securely and adds a functional right angle weave bail. Perfect for beading enthusiasts and beginners alike, this project combines creativity with practicality, allowing you to turn cherished buttons into unique jewelry pieces.

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The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Root Beer Lined Light Topaz AB 8/0, ~ 1 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 11/0, - 1 gram
  • Vintage Czech Buttons - Assorted Buttons 15-30mm, 1 piece
  • Waxed Cotton Chain Finished Cords - Brown, 1 piece

    • Quick Project Steps

    Gather Materials: Collect your vintage button, Miyuki seed beads in sizes 8/0 and 11/0, Dragon thread, and a beading needle. Start the Hubble Stitch: Thread your needle with about 4 feet of Dragon thread. Begin by creating a loop of Hubble stitch units using 11/0 seed beads and a base of 8/0 beads. This forms the foundation for your button bezel. Expand the Bezel: Continue adding Hubble stitch units, adjusting the size to fit the button. Use problem-solving techniques to ensure the bezel sits correctly around the button’s shank. Form the Button Setting: Add a second row of Hubble stitch, increasing the bead size if necessary, to form a secure setting that cradles the button. Create the Bail: Transition to right angle weave, building a bail that will allow the pendant to hang from a cord or chain. Reinforce the bail for extra strength. Finish the Pendant: Secure the thread ends, tie a knot, and burn the thread close to the beads. Attach your preferred cord or chain through the bail.

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