In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Marissa teaches you how to make her "Itty Bitty DropDuo Pendant." Find a list of supplies used in the description below.
Drop Duo Beads (6 per pendant, White Lila Vega Luster used)
Mini Duo Beads (6 per pendant, White Baby Blue Luster used)
2x3mm Rondelles (Turquoise, Potomac Bead Company rondelles used)
Miyuki 15/0 Seed Beads in three colors: Crystal Labrador Full, Opal AB, and Duracoat Opaque Dark Orchid
SS39 (8.3mm) Crystal Chaton, Crystal AB
Beading Needle (Size 10 and 12 recommended)
Beading Thread (Wildfire in green, .006 used)
Flat Nose Pliers, Scissors or Thread Zap, Jump Rings, Lobster Clasp (if using a chain), Cord Ends (if using leather cording)
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Quick Project Steps
Prepare Your Materials: Gather all beads, the thread, needle, and tools.
Start Beading: Thread six Drop Duo beads and six Mini Duo beads alternately, adding a stop bead to secure.
Add Seed Beads: Work seed beads around the Drop Duos and Mini Duos to form the base of the pendant.
Bezel the Chaton: Use 15/0 seed beads to create a bezel setting for the chaton, ensuring it is securely encased.
Embellish: Add rondelles and further seed bead detailing around the pendant for decoration and structure.
Final Assembly: Complete the pendant with a loop for attaching to a necklace or cording, securing with jump rings and clasps as needed.
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Item Description
In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Marissa teaches you how to make her "Itty Bitty DropDuo Pendant." Find a list of supplies used in the description below.
Designer's Material List
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Drop Duo Beads (6 per pendant, White Lila Vega Luster used)
Mini Duo Beads (6 per pendant, White Baby Blue Luster used)
2x3mm Rondelles (Turquoise, Potomac Bead Company rondelles used)
Miyuki 15/0 Seed Beads in three colors: Crystal Labrador Full, Opal AB, and Duracoat Opaque Dark Orchid
SS39 (8.3mm) Crystal Chaton, Crystal AB
Beading Needle (Size 10 and 12 recommended)
Beading Thread (Wildfire in green, .006 used)
Flat Nose Pliers, Scissors or Thread Zap, Jump Rings, Lobster Clasp (if using a chain), Cord Ends (if using leather cording)
Project Steps
Prepare Your Materials: Gather all beads, the thread, needle, and tools.
Start Beading: Thread six Drop Duo beads and six Mini Duo beads alternately, adding a stop bead to secure.
Add Seed Beads: Work seed beads around the Drop Duos and Mini Duos to form the base of the pendant.
Bezel the Chaton: Use 15/0 seed beads to create a bezel setting for the chaton, ensuring it is securely encased.
Embellish: Add rondelles and further seed bead detailing around the pendant for decoration and structure.
Final Assembly: Complete the pendant with a loop for attaching to a necklace or cording, securing with jump rings and clasps as needed.
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