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Pinwheel Tassel Pendant Tutorial

  • Picture of Accessories, Earring, Jewelry, Pendant, Necklace with text The Potomac Designer: Bead All...
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In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Allie teaches you how to make quick and easy "crystal loop" earrings

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Pinwheel Tassel Pendant Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Enameled brass pinwheel pendant (seafoam color)
  • Tassels from a tassel mix
  • Czech table cup button (limited run from the Czech Republic)
  • Greek leather (1mm)
  • 18 gauge artistic wire
  • Wire cutters, round nose pliers, needle nose pliers (bent)
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather all materials and tools listed.
    Cut a 4-inch piece of 18 gauge wire; use pliers to straighten and shape into loops for linking.
    Connect the pinwheel pendant to the tassel with the wire, forming a figure-eight for added detail.
    Attach the Czech table cup button, making a larger loop to accommodate its size.
    Cut a 36-inch piece of Greek leather, thread through the pendant assembly, and tie slipknots at both ends for adjustability.
    Adjust the necklace to your desired length and trim excess leather if necessary.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Allie teaches you how to make quick and easy "crystal loop" earrings

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Enameled brass pinwheel pendant (seafoam color)
  • Tassels from a tassel mix
  • Czech table cup button (limited run from the Czech Republic)
  • Greek leather (1mm)
  • 18 gauge artistic wire
  • Wire cutters, round nose pliers, needle nose pliers (bent)
  • Project Steps

    Gather all materials and tools listed.
    Cut a 4-inch piece of 18 gauge wire; use pliers to straighten and shape into loops for linking.
    Connect the pinwheel pendant to the tassel with the wire, forming a figure-eight for added detail.
    Attach the Czech table cup button, making a larger loop to accommodate its size.
    Cut a 36-inch piece of Greek leather, thread through the pendant assembly, and tie slipknots at both ends for adjustability.
    Adjust the necklace to your desired length and trim excess leather if necessary.