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Polar Star Pendant Tutorial

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This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Polar Star Pendant" design. Although we no longer carry many of these beads, you can make similar designs with SuperDuo beads in place of the ES-O, and Daggers or almost any 1-hole bead in place of the spiky button and button beads.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
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Polar Star Pendant Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Button beads (triangular shaped with a hole at the bottom)
  • Spiky Button beads (bicone shaped with a spike on top)
  • ES-O beads (similar to Super Duo but rounder)
  • Miyuki Seed beads sizes 11/0 and 15/0
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006" white)
  • Size 10 beading needle
  • Optional: Super New Glue, a pair of pliers

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all beads, thread your needle with a comfortable length of beading thread, and secure a stop bead.
    Start Beading: Begin with ES-O beads and 11/0 seed beads, creating a circular base. Introduce spiky button beads for texture.
    Build the First Side: Continue adding layers with ES-O beads and seed beads, shaping the pendant's first side.
    Repeat for Second Side: Mirror the first side using button beads instead of spiky ones, creating a visually appealing contrast.
    Joining Sides: Carefully stitch both sides together, ensuring a snug fit and adding embellishments for a polished look.
    Finishing Touches: Add a bail for hanging the pendant and secure all threads with knots or glue for durability.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Polar Star Pendant" design. Although we no longer carry many of these beads, you can make similar designs with SuperDuo beads in place of the ES-O, and Daggers or almost any 1-hole bead in place of the spiky button and button beads.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Button beads (triangular shaped with a hole at the bottom)
  • Spiky Button beads (bicone shaped with a spike on top)
  • ES-O beads (similar to Super Duo but rounder)
  • Miyuki Seed beads sizes 11/0 and 15/0
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006" white)
  • Size 10 beading needle
  • Optional: Super New Glue, a pair of pliers

    • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all beads, thread your needle with a comfortable length of beading thread, and secure a stop bead.
    Start Beading: Begin with ES-O beads and 11/0 seed beads, creating a circular base. Introduce spiky button beads for texture.
    Build the First Side: Continue adding layers with ES-O beads and seed beads, shaping the pendant's first side.
    Repeat for Second Side: Mirror the first side using button beads instead of spiky ones, creating a visually appealing contrast.
    Joining Sides: Carefully stitch both sides together, ensuring a snug fit and adding embellishments for a polished look.
    Finishing Touches: Add a bail for hanging the pendant and secure all threads with knots or glue for durability.