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.
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
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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.
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Item Description
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.
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