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StormDuo Pinwheel Pendant Tutorial

In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Allie teaches you how to make Hortense Thompson's "StormDuo Pinwheel" pendant or earring design. You will have fun making this fast and easy pendant or earrings! Find a list of supplies listed in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

StormDuo Pinwheel Pendant Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • StormDuo beads (24 for each earring)
  • 3mm round beads (12 for each earring, used coral color in the video)
  • Miyuki 15/0 seed beads
  • Beading thread
  • Size 12 beading needle
  • Ear wires or posts for earrings
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start by threading 12 StormDuo beads, all facing the same direction, to form a circle.
    Tie a knot to secure them in a loop and step up to the top hole of the same bead your thread is coming out of.
    Add a new layer of StormDuo beads, picking them up in the opposite direction, and weave through the second hole of the previous row's beads.
    After completing the second layer, add 12 3mm round beads, placing a 15/0 seed bead on either side of each round bead.
    To finish, create a loop with 15/0 seed beads for attaching the ear wires. Secure and trim the thread.
    Attach the ear wires or posts to complete your earrings or pendant.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    StormDuo Pinwheel Pendant Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Allie teaches you how to make Hortense Thompson's "StormDuo Pinwheel" pendant or earring design. You will have fun making this fast and easy pendant or earrings! Find a list of supplies listed in the description below.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • StormDuo beads (24 for each earring)
  • 3mm round beads (12 for each earring, used coral color in the video)
  • Miyuki 15/0 seed beads
  • Beading thread
  • Size 12 beading needle
  • Ear wires or posts for earrings
  • Project Steps

    Start by threading 12 StormDuo beads, all facing the same direction, to form a circle.
    Tie a knot to secure them in a loop and step up to the top hole of the same bead your thread is coming out of.
    Add a new layer of StormDuo beads, picking them up in the opposite direction, and weave through the second hole of the previous row's beads.
    After completing the second layer, add 12 3mm round beads, placing a 15/0 seed bead on either side of each round bead.
    To finish, create a loop with 15/0 seed beads for attaching the ear wires. Secure and trim the thread.
    Attach the ear wires or posts to complete your earrings or pendant.