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SuperNova Pendant Tutorial

In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Allie teaches you how to make her Supernova pendant design.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

SuperNova Pendant Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Cabochon Par Puca - Opaque Aqua Bronze
  • Irisduo - Jet Bronze
  • Irisduo - White Lila Gold Luster
  • Irisduo - White Baby Blue Luster
  • Miyuki 15/0 Seed Beads - Transparent Gray Rainbow Luster
  • Miyuki 11/0 Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold
  • Toho Demi Round 11/0 - Nickel
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Preparation: Gather all materials and tools. Thread your needle with a comfortable length of beading thread.
    Base Construction: Begin by creating the base around the Cabochon Par Puca using Iris Duo beads, starting from the inner edge.
    Layering: Add layers of Iris Duo beads in different colors, interspersed with Miyuki 15/0 and 11/0 seed beads to create depth and pattern.
    Detailing: Incorporate Toho Demi Rounds to add texture and contrast, ensuring each layer complements the last.
    Finishing: Add a bail to the top of the pendant for a necklace or attach it to a pin backing for a brooch. Reinforce all thread paths for durability.
    Completion: Trim and melt any remaining thread ends to finish your Supernova 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"
    SuperNova 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 her Supernova pendant design.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Cabochon Par Puca - Opaque Aqua Bronze
  • Irisduo - Jet Bronze
  • Irisduo - White Lila Gold Luster
  • Irisduo - White Baby Blue Luster
  • Miyuki 15/0 Seed Beads - Transparent Gray Rainbow Luster
  • Miyuki 11/0 Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold
  • Toho Demi Round 11/0 - Nickel
  • Project Steps

    Preparation: Gather all materials and tools. Thread your needle with a comfortable length of beading thread.
    Base Construction: Begin by creating the base around the Cabochon Par Puca using Iris Duo beads, starting from the inner edge.
    Layering: Add layers of Iris Duo beads in different colors, interspersed with Miyuki 15/0 and 11/0 seed beads to create depth and pattern.
    Detailing: Incorporate Toho Demi Rounds to add texture and contrast, ensuring each layer complements the last.
    Finishing: Add a bail to the top of the pendant for a necklace or attach it to a pin backing for a brooch. Reinforce all thread paths for durability.
    Completion: Trim and melt any remaining thread ends to finish your Supernova pendant.