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Reversible Marion Medallion Tutorial

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make her "Reversible Marion Medallion" design using IrisDuo Beads & Potomac Crystal Navettes. Find a complete list of beads used in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Reversible Marion Medallion Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Navettes 5x10mm - Amethyst
  • Potomac Crystal Navettes 5x10mm - Blue Zircon
  • IrisDuo® Beads - Crystal Labrador
  • IrisDuo® Beads - Crystal Magic Orchid
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dyed Silver Lined Blue Zircon
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with the inner row, connecting IrisDuo beads with 11/0 seed beads.
    Add Navettes between the second hole of the IrisDuos with a 15/0 seed bead on each side.
    Create the second side similarly, ensuring the colors are reversed.
    Use two-needle right angle weave to seam the two sides together.
    Add a wire guard at the top for attaching the chain.
    Finish off by tying and burning off excess threads.

    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"
    Reversible Marion Medallion Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make her "Reversible Marion Medallion" design using IrisDuo Beads & Potomac Crystal Navettes. Find a complete list of beads used in the description below.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Navettes 5x10mm - Amethyst
  • Potomac Crystal Navettes 5x10mm - Blue Zircon
  • IrisDuo® Beads - Crystal Labrador
  • IrisDuo® Beads - Crystal Magic Orchid
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dyed Silver Lined Blue Zircon
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold
  • Project Steps

    Start with the inner row, connecting IrisDuo beads with 11/0 seed beads.
    Add Navettes between the second hole of the IrisDuos with a 15/0 seed bead on each side.
    Create the second side similarly, ensuring the colors are reversed.
    Use two-needle right angle weave to seam the two sides together.
    Add a wire guard at the top for attaching the chain.
    Finish off by tying and burning off excess threads.