This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company shows you how to make a cluster pendant. A cluster pendant uses a variety of beads (whatever you have lying around), including gemstones, crystals, glass, etc. This is fun and easy jewelry that can match nearly anything!
Additional bead for topping the cluster (e.g., amethyst, fluorite)
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Wire cutter
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Quick Project Steps
Gather Materials: Prepare 12 head pins, 4 mm Czech glass beads, a larger bead for the cluster core, and an additional bead for the top.
Create Dangles: Slide a Czech glass bead onto a head pin, bend the wire to form a loop with round nose pliers, and trim the excess wire.
Assemble the Cluster: Thread the core bead onto a head pin, then attach all the dangles around it. Ensure they sit closely and point in various directions.
Add the Top Bead: Place the top bead (e.g., amethyst or fluorite) above the cluster to secure the dangles in place.
Create the Bail: Use round nose pliers to make a loop above the top bead, then wrap the excess wire around the base of the loop and trim.
Create a double or tripple leather wrap with an extra flair. Use seed beads to create a delicate border to showcase a mosaic of gemstones, crystals and glass. This wrap is comfortable to wear and makes a great piece to take (or make) on a summer vacation destination.
Create a double or tripple leather wrap with an extra flair. Use seed beads to create a delicate border to showcase a mosaic of gemstones, crystals and glass. This wrap is comfortable to wear and makes a great piece to take (or make) on a summer vacation destination.
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Item Description
This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company shows you how to make a cluster pendant. A cluster pendant uses a variety of beads (whatever you have lying around), including gemstones, crystals, glass, etc. This is fun and easy jewelry that can match nearly anything!
Designer's Material List
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
12 head pins
4 mm Czech glass beads
Larger bead (for the core of the pendant)
Additional bead for topping the cluster (e.g., amethyst, fluorite)
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Wire cutter
Project Steps
Gather Materials: Prepare 12 head pins, 4 mm Czech glass beads, a larger bead for the cluster core, and an additional bead for the top.
Create Dangles: Slide a Czech glass bead onto a head pin, bend the wire to form a loop with round nose pliers, and trim the excess wire.
Assemble the Cluster: Thread the core bead onto a head pin, then attach all the dangles around it. Ensure they sit closely and point in various directions.
Add the Top Bead: Place the top bead (e.g., amethyst or fluorite) above the cluster to secure the dangles in place.
Create the Bail: Use round nose pliers to make a loop above the top bead, then wrap the excess wire around the base of the loop and trim.
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