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  • Layer Cake Carrier Bead Pendant- DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
In this video how-to tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to peyote stitch around Carrier beads, and attach three together to create a pendant/neckalce. Find a list of supplies in the description below.
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Materials Used To make The  Project

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Carrier Beads - Jet Full AB
Potomac Crystal Rondelles Beads 3x4mm - Light Tanzanite AB
Czech Pearls 4mm - Green Apple Shiny
Czech Pearls 3mm - Deep Lilac Shiny
Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Berry Lined Light Topaz AB
Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver
Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Metallic Frost Green Iris
Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Purple Lined Light Topaz

Step-By-Step Instructions

Start by threading a stop bead and adding six beads in a pattern for the width of the Carrier bead.
Seam up the Peyote stitch to create a strip long enough to cover the Carrier bead.
Use headpins and additional beads to assemble the Carrier beads into a pendant.
Finish the pendant by creating loops with the headpins and adding finishing touches for an elegant look.
String the pendant onto your necklace chain or cord to complete the piece.

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