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Crystal Bling Pendant Tutorial

Allie creates the uncomplicated, but oh so pretty, Crystal Bling Pendant using a Potomac Crystal Fancy Stone, MiniDuo beads & more Potomac Crystals! Even if you're a beginning beader, or an experienced beader, you will have fun making this beading project.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Crystal Bling Pendant Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
Potomax OvalDuo - Rose Gold, 10 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Flatback Ovals - Aqua, 10 Pieces
MiniDuo Beads - Pastel Lila, ~49 beads
Potomac Crystal Fancy Stone 27mm - Crystal AB, 1 Piece
Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Dark Mauve,~1 Gram
Wire Guard - Antique Brass, 1 Piece
Tassel - Silk Turquoise 2.5" (optional), 1 Piece

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Gather all materials as listed.
Thread your needle with a suitable length of beading thread; begin by adding an OvalDuo bead, alternating with 15/0 seed beads.
Create the base layer for the pendant, ensuring all OvalDuo beads face the same direction.
Step up to the second layer, introducing MiniDuo beads between the OvalDuos, enhancing the structure.
Securely place the Potomac Crystal Fancy Stone within the beadwork, using additional MiniDuo beads to encapsulate the stone.
Optionally, add a silk tassel for extra embellishment at the bottom of the pendant.
Apply glue to affix crystal flatbacks on the OvalDuo beads for additional sparkle.
Finish the piece with a wire guard for hanging.

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"
Crystal Bling Pendant Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

Allie creates the uncomplicated, but oh so pretty, Crystal Bling Pendant using a Potomac Crystal Fancy Stone, MiniDuo beads & more Potomac Crystals! Even if you're a beginning beader, or an experienced beader, you will have fun making this beading project.

Designer's Material List

The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
Potomax OvalDuo - Rose Gold, 10 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Flatback Ovals - Aqua, 10 Pieces
MiniDuo Beads - Pastel Lila, ~49 beads
Potomac Crystal Fancy Stone 27mm - Crystal AB, 1 Piece
Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Dark Mauve,~1 Gram
Wire Guard - Antique Brass, 1 Piece
Tassel - Silk Turquoise 2.5" (optional), 1 Piece

Project Steps

Gather all materials as listed.
Thread your needle with a suitable length of beading thread; begin by adding an OvalDuo bead, alternating with 15/0 seed beads.
Create the base layer for the pendant, ensuring all OvalDuo beads face the same direction.
Step up to the second layer, introducing MiniDuo beads between the OvalDuos, enhancing the structure.
Securely place the Potomac Crystal Fancy Stone within the beadwork, using additional MiniDuo beads to encapsulate the stone.
Optionally, add a silk tassel for extra embellishment at the bottom of the pendant.
Apply glue to affix crystal flatbacks on the OvalDuo beads for additional sparkle.
Finish the piece with a wire guard for hanging.