Cupid's Heart Tutorial

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Practice your right angle weave with the Cupid's Heart. Designer Allie uses Swarvoski Bicones 6mm, Czech Pearls 2mm, and Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 and 15/0 to create this beautiful heart pendant. Perfect for everyday wear, a gift for your loved one, or a fun project for Valentine's Day. Gather your materials and come create with us!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Cupid's Heart Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 6mm - Light Tanzanite AB, 19 Beads
  • Czech Pearls 2mm - Lilac Shiny, 29 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Dusty Orchid, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 Gram
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Cut a 4 feet piece of wildfire thread, threading a size 12 needle on each end.
    Start the Right Angle Weave: Begin with a basic right angle weave using the Swarovski Bicones, creating the heart's shape.
    First Layer of Embellishment: Use 11/0 Seed Beads to add detail and structure to the heart.
    Incorporate Czech Pearls: Add Czech Pearls and 15/0 Seed Beads to embellish the heart's interior and edges.
    Final Embellishments: Add additional Seed Beads to create a detailed outer edge and complete the heart's design.
    Adding the Bail: Create a bail with Seed Beads or a pearl to hang the pendant.

    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?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Practice your right angle weave with the Cupid's Heart. Designer Allie uses Swarvoski Bicones 6mm, Czech Pearls 2mm, and Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 and 15/0 to create this beautiful heart pendant. Perfect for everyday wear, a gift for your loved one, or a fun project for Valentine's Day. Gather your materials and come create with us!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 6mm - Light Tanzanite AB, 19 Beads
  • Czech Pearls 2mm - Lilac Shiny, 29 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Dusty Orchid, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 Gram
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Cut a 4 feet piece of wildfire thread, threading a size 12 needle on each end.
    Start the Right Angle Weave: Begin with a basic right angle weave using the Swarovski Bicones, creating the heart's shape.
    First Layer of Embellishment: Use 11/0 Seed Beads to add detail and structure to the heart.
    Incorporate Czech Pearls: Add Czech Pearls and 15/0 Seed Beads to embellish the heart's interior and edges.
    Final Embellishments: Add additional Seed Beads to create a detailed outer edge and complete the heart's design.
    Adding the Bail: Create a bail with Seed Beads or a pearl to hang the pendant.