Zoe Pendant Tutorial

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Pendants are amazing because of their versatility and boldness, and the gorgeous, beaded Zoe Pendant is no exception! In this tutorial, Allie takes us step-by-step through creating this stunning pendant with Potomac Crystals, RounDuo Mini beads, and seed beads! Technique Learned: Netting The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Mini GemDuo® Beads - Aztec Gold, ~24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Cushion 12mm - Siam, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Garnet AB, ~ 6 Beads
  • RounDuo® Mini Beads - Metallic Emerald, ~6 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Olive Gold Luster, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Sparkle Lined Cranberry, ~1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Gold Plated, 1 Piece Second Colorway:
  • Mini GemDuo® Beads - Tropical Rainbow, ~24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Cushion 12mm - Fractal Cushion, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Jet AB, ~ 6 Beads
  • RounDuo® Mini Beads - Jet AB, ~6 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Olive Gold Luster, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Opaque Dusty Orchid, ~1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Gold Plated, 1 Piece
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Zoe Pendant Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Mini Gemduo - Aztec Gold, ~ 24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Cushion 12mm - Siam, 1 Bead
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Garnet AB, 12 Beads
  • RounDuo Mini Beads - Metallic Emerald, 6 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Olive Gold Luster, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Sparkle Lined Cranberry, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Gold Plated, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Mini Gemduo - Tropical Rainbow, ~ 24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Cushion 12mm - Fractal Cushion, 1 Bead
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Jet AB, 6 Beads
  • RounDuo Mini Beads - Jet AB, 6 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Olive Gold Luster, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Opaque Dusty Orchid, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Gold Plated, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    This flashy Zoe Pendant makes a wonderful statement piece. Learn how to use a netting technique in this PotomacBeads tutorial to hold a crystal cushion in the center of this snowflake shaped piece of jewelry.
    1.Put 6 mini GemDuos on .006 Dragonthread, tie them into a knot leaving a small tail. Step up to the second hole and add another layer of GemDuos. Add a 15/0, a mini gem and another 15/0 in between each of the original beads.
    2.Watch the Zoe Pendant tutorial with Allie as she shows you how to create the beaded pendant.
    3.Add a wire guard to the top of the project. Reinforce by threading through again. Bring the thread ends together towards the back of the design and tie together. Burn the loose ends off.
    Switch up the colors in the Zoe Pendant to use as a Christmas ornament for a nice personalized gift to give. Check out PotomacBeads for any materials you may need.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    Pendants are amazing because of their versatility and boldness, and the gorgeous, beaded Zoe Pendant is no exception! In this tutorial, Allie takes us step-by-step through creating this stunning pendant with Potomac Crystals, RounDuo Mini beads, and seed beads! Technique Learned: Netting The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Mini GemDuo® Beads - Aztec Gold, ~24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Cushion 12mm - Siam, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Garnet AB, ~ 6 Beads
  • RounDuo® Mini Beads - Metallic Emerald, ~6 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Olive Gold Luster, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Sparkle Lined Cranberry, ~1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Gold Plated, 1 Piece Second Colorway:
  • Mini GemDuo® Beads - Tropical Rainbow, ~24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Cushion 12mm - Fractal Cushion, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Jet AB, ~ 6 Beads
  • RounDuo® Mini Beads - Jet AB, ~6 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Olive Gold Luster, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Opaque Dusty Orchid, ~1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Gold Plated, 1 Piece
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Mini Gemduo - Aztec Gold, ~ 24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Cushion 12mm - Siam, 1 Bead
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Garnet AB, 12 Beads
  • RounDuo Mini Beads - Metallic Emerald, 6 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Olive Gold Luster, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Sparkle Lined Cranberry, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Gold Plated, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Mini Gemduo - Tropical Rainbow, ~ 24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Cushion 12mm - Fractal Cushion, 1 Bead
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Jet AB, 6 Beads
  • RounDuo Mini Beads - Jet AB, 6 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Olive Gold Luster, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Opaque Dusty Orchid, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Gold Plated, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    This flashy Zoe Pendant makes a wonderful statement piece. Learn how to use a netting technique in this PotomacBeads tutorial to hold a crystal cushion in the center of this snowflake shaped piece of jewelry.
    1.Put 6 mini GemDuos on .006 Dragonthread, tie them into a knot leaving a small tail. Step up to the second hole and add another layer of GemDuos. Add a 15/0, a mini gem and another 15/0 in between each of the original beads.
    2.Watch the Zoe Pendant tutorial with Allie as she shows you how to create the beaded pendant.
    3.Add a wire guard to the top of the project. Reinforce by threading through again. Bring the thread ends together towards the back of the design and tie together. Burn the loose ends off.
    Switch up the colors in the Zoe Pendant to use as a Christmas ornament for a nice personalized gift to give. Check out PotomacBeads for any materials you may need.