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Crystal Open Diamond Pendant Tutorial

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This video tutorial from PotomacBeads shows you how to make a beaded open diamond pendant using your choice of small beads or crystals and right angle weave. You can also use this technique for earrings or beads in the same square/diamond donut shape.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
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Crystal Open Diamond Pendant Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 3mm Czech glass beads
  • Miyuki 11/0 Seed beads
  • 4mm Silver round beads
  • Size 10 English beading needle
  • 0.006 wildfire beading thread
  • Thread zap tool
  • Flat nose pliers
  • Super new glue

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather your materials: 3mm Czech glass, 11/0 seed beads, 4mm silver rounds, a needle, thread, and glue.
    Start by creating a right angle weave (RAW) unit for one diamond shape using the Czech glass beads.
    Complete the diamond shape by following the RAW pattern, turning corners appropriately. Repeat the process to create a second diamond shape.
    Connect the two diamonds with additional beads to create a 3D effect.
    Add a bail at the top of the pendant using seed beads for attaching to a necklace.
    Finish by weaving in the thread ends and applying glue for security.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    This video tutorial from PotomacBeads shows you how to make a beaded open diamond pendant using your choice of small beads or crystals and right angle weave. You can also use this technique for earrings or beads in the same square/diamond donut shape.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 3mm Czech glass beads
  • Miyuki 11/0 Seed beads
  • 4mm Silver round beads
  • Size 10 English beading needle
  • 0.006 wildfire beading thread
  • Thread zap tool
  • Flat nose pliers
  • Super new glue

    • Project Steps

    Gather your materials: 3mm Czech glass, 11/0 seed beads, 4mm silver rounds, a needle, thread, and glue.
    Start by creating a right angle weave (RAW) unit for one diamond shape using the Czech glass beads.
    Complete the diamond shape by following the RAW pattern, turning corners appropriately. Repeat the process to create a second diamond shape.
    Connect the two diamonds with additional beads to create a 3D effect.
    Add a bail at the top of the pendant using seed beads for attaching to a necklace.
    Finish by weaving in the thread ends and applying glue for security.