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Crossroads Components Tutorial
Allie shows how to make the versatile Crossroads Component designed by Nathan Buchman on the BeadApp. It can be made into any form of jewelry, from necklaces to earrings. It is a great way to get a start into beading and jewelry making.
Technique Learned: Right Angle Weave
Step 1: Choose Your Materials
Step 1: Choose Your Materials
Step 2: Watch the
Video Tutorial
Step 2: Watch the
Video Tutorial
Crossroads Components Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials: DiamonDuo® Beads - Crystal Bronze Capri, 4 per component Potomac Crystal Rose Montees - Crystal | SS20, 1 per component Potomac Crystal Rondelle 1.5x2mm - Light Tanzanite AB, 12 per component Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full, 36 per component EVA® beads - Metallic Violet, 4 per component
Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps
Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps
Quick Project Steps
Quick Project Steps
This PotomacBeads tutorial shows you how to stitch a Right Angle Weave to create components that you can use to make numerous kinds of beaded jewelry. The Crossroads Components is a great introduction into the wonderful world of beading.
1.Put a size 10 needle onto some Wildfire beading thread. Pick up an EVA bead, from the point to the opening, and a DiamonDuo. Add on 2 seed beads, a Potomac crystal rondelle and 2 more seed beads. Bring the needle down through the second holes of the DiamonDuo and EVA beads. Pick up a cresent bead so that the arch is up. Repeat the pattern 4 times.
2.Watch the Crossroads Components tutorial to follow along with Allie as she guides you step-by-step through the process of designing the beaded project.
3.Connect about 5 or 6 components together to form a beautiful beaded bracelet. Sew the ends together to form a cuff style or add a clasp of your choice.
Crossroads Components are a great way to create matching jewelry sets or have fun with colors to make truly unique pieces. Either way, you’ll love showing off your handmade creations.
1.Put a size 10 needle onto some Wildfire beading thread. Pick up an EVA bead, from the point to the opening, and a DiamonDuo. Add on 2 seed beads, a Potomac crystal rondelle and 2 more seed beads. Bring the needle down through the second holes of the DiamonDuo and EVA beads. Pick up a cresent bead so that the arch is up. Repeat the pattern 4 times.
2.Watch the Crossroads Components tutorial to follow along with Allie as she guides you step-by-step through the process of designing the beaded project.
3.Connect about 5 or 6 components together to form a beautiful beaded bracelet. Sew the ends together to form a cuff style or add a clasp of your choice.
Crossroads Components are a great way to create matching jewelry sets or have fun with colors to make truly unique pieces. Either way, you’ll love showing off your handmade creations.
Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors
Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
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Item Description
Allie shows how to make the versatile Crossroads Component designed by Nathan Buchman on the BeadApp. It can be made into any form of jewelry, from necklaces to earrings. It is a great way to get a start into beading and jewelry making.
Technique Learned: Right Angle Weave
Designer's Material List
The designer's suggested colors & materials: DiamonDuo® Beads - Crystal Bronze Capri, 4 per component Potomac Crystal Rose Montees - Crystal | SS20, 1 per component Potomac Crystal Rondelle 1.5x2mm - Light Tanzanite AB, 12 per component Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full, 36 per component EVA® beads - Metallic Violet, 4 per component
Project Steps
This PotomacBeads tutorial shows you how to stitch a Right Angle Weave to create components that you can use to make numerous kinds of beaded jewelry. The Crossroads Components is a great introduction into the wonderful world of beading.
1.Put a size 10 needle onto some Wildfire beading thread. Pick up an EVA bead, from the point to the opening, and a DiamonDuo. Add on 2 seed beads, a Potomac crystal rondelle and 2 more seed beads. Bring the needle down through the second holes of the DiamonDuo and EVA beads. Pick up a cresent bead so that the arch is up. Repeat the pattern 4 times.
2.Watch the Crossroads Components tutorial to follow along with Allie as she guides you step-by-step through the process of designing the beaded project.
3.Connect about 5 or 6 components together to form a beautiful beaded bracelet. Sew the ends together to form a cuff style or add a clasp of your choice.
Crossroads Components are a great way to create matching jewelry sets or have fun with colors to make truly unique pieces. Either way, you’ll love showing off your handmade creations.
1.Put a size 10 needle onto some Wildfire beading thread. Pick up an EVA bead, from the point to the opening, and a DiamonDuo. Add on 2 seed beads, a Potomac crystal rondelle and 2 more seed beads. Bring the needle down through the second holes of the DiamonDuo and EVA beads. Pick up a cresent bead so that the arch is up. Repeat the pattern 4 times.
2.Watch the Crossroads Components tutorial to follow along with Allie as she guides you step-by-step through the process of designing the beaded project.
3.Connect about 5 or 6 components together to form a beautiful beaded bracelet. Sew the ends together to form a cuff style or add a clasp of your choice.
Crossroads Components are a great way to create matching jewelry sets or have fun with colors to make truly unique pieces. Either way, you’ll love showing off your handmade creations.
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