This detailed tutorial walks viewers through the creation of the Kaleidoscope Pendant, a vibrant and dimensional beading project featuring a 14mm rivoli crystal, multiple layers of SuperDuo beads, Delicas, seed beads, and colorful crystals. Inspired by the swirling, layered look of a real kaleidoscope, the design uses structured thread paths, symmetry, and color variety to build a dazzling focal piece. This tutorial is ideal for intermediate to advanced beaders who want to explore complex layering and creative embellishment techniques.
Start the Bezel Base:
String: Delica – SuperDuo x 9 times, alternating. Tie into a circle (ensure no two same beads are next to each other). Step up into the second hole of the first SuperDuo.
Add First Round of Seed Beads:
In each gap, add: 15/0 – Delica – 15/0. Sew around the top row (second holes of SuperDuos).
Add Outer SuperDuos:
Coming out of each Delica: add 2 × 15/0 – SuperDuo – 2 × 15/0. Skip the existing SuperDuos, stitch into the next Delica. Repeat all the way around (9 times total).
Build Inner Prongs (RAW):
At each center Delica: add 3 × 15/0s and loop around to form a prong. These prongs help secure the rivoli later. Sew through all prongs to reinforce.
Add Inner Ring for Rivoli:
Pick up: Delica – 15/0 – Delica, stitch into each middle 15/0 of each prong. This forms a tight inner ring for the rivoli to sit in.
Insert and Secure the Rivoli:
Insert the 14mm rivoli face-up into the bezel. Sew through the Delica–15/0–Delica circle twice, pulling tightly (skip center 15/0).
Add First Layer of Crystals:
Exit a 15/0 next to a SuperDuo. Add a 2mm bicone, stitch through the next 15/0. Repeat around to frame the center crystal with a colorful ring.
Add More SuperDuos Between Crystals:
Between each bicone: add 2 × 15/0 → through bicone → 2 × 15/0. Go through the first hole of the new SuperDuo. Repeat around to form the next SuperDuo layer.
Add Second Crystal Layer:
Exit top of a SuperDuo. Add: 2 × 15/0 – crystal – 15/0, stitch down to base 15/0. Then: 15/0 – crystal – 2 × 15/0, stitch up to SuperDuo again. Repeat all the way around (9 times).
Add Final SuperDuo Layer:
Between each second-layer crystal pair: Add: crystal – SuperDuo – crystal, stitch through top SuperDuo again. Complete third ring of SuperDuos.
Connect Outer Rows:
Sew through second holes of SuperDuos from rows 2 and 3. In each gap: add 15/0 – crystal – 15/0 between the rows. Repeat all the way around to secure structure.
Optional: Add Pico Edge:
In outer gaps: add 4 × 15/0s, then stitch into the second bead of the next set. Creates a decorative picot border.
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This detailed tutorial walks viewers through the creation of the Kaleidoscope Pendant, a vibrant and dimensional beading project featuring a 14mm rivoli crystal, multiple layers of SuperDuo beads, Delicas, seed beads, and colorful crystals. Inspired by the swirling, layered look of a real kaleidoscope, the design uses structured thread paths, symmetry, and color variety to build a dazzling focal piece. This tutorial is ideal for intermediate to advanced beaders who want to explore complex layering and creative embellishment techniques.
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SuperDuo Beads - Silver Labrador Full 2.5x5mm, 36 Beads
Start the Bezel Base:
String: Delica – SuperDuo x 9 times, alternating. Tie into a circle (ensure no two same beads are next to each other). Step up into the second hole of the first SuperDuo.
Add First Round of Seed Beads:
In each gap, add: 15/0 – Delica – 15/0. Sew around the top row (second holes of SuperDuos).
Add Outer SuperDuos:
Coming out of each Delica: add 2 × 15/0 – SuperDuo – 2 × 15/0. Skip the existing SuperDuos, stitch into the next Delica. Repeat all the way around (9 times total).
Build Inner Prongs (RAW):
At each center Delica: add 3 × 15/0s and loop around to form a prong. These prongs help secure the rivoli later. Sew through all prongs to reinforce.
Add Inner Ring for Rivoli:
Pick up: Delica – 15/0 – Delica, stitch into each middle 15/0 of each prong. This forms a tight inner ring for the rivoli to sit in.
Insert and Secure the Rivoli:
Insert the 14mm rivoli face-up into the bezel. Sew through the Delica–15/0–Delica circle twice, pulling tightly (skip center 15/0).
Add First Layer of Crystals:
Exit a 15/0 next to a SuperDuo. Add a 2mm bicone, stitch through the next 15/0. Repeat around to frame the center crystal with a colorful ring.
Add More SuperDuos Between Crystals:
Between each bicone: add 2 × 15/0 → through bicone → 2 × 15/0. Go through the first hole of the new SuperDuo. Repeat around to form the next SuperDuo layer.
Add Second Crystal Layer:
Exit top of a SuperDuo. Add: 2 × 15/0 – crystal – 15/0, stitch down to base 15/0. Then: 15/0 – crystal – 2 × 15/0, stitch up to SuperDuo again. Repeat all the way around (9 times).
Add Final SuperDuo Layer:
Between each second-layer crystal pair: Add: crystal – SuperDuo – crystal, stitch through top SuperDuo again. Complete third ring of SuperDuos.
Connect Outer Rows:
Sew through second holes of SuperDuos from rows 2 and 3. In each gap: add 15/0 – crystal – 15/0 between the rows. Repeat all the way around to secure structure.
Optional: Add Pico Edge:
In outer gaps: add 4 × 15/0s, then stitch into the second bead of the next set. Creates a decorative picot border.
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