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Bohemian Flower Pendant Tutorial

The Bohemian Flower Pendant tutorial is a detailed and creative journey into 3D bead weaving using Czech glass components, seed beads, and Rivoli crystals. This video guides viewers through the layering of intricate floral shapes, using beadwork techniques like right-angle weave, netting, and bezel building. The design encourages artistic freedom with color and bead choices, resulting in a richly dimensional piece perfect for a pendant, brooch, or even a hair accessory.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Bohemian Flower Pendant Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Czech Glass Pinch Petal Bead - Pink Opal Crystal Picasso, 6 beads
  • Czech Oak Leaf Dagger Beads - Jet Matte 6x13mm, 12 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 8/0, ~ 3 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Translucent Thistle 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Czech Glass Faceted Round - Light Amethyst 3mm, 24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Olivine 14mm, 1 Piece

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Create the Beaded Ring Base: String: 6 × 4mm beads, with 15/0–8/0–15/0 between each. Tie into a ring; this forms the bezel base. Reinforce by passing through beads again. Add Right-Angle Weave Units: At each 8/0 bead, add 3 × 8/0s in a triangle (RAW style). Go back through the original 8/0 to lock the shape. Repeat around the ring, forming 6 triangle units. Insert the Oak Leaves: Attach 1 oak leaf between each triangle group. Pass up through one bead, across the top three, down the next. Leaves will fan outward, forming a base frame for the Rivoli. Net the Rivoli In Place: Add 11/0–8/0–11/0 atop each triangle. Stitch across to form peaks between 8/0s. Between peaks: add 15/0–3mm–15/0 beads. Pull tight to secure Rivoli in center. Add Back Petal Layer: Between oak leaves: add 11/0–11/0–8/0–11/0–11/0. Repeat all the way around (6 times). These will support the large petals later. Attach Front Petals: From back, sew: 11/0–petal–11/0. Anchor into 8/0 from previous step behind each oak leaf. Repeat for 6 petals. Add 15/0-3mm-15/0 Connectors: Stitch 15/0–3mm–15/0 between each petal to pull them back and stabilize. Secure Petals with “V” Netting: Above each petal: stitch 11/0–11/0–8/0–11/0–11/0. Sew into 3mm bead between petals, creating a V-shaped support. Repeat all around. Add Final Layer of Oak Leaves: From top 8/0s: stitch 11/0–8/0–oak leaf–8/0–11/0. Secure around the back for a full floral effect. Reinforce with 15/0-3mm-15/0 on Back: Add 15/0–3mm–15/0 between each back oak leaf set for tightness and symmetry. Finish with a Bail (Optional): Stitch 11/0–11/0–8/0–11/0–11/0 to form a loop. Reinforce with right-angle weave units to strengthen. Add extra 8/0s between RAW units for stability. Tie Off and Finish: Weave thread into the beadwork and knot securely. Burn or cut thread ends. Add a bail, pin, or ornament hook as desired.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    The Bohemian Flower Pendant tutorial is a detailed and creative journey into 3D bead weaving using Czech glass components, seed beads, and Rivoli crystals. This video guides viewers through the layering of intricate floral shapes, using beadwork techniques like right-angle weave, netting, and bezel building. The design encourages artistic freedom with color and bead choices, resulting in a richly dimensional piece perfect for a pendant, brooch, or even a hair accessory.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Czech Glass Pinch Petal Bead - Pink Opal Crystal Picasso, 6 beads
  • Czech Oak Leaf Dagger Beads - Jet Matte 6x13mm, 12 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 8/0, ~ 3 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Translucent Thistle 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Czech Glass Faceted Round - Light Amethyst 3mm, 24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Olivine 14mm, 1 Piece

    • Project Steps

    Create the Beaded Ring Base: String: 6 × 4mm beads, with 15/0–8/0–15/0 between each. Tie into a ring; this forms the bezel base. Reinforce by passing through beads again. Add Right-Angle Weave Units: At each 8/0 bead, add 3 × 8/0s in a triangle (RAW style). Go back through the original 8/0 to lock the shape. Repeat around the ring, forming 6 triangle units. Insert the Oak Leaves: Attach 1 oak leaf between each triangle group. Pass up through one bead, across the top three, down the next. Leaves will fan outward, forming a base frame for the Rivoli. Net the Rivoli In Place: Add 11/0–8/0–11/0 atop each triangle. Stitch across to form peaks between 8/0s. Between peaks: add 15/0–3mm–15/0 beads. Pull tight to secure Rivoli in center. Add Back Petal Layer: Between oak leaves: add 11/0–11/0–8/0–11/0–11/0. Repeat all the way around (6 times). These will support the large petals later. Attach Front Petals: From back, sew: 11/0–petal–11/0. Anchor into 8/0 from previous step behind each oak leaf. Repeat for 6 petals. Add 15/0-3mm-15/0 Connectors: Stitch 15/0–3mm–15/0 between each petal to pull them back and stabilize. Secure Petals with “V” Netting: Above each petal: stitch 11/0–11/0–8/0–11/0–11/0. Sew into 3mm bead between petals, creating a V-shaped support. Repeat all around. Add Final Layer of Oak Leaves: From top 8/0s: stitch 11/0–8/0–oak leaf–8/0–11/0. Secure around the back for a full floral effect. Reinforce with 15/0-3mm-15/0 on Back: Add 15/0–3mm–15/0 between each back oak leaf set for tightness and symmetry. Finish with a Bail (Optional): Stitch 11/0–11/0–8/0–11/0–11/0 to form a loop. Reinforce with right-angle weave units to strengthen. Add extra 8/0s between RAW units for stability. Tie Off and Finish: Weave thread into the beadwork and knot securely. Burn or cut thread ends. Add a bail, pin, or ornament hook as desired.