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Aria Pendant Tutorial

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Aria Pendant Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for
  • Mini and Regular DiamonDuo Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 2x3mm
  • TOHO 11/0 and 15/0 Seed Beads
  • DiscDuo Bead (optional)
  • Size 12 Beading Needle
  • Green Wildfire Beading Thread (.006)
  • Flat Head Pliers (optional)
  • Scissors or Thread Burner
  • Jump Ring and Leather Cording/Chain for pendant attachment
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all beads and tools listed in the materials section.
    Start Beading: Thread your needle with Green Wildfire thread, adding a stop bead, then string Mini DiamonDuos alternated with 15/0 seed beads.
    Add Regular DiamonDuos: Incorporate larger DiamonDuos, using 15/0 seed beads as spacers between the minis and regulars.
    Embellish with Rondelles: Place crystal rondelles between the DiamonDuo beads, securing them with 15/0 seed beads.
    Final Embellishments: Add 15/0 seed beads around the outer edges of the pendant for a polished look. Integrate a DiscDuo in the center if desired.
    Finish the Pendant: Secure the thread with knots and trim excess. Attach a jump ring and your choice of chain or leather cording.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Aria Pendant Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for
  • Mini and Regular DiamonDuo Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 2x3mm
  • TOHO 11/0 and 15/0 Seed Beads
  • DiscDuo Bead (optional)
  • Size 12 Beading Needle
  • Green Wildfire Beading Thread (.006)
  • Flat Head Pliers (optional)
  • Scissors or Thread Burner
  • Jump Ring and Leather Cording/Chain for pendant attachment
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all beads and tools listed in the materials section.
    Start Beading: Thread your needle with Green Wildfire thread, adding a stop bead, then string Mini DiamonDuos alternated with 15/0 seed beads.
    Add Regular DiamonDuos: Incorporate larger DiamonDuos, using 15/0 seed beads as spacers between the minis and regulars.
    Embellish with Rondelles: Place crystal rondelles between the DiamonDuo beads, securing them with 15/0 seed beads.
    Final Embellishments: Add 15/0 seed beads around the outer edges of the pendant for a polished look. Integrate a DiscDuo in the center if desired.
    Finish the Pendant: Secure the thread with knots and trim excess. Attach a jump ring and your choice of chain or leather cording.