Lydia Gemstone Brooch Tutorial

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  • Lydia Gemstone Brooch - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
Learn to create a base with a metal form and turn any component into a brooch! Mix natural gemstones with glass pearls, crystals, and seed beads to make this stunning piece that will dress up any purse, scarf, tote, or hat with which you adorn it!
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In this video tutorial titled "Lydia Gemstone Brooch - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads", you will learn how to create a stunning brooch using a metal form as a base. The brooch is adorned with a mix of natural gemstones, glass pearls, crystals, and seed beads. The tutorial is divided into several steps, each of which is explained in detail. Here's what you will learn:
  • How to start with a Perfect Form Endless Ring and build a gemstone brooch.
  • How to cut a 5' length of DragonThread and add a row of Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 to the outside edge of the perfect form endless ring using a brick stitch.
  • How to stitch gemstones and crystals into a flower.
  • How to add a pin to the back once your flower is complete.
  • How this brooch can easily be turned into a pendant or earring by adding a bail or earwires instead of the pin back.
  • The tutorial is designed to inspire creativity and encourage viewers to create their own unique pieces of jewelry. It emphasizes the artistic nature of the project and provides detailed instructions to ensure viewers can successfully replicate the design. Project Width: 1.5" Technique learned: Brick stitch, using forms
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