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Northstar Pendant Tutorial

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Want to make a crystal pendant? Use 4mm pearls and 2mm crystals to create this Northstar Pendant with Allie. In this video, she goes over the step-by-step instructions to bezel both a 14mm rivoli and a larger, 18mm rivoli using the same technique. Stack the rivolis on top of one another for an eye-catching crystal necklace pendant.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Northstar Pendant Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Mystic Greige 18mm, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Rose Water Opal AB 14mm, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Amethyst AB 2mm, 25 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Translucent Spice 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Begin with the back top of the pendant using a 14mm rivoli, various size beads, and pearls. Create sections between each pearl and connect beads around the perimeter. Add crystals and beads to bend in the sides, preparing to insert the crystal in the center. Build the sides to create prongs that securely hold the rivoli. Repeat the process for a larger 18mm rivoli, ensuring to increase the number of beads correspondingly. After completing both parts, connect them, ensuring proper alignment and secure attachment. Finally, create a bail at the top of the pendant for hanging on a necklace.

    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"
    Northstar Pendant Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Want to make a crystal pendant? Use 4mm pearls and 2mm crystals to create this Northstar Pendant with Allie. In this video, she goes over the step-by-step instructions to bezel both a 14mm rivoli and a larger, 18mm rivoli using the same technique. Stack the rivolis on top of one another for an eye-catching crystal necklace pendant.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Mystic Greige 18mm, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Rose Water Opal AB 14mm, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Amethyst AB 2mm, 25 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Translucent Spice 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Project Steps

    Begin with the back top of the pendant using a 14mm rivoli, various size beads, and pearls. Create sections between each pearl and connect beads around the perimeter. Add crystals and beads to bend in the sides, preparing to insert the crystal in the center. Build the sides to create prongs that securely hold the rivoli. Repeat the process for a larger 18mm rivoli, ensuring to increase the number of beads correspondingly. After completing both parts, connect them, ensuring proper alignment and secure attachment. Finally, create a bail at the top of the pendant for hanging on a necklace.