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Moon Lantern Beaded Beads Tutorial

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make co-founder Allie Buchman's "Moon Lantern Beaded Beads." Find a complete list of supplies below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Crescent Beads - Opaque Lila Luster 3X10mm

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  • Gemstones - Black Lava Stone Round Beads 8mm

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Black 8/0

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Lined Cinnamon Luster 11/0

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  • Pattern - Moon Lantern Beaded Beads

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Moon Lantern Beaded Beads Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Czechmates 2-Hole Crescent Beads - Opaque Lila Luster
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Black, ~2 Grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Lined Cinnamon Luster, ~2 Grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matter Opaque Antique Beige

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Start by threading your needle with Wildfire thread and creating a small loop with 11/0 seed beads.
Use Peyote stitch to expand the loop into a base for the crescent beads.
Integrate crescent beads with 15/0 seed beads in between each, focusing on their orientation for the desired lantern effect.
Continue building the bead structure with alternating layers of 8/0 and 11/0 seed beads, utilizing Peyote stitch.
Complete the bead by mirroring the initial steps, securing and trimming the thread ends.
Consider making a stretch bracelet or exploring other jewelry pieces using the beaded beads.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

  • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
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  • Thread Zap II
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  • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
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  • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
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  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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  • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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Moon Lantern Beaded Beads Tutorial
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PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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Item Description

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make co-founder Allie Buchman's "Moon Lantern Beaded Beads." Find a complete list of supplies below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Czechmates 2-Hole Crescent Beads - Opaque Lila Luster
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Black, ~2 Grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Lined Cinnamon Luster, ~2 Grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matter Opaque Antique Beige

Project Steps

Start by threading your needle with Wildfire thread and creating a small loop with 11/0 seed beads.
Use Peyote stitch to expand the loop into a base for the crescent beads.
Integrate crescent beads with 15/0 seed beads in between each, focusing on their orientation for the desired lantern effect.
Continue building the bead structure with alternating layers of 8/0 and 11/0 seed beads, utilizing Peyote stitch.
Complete the bead by mirroring the initial steps, securing and trimming the thread ends.
Consider making a stretch bracelet or exploring other jewelry pieces using the beaded beads.