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Sunstream Pendant Tutorial

Will you choose sun colors or stick to the icy tones like Allie did in this tutorial? The Sunstream Pendant, submerged with the new WaveTrio Beads, lets you choose your own creative adventure! Additional materials you'll need on your adventure include Potomac Crystal Disco Balls and Bicones that will be netted together by Miyuki Seed Beads. At the center of it all, a Resin Rivoli will be bezeled into its snug place. See what happens when the elements, water, and fire meet in an epic beading contest! Technique Learned: Netting

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 11/0

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Opaque Limestone Luster 8/0

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - White Pearl Ceylon 8/0

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  • Potomac Crystal Disco Balls - Blue Zircon AB 6mm | Pack of 50

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  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Premium White Opal 14mm | Pack of 2

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  • Athenacast WaveTrio - Premium Real Silver | Pack of 10

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  • Pattern - Sunstream Pendant

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Sunstream Pendant Tutorial
The designer's recommended materials and colors for 1.75" pendant:
  • WaveTrio - Silver, 10 pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Ball 6mm - Blue Zircon, 5 pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm - Aqua Opal, 10 Pieces
  • Resin Rivoli 14mm - Opal, 1 Piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - White Pearl Ceylon, 10 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~3 Grams
  • Wire Guards - Silver, 1 Piece Optional

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Lay out WaveTrio beads, Potomac Crystal Disco Balls and Bicones, Resin Rivoli, and Miyuki Seed Beads. Start Interior: Use 8/0 seed beads and WaveTrio Beads, ensuring they face inward with a 4mm bicone in between. Tie Ends: Secure the string ends together to form the base circle. Bezel Rivoli: Add seed beads around the Rivoli to bezel it into place, ensuring it's snug and centered. Add Disco Balls: Incorporate 6mm Disco Balls between the WaveTrio Beads for added sparkle. Insert Bicones: Place 4mm Bicones between WaveTrio Beads for additional detail. Reinforce and Decorate: Add and reinforce with an 8/0 seed bead at the top of each edge for a finished look. Attach Wire Guard: For those opting to use a wire guard, add it to the top as a finishing touch.

    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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    Sunstream Pendant Tutorial
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    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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    Item Description

    Will you choose sun colors or stick to the icy tones like Allie did in this tutorial? The Sunstream Pendant, submerged with the new WaveTrio Beads, lets you choose your own creative adventure! Additional materials you'll need on your adventure include Potomac Crystal Disco Balls and Bicones that will be netted together by Miyuki Seed Beads. At the center of it all, a Resin Rivoli will be bezeled into its snug place. See what happens when the elements, water, and fire meet in an epic beading contest! Technique Learned: Netting

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's recommended materials and colors for 1.75" pendant:
  • WaveTrio - Silver, 10 pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Ball 6mm - Blue Zircon, 5 pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm - Aqua Opal, 10 Pieces
  • Resin Rivoli 14mm - Opal, 1 Piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - White Pearl Ceylon, 10 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~3 Grams
  • Wire Guards - Silver, 1 Piece Optional

    • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Lay out WaveTrio beads, Potomac Crystal Disco Balls and Bicones, Resin Rivoli, and Miyuki Seed Beads. Start Interior: Use 8/0 seed beads and WaveTrio Beads, ensuring they face inward with a 4mm bicone in between. Tie Ends: Secure the string ends together to form the base circle. Bezel Rivoli: Add seed beads around the Rivoli to bezel it into place, ensuring it's snug and centered. Add Disco Balls: Incorporate 6mm Disco Balls between the WaveTrio Beads for added sparkle. Insert Bicones: Place 4mm Bicones between WaveTrio Beads for additional detail. Reinforce and Decorate: Add and reinforce with an 8/0 seed bead at the top of each edge for a finished look. Attach Wire Guard: For those opting to use a wire guard, add it to the top as a finishing touch.