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Astral Pendant Tutorial

What will you make next with your newly founded QuadBow Beads? Could it be the Astral Pendant? If you're looking for a simple pendant to make a big statement, then Allie has just the project for you. To create your astrological masterpiece, you'll follow along to use QuadBow Beads while also creating an exquisite bezel around a Cabochon Par Puca®. Spread your fascination with the galaxy by designing many Astral Pendant projects with blue colors, reminiscent of the sky, or your own thoughtful color palette variations!. Technique Learned:
  • Square Stitch
  • Netting

    • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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    • DBS0180 Miyuki Delica Beads Transparent Root Beer AB . 15/0

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    • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 11/0

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    • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Metallic Bronze Iris 2mm | Pack of 150

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    • QuadBow Beads - White Baby Blue Luster | Pack of 20

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    • RounDuo Mini Beads - Jet Bronze 4mm

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    • Pattern - Astral Pendant

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    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Astral Pendant Tutorial
    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • QuadBow Beads - White Baby Blue Luster, 12 Beads
  • RounDuo® Mini Beads - Jet Bronze, 6 Beads
  • Cabochon Par Puca® 18mm - Opaque Aqua Bronze, 1 Piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica 15/0 - Transparent Rootbeer AB, 1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Round 2mm - Metallic Bronze Iris, 18 Pieces

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial, learn how to use square stitch and netting techniques to create the Astral Pendant. This is a simpler way to bezel set a cabochon to make a big and beautiful pendant.
    1. Using a size 12 needle, put a stop bead onto 5 feet of Wildfire beading thread. Put on 42 seed beads and sew back through a few beads to create a circle. Get ready to add delica beads around the edge.
    Watch the Astral Pendant tutorial to follow along with Allie's step-by-step directions to create the stunning beaded pendant.
    3. Use a square stitch to design a bail for the pendant. Bring the needle and thread into the Quadbows below the bail and work down the back of the project towards the stop bead. Tie the two ends together. Burn the edges flush with the project.
    Enjoy making the Astral Pendant. This astronomical pendant is sure to draw the gaze and compliments from others. Experiment with other colors and see what you can create!

    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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    Astral Pendant 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

    What will you make next with your newly founded QuadBow Beads? Could it be the Astral Pendant? If you're looking for a simple pendant to make a big statement, then Allie has just the project for you. To create your astrological masterpiece, you'll follow along to use QuadBow Beads while also creating an exquisite bezel around a Cabochon Par Puca®. Spread your fascination with the galaxy by designing many Astral Pendant projects with blue colors, reminiscent of the sky, or your own thoughtful color palette variations!. Technique Learned:
  • Square Stitch
  • Netting

    • Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • QuadBow Beads - White Baby Blue Luster, 12 Beads
  • RounDuo® Mini Beads - Jet Bronze, 6 Beads
  • Cabochon Par Puca® 18mm - Opaque Aqua Bronze, 1 Piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica 15/0 - Transparent Rootbeer AB, 1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Round 2mm - Metallic Bronze Iris, 18 Pieces

    • Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial, learn how to use square stitch and netting techniques to create the Astral Pendant. This is a simpler way to bezel set a cabochon to make a big and beautiful pendant.
    1. Using a size 12 needle, put a stop bead onto 5 feet of Wildfire beading thread. Put on 42 seed beads and sew back through a few beads to create a circle. Get ready to add delica beads around the edge.
    Watch the Astral Pendant tutorial to follow along with Allie's step-by-step directions to create the stunning beaded pendant.
    3. Use a square stitch to design a bail for the pendant. Bring the needle and thread into the Quadbows below the bail and work down the back of the project towards the stop bead. Tie the two ends together. Burn the edges flush with the project.
    Enjoy making the Astral Pendant. This astronomical pendant is sure to draw the gaze and compliments from others. Experiment with other colors and see what you can create!