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Holiday Star Pendant or Earrings Tutorial

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Holiday Star" design. This pattern can be made into earrings, a pendant, ornament, or linked for other projects. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Holiday Star Pendant or Earrings Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
MiniDuo - Gold Bronze
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dyed Silver Lined Lichen
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Black Blue Hematite
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Dyed Transparent Wine

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather your MiniDuo beads, Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 and 15/0, beading thread, needle, and thread burner.
Start the Base: Thread a needle with about 4 feet of beading thread. Create a core pattern with MiniDuo beads, separated by 15/0 seed beads, tied in a loop.
Expand the Star: Work through the second holes of the MiniDuos to add layers, using 11/0 seed beads to bridge gaps and expand the star's size.
Decorate the Edges: Introduce decorative edges with 15/0 seed beads to outline the star, enhancing its shape and adding detail.
Finishing Touches: Add a bail using a wire protector and a crystal rondelle for hanging. Tailor the finish for use as a pendant or earrings.
Closure: Secure and trim the thread with a thread burner, ensuring a neat finish.

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"
Holiday Star Pendant or Earrings Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Holiday Star" design. This pattern can be made into earrings, a pendant, ornament, or linked for other projects. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
MiniDuo - Gold Bronze
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dyed Silver Lined Lichen
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Black Blue Hematite
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Dyed Transparent Wine

Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather your MiniDuo beads, Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 and 15/0, beading thread, needle, and thread burner.
Start the Base: Thread a needle with about 4 feet of beading thread. Create a core pattern with MiniDuo beads, separated by 15/0 seed beads, tied in a loop.
Expand the Star: Work through the second holes of the MiniDuos to add layers, using 11/0 seed beads to bridge gaps and expand the star's size.
Decorate the Edges: Introduce decorative edges with 15/0 seed beads to outline the star, enhancing its shape and adding detail.
Finishing Touches: Add a bail using a wire protector and a crystal rondelle for hanging. Tailor the finish for use as a pendant or earrings.
Closure: Secure and trim the thread with a thread burner, ensuring a neat finish.