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Nebula Pendant Tutorial

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Nebula Pendant" design. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Nebula Pendant Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Crescent Beads - Opaque Lila Luster, ~6 Pieces
Crescent Beads - Metallic Violet, ~6 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Smoky Mauve
Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - PermaFinish Lilac
Toho Seed Beads 8/0 - Semi-Glazed Honeydew

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare your materials and cut about 4-5 feet of beading thread.
Start with a stop bead, then string six crescent beads, alternating with 11/0 seed beads, forming a circle.
Add a second layer of crescents, interspersed with 8/0 seed beads, to create depth.
Embellish the outer edges with 11/0 seed beads for dimension.
Construct the bail at the top using the herringbone stitch with 11/0 seed beads for suspension.
Finish by weaving in the thread ends and applying glue if necessary.

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"
Nebula Pendant 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 "Nebula Pendant" design. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Crescent Beads - Opaque Lila Luster, ~6 Pieces
Crescent Beads - Metallic Violet, ~6 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Smoky Mauve
Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - PermaFinish Lilac
Toho Seed Beads 8/0 - Semi-Glazed Honeydew

Project Steps

Prepare your materials and cut about 4-5 feet of beading thread.
Start with a stop bead, then string six crescent beads, alternating with 11/0 seed beads, forming a circle.
Add a second layer of crescents, interspersed with 8/0 seed beads, to create depth.
Embellish the outer edges with 11/0 seed beads for dimension.
Construct the bail at the top using the herringbone stitch with 11/0 seed beads for suspension.
Finish by weaving in the thread ends and applying glue if necessary.