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Snow Crystal Necklace and Ornament Tutorial

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Create a stunning DIY Snow Crystal Pendant with this detailed jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads! 🌟 Perfect for holiday gifts or decorations, this project features SuperDuo beads, seed beads (8/0, 11/0, 15/0), and 4mm pearls and crystals. Learn techniques like right angle weave and bead reinforcement for a sturdy, beautiful finish. Follow along step-by-step to craft your own necklace or Christmas ornament.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Snow Crystal Necklace and Ornament Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • SuperDuo Beads - Aluminum Silver 2.5x5mm, 24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Blue Flare 4mm, 6 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Pale White Satin 4mm, 6 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Crystal AB 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - White Pearl Ceylon 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Athenacast Ball & Hitch Clasp 7.3mm - Premium Assortment of all 6 Premium Metals, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather SuperDuos, seed beads (8/0, 11/0), pearls, bicone crystals, Dragon thread, and a size 10 needle. Create the Center Base: Thread 6 SuperDuo beads and tie into a circle. Step up through the second hole of each bead. Add Right Angle Weave Units: Place an 8/0 seed bead between each SuperDuo. Create clusters by adding three more 8/0 beads and circling back through the initial bead. Form the Outer Snowflake Design: Add three SuperDuos and a sequence of seed beads, pearls, and crystals to form decorative peaks. Reinforce stitches for added durability. Finish with Wire Guard: Add a wire guard at the top for hanging or attaching to a necklace. Reinforce and Secure: Go through all outer beads one more time for a stiff and secure finish. Burn off thread ends and your pendant is ready!

    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"
    Snow Crystal Necklace and Ornament Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Create a stunning DIY Snow Crystal Pendant with this detailed jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads! 🌟 Perfect for holiday gifts or decorations, this project features SuperDuo beads, seed beads (8/0, 11/0, 15/0), and 4mm pearls and crystals. Learn techniques like right angle weave and bead reinforcement for a sturdy, beautiful finish. Follow along step-by-step to craft your own necklace or Christmas ornament.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • SuperDuo Beads - Aluminum Silver 2.5x5mm, 24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Blue Flare 4mm, 6 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Pale White Satin 4mm, 6 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Crystal AB 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - White Pearl Ceylon 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Athenacast Ball & Hitch Clasp 7.3mm - Premium Assortment of all 6 Premium Metals, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather SuperDuos, seed beads (8/0, 11/0), pearls, bicone crystals, Dragon thread, and a size 10 needle. Create the Center Base: Thread 6 SuperDuo beads and tie into a circle. Step up through the second hole of each bead. Add Right Angle Weave Units: Place an 8/0 seed bead between each SuperDuo. Create clusters by adding three more 8/0 beads and circling back through the initial bead. Form the Outer Snowflake Design: Add three SuperDuos and a sequence of seed beads, pearls, and crystals to form decorative peaks. Reinforce stitches for added durability. Finish with Wire Guard: Add a wire guard at the top for hanging or attaching to a necklace. Reinforce and Secure: Go through all outer beads one more time for a stiff and secure finish. Burn off thread ends and your pendant is ready!