Golden Tiger Pendant Tutorial

Prepare the Thread: Cut approximately 4 feet of size 6 Dragon Thread and add an 8/0 seed bead followed by a 6mm disco ball round. Repeat four times. Create the Base: Join the beads into a tight square by tying the thread securely, then weave through the 8/0 seed bead to begin the next section. Add the Tiger Eye: Create the netting pattern by adding 11/0, 8/0, 11/0, followed by a 6mm tiger eye bead. Repeat this pattern around the four sides. Build the Second Row: Reinforce the beadwork, then add another 11/0 seed bead, a 6mm disco ball round, and another 11/0 between the existing tiger eye beads. Add the Crystals: Work around the tiger eye beads again, adding an 11/0, 8/0, 11/0 combination with a 2mm crystal in the center. Shape the Pendant: Continue the repeated pattern around all four sides, pulling the thread evenly so the square gradually forms a diamond-shaped pendant. Create the Top Section: Add three 11/0 seed beads above the pendant and connect them through the 2mm crystal and upper tiger eye bead to begin forming the bail. Form the Bail: Use the beadwork to create a small loop at the top, then reinforce the connection by passing the thread back through the surrounding beads and gemstone. Reinforce the Design: Run the thread around the outer row once more to give the pendant additional structure and stiffness. Finish and Customize: Weave the thread back into the design, tie it off, trim the excess with a thread burner, and pass a cord through the bail. Customize the look by using more tiger eye for a darker pendant, more crystal for a lighter design, or additional beads for extra color and sparkle.