Grandma's Garden Pendant Tutorial

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Create a beautiful and elegant "Grandma's Garden Pendant" using a combination of beadweaving techniques like Brick Stitch and Peyote Stitch. In this detailed DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads, you'll learn how to bezel a 18 mm Rivoli crystal using 11/0 Delica beads, and add finishing touches with 15/0 seed beads. The project incorporates Athena cast teardrop forms to create a unique floral pendant. Gather your materials and follow along to create a timeless piece of jewelry that's perfect for any occasion!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Grandma's Garden Pendant Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Athenacast perfect form endless drop - silver, 6 Beads
  • Miyuki 8/0 - duracoat opaque crocus, 195 Beads
  • Miyuki 15/0 - white, Aprox. 444 Beads
  • Miyuki 11/0 delica - matte opaque agate blue, Aprox. 410 Beads
  • Potomac 4mm bicone - sapphire, 36 Beads
  • Potomac 18mm rivoli - mystic sapphire, 1 Bead
  • Dragonthread 6 white, Aprox. 19 feet Extras - not shown in video but needed for necklace portion
  • Stainless steel beading cable wire 7 strand 0.018", 15-20 inches
  • Athenacast wire guard protectors - silver, 2 Pieces
  • Athenacast crimp tube 2x2mm - silver, 2 Pieces
  • Athenacast oval jump rings 5x7mm 18G - silver, 2 Pieces
  • Lobster clasp - silver, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Bezel Creation: Thread your needle and pick up 46 11/0 Delica beads. Join into a circle and begin a circular Peyote Stitch, adding one bead at a time and skipping every second bead. Continue for 4 rows, then add two rows of 15/0 seed beads on one side. Flip and add two rows of 15/0 seed beads on the other side. Attach the Rivoli Stone: Insert the Rivoli stone into the bezel and pull the tension tight to secure it in place. Create Brick Stitch Components: Using 11/0 seed beads, create the teardrop-shaped brick stitch elements. Attach these elements to the bezel. Embellishments and Assembly: Add additional decorative elements using various bead sizes and the Athena cast teardrop forms. Connect all elements using beading thread and secure with knots. Finishing and Adjustments: Review tension and make any necessary adjustments. Attach a necklace bail to the top of the pendant. Secure all threads and trim excess.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Create a beautiful and elegant "Grandma's Garden Pendant" using a combination of beadweaving techniques like Brick Stitch and Peyote Stitch. In this detailed DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads, you'll learn how to bezel a 18 mm Rivoli crystal using 11/0 Delica beads, and add finishing touches with 15/0 seed beads. The project incorporates Athena cast teardrop forms to create a unique floral pendant. Gather your materials and follow along to create a timeless piece of jewelry that's perfect for any occasion!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Athenacast perfect form endless drop - silver, 6 Beads
  • Miyuki 8/0 - duracoat opaque crocus, 195 Beads
  • Miyuki 15/0 - white, Aprox. 444 Beads
  • Miyuki 11/0 delica - matte opaque agate blue, Aprox. 410 Beads
  • Potomac 4mm bicone - sapphire, 36 Beads
  • Potomac 18mm rivoli - mystic sapphire, 1 Bead
  • Dragonthread 6 white, Aprox. 19 feet Extras - not shown in video but needed for necklace portion
  • Stainless steel beading cable wire 7 strand 0.018", 15-20 inches
  • Athenacast wire guard protectors - silver, 2 Pieces
  • Athenacast crimp tube 2x2mm - silver, 2 Pieces
  • Athenacast oval jump rings 5x7mm 18G - silver, 2 Pieces
  • Lobster clasp - silver, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Bezel Creation: Thread your needle and pick up 46 11/0 Delica beads. Join into a circle and begin a circular Peyote Stitch, adding one bead at a time and skipping every second bead. Continue for 4 rows, then add two rows of 15/0 seed beads on one side. Flip and add two rows of 15/0 seed beads on the other side. Attach the Rivoli Stone: Insert the Rivoli stone into the bezel and pull the tension tight to secure it in place. Create Brick Stitch Components: Using 11/0 seed beads, create the teardrop-shaped brick stitch elements. Attach these elements to the bezel. Embellishments and Assembly: Add additional decorative elements using various bead sizes and the Athena cast teardrop forms. Connect all elements using beading thread and secure with knots. Finishing and Adjustments: Review tension and make any necessary adjustments. Attach a necklace bail to the top of the pendant. Secure all threads and trim excess.