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Sunglow Pendant Tutorial

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Allie buchman's "SunGlow Pendant" design using bead weaving jewelry-making techniques. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Sunglow Pendant Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Crystal AB
RounDuo® Beads - White Champagne Luster
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Apricot Gold

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather all beads, thread, needle, and optional pin backing and glue.
Start Beading: Begin with a circle of Round Duo beads, separated by 11/0 seed beads.
Add Lily Petals: Integrate 16 Lily Petals, ensuring all tips face upwards for a unified look.
Create Bezel for Rivoli: Weave beads to form a bezel to secure the Rivoli centerpiece.
Decorate with Seed Beads: Add decorative seed beads around the pendant for additional detail and texture.
Finalize Pendant: Secure the Rivoli within the bezel, add a bail for the necklace, and apply finishing touches.

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"
Sunglow 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 "SunGlow Pendant" design using bead weaving jewelry-making techniques. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Crystal AB
RounDuo® Beads - White Champagne Luster
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Apricot Gold

Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather all beads, thread, needle, and optional pin backing and glue.
Start Beading: Begin with a circle of Round Duo beads, separated by 11/0 seed beads.
Add Lily Petals: Integrate 16 Lily Petals, ensuring all tips face upwards for a unified look.
Create Bezel for Rivoli: Weave beads to form a bezel to secure the Rivoli centerpiece.
Decorate with Seed Beads: Add decorative seed beads around the pendant for additional detail and texture.
Finalize Pendant: Secure the Rivoli within the bezel, add a bail for the necklace, and apply finishing touches.