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Taking Flight Pendant Tutorial

Make your own chic chevron necklace with these easy to follow instructions by Allie at PotomacBeads. This is a great starter project for a beginning beader or jewelry maker. This projects uses Potomax (metal) EVA beads, a focal bead, and seed beads.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Taking Flight Pendant Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Potomax EVA Beads - Antique Brass, ~6 Pieces
Focal Beads 10+mm - Carnelian Gemstone, ~1 Piece
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Antique Brass, ~1 Gram
Wire Guards - Antique Brass, ~2 Pieces
Chain - Brass, ~16 Inches
Lobster Clasp - Antique Brass, ~1 Piece

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Setting Up: String three EVA beads in a V pattern on wildfire thread with a stop bead.
Adding Seed Beads: Integrate 15/0 Miyuki seed beads and pass through wire guards for a polished look.
Incorporating Focal Bead: Attach the Carnelian gemstone with 15/0 and 11/0 seed beads for stability and aesthetics.
Assembling the Pendant: Connect the beaded structure with the second set of EVA beads, ensuring the pendant hangs correctly.
Finishing Touches: Add the chain through wire guards or jump rings, finishing with a lobster clasp.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

  • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Cable Wire 49 Strand .018" (5 Meters)
  • BeadTec Clear Rectangular Acrylic Storage Box With 24 Screw Top Vials
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium Real Silver Plated Stainless Steel | Pack of 100
  • Bead Board: Flocked U-Channel Beading Design Board

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Taking Flight Pendant Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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  • Basic Beading

Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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Watch Anna Tonnesen as she provides detailed step by step tutorial instructions to learn to embroider with beads. Create the Glasgow Rose pendant or create your own masterpiece of DIY jewelry following this project tutorial. Learn how to lay out your embroidery project, cut and shape your surface, sew on beads, apply the backing and seem the sides of the piece.
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Item Description

Make your own chic chevron necklace with these easy to follow instructions by Allie at PotomacBeads. This is a great starter project for a beginning beader or jewelry maker. This projects uses Potomax (metal) EVA beads, a focal bead, and seed beads.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Potomax EVA Beads - Antique Brass, ~6 Pieces
Focal Beads 10+mm - Carnelian Gemstone, ~1 Piece
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Antique Brass, ~1 Gram
Wire Guards - Antique Brass, ~2 Pieces
Chain - Brass, ~16 Inches
Lobster Clasp - Antique Brass, ~1 Piece

Project Steps

Setting Up: String three EVA beads in a V pattern on wildfire thread with a stop bead.
Adding Seed Beads: Integrate 15/0 Miyuki seed beads and pass through wire guards for a polished look.
Incorporating Focal Bead: Attach the Carnelian gemstone with 15/0 and 11/0 seed beads for stability and aesthetics.
Assembling the Pendant: Connect the beaded structure with the second set of EVA beads, ensuring the pendant hangs correctly.
Finishing Touches: Add the chain through wire guards or jump rings, finishing with a lobster clasp.