Oval Beaded Bead Tutorial

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Create your own bead using smaller beads in this crystal and gemstone beaded bead design. Join Allie as she guides you through using 1 needle to create a bead to stand alone as a centerpiece, focal bead, or make many into a knockout bracelet. Technique learned:
  • Right Angle Weave The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - Rose Quartz Round Beads 6mm, 4 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Cream Opal 4mm, 8 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Rose 3mm | Pack of 120, 8 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Silver Lined Topaz 15/0, ~ 1 Gram Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Smokey Topaz AB 6mm, 4 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Amethyst 4mm | Pack of 120, 8 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Tanzanite 3mm | Pack of 120, 8 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Oval Beaded Bead Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - Rose Quartz Round Beads 6mm, 4 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Cream Opal 4mm, 8 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Rose 3mm | Pack of 120, 8 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Silver Lined Topaz 15-4243, ~ 1 Gram Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Smokey Topaz AB 6mm, 4 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Amethyst 4mm | Pack of 120, 8 bead
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Tanzanite 3mm | Pack of 120, 8 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    You’ll love the sparkle and shine of these Oval Beaded Beads. This exceptional piece of jewelry is perfect for any occasion and is sure to make a statement. Put a size 11 needle onto size 6 Dragonthread. String on a gemstone, seed bead, 4mm Potomac crystal bicone and another seed bead. Repeat the pattern. Tie the beads into a knot, leaving a bit of a tail. Sew through the first 5 beads. Add another series of the pattern, leaving out the first gemstone. This is the second right angle weave unit. Watch the Oval Beaded Bead tutorial with Allie to follow along with her step-by-step directions. Bring the needle and thread back to the starting bead and tie the ends together. Burn the thread edges down close to the bead. String a ball chain through for a beautiful necklace. If you're looking for a unique way to add a little personality to your wardrobe, look no further than PotomacBeads Oval Beaded bead. You can feature it as a pendant or stick it on a head pin and use it as a component in a beaded necklace or bracelet. Technique learned:
  • Right Angle Weave Project Length: 20mm
  • 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 your own bead using smaller beads in this crystal and gemstone beaded bead design. Join Allie as she guides you through using 1 needle to create a bead to stand alone as a centerpiece, focal bead, or make many into a knockout bracelet. Technique learned:
  • Right Angle Weave The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - Rose Quartz Round Beads 6mm, 4 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Cream Opal 4mm, 8 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Rose 3mm | Pack of 120, 8 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Silver Lined Topaz 15/0, ~ 1 Gram Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Smokey Topaz AB 6mm, 4 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Amethyst 4mm | Pack of 120, 8 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Tanzanite 3mm | Pack of 120, 8 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - Rose Quartz Round Beads 6mm, 4 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Cream Opal 4mm, 8 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Rose 3mm | Pack of 120, 8 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Silver Lined Topaz 15-4243, ~ 1 Gram Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Smokey Topaz AB 6mm, 4 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Amethyst 4mm | Pack of 120, 8 bead
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Tanzanite 3mm | Pack of 120, 8 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Project Steps

    You’ll love the sparkle and shine of these Oval Beaded Beads. This exceptional piece of jewelry is perfect for any occasion and is sure to make a statement. Put a size 11 needle onto size 6 Dragonthread. String on a gemstone, seed bead, 4mm Potomac crystal bicone and another seed bead. Repeat the pattern. Tie the beads into a knot, leaving a bit of a tail. Sew through the first 5 beads. Add another series of the pattern, leaving out the first gemstone. This is the second right angle weave unit. Watch the Oval Beaded Bead tutorial with Allie to follow along with her step-by-step directions. Bring the needle and thread back to the starting bead and tie the ends together. Burn the thread edges down close to the bead. String a ball chain through for a beautiful necklace. If you're looking for a unique way to add a little personality to your wardrobe, look no further than PotomacBeads Oval Beaded bead. You can feature it as a pendant or stick it on a head pin and use it as a component in a beaded necklace or bracelet. Technique learned:
  • Right Angle Weave Project Length: 20mm