Stars at Night Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
Glisten and shine in this Stars at Night Pendant by Dena Johnson. Enjoy creating a star shape out of tubelet and Quadbow beads in this DIY jewelry making project.
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Dive into the mesmerizing world of jewelry-making with this detailed tutorial on creating the “Stars at Night Pendant“ by Dena Johnson. This DIY project will guide you through the process of crafting a reversible star-shaped pendant using tubelet and Quadbow beads. The tutorial is designed to inspire creativity and passion for beading, allowing you to produce a stunning piece of jewelry that glistens and shines, reminiscent of a starry night.
What you will learn:
• How to create a star shape using tubelet and Quadbow beads.
• Techniques in beadweaving.
• The art of combining different bead types and sizes for a cohesive design.
• Tips and tricks for ensuring a secure and beautiful pendant finish.
Technique learned: Beadweaving
The designer’s suggested colors & materials:
• QuadBow Beads - Crystal Etched Sliperit Full, 5 Beads
• Tubelet Beads - Aztec Gold, 20-42 beads
• Potomac Crystal Rondelle Beads - Light Sapphire AB 3x4mm, 20 Beads
• Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Bronze Eggplant 11/0, 3-5 grams
• Miyuki Seed Beads - Frosted Opaque Glaze Rainbow Yellow 11/0, 3-5 grams
• BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium), aprox. 15 feet
• Wire Guard Protectors - Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
• Jump Rings - Open 6mm 18G Premium 24kt Gold Plated Brass
• Lobster Clasps 12mm - Gold Plated, 1 Piece
Secondary Colorway:
• QuadBow Beads - White Lila Vega Luster, 5 Beads
• Tubelet Beads - Pastel Bordeaux, 20-42 Beads
• Potomac Crystal Rondelle Beads - Crystal 3x4mm, 20 Beads
• Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Dark Orchid 11/0, 3-5 grams
• Miyuki Seed Beads - Semi-Frosted Crystal AB 11/0, 3-5 grams
• BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium), approx. 15 feet
• Wire Guard Protectors - Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
• Jump Rings - Open 6mm 18G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass
• Lobster Clasps 12mm - Silver Plated, 1 Piece
Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!
00:00 – Intro: Introduction to the Stars at Night Pendant project.
00:26 – Step 1: Starting the pendant: Choosing bead colors and initial beading.
05:37 – Step 2: Adding the First Layer
10:27 - Step 3: Connecting Quad Bows
14:43 – Step 4: Enhancing the Design
20:13 – Step 5: Working on the Backside
27:11 – Step 6: Creating the Bail
33:13 – Step 7: Attaching the Clasp
37:33 – Outro: Conclusion and final thoughts on the pendant project.