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. Click here for complete bead & jewelry-making supply lists: ➡️ 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.