Pearl Box Beaded Bead - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
Beaded bead components can bring so much dimension to any type of project! With this Pearl Box Beaded Bead, you have a variety of shapes working together to make a gorgeous design. Join Anna as she takes us step-by-step through this tutorial and teaches us how to make her latest beading design!
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These elegant beaded beads feature pearls and can be used as an amazing focal point in your next beaded project.
1. Pick up 4 tubelets and tie the thread into a knot. Bring the needle back through the tubelet. Add a set of 4 seed beads to the outside of each of the tubelets. Thread back through all of the seed beads to pull them into the center of the square.
2. Watch the Pearl Box Beaded Bead tutorial with Anna to see how to create the pearl bead.
3. Add a 12mm Czech Pearl into the middle of the box to give the component strength and structure. Close up the box and tie off the thread.
You can use the Pearl Box Beaded Bead by stringing through the pearl inside of the box. There are lots of fun opportunities to use this bead. Why not try it out as an adorable ornament?
Technique Learned: • Beadweaving
The designer’s suggested colors & materials:
• Potomac Pearls - Platinum 6mm, 6 Beads
• Tubelet Bead - Aztec Gold, 24 Beads
• Miyuki Seed Beads - Labrador Full 11/0, 1gram
• Czech Pearl - Cream 12mm, 1 Bead
Secondary Colorway:
• Potomac Pearls - Comet 6mm, 6 Beads
• Tubelet Bead - White Baby Blue, 24 Beads
• Miyuki Seed Beads - Light Lined Amethyst AB, 1gram
• Czech Pearl - Cream 12mm, 1 Bead
Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!
00:00 – Intro
00:15 – Step 1 – Picking up 4 Tubelets
01:58 – Step 2 – Adding Seed Beads outside the Tubelets
08:28 – Step 3 – Attaching the fist and last section together
13:44 – Step 4 – Adding the fifth component
17:30 – Step 5 – Inserting the 12mm bead
19:00 – Step 6 – Finishing your project
22:29 – Outro