Windows of the Sun - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

This is a larger variation of the popular "Windows of the World" pendant designed several years ago by Allie. This beaded pendant is perfect for a statement necklace or even a glitzy ornament! Join Anna as she teaches us step-by-step how to create this beautiful, eye-catching 6-sided design.

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In this PotomacBeads tutorial you will learn how to bezel Potomac crystal rivolis and stitch them together to create this large and in charge brilliant decoration. The colorful Windows of the Sun beaded pendant is a spectacular piece that can be used in a variety of projects.

1.Put a stop bead onto the thread. Pick up 8 DropDuos with two 11/0s between each. Pick up 2 more seed beads and go back through the first DropDuo and pull the beads together. Thread back through all the beads.

2.Watch the Windows of the Sun tutorial to see how Anna creates this beautiful beaded pendant.

3.Before you close the box, decide if you would like to add something inside such as gemstones, incense or seed beads to make a rattle. Use a head pin to run through the pendant and create a small loop on it to be able to hang it.

The Windows of the Sun beaded pendant is great piece to decorate with, either hung up somewhere to catch the light or as a stunning pendant necklace. It would be easy to switch up the colors to have a holiday themed decoration.

Technique Learned: Bezeling

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
• Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 11/0, 3 Grams
• Miyuki Seed Beads - Labrador Full 15/0, 3 Grams
• DropDuo - Aztec Gold 3x6mm, 48 Pieces
• Potomac Crystal Rivoli - Olivine 14mm, 1 Piece
• Potomac Crystal Rivoli - Blue Zircon 14mm, 1 Piece
• Potomac Crystal Rivoli - Violet 14mm, 1 Piece
• Potomac Crystal Rivoli - Colorshift Sphinx 14mm, 1 Piece
• Potomac Crystal Rivoli - Topaz 14mm, 1 Piece
• Potomac Crystal Rivoli - Coffee 14mm, 1 Piece

Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!

----Contents of this video----------------------
00:00 – Intro
00:14 – Step 1 – Starting with the individual components
06:08 – Step 2 - Repeating using 7 beads
09:26 – Step 3 – Adding the Miyuki seed beads 11/0
12:27 – Step 4 – Reinforcing
15:30 – Step 5 – Moving to the next component
19:31 – Step 6 – Putting them all together
31:18 – Step 7 – Finishing the project
33:46 – Outro