Learn how to bezel an 18mm rivoli crystal with the use of size 8 and size 11 seed beads. This crystal pendant project uses hubble stitch and netting to create the perfect Brilliant Bezel.
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• Prepare the Bezel Base: Start with a loop of 12 primary color 8/0 seed beads, adding one secondary color bead for learning purposes.
• First Hubble Stitch Round: Using 8/0 seed beads, create Hubble stitch units around the loop, adding an 11/0 seed bead between each unit.
• Second Hubble Stitch Round: Transition to 11/0 seed beads for a tighter round, pulling the bezel inwards, and use 15/0 seed beads between units to secure the rivoli crystal.
• Tightening the Bezel: Add two 15/0 seed beads between the top 11/0 beads of the second Hubble stitch round to tighten the bezel around the crystal.
• Decorating the Outer Edge: Embellish the outer edge with 2 or 3mm crystals, using 15/0 seed beads to attach each crystal.
• Attaching the Loop Bail: Secure the loop bail to the back of the pendant for a polished finish.
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
• Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Violet AB 18mm, 1 piece
• Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Amethyst 3mm, 12 beads
• Athenacast Bails - 9mm Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 1 piece
• Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Dark Orchid 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
• Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
• Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Yellow Gold 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
• Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Silver Lined Rose Bronze 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!
00:00 - Intro: Overview of the project.
00:32 - Step 1: Starting the bezel with a loop of seed beads.
04:01 - Step 2: Adding Hubble stitch units with 8/0 seed beads.
06:55 - Step 3: Incorporating 11/0 seed beads for the second round of Hubble stitch.
08:18 - Step 4: Tightening the bezel around the crystal with 15/0 seed beads.
10:32 - Step 5: Decorating the outer edge with crystals and attaching the loop bail.
16:26 - Outro: Final thoughts and encouragement to share creations.