Sparrow's Nest Woven Herringbone Crystal Bezel - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

Join Anna in creating a unique bezel for an 18mm rivoli. Interlocking Herringbone stitch creates a sophisticated and structured frame that perfectly compliments the beauty of the crystal it surrounds.

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Learn how to use Tubelet beads and pearls along with seed beads to create a bezel in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Sparrow’s Nest Woven Herringbone Crystal Bezel earrings are a great way to practice your jewelry making skills.

1. Put a stop bead on the end of the DragonThread. Pick up a Tubelet, an 11/0 seed bead, a Potomac pearl, a seed bead and another Tubelet. Bring the needle back up through the first Tubelet and pull the beads into a triangular shape. Reinforce by sewing through all the beads again.

2. Watch the Sparrow’s Nest Woven Herringbone Crystal Bezel tutorial to follow along with Anna as she guides you through the beaded earring pattern. Teaching you how to create an overlapping Herringbone stitch to frame the Potomac crystal rivoli.

3. When you have finished the Herringbone stitch, bring the needle and thread to the back of the project. Drop a Potomac crystal chaton into a leverback earwire with crystal setting. Pinch the prongs down to hold the crystal securely. Create a small loop out of 11/0 seed beads to slide the leverback earwire into.

The Sparrow’s Nest Woven Herringbone Crystal Bezel design can be made with alternating seed bead colors for a whole new look. Use the crystal component as a ring or as a brooch. There are many ways for you to have fun with this beading project to make your own, unique piece of handmade jewelry.

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
•Tubelet Beads - Aztec Gold, 16 pieces
•Potomac Pearls - Cream Rose, 16 pieces
•Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Pale Gold 11/0, 4 grams
•Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Colorshift Moonlight 18mm, 2 pieces
•Leverback Earwires with Crystal Setting SS29 (6mm) - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 2 pieces
•Potomac Crystal Chatons - Colorshift Moonlight 6mm (SS28), 2 pieces

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

00:00 – Intro
00:16 – Step 1: Starting the Bezel
05:14 – Step 2: Adding Tubelet and Pearls
07:00 – Step 3: Beginning Herringbone Stitch
11:49 – Step 4: Extending Herringbone Stitch
15:58 – Step 5: Connecting Herringbone Sections
18:00 – Step 6: Finalizing Herringbone Pattern
20:07 – Step 7: Inserting Rivoli and Final Adjustments
24:37 – Step 8: Attaching to Earwire
32:00 – Outro