Superduo Beaded Cross Pendant Tutorial
We tend to think of the cross symbol with a typically longer vertical compared to the shorter horizontal component. But other cross designs show a more symmetric approach such as the Coptic, Canterbury, Occitan and even St George's cross. Reader Ioana's video tutorial for a superduo beaded cross pendant is of the latter category.
Her design uses superduo, bicones and seed beads - check out the Youtube link in the info part for a materials list. She also sells the PDF tutorial in her Etsy store.
The cross is 3D and makes for a beautiful necklace focal. If you are planning to make gifts for Easter, this is might be the one for you!
Please note Ioana is a left-handed instructor so you'll have to either bead it in the same direction as she does or adapt for being right handed!
Before You Go:
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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Her design uses superduo, bicones and seed beads - check out the Youtube link in the info part for a materials list. She also sells the PDF tutorial in her Etsy store.
The cross is 3D and makes for a beautiful necklace focal. If you are planning to make gifts for Easter, this is might be the one for you!
Please note Ioana is a left-handed instructor so you'll have to either bead it in the same direction as she does or adapt for being right handed!
Before You Go:
- Beaded Pilgrim's Cross Tutorial (not free)
- Cross Pendant Tutorials - from Wire Work to Beaded Tatting
- More How to Make Cross Tutorials
- Beautiful Twisted Wire Wrapped Cross Tutorial
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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That's a very pretty cross! And again - it's something that makes me think about trying beadwork. But in all honesty I don't think I have that type of patience in me Pearl. I'm the sort who likes instant gratification with my work. Sigh....so shallow! :0)
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering how many of your readers do beadwork? It would be interesting to find out! (I could really hang my head in shame then!)
I suspect a great many. Beading tutorials are very popular. More beading books are published than any other category.
DeleteThere are ways to save time - I like doing just a little beading and incorporate it with other techniques like wire work.
Great tutorial. Ioana does a super job of demonstrating the steps. Actually one of the best tutorials I've seen - very clear and easy to see exactly what she is doing. And the component is beautiful.
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