Aurora Seed Bead Bezel for Cushion Crystals - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

Create a quick and easy bezel for cushion crystals Click here for complete bead & jewelry-making supply lists: ➡️ https://www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/p... Learn how to create a simple bezel around a cushion in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Aurora Seed Bead Bezel for Cushion Crystal is a great way to showcase a stunning crystal in multiple pieces of jewelry. 1. Use a 15/0 seed bead as a stop bead on the end of size 5 or 6 DragonThread. Leave a couple inches for a tail. The stop bead will be part of the project. Add 7 more seed beads. Pick up another set of 8 beads and pass back up the first 8. Add another set of 8 seed beads and pass the needle back up the original 8 again. 2. Watch the Aurora Seed Bead Bezel for Cushion Crystal tutorial to follow along with Anna as she shows you how to create the bezel using a ladder stitch style. 3. Sew the bezel into a drop form. Fill the top of the form with seed beads. Leave a little bit of a gap at the top of the form to add an ear wire to burn the loose thread edges. Create a row on the outside of the form using brick stitch to give it a finished look. The Aurora Seed Bead Bezel for Cushion Crystal is a useful technique that you can use to create a simple bezel for different projects. Whether it be earrings as Anna made or a striking pendant. Have fun creating your own unique pieces of DIY jewelry. Technique learned: •Seed Bead Bezels Project Length: 1" The designer's suggested colors & materials: •Potomac Crystal Cushions - Colorshift Blue Emerald 12mm, 2 Pieces •Perfect Form Drops - Premium 99.9% Silver Plating 25x17mm, 2 Pieces •Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 15/0, 2 Grams •Earwires with Balls - Premium 99.9% Pure Silver Plating, 2 Pieces •Earwire Earring Backs - Small 3.5x3mm Silicone Clutch, 2 Pieces •BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal (White) Size 5 250 Meter Spool •BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 Secondary Colorway: •Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Gold 15/0, 2 Grams (all other materials the same) Complimentary Designs: Square Stitch Keyhole Bracelet ➡️ https://www.potomacbeads.com/square-s... Penelope Necklace & Bracelet ➡️ https://www.potomacbeads.com/penelope... Forever Diamonds Bracelet ➡️ https://www.potomacbeads.com/forever-... Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader! 00:00 – Intro 00:18 – Step 1: Starting the Bezel 06:28 – Step 2: Expanding the Bezel 13:02 – Step 3: Connecting the Bezel Sides 16:53 – Step 4: Attaching the Bezel to the Form 20:41 – Step 5: Embellishing the Bezel 22:30 – Step 6: Finishing Touches 26:14 – Step 7: Additional Project Ideas 27:44 – Outro: Encouragement to viewers to create their own unique jewelry pieces.