Layered Star Ornament - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

The Layered Star ornament is a perfect addition to your tree for the Christmas season. Add Tubelet beads and 4mm crystals to your thread and needle in combination with Miyuki 11/0 seed beads for a one of a kind, snowflake style star form. Join Allie as she shares the step by step instructions to create one star on top of another in this DIY beaded ornament video. Click here for complete bead & jewelry-making supply lists: ➡️ What You Will Learn: • Introduction to the Project: The video tutorial guides you through creating a two-layer star ornament using beads and crystals. • Materials and Techniques: Learn how to use 4mm bicones, 11/0 seed beads, and Tublet beads to create a decorative ornament. • Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions: The host provides clear instructions for each step, including how to thread beads and create the star’s layers. • Finishing Touches: Tips on adding a wire guard for hanging the ornament and suggestions for different color schemes. The designer’s suggested colors & materials: • TUBELET BEADS - SILVER LABRADOR FULL, 36 BEADS • POTOMAC CRYSTAL BICONE BEADS - CRYSTAL AB 4MM, 30 BEADS • MIYUKI SEED BEADS - SILVER LINED GOLD 11/0, ~ 1 GRAM Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader! 00:00 - Intro: Introduction to the ornament project. 00:27 - Step 1: Starting with the center of the star using bicones and 11/0 seed beads. 03:29 - Step 2: Adding Tublet beads and creating looping effects. 08:46 - Step 3: Linking Tublet beads and forming the first layer of the star. 12:46 - Step 4: Creating the second layer of the star on the backside. 17:32 - Step 5: Adding crystals to the outer edges for a more pronounced effect. 21:33 - Outro: Final touches, including adding a wire guard for hanging.