MIRAYA

pendant
by Anikó

Congratulations!
You just got the final tool to make
this new piece of beadwork.

Everything else you already had:

your very own, unique taste of colors,
your eyes and your hands.
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And most importantly: by Erika Sándor
the desire to learn something new.
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The biggest and most valuable beady adventure that we’ve created.

A fun beady experience, designed and guided by Erika, that comes with
an inspiring theme, a collection of beads and components every 2 months,
an e-learning area with articles and beading tutorials,
and a community of Beadingschool Students who shape the whole experience together.
TIPS & TRICKS
In general
• Make sure to read the text AND study the illustrations/photos. They all provide
important information.

• The beads added in the current step are colored brightly. Beads from previous
steps are faded.

• The beginning of the thread path is marked with a dot. Follow the thread from
the dot to the arrow. Work with a comfortable length and leave a tail of 10 -12
cm / 5-6 inches that you’ll secure and trim later.

The type of thread I used to stitch the project is stated in the material list. You
can try switching to a different kind of thread, however, it may not be possible
• to finish the project, or it will provide a different finish. The jewel might be
floppier in case of thinner thread, or it might not be possible to make enough
thread path if you use a thicker one.

About this project

• Size of the motif: 2.5 x 5 cm / 0.98 x 1.97 inch

• I strongly recommend using #12 Tulip beading needle, as you will need to pass
through the beads of the bezel multiple times.

• Try connecting more motifs together to create a bracelet. You can also add
charms or drops, and sew it on a filigree to make a brooch.

• You can add a pendant holder to the middle of the motif or connect a chain to
the sides either by sewing it to the beads or using jump rings.

• You can also find a coloring sheet to try different color combinations before
you start to bead, or just have a relaxing time with coloring.

If you have a question or suggestion,

don’t hesitate to get in touch with me!
Send an email to: [email protected]

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USEFUL BEADY KNOWLEDGE
BASIC SQUARE STITCH BEZEL gift tutorial
beadingschool.com/squarestitchbezel

IN HARMONY e-book - level up your skills!

beadingschool.com/inharmony/

8 MM PRECIOSA NACRE CABOCHONS (best for square stitch)

beadingschool.com/8precinacrecab/

PEYOTE BEZEL GIFT TUTORIAL (Forget-me-not, basic technique)

beadingschool.com/peyotebezel/

HOW TO COVER THE BACK OF ALL YOUR PEYOTE BEZELS

beadingschool.com/peyotebible/

GLASS CABOCHONS beadingschool.com/glasscabs/

PRECIOSA CRYSTAL beadingschool.com/preci/

HOW TO JOIN BEADED COMPONENTS

beadingschool.com/joinmotifs/

HOW TO ADD METAL COMPONENTS TO YOUR MOTIFS

beadingschool.com/joinmetal/

CRYSTAL CONNECTORS & GLASS PENDANTS / CHARMS

beadingschool.com/glasscomps/

RAW - CRAW - PRAW PLAYBOOK

beadingschool.com/rawbook/

ALL GIFT TUTORIALS

beadingschool.com/gifts

BEADINGSCHOOL BLOG
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THE BIG BEAD EMBROIDERY HANDBOOK

beadingschool.com/embroideryhandbook/

BEADINGSCHOOL ART CABOCHONS beadingschool.com/artcabs/

BEAD EMBROIDERY TOOL KIT

beadingschool.com/embroiderytoolkit/

EVENT CALENDAR
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MATERIAL LIST
Big beads
CAB8
8 mm Round glass cabochons
For one motif / pair: 1 / 2 pc(s)
Scan code for instant
GIN material access.
7.5 mm 2-hole Ginko beads
For one motif / pair: 6 / 12 pc(s)

BIC4
4 mm Preciosa bicone beads
For one motif / pair: 8 /16 pc(s)

P2
2 mm round glass pearls
For one motif / pair: 10 / 20 pc(s)

P3
3 mm round glass pearls
For one motif / pair: 6 / 12 pc(s)

Seed beads
R15
15/0 Miyuki round seed beads
For one motif / pair: 0.5 g
R11
11/0 Miyuki round seed beads
For one motif / pair: 0.5 g
C11
11/0 Miyuki Delica beads
For one motif / pair: 0.5 g

Components & tools

SPA
8x12 mm 3-hole spacer bar
For one motif / pair: 2 / 4 pc(s)

Thin beading needle, 120 cm / 47 inches of 0.12 mm Fireline

Bead mat and thread burner or sharp scissors
Pendant holder, chain, jump ring, metal and glass components

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INSTRUCTIONS
1. 2. Back side

Bezel CAB8 with square stitch, starting with (22) Please note: The drawing shows the back side and
C11 and adding one row of R15A to the front and CAB8 is removed from the illustration for better
one row of R15 to the back of the bezel. clarity.
If you are new to square stitch, check out our Exiting a C11, pick up (2) R11 + SPA + GIN + P3 +
gift tutorial at beadingschool.com/ GIN and bead to 2nd hole of SPA.
how-to-bead-a-square-stitch-bezel/ Pick up (2) R11 and bead to (2) C11.

3. 4.

Pass through (2) R11, pick up R15A and bead to Pick up R15B + P2 + (2) R15B and bead to the
SPA + GIN + P3 + GIN + SPA. open hole of GIN.
Pick up R15A and bead to the closest R11. Pick up Pick up P2 + GIN + (2) R15B + P2 + (2) R15B and
R15 and bead to (6) C11. bead to the 2nd hole of the same GIN.
Pick up R15A and bead to R11 + R15A + SPA. Pick up P2 and bead to GIN.
Pick up (2) R15B + P2 + R15B and bead to SPA +
R15A +(2) R11 + C11.

CAB8 GIN BIC4 P2 P3

R15 R11 C11

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5. 6.

Pick up R11 and bead through the tiny hole in the Repeat Steps 2.-5. on the other side of the
middle of the SPA just behind the flower motif. bezelled CAB8.
Please note, it is not the large middle hole of the Exit from C11, marked with a red dot. This is
SPA but a very small one. located after C11, which connects to 15A on one
Pick up R15A, bead back through the tiny hole of side of the bezel.
SPA + R11 + (12) C11.

7. Front side 8.

The illustration continues on the Front side. Add the embellishment to the other side of the
Pick up BIC4 + (2) R15A + BIC4 and bead to the 4th motif by repeating Step 7. After adding the last
C11. Pick up P3 and bead to R15A + SPA + R15B + new P3, bead directly to BIC4 + R15A.
P2 + (2) R15B. *Pick up R15A + (2) R15B + BIC4 +
(2) R15B + R15A and bead to beads above GIN.
Repeat from*. Bead to SPA + R15A. Pick up P3 and
bead to relevant C11.

CAB8 GIN BIC4 P2 P3

R15 R11 C11

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9. 10.

*Pick up R15A, bead to R15A + BIC4. Pick up R15A, Your MIRAYA motif is ready.
bead to P3. Pick up (2) R15A, bead to P2 and all You can add charms or drops, and sew it on a
the beads on the edge of the motif until you reach filigree to make a brooch. You can also add a
the corresponding P2 on the other side. Pick up pendant holder to the middle of the motif or
(2) R15A, bead to P3, pick up R15A, bead to BIC4 + connect a chain to the sides either by sewing it to
R15A. Repeat from * then secure the thread and the beads or using jump rings.
trim. I would be happy to see your finished jewel 😊

Congratulations!
Thank you for beading with me :)
Wishing you lots of happy moments while
wearing your new jewel:
xxx Erika and Anikó

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CAB8 GIN BIC4 P2 P3

R15 R11 C11

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IDEAS FOR THE MOTIF

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COLORING SHEET

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 HOW TO CONNECT COMPONENTS

2
1

WITH A LOOP RIGHT TO LEFT WITH A LOOP FRONT TO BACK

DROP AND CONNECTOR BOX!

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50 pairs = 100 pieces of

Erika’s beloved
crystal connectors & glass drops!

For professional finishing touches

of your jewelry.