How to bezel a teardrop cabochon | TAKE A MAKE BREAK

Brighten up your day with this beautiful bezelled teardrop cabochon. In this Take A Make Break, Sarah Millsop has designed a stunning pendant which can be used is so many different ways.  Why not make statement earrings or attach it onto a bag charm?

Today I will show you how to bezel around this beautiful teardrop opal cabochon, as well as making a beaded pendant bail so you can attach it onto any design, making it interchangeable.  This design is for your inspiration and feel free to use any colours from your beading stash to create this pendant. 

Materials:

• Size 11/0 seed beads - I used dark aquamarine silver lined
• Size 15/ seed beads - I used blue zircon silver lined
• Teardrop cabochon - I used a the opal drop size 25x18x6.5mm
• 2x3mm Rondelles - The CrystaLove rondelles work perfectly for this design
• Gold chain - I used the sparkly 1mm ball chain
• Beading Thread
• Beading needles

Relax and let’s stitch!

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Our tutorials are for inspiration and learning purposes. They include links to the relevant categories for you to choose your own colour combinations and we positively encourage you to experiment with different shapes, sizes, finishes, composition and texture. Why not choose your own beads and colours to achieve something in your own style? Let your imagination run wild and make your dream piece of jewellery.

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