Magic O Beaded Bead

Do you believe in magic? The Magic O Ball features two different colors and orientations of O beads, and combines these O beads with a lacy net of Japanese seed beads and sparkly chaton crystals into a tactile, dimensional pendant. This advanced design is constructed using the geometry of a dodecahedron; a structure with a total of 12 sides, one for each crystal (Check out my free Candy Dodecahedron pattern for an introduction to dodecahedron beaded beads). This large round ball of beadwork is very sturdy and completely self-supporting, and it makes for a spectacular statement pendant. Since the center of this design is completely hollow, it’s the perfect place to hide a special object... Use the Magic O Ball to enclose a secret note, a treasured heirloom bead, or a musical jingle bell! Pattern The Magic O beading pattern includes: 15 pages of step-by-step instructions. 37 full color illustrations and photographs. Several photos of finished jewelry and design variations. This pattern was written in 2013. Materials To stitch this beaded bead, you'll need: 8mm (ss39) chaton crystals Czech O beads 3mm Japanese bugle beads 10° Japanese sharp triangle seed beads 15° and 11° Japanese seed beads Beading thread (6lb Fireline)