Thanks, Allie, for the well done visual and vocal explanation of how to bezel a rivoli--the more I watch and listen, the better I understand the process, then I gather a few supplies and try it for myself.
I have never done this with alternating colors that is a neet look. Using the different colors made it so much easer to see what you were doing. Thank you.💕
We're so glad this was helpful! Please feel free to share what you create on our Facebook group for beading and jewelry-making! Here is another lovely and unique earring video you may enjoy! www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/projects-tutorials/earring-projects/PPSB957.html
thanks, very useful way to bezel with two delica colors, beautiful at the end and easier during cos we must only look at the color of previous row, if we would make more rows than usual❤️
This was very helpful Allie! I was trying to follow a pattern for some earrings in Bead and Button magazine and it was doing my head in. Your techniques and explanations made it much easier.
Appreciate the Tutorial Allie, Just wish you would have added in that sometimes the rivoli can be cut a littler larger and that you have to adjust the amount of delicas that are used in the beginning of the design...because I ran across this problem and to a new beader, it makes you not want to try this out because the initial 36 delicas are not enough to make bezel work, you have to add 38 or 40 to accommodate the enlarged rivoli.. really makes a difference, especially if there are embellishments to be added to the design...
Karen thanks so much for adding that helpful information! You are correct. Sometimes the stone size can vary slightly by manufacturer. If anyone is struggling, this as also helpful www.potomacbeads.com/blog/potomacbeads-blog-1/post/the-ultimate-delica-bezel-directory-136
Thank you so much for mentioning this! It was my first time attempting to bezel a Rivoli, following this tutorial. I did everything that I thought was to a "T" and couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. I thought my tension was too tight, but then I'd see the thread. lol. Good to know!!
Thank you so for this helpful tutorial. I've seen many tutorials to bezel rivoli stones, and you made this one straight forward and easy to follow. Would you consider doing a tutorial to bezel a small rectangular stone?
Thanks for the clear example, Allie! Really needed this! I seem to always have my rivaling want to pop out. I have had to add to my bezels, using patterns I’ve learned in some of Potomac ‘ s other patterns. I would rather not have to do this. What am I doing wrong? I pull tight. Too tight?
If you are going to do a peyote bezel it is best to start with an even number of seed beads or Delicas. String the (even number) amount of beads necessary that will fit around the rivoli comfortably. Here is a good start for most rivolis: 26 for a 10mm, 32 for a 12mm, 36 for a 14mm, and 46 for an 18mm. Please feel free to share what you create on our Facebook group for beading and jewelry Here is another lovely earring video you may enjoy! www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/projects-tutorials/earring-projects/PPBW1604.html
I’m trying to find where you teach how to change the counting of seed beads to the different sizes of crystals. I can’t find it? Can you help me with a link maybe?
www.potomacbeads.com/blog/potomacbeads-blog-1/post/the-ultimate-delica-bezel-directory-136 Here is the link for you. This is so helpful so bookmark it :)
In the most recent videos, we try to wear what we've made in previous tutorials. This necklace is the Gatsby Necklace: Gatsby Necklace - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CC0jKLY1hb8.html
It is a total of 18mm today in size (14mm for the rivoli plus the addition of the Delicas on the outer edge.) www.potomacbeads.com/potomac-crystal-rivoli-14mm
Yes it will be the same. If you want to see other 14mm options here is a link for you. www.potomacbeads.com/cabochons-button-tops Also, this may be a helpful link for you. www.potomacbeads.com/blog/potomacbeads-blog-1/post/the-ultimate-delica-bezel-directory-136