Tutorial - Beaded Bail

Printable/PDF can be downloaded from beaddiagrams.c... . This is a step-by-step tutorial showing how to make a beaded bail, which can turn an earring component into a pendant. This bail requires 11/0 seed beads plus three 4mm round beads (or crystals) that match the pendant component. This bail has about a 4mm diameter opening, to put a chain, ribbon, or cord through.

[@julicusmariu5419]

Excellent, easy to follow instructions for a beginner like me. Thank you!

[@kldix4731]

Thanks for an enjoyable afternoon of beading and a stunning new necklace. Found your video last night (May 14, 2022) and fell in love with this piece. I made mine using chocolate Miyuki. My not-a-swarvoski-rivoli 14 mm would not fit but a swarovski 12 and 14 did work so I made it in chocolate and Montana Blue. Also, thanks for the link to the pattern.

[@BeadDiagrams]

Sounds like a stunning color choice! Thanks for sharing your materials :-)

[@sandrapudoff]

Great tutorials!! Thank you.

[@BeadDiagrams]

Glad you like them!

[@sandramacdonald5021]

I just found this video a little while ago but finally was able to watch it today April 20, 2021. I love the bail and will have to try it but I was wondering if you have tried making it using superduos or fire polish beads instead of the 4mm round beads?

[@BeadDiagrams]

I have not tried with superduos or fire polish beads, but I would bet the fire polish beads would work in place of the 4mm round beads. Not sure about the superduos.

[@sandramacdonald5021]

@@BeadDiagrams Thanks! I might try both and when I do I will let you know how it went.