Carousel Pendant — Beading PDF Tutorial | Rulla Beads & Silk Ribbon

A layered, sculptural pendant with a silk ribbon fastening — the Carousel Pendant combines a large beaded donut, a small bezel-set Rivoli cabochon, and a dangling drop bead into one dramatic, wearable piece.

The large donut is built from Rulla beads and 4mm pearls, layered with Demi Rounds and picot edging, then zipped to a second identical ring to create a dimensional tube form. The small crystal cabochon is set in its own Demi Round frame and attached below the donut. A drop bead finishes the bottom. Three toggle discs threaded directly onto the silk ribbon act as the closure — no clasp required. A rich, detailed project for beaders who want to combine multiple techniques in one showstopper piece.

This is a 10-page PDF tutorial with step-by-step instructions and photos covering the donut, cabochon, drop assembly, and toggle disc finishing.

Bead list: 60 × 4mm pearls, 42 Rulla beads, 1 × drop bead (15mm × 10mm approx, side drill), 1g Demi Round size 8 (A), 2g Demi Round size 8 (B), 2g size 11 seed beads (A), 2g size 15 seed beads (A), 1 × 14mm Rivoli, 1 silk ribbon.

Skill level: Intermediate. Techniques: Bead weaving with Rulla beads, peyote, netting, zipping, Rivoli setting, toggle disc construction.

On A String is a small Australian beading business created by Paula — a beader, teacher, and maker who believes the craft is better when it’s shared. Every tool is designed from the beading table. Every tutorial is written from experience.