Initial Pendant

Use an iron-on letter to make this popular style of pendant.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/initial-pendant • Posted by Terry R.

This easy initial pendant uses an iron on letter and is easy enough for all ages to make.

You will need

Craft Glue Bezel Seed Beads Thread 3 in square of lightweight Fabric 1 in Iron On Letters (JOY SA, Inc.) Cardboard scrap Quilt Batting scrap Iron Needle (to fit beads) Scissors

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Description

This easy initial pendant uses an iron on letter and is easy enough for all ages to make.

Instructions

1. 

   Gather your materials.

2. 

   Following manufacturer's directions, iron letter to center of fabric square.

3. 

   Use bezel to trace and cut a circle of quilt batting and cardboard to fit the bezel. Place the fabric letter side down and layer the batting and cardboard over the letter area. Trim the fabric to 1/2" around the circles. Clip the fabric. Bring the fabric over the back of the cardboard and glue.

4. 

   Here is the finished assembly.

5. 

   Add glue to the bezel and insert the assembly.

6. 

   Make a circle of seed beads checking to see if it will fit inside the edge of the bezel. Tie off the circle and run the ends of the thread through the beads. Lightly glue the circle to the edge of the bezel.

7. 

   Add a ribbon or chain to the finished pendant.