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Pearl Collar Necklace Tutorial

Learn to create the Pearl Collar Necklace, an elegant and versatile design featuring 6mm pearls, SuperDuos, 11/0, 8/0, and 15/0 seed beads, and an infinite clasp. Using DragonThread and a size 10 needle, stitch a right-angle weave base with pearls and SuperDuos, then add a decorative interior using 3mm pearls, 11/0s, and crystals. Finish the necklace by attaching the clasp securely and reinforcing the connections for strength. Customize your necklace by adjusting lengths, adding fringe, or experimenting with bead colors to create a statement choker or bracelet.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Pearl Collar Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • SuperDuo Beads - Aztec Gold 2.5x5mm, 80 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Crystal AB 3mm, 80 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Bright White 6mm, 35 Pearls
  • Azuki Seed Beads - Metallic Pale Gold Size 15/0, ~2 Grams
  • Azuki Seed Beads - Metallic Pale Gold Size 11/0, ~2 Grams
  • Azuki Seed Beads - Metallic Pale Gold Size 8/0, ~3 Grams
  • Claspgarten Infinite Box Push Clasp for Cabochons 10mm | 12mm | 1-Strand | Real 24k Gold Plated, 1 Piece
  • Czech Cabochons - White Shimmer 10mm, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Thread: Cut 6–7 feet of DragonThread and thread a size 10 needle. Add a stop bead to hold your starting end. Start Right-Angle Weave Base: String: 6mm pearl – 11/0 – SuperDuo – 11/0 – pearl. Loop into a square shape and continue creating right-angle weave units across. Continue Base Chain: Repeat: add SuperDuos, pearls, 11/0s, forming an interlocking chain to match the desired necklace length. Attach the Infinite Clasp: Weave through the infinite clasp, looping thread through several times for durability. Reinforce by going back through the last bead unit. Add Interior Embellishments: Between SuperDuos, add: 3mm pearl – 11/0 – crystal – 11/0 – pearl. Continue filling in the interior spaces for a layered, lacy look. Reinforce the Center Beads: Go back through the interior embellishments to tighten the design and align the beads. Continue Across Entire Necklace: Repeat the embellishment pattern until the full necklace length is complete. Attach the Trigger Clasp: Weave through the trigger clasp, adding seed beads if needed for spacing. Reinforce the connection with several thread passes. Secure and Tie Off Threads: Remove the stop bead. Tie secure knots into bridge threads along the beadwork and weave ends back through. Finish and Trim: Use a thread zapper or lighter to neatly burn and seal thread tails. Style and adjust as desired!

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Pearl Collar Necklace Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Learn to create the Pearl Collar Necklace, an elegant and versatile design featuring 6mm pearls, SuperDuos, 11/0, 8/0, and 15/0 seed beads, and an infinite clasp. Using DragonThread and a size 10 needle, stitch a right-angle weave base with pearls and SuperDuos, then add a decorative interior using 3mm pearls, 11/0s, and crystals. Finish the necklace by attaching the clasp securely and reinforcing the connections for strength. Customize your necklace by adjusting lengths, adding fringe, or experimenting with bead colors to create a statement choker or bracelet.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • SuperDuo Beads - Aztec Gold 2.5x5mm, 80 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Crystal AB 3mm, 80 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Bright White 6mm, 35 Pearls
  • Azuki Seed Beads - Metallic Pale Gold Size 15/0, ~2 Grams
  • Azuki Seed Beads - Metallic Pale Gold Size 11/0, ~2 Grams
  • Azuki Seed Beads - Metallic Pale Gold Size 8/0, ~3 Grams
  • Claspgarten Infinite Box Push Clasp for Cabochons 10mm | 12mm | 1-Strand | Real 24k Gold Plated, 1 Piece
  • Czech Cabochons - White Shimmer 10mm, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Thread: Cut 6–7 feet of DragonThread and thread a size 10 needle. Add a stop bead to hold your starting end. Start Right-Angle Weave Base: String: 6mm pearl – 11/0 – SuperDuo – 11/0 – pearl. Loop into a square shape and continue creating right-angle weave units across. Continue Base Chain: Repeat: add SuperDuos, pearls, 11/0s, forming an interlocking chain to match the desired necklace length. Attach the Infinite Clasp: Weave through the infinite clasp, looping thread through several times for durability. Reinforce by going back through the last bead unit. Add Interior Embellishments: Between SuperDuos, add: 3mm pearl – 11/0 – crystal – 11/0 – pearl. Continue filling in the interior spaces for a layered, lacy look. Reinforce the Center Beads: Go back through the interior embellishments to tighten the design and align the beads. Continue Across Entire Necklace: Repeat the embellishment pattern until the full necklace length is complete. Attach the Trigger Clasp: Weave through the trigger clasp, adding seed beads if needed for spacing. Reinforce the connection with several thread passes. Secure and Tie Off Threads: Remove the stop bead. Tie secure knots into bridge threads along the beadwork and weave ends back through. Finish and Trim: Use a thread zapper or lighter to neatly burn and seal thread tails. Style and adjust as desired!