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City Lights Necklace Tutorial

The City Lights Necklace is a very colorful and fun necklace to wear. This project is fully customizable with any color and crystal variation you can imagine, the necklace work well with almost any outfit, and match with the City Lights Earrings, watch them here: https://www.potomacbeads.com/city-lights-earrings-tutorial

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

City Lights Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Cosmic Rings - Sunshine 20mm, 1 Piece
  • Czech Pearls 4mm - Olive Gold, ~ 27 Beads
  • Tubelet Beads - Copper, ~ 100 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 2 Grams
  • Cup Button - Crystal Capri Gold, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Crystal Cosmic Rings 20mm - Vitrail Rose, 1 Piece
  • Czech Pearls 4mm - Cream, ~ 27 Beads
  • Tubelet Beads - Magic Orchid, ~ 100 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full, ~ 2 Grams
  • Cup Button - Magic Orchid, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all the beads and tools as listed in the materials section.
    Start the Project: Begin by threading 21 seed beads and tying them onto the cosmic ring.
    Add Bottom Fringe: Use tubelet beads and seed beads to create the bottom fringe of the necklace.
    Reinforce Connections: Reinforce the seed beads connected to the cosmic ring for durability.
    Complete Bottom Section: Finish the bottom section of the necklace with additional fringe and decorations.
    Work on Top Section: Start creating the top part of the necklace, integrating pearls and seed beads for a cohesive look.
    Attach Clasp: Add the cup button to serve as the clasp for the necklace.
    Final Touches: Make any necessary adjustments and ensure all parts are securely fastened.

    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"
    City Lights Necklace Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    The City Lights Necklace is a very colorful and fun necklace to wear. This project is fully customizable with any color and crystal variation you can imagine, the necklace work well with almost any outfit, and match with the City Lights Earrings, watch them here: https://www.potomacbeads.com/city-lights-earrings-tutorial

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Cosmic Rings - Sunshine 20mm, 1 Piece
  • Czech Pearls 4mm - Olive Gold, ~ 27 Beads
  • Tubelet Beads - Copper, ~ 100 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 2 Grams
  • Cup Button - Crystal Capri Gold, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Crystal Cosmic Rings 20mm - Vitrail Rose, 1 Piece
  • Czech Pearls 4mm - Cream, ~ 27 Beads
  • Tubelet Beads - Magic Orchid, ~ 100 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full, ~ 2 Grams
  • Cup Button - Magic Orchid, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all the beads and tools as listed in the materials section.
    Start the Project: Begin by threading 21 seed beads and tying them onto the cosmic ring.
    Add Bottom Fringe: Use tubelet beads and seed beads to create the bottom fringe of the necklace.
    Reinforce Connections: Reinforce the seed beads connected to the cosmic ring for durability.
    Complete Bottom Section: Finish the bottom section of the necklace with additional fringe and decorations.
    Work on Top Section: Start creating the top part of the necklace, integrating pearls and seed beads for a cohesive look.
    Attach Clasp: Add the cup button to serve as the clasp for the necklace.
    Final Touches: Make any necessary adjustments and ensure all parts are securely fastened.