Dropping Flowers Necklace Tutorial

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  • Dropping Flowers Necklace- DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches how to make the Dropping Flowers Necklace beadweaving design. This necklace uses some fantastic Czech beads, including flower cup beads. Find a list of supplies and links below.
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Materials Used To make The  Project

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Flower Cup Beads - White Lila Gold Luster
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized silver
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dyed Silver Lined Linchen
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Matter Metallic Patina Iris
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Matte Silver Lined Light Blush
Cup Button - Aztec Gold

Step-By-Step Instructions

Start with a right angle weave base using 8/0 seed beads, creating a length suitable for your necklace.
Begin adding flower cups with fringe technique, alternating between adding single flower cups and groups for a graduated effect.
For the central drop, use a detailed fringe technique to add flower cups in a denser pattern.
Mirror the pattern on the other side of the necklace to complete the base design. Add seed beads along the top edge of the necklace for reinforcement and aesthetic finishing.
Attach a cup button clasp, reinforcing the loop and ensuring a secure finish.

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