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Charm Cluster Necklace Tutorial

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What You Will Learn:
  • How to select a harmonious combination of beads in varying sizes and textures.
  • The importance of color coordination, focusing on a smoky blue-gray theme in this tutorial.
  • Introduction to different bead types such as six millimeter pearls, mermaid glass beads, bicone beads, and mirrored rounds.
  • The art of pre-making and organizing charms.
  • Techniques for working with head pins and wire.
  • Essential tools required for the project, including three different types of pliers.
  • Step-by-step guidance on creating a charm cluster necklace that is both intricate and artistically appealing.

    • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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    • Potomac Pearls - Platinum 6mm

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    • Mermaid Glass Beads - Smoke Matte 6mm

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    • Athenacast Metal Beads Round Seamless Micro-Faceted Beads 8mm - Premium Real Silver Plating | Pack of 25

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    • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Crystal 2mm | Pack of 120

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    • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Blue Flare 4mm | Pack of 120

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    • Miyuki Seed Beads - Sparkle Pewter Lined Crystal 11/0

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    • Athenacast Simple Toggles 13mm - Premium Real Silver Plating | Pack of 5

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    • Athenacast Crimp Tube Beads 2x2mm - Premium Real Silver Plated | Pack of 100

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    • Athenacast Head Pins - 2" 21g Premium Real Silver Plated Brass | Pack of 72

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    • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Cable Wire 7 Strand .018" (10 Meters)

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    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Charm Cluster Necklace Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Platinum 6mm, ~ 60 Beads
  • Mermaid Glass Beads - Smoke Matte 6mm, ~ 40 Beads
  • Micro-Faceted Seamless Mirror Round Beads 8mm - Premium 99.9% Pure Silver Plating, ~ 10 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Crystal 2mm, ~ 60 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Blue Flare 4mm, ~ 40 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Sparkle Pewter Lined Crystal 11/0, 1 Gram
  • Simple Toggles 13mm - Premium 99.9% Silver Plating, 1 Piece
  • Crimp Tube Beads 2x2mm - Premium 99.9% Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Head Pins - 2" 21G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, ~ 100 Pins
  • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Wire 7 Strand .018", ~ 26"

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Use your wire-working and basic stringing skills to create a necklace with a playful side. 1. Collect various 1-hole beads ranging in size from 3-8mm. Add one or two beads to a headpin and finish with a wrapped loop. Continue making small charms in this fashion until you have approximately 80, or more. 2. Watch the Charm Cluster Necklace to see how to turn a collection of charms into a fluffy centerpiece. 3. String beads on either side of the charm center to your desired length. Add a clasp. Almost any size or shape bead can be used in this necklace. Collect the extra beads from other projects for a project like this, and even try shortening it to a bracelet.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
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    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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    Item Description

    What You Will Learn:
  • How to select a harmonious combination of beads in varying sizes and textures.
  • The importance of color coordination, focusing on a smoky blue-gray theme in this tutorial.
  • Introduction to different bead types such as six millimeter pearls, mermaid glass beads, bicone beads, and mirrored rounds.
  • The art of pre-making and organizing charms.
  • Techniques for working with head pins and wire.
  • Essential tools required for the project, including three different types of pliers.
  • Step-by-step guidance on creating a charm cluster necklace that is both intricate and artistically appealing.

    • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Platinum 6mm, ~ 60 Beads
  • Mermaid Glass Beads - Smoke Matte 6mm, ~ 40 Beads
  • Micro-Faceted Seamless Mirror Round Beads 8mm - Premium 99.9% Pure Silver Plating, ~ 10 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Crystal 2mm, ~ 60 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Blue Flare 4mm, ~ 40 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Sparkle Pewter Lined Crystal 11/0, 1 Gram
  • Simple Toggles 13mm - Premium 99.9% Silver Plating, 1 Piece
  • Crimp Tube Beads 2x2mm - Premium 99.9% Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Head Pins - 2" 21G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, ~ 100 Pins
  • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Wire 7 Strand .018", ~ 26"

    • Project Steps

    Use your wire-working and basic stringing skills to create a necklace with a playful side. 1. Collect various 1-hole beads ranging in size from 3-8mm. Add one or two beads to a headpin and finish with a wrapped loop. Continue making small charms in this fashion until you have approximately 80, or more. 2. Watch the Charm Cluster Necklace to see how to turn a collection of charms into a fluffy centerpiece. 3. String beads on either side of the charm center to your desired length. Add a clasp. Almost any size or shape bead can be used in this necklace. Collect the extra beads from other projects for a project like this, and even try shortening it to a bracelet.