Solar Necklace Tutorial

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You've waited a long time for this beading project to land! Allie makes the Solar Star Necklace with 25mm cabochons, Potomac Crystal Cylinders, Star Beads and Toho Seed Beads. It's a more complicated project, but can give even beginning beaders a chance to practice their jewelry making skills!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Solar Necklace Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
Glass Cabochons 25mm - Planets, 7-10 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Black Hematite, ~ 10 grams
Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - Assorted Colors, ~ 18 grams total
Potomac Crystal Cylinders - Metallic Green, ~ 7-10 Pieces
Star Bead 7mm - Antique Silver, ~3-10 Pieces
Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare Your Materials: Gather all materials listed above.
Start the Netting: Begin with netting around your chosen cabochon, using Toho 11/0 and Miyuki 15/0 seed beads.
Secure the Cabochons: Follow the detailed instructions to secure each cabochon with the netting technique.
Assemble the Necklace: Use the right angle weave stitch to connect the cabochons together.
Decorate with Star Beads: Add star beads between the cabochons for extra decoration.
Finish with Wire Guards: Attach wire guards to each end of the necklace for a professional finish.

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?

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

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You've waited a long time for this beading project to land! Allie makes the Solar Star Necklace with 25mm cabochons, Potomac Crystal Cylinders, Star Beads and Toho Seed Beads. It's a more complicated project, but can give even beginning beaders a chance to practice their jewelry making skills!

Designer's Material List

The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
Glass Cabochons 25mm - Planets, 7-10 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Black Hematite, ~ 10 grams
Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - Assorted Colors, ~ 18 grams total
Potomac Crystal Cylinders - Metallic Green, ~ 7-10 Pieces
Star Bead 7mm - Antique Silver, ~3-10 Pieces
Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces

Project Steps

Prepare Your Materials: Gather all materials listed above.
Start the Netting: Begin with netting around your chosen cabochon, using Toho 11/0 and Miyuki 15/0 seed beads.
Secure the Cabochons: Follow the detailed instructions to secure each cabochon with the netting technique.
Assemble the Necklace: Use the right angle weave stitch to connect the cabochons together.
Decorate with Star Beads: Add star beads between the cabochons for extra decoration.
Finish with Wire Guards: Attach wire guards to each end of the necklace for a professional finish.