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Pattern - Graduated Spiral Rope

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie shows you how to use the Spiral Rope technique to make a Graduated Spiral Rope Necklace. See the description below for a list of all the materials needed to make this project.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
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Pattern - Graduated Spiral Rope

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Begin with Basic Spiral Rope: Start with two colors of 11/0 Miyuki Seed Beads and one color of 8/0, creating a simple spiral rope.
Transition to Larger Beads: Gradually introduce 4mm Czech Melon Beads after a few inches of spiral rope, adjusting the bead count for the core to accommodate the larger bead size.
Incorporate Czech Drops: After another segment, add 4x6mm Czech Drops for a fuller, more textured look, maintaining the spiral pattern.
Complete the Spiral with Drops: Continue adding drops to achieve the desired thickness and length for the necklace's focal section.
Transition Back to Smaller Beads: Reverse the process, decreasing bead sizes back to 8/0 and then to 11/0 seed beads, mirroring the graduated pattern.
Attach Clasp: Finish by adding a clasp, using a table cut button and loop made from seed beads to secure the necklace.

Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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Item Description

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie shows you how to use the Spiral Rope technique to make a Graduated Spiral Rope Necklace. See the description below for a list of all the materials needed to make this project.

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Project Steps

Begin with Basic Spiral Rope: Start with two colors of 11/0 Miyuki Seed Beads and one color of 8/0, creating a simple spiral rope.
Transition to Larger Beads: Gradually introduce 4mm Czech Melon Beads after a few inches of spiral rope, adjusting the bead count for the core to accommodate the larger bead size.
Incorporate Czech Drops: After another segment, add 4x6mm Czech Drops for a fuller, more textured look, maintaining the spiral pattern.
Complete the Spiral with Drops: Continue adding drops to achieve the desired thickness and length for the necklace's focal section.
Transition Back to Smaller Beads: Reverse the process, decreasing bead sizes back to 8/0 and then to 11/0 seed beads, mirroring the graduated pattern.
Attach Clasp: Finish by adding a clasp, using a table cut button and loop made from seed beads to secure the necklace.