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Improv Halo Necklace Tutorial

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Use your basic stringing skills to create an a-symmetrical design using Halo beads, seed beads, and gemstones. Build your design on DragonCord for a strong, durable base that also adds movement and swagger. String it long enough to put over your head, no clasp needed!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • BeadTec Big Eye Needles 2.165" | Pack of 2

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  • BeadTec DragonCord - Green | 1100 Meters

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  • Gemstones - New Jade Round Beads 6mm

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  • Gemstones - Pink Coral Round Beads 4mm

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Apricot Gold 11/0

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  • Athenacast Halo Beads for Round 1-Hole 6mm Beads | Gold | Pack of 50

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  • Pattern - Improv Halo Necklace

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Improv Halo Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Halo Bead - 1-Hole Gold, ~20 Beads
  • New Jade Round Beads 6mm, ~50 Beads
  • Pink Round Beads 4mm, ~50 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Apricot Gold 11/0, ~2 Grams
  • BeadTec DragonCord Green, ~70"
  • BeadTec Big Eye Needles, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Halo Bead 1-Hole Antique Brass, ~20 Beads
  • Gemstones - Multi Stone Round Beads 6mm, ~50 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 11/0, ~2 Grams
  • BeadTec DragonCord Blue, ~70"
  • BeadTec Big Eye Needles, 1 Piece

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    It’s always exciting to find new uses for your beads. You’ll love the light, airy look of the halo beads on this colorful gemstone Improv Halo necklace. 1. Cut a length of Dragoncord that is 3 times the length of the necklace. Using a big eye needle, pick up a gemstone to use as a stop bead, go through the bead a couple times to secure. Add on a seed bead. Thread through one side of a halo bead, add 4 seed beads and go out the other side of the halo bead. 2. Watch the Improv Halo necklace to see how to complete the pattern of the single strand necklace. 3. After making the strand long enough to fit over your head, take each end and knot together. Pull the knot down in between the beads and tie again. Trim the ends off with a thread zap. The seed beads in the Improv Halo necklace give the illusion of being knotted without having to tie all those knots, making it a quick project to complete. Have fun picking out your favorite colors and patterns to make this your go to accessory. Technique learned:
  • Basic Stringing Project Length: 24" necklace

    • 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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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Out of Stock
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    Add To Cart
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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    Item Description

    Use your basic stringing skills to create an a-symmetrical design using Halo beads, seed beads, and gemstones. Build your design on DragonCord for a strong, durable base that also adds movement and swagger. String it long enough to put over your head, no clasp needed!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Halo Bead - 1-Hole Gold, ~20 Beads
  • New Jade Round Beads 6mm, ~50 Beads
  • Pink Round Beads 4mm, ~50 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Apricot Gold 11/0, ~2 Grams
  • BeadTec DragonCord Green, ~70"
  • BeadTec Big Eye Needles, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Halo Bead 1-Hole Antique Brass, ~20 Beads
  • Gemstones - Multi Stone Round Beads 6mm, ~50 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 11/0, ~2 Grams
  • BeadTec DragonCord Blue, ~70"
  • BeadTec Big Eye Needles, 1 Piece

    • Project Steps

    It’s always exciting to find new uses for your beads. You’ll love the light, airy look of the halo beads on this colorful gemstone Improv Halo necklace. 1. Cut a length of Dragoncord that is 3 times the length of the necklace. Using a big eye needle, pick up a gemstone to use as a stop bead, go through the bead a couple times to secure. Add on a seed bead. Thread through one side of a halo bead, add 4 seed beads and go out the other side of the halo bead. 2. Watch the Improv Halo necklace to see how to complete the pattern of the single strand necklace. 3. After making the strand long enough to fit over your head, take each end and knot together. Pull the knot down in between the beads and tie again. Trim the ends off with a thread zap. The seed beads in the Improv Halo necklace give the illusion of being knotted without having to tie all those knots, making it a quick project to complete. Have fun picking out your favorite colors and patterns to make this your go to accessory. Technique learned:
  • Basic Stringing Project Length: 24" necklace