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Twisted Caterpillar Necklace Tutorial

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Join Potomacbeads community member Dena Johnson as she uses multi holed RounDuo beads and RounDuo Mini beads to create a twisted rope. Combine the skills of herringbone and the multiholed beads for this fun and original DIY seed bead project.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • RounDuo Mini Beads - White Lila Luster 4mm

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Amethyst Gold Luster 15/0

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Dyed Blush Silver Lined Alabaster 11/0

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  • BeadTec DragonThread - Gray | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

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  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium RealSilver Plated Stainless Steel | Pack of 100

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  • Athenacast Jump Rings - Open Oval 5x7mm 18g Premium Real Silver Plated Brass | Pack of 72

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  • Chain - Rolo Silver Plated 3.2x5mm | 3 Meters

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  • Athenacast Twisted Barrel Screw Clasps - Premium Real Silver Plating | Pack of 10

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Twisted Caterpillar Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounDuo Mini - white lila luster, ~ 60
  • Miyuki 15/0 - amethyst gold luster, gram
  • Miyuki 11/0 - dyed blush silver lined alabaster, 6.5 grams
  • Miyuki 8/0 - duracoat opaque beige, 14 grams
  • Dragonthread size 6 gray, approx. 16 feet
  • Wire guards silver, 1 piece
  • Oval jump rings silver, 3 pieces
  • Rolo chain silver, 10 inches
  • Twisted barrel screw clasp, 1 piece SECOND COLORWAY:
  • RounDuo - white green teal luster, 20-150 beads
  • RounDuo - white lila luster, 20-150 beads
  • RounDuo - white lila vega luster, 20-150 beads
  • Miyuki 8/0 - matte opaque cream, 14 grams
  • Miyuki 11/0 - duracoat galvanized matte champagne, 6.5 grams
  • Miyuki 15/0 - duracoat galvanized silver, 1 gram
  • Dragonthread size 6 white, approx. 16 feet
  • Wire guards silver, 1 piece
  • Oval jump rings silver, 3 pieces
  • Rolo chain silver, 7 inches
  • Twisted barrel screw clasp, 1 piece

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with Herringbone Stitch: Create a long strip of herringbone stitch, calculating rows based on the number of RounDuo Mini beads. Incorporate RounDuo Beads: Add RounDuo or RounDuo Mini beads along the strip, creating a simple, repetitive pattern. Create the Twisted Rope: Fold the beaded strip in half, connecting beads to form a 'taco' shape, inducing a twist. Add Finishing Touches: Complete the necklace by adding wire guards, jump rings, and a clasp. Optionally, reinforce the necklace by threading through the last few beads again for durability.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Join Potomacbeads community member Dena Johnson as she uses multi holed RounDuo beads and RounDuo Mini beads to create a twisted rope. Combine the skills of herringbone and the multiholed beads for this fun and original DIY seed bead project.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounDuo Mini - white lila luster, ~ 60
  • Miyuki 15/0 - amethyst gold luster, gram
  • Miyuki 11/0 - dyed blush silver lined alabaster, 6.5 grams
  • Miyuki 8/0 - duracoat opaque beige, 14 grams
  • Dragonthread size 6 gray, approx. 16 feet
  • Wire guards silver, 1 piece
  • Oval jump rings silver, 3 pieces
  • Rolo chain silver, 10 inches
  • Twisted barrel screw clasp, 1 piece SECOND COLORWAY:
  • RounDuo - white green teal luster, 20-150 beads
  • RounDuo - white lila luster, 20-150 beads
  • RounDuo - white lila vega luster, 20-150 beads
  • Miyuki 8/0 - matte opaque cream, 14 grams
  • Miyuki 11/0 - duracoat galvanized matte champagne, 6.5 grams
  • Miyuki 15/0 - duracoat galvanized silver, 1 gram
  • Dragonthread size 6 white, approx. 16 feet
  • Wire guards silver, 1 piece
  • Oval jump rings silver, 3 pieces
  • Rolo chain silver, 7 inches
  • Twisted barrel screw clasp, 1 piece

    • Project Steps

    Start with Herringbone Stitch: Create a long strip of herringbone stitch, calculating rows based on the number of RounDuo Mini beads. Incorporate RounDuo Beads: Add RounDuo or RounDuo Mini beads along the strip, creating a simple, repetitive pattern. Create the Twisted Rope: Fold the beaded strip in half, connecting beads to form a 'taco' shape, inducing a twist. Add Finishing Touches: Complete the necklace by adding wire guards, jump rings, and a clasp. Optionally, reinforce the necklace by threading through the last few beads again for durability.