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Gemstone and Chain Collar Necklace Tutorial

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Create a classic collar necklace using gemstones, seed beads and chain. This graduated design uses a simple bead weaving lace technique that Allie teaches using DragonThread and a needle. Close off the design with a nice S hook and wear casually with jeans or dress it up with a blazer.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Gemstone and Chain Collar Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomax Chain - Round Ring Silver Plated 4.8mm, 18"
  • Gemstones - Magnesite 'Turquoise' Round Beads 8mm Blue, 28 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Lined Crystal 11/0, ~ 2 Grams
  • S-Hook Clasp Zamak 33mm - Premium 99.9% Silver Plating, 1 Clasp Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomax Chain - Round Ring Gold Plated 4.8mm, 18"
  • Gemstones - Howlite Round Beads 8mm, 28 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Lined Montana 11/0, ~ 2 Grams
  • S-Hook Clasp Zamak 33mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 1 Clasp
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Want a collar necklace look with very little effort? Create the Gemstone and Chain Collar Necklace with Allie as she shows the way to use seed beads and thread to connect this masterpiece all together. 1. Thread a needle with 5 feet of DragonThread and tie the thread end to one of the chain links approximately 6 inches from the end of the chain. 2. Add onto your thread five 11/0 seed beads followed by an 8mm gemstone bead. Watch the Gemstone and Chain Collar Necklace video to see how to weave the thread in and out of the chain links and how to decrease the gemstone count with each pass. 3. After adding your last bead to the center of the design, weave your thread back to the starting thread. Tie the two thread ends together and burn down the ends. Place an S-hook clasp on the end of the chain to make your design adjustable. Create the classic collar look effortlessly using thread and needle along with seed beads and gemstones attached to a chain. This design can easily be adapted to accommodate different size gemstones, chains, or seed beads. Use an S hook clasp on the back of the chain to make the design adjustable. This Gemstone and Chain Collar Necklace is perfect to accompany your dress for a wedding or special occasion.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Cable Wire 49 Strand .018" (5 Meters)
    • BeadTec Clear Rectangular Acrylic Storage Box With 24 Screw Top Vials
    • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium Real Silver Plated Stainless Steel | Pack of 100
    • Bead Board: Flocked U-Channel Beading Design Board

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Gemstone and Chain Collar Necklace Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    Create a classic collar necklace using gemstones, seed beads and chain. This graduated design uses a simple bead weaving lace technique that Allie teaches using DragonThread and a needle. Close off the design with a nice S hook and wear casually with jeans or dress it up with a blazer.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomax Chain - Round Ring Silver Plated 4.8mm, 18"
  • Gemstones - Magnesite 'Turquoise' Round Beads 8mm Blue, 28 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Lined Crystal 11/0, ~ 2 Grams
  • S-Hook Clasp Zamak 33mm - Premium 99.9% Silver Plating, 1 Clasp Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomax Chain - Round Ring Gold Plated 4.8mm, 18"
  • Gemstones - Howlite Round Beads 8mm, 28 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Lined Montana 11/0, ~ 2 Grams
  • S-Hook Clasp Zamak 33mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 1 Clasp
  • Project Steps

    Want a collar necklace look with very little effort? Create the Gemstone and Chain Collar Necklace with Allie as she shows the way to use seed beads and thread to connect this masterpiece all together. 1. Thread a needle with 5 feet of DragonThread and tie the thread end to one of the chain links approximately 6 inches from the end of the chain. 2. Add onto your thread five 11/0 seed beads followed by an 8mm gemstone bead. Watch the Gemstone and Chain Collar Necklace video to see how to weave the thread in and out of the chain links and how to decrease the gemstone count with each pass. 3. After adding your last bead to the center of the design, weave your thread back to the starting thread. Tie the two thread ends together and burn down the ends. Place an S-hook clasp on the end of the chain to make your design adjustable. Create the classic collar look effortlessly using thread and needle along with seed beads and gemstones attached to a chain. This design can easily be adapted to accommodate different size gemstones, chains, or seed beads. Use an S hook clasp on the back of the chain to make the design adjustable. This Gemstone and Chain Collar Necklace is perfect to accompany your dress for a wedding or special occasion.