In this video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company, learn to make a fun necklace with gemstone sticks (tigereye). Find a list of supplies here in the description.
Vintage brass Italian style oval trace chain (12-18 inches)
Pewter brass S hook clasp
Crimp tubes (4 pieces)
.015 Beadalon wire (approximately 20 inches)
Needle nose pliers
Wire cutters
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Quick Project Steps
Prepare your materials: tiger eye stick beads, round beads, chain, clasp, crimp tubes, wire, pliers, and wire cutters.
Graduate the stick beads by size and organize them for the design.
String the graduated beads onto the wire, creating two strands of varying lengths.
Add round beads to the ends of each strand to adjust the length and ensure proper spacing.
Attach each beaded strand to the chain using crimp tubes, ensuring symmetry and balance.
Finalize the necklace by attaching the clasp and adjusting the chain length to your preference.
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Item Description
In this video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company, learn to make a fun necklace with gemstone sticks (tigereye). Find a list of supplies here in the description.
Designer's Material List
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Tiger eye stick beads (12-18mm long)
4mm round tiger eye beads
Vintage brass Italian style oval trace chain (12-18 inches)
Pewter brass S hook clasp
Crimp tubes (4 pieces)
.015 Beadalon wire (approximately 20 inches)
Needle nose pliers
Wire cutters
Project Steps
Prepare your materials: tiger eye stick beads, round beads, chain, clasp, crimp tubes, wire, pliers, and wire cutters.
Graduate the stick beads by size and organize them for the design.
String the graduated beads onto the wire, creating two strands of varying lengths.
Add round beads to the ends of each strand to adjust the length and ensure proper spacing.
Attach each beaded strand to the chain using crimp tubes, ensuring symmetry and balance.
Finalize the necklace by attaching the clasp and adjusting the chain length to your preference.
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