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Victorian Swag Collar Necklace Tutorial

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Join Allie in the DIY beaded necklace tutorial as she shows the step-by-step instructions to create this elegant, vintage-style Victorian Collar Neklace. This seed beaded necklace combines 6mm and 4mm pearls to achieve a graduated look alongside 2mm crystal bicone beads.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Victorian Swag Collar Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Pale White Satin 6mm, 34 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Pale White Satin 4mm, 68 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Jet AB2x 2mm, 100 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Vintage Rose 2mm, 70 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 11/0, ~ 4 Grams
  • Chain - Rolo Gold Plated 3.2x5mm, 4 Inches
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Gold Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Lobster Clasps 12mm - Gold Plated, 1 Clasp
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with Right Angle Weave: Using 11/0 seed beads, 2mm crystal bicone beads, and 4mm pearls, create a right angle weave pattern. Add 6mm Pearls: Continue the weave, integrating 6mm pearls for a fuller, graduated look. Decorative Elements: Add aesthetic details and transition to the top part of the necklace. Complete the Weave: Finish the weaving process, attach a wire guard, and add a chain. Final Touches: Reinforce the necklace and attach a lobster clasp for closure.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Victorian Swag Collar Necklace Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Join Allie in the DIY beaded necklace tutorial as she shows the step-by-step instructions to create this elegant, vintage-style Victorian Collar Neklace. This seed beaded necklace combines 6mm and 4mm pearls to achieve a graduated look alongside 2mm crystal bicone beads.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Pale White Satin 6mm, 34 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Pale White Satin 4mm, 68 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Jet AB2x 2mm, 100 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Vintage Rose 2mm, 70 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 11/0, ~ 4 Grams
  • Chain - Rolo Gold Plated 3.2x5mm, 4 Inches
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Gold Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Lobster Clasps 12mm - Gold Plated, 1 Clasp
  • Project Steps

    Start with Right Angle Weave: Using 11/0 seed beads, 2mm crystal bicone beads, and 4mm pearls, create a right angle weave pattern. Add 6mm Pearls: Continue the weave, integrating 6mm pearls for a fuller, graduated look. Decorative Elements: Add aesthetic details and transition to the top part of the necklace. Complete the Weave: Finish the weaving process, attach a wire guard, and add a chain. Final Touches: Reinforce the necklace and attach a lobster clasp for closure.