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Sphinx Crystal Necklace Tutorial

Shiny, color-shift crystals and seed bead bezels, what else could you want in a beaded bracelet? In this tutorial, Allie shows us how to create this stunning Sphinx Crystal Necklace using bezeling techniques and Potomac Crystal Rivolis, Tila beads, and seed beads. Technique Learned:
  • Bezeling
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Sphinx Crystal Necklace Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 18mm - Colorship Sphinx, 5 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Colorship Sphinx, 7 Beads
  • Miyuki Tila Beads - Labrador Full, ~ 42 Beads
  • Miyuki Tila Beads - Gold, ~ 42 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Labrador Full, ~ 3 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 3 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 2 Grams
  • Potomax Rivoli Clasp 14mm - Rhodium Plated, 1 Clasp
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Use this PotomacBeads tutorial to learn how to bezel to create this dazzling Sphinx Crystal Necklace. The crystals, gold and silver will give your necklace and amazing sparkle.
    1.Using a big eye needle and size 6 Dragonthread, pick up 1 Tila and 1 seed bead, continue the pattern 7 more times. Tie the beads into a loop. Sew through the next Tila bead and then step up into the top hole of the Tila bead.
    2.Watch the Sphinx Crystal Necklace tutorial to follow along with Allie’s step-by-step directions.
    3.When you are finished the necklace, bring the needle and thread back through the project to reinforce the connection points. Burn off any thread ends that may be at the back of the project. Glue in a Potomac crystal rivoli in the clasp.
    You’ll love showing off your beadweaving skills with this Sphinx Crystal Necklace. Why not surprise someone special by giving them this gorgeous jewelry. You can find all the materials and supplies needed to create the Sphinx Crystal neclace at PotomacBeads.

    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"
    Sphinx Crystal Necklace Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Shiny, color-shift crystals and seed bead bezels, what else could you want in a beaded bracelet? In this tutorial, Allie shows us how to create this stunning Sphinx Crystal Necklace using bezeling techniques and Potomac Crystal Rivolis, Tila beads, and seed beads. Technique Learned:
  • Bezeling
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 18mm - Colorship Sphinx, 5 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Colorship Sphinx, 7 Beads
  • Miyuki Tila Beads - Labrador Full, ~ 42 Beads
  • Miyuki Tila Beads - Gold, ~ 42 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Labrador Full, ~ 3 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 3 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 2 Grams
  • Potomax Rivoli Clasp 14mm - Rhodium Plated, 1 Clasp
  • Project Steps

    Use this PotomacBeads tutorial to learn how to bezel to create this dazzling Sphinx Crystal Necklace. The crystals, gold and silver will give your necklace and amazing sparkle.
    1.Using a big eye needle and size 6 Dragonthread, pick up 1 Tila and 1 seed bead, continue the pattern 7 more times. Tie the beads into a loop. Sew through the next Tila bead and then step up into the top hole of the Tila bead.
    2.Watch the Sphinx Crystal Necklace tutorial to follow along with Allie’s step-by-step directions.
    3.When you are finished the necklace, bring the needle and thread back through the project to reinforce the connection points. Burn off any thread ends that may be at the back of the project. Glue in a Potomac crystal rivoli in the clasp.
    You’ll love showing off your beadweaving skills with this Sphinx Crystal Necklace. Why not surprise someone special by giving them this gorgeous jewelry. You can find all the materials and supplies needed to create the Sphinx Crystal neclace at PotomacBeads.