Chrysanthemum Necklace Tutorial

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The November Best Bead Box unboxing is finally here! This tutorial uses materials from the November Best Bead Box to create the show-stopping Chrysanthemum Necklace. Since the Best Bead Box and Best Bead Box XL have so many materials, you can keep creating even after you finish this necklace! Technique Learned: Beadweaving

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Chrysanthemum Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounDuo® Beads - White Lila Gold Luster, ~35 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Olive Gold, ~30 Beads
  • Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - Transparent Green Emerald, ~2 Grams
  • Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - Dark bronze, ~2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Sparkle Peony Pink Lined Crystal, ~1 Gram
  • Infinite Clasp 10mm - Silver, 1 Piece
  • Czech Cabochon 10mm - Amber Full, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Use this PotomacBeads tutorial to learn how to create the adorable floral components used in the Chrysanthemum Necklace.
    1.Use a size 12 needle on about 4 feet of .005 thread to put on a stop bead. String 6 RounDuos on the thread, bring the needle back through bead 1 and 2 to form a circle. Step up to the exterior hole of the RounDuos.
    2.Watch the Chrysanthemum Necklace tutorial to follow along with Allie’s step-by-step directions to create beaded necklace.
    3.Once you’re done stringing the beaded chain, add the clasp. Thread through a couple more times to strengthen it. Bring the thread back through the the entire chain to get to the other side. Add the other side of the clasp. Remove the stop bead and tie the thread ends together. Glue the cabochon into the clasp.
    There are endless possibilities of how you can use the component design from the Chrysanthemum Necklace. Make earrings, bracelets, a ring or even a cute brooch. Handmade beaded projects make great heartfelt gifts.

    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?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    The November Best Bead Box unboxing is finally here! This tutorial uses materials from the November Best Bead Box to create the show-stopping Chrysanthemum Necklace. Since the Best Bead Box and Best Bead Box XL have so many materials, you can keep creating even after you finish this necklace! Technique Learned: Beadweaving

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounDuo® Beads - White Lila Gold Luster, ~35 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Olive Gold, ~30 Beads
  • Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - Transparent Green Emerald, ~2 Grams
  • Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - Dark bronze, ~2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Sparkle Peony Pink Lined Crystal, ~1 Gram
  • Infinite Clasp 10mm - Silver, 1 Piece
  • Czech Cabochon 10mm - Amber Full, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Use this PotomacBeads tutorial to learn how to create the adorable floral components used in the Chrysanthemum Necklace.
    1.Use a size 12 needle on about 4 feet of .005 thread to put on a stop bead. String 6 RounDuos on the thread, bring the needle back through bead 1 and 2 to form a circle. Step up to the exterior hole of the RounDuos.
    2.Watch the Chrysanthemum Necklace tutorial to follow along with Allie’s step-by-step directions to create beaded necklace.
    3.Once you’re done stringing the beaded chain, add the clasp. Thread through a couple more times to strengthen it. Bring the thread back through the the entire chain to get to the other side. Add the other side of the clasp. Remove the stop bead and tie the thread ends together. Glue the cabochon into the clasp.
    There are endless possibilities of how you can use the component design from the Chrysanthemum Necklace. Make earrings, bracelets, a ring or even a cute brooch. Handmade beaded projects make great heartfelt gifts.