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Fanfare Necklace Tutorial

Bridgette from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make her Fanfare Necklace using Vexolo beads, WibeDuo Beads, IrisDuo® Beads, Potomac Crystals and Miyuki Seed Beads. This is a fun jewelry design that will fan across your neck in a graceful arch. It adds style and elegance to your next black-tie affair.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Fanfare Necklace Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Vexolo Bead - Alabaster, 30 Beads
  • WibeDuo Bead - Copper, 11 Beads
  • IrisDuo® Bead - White Champagne, 10 Beads
  • O Bead - Jet Bronze, 20 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Dark Mauve, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 1Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Round 2mm - Smokey Topaz AB, ~ 26 Beads
  • Wire Guards, 2 pieces
  • Chain, ~ 12 Inches
  • Clasp, 1 piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all beads, wire guards, chain, and clasp as listed.
    Start Beading: Begin with WibeDuo beads, adding IrisDuo and seed beads in a specific pattern to create the base of the necklace.
    Add Vexolo Beads: Incorporate Vexolo beads and O beads following the tutorial to create the fan effect.
    Embellish: Use Potomac Crystals and Miyuki Seed Beads to add sparkle and detail to the necklace.
    Attach Chain and Clasp: Secure the wire guards at both ends, attach the chain, and finish with a clasp.
    Final Adjustments: Ensure all beads are securely in place and adjust the chain length to your preference.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    • 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"
    Fanfare Necklace Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Bridgette from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make her Fanfare Necklace using Vexolo beads, WibeDuo Beads, IrisDuo® Beads, Potomac Crystals and Miyuki Seed Beads. This is a fun jewelry design that will fan across your neck in a graceful arch. It adds style and elegance to your next black-tie affair.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Vexolo Bead - Alabaster, 30 Beads
  • WibeDuo Bead - Copper, 11 Beads
  • IrisDuo® Bead - White Champagne, 10 Beads
  • O Bead - Jet Bronze, 20 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Dark Mauve, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 1Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Round 2mm - Smokey Topaz AB, ~ 26 Beads
  • Wire Guards, 2 pieces
  • Chain, ~ 12 Inches
  • Clasp, 1 piece
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all beads, wire guards, chain, and clasp as listed.
    Start Beading: Begin with WibeDuo beads, adding IrisDuo and seed beads in a specific pattern to create the base of the necklace.
    Add Vexolo Beads: Incorporate Vexolo beads and O beads following the tutorial to create the fan effect.
    Embellish: Use Potomac Crystals and Miyuki Seed Beads to add sparkle and detail to the necklace.
    Attach Chain and Clasp: Secure the wire guards at both ends, attach the chain, and finish with a clasp.
    Final Adjustments: Ensure all beads are securely in place and adjust the chain length to your preference.