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Cowrie Necklace Tutorial
Complement your simple, flowing summer tops with the dainty Cowrie Necklace! Simple drop necklaces are always in style, which is why you'll waste no time creating this subtle accessory! Featuring DropDuo Beads to design a unique pattern, your creativity will inspire others to find beauty in a project with few materials!!
Step 1: Choose Your Materials
Step 1: Choose Your Materials
Step 2: Watch the
Video Tutorial
Step 2: Watch the
Video Tutorial
Cowrie Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials: DropDuo Beads - Crystal Silver Rainbow, ~ 15 Beads Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Catalina, ~ 1 Gram Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full, ~ 3 Grams Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces Lobster Clasp - Silver Plated, 1 Pair Secondary Colorway: DropDuo Beads - White Shimmer, ~ 15 Beads Toho Seed Beads 11/ - Permafinish Almond, ~ 1 Gram Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 3 Grams Wire Guards - Gold Plated, 2 Pieces Claspgarten Push Clasp Crystal Ball 10mm - Gold, 1 Pair
Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps
Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps
Quick Project Steps
Quick Project Steps
Prepare Your Materials: Gather all materials and cut approximately 6 feet of beading thread.
Start Beading: Thread your needle with the beading thread and start by adding Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0, followed by an 11/0 bead, creating a base pattern.
Adding the Clasp: After reaching the desired length, add a wire guard and attach one side of the lobster clasp.
Creating Drops: Determine the placement for your DropDuo Beads and start adding them along with the 15/0 seed beads to create the drop effect.
Finishing Touches: After completing the drops, finish the other end with a wire guard and attach the other side of the lobster clasp.
Final Adjustments: Ensure all beads are securely in place and trim any excess thread.
Start Beading: Thread your needle with the beading thread and start by adding Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0, followed by an 11/0 bead, creating a base pattern.
Adding the Clasp: After reaching the desired length, add a wire guard and attach one side of the lobster clasp.
Creating Drops: Determine the placement for your DropDuo Beads and start adding them along with the 15/0 seed beads to create the drop effect.
Finishing Touches: After completing the drops, finish the other end with a wire guard and attach the other side of the lobster clasp.
Final Adjustments: Ensure all beads are securely in place and trim any excess thread.
Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors
Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
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Complement your simple, flowing summer tops with the dainty Cowrie Necklace! Simple drop necklaces are always in style, which is why you'll waste no time creating this subtle accessory! Featuring DropDuo Beads to design a unique pattern, your creativity will inspire others to find beauty in a project with few materials!!
Designer's Material List
The designer's suggested colors & materials: DropDuo Beads - Crystal Silver Rainbow, ~ 15 Beads Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Catalina, ~ 1 Gram Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full, ~ 3 Grams Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces Lobster Clasp - Silver Plated, 1 Pair Secondary Colorway: DropDuo Beads - White Shimmer, ~ 15 Beads Toho Seed Beads 11/ - Permafinish Almond, ~ 1 Gram Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 3 Grams Wire Guards - Gold Plated, 2 Pieces Claspgarten Push Clasp Crystal Ball 10mm - Gold, 1 Pair
Project Steps
Prepare Your Materials: Gather all materials and cut approximately 6 feet of beading thread.
Start Beading: Thread your needle with the beading thread and start by adding Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0, followed by an 11/0 bead, creating a base pattern.
Adding the Clasp: After reaching the desired length, add a wire guard and attach one side of the lobster clasp.
Creating Drops: Determine the placement for your DropDuo Beads and start adding them along with the 15/0 seed beads to create the drop effect.
Finishing Touches: After completing the drops, finish the other end with a wire guard and attach the other side of the lobster clasp.
Final Adjustments: Ensure all beads are securely in place and trim any excess thread.
Start Beading: Thread your needle with the beading thread and start by adding Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0, followed by an 11/0 bead, creating a base pattern.
Adding the Clasp: After reaching the desired length, add a wire guard and attach one side of the lobster clasp.
Creating Drops: Determine the placement for your DropDuo Beads and start adding them along with the 15/0 seed beads to create the drop effect.
Finishing Touches: After completing the drops, finish the other end with a wire guard and attach the other side of the lobster clasp.
Final Adjustments: Ensure all beads are securely in place and trim any excess thread.
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