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Mystic River Necklace Tutorial

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Mystic River" necklace design. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Mystic River Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
RounDuo® Beads - Pastel Petrol
Czech Faceted Round Beads 3mm - Metallic Turquoise
Miyuki Drop Beads 3.4mm - Crystal Graphite Rainbow
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Gunmetal
2 strand Tube Clasp
Wire Guards

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather all materials and tools. Start with about five feet of thread, adding more as needed.
Base Row: Begin by adding a stop bead to your thread. Create the base row using RounDuo® beads, Czech faceted rounds, and Miyuki seed beads in a repeating pattern, attaching the clasp with wire guards at the ends.
Second Row: Enhance the pattern by adding another layer of beads, creating a laced effect across the necklace's length.
Final Row and Cascading Effect: Introduce Miyuki drop beads alongside the existing pattern to create the signature cascading effect of the Mystic River necklace.
Finishing: Secure and finish off the thread using knots and glue at strategic points for durability.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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Item Description

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Mystic River" necklace design. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
RounDuo® Beads - Pastel Petrol
Czech Faceted Round Beads 3mm - Metallic Turquoise
Miyuki Drop Beads 3.4mm - Crystal Graphite Rainbow
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Gunmetal
2 strand Tube Clasp
Wire Guards

Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather all materials and tools. Start with about five feet of thread, adding more as needed.
Base Row: Begin by adding a stop bead to your thread. Create the base row using RounDuo® beads, Czech faceted rounds, and Miyuki seed beads in a repeating pattern, attaching the clasp with wire guards at the ends.
Second Row: Enhance the pattern by adding another layer of beads, creating a laced effect across the necklace's length.
Final Row and Cascading Effect: Introduce Miyuki drop beads alongside the existing pattern to create the signature cascading effect of the Mystic River necklace.
Finishing: Secure and finish off the thread using knots and glue at strategic points for durability.