PotomacBeads

  • Jewelry-Making Supplies
  • Kits & Collections
  • Subscriptions
  • Learn to Make
  • Discounts & Deals

Northern Lights Necklace Tutorial

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

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Add all items to cart

  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Colorshift Bermuda Blue 14mm | Pack of 2

    Add to cart

  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Crystal Vitrail 14mm Pack of 2

    Out of stock

  • Pattern - Northern Lights Necklace

    Add to cart

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Northern Lights Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Magic Orchid, 3 Pieces
Preciosa Chatons SS39 - Celsian, 6 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Dark Garnet AB, ~ 13 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Silver Lined Root Beer, ~ 3 Grams
Potomac Crystal Buttons - Magic Blue, 1 Piece
2-Hole Brick Beads - Green Iris Matte, ~42 Pieces

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

steps

Quick Project Steps

Preparation: Gather all materials. Cut approximately 5 feet of beading thread, threading your needle.
Bezeling Chatons: Start by making bezels for your chatons using four two-hole brick beads and 15/0 seed beads. Create a secure base, then add seed beads to form a bezel, securing the chaton.
Bezeling Rivolis: Similar to chatons, but adjust the count of two-hole brick beads to eight for each rivoli. Follow a similar process to create a bezel, securing each rivoli.
Assembly: Design the layout of your bezelled components. Use seed beads and Potomac Crystal Rondelles as spacers between each component.
Finishing Touches: Complete the necklace by adding a clasp using a Potomac Crystal Button. Ensure to reinforce the thread paths for durability.
Final Check: Ensure all knots are secure and trim any excess thread.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

  • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    Add To Cart
  • Thread Zap II
    Out of Stock
  • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    Add To Cart
  • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
    Add To Cart
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    Add To Cart
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    Add To Cart

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Add To Cart
Northern Lights Necklace Tutorial
Out of Stock
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
Add To Cart

Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

  • Learn how to create beautiful and artistic RounDuo Bangle Stacker Bracelets in this DIY jewelry-making tutorial. Using RounDuo or RounDuo Mini beads paired with 11/0, 15/0, and 8/0 seed beads, this video will guide you through each step, from selecting materials to finishing with a clasp or continuous bangle design.

    Read More

Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

  • Glasgow Rose Embroidered Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

  • Glasgow Rose Embroidered Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

Watch Anna Tonnesen as she provides detailed step by step tutorial instructions to learn to embroider with beads. Create the Glasgow Rose pendant or create your own masterpiece of DIY jewelry following this project tutorial. Learn how to lay out your embroidery project, cut and shape your surface, sew on beads, apply the backing and seem the sides of the piece.
  • Comet Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
  • Flower Gem Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
  • Embroidered Rings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

Join Our Growing Community

Community profile photo 1
Community profile photo 2
Community profile photo 3
Community profile photo 4

Our Testimonials

4.8
6,476 Reviews
  • 5
    5417 (83.6%)
  • 4
    742 (11.5%)
  • 3
    262 (4%)
  • 2
    30 (0.5%)
  • 1
    25 (0.4%)
95% of customers rate this company 4- or 5-stars
Newest to Oldest
  • Favorite Reviews
  • Highest to Lowest
  • Newest to Oldest
All Ratings
  • All Ratings
  • 5 ★ Reviews
  • 4 ★ Reviews
  • 3 ★ Reviews
  • 2 ★ Reviews
  • 1 ★ Reviews
Beth W. Verified Customer
03-22-25

Always a good experience. Great selection at competitive pricing.

Sande G. Verified Customer
03-22-25

The tutorials that you give are absolutely wonderful and so appreciated. I am able to look at them again and again until I’m able to figure out how to complete the item. Thank you so much for sharing these patterns with us for free.

Clare S. Verified Customer
03-21-25

Love it

Kyle E. Verified Customer
03-21-25

Amazing selection, high quality, and even better tutorials.

Lynda N. Verified Customer
03-21-25

Still can't find the draping pearls kit or tutorial!!!

Tobi M. Verified Customer
03-21-25

They have good customer service, good quality beads and products.

Louise S. Verified Customer
03-21-25

Reviews indicate supplies may not be complete. I was hoping to ship this to another address but didn’t see that option available. So I’ll need to pay two shipping fees.

Amena Verified Customer
03-21-25

Great experience. The website is clear and easy to navigate. The products are great and they have a good variety of items.

David M. Verified Customer
03-21-25

Found it extremely difficult to bring up “oval clasp”. Searched the whole site and would key in “oval clasp” and wouldn’t come up. Was ready to cancel order out of frustration.

Alison E. Verified Customer
03-21-25

Love Potomac Beads!!

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
See more reviews on Shopper Approved

Only Visible on Admin Mode

Item Description

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

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Magic Orchid, 3 Pieces
Preciosa Chatons SS39 - Celsian, 6 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Dark Garnet AB, ~ 13 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Silver Lined Root Beer, ~ 3 Grams
Potomac Crystal Buttons - Magic Blue, 1 Piece
2-Hole Brick Beads - Green Iris Matte, ~42 Pieces

Project Steps

Preparation: Gather all materials. Cut approximately 5 feet of beading thread, threading your needle.
Bezeling Chatons: Start by making bezels for your chatons using four two-hole brick beads and 15/0 seed beads. Create a secure base, then add seed beads to form a bezel, securing the chaton.
Bezeling Rivolis: Similar to chatons, but adjust the count of two-hole brick beads to eight for each rivoli. Follow a similar process to create a bezel, securing each rivoli.
Assembly: Design the layout of your bezelled components. Use seed beads and Potomac Crystal Rondelles as spacers between each component.
Finishing Touches: Complete the necklace by adding a clasp using a Potomac Crystal Button. Ensure to reinforce the thread paths for durability.
Final Check: Ensure all knots are secure and trim any excess thread.