Boardwalk Glam Necklace Tutorial

Allie is taking it back to the 1920's era with the Boardwalk Glam Necklace. These were the days of chandeliers, getting dressed up, and strolling along the boards as you ate your saltwater taffy. Gather up the star of the show, which will be the QuadBow, and let's get ready to have a little glam!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Boardwalk Glam Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Quadbow - Aztec Gold, ~ 12 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Disco - Montana Blue, ~ 12 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Teardrop 3x5mm - Light Colorado Topaz, ~ 36 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round 3mm - Light Colorado, ~ 40 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Helix 4mm - Montana AB, ~ 30 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Matte Galvanized Dark Mauve, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Montana Blue Gold Luster, ~ 2 Grams
  • Cup Button - Apricot, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    The Boardwalk Glam Necklace is a whimsical piece of jewelry with lots of sparkle from the Potomac crystals. Follow along with Allie in this PotomacBeads tutorial to create this fringe necklace.
    1.Put a stop bead onto .006 Wildfire beading thread, leaving about 12 inches for a tail. Using a size 12 needle, pick up a QuadBow from the arched side. Add an 8/0 and three 15/0s. Put on a Potomac Crystal Teardrop. Pick up 3 more 15/0s and sew back through all of the beads.
    2.Watch the Boardwalk Glam Necklace to see how to create the pattern used in this fringe necklace.
    3.Add a cup button to the end of the necklace chain with a few seed beads. Bring the needle back through the beads and button again to strengthen the connection. Make a loop out of seed beads on the other side to fit the button. Tie off the threads and burn down any loose ends in the project.
    Get ready to step out in style with the beautiful look of the Boardwalk Glam Necklace. Check out the large selection of beads and supplies needed for this project and others at PotomacBeads

    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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    Allie is taking it back to the 1920's era with the Boardwalk Glam Necklace. These were the days of chandeliers, getting dressed up, and strolling along the boards as you ate your saltwater taffy. Gather up the star of the show, which will be the QuadBow, and let's get ready to have a little glam!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Quadbow - Aztec Gold, ~ 12 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Disco - Montana Blue, ~ 12 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Teardrop 3x5mm - Light Colorado Topaz, ~ 36 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round 3mm - Light Colorado, ~ 40 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Helix 4mm - Montana AB, ~ 30 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Matte Galvanized Dark Mauve, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Montana Blue Gold Luster, ~ 2 Grams
  • Cup Button - Apricot, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    The Boardwalk Glam Necklace is a whimsical piece of jewelry with lots of sparkle from the Potomac crystals. Follow along with Allie in this PotomacBeads tutorial to create this fringe necklace.
    1.Put a stop bead onto .006 Wildfire beading thread, leaving about 12 inches for a tail. Using a size 12 needle, pick up a QuadBow from the arched side. Add an 8/0 and three 15/0s. Put on a Potomac Crystal Teardrop. Pick up 3 more 15/0s and sew back through all of the beads.
    2.Watch the Boardwalk Glam Necklace to see how to create the pattern used in this fringe necklace.
    3.Add a cup button to the end of the necklace chain with a few seed beads. Bring the needle back through the beads and button again to strengthen the connection. Make a loop out of seed beads on the other side to fit the button. Tie off the threads and burn down any loose ends in the project.
    Get ready to step out in style with the beautiful look of the Boardwalk Glam Necklace. Check out the large selection of beads and supplies needed for this project and others at PotomacBeads