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Ice Sickle Necklace Tutorial

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make our "Ice Sickle" necklace, using Czech 7x17mm spikes, Italian chain, 11/0 seed beads, and 4mm beads. Find links to these products below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Ice Sickle Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Spike Beads - Baby Blue Luster 7x17mm
Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm - Gold Champagne
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Sparkle Metallic Gold Lined Crystal
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dyed Butter Cream Silver Lined Alabaster
Italian Rolo Chain - Brass
Wire Guards
Jump Rings
Lobster Clasp

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Cut about 5 feet of beading thread and thread your needle. Attach a stop bead.
Start Beading: Begin with a pattern of seed beads and spikes, creating the base of the necklace.
Add Chain: Incorporate the Italian chain at the back for a modern look and comfortable wear.
Secure Ends: Use wire protectors to attach the ends of the beading thread to the chain.
Attach Clasp: Finish by attaching a lobster clasp with a jump ring for easy wearing.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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  • 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?

BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Ice Sickle Necklace Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make our "Ice Sickle" necklace, using Czech 7x17mm spikes, Italian chain, 11/0 seed beads, and 4mm beads. Find links to these products below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Spike Beads - Baby Blue Luster 7x17mm
Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm - Gold Champagne
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Sparkle Metallic Gold Lined Crystal
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dyed Butter Cream Silver Lined Alabaster
Italian Rolo Chain - Brass
Wire Guards
Jump Rings
Lobster Clasp

Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Cut about 5 feet of beading thread and thread your needle. Attach a stop bead.
Start Beading: Begin with a pattern of seed beads and spikes, creating the base of the necklace.
Add Chain: Incorporate the Italian chain at the back for a modern look and comfortable wear.
Secure Ends: Use wire protectors to attach the ends of the beading thread to the chain.
Attach Clasp: Finish by attaching a lobster clasp with a jump ring for easy wearing.