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Lustrous Beauty Necklace Tutorial

Pearls demand class and sophistication; add a touch of playful color and bring this tutorial to life. This edition combines Potomac Pearls in 4mm and 8mm, Miyuki 8/0 seed beads, and 11/0 seed beads. So gather your beautiful supplies and join Allie in creating! Technique learned:
  • Beadweaving The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Brass 8mm, ~ 14 Pieces
  • Czech Faceted Round Beads - White Terracotta Copper 4mm, ~ 75 Pieces
  • Toho Seed Beads - Semi-Glaze Navy Blue 8/0, ~ 4 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Translucent Thistle 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Buttons - Magic Blue, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Pearls - Antique Gold 8mm, ~ 14 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls Old Lace 4mm, ~ 75 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 8/0, ~ 5 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica Beads Silver Lined Gold 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Buttons - Aztec Gold, 1 Piece

    • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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    • Cup Buttons - Magic Blue | Pack of 5

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    • Czech Faceted Round Beads - White Terracotta Copper 4mm | Pack of 100

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    • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 8/0

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    • Miyuki Seed Beads - Translucent Thistle 11/0

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    • Potomac Pearls - Brass 8mm

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    • Toho Seed Beads - Semi-Glazed Navy Blue 8/0

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    • Pattern - Lustrous Beauty Necklace

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    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Lustrous Beauty Necklace Tutorial

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:

  • Potomac Pearls - Brass 8mm, ~ 14 Pieces
  • Czech Faceted Round Beads - White Terracotta Copper 4mm, ~ 75 Pieces
  • Toho Seed Beads - Semi-Glaze Navy Blue 8/0, ~ 4 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Translucent Thistle 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Buttons - Magic Blue, 1

     Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Pearls - Antique Gold 8mm, ~ 14 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls Old Lace 4mm, ~ 75 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 8/0, ~ 5 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica Beads Silver Lined Gold 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Buttons - Aztec Gold, 1 Piece

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Enjoy the sleek, polished look of Potomac pearls in the Lustrous Beauty Necklace. Learn how to use a super simple stringing technique to create this project in this PotomacBeads tutorial. 1. Put a stop bead onto some size 6 Wildfire. Using a size 10 needle, pick up five 8/0 seed beads and a 4mm bead. Continue the pattern for 18 inches. When you are finished the length, add a cup button to the end of the strand using 11/0 seed beads. 2. Watch the Lustrous Beauty Necklace tutorial with Allie to see how she completes the design used in the pearl necklace. 3. When you get to the end of the design, reinforce the button to strengthen the clasp. Bring the thread back through the project to get back to the stop bead and tighten up the necklace. Have fun making the Lustrous Beauty Necklace. This quick project would make a great last minute gift. Why not try adding Potomac crystals for some more bling? Technique learned:
  • Beadweaving

    • Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
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    • Thread Zap II
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    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
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    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
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    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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    Lustrous Beauty Necklace Tutorial
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    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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    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.

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    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    Pearls demand class and sophistication; add a touch of playful color and bring this tutorial to life. This edition combines Potomac Pearls in 4mm and 8mm, Miyuki 8/0 seed beads, and 11/0 seed beads. So gather your beautiful supplies and join Allie in creating! Technique learned:
  • Beadweaving The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Brass 8mm, ~ 14 Pieces
  • Czech Faceted Round Beads - White Terracotta Copper 4mm, ~ 75 Pieces
  • Toho Seed Beads - Semi-Glaze Navy Blue 8/0, ~ 4 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Translucent Thistle 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Buttons - Magic Blue, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Pearls - Antique Gold 8mm, ~ 14 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls Old Lace 4mm, ~ 75 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 8/0, ~ 5 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica Beads Silver Lined Gold 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Buttons - Aztec Gold, 1 Piece

    • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:

  • Potomac Pearls - Brass 8mm, ~ 14 Pieces
  • Czech Faceted Round Beads - White Terracotta Copper 4mm, ~ 75 Pieces
  • Toho Seed Beads - Semi-Glaze Navy Blue 8/0, ~ 4 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Translucent Thistle 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Buttons - Magic Blue, 1

     Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Pearls - Antique Gold 8mm, ~ 14 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls Old Lace 4mm, ~ 75 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 8/0, ~ 5 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica Beads Silver Lined Gold 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Buttons - Aztec Gold, 1 Piece

    • Project Steps

    Enjoy the sleek, polished look of Potomac pearls in the Lustrous Beauty Necklace. Learn how to use a super simple stringing technique to create this project in this PotomacBeads tutorial. 1. Put a stop bead onto some size 6 Wildfire. Using a size 10 needle, pick up five 8/0 seed beads and a 4mm bead. Continue the pattern for 18 inches. When you are finished the length, add a cup button to the end of the strand using 11/0 seed beads. 2. Watch the Lustrous Beauty Necklace tutorial with Allie to see how she completes the design used in the pearl necklace. 3. When you get to the end of the design, reinforce the button to strengthen the clasp. Bring the thread back through the project to get back to the stop bead and tighten up the necklace. Have fun making the Lustrous Beauty Necklace. This quick project would make a great last minute gift. Why not try adding Potomac crystals for some more bling? Technique learned:
  • Beadweaving