Molecules Necklace Tutorial

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This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Eva Rushton's "Molecules" necklace design. This pattern was the winning design in Potomac Bead Company's 2016 jewelry-making challenge. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Molecules Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
RounTrio® Beads - Pastel Bordeaux
RounDuo® Beads - Zinc Iris
DiscDuo® Beads - Pastel Burgundy
Czech Dagger 5x16mm - Jet Matte Laser Feather
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Smoky Mauve
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Gold
Cup Buttons - Opal Lila Luster

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Begin with threading a needle with 5 feet of beading thread.
Start the pattern with a seed bead, a crystal, and a DiscDuo®, repeating until you have the desired length.
Add RounDuo® Beads between each DiscDuo®, separated by seed beads. Integrate RounTrio® Beads for additional texture and dimension.
Finish the pattern with Czech Daggers at the bottom for an elegant fringe.
Attach a Cup Button as the clasp, ensuring the necklace is secure.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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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Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Eva Rushton's "Molecules" necklace design. This pattern was the winning design in Potomac Bead Company's 2016 jewelry-making challenge. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
RounTrio® Beads - Pastel Bordeaux
RounDuo® Beads - Zinc Iris
DiscDuo® Beads - Pastel Burgundy
Czech Dagger 5x16mm - Jet Matte Laser Feather
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Smoky Mauve
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Gold
Cup Buttons - Opal Lila Luster

Project Steps

Begin with threading a needle with 5 feet of beading thread.
Start the pattern with a seed bead, a crystal, and a DiscDuo®, repeating until you have the desired length.
Add RounDuo® Beads between each DiscDuo®, separated by seed beads. Integrate RounTrio® Beads for additional texture and dimension.
Finish the pattern with Czech Daggers at the bottom for an elegant fringe.
Attach a Cup Button as the clasp, ensuring the necklace is secure.