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Molecules Necklace Tutorial

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?

  • 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?

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

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Item Description

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.