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5 Minute Luster Necklace Tutorial

In this 5 Minute Luster Necklace video, I demonstrate a very simple, easy to make project that is great as a first project for those who are new to jewelry making. This is a 5 minute DIY Project. Technique Learned: Basic Beading The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Briolette 5x8mm - Garnet AB, 24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Briolette 6x12mm - Garnet AB, 25 Beads
  • Beadalon 49 Strand Wire.015, ~20"
  • Crimp Tubes - Rose Gold Plated, 4 Pieces
  • Ball & Hitch Clasp - Rose Gold, 1 Piece Secondary Colors:
  • Potomac Crystal Briolette 5x8mm - Gold ChampagneAB, 24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Briolette 6x12mm - Gold Champagne AB, 25 Beads
  • Beadalon 49 Strand Wire.015, ~20"
  • Crimp Tubes - Silver Plated, 4 Pieces
  • Ball & Hitch Clasp - Silver, 1 Piece
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    5 Minute Luster Necklace Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Briolette 5x8mm - Garnet AB, 24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Briolette 6x12mm - Garnet AB, 25 Beads
  • Beadalon 49 Strand Wire .015, ~ 20"
  • Crimp Tubes - Rose Gold Plated, 4 Beads
  • Ball and Hitch Clasp - Rose Gold, 1 Pair Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Crystal Briolette 5x8mm - Gold Champagne AB, 24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Briolette 6x12mm - Gold Champagne AB, 25 Beads
  • Beadalon 49 Strand Wire .015, ~ 20"
  • Crimp Tubes - Silver Plated, 4 Beads
  • Ball and Hitch Clasp - Silver, 1 Pair
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial you will learn how to easily make the 5 minute Luster Necklace using basic beading skills.
    Cut about 22 inches of Beadalon 49 strand wire. Put a crimp tube and clasp onto the end. Bring the wire back through the crimp tube and flatten it with pliers. Trim the end and put on another crimp tube.
    Watch the 5 minute Luster Necklace tutorial to learn some tips and tricks to designing this simple beaded necklace.
    Put on another 2 crimp tubes. Put on the other clasp end and bring the wire back down the second crimp tube and flatten it with pliers. Trim the end. Push the beads to the center of the wire and flatten the 2 crimp tubes to hold them in place.
    Make this beautiful 5 minute Luster Necklace in literally 5 minutes! You’ll love how flashy the crystals are, perfect for adding a pop of color to any outfit.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Cable Wire 49 Strand .018" (5 Meters)
    • BeadTec Clear Rectangular Acrylic Storage Box With 24 Screw Top Vials
    • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium RealSilver Plated Stainless Steel | Pack of 100
    • Bead Board: Flocked U-Channel Beading Design Board

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    5 Minute Luster Necklace Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

    • Bring your Czech glass beads to life with this necklace of dancing and floating flashes of color. All you need is stainless steel beading wire, crimp tubes, a clasp, and any collection of Czech glass beads to make this on beat necklace. Technique learned:CrimpingBasic Beading
    • Crimping
    • Basic Beading

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Watch Anna Tonnesen as she provides detailed step by step tutorial instructions to learn to embroider with beads. Create the Glasgow Rose pendant or create your own masterpiece of DIY jewelry following this project tutorial. Learn how to lay out your embroidery project, cut and shape your surface, sew on beads, apply the backing and seem the sides of the piece.
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    Item Description

    In this 5 Minute Luster Necklace video, I demonstrate a very simple, easy to make project that is great as a first project for those who are new to jewelry making. This is a 5 minute DIY Project. Technique Learned: Basic Beading The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Briolette 5x8mm - Garnet AB, 24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Briolette 6x12mm - Garnet AB, 25 Beads
  • Beadalon 49 Strand Wire.015, ~20"
  • Crimp Tubes - Rose Gold Plated, 4 Pieces
  • Ball & Hitch Clasp - Rose Gold, 1 Piece Secondary Colors:
  • Potomac Crystal Briolette 5x8mm - Gold ChampagneAB, 24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Briolette 6x12mm - Gold Champagne AB, 25 Beads
  • Beadalon 49 Strand Wire.015, ~20"
  • Crimp Tubes - Silver Plated, 4 Pieces
  • Ball & Hitch Clasp - Silver, 1 Piece
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Briolette 5x8mm - Garnet AB, 24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Briolette 6x12mm - Garnet AB, 25 Beads
  • Beadalon 49 Strand Wire .015, ~ 20"
  • Crimp Tubes - Rose Gold Plated, 4 Beads
  • Ball and Hitch Clasp - Rose Gold, 1 Pair Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Crystal Briolette 5x8mm - Gold Champagne AB, 24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Briolette 6x12mm - Gold Champagne AB, 25 Beads
  • Beadalon 49 Strand Wire .015, ~ 20"
  • Crimp Tubes - Silver Plated, 4 Beads
  • Ball and Hitch Clasp - Silver, 1 Pair
  • Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial you will learn how to easily make the 5 minute Luster Necklace using basic beading skills.
    Cut about 22 inches of Beadalon 49 strand wire. Put a crimp tube and clasp onto the end. Bring the wire back through the crimp tube and flatten it with pliers. Trim the end and put on another crimp tube.
    Watch the 5 minute Luster Necklace tutorial to learn some tips and tricks to designing this simple beaded necklace.
    Put on another 2 crimp tubes. Put on the other clasp end and bring the wire back down the second crimp tube and flatten it with pliers. Trim the end. Push the beads to the center of the wire and flatten the 2 crimp tubes to hold them in place.
    Make this beautiful 5 minute Luster Necklace in literally 5 minutes! You’ll love how flashy the crystals are, perfect for adding a pop of color to any outfit.