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Over the Top Necklace Tutorial

Are you ready to begin breaking boundaries into the year 2021? Go on a right-angle weave adventure with Allie as she shows how to intricately create her Over the Top Necklace design featuring Czech Pearls and Czech Round Beads. Bring all the pizzazz you want by keeping your own creation simple or make it more complex by adding the Potomac Crystal Round Allie suggests. Gather up all the necessary materials and enjoy the experience!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Over the Top Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Czech Pearl 8mm - Dark Sienna, 14 Beads
  • Czech Round Beads 6mm - Aztec Gold, 32 Beads
  • Czech Round Beads 4mm - Aztec Gold, ~ 80 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal 2mm - Metallic Purple Iris, ~ 150 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 3 grams
  • Cup Button - Amethyst, 1 Button
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all beads, thread, and needle as listed.
    Begin the Right-Angle Weave (RAW): Start with 4mm beads, creating the base of the necklace.
    Graduate to Larger Beads: Incorporate 6mm beads, then 8mm Czech pearls at the centerpiece.
    Embellish: Add Potomac Crystal rounds and Miyuki seed beads for decoration.
    Finishing Touches: Secure the ends and add a clasp for closure.
    Personalize: Adjust the complexity by adding or reducing embellishments.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    • 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"
    Over the Top Necklace Tutorial
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    Item Description

    Are you ready to begin breaking boundaries into the year 2021? Go on a right-angle weave adventure with Allie as she shows how to intricately create her Over the Top Necklace design featuring Czech Pearls and Czech Round Beads. Bring all the pizzazz you want by keeping your own creation simple or make it more complex by adding the Potomac Crystal Round Allie suggests. Gather up all the necessary materials and enjoy the experience!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Czech Pearl 8mm - Dark Sienna, 14 Beads
  • Czech Round Beads 6mm - Aztec Gold, 32 Beads
  • Czech Round Beads 4mm - Aztec Gold, ~ 80 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal 2mm - Metallic Purple Iris, ~ 150 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 3 grams
  • Cup Button - Amethyst, 1 Button
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all beads, thread, and needle as listed.
    Begin the Right-Angle Weave (RAW): Start with 4mm beads, creating the base of the necklace.
    Graduate to Larger Beads: Incorporate 6mm beads, then 8mm Czech pearls at the centerpiece.
    Embellish: Add Potomac Crystal rounds and Miyuki seed beads for decoration.
    Finishing Touches: Secure the ends and add a clasp for closure.
    Personalize: Adjust the complexity by adding or reducing embellishments.