Snowman Chain Necklace Tutorial

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This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make our "Snowman Chain Necklace," using frosted crystal beads, Italian pure silver plated chain, and several other Czech glass items to complete the snowman ensemble. Find links for supplies below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Snowman Chain Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Clear Round Beads Form 12mm
Clear Round Beads Form 8mm
Potomax Jeweler's Wire 20 Gauge
Crystal Rhinestone Rondelle Spacer - Emerald 6mm
Crystal Rhinestone Rondelle Spacer - Siam 6mm
Potomac Crystal Cube Beads 3mm - Jet
O Beads - Jet 2x4mm
Italian Fancy Round Chain - 99.9% Pure Silver Coating

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather all beads, wire, chain, and tools.
Create the Snowman's Body: String a 12mm bead, a rhinestone spacer, and an 8mm bead on a wire.
Add the Hat: Attach an O bead and a 3mm cube bead on top.
Form Loops: Use round nose pliers to create loops on either end of the wire for attachment.
Assemble Necklace: Cut the chain into sections and attach snowmen pendants evenly across the length.
Add Decorative Elements: Optionally, use a Sharpie or paint for eyes and buttons.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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  • BeadTec Dual-Tip Paint Markers | Pack of 24
  • BeadTec UV Cure Resin | 50ml
  • Loctite Super Glue .14oz
  • BeadTec 10-Step Mandrel for Making Rings | 2-Piece Set | 1.5-10mm
  • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate Mini Pocket | Smoke | 3.5x2.5"

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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This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make our "Snowman Chain Necklace," using frosted crystal beads, Italian pure silver plated chain, and several other Czech glass items to complete the snowman ensemble. Find links for supplies below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Clear Round Beads Form 12mm
Clear Round Beads Form 8mm
Potomax Jeweler's Wire 20 Gauge
Crystal Rhinestone Rondelle Spacer - Emerald 6mm
Crystal Rhinestone Rondelle Spacer - Siam 6mm
Potomac Crystal Cube Beads 3mm - Jet
O Beads - Jet 2x4mm
Italian Fancy Round Chain - 99.9% Pure Silver Coating

Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather all beads, wire, chain, and tools.
Create the Snowman's Body: String a 12mm bead, a rhinestone spacer, and an 8mm bead on a wire.
Add the Hat: Attach an O bead and a 3mm cube bead on top.
Form Loops: Use round nose pliers to create loops on either end of the wire for attachment.
Assemble Necklace: Cut the chain into sections and attach snowmen pendants evenly across the length.
Add Decorative Elements: Optionally, use a Sharpie or paint for eyes and buttons.