Asteroid Necklace Tutorial

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Become another charm in our solar system with the Asteroid Necklace! It shows off your hand at a simple right angle weave technique using RounTrio® Beads, Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0, Toho Seed Beads 15/0, Potomac Crystal Rondelles, and a stunning Potomax Push Clasp to display a Rivoli. Easily adaptable, this beaded necklace glowing around your neck can be turned into a bracelet or even a pair of earrings! Technique Learned: Right Angle Weave

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Asteroid Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounTrio® Beads - Metallic Aqua, ~35 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, ~6 Grams
  • Toho Seed Beads 15/0 - Metallic Cosmos, ~2 Grams
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm - Metallic Blue Iris, ~140 Pieces
  • Potomax Push Clasp Rivoli in Setting 14mm - Rhodium Plated, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Colorshift Bermuda, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare your materials and thread your needle with a comfortable length of beading thread, attaching a stop bead.
    Start with the right angle weave (RAW) using RounTrio® Beads, alternating with Miyuki 11/0 and Toho 15/0 seed beads as specified in the pattern.
    Add the first side of the clasp after completing the base length of the necklace.
    Embellish the RounTrio® Beads with Potomac Crystal Rondelles, adding sparkle and dimension.
    Continue building the necklace by alternating between adding rows of RAW and embellishing with crystals.
    Once the desired length is achieved, finish by attaching the second side of the clasp.
    Secure and trim any excess thread.

    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?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Become another charm in our solar system with the Asteroid Necklace! It shows off your hand at a simple right angle weave technique using RounTrio® Beads, Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0, Toho Seed Beads 15/0, Potomac Crystal Rondelles, and a stunning Potomax Push Clasp to display a Rivoli. Easily adaptable, this beaded necklace glowing around your neck can be turned into a bracelet or even a pair of earrings! Technique Learned: Right Angle Weave

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounTrio® Beads - Metallic Aqua, ~35 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, ~6 Grams
  • Toho Seed Beads 15/0 - Metallic Cosmos, ~2 Grams
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm - Metallic Blue Iris, ~140 Pieces
  • Potomax Push Clasp Rivoli in Setting 14mm - Rhodium Plated, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Colorshift Bermuda, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Prepare your materials and thread your needle with a comfortable length of beading thread, attaching a stop bead.
    Start with the right angle weave (RAW) using RounTrio® Beads, alternating with Miyuki 11/0 and Toho 15/0 seed beads as specified in the pattern.
    Add the first side of the clasp after completing the base length of the necklace.
    Embellish the RounTrio® Beads with Potomac Crystal Rondelles, adding sparkle and dimension.
    Continue building the necklace by alternating between adding rows of RAW and embellishing with crystals.
    Once the desired length is achieved, finish by attaching the second side of the clasp.
    Secure and trim any excess thread.