Dropping Flowers Necklace Tutorial

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This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches how to make the Dropping Flowers Necklace beadweaving design. This necklace uses some fantastic Czech beads, including flower cup beads. Find a list of supplies and links below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Dropping Flowers Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Flower Cup Beads - White Lila Gold Luster
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized silver
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dyed Silver Lined Linchen
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Matter Metallic Patina Iris
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Matte Silver Lined Light Blush
Cup Button - Aztec Gold

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Start with a right angle weave base using 8/0 seed beads, creating a length suitable for your necklace.
Begin adding flower cups with fringe technique, alternating between adding single flower cups and groups for a graduated effect.
For the central drop, use a detailed fringe technique to add flower cups in a denser pattern.
Mirror the pattern on the other side of the necklace to complete the base design. Add seed beads along the top edge of the necklace for reinforcement and aesthetic finishing.
Attach a cup button clasp, reinforcing the loop and ensuring a secure finish.

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

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches how to make the Dropping Flowers Necklace beadweaving design. This necklace uses some fantastic Czech beads, including flower cup beads. Find a list of supplies and links below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Flower Cup Beads - White Lila Gold Luster
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized silver
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dyed Silver Lined Linchen
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Matter Metallic Patina Iris
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Matte Silver Lined Light Blush
Cup Button - Aztec Gold

Project Steps

Start with a right angle weave base using 8/0 seed beads, creating a length suitable for your necklace.
Begin adding flower cups with fringe technique, alternating between adding single flower cups and groups for a graduated effect.
For the central drop, use a detailed fringe technique to add flower cups in a denser pattern.
Mirror the pattern on the other side of the necklace to complete the base design. Add seed beads along the top edge of the necklace for reinforcement and aesthetic finishing.
Attach a cup button clasp, reinforcing the loop and ensuring a secure finish.