Empire Necklace Tutorial

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PotomacBeads' Allie teaches you how to make her Empire Necklace featuring EVA® beads, 2-hole Brick beads, and Potomac Crystal Bicones. This is an elegant and stunning necklace that is a perfect project for any beading or jewelry making skill level.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Empire Necklace Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
Eva Beads - Jet Bronze, ~ 44 pIeces
2H Brick - Teal Pearl Coat, ~ 22 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Bicones - Metallic Green, ~ 26 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Briolette - Metallic Green 5x8mm, ~ 13 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Briolette - Metallic Green 6x12mm, ~ 5 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Met Variegated Blue, 2 gram
Chain of Choice, ~ 8 inches
Clasp of Choice, 1 clasp

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare Your Materials: Gather all beads, a size 12 needle, and five feet of beading thread.
Start with Two-Hole Bricks and EVA Beads: Create the base using two-hole bricks, adding EVA beads and seed beads.
Incorporate Crystal Bicones: Enhance the design with crystal bicones, positioned within the EVA beads for a sparkling effect.
Graduate Bead Sizes: Transition to larger briolettes in the central design for an elegant drop effect.
Finalize with Clasp and Chain: Conclude the design by attaching a wire guard, chain, and clasp for a finished look.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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  • 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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PotomacBeads' Allie teaches you how to make her Empire Necklace featuring EVA® beads, 2-hole Brick beads, and Potomac Crystal Bicones. This is an elegant and stunning necklace that is a perfect project for any beading or jewelry making skill level.

Designer's Material List

The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
Eva Beads - Jet Bronze, ~ 44 pIeces
2H Brick - Teal Pearl Coat, ~ 22 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Bicones - Metallic Green, ~ 26 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Briolette - Metallic Green 5x8mm, ~ 13 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Briolette - Metallic Green 6x12mm, ~ 5 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Met Variegated Blue, 2 gram
Chain of Choice, ~ 8 inches
Clasp of Choice, 1 clasp

Project Steps

Prepare Your Materials: Gather all beads, a size 12 needle, and five feet of beading thread.
Start with Two-Hole Bricks and EVA Beads: Create the base using two-hole bricks, adding EVA beads and seed beads.
Incorporate Crystal Bicones: Enhance the design with crystal bicones, positioned within the EVA beads for a sparkling effect.
Graduate Bead Sizes: Transition to larger briolettes in the central design for an elegant drop effect.
Finalize with Clasp and Chain: Conclude the design by attaching a wire guard, chain, and clasp for a finished look.