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Fanfare Necklace Tutorial

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Bridgette from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make her Fanfare Necklace using Vexolo beads, WibeDuo Beads, IrisDuo® Beads, Potomac Crystals and Miyuki Seed Beads. This is a fun jewelry design that will fan across your neck in a graceful arch. It adds style and elegance to your next black-tie affair.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Czech O Beads - Jet Bronze 1x4mm

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  • IrisDuo Beads - White Champagne Luster 7x4mm | Pack of 50

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 15/0

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Dark Mauve 11/0

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  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Smokey Topaz AB 2mm | Pack of 150

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  • Pattern - Fanfare Necklace

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Fanfare Necklace Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Vexolo Bead - Alabaster, 30 Beads
  • WibeDuo Bead - Copper, 11 Beads
  • IrisDuo® Bead - White Champagne, 10 Beads
  • O Bead - Jet Bronze, 20 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Dark Mauve, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 1Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Round 2mm - Smokey Topaz AB, ~ 26 Beads
  • Wire Guards, 2 pieces
  • Chain, ~ 12 Inches
  • Clasp, 1 piece

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all beads, wire guards, chain, and clasp as listed.
    Start Beading: Begin with WibeDuo beads, adding IrisDuo and seed beads in a specific pattern to create the base of the necklace.
    Add Vexolo Beads: Incorporate Vexolo beads and O beads following the tutorial to create the fan effect.
    Embellish: Use Potomac Crystals and Miyuki Seed Beads to add sparkle and detail to the necklace.
    Attach Chain and Clasp: Secure the wire guards at both ends, attach the chain, and finish with a clasp.
    Final Adjustments: Ensure all beads are securely in place and adjust the chain length to your preference.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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

    Bridgette from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make her Fanfare Necklace using Vexolo beads, WibeDuo Beads, IrisDuo® Beads, Potomac Crystals and Miyuki Seed Beads. This is a fun jewelry design that will fan across your neck in a graceful arch. It adds style and elegance to your next black-tie affair.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Vexolo Bead - Alabaster, 30 Beads
  • WibeDuo Bead - Copper, 11 Beads
  • IrisDuo® Bead - White Champagne, 10 Beads
  • O Bead - Jet Bronze, 20 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Dark Mauve, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 1Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Round 2mm - Smokey Topaz AB, ~ 26 Beads
  • Wire Guards, 2 pieces
  • Chain, ~ 12 Inches
  • Clasp, 1 piece

    • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all beads, wire guards, chain, and clasp as listed.
    Start Beading: Begin with WibeDuo beads, adding IrisDuo and seed beads in a specific pattern to create the base of the necklace.
    Add Vexolo Beads: Incorporate Vexolo beads and O beads following the tutorial to create the fan effect.
    Embellish: Use Potomac Crystals and Miyuki Seed Beads to add sparkle and detail to the necklace.
    Attach Chain and Clasp: Secure the wire guards at both ends, attach the chain, and finish with a clasp.
    Final Adjustments: Ensure all beads are securely in place and adjust the chain length to your preference.