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Firmament Necklace Tutorial

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Learn right angle weave with seed beads and then accompany it with Halo beads and gemstones. This simple and elegant beaded necklace is sure to be a new favorite handmade jewelry design.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Gemstones - Sodalite Matte Round Beads 6mm

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Nile Blue 11/0

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Yellow Gold 15/0

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - White 8/0

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  • Athenacast Halo Beads for Round 1-Hole 6mm Beads | Gunmetal | Pack of 10

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Firmament Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Halo Bead - 1-Hole Gunmetal, 3 Pieces
  • Gemstones - Sodalite Matte Round Beads 6mm, 13 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - White, 4 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Nile Blue, 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Galvanized Yellow Gold, 2 Grams
  • Lobster Clasp

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Learn how to make this elegant Firmament necklace in this PotomacBeads tutorial. This graceful necklace is perfect for dressing up any outfit, it will add a touch of class to your look.
    1. Put a stop bead onto the thread using an 11/0 that will be incorporated into the project. Place a gemstone inside a halo bead and thread through them. Pick up three 11/0s, go back through the halo and gemstone. Pick up two 11/0s and thread back through the stop bead and halo/gemstone. Bring the needle back through the three 11/0s and pick up twelve 15/0s and thread through the first 11/0 on the other side of the halo.
    2. Watch the Firmament necklace tutorial with Anna to see how to complete the pattern of Gemstones and seed beads.
    3. Coming out of the last 11/0 in the project, pick up a 15/0 and a wire guard. Pick up another 15/0 and go back through the 11/0. Thread back through to reinforce. Tie a knot and go back down through the project a little and burn the ends of the thread. Add a jump ring and lobster clasp to the wire guard.
    The Firmament necklace is so pretty and would make a great gift for someone special.

    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

    Learn right angle weave with seed beads and then accompany it with Halo beads and gemstones. This simple and elegant beaded necklace is sure to be a new favorite handmade jewelry design.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Halo Bead - 1-Hole Gunmetal, 3 Pieces
  • Gemstones - Sodalite Matte Round Beads 6mm, 13 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - White, 4 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Nile Blue, 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Galvanized Yellow Gold, 2 Grams
  • Lobster Clasp

    • Project Steps

    Learn how to make this elegant Firmament necklace in this PotomacBeads tutorial. This graceful necklace is perfect for dressing up any outfit, it will add a touch of class to your look.
    1. Put a stop bead onto the thread using an 11/0 that will be incorporated into the project. Place a gemstone inside a halo bead and thread through them. Pick up three 11/0s, go back through the halo and gemstone. Pick up two 11/0s and thread back through the stop bead and halo/gemstone. Bring the needle back through the three 11/0s and pick up twelve 15/0s and thread through the first 11/0 on the other side of the halo.
    2. Watch the Firmament necklace tutorial with Anna to see how to complete the pattern of Gemstones and seed beads.
    3. Coming out of the last 11/0 in the project, pick up a 15/0 and a wire guard. Pick up another 15/0 and go back through the 11/0. Thread back through to reinforce. Tie a knot and go back down through the project a little and burn the ends of the thread. Add a jump ring and lobster clasp to the wire guard.
    The Firmament necklace is so pretty and would make a great gift for someone special.