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Paintbrush Necklace Tutorial

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In this video from PotomacBeads Allie teaches you how to make her "Paintbrush Necklace" design using just 2 sizes of Miyuki seed beads. Technique Learned: Herringbone

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Paintbrush Necklace Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Gold AB
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Matte Opaque Turquoise Blue Luster
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dyed Violet Silver Lined Alabaster
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Dark Salmon
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Carnation
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Catalina
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Fennel
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Crocus
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Hydrangea
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all beads and tools listed in the materials section.
    Start the Herringbone Base: Using 8/0 seed beads, create a tubular herringbone base. Begin with a length of thread, adding a stop bead to prevent beads from falling off.
    Add Colors for the Paintbrush Effect: Incorporate 11/0 seed beads between the herringbone stitches to introduce colors. Progress by increasing and then decreasing the number of 11/0 seed beads used between the 8/0 seed beads to form a paintbrush tip effect.
    Joining and Finishing: After reaching the desired length, remove the stop bead and weave both ends together seamlessly. Secure the threads and trim any excess.
    Customization: Feel free to adjust the length, color scheme, or bead sizes as per your preference to make the necklace uniquely yours.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
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    • 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?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Paintbrush Necklace Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    In this video from PotomacBeads Allie teaches you how to make her "Paintbrush Necklace" design using just 2 sizes of Miyuki seed beads. Technique Learned: Herringbone

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Gold AB
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Matte Opaque Turquoise Blue Luster
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dyed Violet Silver Lined Alabaster
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Dark Salmon
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Carnation
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Catalina
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Fennel
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Crocus
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Hydrangea
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all beads and tools listed in the materials section.
    Start the Herringbone Base: Using 8/0 seed beads, create a tubular herringbone base. Begin with a length of thread, adding a stop bead to prevent beads from falling off.
    Add Colors for the Paintbrush Effect: Incorporate 11/0 seed beads between the herringbone stitches to introduce colors. Progress by increasing and then decreasing the number of 11/0 seed beads used between the 8/0 seed beads to form a paintbrush tip effect.
    Joining and Finishing: After reaching the desired length, remove the stop bead and weave both ends together seamlessly. Secure the threads and trim any excess.
    Customization: Feel free to adjust the length, color scheme, or bead sizes as per your preference to make the necklace uniquely yours.