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Thick and Thin Herringbone Necklace Tutorial

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Create your own Thick and Thin Herringbone Necklace with this detailed DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. Utilize a variety of seed beads in sizes 11/0, 15/0, and 8/0, along with a mix of colors such as vintage copper, Picasso, and black matte. Master the herringbone stitch technique to craft a unique piece of jewelry that showcases your artistic flair.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Thick and Thin Herringbone Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Vintage Copper 11/0, 3 grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Picasso Opaque Seafoam Green 11/0, 1 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Black AB 8/0, 4 grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 6/0, 7 grams
  • Gemstones - African Turquoise Round Beads 6mm, ~10 beads
  • Cup Buttons - Jet Argentic Full, 1 button
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare the Materials: Gather all beads, beading thread, and a stop bead. Start the Pattern: Attach the stop bead to one end of the thread. Begin by stringing beads according to the color pattern discussed. Build the Herringbone: Add beads in the herringbone stitch, paying attention to the alignment and tension of the beads. Continue the Pattern: Keep adding beads, alternating colors and sizes to enhance the design. Finishing: Once desired length is achieved, secure the ends and add any clasps or closures.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Protective Coatings - Permalac Collection | Semi-Gloss and Matte (8ml bottle of each)
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Thick and Thin Herringbone Necklace Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Create your own Thick and Thin Herringbone Necklace with this detailed DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. Utilize a variety of seed beads in sizes 11/0, 15/0, and 8/0, along with a mix of colors such as vintage copper, Picasso, and black matte. Master the herringbone stitch technique to craft a unique piece of jewelry that showcases your artistic flair.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Vintage Copper 11/0, 3 grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Picasso Opaque Seafoam Green 11/0, 1 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Black AB 8/0, 4 grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 6/0, 7 grams
  • Gemstones - African Turquoise Round Beads 6mm, ~10 beads
  • Cup Buttons - Jet Argentic Full, 1 button
  • Project Steps

    Prepare the Materials: Gather all beads, beading thread, and a stop bead. Start the Pattern: Attach the stop bead to one end of the thread. Begin by stringing beads according to the color pattern discussed. Build the Herringbone: Add beads in the herringbone stitch, paying attention to the alignment and tension of the beads. Continue the Pattern: Keep adding beads, alternating colors and sizes to enhance the design. Finishing: Once desired length is achieved, secure the ends and add any clasps or closures.