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Zig Zag Drop Necklace Tutorial

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This video tutorial from PotomacBeadd teaches you how to make our "Zig Zag Drop Necklace " design, which features nearly any type of drop beads that you wish to use. In this necklace, we use Miyuki 3.4mm drops, Czech Rizo beads, and Czech daggers. We also use two-hole SuperDuo beads, Miyuki 8/0, and Miyuki 11/0 seed beads. You will also need beading thread (we use Wildfire), a cup button, and a size 10 beading needle. Find specific links for these products below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
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Zig Zag Drop Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Miyuki 3.4mm drops, Czech Rizo beads, Czech daggers
  • Two-hole SuperDuo beads
  • Miyuki 8/0 and 11/0 seed beads
  • Beading thread (Wildfire)
  • Cup button
  • Size 10 beading needle

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start by threading a needle with a sufficient length of beading thread and adding a stop bead.
    Create the base of the necklace by alternating SuperDuo beads with 8/0 and 11/0 seed beads in a zigzag pattern.
    Incorporate Miyuki drops, Czech Rizo beads, and daggers into the pattern, focusing on creating a balanced and aesthetically pleasing design.
    Continue the pattern, paying attention to the symmetry and length of the necklace.
    Finish the necklace by adding a cup button clasp, ensuring secure attachment and adjustability.
    Reinforce the thread path for durability and trim any excess thread.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    This video tutorial from PotomacBeadd teaches you how to make our "Zig Zag Drop Necklace " design, which features nearly any type of drop beads that you wish to use. In this necklace, we use Miyuki 3.4mm drops, Czech Rizo beads, and Czech daggers. We also use two-hole SuperDuo beads, Miyuki 8/0, and Miyuki 11/0 seed beads. You will also need beading thread (we use Wildfire), a cup button, and a size 10 beading needle. Find specific links for these products below.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Miyuki 3.4mm drops, Czech Rizo beads, Czech daggers
  • Two-hole SuperDuo beads
  • Miyuki 8/0 and 11/0 seed beads
  • Beading thread (Wildfire)
  • Cup button
  • Size 10 beading needle

    • Project Steps

    Start by threading a needle with a sufficient length of beading thread and adding a stop bead.
    Create the base of the necklace by alternating SuperDuo beads with 8/0 and 11/0 seed beads in a zigzag pattern.
    Incorporate Miyuki drops, Czech Rizo beads, and daggers into the pattern, focusing on creating a balanced and aesthetically pleasing design.
    Continue the pattern, paying attention to the symmetry and length of the necklace.
    Finish the necklace by adding a cup button clasp, ensuring secure attachment and adjustability.
    Reinforce the thread path for durability and trim any excess thread.