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Interchangeable Necklace Tutorial

This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company demonstrates how to make an interchangeable necklace or bracelet. This project allows you to easily change the base of a necklace to mix and match according to what you want to wear. You can also utilize that necklace base as a bracelet! NOTE, the first and second parts of this video were accidentally switched, so just keep that in mind when watching.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Interchangeable Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Multi-strand bracelet
  • 12-inch necklace section
  • Lobster clasps
  • Closed jump rings
  • Freshwater pearls
  • Czech glass beads
  • Pewter beads
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare the Materials: Gather all necessary beads and components.
    Craft the Multi-Strand Bracelet: Follow the tutorial to create the bracelet part of the jewelry.
    Create the Necklace Section: Make the 12-inch section intended for the necklace.
    Assemble: Use lobster clasps and jump rings to make the necklace and bracelet interchangeable.
    Customize: Experiment with different beads and lengths to create various styles.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company demonstrates how to make an interchangeable necklace or bracelet. This project allows you to easily change the base of a necklace to mix and match according to what you want to wear. You can also utilize that necklace base as a bracelet! NOTE, the first and second parts of this video were accidentally switched, so just keep that in mind when watching.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Multi-strand bracelet
  • 12-inch necklace section
  • Lobster clasps
  • Closed jump rings
  • Freshwater pearls
  • Czech glass beads
  • Pewter beads
  • Project Steps

    Prepare the Materials: Gather all necessary beads and components.
    Craft the Multi-Strand Bracelet: Follow the tutorial to create the bracelet part of the jewelry.
    Create the Necklace Section: Make the 12-inch section intended for the necklace.
    Assemble: Use lobster clasps and jump rings to make the necklace and bracelet interchangeable.
    Customize: Experiment with different beads and lengths to create various styles.