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Sonoma Necklace Tutorial

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Design Allie's Sonoma Necklace that features many basic stringing techniques using countless Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 in various colors. A nice toggle will be inserted into the design as the focal point, along with crystal embellishments at the bottom. Get ready to enjoy an easy beaded long necklace design for all beading levels to take comfort in accomplishing!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Athenacast Pewter Toggle - Leaf & Grapes Premium Antique Brass

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  • Tubelet Beads - Jet Red Luster | Pack of 95

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  • Pattern - Sonoma Necklace

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Sonoma Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Transparent Extra Dark Topaz, ~6 Grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Amethyst Gold Luster, ~3 Grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Dark Smokey Amethyst, ~3 Grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Frosted Opaque Celadon, ~3 Grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Frosted Opaque Glazed Olive, ~3 Grams
Potomac Tubelet Beads - Jet Red Luster, ~25 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Teardrops 3x5mm - Light Tanzanite AB ~25 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Metallic Bronze, ~25 Pieces
Miyuki Bugle Beads 3mm - Metallic Gold Iris, ~1 Gram
Pewter Toggle Grape Leaf - Antique Brass, 1 Piece

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Prepare Your Materials: Select your seed beads, crystals, toggle clasp, and prepare a length of beading thread with needles on both ends.
Begin Stringing: Start by stringing seed beads onto your thread, creating a loop for the toggle clasp.
Add the Clasp: Secure the toggle clasp within the loop of seed beads, ensuring an even distribution on both sides.
Continue Beading: String seed beads, alternating with crystals and other embellishments as desired, to create a textured and richly colored design.
Create the Tassel: Towards the end of the necklace, add a tassel using crystal teardrops and rondelles for a cascading effect.
Finish and Wear: Secure the ends and trim any excess thread. Wear the necklace by looping it through the toggle clasp, adjusting for your desired length.

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

Design Allie's Sonoma Necklace that features many basic stringing techniques using countless Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 in various colors. A nice toggle will be inserted into the design as the focal point, along with crystal embellishments at the bottom. Get ready to enjoy an easy beaded long necklace design for all beading levels to take comfort in accomplishing!

Designer's Material List

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Transparent Extra Dark Topaz, ~6 Grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Amethyst Gold Luster, ~3 Grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Dark Smokey Amethyst, ~3 Grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Frosted Opaque Celadon, ~3 Grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Frosted Opaque Glazed Olive, ~3 Grams
Potomac Tubelet Beads - Jet Red Luster, ~25 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Teardrops 3x5mm - Light Tanzanite AB ~25 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Metallic Bronze, ~25 Pieces
Miyuki Bugle Beads 3mm - Metallic Gold Iris, ~1 Gram
Pewter Toggle Grape Leaf - Antique Brass, 1 Piece

Project Steps

Prepare Your Materials: Select your seed beads, crystals, toggle clasp, and prepare a length of beading thread with needles on both ends.
Begin Stringing: Start by stringing seed beads onto your thread, creating a loop for the toggle clasp.
Add the Clasp: Secure the toggle clasp within the loop of seed beads, ensuring an even distribution on both sides.
Continue Beading: String seed beads, alternating with crystals and other embellishments as desired, to create a textured and richly colored design.
Create the Tassel: Towards the end of the necklace, add a tassel using crystal teardrops and rondelles for a cascading effect.
Finish and Wear: Secure the ends and trim any excess thread. Wear the necklace by looping it through the toggle clasp, adjusting for your desired length.