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YoYo Necklace Tutorial

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make a fun & easy "YoYo" necklace and earrings design using just cup buttons and seed beads. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

YoYo Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Cup Buttons - Mix Button
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Galvanized Gold
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Create Beaded Beads: Start by threading two cup buttons back to back, encapsulating them with 15/0 seed beads, and secure with thread.
    Assemble the Necklace: Using a needle and thread, add clasps, and string the beaded beads together, interspersing with 8/0 seed beads for spacing.
    Add Final Touches: Finish the ends neatly, ensuring a professional look.
    Create Matching Earrings: Follow a similar process, making smaller beaded bead units and attaching them to ear wires with wire guards for a cohesive set.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Greek Leather Cord - Natural 1.5mm | 3 Meters
    • BeadTec Dual-Tip Paint Markers | Pack of 24
    • BeadTec UV Cure Resin | 50ml
    • Loctite Super Glue .14oz
    • BeadTec 10-Step Mandrel for Making Rings | 2-Piece Set | 1.5-10mm
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate Mini Pocket | Smoke | 3.5x2.5"

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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

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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make a fun & easy "YoYo" necklace and earrings design using just cup buttons and seed beads. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Cup Buttons - Mix Button
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Galvanized Gold
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full
  • Project Steps

    Create Beaded Beads: Start by threading two cup buttons back to back, encapsulating them with 15/0 seed beads, and secure with thread.
    Assemble the Necklace: Using a needle and thread, add clasps, and string the beaded beads together, interspersing with 8/0 seed beads for spacing.
    Add Final Touches: Finish the ends neatly, ensuring a professional look.
    Create Matching Earrings: Follow a similar process, making smaller beaded bead units and attaching them to ear wires with wire guards for a cohesive set.