Crystal Lariat Necklace Tutorial

Looking for something bold and beautiful, but easy to make? The Crystal Lariat Necklace features our new Potomac Crystal Sunflowers, Potomac Crystal Cosmic Ring, and Potomac Crystal Bicones 3mm. Allie uses Artwire and Headpins to secure these beautiful beads and create this brilliant necklace. Perfect for beginners and seasoned beaders alike, this piece will shine all year long. Technique Learned: Wire Working The Designer's suggested colors and materials for an ~30 inch (~72.2cm) necklace:

Potomac Crystal Sunflowers - Violet, ~2 Pieces

Potomac Crystal Bicones 3mm - Alexandrite AB, ~40 Pieces

Potomac Crystal Cosmic Ring 14mm - Paradise Shine, ~1 Piece

Italian Chain - Hammered Chase 2x2mm, ~3 Feet

Artwire 24g - Non Tarnish Silver, ~3 Feet

Prepare Materials: Gather all beads, chain pieces, and wire as listed.
Create Tassel: Attach two 3mm bicones to each head pin, make loops, and attach pre-cut chain pieces of varying lengths to create a waterfall effect.
Assemble Tassel with Sunflowers: Use 24g wire to attach chain pieces to one Potomac Crystal Sunflower, then connect another sunflower to make them back-to-back, adding dimension.
Necklace Chain: Attach the remaining chain to the tassel, adding crystals at intervals for embellishment.
Finish with Cosmic Ring: Incorporate the Cosmic Ring as a lariat stop, ensuring the necklace's length is adjustable.
Final Adjustments: Make any necessary adjustments to ensure the necklace sits beautifully.