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Luminous Necklace Tutorial

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There is no questioning where the Luminous Necklace got its luxurious name from! At the core of the beaded necklace, you'll find a shiny Potomac Crystal Pear Drop Bead accentuated by Tubelet Beads to capture the attention of anyone that notices this dazzler placed around your neck. Prepare to be amazed as Allie's design is oh so simple using basic freeform techniques yet can emulate lots of different uses for all levels of beaders!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 11/0

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 15/0

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  • Potomac Crystal Pear Drop Beads - Sea Luster 18x13mm | Pack of 4

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  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Metallic Sky 2mm | Pack of 150

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  • Tubelet Beads - Silver Labrador Full | Pack of 95

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  • Pattern - Luminous Necklace

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Luminous Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Potomac Crystal Pear Drop 18x13mm - Sea Blue, 1 Piece
Tubelet Beads - Crystal Labrador Full, ~ 31 Beads
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~ 1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~ 1 Gram
Potomac Crystal Round 2mm - Montana AB, ~ 71 Beads
Claspgarten Swirl Push Clasp, 1 Piece
Wire Guard - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare your materials and thread your needle with .006 Wildfire beading thread.
Start by stringing the Potomac Crystal Pear Drop, then alternate between an 11/0 seed bead and a Tubelet Bead seven times to frame the pear drop.
Add embellishments around the pear drop using 15/0 seed beads and 2mm Potomac Crystal Rounds.
Begin the sides of the necklace with a pattern of beads, including the crystal rounds, 15/0 and 11/0 seed beads, and Tubelet Beads, attaching a claspgarten swirl push clasp with wire guards.
Mirror the beading pattern on the other side of the necklace. Secure and trim excess thread to complete the necklace.

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

There is no questioning where the Luminous Necklace got its luxurious name from! At the core of the beaded necklace, you'll find a shiny Potomac Crystal Pear Drop Bead accentuated by Tubelet Beads to capture the attention of anyone that notices this dazzler placed around your neck. Prepare to be amazed as Allie's design is oh so simple using basic freeform techniques yet can emulate lots of different uses for all levels of beaders!

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Potomac Crystal Pear Drop 18x13mm - Sea Blue, 1 Piece
Tubelet Beads - Crystal Labrador Full, ~ 31 Beads
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~ 1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~ 1 Gram
Potomac Crystal Round 2mm - Montana AB, ~ 71 Beads
Claspgarten Swirl Push Clasp, 1 Piece
Wire Guard - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces

Project Steps

Prepare your materials and thread your needle with .006 Wildfire beading thread.
Start by stringing the Potomac Crystal Pear Drop, then alternate between an 11/0 seed bead and a Tubelet Bead seven times to frame the pear drop.
Add embellishments around the pear drop using 15/0 seed beads and 2mm Potomac Crystal Rounds.
Begin the sides of the necklace with a pattern of beads, including the crystal rounds, 15/0 and 11/0 seed beads, and Tubelet Beads, attaching a claspgarten swirl push clasp with wire guards.
Mirror the beading pattern on the other side of the necklace. Secure and trim excess thread to complete the necklace.