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Amber Chip Knotted Necklace Tutorial

Learn the basics of bead knotting with silk cord. Use crystals and natural Baltic amber to create a multistrand, silk knotted necklace. Technique learned: Knotting. The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - Baltic Amber Chip Beads Strand, ~ 8 inches
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Colorado Topaz 4mm | Pack of 120, ~ 30 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Vintage Rose 4mm | Pack of 120, ~ 30 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Smoked Topaz 4mm | Pack of 120, ~ 30 beads
  • Silk Cord w/ Needle - 6 Brown, ~ 10 Feet
  • Lobster Figure 8 Clasps 19mm - Premium Antique Copper Plating | Pack of 5, 1 Piece

    • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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    • Gemstones - Baltic Amber Chip Beads 15.5" Strand

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    • Athenacast Lobster Figure 8 Clasps 19mm - Premium Antique Copper Plating | Pack of 5

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    • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Colorado Topaz 4mm | Pack of 120

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    • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Smoked Topaz 4mm | Pack of 120

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    • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Vintage Rose 4mm | Pack of 120

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    • Silk Cord w/ Needle - Size 6 | Brown

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    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Amber Chip Knotted Necklace Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - Baltic Amber Chip Beads Strand, ~ 8 inches
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Colorado Topaz 4mm | Pack of 120, ~ 30 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Vintage Rose 4mm | Pack of 120, ~ 30 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Smoked Topaz 4mm | Pack of 120, ~ 30 beads
  • Silk Cord w/ Needle - 6 Brown, ~ 10 Feet
  • Lobster Figure 8 Clasps 19mm - Premium Antique Copper Plating | Pack of 5, 1 Piece

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Remove the silk thread from its card and stretch it slightly by hand.
    Make a knot at one end to prevent fraying and another about 10 inches up from the end.
    Thread a pattern of one crystal, an amber chip, and another crystal, then tie a knot against the beads.
    Continue adding beads and knots according to the desired pattern.
    Once all strands are completed, align them for layering and tie an overhand knot with all strands at both ends.
    Braid the ends and add a lobster clasp by knotting it on. Secure the knot with a dab of glue. Create a loop on the other end for the clasp.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Cable Wire 49 Strand .018" (5 Meters)
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    • BeadTec Clear Rectangular Acrylic Storage Box With 24 Screw Top Vials
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    • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium Real Silver Plated Stainless Steel | Pack of 100
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    • Bead Board: Flocked U-Channel Beading Design Board
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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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    Amber Chip Knotted Necklace Tutorial
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    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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    Item Description

    Learn the basics of bead knotting with silk cord. Use crystals and natural Baltic amber to create a multistrand, silk knotted necklace. Technique learned: Knotting. The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - Baltic Amber Chip Beads Strand, ~ 8 inches
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Colorado Topaz 4mm | Pack of 120, ~ 30 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Vintage Rose 4mm | Pack of 120, ~ 30 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Smoked Topaz 4mm | Pack of 120, ~ 30 beads
  • Silk Cord w/ Needle - 6 Brown, ~ 10 Feet
  • Lobster Figure 8 Clasps 19mm - Premium Antique Copper Plating | Pack of 5, 1 Piece

    • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - Baltic Amber Chip Beads Strand, ~ 8 inches
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Colorado Topaz 4mm | Pack of 120, ~ 30 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Vintage Rose 4mm | Pack of 120, ~ 30 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Smoked Topaz 4mm | Pack of 120, ~ 30 beads
  • Silk Cord w/ Needle - 6 Brown, ~ 10 Feet
  • Lobster Figure 8 Clasps 19mm - Premium Antique Copper Plating | Pack of 5, 1 Piece

    • Project Steps

    Remove the silk thread from its card and stretch it slightly by hand.
    Make a knot at one end to prevent fraying and another about 10 inches up from the end.
    Thread a pattern of one crystal, an amber chip, and another crystal, then tie a knot against the beads.
    Continue adding beads and knots according to the desired pattern.
    Once all strands are completed, align them for layering and tie an overhand knot with all strands at both ends.
    Braid the ends and add a lobster clasp by knotting it on. Secure the knot with a dab of glue. Create a loop on the other end for the clasp.