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High Rock Necklace Tutorial

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make her "High Rock" necklace design. Find a list of products used in this project in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

High Rock Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
AVA® Beads - Metallic Sea Blue
IrisDuo® Beads - Pastel Petrol
IrisDuo® Beads - Metallic Aqua
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Silver Rainbow
Chain
Jump Rings
Wire Guards

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Learn how to make a component based beaded necklace using IrisDuo beads in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The High Rock Necklace is a fun project that is suitable for most beading skill levels.
1. Put a size 12 beading needle onto about 5 feet of size 6 DragonThread. Pick up 4 IrisDuo beads with an 11/0 seed bead in between each one. Let the beads drop to the end of the thread and tie them into a knot. Sew through an IrisDuo an 11/0 seed bead and another 11/0. Step up by bringing the needle back through the second hole of the IrisDuo.
2. Watch the High Rock Necklace tutorial to follow along with Allie as she guides you through the steps to create the beaded components for the necklace project.
3. Add two 15/0 seed beads, a wire guard and 2 more 15/0s to the top AVA bead in the beaded component. Add another wire guard to the other side of the AVA bead. Reinforce. Tie off the thread and burn the loose edges. Connect the components with jump rings. Attach a length of Potomax chain to each side and add a lobster clasp.
The High Rock Necklace design offers an array of different jewelry options by using the various styles of components. Change it up and make a matching bracelet and earrings for a complete set of handmade jewelry.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

  • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
  • Thread Zap II
  • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
  • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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

Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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Item Description

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make her "High Rock" necklace design. Find a list of products used in this project in the description below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
AVA® Beads - Metallic Sea Blue
IrisDuo® Beads - Pastel Petrol
IrisDuo® Beads - Metallic Aqua
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Silver Rainbow
Chain
Jump Rings
Wire Guards

Project Steps

Learn how to make a component based beaded necklace using IrisDuo beads in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The High Rock Necklace is a fun project that is suitable for most beading skill levels.
1. Put a size 12 beading needle onto about 5 feet of size 6 DragonThread. Pick up 4 IrisDuo beads with an 11/0 seed bead in between each one. Let the beads drop to the end of the thread and tie them into a knot. Sew through an IrisDuo an 11/0 seed bead and another 11/0. Step up by bringing the needle back through the second hole of the IrisDuo.
2. Watch the High Rock Necklace tutorial to follow along with Allie as she guides you through the steps to create the beaded components for the necklace project.
3. Add two 15/0 seed beads, a wire guard and 2 more 15/0s to the top AVA bead in the beaded component. Add another wire guard to the other side of the AVA bead. Reinforce. Tie off the thread and burn the loose edges. Connect the components with jump rings. Attach a length of Potomax chain to each side and add a lobster clasp.
The High Rock Necklace design offers an array of different jewelry options by using the various styles of components. Change it up and make a matching bracelet and earrings for a complete set of handmade jewelry.