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Opera Necklace Tutorial

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Who doesn't want to be dripping in pearls? The Opera Necklace is a gorgeous way to use multiple colors of Potomac Pearls to create an elegant look. Join Allie as she uses the new Potomac Pearl Collection box to create this exciting new beaded necklace!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

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  • Potomac Pearls - Neutral Colors Collection/Assortment 6mm | 5 Strands | 340 Beads

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Opera Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearl Kit - Neutrals, 3 Strands for the kit
  • Dragon Cord - White, 7 Feet
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Crystal AB, ~ 50 Beads
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire - 18G, 4 Inches - Optional

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    This PotomacBeads tutorial will show you how to use a knotting method to create a pearl necklace of opera length that you can wear as a single strand or a multi strand. The Opera Necklace gives a nice shine and sparkle to your outfits.
    1.Measure out about 7 feet of size 3 Dragonthread. Leave about 6 inches at the end of the thread and tie a double knot. Use a big eye needle to pick up 3 Potomac pearls. Tie an overhand knot tight against the beads. You may find a beading awl helps out with this. Tie another knot.
    2.Watch the Opera necklace tutorial to follow along with Allie as she creates this pearl necklace.
    3.Create a pearl shortener with wire. Cut about 4 inches of 18ga wire. Bend the wire around something round like a large marker to form an S-hook. Bend the ends up towards the design.
    The Opera necklace is a versatile piece of jewelry that you can wear as a long necklace or a shorter choker style necklace. You can find all the materials needed to make this pearl necklace and so much more at PotomacBeads

    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

    Who doesn't want to be dripping in pearls? The Opera Necklace is a gorgeous way to use multiple colors of Potomac Pearls to create an elegant look. Join Allie as she uses the new Potomac Pearl Collection box to create this exciting new beaded necklace!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearl Kit - Neutrals, 3 Strands for the kit
  • Dragon Cord - White, 7 Feet
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Crystal AB, ~ 50 Beads
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire - 18G, 4 Inches - Optional

    • Project Steps

    This PotomacBeads tutorial will show you how to use a knotting method to create a pearl necklace of opera length that you can wear as a single strand or a multi strand. The Opera Necklace gives a nice shine and sparkle to your outfits.
    1.Measure out about 7 feet of size 3 Dragonthread. Leave about 6 inches at the end of the thread and tie a double knot. Use a big eye needle to pick up 3 Potomac pearls. Tie an overhand knot tight against the beads. You may find a beading awl helps out with this. Tie another knot.
    2.Watch the Opera necklace tutorial to follow along with Allie as she creates this pearl necklace.
    3.Create a pearl shortener with wire. Cut about 4 inches of 18ga wire. Bend the wire around something round like a large marker to form an S-hook. Bend the ends up towards the design.
    The Opera necklace is a versatile piece of jewelry that you can wear as a long necklace or a shorter choker style necklace. You can find all the materials needed to make this pearl necklace and so much more at PotomacBeads