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Simple EVA Necklace Tutorial

This tutorial is SIMPLY divine! The Simple EVA® Chain Necklace by Allie at PotomacBeads uses - of course - Potomax Metal EVA® Beads, Czech Faceted Rounds (4mm) and Miyuki Seed Beads to create a quick and easy design that is perfect for beginning beaders, but relaxing enough for those of your experienced jewelry makers! So sit back, grab your beads and let's create together!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Simple EVA Necklace Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
Potomax Eva - Antique Silver, ~ 50 Pieces
Czech Faceted Round 4mm - Circus Mix, ~ 28 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 3 Grams
Potomax Round Push Clasp, 1 Piece

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Gather your materials: Potomax Eva Beads, Czech Faceted Rounds, Miyuki Seed Beads (11/0 and 15/0), a clasp, beading thread, and needle.
Thread your needle with the wildfire thread, adding a stop bead.
Start by threading an EVA® bead, adding a 15/0 seed bead, a Czech round, another 15/0, and then another EVA® bead.
Encapsulate the Czech round with the EVA® beads by adding seed beads around them.
Continue adding EVA® beads and Czech rounds, following the established pattern to create the chain.
Once the desired length is reached, attach the clasp to finish the necklace.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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Item Description

This tutorial is SIMPLY divine! The Simple EVA® Chain Necklace by Allie at PotomacBeads uses - of course - Potomax Metal EVA® Beads, Czech Faceted Rounds (4mm) and Miyuki Seed Beads to create a quick and easy design that is perfect for beginning beaders, but relaxing enough for those of your experienced jewelry makers! So sit back, grab your beads and let's create together!

Designer's Material List

The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
Potomax Eva - Antique Silver, ~ 50 Pieces
Czech Faceted Round 4mm - Circus Mix, ~ 28 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 3 Grams
Potomax Round Push Clasp, 1 Piece

Project Steps

Gather your materials: Potomax Eva Beads, Czech Faceted Rounds, Miyuki Seed Beads (11/0 and 15/0), a clasp, beading thread, and needle.
Thread your needle with the wildfire thread, adding a stop bead.
Start by threading an EVA® bead, adding a 15/0 seed bead, a Czech round, another 15/0, and then another EVA® bead.
Encapsulate the Czech round with the EVA® beads by adding seed beads around them.
Continue adding EVA® beads and Czech rounds, following the established pattern to create the chain.
Once the desired length is reached, attach the clasp to finish the necklace.