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Olympia Necklace Tutorial

Go for the gold with the Olympia Necklace! Petite and delicate circles adorn this prize-winning beaded necklace that is simple to make, yet looks like it took hours! Using mostly seed beads and Potomac Crystals, this do-it-yourself stunning jewelry-making design will compliment any outfit and any occasion!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Olympia Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 11/0, 3grams
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones - Crystal AB 2mm, ~60 pieces
  • Czech Rounds - White Red Luster 3mm,~30 pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones - Rose AB 4mm, ~30 pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Rounds - Tanzanite AB 4mm, ~30 pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones - Light Sapphire AB 4mm, ~30 pieces
  • Miyuki Cube - Cream Ceylon 1.8mm, ~30 pieces
  • Lobster Clasp - Gold Plated, 1 pair
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    The Olympia Necklace brings a splash of color and sparkle to your outfit. Learn how easy it is to create this beaded necklace in this PotomacBeads tutorial.
    1.Put a stop bead onto the end of the thread, leaving a few inches for a tail. Pick up 6 seed beads. Form a loop by making a pattern of Potomac crystals separated by 2 seed beads and bringing the needle back through the first bead in the pattern.
    2.Watch the Olympia Necklace tutorial with Anna to see how to create the design used in this beaded necklace.
    3.Add a lobster clasp to the end of the beaded chain. On the other side, form a loop out of seed beads. Test the loop to make sure it fits before bringing the thread down through the project and tying it off.
    This Olympia Necklace is a quick project that would make a great last minute gift. Check out PotomacBeads for all the best supplies needed to create beautiful beaded projects
    Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    • Basic Beading

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    Item Description

    Go for the gold with the Olympia Necklace! Petite and delicate circles adorn this prize-winning beaded necklace that is simple to make, yet looks like it took hours! Using mostly seed beads and Potomac Crystals, this do-it-yourself stunning jewelry-making design will compliment any outfit and any occasion!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 11/0, 3grams
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones - Crystal AB 2mm, ~60 pieces
  • Czech Rounds - White Red Luster 3mm,~30 pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones - Rose AB 4mm, ~30 pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Rounds - Tanzanite AB 4mm, ~30 pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones - Light Sapphire AB 4mm, ~30 pieces
  • Miyuki Cube - Cream Ceylon 1.8mm, ~30 pieces
  • Lobster Clasp - Gold Plated, 1 pair
  • Project Steps

    The Olympia Necklace brings a splash of color and sparkle to your outfit. Learn how easy it is to create this beaded necklace in this PotomacBeads tutorial.
    1.Put a stop bead onto the end of the thread, leaving a few inches for a tail. Pick up 6 seed beads. Form a loop by making a pattern of Potomac crystals separated by 2 seed beads and bringing the needle back through the first bead in the pattern.
    2.Watch the Olympia Necklace tutorial with Anna to see how to create the design used in this beaded necklace.
    3.Add a lobster clasp to the end of the beaded chain. On the other side, form a loop out of seed beads. Test the loop to make sure it fits before bringing the thread down through the project and tying it off.
    This Olympia Necklace is a quick project that would make a great last minute gift. Check out PotomacBeads for all the best supplies needed to create beautiful beaded projects
    Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!