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Regatta Necklace Tutorial

It's a beautiful sunny day on the lake with boats driving by, creating seamless ripples in the water. A relaxing day like this calls for the Regatta Necklace featuring Potomac Crystal Bicones and a Potomac Crystal Rivoli shining brightly at the center of the beadweaving design. Create your own beaded necklace project for never-ending days on the water! Technique Learned:
  • Herringbone Stitch
  • Peyote Stitch
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Regatta Necklace Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Fractal Lavender, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Setting for Rivoli 10mm - Silver, 1 Piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica 5/0 - Transparent Smokey Amethyst AB, ~1 Gram
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather all materials and prepare your workspace.
    Start by making the first triangle using herringbone and peyote stitches.
    Connect the first triangle to the second by adding a connection piece.
    Repeat the process to create additional triangles and connect them, forming the sides of the necklace.
    Create a bezel for the Rivoli using peyote stitch and integrate it into the center of the necklace.
    Connect the sides of the necklace to the central component.
    Attach a clasp to the ends of the necklace for closure.
    Add a loop on the other end of the necklace to secure the clasp.

    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"
    Regatta Necklace Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    It's a beautiful sunny day on the lake with boats driving by, creating seamless ripples in the water. A relaxing day like this calls for the Regatta Necklace featuring Potomac Crystal Bicones and a Potomac Crystal Rivoli shining brightly at the center of the beadweaving design. Create your own beaded necklace project for never-ending days on the water! Technique Learned:
  • Herringbone Stitch
  • Peyote Stitch
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Fractal Lavender, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Setting for Rivoli 10mm - Silver, 1 Piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica 5/0 - Transparent Smokey Amethyst AB, ~1 Gram
  • Project Steps

    Gather all materials and prepare your workspace.
    Start by making the first triangle using herringbone and peyote stitches.
    Connect the first triangle to the second by adding a connection piece.
    Repeat the process to create additional triangles and connect them, forming the sides of the necklace.
    Create a bezel for the Rivoli using peyote stitch and integrate it into the center of the necklace.
    Connect the sides of the necklace to the central component.
    Attach a clasp to the ends of the necklace for closure.
    Add a loop on the other end of the necklace to secure the clasp.