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Flagship Necklace Tutorial

In this Potomac Bead Company video, Allie teaches you to make her "Flagship necklace."

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

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Flagship Necklace Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Beam beads (3-hole, Czechmates, in dark plum metallic suede and bronze)
  • Faceted round trio beads (6mm, in jet bronze)
  • Seed beads in sizes 8/0 (metallic dark bronze), 11/0 (purple iris and galvanized gold), and 15/0 (galvanized gold)
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006", green)
  • Size 12 beading needle
  • Cut button (Aztec gold)
  • Optional: crystal rivoli for the cut button, E6000 glue
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Initial Setup:
    Start by preparing about 10 feet of beading thread on a size 12 needle, creating a stop bead at one end.
    Begin stringing with round trio beads, alternating with beam beads, and incorporating 8/0, 11/0, and 15/0 seed beads according to the pattern described in the video.
    Creating the Rope Sides:
    Use the round trio beads and beam beads to form the sides of the necklace, following a specific pattern of seed beads to connect each bead.
    Forming the Triangular Flags:
    Create triangular shapes using the beam beads in a pattern that alternates between dark plum metallic suede and bronze colors, accentuated with seed beads for added detail.
    Attaching the Clasp:
    Conclude the necklace by attaching a cut button clasp, optionally enhanced with a crystal rivoli for added sparkle.
    Finishing Touches:
    Add decorative touches to the round trio beads and ensure all ends are secure.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
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    • 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"
    Flagship Necklace Tutorial
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    Item Description

    In this Potomac Bead Company video, Allie teaches you to make her "Flagship necklace."

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Beam beads (3-hole, Czechmates, in dark plum metallic suede and bronze)
  • Faceted round trio beads (6mm, in jet bronze)
  • Seed beads in sizes 8/0 (metallic dark bronze), 11/0 (purple iris and galvanized gold), and 15/0 (galvanized gold)
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006", green)
  • Size 12 beading needle
  • Cut button (Aztec gold)
  • Optional: crystal rivoli for the cut button, E6000 glue
  • Project Steps

    Initial Setup:
    Start by preparing about 10 feet of beading thread on a size 12 needle, creating a stop bead at one end.
    Begin stringing with round trio beads, alternating with beam beads, and incorporating 8/0, 11/0, and 15/0 seed beads according to the pattern described in the video.
    Creating the Rope Sides:
    Use the round trio beads and beam beads to form the sides of the necklace, following a specific pattern of seed beads to connect each bead.
    Forming the Triangular Flags:
    Create triangular shapes using the beam beads in a pattern that alternates between dark plum metallic suede and bronze colors, accentuated with seed beads for added detail.
    Attaching the Clasp:
    Conclude the necklace by attaching a cut button clasp, optionally enhanced with a crystal rivoli for added sparkle.
    Finishing Touches:
    Add decorative touches to the round trio beads and ensure all ends are secure.