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Grandfather Clock Necklace Tutorial

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make her Grandfather Clock Necklace design with cup buttons and BowTrio beads.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Grandfather Clock Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • BowTrio Beads - Gunmetal
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Black Hematite
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Galvanized Gold
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Metallic Hematite
  • Cup Button - Crystal Matted
  • Chain
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather your materials: seed beads in various sizes, beading needle, thread, clasp.
    Thread your needle with a comfortable length of thread and tie a knot at the end.
    Start with a ladder stitch base by stringing an even number of beads.
    Begin the peyote stitch by picking up two beads and passing your needle through the next bead in the previous row.
    Continue adding beads in this manner, alternating between picking up one and two beads.
    Create the desired length for the main body of your necklace.
    Add embellishments by incorporating different colored beads or creating patterns.
    Finish off your necklace with a clasp or closure of your choice.
    Trim any excess thread and secure the knots.
    Customize your necklace by experimenting with bead colors, sizes, and patterns.

    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"
    Grandfather Clock Necklace Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make her Grandfather Clock Necklace design with cup buttons and BowTrio beads.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • BowTrio Beads - Gunmetal
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Black Hematite
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Galvanized Gold
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Metallic Hematite
  • Cup Button - Crystal Matted
  • Chain
  • Project Steps

    Gather your materials: seed beads in various sizes, beading needle, thread, clasp.
    Thread your needle with a comfortable length of thread and tie a knot at the end.
    Start with a ladder stitch base by stringing an even number of beads.
    Begin the peyote stitch by picking up two beads and passing your needle through the next bead in the previous row.
    Continue adding beads in this manner, alternating between picking up one and two beads.
    Create the desired length for the main body of your necklace.
    Add embellishments by incorporating different colored beads or creating patterns.
    Finish off your necklace with a clasp or closure of your choice.
    Trim any excess thread and secure the knots.
    Customize your necklace by experimenting with bead colors, sizes, and patterns.