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Nested Pearls Necklace Tutorial

Use up some 4mm pearls and some 6mm pearl beads to create a stunning yet easy to complete, necklace design.
Project Length/ Size 17"

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Kit - Nested Pearls Necklace

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Light Mauve Ceylon 11/0

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Nested Pearls Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Dark Grey, ~30 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 4mm - Comet, ~62 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 2mm - Light Amethyst AB, ~102 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Light Mauve Ceylon, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Silver Labrador Full, ~2 Grams
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Clasp - Simple Toggle, 1 Piece

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all beads, wire guards, and clasp. Begin with Right Angle Weave: Use 6mm pearls to create the base structure. Add Seed Beads: Introduce 11/0 seed beads between the pearls for spacing. Expand with Crystals and Pearls: Incorporate 2mm bicones and 4mm pearls to enhance the design. Connect Components: Use the technique shown to connect different parts of the necklace seamlessly. Finish with Clasp: Attach the clasp using wire guards for a professional finish.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    Use up some 4mm pearls and some 6mm pearl beads to create a stunning yet easy to complete, necklace design.
    Project Length/ Size 17"

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Dark Grey, ~30 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 4mm - Comet, ~62 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 2mm - Light Amethyst AB, ~102 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Light Mauve Ceylon, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Silver Labrador Full, ~2 Grams
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Clasp - Simple Toggle, 1 Piece

    • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all beads, wire guards, and clasp. Begin with Right Angle Weave: Use 6mm pearls to create the base structure. Add Seed Beads: Introduce 11/0 seed beads between the pearls for spacing. Expand with Crystals and Pearls: Incorporate 2mm bicones and 4mm pearls to enhance the design. Connect Components: Use the technique shown to connect different parts of the necklace seamlessly. Finish with Clasp: Attach the clasp using wire guards for a professional finish.