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Surya Beaded Bead Necklace Tutorial

Join Tereza as she makes this beautiful Surya Beaded Bead Necklace! She uses a plethora of stunning beads, MiniDuo®, Matubo 8/0, Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 and 15/0, Miyuki Half Tila, Fire Polished 4mm Round, and a 12 mm Clear Round Bead Form, intricately placed to create this stunner! She offers many different options and stopping points in this tutorial! This is one you'll want to create and recreate! The possibilities are endless!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Surya Beaded Bead Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • MiniDuo Aluminum Silver (or Crystal Lab Full), 32 pcs
  • Matubo 8/0 Aluminum Silver (or Crystal Lab Full), 16 pcs
  • FP 4 mm Amethyst Metallic Ice, 24 pcs
  • Miyuki 11/0 Amethyst Gold Luster, 1 g
  • Miyuki 15/0 Crys Lab Full, 0.5 g
  • Miyuki Half Tila - Matte Metallic Copper, 16 pcs
  • Clear Round Bead form 12 mm, 1 pc
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Base Construction: Start by threading eight MiniDuo beads, forming a circle, and stepping up to begin the first layer.
    First Layer: Add Matubo 8/0 beads between the MiniDuos, followed by a layer of Fire Polished beads using right angle weave.
    Inserting the Bead Form: Place a 12 mm Clear Round Bead Form inside the structure for support.
    Second Layer Embellishment: Embellish with Miyuki 11/0 and 15/0 Seed Beads, adding Half Tila beads for decorative detail.
    Final Layer: Add additional MiniDuo beads for the final embellishment layer, securing the structure.
    Finishing the Bead: Weave in the ends and secure the thread, completing the beaded bead.

    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"
    Surya Beaded Bead Necklace Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Join Tereza as she makes this beautiful Surya Beaded Bead Necklace! She uses a plethora of stunning beads, MiniDuo®, Matubo 8/0, Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 and 15/0, Miyuki Half Tila, Fire Polished 4mm Round, and a 12 mm Clear Round Bead Form, intricately placed to create this stunner! She offers many different options and stopping points in this tutorial! This is one you'll want to create and recreate! The possibilities are endless!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • MiniDuo Aluminum Silver (or Crystal Lab Full), 32 pcs
  • Matubo 8/0 Aluminum Silver (or Crystal Lab Full), 16 pcs
  • FP 4 mm Amethyst Metallic Ice, 24 pcs
  • Miyuki 11/0 Amethyst Gold Luster, 1 g
  • Miyuki 15/0 Crys Lab Full, 0.5 g
  • Miyuki Half Tila - Matte Metallic Copper, 16 pcs
  • Clear Round Bead form 12 mm, 1 pc
  • Project Steps

    Base Construction: Start by threading eight MiniDuo beads, forming a circle, and stepping up to begin the first layer.
    First Layer: Add Matubo 8/0 beads between the MiniDuos, followed by a layer of Fire Polished beads using right angle weave.
    Inserting the Bead Form: Place a 12 mm Clear Round Bead Form inside the structure for support.
    Second Layer Embellishment: Embellish with Miyuki 11/0 and 15/0 Seed Beads, adding Half Tila beads for decorative detail.
    Final Layer: Add additional MiniDuo beads for the final embellishment layer, securing the structure.
    Finishing the Bead: Weave in the ends and secure the thread, completing the beaded bead.