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Graduated Pearl 3 Strand Necklace Tutorial

Join Allie as she demonstrates how to use DragonThread beading thread and wire guards to create a multistrand necklace featuring Potomac Pearls in 2mm, 3mm, and 4mm. This pearl necklace uses 3 sizes of Potomac Pearls to create a graduated look that is classy and modern. Technique learned: Basic Beading

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Athenacast Jump Rings - Open 5mm 20g Premium Real Silver Plated Brass | Pack of 144

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  • Potomac Pearls - Celeste 2mm

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  • Potomac Pearls - Celeste 3mm

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  • Potomac Pearls - Celeste 4mm

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  • Athenacast Spring Clasp 6mm - Premium Real Silver Plating | Pack of 10

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  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium Real Silver Plated Stainless Steel | Pack of 100

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Graduated Pearl 3 Strand Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Celeste 2mm, ~ 192 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Celeste 3mm, ~ 140 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Celeste 4mm, ~ 100 Beads
  • Jump Rings - Open 5mm 20G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, ~ 10 Pieces
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel, 6 Pieces
  • Spring Clasp 6mm - Premium 99.9% Silver Plated, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Pearls - Old Lace 2mm, ~ 192 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Old Lace 3mm, ~ 140 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Old Lace 4mm, ~ 100 Beads
  • Jump Rings 7mm - Open 16g Premium 24kt Gold Plating, ~ 10 Pieces
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Gold Plated Stainless Steel, 6 Pieces
  • Lobster Clasps 16mm - Gold Plated, 1 Clasp

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Join Allie as she demonstrates how to use DragonThread beading thread and wire guards to create a multistrand necklace featuring Potomac Pearls. This pearl necklace uses 3 sizes of Potomac Pearls to create a graduated look that is classy and modern. 1. Cut a 5 foot piece of DragonThread and put a size 11 beading needle onto the end. Add a wire guard onto the thread and needle and let it drop to the bottom of the thread. Take your needle back through the wire guard another time and then knot the thread end to the longer end. 2. Watch the Graduated Pearl 3 Strand Necklace to get the exact number of beads to add to each strand to get the perfect fit and use only 1 strand of each bead size. 3. After finishing all your strands, open a jump ring to attach to the wire guards on one side of each necklace. On the other side, repeat, putting the strands in the same order. Add the clasp on one side and additional rings for an extender chain on the other side. This design is a great way to use just 3 strands of Potomac Pearls to create a graduated, modern, and classy pearl necklace. Choose all the same colors of pearls in sizes 2mm, 3mm, and 4mm

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Cable Wire 49 Strand .018" (5 Meters)
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    • BeadTec Clear Rectangular Acrylic Storage Box With 24 Screw Top Vials
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    • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium Real Silver Plated Stainless Steel | Pack of 100
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    • Bead Board: Flocked U-Channel Beading Design Board
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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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    Graduated Pearl 3 Strand Necklace Tutorial
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    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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    Item Description

    Join Allie as she demonstrates how to use DragonThread beading thread and wire guards to create a multistrand necklace featuring Potomac Pearls in 2mm, 3mm, and 4mm. This pearl necklace uses 3 sizes of Potomac Pearls to create a graduated look that is classy and modern. Technique learned: Basic Beading

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Celeste 2mm, ~ 192 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Celeste 3mm, ~ 140 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Celeste 4mm, ~ 100 Beads
  • Jump Rings - Open 5mm 20G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, ~ 10 Pieces
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel, 6 Pieces
  • Spring Clasp 6mm - Premium 99.9% Silver Plated, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Pearls - Old Lace 2mm, ~ 192 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Old Lace 3mm, ~ 140 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Old Lace 4mm, ~ 100 Beads
  • Jump Rings 7mm - Open 16g Premium 24kt Gold Plating, ~ 10 Pieces
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Gold Plated Stainless Steel, 6 Pieces
  • Lobster Clasps 16mm - Gold Plated, 1 Clasp

    • Project Steps

    Join Allie as she demonstrates how to use DragonThread beading thread and wire guards to create a multistrand necklace featuring Potomac Pearls. This pearl necklace uses 3 sizes of Potomac Pearls to create a graduated look that is classy and modern. 1. Cut a 5 foot piece of DragonThread and put a size 11 beading needle onto the end. Add a wire guard onto the thread and needle and let it drop to the bottom of the thread. Take your needle back through the wire guard another time and then knot the thread end to the longer end. 2. Watch the Graduated Pearl 3 Strand Necklace to get the exact number of beads to add to each strand to get the perfect fit and use only 1 strand of each bead size. 3. After finishing all your strands, open a jump ring to attach to the wire guards on one side of each necklace. On the other side, repeat, putting the strands in the same order. Add the clasp on one side and additional rings for an extender chain on the other side. This design is a great way to use just 3 strands of Potomac Pearls to create a graduated, modern, and classy pearl necklace. Choose all the same colors of pearls in sizes 2mm, 3mm, and 4mm