The Crystal Sky Necklace tutorial teaches viewers how to create a delicate, floral-inspired necklace using GemDuos, SuperDuos, 11/0 seed beads, and 3mm bicones. The design is based on a repeating unit made from circular clusters of SuperDuos that form dimensional floral shapes, anchored by GemDuos and accented with seed beads and crystals. These units are joined to create a curved, elegant necklace that can also be adapted into a bracelet or earrings. This tutorial is great for beginner to intermediate beaders and offers clear, step-by-step instruction for working with multi-hole beads, creating symmetry, and reinforcing thread paths. The end of the project covers clasp attachment using wire guards and seed beads for a secure and polished finish.
Start with the First GemDuo:
Pick up: 1 × GemDuo (hole 1, face up) → 1 × 11/0 → 1 × 3mm bicone → 1 × 11/0 → 1 × SuperDuo. This begins your central floral unit.
Build the Floral Pattern:
Repeat the pattern: 11/0 → bicone → 11/0 → SuperDuo until you have 4 SuperDuos in total. Then add: 1 × 11/0 → 1 × 3mm bicone → 1 × 11/0 → 1 × second GemDuo
Complete the First Unit:
Connect the thread path to form a ring of 4 SuperDuos, anchored by GemDuos and bicones. Pull snug to form a flower-like cluster.
Step Up:
Pass through the second hole of a SuperDuo (stepping up). Between each SuperDuo’s second hole, add: 1 × 11/0 seed bead. Complete the ring to form the top layer of the floral unit.
Reinforce the Unit:
Stitch around the unit again through SuperDuos and 11/0s to tighten tension.
Start the Next Unit:
Exit the outer 11/0 after a SuperDuo. Add a new: 1 × GemDuo → 11/0 → bicone → 11/0 → SuperDuo
and repeat Steps 2–5 to build the next floral unit.
Repeat and Link Units:
Continue stitching repeating units, always exiting in a position that aligns the next floral section. Maintain orientation of GemDuos (face up, same direction).
Attach a Wire Guard:
Exit from the last GemDuo or seed bead. Add: 1 × 11/0 → wire guard → 1 × 11/0 o back through the base bead and reinforce the loop 2–3 times.
Attach the Clasp:
Slide a jump ring or clasp onto the wire guard loop. Repeat the same attachment on the opposite end if needed.
Secure and Trim Thread:
Weave through the beadwork, tying half-hitch knots between beads. Trim or burn excess thread carefully.
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The Crystal Sky Necklace tutorial teaches viewers how to create a delicate, floral-inspired necklace using GemDuos, SuperDuos, 11/0 seed beads, and 3mm bicones. The design is based on a repeating unit made from circular clusters of SuperDuos that form dimensional floral shapes, anchored by GemDuos and accented with seed beads and crystals. These units are joined to create a curved, elegant necklace that can also be adapted into a bracelet or earrings. This tutorial is great for beginner to intermediate beaders and offers clear, step-by-step instruction for working with multi-hole beads, creating symmetry, and reinforcing thread paths. The end of the project covers clasp attachment using wire guards and seed beads for a secure and polished finish.
Designer's Material List
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
SuperDuo Beads - White Baby Blue Luster 2.5x5mm, 100 Beads
GemDuo Beads - White Blue Luster (Lazure Blue) 8x5mm, 26 Beads
Start with the First GemDuo:
Pick up: 1 × GemDuo (hole 1, face up) → 1 × 11/0 → 1 × 3mm bicone → 1 × 11/0 → 1 × SuperDuo. This begins your central floral unit.
Build the Floral Pattern:
Repeat the pattern: 11/0 → bicone → 11/0 → SuperDuo until you have 4 SuperDuos in total. Then add: 1 × 11/0 → 1 × 3mm bicone → 1 × 11/0 → 1 × second GemDuo
Complete the First Unit:
Connect the thread path to form a ring of 4 SuperDuos, anchored by GemDuos and bicones. Pull snug to form a flower-like cluster.
Step Up:
Pass through the second hole of a SuperDuo (stepping up). Between each SuperDuo’s second hole, add: 1 × 11/0 seed bead. Complete the ring to form the top layer of the floral unit.
Reinforce the Unit:
Stitch around the unit again through SuperDuos and 11/0s to tighten tension.
Start the Next Unit:
Exit the outer 11/0 after a SuperDuo. Add a new: 1 × GemDuo → 11/0 → bicone → 11/0 → SuperDuo
and repeat Steps 2–5 to build the next floral unit.
Repeat and Link Units:
Continue stitching repeating units, always exiting in a position that aligns the next floral section. Maintain orientation of GemDuos (face up, same direction).
Attach a Wire Guard:
Exit from the last GemDuo or seed bead. Add: 1 × 11/0 → wire guard → 1 × 11/0 o back through the base bead and reinforce the loop 2–3 times.
Attach the Clasp:
Slide a jump ring or clasp onto the wire guard loop. Repeat the same attachment on the opposite end if needed.
Secure and Trim Thread:
Weave through the beadwork, tying half-hitch knots between beads. Trim or burn excess thread carefully.
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