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Hidden Rainbow Necklace Tutorial

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Phyllis Brunson Sutton's "Hidden Rainbow" necklace, which finished 9th place in the 2016 Potomac Bead Company challenge. Find a list of supplies needed in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Hidden Rainbow Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Gemstone - Bronzite Faceted Round Beads 8mm
Czech Pearls 4mm - Beige Shiny
Faceted RounTrio® Beads - Zinc Iris
Potomac Crystal Rondelle Beads 3x4mm - Gold Champagne
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Light Smoky Topaz Gold
Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - Transparent Lustered Rosaline
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold
Cup Buttons - Amber Picasso

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Given the complex nature of the tutorial and the amount of detail involved, providing concise step-by-step instructions here would be impractical. The tutorial offers thorough guidance on creating the necklace, starting with the seed bead pattern setup, integrating round trio beads, adding fringe details, and finalizing with professional finishing techniques.

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"
Hidden Rainbow Necklace Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Phyllis Brunson Sutton's "Hidden Rainbow" necklace, which finished 9th place in the 2016 Potomac Bead Company challenge. Find a list of supplies needed in the description below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Gemstone - Bronzite Faceted Round Beads 8mm
Czech Pearls 4mm - Beige Shiny
Faceted RounTrio® Beads - Zinc Iris
Potomac Crystal Rondelle Beads 3x4mm - Gold Champagne
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Light Smoky Topaz Gold
Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - Transparent Lustered Rosaline
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold
Cup Buttons - Amber Picasso

Project Steps

Given the complex nature of the tutorial and the amount of detail involved, providing concise step-by-step instructions here would be impractical. The tutorial offers thorough guidance on creating the necklace, starting with the seed bead pattern setup, integrating round trio beads, adding fringe details, and finalizing with professional finishing techniques.