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RAW Necklace Tutorial

In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Bridgette teaches you how to make her quick and easy "RAW necklace" using Czech fire polished beads. This design can be extended to nearly any type of bead, so have fun with it! Products are listed in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

RAW Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Czech glass beads in varying sizes (20mm, 14mm, 12mm, and 8mm).
  • S-lon cord.
  • Button clasp.
  • Super New Glue.
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with an 8mm bead, threading both cord ends through it.
    Add another 8mm bead, threading each end in opposite directions to form the base.
    Incorporate larger beads (12mm, then 14mm, and up to 20mm) on one side, maintaining the right-angle weave pattern.
    Use the weave technique to create a symmetrical design by stepping up and then decreasing bead sizes.
    Finish with a button clasp, ensuring the threads are securely knotted and glued.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Greek Leather Cord - Natural 1.5mm | 3 Meters
    • BeadTec Dual-Tip Paint Markers | Pack of 24
    • BeadTec UV Cure Resin | 50ml
    • Loctite Super Glue .14oz
    • BeadTec 10-Step Mandrel for Making Rings | 2-Piece Set | 1.5-10mm
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate Mini Pocket | Smoke | 3.5x2.5"

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    RAW Necklace Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Bridgette teaches you how to make her quick and easy "RAW necklace" using Czech fire polished beads. This design can be extended to nearly any type of bead, so have fun with it! Products are listed in the description below.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Czech glass beads in varying sizes (20mm, 14mm, 12mm, and 8mm).
  • S-lon cord.
  • Button clasp.
  • Super New Glue.
  • Project Steps

    Start with an 8mm bead, threading both cord ends through it.
    Add another 8mm bead, threading each end in opposite directions to form the base.
    Incorporate larger beads (12mm, then 14mm, and up to 20mm) on one side, maintaining the right-angle weave pattern.
    Use the weave technique to create a symmetrical design by stepping up and then decreasing bead sizes.
    Finish with a button clasp, ensuring the threads are securely knotted and glued.