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Ribbon & Bead Necklace Tutorial

This tutorial from PotomacBeads shows you how to make our ribbon necklace. To create this necklace, you need only ribbon (the size of your choice), your choice of beads (10mm+ works best), and your choice of beading thread. These necklaces are especially popular during the summer. Enjoy!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Ribbon & Bead Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Silver-Lined Crystal
  • Hana Beading Thread
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Folding Style:
    Cut ribbon at a diagonal to prevent fraying, starting with about a yard. Leave 12 inches of ribbon blank for tying. Fold the ribbon in a triangular form 12 inches down, sewing through with a needle and thread.
    Add an 8/0 seed bead, then your chosen bead, followed by another 8/0 seed bead. Fold the ribbon in the opposite direction at the end of the bead, sewing through the middle of the triangle.
    Crinkling Style:
    Begin with two yards of ribbon for more slack.
    Fold the ribbon in an accordion style, sewing through all layers at one end. Add your beads between folds, securing by sewing through the accordion folds on the opposite side.
    Finish by tying knots to secure the thread and hiding them with a knot in the ribbon.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    • 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"
    Ribbon & Bead Necklace Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    This tutorial from PotomacBeads shows you how to make our ribbon necklace. To create this necklace, you need only ribbon (the size of your choice), your choice of beads (10mm+ works best), and your choice of beading thread. These necklaces are especially popular during the summer. Enjoy!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Silver-Lined Crystal
  • Hana Beading Thread
  • Project Steps

    Folding Style:
    Cut ribbon at a diagonal to prevent fraying, starting with about a yard. Leave 12 inches of ribbon blank for tying. Fold the ribbon in a triangular form 12 inches down, sewing through with a needle and thread.
    Add an 8/0 seed bead, then your chosen bead, followed by another 8/0 seed bead. Fold the ribbon in the opposite direction at the end of the bead, sewing through the middle of the triangle.
    Crinkling Style:
    Begin with two yards of ribbon for more slack.
    Fold the ribbon in an accordion style, sewing through all layers at one end. Add your beads between folds, securing by sewing through the accordion folds on the opposite side.
    Finish by tying knots to secure the thread and hiding them with a knot in the ribbon.