What You Learn & Video Transcripts
The video titled "Colorful Bloom Necklace - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads" is a step-by-step tutorial on how to create a Colorful Bloom Necklace using ladder stitch and fringe techniques. The tutorial is presented by Allie from PotomacBeads. Here's what you will learn:
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How to start the necklace using a ladder stitch with 8/0 and 15/0 seed beads.
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How to expand the ladder stitch by adding more beads and creating a keyhole in the middle.
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How to join the two sides of the necklace in the middle and add fringe there.
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How to add a Claspgarten clasp to the end of the design.
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The importance of counting to five in this project and how it helps in creating an open design look.
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The use of different types of beads such as Miyuki Seed Beads, Potomac Pearls, Potomac Crystal Teardrop Beads, and Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads.
Timestamps:
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00:00 – Introduction
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00:39 – Step 1: Starting the necklace with a ladder stitch using 8/0 and 15/0 seed beads.
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05:15 – Step 2: Expanding the ladder stitch by adding more beads.
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07:15 – Step 3: Creating a keyhole in the middle of the necklace.
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12:30 – Step 4: Joining the two sides of the necklace in the middle.
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14:29 – Step 5: Adding fringe to the middle of the necklace.
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15:36 – Step 6: Adding a Claspgarten clasp to the end of the design.
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18:08 – Step 7: Final look of the Colorful Bloom Necklace.
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20:10 - Outro
Allie from PotomacBeads starts the tutorial by introducing the Colorful Bloom Necklace project, which is part of this month's kit subscription box. She mentions that the necklace will go well with various styles and involves learning fringe, ladder stitch, and a combination of different techniques.
She begins the design with a size 10 needle, green dragon thread, and starts off with 8/0 and 15/0 seed beads to make a keyhole. She explains the process of creating a ladder stitch and its variation. The first step involves adding two 8/0 seed beads, followed by a 15/0 seed bead, two more 8/0 seed beads, and another 15/0 seed bead. She then guides through the process of expanding the ladder stitch by adding more beads and creating a keyhole in the middle.
After completing the two sides of the necklace, Allie demonstrates how to join them in the middle and add fringe there. She also shows how to add a Claspgarten clasp to the end of the design. She emphasizes the importance of counting to five in this project and how it helps in creating an open design look.
She then proceeds to add fringe to the necklace using a variety of beads such as Miyuki Seed Beads, Potomac Pearls, Potomac Crystal Teardrop Beads, and Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads. She explains that there is no set pattern for this, and encourages creativity in the placement and choice of beads for the fringe.
After completing the fringe, Allie demonstrates how to join the two sides of the necklace in the middle using ladder stitch and more fringe. She also shows how to add the clasp to the necklace.
In the end, Allie presents the completed Colorful Bloom Necklace, which is a beautiful piece of jewelry with a unique design. She also suggests matching the necklace with the Dragonfly Garden Earrings for a complete look.