Sonoma Necklace Tutorial
Design Allie's Sonoma Necklace that features many basic stringing techniques using countless Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 in various colors. A nice toggle will be inserted into the design as the focal point, along with crystal embellishments at the bottom. Get ready to enjoy an easy beaded long necklace design for all beading levels to take comfort in accomplishing!
Technique Learned: Basic Beading
Designer's recommended materials and colors:
● Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Transparent Extra Dark Topaz, ~6 Grams
● Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Amethyst Gold Luster, ~3 Grams
● Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Dark Smokey Amethyst, ~3 Grams
● Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Frosted Opaque Celadon, ~3 Grams
● Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Frosted Opaque Glazed Olive, ~3 Grams
● Potomac Tubelet Beads - Jet Red Luster, ~25 Pieces
● Potomac Crystal Teardrops 3x5mm - Light Tanzanite AB ~25 Pieces
● Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Metallic Bronze, ~25 Pieces
● Miyuki Bugle Beads 3mm - Metallic Gold Iris, ~1 Gram
● Pewter Toggle Grape Leaf - Antique Brass, 1 Piece
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In this PotomacBeads tutorial you will learn how to create a pretty lariat necklace. Using basic beading techniques and plenty of seed beads from your stash, you’ll love the fun, casual look of the Sonoma Necklace.
1.Put two needles onto about 5 feet of .008 Wildfire beading thread. Pick up 12 seed beads and take one of the needles through the clasp. Criss-cross through another seed bead. This will form a loop to hold the grape leaf toggle. Make sure both ends of the thread are of equal length on the needles.
2.Watch the Sonoma Necklace tutorial to follow along with Allie as she guides you step-by-step through the process of creating her amazing beaded lariat necklace design. You will find inspiration to help you bead your own beautiful DIY jewelry design as you join in the beading fun.
3.String some smaller tassels onto the bottom loop of the clasp for a fuller look without adding extra weight around your neck. Tie off the thread and burn the loose edges with a thread zap.
You can have a lot of fun creating your own Sonoma Necklace. Great for all beading skill levels, the Sonoma necklace is also a good project to use up beads from your stash to create a unique, one-of-a-kind, piece of jewelry.