Create your own elegant silver and gold floating wire necklace with this detailed DIY jewelry-making tutorial. Learn to use Athenacast beads, including curved tube beads, crimp covers, and various metal beads, along with high-quality beading wire. Discover techniques for using crimp tubes to secure faceted beads in a multi-strand floating design, perfect for any aspiring jewelry maker.
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The video tutorial, titled "Silver and Gold Floating Wire Necklace" by PotomacBeads, demonstrates the steps to create a sophisticated multi-strand necklace using crimp tubes, faceted beads, and wire guards. Viewers will learn how to layer and secure beads effectively, emphasizing the practical skills of beading and jewelry-making.
Skills Acquired:
•Proper use of crimp tubes and crimp covers.
•Techniques for layering different sized beads.
•Usage of wire guards to enhance necklace durability.
•Sequencing strands to create a floating, layered look.
•Final adjustments for professional finishing.
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
• Athenacast Curved Tube Beads 26x2mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plated, 20 Beads
• Athenacast Crimp Covers 4mm - Premium Real Silver Plated Brass, 20 Beads
• Athenacast Metal Beads Round Seamless Micro-Faceted Beads 6mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 10 Beads
• Athenacast Metal Beads Round Seamless Micro-Faceted Beads 4mm - Premium Real Plating, 20 Beads
• Athenacast Crimp Tube Beads 1.5x1.5mm - Premium Antique Copper Plated, 20 Beads
• Athenacast Crimp Tube Beads 2x2mm - Premium Real Silver Plated, 6 Beads
• Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium RealSilver Plated Stainless Steel, 6 Beads
• Athenacast Ball & Hitch Clasp 7.3mm - Premium Real Silver Plated, 1 Piece
• PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Cable Wire 49 Strand .018", 6 Feet
Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!
00:00 - Introduction: Overview of the necklace design and materials.
00:37 - Step 1: Preparing wire and attaching the first set of beads and crimp tubes.
08:57 - Step 2: Layering additional strands
11:33 - Conclusion: Final assembly of strands and tips for a professional finish.
22 май 2024
