Charm Cluster Necklace - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

Use your wire-working and basic stringing skills to create a necklace with a playful side.
1. Collect various 1-hole beads ranging in size from 3-8mm. Add one or two beads to a headpin and finish with a wrapped loop. Continue making small charms in this fashion until you have approximately 80, or more.
2. Watch the Charm Cluster Necklace to see how to turn a collection of charms into a fluffy centerpiece.
3. String beads on either side of the charm center to your desired length. Add a clasp.
Almost any size or shape bead can be used in this necklace. Collect the extra beads from other projects for a project like this, and even try shortening it to a bracelet.

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What You Will Learn:
•How to select a harmonious combination of beads in varying sizes and textures.
•The importance of color coordination, focusing on a smoky blue-gray theme in this tutorial.
•Introduction to different bead types such as six millimeter pearls, mermaid glass beads, bicone beads, and mirrored rounds.
•The art of pre-making and organizing charms.
•Techniques for working with head pins and wire.
•Essential tools required for the project, including three different types of pliers.
•Step-by-step guidance on creating a charm cluster necklace that is both intricate and artistically appealing.

Technique learned: Wire Working, Basic Stringing

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
•Potomac Pearls - Platinum 6mm, ~ 60 Beads
•Mermaid Glass Beads - Smoke Matte 6mm, ~ 40 Beads
•Micro-Faceted Seamless Mirror Round Beads 8mm - Premium 99.9% Pure Silver Plating, ~ 10 Beads
•Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Crystal 2mm, ~ 60 Beads
•Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Blue Flare 4mm, ~ 40 Beads
•Miyuki Seed Beads - Sparkle Pewter Lined Crystal 11/0, 1 Gram
•Simple Toggles 13mm - Premium 99.9% Silver Plating, 1 Piece
•Crimp Tube Beads 2x2mm - Premium 99.9% Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
•Head Pins - 2" 21G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, ~ 100 Pins
•PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Wire 7 Strand .018", ~ 26"

Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!

00:00 – Intro
00:16 – Step 1: Deciding on the number of beads
01:52 – Step 2: Introduction to the various bead types
04:26 – Step 3: Organizing and pre-making charms for the necklace
18:50 – Step 4: Discussing the importance of seed beads
24:23 – Step 5: Introduction to working with head pins
26:23 – Step 6: Overview of the essential tools required
28:52 – Step 7: Demonstrating the correct technique to use wire cutters
32:54 – Step 8: Introduction to flat or needle nose pliers
34:16 – Outro