This design measures approximately 20 inches. To modify the length, simply adjust the number of beads strung.
- Begin by cutting off 26 inches of beading wire and adding a Bead Bugs Bead Stopper about three inches from one end.
- Then string on the beads in the following order: 1 wood, 1 gold, 1 red gemstone, 1 gold, 3 turquoise and 1 gold. Repeat this pattern 12 more times and then end by adding 1 gold and 1 wood bead.
- Next string on one crimp tube and thread the wire up and over a wire protector. Add one jump ring before threading the wire back through the crimp tube. Pull until snug and crimp the crimp tube. Trim any excess wire. Add a crimp cover.
- Move to the other side of the necklace, remove the bead stopper and repeat the above step.
- Finally, to this end of the necklace open a jump ring and add the lobster clasp.
- To the other end of the necklace add one jump ring.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- SPJD-0114 - Gemstone Beads, Red Dyed Jade, Oval 10x8mm, 15.5 Inch Strand, Burgundy Red
Project uses 13 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SPTU-58 - Gemstone Beads, Turquoise Magnesite, Rondelle 8x4.5mm, 15.5 Inch Strand, Blue Green
Project uses 39 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-5235 - Gold Plated Sleek Rondelle Beads 4 x 3mm (100)
Project uses 39 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BWD-0190 - Pukalet Wood Beads, Dyed Round 4x5mm, 100 Pieces, Robles Brown Lacquer
Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-2514 - Lobster Clasps, Curve 12mm, 10 Pieces, Gold Plated
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-4142 - Wire & Thread Protectors, .019 Inch Loops, 144 Pieces, Gold Color
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1714 - The Beadsmith Crimp Beads, Tube 2x2mm, 100 Pieces, Gold Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-9018 - Crimp Bead Covers, 4mm, 50 Pieces, Gold Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5166 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 6mm 18 Gauge (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-67893 - Beadalon Wire Gold Color 7 Strand Medium .018 Inch / 30Ft
Project uses 26 Inches. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5608 - Xuron 4 In 1 Crimping Pliers - Works On 1, 2 And 3mm Crimps!
- XTL-0610 - Beadaholique Thrifty Beading Pliers, Long Nose, 1 Piece
- XTL-0613 - Beadaholique Thrifty Beading Pliers, Diagonal Cutter, 1 Piece
- XTL-114 - Bead Buddy, Bead Bugs Bead Stoppers Regular Size, 4 Pieces