Retired - Sage Necklace

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1. Begin by cutting a 26" length of Opelon stretch cord with your scissors. (I have already included 3" on each side to allow for knotting).
2. Attach a bead stopper onto the 3" mark from one side of your length of cord to keep your beads from falling off while you're stringing.
3. Next, string on the following: 1 turquoise bead, 5 natural wood beads, repeat this pattern 3 more times, 1 light brown ribbed bead, 1 natural wood bead, 1 light brown tapered oval bead, 1 natural wood bead and 3 dyed magnesite tooth beads. Repeat this whole sequence again to complete the second half of your necklace. See photo for reference.
4. Next, remove your bead stopper and gather both ends. Tie an overhand knot. Tie another knot on top of that one. Repeat one more time for added stability.
5. You're done!

• XCR-2228 - Beadsmith Opelon Stretch Bead Cord, 0.7mm 5 Meters, 1 Spool, White
  Project uses 26 inches. You will need 1 package.


• SPMA-832 - Dyed Magnesite Gemstone Beads, Claw Tooth Pendant 29-31mm, 4 Pieces, Turquoise
  Project uses 3 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• BWD-0414 - Round Wood Beads, Ribbed Texture 13mm Diameter, 24 Pieces, Light Brown
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• BWD-0411 - Smooth Wood Beads, Tapered Oval Slice 45x12mm, 4 Pieces, Light Brown
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• SPTU-75 - Turquoise Gem Tumbled Oblong Nugget Beads 7-14mm /15.5 Inch Strand
  Project uses 7 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• BWD-0429 - Smooth Wood Beads, Round with 10mm Diameter, 36 Pieces, Natural
  Project uses 44 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

• XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
• XTL-3000 - Bead Stopper- Stop Beads Sliding Off Stringing Material