Harbour Island Necklace

PROJECT N2199
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Intermediate
Get swept away to the pink sandy beaches of the Bahamas with this sea glass, wood and gemstone beads design.
Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

This necklace extends from 25 inches to 27 inches when including the chain extender. To modify the length, simply adjust the length of chain on both sides respectively.
  1. Begin by cutting the sequin chain into two lengths, 6 inches each. Set these aside.
  2. Cut a length of beading wire that is 16 inches. Place a bead stopper about 2 inches from one end.
  3. Next, string on the beads in the following order: one gold nugget, one sea glass spacer, repeat 6 more times and end with one more gold nugget. Then string seven howlite beads, one gold nugget, eleven pink wood beads, one gold nugget, seven howlite beads, one gold nugget, one sea glass spacer. Then repeat the gold nugget and sea glass segment 6 more times and end with one more gold nugget.
  4. String on one crimp tube. Thread the wire up and over the wire protector and back down. Before stringing it back through the crimp tube, you will slip one end of the sequin chain onto the wire protector. Slip it through one hole of one sequin. Now thread the wire through the crimp tube. Pull snug and crimp the crimp tube. Thread the wire back through a few adjacent beads. Trim any excess wire. Add a crimp cover.
  5. Move to the beginning side of the necklace and remove the bead stopper. Repeat the above step on this side of the necklace.
  6. Open one jump ring and to one end of the sequin chain, attach one lobster clasp. Close the jump ring.
  7. Move to the other side of the necklace and open another jump ring. Attach it to the end of the sequin chain, and to one chain extender. Close the jump ring.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BWD-1039 - EuroWood Natural Wood Beads, Round 12mm Diameter, 25 Pieces, Pink
    Project uses 11 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BGL-10221 - Cultured Sea Glass, Button Heishi Spacer Beads 9mm, 36 Pieces, Aqua Blue
    Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SPHO-102 - Dakota Stones Gemstone Beads, White Howlite, Round 6mm, 8 Inch Strand
    Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-9827 - TierraCast 22K Gold Plated Pewter Nugget Heishe Spacer Beads 7mm (12)
    Project uses 18 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

  • FJR-9117 - TierraCast Pewter, Small Open Jump Rings 5.4mm, 50 Pieces, 22K Gold Plated
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCL-4720 - 22K Gold Plated Curved Lobster Clasps 10mm (6)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FCR-1711 - BeadSmith Crimp Tubes, 1.5x1.5mm, 100 Pieces, Gold Plated
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCR-4161 - 22K Gold Plated Wire & Thread Protectors .019 Inch Loops (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCR-1056 - Bright Gold Tone Crimp Bead Covers 3mm (144)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-67893 - Beadalon Wire Gold Color 7 Strand Medium .018 Inch / 30Ft
    Project uses 16 inches. You will need 1 package.

  • CHA-0171 - Bulk Chain, with 6mm Round Sequin Connector Links, Sold By The Foot, Gold Plated
    Project uses 1 Foot. You will need 1 package.

  • AXC-91002 - Bright Gold Plated 5mm Chain Necklace Extender W/ Drop 2 Inch (5)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5608 - Xuron 4 In 1 Crimping Pliers - Works On 1, 2 And 3mm Crimps!
  • XTL-3000 - Bead Stopper- Stop Beads Sliding Off Stringing Material
Additional Information
Theme Summer, Boho
Ingredients BWD-1039, BGL-10221, SPHO-102, BMB-9827, FJR-9117, FCL-4720, FCR-1711, FCR-4161, FCR-1056, XCR-67893, CHA-0171, AXC-91002,
Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
EuroWood Natural Wood Beads, Round 12mm Diameter, Pink (25 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pieces.
$3.29 / Package | SKU: BWD-1039
Cultured Sea Glass, Button Heishi Spacer Beads 9mm, Aqua Blue (36 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Strand.
$2.09 / Package | SKU: BGL-10221
Dakota Stones Gemstone Beads, White Howlite, Round 6mm (8 Inch Strand)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Strand.
$6.89 / Package | SKU: SPHO-102
Metal Spacer Bead, Nugget Heishe 7mm Gold Plated, By TierraCast (12 Pieces)
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 12 Pieces.
$4.67 / Package | SKU: BMB-9827
TierraCast Pewter, Small Open Jump Rings 5.4mm 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$3.15 / Package | SKU: FJR-9117
Lobster Clasps, Curve 10mm, 22K Gold Plated (6 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 6 Pieces.
$4.99 / Package | SKU: FCL-4720
The Beadsmith Crimp Beads, Tube 1.5x1.5mm, Gold Plated (100 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$1.99 / Package | SKU: FCR-1711
Wire & Thread Protectors, .019 Inch Loops 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$3.37 / Package | SKU: FCR-4161
Crimp Bead Covers, 3mm, Gold Tone (144 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 144 Pieces.
$7.59 / Package | SKU: FCR-1056
Beadalon Wire Gold Color 7 Strand Medium .018 Inch / 30Ft
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$7.75 / Package | SKU: XCR-67893
Gold Plated Sequin Round Disc Chain, 6mms, by the Foot, Gold Plated
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.
$10.15 / Package | SKU: CHA-0171
Necklace Chain Extender, 5mm Curb Links with Drop 2 Inches, Bright Gold Plated (5 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 5 Pieces.
$5.39 / Package | SKU: AXC-91002
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514
Xuron 4 In 1 Crimping Pliers - Works On 1, 2 And 3mm Crimps!

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