Retired - Selkie Necklace in Silver

Name: Retired - Selkie Necklace in Silver
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: N8039
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT N8039

Designer: Alexandra Smith

Skill Level: Intermediate

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This cultured sea glass necklace offers a playful palette of sun kissed yellow, pebble white and aquamarine, color-blocked between shiny hieshi nugget spacer beads.

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.

These instructions will make a 20.5 inch necklace. For a longer or shorter necklace, adjust the number of beads strung on either side respectively.

Please watch the video: How to Make the Selkie Necklace Featuring Cultured Sea Glass Beads. In this video, you will see from start to finish how to make this necklace using cultured sea glass and metal beads on Beadalon stringing wire. You will see how to string the beads in the order shown, as well as how to attach a clasp using crimp beads, thread protectors, and crimp bead covers.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

BGL-01015 - Cultured Sea Glass, Pebble Beads 6-17mm, 1 Strand, Opaque White
Project uses 1 strand. You will need 1 package.

BGL-01026 - Cultured Sea Glass, Elongated Teardrop 24mm, 6 Pieces, Saffron Yellow
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BGL-01037 - Cultured Sea Glass, Round Bead 4mm, 45 Pieces, Saffron Yellow
Project uses 1 strand. You will need 1 package.

BGL-01032 - Cultured Sea Glass, Round Bead 4mm, 45 Pieces, Pacific Blue
Project uses 1 strand. You will need 1 package.

BMB-3602 - TierraCast Fine Silver Plated Pewter Nugget Heishe Beads 5mm (20)
Project uses 39 beads. You will need 1 package.

FCR-1715 - BeadSmith Crimp Tubes, 2x2mm, 100 Pieces, Silver Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FCR-1053 - Shiny Silver Tone Crimp Bead Covers 3mm (x144)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

XCR-67513 - Beadalon Wire Standard Bright 7 Strand .015 Inch / 30 Feet
Project uses 20 inches. You will need 1 package.

FCL-2522 - Silver Plated Curved Lobster Clasps 15mm (10)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

FJR-5418 - Silver Plated Closed Jump Rings 6mm 20 Gauge (20)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

FCR-4160 - Silver Plated Wire & Thread Protectors .019 Inch Loops (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
XTL-5200 - Standard Size Beading Crimping Pliers (For 2x2mm & 2x1mm Crimp Beads)
XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
XTL-3000 - Bead Stopper- Stop Beads Sliding Off Stringing Material

Additional Information

Theme	Summer, Nautical
Ingredients	BGL-01037, BGL-01032, BMB-3602, FCR-1715, FCR-1053, XCR-67513, FCL-2522, FJR-5418, FCR-4160,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

How to Use Crimp Beads
Intro to Beading 101: Getting Started with Jewelry Making
Stringing 101: Bead Stringing Basics

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.

Cultured Sea Glass, Round Beads 4mm, Saffron Yellow (45 Pieces)

            Cultured Sea Glass, Round Beads 4mm, Saffron Yellow (45 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Strand.

                $1.99
            
             / Package | SKU: BGL-01037

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Cultured Sea Glass, Round Beads 4mm, Pacific Blue (45 Pieces)

            Cultured Sea Glass, Round Beads 4mm, Pacific Blue (45 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Strand.

                $1.89
            
             / Package | SKU: BGL-01032

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TierraCast Fine Silver Plated Pewter Nugget Heishe Beads 5mm (20 Pieces)

            TierraCast Fine Silver Plated Pewter Nugget Heishe Beads 5mm (20 Pieces)
        
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.

                $3.55
            
             / Package | SKU: BMB-3602

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The Beadsmith Crimp Beads, Tube 2x2mm, Silver Plated (100 Pieces)

            The Beadsmith Crimp Beads, Tube 2x2mm, Silver Plated (100 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.

                $1.99
            
             / Package | SKU: FCR-1715

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Crimp Bead Covers, 3mm, Silver Tone (144 Pieces)

            Crimp Bead Covers, 3mm, Silver Tone (144 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 144 Pieces.

                $5.59
            
             / Package | SKU: FCR-1053

Beadalon Wire Standard Bright 7 Strand .015 Inch / 30 Feet

            Beadalon Wire Standard Bright 7 Strand .015 Inch / 30 Feet
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $3.77
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-67513

Lobster Clasps, Curved 15mm, Silver Plated (10 Pieces)

            Lobster Clasps, Curved 15mm, Silver Plated (10 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pieces.

                $7.69
            
             / Package | SKU: FCL-2522

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Silver Plated Closed Jump Rings 6mm 20 Gauge (20 pcs)

            Silver Plated Closed Jump Rings 6mm 20 Gauge (20 pcs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.

                $3.29
            
             / Package | SKU: FJR-5418

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Wire & Thread Protectors, .019 Inch Loops Silver Plated (50 Pieces)

            Wire & Thread Protectors, .019 Inch Loops Silver Plated (50 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.

                $2.89
            
             / Package | SKU: FCR-4160