Rapid City Gemstone Necklace

PROJECT N2263
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Beginner
A colorful arrangement of gemstone beads are surrounded by aromatic cedar wood beads and metal spacer beads in this simple yet effect strung necklace 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.

  1. To see how to complete this project from start to finish, please watch our video: How to Use a Beading Board to Make a Strung Necklace from Start to Finish. In this video you will see how you can use a strand of mixed gemstones and wood beads to make a strung necklace on a beading board. The beading board helps you to space out and plan your design before you begin stringing so that you get the perfect design to suit your style.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • SPMX-141 - Dakota Stones Gemstone Beads, Mixed Stones, Faceted Round 10mm, 15 Inch Strand
    Project uses 1 Strand. You will need 1 package.

  • BWD-1001 - Smooth Aromatic Cedar Wood Beads, Round 8mm, 25 Pieces, Natural
    Project uses 24 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-3926 - TierraCast Bright 22K Gold Plated Lead-Free Pewter Disk Heishi Spacer Beads 4mm (50)
    Project uses 38 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCR-9007 - Crimp Beads, Tube 2x2mm, 100 Pieces, Gold Plated
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCR-9002 - Crimp Bead Covers, 5mm, 50 Pieces, Gold Plated
    Project uses 2 pieces. 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.

  • FCL-1146 - TierraCast Clasps, Lobster 15mm, 4 Pieces, 22K Gold Plated
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-07018 - Jump Rings, Closed 6mm Diameter 20 Gauge, 20 Pieces, Gold Plated
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-64813 - Beadalon Wire Standard Bright 49 Strand .018 Inch / 30Ft
    Project uses 20 Inches. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire (1 Piece)
  • XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
  • XTL-5608 - Xuron 4 In 1 Crimping Pliers - Works On 1, 2 And 3mm Crimps!
  • XTL-3000 -
  • XTL-9915 - The Beadsmith Bead Design Beading Board Gray Flock With Lid 9x13 Inches, 1 Board
Additional Information
Theme Autumn
Ingredients SPMX-141, BWD-1001, BMB-3926, FCR-9007, FCR-9002, FCR-4142, FCL-1146, FJR-07018, XCR-64813,
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.
Dakota Stones Gemstone Beads, Mixed Stones, Faceted Round 10mm (15 Inch Strand)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Strand.
$22.99 / Package | SKU: SPMX-141
Smooth Aromatic Cedar Wood Beads, Round 8mm, Natural (25 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pieces.
$3.89 / Package | SKU: BWD-1001
TierraCast Bright 22K Gold Plated Lead-Free Pewter Disk Heishi Spacer Beads 4mm (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$6.89 / Package | SKU: BMB-3926
Crimp Beads, Tube 2x2mm, Gold Plated (100 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$4.29 / Package | SKU: FCR-9007
Crimp Bead Covers, 5mm, Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$8.39 / Package | SKU: FCR-9002
Wire & Thread Protectors, 144 Pieces, Gold Color (.019 Inch Loops)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 144 Pieces.
$7.55 / Package | SKU: FCR-4142
TierraCast Clasps, Lobster 15mm 22K Gold Plated (4 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4 Pieces.
$3.39 / Package | SKU: FCL-1146
Jump Rings, Closed 6mm Diameter 20 Gauge, Gold Plated (20 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.
$2.79 / Package | SKU: FJR-07018
Beadalon Wire Standard Bright 49 Strand .018 Inch / 30Ft
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$19.99 / Package | SKU: XCR-64813
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Xuron 4 In 1 Crimping Pliers - Works On 1, 2 And 3mm Crimps!
Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020

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