Awakened Necklace

PROJECT N2283
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Beginner
This buddha bead is surrounded by colorful drop beads, gemstone beads and wood beads in this unique strung 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 Make the Awakened Necklace. In this video you will learn how to string this necklace design. This design features a focal of a buddha bead on an eye pin surrounded by simple wire loops attached to open frame hoops. In this video you will see some alternate designs for you to make this style suit you.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BWD-1060 - Dyed Wood Beads, Smooth Large Hole Round 12mm, 25 Pieces, Coffee
    Project uses 5 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BWD-1014 - Aromatic Cedar Wood Beads, Buddha Head 19mm, 1 Piece, Natural
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • PNT-203 - Beadable Open Frame Link, Circle 19.5mm, 4 Pieces, Gold Tone Steel
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCL-1146 - TierraCast Brass, Lobster Clasps 15x9mm, 4 Pieces, 22K Gold Plated
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • SPHO-100 - Howlite Gemstone Beads, Round 10mm, 14.75 Inch Strand, White and Black
    Project uses 10 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • DMRR-9702 - Miyuki Round Seed Beads, 8/0, 22 Gram Tube, #9702 Silver Lined Gold
    Project uses 34 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-5193 - Soft Flex, 49 Strand Medium Beading Wire .019 Inch Thick, 30 Feet, Satin Silver
    Project uses 30 Inches. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-07015 - Jump Rings, Closed 6mm Diameter 18 Gauge, 20 Pieces, Gold Plated
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FCR-1719 - The Beadsmith Crimp Tubes, 2.5x2.5mm, 100 Pieces, Gold Plated
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCR-9002 - Crimp Bead Covers, 5mm, 50 Pieces, Gold Plated
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-6220 - 22K Gold Plated Open Eye Pins 21 Gauge 2 Inches (x50)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-0602 - Czech Glass Beads, Old Style Drop 12x10mm, 1 Strand, Turquoise Opaque with Anitque Gold Finish, by Raven's Journey
    Project uses 7 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-0595 - Czech Glass Beads, Old Style Drop 12x10mm, 1 Strand, Lilac Satin Opaline Matte with Speckled Gold Finish, by Raven's Journey
    Project uses 7 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-0592 - Czech Glass Beads, Old Style Drop 12x10mm, 1 Strand, Capri Blue Transparent with Mottled Gold Finish, by Raven's Journey
    Project uses 7 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-0021 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Round Nose Jeweller's Pliers
  • XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
  • XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire (1 Piece)
  • XTL-5608 - Xuron 4 In 1 Crimping Pliers - Works On 1, 2 And 3mm Crimps!
Additional Information
Theme Boho
Ingredients BWD-1060, BWD-1014, PNT-203, FCL-1146, SPHO-100, DMRR-9702, XCR-5193, FJR-07015, FCR-1719, FCR-9002, FHP-6220, BCP-0602, BCP-0592,

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.
Dyed Wood Beads, Smooth Large Hole Round 12mm, Coffee (25 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pieces.
$1.99 / Package | SKU: BWD-1060
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: BWD-1014
Beadable Open Frame Link, Circle 19.5mm, Gold Tone Steel (4 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4 Pieces.
$3.39 / Package | SKU: PNT-203
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: FCL-1146
Gemstone Beads, Howlite, Round 10mm, White and Black (14.75 Inch Strand)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Strand.
$6.79 / Package | SKU: SPHO-100
Miyuki Round Seed Beads, 8/0, #9702 Silver Lined Gold (22 Gram Tube)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$4.07 / Package | SKU: DMRR-9702
Soft Flex, 49 Strand Medium Beading Wire .019 Inch Thick, Satin Silver (30 Feet)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$19.99 / Package | SKU: XCR-5193
Jump Rings, Closed 6mm Diameter 18 Gauge, Gold Plated (20 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.
$3.29 / Package | SKU: FJR-07015
The Beadsmith Crimp Beads, Tube 2.5x2.5mm, Gold Plated (100 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$2.79 / Package | SKU: FCR-1719
Crimp Bead Covers, 5mm, Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$8.39 / Package | SKU: FCR-9002
Open Eye Pins, 2 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$6.49 / Package | SKU: FHP-6220
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: BCP-0602
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: BCP-0592
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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 Round Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$29.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0021
Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020

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