Caroline's Necklace

PROJECT N1017
Designer: Megan Milliken
Skill Level: Beginner
Delicate seed beads are woven around a channel bead core and suspended from a delicate chain in this necklace. A must for any summer look.
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. Before you begin, watch the video: How to Cover a Channel Bead Core with Bead Weaving.
  2. Thread a size 12 beading needle with a 3' length of white Wildfire beading thread.
  3. Using even count peyote stitch, which is demonstrated in this video, weave together size 11/0 gilt lined white opal Miyuki delica beads with rows that are 8 beads wide.
  4. Complete 34 rows of weaving. Do not tie off or cut your thread yet.
  5. As demonstrated in the first video, zip up the ends of your weaving loosely and then tighten around a Nunn Design antiqued 22k gold plated channel bead core. Tie off and weave in your threads.
  6. Cut a 16" length of 22k gold plated cable chain and slide it through the hole in your bead.
  7. Use a 4mm 22k gold plated jump ring to attach a gold plated lobster clasp to one end of the chain.
  8. Attach another jump ring to the other end of the chain.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BMB-9000 - Nunn Design Antiqued 24K Gold Plated Large Hole Channel Bead Core 13mm (1 Bead)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • CHA-2401 - 22K Gold Plated 2mm x 2.4mm Cable Chain - By The Foot
    Project uses 2 feet. You will need 2 packages.

  • DB-221 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads 11/0 Gilt Lined White Opal DB221 7.2 Grams
    Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

  • FCL-2509 - Beautiful Gold Plated Curved Lobster Clasps 8mm (10)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-3914 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 20 Gauge 22k Gold Plated (100)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-8933 - Wildfire Thermal Bonded Beading Thread .006 Inch - White- 50 Yd
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
  • XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
  • XTL-0106 - BeadSmith Cordless Thread Zap II Thread Burner Tool
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
Additional Information
Theme Special Occasion
Ingredients BMB-9000, CHA-2401, DB-221, FCL-2509, FJR-3914, XCR-8933,

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.
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: BMB-9000
22K Gold Plated Cable Chain, 1.8mm, by the Foot
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.
$3.99 / Package | SKU: CHA-2401
Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Gilt Lined White Opal DB221 (2.5
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$4.27 / Package | SKU: DB-221
Lobster Clasps, Curved 9.5mm, Gold Plated (10 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pieces.
$9.29 / Package | SKU: FCL-2509
22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 20 Gauge 22k Gold Plated (100 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$4.17 / Package | SKU: FJR-3914
Wildfire Thermal Bonded Beading Thread .006 Inch - Frost / White- 50 Yd
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$10.29 / Package | SKU: XCR-8933
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 pcs)
/ Package | SKU: XTL-5700
The Beadsmith Cordless Thread Zap II Thread Burner Tool
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

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