Retired - City Limits Necklace

Name: Retired - City Limits Necklace
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: N2109
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT N2109

Designer: Kat Silvia

Skill Level: Intermediate

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This wide loom piece acts as a geometric focal and with the added element of a wire wrapped druzy, this long necklace is a festival-worthy 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.

Before beginning this project please watch our video: How to Use the Ricks Beading Loom.

Set up your loom as seen in the video. You will have 44 warp threads and your bars should be 3 inches apart. Separate your warp threads.
Next, to begin the bead weaving, cut off a length of nymo that you are comfortable working with. You will need to tie off and add new thread as you work. Condition the nymo using the Thread Heaven Thread Conditioner by drawing it across the conditioner. Thread your needle.
Follow the pattern in the photo above. Begin at the bottom. The grey rows represent the rows that will be covered by the slide ends. You can choose any color to go on these rows. I recommend using the green beads.
Work your way up the pattern. When you have finished, carefully slide the loom piece off of your loom. Make sure to tie in all of your tails.
Next you will add the Miyuki Slide Ends. Please watch our video: How to use Miyuki Slide Ends, for instructions. Based on what you saw in the video, slide on the ends and use your chain nose pliers to bend the ends down to secure them into place. Set the finished loom piece aside.
Cut off 12 inches of wire. Take the druzy pendant and wire wrap it like a briolette. Please watch our video: How to Wire Wrap a Briolette. Set this piece aside.
Cut a length of chain, 6 inches long.
Open one jump ring and attach it to the bottom loop of one of the slide ends. Attach one side of the 6 inch length of chain. Close the jump ring. Open another jump ring and attach it to the loop on the other side of the same slide end with the other side of this chain. Close the jump ring.
Open a jump ring and attach the wire wrapped druzy to the center link of this 6 inch length of chain. Close the jump ring.
Take the remaining 30 inches of chain and attach it to the loops of the top slide end using jump rings. This is where you can adjust the length of your necklace. If you want a shorter necklace, simply trim the chain to your desired length. Note: there is no clasp with this design. It is meant to slip right over your head.

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

DB-027 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads 11/0 Metallic Teal Iris DB027 7.2 Grams
Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.

DB-1051 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads 11/0 Matte Bronze Gold Metallic DB1051 7.2 GR
Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.

DB-004 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads 11/0 Purple Iris DB004 7.2 GR
Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.

DB-762 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads 11/0 'Matte Opaque Cream' DB762 7.2 Grams
Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.

SPDR-235 - Agate Titanium Druzy Gemstone, Assorted Top-Drilled, Small 17-24mm, 1 Pc, Blue Iris
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

FCO-9095 - Miyuki Findings Gold Plated 2 Loop Seed Bead Slide End Tubes 60mm (2)
Project uses 1 Set. You will need 1 package.

XCR-8900 - NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads Ivory 64YD (58 Meters)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

SCA-99958 - 22K Gold Plated Slim Rolo Chain 2mm, 1 Piece, 3 Feet
Project uses 3 Feet. You will need 1 package.

WNT-2633 - Beadsmith Tarnish Resistant Gold Color Copper Wire 26 Gauge 34 Yards (31 Meters)
Project uses 12 Inches. You will need 1 package.

FJR-5240 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge (x100)
Project uses 5 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-6117 - BeadSmith Ricks Beading Loom Kit For Beginners - Weave Necklaces Bracelets And More!
XTL-5614 - BeadSmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long, 1 Piece
XCR-9800 - Thread Heaven Thread Conditioner for Beading/Quilting/Crafting
XTL-3021 - Tulip Loom Work Beading Needles 90x0.5mm - 3 Pack
XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex

Additional Information

Theme	Boho, Autumn
Ingredients	DB-027, DB-1051, DB-004, DB-762, FCO-9095, XCR-8900, SCA-99958, WNT-2633, FJR-5240,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Bead Looming 101: Beading and Jewelry Making on a Bead Loom
Wire Wrapping 101: Wire Wrapping Tips for Jewelry Making

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.

Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Metallic Teal Iris DB027 (7.2 Grams)

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Metallic Teal Iris DB027 (7.2 Grams)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 7.2 gms tube.

                $7.39
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-027

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Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Matte Bronze Gold Metallic DB1051 (2.5

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Matte Bronze Gold Metallic DB1051 (2.5" Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $8.17
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-1051

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Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Purple Iris DB004 (7.2 Grams)

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Purple Iris DB004 (7.2 Grams)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 7.2 gms tube.

                $4.74
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-004

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Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Matte Opaque Cream DB762 (6.5 Grams)

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Matte Opaque Cream DB762 (6.5 Grams)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 6.5 gms tube.

                $4.54
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-762

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Miyuki Findings Gold Plated 2 Loop Seed Bead Slide End Tubes 60mm (2 pcs)

            Miyuki Findings Gold Plated 2 Loop Seed Bead Slide End Tubes 60mm (2 pcs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pieces.

                $5.79
            
             / Package | SKU: FCO-9095

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NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads

            NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads "Ivory" 64YD (58 Meters)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $2.49
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-8900

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22K Gold Plated Slim Rolo Chain 2mm, 3 Feet (1 Piece)

            22K Gold Plated Slim Rolo Chain 2mm, 3 Feet (1 Piece)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 3 Feet.

                $5.99
            
             / Package | SKU: SCA-99958

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Wire Elements, Tarnish Resistant Gold Color Copper Wire, 26 Gauge 34 Yards (31 Meters)

            Wire Elements, Tarnish Resistant Gold Color Copper Wire, 26 Gauge 34 Yards (31 Meters)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $10.45
            
             / Package | SKU: WNT-2633

22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge (100 pcs)

            22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge (100 pcs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.

                $3.39
            
             / Package | SKU: FJR-5240