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The finished length of this choker is about 12" with an adjustable necklace extender chain to ensure a good fit. Measure your neck where you'd like to wear the choker and adjust the length of your ribbon accordingly if you need to.
- Before you begin, watch the video: How to Use a Bead Loom. Using the technique demonstrated in the video, weave a strip 5 beads wide with size 10/0 Miyuki Delica seed beads in opaque black, metallic raspberry mauve, and steel metallic, repeating the pattern shown in the chart.
- Weave your piece until it measure about 6" long, then tie off and weave in your weft threads (the ones that were on the needle going across your work).
- Cut a length of black grosgrain ribbon 12" long. Finish off your piece of bead weaving and sew it onto the center of the ribbon as shown in this video. Make sure that all of your threads are tied off and woven in when you're done.
- Use a pair of chain nose pliers to attach a 3/8" silver plated ribbon crimp to each end of the ribbon.
- Use a silver plated 4mm, 21 gauge jump ring to attach a silver plated lobster clasp to of the ribbon crimp loops.
- Use a second jump ring to attach a silver plated chain necklace extender to the other ribbon crimp loop.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- AXC-2727 - Silver Plated Chain Necklace Extender With Ball End - 3 Inch (x10)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- DBM-0010 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads 10/0 'Opaque Black' DBM0010 8 GR
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.
- DBM-0012 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads 10/0 Metallic Raspberry Mauve DBM0012 8 GR
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.
- DBM-0021 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads 10/0 Steel Metallic DBM0021 8 GR
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-2507 - Silver Plated Curved Lobster Clasps 8mm (10)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1420 - Silver Plated Ribbon Pinch Crimps Cord Ends 10mm or 3/8 Inch (20)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5140 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge Thick (100)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-8902 - NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads Black 64YD (58 Meters)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-49005 - Gorgeous Necklace Grosgrain Ribbon 3/8 Inch Jet Black (5 Yards)
Project uses 12 inches. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-6110 - BeadSmith Bead Loom Kit For Beginners - Weave Necklaces Bracelets And More!
- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
- XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)