Honeycomb Beaded Bead Necklace (Reboot)

PROJECT N808
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Intermediate
Czech glass 2-hole Honeycomb beads have been bead woven together with Austrian crystal faux pearls to create a beaded bead focal for this lovely necklace. The beaded bead is then suspended from sterling silver beading chain for a sleek and modern look.
Reboot: We have replaced the discontinued Hodge Podge Blue Lumi Honeycomb beads originally used with complementary Pastel Montana Blue.
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.

Please note that you are purchasing 2 feet (24 inches of chain) for this project. The instructions below will teach you how to make a 16 inch long necklace. You will have enough chain to make up to a 24 inch necklace if you choose to do so.
  1. To make the focal for this necklace, please watch the video: How to Make a Beaded Bead with 2-Hole Honeycomb Beads. Through the course of the video, you will learn step by step how to bead weave the beaded bead and trap that larger Austrian crystal faux pearl inside.
  2. After you have completed your beaded bead, set it aside while you start to construct the necklace.
  3. Cut 16 inches of your beading chain. Onto one end, secure a crimp bead with loop.
  4. Slide your beaded bead onto the other end of the chain via the hole in the large Austrian crystal bead.
  5. Secure a crimp bead with loop onto the end of the chain.
  6. Open a jump ring and link it to one of the secured crimp beads loops. Close the jump ring.
  7. Open a second jump ring and link it to the other side of the necklace and also link on the loop at the base of your lobster clasp. Close the jump ring.
  8. All done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • SWP-1238 - Austrian Crystal, 5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 12mm, 4 Pieces, Iridescent Light Blue
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FCL-8014 - Silver Filled Curved Balloon Lobster Clasps With Rings 9mm (4 Pieces)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • SWP-3038 - Austrian Crystal, 5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 3mm, 50 Pieces, Iridescent Light Blue
    Project uses 22 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCH-0175 - Czech Glass Honeycomb Beads, 2-Hole Hexagon 6mm, 30 Pieces, Hodge Podge Blue Lumi
    Project uses 9 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-010 - Miyuki Dura-Line Braided Beading Thread, 18lb Test 0.15mm (0.006) Thick, 20 Meters, White
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FCR-2319 - Sterling Silver Cord Ends / Crimp Beads With Loop 1.7mm x 2mm - 1mm Hole(10)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • CHA-1280 - Sterling Silver Fine Snake Beading Chain .5mm Bulk By The Ft.
    Project uses 16 inches. You will need 2 packages.

  • FJR-03042 - Sterling Silver Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (20)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5200 - Standard Size Beading Crimping Pliers (For 2x2mm & 2x1mm Crimp Beads)
  • XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
  • XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
  • XTL-5614 - BeadSmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long, 1 Piece
Additional Information
Ingredients FCL-8014, XCR-010, FCR-2319, CHA-1280, FJR-03042, PRES-5810-CILB12, PRES-5810-CILB3, BCH-0132,
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.
Lobster Clasps, Curved Balloon with Ring 9mm Silver-Filled (4 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4 Pieces.
$4.77 / Package | SKU: FCL-8014
Miyuki Dura-Line Braided Beading Thread, 18lb Test 0.15mm (0.006
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$9.99 / Package | SKU: XCR-010
Cord Ends, Crimp Beads with Loop 2x1.7mm, Sterling Silver (10 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pieces.
$2.69 / Package | SKU: FCR-2319
Sterling Silver Fine Snake Beading Chain, .5mm, by the Foot
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.
$3.59 / Package | SKU: CHA-1280
Sterling Silver Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (20 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.
$3.77 / Package | SKU: FJR-03042
PRESTIGE Crystal, #5810 Round Pearl Bead 12mm, Iridescent Light Blue (1 Piece)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$1.49 / Package | SKU: PRES-5810-CILB12
PRESTIGE Crystal, #5810 Round Pearl Bead 3mm, Iridescent Light Blue (1 Piece)
You will need 22 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$0.16 / Package | SKU: PRES-5810-CILB3
Czech Glass Honeycomb Beads, 2-Hole Hexagon 6mm, Pastel Montana Blue (30 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 30 Pieces.
$3.99 / Package | SKU: BCH-0132
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020
The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 pcs)

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