Little Black Cat Necklace

Name: Little Black Cat Necklace
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: N7078
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT N7078

Designer: Rachel Zaimont

Skill Level: Intermediate

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This brick stitch kitty cat face is as sweet as can be in Miyuki Delica beads, dangling from a delicate chain. Learn how to create a whimsical pet portrait that can be easily customized to look like your cat!

Instructions

These materials will make a 16 inch necklace. For a longer necklace, please purchase a finished chain necklace of a different length.

If you're new to brick stitch, you can watch our videos on how to do brick stitch bead weaving and how to make increases and decreases in brick stitch to get started.
To see how to make a brick stitch kitty cat from start to finish, please watch our video: How to Brick Stitch Cute Animal Shapes. In this video you'll see how to follow a bead pattern to weave a brick stitch cat face, and how to attach your bead woven piece to a finished chain necklace to wear. You'll also hear a tip on incorporating this bead woven piece into earrings. Follow the color scheme shown in the pattern photo above to create this specific design.
Enjoy your necklace!

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

DB-010 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Black Opaque DB010
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

DB-2113 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Duracoat Opaque Lychee Pink DB2113
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

DB-2031 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Luminous Lime Aid DB2031
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

XCR-1350 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test Weight and .005 Thick, 15 Yard Spool, Black Satin
Project uses 4 feet. You will need 1 package.

AXC-98926 - Silver Plated Fine Cable Chain Necklace with Lobster Clasp - 2x1.8mm Links 16 Inches Long
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

FJR-5454 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
XTL-5614 - BeadSmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long, 1 Piece
XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece

Additional Information

Theme	Pets/Animals
Ingredients	DB-010, DB-2113, DB-2031, XCR-1350, AXC-98926, FJR-5454,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Bead Weaving 101: Getting Started with Off-Loom Bead Weaving
Brick Stitch Bead Weaving Patterns

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.

Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Black Opaque DB010

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Black Opaque DB010
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 7.2 gms tube.

                $5.25
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-010

Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Duracoat Opaque Lychee Pink DB2113

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Duracoat Opaque Lychee Pink DB2113
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 7.2 gms tube.

                $7.05
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-2113

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Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Luminous Lime Aid DB2031

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Luminous Lime Aid DB2031
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 7.2 gms tube.

                $5.45
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-2031

FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test Weight and .005

            FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test Weight and .005" Thick, 15 Yard Spool, Black Satin
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $6.45
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-1350

Silver Plated Fine Cable Chain Necklace with Lobster Clasp - 2x1.8mm Links 16 Inches Long

            Silver Plated Fine Cable Chain Necklace with Lobster Clasp - 2x1.8mm Links 16 Inches Long
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.

                $2.90
            
             / Package | SKU: AXC-98926

Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (50)

            Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (50)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.

                $2.25
            
             / Package | SKU: FJR-5454