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These instructions will give you a necklace that is 18 inches long. To modify the length, simply adjust the beads evenly on both sides.
- Thread the griffin silk through one loop of the magnetic clasp and slide it all the way down to the end of the silk. Tie an overhand knot. Double knot. Add a dab of GS Hypo Cement. Allow to dry for 20 minutes. Trim the tail. Add a crimp cover over the knot.
- Before beginning the pearl knotting please watch our video: How to do Pearl Knotting Using Tweezers. String one bicone bead, one 6mm pearl and one bicone bead. Make a knot. Repeat 10 times. String one bicone bead, one 8mm pearl and one bicone bead. Make a knot. Repeat 6 times. String one bicone bead, one 6mm pearl and one bicone bead. Make a knot. Repeat 9 times.
- String one bicone bead, one 6mm pearl and one bicone bead. Thread the griffin silk through the other loop of the magnetic clasp. Tie an overhand knot. Double knot. Add a dab of GS Hypo Cement. Allow to dry for 20 minutes. Trim the tail. Add a crimp cover over the knot.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- PRES-5810-CIR6 - PRESTIGE Crystal, #5810 Round Pearl Bead 6mm, Iridescent Red (1 Piece)
Project uses 22 pieces. You will need 22 packages.
- PRES-5810-CIR8 - PRESTIGE Crystal, #5810 Round Pearl Bead 8mm, Iridescent Red (1 Piece)
Project uses 7 pieces. You will need 7 packages.
- SWBI-1446 - Designer Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Olivine
Project uses 58 pieces. You will need 3 packages.
- FCR-1056 - Bright Gold Tone Crimp Bead Covers 3mm (144)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-6809 - Beadsmith 22K Gold Plated Magnetic Barrel Clasps 11x5mm (4 Sets)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-9408 - Griffin Silk Beading Cord & Needle Size 4 Jade Green
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- XTL-1001 - G S Hypo Cement Precise Applicator Essential!
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-4001 - Beadsmith Bent Fine Point Tweezers For Bead And Pearl Knotting
- XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp