Rustic Zen Necklace

PROJECT PROJ-DF-N0002
Designer: Deb Floros
Skill Level: Beginner
Create this inspiring necklace by combining porcelain, wood, and metal beads along with beautiful TierraCast charms and findings.
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.

Your supplies provide you with enough beads to make a longer necklace if you want to extend it.
  1. To make this project, please watch the video: How to Make the Rustic Zen Necklace Stringing Project by Deb Floros.
  2. The video will show you how to make the project from start to finish. Enjoy!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BWD-0216 - Pukalet Wood Beads, Dyed Oval Tubes 12x8mm, Robles Brown Lacquer (33 Pieces)
    Project uses 14 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • BWD-0218 - Coconut Wood Beads, Round Spacers 2x4mm, Brown (130 Pieces)
    Project uses 20 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • DB-340 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Matte Copper Plated DB340 (2.5" Tube)
    Project uses 72 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • JSB-TA413F - Toho Aiko Seed Beads, 11/0 #413F 'Opaque Matte Turquoise Rainbow' (4 Grams)
    Project uses 34 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • BWC-2013 - Clay River Designs Porcelain Beads, 5x6mm Glazed Short Tube Cylinder, Aqua Fresca (12 Pieces)
    Project uses 4 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • PNT-273 - Metal Charm, Blossom Hand with Flower 27mm, Antiqued Copper Plated, By TierraCast (1 Piece)
    Project uses 3 piece(s). You will need 3 package(s).

  • FCL-1754 - TierraCast Maker's Collection, Toggle Clasps, Hammered Craftsman 16.5mm, Antiqued Copper Plated (1 Set)
    Project uses 1 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • XCR-69523 - Beadalon Beading Wire Silver Color 19 Strand .015 Inch / 30 Feet
    Project uses 28 inches. You will need 1 package(s).

  • FCR-1718 - The Beadsmith Crimp Beads, Tube 2.5x2.5mm, Copper Plated (100 Pieces)
    Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • BMB-3217 - TierraCast Antiqued Copper Plated Pewter Daisy Spacer Beads 4mm (50 Pieces)
    Project uses 36 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • FCR-4135 - The Beadsmith French Wire, Bullion, 14 Inches, Medium Gold Color
    Project uses 1.25 inches. You will need 1 package(s).

  • FJR-3082 - Genuine Copper Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (50 pcs)
    Project uses 6 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5608 - Xuron 4 In 1 Crimping Pliers - Works On 1, 2 And 3mm Crimps!
  • XTL-5511 - The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire (1 Piece)
  • XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
  • XTL-114 - Bead Buddy, Bead Bugs Bead Stoppers Regular Size (4 Pieces)
Additional Information
Theme Boho
Ingredients BWD-0216, BWD-0218, DB-340, JSB-TA413F, BWC-2013, PNT-273, FCL-1754, XCR-69523, FCR-1718, BMB-3217, FCR-4135, FJR-3082,

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.
Pukalet Wood Beads, Dyed Oval Tubes 12x8mm, Robles Brown Lacquer (33 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 33 Pieces.
$5.49 / Package | SKU: BWD-0216
Coconut Wood Beads, Round Spacers 2x4mm, Brown (130 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 150 Pieces.
$3.24 / Package | SKU: BWD-0218
Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Matte Copper Plated DB340 (2.5
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$8.07 / Package | SKU: DB-340
Toho Aiko Seed Beads, 11/0 #413F 'Opaque Matte Turquoise Rainbow' (4 Grams)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4g Pack.
$5.59 / Package | SKU: JSB-TA413F
Clay River Designs Porcelain Beads, 5x6mm Glazed Short Tube Cylinder, Aqua Fresca (12 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 12 Pieces.
$3.37 / Package | SKU: BWC-2013
You will need 3 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: PNT-273
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: FCL-1754
Beadalon Beading Wire Silver Color 19 Strand .015 Inch / 30 Feet
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$19.99 / Package | SKU: XCR-69523
The Beadsmith Crimp Beads, Tube 2.5x2.5mm, Copper Plated (100 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$2.25 / Package | SKU: FCR-1718
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: BMB-3217
The Beadsmith French Wire, Bullion, 14 Inches, Medium Gold Color
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 14 Inches.
$3.49 / Package | SKU: FCR-4135
Genuine Copper Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (50 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$1.59 / Package | SKU: FJR-3082
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020
Xuron 4 In 1 Crimping Pliers - Works On 1, 2 And 3mm Crimps!
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
Bead Buddy, Bead Bugs Bead Stoppers Regular Size (4 Pieces)

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