Retired - Selkie Necklace in Gold

Name: Retired - Selkie Necklace in Gold
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: N8040
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT N8040

Designer: Alexandra Smith

Skill Level: Intermediate

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A pastel mix of cultured sea glass beads are punctuated by textured gold spacer beads in this ocean-inspired necklace, befitting for a mermaid.

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.

These instructions will make a 20.5 inch necklace. For a longer or shorter necklace, adjust the number of beads strung on either side respectively.

Please watch the video: How to Make the Selkie Necklace Featuring Cultured Sea Glass Beads. In this video, you will see from start to finish how to make this necklace using cultured sea glass and metal beads on Beadalon stringing wire. You will see how to string the beads in the order shown, as well as how to attach a clasp using crimping beads, thread protectors, and crimp covers.

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

BGL-01009 - Cultured Sea Glass, Pebble Beads 6-17mm, 1 Strand, Crystal
Project uses 1 strand. You will need 1 package.

BGL-01027 - Cultured Sea Glass, Elongated Teardrop 24mm, 6 Pieces, Seafoam Light Aqua
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BGL-01029 - Cultured Sea Glass, Round Bead 4mm, 45 Pieces, Blossom Pink
Project uses 1 strand. You will need 1 package.

BGL-01035 - Cultured Sea Glass, Round Bead 4mm, 45 Pieces, Alexandrite Purple
Project uses 1 strand. You will need 1 package.

BMB-3838 - TierraCast Fine Gold Plated Pewter Small Turkish Spacer Beads 4mm (20)
Project uses 39 beads. You will need 1 package.

XCR-67513 - Beadalon Wire Standard Bright 7 Strand .015 Inch / 30 Feet
Project uses 20 inches. You will need 1 package.

FCL-4722 - 22K Gold Plated Curved Lobster Clasps 15mm (6)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

FJR-07018 - Jump Rings, Closed 6mm Diameter 20 Gauge, 20 Pieces, Gold Plated
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

FCR-1056 - Bright Gold Tone Crimp Bead Covers 3mm (144)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FCR-9007 - Crimp Beads, Tube 2x2mm, 100 Pieces, Gold Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FCR-4161 - 22K Gold Plated Wire & Thread Protectors .019 Inch Loops (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
XTL-5200 - Standard Size Beading Crimping Pliers (For 2x2mm & 2x1mm Crimp Beads)
XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
XTL-3000 - Bead Stopper- Stop Beads Sliding Off Stringing Material

Additional Information

Theme	Summer
Ingredients	BGL-01009, BGL-01027, BGL-01029, BGL-01035, BMB-3838, XCR-67513, FCL-4722, FJR-07018, FCR-1056, FCR-9007, FCR-4161,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

How to Use Crimp Beads
Intro to Beading 101: Getting Started with Jewelry Making
Product Guide: Using Gold in Jewelry
Stringing 101: Bead Stringing Basics

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.

Cultured Sea Glass, Elongated Teardrop Pendants 24mm, Seafoam Light Aqua (6 Pieces)

            Cultured Sea Glass, Elongated Teardrop Pendants 24mm, Seafoam Light Aqua (6 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 6 Pieces.

                $8.29
            
             / Package | SKU: BGL-01027

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Cultured Sea Glass, Round Beads 4mm, Blossom Pink (45 Pieces)

            Cultured Sea Glass, Round Beads 4mm, Blossom Pink (45 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Strand.

                $1.99
            
             / Package | SKU: BGL-01029

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TierraCast Fine Gold Plated Pewter Small Turkish Spacer Beads 4mm (20 Pieces)

            TierraCast Fine Gold Plated Pewter Small Turkish Spacer Beads 4mm (20 Pieces)
        
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.

                $4.65
            
             / Package | SKU: BMB-3838

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Beadalon Wire Standard Bright 7 Strand .015 Inch / 30 Feet

            Beadalon Wire Standard Bright 7 Strand .015 Inch / 30 Feet
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $3.75
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-67513

Lobster Clasps, Curve 15mm, 22K Gold Plated (6 Pieces)

            Lobster Clasps, Curve 15mm, 22K Gold Plated (6 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 6 Pieces.

                $11.89
            
             / Package | SKU: FCL-4722

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Jump Rings, Closed 6mm Diameter 20 Gauge, Gold Plated (20 Pieces)

            Jump Rings, Closed 6mm Diameter 20 Gauge, Gold Plated (20 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.

                $2.79
            
             / Package | SKU: FJR-07018

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Crimp Bead Covers, 3mm, Gold Tone (144 Pieces)

            Crimp Bead Covers, 3mm, Gold Tone (144 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 144 Pieces.

                $7.59
            
             / Package | SKU: FCR-1056

Crimp Beads, Tube 2x2mm, Gold Plated (100 Pieces)

            Crimp Beads, Tube 2x2mm, Gold Plated (100 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.

                $4.29
            
             / Package | SKU: FCR-9007

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Wire & Thread Protectors, .019 Inch Loops 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)

            Wire & Thread Protectors, .019 Inch Loops 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.

                $4.39
            
             / Package | SKU: FCR-4161