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These instructions will make a 16.5 inch necklace. For a longer or shorter necklace, adjust your chain lengths or the number of beaded units you weave. Note: check to make sure both holes of all of your 2-hole beads are properly drilled. You may also want to test your seed beads ahead of time by sliding them onto a jump ring to make sure the holes are large enough.
- Please watch the video: How to Make the Pollen Prism Necklace. In this video, you will see from start to finish how to create this design by first learning how to weave the beaded sections using Fireline thread with Ginko beads, Chevron beads, and Miyuki 11/0 round seed beads. Then you will see how to connect your beaded sections using 5mm jump rings, as well as how to attach rolo chain and a toggle clasp.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- BCG-117 - Czech Glass Matubo, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Metallic Suede Purple
Project uses 9 beads. You will need 1 package.
- BCG-003 - Czech Glass, 2-Hole Chevron Beads 10x4mm, 30 Pieces, Crystal Bronze Aluminum
Project uses 9 beads. You will need 1 package.
- DMRR-0191F - Miyuki Round Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 8.5 Gram Tube, 191F Matte 24Kt Gold Plated
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5457 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 21 Gauge (50)
Project uses 9 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-1763 - TierraCast Maker's Collection, Forged Toggle Clasp Set, 22K Gold Plated
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- CHA-9969 - Matte Gold Plated Round Rolo Chain 3mm Bulk By The Foot
Project uses 12 inches. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-1285 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 15 Yards, Smoke Gray
Project uses 6 feet. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
- XTL-0034 - Wubbers Classic Series Round Nose Quality Jeweller's Pliers
- XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
- XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
- XTL-0373 - Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5 Inch, 1 Pair