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Violet Flutter Necklace
About this design:
The Poison Tree butterflies match Missficklemedia’s patinated pieces so well, I just had to come up with something. I tried to create a flutter with this necklace using segments of chain and gemstone beads in shades of violet, green, and copper.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- 2 Missficklemedia violet satin round 10mm
- 1 Missficklemedia violet brushed rondelle 11x17mm
- 1 Missficklemedia violet oval toggle clasp
- 2 Missficklemedia peacock blue link16mm
- 1 Poison Tree pink butterfly 33-34x27-28mm
- 5 dark purple line agate faceted freeform slab 25-37x24-28mm
- 4 chrysoprase tumbled nugget 12-20x19-16mm
- 15 Chinese turquoise (stab.) tumbled nugget drop 5-10x13-23mm
- 10 ruby and sapphire multi stone faceted round 6mm
- 3 natural lemon jade round 6mm
- 2 antique copper (plated)18 gauge jump ring 4mm
- 7 copper 2” headpins 22gauge
- 2 4” lengths of artistic wire bare copper 24 gauge
- 2 6” lengths of fantasy hand dyed silk ribbon
- 1 2” length, 1 1” length, 1 8” length and antique copper (plated) falling ring chain
Additional Images:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: I wanted make the chain appear thicker and full of flutter so I folded it in half and joined it with a jump ring. I did this with both the 2” length and the 8” length. Once you do this with the 8” length, now making it 4”, string a length of gemstones to match and fasten to the end of the chain. Then connect to the toggle ring. |
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Step 2: I wanted to further soften the appearance of the necklace so I added bits of ribbon above the butterfly and on the left side of the necklace. I also added charms into the chain. |
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| Package of 10 | $0.85 |
| 20 yd. spool | $3.40 |
| Package of 10 | $0.45 |
| per foot: $0.70 |
Measurements: 5mm
| per foot: $12.40 |
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On Jun 20, 2011 at 11:59 am #
Orchid Betty says:Love your designs, always so creative and unique, this one is absolutely stunning!
On Jun 21, 2011 at 8:44 am #
Linda Talbott says:This is simply gorgeous. I love the butterfly, and I think you totally achieved your goal. All the components and beads you included showcase the butterfly beautifully.
On Jun 21, 2011 at 7:50 pm #
Lynn g says:Wow this is so pretty, I love all the colors too…
On Jun 21, 2011 at 8:36 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:I love this one too … just beautiful, breathtaking! SLS
On Jun 24, 2011 at 8:40 am #
sunny chick says:Be still my heart! Ali, this is exquisitely GORGEOUS!
On Jun 28, 2011 at 3:28 pm #
Jan D says:Very unique and beautiful… Great job!
On Dec 26, 2011 at 4:57 pm #
K Kinte says:Excellent design & imqaginative use of components.
On Dec 26, 2011 at 4:59 pm #
K Kinte says:LOL! I meant–excellent design & imagination,Ali! Love the color combos.
On Mar 16, 2012 at 12:17 pm #
Kay A says:I’m new to your website: would you be willing to add a approx cost for these projects.
The necklace is just breathtakingly beautiful!!
On Apr 12, 2012 at 1:13 pm #
jdbeast1 says:You are so inspiring, Ali. Love this necklace.
On Apr 26, 2012 at 6:39 pm #
patty cake says:Love the dark blue, goes so well with denim.Very creative, fanciful design. Love it
On Apr 26, 2012 at 11:47 pm #
M Young says:Very pretty. Love the colors.
On Apr 29, 2012 at 1:12 pm #
M bennett says:so very lovely…love the ribbon..
On Sep 13, 2012 at 3:23 pm #
Ghostykitty says:My favorite colors, goes with everything. Beautifully creative in texture, color, materials and design. Big A+
On Jan 10, 2013 at 4:39 am #
doggiedoodoo says:big fan of contrasting colors, designs and textures – excellent excellent work – so far you are the Stephen King of jewelry here – when I read him I wonder ALOUD where DOES he get these SICK (in a bad way) ideas – with your jewelry I wonder EXACTLY the same thing except sick in a GOOD way -
On Apr 18, 2013 at 12:02 am #
Y Bennett says:Suweet!!!