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Rusty Ocean Necklace
About this design:
I LOVE the graduated fossil coral faceted rounds and was very intrigued when the red abalone chips showed up at our door. Then I put this 2-strand together accenting with abalone and some czech glass rondelles that look like they were made for this necklace.
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: When making a 2 strand necklace, there are a few things to remember: 1) crimp each strand individually and either connect directly to your clasp or use a 2:1 link 2) string your inside strand first, you don't want to do this strand after the outer strand only to find that you now have a 2 strand choker :-) 3) make your outer strand around 3-4" longer than the inside strand |
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| Package of 10 | $0.45 |
| 1 gram (approx. 40 pieces) | $3.20 |
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On Oct 27, 2011 at 4:03 pm #
sunny chick says:Ali, this ROCKS!
On Oct 27, 2011 at 4:54 pm #
love to bead aka Donna says:Absolutely gorgeous.
On Oct 27, 2011 at 7:07 pm #
Mary - Sweet Chick says:Ugh!! Now I have MORE things to add to my wish list!
You’re right, these stones were made for each other. You really made this one sing, Ali!
On Oct 27, 2011 at 8:02 pm #
g peak says:Incredibly beautiful!
On Oct 28, 2011 at 9:24 am #
Fat Redhead Designs says:Very nice earthy combination.
On Oct 28, 2011 at 10:53 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Love this necklace, Ali!
On Oct 28, 2011 at 3:17 pm #
Ali says:Thanks everyone, Payton is always picking this one out for me to wear
On Nov 08, 2011 at 10:28 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Payton has good taste! This is fabulous, Ali! Thanks for the tips on creating a 2-strander, too!
On Nov 18, 2011 at 2:36 am #
ZUBEAJAY says:LOVE THIS !
On Dec 05, 2011 at 4:13 am #
Ana says:Great job Ali!
On Dec 29, 2011 at 4:27 pm #
S Nodelman says:Beautiful necklace. Is it heavy?
On Feb 12, 2012 at 1:58 pm #
T Michael says:just waiting for my order to get here .HAPPY DAY when it gets here.
On Mar 11, 2012 at 2:03 pm #
Jinxci says:Wow, a combination made in heaven. Thanks for the inspiration.
On Apr 11, 2012 at 3:11 am #
jdbeast1 says:Love it, looks like an ancient treasure unearthed !
On Aug 01, 2012 at 1:30 am #
Frimal W says:I think your beads are absolutely wonderful’
Frim
On Sep 06, 2012 at 4:32 pm #
C Wall says:Love this! What are the chip-looking pieces you used?
On Nov 28, 2012 at 7:12 pm #
K hempfling says:I always LOVE your designs.
On Feb 14, 2015 at 12:59 pm #
girlflowerpaint says:Absolutely fabulous – reminds me of Arizona jewelry where I used to live. I am just starting to make jewelry (haven’t made my first piece actually, but I’m so excited! Any tips for a newbie?
On Jun 14, 2015 at 6:25 pm #
Suvarna H says:I love this necklace and the lovely combination of different textures and colors…I did wonder, as an earlier person commented, is it heavy to wear for long periods of time?
Ali, long before I signed up, I thought you were an artistic genius, and to date, I haven’t changed my mind…some things cannot be taught!
On Jan 05, 2017 at 8:50 pm #
V Mackling says:I love the look!
On Oct 12, 2018 at 2:59 pm #
desert beader says:I love this type of jewelry,it can be worn with just about anything-casual or combinedwith another,string of
{ex.}moonstone,turquoise,jasper or even pearls. Thhanks,Ali, for sharing so many of your designs with us. I basically find a bead that I love and string it with spacers and let the beauty of the gemstone stand onit’s own.keep on beading