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on “Czech Glass Medley”:“Was looking thru and you have some really nice bracelets, this is one of my favorites!…” read »
on “Easter Set”:“Very creative and a unique way to use ribbon clamps.…” read »
on “Easter Set”:“Love these bunnies! The ear folded down makes it really whimsical. It would be fun to…” read »
on “Rosebud Necklace”:“I love this necklace. Can’t wait to make it myself. …” read »
on “Rosebud Necklace”:“I love this necklace. Can’t wait to make it myself. …” read »
on “Elephant Refresh”:“Yea Maddie Cat is just a gorgeous girl. Her name is Maddie because her left eye…” read »
on “Very Green Bracelet”:“What an amazing green bracelet with earrings to complete the ensemble. YUM!!! I just…” read »
on “Rustic Copper and Rhyolite”:“Pam, I'll do some ear rings. I still have small triangles and bunches of rhyolite…” read »
on “Very Green Bracelet”:“Oooops! Forgot the ear rings. Your definitely emerald ear rings sure are green! I…” read »
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on “Very Green Bracelet”:“This is another of your outstanding bracelets. The stones perfectly blend with each other. The…” read »
on “Singing the Blues”:“Another amazing bracelet! The Lampwork beads send this bracing to the top of amazing!…” read »
on “Elephant Refresh”:“Your necklace is beautiful, Deb! It looks a high-end piece from a she-she store.…” read »
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- on “Another Floral Bracelet”:
“Thank you, K Ralston, LRC, Stingray and Pam. I really appreciate all the positive feedback.…” read »
- on “Another Floral Bracelet”:
“Althea this is a gorgeous bracelet! I love the beads you chose.…” read »
on “Another Floral Bracelet”:“You really are on a roll! I love how your bracelets are almost symmetrical, it gives…” read »
- on “Very Green Bracelet”:
“Wow! Another gorgeous sweetjane bracelet. I really like your combination of beads and charms, specially the…” read »
on “Crochet, Beads, Cord, Metal Chain”:“This is so pretty. I love it. Ditto to all the comments.…” read »
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on “Elephant Refresh”:“Love the redo, it is fantastic!…” read »
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- on “Another Floral Bracelet”:
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on “Crochet, Beads, Cord, Metal Chain”:“From boredom to beauty. Love the chain.…” read »
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Rippling Creek Necklace
About this design:
I just love the pattern in Red Creek Jasper. It reminds me of the pattern on Fall leaves. The colors are so earthy, so they pair really well with Vintaj Natural Brass. The New Jade brings out the brighter tones in the pattern and adds additional sparkle :-) African turquoise 4mm and Vintaj corrugated beads are the perfect filler bead, adding the *je ne sais quoi*. I'm sure you can guess where the ripples are played out - leather. I know, I know, I managed to put leather in another project! It just fits so well with the stones and gives the piece texture.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- 1/2 strand of Red Creek Jasper Nuggets (faceted or smooth)
- 20 New Jade Faceted Round 6mm (a little less than a 1/2 strand)
- 25 African Turquoise Round 4mm
- 8 Vintaj Natural Brass Corrugated Melon Bead 4mm
- 3 Vintaj Natural Brass filigree tube beads 8mm
- 2 20" lengths of bronze medium beading wire
- 4 Vintaj tube crimp beads
- 20" deertan leather lace 10mm
- 16" deertan leather lace 3mm
- Vintaj Natural Brass hook and eye clasp
- 9" Vintaj Natural Brass large curb chain
- 10 Vintaj Natural Brass etched jump rings
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Lay out your necklace to get the general idea of where you want the larger beads to be. Once you have that part decided, you can begin filling in with 4mm beads. |
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Step 2: Crimp a loop at one end of each of the 20" lengths of beading wire. Keep a short tail pulled through the crimp, enough to double back through a Vintaj corrugated bead. Make sure your loop is large enough to string the 3mm leather lace through twice. String the inner strand using mostly the faceted round 6mm new jade beads on the 20" length of medium wire. Pepper in some 4mm round African turquoise and Vintaj corrugated rounds. Finished length should be around 8". String the outer strand using mainly Red Creek Jasper. Stringing this necklace involves sewing leather lace onto the beading wire. String on about 2" worth of beads, then sew in the leather. To make a group of ripples, I created that shape with my fingers folding the leather back and forth, then I took my hole punch and punched through the leather lace. To go around a bead, pull the leather around said bead and mark the hole with a pin or pencil, then punch. |
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Step 3: Continue stringing beads and sewing leather in groups until you are satisfied. Lay out the 2 strands next to each other as they will appear on a neck. This is the time where you can adjust placement if needed. Once you are happy, crimp the ends of each strand, just as before. See Tip: Crimping Basics |
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Step 4: String 4" of the 3mm leather lace through one end of each strand twice. Tie an overhand knot at the top of the loops. |
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Step 5: Take the 3-4" tail of leather and string through the eye of the hook and eye clasp set twice. Then tie a couple knots, dab with adhesive. Place 4 Vintaj etched jump rings over the leather knots and loop tops. See Tip: Closing A Jump Ring |
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Step 6: Before attaching the other end of the necklace to the chain using the leather, tie a few knots in the longer length of leather. String on 3 Vintaj filigree tube beads. |
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Step 7: Repeat step 5. Attach to the chain rather than the eye, knotting the leather just as before. :-) Make sure that the length of leather is even with the inner strand that features the new jade. Place 4 Vintaj etched jump rings over the leather knots and loop tops. Done! See Tip: Closing A Jump Ring |
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On Oct 10, 2013 at 2:26 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Your imagination is incredible!
I just LOVE this!! You have the gift of nature/boho/earthy creativity that we all aspire to!
On Oct 10, 2013 at 3:18 pm #
Granny Nancy says:What a very interesting and to me, very unique, necklace.
On Oct 10, 2013 at 3:25 pm #
Crazy Beader says:What a great necklace, Ali ! Love the addition of the leather – - -
On Oct 10, 2013 at 6:43 pm #
daisymae says:Another gorgeous necklace! Wish I could incorporate leather in everything!
On Oct 10, 2013 at 9:45 pm #
B Witzel says:I think all your work is great, but I have a soft spot for R/C Jasper. I really like how you paired it w/leather.I just completed a whole line of R/C.and paired it all w/copper wich really played off of all those fall colors in the R/C jasper. Really beautiful w/the leather.
On Oct 11, 2013 at 7:43 am #
Deb Harding says:Keep on using the leather Ali. We love it and it gives us inspiration for ways to use it ourselves. This is such a cool necklace, very earthy, very much fall colors. I would wear it any time.
On Oct 11, 2013 at 3:48 pm #
Gail Layne says:Gorgeous necklace Ali! Love the addition of the pleated leather, what a cool idea!
On Oct 11, 2013 at 6:59 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:GREAT DESIGN!
On Oct 11, 2013 at 7:16 pm #
Ali says:Thanks everyone!
On Oct 12, 2013 at 6:30 am #
D Verducci says:Great work. I don’t see the smaller round beads listed in the main strand that are different warm tone colors of green and redish-brown, here and there. What are they please? Are they in the store, before i close out my sale? Thanks!
Dv
On Oct 12, 2013 at 6:40 am #
D Verducci says:PS I’m sorry, I see them in the list, not the list of supplies where I looked. Fantastic, yes a talent for Earthy, which is a favorite for me!
On Oct 12, 2013 at 12:07 pm #
Asia says:Fantastic job as always, Ali, love the ripple effect
On Oct 12, 2013 at 1:41 pm #
Beadzilla aka Wanda says:Love all the different strands! Gorgeous as always!
On Oct 15, 2013 at 4:39 pm #
Donarae B says:Very nice colors and textures. Thanks for sharing.
On Oct 17, 2013 at 1:38 pm #
Ali says:If you don’t see the specific products I used in my design listed in the “Buy Products From This Design” section, we are more than likely sold out and awaiting a restock shipment. I try to list out everything that I used in the “What You’ll Need” near the description. That way if you want to substitute in your own favorite beads, you’ll be able to figure out what you need.
Thanks again all!!
On Nov 08, 2013 at 3:13 pm #
B Respess says:LOVE LOVE LOVE
On Dec 02, 2013 at 5:16 pm #
B Levinson says:Wonderful!!!
On Mar 09, 2014 at 1:33 am #
SYD Sydney H says:I’ve b een looking at this RC necklace even before I joined LB. I’ve always loved it,but never read the ‘how to’ until tonight. The pleating of the 10 mm leather – did that just ‘pop’ into your head or did you see it somewhere else? I know you are GOOD and I know you are good enough to have just thought of it, but – did you?