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Dripping Nuggets Necklace
About this design:
Gemstone nuggets, leather, facets, artist beads, metal feather, WoolyWire, fringe… What a mess it was on my desk :-)
This necklace is not leaving my sight, I will wear it with jeans and a v-neck top, a dress, at the park, in the Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. I guess the only time this style can't be worn is when I'm running.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- 18" 4mm leather cord
- 2 leather cord ends
- 2 oval jump rings
- 1 large jump ring for closure
- 1 classic s-hook
- 7 20" lengths of 7-ply Irish waxed linen
- adhesive
- 10 nuggets
- 1 enamel bead
- 1 Gaea ceramic pendant
- 2 faceted metal nuggets/barrels
- 2 faceted metal teardrops
- 8 14mm faceted round beads
- 12 8mm round beads
- handful of a couple different types of seed beads
- feather pendant
- 2 4" lengths of Wooly Wire
- 20-22" of Wooly Wire
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Begin by gathering your supplies and laying out each fringe strand. |
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Step 2: Clip or secure your 4mm leather cord with it centered on your board. |
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Step 3: Trim 7 20" lengths of Irish waxed linen. |
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Step 4: To attach the waxed linen, double it over and make a lark's head knot around the leather cord at the center point. See Tip: Tying a Lark's Head Knot |
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Step 5: String your beads onto the Irish waxed linen. To string the gemstone beads, string one of the strands of waxed linen through the bead and pull the other strand around the bead. Then secure using an overhand knot. Continue attaching waxed linen and stringing beads until all 7 strands are complete. |
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Step 6: Add detail to the different fringe strands using 6/0 and 8/0 seed beads. |
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Step 7: Adjust the placement of the fringe strands. It helps to keep everything clipped to the board until you are ready to finish the ends. |
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Step 8: Finish off the ends of the leather cord using a fold over crimp cord end. Make sure to apply adhesive to the ends of the leather, then slide the cord end onto the leather. Squeeze the cord end together to secure. |
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Step 9: Attach your closure to the cord ends using oval jump rings. |
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Step 10: Wrap Wooly Wire in-between the tops of the fringe strands along the leather cord and adding in additional bits past the fringe along the leather to accent. |
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On Oct 24, 2013 at 3:17 pm #
Beadaholic1 says:What a great design! I love all the colors and different types of beads and components you used. I agree, it can be worn any time of year–casual or dressed up!
On Oct 24, 2013 at 3:20 pm #
Copper Penny says:Ali, this is fantastic, you are a girl after my own heart! I love the rustic and earthy feel. I can see why you won’t be taking this off! Absolutely stunning!
On Oct 24, 2013 at 5:08 pm #
Lois D says:So beautiful; another signature design by you!!
Ah, go on! Wear it when you run. Just make sure you have your safety glasses on and your mouth guard in and you’ll be all set!!! I guarantee you though, won’t get 15 yards before someone stops you and asks about this GORGEOUS NECKLACE, ALI!!!!
On Oct 24, 2013 at 5:15 pm #
Deb Harding says:Ali this is another just absolutely fantastic, earthy,
boho-ish, natural looking piece. I’d wear it all the time too.
On Oct 24, 2013 at 5:32 pm #
Beadzilla aka Wanda says:This is just so wonderful! I love all the different shapes, textures, colors and sizes. It’s just dripping with gorgeous Ali…ness!
On Oct 24, 2013 at 5:41 pm #
Anna C WonderChick says:Ali I love this necklace! No wonder you wear it everywhere.
On Oct 24, 2013 at 6:49 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Love this piece! so textural!
On Oct 24, 2013 at 8:10 pm #
Asia says:Love it, Ali, it has a tribal feel
On Oct 24, 2013 at 9:01 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Love it!
On Oct 24, 2013 at 10:00 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Fantabulous! I can’t add a thing to what has been said!
On Oct 25, 2013 at 12:19 am #
SpL says:Great pieces….Luv them
On Oct 25, 2013 at 9:25 am #
Ali says:Thanks, you guys are awesome! I’m so glad you like like the necklace.
On Oct 25, 2013 at 10:09 am #
T Paul says:Gorgeous!! Love, love, love!
On Oct 25, 2013 at 12:17 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:I am also happy to know you are a RUNNING beader.
On Oct 25, 2013 at 12:43 pm #
Fresh Baked says:The wooly wire adds so much interesting detail to this fun necklace. Love it!
On Oct 25, 2013 at 12:43 pm #
Mary - Sweet Chick says:Awesome!!!!
On Oct 25, 2013 at 1:49 pm #
ShadyGlade Girl says:Looking and looking at this fantastic piece! Gorgeous work! You are correct it will go with everything and everyone is going to want it!!
On Oct 25, 2013 at 4:04 pm #
Little Round Chick says:What a great collection of “goodies.” Love it!
On Oct 25, 2013 at 7:04 pm #
Gail Layne says:Ooooo! Fantastic mix of beads and textures!! Love the style and design too!
On Oct 25, 2013 at 7:23 pm #
KatsAllThat says:WOW! Nuff said……
On Oct 25, 2013 at 11:57 pm #
Laud says:Great design!
On Oct 27, 2013 at 2:25 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Marvelous! Like a collection of earthy talismans…
On Oct 27, 2013 at 3:08 pm #
Warped Wire Studio says:Very inspiring! I love your work!
On Oct 30, 2013 at 8:09 am #
Valley Girl says:I haven’t been on here for many months, sometimes my life takes me away from the things i love… glad i am back in time to see this and many other gorgeous pieces! Happy almost Halloween everyone.
On Apr 17, 2014 at 11:48 pm #
M Pelech says:This piece has its own speech Love Love Love
On Apr 19, 2014 at 9:30 pm #
Millertme954 says:Love this one! I’ve always loved the Boho look. One question. How do you secure the “bits” that you wrap on the cord? I didn’t see anything in your instructions. Again, this is totally awesome.
On Apr 19, 2014 at 9:33 pm #
Millertme954 says:Forget the question. Since it’s wire it will be secured after wrapping. DUH, lol
On May 15, 2014 at 10:14 am #
J Lawson says:I love all your funky Boho Chic designs. I have so many very cool random beads, and this is a great idea!
On Mar 13, 2017 at 10:22 am #
CAS says:I seem to have missed this somehow but ooooohhhhhh … aaaaahhhhh … oooohhhhh la la!!! Ali this is gorgeousness personified. Love it!!!!
On May 18, 2017 at 5:07 pm #
Alma O says:Love this
On Nov 17, 2018 at 3:29 am #
povertyridgeranch1 says:All I can say is it’s Awesome…I’m going to attempt creating something close with the beads I have…your a wonderful designer…
On Sep 21, 2020 at 4:47 pm #
Denie B says:Hello, you are my go to place to buy & create new things. Love, love this Dripping Nuggets design ! I just need to know where/what size turquoise nuggets are in the your store??? There isn’t a link that I can see…help!
Denie B
On Sep 22, 2020 at 1:24 am #
Stingray says:DenieB,
If you type “turquoise nuggets” into the site’s search bar they come up. The large-hole 10mm×8mm are item#:33301. You can also search ‘gemstones’ under the ‘beads’ category. Hope this helps.
On Dec 08, 2022 at 10:44 pm #
swerdybird says:I get much inspiration & enticing ideas from looking at people’s work on this site & very grateful for the genuinely useful tutorials. However I guess im pretty discriminating about which pieces I really love & would want to wear myself. It’s not snobbery – many pieces are beautifully crafted & admired for that reason – but I wouldn’t want to wear them – just not my style. But every now & then there are ones that really stop me in my tracks, bowl me over & raise the old heart rate ! This piece is one of those !! May even be my favorite one. Not surprised you wear it all the time. When I’m feeling less rusty ( several years since I last made anything) I may need to attempt my own version of this one. It manages to be simple(unfussy) & rich at the same time, organic & textured, Informal but elegant too. Wow! That’s really quite a feat.