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Nouveau Necklace
About this design:
This Art Nouveau focal is reminiscent of the beautiful paintings and stain glass art of the period featuring mossy greens, bronzy metallics, iris blues, and lavenders.
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Collect all of your chosen seed beads and begin stringing beads onto the 4-ply Irish waxed linen. I like to string from the middle of the necklace out. Use a random pattern to mix up the colors and textures of the beads. TIP: I like to tie a knot in the waxed linen every so often while stringing the beads to keep the necklace strand from becoming too taut. |
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Step 2: Once you have strung one side of the necklace, you should string the pendant, pulling beads through the back loop of the pendant. Then string beads on the other side of the necklace |
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Step 3: TIP: String your inside necklace 3" shorter that your outside necklace, this will allow that strand to nest nicely within the other strand. |
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Step 4: Now that all of the stringing is complete, attach the button to one end and a loop on the the other end. |
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Measurements: 1.4mm hole/15 gauge
Measurements: 0.6mm hole/22 gauge
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On Apr 07, 2016 at 2:33 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Ali, this absolutely divine! The colors work so well with Zola pendant.
On Apr 07, 2016 at 2:36 pm #
kye says:Wow! This is gorgeous!
On Apr 07, 2016 at 2:39 pm #
Beauty Sought Khristin says:This is wonderful! I can truly say that I was about ready to get rid of all my seed beads until I saw this. Now I think I’ll keep them and find a purposeful life for them
The colors of the necklace are wonderful and the perfect compliment to the focal.
On Apr 07, 2016 at 2:59 pm #
C Ferguson aka Annie says:WOW!!! This is gorgeous.
On Apr 07, 2016 at 3:04 pm #
Moogie says:I really love this particular focal–it’s just really unique. And I happen to be playing with some fringe & other beads right now. This design inspires me to one of my own focals in a similar way. What is the total length of your necklace? I’m a little unsure where the focal should “land”! I try not to have it fall between the nummies (code word used for nursing!!).
On Apr 07, 2016 at 3:46 pm #
Ali says:Thanks for your nice comments. I just love these colors together!
The total length I made the necklace is approx 24″ strung. This does not include the length of the pendant.
On Apr 07, 2016 at 8:02 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Isn’t that pendant just gorgeous?! The detail and patina are amazing and for less that 2 dollars! Love your mix of colors for the finished necklace, Ali.
On Apr 08, 2016 at 2:41 am #
Little Round Chick says:The seed beads are perfect colors to go with the fantastic focal. Love it!
On Apr 09, 2016 at 4:35 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Ali,this is one of your best!!! I adore the colors.
On Apr 10, 2016 at 5:56 pm #
Asia says:Gorgeous Ali, perfect use of seed beads
On Jul 21, 2016 at 9:17 pm #
Poms Forever aka Donna says:Love ,too, the combination of seed beads with the gorgeous Zola pendant! There was another one I missed getting so I hope I can get this one! Always love your designs! You have taught me so much over the years! I am so happy that I can look up previous design or Tips and Techniques! I still need your help!
On Jul 22, 2016 at 10:17 am #
Poms Forever aka Donna says:Ali, love your photography of the pieces. This set of photos are so great. If you have read any of our comments on the Design blog, you know I have been focused a lot on taking better photos. I am going to try more outside. I love your nature shots. Thanks for all you do!
On Jan 18, 2017 at 12:50 pm #
Tater says:Wow, do I ever LOVE this design! I love the pendant and particularly love the pairing with a combination of magatama beads (my favorites!) and regular seed beads. The “movement” is lyrical and the design is timeless! The colors are rustic and dreamy and I, like others, always appreciate seeing your amazing creations and stellar photos, to showcase various angles. I am so glad Lima beads offers many magatama colors and a nice variety of Zola elements!!
On Dec 02, 2018 at 3:39 pm #
ClovisakaLois says:Love your use of a variety of pretty seedbeads! I bought this pendant awhile back, haven’t used it yet, but I see it has great potential. I plan on filling the open space, as I can’t let an open hole go unfilled!
On Feb 22, 2021 at 9:40 pm #
L Hogan says:What diameter leather cord can I use instead of a beadede strand?