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Blooming Sunflower
About this design:
This leather flower could easily be replaced with another leather focal or 2 hole focal of a similar size. I love ladder necklaces, especially with a bit of fringe up the sides. The styles I was going for with the design of this necklace are: vintage, boho, earthy & a splash of Southwest.
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The products in this design are listed below.
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: String 3 magatamas onto each of the 2 jump rings to be used to connect the focal to the chain. See Tip: Closing A Jump Ring |
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Step 2: Attach the jump rings connecting the focal to the chain. |
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Step 3: Cut 5 10" lengths of 3-ply Irish waxed linen. Make sure to measure the distance between the holes on your focal. You will need to string your beads to this length. String 4 lengths of magatamas and 1 length of a complementary color 3mm round gemstone bead. Make sure to center your beads on the waxed linen. |
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Step 4: Tie each strand onto the chain evenly on each side. I recommend tying on a couple, then hold up against a neck to see how it is laying. Then continue to tie on or make adjustments if needed. Don't trim the tails of cord yet. |
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Step 5: This is how all 5 strands should lay together. |
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Step 6: Randomly tie on 3-4mm beads to the tails of waxed linen to create a fringe on each side. |
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Step 7: Just as in Step 1, string 5 jump rings with magatamas - 4 jump rings to embellish the ring for the clasp and 1 jump ring to attach the lobster clasp the the chain. |
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On Apr 21, 2016 at 7:18 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Ali, you definitely met your goal and then some more! I like the leather sunflower. Someday when my ship comes in, I won’t feel guilty buying it. Until then I have this beautiful necklace to look at whenever I’m tempted.
On Apr 21, 2016 at 7:28 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Looks like you met all of your goals. A great necklace for summer.
On Apr 21, 2016 at 9:30 pm #
Fresh Baked says:I really love a good fringe! This design uses it in an appealing and unusual way. Love everything about this necklace!
On Apr 21, 2016 at 11:31 pm #
C Ferguson aka Annie says:Love the sunflower focal on this necklace and how you “dressed” it up. Very nice Ali.
On Apr 22, 2016 at 10:58 am #
kye says:Wow! This is fantastic! Love the design and color scheme.