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Eyes of Wisdom Necklace
About this design:
Then Larimar chips & silver accents in this necklace really make these new Tibetan rice beads stand out!
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- Larimar chips (1 strand)
- 26 or 28 gauge silver wire
- Lobster Clasp
- Jump Rings
- Silver Barrel Beads (10)
- Tibetan Rice Beads
- Jump Rings
- Silver Chain (4")
Additional Images:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Using the wire, make separate bead links with the Tibetan beads and the Larimar chips. I made three links with the Larimar chips & silver spacers- two links are 2" long, and one link is 4" long. |
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Step 2: Next, I made 4 links with the Tibetan beads. Connect all the links together with jump rings. attach the chain to the ends, and finish with a lobster clasp. |
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Measurements: 2mm links
| per foot: $3.70 |
| 16" strand | $7.40 |
Artistic Wire Tarnish Resistant Silver 28 gauge, 40 yards
BACK IN STOCK!
| 40 yd. spool | $8.50 |
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On Jul 18, 2019 at 6:52 pm #
Fat Redhead Designs says:Great combination of colors & structure. For me, it’s an unlikely pairing of beads, but it really works! Nice job!
On Jul 18, 2019 at 7:58 pm #
Beauty Sought Khristin says:I love the mix of beads you have here! It’s simply amazing!
On Jul 19, 2019 at 6:58 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Very pretty Elaina.
On Jul 19, 2019 at 10:24 am #
Crystal Canary says:What an eye-catching piece! Love the colors & texture!
On Jul 19, 2019 at 10:54 am #
Annao says:I love your work,it is always on spot. You have a creative eye.
On Jul 19, 2019 at 7:51 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:I love the spontaneity of the bead placement! The colors are beginning to grow on me.
On Jul 22, 2019 at 9:58 pm #
Maggies Mom says:I agree with Fat Redhead Designs … would never have put these together, but they’re terrific!
On Jul 29, 2019 at 3:59 pm #
Granny Nancy says:Love it!