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Crystal Canary on “Autumn spice”:
“Beautiful! Love the mixed colors of the Czech beads with the Tibetan focal--they look wonderful…” read »
Isjemz on “Autumn spice”:
“The beads are Czech glass and were purchased from Lima beads as well as the Tibetan…” read »
Granny Nancy on “Autumn spice”:
“Just gorgeous!…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “A whale of a necklace!”:
“Beautiful. Thanks JG. Love Thoreau also.…” read »
Maggies Mom on “Tree Frog With Speckles”:
“This is lovely! You have more patience than I ... …” read »
J Gaye on “A whale of a necklace!”:
“Beady Little Eyes--" Bathe in all of the tides of nature in all her streams and…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “A whale of a necklace!”:
“So pretty JG but I can't read the words. Love the whale pendant and the greens.…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Tree Frog With Speckles”:
“Ha. Thank you, Robin. Now those nasty little beads are whispering?! I think you should string…” read »
Robin nursechick on “A whale of a necklace!”:
“This is awesome! I love the whale pendant! The pieces look just perfect together. Greens are…” read »
Robin nursechick on “Tree Frog With Speckles”:
“Beautiful Beady- love those green beads- they really look great with the golden shade of your…” read »
Robin nursechick on “Autumn spice”:
“A beautiful necklace! I love the desert palm beads too. Where did you find that beautiful…” read »
kye on “SPARKILING STARS”:
“This is a lovely set.…” read »
kye on “Dragonfly Druzy”:
“This is a wonderful necklace! The subtle matte colors of the Druzy really lets the dragonfly…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Autumn spice”:
“Love this design also Isjemz. The silver spacers really pick up the silver in the pendant.…” read »
Little Round Chick on “Autumn spice”:
“Great design and the beads are a perfect color combination for the Tibetan pendant. Love…” read »
Little Round Chick on “Dragonfly Druzy”:
“Beautiful soft color perfect for the amazing pendant. I don't ever remember seeing a dragonfly…” read »
Isjemz on “Dragonfly Druzy”:
“Thank you all so much! I purchased the dragonfly pendant at the bead and button show…” read »
franny on “All About the Pink”:
“I hope your return to work went well...I luv that u made it a special occasion…” read »
franny on “Sleek Csilla”:
“You can access free pattern at LB: Czech Glass/ Shop by Shape/ Czechmates/ Free Patterns.......Spring in…” read »
HOT HILDA on “SPARKILING STARS”:
“about 28 inches. beading away!…” read »
Crystal Canary on “SPARKILING STARS”:
“I agree with Beady, a very versatile piece for a night out. Would look great…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Dragonfly Druzy”:
“Love matte beads...love dragonflies...this is a wonderful combination! Druzy beads add just the right amount…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Shamrock”:
“I've seen wire picture holders, but how special is this one with special meaning. I…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Fish bowl”:
“Well, I'm impressed with your wire work, even if your daughter isn't (right now). Like…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Dragonfly Druzy”:
“Isjemz - Don't think I've ever seen such a large dragonfly! Very pretty design and the…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Turtle”:
“How sweet is this?! I love the swirls in his shell and how you added…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Sleek Csilla”:
“Lovely bracelet! I really like how you used the GemDuos in this design. The…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “SPARKILING STARS”:
“Lovely for a night on the town.…” read »
kye on “What do you see?”:
“I first thought butterfly but like Pam the teeth made me look closer. It took me…” read »
kye on “Fish bowl”:
“This is such a cute design. Your daughter will appreciate it one day I bet.…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Two Hole Beads”:
“Crystal - Thanks for your encouragement. I think you can see from the photos how I…” read »
kye on “Turtle”:
“Cute! Cute! Cute! Perfect for a baby's room.…” read »
Crystal Canary on “All About the Pink”:
“Oh, this is gorgeous! Pink is very hard for me too--but you absolutely hit a…” read »
Crystal Canary on “New Earrings”:
“Beautiful work! I love how you used the Czech leaves & Carnelian on the first…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Two Hole Beads”:
“Beady, I'm so glad you showed them who is boss! My 2-holes 'mock' me too...and…” read »
Lima Andrea on “Seashell Satchel”:
“Wow this is awesome, thank you for the wonderful comments! Tana, your satchel looks amazing, perfect…” read »
Lima Andrea on “Pumpkin Spice Necklace”:
“Thank you so much for the wonderful comments!…” read »
Little Round Chick on “SPARKILING STARS”:
“Twinkle, twinkle sparkling stars in a very versatile design. How long is the necklace?…” read »
Little Round Chick on “Shamrock”:
“A clever photograph holder and so appropriate for March.…” read »
Little Round Chick on “What do you see?”:
“Skulls and a butterfly. Hummmm? My first thought was a Mod butterfly with square…” read »

Gilded Autumn Necklace

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About this design:

I used this Indonesian Fossil Jasper along with a gold arc focal and some crystal bead chain to create a simple layered necklace.

What you’ll need: (buy products below)

Gold Arc Focal
Indonesian Fossil Jasper 6mm
Crystal Bead Chain
Gold Spacers
C-Lon bead cord
Gold Crimp Tubes
Gold Chain
Lobster clasp (2)
Gold Jump Rings
Gold 22 gauge wire
Epoxy (optional)

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Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1:
Wrap a piece of wire about 10 times around the top of the arc focal, form a loop at the end of the wire with round nose pliers, and gently push the end of the wire into the hole at the end of the focal. If you'd like, you can apply a bit of epoxy to the wire. Attach a jump ring & a 4" piece of bead chain (or whichever length you choose) to each end of the focal. finish with a lobster clasp & jump ring.

Step 2:
Slide 35 jasper beads onto the c-lon cord, with a gold spacer every 5 beads. Attach each end to a 5.5" piece of gold chain with a crimp bead. Finish with a lobster clasp & jump ring.