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Deserted Beach Necklace
About this design:
For this design, I made a long layered necklace inspired by summer days at the beach. I used wood resin, shells, Czech glass, and gemstones to add a variety of textures and shapes.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- Beading Wire
- Nassa Shell Charms
- Wood Resin Beads
- Enamel Cowrie Shells
- Gold Chain
- Crimp Tubes
- Jump Rings
- Lobster Clasps
- Czech Glass Gold Spacers
- Various Gemstones
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: For the long necklace, cut a 35" piece of beading wire. Make a loop at one end and secure with a crimp tube. Slide the beads on in the order shown in the picture. At the end, make another loop and secure with a crimp tube. |
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Step 2: For the shell necklace, cut a 11.5" piece of beading wire. Make a loop at one end and secure with a crimp tube. Slide the beads on in the order shown in the picture. At the end, make another loop and secure with a crimp tube. With a jump ring, attach a small piece of the bead chain to each side of the necklace. Cut two 3" pieces of the gold chain and attach to each piece of bead chain. |
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Step 3: With a jump ring, attach a 9" piece of chain to the beading wire right after the grouping of potato pearls. |
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Step 4: Slide a 2" piece of wire through the opening on the top of the shell-so you'll be working with each half of the wire with the shell in the middle. Twist the two pieces together and create a loop with the round nose pliers. Do the same thing with 2 more cowrie shells, 6 nassa shells, and 2 gold shell charms. Attach them to the chain with jump rings. |
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Measurements: 1.5mm x 1.0mm link
| per foot: $0.90 |
| 8 meter spool: $18.90 |
| 15" strand | $5.90 | OUT OF STOCK |
| 15 yd. spool | $4.83 | OUT OF STOCK |
| Package of 1 g | $2.90 |
| 15-16" strand | $8.40 | OUT OF STOCK |
| 22" strand | $5.95 |
| 15-16" strand | $3.70 |
| 10.5" strand | $0.91 | OUT OF STOCK |
| 15-16" strand | $3.70 |
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On Feb 27, 2020 at 3:28 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:Lovely Elaina and so beachy – just like you. Beautiful colors.
On Feb 28, 2020 at 9:40 am #
Crystal Canary says:Getting ready for summer! Nice job