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Dancing Dahlia Necklace Set
About this design:
For this design, I used a mix of gemstones, Czech glass, and African brass to create this lariat layered necklace. I love how the different shades of purple look with the little pops of blue- one of my favorite color combinations!
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- Beading Wire
- Gold Chain
- Gold Jump Rings
- Gold Crimp Tubes
- Gold Lobster Clasps
- Gold Headpins
- African Brass Tubes
- Gold Filigree Coin Focal
- Assorted Gemstones, Czech Glass, & Seed Beads (see below for the products I used)
Additional Images:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: For the shorter necklace, begin with a piece of beading wire about 12" long. Make a loop at one end and secure with a crimp tube. Using headpins, make 5 bead charms with a seed bead & the African brass tubes. Slide the beads & bead charms onto the wire in the order shown in the picture. Make a loop at the end of the wire & secure with a crimp tube. |
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Step 2: Using jump rings, attach each side of the wire to a 5" piece of chain. |
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Step 3: For the Lariat necklace, begin with a 3" piece of chain.Attach the coin charm to the bottom with a jump ring. Attach a jump ring to the top of the chain & slide on two 10.5" pieces of chain. |
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Step 4: Using headpins, make bead charms with the Kunzite nuggets, Amazonite roundels, garnet, and the Czech glass rose bicones. |
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Step 5: Use jump rings to attach the bead charms to the chain. |
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Measurements: 0.8mm/20 gauge hole
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On Aug 27, 2020 at 7:05 pm #
Ralitsa S says:I absolutely love this!!!
On Aug 28, 2020 at 10:28 am #
Crystal Canary says:Lovely necklace set to complement the statement earrings. So soft & delicate.
On Aug 29, 2020 at 9:39 pm #
Lynn g says:Beautiful!
On Sep 08, 2020 at 10:49 pm #
SF Girl says:Beautiful and delicate. (My sister will love this.) Thanks for all of your designs.