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Dream Weaver Necklace
by Elaina at Lima on 09/03/20
About this design:
This week, I knew I wanted to use these new Czech glass daggers in a design, but I was struggling to come up with an interesting way to use them. I finally came up with the idea of making bead links with some gemstones & attaching them together to create a focal piece. I also knew I wanted to use something other than chain, so I attached silk string & suede cord together for something a little different.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- Silk String
- Microsuede Flat Cord
- African Brass Rice
- Czech Glass Daggers
- Gold Headpins
- Gold Crimp Cord End
- Gold Lobster Clasps
- Gold Chain
- Gold 3mm Jump Rings
- Gold 24 or 26 Gauge Wire
- Amazonite Faceted 4mm Rounds
- Gold Large Hole Nuggets
- Peach Rice Pearls
- White Howlite Square Tubes
- 11/0 Seed Beads
- Super Glue
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Package of 10 | $2.40 |
Package of 10 | $3.40 |
Package of 40 | $1.30 |
3.5" strand | $4.40 |
Satin Hamilton Gold (Plated) Round Jump Ring 3mm, 22 Gauge
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1 gram | $0.50 |
Piece | $1.90 |
15" strand | $4.70 |
Piece | $0.96 |
Wisteria Silk String 2mm
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On Sep 03, 2020 at 8:38 pm #
Beauty Sought Khristin says:This is so pretty!
On Sep 04, 2020 at 2:24 am #
bluedog says:So much texture. Very nice, Elaina!
On Sep 04, 2020 at 3:26 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:Love the matte daggers in front of the sparkly blue daggers. Beautiful.
On Sep 05, 2020 at 4:49 am #
Melody F says:Very creative, making your own focal with beads! Nice design.
On Sep 06, 2020 at 10:38 am #
Crystal Canary says:Elaina, you imagine and create the best focals! Love all the layers & finishes you chose to use in this one. The silk & leather treatment in the back is something I’ve been meaning to try–I really like how you added the beads onto it. Great work!