The Design Gallery
Follow along with step-by-step beading projects and share your designs with beaders around the world—it’s quick & easy!
Chatter
on “Multi Strand Turquoise Necklace”:“A one of a kind work of art!!…” read »
- on “Multi Strand Turquoise Necklace”:
“Very nice design; especially the mahoganny beads!…” read »
- on “Snowman earrings”:
“Love these snowmen. Wish I had thought about the wire for arms…” read »
on “Some Holiday Bling”:“You more than succeeded your goal! It is a real stunning eye catcher.…” read »
on “Multi Strand Turquoise Necklace”:“What a gorgeous beauty! It looks like something to be handed down for generations.…” read »
on “Seventeen More Days”:“Thanks you all for your comments!! I did fall in love with the ladybug!! There were…” read »
on “Mermaid Eye Earrings”:“I have the beadsmith looper, I have the 1.5 and the 3 mm loopers. they don't…” read »
on “Seventeen More Days”:“Such pretty bold colors. Love that bug charm.…” read »
- on “Multi Strand Turquoise Necklace”:
“Absolutely gorgeous. The colors are beautiful.…” read »
on “Mermaid Eye Earrings”:“Which brand of one step Looper do you use? Are you happy with it? …” read »
on “Seventeen More Days”:“Love the bright cheery colors especially in the winter. Your designs are always full if such…” read »
on “Tiny Trees”:“Neat idea. That's a great use of a bead soup. Might work with rhinestones and…” read »
on “Totally Blessed”:“Lucky ladies to have such a creative friend. That green man pendant is fabulous.…” read »
- on “Seventeen More Days”:
“Hope you get those sales you want. You certainly deserve them. You have style!…” read »
- on “Seventeen More Days”:
“Two beautiful bracelets! However, the second one caught my eye and the at my heart.…” read »
- on “Woven Pinch Bead Earrings”:
“Looks doable. Saved to my favs. Thanks!…” read »
on “Totally Blessed”:“This is a beautiful piece Jane. Your bead choices compliment the leaf charms and the green…” read »
on “Mermaid Eye Earrings”:“I like this way to connect. They look swingy.…” read »
- on “Tiny Trees”:
“This is a great technique. It really looks like a decorated tree.…” read »
- on “Woven Pinch Bead Earrings”:
“These are cute. They remind me of quilted ornaments. I think I could actually do…” read »
on “Expressions of Fall”:“Thanks Andrea, Pam and Cuevas, I appreciate your kindness.…” read »
on “Woven Pinch Bead Earrings”:“Ooh, Pam, you're right! Andrea, these earrings are gorgeous, and the instructions are very clear.…” read »
- on “Woven Pinch Bead Earrings”:
“These earrings are gorgeous! The beads would also make a super matching bracelet.…” read »
- on “Tiny Trees”:
“I love this idea. I will definitely try this! Merry Christmas!…” read »
- on “Tiny Trees”:
“Great idea! I have a tree and haven't used it yet. Now I'm toying…” read »
on “Totally Blessed”:“Thanks to all for your comments!! This piece goes to Holly, as she recently painted an…” read »
on “Numinosity goodness”:“Thanks so much all. You inspire me to keep creating.…” read »
- on “Tiny Trees”:
“So cute. What a great idea. They can keep them forever and put on their own…” read »
on “Totally Blessed”:“Green Man is high in my personal pantheon. That piece resonates with me. I would retire…” read »
on “Snowman earrings”:“The roller bead is a great idea!…” read »
on “Numinosity goodness”:“yes the beads are very striking - but i am equally impressed with your design. The…” read »
on “Tiny Trees”:“Cute ! Looks better with ornaments. Count me as kid since I may need to make…” read »
on “Mermaid Eye Earrings”:“These would make super teacher gifts! I would have loved a pair at the beginning…” read »
- on “Snowman earrings”:
“These are darling! I made some many years ago. I found some textured white…” read »
on “Totally Blessed”:“What a gift! You are using the” new stash” well…” read »
- on “Expressions of Fall”:
“Such beautiful creativity amount all …” read »
- on “Expressions of Fall”:
“Such beautiful creativity amount all …” read »
- on “Expressions of Fall”:
“Such beautiful creativity amount all …” read »
- on “Ice Drop Earrings”:
“This bead is so beautiful. I would also make a star post with a Red and…” read »
- on “Totally Blessed”:
“Both of them are beautiful and your friends will love them.…” read »
Ethereal Glow Statement Necklace
About this design:
This week I had a lot of fun making this statement necklace- I used a mix of gemstones, Czech glass, and crystals to make the focal pieces, and then I simply attached them together with bead links. I love the mix of shapes (cubes, teardrops, and rondelles) and this color combo- the rose gold teardrops really seem to glow in the sunlight!
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- African Turquoise Small Faceted Cube
- Sunstone Small Faceted Cube
- Czech Glass Rose Gold Teardrop
- 3mm Crystal Rondelles (gold & lavender)
- Peach Moonstone Faceted Round 4.5mm
- Gold 20 Gauge Wire
- Gold 28 Gauge Wire
- Gold Lobster Clasp
- Gold Jump Rings
- Gold Chain
Additional Images:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
|
Step 1: Make a bead link with a piece of 20 gauge wire & a Czech glass teardrop. See Tip: Wire Wrap a Bead Link |
|
Step 2: Wrap a piece of 26 or 28 gauge wire (about 5" long) a few times around the wire between the teardrop and the loop of the bead link. |
|
Step 3: Slide 3 lavender crystals, 3 gold crystals, 1 turquoise cube, 3 gold crystals, and 3 more lavender crystals onto the wire. |
|
Step 4: Wrap the end of the wire a few times around the wire between the teardrop and the loop of the bead link. |
|
Step 5: Repeat step 2, but with a longer piece of wire. Slide 1 moonstone faceted round, 4 sunstone cubes, 1 gold crystal, 1 turquoise cube, 1 gold crystal, 4 sunstone cubes, and 1 more moonstone round onto the wire. |
|
Step 6: Repeat step 4. |
|
Step 7: Wrap a small piece of 26 or 28 gauge wire around the two bead links & twist them together a few times. Repeat on the other side. |
|
Step 8: This is what the finished piece should look like. |
|
Step 9: Repeat steps 1-8 seven more times. Connect each piece together with a turquoise cube bead link. Attach each link directly to each teardrop focal. |
|
Step 10: Make 4 bead links with the Czech glass teardrops. Using jump rings, attach two links to each end of the necklace. |
|
Step 11: Attach a 2.5" piece of chain to each end of the necklace. Finish with a jump ring & lobster clasp. |
Buy Products from this Design
You are viewing all 9 items.
Satin Hamilton Gold (plated) Figaro Chain 2mm
BACK IN STOCK!
Measurements: 4x3mm links
↳ Also available as: 25 ft spool
You are viewing all 9 items.
On Sep 11, 2020 at 11:01 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Ethereal Glow is right. Very interesting design also.Love it.
On Sep 11, 2020 at 12:01 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Such a unique design! I adore all the beautiful beads & colors you used. The teardrop centers are a great foundation to build the wrappings on. Definitely makes a statement!
On Sep 12, 2020 at 12:45 pm #
Kathryn Houseman Lobert says:Stunning and spirit lifting!
On Sep 25, 2020 at 8:03 pm #
doglover72 says:You just really “get” me!! There isn’t enough time to replicate all the cool ideas you have! But I can try. This one is great, as usual!
On Nov 01, 2020 at 7:09 am #
KBplus2 says:Hello I made this it’s came out pretty good how ever It was not easy. This is my first time doing something like this my wire got all marred up and dented and some of the coating came off. I wish Lima Beads had a official facebook group where we could ask question and post techniques and folks could do tutorials.