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Out West Necklace Set
About this design:
For this design, I used microsuede, seed beads, & silver accents to make a 3-layered necklace. I love the color combo & how they all look worn together, but they also look great worn separately!
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- Microsuede Cord
- Silver Crescent Focal
- Silver Semi-Circle Focals
- Silver 24 Gauge Wire
- Lobster Clasps
- Jump Rings
- Turquoise Seed Beads
- Silver Tube Beads
- Pavé Charm
Additional Images:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Use the wire to make a bead link with 8 seed beads & 7 silver tube beads. |
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Step 2: Cut two 7" pieces of microsuede. Cut one end at an angle so it's easier to slide the link on. |
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Step 3: Slide the link onto the cord about 1/4" down. Bring the two pieces of cord together & wrap a piece of wire around them to secure around the bead link. |
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Step 4: Repeat on the other side. |
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Step 5: Attach the jump ring & lobster clasp to the ends in the same manner as in step 3. |
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Step 6: For the next necklace, repeat steps 1-5, except use two 7.5-8" pieces of microsuede & use the silver focals for the bead link. |
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Step 7: For the last necklace, cut one 18" piece of microsuede. Slide the focal to the middle. Use wire to attach the pavé charm & seed beads to the focal. |
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Step 8: To attach the links to the cord- wrap a piece of wire a few times around the cord. Slide on the beads and wrap the other end of the wire around the cord. Finish in the same manner as the other necklaces. |
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Measurements: 1.25mm hole
Measurements: 1mm hole/18 gauge
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On Oct 15, 2020 at 9:03 pm #
BevB says:Nicely done!
On Oct 15, 2020 at 10:22 pm #
Maggies Mom says:Terrific!
On Aug 30, 2021 at 2:05 am #
bonniemclendon46 says:Scanning old bead magazines, no beading since 2017 paralysis but much better and happy to get back to my beading boards and favorite suppliers
On Jun 05, 2022 at 3:02 pm #
T Mabarak says:Finally have all the items, can’t wait to make this one. It’s for my daughter!!!! She’s the ultimate cowgirl, perfect match! Thanks for the design!