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Wildflower Fields Necklace
About this design:
For this design, I paired amethyst & turquoise with tourmaline to create this layered necklace. I love how the colors ended up looking together & the charms at the bottom are a fun addition!
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- Gold 24 Gauge Wire
- Beading Wire
- Headpins
- Jump Rings
- Lobster Clasps
- Crimp Tubes
- Crimp Covers
- Gemstones (see below for the ones I used)
- Citrine Link
Additional Images:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Use the 24 gauge wire to make bead links with the Tourmaline puff coins. In the center, attach the links to the citrine horse eye link. Continue making links until you've reached your desired length- mine is 18" long. Finish by attaching a lobster clasp & jump ring to the ends. |
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Step 2: For the second necklace, begin by making bead charms with the amethyst, turquoise, & tourmaline and attach them to the hammered ring links (attach with jump rings or attach the bead charms directly to the ring links). |
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Step 3: Now you'll need two 11.5" pieces of beading wire. Loop the ends around the top of the hammered link & secure with a crimp tube & cover. On each wire, slide on 3 gold seed beads, a turquoise coin, and 3 more seed beads. Close a jump ring around the two strands just below the turquoise coin- this just keeps the strands in place next to each other. See Tip: Crimping Basics See Tip: Using a Crimp Cover |
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Step 4: On each strand, slide on the amethyst, turquoise, and seed beads in the order shown in the picture. I also added in bead charms throughout. Finish with a lobster clasp & jump ring. |
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Tourmaline Faceted Puff Coin 4.5-5mm
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Measurements: 2mm holes, 4mm thick
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On Jan 07, 2021 at 3:33 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:Beautiful Elaina. I love the tourmaline puffs. And the bead charms are really fun. Great colors.
On Jan 07, 2021 at 6:37 pm #
BevB says:It is absolutely beautiful!
On Jan 07, 2021 at 7:07 pm #
R D says:I love this. Everything about it is just perfect!
On Jan 07, 2021 at 7:51 pm #
Jogi says:This is so pretty!
On Jan 08, 2021 at 9:34 am #
Crystal Canary says:Another unique design using the new coins. They are so petite!
On Jan 08, 2021 at 11:46 am #
Denie B says:I always look forward to receiving a new package from you , looking at your fresh picks for inspiration and knowing that I’m getting quality merchandise in every order. I’m currently working with my favorite -African trade beads!!!
Here’s a picture of the bracelet and necklace I made over the holidays. Feedback is welcome. Denie B
On Jan 08, 2021 at 12:08 pm #
bluedog says:Elaina – Lovely! Love when you make all of your new things, it really gives you a sense of the size/shape of the actual bead. Thank you !
On Jan 08, 2021 at 2:06 pm #
Fresh Baked says:These are just gorgeous! And inspiring! I especially love the tourmaline.
On Jan 10, 2021 at 9:24 pm #
Beauty Sought Khristin says:Wow. This design is incredible! It is such an inspiration!
On Jan 11, 2021 at 9:07 am #
Elaina W says:Thank you everyone!
On Jan 31, 2021 at 10:48 am #
P StPeter says:stunning