Crystal Necklace with Lilac Silver Foil Focal Beads
May 31, 2009 by webmaster
Filed under Bead & Jewellery Projects
Jewelry Project
Subtle colour changes in crystal hue create a stunning backdrop for focal beads
Materials Needed
Nylon Coated Wire
Lilac Seed Beads
6mm Crystals
3 Lilac Silver Foil Beads
Jump Rings
Crimp Beads
Lobster Clasp
Tips
Use seed beads to extend your design
Step One
Thread a crimp bead, then thread on one jump ring onto each end of the nylon coated wire. Form a loop that holds the jump ring, thread the wire back through the crimp bead and squeeze the crimp bead closed. Cut off any waste wire.
Step Two
Thread on 20 seed beads
Step Three
Thread 1 crystal and 1 seed beads (repeat this twice more).
Step Four
Thread a lilac silver foil bead and then repeat Step 3. Repeat this pattern twice more.
Step Five
Thread on 20 seed beads
Step Six
Thread a crimp bead, then thread on one jump ring onto each end of the nylon coated wire. Form a loop that holds the jump ring, thread the wire back through the crimp bead and squeeze the crimp bead closed. Cut off any waste wire.
Step Seven
Attach a lobster clasp to one end.