Fall in love with this versatile piece of jewelry that acts as a necklace and a wrap bracelet. Designed with paperclip chain and a bold carabiner clasp, it’s a showstopper piece with a large Starburst Charm.

Items used in jewelry:

• Z006008 – 20.5mm Stainless Steel Round Starburst Charm
• Z004793 – 20mm Silver Plated Jewelry Carabiner Rhinestone Lock Clasp
• CH01172 (2) – 10.9mm Silver Finish Steel Paperclip Cable Chain
• X003062 – 5.5mm Silver Plated 18 Gauge Round Jump Rings

Get all the components for this project here

Directions:

1. Cut chain to 15 inches.
2. Open jump ring and slide on one end of chain. Close jump ring.
3. Open another jump ring, slide through jump ring from step 2 and through charm loop. Close jump ring.
4. Unscrew carabiner clasp and slide through other end of chain.
5. Wear it wrapped around twice for a wrap bracelet or as a necklace.

Designed by Heidi

Let’s sail away to paradise with this gorgeous necklace. Made with Swarovski crystals strung on beading chain for a dainty and smart look.

Items used in this necklace:

• CH00724 (2) – 7mm Silver Plated Beading Chain
• A007662 – 7mm Silver Plated Spring Ring Clasp
  Or your choice of Clasps
• A008799 – 5mm Oval Silver Plated 21 Gauge Jump Rings
• A021771 – 1mm Bright Silver Crimp with Loop Chain Ends
• SB03464 – 2.2mm Matte-Color Iris Gray 11/0 TOHO Demi Round Seed Beads
• SB03422 – 3mm Matte-Color Iris Gray 8/0 TOHO Demi Round Seed Beads
• SW01043 (2) – 4mm Round Crystal Paradise Shine
• SW01044 (2) – 6mm Round Crystal Paradise Shine
• SW01045 – 8mm Round Crystal Paradise Shine

Directions:

1. Fold over a Loop End over one end of the chain. (Refer to THIS blog.)
2. Slide on the following beads:
   2.2mm TOHO round, 4mm crystal, 3mm TOHO round, 6mm crystal, 3mm TOHO round, 8mm crystal, 3mm TOHO round, 6mm crystal, 3mm TOHO round, 4mm crystal and 2.2mm TOHO round.
3. Fold over another Loop End to the other end of the chain.
4. Open oval jump ring, slide on a clasp loop and through one Loop End. Close jump ring.
5. Open another oval jump ring and slide on other Loop end. Close jump ring.

Designed by Miriam

For today’s February Daily Project, our DIY Leaf Drop & Straw Necklace may look elaborate and hard to make, but don’t fret because it’s quite easy. With the help of beadable accessories, we’re pulling it together with a straw connector and chain for a stylish necklace! Plus a get the FREE pattern tutorial for this necklace and its beadable accessories.

Items used in necklace:

• SB02336 – 11/0 Spruce Duracoat Opaque Dyed Delica Seed Beads
• SB00269 – 11/0 Galvanized Gold Miyuki Delica Seed Beads
  OR try other 11/0 Delica Colors
• Z001659 – Handmade Woven Rattan Straw Oval Ring Pendant/Connector
• Z005131 (3) – Gold-Plated Stainless Steel Beadable Rectangular Link
• Z018107 – 40mm Gold-Plated Stainless Steel Beadable Oval Pendant
• CH00532 (2) – 2.2mm Gold Plated Soldered Cable Chain
• A008801 – 5mm Gold Plated 21 Gauge Oval Jump Rings
• A011523 – 8mm Gold Plated 20 Gauge Round Jump Ring
• A011517 – 4mm Gold Plated 20 Gauge Round Jump Ring
• A006587 – 6lb Crystal Fireline Thread
• A006767 – Beading Needles

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Designed by So Vang

Try out this fun DIY bib necklace with deerskin lace fringe and Black Gold Amazonite large-hole gemstone beads from our Deerskin Lace March 2018 Trend.

Exceptionally strong, yet soft and supple, Deerskin Lace is expertly cut from only the finest North American deer hides. Great for all your jewelry and beading projects or for garment lacing. Deerskin Lace is the softest leather lace around. 

Items used in necklace:

• Z010962 – 3mm Saddle Deerskin Lace
  Or any 3mm Leather Lace like (Black/Slate Gray/Chocolate/Buckskin)
• Z021567 – 120mm Open Center Curved Bib Pendant Connector
• BGA8RLLH-M-8 – 8mm Matte Black Gold Amazonite Gemstone Rondelle Large Hole Beads
• CH00034 (2′) – 6mm Antique Silver Plated Cable Chain

Directions:

1. Cut 7 pieces of leather lace at 10 inches.
2. Cut 6 pieces of leather lace at 7 inches.
3. Take a 7″ leather and make a lark’s head knot on the bottom bar of the bib necklace. Repeat 2 more times.
4. Make a lark’s head knot with the 10″ leather, 7 times.
5. Make a lark’s head knot with the 7″ leather, 3 times.
6. Slide a gemstone to the middle strand of your leather fringes and make a knot. Repeat outwards, staggering your knots so that your fringes get shorter and shorter. Make sure your knots are where you’d want them to be and then cut off excess leather.
7. Tie one end of the chain with the side hole of your bib connector with a 3″ piece of leather, twice. Repeat to other side.
8. Optional, you can cut chain in half to add a clasp. Or cut chain shorter for a shorter length.

This Gemstone Leather Necklace incorporates the classic black and white colors. It is a fun piece for a business pantsuit or a small dinner party. Made with large-hole gemstones and 1mm leather cord, you can make this in fun necklace in minutes!

What you’ll need for Gemstone Leather Necklace:

• ONX8RDLH-8 – 8mm Onyx Gemstone Round Large Hole Beads
  Check out more Large-Hole Gemstones.
• A022071 – 1mm White Round Leather Cord
  Try other 1mm or 1.5mm leather cord sizes.
• A022211 – 11mm Flat Round Silver-Plated Brass Beads
• Z011500 – 4mm Jump Ring
• Y005033 – 6mm Close Ring
• Z001124 – 12mm Lobster Claw

Directions:

1. Open 4mm jump ring, slide through loop of clasp and close jump ring. Open another 4mm jump ring, slide through closed ring and close jump ring. Open lobster clasp and clasp onto the closed ring.
2. Cut a piece of leather at 27 inches.
3. Slide one end of the leather through a 4mm jump ring in step 1, about 1.5 inch of the way. Make a slip knot. Use pliers to tighten the slip knot before cutting off excess leather end.

4. Slide on the following onto the leather:
3 onyx beads, 5 flat brass beads and 3 onyx beads.
5. Repeat step 3 to other leather end and through other 4mm jump ring from Step 1.

One of our newest products for 2020 is the Carabiner Lock Clasp. We have 5 examples for designing DIY jewelry with this clasp.

Chunky and Cool Bracelets

Items used in bracelets:

• (Left) CH01171 & Z020542.
• (Right) CH00313 & Z004793.

In our bracelet examples above, we’ve only used 2 components: chain and carabiner lock clasps. Because it opens by unscrewing its side, you can easily cut your chain to your bracelet length and slide your chain ends through the clasp. No jump rings required, just fun bracelets to pair with your arm candy collection. Plus, these bracelets are the perfect starter to add your charms or tassels to personalize it!

Neck Mess Love

Items used in necklace:

• (Left) CH01158 (2), Z011522, & Z020547
• (Middle) CH01095 (2-3), A002413, Z008282 & Z004798
• (Right Necklace with Baroque Pearl) Z020541, CH01166 (2′), SW02580, Z006005, X003062 & A019694

In our 3 necklaces, we’re making the clasp the focal/statement piece. Create a fun pendant drop with tassels, charms or baubles. Or design a modern, minimalistic lariat chain necklace.

Our Beaded Lattice Collar necklace is certainly one all bead-stitchers would love to create! It’s also simple enough for any beginner who would like to create an iconic, show-stopping, statement necklace. Get your components and FREE Downloadable Tutorial HERE.

What you’ll need for Beaded Lattice Collar:

• SB00416 (2) – 11/0 Pearl Ceylon Seed Bead
  Try other Size 11/0 Seed Beads colors.
• Y005033 – 6mm Closed Ring
• Z011515 – 5mm Jump Ring
• Z001124 – 12mm Lobster Claw
• A006587 – 6lb Crystal Fireline Thread
• A006767 – Beading Needle

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Beaded Lattice Collar Pattern Tutorial

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Our lariat necklace tutorial today features the popular carabiner clasps, along with our newer Swarovski baroque pearls. Make this necklace long or short, it will be the start of some fun layering neck mess pieces.

Items you’ll need for Lariat Necklace:

• Z020541 – Silver Carabiner Lock Clasp
• CH01166 (2′) – Paperclip Chain
• SW02580 – Baroque Coin Pearl
• Z006005 – Starburst Charm
• X003062 – Jump Ring
• A019694 – Headpin

Directions:

1. Slide pearl onto the headpin and make a larger simple or wrapped loop. Make sure loop can slide on through clasp.
2. Open jump ring, slide on charm and close jump ring.
3. Cut chain to 16 inches. Or cut to your preferred length.
4. Open carabiner clasp by unscrewing clasp, slide on jump ring with charm and pearl drop. Then slide on both ends of your paper clip chain. Close clasp.

We’ve got the perfect easy DIY necklace for you today that requires no tools! Our simple DIY Irregular Nugget Necklace compliments your style with its standout, statement pendant that already comes with its own loop. Top it off with a bail and ready-made necklace, this DIY will get you pumped up for a fun day!

Items used in necklace:

• Z001033 – 32 Inch Rhodium Plated Cable Chain Necklace
• TC02582 – 9mm Bright Rhodium Smooth Pinch Bail by TierraCast
• Z017958 – Crystal Quartz Large Irregular Nugget Pendant

Directions:

1. Slide pendant loop and chain of necklace between the pinch bail.
2. Pinch the bail down so the prongs are in the loop of the pendant.

   Note: if necklace is too long, open a jump ring and slide off chain end. Cut chain to your preferred length and connect jump ring to new length of chain end.

The crescent shape is such a trendy shape to make DIY jewelry with. We have this fun and simple necklace using a crescent connector and a Nunn Design Hoop component.

Items used in necklace:

• Z001033 – 32 Inch Rhodium Plated Cable Chain Necklace
• Z016775 – 33mm Antique Silver Hanging Crescent Connector Charm
• Z008275/Z008276 – 50mm Flat Grande Hoop by Nunn Designs
• TC00200 – 11mm Rhodium Hammered Round Link by TierraCast
• A021744 – 10mm Round Clear Faceted Glass Charm with Silver Plating
• Z011515 – 5mm Silver Plated 18 Gauge Jump Ring
• A012844 – 8mm Matte Silver Plated 16 Gauge Jump Ring

Directions:

1. Open 5mm jump ring, slide on faceted crystal charm and crescent connector (inner hole). Close jump ring.
2. Open another 5mm jump ring, slide other hole of crescent connector and hammer link. Close jump ring.
3. Open 7mm jump ring, slide on other hole of hammer link, Grande Hoop and necklace chain. Close jump ring.

Check out other DIY designs using Nunn Design components.

Summer is a HOT one and Summer means pineapples. Here is a simple DIY necklace with a porcelain pineapple bead and alphabet charms.

What you’ll need:

• Z009661 – Porcelain Pineapple
• SB00106 – 8/0 Seed Bead
• A019697 – 2 Inch Headpin with Ball
• X003062 – 5.5mm Jump ring
• 13mm Alphabet Charm (Letter used in example Z009558)
• Y013843 – Necklace Chain

Directions:

1. On a headpin, slide on the following and make a simple loop:
   8/0 seed bead, pineapple bead and 8/0 seed bead.
2. Open a jump ring and slide on pineapple dangle and on chain necklace. Close jump ring.
3. Open another jump ring, slide on alphabet charm and on chain necklace. Close jump ring.

Today’s project is perfect for Summer because it’s delicate and minimalistic; the right kind of jewelry to not outshine your summer style! Made with only two products, Griffin silk cord (No. 4 cord) and Miyuki 11/0 Delica mix, this project is easy to make for a lazy summer day.

What you’ll need:

• Griffin silk cord (No. 4 cord) – Item used in necklace A006569
• Miyuki 11/0 Delica mix – Item used in necklace SB03797

Tools needed:

• Thin tipped, needle nose pliers
• OR you can use thin tweezers to make the knots.

Get all the components for this project here

Directions:

1. Unravel your Griffin cord and straighten/smooth the strands to remove kink. (Refer to Silk Cord Blog)
2. Make a knot at the end of your silk cord, leaving a 1/4 tail. Sew on 4 delica seed beads.
3. Make a knot 4 inches from the first knot you made. Sew on 8 delicas and make another knot close to the end of your delicas.
4. Make a knot about 1/2″ from the previous knot. Sew on 8 delicas and make another knot close to the end of your delicas.
5. Repeat step 4 until you have about 5-6 inches left of your Griffin cord.
6. Sew through the last delica that you added in the beginning (Step 2). this will act as your slider and create your necklace loop. Pick 3 more delicas and make a knot at the end of your Griffin cord, 1/4″ from to the needle. Cut off needle.

You can wear this wrapped around your necklace two times or wear it as a wrap-around bracelet, using the slider piece to adjust.

You can also shorten the pattern to alter the length of your necklace.

Variations of choker and collar necklaces are making a comeback. Here is our version with Chrysocolla gemstones with 2mm Hematite beads. It sits on your collarbone and creates a different and unique kind of statement.

What you’ll need:

• 3mm Chrysocolla Gemstone Beads – CH3RL-F-AA
• 2mm White Silver Plated Hematite Faceted Round Beads from Dakota Stones – HEMWS2RD-F
• Very Fine Beading Wire – Z003717 or Z004310
• Crimp Tube – A004831
• 5mm Split Ring – Y001368
• 15mm Lobster Claw Clasp – A011535

Directions:

1. Cut beading wire to 24 inches.
2. Slide a crimp tube and split ring onto the beading wire and loop beading wire back down to create a small loop. Make a crimp with crimping pliers. Cut the small excess wire leaving a 1/4 inch tail.
3. Slide on the following bead sequence: 5 gemstone and 1 hematite bead. Repeat this sequence 31 times. Then ending with 5 more gemstones. (Note, you can make a long necklace by using a longer piece of beading wire or shorten the sequence for a closer fit necklace/choker.)
4. Slide on a crimp tube and split ring. Slide beading wire back through crimp tube and a bead or two. Pull wire to keep all your bead in place and crimp your crimp tube. Cut off excess wire.
5. Open split ring and slide lobster clasp loop through.

Need a fun necklace to complement your summer? Why not try this DIY necklace with Hexagon Straw/Rattan component and thread bead!

Things you’ll need for necklace:

• Hexagon Rattan Straw Component – Z017901
• 3 Inch Gold Plated Headpin – A019680
• Brown Thread Wrap Oval Bead – Z017910
• 6mm Bead Aligner – TC00971 (2)
• Shiny Gold Hammered Disc Connector Charm – Y008224
• 8mm Gold Plated Jump Ring – A011523
• 6mm Gold Plated Jump Ring – Z011522
• Gold Plated Adjustable Rollo Chain Necklace Double Slide Clasp – Z010757

Directions:

1. Slide on a headpin a bead aligner, thread bead and another bead aligner. Make a simple loop, but make it large to slide on straw connector. About 8-10mm around.
2. Taking a Bead Reamer, one side of your round nose pliers or an awl, poke a hole on your rattan at one tip between the first and second outer layer. Repeat to opposite end of your rattan.
3. Open bead thread dangle loop and slide through one hole you made in Step 2. Close loop.
4. Open 8mm jump ring, slide on other hole on rattan connector and through one hole of disc connector. Close jump ring.
5. Open 6mm jump ring, slide through other hole of disc connector and through both rings on adjustable necklace clasp. Close jump ring.

Today’s Peacock Tassel Necklace consists of some of our favorite products, acetate, chain, charms and tassels. Come make this lovely necklace today!

What you’ll need for necklace:

• Green Flat Tassel – Z011720
• 30mm Multi Color Acetate Connector – Z015040
• 13mm Gold Crescent Charm – Z016768
• Large Oval Gold Chain – A002735
• 2.5mm Gold Rollo Chain – A008183 (2 feet)
• 9mm Gold Jump Ring – A011525
• 6mm Gold Jump Ring – Z011522

Directions:

1. Cut large oval chain to consist of 11 links.
2. Open 9mm jump ring, slide on tassel and through one hole of acetate connector. Close jump ring.
3. Open another 9mm jump ring, slide through other hole of acetate, crescent charm and the middle link of large oval chain you cut in Step One. Close jump ring.
4. Open 6mm jump ring, slide on one end of large oval chain and through one end of rollo chain. Close jump ring.
5. Repeat step 4 to other chain ends. Note: you can chain the length of your necklace by shortening the rollo chain length.