Swarovski® Aquamarine Jewelry Tutorials

We have three COOL projects using July’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Aquamarine. Revamp your DIY jewelry with these ideas!

 

Aquamarine Bubble Earrings

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Create cascading bubbles in this pair of Aquamarine earrings.

Items used in earrings: TCZ0077, TC00198 (2), A019672, A019606, SW00071 (6), SW00070 (10), SW00069 (6)

 

Directions:

  1. On a headpin slide on a 6mm round crystal and make a simple loop. Repeat to make a total of FOUR 6mm dangle.
  2. On a headpin slide on a 8mm round crystal and make a simple loop. Make a total of SIX 8mm dangle.
  3. Open loop on eyepin, slide on a 6mm dangle from Step One and close loop. Slide a 4mm round crystal on the eyepin and make a simple loop.  Repeat to make a total of FOUR links.
    1. Open loop of link, slide through outer loop of the TierraCast Bali 1-to-5 Link and close loop. Repeat to the other outer loop of TierraCast Link
    2. Repeat to other TierraCast Bali 1-to-5 Link.
  4. Open loop on eyepin, slide on a 8mm dangle from Step Two and close loop. Slide a 6mm round crystal on the eyepin and make a simple loop. Repeat to make a total of SIX links.
    1. Open loop of link, slide through second loop of the TierraCast Bali 1-to-5 Link and close loop. Skip middle loop and repeat to attached link to the fourth loop of TierraCast Link.
    2. Repeat to other TierraCast Bali 1-to-5 Link.
  5. Open loop on eyepin, slide loop of link you make in Step Four and close loop. Slide a 4mm round crystal on the eyepin and make a simple loop. Repeat to make a total of TWO links.
    1. Open loop of link, slide through the middle loop fo the TierraCast Bali 1-to-5 Link and close loop.
    2. Repeat to other TierraCast Bali 1-to-5 Link.
  6. Open ear wire loop and slide on top loop of TierraCast Bali Link. Close loop. Repeat to other ear wire and Bali Link.

 

Aquamarine Raindrop Necklace

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This easy DIY necklace requires minimal effort to make and a gorgeous piece to wear!

Items used in Necklace: SW02134, TC02317, Y003724

 

Directions:

  1. Slide prong of the pinch bail to pendant hole and gently pinch the bail.
  2. Open clasp on necklace and slide necklace chain through bail.

 

Swarovski: Triple Ocean Waves Necklace

GoodyBeads Blog | Aquamarine Tripe Ocean Waves Necklace- Free Tutorial

Our friends at Swarovski Create your Style, designed this stunning necklace.

What you’ll need:

 

Directions:

  1. Cut stringing wire into three 32” pieces.
  2. Using all three wires together string on one Pave Bead, two SW02036, one nugget bead, three SW02036, one nugget bead, three SW02036, one nugget bead, three SW02036, one nugget bead, two SW02036 and one Pave Bead. Position all these in the center of the three strands of wire.
  3. Starting with the right side of the necklace, and only using one of the three wires coming out of the pave bead, string on one SW00621, one SW02068, one SW02035, one SW00729, one Sw01462, one nugget bead, one SW02036, one nugget bead, one SW01462, one SW00729, one SW02035, one SW02068 and one SW00621. Repeat this two more times for the two remaining open wires.
  4. Now take all three wires together again and slide on one Pave Bead, two SW02036, one nugget bead, one SW02036, one nugget bead, two SW02036 and one Pave Bead.
  5. Repeat Step 3.
  6. Now take all three wires together again and slide on one Pave Bead, two SW02036, one nugget bead, three SW02036, one nugget bead, and two SW02036. Using all three wires slide on one crimp bead and one end of the toggle. Crimp to close and add crimp cover.
  7. Repeat Steps 3 – 6 to make left side of the necklace.

 




Swarovski® Pearl Drop Necklace

Dainty and beautiful describes this DIY necklace using a Swarovski Pearl and beading chain. Check out how easy it is to making this piece of jewelry!

Items you need for necklace:

GoodyBeads Blog | Swarovski Pearls Drop Necklaces - Free Tutorial

Directions:

  1. Taking a piece of wire like a headpin or very thin awl, ream the holes of the pearl. This will help with getting the chain through.
  2. Cut beading chain to desired length. Slide chain through pearl.
  3. Crimp an end cap to each chain end.
  4. Attach your choice of clasp to your necklace ends with jump rings.



Metal Fringe Earrings and Necklace

We’re mixing up the last day of June, our DIY Month, with these Earrings and Necklace using our Graduated Fan Pendant Sets. See the varies ways you can design this simplistic style!

What you’ll need for Earrings & Necklace:

Metal Fringe Necklace

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The neat thing about the TierraCast Wire Hoops, is that their hoops open. There is a hook at the base of the hoop loop that you can pop out. Pop that out and slide on all your metal pendants in the exact same sequence. Hook the end back into place. Open a jump ring, slide both ends of your chain and close jump ring. Open another jump ring and slide through previous jump ring and through the hoop’s loop. Close jump ring.

Items used in necklace: TC02411, A022053, A012845 (2′), A008807 

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Metal Fringe Earrings

Mix up the fringes when designing the earrings. We have four different ways to design these fringe earrings and with different metal pendant sets. PLAN out your designs by laying your pendants down in the order you want it. This will help with creating an even look when designing earrings to match.

GoodyBeads Blog | FREE Tutorial: Metal Fringe Earrings with TierraCast Wire Hoops.

Items used in earrings: A022056, TC02416 (2), Z002858

GoodyBeads Blog | FREE Tutorial: Metal Fringe Earrings with TierraCast Wire Hoops.

Items used in earrings: A022053TC02411 (2), TC02297

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Items used in earrings: A022054, TC02413 (2), A014018




Gemstone Ripple Necklace

Get lost in this mesmerizing DIY necklace with DakotaStones Gemstone Ladder Pendant set and Adjustable Necklace Sliding Clasp.

 

What you’ll need to make Gemstone Ripple Necklace:

 

GoodyBeads Blog | Gemstone Ripple Adjustable Necklace with DakotaStones Ladder Pendant Set

Directions:

  1. Cut necklace memory wire at 1/3″ of a coil with Memory Wire Shears.
  2. With Memory Wire Finishing Pliers, curl one end of your memory wire inwards, towards curve of your memory wire to make a simple loop.
  3. Slide on the sequence of your gemstone ladder set.
  4. Make another simple loop to the other end of your memory wire.
  5. Center gemstone set in the middle of the memory wire.
  6. With the 20 Gauge Artistic Wire, wrap 4 coils around the memory wire, on each end of the pendant set. Cut excess wire.
  7. Use crimping pliers to crimp the coils in Step 6 to keep coils and pendant set in place.
  8. Open jump ring on necklace sliding clasp and slide through one loop of memory wire. Close jump ring. Repeat to other jump ring and other memory wire loop.

 

Design necklace with these other 11 Piece Gemstone Ladder Pendant Sets

 

GoodyBeads | Blog - 3 Ways to making DIY necklaces with Gemstone Pendant Sets

Pendant Set Item Numbers: LAPLGIM15-38-LAD-PENPPLBRZ15-38-LAD-PENRCJ15-38-LAD-PENORIM15-38-LAD-PENLAPBRZ15-38-LAD-PENTQSBRZ15-38-LAD-PENMLTPYR15-38-LAD-PENPKBL15-38-LAD-PENMGI-FAN-PEN-11




Gemstone Ribbon Necklace

Design a DIY gemstone ribbon necklace with a gemstone pendant and pinch bail on soft, silk ribbon.

 

Each gemstone pendant is beautifully cut, polished, top-drilled and ready to be the focal to any necklace design. With the help of a pinch bail, all you have left for a your necklace are the natural fibers of fairy, silk ribbon.

What you’ll need to make a DIY Gemstone Ribbon Necklace:

 

Directions

  1. Slip the prongs on the pinch bail into the holes of the pendant.
  2. Pinch bail together to cinch the prongs closer.
  3. Slide ribbon through the bail.
  4. Take both ribbon ends and make an overhand knot to secure the ends of your necklace.

 

Sonora Jasper Ribbon Necklace

GoodyBead Blog| Free Tutorial - Gemstone Pendant and Ribbon Necklace

Items used in this necklace: Z018090, TC02404, PEN-SONTRI

 

Mexican Laguna Lace Ribbon Necklace

GoodyBeads Blog | Free Tutorial: Gemstone Pendant and Ribbon Necklace

Items used in this necklace: A021674, TC02355, PEN-MLA17-30DP-FF

 




Lampwork Necklace Drop with Bead Aligners

Learn how to use and design with bead aligners in today’s DIY Lampwork Drop Necklace.

 

What stringing on beads on a beading wire or headpins, sometimes you’ll notice the extra wiggle room. That’s where bead aligners can help. Bead aligners helps centers, align and fills in the space inside the bead so that your overall strung on beads look straight and sturdy. Plus, bead aligns has a cap at the top to give your beads a finished look also.

 

Check out this Facebook Video with Tory explaining bead aligners and her quick DIY Project using bead aligners and Grace Lampwork beads. Bead aligner tutorial starts around 10min mark.

 

Check out these two projects using bead aligners.

GoodyBeads Blog| FREE Tutorial with Bead Aligners and Grace Lampwork Beads

Directions:

  1. On a headpin, slide on the following and make a wrapped or simple loop: bead aligner, large lampwork, bead aligner, small lampwork and bead aligner.
  2. Open small jump ring and slide on loop of lampwork dangle and a loop on silver connector. Close jump ring.
  3. Open another small jump ring and slide on other hole of silver connector. Close jump ring.
  4. Slide chain through jump ring and add your choice of clasp to your necklace ends.

Items used in necklace: A019697, Z013932, Z013754, TC00357 (3), Z017184, CH01091 (2), TC02292 (2) and your choice of clasp.

 

GoodyBeads Blog| FREE Tutorial with Bead Aligners and Grace Lampwork Beads

Directions:

  1. On a headpin, slide on the following and make a wrapped or simple loop: bead aligner, large lampwork, bead aligner, small lampwork and bead aligner.
  2. Open small jump ring and slide on loop of lampwork dangle and a loop on gold connector. Close jump ring.
  3. Open another small jump ring and slide on other hole of gold connector. Close jump ring.
  4. Slide chain through jump ring and add your choice of clasp to your necklace ends.

Items used in necklace: A019696, TC00973 (3), TC02294 (2), Z013928Z013755, Z014009, CH01093 (2), and your choice of clasp.

 




Pearly Gold Necklace with Swarovski® Pearl

Any outdoor music festivals for you this summer? Make sure to pack your flashy jewelry like this sassy gold necklace, made with Swarovski Pearl and chain tassel.

 

GoodyBeads Blog: Pearly Gold Necklace with Swarovski Pearl FREE DIY Tutorial

This cute necklace is a stunning piece for an outdoor music festival, summery date night or even a girl’s vacation getaway.

What you’ll need:

 

Directions

  1. Open eyepin loop and slide on chain tassel. Close loop.
  2. Slide a hematite bead, pearl and another hematite bead on the eyepin and make a simple loop.
  3. Open pearl dangle loop and slide through a hole on the Bubbles Connector. (See image for location)
  4. Open a jump ring and slide through one chain end and through a hole opposite from pearl dangle. Close jump ring. (See image for location).
  5. Open another jump ring and slide through other chain end and through a hole next to the one in Step 4. (See image for location).
  6. Optional: You can add a clasp to your necklace by cutting chain in half and adding your lobster or toggle clasp.



Deertan Lace and Gemstone Necklace – Tutorial

Create and design this urban necklace using one of our newest products: Deertan Lace leather.

 

Softer than Calf Craft, yet incredibly strong, Deertan Lace is expertly cut from only the finest hides. Deertan lace is full grain leather cut from the top 5 percent of hand selected Italian calf hides. Each hide is specially treated to be water resistant. Great for all your jewelry and beading projects or for garment lacing. Deertan Lace is the softest leather lace around. This product comes from our friends at Leather Cord USA, always producing high-quality leather for DIY jewelry and crafts.

 

Deertan Lace and Gemstone Necklace

An easy jewelry project using Deertan lace is this simple DIY necklace. We’ve paired this necklace using 3mm Deertan Lace with Dakota Stones large-hole gemstones, Beadalon Quick Links and TierraCast beads and components.

GoodyBeads Blog: DIY Necklace tutorial with Deertan Leather Lace and Large-hole gemstones.

 

Directions:

  1. Cut a 3 feet piece of deertan lace.
  2. Fold lace in half and make a lark’s head to both the 20mm and 25mm ring.
  3. Slide on flat barrel bead through both lace pieces from Step 2.
  4. Make an overhand knot at the ends of the deertan lace. Adjust knot to get desired length.
  5. Cut two piece of lace at 10 inches. And one piece at 12 inches.
  6. With a 10″ lace, fold in half and make a lark’s head knot on the 25mm ring link. Repeat with the 12″ next and then the 10″. Bunch them together.
  7. On a lace fringe end, slide on a nugget bead, large-hole gemstone and another nugget bead. Make an overhand knot. Repeat to the other 5 lace fringe ends.
    Note: To assist in sliding on beads and gemstones, make an angled cut to leather ends.

Items used in necklace: Z015547, ATQ8RDLH-8, TC01492 (12), Z010360, Z010362TC01750

 




Using TierraCast Buttons in DIY Jewelry – Tutorial

Launch yourself into this cute trend of button DIY jewelry with TierraCast buttons. We have three projects using TierraCast buttons; two pair of earrings and a lariat necklace.

TierraCast has a large assortment of button components. Of course when it comes to button components, you easily gravitate your DIY mind to making bracelets. Which is the perfect use for them. But we’ve expand our thinking into using buttons as earrings and necklace components. Here are three examples using TierraCast buttons designed by Heidi!

Golden Rosette Button Earrings

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There is always room for a pair of tassel earrings in your jewelry stash. Why not make it shine like gold in this pair of Golden Rosette Button Earrings, using TierraCast’s Czech Rosette Button. The shank button makes it easy to hang your golden components. Unlike a typical button with two or four holes in the center, a shank has a protrusion in the back of the button with a hole so that when sewn on fabric, there is space allowed for the fabric to sit behind.

Directions:

  1. Open eyepin loop, slide on chain tassel and close loop.
  2. Slide on a TierraCast Pamada bead and make a simple loop.
  3. Open a jump ring, slide on loop from bead dangle from Step 2 and through shank hole of button. Close jump ring.
  4. Open another jump ring and slide through loop of ear wire and through shank hold of button. Close jump ring.
  5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Items used in earrings: TCZ0139, Z011522, TC02267 (2), TC02679 (2), Z010982, A013211 (2)

Copper Cluster Button Earrings

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In this pair of earrings, the button acts as a focal link piece. It’s designed with fringe chain tassels with embellished ends.

Directions:

  1. Cut three rollo chain with 8 links, 13 links and 22 links.
  2. Open small jump ring, slide on leaf charm and the 22 link chain. Close jump ring. Open another small loop and attach to other end of chain.
  3. On a head pin slide on melon bead, cube bead and another melon bead. Make a simple loop. Make another for a total of two.
  4. Open loop of cube dangle from Step 3 and slide on an 8 link chain. Close loop. Open another small loop and attach to other end of chain.
  5. Open loop of cube dangle from Step 3 and slide on an 13 link chain. Close loop. Open another small loop and attach to other end of chain.
  6. Open large jump ring and slide through button. Also slide jump ring from Step 2, then Step 5 and then Step 4. Close jump ring.
  7. Open small jump ring, slide on large jump ring from Step 6 and through loop of ear wire. Close jump ring.
  8. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Items used in earrings: A009401, Z012870, A011518, CH00496 (1′), TC01191 (2), A021855, TC01114 (4), A019622, TC02278 (2)

Charming Lariat Button Necklace

GoodyBeads Blog: TierraCast Button Earrings FREE Tutorial

Design this lariat necklace with a button connecting your chain around. Dangle your ends with a sequence of TierraCast bead links and/or charm.

Directions:

  1. Open small jump ring and slide on charm and loop of eyepin. Close jump ring.
  2. On eyepin, slide on a silver bead and make a simple loop.
  3. Open loop made from step 2 and slide on an eyepin loop.
  4. On this eyepin, slide on another silver bead and make a simple loop.
  5. Open loop made from step 4 and slide on one end of your chain. Close loop.
  6. Feed chain through one hole of your TierraCast button.
  7. Open large jump ring, slide on other end of chain and through other hole of the TierraCast button. Close jump ring.

Items used in necklace: CH01095 (24″-36″), TC02279, A002814, TC00298 (2), Z004093, TC00454, A001495




Swarovski® Light Topaz Jewelry Tutorials

We have three exciting projects using May’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Light Topaz. See how we transform this brilliant hue!

Golden Rays Bracelet

GoodyBeads Swarovski Light Topaz Stretch Bracelet - FREE Tutorial

This lightweight and easy stretch bracelet is sure to make heads turn. Each Cushion Setting has two holes running along the back for an easy stretch bracelet you’ll love to wear all the time!

What you’ll need:

Twinkling Star Necklace

GoodyBeads Swarovski Light Topaz Necklace - FREE Tutorial

Be dazzled with this simplistic and minimalistic design!

What you’ll need:

Little Drops of Sunshine

GoodyBeads Swarovski Light Topaz Earrings - FREE tutorial

Our friends at Swarovski Create your Style, designed this bright earring tutorial.

What you’ll need:

Directions:

  1. Using alcohol wipes, clean all the findings and set aside to dry.
  2. Using 10mm fancy stone, blue into cushion setting and set aside. Repeat 3 more times for a total of 2 Light Topaz and 2 Sunshine Delite. Let dry for 24 hours.
  3. Repeat steps 2 for 12mm cushion crystal and setting.
  4. Slide on an eyepin, a 4mm crystal bead. Make a simple loop. Repeat 7 more times.
  5. Slide on an eyepin, a 6mm crystal bead. Make a simple loop. Repeat for 3 more times.
  6. Using three jump rings, attach one to 16mm crystal pendant, and then add the other two jump ring to create a chain.
  7. Using five jump rings, attach one to 16mm crystal pendant, and then add the other four jump ring to create a chain.
  8. Using one bead component from Step 4, attach to Sunshine Delite dangle from Step 2. Repeat once more and set aside.
  9. Using one bead component from Step 4 and one made in Step 5, link together and attache the 6mm ends to Light Topaz Dangle in Step 2. Repeat once more and set aside.
  10. Using two bead components made in Step 4 and one made in Step 5, link together and attached 4mm end to one 12mm Light Topaz dangle in Step 3. Repeat once more and set aside.
  11. Using the Charm Keep Hoop, open the hoop at the top and begin to slide on the components in this order, then close loop:
    1. Component in Step 9
    2. Component in Step 6
    3. Component in Step 10
    4. Component in Step 7
    5. Component in Step 8
  12. Repeat Step 11 in the reverse order to make second dangle.
  13. Open earwire loop and slide on hoop dangle. Close loop. Repeat for other earring.



DIY Spring Earrings and Necklace

Who doesn’t love warm weather and the bright colors of spring? We have two fun and easy projects for you to get you ready for spring weather!

 

Easy Flower Pendant

GoodyBeads Instant Pendant Flower Necklace - Free Tutorial

Instructions:

  1. With the instant pendant you easily unscrew the bottom piece and slide on the following: Silver bead, pink bead, flower bead, pink bead and silver bead.
  2. Screw back on the bottom piece.
  3. Unclasp your necklace chain and slide chain through top loop of your instant pendant. Clasp necklace chain.
  4. Open jump ring and slide on dangle and through bottom loop of the instant pendant. Close jump ring.

Items used in necklace: Z003706, A021423, Z009386 (2), Z005486, Z020510, A001529, Z001033

 

Pretty Pink Leather Earrings

GoodyBeads Pretty Pink Leather Earrings - FREE Tutorial

Instructions:

  1. Cut 2 pieces of leather at 3 inches.
  2. Slide pink bead, silver bead and pink bead on a leather piece.
  3. Take both ends of your leather and lay on crimp end. Fold both sides of crimp ends over the leather ends.
  4. Open ear wire loop, slide on loop of crimp end and close loop.
  5. Repeat steps 2-4 for other earring.

Items used in earrings: Z007632, Z003706, TC02297, A022076, Z009386 (2)

 




Vendor Video: Artistic Wire® Adjustable Necklace Jig

Make adjustable necklaces with Artistic Wire Findings Forms Necklace Jig. Accompanied with a video tutorial from Beadalon® and Artistic Wire.

 

Make trendy choker necklaces with the Adjustable Necklace Jig, using Artistic Wire and basic tools.

Here are things you’ll need to make adjustable wire necklaces:

 

Tools:

 

Video Tutorial

 

  1. Straighten wire with Wire Straighter Tool.
  2. Bend the wire around the top of the jig.
  3. Bend one end of the wire around the top peg.
  4. Wrap the wire around the jig one and a half times. (Turn the jig to wrap the wire.)
  5. Wrap the wire around the other jig  peg.
  6. Remove the wire from the jig.
  7. Cut the tail end with flush cutters, leaving a small hook. Cut the other end leaving a small hook.
  8. Optional: If you’d like the necklace to be smaller, just a small cylinder to adjust wire.
  9. Use the Memory Wire Finishing Pliers to turn a loop. (Use larger peg of plier.)
  10. Use Bent Chain Nose Pliers to bend wire 90° down.
  11. Repeat Steps 9 and 10 to other wire end.
  12. Use pliers to open loop. Latch the loop onto the necklace and close it.
  13. Repeat step 12 to other end.

 

Finish off your necklace with a dangle charm. Or if you want to add beads to your necklace, string on beads before completing step 11.

 




Beadalon Knot-a-Bead Tool – Video Tutorial

Candie Cooper is back with Tory to show how easy it is to use the Beadalon Knot-A-Bead tool. Check out today’s video tutorial to knotting your own creating today!

 

GoodyBeads Blog | Beadalon Knot-a-Bead Tool Video Tutorial

Making knotted jewelry is a delicate skill that can be done with chain nose pliers, awl or tweezers. But with the Beadalon Knot-A-Bead tool, you can easily make quick and easy knots. Here is what you’ll need to get you started:

 

Video Tutorial

 

Instructions

  1. Make a loop with the end of your beading thread and make an over hand knot. This will create a loop for your necklace later.
  2. Slide on the silk cord, all the beads you’ll be knotting. It is helpful to layout your design ahead of time to determine your sequence.
  3. Slide a bead down to your first knot. Take thread and wrap it over the metal dowel/awl, and then under.
  4. Tie a knot and pull the silk cord upwards to cinch the knot together.
  5. Take the beaded portion and push it to the back to get it out of the way.
  6. Slide knot over to the right and hook thread under the yoke and pulling downwards and across to tighten the knot. There is a button lever on the left side. Push that to release the knot and thread.
  7. Slide over next bead and repeat.
  8. Once you’ve made a knot in between all your beads, repeat step 1 to other end of knotted beads to create a loop.
  9. Cut excess thread.
  10. Open a jump ring, slide through beading thread loop and a 6″-8″ chain end. Close jump ring.
  11. Repeat steps 10 to other end of knotted beads.
  12. Add your clasp to one end of your chain piece with a jump ring and your necklace is complete!

 

Along with the Beadalon Knot-a-Bead, you will get instructions on how to easily use the tool:

Beadalon Knot a Bead Tool Instructions

 




DIY Diffuser Necklace with Lava Beads – Tutorial

Check out this easy tutorial for making your own DIY Diffuser Necklace with lava beads.

 

Essential oils are a rapid trend that is used in aromatherapy. “Scientists think they work by sending chemical messages to parts of the brain that affect mood and emotion. Although these scents alone won’t take all your stress away, the aroma may help you relax.” (WebMD) Check out our previous post on some popular essential oil scents and its healing properties. 

 

Many users of essential oils just rub it on their skin, but you could design DIY jewelry with lava beads for a fashionable statement. Learn how to make your own diffuser pendant necklace with scented lava beads in this easy DIY tutorial.

GoodyBeads Blog - DIY Lava Diffuser Necklace

 

What you’ll need for DIY Diffuser Necklace:

 

Tutorial

 




Lariat Beading Chain Necklace – Tutorial

Tory and Heidi popped onto Facebook LIVE this week to create this stunning piece, inspired by window shopping at Nordstroms. Check out how easy it is to make this necklace using our popular rollo chain and adjustable sliding clasp.

A fun pastime we love doing is shopping! Who doesn’t like shopping? Tory came across a lariat necklace window shopping on Nordstrom.com and figured she can make her own! See how easy it is to make and how versatile it is.

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Items you’ll need for necklace:

Tutorial

  1. Slide on 42 cube beads on chain.
  2. Slide both chain ends through 2-hole slider.
  3. Slide a cube bead on one end of your chain. Open jump ring and slide on chain end and charm dangle. Close jump ring.
  4. Repeat step 3 to other chain end.

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Wear it as a lariat necklace, adjust your ends and make it a choker. Or flip it around for a simple modern beaded chain necklace.