DIY Delicate Delica Necklace or Wrap Around Bracelet

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

GoodyBeads Blog | DIY Delicate Delica Necklace or Wrap Around Bracelet - FREE tutorial.

GoodyBeads Blog | DIY Delicate Delica Necklace or Wrap Around Bracelet - FREE tutorial.

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.

GoodyBeads Blog | DIY Delicate Delica Necklace or Wrap Around Bracelet - FREE tutorial.

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.