DIY JEWELRY making
Designed by Denise Yezbak Moore
featuring Bead Gallery® beads
available exclusively at www.Halcraftcollection.com
Materials:
8 Bead Gallery® gold plated 4mm round metal spacer
1 strand Bead Gallery® semi precious amazonite chips
43 Bead Gallery® amazonite large sticks (teeth)
18 Bead Gallery® amazonite tear drop nuggets
20 Bead Galley® amazonite square 10mm
1 strand Bead Gallery® iris luster hematite stone
90” brown 2-ply waxed linen cording
9 gold tone 6mm jump rings
1 gold tone 8m jump ring
1 gold tone medium lobster clasp
Tools:
Chain-nose pliers (2)
Wire nippers
Super glue
Level of difficulty (Advanced)
Time – 1 to 1½ hours depending on skill level
Tip: Line up your amazonite sticks from shortest - longest (Middle) - shortest before you string your design.
Instructions:
1. Strand 1 – Cut 30” of 2-ply cording.
2. String gold spacer 4mm, (amazonite stick, iris hematite) repeat 41 times, amazonite stick, and gold spacer 4mm.
3. Set strand aside.
4. Strand 2 – Cut 30” of 2-ply cording.
5. String gold spacer 4mm, (amazonite teardrop nugget, 3 iris hematite) repeat 15 times, amazonite teardrop nugget and gold spacer 4mm.
6. Set strand aside.
7. Strand 3 – Cut 30” of 2-ply cording.
8. String (amazonite chip, iris hematite) repeat 33, iris hematite and gold spacer 4mm.
9. Center all 3 strands on cording. Bring cords together.
10. Left side – String gold spacer 4mm through all 3 strands.
11. Separate strands, string amazonite square through center strand. Bring strands together and form an overhand knot.
12. Repeat step 11 on left side of necklace 9 times (10 in total).
13. Right side -Repeat steps 10-12 on the right side of necklace.
14. Left side of necklace – String 8mm jump ring and form an overhand knot. Dab knot with super glue and trim excess cording.
15. Attach 6mm jump ring around knot. Repeat 3 times.
16. Right side of necklace – String lobster clasp and form an overhand knot. Dab knot with super glue and trim excess cording.
Attach 6mm jump ring around knot. Repeat 5 times.
Do you have a bohemian spirit? Denise's Wander Seek Necklace is perfect for your boho soul. This stunning stone necklace was handcrafted using Bead Gallery® amazonite spikes, amazonite chips, gold-plated 4mm rounds, amazonite teardrop nuggets, amazonite square 10mm and iris luster hematite stone.