TUTORIAL Garland Necklace

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Easy to make necklace beading project, that requires little materials: just 3mm and 4mm crystal bicones and 11°s and 8°s round seed beads, and is fast to make. The necklace presented here is made with Miyuki rocalles (round seed beads), but other brands should also work.

Check the second picture to see how lovely the necklace looks on and it’s very comfortable to wear – it is a lovely piece of everyday jewelry. And yes, that’s me, Sidonia! 🙂

Project level suitable for advanced beginning beaders and on. Instructions are very clear and easy to follow.

Supplies for a 17in (43cm) long necklace:
Copper-bronze version
(1g) A 11/0 Miyuki round seed beads, Matte Metallic Copper – code 55003
(1g) B 11/0 Miyuki round seed beads, Dark Metallic Bronze – code 457
(8g) A 8/0 Miyuki round seed beads, Matte Metallic Copper- code 55003
(7g) B 8/0 Miyuki round seed beads, Dark Metallic Bronze – code 457
(28) 3mm Swarovski bicones, Olivine
(34) 4mm Swarovski bicones, Olivine
Green version
(2g) 11/0 Miyuki round seed beads, Matte Metallic Patina – code 2008
(15g) 8/0 Miyuki round seed beads, Matte Metallic Patina – code 2008
(28) 3mm Swarovski bicones, Jet AB 2x
(34) 4mm Swarovski bicones, Jet AB 2x

(1) Single loop clasp, Gold/Bronze tone
(2) 5mm jump rings
Size 12 beading needle; Size 6lb Fireline beading thread

© Szidonia Petki