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Glass Pearls Necklace
By Iliana McGrath

Sponsored by:
Blue Moon Beads™

 
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Materials Needed
X-Large 16mm Champagne Glass Pearls-Blue Moon Beads™
Small Round 3mm Champagne Glass Pearls-Blue Moon Beads™
Medium Round 8mm Champagne Glass Pearls-Blue Moon Beads™
Oblong Bronze 6 x 8mm Bronze Glass Pearls-Blue Moon Beads™
Large Bronze 6mm Bronze Glass Pearls-Blue Moon Beads™
Silver Metal 3-Strand Adjustable Clasp-Blue Moon Beads™
60” Bead Wire
Silver Head Pin
Silver Crimp Beads
Tape
Beadalon Designer Crimper
Beadalon Chain Nose Pliers

Instructions
1. Cut 3-20” lengths and secure one end of each length to each individual loop of the 3-Strand Clasp. Use Crimp Beads to secure each length to the clasp.

2. This necklace repeats a pattern on each strand, using the X-Large Glass Pearls as points of interest. To establish the patterns , begin by stringing 1” of one length with a combination of Small and Medium Glass Pearls to your liking. String on one X-Large Glass Pearl. Fold a small piece of tape around the bead wire just after this bead to temporarily hold the beads in place.

3. Begin stringing the second length of wire with 1 ¾” of Small, Medium and Oblong Glass Pearls to your liking. Add one X-Large Glass Pearl and tape off the length as in Step 2

4. Begin the third length by stringing 2 ½” of Small Medium and Oblong Glass Pearls in the order of your choice, followed by one X-Large Glass Pearl. Finish the length by repeating the pattern of your choice in 2” segments, separated by one X-Large Glass Pearl. The 2” pattern should combine Small, Medium and Oblong Glass Pearls in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Repeat this pattern until 16” of Bead Wire have been completed. Attach this length to the other end of the 3-Strand Clasp using a Crimp Bead.

5. Return to the second length and remove the piece of tape simply by pulling it off. String this length as in Step 4, using a different combination to set the 2” pattern in between the X-Large Glass Pearls. Repeat this pattern until 16” have been completed and secure this length to the next available loop on the other end of the 3-Strand Clasp using a Crimp Beads.

6. Repeat Step 5 on the First Length.

7. For the final touch on the necklace, string a Medium Glass Bead onto the head pin and use a plain loop (trimming off any excess wire) to attach the dangle to the chain on the 3_Strand Adjustable Clasp.
For added interest, “tangle” the strands to create a twisted effect.

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