Use your basic stringing skills to create an a-symmetrical design using Halo beads, seed beads, and gemstones. Build your design on DragonCord for a strong, durable base that also adds movement and swagger. String it long enough to put over your head, no clasp needed!
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It’s always exciting to find new uses for your beads. You’ll love the light, airy look of the halo beads on this colorful gemstone Improv Halo necklace.
1. Cut a length of Dragoncord that is 3 times the length of the necklace. Using a big eye needle, pick up a gemstone to use as a stop bead, go through the bead a couple times to secure. Add on a seed bead. Thread through one side of a halo bead, add 4 seed beads and go out the other side of the halo bead.
2. Watch the Improv Halo necklace to see how to complete the pattern of the single strand necklace.
3. After making the strand long enough to fit over your head, take each end and knot together. Pull the knot down in between the beads and tie again. Trim the ends off with a thread zap.
The seed beads in the Improv Halo necklace give the illusion of being knotted without having to tie all those knots, making it a quick project to complete. Have fun picking out your favorite colors and patterns to make this your go to accessory.
Technique learned: •Basic Stringing
Project Length: 24" necklace
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
•Halo Bead - 1-Hole Gold, ~20 Beads
•New Jade Round Beads 6mm, ~50 Beads
•Pink Round Beads 4mm, ~50 Beads
•Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Apricot Gold 11/0, ~2 Grams
•BeadTec DragonCord - Green, ~70"
•BeadTec Big Eye Needles, 1 Piece
Secondary Colorway:
•Halo Bead 1-Hole Antique Brass, ~20 Beads
•Gemstones - Multi Stone Round Beads 6mm, ~50 Beads
•Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 11/0, ~2 Grams
•BeadTec DragonCord - Blue, ~70"
•BeadTec Big Eye Needles, 1 Piece
Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!
00:00 - Introduction: Overview of the project and what you will learn.
02:00 - Materials Needed: Detailed list and explanation of materials.
04:00 - Preparing Your Thread and Needle: How to get started.
06:00 - [Stitch Technique]: Detailed tutorial on the stitch technique.
10:00 - Adding the Clasp: Demonstrating how to finish your piece.
12:00 - Final Thoughts: Encouragement to experiment and personalize.