Free Netted Gemstone and Seed Bead Necklace

re: Free Netted Gemstone and Seed Bead Necklace

Maren M. — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:50:49 GMT

I love both the original all white combo and the amber combo. Not so thrilled with the turq combo (size of beads is not different enough to make an impact one way or another). The tonal white necklace is impactful for the colour used - it would be awesome in larger turq chips for summer. The amber is impactful for the stone used. So, I see both being impactful and dramatic for different reasons. Showing us that one pattern can be amazing in so many different ways. Thanks so much for your amazing column and great free patterns. You have expanded my beading mind a great deal over the past two years.

re: Free Netted Gemstone and Seed Bead Necklace

Clinevalerie — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:40:39 GMT

I find that I liked both the small and the large chips. I know that I am one for finding ways to make projects up fast but I try not sacrafic my statement that I am trying to make. I think I would try making up the neckless both ways but with a different color of batting for contrast. Thank you for the free pattern. I plan on changing it quit a bit and then I will show what I did. Thanks Valerie C. Cline Jewels

re: Free Netted Gemstone and Seed Bead Necklace

Xmasgma2 — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:33:47 GMT

I'm a relatively new beader as far as jewelry is concerned, but I'm learning very quickly that the strangest color combinations in seed beads turn out very beatiful ... which makes it a little hard to know what to choose!

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A in Oak Park — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:56:20 GMT

It would be great if you gave a mm range for the turquoise and the amber chips rather than "small" or "medium", which means nothing to me overall. Purple being popular these days, I was thinking peacock seed beads with some 7mm ab drop beads I have, although I don't know if those will work; I will have to see since I have no netting experience. I may go with greens and blues for a water effect with a mix of silver, crystal and green/blue misc. chips, drops and other "stuff".

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NancyN@4 — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 12:30:16 GMT

Thank you so much for all the freebies you share with us. I know they are free to me, but you put in a lot of time and expertise to provide them. It is appreciated. em and Gypsy - my small town consists of 740 people and about 1400 dogs! We don't have even a craft store, so I really enjoy reading about what all of you do.

re: Free Netted Gemstone and Seed Bead Necklace

Nemeton — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:04:42 GMT

I love netting! It was one of the first stitches I learned and I still find it really useful if I want something to work up quickly, or need a relatively lightweight foundation to attach lots of embellishments. Haven't tried this pattern but it does look fabulous - I fancy lime green seed beads and chunky tigereye chips, or maybe ethereal grey AB delicas and labradorite... unfortunately I have three 'big' commissions to finish first!

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ElizabethG@40 — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:19:01 GMT

I look forward to my Beading Daily e-mails with much anticipation at what I will learn or what great free download is available. If I could, I would spend each day at my beading table and I'm sure I'm not alone in that feeling. Thanks for all the terrific projects, the hints, the new techniques that you inspire me to try and for making it all feel like I've just received a message from a friend.

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Gypsy@8 — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:15:48 GMT

em, I totally agree with you on this. I too live in a smal town and have no acess to a beading store. I wish !!! The couple local craft shops are limitied to what they carry. Plus the quality isn't always there. I'm glad you brought this up. Thanks ! Take care. KEEP BEADING !!!!

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babylou — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:41:35 GMT

I love the many free projects as well the wonderful ideas in the various beading magazines. My biggest complaint is the notations that say "check with your local bead store". I live in a very small town in Southeastern Oregon. My nearest bead store is over 5 hours away. This means I am on my own to figure some of the ideas and suggestions. I have done some of the projets that I have the materials on hand, others that I like I can't do. How about suggesting sutstitutions for more available items those of us who have no local bead stores may have at our disposal? Thanks for listening.

re: Free Netted Gemstone and Seed Bead Necklace

JayelF — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:29:08 GMT

I agree: the amber is much more dramatic, and amber is lightweight, so why not? I am a sucker for gemstone chips. I buy them, then wonder what to do with them. I have a great bracelet project that lends itself better to smaller chips, and now I have this for larger ones. I'm thinking tiger eye....

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Lisa@329 — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:47:45 GMT

Hi Michelle, I beaded this necklace several years ago when I was just beginning to bead... I love it! I used medium size turquoise chips and a mixture of bronze and dark gold delicas with antique "gold" findings. I still get compliments when I wear it. Just FYI for others thinking of this project: Linda's instructions are very clear and well written. I have done several of her projects and used them when I was just beginning to learn to bead and they were very easy for me to understand! Sorry to ramble!