Free Projects : multistrand necklace

Sweetheart

Michelle M. — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:11:00 GMT

While playing with ideas for bridesmaids' jewelry for her upcoming wedding, Abbie made this lovely necklace with pink glass, freshwater rice pearls, black cable chain, a heart-shaped sterling silver toggle clasp, and a pink glass briolette with a bail for the center pendant. Pearls are always perfect for weddings, and the black chain and wire make the necklace both dramatic and romantic. This project was originally published in Stringing Spring 2005....(read more)

Delicious Donut Lariat

Michelle M. — Fri, 01 May 2009 07:23:00 GMT

The leafy tendrils on the etched-shell donut were the inspiration for this long, lean design. Learn to create a simple peyote bail with matte hematite size 11 seed beads. For faster stringing of this multistrand necklace, use a seed-bead spinning tool. To wear the lariat, place the donut at the base of your neck with the seed-bead “vines” hanging downward in the front. This is a companion project to Katie's Beading Secrets in the June/July 2009 issue of Beadwork....(read more)

Sari Sunrise

Michelle M. — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:43:00 GMT

This sweet 3-strand necklace features jade and aventurine rounds, silver-plated chain, a silver filigree fishhook clasp, lavender glass lentils, and a handcrafted porcelain pendant. Best of all, it was created with a $25 budget. Find more "under $25" designs in the Spring 2009 issue of Stringing....(read more)

Opera Elegance

Michelle M. — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:03:00 GMT

This elegant multistrand necklace from Stringing magazine features three shapes of silver pearls. ...(read more)

I Love Lulu

Michelle M. — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:14:00 GMT

Show off a large lampworked pendant in this balanced 2-strand necklace. This project is featured on the Beads, Baubles, and Jewels TV show, Series 800. You must register on the TV show website to download this free project. ...(read more)

Caribbean Sunset

Beading Daily — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:23:00 GMT

A beautiful shell set in sterling silver is the centerpiece of this carnelian, silver, coral, and peach pearl necklace. It evokes the scenario of hunting for shells along sandy beaches at sunset. ...(read more)

Sea of Blue

Beading Daily — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Learn how to make a multi-strand necklace with seed beads. This 7-strand necklace uses size 13 seed beads, waxed nylon thread, silver cones, and a shepherd's hook clasp. ...(read more)

Amazon Nights

Beading Daily — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 04:50:00 GMT

This simple but elegant two-strand necklace by the editor of Beadwork magazine originated with artist Jana Roberts Benzon’s intricately patterned polymer clay beads. The leafy motifs in both the beads and the silver bail carry all the rich, green mystery of the Amazon. Olive metallic seed beads, potato pearls, black diamond crystal cubes, and sterling silver clasp with a peridot inlay complete the necklace. ...(read more)

Champagne Necklace

Beading Daily — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 03:47:00 GMT

Scattered pearls, wrapped with wire to sparkling ribbon, appear to bubble up like champagne in a glass flute. With six tiers of festive streamers, glints of silver, and subtly colored pearls, this bib-style necklace lends a festive air to any occasion. This project originally appeared in the book Create Jewelry: Pearls by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett. ...(read more)

Ocean Treasure

Beading Daily — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 03:33:00 GMT

This two-strand necklace features an ammonite pendant with apatite, glass teardrops, and a large floral toggle clasp. ...(read more)

Dragon Summer Necklace

Beading Daily — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:18:00 GMT

Create a whimsical multistrand necklace of glass beads, crystals and Thai silver. ...(read more)

Raku

Beading Daily — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:22:00 GMT

Designer: Keriann Gore Published: July 3, 2007 Technique: Stringing Download Raku Keriann allows the raku quality and subtle hues of the lampworked lentils to speak for themselves by simply stringing them with modest stone and pressed-glass beads....(read more)

Flamenco Braid Necklace

Beading Daily — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:04:00 GMT

From the mantilla-shaped clasp set with coordinating crystals to the flowing curves of braided iridescent Italian glass seed beads, you’ll feel the rhythm of flamenco as these dramatic elements swirl together into one passionate, multistrand necklace. ...(read more)

Cascading Tangle

Beading Daily — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 02:44:00 GMT

The natural materials of clay, shell, and metal (antique copper, antique brass, and gunmetal) gently stream around the wearer’s neck and shoulders to flow into a final dollop of glaze at the tip of the ceramic focal piece. ...(read more)

Chalcedony and Lapis Necklace

Beading Daily — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 03:01:00 GMT

Blue and silver is one of Tamara’s favorite combinations, and putting them together in this multilayer necklace was a pleasure!...(read more)