Free Projects : necklace

Glass Whimsy

Erin Carey — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:03:00 GMT

This vibrant necklace was created using hollow Lampworked glass beads, disk beads, silver wire and a beautiful silver chain. The vivid color yet simplicity of this piece would be an asset to any jewlery box and would be a great project for beginners. Originally published in Creative Jewelry, 2009.
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Foxy Roxy

Michelle M. — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Combine foxtail chain with rocky ceramic beads in this fun design by the associate editor of Step by Step Wire Jewelry. Make the chains to match your beads, or play around with different color combinations. This project from Step by Step Wire Jewelry will be free through September 25, 2009. ...(read more)

Right Angle Weave: 5 Free Beadweaving Patterns

Michelle M. — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:48:00 GMT

Right Angle Weave: Beading Daily Presents 5 Free Beadweaving Patterns contains 5 terrific right-angle weave (RAW) patterns. Learn the basics of right-angle weave with the sparkling Comet Right-Angle Weave Earrings by Step by Step Beads editor Leslie Rogalski. Then create a long ribbon of inch-wide beadwork with the colorful Ribbons necklace by Chris Prussing. The Achimedes’s Star bracelet by Gwen Fisher uses a technique variation that produces a lacy star pattern. Tina Koyama’s Triple Quatrefoil Wrap features fire-polished rounds to create a pretty cuff. Wrap up your right-angle weave exploration with the bold Egyptian Cuff by Shelley Nybakke. ...(read more)

Glitter Chic Choker

Michelle M. — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:09:00 GMT

Create a variety of dramatic, glittery focal points like those shown here using a combination of striking beads, pendants and interchangeable stick bails. A subtly sparkly, modified daisy chain strap works up in an evening and provides an all-purpose background for all of the pendants you can dream up. This project is a companion to Katie's Beading Secrets in the October/November 2009 issue of Beadwork....(read more)

Heart of Glass

Michelle M. — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:00:00 GMT

A lampworked bumpy glass donut takes center stage in this fast and easy necklace design from Stringing magazine. ...(read more)

Fleur de Niece

Michelle M. — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:08:00 GMT

Natural brass components mixed with brilliant magenta-colored glass make this vintage-style necklace glow with glamour. Instructions include matching earrings. This project is from Stringing magazine. ...(read more)

In Full Bloom

Michelle M. — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:51:00 GMT

This necklace of aquamarine and pearl links pays tribute to summer's lingering blooms. This project is from Stringing magazine. ...(read more)

Holiday Crochet Necklace

Michelle M. — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:34:00 GMT

Sitting on a lanai in Florida one May, leisurely crocheting a seed-bead tube, Barbara realized that pairing sets of red seed beads with green cylinder beads could result in a holly-branch effect. It worked just as she had hoped! This project is from Beadwork magazine. ...(read more)

Solstice by the Sea

Michelle M. — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:48:00 GMT

Have a favorite lampworked rondelle you don't know what to do with? Suspend it by chain and surround it with complementary beads as Andrew did! This project is from Stringing magazine....(read more)

Desert Flowers

Michelle M. — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:23:00 GMT

These stones are rooted in the earth but share the color of the sky. Line them up along a lovely silk ribbon for a light floating quality. Perfect with beachwear or on your winter trip to the desert. ...(read more)

Silver Swing

Michelle M. — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:05:00 GMT

Pearls, crystals, and silver beads spill out from two beautiful etched cones that are suspended from silver chain. 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)

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)

Disc Delish

Michelle M. — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:46:00 GMT

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)

Cerulean Falls

Michelle M. — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:55:00 GMT

JThis necklace is marked by a mixture of bluish gray stones cascading down a piece of chain that ends in a pretty flower pendant. And it’s as simple as it is stylish—just form six wrapped loops and open and close four jump rings—that’s it! 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)

Brave Yellow Belly

Michelle M. — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:46:00 GMT

Soft green Lucite and coppery polymer clay rounds are linked together with simple loops in this necklace that was inspired by the antique bird-print pendant. 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)