Jewelry Making Idea: Triple Strand Ethiopian Necklace

Triple Strand Ethiopian Necklace
Three separate necklaces make this piece very versatile. We have used our rustic Ethiopian prayer beads, Ethiopian cross and African spacer rings, along with our shimmering seed beads to create a stunning contrast. The necklaces can be worn together or separately, giving you so many different options and looks. The crosses vary in style and size so the one you receive may be different than the one shown.

Materials:
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Rolled Heishi, 4x2mm (#14042) Qty:
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Spacer Rings, 3-4mm (#19012) Qty:
1 Pkg. Silver Ethiopian Prayer Beads (#19085) Qty:
1 Silver Ethiopian Cross (#19092) Qty:
1 Pkg. Sterling Silver Figure Eight Rings, (#50034) Qty:
1 Pkg. Sterling Silver Crimp Tubes, 2x1mm (#50054) Qty:
1 Pkg. Sterling Silver Lobster Claw Clasp (#50134) Qty:
1 Pkg. Silver Lined Clear Triangle Seed Beads, 10/0 (#J-3849) Qty:
1 Pkg. Toho Silver/Crystal Bead Soup Seed Beads (#T-9005) Qty:
1 Spool SoftFlex Beading Wire, medium (#49106) Qty:
Tools you will need (change quantity to 1 if you need them):
Crimping Pliers (#51004) Qty:

Directions:
Necklace #1. Finished length approximately 17 ½ inches.

Step 1. Cut about 21 inches of SoftFlex.
Step 2. String SoftFlex through one Crimp Bead, the Lobster Claw Clasp, then back through the crimp bead. Snug up Crimp Bead to Clasp. Using a crimping tool, crush the Crimp Bead and trim the excess.
Step 3. String 9 Silver Lined Clear Triangle Beads (#J-3849), and 5 Silver Plated Spacer Rings (you will need to pull these from the strand). Repeat this pattern 15 times ending with 9 more Triangle Beads.
Step 4. Repeat Step 2 using the Figure Eight Ring instead of the Lobster Clasp.

Necklace #2. Finished length approximately 22 ¼ inches. Reserve 2 of the larger beads from the Bead Soup Mix for Necklace #3.
Step 1. Cut about 25 inches of SoftFlex.
Step 2. String SoftFlex through one Crimp Bead, the Lobster Claw Clasp, then back through the crimp bead. Snug up Crimp Bead to Clasp. Using a crimping tool, crush the Crimp Bead and trim the excess.
Step 3. String the Beads from the Bead Soup Mix in no particular order until you reach about 18 inches. If you do not have enough beads from this mix, use some of the Triangle Beads you used in Necklace #1.
Step 4. Place Cross on Necklace. You may have some difficulty placing it over the Beads, but just gently move it along.
Step 5. Repeat Step 2 using the Figure Eight Ring instead of the Lobster Clasp.

Necklace #3. Finished length approximately 19 ¾ inches.
Step 1. Cut about 22 inches of SoftFlex
Step 2. String SoftFlex through one Crimp Bead, the Lobster Claw Clasp, then back through the crimp bead. Snug up Crimp Bead to Clasp. Using a crimping tool, crush the Crimp Bead and trim the excess.
Step 3. String 3 Triangle Beads and 7 Spacer Ring Beads. Repeat this pattern 3 more time.
Step 4. Now string 3 Triangle Beads, 1 of the Beads Reserved from Necklace # 2, and 1 Prayer Bead.
Step 5. String 2 Rolled Heishi Beads, 1 Triangle Bead, 7 Spacer Ring Beads, 3 Triangle Beads, 7 Spacer Ring Beads, 3 Triangle Beads, 7 Spacer Ring Beads, 1 Triangle, 2 Rolled Heishi Beads and 1 Prayer Bead. Repeat this pattern 4 more times.
Step 6. String the second Reserved Bead, 3 Triangle Beads, 7 Spacer Ring Beads, 3 Triangle Beads, 7 Spacer Ring Beads, 3 Triangle Beads, 7 Spacer Ring Beads, 3 Triangles, 7 Spacer Ring Beads and 3 Triangle Beads.
Step 7. Repeat Step 2 using the Figure Eight Ring instead of the Lobster Clasp. Enjoy!

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