Jewelry Making Idea: Lavender Hibiscus Necklace

Lavender Hibiscus Necklace
This lovely necklace is a combination of three different strands accented with a crystal clear Cubist pendant from Swarovski. The three strands are made up of Japanese seed beads, tanzanite druks, clear AB Swarovski crystals and dainty silver plated accents. You're sure to draw in the compliments when you wear this necklace!   The finished length is approximately 19 inches.

Materials:
1 Pkg. Silver Plated small Hogan Bead, 6mm (#14006) Qty:
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Rounds, 3mm (#14026) Qty:
1 Pkg. Crystal Clear AB Swarovski Crystals, 6mm (#16596) Qty:
1 Pkg. Black Diamond Swarovski Crystals, 3mm (#16597) Qty:
1 Pkg. Violet Opal Swarovski Crystals, 4mm (#16630) Qty:
1 Pkg. Crystal Clear Swarovski Cubist Pendant, 22X11mm (#16775) Qty:
1 Pkg. Tanzanite purple Druks, 6mm (#22067) Qty:
1 Pkg. Lavender/Amethyst AB Seed Beads (#J-831) Qty:
1 Pkg. White/Crystal Miyuki Mix Seed Beads (#J-9022) Qty:
1 Spool of Fine SoftFlex (#49110) Qty:
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Crimp Beads, 4mm (#50050) Qty:
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Antique Classic Toggle (#50190) Qty:
Tools you will need (change quantity to 1 if you need them):
Crimping Pliers (#51004) Qty:

Directions:
Step 1. Cut 3 strands of SoftFlex, each about 24 inches long.

Step 2. String the SoftFlex of all three strands through a Crimp Bead and one end of the Toggle Clasp and then back through the Crimp Bead. Snug the Crimp Bead up to the Clasp and crush the Crimp Bead. Cut off excess wire.

Step 3. Strand 1: String the following beads: 10 Lavender Seed Beads, 6 White/Crystal Seed Beads, a Clear AB Crystal, a Silver Round, a Violet Opal Crystal, a Silver Round, a Clear AB Crystal, 5 White/Crystal Seed Beads, a Druk, a Black Diamond Crystal, a Hogan Bead, a Black Diamond Crystal, a Druk, and 10 Lavender Seed Beads. Repeat this pattern 4 times. End with 10 Lavender Seed Beads, 6 White/Crystal Seed Beads, a Clear AB Crystal, a Silver Round, a Violet Opal Crystal, a Silver Round, a Clear AB Crystal, 6 White/Crystal Seed Beads, and 10 Lavender Seed Beads. Set aside.

Step 4. Strand 2: String Lavender Seed Beads halfway down the strand, then string the Cubist Pendant (at about 10 inches). Continue to string Lavender Seed Beads on the rest of the strand.

Step 5. Strand 3: String White/Crystal Seed Beads halfway down the strand, then string the Cubist Pendant (already on Strand 2). Continue to string White/Crystal Seed Beads on the rest of the strand.

Step 6. Twist the strands together. Repeat Step 2 with the other end of the toggle clasp. Enjoy!

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