Jewelry Making Idea: Wildflower Bouquet Necklace

Wildflower Bouquet Necklace
This beautiful three strand necklace is a textural explosion of Swarovski crystals, glass pearls and funky little seed beads. If you're a fan of rich pinks, midnight blues and evening sky purples you're going to simply fall in love with this necklace! Finished length is approximately 16".

Materials:
1 Pkg, Rose Swarovski Round, 5mm (#16338) Qty:
1 Pkg. Tanzanite Swarovski Bicone, 5mm (#16535) Qty:
1 Pkg. Met Mt Terra Purple Pony, 6/0 (#17203) Qty:
1 Pkg. Midnight Round Pearl, 6mm (#26022) Qty:
1 Pkg. Sterling Silver Antique Heishi ,4mm (#27503) Qty:
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Crimps (#50046) Qty:
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Tubular Bar Clasp, 3 strand (#50292) Qty:
2 Pkgs. Midnight Miyuki Mixes Seed Beads (#J-9014) Qty:
1 Spool SoftFlex Medium (#49106) 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 approximately 19 inches each.
Step 2. Strand A.
Place a Bead Stopper or a piece of tape at the end of the strand.
String 1-½ inches of the Miyuki Bead Mix, randomly, placing a Pony Bead midway.
1 Pony Bead
1 Tanzanite Crystal

1 Pony Bead
1 Midnight Pearl
1 Pony Bead
1 Tanzanite Crystal
1 Pony Bead
Repeat this pattern 5 more times or until you reach a length of 16 inches. Since the Bead Mix will be strung randomly, the number of times you repeat the pattern will be different with each person. Place a Bead Stopper or a piece of tape at the end set aside Strand A.
Step 3. Strand B
Place a Bead Stopper or a piece of tape at the end of the strand.
String 1 inch of the Miyuki Bead Mix, randomly, placing a Pony Bead midway.
1 Rose Crystal
1 Heishi
1 Midnight Pearl
1 Heishi
1 Rose Crystal
Repeat this pattern approximately 8 more times ending with the Bead Mix until you reach a length of 16 inches. Place a Bead Stopper or a piece of tape on the end and set aside Strand B.
Step 4. Strand C
Place a Bead Stopper or a piece of tape at the end of the strand.
Randomly string the Miyuki Bead Mix, the Pony Beads and your remaining Crystals and Pearls until you reach 16 inches. Place a Bead Stopper or a piece of tape at the end and set aside Strand C.
Step 5. Keeping your Clasp closed, string the SoftFlex through a Crimp Bead, the CENTER loop of the Clasp and then back through the Crimp Bead. Crush the Crimp Bead and trim off excess SoftFlex.
Repeat on the opposite side of the Clasp.
Step 6. Repeat Step 5 for Strands A and C.
Step 7. Open the Clasp and twist the strands, if desired. Enjoy!

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