Pearl Stars and Smiling Moons Necklace
This necklace is a very diverse piece of jewelry,
both great for casual and formal wear. The pearls can vary in length
so you may need to use less pearls or add another strand of pearls if you
want to make it longer.
Materials:
4 Strands - Premium AA freshwater pearls (#13001-S)
Qty:
1 pkg. G/P Moon Face Beads (#14707)
Qty:
1 pkg. G/P Crimp Beads (#50047)
Qty:
1 pkg. G/P Toggle Clasp (#50163)
Qty:
Gold Beadalon (#49121) Qty:
Directions:
1) Middle Strand -
Cut one 24"
piece of Beadalon. String the following:
20 Pearls
1 Moon Face with eyes end first
20 Pearls
1 Moon Face with eyes end first
20 Pearls
1 Moon Face with mouth end first
20 Pearls
1 Moon Face with mouth end first
20 Pearls
2) Top Strand -
The number of pearls will
vary by one or two per section. This is due to the variance in pearl size
(4-4.5mm) and to allow the strands to separate.
Cut a second 24"
piece of Beadalon. String the following:
20 - 22 Pearls
String through existing Moon Face on middle strand
20 - 22 Pearls
String through existing Moon Face on middle strand
20 - 22 Pearls
String through existing Moon Face on middle strand
20 - 22 Pearls
String through existing Moon Face on middle strand
20 - 22 Pearls
3) Bottom Strand -
Repeat step 2.
4) Clasp - Ring
Take all three strand at
one end of the necklace, string on two crimp beads, loop through ring clasp
and back through both crimp beads. Crush the crimp closest to clasp, cut
Beadalon ends, slide second crimp over cut ends and crush.
5) Clasp - Bar
Slide beads tightly against
the ring clasp, now repeat step 4 on other end, with bar clasp.
Finished length is approximately 21 inches. Enjoy!
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