Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set with Miyuki and Delica® Seed Beads and Camel Bone Focals

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Design Idea NJ25

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Rose, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®

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Focal, camel bone (bleached), white, 31x22mm cutout oval with flower, Mohs hardness 2-1/2
Focal, camel bone (bleached), white, 43mm side-drilled cutout round with rose, Mohs hardness 2-1/2
Seed bead, Delica®, glass, Duracoat® opaque pansy, (DB2118), #11 round
Seed bead, Delica®, glass, opaque bright purple-dyed light blue, (DB0661), #11 round
Seed bead, Delica®, glass, opaque matte canary, (DB1582), #11 round
Seed bead, Delica®, glass, opaque white, (DB0200), #11 round
Seed bead, Miyuki, glass, Duracoat® opaque pansy, (RR4468), #8 rocaille
Seed bead, Miyuki, glass, opaque canary, (RR404D), #8 rocaille
Seed bead, Miyuki, glass, opaque matte rainbow cyan blue, (RR417FR), #8 rocaille
Seed bead, Miyuki, glass, opaque white, (RR402), #8 rocaille
Bead, silver-plated brass, 3mm round
Clasp, TierraCast®, toggle, antique silver-plated pewter (tin-based alloy), 17.5mm round with sunburst design
Cone, antique silver-plated white brass, 11.5x9mm fancy with open circles and swirls, 6.5mm inside diameter
Ear wire, antique silver-plated copper, 19mm fishhook with 4x2mm coil and 4x1mm rondelle and open loop, 21 gauge
Head pin, silver-plated brass, 1 inch, 21 gauge
Jump ring, silver-plated brass, 4mm round, 2.4mm inside diameter, 20 gauge
Thread, Berkley® FireLine®, gel-spun polyethylene, crystal, 0.13mm diameter 4-fiber braid, 4-pound test
Needle, Tulip, nickel- and gold-plated steel, #11 with 0.52mm eye width, 2 inches
Thread burner, The Bead Buddy® Perfect Thread Sealer II™, acrylic / aluminum / steel, silver and black, 5-1/2 inches

Instructions

Necklace Instructions

Pendant

Step 1

Cut a length of Fireline thread that is slightly over arm length. Tie one end to a loop on the top outer edge of a 43mm carved bone focal.

Step 2

Use circular brick stitch to add 10 rows around the focal. Pass through various beads to exit three beads off center at the top of the focal.

Step 3

Use brick stitch to add a row of seven #11 seed beads. Continue to use brick stitch to add five more rows, decreasing each time to create a triangle.

Step 4

Stitch nine rows of 2-bead brick stitch.

Step 5

Repeat Step 3 in reverse to create a second brick-stitch triangle.

Step 6

Bring the bottom of the second triangle back to the edge of the focal and stitch tightly to the edge beads just under the first triangle.

Pass through various beads to secure the thread, create a small knot for additional security if desired, and trim any excess thread.

Beaded Rope

Step 7

Add a beading needle to an arm’s length of thread.

Step 8

Leaving an 8-inch tail, create a section of ladder stitch that is six beads in length.

Step 9

Pass through the first bead and the last bead twice, pulling tight to create a circle. Pass through again, exiting the opposite side of the circle than the tail.

Step 10

Use tubular chenille stitch to create a beaded rope.

Reduce the stitch for the last three rows to create a tapered end. Do not trim the thread.

Step 11

Cut the head off a head pin and create a wrapped loop on one end of the wire. Tightly stitch the wrapped loop to the end of the beaded rope. Pass through various beads and tie a small knot to secure the thread. Trim any excess thread.

Step 12

Add a beading needle to the tail at the beginning of the beaded rope. Reduce the stitch for three rows to create a tapered end then repeat Step 11.

Step 13

String the focal onto the beaded rope.

Step 14

String a cone and a 3mm round onto the wire at the end of the beaded rope then create a wrapped loop. Repeat at the opposite end.

Step 15

Use a 4mm jump ring to add half a clasp to each end of the necklace.

Earring Instructions

Step 1

Cut an arm’s length of thread. Tie one end to the outer loop on the long side of an oval carved bone focal.

Step 2

Using #11 seed beads, create a row of brick stitch along the edge of the focal 19 beads long. Continue to add rows, reducing with each, to create a triangle that ends with a row of two.

Step 3

Pick up seven seed beads then pass back through the last row of brick stitch. Pull tight to create a loop. Pass through the loop again, including the beads of the last row.

Pass through various beads to secure the thread. Tie a small knot for additional security if desired then trim any excess thread.

Step 4

Attach the loop of an ear wire to the beaded loop.

Step 5

Repeat Steps 1 - 4 to create a second earring.

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