Deserted Beach Necklace

by Lima Beads on 02/27/20

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Project details:

For this design, I made a long layered necklace inspired by summer days at the beach. I used wood resin, shells, Czech glass, and gemstones to add a variety of textures and shapes.

↓ Step-by-step

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Supplies you’ll need:

Beading Wire
Nassa Shell Charms
Wood Resin Beads
Enamel Cowrie Shells
Gold Chain
Crimp Tubes
Jump Rings
Lobster Clasps
Czech Glass Gold Spacers
Various Gemstones

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1

For the long necklace, cut a 35" piece of beading wire. Make a loop at one end and secure with a crimp tube. Slide the beads on in the order shown in the picture. At the end, make another loop and secure with a crimp tube.

Step 2

For the shell necklace, cut a 11.5" piece of beading wire. Make a loop at one end and secure with a crimp tube. Slide the beads on in the order shown in the picture. At the end, make another loop and secure with a crimp tube. With a jump ring, attach a small piece of the bead chain to each side of the necklace. Cut two 3" pieces of the gold chain and attach to each piece of bead chain.

Step 3

With a jump ring, attach a 9" piece of chain to the beading wire right after the grouping of potato pearls.

Step 4

Slide a 2" piece of wire through the opening on the top of the shell-so you'll be working with each half of the wire with the shell in the middle. Twist the two pieces together and create a loop with the round nose pliers. Do the same thing with 2 more cowrie shells, 6 nassa shells, and 2 gold shell charms. Attach them to the chain with jump rings.