DIY ~ The Limited Inspired Acrylic Necklace

Hey lovelies!  As promised on Monday, I'll be giving you a new DIY each day this week!  So here's today's!  I found this necklace in my Inspiration Scrapbook as well (sorry, I couldn't find a link to it online), and by sheer coincidence, I had just the beads to make it!  Granted, it's only a $30 necklace, but my version cost me about $8!  {Steps after the jump}

You'll need:
* Resin Beads (here's the link for them online, but they're sold out.  I found these at JoAnn's and they were $4 each and 40% off!)
* Embroidery floss in your choice of color
*Tapestry needle
* Two large jump rings
* Clasp
* Jewelry pliers

Begin by measuring your bead strands all together.  Mine measured about 17".  Multiply that number by 8 and if you want, throw on a few extra inches for good measure.  Cut that length of floss.  Thread it through the needle, and tie the ends to a jump ring.  Trim the ends and secure the knot with a drop of super glue (or clear nail polish).

Just like that :)

Decide upon your pattern, and begin threading on your beads, doing a double knot between each small bead and a triple knot between each large bead.

Keep going....

When you string on all your beads, finish the end the same way you started, by tying the ends to a jump ring, trimming, and securing.

Like this :)

Use your jewelry pliers to open one jump ring and add a clasp.

And you're done!

This is already becoming a favorite of mine, I've worn it a few times already!  It's a great statement necklace!

xx
Lia