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