Blue Opal Reef Necklace Pattern Download

Description

Beautiful Yayin glass beads and sea-themed pewter beads make this a tribute to the mermaid in us all. The delicate seed bead coral branches are a striking way to add both texture and asymmetry. Easy to make using basic stringing techniques and a simple fringe, this necklace captures the magic of the sea.

Required Materials: Seed beads, rondelles, faceted rounds, opal round beads, opal flat beads, sterling silver beads, coral branch charm, beading thread, fishing line, beading wire, bead stopper or clip. See project for complete list.

Tools Needed: Needle, beading wax, chain nose pliers, crimping pliers, wire cutters. See project for complete list.

Techniques Used: Bead stringing.

Finished Size: 16″ plus 2″ coral charm.

Originally Published: Step by Step Beads, Jul/Aug 2009