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The Perfect Summer Necklace

This is just the perfect necklace to go at the beach!

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Description 

I created this necklace base on one that I saw in the book called Les bijoux (see credits on the side). On the way, I had to modify their plan to suit my needs, so this is my “How to” for this project.


Instructions 
  1. 1
    Step 1

    Fold 6 of the 7 strings in two and form a loop that you will tie with a knot. Make sure the loop is not too big, about one inch long.


  2. 2
    Step 2

    Tie the 7th string at the base of the loop to consolidate your loop by making this simple knot around the loop.


  3. 3
    Step 3

    To make the knot around the loop, insert the end of the string inside the loop.


  4. 4
    Step 4

    Then, bring back the string towards you and insert the end of the string in the small loop the string is now making.


  5. 5
    Step 5

    Pull the string to tie the knot (don’t pull to much. The knot must be loose a little bit.)


  6. 6
    Step 6

    Repeat steps 3-4-5 until you have made your way around the loop.


  7. 7
    Step 7

    When you are done, tie the string by a simple knot around the base of the loop and cut the exceeding string.


  8. 8
    Step 8

    It should look like this :)


  9. 9
    Step 9

    Slide small and medium pearls on 8 of the strings leaving 4 strings without a pearl. Try to alternate small, medium and empty strings to create an interesting pattern.


  10. 10
    Step 10

    Leaving about 10 cm for the pearls to take their place, make a big knot with all the strings.


  11. 11
    Step 11

    Repeat steps 8 and 9. Try to put the pearls on strings that did not have one on the previous block and keep one medium pearl to make the closing. You will do five blocks of 8 pearls and the last one will contain only 7 pearls.


  12. 12
    Step 12

    To finish the necklace, insert a medium pearl in one of the string.


  13. 13
    Step 13

    Then, make a giant knot containing the pearl.


  14. 14
    Step 14

    To wear the necklace, you will need to insert this knot into the loop at the other end. Finally, you can cut a little bit the exceeding strings beside the finishing pearl if you want to.


  15. 15
    Step 15

    Voilà :)


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Ruriyuki L.

Ruriyuki L. Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:10:35 +0000

Wahh so pretty xD, can you make this into a bracelet too?

 
Sherlaine Y.

Sherlaine Y. Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:26:35 +0000

holy sheet, this is purty!

 
Tracy L.

Tracy L. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:43:22 +0000

best for summer party

 
CHAOS

CHAOS Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:03:49 +0000

This is georgeous! Im making one and the only thing I'm getting frustrated in is with the loop at the top. The hemp isn't the same thickness in some spots and its making it look kinda bad. BOO. But other than that it's georgeous!!!!

 
CHAOS

CHAOS Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:11:41 +0000

This is georgeous!!! I'm going to make one! This inspires me.

 
Isis

Isis Wed, 13 May 2009 21:37:26 +0000

This is soo pretty, but I don't understand, how does the necklace stay on? It doesn't seem like the bead through the loop would keep it very secure...

 
hüseyin d.

hüseyin d. Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:43:46 +0000

Hi! bee I love jewelry, I am very happy to share the page ...

 
Michelle

Michelle Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:29:17 +0000

Very, very pretty! :3 Insanely nice job, looks classy but it is easy to make!

 

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