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Floating beads Craft Ark Project Category : JewelleryCraft Ark Time Guide : 1 Hour
Craft Ark Difficulty Rating : Easy
Craft Ark Code: RS0566 Print this Craft Ark Project  Print Project

Project Shopping List

  • Invisable nylon thread (1m)
  • 2 x bell clasps
  • 28 x crimps
  • Pliers
  • 9 x 1cm crystal beads
  • 4 x 7mm pearl beads
  • 26 x large seed beads
  • 104 x small seed beads
  • Clasp

  • Craft Ark Project - Jewellery - Floating beads
    This lovely necklace is ideal for those sunny days and looks great when worn with a low neck T-shirt.
    Instructions
    Craft Art - Instruction image 1

    Step one - Cut the thread in half and begin by placing a crimp 12.5cm (5") from the end. Then thread on your first set of beads. Then place a crimp up against the last bead and squash in place.

    Craft Art - Instruction image 2

    Step two - Place a crimp 2.5cm (1") from the last then thread the next section of beads in place. Holding again using a crimp.

    Craft Art - Instruction image 3

    Step three - Repeat this process until you have attached 6 sections of beading.

    Craft Art - Instruction image 4

    Step four - Take the second half of the thread and repeat the process again using the large beads with the smaller seed beads framing them either side.

    Craft Art - Instruction image 5

    Step five - Finally thread the two ends of the thread through a bell clasp then use a crimp to hold in place. Repeat for the other end and finally attach the clasp.

     

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