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Materials:
6-1897: Miyuki 6/0 Opaque Golden Olive Luster Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-4210F: Miyuki 6/0 Duracoat Galv. Matte Hot Pink Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-2405F: Miyuki 6/0 Matte Tr Teal Seed Bead - 1 tube
CLC.400-TL: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Teal - 1 spool
CLC.400-RS: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Rose - 1 spool
CLC.400-OLVN: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Olivine - 1 spool
193-203: Big Eye Needle 4.5in - 1 pkg
192-527-S: Silver Plated Cone 9x12mm - 2 pcs
192-511-S: Silver Plated Jump Ring 4mm 18ga. - 2 pcs
192-530-S: Silver Plated Headpin with 2mm Ball - 2 pcs
194-500-S: Silver Plated Sunburst Toggle - 1 set
520-124: Hypo Cement Jewelers Glue
520-054: Xuron Thread & Cord Scissor
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1. Begin by cutting 8ft of Rose Tex 400 cord (CLC.400-RS). Fold cord in half and bring the needle to the center.
2. Pour out the tube of 6-4210F and divide the beads in half.
3. String one half of the tube onto the 4ft of doubled cord.
4. Center the beads on the cord.
5. Cut another 8ft length of cord and string the second half of the tube in the same way.
6. String each tube of beads onto the matching cord in the same way. 6-1897 onto Olivine (CLC.400-OLVN) and 6-2405F onto Teal (CLC.400-TL) until there are six strands total.
7. Holding all the strands together and make a loop.
8. Pull all the strands through the loop to complete an overhand knot.
9. Keeping the beads centered tighten the knot up against the beads. There will be about 16 inches of loose cord above the knot.
10. To begin braiding the center portion of the necklace, hold each pair of the same color together to make a three strand braid. Take the left two strands and move them to center (sitting between the other two colors).
11. Now take the two strands from the right and bring them to the center of the other two colors.
12. Take the two strands now on the left and bring them to center.
13. Repeat step 11 with the strands now on the right.
14. Continue to braid in this way.
15. As the braid grows help it form a 'U' shape so that the necklace will fall correctly when worn.
16. Continue until all the strung beads are braided. If there is any unevenness at the end slide off extra beads.
17. Hold all the strands of cord together and make a loop.
18. Pull all the strands of cord through the loop to complete the overhand knot.
19. Pull tight to secure.
20. Braid the cord on each side. Hold all the strands of each color together to make a three strand braid. Keep the braid loose enough that it forms a flat braid.
21. Once the desired length is reached, make an overhand knot at the end of each cord braid.
22. Trim the ball off one headpin and push about 1/3 of its length through the top of the knot.
23. Glue the knot paying extra attention to the end where the cord tails are loose.
24. Once dry trim off cords just above the knot.
25. Bring both ends of the wire up until they cross.
26. Wrap the shorter end of the wire around the longer end.
27. With side cutters, trim off any extra wire from the wrapped end.
28. Make sure the longer end of wire is pointing straight up from the the knot. Slide a cone end and one 6/0 bead onto the wire.
29. Make a wrapped loop with the remaining wire at the tip of the cone. The cone should fit snugly on top of the knot but won't cover it entirely.
31. Hook the jump ring through the wrapped loop and the toggle loop and close.
32. Repeat steps 22-31 on the other end of the necklace.
33. Clasp and enjoy!
Black Raspberry
Materials:
6-469: Miyuki 6/0 Metallic Bronze Eggplant Iris Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-2075: Miyuki 6/0 Matte Op Cobalt Luster Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-4278: Miyuki 6/0 Duracoat S/L Dyed Orchid Seed Bead - 1 tube
CLC.400-GP: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Grape - 1 spool
CLC.400-VIO: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Violet - 1 spool
CLC.400-PU: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Purple - 1 spool
193-203: Big Eye Needle 4.5in - 1 pkg
192-527-S: Silver Plated Cone 9x12mm - 2 pcs
192-511-S: Silver Plated Jump Ring 4mm 18ga. - 2 pcs
192-530-S: Silver Plated Headpin with 2mm Ball - 2 pcs
194-500-S: Silver Plated Sunburst Toggle - 1 set
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Blueberry
Materials:
6-2074: Miyuki 6/0 Matte Op Pale Denim Luster Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-1865: Miyuki 6/0 Opaque Smoke Gray Luster - 1 tube
6-1899: Miyuki 6/0 Opaque Eggplant Luster Seed Bead - 1 tube
CLC.400-N: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Navy - 1 spool
CLC.400-ARG: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Argentum - 1 spool
CLC.400-LB: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Lt Blue - 1 spool
193-204: Collapsible Eye Needles - 1 pkg
192-527-AB: Antique Brass Cone 9x12mm - 2 pcs
192-511-AB: Antique Brass Jump Ring 4mm 18ga. - 2 pcs
192-530-AB: Antique Brass Headpin with 2mm Ball - 2 pcs
194-500-AB: Antique Brass Sunburst Toggle - 1 set
Bubblegum
Materials:
6-406FR: Miyuki 6/0 Matte Opaque Orange AB Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-596: Miyuki 6/0 Opaque Tea Rose Luster Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-4266: Miyuki 6/0 Duracoat S/L Dyed Hibiscus Seed Bead - 1 tube
CLC.400-PO: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Poinsetta - 1 spool
CLC.400-PL: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Pink Lemonade - 1 spool
CLC.400-NEP: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Neon Pink - 1 spool
193-203: Big Eye Needle 4.5in - 1 pkg
192-527-S: Silver Plated Cone 9x12mm - 2 pcs
192-511-S: Silver Plated Jump Ring 4mm 18ga. - 2 pcs
192-530-S: Silver Plated Headpin with 2mm Ball - 2 pcs
194-500-S: Silver Plated Sunburst Toggle - 1 set
Butter Pecan
Materials:
6-462: Miyuki 6/0 Metallic Gold Iris Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-1233: Miyuki 6/0 Matte Opaque Mustard Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-4505: Miyuki 6/0 Tr Lt Smoky Topaz Picasso Seed Bead - 1 tube
CLC.400-S: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Sable - 1 spool
CLC.400-BR: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Brown - 1 spool
CLC.400-MG: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Marigold - 1 spool
193-203: Big Eye Needle 4.5in - 1 pkg
192-527-G: Gold Plated Cone 9x12mm - 2 pcs
192-511-G: Gold Plated Jump Ring 4mm 18ga. - 2 pcs
192-530-G: Gold Plated Headpin with 2mm Ball - 2 pcs
194-500-G: Gold Plated Sunburst Toggle - 1 set
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Cookies & Cream
Materials:
6-401: Miyuki 6/0 Black Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-401F: Miyuki 6/0 Matte Black Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-4511: Miyuki 6/0 Black Picasso Seed Bead - 1 tube
CLC.400-BK: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Black - 1 spool
193-203: Big Eye Needle 4.5in - 1 pkg
192-527-S: Silver Plated Cone 9x12mm - 2 pcs
192-511-S: Silver Plated Jump Ring 4mm 18ga. - 2 pcs
192-530-S: Silver Plated Headpin with 2mm Ball - 2 pcs
194-500-S: Silver Plated Sunburst Toggle - 1 set
Cotton Candy
Materials:
6-1897: Miyuki 6/0 Opaque Golden Olive Luster Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-4210F: Miyuki 6/0 Duracoat Galv. Matte Hot Pink Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-2405F: Miyuki 6/0 Matte Tr Teal Seed Bead - 1 tube
CLC.400-TL: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Teal - 1 spool
CLC.400-RS: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Rose - 1 spool
CLC.400-OLVN: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Olivine - 1 spool
193-203: Big Eye Needle 4.5in - 1 pkg
192-527-S: Silver Plated Cone 9x12mm - 2 pcs
192-511-S: Silver Plated Jump Ring 4mm 18ga. - 2 pcs
192-530-S: Silver Plated Headpin with 2mm Ball - 2 pcs
194-500-S: Silver Plated Sunburst Toggle - 1 set
Garden Tea Party
Materials:
6-480: Miyuki 6/0 Opaque Green AB Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-4210F: Miyuki 6/0 Duracoat Galv. Matte Hot Pink Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-2022: Miyuki 6/0 Matte Opaque Antique Beige Seed Bead - 1 tube
CLC.400-SS: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Sea Shell - 1 spool
CLC.400-FHP: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Fluorescent Hot Pink - 1 spool
CLC.400-G: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Green - 1 spool
193-203: Big Eye Needle 4.5in - 1 pkg
192-527-S: Silver Plated Cone 9x12mm - 2 pcs
192-511-S: Silver Plated Jump Ring 4mm 18ga. - 2 pcs
192-530-S: Silver Plated Headpin with 2mm Ball - 2 pcs
194-500-S: Silver Plated Sunburst Toggle - 1 set
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Mint Chip
Materials:
6-1614: Miyuki 6/0 Dyed Semifrosted Tr Aqua Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-305: Miyuki 6/0 Montana Blue Gold Luster Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-571: Miyuki 6/0 Dyed Sea Green S/L Alabaster Seed Bead - 1 tube
CLC.400-TL: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Teal - 1 spool
CLC.400-TQ: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Turquoise - 1 spool
CLC.400-MA: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Marina - 1 spool
193-203: Big Eye Needle 4.5in - 1 pkg
192-527-S: Silver Plated Cone 9x12mm - 2 pcs
192-511-S: Silver Plated Jump Ring 4mm 18ga. - 2 pcs
192-530-S: Silver Plated Headpin with 2mm Ball - 2 pcs
194-500-S: Silver Plated Sunburst Toggle - 1 set
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Pistachio
Materials:
6-1889: Miyuki 6/0 Tr Golden Olive Luster Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-2316: Miyuki 6/0 Matte Opaque Lime Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-2405: Miyuki 6/0 Tr Teal Seed Bead - 1 tube
CLC.400-MA: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Marina - 1 spool
CLC.400-CT: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Chartreuse - 1 spool
CLC.400-OLVN: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Olivine - 1 spool
193-203: Big Eye Needle 4.5in - 1 pkg
192-527-G: Gold Plated Cone 9x12mm - 2 pcs
192-511-G: Gold Plated Jump Ring 4mm 18ga. - 2 pcs
192-530-G: Gold Plated Headpin with 2mm Ball - 2 pcs
194-500-G: Gold Plated Sunburst Toggle - 1 set
Red Velvet
Materials:
6-2427: Miyuki Silverlined Dk Ruby Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-4265: Miyuki 6/0 Duracoat S/L Dyed Lt Watermelon Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-408: Miyuki 6/0 Opaque Red Seed Bead - 1 tube
CLC.400-SR: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Shanghai Red - 1 spool
193-203: Big Eye Needle 4.5in - 1 pkg
192-527-C: Copper Plated Cone 9x12mm - 2 pcs
192-511-AC: Antique Copper Jump Ring 4mm 18ga. - 2 pcs
192-530-AC: Antique Copper Headpin with 2mm Ball - 2 pcs
194-500-C: Copper Sunburst Toggle - 1 set
Sherbet
Materials:
6-1121: Miyuki 6/0 Luminous Sun Glow Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-1119: Miyuki 6/0 Luminous Lime Aid Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-4298: Miyuki 6/0 Luminous Creamsicle Seed Bead - 1 tube
CLC.400-TN: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Tangerine - 1 spool
CLC.400-NEY: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Neon Yellow - 1 spool
CLC.400-GY: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Golden Yellow - 1 spool
193-203: Big Eye Needle 4.5in - 1 pkg
192-527-G: Gold Plated Cone 9x12mm - 2 pcs
192-511-G: Gold Plated Jump Ring 4mm 18ga. - 2 pcs
192-530-G: Gold Plated Headpin with 2mm Ball - 2 pcs
194-500-G: Gold Plated Sunburst Toggle - 1 set
Spumoni
Materials:
6-457: Miyuki 6/0 Metallic Dk Bronze Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-2318: Miyuki 6/0 Matte Op Olive Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-2040: Miyuki 6/0 Matte Metallic Brick Red Seed Bead - 1 tube
CLC.400-CST: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Chestnut - 1 spool
CLC.400-OL: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Olive - 1 spool
CLC.400-RH: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Red Hot - 1 spool
193-203: Big Eye Needle 4.5in - 1 pkg
192-527-AB: Antique Brass Cone 9x12mm - 2 pcs
192-511-AB: Antique Brass Jump Ring 4mm 18ga. - 2 pcs
192-530-AB: Antique Brass Headpin with 2mm Ball - 2 pcs
194-500-AB: Antique Brass Sunburst Toggle - 1 set
Strawberries and Cream
Materials:
6-2022: Miyuki 6/0 Matte Opaque Antique Beige Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-2331: Miyuki 6/0 Matte Metallic Dusky Clay AB Seed Bead - 1 tube
6S-3283: Miyuki 6/0 Sq Hole Rococo S/L Lt Rose Pink Seed Bead - 1 tube
CLC.400-RS: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Rose - 1 spool
CLC.400-SS: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Sea Shell - 1 tube
CLC.400-PTL: C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord Petal - 1 spool
193-203: Big Eye Needle 4.5in - 1 pkg
192-527-S: Silver Plated Cone 9x12mm - 2 pcs
192-511-S: Silver Plated Jump Ring 4mm 18ga. - 2 pcs
192-530-S: Silver Plated Headpin with 2mm Ball - 2 pcs
194-500-S: Silver Plated Sunburst Toggle - 1 set
Vanilla
Materials:
6-1001: Miyuki 6/0 Silverlined Crystal AB Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-131FR: Miyuki 6/0 Matte Crystal AB Seed Bead - 1 tube
6-528: Miyuki 6/0 White Pearl Ceylon Seed Bead - 1 tube
CLC.400-WH: C-Lon Tex 400 White Bead Cord - 1 spool
193-203: Big Eye Needle 4.5in - 1 pkg
192-527-S: Silver Plated Cone 9x12mm - 2 pcs
192-511-S: Silver Plated Jump Ring 4mm 18ga. - 2 pcs
192-530-S: Silver Plated Headpin with 2mm Ball - 2 pcs
194-500-S: Silver Plated Sunburst Toggle - 1 set
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