Spiral Currents Necklace

Materials:
DP28-2006: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Matte Metallic Dark Bronze - 1 tube (color C)
DP28-2008: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Matte Metallic Patina Iris - 1 tube (color B)
DP28-25: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop S/L Capri Blue - 1 tube (color A)
BGL1-2405FR: Miyuki 3mm Bugle Matte Transparent Teal AB - 1 tube
SPR22-600: Miyuki 2.2mm Spacer Opaque Limestone Luster - 1 tube
8-149: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Transparent Capri Blue - 1 tube
286-535: Swarovski 6mm Capri Blue Crystal Round - 4 pieces
MNT-17: Miyuki Dark Blue Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
CF012.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .012 Grey - 6 feet
190-310-G: Gold Filled 1x1mm Crimp Tubes - 6 pieces
192-535-AB: Antique Brass Lobster Claw - 1 piece
192-510-AB: Antique Brass Jump Ring 4mm 21ga - 2 pieces
192-538-AB: Antique Brass Soldered Ring 6mm - 1 piece
192-533-AB: Antique Brass 2 inch 22ga Headpin - 2 pieces
192-524-AB: Antique Brass Cord End Cap 6mm- 2 pieces


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Spiral Currents Necklace Instructions

1. Begin with approximately 5ft. of thread. String on one bugle bead (BGL1), two spacer beads (SPR22), one Miyuki 2.8mm drop bead (DP28) in color A, two SPR22 beads, one DP28 bead in color B, two SPR22 beads, one DP28 in color C, and two SPR22 beads.

Miyuki 2.8mm Drop bead Necklace

2. String back through all of the beads (except for the last SPR22) to form a loop.

Russian Spiral Necklace with DP28 Beads

3. Begin Russian Spiral stitch by adding one BGL1 and two SPR22 beads.

Spiral Currents Necklace Instructions

4. Working clockwise, skip over the first two beads (SPR22 and BGL1) and pass through the next SPR22.

Miyuki 2.8mm Drop bead Necklace

5. Pull thread to secure beads into place. This row will stack on top of the beads from previous row.

Russian Spiral Necklace with DP28 Beads

6. Add one DP28 (color A) and two SPR22 beads.

Spiral Currents Necklace Instructions

7. Going clockwise, skip two beads (SPR22 and DP28 color A), and pass the needle through the next SPR22.

Miyuki 2.8mm Drop bead Necklace

8. Pull thread to secure.

Russian Spiral Necklace with DP28 Beads

9. Add one DP28 in color B and two SPR22 beads.

Spiral Currents Necklace Instructions

10. Going clockwise, skip two beads (SPR22 and DP28 color B), and pass the needle through the next SPR22.

Miyuki 2.8mm Drop bead Necklace

11. Pull thread to secure.

Russian Spiral Necklace with DP28 Beads

12. Add one DP28 (color C) and two SPR22 beads.

Spiral Currents Necklace Instructions

13. Going clockwise, skip two beads (SPR22 and DP28 color C), and pass the needle through the next SPR22.

Miyuki 2.8mm Drop bead Necklace

14. Pull to secure, this completes row two.

Russian Spiral Necklace with DP28 Beads

15. Repeat steps 4 - 14 to add each row. As more rows are added the spiral will take shape.

Spiral Currents Necklace Instructions

16. Continue until the Russian Spiral stitched section measures approximately 6.5 inches.

Miyuki 2.8mm Drop bead Necklace

17. To finish the final row pick up one BGL1.

Russian Spiral Necklace with DP28 Beads

18. Going clockwise, skip two beads (SPR22 and BGL1), and pass the needle through the next two SPR22 beads.

Spiral Currents Necklace Instructions

19. Continue stringing through the remaining beads in this last row.

Miyuki 2.8mm Drop bead Necklace

20. Reinforce the last row by passing the needle through all of the beads again.

Russian Spiral Necklace with DP28 Beads

21. Sew in the thread tails on each end by following the thread path back into the spiral.

Spiral Currents Necklace Instructions

22. Cut three 2 foot lengths of C-Flex Beading Wire in .012 Grey. Fold one piece of tape over all three wires, about 9 inches from one end.

Miyuki 2.8mm Drop bead Necklace

23. Holding the three strands together, string on approximately 6.5 inches of Miyuki 8/0 seed beads. Bring the 8/0 beads to the center of the necklace.

Russian Spiral Necklace with DP28 Beads

24. Slide the Russian Spiral stitched section onto the wires and over the 8/0 seed beads.

Spiral Currents Necklace Instructions

25. Remove any 8/0 seed beads that are not hidden under the stitched section.

Miyuki 2.8mm Drop bead Necklace

26. Remove tape and add one 6mm Swarovski crystal round and one SPR22 to each side of the necklace.

Russian Spiral Necklace with DP28 Beads

27. Separate the three wires and string an alternating pattern of one BGL1 and one SPR22 onto each.

Spiral Currents Necklace Instructions

28. String between 6 and 7 inches on each strand. Bring all three strands back together and string one SPR22 and one 6mm crystal round.

Miyuki 2.8mm Drop bead Necklace

29. Repeat steps 27 and 28 on the other side of the necklace.

Russian Spiral Necklace with DP28 Beads

30. Trim the head off one 22g headpin.

Spiral Currents Necklace Instructions

31. Make a small wire wrapped loop at one end of the headpin.

Miyuki 2.8mm Drop bead Necklace

32. Slide a 1x1mm crimp bead onto one piece of wire.

Russian Spiral Necklace with DP28 Beads

33. Loop through the wire wrapped loop and back into the crimp and through the 6mm crystal.

Spiral Currents Necklace Instructions

34. Pull gently on the wire to tighten the loop.

Miyuki 2.8mm Drop bead Necklace

35. Flatten the crimp bead using the chain nose pliers.

Russian Spiral Necklace with DP28 Beads

36. Trim off any excess wire under the 6mm crystal.

Spiral Currents Necklace Instructions

37. Repeat steps 32 - 36 on the remaining two strands of beading wire.

Miyuki 2.8mm Drop bead Necklace

38. Slide the 6mm bead cap over the headpin covering the wrapped loop and crimp beads.

Russian Spiral Necklace with DP28 Beads

39. Add one SPR22 onto the headpin.

Spiral Currents Necklace Instructions

40. Make a second wrapped loop on top of the bead cap.

Miyuki 2.8mm Drop bead Necklace

41. Use a 4mm jump ring to attach the lobster claw clasp.

Russian Spiral Necklace with DP28 Beads

42. Repeat steps 30 - 40 on the other end of the necklace. Make sure to take up any slack in the beading wire when crimping the second side. Use a 4mm jump ring to attach the soldered ring.

Russian Spiral Necklace with DP28 Beads



Blue Lagoon
Spiral Current Necklace Blue Lagoon

Materials:
DP28-2006: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Matte Metallic Dark Bronze - 1 tube
DP28-2008: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Matte Metallic Patina Iris - 1 tube
DP28-25: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop S/L Capri Blue - 1 tube
BGL1-2405FR: Miyuki 3mm Bugle Matte Transparent Teal AB - 1 tube
SPR22-600: Miyuki 2.2mm Spacer Opaque Limestone Luster - 1 tube
8-149: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Transparent Capri Blue - 1 tube
286-535: Swarovski 6mm Capri Blue Crystal Round - 4 pieces
MNT-17: Miyuki Dark Blue Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
CF012.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .012 Grey - 6 feet
190-310-G: Gold Filled 1x1mm Crimp Tubes - 6 pieces
192-535-AB: Antique Brass Lobster Claw - 1 piece
192-510-AB: Antique Brass Jump Ring 4mm 21ga - 2 pieces
192-538-AB: Antique Brass Soldered Ring 6mm - 1 piece
192-533-AB: Antique Brass 2 inch 22ga Headpin - 2 pieces
192-524-AB: Antique Brass Cord End Cap 6mm- 2 pieces


Dark and Stormy
Spiral Current Necklace Dark and Stormy

Materials:
DP28-5: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Silver Lined Dark Topaz - 1 tube
DP28-2005: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Matte Metallic Dark Raspberry Iris - 1 tube
DP28-3: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Silver Lined Gold - 1 tube
BGL1-2035: Miyuki 3mm Bugle Matte Metallic Khaki Iris - 1 tube
SPR22-4202: Miyuki 2.2mm Spacer Duracoat Galvanized Gold - 1 tube
8-2005: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Matte Metallic Dark Raspberry Iris - 1 tube
286-760: Swarovski 6mm Smoke Topaz Crystal Round - 4 pieces
MNT-06: Miyuki Brown Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
CF012.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .012 Grey - 6 feet
190-310-G: Gold Filled 1x1mm Crimp Tubes - 6 pieces
192-535-MG: Matte Gold Lobster Claw - 1 piece
192-510-MG: Matte Gold Jump Ring 4mm 21ga - 2 pieces
192-538-MG: Matte Gold Soldered Ring 6mm - 1 piece
192-533-G: Gold Plated 2 inch 22ga Headpin - 2 pieces
192-524-MG: Matte Gold Cord End Cap 6mm- 2 pieces


Fire Cracker
Spiral Current Necklace Fire Cracker

Materials:
DP28-961: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Bright Sterling Plated - 1 tube
DP28-11: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Silver Lined Ruby - 1 tube
DP28-20: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Bead Silver Lined Cobalt - 1 tube
BGL1-961: Miyuki 3mm Bugle Bead Bright Sterling Plated - 1 tube
SPR22-455: Miyuki 2.2mm Spacer Bead Metallic Variegated Blue Iris - 1 tube
8-961: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Bright Sterling Plated - 1 tube
286-681: Swarovski 6mm Light Siam AB Crystal Round - 4 pieces
MNT-17: Miyuki Dark Blue Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
CF012.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .012 Grey - 6 feet
190-310-S: Sterling Silver 1x1mm Crimp Tubes - 6 pieces
192-535-S: Silver Plated Lobster Claw - 1 piece
192-510-S: Silver Plated Jump Ring 4mm 21ga - 2 pieces
192-538-S: Silver Plated Soldered Ring 6mm - 1 piece
192-533-S: Silver Plated 2 inch 22ga Headpin - 2 pieces
192-524-S: Silver Plated Cord End Cap 6mm - 2 pieces


Grasshopper
Spiral Current Necklace Grasshopper

Materials:
DP28-4202: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Duracoat Galvanized Gold - 1 tube
DP28-454: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Metallic Dark Plum Iris - 1 tube
DP28-16: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Silver Lined Green - 1 tube
BGL1-453: Miyuki 3mm Bugle Metallic Forest Green Iris - 1 tube
SPR22-462: Miyuki 2.2mm Spacer Metallic Gold Iris - 1 tube
8-453: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Metallic Forest Green Iris - 1 tube
286-830: Swarovski 6mm Purple Velvet Crystal Round - 4 pieces
MNT-11: Miyuki Green Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
CF012.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .012 Grey - 6 feet
190-310-G: Gold Filled 1x1mm Crimp Tubes - 6 pieces
192-535-G: Gold Plated Lobster Claw - 1 piece
192-510-G: Gold Plated Jump Ring 4mm 21ga - 2 pieces
192-538-G: Gold Plated Soldered Ring 6mm - 1 piece
192-533-G: Gold Plated 2 inch 22ga Headpin - 2 pieces
192-524-G: Gold Plated Cord End Cap 6mm - 2 pieces


Mojito
Spiral Current Necklace Mojito

Materials:
DP28-6: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Silver Lined Yellow - 1 tube
DP28-14: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Silver Lined Chartreuse - 1 tube
DP28-18: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Silver Lined Aqua - 1 tube
BGL1-194F: Miyuki 3mm Bugle Matte Palladium Plated - 1 tube
SPR22-190: Miyuki 2.2mm Spacer Nickel Plated - 1 tube
8-190F: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Matte Nickel Plated - 1 tube
286-505: Swarovski 6mm Aquamarine Crystal Round - 4 pieces
MNT-03: Miyuki Silver Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
CF012.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .012 Grey - 6 feet
190-310-S: Sterling Silver 1x1mm Crimp Tubes - 6 pieces
192-535-AS: Antique Silver Lobster Claw - 1 piece
192-510-AS: Antique Silver Jump Ring 4mm 21ga - 2 pieces
192-538-AS: Antique Silver Soldered Ring 6mm - 1 piece
192-533-AS: Antique Silver 2 inch 22ga Headpin - 2 pieces
192-524-AS: Antique Silver Cord End Cap 6mm - 2 pieces


Ocean Breeze
Spiral Current Necklace Ocean Breeze

Materials:
DP28-401FR: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Matte Black AB - 1 tube
DP28-2425: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Silver Lined Teal - 1 tube
DP28-421D: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Cream Ceylon - 1 tube
BGL1-193: Miyuki 3mm Bugle 24kt Light Gold Plated - 1 tube
SPR22-457: Miyuki 2.2mm Spacer Metallic Dark Bronze - 1 tube
8-457: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Metallic Dark Bronze - 1 tube
286-525: Swarovski 6mm Blue Zircon Crystal Round - 4 pieces
MNT-05: Miyuki Gold Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
CF012.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .012 Grey - 6 feet
190-310-G: Gold Filled 1x1mm Crimp Tubes - 6 pieces
192-535-AB: Antique Brass Lobster Claw - 1 piece
192-510-AB: Antique Brass Jump Ring 4mm 21ga - 2 pieces
192-538-AB: Antique Brass Soldered Ring 6mm - 1 piece
192-533-AB: Antique Brass 2 inch 22ga Headpin - 2 pieces
192-524-AB: Antique Brass Cord End Cap 6mm - 2 pieces


Pink Lady
Spiral Current Necklace Pink Lady

Materials:
DP28-23: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Silver Lined Light Blush - 1 tube
DP28-2035: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Matte Metallic Khaki Iris - 1 tube
DP28-457B: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Metallic Dark Raspberry Iris - 1 tube
BGL1-954: Miyuki 3mm Bugle 24kt Gold Lined Pale Montana - 1 tube
SPR22-596: Miyuki 2.2mm Spacer Opaque Tea Rose Luster - 1 tube
8-155: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Transparent Light Tea Rose - 1 tube
286-890: Swarovski 6mm Vintage Rose Crystal Round - 4 pieces
MNT-04: Miyuki Blush Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
CF012.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .012 Grey - 6 feet
190-310-G: Gold Filled 1x1mm Crimp Tubes - 6 pieces
192-535-AC: Antique Copper Lobster Claw - 1 piece
192-510-AC: Antique Copper Jump Ring 4mm 21ga - 2 pieces
192-538-AC: Antique Copper Soldered Ring 6mm - 1 piece
192-533-AC: Antique Copper 2 inch 22ga Headpin - 2 pieces
192-524-AC: Antique Copper Cord End Cap 6mm - 2 pieces


Purple Rain
Spiral Current Necklace Purple Rain

Materials:
DP28-401F: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Matte Black - 1 tube
DP28-471: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop White Pearl AB - 1 tube
DP28-1884: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Violet Gold Luster - 1 tube
BGL1-401: Miyuki 3mm Bugle Black - 1 tube
SPR22-401FR: Miyuki 2.2mm Spacer Matte Black AB - 1 tube
8-401F: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Matte Black - 1 tube
286-780: Swarovski 6mm Tanzanite Crystal Round - 4 pieces
MNT-12: Miyuki Black Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
CF012.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .012 Grey - 6 feet
190-310-S: Sterling Silver 1x1mm Crimp Tubes - 6 pieces
192-535-S: Silver Plated Lobster Claw - 1 piece
192-510-S: Silver Plated Jump Ring 4mm 21ga - 2 pieces
192-538-S: Silver Plated Soldered Ring 6mm - 1 piece
192-533-S: Silver Plated 2 inch 22ga Headpin - 2 pieces
192-524-S: Silver Plated Cord End Cap 6mm - 2 pieces