Zen Flag Necklace

Materials:
TW2012-179: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Tr Green AB (Color A) - 1 tube
TW2012-1721: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Dyed Tr Dk Purple (Color B) - 1 tube
TW2012-401FR: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Matte Black AB (Color C) - 1 tube
SPTR28-455: Miyuki 2.8mm Triangle Spacer Metallic Blue Iris - 1 tube
11-4214F: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Duracoat Galv Matte Dk Mint Green - 1 tube
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
MNT-17: Miyuki Dark Blue Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
CF012.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .012 Gray - 2 feet
190-302-S: Sterling 2x2mm Crimp - 2 pieces
192-537-AS: Antique Silver 4mm Crimp Covers - 2 pieces
192-535-AS: Antique Silver Lobster Claw - 1 piece
192-539-AS: Antique Silver 8mm Soldered Ring - 1 piece


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Miyuki Twisted Bugle Necklace Instructions

1. Begin with approximately two feet of thread. String on two Miyuki Twisted Bugle 2x12mm beads (TW2012) in color A.

Zen Flag Necklace Instructions

2. Make a loop, by passing back through the the first TW2012, so that the two beads lay side by side.

Zen Flag Necklace with TW2012

3. Reinforce by passing down through the left and up the right TW2012. The two thread tails should now be exiting the same bead from opposite ends.

Miyuki Twisted Bugle Necklace Instructions

4. String one TW2012 bead.

Zen Flag Necklace Instructions

5. Pass up through the TW2012 to the left.

Zen Flag Necklace with TW2012

6. Follow the thread path from step 5 to reinforce the loop.

Miyuki Twisted Bugle Necklace Instructions

7. Pass back down through the TW2012 bead to the right.

Zen Flag Necklace Instructions

8. Repeat steps 4-7 until six TW2012 beads have been stitched together. The thread should be exiting the second TW2012 from the end.

Zen Flag Necklace with TW2012

9. Reinforce by passing back through the two TW2012 beads to the left. The added structure will help this flag shaped section hold its form.

Miyuki Twisted Bugle Necklace Instructions

10. Trim both thread tails.

Zen Flag Necklace Instructions

11. Repeat until there are four flags in color A.

Zen Flag Necklace with TW2012

12. Stitch four flags in color B and three in color C.

Miyuki Twisted Bugle Necklace Instructions

13. Cut a 2 foot length of C-Flex Beading Wire in .012. Fold a piece of tape across the C-Flex, approximately 8.5" from one end. String on the first flag in color A.

Zen Flag Necklace Instructions

14. String one 11/0 seed bead, one 2.8mm Triangle Spacer bead (SPTR28) and one more 11/0 bead.

Zen Flag Necklace with TW2012

15. String one flag in color B, and another section of 11/0, SPTR28, and 11/0 beads.

Miyuki Twisted Bugle Necklace Instructions

16. Repeat step 15 with color C.

Zen Flag Necklace Instructions

17. Continue this pattern until all flags are strung. Remove the tape from the C-Flex and center the flags on the wire.

Zen Flag Necklace with TW2012

18. String one 11/0, one SPTR28, one 11/0 bead and a TW2012 bead in color C. Repeat this pattern alternating the TW2012 colors between A, B, and C.

Miyuki Twisted Bugle Necklace Instructions

19. Continue this pattern until there are nine TW2012 beads on the right side of the necklace. Fold tape over the end of the C-Flex to keep the beads from slipping off.

Zen Flag Necklace Instructions

20. Repeat step 18 on the left side of the necklace, stringing the TW2012 beads in a C, B, A pattern. Continue until there are nine TW2012 beads.

Zen Flag Necklace with TW2012

21. String one 2mm crimp bead, one 11/0, one SPTR28, and one 11/0.

Miyuki Twisted Bugle Necklace Instructions

22. String through the loop of the lobster claw clasp.

Zen Flag Necklace Instructions

23. Pass the C-Flex down through the seed beads, crimp and TW2012 bead.

Zen Flag Necklace with TW2012

24. Flatten the crimp bead with the chain nose pliers.

Miyuki Twisted Bugle Necklace Instructions

25. Cut off excess C-Flex.

Zen Flag Necklace Instructions

26. Use the chain nose pliers to gently close the crimp cover over the crimp bead.

Zen Flag Necklace with TW2012

27. Repeat steps 21-26 attaching the soldered ring to the right side of the necklace.

Zen Flag Necklace Layout


Zen Flag Necklace Layout


Balance
Zen Flag Necklace Balance

Materials:
TW2012-190: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Nickel Plated - 1 tube
TW2012-250: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Crystal AB - 1 tube
TW2012-401F: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Bead Matte Black - 1 tube
SPTR28-401FR: Miyuki 2.8mm Triangle Spacer Bead Matte Black AB - 1 tube
11-1865: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Opaque Smoke Gray Luster - 1 tube
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
MNT-03: Miyuki Silver Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
CF012.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .012 Gray - 2 feet
190-302-S: Sterling 2x2mm Crimp - 2 pieces
192-537-AS: Antique Silver 4mm Crimp Covers - 2 pieces
192-535-AS: Antique Silver Lobster Claw - 1 piece
192-539-AS: Antique Silver 8mm Soldered Ring - 1 piece


Compassion
Zen Flag Necklace Compassion

Materials:
TW2012-1716: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Dyed Tr Cranberry - 1 tube
TW2012-193: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle 24kt Light Gold Plated - 1 tube
TW2012-2035: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Matte Met Khaki Iris - 1 tube
SPTR28-193: Miyuki 2.8mm Triangle Spacer 24kt Light Gold Plated - 1 tube
11-4506: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Transparent Sea Foam Picasso - 1 tube
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
MNT-06: Miyuki Brown Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
CF012.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .012 Gray - 2 feet
190-302-G: Gold-Filled 2x2mm Crimp - 2 pieces
192-537-AB: Antique Brass 4mm Crimp Covers - 2 pieces
192-535-AB: Antique Brass Lobster Claw - 1 piece
192-539-AB: Antique Brass 8mm Soldered Ring - 1 piece


Happiness
Zen Flag Necklace Happiness

Materials:
TW2012-1710: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Dyed Tr Montana - 1 tube
TW2012-1716: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Dyed Tr Cranberry - 1 tube
TW2012-1721: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Dyed Tr Dk Purple - 1 tube
TW2012-258: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Tr Chartreuse AB - 1 tube
TW2012-260F: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Matte Tr Aqua AB - 1 tube
TW2012-3: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Silverlined Gold - 1 tube
SPTR28-193: Miyuki 2.8mm Triangle Spacer 24kt Light Gold Plated - 1 tube
11-4473: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Duracoat Opaque Fennel - 1 tube
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
MNT-09: Miyuki Purple Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
CF012.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .012 Gray - 2 feet
190-302-G: Gold-Filled 2x2mm Crimp - 2 pieces
192-537-G: Gold Plated 4mm Crimp Covers - 2 pieces
192-535-G: Gold Plated Lobster Claw - 1 piece
192-539-G: Gold Plated 8mm Soldered Ring - 1 piece


Mindfulness
Zen Flag Necklace Mindfulness

Materials:
TW2012-1721: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Dyed Tr Dk Purple - 1 tube
TW2012-179: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Tr Green AB - 1 tube
TW2012-401FR: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Matte Black AB - 1 tube
SPTR28-455: Miyuki 2.8mm Triangle Spacer Metallic Blue Iris - 1 tube
11-4214F: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Duracoat Galv Matte Dk Mint Green - 1 tube
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
MNT-17: Miyuki Dark Blue Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
CF012.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .012 Gray - 2 feet
190-302-S: Sterling 2x2mm Crimp - 2 pieces
192-537-AS: Antique Silver 4mm Crimp Covers - 2 pieces
192-535-AS: Antique Silver Lobster Claw - 1 piece
192-539-AS: Antique Silver 8mm Soldered Ring - 1 piece


Peace
Zen Flag Necklace Peace

Materials:
TW2012-258: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Tr Chartreuse AB - 1 tube
TW2012-258F: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Matte Tr Chartreuse AB - 1 tube
TW2012-179F: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Matte Tr Green - 1 tube
SPTR28-2021: Miyuki 2.8mm Triangle Spacer Matte Opaque Cream - 1 tube
11-341: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Green Lined Chartreuse AB - 1 tube
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
MNT-16: Miyuki Peridot Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
CF012.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .012 Gray - 2 feet
190-302-G: Gold-Filled 2x2mm Crimp - 2 pieces
192-537-G: Gold Plated 4mm Crimp Covers - 2 pieces
192-535-G: Gold Plated Lobster Claw - 1 piece
192-539-G: Gold Plated 8mm Soldered Ring - 1 piece


Tranquility
Zen Flag Necklace Tranquility

Materials:
TW2012-1: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Silverlined Crystal - 1 tube
TW2012-260F: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Matte Tr Aqua AB - 1 tube
TW2012-261: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Tr Sapphire AB - 1 tube
SPTR28-1: Miyuki 2.8mm Triangle Spacer Silverlined Crystal - 1 tube
11-150FR: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Matte Tr Sapphire AB - 1 tube
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
MNT-03: Miyuki Silver Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
CF012.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .012 Gray - 2 feet
190-302-S: Sterling 2x2mm Crimp - 2 pieces
192-537-S: Silver Plated 4mm Crimp Covers - 2 pieces
192-535-S: Silver Plated Lobster Claw - 1 piece
192-539-S: Silver Plated 8mm Soldered Ring - 1 piece