This jewelry piece is colorful, versatile and lots of fun. It just makes me feel all happy-sunshiny-day. :) I want to jump up and shout Woooo Hooo! I love color and I love Summertime. If this project doesn't scream happiness for love, life and beads, I don't know what does. Enjoy.
Color Me Happy Necklace/Wrap
by Erin Siegel, designed for Happy Mango Beads
This fun, versatile piece can
be worn as a necklace or wrap bracelet.
Materials:
Tools:
Chain nose pliers
Scissors
Ruler
Finished size: 31” adjustable
to 32”
1: Cut the leather in half.
Use both cords to form an overhand knot about ½” from the ends. Trim cord ¼”
from the knot as shown.
2: Use both cords to string
the disc bead. Use both cords to form an overhand knot ½” from the previous
knot as shown.
3: Use one cord to string 3
brass beads and 3 orange wood rounds as shown. Repeat 7 more times. Repeat
entire step using the yellow, pink and teal wood rounds. String 3 brass beads
at the end.
4: Repeat step 3 using the
other leather cord. String the wood rounds in the following order: Pink, teal,
orange and yellow.
5: Use both cords to form an
overhand knot after the beads. Form another overhand knot 1” from the previous
knot as shown. Repeat once more.
6: Use one cord to string 3
brass beads and form an overhand knot. Trim cord to ¼”. Repeat entire step for
the other cord as shown.
7: Use the jump ring to
attach the heart charm to a section of brass beads as shown.
Resources:
Wood rounds, brass beads,
charm and disc bead: Happy Mango Beads. All other supplies: Ornamentea.
Happy Beading!
Love it, so fun and colorful. Will have to try this one out! Thanks for the tut!
ReplyDeleteI love this! The colors and versatility rock! Thanks Erin!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty and a great tutorial Erin! I will definitely have a play with this one!
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous with all the bright colors! Lovely!!
ReplyDeleteI love love love this as a bracelet! Looks so summery and fun!!!
ReplyDeleteI do agree, it is the perfect summer accessory! Beautiful design, very summery and fun. I love that it can be worn as a long necklace or a wrap bracelet; a wonderful way to add a burst of color regardless of what you are wearing! You create the most magnificent designs Erin! Thank you for sharing your tutorial.
ReplyDeleteAs a newbie entering the jewelry space, this blog is enlightening. Keep the wisdom coming!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful necklace. I am trying to decide what to get my wife for her birthday. Something like that would really make her feel special. http://missingpieces4u.com/Jewelry
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tutorial! I have plenty of beads that could easily work for something like this...can't wait til the weekend so I can make one to wear to work on Monday! Your colors are summer-perfect!
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