Glasgow Necklace Tutorial

Orange, Brown, and Green Necklace with Golem Design Studio Focal Bead

Skill LevelBeginner

TechniqueSimple Stringing

Time1-3 Hours

Approximate Size16 1/2 Inches

The colors of the Golem Design Studio bead at the center of this necklace inspired the colors I used throughout this necklace. The rich orange, green, and brown tones make me think of Scotland. author signature

We put Cynthia and Cheri to the test in our necklace stringing Artbeads Cafe episode. We presented them with a beautiful array of beads to come up with necklace designs on the spot. Cheri was immediately drawn to the Golem Design Studio bead in this piece. She paired it with Dakota Stones gemstones and Czech glass in a rich look that speaks to her unique style.

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Cut a length of jewelry wire approximately 20 inches long. Slide a TierraCast antique copper 2x2mm crimp onto the end, followed by half of the 10mm antique copper-plated round magnetic clasp. Bring the wire back through the crimp tube and crimp in place.

Crimp Tool Tutorial
Crimp Tube Video Tutorial

Add the following pattern to the wire:

One Dakota Stones copper-plated hematite 2mm hexagon chip bead
One TOHO 11/0 Hybrid ColorTrends sueded gold Siam ruby round bead
One hexagon chip
One Dakota Stones malachite and bronzite 4mm round bead
One hexagon chip
One seed bead
One hexagon chip
Two Dakota Stones malachite and bronzite 6mm round beads
One Czech glass 10mm table-cut lentil coin burnt orange silk Picasso bead
Two 6mm gemstone beads

Repeat the pattern three times, then add a hexagon chip, a seed bead, a hexagon chip, and a 4mm gemstone bead to the strand. Add the Golem Design Studio stoneware lentil bead with a spiral and foliage paisley design to the strand. Make a mirror image of the bead pattern on the other side of the Golem Design Studio bead.

Add a crimp tube to the end of the wire, followed by the other half of the clasp. Bring the wire back through the crimp tube and crimp in place.

List of Components
Golem Design Studio Stoneware Lentil Bead - Spiral and Foliage Paisley Design (BEAD-4349, qty 1)
Dakota Stones Malachite and Bronzite 6mm Round Bead Strand (R1497, qty 1)
Czech Glass 10mm Table Cut Lentil Coin Burnt Orange Silk Picasso Bead Strand (BEADS-4833, qty 1)
Dakota Stones Malachite and Bronzite 4mm Round Bead Strand (R1496, qty 1)
Dakota Stones Copper-Plated Hematite 2mm Hexagon Chips Strand (R1376, qty 1)
TOHO 11/0 Hybrid ColorTrends Sueded Gold Siam Ruby Round Bead 2.5-Inch Tube (TBRD11-Y625, qty 1)
10mm Antique Copper-Plated Round Magnetic Clasp (CLASP-0566, qty 1)
TierraCast Antique Copper 2x2mm Crimp (C-0030, qty 2)

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