The colors of Labradorite are like a storm – silvery, grey, and magical!
Our Facebook Live Design Challenge videos feature Artbeads Chief Jewelry Designer Cynthia making jewelry with beads picked out by Becky. This Live Challenge Mix features Dakota Stones Labradorite beads and matching beads for a beautiful palette that captures Labradorite's magic. Watch Cynthia design with this mix on Facebook.
You can use all of the items from our mix, or pick your favorites. Try a whole new direction and shop all of our other jewelry-making components to create your own style inspired by some pieces from this mix . Remember, you can use the categories on the left of our search pages to shop by color, theme, and more.
Make something special with your chosen items. You can use these pieces for making necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or something else entirely. Try making a matching jewelry set. See what Cynthia made with these items while watching the video. You'll find basic instructions for each design she made in the steps below. If you need more inspiration, make sure to check out all of the fabulous free instructions in our Design Studio.,
Necklace
Slide a Czech glass 4mm matte iris green melon bead onto a Bali silver head pin with large granulations, followed by a seed bead from the Artbeads Polished Chrome Designer Blend. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads. Repeat for a second dangle. Attach one dangle to the first and third finger of the TierraCast antique silver-plated pewter Hamsa hand link using a sterling silver 6.10mm open jump ring for each. Attach a silver-plated 13x18mm crystal faceted glass bezel tear drop charm to the center finger using a 6.10mm jump ring. Attach a 6.10mm jump ring to the top of the hand. Set aside for now.
Make sure to stretch your Griffin grey no. 8 silk bead cord before using it. This will ensure your knots stay tight on your necklace.
Make a double knot at the end of your spool of silk. Make sure to pull tight and down on the knots as you make them to ensure they are secure. After you add beads, you can add as little or as much space between each bead sequence as you like. Follow this pattern for each sequence: One melon bead, one seed bead (repeat 3 times), one melon bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one melon bead, one Dakota Stones 10mm labradorite round bead, one melon bead, one seed bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one melon bead (repeat 2 times), one seed bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one round Labradorite bead, one seed bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one melon bead, one seed bead, one Czech glass 11x10mm light Montana blue with Picasso finish center faceted round bead, one seed bead, one melon bead, one seed bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one Labradorite round bead, one seed bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one melon bead (repeat 1 time), one seed bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one center faceted round, one seed bead, Hamsa hand focal, one seed bead, one center faceted round, one seed bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one melon bead (repeat 2 times), one seed bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one center faceted round, one seed bead, one Labradorite round bead, one seed bead knot; knot, one seed bead, one melon bead (repeat 2 times), one seed bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one center faceted round, one seed bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one melon bead, one Labradorite round bead, one melon bead, one seed bead, knot; knot, one melon bead, one seed bead, one melon bead. Make a double knot at the ends of these beads.
Attach a sterling silver clam shell bead tip with 2 rings to the knots at each end of the necklace.
Attach each half of the TierraCast antique silver large leaf clasp set to each end of the necklace using a sterling silver 5mm 20.5 gauge open round jump ring for each.
Cut a length of jewelry wire approximately 11 inches long. Slide a sterling silver 2x2mm crimp tube onto the end, followed by a 6.10mm jump ring attached to half of the TierraCast antique pewter classic toggle set. Bring the wire back through the crimp tube and crimp in place.
Add the following pattern to the wire: One seed bead, three melon beads, one seed bead, one Dakota Stones Labradorite 4mm faceted coin bead, three Dakota Stones 3mm Labradorite faceted bicone bead, one faceted coin bead. Repeat this pattern 3 times, and then add a seed bead, three melon beads, and a seed bead.
Slide a crimp tube onto the wire, followed by a jump ring attached to the other half of the clasp. Bring the wire back through the crimp tube and crimp in place.
Slide a melon bead and a seed bead onto a Bali silver head pin. Make a simple loop at the top of the beads and attach this dangle to the jump ring at one end of your bracelet.
Slide a Labradorite round bead onto a Bali silver head pin, followed by a seed bead, a faceted coin bead, and a seed bead. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads.
Open the loop of the TierraCast sterling silver earwire with 3mm ball and attach it to the wrapped loop. Close the loop.
Slide a center faceted bead onto a Bali silver head pin, followed by a seed bead, a melon bead, and a seed bead. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads.
Open the loop of an earwire and attach it to the wrapped loop. Close the loop.
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Lovely Labradorite Live Challenge Mix
Color Palette Featuring Dakota Stones Labradorite Gemstones, Czech Glass, and More
designed byBecky Dahl
The colors of Labradorite are like a storm – silvery, grey, and magical!
Our Facebook Live Design Challenge videos feature Artbeads Chief Jewelry Designer Cynthia making jewelry with beads picked out by Becky. This Live Challenge Mix features Dakota Stones Labradorite beads and matching beads for a beautiful palette that captures Labradorite's magic. Watch Cynthia design with this mix on Facebook.
Supplies
Sterling Silver 2 x 2mm Crimp Tube Bead - Min Qty 10
Code SS-CRM2
$0.13
$0.14
×2
Sterling Silver Clam Shell Bead Tip with 2 Rings - Min Qty 2
Code SS-BDTIP3
$0.52
$0.57
×2
Sterling Silver 5mm 20.5 gauge Open Round Jump Ring - Min Qty 4
Code FIND-1835
$0.27
$0.29
×2
Sterling Silver Open Jump Ring - 0.040 x .240 inches (1.00 x 6.10mm) - Min Qty 2
Code SS-OJR40-E
$0.54
$0.59
×6
Bali Silver Head Pin with Large Granulations
Code BHP0003
$2.70
$3.39
×7
Round Nose Pliers
Code TOOL-108
$6.99
×1
Knotting Tweezers
Code TOOL-112
$4.17
×1
Czech Glass 4mm Matte Iris Green Melon Bead Strand by Starman
Code BEADS6975
$2.39
×1
Silver-Plated 13 x 18mm Crystal Faceted Glass Bezel Tear Drop Charm
Code CHARM-4300
$2.79
×1
End Cutters
Code TOOL-132
$13.29
×1
Griffin Bead Cord 100% Silk - No. 8 (0.80mm) Grey
Code GSILK8GR
$2.69
×1
Artbeads Polished Chrome Designer Blend, 8/0 TOHO Round Seed Beads
Code ADB0020
$5.99
×1
Czech Glass 4mm Luster Iris Black Diamond Fire-Polish Bead Strand by Starman
You can use all of the items from our mix, or pick your favorites. Try a whole new direction and shop all of our other jewelry-making components to create your own style inspired by some pieces from this mix . Remember, you can use the categories on the left of our search pages to shop by color, theme, and more.
Make something special with your chosen items. You can use these pieces for making necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or something else entirely. Try making a matching jewelry set. See what Cynthia made with these items while watching the video. You'll find basic instructions for each design she made in the steps below. If you need more inspiration, make sure to check out all of the fabulous free instructions in our Design Studio.,
Necklace
Slide a Czech glass 4mm matte iris green melon bead onto a Bali silver head pin with large granulations, followed by a seed bead from the Artbeads Polished Chrome Designer Blend. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads. Repeat for a second dangle. Attach one dangle to the first and third finger of the TierraCast antique silver-plated pewter Hamsa hand link using a sterling silver 6.10mm open jump ring for each. Attach a silver-plated 13x18mm crystal faceted glass bezel tear drop charm to the center finger using a 6.10mm jump ring. Attach a 6.10mm jump ring to the top of the hand. Set aside for now.
Make sure to stretch your Griffin grey no. 8 silk bead cord before using it. This will ensure your knots stay tight on your necklace.
Make a double knot at the end of your spool of silk. Make sure to pull tight and down on the knots as you make them to ensure they are secure. After you add beads, you can add as little or as much space between each bead sequence as you like. Follow this pattern for each sequence: One melon bead, one seed bead (repeat 3 times), one melon bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one melon bead, one Dakota Stones 10mm labradorite round bead, one melon bead, one seed bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one melon bead (repeat 2 times), one seed bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one round Labradorite bead, one seed bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one melon bead, one seed bead, one Czech glass 11x10mm light Montana blue with Picasso finish center faceted round bead, one seed bead, one melon bead, one seed bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one Labradorite round bead, one seed bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one melon bead (repeat 1 time), one seed bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one center faceted round, one seed bead, Hamsa hand focal, one seed bead, one center faceted round, one seed bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one melon bead (repeat 2 times), one seed bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one center faceted round, one seed bead, one Labradorite round bead, one seed bead knot; knot, one seed bead, one melon bead (repeat 2 times), one seed bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one center faceted round, one seed bead, knot; knot, one seed bead, one melon bead, one Labradorite round bead, one melon bead, one seed bead, knot; knot, one melon bead, one seed bead, one melon bead. Make a double knot at the ends of these beads.
Attach a sterling silver clam shell bead tip with 2 rings to the knots at each end of the necklace.
Attach each half of the TierraCast antique silver large leaf clasp set to each end of the necklace using a sterling silver 5mm 20.5 gauge open round jump ring for each.
Cut a length of jewelry wire approximately 11 inches long. Slide a sterling silver 2x2mm crimp tube onto the end, followed by a 6.10mm jump ring attached to half of the TierraCast antique pewter classic toggle set. Bring the wire back through the crimp tube and crimp in place.
Add the following pattern to the wire: One seed bead, three melon beads, one seed bead, one Dakota Stones Labradorite 4mm faceted coin bead, three Dakota Stones 3mm Labradorite faceted bicone bead, one faceted coin bead. Repeat this pattern 3 times, and then add a seed bead, three melon beads, and a seed bead.
Slide a crimp tube onto the wire, followed by a jump ring attached to the other half of the clasp. Bring the wire back through the crimp tube and crimp in place.
Slide a melon bead and a seed bead onto a Bali silver head pin. Make a simple loop at the top of the beads and attach this dangle to the jump ring at one end of your bracelet.
Slide a Labradorite round bead onto a Bali silver head pin, followed by a seed bead, a faceted coin bead, and a seed bead. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads.
Open the loop of the TierraCast sterling silver earwire with 3mm ball and attach it to the wrapped loop. Close the loop.
Slide a center faceted bead onto a Bali silver head pin, followed by a seed bead, a melon bead, and a seed bead. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads.
Open the loop of an earwire and attach it to the wrapped loop. Close the loop.