Rainbow Spiral Necklace Tutorial

Wax Cord Necklace with Colorful Mixed Impression Jasper and Tube Beads

Skill LevelBeginner

TechniqueSimple Stringing

Time1-3 Hours

Approximate Size16 Inches

The many colors in mixed impression jasper might intimidate you, but don't be afraid to add these beads to your designs. I love pairing them with fun textures and stringing materials like ribbon, leather, or in this case Korean wax cord. author signature

Rainbow colors of mixed impression jasper create stand-out style in any design. Cynthia used mixed impression beads from Dakota Stones in this simple necklace design. Paired with tube beads, TierraCast spacers, and Korean wax cord, they really create a colorful backdrop. Cynthia kept all her beads in place by simply knotting the cord

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Cut a length of Beadalon Korean 1.5mm black wax cord approximately 18 inches long.

Add three Dakota Stones 8mm mixed impression jasper large-hole round beads to the cord, followed by three TierraCast antique silver-plated pewter medium love knot spacers, three gemstone beads, and an antique silver-plated pewter swirl design curved tube bead. Make a mirror image of the bead pattern on the other side of the tube bead.

Center your beads on the cord and knot the cord on each end of the beads.

Add a JBB 2.5mm antique sterling silver crimp end cap with loop to each end of the cord and crimp onto the cord with chain nose pliers.

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Attach half of the Bali silver ornate toggle clasp to each end of the necklace using a sterling silver 6.10mm open jump ring for each.

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List of Components
Dakota Stones 8mm Mixed Impression Jasper Large-Hole Round Bead Strand (R1440, qty 1)
Antique Silver-Plated Pewter Swirl Design Curved Tube Bead (BEAD-4205, qty 1)
TierraCast Antique Silver-Plated Pewter Medium Love Knot Spacer (SA-5769, qty 6)
Beadalon Korean Wax Cord - 1.5mm Black (Sold per Foot) (BTF-0174, qty 2)
JBB 2.5mm Antique Sterling Silver Crimp End Cap with Loop (SSA-ENDCAP03, qty 2)
Sterling Silver Open Jump Ring - 0.040 x .240 inches (1.00 x 6.10mm) (SS-OJR40-E, qty 2)
Bali Silver Ornate Toggle Clasp (BCL0040, qty 1)

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