Roses & Thorns Necklace

Romantic AND Serious

Posted by Photobeads

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FINISHED SIZE:
42cm (16.5”)

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You Will Need (8 things)

  • 6 Royal Garden rose photobeads Bead(s)
  • 42 thin red coral Chip Bead(s) (for the thorns)
  • 35 red Seed Beads with 1mm holes
  • 2 foldover End Caps
  • 1 m (40") silver coloured Beading Wire 0,45mm
  • 2 5mm Slip Ring
  • 1 silver plated hook clasp or Lobster Clasp
  • Pliers

Steps (9 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    Cut the beading wire in two halfs.

  2. 2

    Insert ends of two wire pieces in a foldover end cap and fold down flaps using pliers. Make sure the ends are securely fixed.

  3. 3

    String on the beads in the following order: 1 coral chip on one wire, 1 seed bead on both wires, 1 coral chip on the other wire. Repeat this until you have used 6 coral chips and 5 seed beads.

  4. 4

    String one rose photobead on both wires.

  5. 5

    Repeat steps 3 and 4 five more times.

  6. 6

    After you have used the last rose photobead, repeat step 3 one more time.

  7. 7

    Attach the second foldover end cap and trim excess wire.

  8. 8

    Attach one split ring to each end cap.

  9. 9

    Finish off your necklace by attaching the clasp.
    Ready for some serious romance?