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These instructions will make a 16.5 inch necklace. To adjust the size, choose your desired length of leather cord.
- Please watch the video: How to Make the Oasis Lustre Necklace with TierraCast Finishing Touches. In this video, you will see from start to finish how to create this design using Czech glass 2-hole beads with the TierraCast Finishing Touches connector link and cord ends. First, you will see how to bead weave the focal pendant using SuperDuo and Ginko beads with Miyuki 11/0 round seed beads and Austrian Crystal pearls. Then you will see how to assemble the necklace using Finishing Touches findings with a toggle clasp on 2mm leather cord. You will also see a variety of TierraCast Finishing Touches cord ends designed to accommodate cords ranging in size from 2 to 8mm.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- FCO-9382 - Connector Link, Oasis 14mm, Antiqued Silver, 2 Pieces, By TierraCast
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- BCG-101 - Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Crystal Bronze Aluminum
Project uses 4 beads. You will need 1 package.
- SWP-4003 - Austrian Crystal, #5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 4mm, 50 Pieces, Creamrose Light
Project uses 4 beads. You will need 1 package.
- BCT-542 - Czech Glass SuperDuo, 2-Hole Beads 2x5mm, Marea Peacock Coated / Gold
Project uses 12 beads. You will need 1 package.
- DMRR-0352 - Miyuki Round Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 8.5 Gram Tube, #352 Purple Lined Aqua
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-4279 - Cord End, Temple Dome 11mm, Fits 2mm Cord, Antiqued Silver, 2 Pieces, By TierraCast
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-1265 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 50 Yards, Smoke Gray
Project uses 2 feet. You will need 1 package.
- CHY-2002 - Genuine Leather Cord, Round 2mm, By the Yard, Black
Project uses 16 inches. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5150 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (x100)
Project uses 3 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-100 - TierraCast Toggle Clasp, Temple 18.5x21mm, 1 Set, Antiqued Silver Plated
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- XTL-1054 - E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
- XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
- XTL-0023 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Bent Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
- XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
- XTL-0373 - Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5 Inch, 1 Pair