The Boulevard

What You'll Need

Czech Fire Polish Glass Beads 3mm Round Matte Jet Black (50)
BCP-3394 BrandID:38	Project uses 100 pieces.  You will need 2 packages. 1 package = 50 Pieces Price: $1.49 / pkg	Quantity:

Czech Fire Polish Glass Beads 4mm Round 'Jet Matte' (50)
BCP-3489 BrandID:38	Project uses 100 pieces.  You will need 2 packages. 1 package = 50 Pieces Price: $1.49 / pkg	Quantity:

Beadalon Wire Black 7 Strand .015 Inch / 30Ft
XCR-67553 BrandID:26	Project uses 24 inches.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 1 Spool Price: $2.99 / pkg	Quantity:

Czech Fire Polish Glass Beads 5mm Round Jet Black (50)
BCP-3590 BrandID:38	Project uses 12 pieces.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 50 Pieces Price: $1.85 / pkg	Quantity:

Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 #49 'Opaque Jet' 8 Gram Tube
JSK-0032 BrandID:80	Project uses 6 pieces.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 1 Tube Price: $1.75 / pkg	Quantity:

Bright Gold Tone Crimp Bead Covers 3mm (144)
FCR-1056 BrandID:28	Project uses 2 pieces.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 144 Pieces Price: $4.49 / pkg	Quantity:

Beadalon Gold Plated Crimp Beads 1.3mm (85 Beads)
FCR-1200 BrandID:26	Project uses 2 pieces.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 85 Pieces Price: $2.49 / pkg	Quantity:

SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Crystal Faux Round Pearls #5810 6mm Mystic Black (50)
SWP-6072 BrandID:112	Project uses 12 pieces.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 50 Pieces Price: $6.25 / pkg	Quantity:

Japanese Nylon Beading K.O. Thread for Delica Beads - Black 50 Meters
XCR-9702 BrandID:8	Project uses 4 feet.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 1 Spool Price: $4.75 / pkg	Quantity:

SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Crystal Faux Round Pearls #5810 8mm Mystic Black (25)
SWP-8072 BrandID:112	Project uses 12 pieces.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 25 Pieces Price: $4.99 / pkg	Quantity:

Bright 22K Gold Plated Lead-Free Pewter Disk Heishi Spacer Beads 4mm (50)
BMB-3926 BrandID:34	Project uses 30 pieces.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 50 Pieces Price: $6.25 / pkg	Quantity:

23K Gold Plated Box Clasp -Flower W/ Black SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS 14mm (1)
FCL-4858 BrandID:102	Project uses 1 piece.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 1 Piece Price: $9.75 / pkg	Quantity:

Czech Seed Beads 11/0 Light Gold Supra Metallic (1 Hank)
BCS-1161 BrandID:38	Project uses 1 hank.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 1 Hank Price: $8.39 / pkg	Quantity:

Gold Plated Carousel Cone Beadcaps 9mm (4)
BMB-3798 BrandID:28	Project uses 10 pieces.  You will need 3 packages. 1 package = 4 Pieces Price: $3.80 / pkg	Quantity:

Purchase All Supplies

★ Supplies For Project N636 - The Boulevard
	Includes all packages of items above and printed instructions. Recommended tools are not included. Price: $71.31 / kit	Quantity:
	See more: Necklace Project Tutorials

Specialized Tools

Standard Size Beading Crimping Pliers (For 2x2mm & 2x1mm Crimp Beads)
XTL-5200 ToolBrID:46	Price: $13.99 / pkg	Quantity:

Bead Stopper- Stop Beads Sliding Off Stringing Material
XTL-3000 ToolBrID:28	Price: $6.99 / pkg	Quantity:

Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
XTL-5700 ToolBrID:20	Price: $4.99 / pkg	Quantity:

Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
XTL-5600 ToolBrID:7	Price: $13.75 / pkg	Quantity:

Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
XTL-5511 ToolBrID:6	Price: $6.99 / pkg	Quantity:

English Beading Needles Assortment So Handy
XTL-3004 ToolBrID:28	Price: $1.99 / pkg	Quantity:

Instructions:

1. This necklace looks incredibly complex, but once you learn how to make an ornate beaded bead, you will realize it's not that hard. To begin, watch the video: How to Make an Ornate Beaded Bead using Right Angle Weave Double Needle Method


2. Using what you learned in the video, cut 4 feet of Wildfire beading thread in black and thread a needle onto each end. Create 1 ornate beaded bead using 5mm Czech fire polished glass round beads in black and 11/0 Czech seed beads in light gold. When you finish the ornate beaded bead, tie off and weave your thread back into your bead work as show in the video here.


3. Follow the same process as in the previous step, this time making:
   • 2 ornate beaded beads using 4mm Czech fire polished round beads in black and 11/0 Czech seed beads in light gold
   • 2 ornate beaded beads using 3mm Czech fire polished round beads in black and 11/0 Czech seed beads in light gold
   • 6 ornate beaded beads using 11/0 Toho seed beads in black and 11/0 Czech seed beads in light gold.
   
   Regardless of the size of the beads you are using, you will use the exact same technique as shown in the video you watched.


4. All your beaded beads are now finished. It is time to string the necklace.


5. Cut a 24 inch length of beading wire. Place a bead stopper on one end, making sure to leave a tail of about 4 inches. At this point, decide how long you want your necklace to be. The one pictured is 15 1/2" which makes it a high up collar style necklace. For each extra inch you want, add 2 6mm Swarovski pearls and a spacer bead between them to each side of your necklace. Add these pearls to the directions below.


6. Onto your beading wire, thread 1 gold crimp bead. Next thread 1 gold spacer bead, 1 6mm Swarovski faux pearl in mystic black, another spacer bead, another pearl, another spacer bead, another pearl, and finally another spacer bead. It is at this point you will want to add any extra beads to make your necklace longer.


7. Next, thread onto your beading wire one of your smallest beaded beads, a gold spacer, a 6mm Swarovski pearl, and another spacer. Repeat this sequence another 2 times. Add an 8mm Swarovski faux pearl in mystic black and a gold plated pewter carousel cone bead cap (facing away from the pearl you just strung). Now add an ornate beaded bead which was made using 3mm Czech fire polished beads, another bead cone cap (strung widest side first), a Swarovski 8mm pearl, another bead cone cap (narrow side strung first), an ornate beaded bead made using 4mm Czech fire polished beads, another bead cone cap (widest side first), an 8mm Swarovski pearl, bead cone cap (narrow side strung first), and finally your ornate beaded bead made using 5mm Czech fire polished beads.


8. String the second half of your necklace to make it a mirror image of the first half. If you chose to lengthen your necklace, add any additional beads before you add your end crimp bead. Make sure both sides are identical.


9. After you have added the crimp bead (but have not crimped) thread your beading wire through the loop at the base on one side of your 23k gold plated box clasp. Pull the beading wire through the loop then back around and through the crimp bead again and several beads adjacent to it. Pull snug and crimp the bead. Cut off excess wire.


10. Go to the other side of your necklace and remove the bead stopper. Repeat the step above using the other half of your clasp. Crimp the bead and cut off excess wire.


11. As a finishing touch, place one gold tone crimp cover over each of the crimp beads. Just fit the crimp bead cover on top of the crimped crimp bead so that it surrounds it. Using your chain nose/flat nose pliers, squeeze both sides of the crimp cover until the gap is closed.


12. I hope you enjoy your lovely new necklace.

Tip: Check package quantities for each component. You may have extra material to make more than one finished project, or will have leftovers for other projects. In some cases, adding on just one more package of a component may be all you need to make multiple pieces.