​Turquoise Dreaming Necklet

Turquoise Dreaming Necklet

This sweet little necklet is somewhere between a choker and a necklace, but I think it is the perfect length to wear alone or pair with longer chains. It would be easy to adapt the pattern to make a longer or shorter version. This is part of a collection influenced by the Arizona Skies and red rock canyons, which gives it a very South Western feel. This necklace and the rest of the collection feature many TierraCast findings (a cool Californian company that produces quality products).

Materials Needed:

• TierraCast Lotus Magnetic Clasp (1)
• Soft Touch Beading Wire – Fine (Approx. 22”) * Needs to be the fine wire to fit through 2mm Zircon
• 2 x 2mm Sterling Silver Crimps (2)
• 4mm Crimp Covers, Antique Silver (2)
• 6mm Carnelian Faceted Coin (5)
• 5-8mm American Turquoise Chips (72)
• 4mm Round Howlite Turquoise (38)
• 2mm Orange Zircon Crystal Faceted Round (26)

Finished Length Approx. 17”

Tools Required

Needle Nose Pliers 

Flat Nose Pliers 

Soft Flex Cutter

Optional 

Bead Stop

Beading Mat or Medium Travelers Bead Board

* These are especially handy when working on bead layouts, they have channels to place your beads in & are marked in inch increments from center front & back.

Key Code for Beads: You can lay your beads out on mat with A – J labels next to them to make it easier for stringing in correct sequence. * If you have a bead board you can lay the beads in correct sequence before stringing, this may be the easiest option. C = Turquoise Chips G = 2mm Zircon H = 4mm Howlite I = 6mm Carnelian

Instructions on Construction:

1. Cut a 22’ piece of bead wire using Soft Flex Cutter. Thread your crimp & attach to one side of the magnetic clasp, then back through the crimp tube. Using your needle nose plier do a flat crimp and then place a crimp cover carefully over the top. 

*Keep your wires parallel when crimping, this makes for a more secure attachment, give a test pull on your wire to make sure you have tamped down hard enough on the crimp.

2. String beads as follows: G (1), C (3), H (7), G (1), C (5), G (1), I (1), G (1), C (5), G (1), H (7), G (1), C (5), G (1), I (1), G (1), C (5), G (1), H (5), G (1), C (5), G (1), C (5), G (1), C (3), G (1), I (1) this is the central point of the necklace. The second half is a mirror image of the first side.

3. When all beads are strung add crimp & attach to the second part of the magnetic clasp. Remember to leave enough slack so that you can add a crimp cover and your beads can hang in a fluid manner. 

* This is a very cool magnetic clasp, not only is it great looking, but it is extra secure because it locks into place with a cut-out dish shape. I would suggest that you get familiar with how to undo this clasp before wearing it for the first time… it caused me a little angst, especially when my husband was helping me!

4. You are now ready to try on your new necklet & to admire your handiwork.

5. Enjoy!

Jewelry designed by Steph Stirniman at magpiecollectives.com