Easy to Make Attention Grabber Necklace ~ A Brandolina Favorite

I posted this easy to make necklace on my brandolina blog site back in March. It generated quite a bit of BUZZ in bloggy land and now that the featured centerpiece ring is back in stock, I wanted to post here for you to see.

This is a make and take weekend project that is especially designed to use those orphaned beads hanging around on your bead board.

Beading supplies you will need: Hey no tools required, just scissors!

• 3 pieces of waxed linen cut in 5 foot lengths ( You can use any cording , thinner silk strands look fantastic)

• Assortment of beads with hole sizes that fit the cord

• A ring that has an opening large enough to fit up to 6 strands. The ring is available in antique copper finish and antique brass finish

Start by folding the cord in half and thread the folded half through the ring from underneath.

Then take the opposite end of the cords and feed through the center of the folded cord, pulling to form a noose.

Size the cord and ring around your neck and make sure you knot beads in place at the desired lengths. Also make sure the beads fit through the center of the ring.

Slide bead on the cord and secure with an overhand knot on the bottom of the bead to hold in place.

Keep knotting beads on all six strands. For added interest you can vary the lengths of the linen. Double knot under the last bead and dab a small amount of jewelers glue then trim excess with snippers.

Have fun wearing your new attention grabbing necklace. 

happy fall,

Cynthia

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