Step 23
To form an adjustable necklace, add an additional ring of beads linked by 4 beads. Form the loop nearest the necklace first. Go all the way around this ring one and half times. String 4 seed beads, form another loop the same. Go around this one twice then go back down the beads towards the necklace. As you only went around the first loop one and a half times, make sure you pass the needle down the half that you missed.
Step 24 – Taking it further
A simple way to adapt your motif design is to add additional points. Do this in stages by coming out of one of the points between the 4th and 5th bead. String some seed beads – you’ll need to try what works best. Go into the next point between the 1st and 2nd bead.
Step 25
Work around the existing point and exit after the 4th & 5th bead then add the next lot of seed beads.
Step 18.
Now you’ve finished your first beaded motif you can either, pause here and form it into a pendant or, go back to the beginning and make more then skip onto step 20. To make the pendant, pass the thread up through to the third bead of one of the points and string 7 beads. Go back through the same third bead with the thread going in the same direction. Pull tight, then go around the ring of beads a couple more times to strengthen.
Step 19
Weave both free ends into the work knotting a couple of times to secure. You can string your completed pendant onto a necklace or ribbon either by passing directly through the beaded ring or by adding a jump ring to it first.
Step 20 (constructing the collar)
To link two motifs together, pass the thread up and through the third bead of a point. String the following beads: 3x seed, small bead, 3x seed. Go through the point of the next motif. Pick up a new seed bead, skip the previous bead strung and go back through the next 5 beads. Skip the first seed bead strung, pick up another new one then go into the third point you came out of at the start of this step. Go back through the beads just strung a couple more times. Weave the free end into the beadwork, knotting a couple of times and trim the excess. Repeat to add further motifs.
Step 21 (Make your necklace the desired length)
Secure a new piece of thread to the final point at one end. The new thread needs to be double the desired length of one side plus 20cm. String your choice of beads to make up the length of one side of your collar. Finish with a large bead and a seed bead. Skipping the seed bead go back down all the beads. Weave the free end into the work, knotting a couple of times. Trim the excess.
Step 22
Repeat the method to form the other side of the necklace but this time instead of a large bead, form a ring of beads that is just big enough for the large bead to pass though (skip to the next step if you wish your necklace to be adjustable). Go around the ring a couple more times to reinforce then pass back down all the beads. Weave the free end into the work, knotting a couple of times. Trim the excess.
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