Making Your Earrings - Step 1
Take a 9" length of thread and thread on 1 x bicone, 1 x seed, 1 x bicone, 1 x seed, 1 x pearl , 1 x seed and 1 x bicone. Repeat this in reverse starting with 1 x seed.
Step 2
Bring both ends of thread together and thread on a single bicone.
Step 3
Thread one crimp bead onto both strands.
Step 4
Thread one strand through the earwire.
Step 5
Thread back down through the crimp bead and pull until you have the desired length of loop attached to the earwire.
Step 6
Use flat nose pliers to squeeze the crimp bead until it is flat.
Step 7
Place a crimp bead cover over the flattened crimp bead and gently squeeze together until both edges meet.
Making Your Bracelet - Step 1
Take a 12" length of thread and add on one crimp bead and one jump ring.
Step 2
Bring the thread over the jumpring and thread through the crimp bead.
Step 3
Use flat nose pliers to squeeze the crimp flat.
Step 4
Place a crimp bead cover over the flattened crimp bead and gently squeeze together until both edges meet.
Step 5
Attach one more jump ring and one lobster claw clasp. Cut off any excess thread.
Step 6
Thread 1 x pearl, 1 x seed, 1 x bicone, 1 x seed.
Step 7
Repeat this nine times or until you have reached the desired length. Next, add a single pearl.
Step 8
Thread on a crimp and a jumpring. Fold over your thread and go back through the crimp. Squeeze your crimp bead flat. Add a crimp bead cover.
Making Your Necklace Pendants - Step 1
Cut 10" of thread. Thread on one dagger bead to the centre of the thread through it's top hole.
Step 2
Thread a second and third dagger bead on either side through the lower holes.
Step 3
Cross the threads and thread through the top holes of dagger beads.
Step 4
Thread up through a crimp bead and make a small loop before threading back down through the crimp. Knot your threads discreetly to secure the pendant. Cover the crimp bead with a crimp cover. Once you are happy the thread is secure, trim away any excess. Make 2 of these pendants.
Step 5
Repeat this again but thread two more dagger beads on through the lower holes either side of the two previous dagger beads.
Step 6
Cross the beading thread and go through the top holes of the dagger beads. Repeat step 4. Make 2 of these larger pendants.
Step 7
Make 1 more pendant with 2 extra dagger beads for the centre of the necklace.
Making Your Necklace - Step 1
Cut 30" of beading thread. Thread on one crimp bead and a jumpring. Thread back through the crimp bead leaving a 3" tail. Squash the crimp bead to secure on the jumpring.
Step 2
Thread on your beads in the following order - 1 x pearl, 1 x seed bead, 1 x bicone, 1 x seed bead. Repeat this until you have added 9 pearls.
Step 3
Add a seed and thread on your smaller dagger pendant. Add a second seed, a pearl, a seed, a bicone, a seed, a pearl and a seed. Add your next dagger pendant with 5 dagger beads on it. Repeat this pattern adding the large pendant at the centre of the necklace.
Step 4
Repeat the rest of the necklace and end with a crimp and jumpring. Thread your excess thread into your necklace and pull tight before squashing the crimp. Add a lobster clasp.
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