Making Your Necklace and Bracelet
Step 1
Cut an armspan of thread and add a stopper bead by threading through it once or twice more. Leave a generous tail of around 7".
Step 2
Add 2 seed beads and thread through the first a second time. The seed beads should be sitting side by side.
Step 3
Add 6 seed beads, 1 pearl and 2 seed beads.
Step 4
Thread through the first of these 2 seed beads again and pull close to the pearl. These 2 seed beads should now sit side by side.
Step 5
Thread on 6 seed beads.
Step 6
Thread through the second of your first two seed beads added at the beginning of your project. This seed bead should be sitting alone at the beginning.
Step 7
Add a pearl and 2 seed beads. Thread through the first of these 2 seed beads again.
Step 8
Add 6 seed beads and thread through the second bead standing alone next to the first pearl you added.
Step 9
Add a pearl and 2 seed beads. Thread through the first seed bead again.
Step 10
Add 6 seed beads and thread through the seed bead standing alone next to your second pearl.
Step 11
Add a pearl and two seed beads.
Continue this pattern until your necklace is
the desired length. Your pattern will resemble a zig-zags with 2 seed beads side by side between each pearl.
Step 12
Once you are happy with the length of your necklace or bracelet, add 10 seed beads or enough to and thread around the top of the closest end pearl.
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Step 13
Thread down the row of seed beads and exit next to the next pearl.
Step 14
Repeat this, add 10 seed beads to wrap around the top of the pearl and travel down the seed beads on the opposite side.
Step 15
Once you have completed the last step for all of your pearls, travel to one of the ends and exit one of the end seed beads.
Step 16
Thread on 6 seed beads and thread back into your design next to the next pearl. (See image) This should be a neat loop where you will attach your jumpring and clasp.
Step 17
Secure your thread by weaving it through your design and making half-hitch knots along the way. Continue to thread in and around your design to hide and secure the tail.
Repeat this at the other end of the design using your tail thread or using a new length of thread. (To add another length of thread, start in the middle of your design and weave through, knotting along the way until you reach your starting point. This is the best way to secure your new thread).
Step 18
Add a jumpring to each end of your design and attach a lobster clasp and extension chain.
Making Your Earrings
Step 1
Take a length of thread measuring approx. 15".
Thread on 30 seed beads and create a loop.
Step 2
Thread in a zig zag pattern between the first 5/6 seed beads to join them together at the top. The seed beads should now make the droplet shape. Thread down the side of the earring and add a pearl. Thread through the pearl and thread around the thread on the other side of the earring droplet so it is sitting in the middle. Thread through it one more time and weave your thread around your seed beads to secure it in place. Knot your thread and weave in your tail before trimming it. Finally attach your earwire to the top using a jumpring.