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Here’s how to make a cute two-tone beaded necklace!
This tutorial is a simple beaded necklace with a twist, one half is finished with pearl beads and the other features small glittering glass beads. You can use whatever beads you like to make this lovely design. How will you design yours?
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You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your necklace:
1: Tigertail wire.
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2: Pliers. I used my cutting pliers and flat nose pliers.
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3: Beads. I used chunky pearl beads and some small green bugle beads.
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You can get baroque pearls here:
4: Sterling silver jump rings.
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5: Sterling silver crimp beads.
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6: Sterling silver clasp. I used a bolt-ring clasp.
You can get a bolt ring clasp here:
7: Optional: A pendant that will fit over the beads. I used this pink stone pendant.
You can get something similar here:
Here are the steps to follow to make your own two-tone beaded necklace:
1: Cut a length of tigertail wire to your desired necklace length (remember to add a few extra cm so you have excess for securing the ends.
2: Add a crimp bead and jump ring to the end of the wire. Make sure the jump ring is closed before you do this.
3: Loop the end of the wire around the jump ring and back through the crimp bead.
4: Squash the crimp bead using the flat nose pliers.
5: Begin adding beads.
6: Continue beading until you have reached half of your desired necklace length.
7: Switch to the other beads and continue beading until you have half of each type of bead.
8: Add the second crimp bead.
9: Add the second closed jump ring.
10: Loop the end of the wire around the jump ring and back through the crimp and end bead.
11: Pull the wire tight and squash the crimp to secure it in place.
12: Trim the excess wire using the cutting pliers.
13: Add the clasp to the end of the necklace and close the ring using your pliers to secure it in place.
Now your necklace is done, if you like, you can add a pendant for added interest, or leave it plain to shine on its own.
Here’s the finished necklace.
And here’s the finished necklace with the pendant in place. How will you style yours?
If you like this design, here’s some similar designs you can make:
Turn two bracelets into a two-tone necklace
Make a necklace that is half chain half beads
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Gorgeous DIY Pearl Necklace: Unleash Your Crafty Charm with this Unique knotted pearl necklace
I love pearl jewellery, but the classic pearl necklace can often look a bit dated, so I decided to try and create a pearl necklace that is a bit more modern! This tutorial shows you how to make a lovely mixed pearl necklace with a knot in the middle for some added visual interest and cool vibes. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your knotted pearl necklace:
1: Pearls. I used a variety of freshwater pearls in different colours and sizes.
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2: Some tiger tail wire. I used some thin black tiger tail.
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3: Your pliers. I used my cutting pliers and flat nose pliers.
You can get a set of jewellery pliers here:
4: A sterling silver clasp and jump ring.
You can get clasps here:
and you can get pre-made jump rings here:
5: Two sterling silver crimp ends.
you can get some sterling silver crimp beads here:
Follow these steps to make your own gorgeous twist on a timeless classic, a knotted pearl necklace:
1: Add a crimp bead to the tiger tail wire.
2: Take the clasp and place it on your tiger tail.
3: Loop the tiger tail around the clasp once and pull it tight (You don’t need to do this if you are using thicker tiger tail wire).
3: Put the short end of the wire through the crimp.
4: Squash the crimp using the flat nose pliers.
5: Add pearls until you have a necklace that is about 7cm longer than the length that you want your necklace to fall.
6: Add the second crimp to the other end of the wire.
7: Thread the wire through the jump ring like you did in steps 1 and 2, pulling it tight and then threading it through the crimp and the first few pearls on the strand. (Remember that if you are using thicker wire, you don’t have to do the extra wire looping around the jump ring).
8: Squash the crimp using flat nose pliers.
9: Trim excess wire using cutting pliers.
10: Take the ends of the wire and knot them as though you are making a basic square or reef knot, but omitting the second step. Adjust the knot to your preferences, moving it to the centre and trying not to make it too tight.
Once your knot is in place, your knotted pearl necklace is ready to wear! How cute!
What colour pearls will you use when you make yours?
If you’re looking for some more pearl jewellery tutorials to follow, you can find some here:
Pearl Earrings
- Mixed bead pearl drop earrings
- A single pearl earring with a chilli charm on the end.
- Pearl and love heart earrings
- Colourful pearl statement earrings
- Rainbow pearl drop earrings
- Pearl tassel hoop earrings
- Pearl hoop earrings
- Pearl charm huggies
- Cresent moon pearl charm earrings
- Shell and pearl earrings
- Simple pearl threader earrings
Pearl Necklaces
- Pearl charm lariat
- Floating pearl necklace
- Colourful beaded pearl necklace
- Single floating pearl necklace
- Mixed bead necklace with pearls
Other pearl accessories
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Here’s how to make a single floating pearl necklace!
I’ve made a floating pearl necklace before using multiple pearls, you can see the tutorial here. This design is a bit different. For this one you won’t need extra crimp beads, the pearl instead slides freely on the tiger tail wire! I also added some crimp covers on this version so that the trimmed tigertail ends don’t scratch your neck! Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make this floating pearl necklace:
1: Pliers. I used my cutting pliers, flat nose pliers and round nose pliers for this floating pearl necklace.
Cutting pliers (left), Round nose pliers (middle) and flat nose pliers (right) 2: Tiger tail wire. Cut to your desired length, I made mine a bit longer than I usually like, but you can check your length by holding the wire loosely around your neck or measuring the wire against the length of your fave necklace and adding about 3cm extra.
3: Two crimp beads.
4: Two crimp cover findings.
5: A pearl bead. I used this oval shaped freshwater pearl bead.
6: A clasp and extra jump ring.
Follow these steps to make your floating pearl necklace:
1: Add a crimp bead to one end of the wire.
2: Loop the end of the wire back through the crimp to create a loop.
3: Pull the loop tight around the crimp bead.
4: Squash the crimp bead using flat nose pliers and then trim the excess wire at the end.
5: Add a crimp cover from the other end of the wire, pulling it so that it sits around the squashed crimp bead.
6: Close the crimp cover around the squashed crimp bead using the flat nose pliers.
7: Add the pearl to the wire.
8: Add the second crimp cover to the wire and let it fall out of the way.
9: Add the second crimp bead to the wire and repeat the loop that you did in steps 2-4.
This is before trimming the excess wire. I suggest trimming the wire before closing the crimp cover. 10: Pull the crimp cover back up the wire and fold it around the crimp bead end, close it carefully using the flat nose pliers.
11: Use the loops at the end of the crimp covers to attach the clasp to one side of the necklace and the jump ring to the other side. Shape and close the crimp cover loops using the round nose pliers.
Once the clasp has been attached, your floating pearl necklace is ready to wear! Would you wear this piece as a simple statement or layered with other pieces?
Here are some other pearl necklace designs you can make:
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Here’s how to make a trendy mixed bead necklace!
I’ve been seeing playful mixed bead necklaces like this all over social media. These necklaces sure are pretty, they’re also really really easy to make! So instead of splurging on a pre-made one, why not make your own custom design for much cheaper? This is also a great way to use any special and one-off beads in your collection and to show off your own particular style through the beads and charms you use. I used a variety of beads in my own piece including a polymer-clay bead I made years ago, some special glass beads and some gemstones as well. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links, I hope you find them useful for acquiring the materials to make your own special necklace.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make your own maximalist, playful beaded necklace:
1: A mixture of beads. I used some glass seed beads, glass statement beads, pearls in different sizes and shades, polymer clay fruit beads, fluorite chip beads, coral beads and a variety of plastic beads. For the best result, choose beads that have different shapes, patterns and bright colours.
Mixed glass beads:
Fluorite chip beads
Polymer clay fruit beads
Pearls
Mixed gemstone beads
Seed beads
2: A piece of tiger tail wire that is slightly longer than your desired necklace length.
3: Four crimp beads.
4: A clasp. I used this gold-filled one with jump rings attached.
5: An extra jump ring.
6: Pliers. I used my round nose pliers (middle), cutting pliers (left) and flat nose pliers (right).
Follow these steps to make your own whimsical pearl embellished beaded necklace:
1: Add two crimp beads to one end of the tiger tail wire.
2: Add a jump ring to the wire as well.
3: Fold the wire around the jump ring and put it through the crimp beads.
4: Squash the crimp beads to secure the jump ring in place.
5: Begin adding beads. Add them in random order to create the perfect chaotic but playful look!
6: Continue adding beads until your necklace is at its desired length.
7: Add the remaining two crimp beads to the other end of the necklace.
8: Add the clasp.
9: Loop the wire around the clasp and through the jump rings and the last few beads of the necklace. Pull the wire tight.
10: Squash the crimps to secure the wire in place.
11: Trim the excess wire.
Now your unique, cool and fun beaded necklace is ready to wear! What different beads will feature on yours? I bet if you make this necklace it will be your new lucky charm 😉
If you love unconventional pearl jewelry, here are some other pearl designs you can make at home:
- 1: Rainbow and gold wire pearl statement earrings
- 2: A pearl embellished hand harness.
- 3: A cute pearl charm that you can put on a necklace or earrings!
- 4: An anklet with pearls and colorful glass beads.
- 5: This trendy necklace that features a single pearl surrounded by mixed glass beads.
- 6: Dangly beaded pearl hoops.
- 7: Construct some pearl tassels for your silver hoop earrings.
- 8: Y2K nostalgia jelly earrings with pearl charms.
- 9: A single earring with pearls and a glass charm.
- 10: Rainbow pearl drop earrings!
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How to make a rainbow beaded pearl necklace
I’ve seen a lot of pearl and glass bead jewelry online lately so I thought it would be a good time to share a rainbow pearl necklace tutorial so you can DIY these expensive jewels at home. Contains affiliate links.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your rainbow pearl necklace:
1: Pliers. You’ll need your cutting pliers, round nose pliers and flat nose pliers.
2: Tiger tail wire.
3: Four crimp beads.
4: Two jump rings.
5: A lobster clasp.
6: Multicolored glass beads. I used these mixed glass beads.
7: A pearl bead. I used this white pearl bead.
Follow these steps to make your rainbow pearl necklace:
1: Add two of the crimp beads to the tiger tail wire.
2: Add a jump ring to the wire.
3: Fold the end of the wire around the jump ring and through the crimp beads.
4: Squash the jump rings using the flat nose pliers.
5: Start adding the glass beads to the wire.
6: Add beads to half of the length you want your necklace and add the pearl. beads.
7: Add the glass beads to the rest of the wire so that the pearl sits in the middle.
8: Add the remaining crimp beads and the other jump ring to the wire.
9: Fold the end of the wire around the jump ring and through the crimp beads and the last few glass beads.
10: Pull the wire tight.
11: Squash the jump rings using the flat nose pliers.
12: Trim the excess wire using the cutting pliers.
13: Attach the lobster clasp to one side of the necklace onto one of the jump rings.
Now your rainbow pearl necklace is finished! How satisfying to get the look for less by making it yourself?
