Let's make a neckalce!

[aliasydney.livejournal.com]

Step by step process of a neckalce I finished a few days ago!

Warning: lots of pictures under the cut.



Step One: Go to a mall and browse through an accessories store [in this case, Ardene]. Find a pair of earrings that you think would make a cute pendant.



Step Two: Go to a craft store where beads are sold [Michael's, in this case], and find some beads that match the earrings. Don't forget to bring the earrings with you!

I couldn't find a single pack of beads that matched the earrings, and began to wander into the next aisle, thinking that I'd have to go to a different store. Then I saw some packs of 'beaded fringe' which matched perfectly. So that's what I'm using. I'm going to use the green leaves for something else.



Step Three (Un-neccessary if you're just using a pack of beads): Cut the thread on the beaded fringe and take the beads off.



Step Four: Keep cutting!



Step Five: Same as step four!



Step Six: Finish cutting all of the beads apart from the ribbon. Now you have a pretty ribbon that you can use in another project!



Step Seven: Start separating all of the beads into different piles.



Step Eight: This is the longest and least-interesting part. You may need to take some breaks.



Step Nine: Start stringing! This is your neckalce after one strand:



After two strands:



After four, since I apparently forgot to take a picture after the third strand:



And finally, the finished necklace:



And here's another necklace I made a week-ish ago:



I hope you guys liked it :) Feel free to leave comments. I ♥ comments.