Extra Briolicious Necklace Tutorial
These sparkling, shimmering beads are beautiful and easy to use. This doesn't really count as a tutorial... really I just bought one of each color and strung them on a sleek black choker. I can trade them out whenever I want to wear just a single color... or 2, or 3. No tools or extra parts required. But I've linked alternate supplies below in case you'd like to create a custom length.
Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue
Designer Tips
- Simply string beads onto choker in desired pattern. The only color not used on this choker is the scarlet (it wasn't in stock yet).
- For a bracelet or custom-length necklace, use the optional supplies listed at the bottom of this project.
- The large 5.2mm hole in these shimmering, sparkling briolette beads fits almost any cord, Pandora chain, etc.
- Sadly, Swarovski has exited the DIY market, so most of their beads are no longer available.
Suggested Supplies
- 1 each #05-043-11-657 Swarovski 5043 XXL Hole 11mm Briolette Bead - Light Colorado Topaz Shimmer 2X
- 1 each #05-043-11-649 Swarovski 5043 XXL Hole 11mm Briolette Bead - Amethyst Shimmer 2X
- 1 each #05-043-11-636 Swarovski 5043 XXL Hole 11mm Briolette Bead - Jet Shimmer 2X
- 1 each #05-043-11-637 Swarovski 5043 XXL Hole 11mm Briolette Bead - Emerald Shimmer 2X
- 1 each #05-043-11-648 Swarovski 5043 XXL Hole 11mm Briolette Bead - Aquamarine Shimmer 2X
- 1 each #05-043-11-665 Swarovski 5043 XXL Hole 11mm Briolette Bead - Crystal Shimmer 2X
- 1 each #05-043-11-635 Swarovski 5043 XXL Hole 11mm Briolette Bead - Scarlet Shimmer 2X
- 1 each #52-902-16 Necklace, Sterling Silver, 2mm Rubber
Tools
- No tools required for the necklace shown!
- Optional: beading mat -- keep beads from rolling away while you work.
Options
- If creating a custom length, then you need a pair of scissors or wire cutters, to cut the 2mm sleek black rubber cord to desired length, and round-nose or chain-nose pliers to use a jump ring to add a clasp after gluing the end caps on (or crimping, depending on cord-end style).
See sterling end cap option | 2mm plated options.
Oct 31st 2021
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