Mermaid in the Moon Necklace Tutorial

The lovely glass bead used in this free necklace design goes by a number of names including mermaid beads and mystic aura beads. They've even been mistaken for moonstone gemstones! They are 2 half-spheres of frosted glass fused together with an AB layer in the center, providing a mystical shimmering effect.

Created by: Janet Boyington

Designer Tips

Cut chain in the center.
Cut 3"" of sterling silver wire.
Make a wire-wrapped loop, attached to one end of the cut chain. For step-by-step instructions on making wire-wrapped loops, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).
Add the beads: moon bead, ""mermaid"" bead, moon bead, in whichever configuration is pleasing.
Wire-wrap the second side to the other half of the chain necklace. Voila!

Suggested Supplies

2 each #24-975-05 Sterling Silver Tiny Crescent Moon Bead
1 strand (use 1 bead) #28-010-06-045 Fused Glass 6mm Round Bead, Matte Crystal AB
1 ozt (use about 3"") #64-328 Sterling Silver Wire, Round, 22ga, Half Hard
1 each #50-101-18-16 Sterling Silver Hammered Oval Cable Chain Necklace, 16"", 2.3mm