The intricate African beads used to make the strand give this necklace the special spark you know you’ve been waiting for. After you choose your color pattern you can find any type of African bead to emphasize it! So if you’re looking for a necklace with the perfect color scheme, this is the one for you!
Required Materials: (a) 16" of green-with-red-stripes size 6° African seed beads (b) 3 red 5×3mm fire-polished rondelles (c) 4 red-and-white 14×12mm stoneware rondelles (d) 6 ebony 10×15mm wood twists (e) 12 Thai silver 8×3mm large-hole flower-print spacers.
Tools Needed: Wire cutters, crimping pliers, and 2 bead stops.
Originally Published: Stringing, Spring 2010