This rich lariat is meant to be worn wrapped twice around the neck with a tiered effect; the double strands create a more substantial lariat with added texture. This is a great design for using leftover beads in a complementary palette.
Required Materials: Seed beads, bicones, rondelles, briolettes, rectangle chips, diagonal cubes, freshwater pearls, keishi coin pearl drops, keishi pearls, borosilicate, lampworked beads, spacers, bead caps, cubes, knot cups, mesh wire ribbon, silk cord/needle, wire, cement. See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: Wire cutters, chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, awl, scissors. See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Knotting And Macrame, Wirework
Finished Size: 63"
Originally Published: Beadwork, February/March 2007