This fun necklace has three unique main components: the lampworked focal piece, the straps made with sections of twisted tubular herringbone (each broken up by strands of pearls, pressed-glass beads, and seed beads), and the adjustable clasp with chain.
Required Materials: Seed beads, pressed-glass rondelles, star spacers, bead caps, barrels, pearls, rounds, clasp hook, head pin, oval chain, beading thread, beeswax. See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: Beading needles, wire cutters, chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, scissors. See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Tubular Herringbone, Wirework
Finished Size: 16 1/2" (expandable to 18 1/2")
Originally Published: Beadwork, August/September 2007