DIY Bluebell Bronze Necklace – Multi-Strand Beaded Project

Bring some ocean-inspired charm to your jewellery collection with this elegant multi-strand necklace featuring a mix of light and dark blue beads, frosted heishi beads, and rich bronze accents. Designed with a front toggle focal for an elevated finish, this project is great for makers looking to try a layered necklace style.

MATERIALS YOU'LL NEED

• 2.5m x tigertail beading wire
• 8 x small tube crimps
• 4 x 6mm strong jump rings
• 8 x crimp covers
• 12 x 3mm plain metal beads
• 140 x 6mm light blue round glass beads
• 37 x 10mm dark blue ridged rondelle beads
• 33 x 7mm blue heishi beads (choose a single colour or mix)
• 66 x small barrel crown metal beads
• 2 x flower toggle clasps

TOOLS REQUIRED

• 2 x Crimping Pliers
• Wire Cutters

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Strand 1 (Base Strand)

1. Cut a length of tigertail. Thread on a crimp and jump ring. Loop wire back through the crimp and flatten. Trim excess and cover with a crimp cover.
2. Add 2 x 3mm metal beads.
3. Repeat this pattern 15 times:
   • 6mm Light Blue Round
   • 10mm Dark Blue Ridged Rondelle
   • 6mm Light Blue Round
   • Small Barrel Crown Metal Bead
4. After the final set, remove the last barrel bead and add 2 x 3mm metal beads.
5. Finish with a crimp and jump ring. Loop, flatten, trim, and cover.

Strand 2 (Heishi Bead Accent)

1. Cut tigertail, attach to the first jump ring of Strand 1 using a crimp, then hide with a crimp cover.
2. Add 2 x 3mm metal beads.
3. Repeat this pattern 21 times:
   • 6mm Light Blue Round
   • 7mm Blue Heishi Bead (choose a single colour or mix)
   • 6mm Light Blue Round
   • Small Barrel Crown Metal Bead
4. Remove the final barrel bead, add 2 x 3mm metal beads.
5. Finish with a crimp, threading through the second jump ring of Strand 1. Loop, flatten, trim, and cover.

Strand 3 (Matching the Base Strand)

1. Cut tigertail, attach to the first jump ring of Strand 1 with a crimp, cover with a crimp cover.
2. Add 2 x 3mm metal beads.
3. Repeat the same pattern as Strand 1, but this time 21 times.
4. Finish the same way—replace the final barrel bead with 2 x 3mm beads and attach to the second jump ring using a crimp bead (and cover).

Attach Toggle Clasp

1. Open a jump ring and connect the flower part of the toggle clasp to one side of the necklace.
2. Repeat on the other side with another flower part.

Final Strand

1. Cut final length of tigertail. Add crimp and jump ring, loop, flatten, trim, and cover.
2. Thread 2 x 3mm beads, then repeat this pattern 12 times:
   • 6mm Light Blue Round
   • 7mm Blue Heishi Bead
   • 6mm Light Blue Round
   • Small Barrel Crown Metal Bead
3. Omit the final barrel bead. Finish with a crimp and jump ring, then cover the crimp.
4. Attach one end to the toggle bar, and the other to the bottom of the flower toggle.

You're Done!

Your handcrafted Bluebell Bronze Multi-Strand Necklace is ready to wear or gift. With its rich textures, layered design, and eye-catching toggle clasps at the front, it’s a stunning accessory that adds a coastal touch to any outfit.

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