Beaded Bow Necklace

Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Idea & Inspiration is a Beaded Bow Necklace.

Supplies:

• Beads
• Wire - 24 gauge
• Chain
• Clasp
• Jump Rings
• Thread – similar to bead color
• Jewelry pliers
• Scissors
• Sewing Needle

Instructions:

1. Cut 9” wire, make tiny loop at end with pliers
2. String 3” of wire with beads
3. String end of wire through tiny loop at other end of wire
4. String another 3” of beads
5. String end of wire through tiny loop again
6. Wrap wire around center 2-3 times then trim
7. Cut thread about 12”, tie knot at end that will not slip through beads
8. String 1 bead, go back through the same way (making it a stop bead)
9. String 4” of beads onto thread, tie off
10. Thread excess thread back up through beads
11. Tie strand of beads around center of wire bow (you may wish to glue or sew in place)
12. Attach jump rings to bow than chain
13. Attach jump rings to other end of chain, attach clasp

Happy Crafting!