Five-bead necklace on a short cord: mookaite jasper

Create a piece of jewelry with mookaite jasper beads. The chosen setting is a black waxed polyester cord. The design includes 5 beads.

Level: accessible with basic stringing skills · Estimated time: 45 minutes · Result: one piece.

What you need

The main reference for this creation: Bead Strand - Mookaite Jasper (8 mm). The quantities indicated correspond to the jewelry, not to the entire strand or lot sold.

• 5 beads to be taken from the Bead Strand - Mookaite Jasper (8 mm).
• 1.20 m of black waxed polyester cord, 0.5 mm diameter, compatible with the holes.
• 35 cm of matching cord for the sliding adjustment.

Tools

Fine pliers, a ruler, a bead mat, and adhesive tape to secure the threads.

Before you start

The quantities describe exactly the presented model. Check the size on a temporary assembly before finishing. If you change the number of beads, you are creating a different design from the one on the cover.

Test the passage of each reference on the held thread: the outer diameter of a bead does not give that of its hole. Prepare the components on a bead mat and follow the instructions for the threads and endings. The supplies without a link are to be gathered separately.

Step-by-step creation

1. Prepare the components

Try each type of bead on the simple cord. Avoid stiffening the entire tip with a glue not intended for this thread.

2. String the center

Follow this order: 5 mookaite jasper beads. Center the stones, then tie the cord flush with each end of the group.

3. Form the necklace

Place the necklace in an oval. The target closed length is about 48 cm. Cross the two ends at the back while keeping enough reserve to widen the necklace.

4. Create the adjustment

Cross the two bearing ends. With the closure cord, make five flat knots around the crossed strands. Check the sliding. Secure only the working threads according to the cord instructions, without gluing the moving strands; tie the two bearing ends to create stops.

5. Check the opening

Open the adjustment fully: the necklace must go over the head without pulling on the stones. Then check the worn length. Tie the two tails and cut only after this test.

The detail that makes the finish

Check the number of beads before closing: 5 mookaite jasper. The knots and connections remain discreet and must not block the movement of the stones.

Your finished jewelry

Check each attachment with a gentle pull. Pass a fabric over the metal parts: no point should catch. Wipe the stones with a soft cloth and keep the threads away from household products.

Find the references used: Bead Strand - Mookaite Jasper (8 mm). Natural stones show variations in shades from one bead to another.

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