Gemini Man Necklace

A free necklace project featuring jet and tigereye gemstones with a large brass trade bead from Rings & Things.

Created by: Kameron Fox

Suggested Materials:
2 each #21-001-025-04 Bead, Gemstone, 16mm Large Hole Rondelle (Mixed Stone) (use 2 black onyx rondelles)
1 strand #21-000-031-67 Bead, Gemstone, 8x10mm Egg (Tigereye) (use 34 beads)
1 strand #21-308-121 Bead, Gemstone, Heishi, 8mm (Jet) (use 36 beads)
1 each #22-387 Trade Bead, Brass, Woven, Large Round (Brass)
1 each #39-161 Clasp, Toggle, Cast, Fancy (Antiqued Bronze)
22" #61-783-49-02 Soft Flex® Wire, 0.024", 49 strand, 30' (Black)
20mm #41-071-4 French Wire, Medium (Gold Plated)
2 each #48-289-00-4 Crimp Cover, 3mm & 4mm, Variety Pack (Gold Plated)

Tools and Supplies:
1 #69-291 Tool, Set, Zebra Stripe, Six-Piece Set

Designer Tips:

Center the brass trade bead on the stringing cable, and add gemstones in the symmetrical pattern shown.
The finished length is 22 inches.

For additional details about techniques used in this design, see:
Beading Cable Technique Sheet

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