Step into Autumn in style with this gorgeous Autumn Glow necklace tutorial from the Bead Doctor.
Step 1: Gather materials
Find a list of everything you will need below.
Pause the steps at any time by mousing over the slideshow and clicking the pause button. Click the pause button again to continue.
Use the left-right arrows or slide numbers to navigate.
Step 2: Cut chain and add clasp
Measure and cut two 20cm lengths of chain, a 3cm, a 3.5cm a 4cm and a 4.5cm length. Set the shorter lengths aside.
Attach a 5mm jump ring with a trigger clasp to the end of one 20cm length and a 5mm jump ring to the other end.
Attach a 5mm jump ring to each end of the other 20cm length of chain.
Step 3: Add beads to eyepin
Onto an eyepin thread a black diamond xilion, bend the pin at a right angle to the eye.
Add a light rose xilion, bend at a right angle.
Next add a black diamond, bend add a light rose xilion.
Trim the eyepin 1cm above the bead.
Thread through the eye of the eyepin, bend into a loop and close.
Repeat to make a second square.
Make a third only using light rose xilion. Set aside.
Step 4: Cut tigertail and add beads
Cut the metre length of tiger tail in half. Set one aside.
Thread on four light rose xilion, move to the centre of the wire.
Pass the right hand thread back through the first bead from left to right. Pull tight.
Step 5: Thread beads and secure tigertail
Thread on two light rose xilion onto the left hand side and one on the right.
Pass the right hand thread back through the first bead from left to right, pull tight. Repeat.
Step 6: Thread more beads
Thread on a light rose xilion to each side, and a crimp onto the right hand side.
Pass both lengths through the xilion at the bottom of the beaded section, thread the left hand length through the crimp and pull tight.
Squeeze the crimp flat, thread the ends through a few beads, and trim excess.
Repeat steps 3 to 5 to make a black diamond cluster.
Attach the top of each multi coloured square (between the two xilion) to the jump rings on the 20cm lengths of chain.
Attach a 5mm jump ring to each loop at the bottom of the square.
Step 7 - How to finish
Join these jump rings with another 5mm jump ring.
Attach a jump ring to the top of the light rose square and join to the previous jump ring.
Add a jump ring to the bottom loop of the square (between the two xilion), loop through the black diamond cluster over the crimp.
Attach a jump ring to the bottom of the cluster and through the light pink cluster.
Thread all of the short chain lengths onto a jump ring, attach to the bottom of the pink cluster over the crimp.
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Step 1: Gather materials
Find a list of everything you will need below.
Pause the steps at any time by mousing over the slideshow and clicking the pause button. Click the pause button again to continue.
Use the left-right arrows or slide numbers to navigate.
Step 2: Cut chain and add clasp
Measure and cut two 20cm lengths of chain, a 3cm, a 3.5cm a 4cm and a 4.5cm length. Set the shorter lengths aside.
Attach a 5mm jump ring with a trigger clasp to the end of one 20cm length and a 5mm jump ring to the other end.
Attach a 5mm jump ring to each end of the other 20cm length of chain.
Step 3: Add beads to eyepin
Onto an eyepin thread a black diamond xilion, bend the pin at a right angle to the eye.
Add a light rose xilion, bend at a right angle.
Next add a black diamond, bend add a light rose xilion.
Trim the eyepin 1cm above the bead.
Thread through the eye of the eyepin, bend into a loop and close.
Repeat to make a second square.
Make a third only using light rose xilion. Set aside.
Step 4: Cut tigertail and add beads
Cut the metre length of tiger tail in half. Set one aside.
Thread on four light rose xilion, move to the centre of the wire.
Pass the right hand thread back through the first bead from left to right. Pull tight.
Step 5: Thread beads and secure tigertail
Thread on two light rose xilion onto the left hand side and one on the right.
Pass the right hand thread back through the first bead from left to right, pull tight. Repeat.
Step 6: Thread more beads
Thread on a light rose xilion to each side, and a crimp onto the right hand side.
Pass both lengths through the xilion at the bottom of the beaded section, thread the left hand length through the crimp and pull tight.
Squeeze the crimp flat, thread the ends through a few beads, and trim excess.
Repeat steps 3 to 5 to make a black diamond cluster.
Attach the top of each multi coloured square (between the two xilion) to the jump rings on the 20cm lengths of chain.
Attach a 5mm jump ring to each loop at the bottom of the square.
Step 7 - How to finish
Join these jump rings with another 5mm jump ring.
Attach a jump ring to the top of the light rose square and join to the previous jump ring.
Add a jump ring to the bottom loop of the square (between the two xilion), loop through the black diamond cluster over the crimp.
Attach a jump ring to the bottom of the cluster and through the light pink cluster.
Thread all of the short chain lengths onto a jump ring, attach to the bottom of the pink cluster over the crimp.
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Greetings from the Bead Doctor
Autumn is coming
As the last days of summer start to fade I thought we would have a change from all the red, white and blue that has been flying around in this exciting year. My Autumn Glow tutorial is in muted vintage tones that remind me of a mysterious and hazy autumn afternoon. There is still plenty of sparkle though from the Swarovski beads I have used. They always add a touch of glam and you know I can never resist that!
I have added all my Autumn themed tutorials to the blog this week to kick start the new season and you could win all the materials needed for any one of them!
Giving it away
With the nights drawing in there will be a lot less basking on the patio and a lot more beading by the fire. To warm your Autumn evenings we are giving away, not one, but four kits this week! To be in with a chance of winning one of four kits here’s how: Choose the kit you would like to win from our Autumn range (Autumn Earrings, Leaf Necklace, Glamorous Gold or Autumn glow) on Bead Barmy. Tell us why you like it in the comments box on the page. Please let us know by Sunday 7th October 2012 for a chance to win. The winners will then be notified by email and asked for their postal address. Good luck everyone!
Materials
To add all the materials needed for this project, simply click the button below to add it to your basket. Or, if you are just short of one or two bits, click on the individual items.*
You will also need a set of craft multi pliers
The Autumn Glow kit really caught my eye. I love the simple, yet elegant & retro style. I’m sure this would add a touch of glamour to your outfit without being too over-the-top
I like the Autumn Glow necklace. The sparkle of Swarovski beads always draws my eye and the Y necklace style is playful yet sophisticated.
This is gorgeous. The vintage colours in a gorgeous shimmering necklace are just perfect!
I love this necklace, it has glamour and sparkle! As in the picture you could make earrings and a bracelet to match – this would make a lovely Christmas present for someone!
Hi just loved this one it is so me I love vintage things and the soft colours as well, I am know for the fact that I dont do brights only pale colours and delicate things also. Love love this well done.
I love bling. I really love blling. This set satisfies my bling need yet isn’t loud enough to offend the sisters-in-law.
Love this autumn glow set, so elegant
That is just awesome! I especially love the little squares, will definitely give those a try.