Scheherazade Necklace by Liz Smith

Advanced | 40 min

Taught by Liz Smith

This beaded “ribbon” necklace builds on basic bead-weaving skills. You’ll learn an even count peyote stitch and several embellishment designs that you can use to create this necklace or apply to other beading projects. You’ll learn all of these techniques, plus how to make a bead “soup” and anchor your threads so all your precious work stays secure.

Learn how to:

Work bead-weaving
Even-count peyote
Use different embellishment designs
Anchor and securing threads

What you’ll get:

An easy-to-follow lesson on how to make this stylish necklace
9 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supply list
Step-by-step instruction by expert jewelry artist Liz Smith
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students

Chapters

Overview
Intro00:40

Materials
Materials01:39

Create Beaded Ribbon
Even count peyote stitch05:04
Adding new thread03:34
Making the knot03:50

Embellishments
Add fringe loops01:37
Three-bead picot03:00
Embellishing the loops07:36
Creating the pendant06:11

Finishing
Creating and adding the clasp07:33

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Materials:

mix of triangle beads (Liz is using size 11 Toho triangles, but you can also use size 10 Miyuki triangles are any kind of triangles) and size 13 Charlotte beads
semi-precious stones and crystals
findings
fireline
scissors
chain nose pliers
thread burner
clasp
thread bobbin