Great Barrier Reef Necklace

Instructor: visiting artist Wendy Ellsworth

Class Description:
Using the Tubular form of the Herringbone Stitch, class participants will learn how to make a beautiful necklace that evokes the colors and textures of the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. Each necklace will be unique and one-of-a-kind. Participants will choose their color palette of beads to match the colors in a focal bead or dichroic cabochon. Many strands of fringe add the look of seaweed flowing at the edges of the focal bead. Previous experience in Herringbone Stitch is helpful but not a prerequisite. This is a project that uses seed beads in various sizes, shapes, textures and colors. Come prepared to play in the creative process and stimulate all your senses!
Samples available for viewing in store.

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(Note: This is a two-day course. There is a 1-day option, but you will not get to learn everything if you take that one)
This class is not currently offered.
 

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All Great Barrier Reef Necklace photos by David Ellsworth.

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Great Barrier Reef Necklace Supply List

• Medium to Large Focal Bead (suggested: Dichroic Glass Cabochon with either large hole (to fit satin cord through) or with a glued sterling silver backing with loops


• Clasp or Button w/shank


• 26” Satin Cord - 2mm diam. (Rattail)


• Beads: Note: This necklace can be made in any combination of colors. I have used a wide variation in my samples. Please feel free to choose your own palette using your focal bead as a starting point. I like to keep the color sections mostly within one main color, like green, using contrasting colors for the increases)


• Sides of Necklace: worked in Tubular Herringbone Stitch
  • *Size 11 seed beads in multiple colors, both Japanese and Czech.
  
  
  • *4mm cubes (for increases)
  
  
  • *Pinch beads (optional, for increases)
  
  
  • *Size 11 hex beads: black matte or your choice of color
  
  
  • *Size 8 seed beads: opaque black & transparent purple (or your choice)
  
  
  • *Tear drop beads: lime green & purple irid. (or your choice)
  
  
  • *Pressed glass flowers, multiple colors
  
  
• Seaweed Fringe
  • *Size 11 Czech True Cuts: blue/green irid AB (approx. 10gr.) (or your choice)
  
  
  • *Size 12 Czech 3-cuts, 5 colors of green & blue (approx. 20gr. each) (or your choice)
  
  
  • *Size 14 Czech seed beads: purple irid (approx. 10gr.) (or your choice)
  
  
  • *Size 15 Japanese seed beads: purple (approx. 10gr.), pumpkin transparent (5gr.), metallic bronze iris (10gr.), s/l semi matte green (2gr.)
  
  
  • *Small glass daggers: multiple greens & blues, matte & transparent
  
  
• Needles: Size 12 Sharps or Beading and size 13 beading


• *Thread: Silamide to match bead colors


• Scissors


• Work surface of choice


• Ott light or desk lamp


• Chair cushion (optional)


• Magnification (if necessary)

Note: supplies will be available in class

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