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Kit of the Month - July '10
Midsummer Necklace
Challenge Level - 6 (1= Easiest 10 = Most Diffcult)

'Midsummer Necklace' - available in a choice of 3 colours, this necklace features sterling silver, custom blends of Czech firepolish glass, Swarovski crystal, Miyuki cube beads, Japanese rocailles, and is strung on 'illusion cord', giving the necklace a 'floating' appearance. The project involves crimping, stringing and knotting.
The kit includes written instructions and there are further assembly illustrations here www.beadaddict.co.uk/kit49/ (password required; supplied with purchase).


Please note, you do not need glue to complete this necklace. No glue required at all!


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Midsummer Necklace : £14.50
Pink

Midsummer Necklace : £14.50
Green

Midsummer Necklace : £14.50
Blue


Tools are not included. You will need crimping pliers and wire cutters.

The kit is designed to be made by adults (over 16) and should take about 3 hours to complete.

Don't worry if your design varies a little from that shown, its nice to have something individual! You could easily incorporate some of your own beads, or consider finishing off the necklace with organza ribbon bow ties for a pretty, contemporary look.

Kit Contents: (Each kit will be slightly different, expect similar but not the same beads!)
1 Sterling silver extender chain
4 Sterling silver crimp beads (this is more than required to make the necklace)
1 Sterling silver bolt ring clasp
30 Swarovski crystal 4mm bicone beads - custom mix
10g Rocailles beads (this is more than required to make the necklace)
20g Miyuki cubes - custom mix (this is more than required to make the necklace)
Approx. 50 4mm Czech glass firepolish beads - custom mix
Approx. 6 metres Illusion thread (this is more than required to make the necklace)
1 Drawstring Organza Gift Bag (random colour)


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You may need the items below to complete your project
Bead Mat
Soft fabric bead mat measures approx 35x28mm (14x11 inches). Protect your table and prevents beads escaping!
£1.00 each

SU-303

Qty
Sticky Bead Mat
1 Sticky Bead Mat - great for travel, easy clean up of working areas, or just preventing your beads and findings running away. When the mat starts to gather dust and debris, just rinse it with water and let it dry -it will refresh and become as sticky as when it was new.
£3.75

SU-360

Qty

Click image to see jaw detail
Side Cutter Pliers
Pair 4½" Flush Side Cutters. Forged box jointed cutters that cut flush with the jaw on one side and opening spring. Suitable for jewellery use (light duty).
£4.75 each

SU-377

Qty

Click image to see jaw detail
Crimping Pliers
Pair of Crimping pliers, with positions for closing and rounding the crimp. Suitable for jewellery use for all crimps sold on this site, upto 2mm outside diameter (light duty). Refer to tips section for use.
£7.50 each

SU-186

Qty