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Tin Cup Necklace Directions Free For You

Background: This necklace was worn in a movie called "Tincup". It features a few beads spaced on a cord. Similar to an "Illusion necklace", which may be strung on an invisible cord. The nice thing about this necklace, you will not need multiple strands of beads to make it. If you have a few special beads, you can use those and some other beads to highlight the special ones.

Supplies : One package of 6mm silk cord, color to compliment your beads (it comes with a needle on the end) Black usually works for most beads. Findings for the ends ( 2 clamshell beadtips), Cement, One Clasp to match your bead tips, Spacer beads with large holes ( I keep 3 bone beads that are in various lengths. Like 1/2 and 3/4". I may use 2 sizes on one necklace, but one spacer bead will work for this project.) An awl, Beads (This is up to you). I use 2 sizes of semiprecious gemstone beads and I use 2 or 3 mm SS or goldfilled beads. You can also use chips or any bead you think is pretty enough. The number of beads you will need depends on the length you want to make the necklace.

Select the beads that you'd like to use and plan on a smaller bead like those 2 mm gold filled beads Please note that you may also use a nice seed bead instead of the metal bead. In fact, it is suggested that you do not use metal beads on silk as it may fray the silk. I use the metal beads all the time and my silk has not frayed. I like the "glitter" of the metal beads. (The purpose of the small bead is that if you use a semiprecious gemstone bead, the holes are sometimes too big and the knot may slip into the bead).

*Just remember this, you ALWAYS have to tie your knots in the same direction. This technique is very similar to tying pearls.

Directions: Now, make a knot to start and put on a clamshell and slide it up to the knot. Make a loose knot and slide it up to the clamshell with your awl ( I have to use my thumbnail to tighten it up). Now, put on a spacer bead about 1/2 to 3/4" long and make a knot and slide it to the spacer bead and tighten it. The spacer bead is then taken off the silk. Now, put on a 2 mm gold filled bead and any beads that are part of the design you've chosen and another 2 mm gold filled bead, make a knot and use the awl to slide the knot next to the last bead and tighten it down. Now put on a spacer bead and make another knot next to it, remove the spacer bead and continue this way until you get the length desired. To finish, you will want a blank spot and then make a knot and put on your clamtip and make one more knot to fix it into place.

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Updated April 23, 2008