Beaded Red Flower Button Necklace Designed by Helen Slabodukh
Supplies:
See-Thru by La Mode®: #1992 (3 cards)
Silver toggle clasp
Assorted turquoise and coral beads
E beads: red, turquoise
Beading wire
Silver crimp tubes
20 gauge silver craft wire
Wire cutters
Round nose pliers
Instructions:
Cut a 4” piece of craft wire. String one end up through a button hole. Add 3 E beads to the wire. String back down through other buttonhole. Twist ends of wire together behind the button, forming a large loop. Trim wire ends. Bend loop so the button lies flat against it. Grab wire with round nose pliers at top of loop. Twist loop twice to make a small loop to string onto necklace. Repeat for remaining two buttons.
Cut a 22” length of beading wire. Crimp circle toggle piece to one end. Trim wire end.
String as follows:
6 ½” red and turquoise beads
Button
2” red and turquoise beads
Button
2” red and turquoise beads
Button
6 ½” red and turquoise beads
Crimp toggle bar to end of wire. Trim wire end.
Tips
The final look of your necklace is dependant on the red and turquoise beads you use. String them alike on either side of the necklace for a symmetrical design.
Refer to the photo for ideas on placement and assembly.
Instructions are for a 19-20” necklace. Add or subtract beads to adjust length.
