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  • Large Beaded Necklaces
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    episode DIC-224
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    Large Beaded Pendant Necklace

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    Figure A

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    A single large, chunky bead can produce a striking necklace..

    Materials:

    Large beads that lie flat
    Velvet cording
    Scissors

    1. Cut a thick piece of velvet cording and fold it in half.

    2. Run the folded end through two large, flat beads (figure A).

    3. Run the loose ends up through the folded end and tie.

    Products: All materials can be found at craft-supply stores nationwide.


    RESOURCES :
    The Best Little Beading Book
    Model: 0964595702
    Author: Wendy Simpson Conner


    Interstellar Publishing Company
    La Mesa, CA 91943
    Phone: 619-292-8191
    Fax: 619-292-0373
    Email: interstlr@aol.com

    The Complete Bead Resource Book, 5th Edition
    Model: 0966159136
    Author: Patricia Abahusayn

    A Treasury of Beaded Jewelry
    Model: 0943604583
    Author: Mary Ellen Harte

    The Beaded Home
    Model: 1579902448
    Author: Katherine Duncan Aimone

    Beads: A Book of Ideas and Instructions
    Model: 1570540276
    Author: Laura Torres

    Bead Art
    Model: 0890243670
    Author: Alice Korach (Editor)

    Beads (Kids Can Easy Crafts)
    Model: 1550741829
    Author: Judy Ann Sadler
    (1997)

    To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.


    Kids Can Press, Ltd.
    Website: www.kidscanpress.com

    Beadwork Basics
    Model: 0806908785
    Author: Ann Benson
    (August, 1995)


    Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
    Website: www.sterlingpub.com

    Beautiful Beads/How to Create Beautiful, Original Gifts and Jewelry for Every Occasion
    Model: 080198629X
    Author: Alexandra Kidd
    (August, 1994)


    Chilton Book Company
    Westchester, PA 19380
    Phone: 610-738-9280
    Fax: 610-738-9354

    The Beaded Object : Making Gorgeous Flowers & Decorative Accents
    Model: 0806960906
    Author: Mary Jo Hiney


    Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
    Website: www.sterlingpub.com

    The Beaded Jewelry for a Wedding Book: Techniques for Beadlovers
    Model: 0964595753
    Author: Wendy Simpson Conner

    Beaded Gifts: A Beadwork Project Book
    Model: 1931499020
    Author: Jean Campbell
    (2001)


    Interweave Press Inc.
    Website: interweave.com

    Jazzy Jewelry: Power Beads, Crystals and More! (Kids Can Series)
    Model: 1885593473
    Author: Diane Baker
    (2000)

    To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.


    Williamson Publishing Company
    Charlotte, VT 05445
    Email: info@williamsonbooks.com

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