How to Weave a Crossover Necklace
A beaded crossover necklace is a beaded strand that joins together through one bead, usually a larger bead, and then finishes with two ends that are often of different length. This makes it appear that the beads have crossed each other. Making this type of necklace is simple and a good choice for a person who is just learning how to bead. The finished necklace slips easily over the head without a clasp.
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Instructions
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Thread one bead onto the beading cord and slide it to 1 inch from the end of the cord. Thread a crimping bead onto the cord. Bend the end of the cord over the bead and back through the crimping bead. Pull the ends of the cord so that the bead is snug. Use crimping pliers to crimp the bead closed and pinch the cord. Trim off the excess cord.
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Bead the length of one tail. This is often about 2 inches. Slide a larger size bead on the cord. Continue beading the length of the necklace. Slide the cord back through the larger bead and pull the beads snug.
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Pull the necklace over your head to be sure it fits easily. Keep hold of your working cord. Pull the necklace off. If you need more beads, slip the cord back through the big bead and add more.
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Go through the big bead when you are sure your necklace is large enough. Add as many beads as you want for your second tail. Usually this will be longer, or around 3 inches. Pull the beads tight. Thread on a crimping bead. Thread on the last bead. Bring the end of the cord over the last bed and back through the crimping bead. Pull the beads tight. Use the crimping pliers to crimp the bead clamping the cord tight. Trim off the excess cord.
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Tips & Warnings
Use larger end beads and push the crimping beads inside the hole of the larger bead to hide them.
References
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