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Ribbon necklace Pattern

Category:

Jewelry

Type:

Necklace

Skill Level:

Novice

Basic Skills Necessary:

thread a needle
tie a good knot
thread a bead onto a needle

Pattern Description:

My goal was to create something soft and lovely with my favorite big beads. Big beads make noise and look good. The ribbon softens the presentation, adds texture, and coincidentally stops 'that infernal clacking'
The aim is to have the ribbon fold around the beads, hiding and revealing . The ribbon should be soft and have enough substance so that it undulates rather than creases between the beads. Striking the right balance between softness and substance was important to me, but this design 'recipe' is very open ended (skinny ribbon/big bead, fat ribbon/skinny beads). Play with scraps to create a look that satisfies your eyes and works with your materials.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

18" or longer with more ribbon

Materials:

2.5 yds ribbon
beads
thread

You Will Also Need:

clasp (optional)
Snacks (optional)