Simply Precious

A twist of pearls at the neck and wrist is a fashion classic, and you can make these twisted freshwater pearl pieces in no time at all.

Requirements (to make all pieces)

• 14 packs Ribtex Freshwater Pearls Ivory (FW101)
• 5 packs Ribtex Freshwater Pearls Pink (FW102)
• 1 pack Ribtex Non Stretch Nylon Beading Thread (JF247)   
• 1 pack Ribtex Jewellery Bitz Heart Toggle (JF203)
• 1 pack Ribtex Jewellery Bitz Crimpers Silver (JF138) 
• 1 pack Ribtex Jewellery Bitz Antique Watch Face & Clasp Square (KGW102)
• Access to Ribtex Jewellery Bitz Round Nose Pliers (JF166) 

Instructions

Necklace (approximately 46cm when completed)

1.  Cut 1.2m of beading thread.  Pass one end through the crimp bead and the small hole of the toggle and back through the crimp bead.  Centre the toggle on the piece of beading thread.  Cut 70cm length of beading thread and pass it through the crimp, the toggle and back through the crimp.  Then squeeze the crimp bead with pliers to firmly close off the crimp with three threads hanging securely from it.

2.  Thread two of these strands with 50cm of Ivory Freshwater Pearls, and the other strand with 50cm of Pink Freshwater Pearls.

3.  Take the two strands of Ivory Freshwater Pearls and tie the two ends of the beading thread pieces together, as close to the pearls as possible.  Now twist the strands of Ivory Freshwater Pearls, and wrap the strand of Pink Freshwater Pearls around the twisted Ivory strands.  Continue to do this until you have a tight, even twist (or a loose twist if you prefer).

4.  Pass all three pieces of beading thread through a crimp, the small loop at the other end of the toggle and back through the crimp.  Squeeze the crimp bead with pliers to firmly close off the crimp and cut off excess thread.

Bracelet (approximately 20cm when completed)

1.  Cut 50cm of beading thread, and another piece 25cm long.  Repeat as for the necklace (steps 1 to 4 above) with these shorter strands, using proportionally less Freshwater Pearls, to make a bracelet.

Watch (approximately 20cm when completed)

1.  Cut 25cm of beading thread.  Pass through the holes on the watch face, and centre the watch face on the thread.

2.  Thread two Ivory Freshwater Pearls onto each thread, the pass both threads through one Pink Freshwater Pearl.  Repeat this pattern until long enough to fit halfway around your wrist (approximately 3 or 4 times), ending with two Ivory Freshwater Pearls on each thread.  Pass the thread through the holes on the clasp of the watch and tie a secure knot.

3.  Repeats steps 1 and 2 to complete the other side of the watch band.

4.  Wear with pride.

Use your imagination to create other great colour combinations (we have pictured a bracelet made from Green and Copper Freshwater Pearls).