Free Design : Nova Necklace

Follow our free step by step instructions and learn how to make your own Nova beaded necklace using Size 8/0 seed beads and 4mm glass pearls. Our design uses the double St. Petersburg bead weaving technique and is perfect for an intermediate bead weaver. Thank you Yvonne for designing this beautiful necklace! Enjoy our Free beading pattern, handmade jewellery is the best!

Materials we used to make a 17 inch collar ( not including the 2" extension chain)

5g Size 8/0 Pearlescent beads ( accent bead ) ( P802 )

15g Size 8/0 Metallic silver seed beads ( ME831 )

65 x 4mm Preciosa Glass pearls ( GLHP0402 )

Beading thread ( any of our beading thread will be suitable for this project ) We used KO thread ( KO02 )

2 x crimps ( CRSP )

2 x Crimp covers ( CRC3SP )

2 x 5mm jump rings ( JR5SP )

1 x trigger extension chain set ( EXCH5SP )

Tools we used

Size 13 beading needle ( ND13 )

A sharp pair of scissors ( SCIMX )

Chain nosed pliers

A beading mat ( BMT-2 )

TIP before your start

You get through your length of beading thread super quickly with our Nova Necklace design , this is where a bead weaver's knot comes in handy! Learn how to securely ( and satisfyingly) tie your new beading thread to your old one using a bead weaver's knot . ( you may wish to practise this first )

Legend

A = Accent Seed Bead M = Main Colour Seed Bead P = 4mm Glass Pearl

1. Thread your needle with a comfortable length of stretched beading thread, we started with around 2m as we are working from the centre of the thread. Pick up 5M, move the beads to the centre of the thread and circle back through the 2nd and 3rd M’s added in this step ensuring they sit neatly next to each other. (Picture 1)

2. Pick up 1A and pass back down through 3M. (Picture 2)

3. Pick up 1P and pass up through the 2M sticking out. (Picture 3)

4. Pick up 4M and circle back through the first 2M added in this step (Picture 4)

5. Repeat steps 2 and 3.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have used 64 pearls, end on a step 3. Do not end the thread.

7. Thread your needle onto the tail. Pick up 1M, 1P and 1M. Pass through the bottom of the calotte and pick up a crimp. Pass back through the calotte and weave around your beadwork so that you can repeat this thread path for extra strength. Pass back through the calotte, 1M and 1P. (Picture 5)

8. Pick up 6M and circle back through the 3rd and 4th M’s added in this step. (Picture 6)

9. Pick up 1A and pass back down through 3M. (Picture 7)

10. Pass up through the pearl already there and through the 2M sticking out. (Picture 8)

11. Pick up 4M and circle back through the first 2M added in this step. (Picture 9)

12. Repeat steps 9 to 11 to work all the way up the other side. End on a step 11 ( picture 8 )

13. Weave back down through 3M you most recently picked up, and through the last 1P. Pick up 1M, 1P, 1M, pass through the bottom of 1 callotte, and pick up 1 crimp. Pass back through the callotte, and the beads you picked up in this step. Weave around to pass through this thread path again for strength. Weave in and secure your thread. Weave in and secure your threads at the other end of your necklace, weaving around the end crimp, callotte thread path to make it stronger.

14. Using chain nosed pliers, open up a jump ring, loop onto the end callotte of your necklace, and your trigger clasp, close the jump ring. Repeat at the other end of your necklace, with the other part of your trigger clasp ( picture 11 )

Products we used :

SALE

JR5SP-100
Jump Ring Silver Plated Metal 5mm-Pack of 100

£1.25

Where would we be without the humble jump ring? A tiny but essential bit of kit for connecting, which has recently come into its own due to the pop...
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CRSP-100
Crimp Silver Plated Metal 2mm-Pack of 100

£0.95

Tiny crimps are used mainly with beading wires, to fix beads in place at certain points of your creation and/or to form a loop with which to attach...
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BMT2-1
Bead Mat 325x325mm-Pack of 1

£1.25

Bead Mat 325x325mm-Pack of 1Our handy bead mats are now coming from a new supplier, they're slightly smaller than those previously stocked but stil...
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JR5SP-500
Jump Ring Silver Plated Metal 5mm-Pack of 500

£2.95

Where would we be without the humble jump ring? A tiny but essential bit of kit for connecting, which has recently come into its own due to the pop...
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ND13-1
Beading Needles Size 13 Metal Size 13-Pack of 1

£2.65

A packet of four high quality hard beading needles in size 13, perfect for use with very fine threads such as Nymo or Super lon D.
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GLHP0402-200
Pearl White Glass Round 4mm-Pack of 200

£5.00

Our beautiful glass pearls range from 4mm to 10mm and are available in soft pastels as well as bold brights. Produced to a high standard in the Cze...
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JR5SP-25
Jump Ring Silver Plated Metal 5mm-Pack of 25

£0.60

Where would we be without the humble jump ring? A tiny but essential bit of kit for connecting, which has recently come into its own due to the pop...
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SCIMX-1
Stork Scissors Multicolour - Pack of 1

£4.95

Stork Scissors Multicolour - Pack of 1An absolutely essential tool for any beadwork. These scissors have fine tips to get into awkward spaces. Rem...
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SLD02-1
S-Lon Beading Thread Size D White - Pack of 1

£1.80

S-Lon D (also known as Superman) is a very popular beading thread that is used for bead weaving seed beads, loom work and more. It is made of Nylo...
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ME831C-3
Czech Matte Metallic Silver Rocaille/Seed 8/0 - Pack of 3g

£1.00

Seed beads are very small glass beads, also known as rocailles.Seed beads are ideal for making jewellery, they are used for mostly bead weaving whe...
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EXCH5SP-2
Extension Chain and Trigger Star Silver Plated 6.5cm - Pack of 2

£2.00

Extension chains are a great addition to most necklaces, allowing you to vary the length to suit your outfit. Particularly useful if making chokers...
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CASP-12
Calotte Silver Plated Metal 7x3mm-Pack of 12

£0.60

Calottes are used to give a tidy finish and attach a clasp to bracelets or necklaces strung on thread. Knot the thread (or threads ﾖ great for mult...
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ME831C-50
Czech Matte Metallic Silver Rocaille/Seed 8/0 - Pack of 50g

£4.95

Seed beads are very small glass beads, also known as rocailles.Seed beads are ideal for making jewellery, they are used for mostly bead weaving whe...
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CRSP-12
Crimp Silver Plated Metal 2mm-Pack of 12

£0.80

Tiny crimps are used mainly with beading wires, to fix beads in place at certain points of your creation and/or to form a loop with which to attach...
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EXCH4SP-2
Extension Chain and Trigger Heart Silver Plated 6.5cm - Pack of 2

£2.00

Extension chains are a great addition to most necklaces, allowing you to vary the length to suit your outfit. Particularly useful if making chokers...
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BEECN-1
Ergo Chain Nosed Pliers - Pack of 1

£14.00

Chain Nose Pliers are useful in many applications, and a quality tool is something you can appreciate. Use this stainless steel ergonomically desig...
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BEDCN-1
Designer Chain Nosed Pliers - Pack of 1

£14.25

Chain Nose Pliers are useful in many applications and a quality tool is something you can appreciate. Use this stainless steel, precision-tip tool ...
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