Put a reminder in your calendar for Feb 3, 2024 from 1pm to 3pm. I will be running the second Make and Take Necklace and Earring class. Five lucky participants have already tried this last November.4^th. See my previous blog for pictures from that day: https://gaiassongjewelry.com/blog/happy-necklace-makers/

The price is the same as last time: $40 ($25 for class and $15 for materials). Space is limited to 6 persons. If we have enough interest, I can stay for another 2 hours for a second group of 6.

Contact me at Denise@GaiasSongJewelry.com to sign up or ask questions.

I thought it would be interesting for you to know how this works.

I have 32 kits. This includes 15 new kits since last time!

Each kit has the exact number of beads to make a necklace and a pair of earrings. It comes with a one-page instruction sheet showing you the pattern of the beads and a picture of the beads laid out in the pattern. I have added the approximate length of the finished necklace and the complexity of the pattern to help you decide on which one you want to make.

I will also have a box of random extra beads just in case you need more than the kit has.

I also have over 20 kits containing the metallic parts. You get to decide if the necklace is silver plate, copper, antique copper, brass, or gold plate.

Step 1: Choose a necklace kit.

Pay attention to the color of the beads and if it has a focal bead. Pay attention to the approximate length. One is a choker and a few are longer. Most are about 18 inches in length. If you want longer, I will have some random extra beads you can look at to add some length or a new color.

Step 2: Choose your metallic parts

What color of metal goes with the necklace – or which is your preference? I will have these metals available: silver plate, copper, antique copper, brass, or gold plate. If you make arrangements with me in advance, I can provide sterling silver for an extra amount. Be sure to contact me ahead of time to make sure I bring the right things and we know how much extra it will cost.

Pay attention to the clasp. There are several of each metal in the metal kits. However, I do have more, if you want to look at them, let me know.

Step 3: Find an open seat with the white bead design board. Carefully open your kit and pull out the instruction sheet. Carefully look over the directions and look at the pattern complexity and length to make sure you are comfortable with this kit. Feel free to choose another kit, just please re-pack the first kit before returning it.

Step 4: Assemble your necklace

Once you are comfortable with the kit’s directions, carefully open the larger bag of beads. Leave the small bag of beads (for the earrings) in their bag for now. Using the instruction and pattern sheet begin to separate the different beads and start to lay them out like the picture. Leave extra room between beads at first, and when you are satisfied with your pattern, double and triple check that it looks like the pattern in the picture and descriptions. When you are done put a couple of loose knots on one end of your wire and begin stringing your beads as you laid them out. When they are strung, make another set of loose knots on the other end of the wire and go to the mirror and hold up the beads around your neck, leaving about an inch between both ends at the back of your neck. See how long the necklace is and make sure you are Ok with the length and pattern. Double and triple check that your pattern is correct and call Denise over to review and add the clasp elements.

Step 5 Make Your Earrings

Open the earring bag and lay out the earring pattern and assemble earrings per the directions. Call Denise to show you how to make your earring wire and attach it to the beads. (Clip on, lever back, or post styles are available, just ask!)

Here are the available kits for this next time. The colors of the beads are not the best, but you can get the idea from the name and the picture. When you see them in person, you will make your decision.

Kit 01 Millefiori multi with blue gold yellow 17 inches  Medium Complexity

Kit 02 Millefiori red and black 22 inches Medium Complexity

Kit 03 Millefiori yellow and clear choker 16 inches Medium Complexity

Kit 05 Millefiori - black pink gold blue on copper 18 inches  Medium Complexity

Kit 06 Millefiori - red gold clear on copper 18 inches Medium Complexity

Kit 07 Millefiori - cobalt clear 18 inches  Easy Complexity

Kit 08 Millefiori - Clear with green and orange 19 inches  Easy Complexity

Kit 09 Millefiori blue and clear 19 inches  Medium Complexity

Kit 10 Millefiori - Blue gold black 18 inches  Medium Complexity

Kit 11 Millefiori Green blue red 17 inches  Medium Complexity

Kit 12 Millefiori - Blue green white blue 18 inches Easy Complexity

Kit 13 Millefiori - green orange blue 17 inches  Medium Complexity

Kit 15 Millefiori - light blue and gold 17 inches  Medium Complexity

Kit 16 Millefiori - black flower pillow and red crystals on copper 19 inches  Easy Complexity

Kit 17 Millefiori -Blue with white 18 inches  Easy Complexity

Kit 21 Glass red and pearly white rounds 20 inches  Medium Complexity

Kit 22 Millefiori - Teal lampwork 18 inches  Very Complex

Kit 23 Tan Kazuri and Blue raku and wood rounds 18 inches  Medium Complexity

Kit 24 Red Kazuri and Red Wood Necklace 18 inches  Easy Complexity

Kit 25 Cherry Quartz Necklace 18 inches  Easy Complexity

Kit 26 Black Kazuri and Picasso Jasper Necklace 20 inches  Complex

Kit 27 Colorful Kazuri and Black Agate Necklace 18 inches Medium Complexity

Kit 28 Tree Agate Heart Necklace 22 inches Medium Complexity

Kit 29 Goldstone and Copper Necklace 20 inches  Complex

Kit 30 Colorful Kazuri and Black Elephant Necklace 18 inches  Medium Complexity

Kit 31 Colorful Kazuri and Black Elephant Necklace 18 inches Medium Complexity

Kit 32 Gray-Green Kazuri spirals and Black Ceramic Necklace 18 inches Medium Complexity

Kit 33 Green Kazuri and Pink Glass Necklace 18 inches  Complex

Kit 34 Light Green Kazuri and Pink Czech Glass Necklace 18 inches  Medium Complexity

Kit 35 Dark Pink Ceramic and Pink Czech Glass Necklace 18 inches  Easy Complexity

Kit 36 Green Jade Flower Necklace 19 inches  Medium Complexity\

Kit 37 Ceramic Rounds and Verde Antique Serpentine leaves 20 inches Medium Complexity