Simple Circles

For the last couple of days I've been creating this simple circle necklace made of beads and silver findings.


The pattern for my circles was pretty basic. Start by selecting two contrasting bead colors, I chose champagne pink and teal silver. Loop 6 beads in a circle, any pattern you want. From above you can see I did a random color and a alternate pie design. Secure the end tightly and pass through the first bead in the loop. Pick up two beads and double back through the base bead and the two beads you picked up. repeat this for all 5 remaining beads. Loop the thread back through the first two beads and your second row of the circle is complete. From here repeat rows only use a pattern of 2, 1, 2 for bead pickup. On your final row add silver crimp beads in place of beads for two base beads. I like to flatten my crimps just a little bit to make the finish look more flat. Once all your bead circles are done start connecting using silver jump rings. I added oval rings to contrast my circles. Add a chain and clasp to your desired length and your done. Pretty simple but elegant I think.

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