Watch our technique videos on the TierraCast Blog (look for videos on crimping and jump rings).
Tip: Use a beading mat when stringing the heishi to prevent spills.
Steps
- Use the beading wire to string 1 crimp bead and the lobster clasp. Pass the wire end back through the crimp bead to form a loop, making sure the clasp moves freely. Crimp the crimp bead.
- String 10" of bone heishi, 3 silver heishi, 3 tiger eye 6mm beads and 3 silver heishi. String {1 brass Western bead, 1 turquoise 3x7mm disk, 1 brass Western bead, 1 turquoise 3x7mm disk, 1 silver Western bead, 1 turquoise 3x7mm disk, 1 silver Western bead, 1 turquoise 3x7mm disk} twice.
- String the hammered ball spacer.
- Repeat Step 2 in reverse.
- String 1 crimp bead and the 8mm jump ring. Pass back through the crimp bead. Snug the beads on the necklace and crimp the crimp bead. Trim any excess wire.
- Use the brass medium oval jum pring to connect the chain to the 8mm jump ring.
- Use the silver medium oval jump ring to connect both feathers to the hammered ball spacer.
Download the Western Feather Necklace PDF