Blended Carrier Bead Necklace Beading Pattern

Learn how to make this bold and beautiful blended carrier necklace, featuring fun-to-work-with 2-hole carrier beads, and finished off with an elegant 2-strand slide clasp, so it's easy to put on and take off. This smooth 3-color blended necklace design alternates between single and double-wide carrier beads for even more visual interest. 

This detailed beading pattern includes a recommended materials list, bead color information, bead graphs, word charts, and over 100 high-resolution full-color photos, and easy-to-follow step-by-step directions to ensure your success and enjoyment. Be sure to check out our coordinating "Blended Carrier Bracelet" pattern for a super classy, blended ensemble.

Finished Dimensions:

The finished beaded necklace measures just over 2 cm (nearly 1 inch) high at its center.

Recommended Materials:

- 4 lb FireLine beading thread
- #12 long beading needle
- Size 11/0 Delica seed beads x (3) colors
- 9 x 17 mm 2-hole carrier beads
- 3 mm round metal beads
- 5 mm round metal beads
- G-S Hypo Cement or super glue
- 15 mm 2-strand slide clasp
- Flexible bead stringing wire
- 2 mm crimp tubes
- 3 mm crimp covers (optional)
- Bead springs/bead stoppers or Scotch tape
- Flush cutter
- Crimper tool