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I decided to go with the lampwork beads I made last week for the three focal beads in this necklace.
I used CIM bordello glass which is a very dark garnet color in keeping with this weeks theme. I
described my trials and tribulations with this glass in my last blog.  I still haven't tamed it but I am
getting closer.

I adapted the design for this necklace from the one described in Chic and Easy Beading designed by 
Fae Mellichamp.  I am always looking for designs that use lampwork beads effectively and this one
does that wonderfully.  I also like the unusual way she attaches the seed bead strands to the focal
beads using wire "bobby pins". And, it needs no clasp.  The necklace is 28 inches long and can be
slipped over the head.  The strand of round red beads rests on the back of the neck which helps make
the necklace comfortable to wear. 

 

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