Regal Rings is all about a simple design and an explosion of color! I love projects that have a lot of color play and repetitive components. There is something addictive about that combination.

You will learn how to create 3-D rings made with Peyote stitch and a Netting stitch variation, to incase a string of pearls. The rings interlock in the front for a great 3-D look. As the rings work their way around to the back of the neck they are joined by simple bands of Peyote stitch, ending in a vermeil clasp. Each ring is approximately 1 1/4" in diameter and 1/4" thick.

Price: $185.00 each

Techniques:

• Peyote stitch (flat and tubular)
• Netting
• Stringing

Kit contents:

• 1 plastic carrying case
• 2 size 12 beading needles
• One G beading thread in dark beige for the rings and bands
• One G beading thread in light beige for stringing the pearls
• 15/0 seed beads:
  3 grams bronze metallic #457G (A)
  3 grams bronze/raspberry metallic AB #462D (B)
  3 grams bronze lined aqua #375A (C)
  3 grams olivine/raspberry metallic AB #459I (D)
  3 grams deep raspberry metallic #460A (E)
  3 grams amber/green luster #318I (F)
  3 grams black/green metallic #458 (G)
  3 grams deep teal/green metallic AB #467 (H)
• Delica beads:
  8 grams deep yellow gold metallic #505 (I) (Main)
  4 grams black/green metallic #007 (J)
  4 grams higher metallic copper #506 (K)
  4 grams bronze AB metallic #23 (L)
  4 grams olive green AB metallic #24 (M)
  4 grams deep copper/brown metallic #1002 (N)
• 11/0 seed beads:
  1 grams deep teal/green metallic AB #459H (O)
  1 grams bronze lined aqua #375A (P)
  1 grams bronze metallic #457G (Q)
  1 grams olivine/purple metallic AB #459A (R)
  1 grams deep raspberry metallic #460 (S)
  1 grams amber/green luster #318I (T)
• 575-3mm Cream Swarovski round pearls (29 per ring)
• 1 beautiful double hook style vermeil clasp with jump rings

Note: The instructions for this design are part of Beadwork magazine's June/July 2011 issue and are not included in the kit.

Please note: This kit requires a copy of the magazine to complete the piece. Some issues may be out of print.
Check Beadwork Magazine for back issues.

What you will need to complete Regal Rings:

• Microcrystal wax (optional, but recommended)
• Small sharp scissors
• Thread zapper (optional but handy)
• Work surface of choice
• Lighting and magnification, if needed
  

Tips for building your own color palette:

Are you afraid of color? Using color successfully, just takes practice. Do yourself a favor and invest in a small color wheel. Trust me, it is not hard to use. It is a wonderful tool!

Resource Note: EK Success makes two great color wheels and includes easy to follow instructions.
They are available here on my web site.

A necklace made with one main component needs a sophisticated color palette. Begin building your palette by picking one fabulous Delica bead color. Sprinkle some out on your work surface. Using that one bead and the color wheel as a guide, pick 5 more colors of Delica beads to go with the main one.

Now pick 8 colors of 15/0 seeds and 6 colors of 11/0s (match the 11/0 seed beads to some of the 15/0 seed beads). The 15/0 seed beads can match, compliment or contrast with the Delica beads.

Color trick: Beads with an AB finish offer a great inspiration for picking colors. Use the color wheel and the bead finishes to your advantage!

I hope that you enjoy making Regal Rings. See you in the next issue!

Happy beading,
Cynthia

Regal Rings Necklace

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