Replicating the light-catching icicles outside your window, this incredible display of Swarovski crystals is sure to make your Christmas sparkle! Hang it on the tree or all year round as beautiful home décor.
Step one:
Thread approximately 4 feet of Beadsmith Crystal Fireline onto a #11 short beading needle and clip the open ends with a bead stopper.
Step two:
Thread the following beads onto the fireline in this order:
one Swarovski 8mm briolette bead in Crystal
two Swarovski 3mm XILION bicone in Crystal
one Swarovski 8mm lucerna bead in Crystal
two XILION bicones
one 8mm briolette
two XILION bicones
one Swarovski 12mm briolette bead in Crystal
one XILION bicone
one lucerna bead
one XILION bicone
one 12mm briolette
Step three:
Thread six more XILION bicones onto the strand. Then, thread the needle through a Swarovski 50mm polygon drop pendant in Crystal, and then thread six more XILION bicones. Thread the needle back up through the strand of beads from Step two.
Step four:
Thread the needle with 18 more XILION bicones to create the loop at the top. Bring the needle back down towards the strand and tie a knot to close off the loop. Tie a couple more knots for a secure hold, and cut off any excess thread.
Approximate size: 6 inches Estimated time: Less than 1 hour Difficulty level: Beginner
Tools and Supplies Used:
The BeadSmith Crystal Fireline - 50 yards (6lb test) (FL06CR50)
Assorted sizes big eye beading needles 6-pack (NEED-15)
Bead stopper - 6-piece pack (BEADSTPR)
Alternate Components:
These are fun alternatives to those listed above:
Swarovski 5520 12mm Graphic Crystal AB (5520-CAB12)
Swarovski 5309 8mm Faceted Rounded Bicone Crystal AB (5309-CRYSAB8)
Swarovski 5601 8mm Crystal Cube Crystal AB (5601-CRYSAB8)
Swarovski 5000 6mm Faceted Round Crystal AB 2x (5000-CRYS2AB6)
