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Color is Katie’s biggest inspiration. When she saw these

multicolored quartz nuggets, Katie knew she had to make

something special. The beads are woven together in a

bright tangle that makes a dramatic statement on the neck

Fruit Salad Choker

Step 1:

Cut the wire into four equal lengths.

Step 2:

Use two wires to string 1 crimp tube and one loop of one

half of the clasp; pass back through the tube and crimp. Repeat
for the other loop of the same half of the clasp.

Step 3:

Use the top two wires to string 1 tanzanite 8mm round.

Repeat with the bottom two wires.

Step 4:

Use one wire to string 1 clear 4mm round, 1 quartz, and

1 clear round. Repeat for each of the remaining wires.

Step 5:

Use the second and third wires to string 1 tanzanite round.

Use the second wire to string 1 clear round, 1 quartz, and
1 clear round; repeat using the third wire.

Step 6:

Repeat Steps 3–5 seven times. Repeat Step 3. Repeat Step

2 for the other half of the clasp.

MATERIALS
96 clear AB 4mm crystal rounds
26 tanzanite AB 8mm crystal rounds
48 assorted 20mm crackled quartz nuggets
1 sterling silver 20

30mm 2-strand box clasp with

amethyst, garnet, and aquamarine inlay

4 silver 2mm crimp tubes
80" of satin silver .018 beading wire

TOOLS
Wire cutters
Crimping pliers

FINISHED SIZE: 16"

RESOURCES: Check with your local bead shop or contact: Beading wire,
crimp tubes, and tools: Beadalon (wholesale only), (866) 4-BEADALON,
www.beadalon.com. Swarovski crystals: Absolute Crystal Components,
(800) 758-2960, www.absolutecrystalcomponents.com. Clasp: Beadtime,
(407) 854-3515, www.bead-time.com. Quartz: Tiger Trading, (201)
701-1626, www.tigertrading.biz.

Katie Hacker has written many beading books, including

Hip to Bead, published by Inter-

weave Press (2006). She also presents Beading Lessons on the PBS show

Beads,

Baubles & Jewels. For more ideas and inspiration, visit her website: www.katiehacker.com.

Katie Hacker