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Multiple Strand NecklacesFor multiple strand necklaces, the second string should be about 3/4 inch longer than the first. The third string 3/4 inch longer than the second, etc. To accomplish this takes some juggling. One way is to lengthen or shorten the margins (see MARGIN BEADS on page 4). The other way is to increase or decrease the number of spacer beads. Five strings are about all you can fir on a SRC so for necklaces with six strands you should use a 10 x 8 mm. 3-Strand Clasp. Read about them on page 8. For really big necklaces (7 to 10 strings) see 10-Hole Bars on page 8. Signing And Numbering Your JewelryEach piece of jewelry can be signed and numbered. They're easier to keep track of, and make your jewelry distinctly yours. The numbering system I invented is not in Morse code, but uses different colors to represent different numbers. Kind of like Roman Numerals by color. To initial your jewelry, put your initials on the end of the first string, then four clear seed beads, then you put the number of the necklace. Then use one clear bead between each colored number bead. I'm rather fortunate. My initials are T E. It's just a dash and a dot. If your initials are something like J Y, then you are going to use a lot of space to initial your jewelry. I would suggest shortening it to something else. Maybe take the J and use one color for the dot, then another color for the dash, then another color for the second dash, etc. You wouldn't need to use the Y with a unique initial J like that. If you can invent a different way to initial your necklaces, such as a particular homemade bead, or a bead in the shape of a star, or something, I say go for it! When you're making multiple stringed necklaces; you can put the initials and number on a different string than the first string if there is an empty space on one of the other strings. You'll know what I mean when you start making them. Here are the number-colors in my numbering system:
EXAMPLE: This series of colors would equal the number 2,687.
EXAMPLE: This is what my initials would look like, along with the number 522.
NOTE: When making regular Morse code numbers put 4 bb between digits. See #8 on the Jewelry Page. The number is 5 then four bb, 7 then four bb, etc. |
a YELLOW bead is 2,000
an ORANGE bead is 20
a BLACK bead is 500
a PINK bead is 10
a GOLD bead is 100
a GREEN bead is 5
a BLUE bead is 50
a RED bead is 1