Jewelry Making Video: Serpentine Necklace
Posted by Eri
I just created a new jewelry making video of a pattern I call Serpentine Necklace.
This beading design is very easy to create and uses the same basic pattern as the Serpentine Bracelet, but with a little twist added.
I first made the necklace with the same design as the bracelet and I liked the result but I just thought it was a little too simple and could use a little something extra, so I added a picot design using seed beads.
The interesting part was I had to make the picot at the center of each 5mm swarovski pearl so it required an odd number of size 11 seed beads around each pearl to make the picot be centered on the pearl.
The picot gave a triangle accent to the necklace making a very delicate bead weaving design that I really liked.
I first tried the design with reddish colored pearls and dark purple seed beads and I liked it, but I also made one with white colored pearls and I liked it the best.
With the white colored pearls this design would look very nice being worn as bridal jewelry.
It would also be very easy to use this design to make a matching bracelet.
Here is a preview video of the video class:
If you are interested in taking this jewelry making class it is available both as an online video and as a DVD.
You can find more information by clicking on this link:
Serpentine Necklace Jewelry Making Class
December 1st, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Hi Eri,
The serpentine necklace done in the white pearls and white seedbeads are much more exquisite. Have you tried using a size 12 beeding needle to do your work? I find that is much easier to thread through and much faster than trying to thread through the beads without one.
Brenda
December 1st, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I found this video to be so informational. The necklace comes together quickly, and the options are endless. I think this would be cute with a matching bracelet. Thanks for the awesome video!
December 1st, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Hi Brenda.
I agree with you that the white pearls and seed beads are hard to beat with this design. With a similar but more advanced design, the picot necklace, I’ve had many students comment that they make very nice bridal necklaces and bracelets using white beads.
I haven’t tried working with a beading needle before, but I might give it a shot just to see if it helps me work faster. As you know, it can get pretty difficult to put the string through the beads when they are very tiny.
Thanks!
Eri
December 1st, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Thanks for your comment Jenny. I’m glad you liked the beading video and I agree with you that this design lends itself well to a matching bracelet. I haven’t made one yet but might get on that pretty soon.
Thanks!
Eri
December 1st, 2009 at 10:33 pm
Hi Eri, Your designs are beautiful.
My son is getting married in a couple of months and I am going to make the Serpentine necklace with the white beads. I will let you know how it came out.
Thank you.
December 2nd, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Hi Rebecca.
Thank you for your nice comments.
I look forward to hearing how the bridal serpentine necklace turns out for you.
I would love to see a picture if you can send one.
Thanks!
Eri
December 14th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
I love this necklace. I am going to make a Christmas one. Hopefully for this year. LOL
I love the bracelet idea also. Might make that to match while I am at it. Thanks for another great video.
December 14th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Hi Laurie,
You are welcome and I’m glad you like the necklace. I hadn’t thought of the Christmas theme for this necklace but I might give that a try as well. Sounds like an interesting experiment!
Take care,
Eri
December 14th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
I wish I would have had this necklace before January because that would have been so pretty on my son’s new wife. Certainly one of my favorite designs!
Keep up the great work!
December 14th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I like this necklace.
there are many options to create different jewelries on the of it.
December 14th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Another great video,I made the serpentine necklace and bracelet and also a set of earrings to match.All of your video’s are so easy to follow.Thanks Eri
December 14th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Hi Peggy.
The first time I made this necklace I also thought of it as a nice design for bridal jewelry.
Thanks for your comments.
Eri
December 14th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Hi Vaka,
I’m glad you like the necklace. I think you’re right that you can use many different types of beads to create different looking variations. That’s one of things I love about bead jewelry making is that even with one design you can experiment and come up with a host of different looks. The sky’s the limit!
Thanks!
Eri
December 14th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Hi Tammy.
Sounds like you’ve put together quite an ensemble! Don’t forget to try the serpentine beaded ring as well. It’s towards the bottom of the page at this link:
http://www.jewelrymakingprofessor.com/rings/
If you make that you’ll have four pieces and really be doing the serpentine thing!
Thanks.
Eri
December 14th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Thanks for the reminder about your serpentine necklace. It gets a little hectic at this time of year, and here isn’t time for me to get into very involved projects. This will be lovely for my daughter’s birthday next month, and I’ll make your picot earrings to match. That’s one of my favorites – the picot set.
December 14th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
hi eri i just finished the neckles i couldent wait to see the finih product its beautiful and was very easy to make i have plans to make another the same different color, are you making earrings to match, thanks for this one its so pretty i love it alot thanks again
December 14th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Hi Eri,thanks for not been selfish with all these great patterns. I would say you are one of a kind. I just came across your website and believe me it is like a dream come through.
I was so overwhelm to have believed some one out there could do such a tremendous thing by taking your precoius time to SHARE with others on how to bead. I can’t thank you enough but i will say bless your heart.
I haven’t tried this pattern yet but i just completed the open heart pendant and wow! it was amazing.
I will work on this and let you know of the out come. Will be sending some pictures of what i have made so far. Thank you, Thank you
December 14th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Eri,
As usual, another great design. I have made so many of the designs on your site and now have another to add to my list of favorites. Your instructions are the greatest and the results are just wonderful. I’ve never been disappointed. I just love the elegance of this piece and the additional pieces.
Thanks again Eri.
Joeanna
December 14th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
The Serpentine Necklace is so awsome I’V seen a lot of necklaces on line and by far, this is so elegant of all i’v seen on line.I also believe you could wear it to work or play. so easy to make you could make so many to wear with any wardrobe. Even my 4 year granddaughter loved it and wants me to make one so she can wear it christmas day.
December 14th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Hi Eri. This is one of the most beautiful pieces on the site when you make it and see it in person. As you know, I love all of your tutorials and love that they are so easy to follow. I think I will bless my mom with this beautiful piece for one of her Christmas gifts.
Thanks again for your continued beautiful work.
DeANna
December 14th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Hi Eri! I made the bracelet, can’t wait to make this necklace. You make this so easy for me to follow. I can’t thank you enough for all these wonderful videos. I look forward to your new designs with great anticipation.
Thank you again,
Karen
December 14th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Hi Eri,
I absolutely love this style of necklace. I have a friend who’s getting married in March (in which I’m coming out) and I’m going to use this same style, except I will be using Swarvoski Crystal Rondelles in Peridot color and black seed beads. I already did one and it looks beautiful. Thanks for such great videos. They really help people like me who get stuck doing repeated designs all the time.
December 14th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Hello Eri ans Staff;
Eri as always you’ve outdone yourself again.
I love the serpentine necklace. You simplified the instructions so well, the choice of colors are lovely. Once I looked at that video, my mind started working on creatinging the sepertine necklace with different beads and thanks to your creativity I am able to create. I Love every video class that you have introduced. I love the simplicity of your instructions of all your jewelry.
Merry Christmas
Bettyann
December 15th, 2009 at 2:07 am
Greetings and Blessings All! Thanks for this beautiful jewelry making addition. I am excited about making this in Smokey and Black combo, it is lovely. I also like the fact that it has the chain at the end which can be adjustable for many like the chocker look however I wear my necklaces looser. Right on time for holiday gift making ideas and not very costly. Have a wonderful Christmas God bless you all!
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
December 15th, 2009 at 8:34 am
Hi Jo.
I like the idea of mixing this with picot earrings. The design is actually very different when you make these two jewelry pieces but when you see them together they make a good match. Thanks for the idea!
Eri
December 15th, 2009 at 8:36 am
Hi Fern,
I’m glad you liked the design. I wasn’t planning on making earrings for this one but I’ll take a look at it again. Like Jo recommended I would suggest trying the picot earrings to go along with the necklace.
Thanks!
Eri
December 15th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Hi Hannah and welcome!
I’m glad you enjoyed the open heart pendant. It is one of my favorites. I look forward to seeing the pictures of your creations.
Take care.
Eri
December 15th, 2009 at 10:17 am
I find this to be a very versatile design. It can be very casual or extremely dressed up. Depending on the beads you use, it feels like a soft wave of water flowing over gentle stones. The Serpentine pattern is very soothing to make, and to wear. Thank you for this design as well as all your others.
December 16th, 2009 at 2:39 am
This necklace will look great in so many colors making it a necklace you can wear with anything. I love the video it makes it so much easier to make the necklace since if it does not look the same as in the video. I can rerun the video and check my necklace as the video is running until I can find out where I made it wrong BEFORE I take the whole necklace apart ( which I have done ). Watching and listening I can find where I went wrong and do not have to take the whole design apart. Just the part I made wrong. I also like the fact that the video shows what the necklace will look like if bigger seed beads are used in the pattern. Thanks very much for the time put in making this video.
December 16th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Hi Joeanna.
Thank you for your kind comments and I’m happy you like the jewelry designs.
Thanks!
Eri
December 16th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Shirley,
I hadn’t thought of the necklace for a younger person but that sounds very interesting. If you make one for her please be sure to email me a pic. I’d love to see that!
Eri
December 16th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Hi DeAnna.
Thank you so much for your comments. I hope your mother enjoys her new necklace!
Eri
December 16th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Hi Karen.
I’m glad you made the bracelet and I hope it’s a nice match with your new necklace!
Thanks!
Eri
December 16th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Hi Eli,
I really like your design idea. I hope others will try to make the necklace in those colors as well. It sounds beautiful!
Take care.
Eri
December 16th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Hi BettyAnn,
Merry Christmas to you as well. I’m glad you like the design and I’m excited for you that you are starting to see different design ideas. That’s what’s nice after you bead for a while you can start to see all different kinds of jewelry designs take shape in your imagination.
Thanks for sharing!
Eri
December 16th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Christina,
Thanks for your comments. Your design idea sounds very exciting! I would love to see it after your finished.
Thanks!
Eri
December 16th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Hi Vivian,
I like your description of “soft wave of water.” That’s a very nice visual. I’m glad you liked the design.
Thanks!
Eri
December 16th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
Hi Mary,
It sounds like you really enjoyed the video. That makes me so happy. I’m glad you liked the design.
Take care,
Eri
December 21st, 2009 at 6:50 pm
I’ve made a lite green one,black one & just finished a blue one their so pretty.