How to make a Dreamcatcher necklace - jewellery making tutorial

Cut approximately 90cm of s-lon thread. Go through the loop in the top of the base tie a double knot with the thread. 

Now start wrapping your base with the thread. 

Once you have wrapped the base, move your thread over to the otherwise of your base. Your base might already have another loop at the top which is great, so thread through the loop or you can keep this free to dangle a bead from. The choice is yours. 

Loop your thread over and under the base, as shown in the image. Work your way around your base until you have reached the other side. 

Now move onto the next row in the spiders web, I started adding beads to the thread but you can add beads as and when you wish. 

Continue with your spiders web until you have reached the centre. 

Thread on the centre bead onto your thread, create knots on the design to secure in place. Cut off any excess cord. You can also place a small amount of glue on the knot for extra security. 

Cut off the excess cord at the top and place a small amount of glue on the knot. Attach a jump ring to the loop using pliers and attach onto your desired chain. The snake chain in this project will need to be cut to your desired length, then glue on the cord ends. Attach jump rings onto both ends and attach a clasp onto one end using another jump ring. 

Your necklace is now complete. You could create another pendant and dangle it from the 1st base or you could create matching dreamcatcher earrings, there are so many ways you can adapt this design. We would love to see your works of art so feel free to share them with us on our Beads Direct and Friends Facebook group.