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Fishing for Trout


Originally, I had planned to make this a much more complicated necklace, but as I played with a few ideas, I finally realized that I really didn't want to distract too much attention from the central medallion. So I settled on three knotted cords and a strand of ribbon yarn. I chose colors that would not only look good with the fish, but would also look vaguely like running water.


1. Cut all your fibers to at least 25 inches if you want an 18 inch necklace. I used a straw cut to various lengths in order to space the beads out properly on the cords. I used a mixture of vintage lucite and ceramic so that it wouldn't get too heavy. Knot below and above each bead, and cut all the ends even when you've finished.


2. Wrap the ends through and around a large jump ring so that the raw ends point downward. Pull the knots tight and glue them with jeweler's cement for security. Attach a chain to one of the jump rings, and attach a clasp to the other end of the chain. When the cement has dried, clip the ends close.

Finished!

Polymer clay medallions available from Amy E Fraser.


Copyright 2007 Cyndi Lavin. Not to be reprinted, resold, or redistributed for profit. May be printed out for personal use or distributed electronically provided that entire file, including this notice, remains intact.


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Comments

Jeannie said…
Great choice you made for the necklace. I may have to make one with blue or green mesh ribbon. Polymer clay is delightful.
Cyndi L said…
Polymer is a lot of fun, true! I don't work with it too much, and I'm always happy when my friends do, so then we can collaborate! :-)
Vintage West said…
I'm happy to have found your site, I have some turquoise that I've been wanting to make some necklaces out of :)
Cyndi L said…
With or without a pendant, spacing turquoise out on cords and/or fibers is a great way to get more bang for your buck :-)

Glad to have you here!
Melinda said…
Thank you for this idea!
Cyndi L said…
You're welcome, Melinda! It's super-easy :-)
Duchess said…
I couldn't stop laughing when I saw your "Fishing for Trout" necklace. This is such a humorous and fun piece. I love everything about. Next time I go fishing with my husband I will know exactly what to wear for luck!

Great work!

Duchess
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Cyndi L said…
Absolutely! This necklace will make the fish leap right onto your hook ;-)