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Today we’re knocking off the Cyclades Cinquefoil Necklace.
Say that three times fast.
It’s a pretty bead flower centered with lace and beads.
This necklace is no longer for sale – it apparently sold out between when I decided to make it and today. :) So I don’t have price for you.
But here is my version:
And here is Anthro’s version:
Some notes from the reviews – apparently Anthro’s necklace was a little big for some people.
Because I don’t want a stone flower the size of a dinner plate on my chest, and I don’t think you do either, I decided to size it down a bit.
Here’s what you’ll need to make yours:
• Chain: 22″
• 5 Teardrop Beads (These are beads with one or two holes at one end, rather than a hole that runs through the center) Keep in mind that the larger your beads, the larger your flower will be. The beads I used were 1″ long.
• Small bit of lace (about 12″ or so)
• Extra beads for center
• Wire for flower – I used 26 gauge
• Lobster Clasp or other closure and 2 jump rings
• Scrap of felt for back
• Glue
• Small bit of chain for extension (optional)
• Bead and headpin for extension (optional)
Cut a long piece of wire with wire cutters. You want enough so that it is easy to work with – at least 15″.
Thread your teardrop beads onto the wire.
Leave about 1″ of wire on one side. Bring the short and long sides of the wire together, to form a flower.
Twist the wire to hold it together.
To make a ragged lace flower, trim up a piece of lace. I had gathered lace, I just cut the bottom half off.
With a needle and thread, or glue, gather the lace into a flower.
Run a gathering stitch along the edge and twist the lace into a flower. Sew a few stitches to hold the flower together.
Lay the lace piece over the center of the bead flower.
Feed the wire up through the holes in the lace.
Add your small decorative beads to the wire.
Start twisting your wire around so that the beads form a circle and lay flat in the center. You can overlap the wire any way that you want so that it lays flat.
Feed the end of the wire back through the holes in the lace and pull it tight.
You might need to bring the wire back up and loop it around the beads to help hold them down, then feed it back through. Or you can do the same thing with a needle and thread and tack the wire down to the lace.
Twist the loose piece of wire around one of the back sections of wire and trim the end.
Add a large jump ring to the back around a section of wire between two of the large beads. This is what your chain will feed through.
To cover up the back of the wire, cut a small circle of felt big enough to overlap the inside edges of the beads.
Add glue to the felt (I used hot glue.)
Glue the circle to the center of the back.
To one end of your long chain, add a lobster clasp with a small jump ring.
To the other end of the chain, add a large jump ring. Cut a piece of your small chain, about 3-4″ and add that to the jump ring as well.
Add your extra bead for the extension piece to a head pin.
Hold the head pin just above the bead with round nose pliers. Wrap the wire around the pliers to make a loop.
Trim the wire just above the bead.
(If you need detailed pics of this process, see the Pernilla Necklace tutorial)
Add this bead to the end of the small chain.
Now you have a pretty Cyclades Cinquefoil Necklace.
( I had to look that up. Apparently Cyclades are Greek Islands. Cinquefoil is a flower. Nice huh?
Just call me Anthropedia. ;)
And because I love you (NOT because I’m slightly OCD when it comes to crafting and I tend to over-create)
I made a second version!! This one is a pretty Pearl Greek Island Flower.
(If you didn’t read the tutorial you are now wondering what on earth that means. ;)
I love them both!! Which one do you like??
Both of these little pretties will have giveaways on Saturday – sweet huh??
Make sure you check back tomorrow. I might just have something unexpected for you.
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I love it! Wish I could make one RIGHT now!
I really like the second one. It seems to jump out at me. I’m a new follower- and it looks like I started at the right time! I’m really inspired to try these necklaces myself.
So cute and simple! love it!
Lovely and simple! I think the second one is my fave but both are fab!
Love that you made two! I think I like the white one best!
They both look super and even better you made them yourself without needing a second mortgage!
Where do u like to purchase your chains? For my first necklace I had to dismantel and redo on a new chain b/c the first kept braking. Is there a brand you prefer?
We have a Michael’s and a Joann not too far from us. Hobby Lobby is much farther but I would travel if I could avoid the frustration.
The second one is absolutely goregous. I love!
This is so pretty. I usually don’t like flower necklaces, but this one is beautiful. Thanks for sharing such an easy to understand tutorial.
Cheers,
Tracy
GORGEOUS!!! It’s so hard to pick which one I like more…Id end up going with the off-white/beige one because I have more outfits that would match it LOL But either way, they are both GORGEOUS!
Cant wait to see the other necklaces!!!!
Awesome Bev! And I have some of those beads! Extra excited that I could actually do this one. :)
So cute & creative just like you!!! xoxo
They are both so amazing!I love the second one! Im a lace and pearl kind of girl and the second one is perfect! I can’t wait for the giveaway since Im hesitant to try jewelry making. For some odd reason, Im afraid the thin wire will stab my eye out :[
They are both lovely. I really like the white version as it would go with anything.
Love the blue one! It looks great!
I wasn’t really crazy about this necklace ( the anthro version) until I saw your’s on you! That is a great necklace. I really like the second version you made.
I like them both, but I think I like the white one best!
Really pretty Bev, Such a smart method too- love it!
Those are both gorgeous. I love the blue in the first, but the second one is my favorite, its so elegant, and will literally go with just about anything! =)
The second version is even prettier than the first, but only just. Aren’t you clever! Anthropedia, I’m still giggling :D
Hi – I love the second one – you are so clever at this game! – I Googled the necklace and they were $38. I think your one is more in my price range :o)
Hmmm…I like the color of the blue petals, but I like the shape of the white ones better. They’re both great!
They are both very cute but I think I like the 2nd one best. For some reason the blue teardrop beads remind me of fake fingernails not sure why but now that the thought is in my head it’s all I can see when I look at that one.
Super adorable, and as per usual I like your versions better! I love the turquoise, but I’m really drawn to the 2nd version you made. Its so sweet!
Both are pretty, but I really like the second one better, the pearl color seems to say, i can go with anything…
hugs
Brenda
I think I like the pearl flower best! thanks for the tutorial!
Te quedo padrisimo!!! Me encanto. Saludos
here’s what i think….this is genius! can’t wait to see what’s next.
I think i like the ivory one the best. so cute!
I like the ‘Pearl Greek Island Flower’! Too bad I can’t join your giveaway :( Looking forward to your other Anthro posts!
I love the 2nd one, so, so my colors! I am so glad I have all the supplies at hand. Thanks so much for a great tut!
I’m in love with the second version! Such delicate, feminine colours <3
I love the pearl greek flower necklace. It is so elegant
They are both so pretty! Well, you know me, I l LOVE the white one more. :)
I was mesmerized by the blue, but then the pearls…oh the pearly, pearly pearls — completely won me over!
Bev, thank you for sharing your talent at “A Little Birdie Told Me”!
Jenn
Your version is awesome..you know why..because u have its tutorial but the anthro is not having tutu..haha..well keep sharing awesome tutorials..so sweet of you
lindos los collares … .. los colores ……….