North Georgia Bead Society

A not-for-profit group dedicated to the preservation of beading as an art form. 

Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road Cumming, GA 30041 (770) 781-9840

Enter the parking lot and drive around the right side of the building to the back of the library.  Enter the library through the double doors.  Meeting room is on the left.

Project for May 20, 2012:  Rock Candy Necklace
Designed and Taught by Local Bead Store Owner, Instructor, and NGBS Member, 
Rachel Dalrymple

Rachel's Rock Candy Necklaces This technique could also be used to make a bracelet.

Materials:   *    Wire - 24 gauge half hard (approx 80     inches or more depending on how full you want the clusters to be) * 2 Bead Stoppers * Mixture of beads: Odd amount of large focal beads, smaller beads for clusters ranging from seeds to 8mm, multiple colors, textures, metals... * 2 bead caps or cones for end *Ribbon, chain, leather, or beading wire for back (findings if needed) * Clasp Tools:  Chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Wire cutters Bead Mat Rachel will be bringing kits, but she highly suggests choosing beads before hand.