Twisted Pearl Necklace DIY Tutorial

I have an obsession for pearls and absolutely LOVE any kind of dramatic neckpiece.  I just feel like it livens up any outfit and really adds some visual interest.  For this particular piece, I was inspired by a rope twisted necklace that I didn't really think was "me", but wanted to "girlify" a necklace using a similar twisting concept.

Instructions after the jump...

What you need / what I used:

• 2 packages of ~190 glass pearl beads, 6 mm, matching or coordinating colors (I chose pale rose and gold)
• Invisible Nylon thread.  Ordinarily, I believe you are supposed to use silk, but I shy away from beading needles (too floppy) and have been using a regular sewing needle which ultimately limits the thickness of whatever I'm threading with.
• Crimp tubes,  jump rings, a closure, headpins, and jewelry plier tools.

Glass Pearls from Michael's

Needle and Nylon thread

Split each package of pearls into 2 even groups and string each (2 packages of 2 groups each = 4 strings of pearls).  Knot your thread and add a crimp tube to prevent the pearls from sliding off the thread.

Once I finished stringing, I added a head pin to the ends of each strand. 

Loop the ends of your headpins.  Here's an instructional video if needed.

Intersect your pearls with 2 strands on each side.

Attach your strands to a jump ring on each side.  Then add your closures.  I used a lobster closure here.

Twist your necklace as you like it and voila!