Step 1
Layout your pattern and cut 27 inches of Tiger Tail. This will be used for the neck piece of your necklace.
Step 2
Next, cut Tiger Tail for each layer of the necklace: 10” inches for the first top layer 14” inches for the second layer 16” inches for the third layer
Step 3
Bead 22 inches of large silver ball beads on your longest thread of Tiger Tail
After you're done beading, set it aside to begin working on the layers.
Step 4
Bead the patterns for your layers: 10 inch Tiger Tail: Bead up to 7 ½ inches (White Seed Beads And Brass Bicones) 14 inch Tiger Tail: bead up to 9 ½ inches (White Seed Beads and Copper Bicones) 16” inch Tiger Tail: bead up to 12 inches (White Seed Beads and Silver Bicones) Lay them consecutively to each other, in order of length.
Step 5
Bead all the ends of the layers through a simple pattern. We used Brass Spacer Discs, a Large Striped Ball Brass bead, and more Brass Spacer Discs. This should be repeated two times, so that both ends of the necklace have been joined.
Step 6
Insert all three layers of the Tiger Tail through the crimp
...then the jump ring
Step 7
Fold over the Tiger Tail and thread it back through the same crimp.
Step 8
Position the pliers around the crimp.
Crush the crimp.
Crush the same crimp from the other side, folding it in the other direction.
Step 9
Hold the strand upside down so that all of the beads go towards the closed crimp. Repeat Step #6 to position the crimp. Then repeat #7, while making sure the crimp is snug against the beads before closing it.
Step 10
Insert the loose strands of the tiger tail back through the end-beads (metal disk and striped brass bead).
Cut underneath the bead for a clean finish.
Step 11
Pass the tiger tail from the end of the top neck piece, through the jump ring on the bottom layered piece and wrap it around.
Place a crimp over the doubled tigertail.
Adjust the two pieces of the necklace so that they are pulled tightly together, then crush the crimp.
Repeat Step #11 for the second side of the necklace.
Step 12
On each side of the necklace, pass the extra wire back through some beads and cut the extra slack so that it is fully hidden.
Step 13
Congratulations -- you're done.. Enjoy your new necklace!
Conclusion
How did your layered necklace turn out? Share any tips and feedback with your fellow beaders in the comments below!