Egyptian Necklace

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Ancient Egyptians were extremely superstitious. They believed that what they did during their lives and how they worshipped their gods and goddesses would affect their after-lives. Many wore special/magical charms, like the ever-popular scarab beetle, to ward off evil spirits and to keep their own souls pure.

Egyptians were also fond of turquoise and lapiz stones as well as gold jewelry. Most Egyptian jewelry were predominantly blue, black and gold.

  Materials:

• Beads -- mostly blue, turquoise, black, or even gold beads.
• Thin string to use as the necklace chain.
• Gold bead
• Gold wire
• Clear glue

• Make the scarab first:
  • Snip the gold wire into two pieces, each one at least twice as wide as the bead.
  • Bend the wires into a wide U-shape.
  • Glue the center of the wire onto the bead, as shown in the picture, one at each end.
• Thread the scarab onto the necklace (or you can glue the scarab to the thread).
• Add the other beads and tie a knot at the end of the necklace, cutting off any excess thread.