Retired - Owl Quartet Necklace

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1. Begin by using flush cutters to cut 22 inches of stringing wire. Attach a bead stopper onto one end of the wire.
2. String on the following beads: 1 yellow flower, 2 copper spacers, 1 blue disc, 1 bronze disc, 1 blue disc, 2 copper spacers, 1 blue disc, 1 bronze disc, 1 blue disc, and 2 copper spacers.
3. Repeat the pattern described in step 2 nine more times, then string on one more yellow flower bead.
4. Onto your wire, string one crimp tube. Thread the wire through the loop of your clasp and back through the crimp tube. Pull snug and crimp the crimp tube. Clip the excess wire and add a crimp cover.
5. Remove the bead stopper and repeat the previous step to attach your chain extender, this time threading the wire through the end link of your chain extender.
6. Onto a headpin, slide one owl bead and one copper spacer. Above the spacer, make a wrapped wire loop, latching the loop onto your necklace between two of the copper spacers located 5.5 inches down from the loop on the clasp of your necklace. Close the wrap.
7. Repeat the above step three more times for a total of 4 hanging owls, latching each wrapped wire loop onto your necklace between two copper spacers 1.5 inches from your previous owl, heading in the direction of your chain extender (see photo for reference).
8. Enjoy your necklace!

• BCP-2927 - Czech Glass Beads, Owl 18mm, Aqua Blue Opaline with Copper Wash, 4 Pieces, by Raven's Journey
  Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• BCP-2913 - Czech Glass Beads, Hibiscus Flower 7mm, Bright Yellow Opaline with Picasso Finish, 1 Strand, by Raven's Journey
  Project uses 11 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• BCP-2852 - Czech Glass Beads, Spacer Disc 2mm, Blue Opaque Matte with Peacock Luster Finish, 1 Strand, by Raven's Journey
  Project uses 40 beads. You will need 1 package.


• BCP-2853 - Czech Glass Beads, Spacer Disc 2mm, Dark Bronze Opaque Matte, 1 Strand, by Raven's Journey
  Project uses 20 beads. You will need 1 package.


• BMB-1329 - Genuine Antiqued Copper Bicone Beads 3.2mm (50)
  Project uses 64 beads. You will need 2 packages.


• FCL-1124 - Lobster Clasp, Curved 10x6mm, 20 Pieces, Ant Copper
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• AXC-91004 - Antiqued Copper Plated 5mm Chain Necklace Extender W/ Drop 2 Inch (5)
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• FCR-1713 - BeadSmith Crimp Tubes, 2x2mm, 100 Pieces, Copper
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FCR-1009 - Genuine Antiqued Copper Crimp Bead Covers 3mm (50)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• XCR-67873 - Beadalon Beading Wire Silverose 7 Strand .018 Inch / 30 Feet
  Project uses 22 inches. You will need 1 package.


• FHP-1048 - Genuine Antiqued Copper Head Pins 22 Gauge 2 Inches (24)
  Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-3000 - Bead Stopper- Stop Beads Sliding Off Stringing Material
• XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
• XTL-0034 - Wubbers Classic Series Round Nose Quality Jeweller's Pliers
• XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
• XTL-5200 - Standard Size Beading Crimping Pliers (For 2x2mm & 2x1mm Crimp Beads)