Retired - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

PROJECT N132
Designer: Andrea Morici
Skill Level: Beginner
Chock full of red, green, and gold baubles, silk ribbon, and a heaping helping of Christmas cheer, this is one necklace that will definitely make the season brighter.
Instructions

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Begin by threading the following onto a headpin: a 12mm filigree open leaf bead capa 28mm blown glass beadan 8mm scalloped flower bead capCreate a wrapped loop on the headpin and trim off excess wire. Set this aside.Cut a piece of beading wire at fifteen inches long and secure one end of it with a Bead Stopper.Thread the following onto the wire: a 2.5mm round gold beada 4mm round gold beada white seed beada 2.5mm round gold beada green jade beada 2.5mm round gold beada white seed beada 4mm round gold beada 7mm bead capa 13mm round topaz blown glass beada 7mm bead capa 4mm round gold beada cathedral beada 2.5mm round gold beada white seed beada 2.5mm round gold beada green jade beada 2.5mm round gold beada white seed beada heishe spacera 7mm bead capa 16mm topaz rondelle blown glass beada 7mm bead capa heishe spacera white seed beada heishe spacera 7mm bead capa 13mm red blown glass beada 7mm bead capa 4mm round gold beada white seed beada 4mm round gold beada green jade beada 4mm round gold beada white seed beada 4mm round gold bead.At this point, thread the large 28mm blown glass with a wrapped loop onto your wire. Thread the other half of the strand exactly like the first, only in reverse order.When you get to the end thread a crimp bead, but do not crimp it yet.Thread the end of the wire through a large closed jump ring and back through the crimp bead, and crimp it down.Remove the bead stopper from the other end and repeat the last two steps.Cut both pieces of your silk ribbon in half using a sharp pair of scissors.Through both jump rings on either side of the necklace thread a green and a red ribbon. Fold in half.Trim both sides of the ribbon so that the red and green are equal lengths and so both sides of the necklace are equal lengths.Tightly roll the ends of the ribbons and insert them into a pinch crimp cord end (one on either side). Using a pair of nylon jaw pliers or smooth chain nose pliers, gently pinch the cord ends closed. To make sure the ribbons are secure, you may add a dab of adhesive, such as E6000.To each of the loops on the crimp ends, add a small jump ring.Add one half of the magnetic clasp to one of the jump rings, and the other half to the other jump ring.You may want to make your necklace shorter. To do this, either just cut the ribbon to a shorter length or forego the magnetic clasp and simply tie the ribbon into a pretty and decorative bow.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • XCR-47008 - Silk Fabric Fairy Ribbon, 2cm Wide, 40 Inches Long, 1 Strand, Crimson Red
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-46105 - Silk Fabric String, 2mm Diameter, 42 Inches Long, 1 Strand, Emerald Green
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-5240 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge (x100)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-4030 -
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-5126 - 22K Gold Plated Round Beads 2.5mm (1000)
    Project uses 12 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-5064 - 22K Gold Plated 5mm Round Metal Beads (25)
    Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCS-6140 - Czech Seed Beads 6/0 Snow White Opaque (1 Ounce)
    Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SPJD-39 - Green Candy Jade 8mm Round Beads / 15.5 Inch Strand
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-6920 - Czech Cathedral Glass Beads 8mm Ruby Red/Gold Ends (10)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-6466 - 22K Gold Plated Filigree Open Leaf Bead Caps 12mm (12)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-6471 - 22K Gold Plated Scalloped Flower Bead Caps 8mm (24)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • BGL-1942 -
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • BGL-1362 -
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-5220 - 22K Gold Plated Head Pins - 21 Gauge - 2 Inches (50)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-6454 - 22K Gold Plated Open Petal Flower Bead Caps 7mm (50)
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCR-1421 - 22K Gold Plated Ribbon Pinch Crimps Cord Ends 10mm or 3/8 IN. (20)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-69893 - Beadalon Beading Wire Gold Color 19 Strand .018 Inch / 30 Feet
    Project uses 15 inches. You will need 1 package.

  • FCR-1205 - Beadalon Gold Plated Crimp Tubes 1.3mm (75 Beads)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

Additional Information
Theme Christmas
Ingredients FJR-5240, BMB-5126, BCS-6140, BMB-6466, FHP-5220, BMB-6454, FCR-1421, XCR-69893, FCR-1205,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge (100 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$3.39 / Package | SKU: FJR-5240
22K Gold Plated Round Beads 2.5mm (1000 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1000 Pieces.
$29.99 / Package | SKU: BMB-5126
Czech Seed Beads 6/0 Snow White Opaque (1 Ounce)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 oz..
$3.39 / Package | SKU: BCS-6140
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: BMB-6466
Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$6.29 / Package | SKU: FHP-5220
22K Gold Plated Open Petal Flower Bead Caps 7mm (50 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$4.97 / Package | SKU: BMB-6454
Cord Ends, Ribbon Pinch Crimp 10x5.5mm, Gold Plated (20 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.
$4.99 / Package | SKU: FCR-1421
Beadalon Beading Wire Gold Color 19 Strand .018 Inch / 30 Feet
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$19.99 / Package | SKU: XCR-69893
Beadalon Crimp Beads, Tube 1.3mm, Gold Plated (75 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 75 Pieces.
$3.79 / Package | SKU: FCR-1205
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