Retired - Alejandra Necklace in Silver

PROJECT N823
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Intermediate
This pretty design features colorful Delica seed beads wire wrapped around a Nunn Design open frame pendant. Suspended between the two sides of the pendant are lengths of chain fringe that dance around as you move.
Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

Please note that this necklace measures between 17 and 18 inches when complete. If you want it to be longer, please purchase an additional amount of chain. Thank you.
  1. To make this necklace, please watch the video: How to Make the Alejandra Necklace with Chain Fringe. This video will show you how to make the necklace from start to finish.
  2. In the course of the video you will learn how to wire wrap seed beads around the Nunn Design frame and also how to create a suspended chain fringe with seed bead accents.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • PND-915 - Nunn Design Open Frame Pendant, Oval Point 37x51.5mm, 1 Piece, Bright Silver
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • DBM-MIX43 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 10/0 Size, 8 Grams, Mix Matte Rainbow
    Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-6261 - Silver Plated Open Eye Pins 21 Gauge 2 Inch (x50)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • CHA-0146 - Nunn Design Bulk Chain, Delicate Cable Links 2.5x2mm, By the Foot, Bright Silver
    Project uses 24 inches. You will need 2 packages.

  • WCR-2430 - Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, 10 Yard Spool, Tarnish Resistant Silver
    Project uses 18 inches. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-5454 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (50)
    Project uses 11 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCL-6808 - Magnetic Clasp, 6x4.5mm, 4 Clasp Sets, Silver Plated
    Project uses 1 clasp. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5032 - Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
  • XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
  • XTL-3310 - BeadSmith Casual Comfort, Chain Nose Pliers with PVC Handle, 1 Piece
Additional Information
Theme Summer
Ingredients FHP-6261, CHA-0146, WCR-2430, FJR-5454, FCL-6808,
Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

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.
Open Eye Pins, 2 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick, Silver Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$4.47 / Package | SKU: FHP-6261
Silver Plated Cable Chain, 2x2.5mm, by Nunn Design Chain, by the Foot
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.
$3.49 / Package | SKU: CHA-0146
Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, Tarnish Resistant Silver (10 Yard Spool)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$7.49 / Package | SKU: WCR-2430
Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (50 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$2.49 / Package | SKU: FJR-5454
Magnetic Clasps, Round 6x4.5mm, Silver Plated (1 Set)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Set.
$0.99 / Package | SKU: FCL-6808
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
$25.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-5450

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