Alexandria Necklace

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1. Begin by cutting a 26� length of wire with your flush cutters. (I've already adding 3� on each side to allow for crimping).
2. String on the loop from one half of your gold plated clasp followed by a crimp bead. Take the wire and string back through the crimp bead and pull snug. Crimp your crimp bead with your crimping pliers.
3. Begin stringing on 20 turquoise beads onto your wire and through the short tail of wire as well. This will help keep your necklace secure.
4. Next, string on one gold Magatama bead followed by a turquoise bead. Repeat this process 70 more times, alternating between the two beads. (Remember, you can make your necklace longer by simply adding on more beads).
5. String on another 20 turquoise beads.
6. Then, string on a crimp bead, followed by the loop of the other half of your gold plated clasp.
7. String the wire back through your crimp bead and a few adjacent beads. Pull snug and crimp your crimp bead with your crimping pliers.
8. Close your magnetic clasp and you're done!

• XCR-5143 - Soft Flex, 21 Strand Fine Beading Wire .014 Inch Thick, 30 Feet, Satin Silver
  Project uses 26 inches. You will need 1 package.


• FCL-6809 - Beadsmith 22K Gold Plated Magnetic Barrel Clasps 11x5mm (4 Sets)
  Project uses 1 set. You will need 1 package.


• KMG-067 - Miyuki Long Magatama Seed Beads 4x7mm - Duracoat Galvanized Gold (8.5 Grams)
  Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.


• SPTU-30 - Turquoise Gemstone Round Beads 3mm - 16 Inch Strand
  Project uses 1 strand. You will need 1 package.


• FCR-1200 - Beadalon Gold Plated Crimp Beads 1.3mm (85 Beads)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
• XTL-5200 - Standard Size Beading Crimping Pliers (For 2x2mm & 2x1mm Crimp Beads)