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- To make this project, please begin by watching the video: How to Make a Beaded Bead with CzechMates Diamond Beads. In the course of this video you will learn how much thread to put on your needle, how many beads to pick up and of which color, how to bead weave the beads together to form a bead, and how to tie off your beading.
- Once your bead is complete, set it aside and start to make your necklace. Cut the length of chain you want, the clasp will add under 1/2 an inch.
- Onto one end of chain, crimp a crimp bead with loop. Feed the other end of the chain through your beaded bead, going from one side to the next, not front to back. Pull the chain through and then add a crimp bead with loop to the other end.
- Open a jump ring and link it to one of the end loops. Close the jump ring. Open the jump ring attached to the lobster clasp and link this to the other side of your necklace. Close the jump ring.
- All done. Enjoy!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- BCP-33812 - CzechMates Glass, 2-Hole Diamond Beads 4x6mm, 8 Grams, Polychrome Indigo Orchid
Project uses 20 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BCP-33802 - CzechMates Glass, 2-Hole Diamond Beads 4x6mm, 8 Grams, Turquoise
Project uses 20 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BCP-33808 - CzechMates Glass, 2-Hole Diamond Beads 4x6mm, 8 Grams, Metallic Suede Pink
Project uses 20(1) pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-1353 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 6lb Test Weight and .006 Thick, 15 Yard Spool, Black Satin
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-2319 - Sterling Silver Cord Ends / Crimp Beads With Loop 1.7mm x 2mm - 1mm Hole(10)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-03042 - Sterling Silver Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (20)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-02208 - Sterling Silver Straight Lobster Clasps 8mm (4)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- CHA-1282 - Sterling Silver Fine Snake Beading Chain .7mm Bulk By The Ft.
Project uses 18 inches. You will need 2 packages.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
- XTL-3004 - English Beading Needles Assorted Variety Pack
- XTL-5200 - Standard Size Beading Crimping Pliers (For 2x2mm & 2x1mm Crimp Beads)
- XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose