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This necklace measures 18 inches in length. To modify the length simply adjust the length of chain on each side respectively.
- Begin by cutting two lengths of chain 8.5 inches each. Set aside.
- Cut off 3 inches of wire. Straighten the wire with your nylon pliers if necessary. Make a simple wire loop at one end. String on 9 red gemstone beads. Make another simple wire loop and trim any excess wire. Set aside.
- Cut off 3.5 inches of wire. Straighten the wire with your nylon pliers if necessary. Make a simple wire loop at one end. String on 13 blue gemstone beads. Make another simple wire loop and trim any excess wire. Set aside.
- Open one jump ring and attach it to one hole of the focal pendant link and to one end of one piece of chain. Close the jump ring. Repeat on the other side of the link with the other piece of chain.
- On one side of the chain, move up three links. Open the loop, same as you would a jump ring, of the piece of wire with the red beads on it and attach it to the third link of chain. Repeat this to attach the other side to the other side of the chain.
- Move up 4 links on the chain. Open the loop of the piece of wire with the blue beads on it and attach it to the seventh link of chain. Repeat this to attach the other side to the other side of the chain.
- Move to the end of the chain. Open one jump ring and attach it to the last link in the chain. Close the jump ring.
- Move to the other chain end. Open one jump ring and attach it to the last link in the chain and to one lobster clasp. Close the jump ring and you're all done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- SPCA-34 - Red Carnelian Multi-Colored Gemstone 4mm Round Beads /15 Inch Strand
Project uses 9 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SPMA-814 - Dyed Magnesite Gemstone Beads, Round 4mm, 15.5 Inch Strand, Lapis Blue
Project uses 13 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- CHA-9813 - Nunn Design Antiqued Nunn Design Silver Plated Oval Cable Chain 3mm By The Ft
Project uses 17 Inches. You will need 2 packages.
- FCO-210 - Green Girl Studios Pendant Link, Magic Bird 16.5x35mm, 1 Piece, Lead-Free Pewter
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5253 - Antiqued Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (50)
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-7522 - Nunn Design Antiqued Silver Plated Lobster Clasps 12mm (2)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- WCR-2240 - Artistic Wire, Copper Craft Wire 22 Gauge Thick, 8 Yard Spool, Stainless Steel
Project uses 6.5 Inches. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
- XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-0074 - Eurotool Nylon Jaw Pliers Chain Nose- For Scratch-Free Wire Work