Retired - Icicle Necklace

PROJECT N7033
Designer: Rachel Zaimont
Skill Level: Beginner
An Austrian crystal Grand Crystalactite pendant, clear and brilliant, hangs like an icicle at the center of this simple, striking necklace.
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.

These instructions will make an 18 inch necklace. For a longer or shorter necklace, you can purchase a finished chain necklace of a different length.
  1. Cut a 3 inch piece of 20 gauge silver wire.
  2. Watch our video on how to wire wrap a briolette. Based on the instructions in the video, slide the Austrian Crystalactite pendant onto the wire and bend both sides of the wire over so they cross at the top of the pendant. Using your flat nose pliers, grip one side of the wire at the cross and bend it upward. Take the other side of the wire and make two tight wraps around the first side. Cut off the excess wire with flush cutters.
  3. String one TierraCast silver end cap onto the wire end that is sticking straight up, so the end cap cups the top of the crystal pendant. Orient the crystal pendant so it is facing forward. Then make a simple wire loop and cut off the excess wire with flush cutters.
  4. Open the wire loop from the previous step the same way you would open a jump ring. Slide on your silver snake chain necklace. Close the loop.
  5. All finished!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • SWBB-2300 - Austrian Crystal, 6017/G Grand Crystalactite Pendant 30mm, 1 Piece, Crystal
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FCR-2144 - TierraCast Maker's Collection, Cupola Cord Ends Fits 6mm, 2 Pieces, Silver Tone
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • WCR-2030 - Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 20 Gauge Thick, 6 Yard Spool, Tarnish Resistant Silver
    Project uses 3 inches. You will need 1 package.

  • AXC-98915 - Silver Plated 1mm Snake Chain Necklace With Clasp - 18 Inches
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
Additional Information
Theme Delicate
Ingredients FCR-2144, WCR-2030,

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.
TierraCast Maker's Collection, Cupola Cord Ends Fits 6mm Silver Tone (2 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pieces.
$3.25 / Package | SKU: FCR-2144
Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 20 Gauge Thick, Tarnish Resistant Silver (6 Yard Spool)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$7.49 / Package | SKU: WCR-2030
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514

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