Retired - Indio Lights Choker

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1. Using flush cutters, cut a 12 inch length of patterned flat cotton cord.
2. Cut a 3 foot length of Nymo thread. Tie an overhand knot at one end and triple-knot it. Thread a size 10 short embroidery needle.
3. Find the middle 6 inches of your length of cotton cord, and at the beginning of that 6-inch area, sew from back to front through the cord (the outer curve of the cord will form the front of your necklace), so the knot is in the back. Use blanket stitch to stitch 16 pom poms along the 6-inch focal area of the cord, adding a pom pom on every other stitch (you can use orange, or a mix of your favorite color pom poms from the assortment). When you finish stitching on your pom poms, sew through to the back of the cord and tie another triple-knot to secure the thread. Cut off the extra thread with scissors.
4. Take 1 silver cord end and place a few drops of Super New Glue into the well. Fit one end of the cotton cord into the cord end and hold in place for 30 seconds while the glue bonds. Let the glue dry for several minutes. Repeat this step for the other side of the necklace.
5. Open a jump ring. Slide it through the loop of one cord end, and also slide on the loop of your clasp. Close the jump ring.
6. Open another jump ring. Slide it through the loop of the other cord end on the other side of the necklace. Close the jump ring. Enjoy your choker!

• XCR-4061 - Multi-Colored Cotton Cord, Flat Woven Strands 10x2mm, 3 Feet, Black / Cream Mix
  Project uses 12 inches. You will need 1 package.


• POM-0001 - Pom Pom Embellishments, Round Extra-Small 10mm, 5 Grams, Assorted Colors
  Project uses 16 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• XCR-8909 - NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads - Dark Purple 64YD (58 Meters)
  Project uses 3 feet. You will need 1 package.


• XTL-1059 - Eurotool Super New Glue - Heavy Duty Adhesive - 3 Gram Bottle
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• FCO-9313 - Antiqued Silver Triangular Cord Ends For Regaliz 10mm Flat Cork Cord - 2 Pack
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FJR-5160 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 6mm 19 Gauge (x100)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FCL-1148 - TierraCast Brass, Lobster Clasps 23x13mm, 1 Piece, Silver Plated
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-3028 - Crafter's Collection Long And Short Needle Assortment - Sizes 10 & 12 - 10 Pack
• XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
• XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
• XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
• XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers