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This necklace measures 19 inches. To modify the length, simply adjust the number of beads strung respectively. Note: You may need to purchase additional beads.
- Cut 24 inches of bead wire. String on one crimp tube about 2 inches from one end. String the wire through the loop on the bar side of the toggle clasp and back down though the crimp tube. Pull snugly and crimp the crimp tube. Trim any excess wire. Cover the crimp bead with a crimp cover.
- Next, string on the beads in this order: one 6mm gossamer hill bead (rounded side first), one copper bead, one 6mm gossamer hill bead (flat side first), one copper bead, one 6mm iris purple hill bead (rounded side first), one copper bead, one 6mm iris purple hill bead (flat side first), and one copper bead. Repeat this pattern four times, then finish with one 6mm gossamer hill bead (rounded side first), one copper bead, one 6mm gossamer hill bead (flat side first), and one copper bead.
- Then string: one 8mm iris purple hill bead (rounded side first), one copper bead, one 8mm iris purple hill bead (flat side first), one copper bead, one 8mm gossamer hill bead (rounded side first), one copper bead, one 8mm gossamer hill bead (flat side first), and one copper bead. Repeat this pattern four times, then finish with one 8mm iris purple hill bead (rounded side first), one copper bead, one 8mm iris purple hill bead (flat side first), and one copper bead.
- Finally string: one 6mm gossamer hill bead (rounded side first), one copper bead, one 6mm gossamer hill bead (flat side first), one copper bead, one 6mm iris purple hill bead (rounded side first), one copper bead, one 6mm iris purple hill bead (flat side first), and one copper bead. Repeat this pattern four times, then finish with one 6mm gossamer hill bead (rounded side first), one copper bead, and one 6mm gossamer hill bead (flat side first).
- String on one crimp tube. String the wire through the loop on the other piece of the toggle clasp and back down though the crimp tube. Pull snugly and crimp the crimp tube. Trim any excess wire. Cover the crimp bead with a crimp cover.
- All done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- BCP-25004 - Preciosa Czech Pressed Glass, Faceted Half Ball Hill Beads 6mm, 24 Pieces, Crystal / Gossamer
Project uses 24 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BCP-25042 - Preciosa Czech Pressed Glass, Faceted Half Ball Hill Beads 8mm, 12 Pieces, Iris Purple
Project uses 12 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BCP-25030 - Preciosa Czech Pressed Glass, Faceted Half Ball Hill Beads 8mm, 12 Pieces, Crystal / Gossamer
Project uses 10 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BCP-25016 - Preciosa Czech Pressed Glass, Faceted Half Ball Hill Beads 6mm, 24 Pieces, Iris Purple
Project uses 20 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-2551 - Real Copper Small Bicone Beads 3 x 3.2mm (50)
Project uses 65 pieces. You will need 2 packages.
- FCL-3006 - Genuine Copper Toggle Clasps 9mm (2 Sets)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1008 - Bright Copper Crimp Bead Covers 3mm (x50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1531 - Genuine Copper Crimp Beads 2 x 2mm (x50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-5043 - Soft Flex Metallics, 21 Strand Fine Beading Wire .014 Inch Thick, 30 Feet, Copper Color
Project uses 24 inches. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
- XTL-5608 - Xuron 4 In 1 Crimping Pliers - Works On 1, 2 And 3mm Crimps!