Keyhole Crystal Necklace

PROJECT N2291
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Intermediate
There is no lack of sparkle here! This keyhole necklace features a colorful splash of Preciosa crystal round beads. Play with the patterns and colors to make this your own.
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.

This necklace measures 21.5" inches, to modify the length, simply adjust the number of beads strung.
  1. Begin by cutting off 30 inches of beading wire. Then watch our video: How to Make a Beaded Loop Pendant in your Strung Jewelry. Based on what you learned in this video, make the center pendant.
  2. Then string the beads equally on both strands in the following order: 6mm aqua, 8mm light rose, 6mm crystal ab matte, 4mm light amethyst, 6mm light rose, 4mm light amethyst, 6mm crystal ab, 8mm light amethyst, 6mm crystal ab matte, 10mm aqua, 6mm light rose, 4mm light amethyst, 6mm crystal ab, 4mm light rose, 6mm aqua, 8mm light amethyst, 4mm light rose, 6mm crystal ab matte, 4mm light amethyst, 6mm crystal ab, 10mm aqua, 6mm light rose, 4mm light amethyst, 6mm aqua, 4mm light rose, 6mm crystal ab matte, 8mm light rose, 4mm light amethyst, 6mm crystal ab, 4mm light rose, 6mm aqua, 4mm light amethyst, and 6mm light rose.
  3. String on one crimp tube. Then thread the wire up and over the thread protector. Before string the wire back through the crimp tube, string on one closed jump ring. Crimp the crimp tube. Then add a crimp cover and trim the wire.
  4. Move to the other side of the necklace and repeat the above step.
  5. Finally open one jump ring and attach it to the closed jump ring you just added and to one lobster clasp. Close the jump ring and you are all done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FCR-4299 - Basic Elements Crimp Tube Beads & Stardust Crimp Covers, 2x2mm and 4mm, 48 Pieces, Silver Plated
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-5193 - Soft Flex, 49 Strand Medium Beading Wire .019 Inch Thick, 30 Feet, Satin Silver
    Project uses 30 inches. You will need 1 package.

  • FCR-4165 - Silver Plated Wire & Thread Protectors .024 Inch Loops (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCL-7523 - Nunn Design Silver Plated Lobster Clasps 12mm (2)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-5418 - Silver Plated Closed Jump Rings 6mm 20 Gauge (20)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-5150 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (x100)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • PCC-2806 - Preciosa Czech Crystal, Round Bead 8mm, 12 Pieces, Light Amethyst AB
    Project uses 9 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • PCC-2436 - Preciosa Czech Crystal, Round Bead 4mm, 36 Pieces, Light Rose AB
    Project uses 10 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • PCC-2633 - Preciosa Czech Crystal, Round Bead 6mm, 24 Pieces, Light Rose AB
    Project uses 8 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • PCC-2601 - Preciosa Czech Crystal, Round Bead 6mm, 24 Pieces, Crystal AB
    Project uses 12 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • PCC-2410 - Preciosa Czech Crystal, Round Bead 4mm, 36 Pieces, Light Amethyst AB
    Project uses 16 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • PCC-2826 - Preciosa Czech Crystal, Round Bead 8mm, 12 Pieces, Light Rose AB
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • PCC-2604 - Preciosa Czech Crystal, Round Bead 6mm, 24 Pieces, Aqua Bohemica
    Project uses 10 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • PCC-2602 - Preciosa Czech Crystal, Round Bead 6mm, 24 Pieces, Crystal AB Matte
    Project uses 8 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • PCC-21003 - Preciosa Czech Crystal, Round Bead 10mm, 12 Pieces, Aqua Bohemica
    Project uses 5 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
  • XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire (1 Piece)
  • XTL-0023 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Bent Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
  • XTL-5608 - Xuron 4 In 1 Crimping Pliers - Works On 1, 2 And 3mm Crimps!
Additional Information
Theme Spring
Ingredients FCR-4299, XCR-5193, FCR-4165, FCL-7523, FJR-5418, FJR-5150, PCC-2602,
Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
Basic Elements Crimp Tube Beads & Stardust Crimp Covers, 2x2mm and 4mm, Silver Plated (48 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Pack.
$5.70 / Package | SKU: FCR-4299
Soft Flex, 49 Strand Medium Beading Wire .019 Inch Thick, Satin Silver (30 Feet)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$19.99 / Package | SKU: XCR-5193
Wire & Thread Protectors, .024 Inch Loops Silver Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$3.47 / Package | SKU: FCR-4165
Nunn Design Lobster Clasps, Curve 12mm, Silver Plated (2 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pieces.
$2.09 / Package | SKU: FCL-7523
Silver Plated Closed Jump Rings 6mm 20 Gauge (20 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.
$3.29 / Package | SKU: FJR-5418
Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (100 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$3.27 / Package | SKU: FJR-5150
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: PCC-2602
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Xuron 4 In 1 Crimping Pliers - Works On 1, 2 And 3mm Crimps!
Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Bent Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020

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