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These instructions will give you a necklace that is 20" in length. To adjust the length, simply modify the number of beads strung respectively. Note: If you want a longer necklace you will need to purchase additional beads.
- Cut off 24 inches of beading wire. Place a bead stopper 2 inches from one end.
- String on your beads in this order: 24 spacer beads, 1 cube, 1 large round pewter bead, 1 cone (large side first), 1 large round pewter bead, 1 cone (small side first), 1 large round pewter bead, 1 lava bead, 1 cube, 1 lava bead, 1 cube, 1 lava bead, 1 cube, 1 lava bead, 1 cube, 1 lava bead, 1 cube, 1 lava bead, 1 cube, 1 lava bead, 1 cube, 1 lava bead, 1 cube, 1 lava bead, 1 large round pewter bead, 1 cone (large side first), 1 large round pewter bead, 1 cone (small side first), 1 large round pewter bead, 1 cube, and 24 spacer beads.
- String on one crimp tube, followed by one thread protector. String the wire over the protector and down through the hole on the other side and down through the crimp tube. Pull snug and crimp the crimp tube. Trim the excess wire.
- Move to the other side of the necklace, remove the bead stopper and then repeat the above step to add the crime tube and thread protector.
- Finally, open a jump ring and attach one thread protector to one end of the toggle clasp and close the jump ring. Move to the other side of the necklace and attach the other side of the toggle clasp with another jump ring in the same manner.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- FCR-1215 - Beadalon Silver Plated Crimp Tubes 2x1.8mm 1.3mm ID (75 Beads)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5405 - TierraCast Rhodium Plated Brass Open Oval Jump Rings 6mm 20 Gauge (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-1017 - Lead-Free Pewter, Bumpy Bead Caps 30x10mm, 2 Pieces, Antiqued Silver
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 2 packages.
- BMB-09029 - Lead-Free Pewter Beads, Faceted Cubes 7mm, 6 Pieces, Antiqued Silver
Project uses 10 pieces. You will need 2 packages.
- BMB-09023 - Lead-Free Pewter Beads, Round 11.5mm, 6 Pieces, Antiqued Silver
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-3142 - TierraCast Antiqued Silver Plated Pewter Beaded Spacer Beads 3x3mm (50)
Project uses 48 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SPLV-101 - Dyed Natural Lava Gemstone Beads, Round 14mm, 1 Strand, Mixed Colors
Project uses 7 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-7133 - TierraCast Antiqued Silver Plated Lead-Free Pewter 5/8 Inch Anna's Toggle Clasp (1)
Project uses 1 Set. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-4160 - Silver Plated Wire & Thread Protectors .019 Inch Loops (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-5193 - Soft Flex, 49 Strand Medium Beading Wire .019 Inch Thick, 30 Feet, Satin Silver
Project uses 24 Inches. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-3000 - Bead Stopper- Stop Beads Sliding Off Stringing Material
- XTL-5608 - Xuron 4 In 1 Crimping Pliers - Works On 1, 2 And 3mm Crimps!
- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose