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may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND
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These instructions will make a 25 inch necklace. For a longer or shorter necklace, adjust the length of chain used.
- Please watch the video: How to Make a Gemstone Cabochon Necklace with Chain Embellishments. In this video, you will see from start to finish how to make this necklace using a gemstone cabochon and gemstone chips. First you will see how to set the cabochon into a bezel using E6000 glue. Next you will see how to embellish chain using simple wire loops and jump rings to hang gemstone beads. Then you will see how to complete your necklace by attaching the cabochon and toggle clasp.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- SPCB-2124 - Malachite Gemstone Oval Flat-Back Cabochons 25x18mm (1 Piece)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- PND-5847 - Antiqued Silver Plated Scroll Edge Oval Bezel Pendant Stampings 18x25mm (2)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- SPQS-01 - Dakota Stones Gemstone Beads, Smokey Quartz, Star Cut Faceted Round 8mm, 15.5 Inch Strand
Project uses 8 beads. You will need 1 package.
- SPMA-01 - Malachite Nuggets Chips Beads 5X11mm Green (34 Inch Strand)
Project uses 30 beads. You will need 1 package.
- CHA-9805 - Nunn Design Antiqued Nunn Design Silver Plated Textured Cable Chain By The Ft
Project uses 24 inches. You will need 2 packages.
- FCL-3050 - Silver Plated Flower Toggle Clasps 14mm (5 Sets)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FHP-6304 - Silver Plated Head Pins 1 Inches Long/21 Gauge (50)
Project uses 38 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5150 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (x100)
Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XTL-1054 - E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
- XTL-0034 - Wubbers Classic Series Round Nose Quality Jeweller's Pliers
- XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers