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This design measures up to 16 inches. To modify the length, simply add or subtract the number of beads strung respectively.
- Take one head pin and string on one purple rondelle bead. Make a wrapped wire loop. Set aside. Repeat once more with another purple rondelle.
- Take one head pin and string on one chrome rondelle and one lotus coin bead. Make a wrapped wire loop. Set aside.
- Cut off 20 inches of beading wire and place a bead stopper about two inches from one end.
- String on the beads in the following order: 1 chrome, 1 purple, 1 chrome, 1 purple, 1 chrome, 1 bellflower, 1 purple, 1 bellflower, 1 chrome, 1 purple, 1 chrome, 1 bellflower, 1 purple, 1 bellflower, 1 chrome, 1 purple, 1 chrome, 1 bellflower, 1 purple, 1 bellflower, 1 chrome, 1 purple, 1 chrome, 1 bellflower, 1 purple, 1 bellflower. Then 1 chrome, 1 wrapped wire loop with the purple bead on it, and 1 chrome; followed by 1 bellflower, 1 purple, 1 bellflower, 1 chrome, 1 purple, 1 chrome, 1 bellflower, 1 purple, 1 bellflower, and 1 chrome. To the center string on the wrapped wire loop of the lotus bead. From here you will reverse the pattern to mirror the first side.
- Next string on one crimp tube and thread the wire up and over the wire protector. Before threading the wire back through the crimp tube, slide on one end of the chain extender so it sits in the wire protector. Thread the wire through the crimp tube and a few adjacent beads. Then crimp the tube with your crimping pliers. Add a crimp cover and trim the excess wire.
- Remove the bead stopper and repeat the above step on the other side of the necklace. On this side you will add the chain extender. Then cut off the last link with the drop attached and open one jump ring to attach one lobster clasp.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- FCL-1144 - TierraCast Brass, Lobster Clasps 15x9mm, 4 Pieces, Silver Plated
Project uses 1 piece. 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.
- FCR-9001 - Crimp Bead Covers, 4mm, 50 Pieces, Silver Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1715 - BeadSmith Crimp Tubes, 2x2mm, 100 Pieces, Silver Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-9010 - Necklace Chain Extender, Curb Links with Drop 2 Inches, 10 Pieces, Silver Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BCP-3064 - Czech Glass Beads, Faceted Rondelle 3x5mm, Chrome Opaque, 1 Strand, by Raven's Journey
Project uses 29 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BCP-3069 - Czech Glass Beads, Faceted Rondelle 3x5mm, Purple, Purple Luster, 1 Strand, by Raven's Journey
Project uses 26 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BCP-3010 - Czech Glass Beads, Lotus Flower Coin 18mm, Misty Blue Silk Matte, Pink Wash, 4 Pieces, by Raven's Journey
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- BCP-3004 - Czech Glass Beads, 5 Point Bell Flower 6x9mm, Pink Silk, 1 Strand, by Raven's Journey
Project uses 24 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-5193 - Soft Flex, 49 Strand Medium Beading Wire .019 Inch Thick, 30 Feet, Satin Silver
Project uses 18 Inches. You will need 1 package.
- FHP-5320 - Silver Plated Head Pins 2 Inches Long/22 Gauge (X50)
Project uses 3 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.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
- XTL-5608 - Xuron 4 In 1 Crimping Pliers - Works On 1, 2 And 3mm Crimps!
- XTL-3000 - Bead Stopper- Stop Beads Sliding Off Stringing Material