Retired - Mod Cubes Necklace

PROJECT N693
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Beginner
This modern and chic necklace features 3 vintage lucite cube beads hung from a sleek chain. The interesting tortoise-shell pattern of the beads and their striking geometric shape, makes it so no other beads are needed to complete this mod design.
Instructions

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  1. Begin by cutting an 18" length of chain.
  2. On one end of your chain affix a crimping bead with loop. To do this, crimp the crimp bead just the same as you would a regular one, just make sure to crimp closer to the end without the loop vs. right near the loop.
  3. Slide three of your vintage lucite cube beads onto the other end of your beading chain.
  4. Attach another crimp bead with loop to the chain end.
  5. Open a 4mm jump ring and link it to a 6mm jump ring as well as one of the crimp bead loops on the end of your beading chain. Close this jump ring.
  6. Go to the other side your beading chain, open another 4mm jump ring, and link this jump ring to the ring at the base of your lobster clasp as well as the crimp bead loop. Close the jump ring.
  7. All done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • CHA-1621 - 22K Gold Plated Sleek Beading Chain .7mm Bulk By The Foot
    Project uses 18 inches. You will need 2 packages.

  • FJR-5260 - 22K Gold Plated 6mm 19 Gauge Open Jump Rings (100)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-3914 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 20 Gauge 22k Gold Plated (100)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCL-2531 - 22K Gold Plated Sleek Lobster Claw Clasps 12mm (10)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FCR-1321 - 22K Gold Plated Cord Ends / 2 x 3mm Crimp Beads W Loop (100)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCV-11 - Vintage Lucite Plastic Faceted Cube Beads Tortoise Shell 19.5mm (4)
    Project uses 3 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
  • XTL-5200 - Standard Size Beading Crimping Pliers (For 2x2mm & 2x1mm Crimp Beads)
Additional Information
Ingredients CHA-1621, FJR-5260, FJR-3914, FCL-2531, FCR-1321,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
22K Gold Plated Fine Beading Chain, 0.7mm, by the Foot
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.
$4.10 / Package | SKU: CHA-1621
22K Gold Plated 6mm 19 Gauge Open Jump Rings (100 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$8.29 / Package | SKU: FJR-5260
22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 20 Gauge 22k Gold Plated (100 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$4.17 / Package | SKU: FJR-3914
Lobster Clasps, Straight 12mm, 22K Gold Plated (10 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pieces.
$11.35 / Package | SKU: FCL-2531
Cord Ends, Crimp Beads with Loop 3x2mm, 22K Gold Plated (100 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$21.99 / Package | SKU: FCR-1321
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

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