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These instructions will make a 17.5 inch necklace, with draped strands adding additional length. To modify the size, adjust your chain lengths accordingly, and string your desired number of beads.
- To see how to create this design from start to finish, please watch the video: How to Make a Layered Necklace using Draped Chain and Beading Wire. You will see how to assemble this necklace using cable chain, beading wire, crimping beads, and Austrian Crystal rondelle beads.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- SWC-5801 - Austrian Crystal, #5040 Rondelle Beads 8mm, 8 Pieces, Crystal AB
Project uses 13 pieces. You will need 2 packages.
- SWC-5615 - Austrian Crystal, #5040 Rondelle Beads 6mm, 10 Pieces, Jet
Project uses 20 pieces. You will need 2 packages.
- CHA-9810 - Nunn Design Antiqued Gold Plated Flat Cable Chain, 3.6mm, by The Foot
Project uses 16.5 inches. You will need 2 packages.
- CHA-99957 - Black Oxidized Plated Rolo Chain, 2mm, by the Foot
Project uses 4.25 inches. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-4041 - 22K Gold Plated Closed Jump Rings 6mm 21 Gauge (20)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-2514 - Gold Plated Curved Lobster Clasps 12mm (10 Pieces)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-4161 - 22K Gold Plated Wire & Thread Protectors .019 Inch Loops (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-69593 - Beadalon Beading Wire Gold Color 19 Strand .015 Inch / 15 Feet
Project uses 8 inches. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1056 - Bright Gold Tone Crimp Bead Covers 3mm (144)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-9007 - Crimp Beads, Tube 2x2mm, 100 Pieces, Gold Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-3000 - Bead Stopper- Stop Beads Sliding Off Stringing Material
- XTL-5200 - Standard Size Beading Crimping Pliers (For 2x2mm & 2x1mm Crimp Beads)
- XTL-100 - Micro Grip Pliers, Side Cutters, 4.5 Inches Long, 1 Piece
- XTL-101 - Micro Grip Pliers, Long Chain Nose, 5 Inches Long, 1 Piece
- XTL-103 - Micro Grip Pliers, Bent Chain Nose, 5 Inches Long, 1 Piece
- XTL-9920 - Beadaholique Bead Mat, 12.5x9.25 Inches, 1 Piece