Retired - Bluebird Gala Necklace

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1. Begin this project by watching the video: How to Use Katiedids Channel-Set Components with Crystal Clay.
2. Based upon what you learned in the video, create your focal piece using your Katiedids component, turquoise Crystal Clay, 24 inches of beading wire, 14 size pp32 chatons in aqua, and 14 size pp24 chatons in turquoise.
3. Also, take a small ball of mixed turquoise Crystal Clay, smaller then the size of an eraser, and place it on the top of your clasp, in the center. Take 1 size pp32 chaton in aqua and press this down into your clay ball on the clasp. Let your focal and clasp dry overnight.
4. String onto one side of your necklace one 3mm silver plated round bead and one 6mm Czech Glass bicone in light turquoise. Repeat this sequence 4 more times.
5. Next, string one 3mm silver plated round bead and one 4mm Czech Glass bicone in light turquoise. Repeat this sequence 6 more times.
6. Next, string 30 4mm Czech Glass bicones in turquoise and one crimp tube. Take your beading wire and string it through the loop on one side of your clasp.
7. Bring the beading wire back around and down through your crimp tube and several beads next to it. Pull snug and crimp your crimp tube. Cut off excess beading wire with flush cutters.
8. Repeat the last 3 steps on the other side of your necklace.
9. Enjoy

• SWBB-16321 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 6mm, 20 Pieces, Light Turquoise
  Project uses 10 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• SWBI-14321 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Light Turquoise
  Project uses 72 pieces. You will need 3 packages.


• SWCH-12438 -
  Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• SWCH-13222 -
  Project uses 15 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• TRC-249 - Crystal Clay 2-Part Epoxy Clay Kit 'Turquoise' 25 Grams
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• FCL-5590 - Silver Plated Sleek Round Large Box Clasp - 13mm (X5)
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• FCO-9957 - Katiedids Silver Plated Scalloped Components - Circle With 2 Holes 25mm (4)
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• BMB-5052 - Silver Plated 3mm Round Metal Beads (100)
  Project uses 24 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FCR-1215 - Beadalon Silver Plated Crimp Tubes 2x1.8mm 1.3mm ID (75 Beads)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• XCR-67523 - Beadalon Beading Wire Silver Color 7 Strand .015 Inch / 30Ft
  Project uses 24 inches. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-5200 - Standard Size Beading Crimping Pliers (For 2x2mm & 2x1mm Crimp Beads)
• XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex